Veilux VSSC-68CDNR-90 User manual

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Car License Plate Camera
(With Effio WDR)
Veilux VSSC-68CDNR-90
User
Manual
Thanks for purchasing the Veilux VSSC-68CDNR-90 LPR Camera. Before operating the unit,
please read the instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference.

Safety Warning
1. Read this manual carefully before installing the unit
Please read this manual first for correct installation and operation.
2. Never install the camera on a ceiling that cannot hold its weight
The product may fall down and cause damages.
3. Never install the camera near electric or magnetic fields
Install the camera away from TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor, transformer,
audio speakers since the magnetic fields generate from above devices would distort the
video image.
4. Never install or use the camera in areas exposed to water, oil or gas
The water, oil or gas may result in operation failure, electric shock or fire. Do not use this
unit near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool, in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area
which is classified as a wet location.
5. Never face the camera toward the sun
Direct sunlight or severe ray may cause fatal damage to sensor and internal circuit.
6. Power Cord Protection
Touching the wet power cord with hands or touching the power cord with wet hands may
result in electric shock. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, playing particular attention
to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
7. Attachments
Do not use attachment not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
8. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the product.
9. Do not operate the camera in environments where the temperature, humidity or
power source is beyond the specified ones
Use the camera in suitable environments where the temperature is within -10°C~50°C and
humidity below 80%. Use the input power source as this instruction indicated.
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10. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11. Never disassemble the camera nor put impurities in it
Disassembly or impurities may result in trouble or fire.
12. Stop using when the product emits smoke or abnormal heat
13. Servicing
Do not attempt to repair this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
14. Retain Instructions
THE SAFETYAND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
NOTE:
The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right
to revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without
notice.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................1
1.1 MAIN F
EATURES ...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 CONTENT LIST .................................................................................................................................1
1.3 S PECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 2
2. CAMERA OVERVIEW................................................................................................................3
2.1 DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF CAMERAP ARTS ...................................................................................................... 4
3. OSD OPERATION......................................................................................................................6
3.1 OSD CONTROL B
UTTONS ................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 OSD O PERATION ............................................................................................................................. 7
4. CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................................8
4.1 LENS..............................................................................................................................................8
4.2 EXPOSURE...................................................................................................................................9
4.3WDR.............................................................................................................................................10
4.4WHITE BALANCE........................................................................................................................ 12
4.5 2DNR &3DNR (DYNAMIC NOISE R EDUCTION ) ................................................................................ 14
4.6 DAY/NIGHT..................................................................................................................................15
4.7 IMAGE .........................................................................................................................................18
4.8 EFFECT.......................................................................................................................................20
4.9 SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.10 EXIT ...........................................................................................................................................25
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1. Introduction
Built with Sony's latest Effio DSP and 1/3" 960H Double-speed CCD WD image
sensor, VSSC-68CDNR-90 has the capability of achieving resolutions of over
680TVL, the WDR function can produce clear and true image without noise even
in tunnels, an environment with very strong light, and can capture vehicle license
plate numbers at speed up to 200km/hr (125mile/hr) during the day, and 150km/hr
(90mile/hr) at night.
The most exciting feature is the Multi-Shutter modes, Scheduled Shutter Mode,
Manual Shutter Mode and Auto Shutter Mode. VSSC-68CDNR-90 supports Balun
RS-485 remote control to control the OSD remotely. When it comes to Car
License Plate Camera, VSSC-68CDNR-90 is definitely ideal to install at any kind
of car entrances and exits for capturing car license plates.
