Q-See QH8013Z Technical Manual
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1. Replace the camera cover making certain that there are no smudges or debris on the camera lens or inside the clear dome m ee See A NOTE ON CAMERA ADDRESS AND COMMUNICATION Unlike conventional security cameras PTZ cameras require an address to communicate with the DVR and operate properly Unlike analog PTZ cameras settings on this SDI camera are made within the camera s internal menu covered later in Camera Menu This camera is set with a default address of 1 and a baud rate communication speed of 9600 and it will use the Pelco P communication protocol This means that your camera should be connected to Channel 1 of your DVR and the baud rate and protocol settings on your DVR should be set to match at least long enough for you to change those settings if desired The default baud rate of 9600 allows you to effectively control the camera up to 800 feet away Areas with electronic interference may require heavier or shielded cabling The higher the setting may be required by some DVRs the shorter the control distance If you make any changes to the baud rate and communication protocol within the camera you will need to make matching changes in the DVR itself in order to control the camera without problem ZE NOTE Some DVRs may require specific connection speeds Check your system s manual for the proper settings We recommend connecting your camera to your DVR before mounting it as a dry run to make2. 8 with 8 being the fastest Time This is the time the camera will stay pointed at this location STEP 11 Repeat for each preset up to a maximum of 16 per cruise LE Manual Alarm Disk Manage Upgrade al Alar Down Shut Serial Port Advanced CH Preset Cruise Seti Setting Setting 2 Setting Setting Setting MINE US Setting Setting 4 Setting Setting Setting 5 Setting Setting Setting e Setting Setting Setting 7 Setting Setting Setting 8 Setting Setting Setting Default Apply Exit 011 02 03 04 05106 07 08 All Zoom Rexel 2n Iris n 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 AI Zoom Q e Start Track Focus Preset T a Start Auto Scan HS Cruise PT gt Start Cruise EX STEP 12 Click OK save your settings and close the windows until you reach the PTZ Settings window Click Apply to save all of the settings STEP 13 Open the PTZ Controls from the Control Bar select your cruise in the pull down and click Ae to begin EXAMPLE 2 SETTING A TRACK An alternate method is to utilize the Track settings also found in the Advanced tab Click the Track button for the right channel use the directional controls to point the camera at your desired starting point and then click Start Record The DVR will then record your movements including delays at selected spots Click Stop Record to end Clicking on Start Track in the PTZ Contro
3. built 100 RG59 power video data cable If a longer run is desired the included power supply will power the camera up to 300 feet away but you must use a continuous shielded RG59 cable without any breaks in it A communication wire will also need to be run in paral lel in order to control the camera To maintain video quality SDI video requires the use of shielded cables Always check state and local laws before installing cameras 2011 NEC 820 44 Other notes If a cable run exceeds 800ft we recommend using RG 6 coaxial cable which is available at most retail building supply companies Cable runs over 300 feet will require a larger camera power supply or for the power supply to be only 300 feet away from the camera 21 Problem No image or movement when powered up The image is not stable The image is blurry Video noise Normal camera startup and self check but no image Normal camera startup and self check but no control Abnormal camera startup and self check and unstable control 22 Cause and Solution more than 300 away Check the camera dome for dirt or smudges Use a damp soft cloth to clean the dome Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents Avoid harsh chemi cals including acetone as they may permanently fog the plastic Check for electromagnetic interference near camera such as a generator large refrigeration unit etc Check video cable connection Remove protective lens
