Speco CVC6146SCFF User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
550 Line Color Dome Camera
Focus Free
Speco Technologies is constantly developing product improvements.
We reserve the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligation. Rev. 6/9/10
CVC6146SCSFF

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
ISO14001
The lightning flash with an 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.
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 & CE 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.
WARNING - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and
should conform to all local codes.
CAUTION : To prevent electric shock and risk of fire hazards:
☞Do NOT use power sources other than those specified.
☞Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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Contents
Contents 3
4
Precautions
5
Sefety Instructions
6
SPECIFICATIONS
7
General Features
30
Trouble Shooting
Menu Set Up 8
▶Adjust
▶Reset
▶Exit
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29
▶Menu Set Up
▶Lens Set Up
▶Exposure
▶Back Light
▶D-WDR
▶White Bal.
▶Day & Night
▶3DNR
▶Special
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21
◈Camera Title
◈D - Effect
◈Motion
◈Privacy
◈Sync
◈Return
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Precautions
Do not install the camera in
extreme temperature conditions.
Do not touch the front lens of the
camera.
Never keep the camera pointed
directly at strong light.
Do not expose the camera to
radioactivity.
Do not install the camera under
unstable lighting conditions.
Do not drop the camera or subject
it to physical shocks.
Only use the camera under conditions
where temperatures are between
-10°C and +50°C. Be especially careful to provide
ventilation when operating under high
temperatures.
This is one of the most important parts of the
camera. Be careful not to leave
fingerprints on the lens cover.
It can cause malfunctions to occur. If exposed to radioactivity the CCD
will fail.
Severe lighting change or flicker can
cause the camera to work improperly.
Severe lighting change or flicker can
cause the camera to work improperly.
NOTE
* If the camera is exposed to
spotlight or object reflecting strong light, smear or blooming may occur.
* please check that the power satisfies the normal specification before
connecting the camera.

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Sefety Instructions
Precautions for use
Please handle this camera carefully :
◑ This camera should be installed by qualied personnel only
◑ There are no user serviceable parts inside
◑Do not disassemble this camera other than to make initial adjustments
◑ Use a UL approved regulated 24 volt AC or 12 volt DC power supply
◑
Use appropriate low voltage power cable to prevent re or electrical shock
◑
Please insure that your installation area can support the weight of the camera
◑ Do not use a strong or abrasive detergent when cleaning the camera
◑ Do not install near cooling or heating device

CVC6146SCSFF
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SPECIFICATIONS
550 Line color dome camera
Focus free AI Motorized zoom Lens(2.8-10mm)
1/3" SONY Super HAD CCD
NTSC=811(H) * 508(V) / PAL=795(H) * 595(V)
NTSC=768(H) * 494(V) / PAL=752(H) * 582(V)
2:1 Interlace
Internal / Line Lock
Available
BLC / HSBLC / Off Selectable
550TV Lines(Color), 600TV Lines(B/W)
52dB (AGC Off, Weight On)
0.00001Lux(Sens-Up * 256)
ATW / AWB / Manual / AWC →SET
AUTO (1/50sec, 1/60sec ~ 1/120,000sec)
Off / Auto(Selectable limit *2 ~ *256)
High, Middle, Low, Off Selectable
Off/On (1~50 Level Adjustable)
Indoor / Outdoor / Off
On/Off (4 Zone, Alarm Output)
On/Off (8 Zone)
Off / Mirror / V-Rev / Rotate
On/Off
0~31’(Level Adjustable)
Color /BW /Auto
On(*32) / Off
256 Point (Even 128 Point, ODD 128 Point)
DC 12V
DC 12V 250mA
Focus free AI Motorized zoom Lens(2.8-10mm)
14~122ºF RH 95% Max
-4~140ºF RH 95% Max
5.47"(W) * 3.82"(H) * 5.47"(D)
1.54 lb
Sensor
Total Pixels
Effective Pixels
Scanning System
Synchronization
O.S.D
Backlight
Resolution
S/N (Y signal)
Min. Illumination
White Balance
Electronic Shutter Speed
Sense-Up
Gain Control
3 DNR
D-WDR
Motion Detection
Privacy
Mirror
Freeze
Sharpness
D&N Selection
Digital Zoom
Blemish Compensation
Power
Power Consumption
Lens
Operating Temperature/Humidity
Storage Temperature/Humidity
Dimension
Weight
MODEL CVC6146SCSFF
0.00001LUX
x256
550
Focus Free

