Samsung SID-41C SERIES User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SID-41C/21C SERIES
SAMSUNG CCD CAMERA

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This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
CAUTION :
INFORMATION -This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
limits for a Class 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 required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
WARNING - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION : To prevent electric shock and risk of fire hazards:
Do NOT use other than specified power source.
Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG CCD CAMERA.
Before operating the camera, confirm the camera model and
proper input power voltage. In order that you can understand this
manual thoroughly, we'll introduce our model description.
SID-41C Model Series (410,000 Pixels)
SID-41CVA
SID-41CV
SID-41C
SID-21C Model Series (270,000 Pixels)
SID-21CV
SID-21C
Model Description
SID-41C X X X
SID-21C X X X
Pickup Device
41C 410,000 Pixels Color CCD
21C 270,000 Pixels Color CCD
Lens Type
V Varifocal Lens
VA Auto Iris Varifocal Lens
Signal System
N NTSC
P PAL
Signal System (NTSC or PAL)
Lens (Varifocal or Auto Iris Varifocal)
Pickup Device

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Contents
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Features ............................................................................................ 5
Precautions ..................................................................................... 6
Getting to Know Your Camera....................................................... 8
Front ................................................................................................. 8
Back .................................................................................................10
Accessories .....................................................................................11
Installation ..................................................................................... 12
Configuration of Dip-Switches .................................................. 14
White Balance Conrol(ATW/AWC) ................................................ 14
Backlight Compensation(BLC) ........................................................ 15
Flickerless(FL).................................................................................. 16
Mirror ............................................................................................. 16
Zoom .............................................................................................. 17
Brightness Control ......................................................................... 17
Panning & Tilting Control ............................................................... 18
Zooming Control ............................................................................. 19
Focusing Control ............................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 20
Specifications ............................................................................... 21
Dimension ...................................................................................... 23

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Features
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Powerful Back Light Compensation
The BLC technology allows the camera to
obtain the clear picture, the finest detail
and perfect light contrast al though there
is strong light back of the subject.
Zoom up to x2.3
Up to 2.3 optical zoom is possible.
(Except SID-41C/21C Models.)
Pan and Tilt
Pan and tilt are available after installing
camera.
High Resolution
The horizontal resolution of 480 TV lines
can be achieved by using a high density
CCD having effective 410,000 pixels,
which provides clean, noiseless and
reliable pictures.
(SID-21C series have 270,000 pixels and
can achieve 330 TV lines.)
Functional Selection Switches
Camera Control is available using DIP
switches.

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Precautions
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Do not install the camera in extreme
temperature conditions.
Do use the camera under conditions where
temperatures are within -10 C to 50 C.
Especially be careful for ventilation under
high temperature.
Do not install or use the camera in an
environment where the humidity is high.
It can cause the image quality to be poor.
Do not install the camera under
unstable lighting conditions.
Severe lighting change or flicker can cause
the camera to work improperly.
Never use the camera close to a
gas or oil leak.
It can cause malfunctions to occur.
Do not disassemble the camera.
There are no user-serviceable
parts inside it.
Do not drop the camera or subject
them to physical shocks.
It can cause malfunctions to occur.

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Never keep the camera face to strong
light directly.
It can damage the CCD.
Do not expose the camera to rain or
spill beverage on it.
If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids can contain minerals that corrode
the electronic components.
Do not touch the front glass of the
camera.
It is one of the most important parts of
camera.
Be careful not to be stained by fingerprint.
If the camera is exposed to spotlight or object reflecting the strong light,
smear or blooming may occur.
Please check the power whether it satisfies the normal specification
before connecting the camera. (see page 13)
NOTE
Notes

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Getting to Know Your Camera
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Brightness
Adjustment
You can adjust Brightness.
Tilt Adjustment
You can adjust up and down the
camera(30 ~90 ).
Focal Length
Adjustment Lever
After Adjusting Focal Length by
lever, fix it.
Pan Adjustment
You can rotate the lens from
0to 340
Functional Selection
Switches
You can control the camera
Using DIP Switches.
Zoom Adjustment Lever
After Adjusting Zoom position by
lever, fix it.
Front (SID-41CVA Model)

ON
ON
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Tilt Adjustment
You can adjust up and down the
camera(30 ~90 ).
Tilt Adjustment
You can adjust up and down the
camera(30 ~90 ).
Focal Length
Adjustment Lever
After Adjusting Focal Length by
lever, fix it.
Pan Adjustment
You can rotate the lens from
0to 340
Pan Adjustment
You can rotate the lens from
0to 340
Functional Selection
Switches
You can control the camera
Using DIP Switches.
Functional Selection
Switches
You can control the camera
Using DIP Switches.
Zoom Adjustment
Lever
After Adjusting Zoom
position by lever, fix it.
Front (SID-41CV/21CV Model)
Front (SID-41C/21C Model)
In case of SID-21CV
In case of SID-21C

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Getting to Know Your Camera
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Back
Groove for fixing
camera
BNC Jack
Power input Jack

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Accessories
User Manual
M4 Taping Screw 3EA
Bracket

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Installation
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Fix the Bracket to suitable position where the camera will be installed.
After inserting the Bracket pin to camera hole, rotate the camera right.
After adjusting the camera, cover the Dome-Cover.
If you want to separate the Dome-Cover, Position
the Hook between printed characters ‘SID-41CVA’
(model name) following the illustration. (
There
are several kinds of model names.)
Installing Camera
Screw
Hole
Hole
BRACKET PINBRACKET PIN
Screw
BRACKET

VIDEO
75 Hi-Z
IN OUT
VIDEO
75 Hi-Z
IN OUT
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Connection to Monitor
Connecting to Power
Connect the adapter to the power input connector as shown in the figure
below. Use a DC 12V and 300mA adapter.
(The Adapter is not provided with the Dome Camera.)
Connect the VIDEO-OUT jack to the VIDEO-IN jack of monitor.
As a connecting method varies according to instruments, refer to the
manual supplied with the instrument.
Connect the cable after power is turned off.
Set the 75 /Hi-Z selection switch. If it is a intermediate device, switch it to
Hi-z and if it is final device, switch it to 75 .
(Please refer to the Monitor Manual.)

