Observint The BLACK Line BLK-PTZ36X User manual

BLK-PTZ36X High Resolution
36x Zoom Outdoor PTZ Camera
User Manual
Products: BLK-PTZ36X
Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions for
safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
BLK-PTZ36X_CM
11/06/13

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REGULATORY NOTICE
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
LEGAL NOTICE
Observint Technologies (Observint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of
specic Observint authorized accessories. Observint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint
authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.
Observint makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making,
transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We
encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
The BLACK Line is a trademark of Observint Technologies.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks
and names or their products. Observint disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Safety Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
!Hazardous Voltage may be present: Special measures and precautions must be taken when using this device.
Some potentials (voltages) on the device may present a hazard to the user. This device should only be used by those with
knowledge and training in working with these types of devices that contain live circuits.
WARNING
!Power Supply Hazardous Voltage: AC voltages are present within the power supply assembly. This device must be
connected to a UL approved, completely enclosed power supply, of the proper rated voltage and current. No user serviceable
parts inside the power supply.
WARNING
!Connect only to a properly earth grounded outlet. To avoid shock, ensure that all AC wiring is not exposed and that
the earth grounding is maintained. Ensure that any equipment to which this device will be attached is also connected to
properly wired grounded receptacles and are approved medical devices.
WARNING
!
Power Connect and Disconnect: The AC power supply cord is the main disconnect device to AC power. The socket outlet
must be installed near the equipment and must be readily accessible.
Installation and Maintenance: Do not connect/disconnect any cables to or perform installation/maintenance on this
device during an electrical storm.
WARNING
!
Power Cord Requirements: The connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be a grounding-type male plug designed
for use in your region. It must have certication marks showing certication by an agency in your region. The connector that
plugs into the AC receptacle on the power supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, female connector. See the following website
for more information http://kropla.com/electric2.htm.
WARNING
!
Lithium Battery: This device contains a Lithium Battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the vendor’s instructions and in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
Perchlorate Material: Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. This notice is
required by California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 33: Best Management Practices for Perchlorate
Materials. This device includes a battery which contains perchlorate material.

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CAUTION

Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This device includes a battery which contains perchlorate material.
Electromagnetic Interference: This equipment has not been tested for compliance with emissions limits of FCC and
similar international regulations. This device is not, and may not be, oered for sale or lease, or sold, or leased until
authorization from the United States FCC or its equivalent in other countries has been obtained. Use of this equipment in a
residential location is prohibited. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy which may result
in harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and o, the user is required to take measures to eliminate
the interference or discontinue the use of this equipment.
Warnings
• Use of the product only when in compliance with local electrical safety regulations.
• Use only the required power adapter. The standard power adapter is 24 Vac / 1.5 A.
• Do not connect additional devices to the power adapter. Doing so may over-heat the device and cause a re hazard.
• Always make sure that the power adapter plug is fully inserted into the power socket.
• When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, it must be securely attached.
• If the camera emits smoke, odors or noise power it o immediately and unplug the power cable. Contact the service center.
• If the camera does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble
the camera yourself. (Your provider is not responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
Cautions
• Do not drop the dome or subject it to physical shock. Do not expose it to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
• Do not install the camera on surfaces that are subject to vibrations or shock.
• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (operating temperature range: -22 °F ~ 149 °F (-30 °C ~ +65°C)),
dusty or damp locations. Fire or electrical shock can occur.
• Exposing the equipment to direct sunlight, low ventilation or heat sources such as heater or radiator should be avoided.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or smear may occur (which is not a malfunction however),
and aect the longevity of CCD.
• Use the glove provided when opening the dome cover. Do not touch the dome cover; the acidic moisture on skin can erode the
surface coating.
• Please use a soft and dry cloth when cleaning the inside and outside surfaces of the dome cover. Do not use alkaline
detergents.

