System Q SEE496 User manual

1080p HD-TVI 3.6mm Fixed Covert Camera
A high quality 1080P HD covert camera is hidden away in this attractive recessed
spotlight case making it ideal for tting into false ceilings in retail and oce
environments.
The white metal case blends eortlessly into most ceiling décor and the mirror nish
prevent the camera from being visible whilst it still looks like a modern LED light.
A wide angle 3.6mm lens allows general surveillance and thanks to its spotlight disguise
a number of these cameras can be tted in a space without arousing suspicion.
With dual outputs of HD-TVI and standard analogue the camera is designed to work
with both existing analogue equipment or the latest HD recording devices so cameras
can be installed now and working safe in the knowledge that they will work with future
upgrades.
This versatile unit is also packed with features such as Wide Dynamic Range, Motion
Detection, 8x Digital Zoom, 8 Zone Privacy Masking, Mirror and Auto-Flip functions.
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Mounting The Camera
The camera is designed to be ceiling mounted.
Powering The Camera
The SEE496 requires a regulated 12V DC power supply providing 110mA. You should
always allow additional headroom to account for any extra loads such as auto iris
lenses, heater kits or IR LEDs. As a rule of thumb you should add 30% on top of the
minimum current consumption of the camera. Taking this into account we recommend
a regulated 12V DC PSU providing no less than 150mA.All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
Features
•Dual HD-TVI & Analogue Outputs
•Wide Dynamic Range
•3.6mm Board Lens
•Motion Detection
•Low Voltage 12V DC 110mA
•8 Zone Privacy Masking
•8x Digital Zoom
•Mirror & Flip Function
Options Available
PART CODE DESCRIPTION
SEE496 HD-TVI Covert Spotlight Camera
SEE496 - HD-TVI Covert Recessed Spotlight Camera
Other Products To Consider
700TVL Analogue
Covert Recessed
Spotlight Camera
CAM496
1080p HD-TVI Covert
12" Retail Mirror
Camera
SEE490
For more information on menu options and
what they do see online tip 295 
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Specication
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor 1/2.8" Sony CMOS
Resolution 1080P
Lens 3.6mm Board
Day/Night Electronic
Input Voltage 12V DC
Current 110mA
Video Connection BNC (HD-TVI & Analogue)
Power Connection 2.1mm DC Socket
WDR Yes
Backlight Comp BLC & HLC
Privacy Masking 8 Zone
Noise Reduction DNR
Digital Zoom 8x
Bracket Recessed Ceiling Mount
Build Metal
Dimensions 111 (D) x 70mm (H)

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Up The Co-ax Menu Control
Every camera in the TVision range features up the Co-ax telemetry. This allows you to
congure the camera by sending signals down the video Co-ax cable from the DVR. This
method has the huge benet of being able to setup the camera whilst next to DVR. This
eliminates the time consuming process of climbing up and down ladders setting up
cameras one at a time. It also enables you to instantly see on-screen the eects of any
changes made.
This feature is only supported by newer DVRs such the AlienDVR TVI range.
To access the OSD menu via a DVR you will rst need to view the camera you wish to
congure. You then need to display the PTZ controls and press the “Iris +” button to
enter the OSD menu. The direction buttons are then used for navigation and changing
parameters. To conrm selections use the “Iris +” button. You can also adjust the Zoom
and Focus on motorised zoom cameras using the zoom and focus buttons.
Connecting The Camera
The covert camera comes with a y lead for connecting HD-TVI video out, analogue
video out and power. To reduce installation time the video out leads are terminated
into female BNC socket connectors. This allows the installer to eortlessly connect the
camera to control equipment via a male BNC-BNC lead. Remember that the Video out
from the camera is like any other electrical circuit and requires two wires to complete
the circuit. When using a co-ax type cable such as RG59 or similar, the outer braid of the
co-ax provides the “0V GROUND” connection and the inner core provides the “Video”
connection. The camera’s power lead is terminated into a standard 2.1mm DC socket.
Analogue Output (Yellow)
HD-TVI Output (Green)
2.1mm DC Socket
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
Features
•Dual HD-TVI & Analogue Outputs
•Wide Dynamic Range
•3.6mm Board Lens
•Motion Detection
•Low Voltage 12V DC 110mA
•8 Zone Privacy Masking
•8x Digital Zoom
•Mirror & Flip Function
Options Available
PART CODE DESCRIPTION
SEE496 HD-TVI Covert Spotlight Camera
SEE496 - HD-TVI Covert Recessed Spotlight Camera
Other Products To Consider
700TVL Analogue
Covert Recessed
Spotlight Camera
CAM496
1080p HD-TVI Covert
12" Retail Mirror
Camera
SEE490
Specication
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor 1/2.8" Sony CMOS
Resolution 1080P
Lens 3.6mm Board
Day/Night Electronic
Input Voltage 12V DC
Current 110mA
Video Connection BNC (HD-TVI & Analogue)
Power Connection 2.1mm DC Socket
WDR Yes
Backlight Comp BLC & HLC
Privacy Masking 8 Zone
Noise Reduction DNR
Digital Zoom 8x
Bracket Recessed Ceiling Mount
Build Metal
Dimensions 111 (D) x 70mm (H)

