TruVision TVD-6120VE-2 / TVD-6125VE-2 Camera User Manual P/N 1072541C-EN • ISS 27JUL12
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Content Product overview 2 Package Contents 2 Features 2 User guidelines 2 Product description 3 Installation 4 Mount the camera 4 Connect the cables 5 Adjust the lens 5 Programming 7 OSD control button 7 Access the Setup menu 7 Save changes 9 Select the lens type 9 Set shutter/AGC 9 Set white balance 10 Set backlight compensation (BLC) 11 Adjust the picture characteristics 12 Set ATR-EX level 12 Set motion detection 13 Set privacy area 13 Set Day/Night mode 14 Set image noise reduction 15 Set the camera ID
Product overview The TVD-6120VE-2-N(-P)/ TVD-6125VE-2-N(-P) color dome camera uses a digital signal processor (DSP) to process video signals. The camera includes a microcontroller to provide high-quality images with high-color reproduction and sharp pictures.
• Do not use the camera over the temperature range specifications: -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) • If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid, widevariations in lighting, the camera may not operate as intended. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electronic shock, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture or open the back of the camera. Product description Figure 1: Product description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Dome cover Screw hole Base OSD control button Lens IR LED 7. 8.
Installation Please check the package contents and make sure that the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included. To install the camera you will need to prepare the mounting surface, mount the camera, make cable connections, and adjust the lens. Note: Before installing, please ensure that the mounting surface is strong enough to withstand three times the weight of the camera. If the mounting surface is not strong enough, the camera may fall and cause serious damage.
Connect the cables To make the cable connections: 1. Connect a 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply to the power input. 2. Connect a coaxial cable from the camera’s BNC connector to a CCTV monitor or video recording device. Adjust the lens The camera is mounted on a pan-tilt-twist (3-axis grimbal) rotating platform so that it is easy to adjust the camera orientation. To adjust the lens: 1. Rotate the panning table to adjust the panning position of the camera. The adjusting range is from 0 to 355 degrees. 2.
Note: Ensure that the screws highlighted above with a “ ” have been tightened securely to prevent water seepage.
Programming Once the camera hardware has been installed, the camera can then be configured. Program the camera by attaching a standard video monitor to the system. To connect the monitor: 1. Plug the monitor output cable to the video monitor output connector. 2. Connect the BNC cable to the video monitor. 3. Press Enter on the OSD menu button to display the Setup menu. See Table 1 for instructions on how to move the cursor.
Figure 2: The Setup menu Table 2: Setup menu description Menu item Description Lens Defines autoiris or manual iris. Shutter/AGC Defines the method of light control. White Bal Defines the white balance (WB) set up. Backlight Defines the highlight compensation (HLC) and backlight compensation (BLC) set up. Pict Adjust Defines the image quality functions. ATR Defines the adaptive tone reproduction set up. Motion Det Defines the motion detection set up. Privacy Defines privacy mask set up.
Save changes Changes are not saved automatically. When all setup changes to the camera are done, move the cursor in the Setup menu to Save All and press Enter to save all changes made. Select the lens type In the Setup menu, go to Lens and select the type of lens used with the camera, Auto or Manual. Select Auto to set the lens type to auto iris or select Manual for a manual lens. Manual is default. The Auto Iris or Manual menu appears.
Automatic shutter menu: Select the parameters for high and low luminance conditions: High Luminance: Sets the lux level for bright light conditions such as daylight. Mode: When lens type is AUTO IRIS, you can choose SHUT+AUTO IRIS or AUTO IRIS mode. When the lens type is manual, only SHUT mode is available. Brightness: Select the brightness level to which the iris and shutter speed will adjust automatically. The value ranges from 0 to 255. Low luminance: Sets the lux level for low light conditions.
In the Setup menu, go to White Bal and select the options to be modified: Menu Item Description ATW ATW (automatic tracing white balance) limits the color temperature range between 2,500 to 8,500˚K to reduce excessive compensation for a large single-color object. Use it to automatically adjust the WB in real time as the lighting conditions change. It can be used for both indoor and outdoor locations. Set the following options: Speed: Set the compensation speed. A lower value makes the AWB faster.
BLC (Backlight Compensation): BLC can improve image quality when the background illumination is high. It prevents the object in the center from appearing too dark. HLC (Highlight Compensation): HLC masks strong light sources, giving darker areas more detail. It is often used to help identify vehicle license plate numbers, for example. Adjust the picture characteristics In the Setup menu, go to Pict Adjust and select the options to be modified.
Set motion detection Use this function to identify when a moving object passes in front of the camera to activate an alarm. Up to four motion detection areas can be configured, each by size and location on-screen. In the Setup menu, go to Motion Det and select the desired parameters. Default setting is Off. Detect sense: Set the sensitivity level for motion detection. A higher value is more sensitive. Block Disp: When enabled, any movement detected will be tracked on-screen.
Color: Select the color of the privacy mask. Transp: Select the transparency shade of the privacy mask. The privacy mask is fully transparent at value 0.00 and not transparent at 1.00. Mosaic: Enable this option to mask an area with a mosaic effect. Default is Off. Set Day/Night mode In the Setup menu, go to Day/Night and select the desired mode. The Day/Night mode has two options: Auto, Color and B/W. Select Color to manually set the camera to color (day) mode.
Set image noise reduction In the Setup menu, go to NR and select the desired mode. Set the noise reduction strength of the luminance signal (Y). Set the camera ID In the Setup menu, go to Camera ID and press Enter to display the menu. The camera ID displayed on-screen can have up to 40 characters. Camera ID input line Command line To enter a character, move the cursor to the desired character and press Enter to select it. It appears in the input line. Repeat the process until all characters are entered.
Set sync mode Use the Sync menu to select the synchronization mode. Only one option is available, Internal. Select the language Use this menu to select the OSD language. In the Setup menu, go to Language and select the desired language. There are only two languages available, English and Japanese. Reset camera settings Use this menu to reset the camera settings to factory default. In the Setup menu, go to Camera Reset and press Enter.
Specifications Model TVD-6120VE-2-N(P) TVD-6125VE-2-N(P) Pickup device 1/3" Super HAD CCD II Total pixels (H NTSC: 811 × 508 / PAL: 795 × 596 Effective pixels NTSC: 768 × 494 / PAL: 752 × 582 Resolution 600 TVL Synchronization system Internal / Line up Scanning system IR distance 2:1 interlace NA 20 m S/N ratio 52 dB (AGC Off) Electronic shutter PAL: 1/50 to 1/10,000 s NTSC: 1/60 to 1/10,000 s Minimum illumination Video output White balance 0.01 lux (F1.2, AGC X1) 0.
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