Marshall CV420-18X 4K60/UHD6 18x Zoom Camera User Manual

June 7, 2024
Marshall

Marshall CV420-18X 4K60/UHD6 18x Zoom Camera User Manual

General Information

hank you for your purchase of a Marshall Miniature or Compact Camera.
The Marshall Camera team recommends thoroughly reading this guide for a deep understanding of on-screen-display (OSD) menus, breakout cable operation, settings adjustment explanation, troubleshooting, and other critical information. Please carefully remove all contents of box, which should include the following components:

CV420-18X includes:

  • Camera Breakout Cable (Power/RS485/Audio)
  • IR Remote Controller
  • 12V Power Supply
    The CV420-18X Camera utilizes a built-in 18x optical zoom lens. Each camera comes set to default at 1920x1080p @ 30fps out of the box; which can be changed in the OSD Menu to a variety of resolutions and framerates.

Setup

|

Sub Menu

|

Sub Menu

---|---|---
WB CONTROL| AWB|

__

ATW|

__

ONE PUSH|

__

INDOOR|

__

OUTDOOR|

__

MANUAL| BLUE
RED
AE CONTROL| AUTO| AGC MAX
SENS UP
AE BRIGHT
FLICKERLESS
SHUT PRI| SHUTTER
AGC MAX
SENS UP
AE BRIGHT
IRIS PRI| IRIS
AGC MAX
SENS UP
AE BRIGHT
FLICKERLESS
AGC PRI| AGC
SENS UP
AE BRIGHT
FLICKERLESS
MANUAL| SHUTTER
IRIS
AGC
SENS UP
BRIGHT| BRIGHT LEVEL
FOCUS CONTROL| FOCUS MODE|

__

AF MODE|

__

DZOOM|

__

ZOOM SPEED|

__

NEAR LIMIT|

__

AF INTERVAL|

__

AF AREA / SIZE|

__

DAY / NIGHT| DAY|

__

NIGHT| NIGHT COLOR
AUTO|

__

Setup

|

Sub Menu

|

Sub Menu

---|---|---


AUDIO

| MIC/LINE| AUDIO LEVEL

__

| MIC ATTENUCATOR

__

| SAMPLE BITS
IMAGE CONTROL| CONTRAST|

__

BRIGHTNESS|

__

SATURATION|

__

HUE|

__

EDGE ENHANCE|

__

AUTO SATURATE|

__

IMAGE EFFECT|

__

IMAGE MIRROR| __
IMAGE FLIP|

__

BLACK WHITE LV| BLACK LEVEL
WHITE LEVEL
GAMMA CORRECT|

__

DNR| DNR MODE
DNR LEVEL
SPECIAL| ZOOM MAG|
BINNING|
DEFECT PIXEL|
FREEZE|
HDR|




SETUP

| CAM TITLE|
COMMUNICATION| CAM ID
ID DISPLAY
| BAUD RATE
MODEL|
S/W VER|
OUTPUT FORMAT|
RESET| USER/FACTORY|
EXIT| |

OSD Joystick and Button

Product Overview

I/O Cable (included in box)

  1. SET Used to access the menu and confirm selection.
  2. UP Used to move the cursor up.
  3. DOWN Used to move the cursor down.
  4. LEFT Used to move the cursor left and change the value
  5. RIGHT Used to move the cursor to the right and change the value.

Press SET button to access the Main Menu

MENU

Use the UP & DOWN buttons to select the desired item.
Menu Discription
Use the LEFT & RIGHT buttons to change the sub-item.
> Icon indicates “Press OSD button” or “Enter Sub Menu”

WB CONTROL

Select WB CONTROL using the UP or DOWN button. You can change between AWB, ATW, PUSH, and MANUAL using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons.

  • AWB: Continuously adjusts camera color balance in accordance with any change in color temperature changes within the range of 3,000°K to 8,000°K.

  • ATW: Continuously adjusts camera color balance in accordance with any change in color temperature. Compensates for color temperature changes within the range of 1,900°K to 11,000°K.

  • ONE PUSH: Color temperature will be manually adjusted by pushing the OSD button. Place the white paper in front of the camera when OSD button is pressed to obtain optimum result.

  • MANUAL: Select this to fine-tune White Balance manually. You can adjust the blue and red tone level manually. 1. BLUE: Adjust the Blue tone of the image. (0~255) 2. RED: Adjust the Red tone of the image. (0~255).

  • INDOOR: Select this to adjust white balance to indoor lighting  condition.

