X10 Wireless Technology VK79A Digital Camera User Manual
Contents
1. Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Lens Settings These settings control how the lens in the Sentinel Camera behaves during normal use Digital ZOOM The camera uses digital zoom 10X after reaching the maximum optical zoom level 22X Digital zoom produces a slightly less clear picture than optical and can be turned off ZOOM Speed Controls how quickly the camera zooms in ZOOM Type Choose WIDE or TELE Focus Speed Controls how quickly the camera focuses Focus Choose between Auto automatic continuous and Manual focus the default setting If using Manual Focus you can select a long focal length INF or infinite to allow the camera to focus on objects any distance away or a short focal length NEAR if you are using the camera only to view objects relatively close In Manual mode the camera will set focus automatically after a zoom in or out If you select Auto you can use the automatic continuous setting until you zoom in or out at which point the camera sets back to Manual 33 fo for far an 4 4 Advanced Menu Options Advanced Menu Options Picture Reversal Alarm Position You can set the Sentinel Camera to reverse either horizontally vertically the picture it produces Or you can do both The Sentinel Camera does not use this feature H REV Reverses the picture horizontally or from left to righ2. If the picture on your TV isn t clear wireless connection First adjust the antennas on the video receiver and Sentinel Camera so that they point towards each other The side of the camera s antenna with the dot on it should face the side of the receiver s antenna marked with four squares You can also try moving the video receiver itself to another location near the TV Sometimes moving it just a foot can make a big difference If the camera picture still doesn t improve after adjusting the antennas and receiver position try changing the channels on the camera and video receiver The channel switch is on the bottom of both parts Change the setting on both the camera and video receiver making sure they are set to the same letter A B C or D Try different letter settings to see if the picture improves Set the ABCD channel switch Bottom of camera Bottom of receiver 40 Troubleshooting You may still have trouble getting a clear picture if there is something in the area using the same frequencies as the Sentinel Camera The following things can interfere with the camera s transmission 2 4 gigahertz cordless phones wireless networks baby monitors and microwave ovens If you have any of these turn them off to see if the problem goes away If your camera s picture has been fine and suddenly becomes distorted or fuzzy look for new things in your house that might
3. Units Off Note when using buttons C1 C2 C3 and C4 to control cameras they will also turn on X10 modules set to Al A2 A3 and A4 To turn these modules off use the procedure described above 43 fo fo far fan 4 4 FCC Caution THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions it may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for remote control devices in accordance with the specifications in Sub Parts B and C of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by unplugging the equipment try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the antenna of the radio TV experiencing the interference e Relocate the equipment with respect t
4. separately for different parts of the camera s field of view The default setting only turns on BLC in the center of the camera s viewing field SENS Adjusts the sensitivity of the Backlight Compensation Low means that the camera responds less to backlit conditions higher settings means that compensation turns on more quickly 29 fo for far an 4 4 Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Freeze Automatic Gain Control amp Sensitivity The settings for Automatic Gain Control AGC affect the brightness and picture levels of the video produced by the camera AGC amplifies existing video to help the camera reproduce a video signal at low light levels Sensitivity controls adjust how the camera works in low light conditions FREEZE Freezes the picture in a still mode until you select Off or until you move the camera with the remote control AGC Levels Selects the base level of gain control used when automatic gain control is on SENS Changing the sensitivity changes how the camera compensates for low light The higher the setting the more light the camera lets in when in the dark and the better the picture that results FREEZE Freezes the Field or the Frame in a still mode until you select Off or until you move the camera with the remote control 30 Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Color Settings The options in the color setting
