OWNER'S MANUAL Color Video Camera Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference.
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• • Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replaced only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Holes in metal, through which insulated wires pass, shall have smooth well rounded surfaces or shall be provided with brushings. Warning: Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
Cautions for Safe Operation Power Supply LS921P-B/ LS921N-B/ LS923P-B, LS923N-B: use a cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent then wipe dry. • This camera must always be operated a AC 24 V or DC 12 V Certified/Listed, class 2 power supply only. LS921P-C/ LS923P-C: Avoid the use of volatile solvents such as thinners, alcohol, benzene and insecticides. They may damage the surface finish and/or impair the operation of the camera. This camera must always be operated a AC 230 V.
Contents Features.................................................................. 8 Menu Operation.................................................. 22 Features Chart................................................................... 8 OSD Menu control buttons........................................22 Part Names and Functions.................................... 9 Connections......................................................... 12 Precautions.........................................................
Features This Color Video Camera is designed for installation in an video surveillance system. LS923 This manual contains instructions on how to install and manage the Color Video Camera in your video surveillance system. Should you require any technical assistance, please contact authorized service center. LS921 • High resolution and high sensitivity with a 6 mm Interline Color CCD. • 600 TV lines of horizontal resolution. • Line Lock when using AC 24 V. • Line Lock when using AC 230 V.
Part Names and Functions a b c d ef c Flange-back adjustment lever d Lens iris output connector (LENS) This 4- pin connector is used to send the Iris control signal and power supply to an auto-iris type lens. e Setup menu control buttons Use these buttons to set the menu options. f ALC Lens Setting Switch a Lens mount cap • DC: When you attach an Auto Iris lens requiring the DC control signal, please put this switch in the DC position.
Part Names and Functions LS921P-B/ LS921N-B/ LS923P-B/ LS923N-B g h i j k g Power input terminal Supplies AC 24 V or DC 12 V from an external power source. h External Device Connectors • D&N Connect the external switch to set the D&N function manually. • ALARM (Alarm Output Terminal) Connect to the alarm input of an external device. • COM (COMMUNICATION) Connect to an external controller of RS-232C TTL/ RS-485(optional) format. i Power indicator Lights when the camera is powered.
Part Names and Functions g Power cable LS921P-C/ LS923P-C g h i j h External Device Connectors k • D&N Connect the external switch to set the D&N function manually. • ALARM (Alarm Output Terminal) Connect to the alarm input of an external device. • COM (COMMUNICATION) Connect to an external controller of RS-232C TTL/ RS-485(optional) format. i Power indicator Lights when the camera is powered.
Connections Precautions • Be sure to switch off the unit before installation and connection. • A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation. • Do not expose the power and connection cable to moisture, which may cause damage to the unit.
Connections Connecting Display device 3. The video signal connection between the camera and the monitor. Note: Connect to the DC 12 V / AC 24 V UL Listed, Class 2 Power Supply only on the unit. Just make sure that the DC power tips are connected with (+) and (-) matched correctly. Mismatch can be the cause of failure or malfunction. Connecting Power Source LS921P-B/ LS921N-B/ LS923P-B, LS923N-B Connect power, using the method listed below: 1. Remove the insulation on the power cable as illustrated.
Connections LS921P-C/ LS923P-C Insert the plug of the power cord into a wall outlet. The POWER indicator will light. Connecting RS-485/RS-232C TTL Device Use these ports to connect an external device of RS-232C TTL/ RS-485 format.
Connections Connecting Alarm Device Contact Ratings Alarm terminals are used to connect the alarm (relay) devices such as sensors, door switches, etc. • Maximum load current is ±130 mA. Connect the alarm (relay) device to the alarm (relay) output terminal. Alarm signal outputs at an event occurrence. • Do not connect any system or device that has over 40 Vp-p (DC 30 V) bias voltage on the contact terminal.
Connections Connecting Day&Night Switch Connect the external D&N switch to the D&N terminal. Open Open External D&N Switch External S/W External S/W Night function When you close the external switch, the D&N function is set to night mode. Day function When you open the external switch, the D&N function is set to Day mode.
