Safe Fleet HD3Q A2SDA Series User manual

HD3Q Multi-Mode Interior Dome Camera
Quick Installation Guide
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Service & Support
If your HD3Q Series Dome Camera is to be returned for service, please contact the Safe Fleet technical support team,
provide the part and/or serial # of your unit, and ask for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. An RMA #
allows the support team to better track your product when it comes in for service. Please show the RMA # on the outside of
the package.
ANY PRODUCT SENT WITHOUT AN RMA # MAY BE REFUSED!
Documentation and Warranty
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Technical Support
Phone: [phone]
Email: PTsupport@safeeet.net
This guide applies to the following camera models: *
SDA Mode: HD3QxxA2SDA, HD3QxxAI2SDA
CAUTION: Harness Compatibility
Cameras in AHD mode require harness HEHDxx or HExHD (x = length). These harnesses have a blue band located at the
connector. Cameras in SDA mode may use the same or older model harnesses (without a blue band).
Step 1: Choose Camera Location
1. Determine the location for mounting the camera:
• Choose a solid surface to minimize vibration
• Choose a location away from access panels, hatches, or doors which may block the camera view
• Choose a location away from heat sources
• Do not point IR models directly at a reective surface.
Cameras are usually installed with cabling running inside wall panels.
2. Use the supplied mounting template to mark the cable hole (7/8”) and screw holes (5/32”) on the panel.
3. Use a step-bit to drill the cable hole, and regular bits for the screw holes.
Step 2: Connect the Camera
1. Connect the camera cable to the extension harness through the panel cable hole.
Important: If the camera will be congured in AHD mode, ensure the extension harness has a blue band in front of the
connector, indicating it is AHD-compatible.
2. Connect the extension harness’s 2x3 Microt connector to a compatible digital video recorder.
Installation Kit Contents
The kit includes the following components:
• 1 HD3Q SDA camera, including dome
• 2 #10 1” self-drilling screws
• 1 Torx T20 security key
• 1 Quick Installation Guide
• 1 Mounting template
Step 3: Remove the Camera Dome
1. Using the security key supplied with the camera, loosen the captive screws on the housing.
2. Lift the housing off the base.
To video recorder
Extension harness
Captive screws
Specications
Power Consumption This guide covers models with
and without IR enabled.
IR Off = 1.8 Watts max.
IR On = 2.5 Watts max.
Operating Voltage Range 9 to 14 VDC (powered by DVR)
Operating Temperature Range -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Resolution SDA: 500 TVL Equivalent
AHD: 1080p (1920x1080)
Infrared LED Lamps 2 high eciency LEDs
Minimum Illumination Color: 0.1 lux (F2.0)
B&W, IR LED on: 0 lux
Enclosure Size Diameter: 4.14” (105 mm)
Height: 2.6” (66 mm)
Enclosure Material Solid aluminum alloy
Dome Impact-resistant Polycarbonate
Connector Cable Length 12” (30 cm)
Weight 0.7 lbs (294 g)
Routine Maintenance
Most liquid cleaners or grati gel can be used to clean your camera enclosure. Do not use abrasive cleaners that can
scratch the window and reduce visibility of the camera.
Replacing Damaged Housing
The camera top housing (with attached dome and captive screws) is a maintenance item. Replacement housings and extra
captive screws are offered in a pack of 4, and the part number is HD3Q-DOME-PACK. These may be ordered from your
camera distributor.
To remove and replace the housing, follow the procedures in Step 3 “Remove the Camera Dome” and Step6 “Replace
Camera Dome”.
For exact model ID: replace “xx” with desired lens size
(03=2.8mm, 04=3.6mm, 06=6.0mm).
* This guide does not apply to HD3QxxA or HD3QxxAI
(models without the “2”).
* Models without “I” ship with IR disabled.
Models with an “I” ship with IR enabled.

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Step 7: Conguration Settings (continued)
Changing IR or Backlight Settings (continued)
IR
(Infrared)
OFF: IR is disabled. Use in product congurations where IR is not required.