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OSD Menu
Default settings are highlighted in Blue.
MENU ITEM FEATURE
FOCUS ADJ ON / OFF
LENS
ELC / ALC
ELC: MODE: NORMAL / DEBLUR
ALC: MODE: INDOOR / OUTDOOR / DEBLUR
EXPOSURE
BRIGHTNESS: 0 ~ 20 10
SHUTTER: AUTO / MANUAL / FLICKER
MANUAL: SPEED: 1/25 ~ 1/16000 1/25
SENSUP: X2 ~ X8 / OFF X2
AGC: 0 ~ 20 (16)
BACKLIGHT
OFF / HLC / BLC / WDR
HLC: LEVEL: 0 ~20 (10)MODE: ALL DAY / NIGHT ONLY
BLC: H POS: 0 ~ 20 (6)
V POS: 0 ~ 20 (4)
HSIZE: 0 ~ 20 5
VSIZE: 0 ~ 20 (3)
WDR: WEIGHT: LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
DAY&NIGHT
MODE: EXTERN / AUTO / COLOR / B&W
ANTISAT: 0 ~ 20 (7)
EXTERN S/W: LOW / HIGH
AGC THRES: 0 ~ 20 (11)
AGC MARGIN: 0 ~ 20 (8)
DELAY: LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
WHITE BAL
AUTO / AUTOext / PRESET / MANUAL
PRESET: PUSHING
MANUAL: KELVIN: LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
RGAIN: 0 ~ 20 10
BGAIN: 0 ~ 20 10
DNR OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
IMAGE
SHARPNESS: 0 ~ 10 5
GAMMA: 0.45 ~ 0.65 0.55
COLOR GAIN: 0 ~ 20 12
MIRROR: OFF / ON
FLIP: OFF / ON
DZOOM: 1.0X ~ 8.0X 1.0X
ACE: OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
DEFOG: OFF / ON
ON: MODE: AUTO / MANUAL LEVEL: LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
SHADING: OFF / ON
ON: WEIGHT: 0 ~ 100% 100%
PRIVACY: OFF / ON
ON: ZONE NUM: 0 ~ 15 0
ZONE DISP: ON / OFF
HPOS: 0 ~ 60
VPOS: 0 ~ 40
HSIZE: 0 ~ 40
VSIZE: 0 ~ 40
Y LEVEL: 0 ~ 20 10
CR LEVEL: 0 ~ 20 10
CB LEVEL: 0 ~ 20 10
Continued on next page 
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
Features
•Dual HD-TVI & Analogue Outputs
•Wide Dynamic Range
•3.6mm Board Lens
•Motion Detection
•Low Voltage 12V DC 110mA
•8 Zone Privacy Masking
•8x Digital Zoom
•Mirror & Flip Function
Options Available
PART CODE DESCRIPTION
SEE496 HD-TVI Covert Spotlight Camera
SEE496 - HD-TVI Covert Recessed Spotlight Camera
Other Products To Consider
700TVL Analogue
Covert Recessed
Spotlight Camera
CAM496
1080p HD-TVI Covert
12" Retail Mirror
Camera
SEE490
Specication
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor 1/2.8" Sony CMOS
Resolution 1080P
Lens 3.6mm Board
Day/Night Electronic
Input Voltage 12V DC
Current 110mA
Video Connection BNC (HD-TVI & Analogue)
Power Connection 2.1mm DC Socket
WDR Yes
Backlight Comp BLC & HLC
Privacy Masking 8 Zone
Noise Reduction DNR
Digital Zoom 8x
Bracket Recessed Ceiling Mount
Build Metal
Dimensions 111 (D) x 70mm (H)

