DWC-VA853WTIR 4K Universal HD Over Vandal Ball Camera User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: DW

DWC-VA853WTIR 4K Universal HD Over Vandal Ball Camera

Product Information

Specifications

Model: DWC-VA853WTIR
User Manual Version: 08/23

Introduction

The DWC-VA853WTIR is a camera designed for monitoring and
surveillance purposes. This user manual provides important
information on the installation, usage, and maintenance of the
camera.

Safety Information

Before using the camera, it is essential to read and understand
the safety instructions provided in this manual. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in electric shock, fire, or personal
injury.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions: All safety and operating instructions
should be read carefully before installing or operating the
product.
Keep these instructions: Retain the safety, operating, and use
instructions for future reference.
Heed all warnings: Adhere to all warnings mentioned on the
product and in the operating instructions.

Safety Information Details

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN:
This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage that may
cause electric shock. Do not open the camera as there are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Exclamation Point Symbol: This symbol alerts
the user to important operating and maintenance instructions
provided in the literature accompanying the camera.
WARNING: To prevent damage that may result in
fire or electric shock hazard, avoid exposing the camera to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: Read and follow the specified
instructions to ensure safe usage of the product:
- Use only the standard adapter specified in the specification
  sheet to avoid fire, electrical shock, or damage to the
  camera.
- Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing the
  battery may cause explosion, fire, electric shock, or damage to the
  camera.
- Do not connect multiple cameras to a single adapter as it may
  cause abnormal heat generation or fire. Follow the recommended
  capacity.
- Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle to
  prevent fire.
- When installing the camera, ensure it is securely and firmly
  fastened to prevent personal injury from a falling camera.
- Avoid placing conductive objects or containers filled with
  water on top of the camera to prevent fire, electric shock, or
  falling objects.
- Avoid installing the camera in humid, dusty, or sooty locations
  to prevent fire or electric shock.
- If any unusual smells or smoke come from the camera, stop using
  it immediately. Disconnect the power source and contact the service
  center to prevent fire or electric shock.
- If the camera fails to operate normally, contact the nearest
  service center. Do not disassemble or modify the product.
- When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the
  product to prevent fire or electric shock.

Features

High-quality monitoring and surveillance camera
Adjustable camera angle
OSD menu for easy configuration

Product and Accessories

The package includes the following:

DWC-VA853WTIR camera
Standard adapter
User Manual

Part Names

The camera consists of the following parts:

Camera body
Control board
Power cord

Dimensions

The dimensions of the camera are as follows:

Width: [Insert width]
Height: [Insert height]
Depth: [Insert depth]

Installation

Before installing the camera, ensure you have read and
understood the safety instructions provided in this manual.

Connecting the Camera to Monitors

To connect the camera to a monitor:

Identify the appropriate ports on both the camera and the
monitor.
Connect the video output port of the camera to the video input
port of the monitor using a compatible cable.
Ensure a secure connection is established.

Adjusting the Camera’s Angle

To adjust the camera’s angle:

Loosen the screws on the camera body.
Rotate the camera to the desired angle.
Tighten the screws to secure the camera in place.

The OSD (On-Screen Display) menu allows you to configure various
settings of the camera.

The OSD menu consists of the following sections:

Exposure
Color
Day and night
Function
Motion
Privacy
Setup
Exit

The Exposure menu allows you to adjust the camera’s exposure
settings, such as brightness, contrast, and backlight
compensation.

The Color menu allows you to configure color-related settings,
such as saturation, hue, and white balance.

The Day and Night menu enables you to set the camera’s behavior
in different lighting conditions, such as switching between color
and black-and-white modes.

The Function menu provides additional functionalities, such as
image stabilization, digital zoom, and image flip.

The Motion menu allows you to configure motion detection
settings, such as sensitivity and detection areas.

The Privacy menu enables you to set privacy zones on the
camera’s field of view to protect sensitive areas.

The Setup menu provides general settings for the camera,
including language selection, time and date configuration, and
system information.

The Exit option allows you to exit the OSD menu and return to
the camera’s normal operation.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the camera’s operation, refer
to the troubleshooting section of this manual for possible
solutions.

