Samsung SDN-550 User Manual

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P/No. : Z6806-0736-01A

VAN 06. 06

High Resolution Day & Night Camera SDN-550 User’s Manual

Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG CCD CAMERA.
Before attempting to connect or operate this product,
please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

ENGLISH

Before operating the camera, confirm the camera model and proper input
power voltage. In order to that you can understand this manual thoroughly,
we'll introduce our model description.

■ SDN-550 SERIES

• NTSC MODELS • PAL MODELS
SDN-550N SDN-550P

SDN-550PH

■ MODEL DESCRIPTION

• SDN-550X X

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POWER SOURCE

SIGNAL SYSTEM

• SIGNAL SYSTEM
N --> NTSC MODEL
P --> PAL MODEL

• POWER SOURCE

--> DC12V/AC24V

H --> AC 230V~

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Samsung Techwin cares for the environment at all product manufacturing
stages to preserve the environment, and is taking a number of steps to
provide customers with more environment-friendly products.The Eco
mark represents Samsung Techwin
products, and indicates that the product satisfies the EU RoHS Directive.

s will to create environment-friendly

The lightning flash with an 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 appliance.

INFORMATION -This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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.

WARNING - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WARNING - To prevent electric shock and risk of fire hazards:

Do NOT use power sources other than that specified.
Do NOT expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes.

Contents

Features

Warnings and precautions

Components and Accessories

Overview

■ Front

■ Side

■ Bottom

■ Back

Installation

■ Lens

Connection

■ Connecting to a monitor

■ Connecting to power

■ Connection to External Control Connector

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Operating Your Camera

■ Menu

■ Settings

• LENS (selection)

• SHUTTER (condition and speed control)

• WHITE BALANCE control

• BACKLIGHT (Backlight Compensation)

• AGC(Auto Gain Control)

• SSNR (Samsung Super Noise Reduction)

• SENS-UP

• SPECIAL

• EXIT

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Troubleshooting

Specifications

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Features

Warning

Horizontal Resolution 530 TV Lines

Featuring 530TV line horizontal resolution
in color mode and 570TV line horizontal
resolution in BW mode.The camera features
Sony’s 410,000 pixel CCD and capture clean,
noiseless high-quality image.

DAY & NIGHT

This camera has a function that automatically
selects the mode that is appropriate for
daytime or night-time conditions.
The COLOR mode operates in daytime
conditions to provide optimum colors, and
BW mode operates in night-time conditions
to enhance the definition of the image.

Electronic IRIS

The electronic IRIS function enables continuous
automatic control of the shutter between
1/60(1/50)~1/120,000 seconds.

PRIVACY Function

The PRIVACY function conceals the areas
you do not wish to appear on the screen.

VIDEO/DC Drive Lens

The video drive lens and the DC drive lens
can be selected by the touch of a switch.

High Sensitivity

The built-in high sensitivity COLOR CCD
enables a clear image even in 0.002Lux(Sens­up) or lower illumination.

SSNR (Samsung Super Noise
Reduction)

By using built-in SSNR function manufactured by
SAMSUNG TECHWIN, the amount of low
illuminance noise has been significantly reduced,
and the signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) as well as
horizontal resolution have been improved, resulting
in a clear and sharp image display even in the dark.

SPOTLIGHT Function

The SPOTLIGHT function is setting when you
want subject in the center of the image exposed
correctly, regardless of the back lighting.

Controlled by OSD Menu

The camera can be controlled by selecting text
displayed on the monitor screen.

Motion Detection

Once motion is detected, the camera sends an
alert signal to the processing unit, which, if
used in conjunction with an optional alarm, can
provide effective surveillance of your property.

Additonal Function

SENS-UP, DZOOM, MIRROR, SHARPNESS
and SYNC(INT/LL) functions are also available.

The camera needs periodic maintenance.

Contact an authorized technician for maintenance.

Stop using your camera when you find a malfunction.

If you use your camera around smoke or unusual heat for a long time,
fire may be caused.

Do not Install the camera on a surface that can not support it.

Unless the surface is suitable, it could cause falling or other hazards.

Do not handle the camera with wet hands.

It could cause an electric shock.

Do not disassemble the camera.

It may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Do not use the camera close to a gas or oil leak.

It may result in fire or other hazards.

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Precautions

Do not install under extreme
temperature conditions.

Use only under temperature conditions
between -10˚C and +50˚C. Provide good
ventilation when using in high temperature
conditions.

Do not install under unstable
lighting conditions.

Severe lighting changes or flickering may
hinder normal camera operation.

Do not install in high humidity
environment.

May lower image quality.

Avoid touching the camera lens.

The lens is the most important component
of the camera. Be careful not to smear it
with fingerprints.

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

May cause a product malfunction.

Do not expose the camera to
rain or other types of liquids.

Wipe dry any liquids. Liquids may contain
minerals that are corrosive to electronic

Never keep the camera face to
strong light directly.

May damage the CCD.

Do not expose the camera to
radioactivity.

Radioactivity exposure may damage the
CCD.

components.

Notes

• Exposure to a spotlight or an object emitting strong light may cause smear or
blooming.

• Ensure that the power source complies with normal specifications before supplying
it to the camera.

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Components and Accessories

1. HIGH RESOLUTION DAY & NIGHT
COLOR CAMERA

2. Auto iris lens connection plug

3. C-Mount adaptor

4. Instruction manual

Overview

FRONT

CCD protection cap

Please cover the CCD SENSOR when not using it.

C-Mount lens adaptor

Please attach the C-Mount lens here.

CS-Mount lens adaptor

Please remove the C-MOUNT lens adaptor and then attach it.

Back Focus adjustment lever

Please used to adjust back focal length

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Overview

DAY
& NIGHT

SIDE

Auto iris lens connector

This is the connection terminal for the auto iris lens.

BOTTOM

Mounting bracket screw hole

Please use the screw hole when fixing the
camera onto the mounting bracket. Please
use the clamp screw as specified below.

*The mounting bracket can be separated

and attached to the top of the camera.
In this instance please do not
tighten the screw to a depth of
more than 4mm, otherwise
serious damage can occur to the
inside of the camera.

Note

• This camera package does not include the mounting bracket. Please refer to the
user's manual for installation of the mounting bracket.

1/4"-20 UNC (20 THREAD)

L:4.5mm±0.2mm (ISO
standard),

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