Hikvision DS-2CE17U8T-IT 2.8MM, DS-2CE17U8T-IT 3.6MM, DS-2CE17U8T-IT 6MM, DS-2CE18U8T-IT3 2.8MM, DS-2CE18U8T-IT3 3.6MM User Manual

Type

Model

Type I Camera

DS-2CE17U8T-IT

Type II Camera

DS-2CE18U8T-IT3

TURBO HD
4K Series Bullet Camera

User Manual

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any
questions, or requests, do not hesitate to contact the
dealer.
This manual applies to the models below:

This manual may contain several technical 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.

0100001071023

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Please take attention that changes or modification not
expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the
supplied accessories too are marked with
"CE" and comply therefore with the

standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.

equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection
points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a

include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or
mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery
to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For
more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A)
standards requirements.

Warning

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this
product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures

applicable harmonized European

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products
marked with this symbol cannot be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in
the European Union. For proper recycling,
return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new

battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. See the product documentation for
specific battery information. The battery is
marked with this symbol, which may

Safety Instruction

Warnings Follow

these safeguards to
prevent serious injury
or death.

Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or
material damage.

These instructions are intended to ensure that user can
use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.

The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and
“Cautions”.

Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of
the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any
of the cautions are neglected.

Warnings

 In the use of the device, you must be in strict

compliance with the electrical safety regulations of
the nation and region.

 Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra

Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 12
VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Refer to
technical specifications for detailed information.

 The maximum output current is 6A protected by the

internal circuit.

 Do not connect multiple devices to one power

adapter to avoid over-heating or a fire hazard caused
by overload.

 Make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the

power socket.

 Make sure that the device is firmly fixed if wall

mounting or ceiling mounting is adopted.

 If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off

the power at once and unplug the power cord, and
then contact the service center.

 Never attempt to disassemble the camera by

unprofessional personal.

Cautions

 Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical

shock.

 Do not touch senor modules with fingers.
 Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the

operating temperature shall be -40°C to 60°C), dusty
or damp locations, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.

 If cleaning is necessary, use clean cloth with a bit of

ethanol and wipe it gently.

 Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright

places.

 The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so

when any laser equipment is in using, make sure that
the surface of sensor will not be exposed to the laser
beam.

 Do not expose the device to high electromagnetic

radiation or extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp
environment.

 To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is

Mark

Description

DC Voltage

Power Cord

12 VDC

Video Cable

(TVI)

Video Cable

(CVBS)

Bracket

Main Body

Lens

Power Cord

12 VCD

Video Cable

(TVI)

Video Cable

(CVBS)

Bracket

Main Body

Lens

required for the operating environment.

 Keep the camera away from liquid while in use for

non-water-proof device.

 While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its

original packing, or packing of the same texture.

Mark Description

Table 0-1 Mark Description

1 Introduction

1.1 Product Features

The camera is applicable for both indoor and outdoor
conditions, and the application scenarios include road,
warehouse, underground parking lot, bar, etc..
The main features are as follows:

 8 MP high performance CMOS sensor
 IR cut filter with auto switch
 OSD menu with configurable parameters
 Auto white balance
 internal synchronization
 SMART IR mode
 3-axis adjustment

1.2 Overview

This manual applies to two types of bullet cameras.
The overviews of each type are shown in the figures
below.

1.2.1 Overview of Type I Camera

Figure 1-1 Overview of Type I Camera

1.2.2 Overview of Type II Camera

Figure 1-2 Overview of Type II Camera

2 Installation

Before you start:

 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 specification of the products for the

Ø 68 mm

( 2.68" )

Ø 55 mm

( 2.17" )

Template

Side Opening

Screw Hole

Screw Hole

Screw Hole

Ø 18 mm

( 2.68" )

installation environment.

 Check whether the power supply is matched with

your power output to avoid the damage.

 Make sure the wall is strong enough to withstand

three times the weight of the camera and the mount.

 If the wall is cement, insert expansion bolts before

installing the camera. If the wall is wooden, use
self-tapping screws to secure the camera.