Specifications

For detailed specifications of the camera, refer to the
specifications section of this manual.

Limits and Exclusions

This section provides information on the limitations and
exclusions of the camera’s warranty. Please read it carefully to
understand the coverage and terms.

Warranty

The camera is covered by a warranty. Refer to the warranty
section for information on the coverage, duration, and claim
process.

FAQ

Q: Can I use a different adapter than the one specified?

A: No, it is essential to use only the standard adapter
specified in the specification sheet to avoid fire, electrical
shock, or damage to the camera.

Q: Can I connect multiple cameras to a single adapter?

A: No, connecting multiple cameras to a single adapter may cause
abnormal heat generation or fire. Follow the recommended
capacity.

Q: What should I do if I notice unusual smells or smoke coming
from the camera?

A: Stop using the camera immediately. Disconnect the power
source and contact the service center to prevent fire or electric
shock.

Q: Can I disassemble or modify the camera?

A: No, never disassemble or modify the camera in any way. If the
camera fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service
center.

4K Universal HD over Coax® vandal ball camera
DWC-VA853WTIR
User Manualver: 08/23
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

03

Safety information

08

Features

09

Product and accessories

10

Part names

11

Dimensions

INSTALLATION

12

Installation

14

Connecting the camera to monitors

14

Control board

15

Adjusting the camera’s angle

OSD MENU

16

Menu tree

18

OSD menu – Exposure

21

OSD menu – Color

22

OSD menu – Day and night

23

OSD menu – Function

24

OSD menu – Motion

26

OSD menu – Privacy

28

OSD menu – Setup

30

OSD menu – Exit

APPENDIX

31

Troubleshooting

32

Specifications

34

Limits and exclusions

35

Warranty

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Safety Information

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting of a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance

WARNING To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
WARNING 1. Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product.
2. Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing the battery may cause an explosion, fire, electric shock, or damage to the product.
3. Do not connect multiple cameras to a single adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause abnormal heat generation or fire.
4. Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle. An insecure connection may cause fire.
5. When installing the camera, fasten it securely and firmly. A falling camera may cause personal injury.
6. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screwdrivers, coins, metal things, etc.) or containers filled with water on top of the camera. Doing so may cause personal injury due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects.
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Safety Information
7. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
8. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. In such a case, immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center. Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or electric shock.
9. If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way.
10.When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the product. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
PRECAUTION Operating . Before using, make sure the power supply and all other parts are properly connected. . While operating, if any abnormal condition or malfunction is observed, stop using the camera immediately and contact your dealer. Handling . Do not disassemble or tamper with parts inside the camera. . Do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration as this can damage the camera. . Clean the clear lens cover with extra care. Scratches and dust can ruin the quality of the camera image. Installation and Storage . Do not install the camera in areas of extreme temperature, exceeding the allowed range. . Avoid installing in humid or dusty environments. . Avoid installing in places where radiation is present. . Avoid installing in places where there are strong magnetic fields and electric signals. . Avoid installing in places where the camera would be subject to strong vibrations. . Never expose the camera to rain or water.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions. – All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is installed or operated.
2. Keep these instructions. – The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings. – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions. – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this device near water. – For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from over-heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surfaces. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Important Safety Instructions
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Disposal of Old Appliances
1. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream in accordance with laws designated by the government or the local authorities.
2. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
3. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interferenece at his own expense.
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Features
Universal HD over Coax® technology with HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and all legacy analog signal support
Star-Light PlusTM color in near-total darkness technology 1/1.8″ image sensor 4K at 15fps, 4MP at 30fps, 2.1MP/1080p at 30fps 2.8mm fixed lens True wide dynamic range (WDR) OSD control via coaxial (UTC) Vandal ball housing reduces IR reflection 70′ Smart IRTM with intelligent camera sync Smart DNRTM 3D digital noise reduction True day/night mechanical IR cut filter De-FogTM extreme weather image compensation Programmable privacy zones Auto gain control (AGC) Backlight compensation (BLC) Auto white balance (AWB) IP67 dust- tight and water-proof to 3 feet IK 10-rated impact-resistant 5 year warranty
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Product and accessories
Please check if all the camera and accessories are included in the package.

