GE Security TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera User Manual P/N 1069515_EN • REV A • ISS 26NOV09
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Content Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 Product overview 1 Features 1 System requirements 3 Chapter 2 Installation 5 Installation environment 5 Unpacking the dome camera 6 Removing the protective cover from the outdoor dome camera 7 Dome camera DIP switches 8 Setting up the dome camera 9 Setting the dome camera communication protocol 10 Setting the RS-485 communication 12 Setting the dome camera site ID 12 22-pin connector description 14 Wiring the dome camera 15 Mounting the dome camera on a ceiling 16 Mo
Day/night (Day/night models only) 42 Alarm settings 43 Privacy mask settings 45 Time and date settings 46 Schedule settings 47 Appendix A Specifications 49 Appendix B Camera settings checklist 51 Appendix C Warranty and contact information 57 Warranty information 57 Contacting support 57 Index 59 ii TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera User Manual
Chapter 1 Product introduction Product overview The TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera is an innovative camera designed for middle and small surveillance applications. It possesses true PTZ camera features and has a graphical programming interface for easier customization of camera settings. Installation of the TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera is simplified because it has a single cable to connect it to power, data, alarms, and video outputs.
0BChapter 1: Product introduction Dynamic Dome applications • Schedule function • Multiple built-in protocols • Lightweight design for easy installation • Flexible indoor mountings • 16 privacy masks • 8 alarms and 1 relay Superior dome camera image quality • 12X optical zoom • 12X digital zoom • Digital auto slow shut • Backlight compensation • Auto focus • Auto white balance • Auto gain control • Auto iris control • Removable IR cut filter • Minimum illumination: 1 Lux, 0.
0BChapter 1: Product introduction System requirements For proper operation, adhere to the following operational, cable, and power requirements for TruVision PTZ Mini 12X cameras. Figure 1: Example of a system 1. Monitor A 4. DVR /Multiplxer/ Quad/ Switcher 2. Monitor B 5. Dome camera 3. Control keypad 6. Repeater Cable requirements Table 1 below lists the requirements for the cables that connect to the dome camera.
0BChapter 1: Product introduction Power cable size and length requirements Using the proper gauge of power cable will ensure proper operation and avoid voltage drops. See Table 2 below for the recommended cable gauge for varying maximum cable lengths and power draws. Table 2: Recommended power cable gauges based on maximum lengths for an operating voltage of 24 VAC (±10%) Wire gauge 4 Indoor dome cameras (14 W) Outdoor dome cameras (54 W) AWG mm (diameter) feet meters feet meters 10 2.
Chapter 2 Installation Complete all the necessary programming before you install the dome camera. This chapter provides information on how to install the dome camera. Use a control keyboard, such as the GE KTD-405/KTD-405-2D keypad or other control device, to control the dome camera. Installation environment When installing your product, consider these factors: • Handling: Handle the camera carefully. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. Improper handing or storage could damage the camera.
1BChapter 2: Installation the sun or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise, the camera may be smeared or damaged. • Servicing: Do not attempt to service this camera yourself. Any attempt to dismantle or remove the covers from this product will invalidate the warranty and may also result in serious injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unpacking the dome camera When you receive the product, check the package and contents for damage, and verify that all items are included.
1BChapter 2: Installation Removing the protective cover from the outdoor dome camera The outdoor dome camera is shipped with a protective cover and PE sheet on the dome camera for protection. These must be removed before installation. To remove the protective cover and PE sheet 1. Unpack the dome camera. 2. Turn the dome camera upside down and place it on the cushion. Then rotate the outdoor top mount bracket counterclockwise and detach it from the main dome camera housing. 3.
1BChapter 2: Installation Caution: DO NOT press on the top of the bubble as shown in the figure as it might damage the unit. 6. Screw the bubble and dome camera body together with the supplied M3 standard/security screw. Use the supplied security torx to fasten the security screws. 7. Further secure the bubble by turning the two slotted screws counterclockwise so that they touch the dome camera housing. 8. Set the DIP switches.
1BChapter 2: Installation Figure 3: Dome camera DIP switches Indoor dome camera Outdoor dome camera A. Dome camera protocol DIP switches D. 22-pin connector B. RS-485 communication DIP switches E. Dome camera site ID DIP switches C. None F. Reserved G. Reserved See the following sections on how to setup the ID and control protocol of the dome camera. Setting up the dome camera To quickly put the Mini PTZ 12X dome camera into operation: 1.
