Commax DRC-4BA, DRC-4BAN, DRC-4CA, DRC-4CAC, DRC-4CAN User Manual

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OUT DOOR CAMERA DRC-4BA/DRC-4BAN/DRC-4CA/DRC-4CAC//DRC-4CAN/DRC-4CANC

User Manual

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1. Introduction.....................................................3

2. Important Safeguard.......................................4

3. General Features............................................6

4. Preparation .....................................................7

5. Location And Function Of Controls.................8

6. Attaching Consideration................................10

7. How To Installation .......................................11

8. Notes On Use and Installation......................12

9. Troubleshooting Guide .................................13

10. Specifications..............................................15

Contents

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Your unit is designed so it can be flush mounted on the or used. When flush mounted on the wall, the stand permils you to the
unit for an gular of unit view. The model number is located on the bottom and record the serial number in the space provided
below(available). Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your COMMAX dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the use to the presence of uninsulated

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dangerous Voltage”within the product’s enclose that

may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the use to the presence of important operating and maintemance(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrix shick, do not remove cover(or back) no user-serviceable

part sinside refer servicing to quaured service personnel

caution

Rosk of electric shock

do not open

1. Introdution

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Damage Requiring Service: This equipment from the power source and source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

ⓐ when the power is damaged.
ⓑ if liquid has been spiled or objects have hallen into the unit
ⓒ if the equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
ⓓ if the equipment has beem dropped or otherwise damaged.
ⓔ when the equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance- this indicates a need for service.

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Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundru tub, in a wet basement, or near

a swimming pool, and the like.

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Accessories: The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Any mounting of the manufacture ’s

insturctions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

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Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts

that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

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Lightning: For added protection for this product before a lihgtning storm, or when it is left un attached and un used for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wall outlt and disconnect the other system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightming and power-line surges. If you live in an
ared heavily prone to lightning stoms, it is recommended that you invest in power-line, telephone-line, RFcable and actuator/ polarization surge
protectors to protect your appliance system from possiple damage

2. Important Safeguard

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Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt-

age or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are require, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci­fied by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec­tric shock or other hazards.

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Safety Check - Upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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Power Line -The commax door aamera system should not be located near overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. When installing a door camera system, avoid dangerous contact with
power lines or circuits.

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Attachment - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

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Safety Check - Upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

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Power Sources - This equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

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Grounding - This product is equipped with a polarized alternating - current line plug. This plug will fit into the power outlet only

oneway. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

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Power Cord Protection - Power- supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them; pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where cords
exit from the equipment.

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Overloading - Do not overload power outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

2. Important Safeguard

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3. General Features

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General Characteristics

The system consists of :

- For 12V DC Operation ( power supplied from the monitor).

- Recess-Flushed Box

- Most Easy To Installation

- Rain Protection Housing For Recess

- Minimum Illumination : 0 Lux (300mm from the camera)

- Operating Temperature : -10℃ ~ +40℃

- A Wide Variety Of Door Camera System To Suit Various Applications Are Available.

- Lens Allows For Easy Installation And Utilization Flexibility.

- With its covert design, the DRC series are suitable for Bank, Hotels, Apt, House and other commercial facilities.

There is no where better than surveillance home, factory, office to make your house a security home COMMAX surveil­lance system are here to provide positive visual and convenience life.

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4. Preparation

- For DC operation, operate the unit on 12V DC.

- Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, disconnected the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

- The Connector will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the connector
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

- Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up.

- Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,etc) or near materials(curtains, drapereis) that
may block the ventilation slots.

- Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subejct to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

- Keep the unit and glass away from equipment with strong magnets, such as a microwave oven or
large loudspeakers.

- When the unit is not in use, turn off the power to conserve energy and to extend its useful life.

- Clean the cabinet, glass and controls with a drt soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.

- Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, which might damage the finish.

If you have any questions about this unit, contact your Commax dealer.