Camera

Cables

Quick setup guide

Screws and plastic anchors – 2pcs

Hex Allen wrench Mounting template

9

Part names
IR LEDs Lens
Camera panning screw

Camera tilt and rotation screw
BNC cable Power cable

10

Dimensions
Unit: inches (mm)

2.75″ (70mm)

4.92″ (125mm) 4.05″ (103mm)
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Installation – Disassemble the camera
Before installing your camera, read the following cautions. 1. The mounting surface must withstand five times the camera weight. 2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line cover can be damaged. This may cause a short or fire. 3. When installing your camera, do not allow any person to approach the installation site. If you have any valuable things under the place, move them away
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Installation – Instructions
1 Using the mounting template or your camera, mark and drill the necessary holes in the mounting surface.
2 Pull all necessary wires through and make the proper connections. See pages 14.
3 Use the two (2) mounting screws to install the camera onto the mounting surface. See page 15 for tilting and pan adjustment options.
4 When the installation is complete, remove the protective sticker from the camera’s lens.

Mounting template

Protective sticker
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Connecting to Monitors

Use the diagram below to connect the camera to a Universal HD over Coax® DVR or CRT monitor.

12V DC

COAX

Universal HD over Coax® DVR

– Power connection – 12VDC voltage only.
NOTE: To use your Star-Light PlusTM 4K cameras at a lower resolution, you must use a VMAX® A1 4KTM DVR to access the camera’s menu due to the cameras being set to 4K as the default. A DVR that does not support 4K resolution may recognize the camera, but will not deliver a picture.
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Adjusting the Camera angle

Panning 360°

Tilting 90°

Rotation 360°

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OSD Menu Tree

EXPO EXPOSURE

LENS

MANUAL / AUTO

EDGE DET OFF / ON

BRIGHTNESS 0 ~ 20

SHUTTER AUTO / MANUAL / FLICKER

BACK-LIGHT OFF / HME / BLC / WDR

STAR-LIGHT OFF / x2 ~ x32

AGC

0 ~ 10

3D DNR OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH

RETURN

COLOR
RGB
WHITE BAL. AUTO / AUTOext / PRESET / MANUAL
COLOR GAIN 0 ~ 20 RETURN

D&N DAY & NIGHT (IR OPTION)

MODE

AUTO / COLOR / B&W

IR LED

ON / OFF

SMART IR 0 ~20

D>N THRES 0~ 20

N>D THRES 0 ~ 20

DELAY

LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH

RETURN

FUNCTION
FUNC

SHARPNESS 0 ~ 10

GAMMA

0.45 ~ 0.75

MIRROR OFF / ON

FLIP

OFF / ON

D-ZOOM X1.0 ~ X16.0

DRC

OFF / ON

DEFOG

OFF / ON

RETURN

16

OSD Menu Tree

MOTI MOTION
DET WINDOWS SENSITIVITY 0 ~ 10 MOTION OSD OFF / ON TEXT ALARM OFF / ON SIGNAL OUT OFF / ON RETURN

PRIVACY
PRIV

BOX

OFF / ON

POLYGON OFF / ON

RETURN

SET SETUP COMM. OUTPUT

CAM ID / BAUDRATE / CONFIRM
FRAME RATE / FREQ / ANALOG MODE / CONFIRM

LANGUAGE CAM TITLE RESET RETURN

ENG / CHN / CHN(S) / JPN / KOR RIGHT UP / LEFT DOWN OFF / ON

EXIT EXIT SAVE & EXIT EXIT RETURN

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OSD Menu_Exposure

1 Lens Manual: Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris lens.
Auto: AUTO mode sets the camera’s iris automatically.

1 23

EXPO EXPOSURE

LENS EDGE DET BRIGHTNESS SHUTTER BACK-LIGHT STARLIGHT AGC 3D DNR RETURN

AUTO ON 10 AUTO OFF X4 10 HIGH

LENS

LEVEL

20

RETURN

EDGE DET
LEVEL 5 COLOR YEL RETURN

Under the lens sub-menu, you can adjust the following settings:
Level Change the camera’s iris value manually. If auto is selected, this option is disabled.

