Ball Camera DWC-BL2553DIR ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
PRECAUTIONS Do not open or modify. Do not open the case except during maintenence and installation, for it may be dangerous and can cause damages. Do not put objects into the unit. Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera. It can cause fire, short-circuits, or other damages. Be careful when handling the unit. To prevent damages, do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration. Do not install near electric or magnetic fields. Protect from humidity and dust.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Features Parts and Descriptions Dimensions Installation Inside the Box Mount Installation Instructions Connecting to Monitors Control Board Module OSD Menu 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-22 Troubleshooting 23 Warranty Information 24-25 Specifications 26-27 3
FEATURES* 960H CCD Image Sensor (960 Horizontal Pixels) 720 TV Lines [B/W], 700 TV Lines [Color] 3.
PARTS & DESCRIPTION* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ball Cover Gap Sponge Ball Base Set Screw Camera’s Lens Ball Camera Module OSD Plug 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 5
46.0 1.81” 80.0 3.15” 6 79.8 3.14” 54.8 2.
INSIDE THE BOX* Included with Ball Camera: 1 2 3 4 5 User Manual Mounting Template 4 Machine Screws and 4 Dry Wall Anchors Secondary Video-BNC Cable External OSD Controller Ball Camera DWC-BL2553DIR ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* 1. To disassmble the camera, uncrew the small screw at the base of the camera’s housing. The ball with the camera module will get loose and separate from the ball housing. 2. Use the camera or mounting template to mark and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling. 3. Pull wires through and make connections. 4. Using the four (4) included screws, mount and secure the camera to the wall or ceiling. 5. Use the joystick to adjust the OSD menu.
CONNECTING TO MONITORS* Use the diagram below to connect to a Monitor or CRT Monitor properly. 12VDC CCTV Monitor Monitor Power Connection - 12VDC All cameras are equipped with a second video output for on-site configuration.
CONTROL BOARD* 1 2 3 4 The Ball camera includes an external OSD Joystick to control the camera’s OSD setup menu. Unscrew the protecting cover at the top of the camera’s ball module. Connect the included external OSD Joystick Controller. Use the Joystick to control the camera’s OSD options.
MODULE OSD MENU* EXPOSURE LENS MANUAL / DC BACKLIGHT OFF / BLC / HME DRC/ DEFOG OFF / DRC/ DEFOG AGC COLOR WB BAL. ATW / MANUAL / PUSHLOCK COLOR GAIN EXIT JUMP 0~20 SAVE & EXIT / EXIT 0~20 STARLIGHT 3D DNR OFF / x2 ~ x512 DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / COLOR / B&W CONTROL AUTO / EXTERN DELAY 0 ~ 15 B/W BURST OFF / ON SMART IR ANTI-SAT / SAT. AREA EXIT JUMP SAVE & EXIT / EXIT OFF / LOW / MID / HIGH FUNCTION MIRROR SHARPNESS OFF / ON 0 ~ 20 GAMMA POSI/NEGA 0.35 ~ 0.
EXPOSURE LENS Manual DC Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris lens. DC mode supports the auto-iris varifocal lens. NOTE: Both MANUAL and DC mode have FOCUS SET. You can adjust the focus by finding the highest number on the FOCUS SET. See page 15 for focus information. MANUAL Lens Submenu Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brighness from 0~20. The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear. Shutter: Sets the shutter speed levels from 1/60 to 1/120000.
EXPOSURE BACKLIGHT OFF BLC BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION If BLC is selected, adjust the following options in the submenu: - LEVEL: Set the BLC level from the available options: LOW/ MIDDLE/ HIGH) - DISPLAY: Selet to show or hide the BLC mask. - POSITION: Set the BLC masks’ size and position. TOP: Set level from 0~54. The higher the number, the higher the top border of the BLC mask will be in the camera’s view. BOTTOM: Set level from 1~55.
EXPOSURE DRC DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSOR DRC enables dark spots in images to become more visible without overexposing the bright spots to create one perfect image. - DEFOG: AUTO / Manual: If AUTO is selected, the WDR and DRC levels will be set automatically based on the environment. If MANUAL is selected, set the WDR and DRC level from LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH. - MODE: * ONLY DAY: DRC and WDR will work in day time. * ALL DAY: DRC and WDR will work in day and night time.
