User Manual
GD-CT-AC2126V
HD-TVI Dome Camera
User Guide
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are any questions, or requests, please do not
hesitate to contact the dealer.
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incorrect places or printing errors, and the
content is subject to change without notice.
The updates will be added to the new version of
this manual. We will readily improve or update
the products or procedures described in the
manual.
Privacy Notice
Surveillance laws vary by jurisdiction. Check
all relevant laws in your jurisdiction before using
this product for surveillance purposes to ensure
that your use of this product conforms.
Please refer to the product specication for
camera parameters and functions.
Introduction
Please read these instructions carefully and keep them
for future reference. You must heed all the warnings
and cautions as well as follow all the safety and installation instructions.
Safety Instructions
Make sure that you only use the power adapter that is
specied in the specications sheet of the product. If
you use any other adapter or connect the power supply
incorrectly, this may cause explosion, re, electric
shocks or damage the product.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter
as this may cause an adapter overload and can lead to
over-heating and re. Make sure that the plug of the
power adapter is rmly connected to the power socket.
Do not use any accessories that are not recommended
by GRUNDIG. Do not modify the product in any way.
If the product starts to smell or smoke comes out of
the device, immediately stop using the product and
disconnect it from the power supply to prevent re
or electric shocks. Then contact your dealer or the
nearest service center.
If the product does not work correctly, contact your
dealer or nearest service center. Never open, disassemble or alter the product yourself. GRUNDIG cannot
accept any liability or responsibility for problems
caused by attempted and unauthorized repair and
maintenance.
Do not aim the camera or camera lens at a strong light
such as the sun or a bright lamp. Irreversible damage
to the camera can be caused by a strong light.
Do not expose the sensor of the product to laser beams
as this may damage the sensor.
Do not install the product near radiation sources.
Do not install the product near heat sources, like radiators or other equipment that produces some heat.
Installation References
Do not install the product on surfaces or in places that
are vibrating. This product is not dedicated to be used
in vehicles, trains etc..
Do not touch the sensor module with your ngers.
Do not install the product on places where the lower
dome is exposed to direct sunlight. This may overheat
the product and/ or cause sunlight reections on the
video image.
Never install the product outside when it is raining.
Once humidity enters the interior of the camera, it will
eventually fog up at the dome.
Always adjust the focus by using a grey lter or at low
illumination.
If the product supports IR, you need to take some
precautions to prevent IR reection. Do not install the
product close to reective surfaces of objects as this
may cause reection. The foam ring around the lens
must be seated ush against the inner surface of the
bubble to isolate the lens from the IR LEDS. Fasten the
dome cover to the camera body so that the foam ring
and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Features
This camera adopts new generation sensor with
high sensitivity and advanced circuit board design
technology. It possesses the features of high
resolution, low distortion, and low noise, etc. It is
extremely suitable for supervisory system and
image processing system.
The main features are as follows:
• High performance CMOS sensor and high resolution bring high-quality image;
• Low illumination;
• Support IR cut lter with auto switch;
• OSD menu, parameters are congurable;
• Support auto white balance, auto gain control,
electronic shutter control and internal
synchronization;
• SMART IR mode;
• Unit transmission control;
• Advanced 3-axis design meets different installation requirements.
1.2 Overview
1.2.1 Overview of Type I Dome Camera
Figure 1-1 Overview of Type I Dome Camera
1.2.2 Overview of Type II Dome Camera
2 INSTALLATION
Before you start:
• Please make sure that the device in the package
is in good condition and all the assembly parts are
included.
• Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off during the installation.
• Check the specication of the products for the
installation environment.
• Check whether the power supply is matched with
your power output to avoid damage.
• Please make sure the wall is strong enough to
withstand three times the weight of the camera and
the mounting.
• If the wall is the cement wall, you need to insert
expansion screws before you install the camera.
If the wall is the wooden wall, you can use self-tapping screw to secure the camera.
• If the product does not function properly, please
contact your dealer or the nearest
service center. Do not disassemble the camera for
repair or maintenance by yourself.
2.1 Ceiling Mounting
Steps:
1. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole on the
ceiling according to the supplied drill template.
Figure 2-1 The Drill Template
2. Loosen the screws on the bubble of type 1
camera /rotate the bubble of type2 camera to
remove the bubble and the black liner.
