Observint Technologies BLK-CWD208VH2, BLK-CWD228VH2 User Manual

High Performance 690 TVL
Indoor/Outdoor Color CCTV Dome Camera
User Manual

Products: BLK-CWD208VH2, BLK-CWD228VH2

Please read this manual before using your camera, and always follow the instructions
for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.

BLK-690TVL_DomeCameras-2_CM

10/02/2012

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WARNING

!

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

CAUTION



To prevent electric shock and risk of re hazards:
Use a power source that is within specication only.
Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

REGULATORY NOTICE

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

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 in a
residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

LEGAL NOTICE

Observi nt Techno logies (Obs ervint) products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use

of specic Obs ervint authorized accessories. Obse rvint disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Observint
authorized accessories.

The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly
prohibited by law.

Observi nt makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making,
transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We
encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before
engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks
and names or their products. O bservint disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than
its own.

No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the express written
permission of Obser vint.

© 2012 by Observint Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

SECTION 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1 Cameras with a vandalproof enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.2 Cameras with a plastic enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

SECTION 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.2 Vandalproof camera mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.3 Plastic camera mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.4 Camera adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.5 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SECTION 3 Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 PRESETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.2 EXPOSURE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.3 WDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.4 WHITE BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.5 DAY/NIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3.6 IMAGE ADJ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

3.7 SPECIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

VIDEO STANDARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SECTION 4 Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

APPENDIX A Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

APPENDIX B Camera Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Camera with vandalproof housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Camera with plastic housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautions

Do not install the camera in extreme temperature conditions. Use the camera in environments where temperature is
between 14°F and 122°F. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Do not install or use the camera in an environment where the humidity is high. It can degrade the image quality.

Do not install the camera under unstable lighting conditions. Severe lighting changes or icker can cause the camera to

work improperly.

Never use the camera close to a gas or oil leak. These chemicals can damage the camera.

Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shocks. These can cause malfunctions to occur.

Never point the camera at intense light. Smear or blooming may occur, and it can damage the CCD.

Do not expose an indoor camera to rain or spill liquids on it. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain

minerals that corrode electronic components.

Check the power source to ensure that it is within specications before connecting it to the camera.

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1

Introduction

These high performance indoor/outdoor CCTV dome cameras feature a very high resolution Pixim

®

1/3” High Sensitivity Digital

sensor providing 690 TVL (color), with a 2.8 – 11 mm lens, a digital wide dynamic range, dual voltage range support (24 Vac, 12
Vdc), and on-screen display (OSD) for control and setup. These cameras are available in either a durable plastic or vandalproof
enclosure.

Features

• Wall or ceiling mounting through 3-axis camera bracket

• Vandalproof enclosures are IP67 rated and constructed with die-cast aluminum

• Flush/surface mountable using the supplied mount adaptor

• Safety strap keeps dome cover attached while making adjustments

• Pixim 1/3” High Sensitivity Digital Sensor

• High resolution 690 TV Lines Color, 800 TV Lines B&W

• Day or day/night operation (ICR)

• Varifocal lens 2.8 – 11 mm

• True wide dynamic range

• Digital noise reduction

• Privacy mask function

• On screen display (OSD)

• Motion detection

• High light compensation

Joystick /
OSD Control

Lens Controls
Inside Housing

Lens Controls
Access Door

Lens
Assembly

Video Out

Tilt/Pan
Gimbal

Gimbal
tilt lock

Power/video

drop cable

Internal Components

2

Focus
Adjustment

Zoom
Adjustment

Lens Controls
Access Door

Lens

Housing

Gimbal
tilt lock

Lens Controls

1.1 Cameras with a vandalproof enclosure

1.1.1 What’s in the box

Your camera includes the following:

• Security tool

• Machine screws (4)

• Mounting cap

• Mounting screws (4)

• L-wrench

• User manual

• Dome bracket (optional)

What’s in the box

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

Optional dome bracket for wall and ceiling mounting

1.2 Cameras with a plastic enclosure

1.2.1 What’s in the box

Your camera includes the following:

• Mounting screws (4)

• L-wrench

• User manual

• Dome bracket (optional)

What’s in the box

Optional dome bracket

4

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

SECTION 2

Installation

2.1 General Guidelines

• Outdoor installations: Use the rubber rings included with the machine screws (4) to ensure that the unit is sealed properly.

Dome cover

Rubber seal

Machine screw

Dome base

• Dome/window care: Handle the dome carefully to prevent scratching. If a scratch appears over the lens, adjust the dome

window to move the scratch out of view.

CAUTION



Keep dome cover and camera lens clean. To avoid smearing, do not expose the camera lens to a strong light source such as the
sun or spot lights.

• Monitor impedance: Set the monitor impedance switch to 75Ω.

• Power supply: To avoid re or shock hazard, use only a UL

®

listed power supply.

• Camera drop cable: The camera drop cable includes two connectors:
— Power connector (black with green terminal adapter) – The connector is non-polarized. Use 24 Vac power source

(AC24V 1A adapter) or 12 Vdc power source (DC12V 1A adapter).

— Video coax connector (BNC, yellow) – for transmission of the video signal across coax (75 Ω) cable.

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

Power Connector

Video Coax

Connector

2.1.1 What you need

To install the camera you will need:

• 12 Vdc or 24 Vac power source

• Tools for mounting the camera

2.2 Vandalproof camera
mounting

The camera can be installed on a junction box or directly to a wall
or ceiling.

1. Attach the surface mount bracket to the ceiling or wall

using four (4) mounting screws.

2. Connect the dome base to the surface mount bracket using

the screws with rubber rings provided.

3. Route the power and video cables to the camera location

and attach them to the camera drop cable (see General
guidelines above).

4. Attach the dome base to the surface mount bracket using

the four machine screws provided.