4. cap Check if RS485 cable is properly connected Check that camera address baud rate and protocol are correct and match the settings on the DVR Check that protective foam has been removed Check that you are using correct power supply Q See is proud to back all of our products with a conditional service warranty covering all hardware for 12 months from the date of purchase Additionally our products also come with a free exchange policy that covers all manufacturing defects for one month from the date of purchase Permanent upgrading service is provided for the software Liability Exclusions Any product malfunction or abnormalities in operation or damage caused by the following reasons are not within the free service scope of our company 1 Equipment damage caused by improper operation 2 Improper equipment operation environment and conditions e g improper power extreme environmental temperatures humidity lightning and sudden surges of electricity 3 Damage caused by acts of nature e g earthquake fire etc 4 Equipment damage caused by the maintenance of personnel not authorized by Q See 5 Product sold over 12 months ago In order to fulfill the terms of your warranty you must complete the registration process after purchasing our product To do this simply fill out the User s Information Card on our website at www Q See com 23 simplicity quality technology QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CONTACT US 24 7 Te
5. exit out of the menu without saving changes North Setup You can choose a point that the camera will regard as North If enabled in the Display Setup option the camera will display its position in degrees from its North In addition to the horizontal position the camera will consider O horizontal as part of the setting and will show the vertical depression from that point as well Home Position You can cause your camera to return to a specific Home position after a set period of time 5 seconds to 3 minutes By using this setting you can have the camera monitor a specific point until and alarm set up in the DVR triggers an action such as a cruise Afterwards it will return back to its starting point The date time and position displays will only appear on screen if enabled in the Display Setup menu page 20 15 CAMERA SETUP WINDOW Settings affecting the camera s video image are located in this menu CAMERA CONTROL This submenu contains settings to maximize image quality BLC Back Light Compensation This can be set either On or Off and allows the camera to digitally adjust the image to make items in the foreground clearer when there is a bright light behind them HLC High Light Compensation When this is enabled bright lights such as headlights will be digitally blacked out in order to make other details clearer An example would be to see a license plate that would normally be was
6. selected patrol until the camera is instructed to do otherwise Delete Current Patrol Deletes the selected patrol 18 DOME FUNCTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 PATROL SETUPI TASK SETUP TRACE SETURL DAY NIGHT DOME FUNCTION NEW PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD RETURN PATROL SETUP PATROL NO 1 EDIT CUR PATROL RUN CUR PATROL DEL CUR PATROLJ RETURN FORMAT PRENO TIME lt SEC gt UC 005 2 0027005 003 005 004 005 1005 005 006 005 UGH 005 008 005 0097 U05 010 005 lt 0 005 02 005 013 005 014 005 lt 015 005 T16 016 005 CALL 1 TO STORE CALL 2 TO CANCEL TASK SETUP You can designate up to eight TASK SETTING separate periods in a day and assign the camera MIENIE NONE specific tanks for each period If Tasks are en MIENIE NONE abled the Home Position function page 15 will MENNE NONE not operate 00 00 NONE 00 00 NONE HOW On NONE 00 00 NONE HOO 00 NONE CALL 1 TO STORE CALL 2 TO CANCEL CREATING A TASK STEP 1 Set a start and end time using 24 hour military time STEP 2 Choose a task Random Point to Point Preset Point Patrol or Trace STEP 3 Select Patrol etc you want STEP 4 Select Preset 001 from the DVR s pull down and click Ae to save this point Or select Preset 002 and click Ae to exit out of the menu without saving changes 1 2 S 4 5 6 7 8 ALARM SETUP This is not functional in this camera For an alarm triggered action pl
7. COM G 16 15 14 13 12 LP aa es s RS485 SE ALARM Some examples of PTZ blocks One using screws left and two using spring loaded locks cable you will need to get a shielded RG59 video power cable that runs the entire didstance and a pair of 24 gauge wires to connect to the RS485 SETS block SDI cables should not be extended SerialPort Advanced 2 3 4 SS Mis ER ER en Eu Once you have made your connections you will need to make settings on the DVR in order to con trol it You will need to consult your DVR s manual for this procedure but a sample screen from a Lo ee Q See QT series DVR is shown on the right 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 Typical 75 Video Cable provides acceptable signal at dis tances up to 200 30m At greater distances UL Listed shielded RG59 should be used The cam era s power supply should be located as near to the camera as possible when the distance exceeds 200 as the power level will drop over extended distances resulting in a decrease in video quality Do not place near high voltage wires or other sources of electrical interference Electrical interference will degrade the quality of the signal Place cam