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PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
Preparation for Installation
• Basic requirements:
—All the electronic operations must be compliant with local electrical safety regulations, re prevention regulations and
other related regulations.
—Verify that all accessories are included with your shipment.
—Make sure that the camera is suitable for the location and security requirements where it will be installed. If not, please
contact the supplier.
—Always use this product in accordance with the manufactures specications and recommendations.
• Check installation space. Make sure the place have enough space to install the camera and its accessories.
• Check the intensity of conformation at the installation location. Please make sure that the ceilings or walls are strong enough to
withstand four times the weight of camera and its accessories.
• Preparation of cables:
—Choose video cable in accordance with the transmission distance. The video should meet the least demands as: 75 Ω
resistance; 100% copper core conducting wire; 95% weaving copper shield.
—For RS-485 communication cable, please refer to Appendix B.
—For 24 Vac power cabling, please refer to Appendix C.
• Keep packaging for possible future use. If a failure occurs, return the product to the factory with the original packaging.
Shipment without the original packaging may damage the product and incur additional costs.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Introduction .......................................................................1
1.1 Features ............................................................................1
1.2 Accessories..........................................................................3
SECTION 2 Installation ........................................................................8
2.1 Setup the camera address and baud rate DIP switches .....................................8
2.2 Camera wall mount installation .......................................................11
2.3 Ceiling mounting ...................................................................12
2.4 Connecting the cables ...............................................................13
SECTION 3 Getting Started ....................................................................16
3.1 Power-up initial display..............................................................16
3.1.1 Basic operations................................................................17
3.2 System-dened Presets .............................................................17
3.3 On Screen Displays ..................................................................18
SECTION 4 Using the OSD Menus ...............................................................19
4.1 Accessing and operating the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4.2 Conguring System Information ......................................................21
4.2.1 Checking System Information ....................................................21
4.2.2 Conguring system parameters...................................................21
4.3 Conguring Image Parameters........................................................23
4.3.1 TASK 1. Congure the focus settings ...............................................24
4.3.2 TASK 2. Congure the zoom limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
4.3.3 TASK 3: Set the Day/Night Mode ..................................................25
4.3.4 TASK 4: Set Digital noise reduction ................................................25
4.3.5 TASK 5: Set the sharpness level ...................................................25
4.3.6 Task 6: Set the WDR function .....................................................25
4.3.7 TASK 7. Congure iris, gain and shutter speed.......................................26
4.3.8 TASK 8: Set Exposure compensation function .......................................27
4.3.9 TASK 9: Set White balance .......................................................27
4.3.10 Conguring Privacy Mask ........................................................27
4.3.11 Conguring OSD settings ........................................................29
4.4 Conguring PTZ control parameters....................................................30
4.4.1 Conguring PTZ parameters......................................................30
4.5 Conguring Presets .................................................................32

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4.5.1 TASK 1: Set a preset. ............................................................32
4.5.2 TASK 2: Call a preset.............................................................32
4.6 Conguring Patrols..................................................................33
4.6.1 TASK 1: Set a patrol .............................................................33
4.6.2 TASK 2: Preview the patrol .......................................................34
4.6.3 TASK 3: Delete a patrol ..........................................................34
4.6.4 TASK 4: Call the dened patrol....................................................34
4.7 Conguring Patterns ................................................................34
4.7.1 TASK 1: Set a pattern ............................................................34
4.7.2 TASK 2: Preview a pattern........................................................36
4.7.3 TASK 3: Delete patterns..........................................................36
4.7.4 TASK 4: Call the dened pattern. ..................................................36
4.8 Conguring Time Tasks...............................................................36
4.8.1 TASK 1: Set time tasks ...........................................................36
4.8.2 TASK 2: Preview the task.........................................................38
4.8.3 TASK 3: Delete the task. .........................................................39
4.9 Others.............................................................................39
4.9.1 Restoring default dome setup ....................................................39
4.9.2 Restoring camera default settings.................................................40
4.9.3 Rebooting the camera...........................................................40
SECTION 5 Specications .....................................................................41
APPENDIX A Lightning and Surge Protection ......................................................43
APPENDIX B RS-485 Bus Connection .............................................................44
APPENDIX C 24 Vac Wire Gauge and Transmission Distance ..........................................47

