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Table of Contents Warning ………………………………………………………………………………1 Precautions ……………………………………………………………………………2 Components……………………………………………………………………………4 Camera Components …………………………………………………………………5 Installation …………………………………………………………………………… 6 n Bracket & Camera Mounting n Power Connector & Monitor Impedance n Viewing Angle & Focus Adjustment n Sunshield Mounting n Remote Control On Screen Display (OSD) Menu ………………………………………………………7 Accessing the OSD Menu Settings .
Warning The camera requires periodic inspection. Contact an authorised technician to carry out the inspection. Stop using your camera if malfunction occurs. If the camera emits smoke or is unusually hot for a long period, a fire may result. Unplug device immediately if device exhibits these symptoms. Do not install the camera on a surface that can not support it. If the camera is installed on an inappropriate surface, it may fall and cause injury. Do not hold plug with wet hands.
Precautions Do not install the camera in extreme temperature conditions. Only use the camera under conditions where temperatures are between -20°F ~ 122°F. Be especially careful to provide ventilation when operating under high temperatures. Do not install the camera under unstable lighting conditions. Severe lighting change or flicker can cause the camera to work improperly. Do not touch the front lens of the camera. This is one of the most important parts of the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shocks. It can cause malfunctions to occur. Never keep the camera pointed directly at strong light. It can damage the CCD. Do not expose the camera to radioactivity. If exposed to radioactivity the CCD will fail. Notes • If the camera is exposed to spotlight or object reflecting strong light, smear or blooming may occur. • Check that the power satisfies the normal specification before connecting the camera.
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Camera Components 1 2 lec ics tron 3 CE CLIN TO N E 9 54 -VF CE 54 -VF CLIN TO N 0 0 E 4 lec tron ics 8 7 1. Cable 2. Mounting Plate 3. Arm 4. Case Sales: 1-800-447-3306 6 5 5. Plug-in port for CE-REMOTE 6. Zoom adjustment 7. Focus adjustment 8. DC Auto Iris Vari-Focal lens 9. Sunshield Support: 1-800-549-6393 www.clintonelectronics.
Installation mounting plate Sunshield lec cable routing: center or side ics tron CE CLIN TO N E mounting screws 54 -VF camera arm screws CE 54 -VF CLIN TO N 0 0 E lec tron ics focus zoom Remote port 1. Bracket & Camera Mounting - Affix the bracket to the mounting surface. - Run cables through the center of the mounting bracket, or out the side slot. 2. Power Connector & Monitor Impedance - Use a DC12V/1A regulated PSU or AC24V/1A.
On Screen Display (OSD) Menu • On Screen Display (OSD) Menu Camera functions and settings can be adjusted or changed by activating the OSD menu. When the OSD menu is activated text will display on the monitor. The user can then move the cursor to the desired function to change the setting.
Accessing the OSD Menu Settings Settings can be adjusted by using the optional CE-REMOTE (Sold separately). 1. Plug the CE-REMOTE into the port located at the bottom of the camera. Power input BNC output to test monitor plug-in remote connection 2. Press the SETUP button • Settings can now be made. The SETUP menu is displayed on the monitor. • Select a menu function from the list by using the UP and DOWN buttons. • Position the cursor to the desired function.
3. Select a menu item from the list available by using the UP and DOWN buttons. • Functions are selected using up and down buttons. • Place the cursor over a desired item, the selected position is displayed. Select the function using the UP or DOWN button. When an arrow is present, press SETUP button to enter sub-menu Change the status using the LEFT or RIGHT button. 4. Set up a selected item by using the Left and Right buttons. 5. To finish the settings, select ‘EXIT’ and press the SET button.
LENS (Adjusting the brightness level) Using this function, you can control the screen brightness. 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘LENS’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘LENS’. DC: You can adjust the minimum shutter and maximum value of shutter when DC Lens mode is selected. 2. Press SETUP to choose from the sub menu items as listed below. – BRIGHTNESS : Adjusts the video brightness (selectable from 1 - 70).
EXPOSURE 1. When the SETUP menu is displayed, select ‘EXPOSURE’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘EXPOSURE’. Press SETUP to enter. 2. Select the desired mode using Up and Down buttons. BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the exposure brightness. SHUTTER : You can select either auto or manual shutter. – A.FLK : Select this when you experience picture flicker, which can happen when there is a clash with the frequency of the installed lighting.
aSHUTTER continued Notes • When using a DC lens, set the shutter mode to A.FLK if color rolling occurs. • When the SHUTTER is set to ESC after selecting Internal Synchronization Type, the picture may become unstable if the camera faces a bright fluorescent light. Therefore, take care when choosing the installation position. • When the SHUTTER is set to MANUAL or A.FLK mode, SENS-UP will be disabled.
White Balance control Use the White Balance function to adjust the screen color. 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘WHITE BAL’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘WHITE BAL’. 2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons. t Select one of the following 5 modes, as appropriate for your purpose. ATW : Select this when the color temperature is between 1,700°K and 11,000°K.
SSDR (Super Dynamic Range) SSDR illuminates darker areas of an image while retaining the same light level for brighter areas to even out the overall brightness of images with high contrast between bright and dark areas. 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘SSDR’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘SSDR’. 2.
BLC (Back Light Compensation) 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘BACKLIGHT’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘BACKLIGHT’. 2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons depending on the camera purpose. BLC : Enables a user to select a desired area on a picture and view that area more clearly.
a HLC continued HLC MASKING AREA HLC OFF HLC ON OFF : Not being used. 3. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons and press the SET button. BLC : Select ‘BLC’ to adjust the area to be enhanced then adjust the level. HLC : Enable the user to change the level limit, mask color/tone and area. Notes • For effective license plate observation, it needs minimum illumination and fast shutter speed more than 1/200sec.
