Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not open or modify.
Do not open the case except during maintenance 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.
Protect from high temperature.
Be careful when installing near the ceiling of a kitchen or boiler room,
as the temperature may rise to high levels.
Cleaning:
To remove dirt from the case, moisten a soft cloth with a soft detergent solution and wipe.
Mounting Surface:
The material of the mounting surface must be strong enough to support the camera.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and radiates radio frequency energy; and if it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WARNING : Changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the manufacturer.
100ft Range IR with Intelligent Camera Sync (B1567WTIR only)
IP66 Certified, No Fog or Condensation
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PART & DESCRIPTIONS*
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1
1
Front Case
2
Zoom, Focus Housing
3
Sunshield
4
Lens
5
3
No IR
9
10
RS 485
12
13
IR
6
2
4
5
Rear Case
6
Control Board
7
Control Cap
8
Double Arm Bracket
5
8
7
9
BNC Jack
10
Power Input Connector
DC 12V / AC24V Voltage
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Assembly Screw
12
Fixing Screw
13
Set Screw
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES)*
230(9.05”)
86.5(3.40”)
122(4.80”)96.5(3.79”)
68.0(2.67”)
86.5(3.40”)
No IRIR
78.0(3.07”)
5(0.19”)
96.0(3.77”)
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INSTALLATION*
1. User Manual
2. Mounting Template
3. Four (4) Screws and Four (4) Dry Wall Anchors
4. Second Video Jack
5. Tool
6. L-Wrench
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EASY INSTALLATION*
*Installation Using a Junction Box
*Note: Electrical junction box and required screws sold separately.
Use the 4 mounting screws to install the camera on the
wall or ceiling.
Then, follow the next step on the pages 9-12.
NPT 3/4” Pipe
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CONNECTING TO MONITORS*
12VDC/24VAC
CCTV Monitor
Up
RightLeft
2nd Video Output
Monitor
30cm
Power Connection - 12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage (Auto polarity detection and protection)
All cameras are equipped with a service monitor output on the camera module.
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Down
CONTROL BOARD*
Secondary Connector
Joystick
To Access Control Board:
[1] Remove clear plastic ring from the
control cap.
[2] Turn Control Cap counter-clockwise
until cap separates completely from the
camera body.
Functions:
[1] Joystick -
Controls the OSD menu.
[2] Secondary Connector -
T ests video output connector.
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ADJUSTING THE VARIFOCAL DC AUTO IRIS LENS*
Follow the instructions provided below to make any lens adjustments.
1
To adjust the field of view, use the L-Wrench to turn the zoom screw (located
on the bottom of the camera) counter-clockwise to zoom in, or clockwise to zoom out.
2
Adjust the focus the same way as described above AFTER the desired zoom position
is established.
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CAMERA SETTING ANGLE*
CAUTION :
1. Do not rotate it more than 360°
2. Do not twist it many times unnecessarily.
Locking screw for 360˚ panning angle.
Locking screw for 90˚tilting angle.
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MODULE OSD MENU*
EXPOSURECOLORDAY NIGHT
LENS
Manual / DC 0~99
E.SHUTTER
1/60, 1/100 FLC, 1/120 ~ 100000/
x256 ~ X2
(Back Light Compensation)
BLC
OFF / ON
MAX-DR
(Electronic Wide Dynamic Range)
OFF/ ON (0~20)
AGC
(Auto Gain Control)
OFF/ LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
STARLIGHT
(x2~x256) / OFF (~X256)
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
FUNCTIONMOTIONPRIVACY
MIRROR
OFF/ MIRROR
SHARPNESS
0~25
GAMMA
0.45~1.00 / USER
NEGA
OFF / ON
3D-DNR
(3D Digital Noise Reduction)
OFF / LOW / MIDDLE/ HIGH
HME
(Highlight Masking Exposure)
OFF / ON
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
WB MODE
AWC / ATW / MANUAL / PUSH
R-Y GAIN
0~255
B-Y GAIN
0~255
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
MOTION
OFF / ON
SET WINDOW
ALL SET (Set the Entire Screen)
ALL CLEAR (Clear the Entire Screen)
SENSITI. (0~120)
SHOW INDI. (OFF / ICON / TRACE)
DELAY OUT (1~15)
Motion Alarm Zoom-In Delay
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
D&N MODE
AUTO / COLOR / B&W
C-SUP
0~100
A-SUP
0~100
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
MASK1
OFF / ON
MASK2
OFF / ON
MASK3
OFF / ON
MASK4
OFF / ON
MASK5
OFF / ON
MASK6
OFF / ON
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
SYNCSET-UPEXIT
SYNC MODE
INTER. / AUTO
V-PHASE
0~199
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
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CAMERA ID
0~254 (RS485 ID)
TITLE
OFF / ON
DPC
(Dead Pixel Cancellation)
OFF / AUTO
MONITOR
CRT / LCD
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH / CHINESE
BAUDRATE.