On Safety

On Installation

On Operating

On Cleaning

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5. Location and Control of Functions

❶ Microphone

When Turn on the [CALL] button on the panel, and con-

versation with residents.

❷ C.C.D. Camera Lens

Built-in Black & White C.C.D. 1/3°± lens (for DRC-4BA)

and Color 1/4°±

C.C.D lens (for DRC-4CA).

❸ Camera Protection Window

Prevent the scratch from the other matters.

❹ Speaker

Aural from the resident.

❺ Calling Button

Turn on the [CALL] button if desired calling.

❻ Front Panel

No surface on corrosion material.

❼ Name Card(Model : DRC-4BAN, DRC-4CAN)

Indicated in resident address.

Front View

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❾ Angular Field Of View For Camera

Adjust the angular field of the camera for manually.

❿ Connection Wire Release
 Connection Terminal

Use the connection with your residents.
Note: Do not make any wire connections these terminals or
level the cover off while

the unit is plugged into an DC power supplier.

Rear View

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6. Attaching Consideration

When selecting the location for attaching your unit, please remember...

- Bottom should be of sufficient strength to
permit attaching.

- Allow adequate space on the both side of
the unit for proper venti lation access to
cable and unit for viewing easy.

- For angular field of camera view adjust by
manually be sure there is sufficient space
behind the unit to adjustment to angular
field of view its position.

- A power cord should be within reach of the
DC line cord with the cord properly extend­ed and secured (For using adapter is supplied and optional).

- The area directly below the unit should not be used for cooking radiator or by other
appliances generating heat or steam.

- Hold the unit and in various locations while you think through what will be the mos con­venient location in your surveillance place.

Keep in mind your normal work pattern especially the use of other counter top electri­cal appliances.

- Try your unit in various location in the Hotel Super Convention Department Store
Factory Apt to find the area offering the best possible reception.

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7. How To Installation

Connection Wires :

1. Connection wires to inside unit on
the side of monitor.
(Notice : Checking to screw dimension
:M3 X 30mm
(With washer) : 2 pieces -included).

2. Connection Terminal : Check the
wire connection terminal level of the
side of unit(Refer to wiring diagram).

Notice : Do not make any wire con­nections to these terminals while the
unit is connection with standard wires.

Attention : Make sure that check the DC 12V or other wires.

Notes On Connecting

- Power plugs of connected equipment must be disconnected before installations.

- For details of wiring and operation of equipment to be connected, refer to their opera-

tion manuals.

- Coaxial cables for video signals and lenses are not supplied with the camera.

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8. Note On Use and Installation

Do Not Aim The Camera At The
Sun

Do not aim the camera at the sun or
point it at the sun even if you are not
shooting.

Do Not Shoot Intense Light

Framing intense light such as a spot­light may cause bloom or smear. A
vertical stripe may appear on the
screen. However, this is not a mal­function.

Treat The Camera With Care

Do not drop the camera or subject it
strong shock of vibration. Otherwise,
the camera may malfunction.

Never Touch Internal Parts

Do not touch the internal parts of the
camera other than that parts speci­fied. Otherwise, the camera may
malfunction.

Plug off when you do not intend
to use the camara for a long time.

Do Not Slash Water On The Camera

Install the camera where the camera can be kept
dry. If the camera gets wet, turn off the power
and contact you dealer.

Install The Camera Where No Video Noise
Appears

If cables are wired near electric lightning wires or
a TV set, noise may appear in images. In this
event, relocate cables or reinstall equipment.

Check The Ambient Temperature And
Humidity

Avoid using the camera where the temperature
is hotter or colder than specified. Otherwise, the
quality of images may deteriorate or internal
parts may be affected. Special care is required
to use the camera at high temperature and
humidity.

Should You Notice Any Trouble

If any trouble occurs while you are using the
camera, turn off the power and contact your
dealer. If you continue to use the camera when
there is someting wrong with it, the trouble may
much worse and an unpredictable accident may
occur.

