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User ’s Manu al 1 Preface The information provided in this manual was current when published. The company reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Notice To work with the PTZ cameras, any installer or technician must have the following minimum qualifications: • A basic knowl[...]
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User ’s Manu al 2 W arning Notices • Handle the camera with care Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking, shakin g, etc. The camera could be damaged by improper handing or storage. • Do not dismantle the camera T o prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. T here are no user serviceable part s inside. Contact a qualified service[...]
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User ’s Manu al 3 Content s 1. Overview ....................................................................................................................... ............. 5 1.1 Product Features ............................................................................................................. 6 1.2 Product Application................[...]
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User ’s Manu al 4 3.3.1 1 TITLE SETTING ................................................................................................ 30 3.3.12 ALARM SETTNG ............................................................................................... 31 3.3.13 HOME SETTING .....................................................................[...]
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User ’s Manu al 5 1. Overview The ZC-PT series integrated indoor PTZ camera is a new sub-comp act model designed to deliver superb performance and durability combined with an inte lligent and stylish housing that is suit able for any security and surveillance inst allation. The ZC-PT-XT series is a new weather resist ant integrated outdoor PTZ ca[...]
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User ’s Manu al 6 The PTZ camera provides 8 alarm inputs and 2 alarm output s, and the smart alarm management mechanism can be programmed using the OSD setup menu; certain functions (Preset/Sequence/Auto-Pan/Cruise) can be activated when an alarm is triggered. More than 10 built-in protocols including, GANZ-PT, GANZ-S, Pelco-D, -P, VCL, Philips, [...]
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User ’s Manu al 7 Dynamic PTZ camera configuration • Flexible indoor and outdoor mountings • Compact lightweight design for easy inst allation • Weather resist ant housing to protect against temperature, sunlight and rain Integrated enhanced Internet cap ability (optional) • Remote monitoring mode / system configuration / software upgrade[...]
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User ’s Manu al 8 2. Connecting the PTZ Camera Please refer to the sections below for details of how to set and connect the PTZ camera. In order to control PTZ camera, a control keyboard or alternative control device is required. 2.1 Package Content Before proceeding, please check that the box cont ains the items listed here. If any item is missi[...]
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User ’s Manu al 9 2.2 Switch Definition The PTZ camera ID and communication protocol must be configured before connecting the camera to other devices. The switches u sed to configure these settings are located on the bottom of the PTZ camera. Indoor PTZ camera Out door PTZ camera A Reserved B Communication switch C PTZ camera ID switch D PTZ Came[...]
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User ’s Manu al 10 be the same. The default RS-485 setting is half-duplex. Please do not change the default setting without seeking the advice of a qualified specialist or the supplier . Pin 3 and pin 4 are used for termination and line lock adjustment respectively . Pin 5 is mainly used after updating the sof tware and changing protocol. RS-485 [...]
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User ’s Manu al 11 Switch no. Protocol Baud rate 00 VCL 9600 01 Pelco D 2400 02 Pelco P 4800 04 Chiper 9600 05 Philips 9600 07 GANZ-PT 9600 08 AD422 4800 09 DM P 9600 11 Pelco D 4800 12 Pelco D 9600 13 Pelco P 2400 14 Pelco P 9600 16 GANZ-S 4800 17 GANZ-S 9600 18 GANZ-S 19200 19 GANZ-S 38400 *GANZ-PT is for ZC-PT se ries PTZ camera. GANZ-S is for[...]
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User ’s Manu al 12 2.6 22-Pin Connector Definition A 50 cm data cable (as shown below) is supplied with the PTZ camera for quick installation, e.g. for demonstration or testing purposes. The cable design requires an additional alarm cable. The 22-pin connector definition is listed in the table below. Pin Definition Cable 1 AC24-1 20A WG 2 ALM NO [...]
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User ’s Manu al 13 2.7 RS-485 Connector RS-485 is the interface that the PTZ camera uses to communicate with its control unit. Connect the control keyboard to the camera via the terminal block. The recommended cables for RS-485 communication are CA T 5 cables; the maxi mum cable length for wire with a gauge above 24 is 4000 feet (1219 meters). If[...]
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User ’s Manu al 14 3. Operation and Configuration 3.1 OSD Display Format The information shown on the screen is described in terms of the corresponding OSD display, its position and its function in the table below. 1 2 3 4 56 Position Function OSD display Description A Auto focus mode 1 Focus modes M Manual focus mode X Back light compensation OF[...]