1.1 Main Features
1/3" Hyper Wide Dynamic Car License Plate Camera (Effio WDR)
Color:680TVL, B/W:700TVL
Color:[email protected], B/W:[email protected], Sense-up:[email protected]
Capable of Capturing Car License Plate Numbers at High Speed
‧Day:up to200km/hr (125mile/hr)
‧Night:up to150km/hr (90mile/hr), with External IR LEDs
Self Defined Auto Shutter Speed Range
Multi-Language OSD Control
Powerful 510X WDR
High Light Compensation (HLC)
2D/3D Noise Reduction
Sense Up (512x) Functions
Digital Image Stabilizer (DIS)
E-zoom Function (1~256x)
Advanced Motion Detection Function
Quadrangle Mosaic Privacy Mask
1.2 Content List
Car License Plate Camera (EFFIO WDR): VSSC-68CDNR-90
User’s manual
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1.3 Specifications
TV System
PAL
NTSC
Image Sensor
1/3" Sony 960H EXview HAD CCD II
Number of Total Pixels
1020(H)x596(V)
1020(H)x508(V)
Resolution
Color:680TVL, B/W:700TVL ; Sony Effio WDR
Minimum Illumination
Color:0.03Lux@F1.2, B/W:[email protected],
Sense-up:0.0001Lux@F1.2
Wide Dynamic Range
510x Normal Camera
Video Output
1.0Vp-p Composite, 75Ω(BNCx2)
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N)
More than 55dB (AGC off)
Gamma Correction
0.45
Mechanical IR Cut Filter (ICR)
Automatically Switches
(Switching Lux Level can be adjusted)
IR LED ; Working Distance
Compatible with Infrared Illuminator
Menu
OSD Control or by RS485 Control
Title
TITLE (LOCATION)
Synchronizing System
INTERNAL / LINE LOCK (for DC/AC and AC version)
Digital Day&Night Mode
COLOR / B&W / AUTO / EXT
Electronic Shutter
Auto Shutter: Self DefinedAuto Shutter Speed Range (20
Steps) Programmable
Manual Shutter: 20 Steps, 1/50(60), FL 1/120(100), 1/200,
1/250, 1/300, 1/350, 1/400, 1/450, 1/500, 1/600, 1/750, 1/1,000,
1/1,500,1/2,000, 1/3,000, 1/4,000, 1/10,000, 1/30,000,
1/60,000, 1/100,000 sec.
Automatic Gain Control
0~200 Levels (Adjustable Level Settings)
White Balance
ATW / AWB / PUSH LOCK / MANUAL /
3200K / 6300K / ANTI CR
WDR ; BLC ; Fog Reduction
WDR / FOG REDUCTION / BLC / OFF
High Light Compensation
ON / OFF / AUTO
Flickerless
ON / OFF
Dynamic Noise Reduction
3D / 2D
Sense Up
AUTO (Limit x2~x512) / OFF
Digital Image Stabilizer
ON / OFF
Language
ENGLISH / TRADITIONAL CHINESE /
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
E-Zoom
x1~x256, Pan / TiltAdjustable
Motion Detection ; Privacy
ON / OFF (24x16 Zones, Alarm) ;
ON / OFF (15 Zones Programmable, Quadrangle Mosaic)
Automatic IRIS ; Connector
VIDEO / DC ; D4 IRIS Jack
Lens Mount
CS / C mount (With Adaptor Ring)
Power Supply ; Consumption
12Vdc/24Vac (10.8~39Vdc/24Vac) ; 2.0W
Operation ; Storage Temp.
-10°C~50°C ; -20°C~60°C
Operation ; Storage Humidity
Maximum: RH80% ; RH90%
Dimensions
64(W)×58(H)×123(L)mm
Net Weight
350g
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2. Camera Overview
2.1 Dimensions
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2.2 Description of Camera Parts
①Lens Mount
This mount is used to install a CS-mount lens. CS-adaptor ring is required when using a C
mount lens.
②Camera Mounting Screw Holes
Screw holes for mounting the camera.
③Mount Adaptor
The adaptor can be attached onto the top or the bottom of the unit.
④Auto Iris Lens Connector (4-pin type)
The lens connector supplies the auto-iris lens (not supplied) with DC control signal.
PIN NO.
VIDEO
DC
1
DC + 12V
CONTROL -
2
NC
CONTROL +
3
IRIS
DRIVE +
4
GND
DRIVE -
⑤OSD Control Buttons
ENTER button
UP & DOWN buttons
LEFT & RIGHT buttons
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⑥Video Connector
Video can be outputted via this connector. (75Ω).
