Performance series rugged indoor?uotdoor fixed minidome camera indoor fixed minidome camera with ir illuminators weatherproof bullet camera with ir illuminators (32 pages)
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Safety Instructions These instructions are intended to ensure that users can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precautions are divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”. Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Cautions CAUTION: The light emitted from the near-infrared light emitting diodes (LEDs) provides illumination over a wide area. This light is not considered a risk to the unshielded human eye. However, as with any light source, it is recommended that normal precautions be taken to avoid unnecessary exposure.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners, clean only with a soft cloth and mild detergent or alcohol. Do not open the camera or attempt to service it yourself. Refer all service issues to your dealer.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ..................9 Product Features ..............9 Overview ................10 Installation ..................11 Surface Mounting the Camera on a Ceiling ....12 In-ceiling Mounting the Camera ........17 In-ceiling Mounting the Camera with a Gang Box ..20 Adjusting the Image and Focus ........
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide COLOR GAIN ............32 3D NR ................ 32 MIRROR ..............32 FUNCTION ............... 33 DETECTION ............. 33 MASKING ..............36 ZOOM IN ..............38 LANGUAGE .............. 38 RESET ................38 SAVE &EXIT ..............38 800-18606 – A – 06/2014...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Introduction Product Features This series of camera adopts a high performance imaging sensor and advanced circuit board design technology. It features high resolution, low distortion, and low noise. It is ideal for surveillance systems and image processing systems.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Overview Figure 1-1 Overview of Camera Table 1-1 Description Description Description Back Box Auxiliary Video Output Menu Button Power Cable Black Liner Video Cable Lens Bubble 800-18606 – A – 06/2014...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Installation Before you start: • Please make sure that the camera is in good condition and all of the assembly parts are included. • Make sure that all related equipment is powered-off during the installation.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide For the camera that supports IR, you are required to pay attention to the following precautions to prevent IR reflection: • Dust or grease on the dome cover will cause IR reflection. Please do not remove the dome cover film until the installation is finished.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-2 HD273H(X) Mounting Template 2. Loosen the three screws on the edge of the bubble with the supplied screwdriver to remove the bubble and the black liner. 3. Remove the camera from the back box.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide 4. Attach the back box to the ceiling/wall by aligning the holes of the back box with the holes drilled in step 1 and secure it to the ceiling/wall with the supplied screws (see Figure 1-4).
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-5 Aligning the Camera 7. Connect the video output (BNC) connector to the monitor. Connect the power connector to the power supply. 8. Adjust the image and focus. Please refer to the Adjusting the Image and Focus section on page 23 for more details.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-6 Fitting the Black Liner 10. Tighten the screws to secure the bubble with the back box. Figure 1-7 Securing the Bubble 800-18606 – A – 06/2014...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Remove the protection film softly after the installation is complete. Leaving the film on the bubble during installation will protect it from scratches during the installation process. In-ceiling Mounting the Camera You need to purchase an in-ceiling mount separately if your installation requires an in-ceiling mounting.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide 4. Align the camera with the in-ceiling mount, and tighten the set screws to secure the camera with the in-ceiling mount. Figure 1-9 Securing the Camera 5. Connect the video output (BNC) connector to the monitor.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-10 Fitting the Black Liner 8. Align the bubble with the in-ceiling mount, and then tighten the screws to secure the bubble to the in-ceiling mount. Figure 1-11 Aligning the Bubble 800-18606 – A – 06/2014...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Remove the protection film softly after the installation is complete. Leaving the film on the bubble during installation will protect it from scratches during the installation process. In-ceiling Mounting the Camera with a Gang Box Steps: 1.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-13 Securing the Camera 4. Connect the video output (BNC) connector to the monitor. Connect the power connector to the power supply. 5. Adjust the image and focus. Please refer to the Adjusting the Image and Focus section on page 23 for more details.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-14 Fitting the Black Liner 7. Align the bubble with the in-ceiling mount, and tighten the screws to secure the bubble to the in-ceiling mount. Figure 1-15 Securing the Bubble 800-18606 – A – 06/2014...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Remove the protection film softly after the installation is complete. Leaving the film on the bubble during installation will protect it from scratches during the installation process. Adjusting the Image and Focus Steps: 3-axis surveillance angle adjustment (refer to Figure 1-16 while adjusting the angle): •...