Connections Note: opening, then turn the lens slowly to install it. If you use the external D&N function, you should set the DAY/NIGHT option to EXT on the setup menu. 2-2. C mount type lens To allow for flange- back adjustment, install the C-mount adaptor (option) on the lens mount, then carefully align the lens mount with the camera opening and turn the lens slowly to install it. Mounting the Lens 1. Remove the lens mount cap from the camera. 2-2 2-1 2. Install the auto-iris lens. 2-1.
Connections In such a case, remove the original plug and using a soldering iron, connect a lens iris plug according to the diagram. (Refer to next page.) Rewire the lens iris plug 1. lens iris output connector Cut off the plug of the lens cable, cut off approximately 8 mm of the insulation, and then strip approximately 2 mm of the ends of the cable sheaths. Pin layout for the lens iris output connector. 8mm 2mm 2. 18 No.
Connections Concerning Auto-Iris Lenses DC type auto-iris lens ELC type auto-iris lens Use a manual or fixed iris lens (Set the ALC Lens Setting Switch to the ELC position.) A lens without driver circuit that operates only on a DC power source. In general, this type of lens is referred to as DC type coil lens. (Set the ALC Lens Setting Switch to the DC position.) CAUTION: Depending on the type of lens used, the lens may not perform properly.
Connections Note: The object may be out of focus when using a source of near-infrared light than using the visible light. Flange-back Adjustment The adjustment is required only when a lens without focus-adjusting mechanism is mounted, or when a lens with adjusting mechanism is mounted and focus that is more accurate is needed. 1. Loosen the flange-back fixing lever. 2. Up and down the flange-back adjusting lever to obtain a focused point while watching the monitor screen. 3.
Connections Mounting the camera The mounting bracket can be secured on either the top or bottom of the camera. Use the same set of screws to attach the mounting bracket on the camera. Note: If using a camera mounting bracket, select a location that is strong enough to bear the full weight of the camera and the mounting bracket for long periods, and install the camera and mounting bracket securely.
Menu Operation OSD Menu control buttons BUTTON Description UP button Used to move upper direction on the menu screen. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters. DOWN button Used to move lower direction on the menu screen. Use this button to select an item or adjust the parameters. This camera utilizes an on-screen user MENU. To set items on the menu, use the following buttons. RIGHT button LEFT button Moves the cursor to the right. Used to increment the value selected in the menu.
Menu Operation OSD Menu Overview Main Menu Sub Menu AWC b PUSH WHITE BAL MANUAL Main Menu Sub Menu Contents CAMERA ID - OFF, 1 to 255 EXPOSURE BACKLIGHT OFF/WDR(LS923) /BLC/HSBLC BRIGHTNESS 0 to 100 AGC OFF/LOW/MIDDLE/ HIGH SHUTTER X512, ... , x2, AUTO, OFF, A.FLK, 1/160, ... , 1/90 000 ALC/ ELC SENS-UP EXIT Contents ATW The following table shows the list of menu items and options. You can adapt the camera to your requirements by setting up the respective items in these menus.
Menu Operation Main Menu MOTION DET Sub Menu ON Contents 24 Sub Menu Contents AREA1 to AREA4 ZONE STATE ON/OFF MASK NUMBER AREA1 to AREA8 HEIGHT 12 to 100 DISPLAY ON/OFF WIDTH 16 to 100 MOVE Y 6 to 94 COLOR GRAY, WHITE, BLACK MOVE X 8 to 92 HEIGHT 4 to 100 SENSITIVITY 0 to 100 WIDTH 4 to 100 EXIT RET/TOP/END OFF 3D-DNR Main Menu ZONE NUMBER OFF - LOW - MIDDLE - HIGH - OFF PRIVACY ON - MOVE Y 2 to 98 MOVE X 2 to 98 EXIT RET/TOP/END
Menu Operation Main Menu Sub Menu Contents Main Menu OFF D-ZOOM D-EFFECT SPECIAL ZOOM PAN TILT EXIT ON OFF/ V-FLIP/ MIRROR/ ROTATE SHARPNESS 0 to 68 STABILIZER (LS921) OFF/ ON COLOR OFF/ ON SYNC INT / LL USER TITLE OFF/ ON LANGUAGE ENG/RUS (The supported language can be different depending on the model.
