Velleman CAMCOLD25W User manual

CAMCOLD25/CAMCOLD25W
1/3" HR SONY EXMOR CMOS DOME CAMERA
1/3" HR DOMECAMERA SONY EXMOR CMOS
CAMÉRA DÔME 1/3" HR CMOS EXMOR DE SONY
CÁMARA DOMO SONY EXMOR CMOS DE ALTA
RESOLUCIÓN 1/3"
1/3" HOCHAUFLÖSENDE SONY EXMOR CMOS DOME-
KAMERA
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 12
NOTICE D’EMPLOI 21
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 31
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 41

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A
video
video
vidéo
vídeo
Video
B
power
voeding
alimentation
alimentación
Stromversorgung

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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that
disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the
environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as
unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a
specialized company for recycling. This device should be
returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect
the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly
before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in
transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
Keep the device away from children and unauthorised
users.
Risk of electric shock when opening the cover.
DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an authorized
dealer for service and/or spare parts.
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last
pages of this manual.
Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually
using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered
by the warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in
an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual
is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept
responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

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Keep this device away from extreme heat.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when
operating the device.
DO NOT use this product to violate privacy laws or perform other
illegal activities.
4. Features
weatherproof
with B/W night vision (IR LEDs)
super high resolution
vandal-proof housing
special functions via on-screen display (OSD) set-up menu
oshutter / AGC
owhite balance
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2of this manual.
1
mounting plate
6
lens
2
fixation ring
7
light sensor
3
positioning ring
8
cable slot
4
lens enclosure (ball)
9
cable
5
IR night LEDs
6. Hardware installation
Refer to the illustrations on page 2of this manual.
1. Choose a location for the camera, keeping following guidelines in
mind:
odo not install the camera in locations where extremely high or
low temperatures or excessive vibrations may occur.
oavoid mounting the camera near high electro-magnetic fields.
odo not aim the camera at the sun or other extremely bright
objects or reflections (e.g. metal doors).
2. Hold the mounting plate [1] and unscrew the fixation ring [2] by
turning it counter-clockwise. Note that the lens enclosure [4] and
positioning ring [3] are also released.
3. Use the mounting plate [1] to determine the position of the
mounting holes. Drill the holes.

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4. Guide the power and video cable [9] through one of the cable
slots [8] and fix the mounting plate [1] on the ceiling or wall
with four screws.
5. Insert the lens enclosure [4] in the positioning ring [3] and slide
the fixation ring [2] over both. Point the camera towards the
desired field of observation and screw the fixation ring [2] back
on the mounting plate [1].
6. Connect the video connector [A] to a monitor (not incl.) or a
sequential switcher/quad splitter (not incl.) when connecting
multiple domes.
7. Connect the power connector [B] to a 12VDC power supply (not
incl.)
7. OSD Settings
Control Buttons
There is a small joystick in the camera cable that allows you to
adjust the settings of the camera using an on-screen display (OSD).
Press and hold the button during
± 2 seconds to access the menu, or press
briefly to select an option.
Press the button upward and downward to
move up and down in the menu.
Press the button to the left and to the right
to modify the menu parameters.
In the OSD menu:
NEXT/BACK: select this option and press the button to go to the
next/previous page of options in the menu.
RETURN: select this option and press the button to return to the
previous level in the menu.
EXIT: select this option and press the button to leave the OSD
menu without saving the settings.
SAVE&EXIT: select this option and press the button to save all
settings.
LOAD DEFAULT: select this option and press the middle button to
reset the camera to the factory defaults.
SOFT VERSION: displays the version number of the camera
software.
The OSD menu settings are described in detail below.

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Noise Reduction
Use this function to switch 3D noise reduction on or off.
Menu: IMAGE > 3D-NR
Select ON to activate 3D noise reduction; select OFF to deactivate.
WDR Function
The WDR function (Wide Dynamic Range) optimizes a picture with
extreme backlight. The camera combines two images, one with a fast
shutter speed and one with a slow shutter speed. This function is
useful for a camera oriented towards a strong light source.
Menu: IMAGE > WDR ON
Automatic Exposure
Use this function to set the exposure method.
Menu: IMAGE > AE MODE
GLOBAL: use the global image to define exposure.
CENTER: use the centre of the image to define exposure.
CENTER WEIGHT: use the global image, but assign more
importance to the centre of the image and less importance to
the edges.
BACK LIGHT: back light compensation. If there is a bright light
in the background, for example from a window, the image
around it may be too dim to see clearly. In that case, use the
backlight function to compensate. The camera automatically
brightens the dim parts of the image.
FRONT LIGHT: front light compensation. Use this setting when
there is a bright light illuminating the front of the image.
DISTINGUISH: for advanced automatic exposure.