2 Edge DET Adjust the camera’s focus according to the camera’s view. – Level: Set the focus range. – Color: Set the color to be displayed in the focus range from yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red, blue, black or white.
3 Brightness
0 ~ 20: The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear.

Shutter Set the shutter speed to auto, manual or flicker mode. – Auto: If selected, adjust the following options :
– Normal: Set when the camera is installed in an indoor environment. – De- blur: Set when the camera is installed in an outdoor environment. – Flicker: Select when the camera is experiencing flickering in the image. The shutter
speed will be set automatically to 1/100. – Manual: If selected, set the shutter speed from the options: 1/30 ~ 1/30000.
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OSD Menu_Exposure (cont.)

4 Backlight

Off

HME (highlight masking exposure)

HME allows objects to appear clearly on the screen by

masking extremely bright areas.

4

To setup HME, set the level and color of the HME mask.

The lower the number, the darker the areas have to be in

order to be masked. Select from: 0 ~ 20.

Color: Set the color of the HME masks. Select from:

black, white, yellow, cyan, green, magenta, red and blue.

EXPO EXPOSURE

LENS 2-MOTOR BRIGHTNESS SHUTTER BACK-LIGHT STARLIGHT AGC 3D DNR RETURN

AUTO
10 AUTO OFF X4 10 HIGH

BACK-LIGHT

BLC (backlight compensation) If BLC is selected, adjust the size and position of the BLC mask: – H-POS: Move the mask’s position left or right.
The higher the number, the mask will move to the right. – V-POS: Move the mask’s position up or down.
The higher the number, the mask will move down. – H-Size: Adjust the mask’s width. The higher the number, the
right-side panel of the mask will move further to the right. – V-Size: Adjust the mask’s height. The higher the number, the
bottom side panel of the mask will move further down.
WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) If WDR is selected, adjust the WDR level (weight) in the sub-menu. Select from low, middle, or high (default). – WDR Mode: Line (sensor WDR), frame (double scan WDR) – ROI Mode: Enable WDR only in a set interest area. – Weight: Available only when normal mode is selected.

LEVEL COLOR RETURN
BACK-LIGHT H-POS V-POS H-SIZE V-SIZE RETURN
BACK-LIGHT WDR MODE FRAME ROI MODE OFF WEIGHT HIGH RETURN

ROI (region of interest) For a more efficient WDR distribution across the scene, you can setup up to 4 WDR regions.
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OSD Menu_Exposure

EXPOSURE
EXPO

LENS

AUTO

EDGE DET

ON

BRIGHTNESS

10

5

SHUTTER BACKLIGHT

AUTO OFF

6

STARLIGHT

X4

AGC

10

7

3D DNR

HIGH

RETURN

5 Star-Light PlusTM (disabled at 4K/15fps) Off / x2 ~ x32 (default: x4) – Automatically activate the camera’s slow shutter when the image is too dark. High values are not recommended as they may cause the image to lag and increase digital noise. The Star-Light PlusTM menu cannot be controlled if the shutter settings are above 1/30.

6 AGC (auto gain control)

0~10

– AGC enhances the picture brightness in low light conditions. A higher level of AGC will make the image brighter. This could also increase the amount of digital noise in the image.

7 3D DNR (3D digital noise reduction)

Off, low, middle, high

– 3D-DNR reduces digital noise on the camera’s view in low light conditions and allows for clearer images, even at night.

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OSD Menu_Color

WB mode

COLOR
RGB
WHITE BAL. AUTO COLOR GAIN 10 RETURN

WHITE BAL.
C-TEMP 5000K R-GAIN 10 B-GAIN 10 RETURN

Auto AUTOext Preset Manual

Compensates for color temperature change between 2400K°and 12000K°.
Compensates for color temperature change under 2400K° and over 12000K°.
Automatically set the white balance based on the current lighting conditions.
Manually set the white balance by changing red gain and blue gain.
C-Temp: Select the color temperature for the white balance setup. If enabled, the red and blue gain settings will be set automatically according to the C-TEMP selected.
Red gain: 0 ~ 20. Adjusts the amount of red in the image. Blue gain: 0 ~ 20. Adjust the amount of blue in the image.