  • OUTDOOR: Select this to adjust white balance to outdoor lighting condition.
    Menu Discription

    • Adjust White Balance first by using the ATW mode before switching to MANUAL mode.
    • White Balance may not work properly under the following conditions. In this case, select the ATW mode.
    • When the ambient illumination of the subject is dim.
    • If the camera is directed towards a fluorescent light or is installed in place where illumination changes dramatically, the White Balance operation may become unstable.

AE CONTROL

Select AE CONTROL using the UP or DOWN button. You can select one sub-mode using the UP or DOWN buttons.
Menu description

  • AUTO: Adjusts the exposure level automatically. Detailed fine tuning options are available under this menu.
  • SHUT PRI: Provides more detailed shutter speed options. All other controls are tuned for the selected shutter speed.
  • IRIS PRI: Provides more detailed iris control options. All other controls are tuned for the selected iris.
  • AGC   PRI: Provides more detailed gain option. All other controls are tuned for the selected gain.
  • BRIGHT: Provides bright exposure level control.
  • MANUAL: Adjusts the exposure level manually
    • SHUTTER: Speed can be set at auto or manual. (NTSC: 1/60~1/10,000, PAL: 1/50~10,000)
    • IRIS: Electronic Iris speed can be controlled. (F1.6~F16)
    • AGC: Electronic gain level can be controlled. (0dB~27dB)
    • AGC MAX: Used to set maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by Auto  Gain Control. (0~15)
    • SENS UP: Controls the digital slow shutter to allow extra light into the camera and adjust the picture quality. (off, x2~x15)
    • AE BRIGHT: Select this to adjust auto exposure brightness levels. (0~24)
    • FLICKERLESS: Provides a proper image sensor frequency to match  the power frequency in order to minimize video flicker.

FOCUS CONTROL

Select FOCUS CONTROLl using the UP or DOWN button. You can  change between AUTO and Manual focus modes.
Menu Discription

  • FOCUS MODE: Adjust camera focus automatically or manually. When MANUAL mode is selected, initial focus position can be automatically adjusted by choosing PUSH menu.
  • AF MODE: Focusing type can be set under this menu.
    • NORMAL: Normal AF operation.
    • INTERVAL: AF movement is carried out at interval setup from AF INTERVAL menu.
    • ZOOM TRIG: When zoom position is changed, AF will be activated within 5 seconds.
  • DZOOM: Digital zoom can be enabled. (x1~x3)
  • ZOOM SPEED: Optical zoom speed can be set. (0~7)
  • NEAR LIMIT: Set the limit of the tele control. (50cm~30M)
  • AF INTERVAL: AF Interval time can be set under this menu. Initial setting is 5 seconds and it can be adjusted in 1 second increment.
  • AF AREA/SIZE : Focus area can be manually adjusted. Camera focus is set to the center of the screen by default.

DAY / NIGHT

Select DAY / NIGHT using the UP or DOWN button. You can select one sub-mode from AUTO, COLOR, and NIGHT using the UP or DOWN buttons.
Menu Discription

  • MODE: Set camera to either color mode or B&W mode. (Auto, Day, Night)
  • DAY: When set to DAY mode, camera stays in color and IR cut filter is engaged.
  • NIGHT: When set to NIGHT mode, camera stays in B&W and IR cut filter is removed.
    • NIGHT COLOR: When on, camera stays on color mode. Night (B&W) can be selected from this mode. (On, Off)
  • AUTO: When set to AUTO mode, camera changes DAY and NIGHT mode automatically.
    • DELAY [SEC] : Delay time between mode change can be adjusted.
    • D- > N LEVEL: Adjust the level to switch from Day mode to Night mode.
    • N- > D LEVEL: Adjust the level to switch from Night mode to Day mode.

AUDIO

Select AUDIO using the UP or DOWN button and enter ON using SEL button. You can select one sub-mode using the UP or DOWN buttons.
menu discription

  • MIC / LINE: Select MIC or LINE for the audio input source.
  • AUDIO LEVEL: Select this to adjust audio levels manually.
  • MIC ATTENUATOR: Audio attenuation can be controlled from this menu to minimize the audio noise level
  • AGC LIMIT: Audio gain limit can be controlled while MIC ATTENUATOR is in used.
    • SAMPLE BITS: Select the bit depth of audio

IMAGE CONTROL

Select IMAGE CONTROL using the UP or DOWN button. You can select CONTRAST, HUE, and image related menu using the UP or DOWN buttons
Menu Discription

SPECIAL

Select SPECIAL using the UP or DOWN button. You can select BINNING, FREEZE, and HDR using the UP or DOWN buttons.
Menu Discription

  • ZOOM MAG: Turn ON or OFF the zoom ratio display on the top left corner of the image.
  • BINNING: Enable or disable pixel binning
  • DEFECT PIXEL: Advanced defective pixel correction menu.
  • FREEZE: Freeze or defreeze the image output.
  • HDR: Enables HDR mode
    • SDR: Apply Standard Dynamic Range.
    • PQ: Apply Perceptual Quantizer.
    • HLG: Apply Hybrid Log Gamma.