1BChapter 2: Installation Setting the dome camera communication protocol The TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera can use several different protocols for communication. To select a protocol, you must set the protocol DIP switches to the correct sequence of 1s (on) and 0s (off). To set a dome camera protocol using the DIP switches 1. Locate the protocol DIP switch block (A, Figure 3 on page 9). 2. Using Table 3 below, find the DIP switch sequence for the desired protocol and set the switches accordingly.
1BChapter 2: Installation Protocol Baud rate Switch position Philips 9600 000100 VCL 9600 001100 JVC 9600 010100 DSCP 9600 101100 Chiper 9600 111100 Functions supported by third party protocols Table 4: Functions supported Function Key commands Pelco AD 422 VCL Philips Enter menus Preset 95 Preset 94 (alternate Preset 77) Wipe or Preset 77 Preset 77 Exit menus Preset 95 Preset 95 Preset 97 Preset 77 Select/enter in menus Iris+ Iris+ Iris+ Iris+ Set auto pan limits Pre
1BChapter 2: Installation Setting the RS-485 communication RS-485 is the interface that connects the dome camera to the control device. Consequently the RS-485 setup of the dome camera and the control device must be identical. Locate the communication DIP switch block (see B, Figure 3 on page 9). See Figure 4 below for an explanation of the communication DIP switches of the dome camera. Figure 4: Communication DIP switch 1. RS-485 setting 4. Line lock 2. RS-485 setting 5. System initialization 3.
1BChapter 2: Installation 3. Place the switches that correspond to those values in the On position. 4. Carefully record the site ID of each dome camera installed.
1BChapter 2: Installation Figure 6: Example of setting DIP switches for the dome camera site ID 210 (128 + 64 + 16 + 2) 22-pin connector description The 22-pin connector for I/O interface cable connection is located on the back plate of the dome camera. See Table 7 below for the pin locations if you need to attach, for example, alarm input and output devices.
1BChapter 2: Installation Wiring the dome camera The TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera is shipped with a 24 VAC I/O interface cable (see Figure 8 below). This cable facilitates installation as there is only one cable to connect to the dome camera. Figure 8: 24 VAC I/O interface cable Dome camera 1. 22-pin connector Power input cable: Provides 24 VAC power supply to the dome camera.
1BChapter 2: Installation 2-wire connection from a DVR/control keypad/PC to the dome camera Table 8: Pin definition of the serial data connector Pin Corresponding pins (22-pin connector) Definition 1 7, 10 T+, R+ (D+ or A) 2-4 Reserved 5 8, 9 T-, R- (D- or B) Note: See “Cable requirements” on page 3 for information using a RS-485 cable for the dome camera. 5. Connect the power cable to the power source. As soon as the dome camera is connected, it is operational.
1BChapter 2: Installation B. Screws and screw anchors for fixing the standard ceiling mount to a hard ceiling (not supplied.) Tools needed Tool for drilling Tool for screwing To mount the dome camera on a ceiling 1. Screw the plastic fixing plate to the matching screw hole on the edge of the dome camera, as shown. 2. Place the hard ceiling mount in the desired position on the ceiling and mark the position of the four screw holes. 3. Drill a hole in each marked position. 4.
1BChapter 2: Installation Note: The dome camera’s plastic fixing plate must align with the mate screw hole on the mount, as shown. 7. Tighten the fixing screw to securely fix the dome camera. 8. If the dome camera bubble had been removed earlier, reattach it now. The installation is complete. Mounting the dome camera on a wall The dome camera can be mounted on a wall using a pendant mount. It is used for indoor and outdoor use. This mount is ordered separately from the dome camera.
1BChapter 2: Installation M5 standard/security screws C. Screws and screw anchors for fixing the standard pendent mount onto the wall (not included) Tools needed Tool for drilling Tool for screwing To pendant mount the dome camera 1. Drill a cable-access hole in the wall where you want to install the pendant mount. 2. Using the correct screws and screw anchors, fix the pendant mount to the wall. Figure 10: Pendant-mount Standard pendant mount 1. Pendant-mount 2. Waterproof rubber boot 3.
1BChapter 2: Installation 6. Attach the outdoor mount kit to the pendant mount arm using the supplied screws and washers. Adjust the rubber boot to the joint. 7. Connect the 22-pin connector of the I/O interface cable to the dome camera. 8. Attach the dome camera to the outdoor mount kit with the supplied screws and washers.
Chapter 3 Menu overview On-screen information When the unit is powered up, a splash screen appears that displays important system information (see Figure 11 below.) Items marked in italic in the figure can change depending on the settings. Figure 11: Splash screen that appears when the dome camera is powered up Information on the status of several dome camera functions can be displayed on the monitor screen.