Color gain Set the color gain from 0~20.

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OSD Menu_Day & Night

1 2
3 4
5 3
6

DAY/NIGHT
D&N

MODE IR LED SMART IR D>N THRES N>D THRES D>N THRES N>D THRES DELAY RETURN

AUTO ON 3 3 5 NOT USED NOT USED LOW

DAY & NIGHT
MODE COLOR IR LED NOT USED SMART IR NOT USED RETURN

DAY & NIGHT
MODE B&W IR LED ON SMART IR 3 RETURN

1 Mode Auto: Color: B&W:

The camera will switch between day and night modes according to the CDS levels. The camera will remain in color/day mode. The camera will remain in B/W/night mode.

2 IR LED On, off: Enable or disable the IR LEDs in the camera.

3 Smart IRTM Setting the level for the Smart IRTM function.

4 D>N THRES Adjust the time settings when the camera will switch from color to BW mode.

5 N>D THRES Adjust the time settings when the camera will switch from BW to color mode.

6 Delay Set a delay for when the camera switches between day and night modes.

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OSD Menu_Function

1 2
3
4 5 6

FUNCTION
FUNC

SHARPNESS GAMMA MIRROR FLIP D-ZOOM DRC DEFOG RETURN

5 0.55 OFF OFF 1.0X OFF ON

DEFOG
MODE MANUAL LEVEL MIDDLE RETURN

1 Sharpness 0 ~ 10: Set the image’s sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image.

2 Gamma 0.45 ~ 0.75: Select the desired gamma level. 0.55 is the default setting.

3 Mirror, flip

Off

Mirror: Reflects the camera horizontally.

Flip:

Reflects the camera vertically.

Mirror and flip off

Mirror on

Flip

Mirror and flip

on

4 D-Zoom (disabled at 4K/15fps)

1.0x ~ 16.0x:

Sets the digital zoom.

5 DRC (digital image stabilizer) Low, middle, high: Set the DRC levels.

6 DEFOG Off, on:

Set the De-fog levels.

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OSD Menu_Motion

The camera can detect movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected.

1 2
3

MOTION
MOTI
DET WINDOW SENSITIVITY 5 MOTION OSD OFF TEXT ALARM OFF SIGNAL OUT ON RETURN

DET WINDOW
WINDOW USE 0 WINDOW ZONE ON DET H-POS 1 DET V-POS 1 DET H-SIZE 77 DET V-SIZE 58 RETURN

1 DET window

– Window use: Select which one of the motion areas to enable.

– Window zone: The camera supports up to 4 different masks. Select which ones to display.

– DET H-POS:

Move the zone’s position left or right. The higher the number, the zone will move to the right.

– DET V-POS:

Move the zone’s position up or down. The higher the number, the zone will move down.

– DET H-Size:

Adjust the zone’s width. The higher the number, the right-side panel of the zone will move further to the right.

– DET V-Size:

Adjust the zone’s height. The higher the number, the bottom side panel of the zone will move further down.

2 Sensitivity The smaller the movement you want to detect, the higher the sensitivity value must be.

3 Motion OSD Enable or disable showing the motion detection on the camera’s OSD.

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OSD Menu_Motion (cont.)
The camera can detect movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected.

MOTION
MOTI

DET WINDOW

SENSITIVITY 5

MOTION OSD

OFF

4

TEXT ALARM

OFF

SIGNAL OUT

ON

5

RETURN

DET WINDOW

WINDOW USE

0

WINDOW ZONE ON

DET H-POS

1

DET V-POS

1

DET H-SIZE

77

DET V-SIZE

58

RETURN

4 Text alarm Setup a text to appear on the screen when motion is detected. – Window motion: Will appear when a motion alarm is detected in the set motion window. – Camera moving: Will appear if the camera is shaken abruptly. – Bright change: Will appear if the camera detects sudden changes in brightness.

5 Signal out (off, on)

– Off:

The signal output is disabled regardless of motion detection.

– On:

The signal output will be activated when motion is detected in the motion

window.