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User ’s Manu al 15 3.2 OSD Menu T ree The OSD setup menu structures for the 18×/26× model and the 22×/23× model are listed separately in the section below. The star symbol indicates the fact ory default. For a detailed function description, please refer t o section 3.3 Configuration Menu . 3.2.1 18× / 26× Model Item Layer 1 Lay er 2 Layer 3[...]
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User ’s Manu al 16 Item Layer 1 Lay er 2 Layer 3 Default HOME FUNC. <O N>, <OFF> OFF PRESET ☆ SEQUENCE AUTOP AN SELECT MODE CRUISE PRESET POINT SEQUENCE LINE AUTOP AN LINE CRUISE LINE <001> ~ <256> <1> ~ <8> <1> ~ <4> <1> 001 RETURN TIME <00 1> ~ <128> min. 001 GO ENTER HOME SETT[...]
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User ’s Manu al 17 Item Layer 1 Lay er 2 Layer 3 Default AUTOP AN CRUISE IR FUNC. NO FUNCTION PRESET POINT SEQUENCE LINE AUTOP AN LINE CRUISE LINE IR FUNCTION <1> ~ <256> <1> ~ <8> <1> ~ <4> <1> <AUT O>,<ON> SCHEDULE RESET YES SCHEDULE EXIT EXIT OSD YES 3.2.2 22× / 23× Model Item Layer 1 Lay[...]
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User ’s Manu al 18 Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default PRESET POINT SEQUENCE LINE AUTOP AN LINE CRUISE LINE <001> ~ <256> <1> ~ <8> <1> ~ <4> <1> 001 DWELL TIME <001> ~ <12 7> sec., AL W A YS AL W A YS EXIT YES HOME FUNC. <ON>, <OFF> OFF PRESET ☆ SEQUENCE AUTOP AN SELECT MODE CR[...]
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User ’s Manu al 19 Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Default SET YEAR SET MONTH SET DA Y SET HOUR SET MINUTE EXIT+SA VE SCHEDULE SWITCH <ON>, <OFF> OFF SCHEDULE P OINT <01> ~ <32> 01 SCHEDULE HOUR 00 SCHEDULE MIN 00 NONE ☆ PRESET SEQUENCE AUTOP AN CRUISE SCHEDULE MODE IR FUNC. NO FUNCTION PRESET SEQUENCE LINE AUTOP AN LINE CR[...]
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User ’s Manu al 20 3.3 Configuration Menu The detailed function s and p arameter settings for your PTZ camera can be set in the OSD (On Screen Display) menu using a control unit, such as a cont rol keyboard (ZCA-SC201). The functions in the OSD menu on the 18 ×, 22×, 23× and 2 6× models are described in the following sections. 18×/26× Mo de[...]
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User ’s Manu al 21 3.3.2 BACKLIGHT The backlight compensation function prevent s the central object from being too dark in surroundings where excessive light is shining from behind it. 18×/26× Model: T urn this option <ON>; the central object will be brightened in contrast to the edge of the picture (where a backlight would most likely be[...]
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User ’s Manu al 22 • MANUAL In this focus mode, users can adjust t he lens focus manually by pressing the focus in/out button on the control keyboard or another control unit. 22×/23× Model: • AUTO The optimum focus is achieved using the internal digit al circuit. Users can adjust the minimum auto focus range for cert ain special conditions;[...]
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User ’s Manu al 23 3.3.5 AE MODE The exposure is the amount of light captur ed by the image se nsor and is determined by how wide you open the lens diaphragm (iris adjustment), how long you leave the sensor exposed (shutter speed) and other exposure p arameters. This option allows users to define how the Auto Exposure (AE) function will work. 18?[...]
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User ’s Manu al 24 22×/23× Model: • AUTO In this mode, the camera’s shutte r , IRIS and AGC control functions work together automatically to adjust the light exposure of the image sensor in order to obtain a consistent video output level. IRIS OFF SET is used to set the level of IRIS variation. • SHUTTER This option means that the SHUTTER[...]
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User ’s Manu al 25 18×/26× Model: • AUTO In this mode, the white balance function works within it s colour temperature range. This mode computes the white balance value output using colour information from the entire screen. It outputs the appropriate value using the colour temperature radiating from a black subject based on a range of values[...]