COLOR WB MODE Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2500K and 9500K. PUSHLOCK Pushlock is to fix the white balance based on the lighting. MANUAL Users can control the white balance manually by changing RED GAIN and BLUE GAIN (see below). ATW RED GAIN 0 ~ 40 Adjusts the amount of red in the image. BLUE GAIN 0 ~ 40 Adjust the amount of blue in the image. COLOR GAIN Set the color gain from 0~20.
DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / In AUTO mode, the camera switches between day and night automatically depending COLOR / on light level. If COLOR is selected, the camera always stays in day/color mode. B&W If B&W is selected, camera always stays in night/B&W mode. If AUTO is selected, please define the following settings: CONTROL: AUTO/EXT. If using IR LEDs built into the camera, select AUTO. If using external IR LEDs separately, select EXT.
FUNCTION MIRROR OFF MIRROR Reflects the camera horizontally. Mirror OFF Mirror ON SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image. 0 ~ 30 GAMMA 0.35 ~ 0.7 Select the desired gamma level. 0.45 is default setting. POSI / NEGATIVE If NEGATIVE is enabled, the camera’s image will appear in negative colors. OFF / ON SLC (SIDE LIGHT COMPENSATION) Increase the brightness on sides of the image.
MOTION The camera can detect the movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected. MOTION OFF / ON Select to enable or disable the camera’s motion detection. If ON is selected: SENSITIV. 0 ~ 30 Sensitivity level of the motion detection is adjustable. Motion Detection will be more sensitive at a higher number. MOTION SET - Area Number: The camera supports up to 4 different motion detection masks. Select which ones to display.
PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. MASK COLOR Privacy zones can be set with eight different colors-Gray-1, Gray-2, Gray-3, Gray-4, White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, Cyan, and Magenta. PRIVACY SET - Area Number: The camera supports up to 8 different privacy masks. select 1~8 which masks to display. - Area Use: Select which one of the motion areas to enable.
SETUP TITLE OFF / ON If ON is selected, you can display the camera title on the screen. If enabled, manually enter the camera’s display name using the joystick controller. INTERNAL SYNC. INT/ Select whether the camera syncronizes internally or using Line Lock. COMMUNICATION The Communications settings allow you to setup the camera’s ID, Baudrate, Protocol, and UTC. - CAM ID: Provide an ID number for the camera ( 0 ~ 255 ). - ID DISP.: Decide to show the ID on screen or not. Select ON & OFF.
SETUP LANGUAGE The camera supports the following languages: ENGLISH. FONT COLOR The following colors are available for the OSD menu: BLUE, GREEN, CYAN, RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLACK, and GRAY. SPECIAL OLPF: Select the filter that you use from BLUE/RED and PASS, then reboot the camera to use. DPC: Set as START and compensate the white dot by changing the THRESHOLD value.
EXIT EXIT SAVE Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes. RESTORE Exit the OSD menu without saving recent changes. INITIAL Exit the OSD menu after resetting the camera to factory default.
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 lens’ iris adjustment at the camera’s OSD menu. Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current. FOR OUT-OF-FOCUS VIDEO Check the clear dome cover and the lens for dirt or fingerprints. Use a soft cloth and gently clean. Check the lens’ manual focal and zoom adjustment.
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.
LIMITS & 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 particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.
SPECIFICATIONS* VIDEO Image Sensor 960H CCD Total Pixels 960 (H) x 478 (V) Scanning System 2 : 1 Interlace Frequency Synchronization 15.734KHz (H), 59.95Hz (V) Internal or Line Lock Horizontal Resolution 720 TV Lines [B/W], 700 TV Lines [Color] Minimum Illumination S/N Ratio Video Output LENS F1.2 (30IRE): 0.0 Lux 52dB (AGC off) CVBS: 1.0Vp-p / 75 Ω Focal Length Lens Type IR Distance OPERATIONAL Shutter Speed 3.
OPERATIONAL Mirror Auto Gain Control Gamma Motion Detection OFF / V. Flip / Rotate 1 ~ 20 0.35 ~ 0.7 4 Motion Regions Privacy Zones Dynamic Range Compressor 8 Programmable Privacy Masks OFF / Low / Middle / High Sharpness 0 ~ 20 Highlight Masking Exposure OFF / Low / Middle / High DPC (Dead Pixel Cancellation) ENVIRONMENTAL OFF / ON Operating Temperature Operating Humidity IP Rating -10 C ~ 50 C (14 F ~ 122 F) Less than 90% (Non-Condensing) IP66 (Protects against dust and high pressure water.
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