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].

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3.1.4. AGC MAX
Set the max. value of gain while the AE MODE is AUTO or SHUT FIX.
Selectable from OFF, LOW, MID and HIGH.
AGC MAX = LOW AGC MAX = MID AGC MAX = HIGH
Figure 6. AGC MAX
The max. value of gain is 0dB (OFF), 36dB (LOW), 50dB (MID), 72dB (HIGH).
Default: HIGH
3.1.5. SENS UP
Set the long exposure (slow shutter). The sensitivity will be higher due to extending
the max. exposure time to 1 frame/field, but the video resolution will be lowered.
The slow shutter is set as a multiple of the min. value (the slowest value) of the
shutter speed.
The configurable value is OFF, x2, x3, x4, x5, x6, x7, x8, x9, x10, x12 and x15.
Default: OFF
While the “AE MODE” is “AUTO”, the slow shutter (SENS UP) works when it is set
as x2 or more. When the subject is dark until gain reaches the max. value, the
slow shutter will start to work. While the “AE MODE” is “MANUAL”, the slow
shutter will be fixed with the selected setting value of the slow shutter.
3.1.6. AE BRIGHT
Set the target brightness while the AE MODE is AUTO or SHUT FIX.
The higher value is set, the brighter it gets when the AE is converged.
The setting value range is 0-10.
Default: 6

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3.1.7. DC IRIS
Open the setting menu by the ENTER operation while the cursor is matched with
the DC IRIS. The following settings are configurable in the menu.
Default: MODE = OPEN, PWM OFFSET ADJ = 127, IRIS SPEED = 3
Table 3. DC IRIS
Menu
Item
Value
Description
MODE
AUTO
Control the DC iris to the AE BRIGHT value.
The DC iris works while the shutter speed reaches the
max. value (when the subject is bright).
OPEN
Fully open the DC iris.
CLOSE
Fully close the DC iris.
PWM
OFFSET
ADJ
0 –255
(127)
Set the easiness of the start moving the DC iris.
When the value is large, it starts to move soon.
Turn the power off of the camera after changing the
setting and power the camera back on.
IRIS
SPEED
0 –5
(3)
Set the speed between the start moving until convergence
of the DC iris. When the value is large, it converges
quickly.
DEFAULT
-
Restore the DC iris settings to the factory default.

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3.2.WHITE BALANCE
3.2.1. WHITE BALANCE MODE (MODE)
Set the WHITE BALANCE control mode.
This setting is not applicable for the WAT-3500.
Default: ATW
Table 4. WHITE BALANCE - MODE
Menu
Item
Value
Description
MODE
ATW
Automatically follow WHITE BALANCE (Approx. 2000K-
15000K)
by matching the color temperature of a subject.
The range of color can follow is wider than the
INDOOR/OUTDOOR.
ONE PUSH
Fix WHITE BALANCE at the specific color temperature.
Combined use the WHITE BALANCE convergence
movement (PUSH).
Utilize the WHITE BALANCE convergence movement
(PUSH) to complete while imaging such as a white paper.
INDOOR
WHITE BALANCE automatically follows (Approx. 4600K-
7200K).
Set as easy to follow indoor light source (fluorescent light,
etc.).
OUTDOOR
WHITE BALANCE automatically follows (Approx. 4600K-
10000K).
Set as easy to follow outdoor light source (sunlight, etc.).
MANUAL
Manually set WHITE BALANCE.
3.2.2. One Push Trigger (PUSH)
Complete the WHITE BALANCE convergence movement while the WHITE
BALANCE mode is ONE PUSH. The B and R gain value after completing PUSH
operation retains even when the power of the camera was turned off, or the
WHITE BALANCE mode was changed.
When the “3.7. FACTORY RESET” is completed, the B and R gain value after
completing PUSH operation will return to default settings.

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3.2.3. B-Gain (BLUE)
Set the B and R gain value while the WHITE BALANCE mode is “MANUAL”.
Lager the B gain, it will be bluer. The setting value range is 0-100.
Default: 50
3.2.4. R-Gain (RED)
Set the B and R gain value while the WHITE BALANCE mode is “MANUAL”.
Lager the R gain, it will be redder. The setting value range is 0-100.
Default: 50
3.2.5. White Balance Tracking Speed (SPEED)
Set the follow-speed of WHITE BALANCE while the WHITE BALANCE mode is “ATW,
INDOOR or OUTDOOR”. The larger value, the quicker speed of the follow-speed of
WHITE BALANCE when the subject color was changed. The setting value range is 0-7.
Default: 6
3.2.6. B-Gain Offset (OFFSET-B)
Set the offset by the B gain when WHITE BALANCE is converged while the WHITE
BALANCE mode is “ATW, INDOOR or OUTDOOR”. The larger value, when WHITE
BALANCE is converged, it will be bluer. The setting value range is 0-100.
Default: 50
3.2.7. R-Gain Offset (OFFSET-R)
Set the offset by the R gain when WHITE BALANCE is converged while the WHITE
BALANCE mode is “ATW, INDOOR or OUTDOOR”. The larger value, when WHITE
BALANCE is converged, it will be redder. The setting value range is 0-100.
Default: 50
(OFFSET-B=100, OFFSET-R=50) (OFFSET-B=50, OFFSET-R=50) (OFFSET-B=50, OFFSET-R=100)
(OFFSET-B=50, OFFSET-R=0) (OFFSET-B=0, OFFSET-R=50)
Figure 7. Change in MODE = ATW and OFFSET-B/R