 If the product does not function properly, contact

your dealer or the nearest service center. Do NOT
disassemble the camera for repair or maintenance by
yourself.

2.1 Installation of Type I Camera

2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting without Junction Box

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place

where you want to install the camera.

2. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole (optional) in

the ceiling/wall according to the drill template.

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopting the ceiling outlet
to route the cable.

3. Attach the bracket to the ceiling/wall and secure the

camera with supplied screws.

Figure 2-1 Drill Template

Figure 2-2 Fix the Camera to the Ceiling

Note:

 The supplied screw package contains self-tapping

screws, and expansion bolts.

 For cement wall/ceiling, expansion bolts are

required to fix the camera. For wooden
wall/ceiling, self-tapping screws are required.

4. Route the cables through the cable hole, or the side

opening.

5. Connect the corresponding power cord, and video

cable.

6. Power on the camera to check whether the image

on the monitor is gotten from the optimum angle. If
not, adjust the camera according to the figure below
to get an optimum angle.

Pan Position
[0° to 360°]

P Screw

Tilt Position
[0° to 180°]

T Screw

R Screw

Rotation Position
[0° to 360°]

1). Loosen the P screw to adjust the pan position [0°

Junction Box

Cover

Figure 2-3 3-axis Adjustment

to 360°]. Tighten the screw after completing the
adjustment.

2). Loosen the T screw to adjust the tilt position [0°

to 180°]. Tighten the screw after completing the
adjustment.

3). Loosen the R screw and rotate the camera [0° to

360°]. Tighten the screw after completing the
adjustment.

2.1.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounting with Junction Box

Before you start:

You need to purchase a junction box separately.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template on the ceiling/wall.

2. Drill screw holes, and the cable hole (optional) in

the ceiling/wall according to the holes of the drill
template.

Figure 2-4 Drill Template of Junction Box

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopting the ceiling outlet
to route the cable.

3. Take apart the junction box, and align the screw

holes of the bullet camera with those on the
Junction box’ cover.

4. Fix the camera on the junction box’s cover with

supplied screws.

Figure 2-5 Fix the Camera on the Junction

5. Attach the junction box body to the ceiling/wall by

aligning the screw holes of the junction box.

6. Secure the junction box’s body with supplied screws

on the ceiling/wall.

Box’s Cover

Junction Box

Body

Ø 68 mm

( 2.68" )

Ø 55 mm

( 2.17" )

Template

Side Opening

Screw Hole

Screw Hole

Screw Hole

Ø 18 mm

( 2.68" )

Figure 2-6 Fix the Junction Box to the

Wall/Ceiling

7. Route the cables through the bottom cable hole

(optional), or the side cable hole of the junction
box.

8. Combine the junction box cover with its body.

Figure 2-7 Fix the Junction Box Cover back

to its Body

9. Repeat the step 5 and 6 of 2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall

Mounting without Junction Box to complete the
installation.

2.2 Installation of Type II Camera

2.2.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting without Junction Box

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place

where you want to install the camera.

2. Drill the screw holes according to the drill template,

and the cable hole (optional) on the ceiling/wall.

Figure 2-8 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole in the center of the drill template,
when adopting ceiling outlet to route the cable.

3. Route the cables through the cable hole (optional)

or the side opening.

4. Fix the camera to the ceiling with supplied screws.

1

2
3

Pan Position
[0° to 360°]

Tilt Position
[0° to 180°]

Rotation Position
[0° to 360°]

Figure 2-9 Fix the Camera to the Ceiling

Note:

 The supplied screw package contains self-tapping

screws, and expansion bolts.

 For cement wall/ceiling, expansion bolts are

required to fix the camera. For wooden
wall/ceiling, self-tapping screws are required.

5. Connect the corresponding power cord, and video

cable.

6. Power on the camera to check whether the image

on the monitor is gotten from the optimum angle. If
not, adjust the surveillance angle.

Figure 2-10 3-Axis Adjustment

1). Loosen the No.1 adjusting screw to adjust the

pan position [0° to 360°]. Tighten the No.1
adjusting screw.

