User Manual SDI CAMERAS 1080p High Definition SDI Security Cameras for use with SDI DVRs 1
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About this Manual This manual is written for the Q-See’s high-definition SDI cameras for use with DVRs featuring SDI technology. This manual was accurate at the time it was completed. However, because of our ongoing effort to constantly improve our products, additional features and functions may have been added since that time and on-screen displays may change. We encourage you to visit our website at www.Q-See.com to check for the latest product announcements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 5 INSTALLATION 6 Positioning Your Camera 6 Mounting the Camera 7 Connecting the Camera to a Security DVR System 9 Adjusting Zoom and Focus 10 Controlling Your Camera 11 OPERATION 12 Setup Menu 12 Lens 13 Exposure 13 White Balance 15 Day/Night Mode 16 Special 17 Image Adjust 19 Reset 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 SPECIFICATIONS 21 Q-SEE PRODUCT WARRANTY 4 24
INTRODUCTION For your safety To prevent damage to your Q-See product or injury to yourself or to others, read and understand the following safety precautions in their entirety before installing or using this equipment. WARNING! ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK! n Care should be taken during transportation, storage and installation of this camera to avoid rough handling, dropping, or other abuse in order to prevent damage to the optics or components inside the camera.
INSTALLATION POSITIONING YOUR CAMERA When installing your camera, it is important to select a proper site not only for field of view, but for other considerations as well: Distance from viewing/recording device. The further the camera is from the DVR or monitor, the higher the chances of signal degradation. UL-Listed shielded RG59 or RG6 must be used at all times to provide a high definition signal.
Because your camera is weatherproof, it requires less protection than weather-resistant cameras and it can be placed in more exposed locations if needed. Keep in mind that this camera is designed to operate between 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°) with a relative humidity of up to 95%) and consider wind chill and other environmental factors when selecting your location. Your camera has an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP66.
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS Most users prefer to operate their security systems with the DVRs recording only when motion is detected. This provides the most efficient use of the hard drive’s capacity, plus making it easier for a recording to be located. However, if the camera’s location has a lot of “environmental” motion, such as a fan, wind, or the like, you will receive a lot of “false alarms.” Usually, these events can be avoided by simply adjusting the placement of the camera.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A SECURITY DVR SYSTEM IMPORTANT! Even though your camera uses the same BNC video connector found on conventional analog cameras, you CANNOT utilize an SDI camera with a conventional DVR, nor can you use analog cameras with an SDI DVR. It is also not possible to connect an SDI camera to standalone monitor. If you are upgrading to an SDI system and already have shielded RG59 or RG6 cables installed, you may utilize those cables, only replacing camera and DVR.
STEP 3. Connect the power lead on the power splitter to the camera power adapter. DO NOT plug the adapter into an outlet at this time. STEP 4. Connect the BNC connector on the other end of the video/ power cable to a Video In port on the back of the DVR. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for all cameras before continuing. STEP 5. Plug the power adapter into a surge protector* or turn on the power panel.
INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS While most “bullet”-style cameras such as the QH8005B will have their lens adjustments on the outside, dome cameras like the QH8006D and QH8008D and the bullet-style camera QH8005B have their adjustments inside their cases, right on the lens assembly itself. Dome Cameras There will be screws on the camera’s case that will be needed to be unscrewed in order to remove the upper portion (the portion covering the lens). The adjustment screws are located below the camera’s lens.
CONTROLLING YOUR CAMERA The camera’s on-screen menu is accessed by the multi-function button attached to the camera cable. To access the on screen display, press the multi-function button. This will bring up the menu on your system’s monitor or other attached display. This button also acts as the “Enter” button when setting your parameters. Navigate through the menu using the directional controls.
OPERATION The On Screen Display (OSD) built into your camera allows you to control almost every aspect of how it captures images. Using the built-in menus, you can optimize exposure, gain, backlight, white balance and other functions to best fit the location and use of your camera. It should be noted that these settings must be made at the camera itself and they cannot be set remotely. When used with a security DVR system, what you see on the screen will be what is recorded - including the OSD menu.