5. Remote Control Features 15 Storing Selecting Changing Positions 15 Clearing Positions 16 Focus 16 16 Mounting the Camera Ups 17 Mounting the Camera on a ceiling 18 Mounting the Camera on a wall 20 Picture OTC OL 22 Multi Camera 23 Advanced Setup Options 25 Changing the Housecode 25 Changing Camera Unit Codes aao esset eii 25 Recording the camera with a VCR 26 Advanced On Screen Menu Options 27 39 Home Control PEN EISE 42 3 4 fo far fa fan 4 4 Basic CAMERA SETUP Your Sentinel Camera is ready to go out of the box Follow these steps for a quick setup of your new camera 1 Unpack these items Basic Camera Setup First you ll set up and test the camera before you install the camera into the dome Make sure you read this entire manual first in case you want to change a setting on the base of the camera before installing it in the dome 2 Connect the camera to power You should have the camera and its power supply the camera remote the camera mounting bracket a weather resistant dome and the screws to install the bracket A wireless video receiver and it s vi
6. vertically you also need to flip it horizontally This also makes the left and right movement buttons work the correct way for upside down mounting Up and Down arrows flip the camera image from left to right mirror image Up and Down arrows flip the image from top to bottom 22 MULTI CAMERA SYSTEMS The Sentinel Camera System is designed so that you can use up to four cameras together Follow the steps in this section to set up and use your additional cameras Setting Up Cameras Each camera comes pre programmed as camera 1 C1 The first camera you set up will stay Program the additional cameras as C2 and C4 Pick the camera to use as C2 Follow the instructions at the beginning of the manual to set it up 2 Set the mode switch on the bottom of that camera to Program Bottom of camera 3 Press C2 on your remote control to set this camera to C2 4 Set the mode switch back to Transmit Enable Repeat these steps for the rest of the cameras using C3 for the third camera and C4 for the fourth camera 23 Multi Camera Systems Controlling Multiple Cameras Pressing any camera button C1 C2 C3 or C4 turns on that camera and turns the other cameras off When you press a camera button all of the camera controls on the remote moving the camera zooming storing positions etc _apply to that camera To use stored positions press the button f
7. 10 button red indicator flashes 4 Press the Setup button to confirm the Housecode The red indicator blinks to indicate the code set twice for B three times for C etc then turns off 2 Press and hold Setup until the red indicator lights steadily Release the Setup button Changing camera s Once you change the House Code on the remote control you have to change the House Code on the Sentinel Camera Change the mode switch on the bottom of the camera to Program then press the C1 button on the Sentinel Remote Control The camera is now set to the new house code Put the mode switch back to Transmit Enable or Transmit Disable if you are using the secure video connection To learn how to use the remote to control your X10 lights see page 39 Changing Unit Codes for 2 and C4 The Sentinel Remote comes set to control cameras set to units 1 through 4 If you want to set your Sentinel Cameras to different Unit Codes follow these steps to reprogram the remote 1 Press Cl The button will flash 2 Press and hold SETUP until C1 lights steady 3 Press C2 to program the remote to Units 5 8 press C3 for Units 9 12 or press C4 for Units 13 16 Once you have changed the group Unit Codes on the remote control you have to reprogram the cameras Follow the Multiple Camera Setup instructions on page 23 25 4 4 far fa
8. Restore Presets defaults The settings in the PRESET menu work to set the camera back to its default configuration This will discard any changes you made in any of the other video settings menus PRESET When you select this option and change it to ON all the settings in the camera will be changed to their defaults The camera will reset itself so the picture will go dark temporarily INITIAL When selected the camera will initialize autofocus by focusing through the entire range of the lens PHASE This option is not enabled in the camera and cannot be changed 37 for for fa fan 4 4 4 Advanced Onscreen Menu Options MARK Selecting Mark ON puts a cross hairs mark on the screen Follow the step on page 27 to bring up the onscreen menu Then use the Down arrow to select past the last item PRESET or the Up arrow to select past the first item IRIS This will display the MARK menu 38 Select MARK with the Right Arrow Then select OFF or ON with the Up and Down arrows Select with the Right Arrow and then back out to the main menu with successive presses of the Left arrow Make sure your Wireless Video Receiver is connected to power and Select the appropriate video input on your TV Usually you can select Make sure your camera is connected to power and turned on Press C1 Check that the mode switch on the bottom of the camera is set to Follow the
