Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
Value
11192012
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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 a 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.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Installation
Camera OSD Menu and Glossary
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Specifications
Features
Parts and Descriptions
Dimensions
Included Accessories
Base Installation
Connecting to Monitors
Adjusting the Camera
Adjusting the 3-Axis Gimbal
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5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12-23
24
25-26
27-28
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FEATURES*
DWC-V562D / DWC-V562DIR
1/3” 960H High Resolution CCD
700 TV Lines
2.8 ~ 11mm Varifocal Auto Iris Lens
Electronic Day and Night
HME (Highlight Masking Exposure)
AGC / SMART BLC / AWB
Night-Up
Mirror Image Control
Programmable Privacy Zones (8) & Motion Detection
Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-In Joystick
Auto Sensing 12VDC or 24VAC with Line Lock
Secondary Video-BNC Output
Video Test Output Included
IP66 Certified (Weatherproof)
85ft Range IR with Intelligent Camera Sync, Smart IR (DWC-V562DIR)
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PARTS & DESCRIPTIONS*
2
3
10
11
NO IR
8
7
4
5
12
IR
13
1
14
6
Lens
1
Power Input Connector
2
12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage
Video Output Connector - BNC
3
Upper Case
4
Dome Cover
5
Dome Cover Rubber
6
Mounting Plate
7
Upper Ring
8
Assembly Screws
9
Camera Base
10
Control Board
11
12
Joystick
9
13
Power Board
14
Mounting Screws
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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES)*
See below for diagrams of the exact dimensions for Surface Mount Housing.
3-
Ø
4.5
(3-
Ø
0.18”)
96.2(3.79”)
37.0
52.2(2.05”)
(1.46”)
Ø149.9(Ø5.9”)
Ø149.9
(Ø5.9”)
Ø115.0
(Ø4.53”)
Ø5.0
(Ø0.2”)
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INSTALLATION*
Included with Value Line Vandal Dome Camera
1. User Manual
2. Mounting Template
3. Second Video Jack
4. Three (3) Screws and Three (3) Dry Wall Anchors
5. L-Wrench
1
Ø5.0
Mounting Template
Ø15.0
2
3
4
5
VD101
Ø144.0
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BASE INSTALLATION*
1. Pull wires through and make connections.
Refer to page 9. Use mounting template to
mount camera with dry wall mounts and
wood screws.
3. Use the joystick to adjust the OSD menu.
See pages 12~23 for details.
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2. Adjust the camera’s 3-Axis Gimbal, zoom,
and focus. See pages 10-11 for details.
4. Secure the dome cover to the camera base by
using the assembly screws. Make sure the camera
is tightly secured to avoid damage to the camera
module.
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CONNECTING TO MONITORS*
12VDC/24VAC
IR
NO IR
2nd Video Output
Monitor
11.8in
Power connection - 12VDC/24VAC Dual Voltage. (Auto polarity detection and protection.)
All cameras are equipped with a second video output on the camera’s Control Board for
easy on-site configuration.
CCTV Monitor
Right
Up
Down
Left
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ADJUSTING THE CAMERA*
ZOOM
FOCUS
Zoom:
Tele - Wide
Focus:
Far - Near
1
Loosen the zoom and focus handles by rotating them counter-clockwise.
2
Adjust the field of view by moving the handle to the RIGHT (tele) to zoom in, or to the
LEFT (wide) to zoom out.
3
Adjust the focus the same way as described above AFTER the desired zoom position
is established.
4
Once the desired adjustments have been made, please tighten the handles back by
turning them clockwise.
NO IRIR
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ADJUSTING THE 3-AXIS GIMBAL*
The Gimbal mechanism yields maximum rotation and placement as shown below.
Rotation 360º
1
Panning 360º
3
Tilting 60º
2
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MODULE OSD MENU*
FUNCTIONMOTIONPRIVACY
EXPOSURECOLORDAY NIGHT
LENS
MANUAL, DC
BACKLIGHT
OFF / BLC / HME /D-WDR
AGC
OFF / LOW / MID / HIGH / HIGHEST
2D-DNR
OFF / LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
WB MODE
AWC / ATW / MANUAL / PUSH
RED GAIN
0~255
BLUE GAIN
0~255
COLOR MODE
NORMAL / COOL / WARM
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
DAY & NIGHT
AUTO / COLOR / B&W
NIGHT C.
0~100
NIGHT A.
0~100
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
MIRROR
MIRROR / OFF
SHARPNESS
0~30
GAMMA
MANUAL / 0.45 / 0.60 / 1.0
SLC
OFF / ON
NIGHT-UP
OFF / ON
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
AREA SET
AREAS 1~4 OFF / ON
SENSITIV.