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
Introduction
The BLACK Line™ 700 TVL 36x zoom outdoor PTZ camera enables you to pan, tilt and zoom in on suspicious activity within the area
under observation and capture high resolution video of open spaces such as parking lots, shopping malls and sports facilities.
The BLACK PTZ camera features a 1/4" Sony® 960H CCD image sensor, 36x optical zoom, 16x digital zoom and delivers 700 TV
lines of color resolution and 750 TV lines of black and white resolution for crisp, high resolution video. The PTZ camera is also
equipped with enhanced imaging features such as digital wide dynamic range (DWDR) and 3D digital noise reduction (3D-DNR) to
reduce video noise, as well as true day/night (ICR) to capture sharp detailed images 24 hours a day in both daytime and nighttime
conditions.
The PTZ camera features 225 programmable presets, 8 patrols with up to 32 presets per patrol, selectable automatic gain control,
plus a 360° endless pan range, -5° ~ 90° tilt range, 0.1°/s ~ 250°/s pan speed and 0.1°/s ~ 150°/s tilt speed. The PTZ camera has a
very wide operating temperature range of -22 °F ~ 149 °F that makes it suitable for capturing video in cold climates, along with an
IP66 weather-rated housing to withstand a variety of elements and environmental conditions. The PTZ camera also features privacy
zone masking, 256x sense up and oers TVS 4,000 V lighting surge protection and voltage transient protection.
1.1 Features
OSD (on-screen display)
The on-screen display is a text image superimposed on video. The text displays status information and conguration menus.
Self-adaptive Protocol
The camera is compatible with PELCO-D, PELCO-P, PRIVATE-Code, etc., and is capable of being self-adaptive to these protocols.
Keyboard Control
The pan/tilt movement and zoom actions of camera can be controlled by the control keyboard, DVR, matrix, etc.
Limit Stops
The dome can be programmed to move within the limit stops (left/right, up/down) which are congurable by the control keyboard,
DVR or client application software.
Scan Modes
The dome provides 5 scanning modes: pan scanning, tilt scanning, frame scanning, random scanning and panorama scanning. The
scanning speed can be set by OSD menu from level 1 to 40, with the corresponding speed ranging from 1°/second to 40°/second.

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Preset Freeze Frame
This feature freezes the scene on the monitor when moving to a preset. This allows for smooth transition from one preset scene to
another and also guarantees that masked areas will not be revealed when moving to a preset.
Presets
Each of the user-denable presets can be programmed to use pan, tilt, camera settings and other settings. When a preset is called,
the dome will automatically move to the dened position. The user can add, modify, delete and call each preset.
Label Display
The on-screen label azimuth/elevation, zoom and other operations can be setup by menus and displayed on the monitor.
Auto Flip
In manual tracking mode, when a target object moves directly beneath the dome, the dome will automatically rotate 180 degrees
in the horizontal direction to maintain continuity of tracking.
Privacy Mask
The privacy mask allows the user to dene areas of the eld of view that cannot be seen by the operator of the camera. A masked
area will move with pan and tilt functions and automatically adjust in size when the lens zoom changes.
Proportional Pan
Proportional pan automatically reduces or increases the pan and tilt speeds in proportion to the amount of zoom. At telephoto zoom
settings, the pan and tilt speeds will be slower for a given amount of joystick deection than at wide zoom settings. This keeps the
image from moving too fast on the monitor when there is a large amount of zoom.
Auto Focus
Auto focus enables the camera to focus automatically to maintain clear video images.
DAY/NIGHT Auto-switch
The camera provides color images during the day. As light diminishes at night, it switches to night mode and delivers black and
white images with high quality. You can also switch it to NIGHT mode manually to increase the sensitivity in low light conditions.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
The wide dynamic range function helps the camera provide clear images even under back light conditions. When there are both
very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the eld of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the entire image and
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White Balance
White balance is the white rendition function of the camera to adjust the color temperature according to the environment
automatically. It can remove the unrealistic color casts in the image.
Patrol
The camera provides up to 8 patrols. In each patrol, user is allowed to specify the scanning track by a group of user-dened presets,
with the scanning speed between two presets and the dwell time at the preset separately programmable.
Pattern
A pattern is a memorized, repeating series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions that can be recalled with a command from a
controller or automatically by a congured function (alarm, park, time task, or power-up). By default the focus and iris are in auto
status during the preset is being memorized.
Power-o Memory
This feature causes the dome to resume its previous position or status after power is restored. By default setting, the dome supports
the power-o memory capability with the dwell time of 3 minutes.
Time Task
A time task is a precongured action that can be performed automatically at a specic date and time. The programmable actions
include: preset 1-8, pattern 1-4, patrol 1-4, pan scan, tilt scan, random scan, frame scan, panorama scan, day/night mode or none.
1.2 Accessories
The following accessories are available for the BLK-PTZ36X camera. Mounting bracket detail is shown below.
Model Type
BLK-PTZCL Ceiling Mount Bracket
BLK-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket
BLK-PTZPM Pole Mount PTZ Bracket
BLK-PTZCM Corner Mount PTZ Bracket
BLK-PTZCNTRL 3D Joystick PTZ Controller (Pelco-P/D)
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BLK-PTZCL: Ceiling Mount Bracket
The Ceiling Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor ceiling mounting.
3.52"dia.
0.39"dia. (4)
2.24"
4.57"dia.
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BLK-PTZWB: Wall Mount Bracket
The Wall Mount Bracket is suitable for indoor and outdoor wall mounting.
0.33"dia. (4)
G 1.5"
6.30"
7.6 4"
2.95"
3.82"
12.2"

