SC Black Digital BLK-CCD203VS User manual

High Performance
Indoor/Outdoor Color CCTV
Dome Camera User Manual
Products: BLK-CCD203VS, BLK-CCD205VH, BLK-CPD206VH,
BLK-CCD223VS, BLK-CCD225VH, BLK-CPD226VH
Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the
instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
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WARNING
!Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock and risk of re hazards:
Use a power source that is within specication only.
Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
REGULATORY NOTICE
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, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
LEGAL NOTICE
SC Black is a registered trademark of Supercircuits, Inc.
Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specic
Supercircuits authorized accessories. Supercircuits disclaims liability associated with the use of non-
Supercircuits authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is
strictly prohibited by law.
Supercircuits 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.
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. Supercircuits, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the
express written permission of Supercircuits, Inc.
© 2011 Supercircuits, Inc. All rights reserved.
11000 N. Mopac Expressway, Building 300, Austin, TX 78759
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Table of Contents
Precautions ....................................................iv
SECTION 1 Introduction ....................................................1
1.1 Cameras with a vandalproof enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Cameras with a plastic enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SECTION 2 Installation .....................................................6
2.1 General Guidelines ...........................................6
2.2 Vandalproof camera mounting ..................................7
2.3 Plastic camera mounting ......................................8
2.4 Camera adjustments .........................................8
SECTION 3 Software Setup ................................................10
3.1 LENS ....................................................10
3.2 EXPOSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 WHITE BALANCE ...........................................11
3.4 BACKLIGHT ...............................................12
3.5 DAY&NIGHT ...............................................13
3.6 DPC (Dead Pixel Compensation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.7 SPECIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION 4 Specifications ..................................................19
APPENDIX A Troubleshooting ................................................21
APPENDIX B Camera Dimensions .............................................22
Camera with vandalproof housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Camera with plastic housing ......................................22

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Precautions
Do not install the camera in extreme temperature conditions. Use the camera in environments
where temperature is between 14°F and 122°F. Use adequate ventilation in 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 changes or icker can
cause the camera to work improperly.
Never use the camera close to a gas or oil leak. These chemicals can damage the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shocks. These can cause malfunctions to occur.
Never point the camera face at strong light. Smear or blooming may occur, and it can damage the
CCD.
Do not exposed an indoor camera to rain or spill beverage on it. If it gets wet, wipe it dry
immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic components.
Check the power source to ensure that it is within specications before connecting it to the camera.

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
Introduction
SC Black high performance indoor/outdoor CCTV dome cameras feature a very high resolution Sony®
CCD sensor providing 600 TVL, with a 2.8 – 11mm lens, a digital wide dynamic range, dual voltage
range support (24 VAC, 12 VDC), and on-screen display (OSD) for control and setup. These cameras are
available with or without an IR array, and in either a durable plastic or vandalproof enclosure.
1.1 Cameras with a vandalproof enclosure
1.1.1 Features
• IP67 Rated, aluminum die-cast, rugged vandalproof enclosure
• Wall or ceiling mounting through 3-axis camera bracket
• Flush/surface mountable using the supplied mount adaptor box
• Safety strap keeps dome cover attached while making adjustments
• 1/3” Sony Super HAD CCD II: 410K pixels
• High resolution 600 TV Lines
• Day or day/night operation (ICR)
• Vari-focal lens 2.8~11mm
• Digital wide dynamic range
• Digital noise reduction
• Privacy mask function
• On screen display (OSD)
• Motion detection
• Parking line
• Backlight Compensation (BLC) and High Light Compensation (HLC)
• IR Smart features
• Protocol (Pelco-D, Pelco-P)

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Camera with vandalproof enclosure
Camera with IR array and vandalproof enclosure
1.1.2 What’s in the box
Your camera includes the following:
• Security tool
• Machine screws (4)
• Mounting cap
• Mounting screws (4)
• L-wrench
• User manual
• Dome bracket (optional)
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What’s in the box
Optional dome bracket for wall and ceiling mounting
1.1.3 Tools you need
To install the camera you will need:
• 12 VDC or 24 VAC power source
• Tools for mounting the camera