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General Features
3D Filtering Method of Newly Advanced DNR Function
Newly developed 3D filtering enhances Digital Noise reduction at low light levels. 3D Filtering of
the Video Signal Optimises the Signal to Noise ratio, giving vastly improved low light visivility
and a powerful Sens-Up function (up to 256 times magnification).
550TV Lines
The combination of a Sony Super HAD CCD image sen-sor and DNR DSP provides an excellent
resolution of 550 TV lines.
D-WDR(Digital Wide Dynamic Range)
D-WDR is a powerful and ultra advanced technology that captures cleaner and superior high
Resolution pic-tures even where images appear dark because there is a strong back light present.
High Spotlight BLC Function
High Spotlight BLC Function is Especially Effective to Read the Number Plate of the Vehicles in
the Street or Parking Lot at Night Time. Especially Users Can Adjust and Select the Special
Required Area to Observe the Target Object Under the Strong Spots of Light Exist.
Illumination
With an Incredibly Minimum Illumination of Amazing 0.00001Lux can Capture Good Images Even in Extremely
Low Light Conditions and Related Noises are Significantly Reduced by the Ultra Advanced DNR(Digital Noise
Reduction) Technology.
Disk Saving Effects
Advanced 3DNR technology improves picture quality and saves hard drive space, as less
noise means much smaller file sizes - much smaller than standard CCTV camera images.
Additional Functions
OSD - On Screen Display menu with multi-Language support.
Privacy Masking - 8 zones, Sens-Up - x256 times, Digital Zoom - x32
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☞
☞
☞
☞
☞
☞
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD
3D-DNR
Digital
Reduction
Noise
0.00001 Lux
Illumination
Minimum
Resolution
Horizontal
550
Wide Dynamic Range
Digital
WDR
Backlight
Compensation
BLC
DISK SAVING
DSP
3D-DNR
OSD

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SET UP MENU DEFAULT SET MENU
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL.
DAY / NIGHT.
3D-DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC / MANUAL
SHUTTER
BRIGHTNESS
AGC: ---
SENS-UP
BLC
D-WDR
RETURN
SHARPNESS
BLUE
RED
RETURN
ATW
AUTO/B/W COLOR/EXT
ON
Refer to the next page
FACTORY
DC : LEVEL (0 ~100 Adjustable)
ON (RANGE : 0 ~100 Level Selectable) / OFF
Save the SETUP Menu and exit
SHUTTER : FLK/ 1/60 / 1/250, 1/500, 1/2000, 1/5000,
1/10000, 1/100000
BRIGHTNESS (0 ~100 Adjustable)
AGC : OFF / LOW / MIDDLE/ HIGH
SENS-UP : x2~ x256 Level Selectable
BLC : OFF / BLC (GAIN : LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH/ DEFAULT :
LEFT/RIGHT, WIDTH, TOP/
BOTTOM, HEIGHT, RTURN) /
HSBLC (LEVEL : RANGE 1~8 Selectable/ DEFAULT :
LEFT/RIGHT, WIDTH, TOP/BOTTOM,
HEIGHT, RETURN)
D-WDR : OFF / INDOOR/ OUTDOOR
RETURN
ATW/ AWB/ MANUAL(R Gain : 0 ~100 Level Selectable,
B Gain : 0 ~100 Level Selectable)
/ AWC SET
SHARPNESS : (RANGE : 0 ~ 31 Level Adjustable)
BLUE : (RANGE : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable)
RED : (RANGE : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable)
RETURN
COLOR
AUTO : DELAY (0~63) / S-LEVEL(0~100)/ E-LEVEL(0~100)
RESET
Menu Set-Up

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SPECIAL MENU DEFAULT SET MENU
CAMERA TITLE OFF
D - EFFECT ON
MOTION ON
PRIVACY ON
SYNC INT
RETUEN
ON / OFF
END
FREEZE / MIRROR/ D-ZOOM/ GAMMA/ NEG. IMAGE
AREA SELECT : AREA 1
AREA DISPLAY : ON / OFF
LEFT / RIGHT : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
WIDTH : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
TOP / BOTTOM : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
HEIGHT : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
SENSITIVITY : 0 ~ 40 Level Adjustable
RETURN
AREA SELECT : AREA 1
AREA DISPLAY : ON / OFF
LEFT / RIGHT : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
WIDTH : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
TOP / BOTTOM : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
HEIGHT : 0 ~ 100 Level Adjustable
COLOR : Selectable in 15 Color
RETURN
Special Menu