Fault Finding
Every TVision camera is built to the highest standards and fully tested prior to packing.
If you experience an problems you need to investigate your cabling, connections, power
supply and monitor.
No Picture From The HD-TVI
There are a number of potential problems that could cause this.
1. Power Supply
The camera can not function without the correct power supply.
A. Test that the camera has the correct voltage supplying it, you must do this with the
camera connected so that there is load on the PSU. A 12V DC camera should have at
least 10.5V DC connected to it.
B. For 12V DC cameras only ever use regulated power supplies so that you can be sure that
the camera is always receiving the correct voltage.
2. Cabling
Check there is a picture coming out of the CVBS test output at the camera. If there is a
picture here but not at the DVR it could be one of the following:
A. Video loss in composite cable as the run is too long. Usually you would get a picture
up to around 500m with HD-TVI.
B. Check the quality of the cable used. For best results, especially with HD-TVI, use a
cable with a solid copper core such as our AntiHum branded cable. Cable with
a solid copper core suers far less signal loss than cheaper, inferior cable which only
has a copper coated core.
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MENU ITEM FEATURE
MOTION
OFF / ON
ON: SENSITIVITY: 0 ~ 20 0
WINDOW: 0 ~ 6 6
DET HPOS: 0 ~ 60 0
DET VPOS: 0 ~ 40 0
DET HSIZE: 0 ~ 60 60
DET VSIZE: 0 ~ 40 34
MOTION OSD: OFF / ON
ALARM: OFF / ON
SYSTEM
COM: CAM ID: 0 ~ 255 1
BAUDRATE: 2400 ~ 115200 115200
IMAGE RANGE: USER / FULL / COMP
USER: OFFSET: 0 ~20 8
OUTPUT MODE:1080P / 720P / 720P CROP
MONITOR: 0/ 1 / 2 / 3
FRAME RATE: 25 FPS / 30 FPS
CVBS: PAL / NTSC
LANGUAGE: ENG / CHN / CHNS / KOR / JPN / DEU / FRA / NLD / ESP / ITA
COLOR BAR: OFF / ON
RESET: PUSH TO RESET CAMERA BACK TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
OSD Menu Continued
Default settings are highlighted in Blue.
Continued on next page 
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
Features
•Dual HD-TVI & Analogue Outputs
•Wide Dynamic Range
•3.6mm Board Lens
•Motion Detection
•Low Voltage 12V DC 110mA
•8 Zone Privacy Masking
•8x Digital Zoom
•Mirror & Flip Function
Options Available
PART CODE DESCRIPTION
SEE496 HD-TVI Covert Spotlight Camera
SEE496 - HD-TVI Covert Recessed Spotlight Camera
Other Products To Consider
700TVL Analogue
Covert Recessed
Spotlight Camera
CAM496
1080p HD-TVI Covert
12" Retail Mirror
Camera
SEE490
Specication
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor 1/2.8" Sony CMOS
Resolution 1080P
Lens 3.6mm Board
Day/Night Electronic
Input Voltage 12V DC
Current 110mA
Video Connection BNC (HD-TVI & Analogue)
Power Connection 2.1mm DC Socket
WDR Yes
Backlight Comp BLC & HLC
Privacy Masking 8 Zone
Noise Reduction DNR
Digital Zoom 8x
Bracket Recessed Ceiling Mount
Build Metal
Dimensions 111 (D) x 70mm (H)

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C. Ensure that the BNC - BNC lead that you connect between the camera and monitor
has no shorts or open circuits. If you are making your own lead, don’t forget the lead
must have two wires connected to complete the circuit, Video and Ground.
D. Ensure all connections to both the camera and DVR are rm and secure.
E. Make sure that there are no tight bends or loops in the cable. The minimum bend
radius for RG59 co-ax cable is 60mm.
Test Monitor Does Not Display An Image
Make sure the test monitor is connected to the camera’s CVBS (analogue) output and not the
HD-TVI output. Most test monitors do not accept HD-TVI signals.
Up The Co-ax Control Does Not Work
To setup the camera using up the Co-ax control you need to display the PTZ controls
during live view mode on the DVR (
See page 2 ).
If you can not access the camera’s menu using the PTZ controls, the PTZ protocol may be
set incorrectly on the DVR.
From the DVR’s menu system enter the PTZ settings and change the protocol of the
channel(s) required to ‘TVI Coaxitron’.
For example on an alienDVR enter the ‘Video’ menu, select the ‘PTZ’ tab and click ‘PTZ
Settings’. Click the protocol dropdown list and select ‘AlienTVI Coaxitron’.
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
All specications are approximate. System Q Ltd reserves the right
to change any product specications or features without notice.
Whilst every eort is made to ensure that these instructions are
complete and accurate, System Q Ltd cannot be held responsible
in any way for any losses, no matter how they arise, from errors
or omissions in these instructions, or the performance or non-
performance of the equipment that these instructions refer to.
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electronic equipment
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For treatment, recovery and recycling please return
this unit to your trade supplier or local designated
collection point as dened by your local council.
WEE/CG0783SS
Features
•Dual HD-TVI & Analogue Outputs
•Wide Dynamic Range
•3.6mm Board Lens
•Motion Detection
•Low Voltage 12V DC 110mA
•8 Zone Privacy Masking
•8x Digital Zoom
•Mirror & Flip Function
Options Available
PART CODE DESCRIPTION
SEE496 HD-TVI Covert Spotlight Camera
SEE496 - HD-TVI Covert Recessed Spotlight Camera
Other Products To Consider
700TVL Analogue
Covert Recessed
Spotlight Camera
CAM496
1080p HD-TVI Covert
12" Retail Mirror
Camera
SEE490
Specication
FUNCTION SPECIFICATION
Image Sensor 1/2.8" Sony CMOS
Resolution 1080P
Lens 3.6mm Board
Day/Night Electronic
Input Voltage 12V DC
Current 110mA
Video Connection BNC (HD-TVI & Analogue)
Power Connection 2.1mm DC Socket
WDR Yes
Backlight Comp BLC & HLC
Privacy Masking 8 Zone
Noise Reduction DNR
Digital Zoom 8x
Bracket Recessed Ceiling Mount
Build Metal
Dimensions 111 (D) x 70mm (H)