8. EP 1 Use the DVR controls to position the camera STEP 2 Return to the camera s menu by selecting Preset 95 STEP 3 Set the number of the current preset point option 2 STEP 4 Enter the Preset Setting submenu option 3 STEP 5 Enter a title if desired Select Preset 001 from the DVR s pull down and click Ae to save this point Or select Preset 002 and click Ae to exit out of the menu without saving changes 17 DOME FUNCTION WINDOW This menu lets you take the preset points created in the previous menu and put them together into a maximum of eight patrols with 16 points each A patrol is the same thing as a cruise on the DVR CREATING A PATROL STEP 1 Select Patrol Setup STEP 2 Set the Patrol Number option 1 You may create up to 8 STEP 3 Enter the Edit Current Patrol submenu The 16 available preset points for your patrol are arranged in two columns with the delay in seconds for that point immediately to its right You can have the camera stay on a point between 5 and 240 seconds 4 minutes You can navigate between points using the left and right arrow keys Use the up and down arrow keys to change the number values Clicking on the Iris button in the DVR s PTZ Control window will increase a number value by 10 Clicking on the Iris button will decrease the value by 10 If you wish to use less than 16 preset points in your patrol set the unused points to OOO Run Current Patrol This will run the
9. F DATE 01 24 14 DOME ID 001 PROTOCOL PELCO P BAUD RATE 9600 RETURN OND OB C9 n5 rm 14 SYSTEM SETUP WINDOW SYSTEM SETUP As the name says this is where you will make your changes to the camera s general settings AUTO PT FLIP ON LANGUAGE SETUP RS422 SETUP DATE SETUP TITLE SETUP NORTH SETUP HOME POSITION EXIT Auto PT Flip When this is enabled and the camera is programmed to go beyond 90 straight down the camera will quickly rotate so that the lens will be able to continue to elevate with the image right side up Language Setup English is the only available option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 RS422 SETUP RS422 ID SEL S W DOME ID 001 RS422 Setup Change your camera s address baud rate and communication protocol Leave RS422 ID SEL set to S W software PROTOCOL PELCO P If you change any of the other settings in this BAUD RATE 9600 window you will have to change the settings in EXIT the DVR to match Dome ID This is the camera s address It can range from 1 255 Date Setup Title Setup These will appear on screen and be recorded by the DVR as part of the video only if enabled in the Display Setup option Your DVR also has the ability to include this information If you choose to utilize these use the directional arrows to navigate through the entries When complete select Preset 001 from the pull down and click Ae to save it Or select Preset 002 and click Ae to
10. Q See simplicity quality technology User Manual MODEL QH8013Z Outdoor SDI Pan Tilt Zoom Dome Camera with 20x Optical Zoom QSee Thank You for Choosing a Q See Product All of our products are backed by a conditional service warranty covering all hardware for 12 months from the date of purchase Additionally our products also come with a free exchange policy that covers all manufacturing defects for one month from the date of purchase Permanent upgrading service is provided for the software and is available at www Q see com Be certain to make the most of your warranty by completing the registration form online In addition to warranty and technical support benefits you ll receive notifications of product updates along with free downloadable firmware updates for your DVR Register today at www Q See com Please see the back of this manual for exclusions 2014 Q See Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and software and hardware described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval Trademarks All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Q See is a registered trademark of DPS Inc Disclaimer Ihe information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer makes no represent
11. area These settings can be made on the DVR or in the camera itself As mentioned in the section on Connecting the Camera you will need to consult your DVR s manual for specifics on how to enable your system to control your camera That manual should also contain instructions on how to program points and cruises for the camera to use If the DVR channel that your camera is connected to is set to record when motion is detected the movement of the camera itself will result in constant recording GENERAL CRUISE SETUP PROCEDURE While each DVR system is different in the specif 040 OZ OS OZ 05 06 07 08 All ics of how to set up a scan there are general similarities Most involve the process of pivoting Zoom the camera to the desired starting point and E Focus saving that point Then by selecting one or more tis O l points for the camera to move to in sequence a scan path is built which is then saved Often multiple paths can be saved within the DVR which can be selected for later use These points can be set using a special PTZ keyboard or by using the PTZ controls on the 5 DVR itself Two such on screen interfaces are shown at right the QT Series top and QC 2 Zoom series bottom In both examples directional Focus control is achieved by using the DVR s mouse l to click on one of the directional arrows As Iris long as the arrow is held the camera will move Set in that direction The camera can