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Figure 1-16 3-axis Angle Adjustment Zoom and focus adjustment (refer to Figure 1-17 while adjusting the zoom and focus): • View the camera image with the connected monitor. • Loosen the zoom lever and move the screw between T (Tele) and W (Wide) to obtain the optimum zoom setting.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide Zoom Lever Focus Lever Figure 1-17 Zoom and Focus Adjustment Menu Description Setup VIDEO FUNCTION RESET SETTING &NIGHT BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST DETECTION SAVE &EXIT AUTO COLOR SHARPNESS AE MODE MASKING COLOR MANUAL ZOOM IN GAIN SENSE UP...
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide This camera uses a joystick to select the menu and confirm a selection (see Figure 1-1 for the joystick location). Move the joystick up/down to select a menu item. Move the joystick left/right to adjust the value of the selected item.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide BRIGHTNESS Brightness refers to the brightness of the image. You can set the brightness value from 1 to 10 to darken or brighten the image. The higher the selected value, the brighter the image is.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide The noise will be amplified if the AGC is on. SENSE UP SENSE-UP increases the exposure on a single frame, which makes a camera more sensitive to light so it can produce images even in low lux conditions. You can set the SENSE UP value from 0 to 16 according to the different light conditions.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide MANUAL 1. R GAIN 1-|--10 2. B GAIN 1-|--10 3. RETURN Figure 1-20 Manual White Balance Setting DAY & NIGHT Color, B/W, and SMART are selectable for DAY and NIGHT switches. COLOR The image is colored in day mode all of the time.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide DAY & NIGHT 1. INFRARED_LAMP 2. SMART IR 0-|--5 3. RETURN Figure 1-21 Day & Night Menu INFRARED LAMP You can select to turn the IR LEDs ON/OFF to respond to the requirements of different circumstances.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide VIDEO SETTING 1. SCREEN RATIO 2. CONTRAST 1-|--10 3. SHARPNESS 4. COLOR GAIN 1-|--10 5. 3D NR 6. MIRROR 7. RETURN Figure 1-22 Video Setting Menu SCREEN RATIO You can set the SCREEN RATIO as 4:3 or 16:9 with this function.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide SHARPNESS 1. EDGE 1-|--10 2. DETAIL 1-|--10 3. RETURN Figure 1-23 Sharpness Menu You can set the edge and detail sharpness value from 1 to 10 according to the actual requirement. A higher sharpness value results in a clearer and sharper image.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide OFF: The mirror function is disabled. H: The image flips 180 degrees horizontally. V: The image flips 180 degrees vertically. HV: The image flips 180 degrees both horizontally and vertically. FUNCTION In the FUNCTION submenu, you can set options for detection, masking, zoom in/out and the language of the camera.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide DETECTION 1. SENSITIVITY HIGH 2. AREA NO.0 3. AREA NO.1 4. AREA NO.2 5. AREA NO.3 6. RETURN Figure 1-25 Detection Menu SENSITIVITY Sensitivity refers to the sensitivity levels of the motion detection, which can be set to WEAK, LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide AREA 1. STATUS 2. COLOR WHITE 3. HORIZON SIZE 4. VERTICAL SIZE 5. HORIZON MOVE 6. VERTICAL MOVE 7. RETURN Figure 1-26 Setting a Detection Area Steps: 1. Set the STATUS as ON to enable the motion detection area.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide 7. Select RETURN to go back to the DETECTION menu. You can clearly see the defined area with its colored border displayed on the screen. MASKING The masking feature allows you to cover sensitive areas of an image which should not be viewed or recorded.
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HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide AREA 1. STATUS 2. HORIZON SIZE 3. VERTICAL SIZE 4. HORIZON MOVE 5. VERTICAL MOVE 6. RETURN Figure 1-28 Setting a Masking Area Steps: 1. Set the STATUS as ON to enable the masking area.
HD273H(X) Minidome Camera User Guide 6. Select RETURN to go back to the MASKING menu. You can clearly see the masked area with its colored block displayed on the screen. ZOOM IN The ZOOM IN value can be adjusted from 50 to 100.
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