GE 16X PTZ, GEC-DV-16FN, GEC-DV-16FP, GEC-DV-16SN, GEC-DV-16SP User Manual
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GE 16X PTZ Camera
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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Camera setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Camera menu settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shadow tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preset tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Alarm menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Onscreen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contacting us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Safety terms and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
References and related documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing programming menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clear all settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Exposure setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Shutter setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IRIS setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
AGC (automatic gain control) setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
White balance setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sharpness setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Brightness setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Color setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Backlight setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Negative image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Zoom start position setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Zoom end position setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Flickerless setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Programming a new shadow tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To play a shadow tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Deleting a shadow tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Programming a preset tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reviewing a preset tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Deleting a preset tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Online resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Preface
This is the GE 16X PTZ Camera User Manual for models GEC-DV-16FN, GEC-DV-16FP, GEC-DV-16SN,
and GEC-DV-16SP. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining:
• How to configure the camera through the camera menus.
• How to use camera.
There is also information describing how to contact technical support if you have questions or concerns.
To use this document effectively, you should have the following minimum qualifications:
• A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components
• A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections.
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Read these instructions and all other documentation entirely before
installing or operating this product. The
most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our website. Refer to Online
resources on page 33 for instructions on accessing our online publication library.
Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation.
The following conventions are used in this document:
Bold Menu items and buttons.
Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms.
File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other GUI elements.
Titles of books and various documents.
Blue italic (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and URL addresses.
Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.
Programming or coding sequences.
Safety terms and symbols
These terms may appear in this manual:
CAUTION: Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment or other property.
WARNING: Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.
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Product overview
The GE 16X PTZ cameras are designed for installation in an indoor/outdoor video surveillance system.The
camera incorporates the digital signal processor, pan/tilt mechanism, a X16 zoom lens and an RS-485
communication interface in a compact enclosure.
References and related documentation
For more information on the KTD-405 controller keypad, refer to:
• KTD-405/KTD405A User Manual (1036547)
Features
High Sensitivity support. The camera provides the high quality picture with 1/4 inch Super HAD CCD
effective pixels.
Preset tour. A preset tour moves the camera through a set of programmed positions. A maximum of 63
presets can be created. Using a keypad, you can register a combination of up to 18 presets per tour. The
camera movement speed and holding time are adjustable. Four preset tours can be created.
Shadow tour. A shadow tour is a tour that the camera “learns” by recording manual pan, tilt, and zoom
operations. A shadow tour can be stored and replayed.
Note: When the shadow tour recording memory is full, the shadow tour recording will automatically stop.
Autopan. The Autopan function pans the camera between 2 preset positions periodically.
Autoflip. The autoflip function allows the tilt angle to widen up to 180°. The image on the monitor screen
is flipped horizontally and vertically at the tilt angle of approximately 90°.
Optical Zoom. The optical zoom range is 1X to 16X.
Digital Zoom. Digital zoom enhances the systems zoom range to 8 times beyond the 16X optical zoom
limit. By utilizing the digital zoom function, the total system zoom range increases from 16X (1X digital
zoom) to 128X (8X digital zoom).
Alarm in function. Alarm signals are supplied from external devices through the ALARM IN connector.
When the signal is received, the camera turns to a preset position.
Protocols. GE and Pelco protocols are supported. The usable protocols are DIGIPLEX RS-422 (default),
IMPAC RS-485, ASCII, and PELCO D and P.
Connection capability up to 256 cameras. This camera can be connected to a maximum of 256 other
cameras.
Note: The maximum number of cameras that can be connected varies depending on which control protocol is used.
Power supply. Use a 24 VAC/24 VDC certified/listed class 2 power supply to power the camera.
Safety precautions
Do not disassemble the camera. To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. The unit contains no
user-serviceable parts. If the camera isn’t working properly, have it repaired at a qualified service center.
Avoid placing the camera in direct sunlight. Do not aim the camera at bright objects. Whether the
camera is in use or not, do not face it towards direct sunlight or other extremely bright objects. Direct
sunlight or bright objects can cause blooming or smear to occur.
Handle the camera with care. Always handle and store the camera with care. The camera could be
damaged by improper handling or storage.
Do not use strong solvents or detergents to clean the camera. If the camera is dirty, wipe it with a
clean, dry cloth to clean it. If wiping the camera does not remove dirty residue, you may clean the unit
using a mild detergent solution.
Install and mount the camera in the proper position. This camera is designed for mounting on the
ceiling or wall. Do not install the camera upside down or at an angle. If you mount the camera improperly,
it may malfunction.
Before operating the camera, check the temperature, humidity, and power source ratings. Use the
camera under conditions where temperature is between 4 to 120°F (-10 to 50°C), and humidity is below
90%. The input power source is 24 VAC or 24 VDC.
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Camera setup menu
Tab le 1 shows the camera setup menu.
