LG LS901P User Manual

Color Video Camera

Instruction Manual

Models : LS903

LS902
LS901

Before installing, operating or adjusting this

product, please read this instruction booklet

carefully and completely.

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This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magni­tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the litera­ture accompanying the product.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or
use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved in the

instruction manual. The user could lose the authority
to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change
or modification is made.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

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.

• A suitable conduit entries, knock-outs or glands
shall be provided in the cable entries of this prod­uct in the end user.

• Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incor

­rectly replaced. Replaced only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufac­turer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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• Holes in metal, through which insulated wires
pass, shall have smooth well rounded surfaces or
shall be provided with brushings.

Warning: Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

Warning: Wiring methods shall be in accordance with
the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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.
Warning: To reduce a risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Caution: This installation should be made by a quali­fied service person and should conform to all local
codes.
Caution: To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Caution: The apparatus shall not be exposed to water
(dripping or splashing) and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the gov­ernment or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative conse­quences for the environment and human
health.

4. For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

This product is manufactured to com­ply with EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

European representative :

LG Electronics Service Europe B.V.
Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The
Netherlands
(Tel : [phone])

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the
mains cord plug. When install the product, ensure
that the plug is easily accessible.

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions. - All these safety and

operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions. -

The safety, operating
and use instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3. Heed all warnings. -

All warnings on the prod­uct and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions. -

All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water. -

For
example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement; near a swimming
pool; etc.

6. Clean only with dry cloth. -

Unplug this product
from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc­tions. - Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable opera­tion of the product, and to protect it from over­heating. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa­ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Important Safety Instructions

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar­ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro­vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus com­bination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service person

­nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

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Contents

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Cautions for Safe Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Mounting the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Concerning Auto-Iris Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

External Device Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Day&Night Function Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Flange-back Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installation of Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Camera Identification Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Exposure Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

White Balance Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Day/Night Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Motion Detection Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

3D-DNR Setting

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Privacy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Special Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

RS-232C TTL/RS-485 Protocol(Optional)

. . . .39

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

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Features

This color video camera is designed for use in monitoring system.

• High resolution and high sensitivity with a 1/ 3 inch Interline Color CCD (Charge Coupled Device).

• Line Lock when using AC 24V.

• C/CS Mount.

Features Chart

This table shows the differences between the models.

Use LS903 is used for the description, operation and details provided in this operating guide.

Models WDR Sense-up Day & Night

LS903P-B

Yes Yes Filter change

LS902P-B

Yes No Filter change

LS902P-B1

Yes No Digital

LS901P-B No Yes Filter change

LS901P-B1 No Yes Digital

LS903N-B

Yes Yes Filter change

LS902N-B

Yes No Filter change

LS902N-B1

Yes No Digital

LS901N-B No Yes Filter change

LS901N-B1 No Yes Digital

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Cautions for Safe Operation

Power Supply

This camera must always be operated a AC 24V or
DC 12V Certified/Listed, class 2 power supply only.

Note: Be careful of AC frequency when the camera is

operated with Line lock mode.

Handling of the unit

Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the
unit. Be cautions not to get combustible or metallic
material inside the body. If used with foreign matter
inside, the camera is liable to fail or to get cause of
fire or electric shock.

• Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with
a blower.

• Use a dry soft cloth to clean the body.If it is very
dirty,use a cloth dampened with a small quantity of
neutral detergent,then wipe dry.

• Avoid the use of volatile solvents such as thinners,
alcohol,benzene,and insecticides.
They may damage the surface finish and/or impair
the operation of the camera.

Operating and storage location

Avoid viewing a very bright object (such as light fit­tings) during an extended period. Avoid operating or
storing the unit in the following locations.

• Extremely hot or cold places (operating tempera­ture -10 °C - 50 °C, however, we recommend that
the unit be used within a temperature range of 0 °C

- 45 °C)

• Damp or dust place

• Places exposed to rain

• Places subject to strong vibration

•

Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radia­tion such as radio or TV transmitters.

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Part Names and Functions

a Lens mount cap

The cap is installed to protect the lens
mount section. Remove the lens mount
cap before installing a lens (sold sepa­rately) .

b Flange-back adjustment lever

c Camera installation bracket

The bracket can be fixed at the top or bot­tom of the camera. (page 20)

a bc

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Part Names and Functions

d Power input terminal

AC 24 V or DC 12 V input terminal

e External Device Connectors

• D&N

Connect the external switch to set the D&N
function manually.

• Alarm Output Terminal (ALARM OUT/COM)

Connect to the alarm input of an external
device.

• COMMUNICATION (COM)

Connect to an external controller of RS-232C
TTL/RS-485(optional) format.

f GND
g Power indicator

Comes on when the power to the camera is on.

h Video output connector (BNC type)

Connect this connector to a device such as a VCR
or monitor with a VIDEO IN connector.

de fg h

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Part Names and Functions

i Lens iris output connector (LENS)

This 4- pin connector is used to send the Iris
control signal and power supply to an auto-iris
type lens.

j Buttons for menu

To set items on the MEMU, use the these but­tons on the side panel. (page 21)

k ALC Lens Setting Switch

• DC: When you attach an Auto Iris lens
requiring the DC control signal, please put
this switch in the DC position.

• ELC: When you attach a manual or fixed
lens, please put this switch in the ELC posi­tion.

• VIDEO: When you attach an Auto Iris lens
requiring the video control signal, please put
this switch in the VIDEO position.

i jk

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Connections

Basic connection

The peripheral devices (VCR, monitor, lens, etc.), AC/
DC adaptor and cables are not supplied.

1. Connecting the monitor.

Make the video signal connection between the
camera and the monitor or time lapse VCR.

2. Use a commercially available AC 24 V / DC 12
V adaptor.

Connect an AC 24 V / DC 12 V power source to
the AC 24V / DC 12 V input terminal on the back
of the camera.

3. Insert the plug of this power cord into a wall
outlet.

The POWER indicator will light. Adjust the picture
on the monitor using the Brightness and Contrast
controls etc.

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To monitor's Video Input
or Camera Input

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Mounting the Lens

1. Remove the lens mount cap from the camera.

2. Install the auto-iris lens.

2-1. CS mount type lens

Carefully align the lens mount with the cam­era opening, then turn the lens slowly to
install it.

2-2. C mount type lens

To allow for flange- back adjustment, install
the C-mount adaptor (option) on the lens
mount, then carefully align the lens mount
with the camera opening and turn the lens
slowly to install it.

3. Connect the lens plug to the lens iris output
connector (LENS) on the side of the camera.

When using lenses from other makers, the plug
shape may not correspond to the terminal on the
camera.

In such a case, remove the original plug and

using a soldering iron, connect a lens iris plug
according to the diagram. (Refer to next page.)

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2-1

2-2

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