12. ations or warranties either express or implied of any kind with respect to completeness of its contents Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever from misuse of this product 2 This manual is written for the QH8013Z SDI PTZ camera and 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 You can also find technical details and an electronic version of this manual on the QH801 3Z s product page on our site Throughout the manual we have highlighted warnings and other important information that will assist you in operating your new system in a safe and trouble free manner Please take the time to read and follow all instructions and pay attention to alerts as shown below IMPORTANT Red boxes with this icon indicate warnings To prevent possible injury or damage to the product read all warnings before use NOTE lext in blue boxes with the Information icon offer additional guidance and explanations about how to make the most out of your system For your safety and to protect your camera 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 usin
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14. continuously rotate full circle if desired The camera s eleva tion is limited to 90 Ptz Trace Page Switch On both control panels there are controls for zoom focus and iris light level The QH8013Z has a 20x optical zoom lens which will adjust between 4 7 and 94mm The camera has an auto focus feature and can be manually adjusted as well Of the 128 presets available on the camera presets 1 89 may be used for defining camera posi tions The remainder are commands for the camera Of that latter group Preset 95 allows access to the camera s internal menu 12 EXAMPLE 1 SETTING A CRUISE This example is based on using a QT Series DVR without an attached PTZ keyboard Your DVR s specific commands may differ slightly Please consult your system s manual STEP 1 In your DVR s PTZ Settings window select the Advanced tab and then Preset 1 STEP 2 Rotate the camera to the desired posi tion using the arrow controls STEP 3 Click Save STEP 4 Select Preset 2 STEP 5 Rotate camera to desired second location STEP 6 Click Save You may repeat Steps 4 6 for additional posi tions if desired STEP 7 Return to the PTZ window and click on the Cruise button for your channel STEP 8 Click Add STEP 9 Double click on the new cruise setting to begin loading your presets STEP 10 Click on the button to open the Preset pop up window and select your starting preset point soeed and stop time Speed 1
15. ease use your DVR s alarm settings to run a pattern track or cruise that has been saved in the DVR s PTZ controls TRACE SETUP This will create a path that the camera will follow including horizontal and vertical positions along with zoom and focus settings This differs from the Patrol in that the camera will record your actions and save it as a Trace This is identical to the Track feature on QT Series DVRs Each Trace can last up to 3 minutes If that time is exceeded the camera will save the trace up to that point and exit to the Trace Setup menu STEP 1 Set the trace number STEP 2 Select Trace Setting STEP 3 Click on the Iris button to begin recording STEP 4 Use the directional zoom function and iris controls to create your trace STEP 5 When complete select Preset 001 from the DVR s pull down and click Ae to save your trace Trace Run Select this to run your Trace DAY NIGHT This setting allows you to set what time the camera will operate in day color mode and night black and white mode regardless of the light level For this to be utilized you must have set the date and time in the System Setting menu see page 15 Select Preset 001 from the DVR s pull down and click Ae to save your settings 19 NEW PASSWORD CHANGE PASSWORD These features are not operational on this camera If you are concerned about the security of your camera or your system for that matter set up specific user accounts f