9. SENTINEL 10 OUTDOOR PROFESSIONAL Pan Titt Zoom CAMERA SYSTEM VK79A INCLUDES SENTINEL PAN TILT Zoom CAMERA XC24A AND Dome wirH Remote CR15A OWNER S MANUAL Please keep for future reference INTRODUCTION Congratulations You have purchased X10 s premier video surveillance solution The Sentinel Pan Tilt Zoom Camera has superior image quality a high powered zoom and pan and tilt motion You can operate the camera through walls using the supplied remote control It comes with a weather resistant dome for outdoor mounting under an eve on your patio or deck for example The camera uses X10 s 2 4 Gigahertz wireless technology to transmit live video through walls to a television up to 100 feet away If you prefer a secure video connection you can use a video cable to connect the camera directly to your The camera 15 also designed so that you can combine multiple cameras to provide comprehensive coverage of your home or business Use the remote control to switch between cameras so that you don t miss anything that goes on This owner s manual will take you through setting up and using the camera A new world of sophisticated video surveillance is waiting for you CONTENTS T ttoc HOP 2 Basic Camera Setup 4 Basic Camera Operation 12 Secure Video Connection Setup 13
10. Why enter a dark room when there amp a simple and affordable solution that can keep you safe and secure From a simple remote control that can turn on a lamp to a full blown automation system X10 provides you with all the products you need m With the correct components in your X10 system you can have all of these powerful options at your control Enhance the color brightness and detail of your camera s subject by adding more light automatically Give your home a secure appearance by scheduling when lights and other electronics turn on and off Distribute audio and video to stereos and televisions using wireless technology Turn on house lights while sitting in your car Schedule sprinkler systems Control your lights and electronic devices using your personal computer X10 s control and automation products are easy to install and extremely affordable Visit X10 com today for more information and the latest products to build and enhance your X10 system 42 Home Control Controlling X10 Modules Here s how to control X10 modules with your Sentinel Remote Control The remote is set to House Code A by default 1 Press and release the X10 button 2 Use the number buttons to enter the Unit Code number of the chosen module You can press 1 then 6 for Unit Code 16 3 Press the appro priate button labeled in blue for the function you require On Off Bright Dim All Lights On All
11. anually If you set this to manual you can set the level of lighting control that will be used AES Automatic Exposure Setting selects whether to use automatic or manual exposure settings how long the exposure should be This affects how fast the camera sees an image a long exposure time lets more light in and could give you a clearer picture but it will mean that motion is harder to see Use the Up and Down arrows to select IRIS use the Left Arrow Dim to back out ofthe menu With IRIS selected when you press the Right arrow button the screen above right is displayed 28 Use the up and Down arrows On and Off to select the desired menu item from the screen above right Peak ALC AES Then select the item with the Right Arrow Adjust the item with the Up and Down arrows Select with the Right Arrow and then back out of the menu with successive presses of the Left arrow Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation settings affect how the camera adjusts for light sources behind the camera s view or focus You can use this to adjust for the silhouette effect you might get when looking at things with light behind them BLC Turns Backlight Compensation On or Off Turning BLC On will brighten the part of the picture that is being silhouetted but will also brighten the background AREA If BLC is on the AREA setting allows you to set the sensitivity
12. arrow buttons to select items from the main menu Use the Right arrow button to select a menu item and move into its sub menu To exit the onscreen menu press the Left arrow button until the menu disappears Then press C1 C2 C3 or C4 as appropriate To discard all changes made in the onscreen menus and restore the default settings to the camera select the PRESET submenu and change the PRESET option to ON See page 37 for more details If you leave the onscreen menu open for a while without pressing any buttons on the remote you will stop being able to control the menu Follow the steps 1 through 3 above to enter the menu mode again You can then close the menu by pressing the Left arrow button or continue working with menu options 27 fo fo far fan 4 4 Advanced Onscreen Menu Iris Settings Options Iris settings control the amount of light let into the Sentinel camera Changing these settings affect how bright your picture will be and how the camera reacts to changes in lighting conditions Your options are PEAK This setting controls the reaction of the automatic iris adjustment in relation to the average light level in the picture A higher level of peak sets the camera so that the automatic light controls adjust to a higher average light level ALC Automatic Light Control determines whether the camera should adjust for light differences automatically or m
