
User’s Manual for ZKSD3 Series PTZ Dome IP
Camera
Docume nt Version: 1.7
Date: 2012.12
Introduction
This document mainly introduces the functional features, installation process and
access methods of ZKSD3 series IPC.

Important Notic e s
Thanks for selecting our company’s IPC. Before use, please r ead through the user ’s
guide to avoid any unnecessary damage !
All functions depend on the actual product. Since the product is subject to updating,
our company is not responsible for any difference from this guide and not liable for
any dispute over different technical parameters from this guide. The project is
subject to any change without notice.
To learn more, please visit our company’s website
www.zkivision.com or local
office.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1 Overview ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Product Description
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1.2 Product Features
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1.3 Technical Parameters
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1.4 Product Appearance ..................................................................................... 5
1.5 Connecting Terminal
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1.6 Basic Procedure
........................................................................................... 9
2 Installation and Network Configuration
.......................................................... 10
2.1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................. 10
2.2 Network Connection
.................................................................................. 14
3 Accessing device
.................................................................................................. 16
3.1 Using WEB Browser ................................................................................. 16
3.2 Using RTSP Media Player ......................................................................... 17
3.3 Using Mobile P ho ne
.................................................................................. 19
3.4 Using Video Surveillance Software
........................................................... 21
4 Extended Functions
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1 Overview
1.1 Product Description
The ZKSD3 series products are high-speed dome IP cameras with CCD sensors,
which are integrated with multip le new technologies in mechanical, electronic and
casting fields; they are high-performance integrative cameras with built-in zoom
lens and high-end surveillance products combining the platform and digital decoder
design, which represent new generation technologies. In virtue of arbitrary quick
positioning and continuous tracking scan, the products implement the genuine
omnibearing surveillance without blind spot.
The series products are applicable for indoor and outdoor places where special
surveillance is needed, such as prisons, schools, factories and residence communities,
etc, especiall y for open places, such as sq uares, roads and halls, as well as moving
targets.
1.2 Product Features
Appearance
Aluminum alloy housing
Double-layer protective cover design, and best dustproof, waterproof,
anti-corrosion and high temperature resistant capabilities
Built-in temperature control system, used for automatically adjusting
temperature
Wire coming out from within, to better protect the wire
Interface
Double web indicator lamps for easy judgment of web status
Numerous additional functions, e.g. alarm, audio talkback, 485 control, TF
card and reset, etc.

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Analog video signal output interface
Functions of the system
1/4" Sony high-performance CCD used for sharp images;
Driven by precision motor, featuring sensitive response and steady operation;
precision deviation is less than 0.1 degree; images are free of jitter at any
speed;
Automatic identification of Pelco-P/D protocol under RS-485 control;
No data loss in case of power-fail;
Power-fail status memory; once the power is recovered, the system will
automatically be back to the previous status of the platform and lens;
Built-in automatic temperature control system, used for automatically
adjusting temperature
Lightning protection and surge protection
IP66 protection grade
Functions of the platform
360º continuous rotation in horizontal direction, -3º~90º continuous r otat ion in
vertical direction, surveillance without blind zone;
Maximum speed of horizontal preset point is up to 250º/s; maximum speed o f
vertical preset point is up to 100º/s;
Horizontal keying speed is 0.1º~250º/s; vertical keying speed is 0.1º~100º/s;
Support 256 preset positions;
Support 8 cruise scans; 32 preset points can be added for each scan;
Support 4 patter n scans; recording time of each path is more than 10 minutes;

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Support ratio zoom function; rotation speed can be automatically adjusted
according to the zoom multiple.
Performance
Hi3512 high-performance multimedia processor, supporting H.264 Main
Profile video coding
The highest resolution of images is to D1 (704 * 576) resolution
Dual code stream, suitable for various networks
Support the browsing by 20 users simultaneously, 10 in primary code stream
and 10 in secondary code stream
1.3 Technical Parameters
18-multiple zoom high-speed dome IP camer a
Image Sensor 1/3" SONY CCD
18-multiple optical zoom, 12-multiple electronic z oom
Minimum Brightness 0.1 Lux
Automatic aperture; the electronic mode is preferential
Automatic focusing; the electronic mode is preferential
Video Compression Algorithm H.264 main profile level 3
Audio Compression
G.726/G.711
Video Com pression Co de
Primary Code Stream: 32~512 Kbits/s adjustable
Secondary Code Stream: 32~256 Kbits/s adjustable
Video Reso l ut ion Primary Code Stream: 704x576, 352x288, 176x144 optional