⑦IRIS Mode Selection Switch
Select DC or VIDEO mode according to the lens.
⑧Video Connector
Video can be outputted via this connector. (75Ω).
⑨Communication Connectors
1. RS485+
2. RS485-
3. Day & Night External Input (controlled by external infrared illuminator)
4. Day & Night Output
5. NC
6. Ground
⑩Power Input Indicator Light
When the camera is connected to a power supply, the indicator light will be on.
⑪RS-485 Terminal Impedance Switch
Set the first and the last equipment terminal impedances as 120Ωand set the rest parallel
connection equipment in the middle as HiZ to obtain the best transmitting status.
⑫Power Input Terminal
Connect to the power supply.
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3. OSD Operation
3.1 OSD Control Buttons
①UP
Use this button to move the cursor upwards to the desired item.
②RIGHT
Use this button to move the cursor to the right to select or to adjust the parameters of
the selected item. The parameter increases when the right button is pressed.
③DOWN
Use this button to move the cursor downwards to the desired item.
④LEFT
Use this button to move the cursor to the left to select or to adjust the parameters of
the selected item. The parameter decreases when the left button is pressed.
⑤ENTER
Use this button to display the main menu, to confirm and to enter the submenus when
they’re available. Items with “<┘”symbol in the end contain sub-menus. For further
settings of those items, select the desired item with the button or and press the
ENTER button to bring up the sub-menu and edit.
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3.2 OSD Operation
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
1. Start to operate the OSD menu
Press the ENTER button to bring up the OSD main menu to start operating OSD menus.
2. Select items with the cursor buttons
Use buttons and to move the cursor up and down.
Use buttons and to switch the modes or to adjust the parameters or the values
of the settings.
3. Switch to the sub-menu
Items with “<┘”symbol in the end contain sub-menus. For further settings of those items,
select the desired item with the button or and press the ENTER button to bring up
the sub-menu and edit.
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
** AUTO IRIS
**
TYPE DC
SPEED |||||||||||||||| 050
RETURN<┘
Main
Menu
Sub-Menu
4. Return to the previous page
Select RETURN and press the ENTER button to return to the previous page.
5. Exit the OSD menu
Select EXIT with the button or and press the ENTER button to exit the OSD menu.
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4. Configuration
4.1 LENS
When the MAIN MENU is displayed on the screen, use the UP and DOWN buttons to the
LENS and press the ENTER button to do further setups.
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
** AUTO IRIS
**
TYPE DC
SPEED |||||||||||||||| 050
RETURN<┘
*TYPE
Main Menu Sub-Menu
When the DC LENS is in use, push IRIS SWITCH on the control board to DC, and the
TYPE on the menu will be displayed as DC.
When the VIDEO LENS is in use, push IRIS SWITCH on the control board to VIDEO,
and the TYPE on the menu will be displayed as VIDEO.
*SPEED
The speed of DC Lens is in direct ratio to the number you set. The range of the SPEED can
be set from 000~255.
NOTE:
The SPEED function will not work when the TYPE of LENS set to VIDEO.
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4.2 EXPOSURE
When the MAIN MENU is displayed on the screen, use the UP and DOWN buttons to the
EXPOSURE and press the ENTER button to do further setups.
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
Main
Menu
** EXPOSURE
**
MODE AUTO IRIS
BRIGHTNESS |||||||||||||||| 030
SHUT 1/50 (S)
SHUT MAX -
LOW LUX BRIGHT. x1.0
AGC GAIN |||||||||||||||| 150
SENSE UP OFF
RETURN < ┘
Sub-Menu
*MODE
Two modes to select from: AUTO IRIS and SHUT+AUTO IRIS.
When in AUTO IRIS mode, SHUT is activated and adjustable.
When in SHUT+AUTO IRIS mode, SHUT MAX is activated and adjustable.
*BRIGHTNESS
When the EXPOSURE MENU is displayed on the screen, use the UP and DOWN buttons to
the BRIGHTNESS and use LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the screen brightness from
000 to 255.