1~30
SHOW INDI.
OFF / ICON / TRACE
EXTER-OUT.
OFF / ON
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
SET-UPEXIT
TITLE
OFF / ON
DPC SET
OFF / AUTO
MONITOR
MODE1 / MODE2
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH /
DEUTSCH / FRENCH / ITALIAN / RUSSIAN
SPANISH / DUTCH
OSD COLOR
BLUE / GREEN / CYAN / RED /
MAGENTA / YELLOW / PURPLE / GRAY
COMMUNICA.
OFF / ON
FACTORY SET.
NO / YES
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
EXIT
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MASK1
OFF / ON
MASK2
OFF / ON
MASK3
OFF / ON
MASK4
OFF / ON
MASK5
OFF / ON
MASK6
OFF / ON
MASK7
OFF / ON
MASK8
OFF / ON
EXIT JUMP
SAVE & EXIT / EXIT
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EXPOSURE
LENS
MANUAL
DC
Note:
Both MANUAL and DC mode have FOCUS TARGET.
You can adjust the focus by finding the highest number on the FOCUS
TARGET. See page 10 for Focus information.
ELC levels and DC levels are adjustable. The higher number, the brighter the image.
E. Shutter sets the shutter speed levels from 1/60 to 1/100000.
AUTO and DC-AUTO are the default shutter speeds for both indoor and outdoor use.
Select 1/100FLC to run camera in flickerless mode.
MANUAL mode supports the fixed board lens
or the manual iris lens.
DC mode supports the auto-iris varifocal
lens.
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EXPOSURE
BACKLIGHT
OFF
BLC
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
Select MANUAL or SMART. SMART is recommended.
If MANUAL is selected, you can adjust the BLC
levels in four areas of the scene (Top, Bottom,
Left, Right). Increase the BLC
levels to make the image brighter.
If SMART is selected, the camera will automatically adjust
the BLC zone. BLC levels to choose from include: LOWEST,
LOW, MID, HIGH.
HME
D-WDR
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HIGHLIGHT MASKING EXPOSURE
HME masks highlights to allow objects to appear clearly on the
screen. If ON is selected, HME levels are adjustable. The
lower the number, the darker the masking areas.
DIGITAL WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE
D-WDR is one of the backlight compensation functions.
You can adjust the D-WDR levels from 0-20. The lower
the number, the brighter the backlight.
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EXPOSURE
AGC (Auto Gain Control)
OFF/ LOW / MID / HIGH /
HIGHEST
2D-DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)
OFF/ LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH2D-DNR reduces the noise on the screen in low light
EXIT_JUMP
SAVE & EXIT
EXIT
AGC enhances the picture brightness in low light
conditions.
brighter; however, it could increase the amount of noise.
conditions and
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Exit the OSD without saving.
A higher level AGC setting makes the images
allows for clearer images, even at night.
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COLOR
WB MODE
AWC
ATW
MANUAL
PUSH
RED GAIN
0~255 Adjusts the amount of red in the image.
BLUE GAIN
0~255 Adjusts the amount of blue in the image.
COLOR MODE
NORMAL
COOL
WARM
Color is similar to actual color.
Color has more blue.
Color has more red.
EXIT_JUMP
SAVE & EXIT
EXIT
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Exit the OSD without saving.
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 and BLUE GAIN (see
below).
Push Lock fixes the white balance based on
current lighting.
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DAY & NIGHT
D&N MODE
AUTO Camera switches between day and night automatically depending
on light level. Camera will stay in color mode when there is
enough light. Camera will switch to B&W at night or other low
light environments.
COLOR Camera always stays in day/color mode.
B&W Camera always stays in night mode.
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 → B&W: Adjusts the light level at which the camera switches from day
▪ (color) to night (B&W) mode. The higher the number, the lower the light level.
▪ B&W → COLOR: Adjusts the light level at which the camera switches from
▪ night (B&W) to day (color) mode. This number should be lower than the value
▪ of COLOR → B&W above.
▪ SMART IR: ON/OFF. If using IR LEDs, ON is recommended.
▪ READ TIME: Time interval delay before switching from day mode to night mode.
▪ It is adjustable from 3 seconds to 12 seconds.
▪ EX_IR INT.: AUTO/EXT. If using IR LEDs built into the camera, select AUTO.
▪ If using external IR LEDs separately, select EXT.
NIGHT C.
0~100 Color will be reduced in low light conditions.
(This level cannot be adjusted when 2D-DNR is ON.)
NIGHT A.
0~100 Edge sharpness will be reduced in low light conditions.