2). Loosen the No.2 adjusting screw to adjust the

tilting position [0° to180°] . Tighten the No. 2
adjusting screw.

3). Loosen the No.3 adjusting screw to adjust the

rotation position [0° to 360°]. Tighten the No.3
adjusting screw.

2.2.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounting with Junction Box

Before you start:

You need to purchase a junction box separately.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template on the ceiling/wall.

2. Drill screw holes and the cable hole (optional) in the

ceiling/wall according to the holes of the drill
template.

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopting ceiling outlet to
route the cable.

3. Take apart the junction box, and align the screw

holes of the bullet camera with those on the
Junction box’s cover.

4. Fix the camera on the junction box’s cover with

Junction Box

Cover

three supplied screws.

Figure 2-11 Fix the Camera on the Junction Box’s Cover

5. Secure the junction box’s body with supplied screws

on the ceiling/wall.

Figure 2-12 Install the Junction Box

6. Route the cables through the bottom cable hole, or

the side cable hole of the junction box.

7. Combine the junction box cover with its body with

supplied screws on the junction box’s cover.

Figure 2-13 Combine the Junction Box’s

Cover with its Body

8. Repeat the step 5 and 6 of 2.2.1 Ceiling/Wall

Mounting without Junction Box to complete the
installation.

3 Menu Description

Camera

TVI DVR

Monitor

Exposure

White

Balance

Brightness

Main Menu

Video Format

Language

Factory
Default

SAVE & EXIT

Exposure Mode

AGC

Slow Shutter

Auto

Manual

Video

Settings

Contrast

Sharpness

Saturation

3D DNR

Mirror

Defog

Day/Night

BW

Auto

Color

Natural

Purpose:

Call the menu by clicking button on the PTZ Control
interface, or call preset No.95.

Steps:

1. Connect the camera with the TVI DVR, and the

monitor shown as the Figure 3-1.

2. Power on the analog camera, TVI DVR, and the

monitor to view the image on the monitor.

3. Click PTZ Control to enter the PTZ Control interface.

4. Call the camera menu by clicking button, or call

preset No. 95.

Figure 3-1 Connection

5. Click the direction arrow to control the camera.

1) Click up/down direction button to select the

item.

2) Click Iris + to confirm the selection.

3) Click left/right direction button to adjust the

value of the selected item.

3.1 Video Format

You can set frame rate as 8 MP@12.5fps, 8 MP@15fps,
5 MP@20fps, 4 MP@25fps, 4 MP@30fps,

Figure 3-2 Main Menu Overview

1080p@25fps, or 1080p@30fps.

3.2 Language

Supports English.

3.3 Settings

Exposure

Brightness
Exposure Mode
AGC
Slow Shutter

Back Save & Exit

<5>
<Global>
<High>
<Off>

3.3.1 Exposure

Exposure describes the brightness-related parameters,
which can be adjusted by Brightness, Exposure Mode,

AGC, and Slow Shutter.

Brightness

Brightness refers to the brightness of the image.
You can set the brightness value from 1 to 10 to darken
or brighten the image. The higher the value is, the
brighter the image is.

Exposure Mode

You can set the Exposure Mode as Global, BLC, HLC,
and WDR.

 Global

Global refers to the normal exposure mode which
adjusts lighting distribution, variations, and
non-standard processing.

 BLC (Backlight Compensation)

BLC (Backlight Compensation) compensates light to the
object in the front to make it clear, but this may cause
the over-exposure of the background where the light is
strong.

 HLC (High Light Compensation)

HLC (High Light Compensation) masks strong light
sources that usually flare across a scene. This makes it
possible to see the detail of the image that would
normally be hidden.

 WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

The wide dynamic range helps the camera provide clear
images even under backlight circumstances. WDR
balances the brightness level of the whole image and
provides clear images with details.
When WDR is selected as the exposure mode, you can
set it as low, medium, high or off.

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

It optimizes the clarity of the image in poor light
conditions. The AGC level can be set as High, Medium,
or Low. Select Off to disable the AGC function.