SETUP

CAMERA setup can be adjusted from this menu. You can select CAMERA ID, Communication, System Info, and Output Format using the UP or DOWN buttons.
Menu Discription

  • CAM TITLE: Camera title can be turned ON or OFF
  • COMMUNICATION: VISCA communication can be adjusted.
  • CAM ID: Camera ID can be setup. (1~254)
  • ID DISPLAY: Camera ID display can be displayed.
  • BAUDRATE: Camera baudrate can be set. (2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 115200)
  • MODEL: Displays product module number.
  • S/W VER : Displays software version number.
  • OUTPUT FORMAT: Camera resolution and frame rate can be set.(1080 by default)
    Select the FRAME RATE using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons. Available Frame Rates are:
    4096 x 2160p 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
    3804 x 2160p 60, 59.94, 50, 30, 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
    1920 x 1080p 60, 59.94, 50, 30. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98
    1920 x 1080i 60, 59.94, 50
    1280 x 720p 60, 59.94, 50

RESET

Select RESET using the UP or DOWN button.
Menu Discription

  • RESET MODE: Set the camera setting to either “FACTORY” or “USER”.
    • USER: Select “USER” if user saved setting value is needed.
    • FACTORY: Select “FACTORY” if factory default setting is needed.
  • RESET: Reset the camera to the mode set on RESET MODE.
  • SAVE AS USER: Save the current camera settings as “USER”.

EXIT

Select EXIT using the UP or DOWN button.
Menu Discription

  • SAVE: Exit the setup after saving the value changes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

|

Solutions

---|---
Nothing appears on the screen.|

  • a. Check that all connected devices are powered on.
  • b. Confirm that the voltage is correct.
  • c. Confirm that the power supply provides enough current to power the camera.
  • d. Check that all video cables are correctly connected.

The picture is not clear.|

  • a. Check that your monitor is correctly adjusted.
  • b. Confirm that the glass in front of the lens is clean. If there is dust, dirt, or fingerprints on the glass, the image quality will be affected. To clean the glass, use a soft, dry, and non-abrasive cloth or a commercially available lens cleaning set.
  • c. Correctly adjust the focus.

The picture has interference.|

  • a. The camera may be close to a high voltage source, such as a power generator.
  • b. The BNC cable is not terminated properly.
  • c. The video cables are not connected properly.

The picture is flickering continually.|

  • a. Check the termination and set the impedance at 75Ω properly.
  • b. Ensure that the camera is not pointing towards the Sun or any light source.
  • c. Check if there is any intermediate device.
  • d. Check if the distance of the video cable exceeds the maximum transferable limitation.

The camera is not  synchronizing  with the reference signal.|

  • a. Make sure Tri-Level reference signal is used.
  • b. Locking takes up to 1 minute depending on the signal strength. Make sure the sync LED is solidly lit.
  • c. Check if the cable and connectors used in reference sync are in good condition.
  • d. Make sure the cable length used in reference sync does not exceed 100 ft.
  • e. Make sure OUTPUT EN is on when using the genlock output.

Warranty

Marshall Electronics warranties to the first consumer that this device will, under normal use,  be free from defects in workmanship and materials, when received in its original container, for a period of two years from the purchase date. This warranty is extended to the first consumer only, and proof of purchase is necessary to honor the warranty. If there is no proof of purchase provided with a warranty claim, Marshall Electronics reserves the right  not to honor the warranty set forth above. Therefore, labor and parts may be charged to the  consumer. This warranty does not apply to the product exterior or cosmetics. Misuse, abnormal handling, alterations or modifications in design or construction void this warranty. No sales personnel of the seller or any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described above, or to extend the duration of any warranties on behalf of Marshall Electronics, beyond the time period described above.

Due to constant effort to improve products and product features, specifications may change without notice.

20608 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
Tel:800-800-6608 / 310-333-0606
• Fax:310-333-0688
www.marshall-usa.com
support@marshall-usa.com

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)  >>

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>

Related Manuals