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User ’s Manu al 26 • ON Display the ID address of the selected camera in the bottom right of the monitor screen. • OFF Hide the ID address of the selected PTZ camera. 3.3.8 SETUP MENU The user can adjust the camera len s model par ameters in the SETUP menus. The SETUP menus are dif ferent depending on the model of the PTZ camera. 18×/26× Mo[...]
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User ’s Manu al 27 NOTE: The Privacy Mask function will be automatically disabled if the Image Flip function is enabled, and “Maski ng disabled” will be displayed on the screen. M.E. This option is a st andard mechanical operation. As the PTZ camera tilts b y 90°, it will pan 180 ° then continue tilting to keep tracking the object. OFF Sele[...]
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User ’s Manu al 28 resolution and quality of the zoomed image. By contr ast, digit al zoo m takes a portion of the image and exp ands that portion to the full size of the image; however the image quality will be reduced. 18×/26× Model: On these models, a maximum 12× digital zoom function can be enabled. The default setting is <ON>. 22×/[...]
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User ’s Manu al 29 • RESET Select this option to reset all camera parameters in the SETUP menus to the factory defaults. • EXIT Exit SETUP MENU1 and go back to the MAIN MENU. 3.3.9 SETUP MENU2 (18×/26× Model Only ) The Aperture and Mask Display settings can be configured under SETUP MENU2. • APERTURE In this setup menu, the user can adjus[...]
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User ’s Manu al 30 • ON A title set for a cert ain view will be displayed when the PTZ camera returns to that view area. • OFF If TITLE DISPLA Y is set to <OFF>, no title will be displayed on the screen even if titles have been set. 3.3.1 1 TITLE SETTING Up to 16 zone titles can be set with a maximum 20 chara cters for each title; two m[...]
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User ’s Manu al 31 3.3.12 ALARM SETTNG The PTZ camera provides eight alarm inputs and two alarm output s (N.O. and N.C) to connect alarm devices. This function enables the P TZ camera to work in conjunction with an alarm system to capture images of a particular event. For wiring details, please refer to the inst allation guide and/or qualified se[...]
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User ’s Manu al 32 sequence, auto-pan or cruise fun ction. Use the right direction key on the control keyboard to change the setting and the f ollowing items will change to correspond to your selection. • PRESET Select a preset point for the PTZ camera to move to when an alarm pin is triggered. The preset point s can be set on a control keyboar[...]
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User ’s Manu al 33 • HOME FUNCTION This option is used to enable or disable the HOME function. Use the lef t/rig ht direction keys on the control keyboard to change the setting. • SELECT MODE Select a mode that you want the PTZ camera to execute when the HOME function is enabled and the RETURN TIME has expired. The options are <AUTOP AN>[...]
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User ’s Manu al 34 • EXIT Exit the HOME SETTING menu. 3.3.14 SEQUENCE This function carries out pre-positioning of the p an, tilt, zoom and focus features in a certain sequence for a camera. Before setting up this function, the user must set at least two preset point s. • SEQUENCE LINE The PTZ camera has eight built-in sets of sequence lines.[...]
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User ’s Manu al 35 Speed 6 65 50 Speed 7 75 58 Speed 8 185 185 Speed 9 205 210 Speed 10 225 240 Speed 1 1 250 275 Speed 12 280 305 Speed 13 320 335 Speed 14 365 365 Speed 15 400 400 • DWELL TIME The DWELL TIME is the duration for which the PTZ camera will remain at a sequence point and has a range from <0> to <127> seconds. The PTZ [...]
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User ’s Manu al 36 • ST ART POINT Follow the description to set the st art position for the AUTOP AN path. 1. Move the cursor to <ST ART POINT> and press <ENTER> while <T O FIND> is flashing - the option will change to <T O SA VE> automatically . 2. Move the PTZ camera to the desired position and press <ENTER> to s[...]
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User ’s Manu al 37 • RUN AUTOP AN Once the setting is complete, select this option to manually execute the auto-pan function. • EXIT Exit the AUTOP AN menu. 3.3.16 CRUISE A cruise is a sequence o f manual operations that can be stor ed and then called up to be executed repeatedly . It can be made up of pan, tilt po sition and zoom p arameters[...]
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User ’s Manu al 38 3.3.17 IR FUNCTION (Removable IR Blocking) The IR blocking filter enables the PTZ camera to capture a clear image at night time or in very dark lighting conditions. During the day , the IR blocking filter is fitted to block the infrared light and ensure a clear image; at night, the IR blocking filter is removed to catch the ava[...]
