Hikvision DS-2CE37U8T-A User Manual

DS-2CE37U8T-A

HD WDR Box Camera

User Manual

DS-2CE37U8T-A Box Camera User Manual

1 Preface

Hikvision USA Inc., 18639 Railroad St., City of Industry, CA 91748, USA •

Hikvision Canada, 4848 rue Levy, Saint Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4R 2P1

Telephone: [phone] • Toll Free in USA: [phone] • E-Mail:
[e-mail] • www.hikvision.com

COPYRIGHT ©2017-2018 Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED.

Any and all information, including, among others, wordings, pictures, graphs
are the properties of Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. or its
subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to be “Hikvision”). This user manual
(hereinafter referred to be “the Manual”) cannot be reproduced, changed,
translated, or distributed, partially or wholly, by any means, without the prior
written permission of Hikvision. Unless otherwise stipulated, Hikvision does
not make any warranties, guarantees or representations, express or implied,
regarding to the Manual.

This manual may contain technical or printing errors, and the content is
subject to change without notice. Updates will be added to new versions of
this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures
described in the manual.

1.1 Manual Illustrations and Features

Graphics (screen shots, product pictures, etc.) in this document are for
illustrative purposes only. Your actual product may differ in appearance. Your
product might not support all features discussed in this document.

1.2 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or
reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has tested only
for fire, shock, or casualty hazards as outlined in UL’s Standard(s) for Safety,
UL60950-1. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of
the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER
REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR
SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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1.3 Regulatory Information

1.3.1 FCC Information

FCC Compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for 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 users
will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

1.3.2 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

1.3.3 EU Conformity Statement

This product and, if applicable, the supplied accessories too are
marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable
harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.

Municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return
this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent
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 equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information, see:
www.recyclethis.info.

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Warnings

Follow these sa

feguards to

Cautions

Follow these precautions to

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a 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
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury
For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information, see:
www.recyclethis.info.

1.4 Safety Instruction

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.

prevent serious injury or death.

prevent potential injury or material
damage.

1.5

•

In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the
electrical safety regulations of the nation and region.

•

Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

•

Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the
Limited Power Source with AC 24V or DC 12V according to the IEC60950-1
standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

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Warnings

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Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload
may cause over-heating or a fire hazard.

•

Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.

•

When the product is mounted on wall or ceiling, the device shall be firmly
fixed.

•

If smoke, odor, or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once,
unplug the power cable, and then contact the service center.

•

If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the
nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
(We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by
unauthorized repair or maintenance.)

1.6

•

Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.

•

Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.

•

Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a

Cautions

clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be
used for an extended period, replace the lens cap to protect the sensor
from dirt.

•

Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. Blooming or
smearing may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction), and affect the
endurance of the sensor at the same time.

•

The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser
equipment is in use, make sure that the surface of the sensor will not be
exposed to the laser beam.

•

Do not place the camera in extremely hot or cold settings. The operating
temperature shall be (-10° to +60° C), dusty or damp locations, and do not
expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.

•

To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for the operating
environment.

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•

Keep the camera away from liquid while in use.

•

While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its original packing or
packing of the same texture.

•

Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of
explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery
manufacturer.

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Table of Contents

1 Preface ............................................................................... 2

1.1 Manual Illustrations and Features ................................ 2

1.2 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT .............................................. 2

1.3 Regulatory Information ................................................. 3

1.3.1 FCC Information ................................................. 3

1.3.2 FCC Conditions ................................................... 3

1.3.3 EU Conformity Statement .................................. 3

1.4 Safety Instruction .......................................................... 4

1.5 Warnings ....................................................................... 4

1.6 Cautions ........................................................................ 5

2 Introduction ....................................................................... 9

Product Features ........................................................... 9

2.1

Overview ..................................................................... 10

2.2

2.1 Overview of the Box Camera ...................................... 10

2.2 The Auto Iris Interface ................................................ 10

3 Installation ....................................................................... 11

4 Menu Description ............................................................. 19

2.2.1 Rear Panel ........................................................ 11

3.1 Wall Mounting ............................................................ 12

3.2 Ceiling Mounting ......................................................... 17

4.1 VIDEO OUT .................................................................. 20

4.2 LANGUAGE .................................................................. 20

4.3 SETUP .......................................................................... 20

4.4 SMART FOCUS ............................................................. 20

4.5 SCENE .......................................................................... 21

4.6 LENS ............................................................................ 21

4.7 EXPOSURE ................................................................... 21

4.8 Backlight ..................................................................... 24

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4.9 WDR ............................................................................ 28