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3.3.NOISE REDUCTION
Figure 8. NOISE REDUCTION
3.3.1. Noise Reduction Mode (MODE)
Set the NR (Noise Reduction) control mode.
Default: 2D+3D
Table 5. NOISE REDUCTION - MODE
Menu
Item
Value
Description
MODE
OFF
Not operating NR control.
2D
The 2DNR works.
Reduce noise by the edge preserved smoothing.
The contour of the subject may be blurred.
3D
The 3DNR works.
Reduce noise by analyzing the differences as the noise
between consecutive frames.
The after-image may be obvious depends on a subject.
2D+3D
Control NR by combining 3DNR and 2DNR.
NOISE REDUCTION
=2D+3D
NOISE REDUCTION
=OFF

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3.3.2. Noise Reduction Level (LEVEL)
Set the strength of NR.
Default: AUTO
Table 6. NOISE REDUCTION - LEVEL
Menu
Item
Value
Description
LEVEL
AUTO
Automatically control the strength of NR.
LOW
Set the strength of NR to LOW.
The noise increases when imaging a dark subject
comparing with HIGH/MID, but the after-image will be
less.
MID
Set the strength of NR to MID.
The noise and after-image is about medium between
LOW/HIGH.
HIGH
Set the strength of NR to HIGH.
The noise decreases when imaging a dark subject
comparing with LOW/MID, but the after-image will be
obvious.

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3.4.PICTURE ADJUST
3.4.1. GAMMA CORRECT
Complete the ENTER operation while the GAMMA CORRECT is ON to open the
setting menu.
Default: GAMMA CORRECT = ON, GAMMA = 0.45, Y LUT EXTEND = UNIFORM
OFF (1.0)
Turn off the “GAMMA CORRECT” (γ≒1.0).
ON
Turn on “GAMMA CORRECT”.
Complete the ENTER operation to open the setting menu.
Table 7. GAMMA CORRECT
Menu
Item
Value
Description
GAMMA
OFF-BYPASS,
0.9, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6, 0.55,
0.5,0.45, 0.4
Set GAMMA CORRECT. γ≒1.0 is set by selecting
OFF-BYPASS same as GAMMA CORRECT=OFF.
Y LUT
EXTEND
UNIFORM
Uniformly correct the dark and bright part of the
subject.
EXTEND-F2C
Bright correction except on the bright part on the
subject.
(GAMMA = OFF-BYPASS, Y LUT EXTEND = UNIFORM) (GAMMA = 0.45, Y LUT EXTEND = UNIFORM)
(GAMMA = 0.45, Y LUT EXTEND = EXTEND-F2C)
Figure 9. GAMMA / Y LUT EXTEND

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3.4.2. CONTRAST
Adjust the contrast difference and color density difference of the image.
The setting value range is 0-20. Default: 11
3.4.3. BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the brightness of the image.
The setting value range is 0-20. Default: 11
3.4.4. SATURATION
Adjust the saturation of the image.
The setting value range is 0-20. Default: 12
This setting is not applicable for the WAT-3500.
3.4.5. HUE
Adjust the hue of the image.
The setting value range is 0-20. Default: 10
This setting is not applicable for the WAT-3500.
3.4.6. EDGE
Adjust the contour emphasizing level.
The setting value range is 0-20. Default: 5

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3.4.7. AUTO SATURATE
Control the saturation while the illumination of the subject is low.
This setting is not applicable for the WAT-3500.
Default: MID
Table 8. AUTO SATURATE
Menu
Item
Value
Description
AUTO
SATURATE
OFF
Retain the saturation even while the illumination of the
subject is low. The chroma noise may be obvious, and
the white balance may be shifted from the edge.
LOW
Set the control level of the saturation while the
illumination of the subject is low.
*The color of MASK/LINE becomes thin during low
illuminance while PRIVACY MASK and/or CROSS LINE is
displayed.
MID
HIGH
AUTO SATURATE = OFF
AUTO SATURATE = MID
Figure 10. AUTO SATURATE
(illuminance of the subject = Approx. 0.1lx, AGC = HIGH)

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3.4.8. AUTO EDGE
Weaken the contour emphasizing during low illuminance.
Default: OFF
Table 9. AUTO EDGE
Menu
Item
Value
Description
AUTO
EDGE
OFF
Retain the saturation even while the illumination of
the subject is low.
ON
Weaken the contour emphasizing during low
illuminance.
The noise becomes slightly less but the contour
of the subject may become blurred.
AUTO EDGE = OFF
AUTO EDGE = ON
Figure 11. AUTO EDGE