13. be causing interference If the Sentinel Remote isn t working 1 Press the C1 button This makes sure that your camera is selected for control Try moving the camera or zooming to see if the problem is fixed 2 Check the batteries If the C1 button doesn t light up when you press it you may have put the batteries in incorrectly or the batteries you used may be dead Take the batteries out and make sure you put them in according to the diagram inside the remote If it still doesn t work try new batteries If Autofocus doesn t work correctly The Sentinel Camera s auto focus can t work correctly if the protective lens cap is on Remove the protective lens cap and make sure the lens is clean Try zooming out all the way The camera should automatically refocus correctly If the camera Tabel like Camera 1 15 displayed on your TV You can turn off the onscreen label easily Press and hold Setup on the Sentinel remote control until the green light stays on Then press Sweep 0 and Setup again This will turn off the label Repeat these same steps to turn the label on again For more help with setup please visit http www x10 com support 41 4 fo fo fan fan 4 4 4 CONTROL The X10 button on the Sentinel Camera s remote control is your gateway to a world of useful control and automation 4 solutions built by X10
14. deo cable and power supply shown above but sold separately 1s also required if you want to use the camera wirelessly Plug the camera s power supply into a standard wall outlet Plug the other end into the camera Remove the protective cover from the camera s lens Basic Camera Setup Basic Camera Setup 3 Insert batteries into the remote 4 Connect the wireless video receiver to power Remove the battery cover and put four 4 AAA batteries into the Put your video receiver in a convenient place near or on your camera remote Make sure to match the batteries to the and marks Plug its power supply into a standard wall outlet and the other end inside the battery case into the video receiver 6 7 Basic Camera Setup 5 Connect the video receiver to your TV On Your TV Yellow o o RTT 24 VIDEO AUDIO Connect the video cable into the video out jack on the video receiver and into the video in jack on your Basic Camera Setup 6 Turn on the video receiver Make sure the power switch on the video receiver is set to ON Basic Camera Setup Turn on your TV Input Select Turn on your TV and select its video input Use the Video or Select buttons on your TV remote control or try channel 0 and then Channel Down The camera s picture should appear Note the picture will be upside down because the camera
15. e cables through the hole in Attach the base of the dome to the Point the pip on the camera s 10 Attach the clear dome cover to the Mounting the Camera cont cables into the camera Don t touch the lens the mounting bracket and attach the bracket to a wall mounting bracket Then tightly fasten the dome assembly to the bracket by fixing the brass screw inside the dome antenna in the direction of the TV that you connected the receiver to 1f you re using the wireless feature base of the dome using the 5 screws provided 21 Additional Setup Options Picture Orientation Vertical Orientation If you choose not to mount the camera upside down Here s how to flip the picture vertically in the camera so that the display the TV is the right way up 1 Press and release 2 Press and hold Setup on the remote until the C1 button lights green 3 Press Iris Up to flip the picture Press Iris Down to flip it back 4 Press Setup again to save this setting Horizontal Orientation You can also use the camera like a rearview mirror by reversing the picture horizontally from left to right 1 Press and release 2 Press and hold Setup on the remote until the C1 button lights green 3 Press Focus Up to reverse the picture Press Focus Down to reverse it back 4 Press Setup again to save this setting Note if you flip the picture