Table 1. GE 16X PTZ Camera menu structure
Camera Tour
Clear all Tour1 shadow tour
Yes New tour
No* Play tour
Exposure Delete tour
Auto
Partial auto* New tour
Manual Play tour
White balance Delete tour
Auto*
Manual New tour
Indoor Play tour
Outdoor Delete tour
Special
Sharpness New tour
0-15 (Default = 10) Play tour
Brightness Delete tour
0-99 (Default = 42)
Color New tour
On* Play tour
Off Delete tour
Backlight
On
Off* Disable
Negative Normal open*
On Normal close
Off*
Zoom start Disable
x1-x15 (Default = X1) Normal open*
Zoom end Normal close
x2-x128 (Default = X128)
Flickerless
On
Off*
Tour2 preset tour
Tour3 preset tour
Tour4 preset tour
Tour5 preset tour
Alarm
Alarm1
Alarm2
* Indicates default setting.
Note: Detailed descriptions of the menu begin with Camera
menu settings on page 7.
Menu navigation
You can use the KTD-405/KTD-405A controller to setup and operate the GE 16X PTZ series cameras. You can
use the setup menus to restore factory default settings, and to adjust the camera and system settings.
Figure 1. KTD-405/KTD-405A Controller
These keys
appear on the
KTD-405A only
Scroll up
5
Number buttons
esc button
Set
Previous
Scroll
up
Previous
Scroll down
Next
Scroll
down
Next
Edit (turn joystick
clockwise)
There are multiple methods for navigating through the menu system with your keypad:
Joystick navigation. Use the keypad joystick to move through menu items. When you get to the required
menu item, move the joystick to the right to advance through the available options. To back out of a menu,
move the joystick to the left.
Button navigation. Use the pause button to scroll up, play to scroll down, fast forward or forward frame
for the next item, and fast rewind or reverse frame for the previous item. When you have navigated to the
item you want, use seq, set, or fast forward to select that item. The arrow indicator on the GE 16X PTZ
menu identifies the property that will be changed.
To change a setting, press the iris + button. The setting will be saved when you advance to the next menu.
Depending on your protocol, you may be able to use the zoom + button to advance. Navigation and
selection shortcuts on the KTD-405/KTD-405A keypad may not work with all protocols.
Numerical navigation. Press the number associated with a menu item to select or highlight that option or
proceed to that menu. You will also use the number keys to enter numerical data, such as passwords.
Note: When you press the number associated with an option, and there is a value to set , you are automatically asked to set
that value. If there is no value to set, that option will be selected and the next menu is displayed.
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Accessing programming menus
To access the programming menus using the keys on a KTD-405/KTD-405A keypad, do the following:
1. Switch the keypad to the camera site you want to program.
2. Press and hold the set button until Enter programming code displays.
3. Enter the programming code 9, 5, 1. Then press the seq button.
4. At the first menu display, press 3.
5. At the Enter camera site number screen, enter the site number of the camera you want to program.
6. Press the set button.
At this point, you have access to the GE 16X PTZ programming menus.
Camera menu settings
Clear all settings
The CLEAR ALL menu returns the camera to the factory default settings.
Figure 2. Camera menu
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To clear all menu settings and return to the factory defaults, do the following:
1. From MAIN MENU, select CAMERA MENU.
2. From CAMERA MENU 1, select CLEAR ALL.
3. To confirm the restoration of factory defaults, do one of the following:
• Select NO to keep the current settings.
• Select YES to delete the current settings and reload the factory default settings. If you do this all
tours, presets, and autopan are cleared.
Exposure setting
The exposure control for a GE 16X PTZ camera is controlled through three different settings that each affects
the image exposure.
To set the Exposure mode, do the following:
1. From MAIN MENU, select CAMERA
MENU.
2. From CAMERA MENU 1, select
EXPOSURE (Figure 3).
Figure 3. CAMERA MENU 1
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3. From EXPOSURE, select an Exposure mode
(Figure 4).
Figure 4. EXPOSURE menu
The three Exposure mode settings are:
AUTO. Use to compensate the exposure automatically with shutter, iris and AGC together.
PARTIAL AUTO. If you fix the one of these settings manually, the other settings are automatically set to
Auto mode. For example, you can use fixed shutter(1/100) and iris and AGC is controlled automatically to
make appropriate brightness.
Select one of the following options, and press set.
• SHUTTER: Select the desired shutter speed for camera exposure (Normal, or 1/125 to 1/10000 in
28 step increments). You can change the shutter speed to higher speed to capture fast-moving
subjects. The video signal will become temporarily darker when the shutter speed is increased. The
video signal will then automatically return to normal brightness via AGC and IRIS control.
• IRIS: Select the desired lens iris value for camera exposure (80 to180). If the iris value is 80, the
iris is fully closed. If the iris value is 180, the iris is fully open.
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control): AGC range is 0 to 255.
MANUAL. Set the Shutter speed, IRIS and AGC respectively in manual. Depending on light
environment, you can set shutter, iris, and AGC respectively.
Select one of the following options, and press set.
• SHUTTER: Select the desired shutter speed for camera exposure (Normal, or 1/125 to 1/10000 in
28 step increments).
• IRIS: Select the desired lens iris value for camera exposure. (80-180).
• If the iris value is 80, the iris is close condition. If the iris value is 180, the iris is full open
condition.
• AGC (Automatic Gain Control): AGC range is 0 to 255.
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