16. era out of reach to avoid damage Avoid direct exposure to weather Do not place the camera where rain or snow will hit the lens directly nor should the camera be placed so that the sun or bright light shines directly into the lens Your camera is weatherproof but it will not work when submerged in water Ensure that all power and video connections are not directly exposed to water and are protected from the elements Do not place camera behind a window If there is a light source behind the camera it can cause a reflection in the window that will obscure events on the other side of the glass Light levels should be approximately the same between camera and target area A camera in a brightly lit area looking into a shaded area or vice versa may produce inadequate results The above are guidelines and the optimal location for your camera will depend on your unique cir cumstances As a general rule the locations high lighted in green in the picture to the right indicate the best locations to mount your camera Both locations are sheltered from rain or snow and offer good sight lines to allow your camera to monitor a wide area Because your camera is weatherproof it requires less protection than weather resistant cameras and it can be placed in more exposed lo cations if needed Keep in mind that this camera is designed to operate between 4 F 140 F 20 C to 60 with a relative humidity of up to 9596 and consider wind chill and o
17. g this equipment WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK RISK W 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 B Camera should be installed in accordance with electrical standards including keeping the camera and cable away from high voltage using a transient voltage surge protector UL 1449 and using only the rated power supply m Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners on camera body or lens Use a damp cloth for cleaning the housing and a lens cloth for the optics B Do not attempt to disassemble the camera beyond removing the case to adjust settings Only authorized trained technicians should service this camera m The camera should not be immersed in water and should be mounted in a sheltered location Do not point camera directly at the sun or other strong light source Rev 1 0 2 3 14 3 QH8013Z PTZ SDI Dome Camera Specifications 4 7 mm to 94 mm 20X Optical Zoom Product Features Weatherproof IP66 rating for indoor and outdoor use Built in heater and fan for continued operation in severe weather Built in lightning proof components to prevent damage by lightning strike or power surge naa 0 5 lux minimum for color 01 lux minimum for B amp W and 05 lux minimum for DSS A IMPORTANT This camera will only work with SDI DVR systems It will not O work with systems using analo
18. g video technology Your DVR must also support 1080P resolution e cee ID E E Preset rotation tilt speed up to 400 second W 128 preset positions 80 preset positions and 48 special function settings B Preset options for 8 Patrol 4 Trace 2 Auto Scan Auto Pan functions M Fully functional built in decoder all data is saved inside of the module to retain settings in case M a m Adjustable speed depending on zoom length to ensure clear image E Baud rate changeable through on screen menu DEFAULT SETTINGS Channel Address 1 Baud Rate 9600 Protocol Pelco P p TT O oNgo Q oaGAaAOON SDI Video Power RS485 Connector RS422 Connector Safety Wire Upper Camera Body Camera Body Retaining Wire Camera Dome Your camera is packed to protect internal components from damage during shipping These pack ing items MUST BE removed before installation or they can interfere with its operation Use care when handling and opening the camera to avoid damage Fabric gloves have been included in order to help prevent smudges and fingerprints on the camera lens or inside the clear dome Loosen the four screws surrounding the camera PA dome to remove the camera cover Use the included hex wrench e E Do not remove the screws completely from the x4 camera cover A retaining wire will keep the cover attached to the camera body Remove the camera pad lens cap and protect ing collar
19. hed out by the vehicle s headlights HLC Level Adjusts the level of compensation Examples of BLC and HLC are below and below right BLC Off 3D DNR 3D Digital Noise Reduction reduces the graininess of images in low light conditions Color Level Adjusts the on screen color levels Settings range from 1 to 14 Sharpness Adjusts image definition Settings range from 1 to 20 Image Flip The camera s image can be flipped horizontally vertically or both Gamma Adjusts the contrast of the video 16 COON DOB o FE CAMERA SETUP CAMERA CONTROL IMAGE SETUPL FOCUS NEAR LIMIT 1M ZOOM SPEED MIDDLE DZOOM OFF PAL NTSC KEINE EXIT CAMERA CONTROL BEC OFF WIEC OFF HLC LEVEL 20 3D DNR LOW COLOR LEVEL 08 SHARPNESS 08 IMAGE FEIP ORF GAMMA DEFAULT RETURN T IMAGE CONTROL This submenu contains more controls for the camera s video IMAGE CONTROL BRIGHTNESS AGC SHUTTER MODE SHUTTER Brightness Adjust the brightness from dark 00 to light 20 AGC Automatic Gain Control amplifies the image for more detail but it may be grainy Shutter Mode Manual or Automatic Shutter Only active when the shutter is in manual mode The lower the value the brighter the image WB MODE MWB RED GAIN MWB BLUE GAIN DAY NIGHT MODE AUTO RETURN COON DOB C2 n5 FE WB Mode White Balance allows you to adjust to the specific light conditions Choose from Aut