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BLK-PTZPM: Pole Mount PTZ Bracket
The Pole Mount Bracket is suitable for outdoor pole mounting. The straps can attach to a 2.64" ~ 5.00" diameter pole.
2.68"2.68"
7.6 4"
7.6 4"
5.63"
3.94"dia.
G 1.5"
12.2"4.61"

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BLK-PTZCM: Corner Mount PTZ Bracket
7.6 4"
6.96"
G 1.5"
16.52"

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SECTION 2
Installation
Before you start, check the package contents and make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly
parts are included. Included are:
• AC power supply
• Installation guide (this user manual)
• Mounting brackets (sold separately)
This section includes camera installation using a wall mount bracket (see “2.2 Camera wall mount installation” on page 11) and
ceiling mounting bracket (see “2.3 Ceiling mounting” on page 14). For other bracket types, use the procedures included here as
guidelines.
2.1 Setup the camera address and baud rate DIP switches
DIP switches inside the camera are used to manually congure the RS-485 device address and network baud rate. The device
address and baud rate can also be congured remotely through the OSD (on-screen display) using a control console, DVR or DVS.
See “SECTION 3 Getting Started” on page 16 and “SECTION 4 Using the OSD Menus” on page 19 for more information.
There are two DIP switch groups, SW1 switches 1 .. 8 (sets the RS-485 network address) and SW2 switches 1 and 2 (sets the
RS-485 network baud rate). The address setup for the camera must be unique for each device on the RS-485 network. However,
the baud rate switched must be congured to the same baud rate used by the other devices on the network. These switches are
accessible when the dome cover is removed. To setup the DIP switches, do the following:
1. Loosen the two lock screws as shown in the following gure.
Lock
screw
Back
box
Lower
dome
Lock
screw
Camera assembly
2. Remove the lower dome and remove the protective foam and sticker shown below. Be very careful not to touch the camera
lens.