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Secondary Code Stream: 352x288, 176x144 optional
1 Mic input and 1 linear output (optional)
Alarm Input 1 alarm input (normally opened or normally close d) (optional)
Alarm Output
1 switch output, maximum working voltage: AC 120V/1A, DC
Motion Detection Allow 4 independent detection areas
Memory
Support SD card for video storage and image capture, 32G
Network Interface
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface
WiFi 802.11b/g wireless (optional)
Supported Network Protocols
TCP/IP,
HTTP, TCP, ICMP, UDP, ARP, IGMP, SMTP, FTP, DHCP,
DNS, DDNS, NTP, UPNP and RTSP, etc.
Horizontal Speed 0.1º~250º/s
Speed of Preset Position
Horizontal Speed: 100º/s
Automatic Scan Speed 1º~40º/s, which can be set up
Vertical Rotation -3º~90º rotation
Display PTZ position and camera zoom information
Preset Position
255 preset positions and precision of preset positions is less than 0.1
degree
Three scan modes: automatic /random/preset position cruise path
Limit Card The scan limit and control limit can be set up
8 preset po s i tions and th e stay durat io n can be set up
Track Memory 2-track memory

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Working Environment
Input Power
AC 24V, ≥2A
POE Ethernet power supply: comply with 802.3af regulation
(optional)
Maximum Power
Consumption
-40~+55 °C
Working Humidit y 10%~85%RH
Installation Mode Wall-mounted / Pending mounted
net weight
4.5KG
1.4 Product Appearance
Dimensional D r awing (in mm)

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1.5 Connecting Terminal
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
1. Power Interface: used for co nn ecti ng th e p ower ad apt er. The voltage o f series
products is 24V AC and the current is not lower than 2A. Other power is not
allowed, in order to avoid damage of the cameras.
2. Network Interface: 10/100M self-adapting Ethernet interface is used to
connect the camera with various network equipments, such as, switch, router
and hub. When it is connected to 10M network, the orange lamp is also on.
When it is connected to 100M network, the green lamp is always on.
3. Reset Button: When the camera fails to function during incorrect operation or
accidental failur e (e.g. forget IP address or password), or it is used in different
scenes, press down the button for above 5s after a delay of 30s from powering
on to restore the camera to its factory default. The default user’s name is
“admin”, the default password is “admin” and the default IP address is
“192.168.1.88”.
4. Alarm Interface: Connect to alarm input and alarm output. When the camera
receives an alarm from alarm output or Web motion detection, this interface
can send a signal to alarm outp ut to realize r eal-time monitoring and overall
protection while triggering a remote alarm. The specific interfaces are
presented in the following figure.

IN
1
2
3 4
5
NC
COM
NO
GND
Alarm input
Alarm output
1. The schematic diagram of alarm input connection is as follo ws:
switch
(IN,GND)
alarm input
terminals
alarm
input
device
power supply of
alarm i nput devi ce
Schematic Diagram of Alarm Inpu t (Normally Opened) C onnection
alarm input
terminals
(IN,GND)
alarm
input
device
switch
power supply of
alarm input device
Schematic Diagram of Alarm Input (Normally Closed) Connection
Notice: When external alarm input is started, different alarm inputs have
different software settings. Please select “Normally Opened” or “Normally
Closed” on the Web page according to the type of alarm input.
2. The schematic diagram of alarm output default connection is as follows:

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switch
(COM,NO)
alarm output
terminals
alarm
output
device
power supply of
alarm output device
Schematic Diagram of Alarm Output (Normally Opened) Connection
Notice: The connection with normally opened alarm output (e.g. normally
opened lock) is performed as shown in the following schematic diagram.
switch
(COM,NO)
alarm output
terminals
alarm
output
device
power supply of
alarm out put devi ce
Schematic Diagram of Alarm Output (Normally Closed) Connection
(5) Reserved Interface: Reserved for other uses.
(6) Audio Input Interface: connect to external audio acquisition (e.g. MIC) for
sound acquisition.
(7) Audio O utp ut Interfa c e: connect to aud io player (e.g. active s peaker) for sound
broadcasting.
(8) Analog Video Output Interface: special for SD camera and engineering
commissioning. After being installed and connected, this interface can be used

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locally to connect with the image display device and adjust the camera angle to the
appropriate monitoring area according to the scene in the video.
1.6 Basic Procedur e
1. Unpack and check whether any component is missing;
2. Connect the camera to computer by means of patch cable;
3. If your computer IP is in a network section different from camera IP, please set
it to the same network section as camera IP, such as, 192.168.1.87.
4. Log in the camera through client software or browser to check whether the
video functions normally;
5. Adjust the code stream and other video parameters;
6. Modify the network parameters of camera and reboot the device;
7. Repeat Step 3;
8. Revisit the camera thro ugh client software or browser to check till the video
functions nor mally;
9. Install the camera and adjust the camera angle to the appropriate ar ea;
10. Visit the camera through client software or browse for video monitoring.

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2 Installation and Network Configuration
2.1 Hardware Installation
Installation Notices:
1. Read through the guide for installation prior to installation.
2. Check whether any component is missing against the packing list, if yes,
please contact your supplier.
3. Wire during power off. If the camera does not function normally during
operation, pl eas e cut off the power before check.
Do not connect cables when power is on!
Notice: The wiring during power on may seriously damage the camera,
which will be disqualified from the guarantee.

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4. Please use th e power (volt ag e 2 4V AC an d r ati ng c urre nt no l o w er t han 2A)
provided by the factory for the cameras. Much higher or lower voltage and
direct curren t power may cause the camera fail ure.
5. Use the stand ard power cord when the power supply is too far away from the
camera, and consider the voltage drop caused by long distance.
6. Read through the instructions for connecting terminal and wire strictly
according to interfaces. Any da mage to the ca mera due to i mproper operation
will be disqualified from the guarantee.
7. All the exposed parts of connecting terminal should not exceed 5mm, in order
to prevent an y accidental contact from damaging the camera.
Uncovered cable should be less than 5mm
8. Mount the relay equipment in the middle to avoid signal attenuation when the
straight communication distance from the camera to the incoming equipment
exceeds 80m.
Please use repeater when exceeding 80m

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9. Pay attention to provide lightning protection if the camera is mounted outdoor.
Do not touch the camera during lightning.
10. Use the camera in the working conditions:
Ambient temperature: -20 ℃ ~ +55 ℃; ambient relative humidity: 10% ~
95%RH.
11. Please keep the lens and transparent cover clean. If the transparent cover is
dirty, please wipe it with clean soft cloth.
12. Do no t let the cameras aim at inten se light source for lo ng period of time, in
order to avoid the CCD failure, which results in no images or distorted images
displayed.
13. The balls of the products feature best waterproof and damp-proof performance,
which meet the requirement of IP66 standard. If the correct wiring mode is not
used, the rain water will enter the core of the ball along the wire, to cause short

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circuit of the control circuit board or even the damage of the camera. The
correct and wrong wiring modes are shown as follows:
correct wiring
wrong wiring
Installation Diagram
Wall Mounted Mode:
1 Stick the installation template onto the wall, and drill holes according to the
markings on the template.

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2 Fix the bracket in wall by 4 screws.
Note: The method of Pendant Mounting is the same as Wall Mounting.
Paper template for pendant mounting Pendant mounting
2.2 Network Connection
The device can be connected to network in two ways. The first way is to connect to
the network by means of Ethernet cable, and the second way is to connect to
wireless network (optional).
.............................. Connect by Ethernet Ca ble
1. Use Ethernet cables t o connect the device to n etwork or directly to computer.