ON ON
ON ON
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Configuration of Dip-Switches
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Use the DIP switches inside of the camera for selecting functions.
Select the desired control mode using ATW/AWC switch.
ATW(Auto Tracing White balance) : The camera automatically control the
white balance in any environment.
AWC(Auto White balance Control) : The white balance is automatically
adjusted in a specific environment.
NOTE
Note
In order to obtain the finest image, switch it from ATW to AWC while
the camera focuses white paper. If the environment including lighting
source is changed, you have to adjust the white balance again.
White Balance Control (ATW/AWC)
Default setting
(SID-41 Series) (SID-21 Series)
(SID-41 Series) (SID-21 Series)

ON ON
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Backlight Compensation (BLC)
Switch it to BLC to obtain the clear picture, the finest detail and perfect light
contrast althongh there is strong backlight.
BLC ON : When the image is in front of strong background lighting, your
camera allows you to get the clear image.
BLC OFF : Deactivate BLC control feature.
NOTE
Note
To use BLC more effective, Adjust the subject to be over 20% of
full screen.
Switch to BLC OFF when the background has strong white.
(SID-41Series) (SID-21 Series)

ON
ON
ON
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Select the desired control mode using Flicker switch.
FL ON : You can select FL (Flickerless) ON.
FL OFF : You can select FL (Flickerless) OFF.
NOTE
Note
In case of selecting FL OFF, you can obtain the well-brightened
image by the built-in Iris Lens (SID-41CVA).
Flickerless (FL) (SID-41 Series Only)
Mirror
(SID-41 Series) (SID-21 Series)
(SID-41 Series)
When the mirror function, it changes from right position of image to left.
Mirror ON : It makes a reverse turn vertically.
Mirror OFF : Deactivate Mirror control feature.

ON
(Brighter)
(Darker)
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Zoom (SID-41 Series Only)
If you choose 'Zoom' function, you can obtain altwice enlarged image.
(2X Digital Zoom)
Zoom ON : Activate Zoom feature.
Zoom OFF : Deactivate Zoom feature.
Adjust the brightness level by rotating the volume.
To make it brighter, turn the volume clockwise.
To make it darker, turn the volume counter clockwise.
NOTE
Note
There is no Brightness control VR on SID-41CV/41C/21CV/21C.
NOTE
Note
•When Digital zoom activated, it can cause the image quality to be
poor
Brightness Control (SID-41CVA Only)
(SID-41 Series)

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You can adjust the Panning and Tilting angle freely.
(Panning angle: 0 to 340 , Tilting angle: 30 ~90 )
Adjustment Panning angle
After attaching the dome camera to ceiling, adjust the panning angle for
better monitoring area by rotating the Pan Base.
The panning angle can be adjusted to 0 from 340 freely.
Adjustment Tilting angle
After attaching the dome camera to ceiling, adjust the tilting angle for
better monitoring area by rotating the Tilt Base.
The tilting angle can be adjusted to 30 from 90 freely.
(based the ceiling surface)
NOTE
Note
1. In case of adjusting the tilting, do not take the lens for preventing
physical shocks. Please take the Tilt Base.
2. This dome camera is designed to installing on the cailing.
In case of need to use camera on the wall, because of the angel of
attaching, the image can be turned upside down.
In this case, please installing the camera after purchasing an
installing angle.
Tilt Adjustment
You can adjust up and down
the camera(30 ~90 ).
Pan Adjustment
You can rotate the lens from
0to 340
Panning & Tilting Control
Pan Base
Tilt Base

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Zooming Control (SID-41CVA/41CV/21CV)
Focusing Control (SID-41CVA/41CV/21CV)
Adjust the magnification of monitoring pictures by rotate Zoom Adjustment Lever.
NOTE
Note
For adjusting focus and zooming easily, adjust the zoom
scale first and adjust the focus later.
TELE
To zoom in, rotate the Zoom Adjustment lever clockwise.
WIDE
To zoom out, rotate the Zoom Adjustment lever counterclockwise.
Zoom Adjustment Lever
(T W)
After Adjusting Zoom position by
lever, fix it.
Adjust the focusing the pictures by rotate Focal Length Adjustment Lever.
To viewing clear pictures, rotate the Focal Length Adjustment Lever
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Focal Length
Adjustment Lever
(N)
After Adjusting Focal Length by
lever, fix it.
WIDE
TELE
NEAR
FAR

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Troubleshooting
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The image on the screen is dim.
•Check if the lens are stained. If dirty, clean the lens with soft, clean cloth.
•The image is dimmer at night than daytime.
If the focus is not right, adjust it at daytime.
The contrast on the screen is too weak.
•Adjust the contrast feature of the monitor.
•If the camera is exposed under too strong light, change the camera
position.
•Adjust the lens BACK FOCUS again.
The image on the screen is dark.
•Check brightness level(Volume Controller). If dark turn clockwise.
The camera is not work properly, and the surface of the
camera case is hot.
•Check that you have connected the camera to a proper power(DC12V
300mA).
Background is too bright.
•Deactivate BLC control feature.
If you have trouble operating your camera, refer to the following. If the
guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact an
authorized technician.