ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION Box Camera DWC-C273W 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 4 5 6 Installation Inside the Box Installation Instructions 7 8 Module OSD Menu 9-21 Troubleshooting 22 Warranty Information 23-24 Specifications 25-26 3
FEATURES* Analog High Definition (AHD) HD over Coax Technology STAR-LIGHT™ Super Low Light Technology Panasonic 1/3" CMOS Sensor 1080P Resolution at 30fps Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Compatible with C/CS Mount Lens Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction Highlight Masking Exposure (HME) True Day/Night Mechanical IR Cut Filter Auto Sensing 24VAC/12VDC with Line Lock Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-in Joystick Programmable Privacy Zones Auto Gain Control (AGC) Back Light Compensation (BLC) Dynamic Range Compr
PARTS & DESCRIPTION* 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Lens Connector Box Camera Mounting Bracket Connectors DC-Iris Socket Alarm +/RS485 Connector OSD Control Arrows and Enter Buttons Power LED BNC Video Output AC / DC Power Input Terminal Block 1 2 4 6 5 8 7 9 10 NOTE: For optimal performance, a 1/2.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)* 58.8(2.31”) 55.0(2.17”) 14.5(0.57”) 62.0(2.44”) 47.6 (1.87”) 62.0(2.44”) 119.7(4.71”) 131.8(5.19”) 6 58.8(2.31”) 55.0(2.17”) 119.7(4.
INSIDE THE BOX* Included with your Box Camera 2P Terminal Block C-Mount Adaptor RS-485 Cable ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION Box Camera DWC-C273W ABOUT MANUAL Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS* UNC TAP CAMERA MOUNTING HOLE 1 Using an appropriate mounting bracket, mark and drill the necessary holes to mount the bracket to a wall or ceiling. 2 Attach the mounting bracket to the surface using machine screws. 3 Attach the box camera to the mounting bracket using the UNC TAP mounting holes on the top of the camera housing. Rotate the camera until tightly secured to the mounting bracket. 4 Adjust the camera’s position to the desired view and angle.
MODULE OSD MENU* EXPOSURE LENS MANUAL / AUTO BACKLIGHT OFF / HME / BLC / WDR DRC OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH DEFOG OFF / ON COLOR WB BAL. AUTO / AUTO-EX / PRESET / MANULAL COLOR GAIN EXIT JUMP 0 ~ 20 SAVE & EXIT / EXIT AGC 0~10 STARLIGHT 3D DNR OFF / x2 ~ x32 DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / COLOR / BW / EXTERN AGC THRES 0 ~ 20 AGC MARGIN 0 ~ 20 FUNCTION SHARPNESS GAMMA 0 ~ 10 0.45 ~ 0.75 MIRROR EXT LED OFF / AUTO DELAY OFF / ON SMART IR x1.0 ~ x16.
EXPOSURE LENS MANUAL/ AUTO Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris lens. AUTO mode sets the camera’s iris automatically. - Level: Change the camera’s iris value manually. If AUTO is selected, this option is disabled. - Brightness: Adjust the camera’s brightness from 0~20. The higher the number, the brighter the image will appear. - Shutter: Set the shutter speed to AUTO, Manual, or FLC (Flicker-less mode).
EXPOSURE BACKLIGHT OFF HME HIGHLIGHT MASKING EXPOSURE HME allows objects to appear clearly on the screen by masking extremely bright areas. To setup HME, set the level and color. The lower the setting, the darker the masking areas have to be. Select from: 0 ~ 10. Color: Set the color of the HME mask.
DRC EXPOSURE DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSOR DRC enables dark areas in images to become more visible without overexposing the bright areas to create one perfect image. Select from: OFF / ON. NOTE: If WDR or DEFOG are enabled, the DRC settings are set automatically and will not be available for adjustment. DEFOG AGC 0~10 Allows the camera to process a scene that is obscured by fog or weather conditions and provides a visibly improved image.
COLOR WB MODE ATW Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes between 2400Ko and 11000Ko. AWB Auto White Balance Control mode compensates for color temperature changes lower than 2000Ko and higher than 15000Ko. PUSH Push fixes the white balance based on the current lighting automatically. MANUAL Users can control the white balance manually by changing RED GAIN and BLUE GAIN (see below). C-TEMP: Select the color temperature for the white balance setup.