DNR3 This function reduces the background noise in a low luminance environment. 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘DNR’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘DNR’. 2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons. OFF : Deactivates DNR. Noise is not reduced. ON : Activates DNR so that noise is reduced. 3. Set the DNR mode to ‘ON’ and press the SET button. Then you can adjust the noise reduction level.
Day/Night You can display pictures in color or black and white. 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘DAY/NIGHT’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘DAY/NIGHT’. 2. Select a desired mode using the Left and Right buttons according to the picture display you want. EXTERN : This mode allows you to apply a desired filter to external signals. COLOR : The picture is always displayed in color. B/W : The picture is always displayed in black and white.
Special 1. When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘SPECIAL’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘SPECIAL’. Press SETUP to enter the ‘SPECIAL’ menu. 2. Select a desired mode using the Up and Down buttons. IMAGE ADJ. : 1) When the SETUP menu screen is displayed, select ‘IMAGE ADJ.’ by using the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘IMAGE ADJ.’ Press SETUP to enter ‘IMAGE ADJ’. 2) Select a desired mode using the Up and Down buttons.
a IMAGE ADJ. continued Notes • As the DIS function uses the digital zoom the camera’s resolution will decrease. • DIS doesn’t operate when background illumination is too low. • DIS doesn’t operate when object pattern is monotonic (ie. sky or white wall). l FONT COLOR : You can change the OSD font color. (White, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue) l SHARPNESS : As you increase this value, the picture outline becomes stronger and clearer.
CAM TITLE : If you enter a title, the title will appear on the monitor. 1) If the SPECIAL menu screen is displayed, use the Up and Down buttons so that the arrow indicates ‘CAM TITLE’. 2) Set it to ‘ON’ by using the Left and Right buttons. 3) Press the SET button. 4) Use the 4 direction buttons to move to a desired letter and select the letter by pressing the SET button. Repeat this to enter multiple letters. You can enter up to 15 letters.
SYNC : In areas where the supply is at 60Hz, you can synchronize the output phase of multiple cameras using the power synchronization function (Line-Lock) without using a synchronization signal generator. – INT : Internal Synchronization Type – L/L : Power Synchronization Type, Line-lock l Press the Function Setup switch. l You can select a desired phase from 0 to 359 when select ‘phase’.
a MOTION DET continued 2) Set up the mode using the 4 direction buttons. – SENSITIVITY : You can select up to 8 MD areas. When SENSITIVITY number is high, motion detection sensitivity is increased to recognize even small movement. – AREA MODE : Determines whether to use the MD area selected in SENSITIVITY. – SEL POS : Determines which of the 4 vertices of each MD area is to be used.
a PRIVACY continued 2) Set up the mode using the 4 direction buttons. – AREA SEL : Select up to 12 PRIVACY areas. – MODE : Determines whether to use the area selected in the AREA SEL. – MASK COLOR : Determines area color. Select Green, Red, Blue, Black, White, Gray. – MASK TONE : Adjust the brightness of MASK COLOR. – TOP/BOTTOM/LEFT/RIGHT : Adjust the size and position of the selected area.
a COMM ADJ continued 2) Set up the mode using the 4 direction buttons. – CAM ID : Determines the camera’s identification number (between 0 and 255). – BAUD RATE : Select 2400/4800/9600/19200/38400/57600 bps. – UART MODE : Select NONE, EVEN or ODD for the parity bits. – RET PKT : Determines whether to send a command back to the controller device when a communication control command is sent to the camera.
Troubleshooting If you have trouble operating your camera, refer to the following table. If the guidelines do not enable you to solve the problem, contact Clinton Electronics Technical Support at 1-800-549-6393 or 815-633-1444. Problem Solution Nothing appears on the screen. • Check the power connection. • Check the video signal line connection. • Check the Brightness of Auto Iris lens. The video image is not clear. • Check if the lens is clean. Clean the lens with a clean cloth or brush.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The MOTION DETECTION function is not working. • Check if ‘MOTION DETECTION’ mode is turned on. • Check if the MD LEVEL is too low. • Check the setting of the MD AREA. Colors are not quite right. • Check the ‘WHITE BAL’ setting. The screen is flickering. • Check if the camera is facing directly into sunlight or fluorescent light. L/L mode isn’t able to be selected. • Have you connected your camera to DC power source? Connect it to AC power source.
Specifications Camera CE-VF540 Image Sensor 1/3 Inch SONY Super HAD CCD Resolution 600 TV Lines Effective Pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V) Scanning System 2:1 Interlace S/N Ratio 52dB (AGC Off, Weight On) Sync System Internal / Line Lock Scanning Frequency 15.734 KHz (H), 59.94 Hz (V) Minimum Illumination 0.000006 Lux (Sense-Up *258x & IR LEDs On) Shutter Speed 1/60 ~ 1/100,000 sec. Dynamic Range 62dB (Max.) Lens 2.8 ~ 12mm (F1.2) Lens (Externally Adjustable) Video Output 1.
Dimensions 4.92” 3.23” 3.94” 2.91” 8.50” CLINTON Electronics CE-VF540 TELE -- WIDE FAR -- NEAR 2.28” 6.10” 3.9 4” 4.72” Sales: 1-800-447-3306 Support: 1-800-549-6393 www.clintonelectronics.
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