2BChapter 3: Menu overview Figure 12: Position of on-screen information Table 9: Dome camera information displayed on-screen Position Function OSD display Description 1 Alarm number Alarm # Alarm Message 2 Current zoom ratio 1X Present Zoom Ratio (Optical Zoom/Digital Zoom) 3 Camera site ID Camera site ID displayed. 4 Date and time Date and time displayed. 5 Area title Area title displayed. Main menu overview The dome camera is programmed through the on-screen (OSD) menus.
2BChapter 3: Menu overview Figure 13: Main menus Main menu commands options Table 10 below provides a list of controls and options available on each screen that you can access from the main menu. Access to the menu screens can depend whether the system has been set up to require a password. Table 10: Main menu descriptions Command Function Language Configures the language of the on-screen display.
2BChapter 3: Menu overview Command Function Camera setup Configures digital zoom, automatic slow shutter, digital noise reduction, video invert, image freeze, and aperture. Pan/Tilt setup Configures image flip, tilt limits, proportional speed, auto calibration, password, OSD menu duration. ID display Configures camera site ID. Title display Configures camera title display. Title setting Configures wording of camera title. Preset Configures preset points.
2BChapter 3: Menu overview Accessing the programming menus To access the programming menus using a KTD-405/KTD-405-2D keypad 1. Switch the keypad to the camera site you want to program. 2. Press and hold the set key until Enter programming code displays. 3. At the code entry display, enter the programming code 9, 5, 1. Then press the seq button. 4. At the first menu display, press 3 to select the option Camera. 5.
2BChapter 3: Menu overview Table 11: Navigating the programming menus using the KTD-405/405-2D keypad Key Function Scrolls up the menus. Scrolls down the menus. Scrolls left or right when indicated by in the menu. Enters or exits a menu or submenu when indicated by in a menu option. When a menu has , scroll left and right to select a menu function and then press the set key to enter the submenu. Iris +: Enters or selects a menu option Iris -: Esc. Exits a menu option.
Chapter 4 Basic setup This chapter describes how to configure the basic options for the TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera. The default values (where applicable) of the settings are listed in the checklist in Appendix B “Camera settings checklist” on page 51. Language selection The dome camera is shipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus available in several languages. They include English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The default language is English.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup On Display camera ID on the monitor screen. Off Hide the camera ID on the monitor screen. Default setting. Area title displayed on a monitor You can display the area title of the dome camera on the monitor so that it is easy to identify which area is being shown is on-screen. To display an area title 1. Display the Main Page 2 OSD screen. 2. Select Area Title and then select one of the options: On Display the title of the selected area on the monitor screen.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup 5: Using the direction keys of the keypad select a character and press the set key to input. For example: A set B set C set TITLE: ABC 6: To delete characters, select a character by moving the cursor to LEFT or RIGHT and press set on the keypad. Then move the cursor to DELETE and press set to delete the selected character. 7: When the title is completed, move the cursor to SAVE and press set to save it and to return to Main Menu 2.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup Preset tour settings The function executes pre-positioning of the pan, tilt, zoom, and focus features in a certain sequence for a dome camera. Before setting this function, you must have set up at least two preset points. This function is located on Main Page 2.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup Function Description Dwell Time Set the period of time that the camera will stay at a preset tour step. The range is from 0 to 127 seconds. The camera will move to the next preset tour step when the dwell time expires. If the setting is 0, the dome will stay at this preset your step until the camera is manually moved. Run P Tour Manually select which P Tour to view after programming. Exit Select Yes to save any changes and return to Main Page 2.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup Function Description Direction You need to specify whether the camera moves clockwise or counterclockwise from the start point to the end point before then returning to the start point. Select Right for the camera to pan clockwise from the start point to the end point, and then return to the start point. Select Left for the camera to pan counterclockwise e from the start point to the end point, and then return to the start point. See the picture below.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup Figure 18: Shadow Tour menu Table 15: Shadow Tour menu description Function Description Shadow Tour Up to eight shadow tours can be defined. Using LEFT/RIGHT direction keys to select a shadow tour number first and then follow the steps below to start recording the Shadow Tour path. Record Start You need to define where the shadow tour starts. Record End You need to define where the shadow tour ends.