Figure 2-2 Remove the Bubble
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3. Attach the back box of type 1 camera /base plate
of type2 camera to the ceiling and secure them
with supplied self-tapping screws.
4. Route the cables through the cable hole.
5. Align the camera with the back box/base plate,
and tighten the set screws to secure the camera
with the back box/base plate.
Figure 2-3 Fix the Camera to the Ceiling
6. Connect the corresponding cables.
7. Adjust the camera according to the gure below
to get an optimum angle.
8. Fit the black liner on the camera and tighten the
screws on the bubble of type 1 camera or rotate the
bubble of type 2 camera to complete.
4.Route and connect the corresponding cables.
5.Fix the camera to the in-ceiling mount with the
supplied screws.
Figure 2-6 Fix the Camera to the Mount
6. Repeat steps 6-8 of the Ceiling Mounting section
to complete the installation.
2.3 In-ceiling Mounting
NOTE
in-ceiling mounting with gang box is supported by
the both types of camera.
1.Repeat steps 2-3 of the In-ceiling Mounting
section to secure the in-ceiling mount (supplied) to
the gang box.
3 MENU OPERATION
Figure 3-1 Main Menu
NOTE
With a coaxial camera controller (purchase
separately) or calling the preset No.95 you can
select the menu and adjust the camera parameters.
3.1 FORMAT
You can set the format as PAL/NTSC.
3.2 SET UP
Move the cursor to SET UP, and press menu button
to enter the SET UP sub menu.
AWB: white balance is being adjusted automatically.
MWB: Set the R GAIN/B GAIN value from 1 to 10. As
shown in Figure 3-3.
3.2.3 DAY & NIGHT
Move the cursor to DAY & NIGHT, and select
COLOR, B/W, or SMART as the DAY & NIGHT mode.
COLOR: The image is colored in day mode all the
time.
B/W: The image is black & white all the time, and
the IR LED turns on in the low-light conditions.
SMART: Select to turn on/off the INFRARED_LAMP
and to set the Smart IR level from 1to 16.
As shown in Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4 DAY/NIGHT
3.2.4 VIDEO SETTING
Figure 2-4 3-axis Adjustment
2.2 In-ceiling Mounting
NOTE
You need to purchase an in-ceiling mount separately if you adopt in-celling mounting.
Steps:
1. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole in the
ceiling according to the supplied drill template.
2. Screw the bolts through the mount by aligning
with the 2 bolt holes. Fit the toggles onto the
bolts.
3. Push the two toggle bolts through the two screw
holes on the ceiling. Rotate the bolt till the toggle
holds the ceiling tightly.
Figure 2-5 Install the Mount
Figure 2-7 Install the Mount
2. Route and connect the corresponding cables.
3. Align the camera with the gang box, and tighten
the screws to secure the camera with the gang box.
Figure 2-8 Fix the Camera to the Gang Box
5. Repeat steps 6-8 of the Ceiling Mounting section
to complete the installation.
3.2.1 AE
Move the cursor to AE, and you can adjust the
image brightness by the BRIGHTNESS, EXPOSURE
MODE, and AGC.
Brightness:
Brightness refers to the brightness of the image.
Exposure Mode:
Move the cursor to Exposure Mode, you can select
the exposure mode between Globe and BLC.
When BLC is selected as the exposure mode, the
level of BLC mode can be adjusted, as shown in the
Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2 EXPOSURE Figure 3-3 WB
AGC:
AGC optimizes the clarity of image in poor light
scene. AGC level can be set as OFF, LOW, MIDDLE
and HIGH.
3.2.2 WB
Move the cursor to WB, and you can set White Balance mode as AWB and MWB in this menu.
Contrast:
Contrast enhances the difference in color and light
between parts of an image.
You can set the value from 1 to 10.
Sharpness:
Sharpness determines the amount of
detail that an imaging system can reproduce. You
can set the value from 1 to 10.
Saturation:
You can set the saturation level of the image. The
value is from 0 to 10.
DNR:
DNR decreases the noise effect, especially in low
light conditions and delivers more accurate and
sharp image quality. You can set the value from
0 to 7.
Mirror:
You can set the Mirror status as H, V, HV, or OFF.
3.2.5 Reset
Reset all the settings to the default.
3.2.6 EXIT
Exit and Save & exit are selectable.
3.2.7 SAVE/EXIT
Move the cursor to , and press OK to save the
settings and exit the menu.
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