16. fan 4 4 Advanced Setup Options Recording with Whether you have set up your camera to use the wireless receiver or the secure video connection you can configure your Sentinel Camera so that you can record its video signal on your VCR It s easy 1 Make sure your VCR is connected to play back on your TV 2 Set up your camera according to the instructions on pages 4 thru 11 for wireless transmission or pages 13 and 14 for secure connection 3 Connect the video cable from the camera or video receiver into the Video In jack on your VCR With the camera connected to the VCR you will be able record surveillance video while watching on your TV Check your VCR owner s manual if you aren t sure how to select the Sentinel Camera as the video source 26 ADVANCED ONSCREEN MENU PPTIONS The onscreen menus change the low level technical operation of the Sentinel camera In most cases you do not need to change any of these settings 3 Press the Right 1 Press Cl C2 arrow button to C3 or C4 to select the bring up the camera you onscreen menu want to control 2 Press and hold Setup until the camera button light stays on Press and hold setup again until the camera button stays on again To open the onscreen menus follow these three steps When it s open the onscreen menu is displayed over the picture from the camera Use the Up and Down
17. he focus of a specific object in the camera s view Iris Controls The camera s iris controls the amount of light that enters the lens The camera automatically adjusts the iris when it focuses so that it has the right amount of light for your subject If you want to brighten the picture press the Iris Up button to open the iris wider and let more light in To limit the amount of light in the picture press Iris Down to close the iris more 16 Mounting the Camera You can install the Sentinel Camera into the supplied dome and mount it on a ceiling or you can use the supplied mounting bracket to mount the complete assembly on a wall In either case make sure the ABCD channel switch and Transmit Enable Disable switch on the base of the camera are set as you desire before installing the camera in the dome You can then attach the camera to the base of the dome using the brass screw on the outside of the dome s base Brass screw Warning The power supply is intended for indoor use only Do not install the power supply outdoors 17 fo for far 4 4 4 Mounting Camera cont Camera should be installed into the base of the dome after knocking out the holes knock out 3 holes for mounting on a ceiling or 1 hole for the wall mounting bracket Mounting camera on a ceiling 1 Knock out the three holes on the base of the dome using a screwdriver and ha
18. he bottom of the camera see picture below Select Transmit Disable This turns off the wireless transmission of the video signal from the camera Select Transmit Disable 2 Connect the camera to power Plug the camera s power supply into a standard wall outlet Plug the other end into the camera Remove the protective cover from the camera s lens 13 Secure Video Connection Setup 3 Connect the video cable Plug one end of a video cable into the camera Run the rest of the cable to your TV 4 Connect the other end of the cable to the video in jack on your TV On Your TV Back of Camera Turn on your TV and select its video input Use the Video or Select buttons on your TV remote control or try channel 0 and then Channel Down The camera s picture should appear Note the picture will be upside down because the camera is intended to be mounted on a ceiling or overhang after installing it into the dome See page 22 if you want to flip the picture 14 REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Your Sentinel Camera includes many versatile and powerful features This section will show you how to get the most from your camera Stored Positions Your Sentinel Camera can remember nine locations including vertical horizontal positions and zoom settings Storing a Position You can store up to nine positions in your camera Here s how 1 Press and release Cl 2 Press and hold the Se
19. is intended to be mounted on a ceiling or overhang after installing it into the dome See page 22 1f you want to flip the picture 10 Basic Camera Setup 8 Fine tune the antennas Once the camera and receiver are in place adjust their antennas so that they face each other The side of the camera s antenna with the dot on it should face the side of the receiver s antenna marked with four squares Adjust the positions to improve the picture on your TV 11 Basic CAMERA OPERATION Once you have the camera set up you re ready to start using it It s easy to get started Here s how you use the remote to control the camera Select Press to select the camera Move the camera Use the arrow buttons Focus to turn the camera left When you move or right called the camera you panning and up or may need to press down called tilting Autofocus to bring your subject into focus Center Press Center to move the camera back to its starting position Zoom Press Zoom In to zoom closer to your subject and see more detail Press Zoom Out to see a bigger area SECURE VIDEO CONNECTION SETUP If you prefer a secure video connection you can use a video cable to connect the camera directly to your TV This setup does not use the wireless video receiver 1 Turn off the camera s wireless transmitter Locate the transmission switch on t