3BChapter 4: Basic setup Auto return settings Set the dome camera to automatically return after a period of inactivity to a specific preprogrammed preset, preset tour, autopan, or shadow tour position. This feature is disabled by default. This function is located on Main Page 2. Figure 19: Auto Return screen (screen for Preset mode shown) Table 16: Auto Return menu description Function Description Auto Return Enable or disable the function.
Chapter 5 Advanced setup This chapter describes how to configure the advanced options for the TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera. The default values (where applicable) of the settings are listed in the checklist in Appendix B “Camera settings checklist” on page 51. Default Use this menu to reset the unit. Function Description System Reset Select to reboot the camera. Default System Select to restore all camera settings and functions back to factory default. The camera will reboot.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup the process the lighting at the window will be adjusted so seeing outside is not possible. The default setting is Off. Note: Leaving backlight compensation on all the time on an unattended PTZ dome camera will produce a picture that is washed out or too bright under normal daylight or bright room conditions. This menu is located on Main Page 1. Focus adjustment The camera’s focus works in Auto Focus mode by default. You can control the focus manually using the keypad control.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Table 18: AE mode menu description Function Description Exposure Compensation Select the exposure value, which ranges from -10.5 dB to+10.5 dB. The default setting is Off. AE mode Set the method the camera uses to adjust to different light levels: Iris: The iris value is fixed at F1.6. Manual: Manually select a shutter speed (1/10000 to 1/50 for PAL; 1/10000 to 1/60 for NTSC) and gain value (-3 dB to 28 dB) to optimize the video output.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Table 19: Examples of the color temperatures of different light sources Light sources Color temperature in °K Cloudy sky 6,000 to 8,000 Noon sun and clear sky 6,500 Household lighting 2,500 to 3,000 75-watt bulb 2,820 Candle flame 1,200 to 1,500 See Table 20 below for a description of the functions available. This menu is located on Main Page 1. Table 20: White balance menu description Function Description Auto Select to enable or disable automatic white balance.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Note: The Image Flip and the Image Invert functions are automatically disabled when the Privacy Mask function is enabled. Figure 21: Camera setup menu Table 21: Camera setup menu description Function Description Max. Digital Zoom Set the digital zoom on the camera. Digital zoom (also known as electronic zoom) indicates how much zoom the camera’s software can add to the optical limit.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Function Description Video Invert Sets whether images will be inverted. See the photos below. Video Invert Off Video Invert On By default images appearing on-screen are upside down as cameras are usually installed on ceilings, for example. However, by enabling this option the image can be inverted. This may be required during testing or demonstrations, for example. When this function is enabled, the preset mask(s) will be set to off automatically.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Figure 22: Pan/Tilt setup screen Table 22: Pan/Tilt setup menu description Function Description Image Flip Image flip automatically rotates the camera 180 degrees when the bottom tilt limit is reached. This feature enables tracking of a target passing directly under the camera. E-Flip: Select this option to seamlessly track objects. Almost no delay occurs compared to the spin mode.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Function Description back to the original position. Password The camera is shipped without password protection. When this function is enabled, you will be prompted to enter the password to proceed whenever the OSD menus are accessed. To set or change a password 1: For the password function, select On and press the set key. The New Password screen appears. 2.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Table 23: Day/night menu description Function Description Auto Select this option for day/night mode to be automatically activated. The internal circuit will automatically decide the threshold to remove the IR cut filter according to the value of light condition calculated by internal light algorithms. The options include Low, Mid, and Hi.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Function Description Normally Open (NO): Alarm In Normally Closed (NC): Alarm In Alarm Action Select one of the pre-programmed modes to be executed when the alarm is triggered (Preset, Preset Tour, Autopan, or Shadow Tour.) The option listed below will depend on which mode has been selected. When an alarm is triggered, there will also be a warning flashed on-screen. See Figure 12 on page 22.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Function Description Exit Select Yes to save any changes and return to Main Page 3. Privacy mask settings Privacy masks let you conceal sensitive areas (such as neighboring windows) to protect them from view on the monitor screen and in the recorded video. You can create 16 privacy masks (numbered 1 to 16) per camera. A maximum of eight privacy masks can be displayed at one time.
4BChapter 5: Advanced setup Table 25: Privacy mask menu description Function Description Privacy Mask Enable or disable this option. The default setting is Off. Set Mask Up to 16 privacy masks can be set. To set a privacy mask 1. Turn on the Privacy Mask feature, and select ON. 2. Select a mask number. Then select Set Mask and press the set key to enter the Set Mask menu. 3.
