Watec WAT-2500 User manual

WAT-2500, WAT-3500
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.00
Watec Co., Ltd.

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Revision Record
Rev.
Date
Changes
1.00
2023/10/23
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Table of Contents
Revision Record..........................................................................................2
Table of Contents........................................................................................3
1. About this manual.................................................................................5
2. Configuring the camera function..............................................................6
2.1. RC-01 (Remote Controller) ...............................................................6
2.2. OSD Menu Operations......................................................................7
3. Functions.............................................................................................9
3.1. EXPOSURE .....................................................................................9
3.1.1. AE MODE...............................................................................9
3.1.2. SHUTTER............................................................................. 10
3.1.3. GAIN................................................................................... 10
3.1.4. AGC MAX............................................................................. 11
3.1.5. SENS UP.............................................................................. 11
3.1.6. AE BRIGHT .......................................................................... 11
3.1.7. DC IRIS............................................................................... 12
3.2. WHITE BALANCE........................................................................... 13
3.2.1. WHITE BALANCE MODE (MODE) ............................................. 13
3.2.2. One Push Trigger (PUSH) ....................................................... 13
3.2.3. B-Gain (BLUE)...................................................................... 14
3.2.4. R-Gain (RED) ....................................................................... 14
3.2.5. White Balance Tracking Speed (SPEED).................................... 14
3.2.6. B-Gain Offset (OFFSET-B) ...................................................... 14
3.2.7. R-Gain Offset (OFFSET-R) ...................................................... 14
3.3. NOISE REDUCTION........................................................................ 15
3.3.1. Noise Reduction Mode (MODE)................................................ 15
3.3.2. Noise Reduction Level (LEVEL)................................................ 16
3.4. PICTURE ADJUST .......................................................................... 17
3.4.1. GAMMA CORRECT ................................................................. 17
3.4.2. CONTRAST........................................................................... 18
3.4.3. BRIGHTNESS........................................................................ 18
3.4.4. SATURATION........................................................................ 18
3.4.5. HUE.................................................................................... 18
3.4.6. EDGE .................................................................................. 18
3.4.7. AUTO SATURATE .................................................................. 19
3.4.8. AUTO EDGE ......................................................................... 20
3.4.9. DISPLAY FUNCTION .............................................................. 21

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3.4.10. Reset Picture Adjust (DEFAULT) ................................................. 21
3.5. FUNCTIONS.................................................................................. 22
3.5.1. Digital Zoom (DZOOM) .......................................................... 22
3.5.2. DEFOG ................................................................................ 24
3.5.3. DWDR................................................................................. 25
3.5.4. Backlight Compensation (BACKLIGHT) ..................................... 26
3.5.5. Pixel Binning (BINNING) ........................................................ 28
3.5.6. DEFECT PIXEL COMPENSATION .............................................. 29
3.5.7. Multiple Exposure-Type WDR (WDR)........................................ 30
3.5.8. PRIVACY MASK..................................................................... 32
3.5.9. CROSS LINE......................................................................... 34
3.6. SYSTEM ....................................................................................... 35
3.6.1. S/W INFO............................................................................ 35
3.6.2. CAM TITLE........................................................................... 36
3.6.3. MENU COLOR ....................................................................... 37
3.6.4. MENU POSITION................................................................... 37
3.6.5. CVBS FORMAT...................................................................... 38
3.7. FACTORY RESET............................................................................ 38
4. OSD Menu Tree................................................................................... 39

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1. About this manual
This user manual describes the OSD (On Screen Display) menu of WAT-2500/3500
and the details of each function.
When the settings of the WAT-2500/3500 is changed according to this manual,
check to see that the operation and the effects of the changes made to the camera
are acceptable.
The WAT-2500/3500 user’s manual is subject to change by design and the
specifications of the product without notice.
The copyright of the WAT-2500/3500 user’s manual shall belong to Watec Co., Ltd.
Copying in whole or in part without the authorization of the holders permission is
prohibited.