*SHUT(SHUTTER) / SHUT MAX(SHUTTER MAX)
The shutter speed is in direct ratio to the number you set. The range of the shutter speed
can be set from 1/50-1/100,000(sec).
*LOW LUX BRIGHT. (LOW LUX BRIGHTNESS)
Use LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust Low Lux Brightness. The options are x0.25, x0.5,
x0.75, x1.0.
*AGC GAIN
The bigger the number, the brighter the screen can be. Note that the noise will increase as
well. The AGC GAIN range can be set from 000 to 200.
*SENSE UP
SENSE UP is used to maintain a brilliant, vivid screen image by automatically detecting
changes in the level of light under low light level conditions. Select the desired item and
press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the settings. The options are x2, x4, x8, x16, x32,
x64, x128, x256, x512, and OFF.
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4.3 WDR
1. When the MAIN MENU is displayed on the screen, use the UP and DOWN buttons to
WDR and press the ENTER button to do further setups.
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
The modes under the function are: WDR, BLC,
and OFF.
2. Please select the desired item and press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the settings.
*WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
When there are both bright and dark areas at the same time, selecting this mode makes
both areas distinctive.
** WDR **
LEVEL
||||||||||||||||
185
DARK
||||||||||||||||
000
BRIGHT
||||||||||||||||
000
RETURN<┘
Sub-Menu under WDR mode.
- LEVEL
Use the LEVEL function to adjust the brightness of the whole area.
Level: 000~255
- DARK
Use the DARK function to adjust the brightness of the dark area.
Level: 000~255
- BRIGHT
Use the BRIGHT function to adjust the brightness of the bright area.
Level: 000~255
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*BLC (Back Light Compensation)
Even when there is a massive backlight behind the object, bright images of the background
and the object can still be captured by selecting the BLC mode.
** BLC **
MODE AUTO
AREA --
MANUAL LEVEL --
AUTO LEVEL |||||||||||||||| 008
RETURN<┘
The modes under the function are: AUTO and
MANUAL.
Sub-Menu under BLC mode.
- AUTO
Set AUTO LEVEL to adjust the BLC automatically. The range is 000~015.
- MANUAL
Set AREA and MANUAL LEVEL to adjust the BLC value manually. The default AREAis
BOTTOM 1/3, and the default LEVEL is MID. Stay with the default value, the bottom
1/3 area will be the brighter area, with the middle level of brightness.
AREA: BOTTOM 1/3, TOP 2/3, BOTTOM 2/3, LEFT 2/3, and RIGHT 2/3.
MANUAL LEVEL: HIGH, MID, and LOW.
*OFF
When set as OFF, there’ll be no wide dynamic range.
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4.4 WHITE BALANCE
The screen color can be adjusted by using the WHITE BALANCE function.
1. Please use the UP and DOWN buttons to WHITE BALANCE on the MAIN MENU and
press the ENTER button to do further setups.
2. Please select the desired item and press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the settings.
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
The modes under the function are: ATW, AWB,
3200K, 6300K, ANTI CR, MANUAL, and PUSH
LOCK.
*ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance)
This mode can be used within the color temperature range from 1800°K to 10500°K (e.g.,
around fluorescent lights, outdoors, around sodium vapor lamps or inside tunnels).
*AWB (Auto White Balance)
Select this to allow the camera automatically adjust the white balance under all conditions.
*3200K
Select this when the color temperature is around 3200°K (when surrounded by sodium
lights).
*6300K
Select this when the color temperature is around 6300°K.
*ANTI CR (Color rolling suppression)
Select to set the white balance mode to the ANTI CR mode.
Follow the instructions on the screen. Wait for a few seconds for the camera to set up. When
completed, there will be a message displayed on the screen.
NOTE:
The White Balance cannot fully function under the following conditions. When the
following occurred, please select PUSH LOCK Mode.
< When there’s a higher temperature surrounded the object.
< When there’s darkness surrounded the object.
< When there’s a fluorescent light surrounded the object or where the light changes all the
time.