9. Troubleshooting Guide

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Before You Call

Try the troubleshooting guide on the following pages. If you still can°Øt solve your
problem, try one more thing before you call.

1. Attetion to your unit is operating to the DC receptacle.

2. Do not disassembly before for qualified personnel.

3. Make sure that connector the unit back in and try your procedure again as block
diagram.

Getting Help

If you still can't correct an operating problem, contact your dealer. If your dealer is unable to
solve your problem, contaact Commax
Customer Service, Please don't open the cabinet and attempt to repair the unit, as this will
void your warranty.
Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

- The power supply or plug damaged.

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water.

- A solid object or liquid has fallen into the unit.

- The unit exhibits a distinct change in performance or will not operate normally.

9. Troubleshooting Guide

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Condition Checking Points Solution

- Are the camera and connected
equipment turned on ?

- Is the lens adjusted properly ?

- Are cables connected correctly?

- Are your correct connector?

- Are you checking the monitor?

- Is the monitor adjusted correctly?
(when switched to manual adjustment)?

- Was the white balance of the camera
adjusted

- Is the lighting too weak?

- Is often caused by local interference

(e.g cars, neon signs, and hair dryers etc).

No Image

Noise Picture
Unnatural Color

Dotted Lines or
Strips

Make sure that system unit is plugged.
Make sure that adjusted properly your desired.
Make sure that system cable correct connection of the unit
Make sure that connector is correct level.
Check connecitons between system, polarizer and relay.
Make sure that CONT, BRT,COLOR as well as desired.
Check that adjusted as well as matching to circumstance.

Make sure that adjusted your monitor or other controls.

Make sure that your unit is stable or not environment.
Make sure that your unit is stable or not environment.
Make sure that readjustable to Back Focus of lens.

Model No. DRC-4BA, DRC-4BAN (B & W) DRC-4CA , DRC-4CAN(Color)
Input Voltage 1

2V , ±10% (Power supplied from the monitor)
Connection Wire 4 Wires (Polarity) 2 Wires (Non-Polarity)
Image Device 1/3" Black & White C.C.D. Camera 1/4" Color C.C.D Camera
Video Transmission Standard EIA or CCIR NTSC or PAL STANDARD.
Communication System Synchronization Synchronization
Angular Field Of View Lens Horizontal : 68°Vertical : 50° Horizontal : 68°Vertical : 50°
Operating Ambient Temperature -10°C to +40°C -10°C to +40°C
Weight (g) 500 500
Dimensions (W/H/D)mm 124/186/50 124/186/50

10. Specifications

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Model No. DRC-4CAC / DRC-4CANC
Input Voltage 1

2V , ±10% (Power supplied from the monitor)
Connection Wire 4 Wires (Polarity) 2 Wires (Non-Polarity)
Image Device 1/4" Color CMOS
Video Transmission Standard NTSC or PAL STANDARD.
Communication System Synchronization
Angular Field Of View Lens Horizontal : 68°Vertical : 50°
Operating Ambient Temperature -10°C to +40°C
Weight (g) 500
Dimensions (W/H/D)mm 124/186/50

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COMMAX LIMITED WARRANTY

What We Will Do

Commax warrants this product for normal home use within all over world a follows:

- For ninety days from original date of purchase or receipt as a gift and manual, COM­MAX will, at its option, repair or replace a detective product at free charge to you.

- For additional nine months COMMAX will furnish all to defective parts. Labor is not
included during this period.

- Parts and/or replacement product supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt
at commax's option.

How To Obtain Warranty service
Deliver your set prepaid id o ny commax authorized service facility

Where To Get service

To locate your nearest commax authorized service facility, call the COMMAX Service
Center 080-902-2222 Customer Information Service, toll free. The customer's sole
remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above, and com­max shall in no event be liable for any incidental or consequential damage arising out
of the use or inability o use this product for any purpose whatsoever.
Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specified legal rights and you may also have rights which vary from products
to consumer.

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