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Menu items can be selected by using the OSD buttons of the camera
1. Press the Set Up button.
* The Set Up menu will be displayed on the monitor.
2. Move and select the required function using the Up and Down button.
* Move the arrow indicator Up or Down to select the desired feature by pressing
the Up or Down button.
SETUP
SETUP
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON
Menu Set Up

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3. Changing menu settings using the Left or Right button.
* Available values or Status are displayed by pressing the Left or Right buttons.
Press the button until desired value / status is displayed.
4. After completing the setting move the arrow indicator to EXIT and press the
SET button to EXIT.
1. Move the arrow indicator to LENS using the Up and Down buttons on the Set Up menu screen.
2. Select the desired lens type by pressing the Left or Right button.
NOTE
* Move to the available submenu by moving arrow to desired feature.
* Submenu is not available when this symbol is display "- - - -"
Lens
SETUP
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON
DC:DC Auto Iris Lens

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3. Press the RETURN to return to the SETUP menu.
NOTE
* When DC is selected, the brightness can be adjusted. The brightness control
range is 1 ~ 100.
Lens
BRIGHTNESS
RETURN
100
This function is used to select Automatic or Manual shutter speed control.
1. On the Set Up menu screen select EXPOSURE by using the Up or Down button.
2. Select the desired shutter mode by pressing the Left or Right button.
* FLK : Select FLK mode when flickering occurs; caused by the unmatched frequency of electric lights.
Exposure
SETUP
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON

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EXPOSURE
SENS-UP
SHUTTER
BRIGHTNESS
SENS-UP
BLC
D-WDR
RETURN
SENS-UP
RETURN
FLK
- - - -
HIGH
AUTO
BLC
OFF
x 2
NOTE
* To produce better results with FLK, do not use it in conjunction with the WDR
mode in the BACKLIGHT menu.
* Desired shutter speed can be selected by user 1/60, 1/250, 1/500, 1/2000, 1/5000,
1/0000, 1/100000, FLK .
* Brightness just can operate when selected the Manual mode(Option), When
selected DC mode, brightness will be disabled .
* AGC(AUTO GAIN CONTROL):
A higher gain increases brightness but also increases any noise.
OFF : Deactivates the AGC function
LOW : Allows automatic gain control to LOW.
MIDDLE : Allows automatic gain control to MIDDLE.
HIGH : Allows automatic gain control to HIGH
* SENS - UP:
At night and/or in dark conditions, the Sens-Up mode can be selected desired value from x2 ~ x256.
* FLK : Select FLK mode when flickering occurs; caused by the unmatched frequency of electric lights.

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* OFF : BLC function does not operate.
* BLC : Users can select and define a specific area in a scene, and view the area clearly.
* HSBLC : When there are simultaneous brightness & dark image areas HSBLC makes both distinct.
* RETURN:
Select Return to save the changes in the EXPOSURE menu and retun to the SETUP menu.
NOTE
* Pressing the SET button in AUTO mode allows adjustment of image brightness
by increasing or decreasing the shutter speed (x2 ~x258).
* The higher the level, the brighter the image becomes, but it is possible that an
after image (ghosting) could appear.
* When SENS-UP is activated the increased magnification can induce noise and
pixelation; this is quite normal.
Back Light(BLC)
This camera provides intelligent light level control to overcome even strong backlight conditions.
1. Move the arrow indicator to BACKLIGHT using the Up or Down button on the SETUP menu screen.
2. Select the desired level by using the Left or Right button.
EXPOSURE
SHUTTER
BRIGHTNESS
AGC
SENS-UP
BLC
D-WDR
RETURN
1/60
- - - -
LOW
- - - -
BLC
OFF

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3. Select a mode using the Left and Right buttons then press the SET button.
Select BLC to adjust the desired BLC area and GAIN level.
① Move the arrow indicator to select the WIDTH of cells to increase or decrease by using the Left / Right
button from 0 ~ 7 cells.
② Move the arrow indicator to select the HEIGHT of cells to increase or decrease by using the Left / Right
button from 0 ~ 7 cells.
③ Move the arrow indicator to the LEFT / RIGHT and TOP / BOTTOM to select the desired area positon by
using the LEFT or RIGHT button.
* GAIN : Adjust the BLC sensitivity by selecting LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH.
* DEFAULT : Press the Default to back to the factory default when input the wrong data .
BLC ON BLC OFF
BLC
GAIN
DEFAULT
LEFT / RIGHT
WIDTH
TOP / BOTTOM
HEIGHT
RETURN
LOW
7
8
7
8