Note:

The noise will be amplified when the AGC is on.

Slow Shutter

Slow Shutter increases the exposure time on a single
frame, which makes a camera more sensitive to light.
Therefore, it can produce images even under low lux
conditions. You can set the Slow Shutter as Off, x2, x4
under 8 MP@15fps, or 8 MP@12.5fps mode, and as Off,
x2, x4, x6, x8, or x16 under other modes according to
different light conditions.

Figure 3-3 Exposure

3.3.2 WB (White Balance)

White Balance

R Gain
B Gain

Back Save & Exit

<52>
<68>

Day Night

IR Light
Smart IR
D à N Threshold
N à D Threshold

Back Save & Exit

<On>
<Off>
<4>
<4>

White balance, the white rendition function of the
camera, is to adjust the color temperature according to
the environment. It can remove unrealistic color casts in
the image. You can set WB mode as Auto, Manual, or

Natural.
Auto

Under Auto mode, white balance is being adjusted automatically according to the color temperature of the scene illumination.

Manual Click Iris+ to enter the submenu, you can set the R

Gain/B Gain value from 1 to 255 to adjust the shades of

red/blue color of the image.

Figure 3-4 White Balance

Natural

Set the white balance as the Natural mode, when large
part of the monitoring scene is monochrome.

3.3.3 Day Night
Color, BW (Black White), and AUTO are selectable for

DAY and NIGHT switches.

Color

The image is colored in day mode all the time.

B/W

The image is black and white all the time, and the IR
light turns on in the poor light conditions.

Auto

The image switches from color to B/W, or from B/W to
color automatically according to the light conditions.

Click Iris+ to enter the submenu, you can turn on/off
the IR Light and set the value of Smart IR in this menu.

Figure 3-5 Day Night

 IR Light

You can turn on/off the IR Light to meet the
requirements of different circumstances.

 Smart IR

The Smart IR function is used to adjust the light to its
most suitable intensity, and prevent the image from
over exposure. You can turn on/off this function.

 Dà N Threshold (Day to Night Threshold)

Day to Night Threshold is used to control the sensitivity

Video Settings
Contrast
Sharpness
Saturation
3D DNR
Mirror
Defog

Back Save & Exit

<5>
<5>
<5>
<5>
<Off>
<0>

of switching the day mode to the night mode. You can
set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value is, the
more sensitive the camera is.

 Nà D Threshold (Night to Day Threshold)

Night to Day Threshold is used to control the sensitivity
of switching the night mode to the day mode. You can
set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value is, the
more sensitive the camera is.

3.3.4 Video Settings

Move the cursor to Video Settings and click Iris+ to enter the submenu. Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, 3D DNR, Mirror, and Defog are adjustable.

Figure 3-6 Video Settings

Contrast

This feature enhances the difference in color and light
between parts of an image. You can set the Contrast
value from 1 to 10.

Sharpness

Sharpness determines the amount of detail an imaging
system can reproduce. You can set the Sharpness value
from 1 to 10.

Saturation

Adjust this feature to change the saturation of the color.
The value ranges from 1 to 10.

3D DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

The 3D DNR function can decrease the noise effect,
especially when capturing moving images in poor light
conditions, and deliver more accurate and sharp image
quality. You can set the 3D DNR value from 1 to 10.

Mirror
Off, H, V, and HV are selectable for mirror.

Off: The mirror function is disabled.
H: The image flips 180° horizontally.
V: The image flips 180° vertically.
HV: The image flips 180° both horizontally and

vertically.

Defog

It is used in special environments such as the foggy or
rainy weather, or in high illumination conditions, in
which the dynamic range is lower than that in the
ordinary environment and the image appears hazy.

Enable the defog function can enhance the subtle
details to display clear images.

3.3.5 Facroty Default

UD07714B

Click Iris+ to enter the submenu, and click OK to reset
all the settings to the factory default. Click Cancel to
give up the reset settings.

3.3.6 Save & Exit

Move the cursor to Save & Exit, and click Iris+ to save
the settings and exit the menu.