Hikvision DS-2CE56H0T-IT3F-12mm, DS-2CE56H0T-IT3F-3-6mm, DS-2CE56H0T-IT3F-8mm, DS-2CE56H0T-ITMF-2-8mm, DS-2CE56H0T-ITMF-3-6mm User Manual

Type Model

Type I Camera

DS-

2CE56H0T

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IT3F

Type II Camera

DS-

2CE56H0T

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ITMF

• DS-2CE56H0T-IT3F

• DS-2CE56H0T-ITMF

TurboHD

H0T Series Turret 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 these

Cautions

Follow these

material 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.

safeguards to prevent
serious injury or death.

precautions to prevent
potential injury or

1.1.6

• In the use of the device, you must be in strict
compliance with the electrical safety regulations of

Warnings

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 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.

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1.1.7

Cautions

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

• Do not touch sensor modules with fingers.

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• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold

Mark Description

DC 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 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:

• 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

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2.2 Overview

2.2.1 Overview of Type I Camera

Figure 1 Overview of Type I 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.

2.2.2 Overview of Type II Camera

Figure 2 Overview of Type II Camera

Note:

Press and hold the switch button for 5 seconds to
switch the video 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
required output to avoid damage.

• Make sure the wall is strong enough to withstand
three times the weight of the camera and mount.

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• If the wall is cement, insert expansion screws
before installing the camera. If the wall is wooden,
use self-tapping screws to secure the camera.

• If the product does not work 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 Installation of Type I Camera

3.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting without Junction Box

Steps:

1. Disassemble the turret camera by rotating the
camera to align the notch to one of the marks, as
shown in the figure below.

Figure 3 Disassemble the Camera

2. Remove the mounting base from the camera body
with a flat object, e.g., a coin.

3. Paste the drill template (supplied) where you want
to install the camera.

4. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole (optional)
on the ceiling/wall according to the drill template.

Figure 4 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole when using the ceiling outlet to
route the cable

5. Attach the mounting base to the ceiling/wall, and
secure it with the supplied screws.

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Figure 5 Attach the Mounting Base to the Ceiling

Note:

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

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

6. Route the cables through the cable hole or the side
opening.

7. Align the camera with the mounting base, and
tighten the camera on the mounting base.

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Figure 6 Secure the Camera with Mounting Base

8. Connect the corresponding cables, such as power
cord, and video cable.

9. Power on the camera to check if 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

1). Hold the camera body, and rotate enclosure

to adjust the pan position [0° to 360°].

2). Move the camera body up and down to

adjust the tilt position [0° to 75°].

3). Rotate the camera body to adjust the

rotation position [0° to 360°].

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3.1.2 Mounting with Inclined Ceiling Mount

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) where you want
to install the camera.

2. Drill screw holes and the cable hole on the
ceiling/wall according to the supplied drill
template.

Figure 8 Drill Template

3. Disassemble the inclined ceiling mount with the
screwdriver.

4. Install the turret camera’s mounting base on the
inclined ceiling mount’s cover with three PM4
screws.

Figure 9 Install Turret Camera’s Mounting Base

5. Install the inclined ceiling mount’s body on the
ceiling/wall with four PA4 × 25 screws.

Figure 10 Fix the Inclined Base Body

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6. Combine inclined ceiling mount’s cover with its
body with supplied screws.

7. Repeat steps 6 to 9 of the 2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall
Mounting without Junction Box to complete the
installation.

Figure 11 Fix the Camera to the Inclined Base

3.2 Installation of Type II Camera

Before you start:

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

Steps:

1. Disassemble the turret camera by rotating the
camera to align the notch to the clip plate, as
shown below.

Figure 12 Disassemble the Camera

2. Pry the mounting base to remove the mounting
base from the camera body.

3. Paste the drill template (supplied) where you want
to install the camera.

4. Drill the screw holes according to the drill template
and the cable hole (optional) on the ceiling.

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Figure 13 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole in the center of the drill template
if using the ceiling outlet to route the cable.

5. Secure the mounting base to the ceiling with the
supplied screws.

Figure 14 Fix the Mounting Base to the Ceiling

Note:

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

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

6. Route the cables through the cable hole or the side
opening.

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7. Secure the camera on the mounting base.

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Figure 15 Secure the Camera

8. Connect the corresponding cables such as power
cord and video cable.

9. 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.

Figure 16 3-Axis Adjustment

1). Hold the camera body, and rotate the

enclosure to adjust the pan position [0° to
360°].

2). Move the camera body up and down to adjust

the tilt position [0° to 75°].

3). Rotate the camera body to adjust the rotation

position [0° to 360°].

3.3 Installation of Type I and Type II Camera

3.3.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting with Junction Box

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.

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Figure 17 Junction Box Drill Template

Note:

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

3. Take apart the junction box, and align the screw
holes of the turret camera’s mounting base with
those on junction box’s cover.

4. Fix the mounting base on junction box’s cover by
supplied screws.

5. Secure the junction box’s body with supplied
screws on the ceiling/wall.

6. Combine the junction box’s cover with the junction
box’s body.

Figure 18 Fix the Gang Box

7. Repeat steps 6 to 9 of 2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting
without Junction Box to install the camera to the
junction box.

3.3.2 Wall Mounting

Before you start:

You need to purchase a wall mount first.

Steps:

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

2. Install 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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Figure 19 Install the Mount

4. Install the mounting base of the turret camera to
the wall mounting bracket, and secure them with
supplied screws.

Figure 20 Install Mounting Base to the Bracket

5. Route the cables through the mount.

6. Repeat steps 7 to 9 of 2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounting
without Junction Box to complete the installation.

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 to the TVI DVR and the
monitor, as shown below.

Figure 21 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 button, or call

preset No. 95.

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Figure 22 Main Menu Overview

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.

4.1 VIDEO FORMAT

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

4.2 LANGUAGE

Supports English.

4.3 EXPOSURE

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

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Figure 23 EXPOSURE

• EXPOSURE MODE

You can set the EXPOSURE MODE as GLOBAL, BLC,
and 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.

• AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

AGC optimizes image clarity 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 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 the poor light conditions.

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

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Figure 24 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 overexposure. The SMART IR
value can be adjusted from 1 to 3. The higher
the value, the more obvious effects.

• 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 value
of SMART IR in this menu.

Figure 25 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 is, the
more obvious effects are.

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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 is, the more sensitive the camera is.

4.5 VIDEO SETTINGS

Move the cursor to VIDEO SETTINGS and click Iris+ to
enter the submenu. WHITE BALANCE, BRIGHTNESS,

CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SARUTATION, DNR, and
MIRROR are adjustable.

Figure 26 VIDEO SETTINGS

• WHITE BALANCE

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 the
mode as 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 shades of red/blue color
of the image.

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Figure 27 MANUAL MODE

• 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 is.

• 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.

• SHARPNESS

Sharpness determines the amount of detail an
imaging system can reproduce. You can set the
SHARPNESS value from 1 to 9.

• SATURATION

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

• DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)

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

• 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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