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2. Configuring the camera function
The function of WAT-2500/3500 can be set by the RC-01 (remote controller).
Utilize the option RC-01 (remote controller) to set function through OSD (On Screen
Display) menu.
2.1.RC-01 (Remote Controller)
Operate the OSD menu by the RC-01.
Connect the RC-01 to the REMOTE terminal on the rear of the camera. Remote
controller unit providing access to adjustments, settings the functions on the OSD
menu.
*When using the remote controller, vertically insert the connector fully until it clicks.
When disconnecting the remote controller, pull the connector while pinching the
lock.
Figure 1. RC-01 (remote controller)
1. UP, 2. DOWN : Cursor control for selecting the OSD menu items.
3. LEFT, 4. RIGHT : Change the settings or value on the OSD menu.
5. ENTER : Open the OSD menu. Execute the selected item or function.

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2.2.OSD Menu Operations
All of the camera function can be set by the OSD (On Screen Display) menu.
Set the function through the OSD menu operation by the following procedure.
[Open / Close OSD menu]
Press the “ENTER” while the OSD menu is not displayed, then the OSD menu (MAIN
MENU) will be opened. To close the OSD menu, move the cursor to the "EXIT" and
press “ENTER”.
Figure 2. MAIN MENU is opened
[Shift to Each Setting Menu]
Use the “UP/DOWN” on the RC-01 to move the cursor to select each OSD menu
item, and press “ENTER” to open each function setting menu. In the each function
setting menu, to go back to the previous menu, move the cursor to the "RETURN",
and press “ENTER”.
Figure 3. Shift to Each Setting Menu
Press “ENTER”to open
the setting menu
To go back to the previous menu,
move the cursor to the
"RETURN", and press “ENTER”

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[Change Settings]
Use the “UP/DOWN” on the RC-01 to move the cursor to select each OSD menu
item, and press ”LEFT/RIGHT” to change the setting of the item that the cursor is
matched.
Figure 4. Change Settings
Precautions *About an operation for save of settings
The set value is saved immediately on this camera as soon as the settings are
changed by the OSD. The settings retains even when the power of the camera is
turned off.
(*Excluding the DZOOM and function not supported to be saved.)
*To retain the DZOOM function, operate the OSD (DZOOM SAVE).
*The function not supported to be saved is below. See the “3. Description of Each
Function” for the detail of the function.
PICTURE ADJUST => DISP. FUNCTION => FREEZE
FUNCTIONS => WDR => FRAME VIEW SEL
Change settings
by “LEFT/RIGHT”

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3. Functions
Set each function by the OSD menu.
3.1.EXPOSURE
3.1.1. AE MODE
Set control method of shutter, slow shutter, gain and DC iris lens.
Default: AUTO
AUTO
Automatically control the shutter speed (including SENS UP), gain and DC iris lens
in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
When a bright subject is imaged, lower the brightness to the target value by the
shutter speed and DC iris lens.
When a dark subject is imaged, heighten the brightness to the target value by the
gain and slow shutter.
The max. and min. of the shutter speed is changed in accordance with the CVBS
Format(Table 1). The longer max. shutter speed, the higher sensitivity for the
subject in the dark, but the video resolution will be lowered.
See “3.1.7.” for the DC iris lens and “3.1.5.” for the slow shutter.
Figure 5. AE = AUTO Behavior
(When slow shutter x2 or more, DC IRIS MODE = AUTO)
Dark
Bright
Brightness of
the subject
Slow-shutter
(SENS UP)
Gain
DC-iris
Shutter

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Table 1. The Max. and Min. the Shutter Speed of Each CVBS Format
CVBS Format
Max. & Min. of the Shutter Speed (sec.)
(AE MODE=AUTO)
NTSC/EIA
1/60 - 1/10000
PAL/CCIR
1/50 - 1/10000
SHUT FIX
Gain automatically controls the brightness of the subject but the shutter speed is
fixed.
MANUAL
The shutter speed (including SENS UP) and gain is fixed.
3.1.2. SHUTTER
Set the shutter speed while the AE MODE is SHUT FIX or MANUAL. The configurable
shutter speed is changed in accordance with the NTSC/EIA,PAL/CCIR version
(Table 2).
Table 2. The Configurable Shutter Speed for Each CVBS Format
CVBS Format
Configurable Shutter Speed (sec.)
(AE MODE=SHUT FIX/MANUAL)
NTSC/EIA
1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 1/240,
1/300, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/5000, 1/10000
PAL/CCIR
1/50, 1/100, 1/150, 1/200,
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000,
1/5000, 1/10000
3.1.3. GAIN
Set the gain while the AE MODE is MANUAL.
The configurable gain is 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65 and
72[dB].