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Image Enhancement
These are common adjustments for video images: sharpness,
contrast, and saturation.
Menu: IMAGE > IMAGE ENHANCE
SHARPNESS
Use this option to adjust the sharpness of edges
and details in the image.
DETAIL: use this option to adjust the sharpness
of details in more uniform areas of the image.
AUTO: for automatic adjustment.
MANUAL: for manual adjustment (0–15).
EDGE: use this option to adjust the sharpness
of edges in the image.
AUTO: for automatic adjustment.
MANUAL: for manual adjustment (0–15).
CONTRAST
Use this option to enhance the image contrast.
AUTO: for automatic adjustment.
MANUAL: for manual adjustment (0–15).
GAIN MAP: advanced contrast adjustment.
SATURATION
Use this function to adjust the colour saturation.
AUTO: for automatic adjustment.
MANUAL: for manual adjustment (0–15).
Mirror and Flip
Use the MIRROR and FLIP functions to mirror the image or to flip it
upside down.
Menu: IMAGE > TURN > MIRROR
Select ON to mirror the image; select
OFF to keep the image as it is.
Menu: IMAGE > TURN > FLIP
Select ON to flip the image upside
down; select OFF to keep the image
as it is.

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Brightness
Use this option to set the image brightness (0–250).
Menu: IMAGE > BRIGHTNESS
Day/Night
The camera automatically switches between colour images in day
conditions and black-and-white images in night conditions.
Use this function to control the day/night behaviour of the camera.
Menu: DAY&NIGHT
AUTO: use this setting for cameras without IR-cut filter, or if
you want to switch the IR-cut filter off during the day. In this
case, the IR light is not filtered during the day, and colours may
be distorted by the IR light.
EXTERNAL: standard setting. The camera uses the IR filter in
day conditions, and switches to a black and white image and
switches off the IR filter in night conditions.
COLOR: the camera always works in colour mode with the IR
filter.
B&W: the camera always works in black and white mode.
White Balance
Use this menu option to define the white balance adjustment. White
balance makes sure that white objects are always reproduced
correctly.
Menu: WB
The following white balance settings are available: AWB-PRO,
AWB-TEMPORAL, AWB-AI, AWB-SZ, AWB-GW, AWB-CCT.
Defining the optimal setting depends on the illumination conditions
of your particular environment. To find the optimal setting, try
each of the settings and select the one that gives the best results.

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Zone Masking for Privacy
Use this function to block a part of the image where you do not want
to view activity. For example, if part of the image shows a public
area where recording may be illegal. You can define up to 8 areas.
Menu: ZONE MASKING
COLOR
Select black, white or a colour for the mask, or
select MOSAIC for a mosaic effect in the masked
area.
AREA NO 0–7
To define up to 8 areas. Select the desired area
and use the settings below.
STATUS: select ON to activate the selected
masked area; select OFF to deactivate the
selected masked area.
HORIZON SIZE:
set the width [a]
(in pixels) of the
masked area.
VERTICAL SIZE:
sets the height
[b] (in pixels) of
the masked area.
HORIZON MOVE:
sets the distance
(in pixels) from
the left side of the
screen [c] for the
masked area.
VERTICAL MOVE:
sets the distance
(in pixels) from
the top of the
screen [d] for the
masked area.

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Motion Detection
Use this function to see motion detection during live monitoring. You
can define up to 4 separate areas for motion detection. If the camera
detects motion in an area, the outer edge of that area will ‘flash’.
Menu: DIRECTION
SENSITIVITY
Set the motion detection sensitivity. With a higher
sensitivity, slighter movements will be detected.
Available options for sensitivity: WEAK (weak);
LOW (low); MIDDLE (medium), and HIGH (high).
AREA NO 0–3
To define up to 4 areas. Select the desired area
and use the settings below.
STATUS: select ON to activate the selected
detection area; select OFF to deactivate the
selected detection area.
COLOR: set the colour of the detection area.
The outer edge of the area will flash in this
colour when the camera detects motion.
HORIZON SIZE: set the
width [a] (in pixels) of the
detection area.
VERTICAL SIZE: sets the
height [b] (in pixels) of the
detection area.
HORIZON MOVE: sets the
distance (in pixels) from
the left side of the screen
[c] for the detection area.
VERTICAL MOVE: sets the
distance (in pixels) from
the top of the screen [d]
for the detection area.
Language
Use this function to set the language of the OSD menu.