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*MANUAL
The manual adjustment mode enables a more precise adjustment. Increase and/or decrease
the red and blue color values according to the color changes of the object to set the suitable
color temperature.
RED color vale ranges from 000 to 255.
BLUE color value ranges from 000 to 255.
*PUSH LOCK
Follow the instructions on the screen. Wait for a few seconds for the camera to set up. When
completed, there will be a message displayed on the screen.
To find the optimal setting for the current luminance environment in this mode, point the
camera towards a sheet of white paper and press the ENTER button. Whenever the
condition changes, readjust it.
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4.5 2DNR &3DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction)
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
** 2DNR & 3DNR **
2DNR MIDLOW
3DNR MIDLOW
RETURN < ┘
Sub-Menu under 2DNR & 3DNR mode.
1. When the noise level is reduced, the camera performance can apparently be improved.
When recording digitally, the image file size can be lessened by selecting the noise
reduction. As the level of gain changes, the background noise in the low light level
decreases automatically.
2. Please use the UP and DOWN buttons to 2DNR & 3DNR on the MAIN MENU and press
the ENTER button to do further setups.
3. Please select the desired item and press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the settings.
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4.6 DAY/NIGHT
The camera can be set in Color or B/W mode in the Day/Night function.
NOTE:
1. EXT function is not available for OC version.
2. Communication Connectors (including RS485) are not available for all cameras. Please
refer to 2.2 for details.
** MAIN MENU **
LENS AUTO
< ┘
EXPOSURE SET < ┘
WDR OFF
WHITE BALANCE ATW < ┘
2DNR & 3DNR SET < ┘
DAY/NIGHT AUTO < ┘
IMAGE SET < ┘
EFFECT SET < ┘
SYSTEM SET < ┘
EXIT < ┘
The modes under the function are: COLOR,
B&W, AUTO, EXTERNAL.
1. Please use the UP and DOWN buttons to DAY/NIGHT on the MAIN MENU and
press the ENTER button to enter.
2. Please select the desired item and press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to adjust the
settings.
*COLOR
The COLOR / DAY mode.
*B&W
The BLACK & WHITE / NIGHT mode.
*AUTO
** DAY/NIGHT AUTO
**
LIVE LEVEL ||||||||||||||||||||| 063
DAY->NIGHT ||||||||||||||||||||| 003
NIGHT->DAY ||||||||||||||||||||| 025
DELAY TIME ||||||||||||||||||||| 005
BURST OFF
NIGHT OUTPUT 5V
RETURN<┘
Sub-Menu under the DAY / NIGHT AUTO mode
The camera will switch to DAY/Color mode or NIGHT/B&W mode according to the
set value.
•LIVE LEVEL: This indicates the current light level.
•DAYNIGHT: When the camera detects the current light level is lower than the
set value, it’ll switch from DAY mode to NIGHT mode. Value:
0~63.
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•NIGHTDAY: When the camera detects the current light level is higher than the
set value, it’ll switch from NIGHT mode to DAY mode. Value:
0~63.
NOTE:
1. The setting differences between DAY NIGHT and NIGHTDAY should be
more than 5, or the camera will keep switching from DAY NIGHT and
NIGHTDAY constantly.
2. The infrared illuminator is not recommended to use under AUTO mode. Please
switch to EXTERNAL mode when an infrared illuminator is installed.
•DELAY TIME: Sometimes there’s only a sudden and short light level change.
Delay time can be set to avoid switching too fast. The camera will
switch the mode after the set DELAY TIME passed. DELAY TIME
can be set from 0 to 255 seconds.
•BURST : Turn the BURST function off to reduce the color noise under B&W mode.
However, not every DVR machines can receive video signals without
the color burst signals. If the camera cannot switch back to COLOR
mode from B&W mode, please turn the BURST function on.
NOTE:
The BURST function is adjustable under B&W, EXTERNAL and SCHEDULE
mode.
•NIGHT OUTPUT
OUTPUT
DNO
SYSTEM
GND
5V
COLOR
5V
GND
B&W
GND
5V
When the camera switches modes, the external
components will be alerted, via DNO pin of the
communicationconnector.
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