ON (default): IR LEDs illuminate automatically upon sensing a low light condition.
BACKLIGHT WDR - Wide Dynamic Range (default): helps reduce glare for scenes with simultaneous
wide variance in lighting
BLC - Back Light Compensation: helps improve image quality when back lighting is strong.
OFF: Shutter speed is based on the light level of the entire image.
Conguring Video Output Mode (AHD or SDA)
These steps change the video output mode from SDA (CBVS) to AHD
and vice versa. Remember to use the correct video cable for the selected
mode.
1. Open the CoC Main Menu and select the tab for the channel to
which your camera is connected (for details, see “Accessing the
CoC Main Menu” on the previous page).
2. Click twice to select ADVANCED.
A triangle pointer appears to the left of the current selection.
3. Click Set to display the Advanced menu.
4. Click click to select EXPOSURE.
5. Click three times, then click Set.
The HIDDEN menu should be displayed. Note: if the EXPOSURE
menu appears instead, the command failed to execute: use the  
buttons to select RETURN, click Set, then retry the command.
6. With MONITOR OUT selected, click to change the setting from
CVBS (SDA) to AHD or vice-versa.
7. Click Set. The menu screen displays RET (ashing) and APPLY.
8. Click to select APPLY, which then ashes at the right side of the
screen.
9. Click Set. The camera restarts and the CoC menus close.
9. Click the Back button at the bottom-right of the CoC Cam Control
screen. The Camera Settings  Analog tab appears.
10. In the row for the channel to which your camera is connected, use
the Source dropdown menu and select 2MP or SD, depending
upon the selected MONITOR OUT setting. Available resolution
values will automatically update.
NOTE: CoC Menu Controls
If menu navigation or item selection (clicks) do not appear to
take effect, you may need to retry the operation.
Step 4: Install the Camera
CAUTION: Camera PCB and Wiring
While installing the camera, do not impact the printed
circuit board or wiring inside the camera with screws or
screwdriver bits. Damage to the camera can result.
Use the two #10 x 1” self-drilling mounting screws supplied with the
camera to attach the camera to the vehicle.
Step 5: Aim and Congure the Camera
1. With the camera connected to the recorder and both powered
on, access the recorder using a monitor connected to the local
video out.
2. With the recorder’s on-screen display showing the camera view,
set the camera’s pan, tilt, and rotate positions.
Step 6: Replace the Camera Dome
1. Fit the dome onto the base, ensuring the pin on the dome is
aligned with the slot on the base before tightening the security
screws.
2. Ensure the foam IR boot around the camera lens is rmly
pressed against the inside of the dome.
3. Use the security key to tighten the captive screws.
Alignment Slot
Alignment Pin
Step 7: Conguration Settings
Cameras covered by this guide are congured for legacy CCTV recorders.
This section explains how to adjust camera modes on recorders
supporting the CoC (Control over Coax) function. This generally includes
the H-Series recorders.
Accessing the CoC Main Menu
1. Open the recorder’s on-screen display CoC Cam Control screen.
On newer recorders running updated rmware, use the following
navigation through the menu path (other recorders or older
rmware may utilize a different menu path):
Conguration  Record  Camera  Analog CoC Cam Control
2. Select the tab for the channel to which your camera is connected.
3. Click Set to display the camera CoC Main Menu.
Changing IR or Backlight Settings
1. In the CoC Main Menu, use   buttons to choose IR or
BACKLIGHT. A triangle pointer appears to the left of the selected
option.
2. Click  to cycle through settings until the desired option
appears in the right-hand column (for details, see the table on the
next page).
3. When you’re done, use   to select EXIT (SAVE & END), then
click Set to save your settings and close the menu.
4. Click Back repeatedly to exit Conguration menus.
CoC
Main Menu
Camera
channel tabs
CoC menu
controls
#10 x 1” self-drilling
mounting screws
Gimbal face
Camera Settings (Analog tab)