Velleman CAMCOLD4 User Manual

CAMCOLD4

PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR COLOUR PTZ DOME CAMERA
PROFESSIONELE KLEUREN PTZ BUITENCAMERA
CAMÉRA COULEUR PTZ PROFESSIONELLE POUR USAGE À L’EXTÉRIEUR
CÁMARA DOMO PTZ COLOR PROFESIONAL PARA EXTERIORES
PROFESSIONELLE PTZ-DOME-FARBKAMERA FÜR DEN AUßENBEREICH

USER MANUAL
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
NOTICE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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CAMCOLD4 – PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR COLOUR PTZ DOME CAMERA

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.

Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialised
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for buying the CAMCOLD4! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If
the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer

will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

• A qualified technician should install and service this device.

• Unplug the unit from the mains before cleaning. Use a damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners and

make sure no liquid penetrates the housing.

• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

• Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.

3. General Guidelines

• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.

• Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the clear dome as they can affect the picture quality. Clean the dome using

a soft cloth.

• Never place the camera on an unstable stand, tripod or bracket as the unit may fall, causing bodily injuries and/or

damage to surrounding objects.

• There are no user-serviceable parts.

• Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.

• Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or strong light beams. The CCD lens could be permanently damaged.

• Do not try to open the housing and repair the camera if it does not respond correctly. Read this manual over again

and find out the defect.

• Do not shake the device. Avoid brute force when installing or operating the device. Install the camera in a place

without vibrations.

Be very careful during the installation: touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks.

Keep this device away from rain and moisture.

Unplug the mains lead before opening the housing.

Presence of lethal voltage.

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4. Description

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5. Setting the Protocol and the Camera ID

Before installing the camera, configure the camera ID and the communication protocol using the DIP switches.

There are two sets of DIP switches. Note that the default protocol is
Pelco-D with a baud rate of 2400 bps.

a. Protocol Setting

PRO0

Pin 1

PRO1

Pin 2

PRO2

Pin 3

Protocol / Baud

ZM1

Pin 4

ZM2

Pin 5

NT/PAL

Pin 6

Camera

OFF OFF OFF Pelco-D, 2400 bps OFF OFF OFF SONY X18, NTSC

ON OFF ON Pelco-D, 9600 bps OFF OFF OFF CNB X26, NTSC

OFF ON OFF Pelco-P, 4800 bps ON OFF OFF CNB X22, NTSC

ON ON ON Pelco-P, 9600 bps ON OFF OFF LG X27, NTSC

OFF ON ON SONY X18, PAL
OFF ON ON CNB X26, PAL
ON ON ON CNB X22, PAL
ON ON ON LG X27, PAL

Press F4 on the controller and select the same protocol as the one on the camera.

b. Camera ID Setting

Make sure the camera ID on the DIP switches and the camera ID on the
controller are identical. When controlling more than one camera, it is
recommended to memorize the IDs and the location of each camera.

By changing the DIP switch setting, you can set the binary number for each
camera ID (1 ~ 63, except 0). Default camera ID is 1. Example: Set the
camera ID as 10: 0 + 2 + 0 + 8 + 0.

c. RS485 Resistor

It is recommended to set the terminal resistor of the last camera in the series to ON. The switch is placed on the
alarm and connection board.

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6. Installation

Wall Mounting

1. Stick the mounting pattern on the

desired installation spot.

2. Drill the mounting holes

according to the pattern.

3. Fix the mounting bracket base

onto the wall using the included
tools.

4. Remove the dome from the

housing wearing gloves so as not
to leave fingerprints.

5. Remove the cushions protecting

the lens.

6. Remove the cushions protecting

the camera. Remember to set the
DIP switches before closing the
dome.

7. Replace the dome on the

camera. Wear gloves so as not to
leave any fingerprints.

8. Pass the cable with the RJ45
connectors through the bracket.

9. Pass the cable with the RJ45
connectors through the bracket.

10. Fix the camera onto the bracket.

11. Fasten the included screws using
the included screwdriver.

12. Replace the cover and fasten it
with the included screws.

7. Controlling the CAMCOLD4 using a Keyboard

a. Selecting the Camera

• Choose a camera by pressing the camera number 1 – 255 and the CAM key.

• Press -1 to choose the previous camera or press +1 to choose the next camera.

Example: Selecting camera n° 2.

o Press 2 and the CAM key to select camera n° 2.
o After having selected the camera, press -1 to select the previous camera or press +1 to select the next

camera.

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b. Controlling the P/T and the Lens

• Select a camera (see “Selecting a Camera”).

• Press I-, I+, Z-, Z+, F- or F+ to control the P/T or tilt the joystick to control the lens.

Example: Controlling the P/T of camera n° 2.

o Press 2 and the CAM key to select camera n° 2.
o Tilt the joystick to control the camera P/T or use the I-, I+, Z-, Z+, F- or F+ key to control the lens.

c. Setting Up the Preset

• Select a camera and set the P/T and the lens to the desired position.

• Press the F1 key and press 8.

• Define the preset number (1 – 32).

• Press PRE to confirm.

Example: Setting preset 15 to camera n° 5.

o Press 5 and then press the CAM key to select the camera.
o Move the P/T and the lens to the desired position.
o Press the F1 key.
o Press 8.
o Press 15.
o Press PRE to confirm your selection.

d. Running the Preset

• Select the desired camera number.