: Advanced setup Table 26: Time/date menu description Function Description Time Display Select whether time is displayed on-screen. The default setting is Off. Set Year Select the year number. Set Month Select the month number. Set Day Select the day number. Set Hour Select the hour number. Set Minute Select the minute number. Exit + Save Select Yes to save changes and return to MainPage3.
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Appendix A Specifications Environment Indoor/Outdoor (model specific) Controller interface RS-485 Operating temperature (indoor) 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Operating temperature (outdoor) -30 to +50°C (-22 to +122°F) Dimensions (Height x Width) 131 × 200 mm (5.2 × 7.9 inches) Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) Power supply 24 VAC ±10% Power consumption 14 W (Indoor), 52 W (Outdoor with heater on) Battery removal The TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera contains one 3 V Lithium battery. To remove the battery 1.
5BAppendix A: Advanced setup Battery 4. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. 5. Reassemble the dome camera.
Appendix B Camera settings checklist Use this checklist to record the menu settings of each dome camera. Default values are highlighted in bold, where applicable.
6BAppendix B: Camera settings checklist Camera ID: Camera title: Main Menu No. Menu Sub menus and options 1 Language English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish 1 Default Camera System Reset, Default System, Default Camera 1 Backlight On, Off 1 Focus Auto (manual return to Auto) 1 Exposure Control Exposure Comp. Off, Exposure Value -10.5 dB to +10.5dB Exposure Control Auto Option configured Shutter Shutter Speed PAL: 1/50 to 1/10000 sec. NTSC: 1/60 to 1/10000 sec.
6BAppendix B: Camera settings checklist Main Menu No. 1 Menu Pan Tilt Setup Option configured Sub menus and options Image Freeze On, Off Aperture 01 to 16 (7) Image Flip Off, Spin, E-flip Tilt Limits Adjust Min. Angle -10 to +10 deg. Adjust Max. Angle 80 to 100 deg. Proportional Speed On, Off Auto Cal. On, Off Password On, Off OSD Auto Close Off, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min.
6BAppendix B: Camera settings checklist Main Menu No. Menu Sub menus and options 2 Auto Return Enter Option configured Auto Return On, Off Return Action Preset Preset Tour Autopan Shadow Tour Preset Point 001 to 256 Preset Tour 001 to 008 Autopan 001 to 004 Shadow Tour 001 to 008 Return Time 001 to 128 min.
6BAppendix B: Camera settings checklist Main Menu No. 3 3 3 Option configured Menu Sub menus and options Time/Date Time Display On, Off Set Year 00 to 99 Set Month 01 to 12 Set Day 01 to 31 Set Hour 00 to 23 Set Minute 00 to 59 Schedule On, Off Day 01 to 31 01 Hour 00 to 23 00 Minute 00 to 59 00 Event Action None No Action Preset Preset Point 001 to 256 Preset Tour Preset Tour 001 to 008 Autopan Autopan 001 to 004 Shadow Tour Shadow Tour 001 to 008 IR Func.
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Appendix C Warranty and contact information Warranty information The warranty period for the TruVision Mini PTZ 12X Camera is three years from the date of delivery. Contacting support For help installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, contact us during business hours (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). Table 28: Technical support North America T 888 GE Security (888.437.
7BAppendix C: Warranty and contact information Latin America F 1 305.593.4300 E InfraSec.TechnicalServicesLatinAmerica@ge.com InfraSecCustomerService.LatinAmerica@ge.com China, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Southeast Asia E 58 ges.asiatechservice@ge.
Index A AE mode, 36 Alarms settings, 43 Aperture, 38 Area title display, 28 settings, 28 Auto calibration, 40 Auto exposure settings, 36 Auto focus, 36 Auto return settings, 34 Autopan settings, 31 B Backlight compensation image quality, 35 Battery removal, 49 C Cabling, 3 recommended cable gauge, 4 Camera communication protocols set, 10 Camera defaults reset, 35 Camera site ID display, 27 set, 12 Checklist menu settings, 51 Communication protocols protocols supported, 10 D Day/night settings, 42 Default
Index OSD menusdefault settings, 51 OSD timeout, 40 P Pan/tilt settings, 40 Passwords, 40 Preset points settings, 29 Preset tour speed, 30 steps, 30 Preset tour dwell time, 30 settings, 30 Presets show, 29 Privacy mask, 45 Product overview, 1 Proportional speed, 40 Protocols supported, 10 functions supported by third parties, 11 R S Schedule preset point or functin settings, 47 Shadow tour settings, 32 Slow shutter, 38 System defaults reset, 35 System requirements, 3 T Tilt limits, 40 Time/date setting