2400/ 4800/ 9600/ 14400/ 19200/ 38400
(Pelco-D fixed)
OMNI LENS
OFF / 0 (OMNI-Plus Camera only)
EXIT JUMP
EXIT / SAVE & EXIT / FACTORY SET
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
EXPOSURE
LENS
MANUAL mode supports
MANUAL
a Fixed Board lens
or a Manual Iris lens.
E. SHUTTER
1/60 is the default shutter speed.
Select a shutter speed from X256
to 1/100000.
DC
DC mode supports an
Auto-Iris Varifocal lens.
Select DC and control Joystick to
adjust the brightness level from
0~99..
Select 1/100FLC for flickerless mode.
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EXPOSURE
BLC
Backlight compensation prevents
subjects from appearing too dark in
defined areas of a scene when
backlighting is present.
MAX-DR
Max Dymanic Range provides clear
images even when strong backlighing is
present. Select Max-DR ON or OFF.
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When ON is selected, BLC levels
can be adjusted from 0 ~ 255 in five
areas.
When ON is selected, the Max-DR
level can be adjusted from 0 to 20.
EXPOSURE
AGC
STARLIGHT
EXIT JUMP
Auto Gain Control automatically adjusts the video gain
to enhance picture brightness in low light conditions.
Select AGC OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH.
Starlight automatically activates the slow shutter
function when a scene is too dark. You can
adjust the frame integration level from X2 to
, or select OFF.
X256
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
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COLOR
WB MODE
AWC
ATW
MANUAL
PUSH
Auto White Balance Control mode
compensates for color temperature changes
between 2000K and 18000K.
Auto Tracking White Balance Control mode
compensates for color temperature changes
between 2500K and 9500K.
Users can control the white balance manually
by changing RED GAIN (M.WB R) and BLUE
GAIN (M.WB B).
Push fixes the white balance based on
current lighting.
R-Y GAIN
0~255
B-Y GAIN
0~255
EXIT JUMP
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
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Adjusts the amount of red in the image.
Adjusts the amount of blue in the image.
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
DAY NIGHT
DAY & NIGHT
AUTO
Camera switches between day and night
automatically depending on certain light levels.
COLOR
BW
※ If AUTO is selected, please define the following settings.
▪ BURST: ON / Off. If ON is selected, the camera provides a color burst signal in
night mode. If OFF, no color burst signal is provided.
▪ COLOR → BW: Adjusts the light level at which the camera switches from
day (color) to night (BW) mode. The higher the number, the lower the light level.
▪ BW → COLOR: Adjusts the light level at which the camera switches from
night (BW) to day (color) mode. This number should be lower than the value of
COLOR→BW above.
READ TIME
3~12
C-SUP.
0~100
A_SUP.
0~100
EXIT JUMP
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Sets how many seconds camera waits to adjust between COLOR → BW and
BW → COLOR .
Adjusts the color suppressing level. (3D-DNR must be OFF to adjust this level.)
Adjusts aperture suppressing level. (3D-DNR must be OFF to adjust this level.)
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
Camera always stays in day mode.
Camera always stays in night mode.
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FUNCTION
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MIRROR
MIRROR / OFF
SHARPNESS
0~25
GAMMA
NEGA
ON / OFF
Flips the image horizontally.
Sets the image sharpness. The
higher the number, the sharper the image.
Controls the output signal level. The higher the
setting, the darker the dark colors will
be. 0.45 is the default.
Negative reverses the color signals
(C and Y).
3D DNR
Digital Noise Reduction reduces the noise/distortion on
the screen at night, allowing for clearer images in low light
conditions.
OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH.
Select
FUNCTION
EXIT JUMP
HME
Highlight Masking Exposure masks
highlights and allows objects to appear more
clearly.
If ON is selected, the HME level can be
adjusted from 0-60.
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
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MOTION
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MOTION
The camera can detect movement and
display an alarm on the screen.
SET WINDOW
If ON is selected, 1 ~ 240 motion areas appear.
Select from 1 to 240 cells. To exit: go to cell in upper right-hand
corner and move joystick to the right to return to the OSD menu.
ALL SET
Select all cells.