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OSD Menu_Privacy

You can hide some parts of the camera’s view to protect your privacy and sensitive data. A total of 24 privacy masking zones are available, including 16 square zones and 8 polygon-shaped

zones.

PRIVACY
PRIV

BOX

ON

POLYGON OFF

RETURN

ZONE NUM 0

ZONE DISP ON

H-POS

V-POS

H-SIZE

V-SIZE

Y LEVEL 10

CB LEVEL 10

CR LEVEL 10

TRANS

0

RETURN

Box – Zone num: Select the zone number between 0~15. – Zone disp: Select to show or hide the selected zone. – H-POS: Move the zone’s position left or right. The higher the number, the zone
will move to the right. – V-POS: Move the zone’s position up or down. The higher the number, the zone
will move down. – H-Size: Adjust the zone’s width. The higher the number, the right-side panel of the
zone will move further to the right. – V-Size: Adjust the zone’s height. The higher the number, the bottom side panel of
the zone will move further down. – Y level: The higher the number, the brighter the color of the zone will appear. – CR level: The higher the number, the more red tone will be added to the zone’s color.
The lower the number, the more green will be added to the zone’s color. – CB level: The higher the number, the more red tone will be added to the zone’s color.
The lower the number, the more red will be added to the zone’s color. – Trans: Set the mask’s transparency level from 0~3. The default value is 0.
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OSD Menu_Privacy (cont.)

You can hide some parts of the camera’s view to protect yout privacy and sensitive data. A total of 24 privacy masking zones are available, including 16 square zones and 8 polygon-shaped

zones.

PRIVACY
PRIV

POLYGON

1 Polygon

BOX POLYGON RETURN

ZONE NUM 0

ZONE DISP ON

POS0-X

POS0-Y

POS1-X

POS1-Y

POS2-X

POS2-Y

POS3-X

POS3-Y

Y LEVEL

CB LEVEL

CR LEVEL

TRANS

2

RETURN

– Zone num: Select the zone number between 0~7.

– Zone disp: Select to show or hide the selected zone.

– POS0-X: Move the zone’s upper left angle left and right.

– POS0-Y: Move the zone’s upper left angle up and down.

– POS1-X: Move the zone’s upper right angle left and right.

– POS1-Y: Move the zone’s upper right angle up and down.

– POS2-X: Move the zone’s lower right angle left and right.

– POS2-Y: Move the zone’s lower right angle up and down.

– POS3-X: Move the zone’s lower left angle left and right.

– POS3-Y: Move the zone’s lower left angle up and down.

– Y level: The higher the number, the brighter the color of the zone will appear.

– CR level: The higher the number, the more red tone will be added to the zone’s color.

The lower the number, the more green will be added to the zone’s color. – CB level: The higher the number, the more red tone will be added to the zone’s color. The lower the number, the more red will be added to the zone’s color. – Trans: Set the mask’s transparency level from 0~3. The default value is 2.

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OSD Menu_Setup

SETUP

1

SET

2

COMM OUTPUT

LANGUAGE

ENG

CAM TITLE

OFF

RESET

OFF

RETURN

COMM

CAM ID BAUDRATE CONFIRM RETURN

1 9600 OFF

OUTPUT

FRAME RATE FREQ ANALOG MODE CONFIRM RETURN

2160p 15 60HZ HD_T OFF

1 COMM Adjust the camera’s ID and Baudrate. Default Protocol is Pelco-D. – CAM ID: Provide an ID number for the camera (0 ~ 255). – BAUDRATE: 9600bps is the default. Select the baudrate from the following options: 2400/4800/9600/5760~0/115200 bps. – CONFIRM: OFF / ON
NOTE: Set “CONFIRM” On, after setting CAM ID / BAUDRATE and be sure to press the “SAVE&EXIT” button on the EXIT menu.
2 OUTPUT – FRAME RATE: Set the camera’s display frame rate and resolution. Select from: 1080P_30(25), 1440_30P(25), 2160P_15 (12.5). – FREQ: When the camera’s image appears to have flickering issues, change the value to adjust the image. Select from 60HZ/50HZ. – ANALOG MODE: Set the camera’s Analog Mode. HD-A / HD-T / HD-C / CVBS – CONFIRM: OFF / ON NOTE: After adjusting the camera’s frame-rate, frequency and analog mode, be sure to set “CONFORM” on and press “SAVE&EXIT” to save all changes.