20. l window will start the camera on its track 13 The QH8013Z s internal menu provides another method to control its movements as well as allow ing the user to make settings to the camera itself These settings range from changing the camera s address and baud rate to adjusting the color balance day night mode and zoom speed In your DVR s PTZ Controls select Preset 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 All 95 in the pull down and click Are to enter the camera s internal menu Zoom t e e Start Track Focus Preset T a Start Auto Scan Iris Cruise PT gt Start Cruise X MENU NAVIGATION Use the PTZ up and down directional arrows to move around in the menu Move Right Enter Click on the right arrow to Select an option from a menu Enter a submenu designated by P To confirm a setting i e clicking Enter Move Down The left arrow is used to go back to the menu MAIN MENU item SYSTEM INFORMATIONS SYSTEM SETUP CAMERA SETUP PRESET SETUP DOME FUNCTION DISPLAY SETUP LOAD DEFAULT EXIT To go up one level i e back to the Main menu from a submenu click on Return Cc o0 014 Cono rm To go up one level i e back to the Main menu from a submenu click on O Return SYSTEM INFORMATION SYSTEM INFORMATION WINDOW This window shows the current settings for the camera The menu cannot be navigated VERSION V1 10 CAMERA HD20T TEMPERATURE 729
21. o Manual and ATW Automatic Tracking White where the camera attempts to keep a neu tral white MWB Red Gain MWB Blue Gain These two settings are only available when the white bal ance mode is set to Manual and they affect the red and blue color levels Day Night Mode The camera will normally adjust between day color and night black and white modes automatically based on light levels However you can set the camera to operate permanently in one mode or the other Focus Near Limit This allows you to set the closest distance that the camera can focus on This is useful if there is some item like part of the building that the camera will automatically focus upon at the expense of items in the distance Zoom Speed Adjusts the zoom speed Digital Zoom Allows the camera to electronically zoom beyond the camera s 20x optical limit up to 240x Objects in digitally zoomed video will not be as clear as those in optical zoom Video Format NTSC Americas or PAL Europe Asia Brazil Argentina and Uruguay PRESET SETUP WINDOW PRESET SETUP If you wish to program your camera s movements in the camera rather than the DVR this menu lets TIULEADISP OFF you set up the preset points CUR PRESET NO 001 PRESET SETTING DEL CUR PRESET DEL ALL PRESET EXIT Title Display You can name preset points if desired in the Preset Setting option 3 This option lets you display the name on screen CREATING A PRESET POINT ST
22. or anyone who has access to your DVR On QT series DVRs you can limit user permissions to specific functions Treat these user accounts as you would a user account on a computer as far as password difficulty and sharing with others DISPLAY SETUP WINDOW This is the menu that allows you to enable the time temperature position and other displays that you may have set up in other menus LOAD DEFAULT WINDOW You can reset your camera back to the factory default settings through this menu Master Reset This will reset the camera and active menu but will not clear settings such as the camera s name baud rate preset points patrols or etc Master Clear Resets the camera and clears all user settings System Reboot Reboots the camera but does not clear any settings Firmware Update The camera s firmware can be updated using the RS422 port This should only be done using a firmware package provided by Q See CAMERA PRESETS The commands listed in the first table are hard wired into the camera They can be accessed using the DVR s PTZ Control window and clicking on Ae Those in the second table have multiple func tions depending on where they are accessed or set Preset Function Set Random Scan Preset Function 90 RmTae Task Return to start point 92 Set left border of Point to Point scan 93 Set right border of Point to Point scan 95 Pontio Poin scan 20 EXTENDING CABLE Your camera comes with a pre
23. re leads to the R8485 ports in the alarm block on the back of the DVR These blocks can vary in layout as shown below but the ports used by your DVR are generally labelled RS485 PTZ or P Z The RS422 connector will not be used As seen in the picture on the upper right the wire leads from the camera are two different colors and are labelled They are also pre installed into a block which plugs into a matching receptacle on the extension cable The control wire leads at the other end of the extension cable must be inserted into the ports on the back of the DVR In the case of the R8485 ports being marked as positive and negative the wire designated RS485A red tip is the positive lead while the wire marked RS485B yellow tip is to go into the negative port PTZ blocks either have small screws to above each port to secure the wire or require a lock above the port to be depressed with an object like a small screw driver in order to fully insert the wire In the latter when the lock is released an internal clamp will keep the wire firmly secured in the port If the wire can easily be removed from the port then it isn t secure and you can experience control difficulties until it is properly attached Space permitting multiple PTZ cameras may be con nected to the same ports They will each require a different address If you need to mount the camera further than allowed by the included 100 RS 485 KB OUT D D NO