(This level cannot be adjusted when 2D-DNR is ON.)
EXIT_JUMP
SAVE & EXIT Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
EXIT Exit the OSD without saving.
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FUNCTION
MIRROR
OFF
MIRROR
SHARPNESS
0~30
GAMMA
0.45/ 0.6/ 1.0
/ MANUAL
SLC (Side Light Compensation)
OFF/ ON
Increases brightness on sides of the image.
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 default.
NIGHT-UP
OFF/ ON
EXIT_JUMP
S
AVE & EXIT
EXIT
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Adjusts sensitivity in low light conditions by set-up
level. If ON is selected, the set-up level becomes
higher and the images become brighter.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Exit the OSD without saving.
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MOTION
The camera can detect the movement and display
an alarm on the screen when movement is detected.
AREA SET
AREA 1,2,3,4 OFF/ON
If ON, motion areas can be selected and moved
accordingly. Select Areas 1-4 and adjust using
controls for TOP, BOTTOM, LEFT, or RIGHT.
SENSITIV.
1~30
SHOW INDI.
OFF/ ICON/
TRACE
EXTER OUT
OFF/ ON
EXIT_JUMP
SAVE & EXIT
EXIT
Sensitivity level of the motion detection is adjustable.
Motion detection will be more sensitive at a higher number.
Set the Show Indicator to OFF, ICON, or TRACE.
If ICON is selected, a bell will appear in the upper right
hand corner when motion is detected. If TRACE is
selected, the area where motion was detected will be
highlighted.
ALARM SIGNAL EXTERNAL OUTPUT
If ON is selected, you can set how long the
alarm is displayed on the screen when motion
is detected (0~15 seconds).
Exit the OSD after saving the current
settings.
Exit the OSD without saving.
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PRIVACY
You can hide some parts of the screen for privacy masking.
A total of 8 different privacy masking zones are available.
MASK 1~ MASK 8
OFF / ON
If ON is selected, you can set the area to be masked and the
shape and color of the mask.
▪ START POINT:
Select the START POINT to adjust the size of the
privacy zone.
L_TOP - Left Top
R_TOP - Right Top
L-BOT - Left Bottom
R_BOT - Right Bottom
▪ MODIFY:
After selecting the START POINT, you can modify the
size of the privacy zone by moving the joystick left or right.
▪ POSITION:
You can move the privacy zone by moving the joystick left or right.
▪ COLOR SET:
Privacy Zones can be set with 8 different colors GRAY, BLACK, WHITE, RED, GREEN, BLUE,
MAGENTA, CYAN.
Select ON or OFF for each mask
(MASKS 1-8).
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SET-UP
DPC (Dead Pixel Cancellation)
TITLE
OFF
ON
If ON is selected, you can display the camera title on the
screen.
*CLR: Clear the title.
*POS: Position the title on the screen.
OFF
AUTO
Dead Pixel Cancellation automatically removes
IfAUTO
*WHITE
*BLACK
*DPC LEVEL:
is selected, you can define the following:
THR.: Cancels the white defective pixels.
THR.: Cancels the black defective pixels.
cancellation.
Note:
Adjust the WHITE THR., BLACK THR. and DPC
LEVELSL
defective pixels in real time.
Adjusts the sensitivity level of the dead pixel
at the same time.
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SET-UP
MONITOR
MODE 1 / MODE 2
LANGUAGE
Total of 10 different languages are supported - ENGLISH, MANDARIN (CHINESE 1), CANTONESE (CHINESE 2),
OSD COLOR
Total of 8 different OSD Menu Color available - BLUE, GREEN, CYAN, RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, PURPLE
and GRAY.
COMMUNICATION
OFF / ON
FACTORY SET
If selected, the camera reverts back to factory default settings.
Note: FACTORY SET does not affect the LENS, DAY & NIGHT, CAMERA ID, and DPC settings.
EXIT_JUMP
SAVE & EXIT
EXIT
MODE 1 is the default. If the displayed image is not good enough, try MODE 2.
JAPANESE, DEUTCH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, RUSSIAN, SPANISH, AND DUTCH.
If ON is selected, you can define the following:
*PROTOCOL: PELCO-D only.
*CAMERA ID: Provide the ID no. on the camera (0~255).
*BAUDRATE: 9600bps is the default.
There are a total 4 choices - 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps, and
19200bps.
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Exit the OSD without saving.
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EXIT
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
EXIT
Exit the OSD after saving the current settings.
Exit the OSD without saving.
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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 on 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. A 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 two (2) 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 two (2) 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
Horizontal Resolution 650 TV Lines [Color], 700 TV Lines [B/W]