Q-See QSC13212D User Manual

QSC13212D

Hi-Resolution CCD Color Camera

With 2.8 to 12MM Varifocal Lens

And Built-in On Screen Display

OPERATION MANUAL

Product Manual

Thank you fo r purc hasin g our p roduct s. Please read the manual carefully before
using and keep it for future re ference.

W A R N I N G

To reduce the danger of electric shock, and avoid lightning strikes, do not tamper
with t he wiring or connections to the camera’s circuit board, and make sure the unit is
properly grounded. Unit should only be serviced b y authorized repairmen. Contact
Q-See for any needed repairs.

Other Precautions:

☆ Please make sure the power adapter is consistent with product specifications,
otherwise it might cause fire, electric shock or damage.

☆ Pay attention to polarity of the adapter, it might cause some accidents like fires.
☆ Please don’t connect multiple cameras with the same adapter at the same time;

overloading of adapter capacity may cause fire.

☆ Power supply must be firmly fixed to prevent fires.
☆ If the device produces an abnormal smell or smoke, please stop using it

immediately and contact our customer service dept.
☆ If the camera doesn’t work as usua l, p le as e d o no t d is ma nt le it by yourself. Please
contact our company to preserve warranty status.
☆ Please do not t ouch t he camer a lens or sensor.

Notes

1. Avoid strong impact and stay away from strong electromagnetic interference and
vibration.

2. There are some sophisticated parts inside the camera, therefore, during
transportation and installation, please avoid damage caused by stress or severe
vibration. For the sake of safety, please do not switch o n power before completing all
installation.

3. Please comply with all electrical safety standards during operation, camera or
signa l trans miss ion cable should maintain a s ufficient distance (50 meters, 165 feet)
from high-voltage equipment or cables, precautio ns should a lso be taken t o avoid
lightening.

4. Please install the camera in well-ventilated environment.

5. Please do not posit ion the camera facing direct sunlight or other stro ng light source;
this could damage the lens and sensor.

6. The temperature range for the cameras are -20 ~ 50 °C (-4 to 122°F)

7. To avoid lightning strikes, please make sure the power supply ground line is in
good condition.

Directory

1. Features ·································································································· 1

2. Dimensions and Accessories ······························································ 2

3. Installation ················································································· 3

4. Circuit Board Layout ········································································10

5. OSD (On Sc reen D isplay) Operation ··············································· 11

5.1 Exposure ····················································································12

5.2 Color ························································································· 13

5.3 Day & Night Switch ···································································14

5.4 Function ·····················································································15

5.5 Motion Detection ······································································16

5.6 Privacy Zone ············································································ 16

5.7 Camera ID ·············································································· 17

5.8 Camera Settings ······································································· 17

5.9 Exit ·····························································································18

6. Technical Specifications ···································································19

7. FAQs ··································································································21
Contact Information ··········································································22
Product Warranty ···············································································23
Cust omer I nformation Card ······························································25

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1. Features

1. New Generation SONY CCD
Adopting the latest Second-generat ion high -sensitive CCD, it can receive clear and
lucid images even with very low illumination.

2. Hi-resolution Video Resolution
Color horiz onta l reso lutio n can reach 550TVL, B/W ho rizo ntal res olut ion can reach
600TVL.

3. Day & Night Switch
Day & Night cameras can switch automatically into color or B/W according to
available light.

4. Digital Wide Dynamic Technology
Built-in special digital wide dynamic technology enables camera to see all views
inside and o utside house even in strong or weak light.

5. DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Technology
Enhanc ed abil ity to ha ndle signal no ise ratio, this technology enables the camera to
receive clearer and more vivid images even under low-light conditions.

6. Gamma Curve
Variable gamma adjustment, there are four different curve options.

7. Multi-Zone Backlight Compensation Setting
Backlight compensation can automatically adjust the light to achieve overall
optimiz atio n of the ima ge, eve n in high contrast environment such as between dark
and strong light.

8. Multi-Zone Privacy Setting (PRIVACY)
Privacy can be divided into different zones.

9. OSD (On S creen Display)
Built-in OSD, the user can easily set the camera parameters through menu.

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2. Dimensions and Accessories

Dome Camera

Dome Camera

2.2 Accessories

Item

Accessories Quantity Remark
1 Product Manual 1 PC Standard
2 Customer Info Card 1 PC Standard
3 Fixed Screws 1 Set Dome Camera

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3. Installation

1. Release screws to open the cover

2. Use the pictured tool to take off the screws

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3. Open the cover

4. Arrows point to the 3 holes for ceiling mount screws