Menu Operation General Operation 1. • • Press [SET] button. The setup menu screen appears on the monitor. TOP: Return to the CAMERA SETTING menu screen. END: Exit the setup menu. Camera Identification Settings You can use the camera identification (CAMERA ID) to assign a number to the camera. 2. Use [UP] or [DOWN] button to select an option then press [SET] button. Submenu appears on the monitor. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] button to select a submenu option. 4.
Menu Operation Exposure Settings You can set the exposure options using the EXPOSURE menu. 1. Select [EXPOSURE] option on the [CAMERA SETTING] menu. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a mode (ALCy ELC). 3. Press [SET] button and the EXPOSURE menu appears. BACKLIGHT setting Use BACKLIGHT option to view the object clearly in backlight conditions. 1. Select [BACKLIGHT] option. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a mode then press [SET].
Menu Operation • • > WDR LIMIT: LOW y MIDDLE y HIGH BLC: Camera's backlight compensation feature helps alleviate issues of visibility in high contrast areas. Set the BLC limit. > BLC LIMIT: LOW y MIDDLE y HIGH HSBLC: Use for masking brightness of the specific area to view the subject more clearly. The HSBLC mode is automatically activated only in low luminance scene. > > > > 28 AREA SETTING: Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a area then use [UP] or [DOWN] button to select a ON or OFF.
Menu Operation AGC (Automatic Gain Control) setting SHUTTER (Shutter Speed) setting If the images are too dark, change the maximum [AGC] value to make the images brighter. Select the desired shutter speed for camera exposure. You can change the shutter speed to higher speed to capture fast-moving subjects, though the image becomes darker. 1. Select [AGC] option. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a mode. (OFFy LOWyMIDDLEyHIGH) 1. Select [SHUTTER] option. 2.
Menu Operation SENS-UP setting Note: If pictures are not clear due to darkness, this SENS-UP operation would increase the sensitivity of picture. If you set to one of the SHUTTER options except AUTO on the [SHUTTER] menu or [AGC] to [OFF] (LS921), the [SENS-UP] setting is not available and [---] mark is displayed. White Balance settings Select the method by which the camera shifts its output colors to compensate for the color of a light source. 1. 2.
Menu Operation 1. Select [WHITE BAL] option. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a mode then press [SET]. • ATW (Auto-Tracing White Balance): The color temperature range for the proper white balance is approximately 1 700 K to 11 000 K. Proper white balance may not be obtained under the following conditions: > > > The color temperature is out of the 1 700 K to 11 000 K range. When the scene contains mostly high color temperature objects, such as a blue sky or sunset. When the scene is dim.
Menu Operation 1. Select [DAY/NIGHT] option. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select mode for day/ night function. • AUTO: You will be able to change the Day/Night mode automatically. Motion Detection Setting The motion detection detects the moving objects in the scene by monitoring changes in brightness level. You can select the level of sensitivity for motion detection to 4 zone.
Menu Operation 5. 6. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select an option then use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to adjust the option. • HEIGHT: Enlarge or decrease the vertical size of the mask. • WIDTH: Enlarge or decrease the horizontal size of the mask. • MOVE Y: Moves vertical position of the mask. • MOVE X: Moves horizontal position of the mask. Use [SENSITIVITY] option to obtain the optimum detection level. 3D-DNR Setting 1. Select [3D-DNR] option.
Menu Operation Privacy Setting This function is aiming at the protection of personal privacy, selecting a screen part black not to be displayed in the screen. Up to 8 zones can be registered. WHITE or BLACK on the COLOR option. 6. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select an option then use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to adjust the option. • HEIGHT: Enlarge or decrease the vertical size of the mask. • WIDTH: Enlarge or decrease the horizontal size of the mask. • MOVE Y: Moves vertical position of the mask.
Menu Operation Special Menu Settings This menu lets you adjust and set up D-ZOOM, D-EFFECT, SHARPNESS, STABILIZER, COLOR, SYNC, USER TITLE, LANGUAGE function by yourself in the SPECIAL menu. 1. Select [SPECIAL] option. 2. Press [SET] button and the SPECIAL menu appears. Setting the D-ZOOM (Digital Zoom ) level You can select the digital zoom level. 1. Select [D-ZOOM] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a [ON] then press [SET] the DIGITAL ZOOM menu appears.
