Hikvision DS-2CE56H0T-AITZF, DS-2CE56H0T-AVPIT3ZF, DS-2CE56H0T-AVPIT3ZFB User Manual

Type Model

Type I Camera

DS-

2CE56H0T

-AVPIT3ZF

Type II Camera

DS-

2CE56H0T

-AITZF

Type III Camera

DS-

2CE5AH0T

-AVPIT3ZF

• DS-2CE56H0T-AVPIT3ZF

• DS-2CE56H0T-AITZF

• DS-2CE5AH0T-AVPIT3ZF

TurboHD

H0T Series Dome Camera

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:

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1 Preface

1.1 Regulatory Information

1.1.1 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.

1.1.2 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.

1.1.3 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
2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive

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.

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 (Hg). For proper recycling, return
the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more
information see: www.recyclethis.info.

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1.1.4 Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

Warnings

Follow

Cautions

Follow these

damage.

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

1.1.5 Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that the
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.

these safeguards
to prevent serious
injury or death.

precautions to
prevent potential
injury or material

1.1.6

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 camera is powered by the external DC power
supply (12 VDC, 1 A) that complies with the LPS,
and the output current of this external DC power
supply must be no more than 6 A.

• Do not connect multiple devices to one power
adapter to avoid overheating 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.

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1.1.7

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

Cautions

• Do not touch sensor modules with fingers.

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• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold

Mark Description

DC Voltage

AC Voltage

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

• If cleaning is necessary, use a 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 sensor surface will not be exposed to the
laser beam.

• Do not expose the device to high electromagnetic
radiation or extremely hot, cold, dusty, or damp
environments.

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

• Keep the camera away from liquid while in use for
non-waterproof devices.

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

1.1.8 Mark Description

Table 0-1 Mark Description

2 Introduction

2.1 Product Features

The main features are as follows:

• 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

2.2 Overview

2.2.1 Overview of Type I Camera

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Figure 1 Overview of Type I Camera

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Note:

To switch the video output, press and hold the switch
button until the image turns black, then release.
Cycle through available types to return to the default
HD-TVI output. Four kinds of video outputs are
available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.

2.2.2 Overview of Type II Camera

Figure 2 Overview of Type II Camera

Note:

To switch the video output, press and hold the switch
button until the image turns black, then release.
Cycle through available types to return to the default
HD-TVI output. Four kinds of video outputs are
available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.

2.2.3 Overview of Type III Camera

Figure 3 Overview of Type III Camera

Note:

To switch the video output, press and hold the switch
button until the image turns black, then release.
Cycle through available types to return to the default
HD-TVI output. Four kinds of video outputs are
available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.

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
powered off during the installation.

• Check the specification of the products for the
installation environment.

• Check whether the power supply matches your
power output to avoid damage.

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• 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
you install the camera. If the wall is wooden, use
self-tapping screws to secure the camera.

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• If the product does not function properly, contact
your dealer or the nearest service center. Do NOT
disassemble the camera for repair or maintenance
yourself.

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3.1 Type I and Type II Camera Ceiling

Mounting

Before you start:

Both wall mounting and ceiling mounting are suitable
for the dome camera. Ceiling mounting will be taken
as an example in this section. You can take the ceiling
mounting steps as a reference for wall mounting.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template to the celling.

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

the ceiling according to the supplied drill
template.

Note:

Drill the cable hole if using the ceiling outlet to route
the cable.

Figure 4 The Drill Template

3. Loosen the screws on the bubble of the dome

camera to remove the bubble and the black liner.

4. Attach the back box of type I camera/base plate

of type II camera to the ceiling and secure them
with supplied screws.

Figure 5 Attach the Back Box/Base Plate

Note:

• The supplied screw package contains self-tapping
screws and expansion bolts.

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• For a cement ceiling, expansion bolts are required
to fix the camera. For a wooden ceiling, self­tapping screws are required.

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5. Route the cables through the cable hole or the

side opening.

6. Align the camera with the back box/base plate,

and tighten the screws to secure the camera with
the back box/base plate.

Figure 6 Fix the camera to the Ceiling

7. Connect the corresponding cables such as power

cord and video cable.

8. Power on the camera to check whether the

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

Figure 7 3-Axis Adjustment

9. Fit the black liner back to the camera and tighten

the screws on dome camera bubble to finish the
installation.

3.2 Type I and Type II Camera Wall Mounting

Before you start:

You must purchase a wall mount.

Steps:

1. Drill four screw holes in the wall according to the

holes of the mount.

2. Attach the mount to the wall by aligning the four

screw holes of the mount with expansion screws
on the wall.

3. Secure the mount with four hex nuts and

washers.

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Type I Camera

Type II Camera

Figure 8 Install Wall Mounting Mount

4. Refer to step 3 of 2.1 Ceiling Mounting of Type I

and Type II Camera to remove dome camera’s
bubble and the black liner.

5. Attach the dome camera back box/base plate to

the wall mount and secure with supplied screws.

Type I Camera Type II Camera

Figure 9 Attach the Base Plate to the Mount

6. Route the cables through the mount.

7. Repeat steps 6 to 9 of the 2.1 Ceiling Mounting of

Type I and Type II Camera to complete the
installation.

3.3 Type III Camera Ceiling Mounting

Before you start:

Both wall mounting and ceiling mounting are suitable
for the dome camera. Ceiling mounting will be taken
as an example in this section. Use the ceiling
mounting steps as a reference for wall mounting.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template to the celling.

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

the ceiling according to the supplied drill
template.

Figure 10 The Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole (hole A) when using the ceiling
outlet to route the cable.