ALL CLEAR
Cancel selection.
SENSITI.
Adjusts sensitivity level of
motion detection from 0 to 120 .
MOTION
SHOW INDI. TRACE
Set the motion detection indicator to
OFF / ICON / TRACE. If ICON is selected, a blue bell
will appear in the upper left hand corner of the screen
when motion is detected. If TRACE is selected, the area
where motion was detected will be highlighted.
DELAY OUT
Select how long the alarm will be dispayed on
the screen when motion is detected.
EXIT JUMP
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Choose from
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
1 to 15 seconds.
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PRIVACY
You can hide some parts of the screen for
privacy masking. Total 6 different privacy
masking zones are available.
MASK 1~ MASK 6
OFF / ON
If ON is selected, you can set the area to be masked and the shape and color of the mask.
Select SET WINDOW. The masking zone will appear. Press the joystick button to select or deselect
the gray squares on the corner(s), then move the joystick left, right, up, or down to adjust the shape
of the masking zone. Continue pressing the joystick button to return to the OSD menu. To change the
color of the box, select COLOR SET.
EXIT JUMP
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
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Select On or OFF for each mask
(MASK 1 through 6).
SYNC
SYNC MODE
V-PHASE
EXIT JUMP
Select AUTO / INTERNAL.
- Select AUTO (L/L) to synchronize video signals when
two or more cameras are using AC power in a
switching system.
- Select INTERNAL if camera uses DC power.
When more than two cameras are installed in a
switching system, phase difference in the AC power
line can occur. Therefore, the vertical phase must be
adjusted.
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
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SET-UP
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CAMERA ID
Assign an ID number for the camera.
Select a value from 0 to 254 .
TITLE
Display a title for the camera on the screen.
Select ON / OFF .
If ON is selected, define the following settings:
- EDIT to select characters.
- RESET to clear the title.
- POSITION to select where to display the title.
SET-UP
DPC (Dead Pixel Cancellation)
Dead Pixel Cancellation automatically removes
defective pixels in real time.
Select OFF or AUTO.
If AUTO is selected, define the following:
- WHITE THR.: Cancels the white defective pixels.
- BLACK THR.: Cancels the black defective pixels.
- DPC LEVEL: Adjusts the sensitivity level of the dead pixel
cancellation.
MONITOR
Select the monitor setting based on the monitor you
use.
Set the OMNI LENS menus when you use an Omni Focus
Lens.
(=ON) is selected, set the following sub-menus:
If 0
- ALARM Works with the MOTION DETECT function.
When motion is detected, the camera gives
off an alarm. Select ON or OFF.
- READ TIME Set how many seconds to stay zoomed
in when alarm occurs. Select from
- ALARM ZOOM
Select from 0 to 44 .
- STAND BY
scene. Therefore, when an alarm
disappears, the zoom rate goes back
to the STAND BY rate. Select from
Set zoom rate when alarm occurs.
The zoom rate in a normal
3 to 12 seconds.
0 to 44 .
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY SET
Exit the OSD without saving.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Go back to factory default settings.
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EXIT
EXIT
Exit the OSD without saving.
SAVE & EXIT
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
FACTORY SET
Go back to factory default.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact one of our technical specialists.
No VIDEO
Check the coaxial cable and make sure it is connected securely.
Check the lens’ iris adjustment at the menu setup of the camera.
Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current.
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. Field test monitor is recommended.
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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.
PARTS : In addition, the Warrantor will supply
replacement parts for the initial five (5 ) years and one (1) year on IR LED.
To obtain warranty or out of warranty service,
please contact a Technical Support Representative at
1-866-446-3595 Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 8:00PM
Eastern Standard Time.
A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required
before warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to
defects in materials and workmanship which arise during normal use.
This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures
which are caused by products not supplied by the Warrantor or failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,
improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls,
improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage,
rental use of the product or service by anyone other than an authorized repair
facility or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
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LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS*
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
The Warrantor will not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages (including without limitation or damage to recording media),
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.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions or limitations listed above may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the address listed on the last page.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or
workmanship as determined by the Warrantor, in its sole
discretion, are not covered. Costs of such service calls are
the responsibility of the purchaser.
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SPECIFICATIONS*
VIDEO
Image Sensor 960H Sharp CCD
Total Pixels 1020 (H) x 507 (V), 520K Pixels
Scanning System 2 : 1 Interlace
Frequency 15.734KHz (H), 59.95Hz (V)
Synchronization Internal or Auto
Horizontal Resolution 650 TV Lines [Color], 700 TV Lines [B/W]