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4. Select HSBLC(High Suppress Backlight Compensation) by using the Left and Right buttons then press the
Set Up button to set up the desired HSBLC area and GAIN level.
* Move the arrow indicator to RETURN and press the Set Up button after complete the BLC area set to
return to EXPOSURE menu.
* LEVEL : Adjust the HSBLC sensitivity by selecting between 0~8.
* DEFAULT : Press the Default to return to the factory default when input the wrong data .
HSBLC OFF HSBLC ON
① Move the arrow indicator to select the WIDTH of cells to increase or decrease by using the Left / Right
button from 0 ~ 7 cells.
HSBLC
LEVEL
DEFAULT
LEFT / RIGHT
WIDTH
TOP / BOTTOM
HEIGHT
RETURN
8
7
8
7
8
② Move the arrow indicator to select the HEIGHT of cells to increase or decrease by using the Left / Right
button from 0 ~ 7 cells.
③ Move the arrow indicator to the LEFT / RIGHT and TOP / BOTTOM to select the desired area positon by
using the LEFT or RIGHT button.

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D-WDR(digital WDR)
This camera provides intelligent light level control to overcome even strong backlight conditions.
1. Move the arrow indicator to D-WDR using the Up or Down button on the EXPOSURE menu screen.
2. Select the desired feature by using the Left or Right button.
EXPOSURE
SHUTTER
BRIGHTNESS
AGC
SENS-UP
BLC
D-WDR
RETURN
1/60
- - - -
LOW
- - - -
BLC
OFF
* D-WDR : When there are simultaneous brightness & dark image areas WDR makes both distinct and can
be selected desired feature between OUTDOOR and INDOOR.
* OFF : D-WDR function does not operate.
* RETURN: Select Return to save the changes in the EXPOSURE menu and retun to the SETUP menu.

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White Balance
The White Balance function is used to control the “on-screen” color.
1. Move the arrow indicator to WHITE BAL on the SETUP menu screen using the Up and Down button.
2. Select the desired mode by using the Left or Right button.
* There are three user selectable White Balance settings available.
SETUP
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON
* ATW : (Auto Tracking White Balance)
Normal setting; when the color temperature range is from 1,800˚K to 10,500˚K. (Ex: a fluorescent lamp or outdoors)
* AWB : The White Balance is automatically adjusted in a specific environment.
* AWC → SET : To obtain the best results press the SET button while the camera is focused onto white
paper. If the environment, and/or light source changes, the White Balance will require re-adjustment.
* MANUAL : Used for fine adjustment of White Balance. Set White Balance first using ATW or AWC then
change to MANUAL and press SETUP button. Increase or decrease the value of R-Gain(Red) and
B-Gain(Blue) while monitoring the color of the image.
WHITE BAL MANUAL
BLUE
RED
RETURN
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- - - - - - - -100

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Day / Night
Picture can be displayed in either color or black and white.
1. Select DAY / NIGHT using the Up or Down button on the SETUP menu screen.
2. Select the desired mode using the Left and Right buttons.
SETUP
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON
* COLOR : The picture is always displayed in color.
* BW : The White Balance is automatically adjusted in a specific environment.
* AUTO : The mode is automatically switches to color in normal conditions and switches to B/W mode when
ambient illumination is low. To set the switching time or speed in AUTO mode, press the SET button.
DAY NIGHT AUTO
DELAY
S - LEVEL
E - LEVEL
RETURN
- - - - - - - - 63
- - - - - - - -100
- - - - - - - -100

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3. Select the desired mode and set the values by using the Left or Right button .
3DNR is used to reduce the level of background noise in a low luminance environment.
* DELAY : The range can be adjusted between 0 ~ 63.
* S - LEVEL : The start level can be adjusted between 0 ~ 100.
* E - LEVEL : The end level can be adjusted between 0 ~ 100.
1. Move the arrow indicator to 3DNR by using the Up and Down button.
2. Select whether or not to activate 3DNR by using the Left and Right buttons.
* ON: Activates 3DNR - Digial noise reduction can be adjusted between 0 ~ 100.
* OFF: Deactivates 3DNR - noise is not reduced.
* Select RETURN by using the Up or Down button to return to Set Up menu.
3DNR
3DNR
LEVEL
RETURN
- - - - - - - -100
SETUP
LENS
EXPOSURE
WHITE BAL
DAY / NIGHT
3DNR
SPECIAL
ADJUST
RESET
EXIT
DC
ATW
COLOR
ON