3. Loosen the bubble screws and remove the

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Figure 11 Remove the Bubble and the Black Liner

4. Attach the back box of the camera to the ceiling

and secure with supplied screws.

Figure 12 Attach the Back Box

Note:

The supplied screw package contains self-tapping
screws and expansion bolts.

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For a cement ceiling, expansion bolts are required to
fix the camera. For a wooden ceiling, self-tapping
screws are required.

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5. Route the cables through the cable hole or the

side opening.

6. Connect the corresponding cables such as power

cord and video cable.

7. Power on the camera to check whether the

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

Figure 13 3-Axis Adjustment

8. Fit the bubble back onto the camera.

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Figure 14 Fit the Black Liner Back

9. Tighten the screws on the dome camera bubble

to finish the installation.

Figure 15 Finish Installation

3.4 Type III Camera Wall Mounting

Before you start:

You must purchase a wall mount.

Steps:

1. Drill four screw holes in the wall according to the

holes of the mount.

2. Attach the mount to the wall by aligning the four

screw holes of the mount with expansion screws
on the wall.

3. Secure the mount with four hex nuts and

washers.

Figure 16 Install Wall Mount

4. Refer to step 3 of 2.3 Ceiling Mounting of Type III

Camera to remove dome camera’s bubble.

5. Attach the back box of the dome camera to the

wall mount, and secure them with supplied
screws.

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Figure 17 Attach the Back Box to the Mount

6. Route the cables through the mount.

7. Repeat steps 6 to 9 of the

Type III Camera to complete the installation

2.1

Ceiling Mounting of

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4 Menu Description

Purpose:

Call the menu by clicking the 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 figure 3-1.

Figure 18 Connection

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 the button,

or call preset No. 95.

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Figure 19 Main Menu Overview

5. Click the direction arrow to control the camera.

a. Click up/down direction button to select the

item.

b. Click Iris + to confirm the selection.

c. Click left/right direction button to adjust the

value of the selected item.

4.1 VIDEO FORMAT

You can set the video format to 5 MP @ 20 fps, 4 MP
@ 25 fps, 4 MP @ 30 fps, 2 MP @ 25 fps, or 2 MP @
30 fps.

4.2 EXPOSURE

Exposure describes the brightness-related parameters,
which can be adjusted by EXPOSURE MODE and AGC.

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Figure 20 EXPOSURE

4.3 EXPOSURE MODE

You can set the EXPOSURE MODE to GLOBAL, BLC, or
DWDR.

• GLOBAL

GLOBAL refers to the normal exposure mode
which performs exposure according to the whole
image brightness.

• BLC (Backlight Compensation)

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

• DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range)

The DWDR helps the camera provide clear images
even under backlight circumstances. When both
very bright and very dark areas simultaneously
exist in the image, DWDR balances the brightness
level of the whole image to provide clear images
with details.

4.3.1 AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

AGC 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.

4.4 DAY/NIGHT

COLOR, BW (Black White), and AUTO are selectable

for DAY/NIGHT switch.

• COLOR

The image is in color in day mode all the time.

• B & W (Black and White)

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

You can turn on/off the IR LIGHT and set the
SMART IR value in this menu. IR LIGHT

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Figure 21 B&W

• 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. The SMART IR value can be
adjusted from 1 to 3. The higher the value, the
more obvious the effects.

4.4.1 AUTO

Automatically switch Color or BW (Black and White)
according to actual scene brightness.

You can turn on/off the IR LIGHT, and set the SMART
IR value in this menu.

Figure 22 AUTO

• 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. The SMART IR value can be
adjusted from 1 to 3. The higher the value, the
more obvious the effects.

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• D→N Threshold (Day to Night Threshold)

Day to Night Threshold is used to control the

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

• N→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, the more sensitive the camera.

4.5 VIDEO SETTINGS

Move the cursor to VIDEO SETTINGS and click Iris+ to
enter the submenu. WHITE BALANCE, BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SATURATION, DNR, and
MIRROR are adjustable.

Figure 23 VIDEO SETTINGS

4.5.1 WHITE BALANCE

White balance, the camera’s white rendition
function, adjusts the color temperature according to
the environment. It removed unrealistic color casts in
the image. You can set the mode to AUTO or
MANUAL.

• AUTO

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

• MANUAL

You can set the R GAIN/B GAIN value from 1 to
255 to adjust the image’s of red/blue color shades.

Figure 24 MANUAL MODE

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4.5.2 BRIGHTNESS

Brightness refers to the brightness of the image.

You can set the brightness value from 1 to 9 to
darken or brighten the image. The higher the value,
the brighter the image.

4.5.3 CONTRAST

This feature enhances the difference in color and light
between parts of an image. You can set the

CONTRAST value from 1 to 9.

4.5.4 SHARPNESS

Sharpness determines the amount of detail an
imaging system can reproduce. You can set the

SHARPNESS value from 1 to 9.

4.5.5 SATURATION

Adjust this feature to change the saturation of the
color. The value ranges from 1 to 9.

4.5.6 DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

The DNR function can decrease the noise effect,
especially when capturing moving images in poor
light conditions and delivering more accurate and
sharp image. You can set the DNR value from 1 to 9.

4.5.7 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.

4.6 FACTORY DEFAULT

Move the cursor to FACTORY DEFAULT and click Iris+
to reset all the settings to the factory default.

4.7 EXIT

Move the cursor to EXIT and click Iris+ to exit the
menu without saving.

4.8 SAVE & EXIT

Move the cursor to SAVE & EXIT and click Iris+ to
save the settings, and exit the menu.

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