Menu Operation Setting the D-EFFECT (Digital effect) Setting the SHARPNESS effect You can select the digital effect. The degree to which the boundary of the two portions is clearly distinguished. 1. Select [D-EFFECT] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a digital effect. 36 • V-FLIP: Flip the picture vertically. • MIRROR: Turn on the mirror effect. • ROTATE: Rotate the picture. (180°) • OFF: Turn off the digital effect. 1.
Menu Operation Stabilizer setting (LS921 MODEL OLNY) Setting the COLOR effect The image stabilizer function minimizes the appearance of shaky images caused by low-frequency vibration. You can switch the displayed picture to gray scale or color. This function is useful for outdoor surveillance. Select [STABILIZER] option and set to ON or OFF. 1. 2. Note: Select [COLOR] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to change a color effect. • ON: To display the picture with color.
Menu Operation Setting the SYNC (Synchronization) The SYNC function is available only with AC power source. 1. Select [SYNC] option on the [SPECIAL] menu. 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select [INT] or [LL] (Line Lock). • INT: Selects for using the internal synchronization. • LL (Line Lock): Selects for the operation of multi cameras because it synchronizes the camera phase by using the external signal (AC power signal). 2-1. Select [LL] mode and press [SET]. 2-2.
Menu Operation 2. Use [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a [ON] then press [SET]. The USER TITLE menu appears. Language Setting Select the viewer language for the camera setup menu and OSD information display. A 3. Use [UP], [DOWN], [LEFT] or [RIGHT] button to select a character or number then press [SET] button. • CLR: Clear all entered characters and numbers. • POS: Move the USER TITLE position on the screen using the arrow buttons. • END: Confirm your selection or exit the setting.
Menu Operation Reset Settings • CAMERA REBOOT: To reboot the camera system. • FACTORY RESET: To reset the camera setting to factory setting, select [FACTORY RESET] option. • COMMUNICATION (For LS921 model only) > 1. Select [RESET] option. 2. Press [SET] button and the RESET menu appears. 3. Use [UP] or [DOWN] to select option. 40 4. PROTOCOL: Select a protocol for RS-232C TTL/RS-485 communication. > BAUD RATE: Set the speed of communication between the camera and the RS-232C TTL/RS-485 unit.
Reference RS-232C TTL/RS-485 Protocol (Optional) ex) In case of transmission, 0xC5, 0x5F, 0x02, 0x00, 0x0A” Data Communication Format therefore, C.S. = 0x30 • Data Length: 1 Byte (8 Bit) • Start/Stop Bit: 1 Bit • Parity Bit: None • Baud rate: 9 600 bps C.S. = 0xC5 +0x5F +0x02 +0x00 +0x0A = 0x0130 Commands Function OSD Menu ON/OFF Format BYTE1 BYTE2 0xE5 0x86 BYTE4 BYTE5 BYTE6 Camera CODE1 ID BYTE3 CODE2 *C.S. *C.S.
Reference Specification ITEM Signal System Total/Effective Pixels Pick-up Device LS921N-B LS921P-B LS921P-C LS923N-B LS923P-B LS923P-C NTSC PAL PAL NTSC PAL PAL 410 000 Pixels 470 000 Pixels 470 000 Pixels 410 000 Pixels 470 000 Pixels 470 000 Pixels / 440 000 / 440 000 / 380 000 / 440 000 / 440 000 / 380 000 Pixels Pixels Pixels Pixels Pixels Pixels 6 mm Interline SUPER HAD CCD II 6 mm Interline Color CCD Lens C/CS Mount Lens Signal Process XDI-S2 XDI-A Synchronization System Internal / Line
Reference ITEM Minimum Illumination LS921N-B LS921P-B LS921P-C LS923N-B LS923P-B LS923P-C Day 0.0001 lx (Sens-up Auto, F1.2) (0.05 lx: Sens-Up Off, F1.2) 0.0003 lx (Sens-Up Auto, F1.2) (0.1 lx : Sens-Up Off, F1.2) Night 0.00001 lx (Sens-up Auto, F1.2) (0.0005 lx: Sens-Up Off, F1.2) 0.00003 lx (Sens-Up Auto, F1.2) (0.01 lx : Sens-Up Off, F1.
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