4.10 White Balance (WB) .................................................... 28

4.11 Day/Night .................................................................... 29

4.12 NR ............................................................................... 31

4.13 SPECIAL ....................................................................... 33

4.14 ADJUST ........................................................................ 45

4.15 RESET .......................................................................... 47

4.16 EXIT ............................................................................. 47

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2 Introduction

Product Features

2.1

This camera adopts a high performance sensor and advanced print circuit
board design technology. It possesses high resolution, low distortion, low noise
features, etc. It is extremely suitable for surveillance systems and image
process systems.

Main Features:

•

High performance CMOS for high definition and clear images

•

Low illumination 0.01 lux @ (ƒ/1.2, AGC On), 0 lux with IR

•

ICR infrared filter auto switch

•

Supports OSD menu controlling, enabling user to configure detailed
parameters

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3D NR for clear images

•

Wide dynamic range function

•

Defogging function

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Auto white balance, auto gain control

•

Coaxial camera controller

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No. Description

1 Lock screw

2 Auto-Iris Drive Interface

No. DC

Overview

2.2

2.1 Box Camera Overview

Figure 1 Box Camera Overview

Table 1-1 Description of the Box Camera

The Auto Iris Interface

2.3

The auto iris interface is composed of four square pins, as shown below.

Damp+, damp-, drive+, and drive- pins are used in DC driven mode.

1 Damp-

2 Damp+

3 Driver-

4 Driver+

Figure 2 Auto Iris Interface Pins

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No. Description

No. Description

1 Lens 6 Power Indicator

2 Mic 7 Grounding Screw

3

Analog Video Output

Interface

8 Power Interface

4 TVI Video Output

Interface

9 Alarm OUT, IN, GND

Interface

5 Joystick

2.3.1 Rear Panel

The rear panel of the box camera is shown as follows:

Figure 3 Box Camera Panel Description

Table 1-2 The Rear Panel Description

3 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 installation environment.

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Check if the power supply matches the required output, to avoid damage.

•

Make sure the wall or ceiling is strong enough to withstand three times the
weight of the camera and the mounting.

•

If the wall or ceiling is cement, insert expansion screws before installing the
camera. If the wall or ceiling is wood, use self-tapping screws 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 yourself.

3.1 Wall Mounting

Steps:

1. Rotate the lens clockwise onto the camera lens mount.

2. Plug the wire of auto iris lens to the auto iris interface of the camera.

Note:

•

Prevent dust from entering between the lens mount and the lens.

•

The weight of the lens must be less than 1 kg. It’s better to install a lens
with a CS type interface. If the lens interface is a C type, you will need to
install a C adaptor between the lens and the camera.

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Figure 4 Fix the Camera to the Backplane

Remove the backplane from the camera housing. Attach the camera to the
backplane with supplied screws, as shown below.

Figure 5 Fix the Backplane in the Housing

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3. Fix the backplane with the camera in the camera housing, as shown
below.

Figure 6 Fix the Camera in the Housing

4. Adjust the focal length of the lens and complete the focus adjustment.

•

Move the zoom lever between T (Telephoto) and W (Wide angle) to
obtain the appropriate angle of view.

•

Move the focus lever between F (Far) and N (Near) to obtain the
optimum focus.

Note:

In practical applications, you need to choose the corresponding lens according
to the size of the sensor. The automatic iris lens will work at the maximum
aperture mode.

5. Connect the camera with corresponding cables and route the cables
through the cable hole on the bottom of the camera housing. Close and
lock the camera housing.

6. Drill the screw holes on the wall according to the drill template.

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Figure 7 Mounting Template

7. Attach the wall mount to the wall and tighten the screws to fix it.

Figure 8 Install the Bracket

Note:

The wall mount (not provided) should be longer than 1/2 of the camera length.

8. Attach the camera with the housing to the wall mount and tighten the fix
screw to fix the camera.

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