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OSD Menu_Setup

SETUP
SET

COMM

OUTPUT

3

LANGUAGE

ENG

4

CAM TITLE RESET

RIGHT UP OFF

5

RETURN

3 LANGUAGE Select from the following: English (Default), Chinese, Chinese (S), Japanese, and Korea.
4 CAM TITLE Add a name to the camera.
5 RESET Reset the camera to its default settings. Press and hold the select button for five (5) seconds. Change to ON and operate with the ENTER KEY.

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OSD Menu_Exit

EXIT
EXIT

1

SAVE&EXIT

2

EXIT RETURN

1 SAVE & EXIT Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes.
2 EXIT Exit the OSD menu without saving any changes.

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Troubleshooting
Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact our technical specialist. FOR NO VIDEO Check the coaxial cable and make sure it is connected securely. Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current. FOR OUT-OF-FOCUS VIDEO Check the Front case cover and the lens for dirt or fingerprints. Use a soft cloth and gently clean. The use of a field test monitor is recommended.
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Specifications

VIDEO Image sensor Active pixels Scanning system Fr equency Signal technology Synchronization
Resolution
Minimum scene illumination
Video output
LENS Focal length and lens type IR distance OPERATIONAL Alarm output Shutter speed Backlight Starlight Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

1/1.8″ CMOS sensors 3864(H) x 2176(V) Progressive scan 60Hz Max 4K Internal 2160p @ 15fps, 1440p @ 30fps, 2.1MP/1080p @ 30fps 0.1 lux (color) 0 lux (B/W) BNC (Universal: HD-A / HD-TVI / HD-CVI / CVBS)
2.8mm fixed lens 70ft
1/30 – 1/30,000 OFF / HME / BLC / WDR OFF, x2 – x32 (N/A at 4K) LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH

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Specifications
OPERATIONAL (CONT.) Digital Noise Reduction White balance Day and night Auto gain control Motion detection Privacy zones Sharpness Gamma Remote control ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature Operating humidity IP and IK rating Other Certifications ELECTRICAL Power requirements
Power consumption
MECHANICAL Housing material and dimensions Weight

OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH AUTO / AUTOext / PRESET / MANUAL AUTO / COLOR / BW 0 ~ 10 ON / OFF (4 zones) ON / OFF (16 boxed zones / 8 polygon zones) 0 ~ 10 0.45 ~ 0.75 Coaxial (UTC)
-4°F ~ 122°F (-20°C ~ 50°C). Less than 90% (Non-Condensing) IP67-rated, IK10-impact resistant FCC, CE, ROHS
DC12V voltage LED On: 3W, 250mA LED Off: 4.54W, 378mA
Aluminum vandal ball housing, 4.92″ x 4.05″ (125 x 103 mm) 1.16lbs (0.53kg)
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Limits and Exclusions
There are no express warranties except as listed. The warrantor will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages (including damage to recording media without limitation) resulting from the use of these products or arising out of any breach of the warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions or limitations listed above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the following address: Digital Watchdog, Inc. ATTN: RMA Department 16220 Bloomfield Ave Cerritos, CA 90703 Service calls that do not involve defective materials or workmanship as determined by the Warrantor, in its sole discretion, are not covered. Costs of such service calls are the responsibility of the purchaser.
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Warranty Information
Digital Watchdog (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Digital Watchdog Camera against defects in materials or workmanship as follows: LABOR: For the initial five (5) years and one (1) year on IR LED from the original purchase date, if the camera is determined to be defective, the Warrantor will repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished product at its option at no charge. PARTS: In addition, the Warrantor will supply replacement parts for the initial five (5) years and one (1) year on IR LED. To obtain warranty or out of warranty service, please contact aTechnical Support Representative at 1+ (866)446-3595 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which arise during normal use. This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the Warrantor or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an authorized repair facility or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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