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User ’s Manu al 39 3.3.18 ALARM DETECT (18×/26× Model Only) This function instructs t he camera to detect movement within the monitoring area and then send an alarm signal automatically . T o activate this function, the alarm connection setup must have been completed in advance. • DETECT SWITCH This option is used to enable or disable the ALA[...]
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User ’s Manu al 40 3.3.19 WDR Setting (23× Model Only) The wide dynamic range function is especially effective in solving indoor and out door contrast issues to enhance the image quality and video performance. It enables the PTZ camera to acquire det ailed data from the dark are as (indoors) without any saturation from the bright areas (outdoors[...]
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User ’s Manu al 41 joystick when the user enters the Privacy Setup menu. Refer to the description below for details of setting privacy masks. NOTE: The Image Flip function will be disabled automatically while the Privacy function is enabled. 18×/26× Model: • PRIV ACY SWITCH This option allows the user to enable or disable the Privacy Mask fun[...]
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User ’s Manu al 42 V CENTRE The original vertical centre of the mask zone is th e centre of the screen; it can be moved to another position by adjusting the vertical value using the LEFT/RIGHT keys. H SIZE (00~80) This option allows the user to adjust the horizontal size of the privacy mask. Setting the H and V size to 0 deletes the selected mask[...]
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User ’s Manu al 43 The original centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen. The user can move the centre of the mask zone to another position by adjusting this value by pressing the LEFT/RIGHT keys. V CENTRE (000~256) The original centre of the mask zone is the centre of the screen. The user can move the centre of the mask zone to anothe[...]
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User ’s Manu al 44 3.3.21 TIME FUNCTION This option is used to set the TIME related parameters for the PTZ camera. • TIME DISPLA Y Select <ON> to display the time information on screen, or <OFF> if you do not want to display it. • YEAR / MONTH / DA Y These options are used for setting the system date. • HOUR / MINUTE These optio[...]
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User ’s Manu al 45 • SCHEDULE MODE Used to set the scheduling function for the selected sched uling point; the options are as follows. NONE No function will be executed for the schedule. PRESET Select one of the defined preset point s for the selected schedule. SEQUENCE Select one of the eight defined sequence lines for the sched ule. AUTOP AN [...]
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User ’s Manu al 46 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Item 22× Model 18× Model 23× Model 26× Model CA MERA NTSC 380k Effe ctiv e pixels PA L 440k NTSC 480 TV lines Horizontal resolution PA L 480 TV lines Scanning area Progressive 1/4" CCD 1/4" CCD ExView Progressive 1/4" CCD 1/4" CCD ExView Scanning system PA L , N T S C[...]
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User ’s Manu al 47 OSD Menu Notes The following OSD menu tables are provided for users to record the PTZ camera settings. <18×/26× Model> Item La yer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note DEF A UL T CA MERA <ON>, <OFF> BACKL IGHT <ON>, <OFF> AUTO AF mode <Normal>, <Interval>, <Zoom trigger> FOCUS MANUAL Manual f[...]
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User ’s Manu al 48 Item La yer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note PRESET POS. <001> ~ <255>,<END> SPEED <01> ~ <15> DWELL TIME <000> ~ <127> sec. RUN SEQUENCE EXIT AUTOP AN LINE <1> ~ <4> ST ART POINT <TO FIND>, <TO SA VE> END POINT <TO FIND>, <T O SA VE> DIRECTION <RIGHT>, &[...]
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User ’s Manu al 49 <22×/23× Model> Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note DEF A UL T CA MERA <ON>, <OFF> ON BLC level <000> ~ <100> BACKL IGHT OFF AUTO Focal length <1cm>, <10cm>, <30cm> <1m> FOCUS MANUAL <01> ~ <08> AUTO H APERTURE <00> ~ <31> APERTURE MANUAL V APERTURE &[...]
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User ’s Manu al 50 Item Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Note SPEED <01> ~ <04> RUN AUTOP A N ENTER EXIT RECORD ST ART RECORD END RUN CRUISE CRUISE EXIT THRESHOLD <LOW>, <MID>, <HI> IR COLOUR <B/W>, <COLOUR> AUTO EXIT IR FUNCTION (23× model only) ON WDR SWITCH <ON>, <OFF> AUTO RA TIO LEVEL <000>[...]
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