DAY & NIGHT D&N MODE AUTO / COLOR / B&W EXTERN Day/ Night switch will be based on the AGC levels. The camera always stays in day/color mode. The camera always stays in night/B&W mode. Day/ Night switch will be based on using IR LED lights. AUTO: - AGC Threshold: Set when the camera switches between Day & Night. - AGC Margin: Set the value added to the AGC Threshold. Adjust the value based on the environment in which the camera is installed.
FUNCTION SHARPNESS Sets the image sharpness. The higher the number, the sharper the image. 0 ~ 10 GAMMA 0.45 ~ 0.75 Select the desired gamma level. 0.55 is default setting. MIRROR / FLIP OFF MIRROR FLIP Reflects the camera horizontally. Reflects the camera vertically. Mirror / Flip OFF D-Zoom x1 ~ x16 Mirror ON Flip ON Mirror & Flip ON Enable or Disable Digital zoom to the camera’s field of view. By default, the zoom will go to the center of the camera’s Field of View.
MOTION The camera can detect the movement and display an alarm on the screen when movement is detected. MOTION To use the motion detection settings, be fore Motion is ON. DET. WINDOW - Window Use: Select which zone to setup from the 4 motion zones available. - Window Zone: Enable or disable the selected motion zone. - DET H-POS: Move the Zone left or right. The higher the number, the zone will move to the right. - DET V-POS: Move the Zone up or down. The higher the number, the zone will move down.
PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. The cameras support square privacy masks or advanced polygon masks. BOX MASKS - ZONE NUM.: Select the zone number you want to setup. - ZONE DISP.: To enable it, turn the display option ON. - H-POS: Move the Zone position Left or right. The higher the number, the zone will move to the right. - V-POS: Move the Zone position up or down. The higher the number, the zone will move down.
PRIVACY You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking. A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available. The cameras support square privacy masks or advanced polygon masks. POLYGON MASKS - ZONE NUM.: Select the zone number you want to setup. - ZONE DISP.: To enable it, turn the display option ON. -POS0-X: Move the mask’s upper left angle left to right. -POS0-Y: Move the mask’s upper left angle up and down. -POS1-X: Move the mask’s upper right angle left to right.
SETUP COMMUNICATION 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 default. Select the baudrate from the following options: 2400/4800/9600/57600/115200 bps. CAM. TITLE Add a name to the camera. Set the title by using the OSD joystick. IMAGE RANGE Image Range allows you to set the proper Black and White levels according to the external display you use.
SETUP FRAME RATE Set the camera’s display frame rate and resolution. Select from: 720-30P, 720-60P, 1080-30P. The camera may have to be rebooted after frame rate change. FREQUENCY When the camera’s image appears to have flickering issues, change the frequency value to adjust the image. LANGUAGE Select from the following: English (Default), Chinese, Chinese (S), Japanese, and Koran. DEFECT DET. The camera can detect and correct dead pixels in the image.
EXIT EXIT SAVE INITIAL Exit the OSD menu after saving the recent changes. 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 Active Pixels Scanning System Frequency Signal Technology Synchronization Resolution Minimum Scene Illumination S/N Ratio Video Output Alarm Output Panasonic 1/3" CMOS 1944(H) x 1092(V) Progressive scan 60Hz/50Hz 2.0 Megapixel AHD Internal 1920x1080 (1080p) F1.4 (30IRE): 0.
SPECIFICATIONS* OPERATIONAL (CONT.) Auto Gain Control Privacy Zones RS485 Digital Zoom Max 60dB 24 Privacy Zones PELCO D/PELCO C x1.0 ~ x16.0 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Operating Humidity IP Rating Other Certifications -20°C ~ 50°C (-4°F ~ 122°F) No more than 90% (Non-Condensing) --FCC, CE, ROHS ELECTRICAL Power Requirements Power Consumption DC12V/AC24V Dual Voltage DC12V: 3.16W, 178mA AC24V: 3.12W MECHANICAL Housing Material Dimensions Weight 26 Metal 119.7 x 58.8 x 62 mm (4.71 x 2.
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