24. sure everything is operating normally It is much easier to correct a situation such as a forgotten lens cap while the camera is on a table than it is when the camera is mounted high up on a wall If you will need to change the camera settings such as address baud rate or communication proto col this would be the time to do so see Camera Menu later in this manual POWER AND VIDEO CONNECTION STEP 1 Connect the BNC and power leads from the camera to the matching con nectors on the included video power control cable IMPORTANT When connecting the power and video cable between the camera and the DVR the male power end connects to the matching power lead on the camera STEP 2 Connect the power lead on the other end of the video power cable into the included 24V 2 2A power supply B AUDIO IN o VIDEO IN STEP 3 Connect the BNC connector on that same end of the cable to the Video In port marked 1 on the back of the DVR i gt You can now plug the camera s power adapter into a surge protector and turn it on To protect your investment we STRONGLY recommended using a surge protector that is UL 1449 rated for a clamping voltage of 330 or lower a Joule rating of at least 400 and a response time of 10 nanosec onds or less 8 PTZ CONTROL CONNECTION In addition to connecting the power and video leads to the camera you must also connect the two control wi
25. ther environmental factors when selecting your location Your camera comes with a wall mount a ceiling mount is available separately from g seestore com Where you locate your camera will determine which mount you will need to use The mounting sur face must be sturdy and able to hold at least five times the camera s total weight of 11 pounds 5kg 10 MOUNTING THE CAMERA STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 Run the power video data extension from the DVR to the cameras location Use the mounting bracket to mark the position for the mounting holes Ensure that the camera will be horizontal by using a spirit or bubble level Also mark location of hole for cables to pass through the mounting surface This hole should be large enough to prevent the cable from catching on anything and allowing the cable extending from the camera to be easily pushed through Drill tne mounting and cable holes Mount the bracket on the desired surface using the in cluded hardware Depending on your situation you may want to have the extension cable leads pulled through the mount to make it easier to connect to the camera If you have access to the other side of the mounting surface then plan to pull them through the mount so you can connect to the extension cable from there Attach the mounting collar to the camera body with the three bolts Position collar so that safety
26. wire attachment point faces the rear of the camera Make sure that the camera s cable ends pass through the collar and are not constricted Connect the camera cable leads to the leads on the exten sion cable and carefully push pull the cables through the mount taking care to not pinch or bend cables nor discon nect the leads Hotate the camera body collar assembly to screw it onto the mount Clip the safety wire onto the attachment point on the collar IMPORTANT Do not allow the camera cable to be subject to pinching tight bends or other severe constriction as part of its final installation position as this can damage the cable over time leading to signal loss or potential fire hazard Take precautions to ensure a clear work area below the camera mounting point during installation as a falling camera can cause injury or damage The QH8013Z can be controlled using the PTZ controls on the DVR to which it is connected In addition as covered in the next section Camera Menu Page 14 it can be operated using its own menu Most users find the DVR operation more convenient because of the ease of access Depending on the software used it is also possible to control the PTZ camera remotely when you are logged into the DVR via the Internet a remote monitoring program or a smartphone app You can also program a cruise also called scan or tour on some systems so that the camera will perform a set search pattern of the surrounding
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