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2. Connect the power supply of the device.
3. During normal connection, if it is a 10M network, the orange lamp is alwa ys
on; if it is a 100M network, the green lamp is also on. The physical connection
with network is completed after the lamp shining.
4. In the “Start” menu, sel ect “Programs”--“Accessories”--“Command Prompt”,
and input the ping command to the device address (e.g.: type in “ping
192.168.1.88”). If “Request timed out” does not pop up, the device is
successfully connected to network.
Notice: 1) The default IP address is “192.168.1.88” and the default HTTP
port is 80. If needed to change IP address or port, refer to Network Setting in
WEB Server User Manual.
2) If the device is in a network se ctio n di fferent from compu ter, refer
to How to Visit IPC on Internet in WEB Server User Manual for the
connection during different network sections.
.............................. Connect to Wireless Network
Before starting th e wireless network, con nect the IPC to network by Ethern et cable,
visit the device through browser, enter “Network Setting” interface, and set the
wireless network connection following the operating procedure, as detailed in
Network Setting in WEB Server User Manual.

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3 Accessing device
There are 4 metho ds can be used t o access the devic e: WEB Browser, RTSP Media
Player, Mobile Device and Video Surveillance Software (ZKiVision client software).
3.1 Using WEB Browser
1. Open a browser, type in the dynamic domain name or IP address of the device
(e.g. http://192.168.80.123), press "OK" to open the following login interface:
2. Type in user’s name and password, and click “OK” and the guide page will
show as below:
3. Click Watch the video to enter Preview interface:

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Note: When accessing the devi ce via browser for t he first time, it is necessary
to download the control. More details about how to use browser for video
surveillance, please refer to WEB Server User Manual in the supplied CD.
3.2 Using RTSP Media Player
1. Download and install a media player supporting RTSP protocol, e.g. VLC
media pl a yer.
2. Open the media player, select the menu “Media”—“Open Network Stream”,
pop up the input interface of URL.

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3. Type in the network URL in the form of rtsp://<IP address>:<RTSP
port>/<stream cod e>.
4. Click “Play” and the media player will play the real-time video of the device.

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Note: 1) The default RTSP port of device is 554. If it must be modified,
please refer to WEB Server User Manual in the supplied CD.
2) If it is necessary to learn about how to use RTSP media player for
video surveill ance, please refer to WEB S erver User Manual.
3.3 Using Mobile Phone
If it is necessary to u se mobil e phone for video su rveill ance, please first l y ensure t he
device can be accessed on Internet. Please refer to ZKiVision User Manual (Mobile
Version).
1. Install the surveillance software into your mobile phone.
2. Click the icon “ZKiVision” to enter the software.

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3. Choose “Device List ” and click “Add” to add devices, type in the user name,
password, domain name and port of the device, click “Save” to complete it.

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4. Choose “Live View” on the ini tial interface, click the cell and click again to
select the device to play its live video.
Note: 1) The operating system of mobile device must be Android or iOS or
BlackBerry.
2) As the internet service is required for watching video, please
consult with your internet service provider for specific charges.
3) Please refer to ZKiVision User Manual (Mobile Version) in the
supplied CD for more details.
3.4 Using Video Surveillance Software
ZKiVision Client Software is our co mpany's free vi deo su rveillan ce software, which
can help manage and monitor multiple devices in a real-time manner. Install the
software in the supplied CD, and add devices to the software. Then the real-time

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monitoring can be star ted . If needed to lear n abo ut how to u se the vi deo su rveill ance
software, refer to ZKiVision Client Software User Manual in the CD.

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4 Extended Functions
The mini PTZ dome IP camera supports a maximum of 255 presets, among which
presets 90 to 130 and preset 255 are used for special functions.
95 (invoke preset 95): Enter the high speed dome menu
91 (invoke preset 91): Enter the camera menu (if camera supports this feature)
128 (invoke preset 98): Invoke limit scanning
125 (configure preset 125): The auto horizonta l scanning mode
126 (configure preset 126): Enter the limit scanning settings
127 (configure preset 126): Left limit setting
128 (configure preset 126): Right limit setting