LENS This feature is for use on cameras using DC (Defocus Control) lenses. Neither the default setting, Manual, nor the DC setting will have any effect upon your camera. EXPOSURE This selection includes several submenus which cover how your camera handles different lighting conditions and levels.
WDR Wide Dynamic Range, or WDR, is a process where the camera captures an image both with short and a long exposure in order to balance the darker areas with the brighter, highlighted areas to maximize the visibility of details in both areas. It differs from Backlight Compensation (discussed later) in that the camera WDR Off WDR On attempts to adjust the contrast in both areas. This is best used in areas with uneven lighting. The settings are High, Medium and Low.
Unlike the BLC setting, there are four separate areas where the user can activate HSBLC. Use the Select option to chose which area to configure. The selected area will flash. Use Display to activate or deactivate that area. Pushing in on the control button opens a menu that allows you to move and resize the area in the same manner as with the BLC setting. Level adjusts the sensitivity of all the areas with a range of 1 to 100.
DAY/NIGHT MODE Mode This allows you to set the camera to switch automatically from day to night mode based on external lighting using the default EXT mode, or adjusting the lighting criteria for the switch using Auto. You may also permanently set it to Color or B/W operation. Please note that even when the camera is set to Color mode, it will switch to black and white night vision when there is no longer enough ambient light to support color video.
SPECIAL The settings in the menu allow you to further customize your camera to suit your needs. Language You can chose from English, traditional Chinese or simplified Chinese. Camera Title This allows you to create and display a name for the camera as well as position it within the image. If you are using this camera with a Q-See DVR, please note that this display is in addition to - and separate from - the similar display available through the DVR which can be turned on or off within the DVR.
Privacy This allows you to set up areas within the camera’s view that will be blocked from observation. This may be the location of a combination lock, keypad or other area that requires privacy. Like Motion Detection above, use of this feature is not recommended for most situations when the camera is connected to a security DVR as it will create artifacts on the video recording which cannot be removed.
IMAGE ADJUST Use these settings to fine-tune your video by adjusting brightness, color levels, and noise reduction among other options. 3DNR 3DNR, which is short for 3-D Noise Reduction, compares a sequence of video images over a period of time and blends them to reduce graininess. When enabled, there are individual settings for day (D) and night (N) video. Use these sliders to reduce the amount of motion blur that can occur due to noise reduction.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution No picture or unstable image Check both the power and video connections to the camera. Cup hand over lens to see if IR LEDs illuminate with a faint red glow. The on-screen image is blurry. 1. Check the camera focus. 2. Check for fingerprints or dirt on the lens. 3. Check menu settings. The on-screen image is dim. 1. Check for fingerprints or dirt on the lens. 2. Check monitor settings 3. Check camera SHUTTER/AGC settings. The on-screen image is dark. 1.
SPECIFICATIONS Model QH7004B HD SDI Camera Camera Sensor 1/3” CMOS Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels / 800 TVL Shutter 1/50s ~ 1/67500s Min Illumination 0 LUX Lens 3.
Model QH8003B HD SDI Camera Camera Sensor 1/3” CMOS Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels / 1000 TVL Shutter 1/50s ~ 1/67500s Min Illumination 0 LUX Lens 4.
Model QH8005B & QH8011B HD SDI Cameras Camera Sensor 1/3” CMOS Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels / 1000 TVL Shutter 1/50s ~ 1/67500s Min Illumination 0 LUX Lens 3.
Model QH8006D & QH8008D HD SDI Cameras Camera Sensor 1/3” CMOS Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels / 1000 TVL Shutter 1/50s ~ 1/67500s Min Illumination 0.1 LUX Lens 3.
Model QH8007D HD SDI Camera Camera Sensor 1/3” CMOS Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels / 1000 TVL Shutter 1/50s ~ 1/67500s Min Illumination 0 Lens 3.
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