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1.2 Cameras with a plastic enclosure
1.2.1 Features
• Wall or ceiling mounting through 3-axis camera bracket
• Safety strap keeps dome cover attached while making adjustments
• 1/3” Sony Super HAD CCD II: 410K pixels
• High resolution 600 TV Lines
• Day or day/night (ICR) operation
• Vari-focal lens 2.8~11mm
• Digital wide dynamic range
• Digital noise reduction
• Privacy mask function
• On screen display (OSD)
• Motion detection
• Parking Line feature
• Backlight Compensation (BLC) and High Light Compensation (HLC)
• IR smart features
• Protocol (Pelco-D, Pelco-P)
Camera with plastic enclosure

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Camera with IR array and plastic enclosure
1.2.2 What’s in the box
Your camera includes the following:
• Mounting screws (4)
• L-wrench
• User manual
• Dome bracket (optional)
What’s in the box
Optional dome bracket

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
SECTION 2
Installation
2.1 General Guidelines
• Outdoor installations: Use the rubber rings included with the machine screws (4) to ensure that
the unit is sealed properly.
• Dome/window care: Handle the dome carefully to prevent scratching. If a scratch appears over
the lens, adjust the dome window to move the scratch out of view.
CAUTION
Keep dome cover and camera lens clean. To avoid smearing, do not expose the camera lens
to a strong light source such as the sun or spot lights.
• Monitor impedance: Set the monitor impedance switch to 75Ω.
• Power supply: To avoid re or shock hazard, use only a UL listed power supply.
• Camera drop cable: The camera drop cable includes two connectors:
— Power connector (black with green terminal adapter) – The connector is non-polarized. Use
AC24V power source (AC24V 1A adapter) or DC 12V power source (DC12V 1A adapter).
— Video coax connector (BNC, yellow) – for transmission of the video signal across coax
(75Ω) cable.

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Power Connector
Video Coax
Connector
2.1.1 What you need
To install the camera you will need:
• 12 VDC or 24 VAC power source
• Tools for mounting the camera
2.2 Vandalproof camera
mounting
The camera can be installed on a junction box or
directly to a wall or ceiling.
1. Attach the surface mount bracket to the ceiling
or wall using four (4) mounting screws.
2. Connect the dome base to the surface mount
bracket using the screws with rubber rings
provided.
3. Route the power and video cables to the
camera location and attach them to the camera
drop cable (see General guidelines above).
4. Attach the dome base to the surface mount
bracket using the four machine screws
provided.

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2.3 Plastic camera mounting
1. Connect the dome base to the mounting
surface using four (4) screws.
2. Route the power and video cables to the
camera location and attach them to the camera
drop cable (see General guidelines above).
2.4 Camera adjustments
1. Attach a video setup monitor to the yellow RCA (EXTRA VIDEO OUT) connector inside the camera
assembly, or setup a remote monitor for viewing video from the camera.
2. Power on the camera and video monitor.
3. While observing video from the camera, adjust the pan/tilt swivel and PCB bracket to aim the
camera in the preferred direction.

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Ceiling mounting Wall mounting
4. Adjust the image with the focus and zoom levers.
5. Congure your camera using the software menus in the OSD. See Software Setup in the following
section of this manual.
6. Place the dome cover over the base and adjust the dome window. Tighten the captive screws that
secure the cover to the base.
7. Clean the camera dome with an approved glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth.
— Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains,
gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse
and dry it with a soft cloth.
— Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera
housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time.
CAUTION
Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera assembly; these
may dissolve the paint and promote damage of the surfaces. Before using any chemical
product, read the accompanying instructions carefully.

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SECTION 3: SOFTWARE SETUP
SECTION 3
Software Setup
Use the SETUP joy stick on the OSD control panel to navigate through the menu system. Press the joy
stick down (toward the camera) to enter the SETUP menu or select an entry, rock the stick up or down to
highlight an item in the list, and left or right display the option you want to select.
The SETUP menu consists of a list of sub-menus or
displays the option selected for a camera function.
When sub-menus are available, the  symbol is
shown.
3.1 LENS
LENS: Select lens type: DC / VIDEO / MANUAL
3.2 EXPOSURE
SHUTTER: You can set the shutter to auto or manual mode. Options are: AUTO, 1/60 sec, FLK, 1/250
sec, 1/500 sec, 1/1000 sec, 1/2000 sec, 1/4000 sec, 1/5000 sec, 1/10000 sec, 1/100000 sec
BRIGHTNESS: You can adjust brightness level. 0 (dark) ~ 255 (bright) steps
AGC: You can select auto gain control level. OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH

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DWDR: The DWDR feature employs intelligent light level control to compensate for strong backlight
conditions. DWDR: OFF / ON
DWDR OFF DWDR ON
3.3 WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BAL: You can select one of the following modes: ATW1 / ATW2 / AWC g SET / MANUAL
(INDOOR / OUTDOOR / MANUAL)
— ATW1: Automatically adjusts color according to the available lighting for temperature range:
2500°K to 9500°K.
— ATW2: Automatically adjusts color according to the available lighting for temperature range:
2300°K to 10000°K.
— AWC g SET: It is a xed white balance mode that may be automatically readjusted only by
pressing SET Button in ONE PUSH mode.
— OUTDOOR: Set color temperature for Outdoor light (5400°K)
— INDOOR: Set color temperature for Indoor light (3200°K)
— MANUAL: Color can be corrected when the user increases or decreases “Red Gain” or “Blue
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— RED GAIN: Adjust R gain value 0 ~ 255
— BLUE GAIN: Adjust B gain value 0 ~ 255
3.4 BACKLIGHT
BACKLIGHT: Select OFF / BLC / HLC
BLC (Back Light Compensation)
— AREA SEL: Select AREA1, AREA2
— AREA STATE: Select OFF / ON
— GAIN: Select 0 ~ 255 steps
— HEIGHT: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— WIDTH: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— LEFT/RIGHT: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— TOP/BOTTOM: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
HLC (High Light Compensation)
— LEVEL: Select 0 ~ 255 steps

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— MODE: ALL DAY, NIGHT ONLY
3.5 DAY&NIGHT
DAY&NIGHT: Select AUTO / COLOR / B/W / EXT ·
AUTO: Day&Night Auto mode
— D -> N LEVEL: 182 ~ 192 steps
— D -> N DELAY: 1 ~ 30 SEC
— N -> D LEVEL: 0 ~ 10 steps
— N -> D DELAY: 1 ~ 30 SEC
COLOR: Day&Night only color mode
B/W: Day&Night black and white (B/W) mode
— BURST: OFF / ON
— IR SMART: OFF / ON. This option controls the IR LED output level to compensate for object
distance. The IR SMART option is used for objects in an area of the image.

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IR SMART OFF IR SMART ON
R GAIN: 0 ~ 255
HEIGHT: 0 ~ 15
WIDTH: 0 ~ 15
LEFT/RIGHT: 0 ~ 15
TOP/BOTTOM: 0 ~ 15
— IR LEVEL: HIGH / LOW
EXT: Day&Night EXT mode
3.6 DPC (Dead Pixel Compensation)
Select DPC for dead pixel compensation processing. DPC can be set to OFF (default) or AUTO. When
AUTO is used, the camera will remove defective pixels from an image automatically.

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3.7 SPECIAL
CAM TITLE: Select camera title menu (Text edit).
MOTION: Select camera title menu (Text edit)
— AREA SEL: Select AREA1, AREA2, AREA3, AREA4
— AREA STATE: Select OFF / ON
— HEIGHT: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— WIDTH: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— LEFT/RIGHT: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— TOP/BOTTOM: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
— DEGREE: Select 0 ~ 255 steps
— VIEW: OFF / ON
PRIVACY: You can cover an area of the screen.
— AREA SEL: Select AREA1, AREA2, AREA3, AREA4
— AREA STATE: Select OFF / ON
— HEIGHT: Select 0 ~ 255 steps

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— WIDTH: Select 0 ~ 255 steps
— LEFT/RIGHT: Select 0 ~ 255 steps
— TOP/BOTTOM: Select 0 ~ 255 steps
— COLOR: Select 0 ~ 15 steps
PARK.LINE: You can insert a line on the screen. This feature may be useful when aligning the camera
image with objects in the eld of view.
— LT: You can adjust the top left area on screen. (0 ~ 195 steps)
— LB: You can adjust the bottom left area on screen. (0 ~ 194 steps)
— RT: You can adjust the top right area on screen. (0 ~ 194 steps)
— RB: You can adjust the bottom right area on screen. (0 ~ 194 steps)
— F: You can adjust the front area on screen. (0 ~ 68 steps)
— N: You can adjust the near area on screen. (0 ~ 68 steps)
— T: You can adjust the parking line thickness. (0 ~ 15 steps)
IMAGE ADJ.: You can adjust camera image.
— LENS SHAD: LEVEL: 0 ~ 255 steps
— 2DNR: (on-screen Digital Noise Reduction) (OFF/ON)
— MIRROR: (reverse the camera image horizontally) (OFF/ON)