• Define the preset (1 - 128). The default preset is 1.

• Press the CALL key. The corresponding preset will be displayed on the screen.

Example: Setting camera n° 3 to preset 6.

o Press 3.
o Press the CAM key.
o Press 6.
o Press the CALL key.
o Preset 6 of camera n° will be displayed.

e. Deleting a Preset

• Select the desired camera number and press the CAM key.

• Define the preset (1 - 128) and press the DEL key.

• The preset has been deleted.

Example: Deleting preset 2 of camera n° 3.

o Press 3.
o Press the CAM key.
o Press 2.
o Press the DEL key.
o The preset has been deleted.

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f. Camera Operation

• Calling up the OSD

o When in the OSD, press 96 and then the CALL key to set the dome camera. Tilt the joystick up or down to

select a menu item. Use F- to confirm or F+ to cancel.

• The Pattern
o Press a numeric key (1~4) and hold the SAL key pressed for more than 2 seconds to set a pattern. Press a

numeric key (1~4) and press the SAL key shortly to run the pattern.

• The Group
o Press a numeric key (21~28) and press the SAL key to run a predefined group (1~8). Use the OSD menu to

define or delete the group.

• Swing
o Press a numeric key (11~18) and press the SAL key to run a predefined swing movement (1~8) and use the

OSD menu to define or delete a swing pattern.

8. Controlling the CAMCOLD4 using the OSD

Before operating the camera, check following points:

• The camera ID of the controller must match the target camera ID. Check the DIP switches.

• If your controller supports multiple protocols, make sure the used protocol matches the camera’s protocol.

• Refer to the manual of the controller as each controller has different operating methods.

• Preset 96 is reserved to start the OSD menu. Therefore, preset 96 cannot be used as a regular camera preset.

The OSD Menu

Function: Configure the preset, group and alarm I/O function for each application.
To start the Menu: Press 96 and press the SWING PATTERN key.

• Preset

Function: Save up to 127 presets (1~128 except for 96).
Setting up a preset: Select the desired camera. Press the F1 key, press 8 and press enter the desired preset

number. Press the RRE key to confirm.

Running a preset: Select the desired camera. Enter the reset number (1~128) and press the CALL key to run the

corresponding preset.

Deleting a preset: Use the OSD menu.

• Swing

Function: Make a camera move between two preset positions. The speed can be selected from SLOW (15°/s),

NORMAL (30°/s) or FAST (60°/s).
Setting the swing pattern: Use the OSD menu.
Running a swing pattern: Press a key (11~18) and press the SAL key on the controller.
Deleting a swing pattern: Use the OSD menu.

• Pattern

Function: Create and save specific camera movements defined with the joystick. Maximum 4 one-minute patterns

can be stored.
Setting the pattern: Using the controller, press a numeric key (1~4) and hold the SAL key pressed for more than 2

seconds. Move the camera using the joystick and create your scan pattern. Maximum recording

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time is 1 minute. The remaining time will be displayed on screen in a percentage. Save the

pattern using the F- key. Cancel the pattern using the F+. You can also use the OSD menu.
Running a pattern: Choose a pattern (1~4) and press the SAL key.
Deleting a pattern: Use the OSD menu.

• Group

Function: The group function allows you to run a sequence of presets, patterns or swing movements. You can store

up to 8 groups each with a max. of 20 actions. The group can be created, modified or deleted using the

menu. The dwell time defined in the preset is effective when the group is running.
Setting the group: Use the OSD menu.
Running the group: Press a numeric key (21~28) to choose the group and press the SAL key on the controller.

Example: If your group number is 5, press 25 and the SAL key.

Deleting a group: Use the OSD menu.

• Other functions

Power-up action: This function enables you to recover the last action before the camera shut down.
Auto-flip 180°: If the tilt angle exceeds 90°, the pan is automatically moved into the opposite direction so the target is

continuously tracked.

Park action: This function enables you to point the camera at a specific target. The interval can be defined from 1

minute up to 4 hours.

Original position: Define the original position. The pan angle can be modified changing the original position. However,

the tilt angle will not be affected.

Alarm I/O: Using the optional alarm I/O module, 8 alarm inputs and 4 outputs will be available. If an external sensor is

activated, the camera can be set to move to a preset position. The output relay can be programmed to
take actions as e.g. turning on the light or activating the alarm. Note that the latest alarm input is effective
if multiple sensors have been activated.

Privacy mask: To ensure the privacy, you can create up to 8 white masks so objects such as windows can be hidden.

The OSD Display of the Main Screen

PTZ information: Current pan/tilt angle in degrees and zoom

magnification.
Camera ID: Current camera ID.
Preset table: The label stored for a specific preset.
Action title: SPRESETxxx: Preset xxx is stored.

PRESETxxx: Camera has reached preset xxx.
UNDEFINED: Ana undefined preset number is
called.
SWINGxxx: Swing xxx is active.

Alarm Information: Current state of the alarm I/O. Example above: Output 1 is active, inputs 2 and 5 are active.

General Rules when Operating the Menu

• Menu items between (brackets) always have a submenu.

• To access a submenu, press F-, to exit the menu press F+.

• Use the joystick (up, down, left or right) to move from item to item.

• Confirm pressing F-.

• To modify a value, use the joystick (up, down, left or right), press F- to save the modification or press F+ to

cancel.