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Protective foam
Protective sticker
Remove protective foam
3. Locate the DIP switches inside the camera.
NOTE
There are two DIP switch groups, SW1 (for RS-485 network address) and SW2 (for RS-485 network baud rate). The address
setup for the camera must be unique for each device on the RS-485 network. However, the baud rate switched must be
congured to the same baud rate used by the other devices on the network.
DIP switches
SW1: 1 .. 8
address switches
SW2: 1, 2
baud rate switches
DIP switches

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5. Set the device address DIP switches 1 through 8 using the following table. Each device on the RS-485 network must have a
dierent address. You can congure up to 256 devices (address 0 .. 255) on the RS-485 network. When the switch is pushed
up (see the drawing above) it is ON.
Table 1. DIP address switch settings
Dome Address
SW1 (address) switch number
12345678
0OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
1ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
2OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
3ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
4OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
5ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
6OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
… ……………………
255 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON
6. Set the network baud rate DIP switches 1 and 2 using the following table. Each device on the RS-485 network must use the
same baud rate. By default, the baud rate is set to 2400 baud (1 gOFF, 2 gOFF).
Baud rate
SW2 switches
1 2
2400 OFF OFF
4800 ON OFF
9600 OFF ON
19200 ON ON
7. Ensure that the camera lens and the inside of the lower dome is clean, then reinstall the lower dome. Position the dome onto
the back box, then tighten the two lock screws.
NOTE Do not put the protective foam back inside the dome. Save the foam and other packaging for possible use at a later time.
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2.2 Camera wall mount installation
Following the instructions below to install the camera using the BLK-PTZWB Wall Mount Bracket.
Instructions for mounting the camera with a BLK-PTZPM Pole Mount PTZ Bracket or BLK-PTZCM Corner Mount PTZ
Bracket are very similar. For these brackets, use the instructions below as a guide.
1. If you did not setup the camera DIP switches using “2.1 Setup the camera address and baud rate DIP switches” on page 8,
remove the camera dome cover, remove the protective foam, then reinstall the cover. See Section 2.1 steps 1, 2 and 7 above.
2. Determine the best mounting screws and hardware to anchor the mounting bracket with the camera to the mounting
surface. Use the following guidelines:
—For cement wall mounting, use the expansion screw to anchor the bracket.
—For wooden wall mounting, use self-tapping screw to anchor the bracket.
—Make sure that the wall is strong enough to withstand more than 8 times the weight of the camera and the bracket.
3. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of the mounting screw holes on the mounting surface. Also
mark the location of a hole for the camera drop cable. The drop cable will be routed through the mounting bracket and
through the mounting surface.
4. Drill holes in the mounting screws and hardware. Also, drill a 1 1/4" diameter hole in the mounting surface for the drop cable.
5. Apply two wrap of the thread tape provided onto the treads of the pendant adapter (see below)
Wrap with
thread tape
Bracket
Pendant adapter
Pendant adapter
set screw
Lock screw (2)
Loop for
safety rope
Attach pendant adapter to mounting bracket
6. Screw the pendant adapter onto the end of the mounting bracket. Tighten the set screw to secure the adapter to the bracket.
7. Route the camera drop cable through the mounting bracket, then clip the safety rope onto the loop in the mounting bracket.

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Drop cable
Pendant
adapter
Align
marks
Safety rope
Coupling
Pendant adapter
Back box
8. Fit the camera coupling into the pendant adapter, then twist the camera to align the marks on the pendant adapter and the
camera back box. See the gure above.
9. Tighten the two lock screws on the pendant adapter to secure the camera to the mounting bracket.
10. Feed the camera drop cable through hole drilled at the mounting location, then anchor the mounting bracket to the wall.
11. Continue installation with “2.4 Connecting the cables” on page 13.
2.3 Ceiling mounting
Following the instructions below to install the camera using the BLK-PTCL Ceiling Mount Bracket.
1. If you did not setup the camera DIP switches using “2.1 Setup the camera address and baud rate DIP switches” on page 8,
remove the camera dome cover, remove the protective foam, then reinstall the cover. See Section 2.1 steps 1, 2 and 7 above.
2. Determine the best mounting screws and hardware to anchor the mounting bracket with the camera to the mounting
surface. Use the following guidelines:
—For cement ceiling mounting, use the expansion screw to anchor the bracket.
—For wooden ceiling mounting, use self-tapping screw to anchor the bracket.
—Make sure that the ceiling is strong enough to withstand more than 8 times the weight of the camera and the bracket.
3. Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the location of the mounting screw holes on the ceiling.