20. mmer 2 Insert the white rubber plugs into the knockout holes on the inside of the base 3 Attach the black rubber washers on the outside of the base 18 Attach the camera to the base of the Remove the lens cap Attach the base of the dome to a Point the pip on the camera s Attach the clear dome cover to the Mounting Camera cont dome using the brass screw on the outside of the dome s base Plug the power and video cables into the camera Don t touch the lens ceiling by inserting three screws into the knockout holes on the inside of the base antenna in the direction of the TV that you connected the receiver to 1f you re using the wireless feature base of the dome using the 5 screws provided 19 Mounting Camera cont Mounting camera a wall using the bracket provided 1 Knock out the ONE hole shown here on the base of the dome using a screwdriver and hammer 2 Puta black rubber washer on the inside of base of the dome and then insert a brass screw into the hole Make sure that the end of the screw does not protrude from the wall of the base 3 Attach a black rubber washer on the outside of the base 4 Attach the camera to the base of the dome using the brass screw on the outside of the dome s base 20 Plug the power and video Remove the lens cap Pass th
21. o the radio TV Move the equipment away from the radio TV Plug the equipment into an outlet on a different electrical circuit from the radio TV experiencing the interference e fnecessary consult your local dealer for additional suggestions NOTE Modifications to this product will void the user s authority to operate this equipment X10 Wireless Technology Inc Limited Year Warranty X10 com a division of X10 Wireless Technology Inc X10 warrants X10 products to be free from defective material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase at retail X10 agrees to repair or replace at its sole discretion a defective X10 product if returned to X10 within the warranty period and with proof of purchase If service is required under this warranty Call 1 800 442 5065 visit www x10 com or e mail support x10 com For help r more information on setup please visit http www x10 com support X10 com a division of X10 Wireless Technology Inc 3824 North Sth St Suite C North Las Vegas NV 89032 VK79A 04 06
22. or the camera you want to control then follow the instructions for Stored Positions on page 15 Note for multiple camera systems that include different types of X10 Cameras XCam2 or Ninja cameras a Transceiver is required Turning All Cameras To turn all your cameras off press the X10 button on your remote control followed by the number 1 button not C1 on the number pad and then the Off tilt down button All cameras will now be off Removing or Restoring the Onscreen Label After changing the code for the camera as described on the previous page the House and Unit Code is shown at the bottom of the TV screen If you do not want the House and Unit Code displayed on the screen set the mode switch to Program then press the camera button C1 C2 C3 or C4 once to remove it Press again to restore it Set the mode switch back to Transmit Enable or Transmit Disable for normal operation To remove or restore the onscreen label while NOT in Program mode press Setup until the green light stays on then press Sweep 0 then Setup 24 ADVANCED SETUP OPTIONS Changing House Code for the Remote The Camera and Remote come set to House Code A by default To change the House Code on the remote follow steps 1 through 4 below 3 Use the number buttons to enter the number equivalent to the chosen Housecode 1 A 2 B 16 P 1 Press and release the X
23. s menu control the appearance of the video picture you get from the camera ATW Adjusts the settings for Auto Trace White Balance ATW ATW automatically adjusts the picture to accurately show white in response to varying light conditions Change the setting towards R red or B blue to tell the ATW how to adjust for your specific light conditions more accurately AWB Auto White Balance works with ATW to maintain accurate levels of white in the video from the camera Change the setting towards R red or B blue to tell the AWB how to adjust for your specific light conditions more accurately Gain Adjusts the saturation of red in the video produced by the camera Set this to higher levels to correct for low levels of red in your picture or vice versa B Gain Adjusts the saturation of red in the video produced by the camera Set this to higher levels to correct for low levels of blue in your picture or vice versa 31 fo for far an 4 4 Advanced Onscreen Menu Options Automatic Picture Control Automatic Picture Control APC changes the geometry of the picture produced by the camera These changes are slight and it can be hard to notice how the picture 1s different H GAIN The Horizontal Gain setting adjusts the horizontal left to right line of the picture V GAIN The Vertical Gain setting adjusts the vertical line of the picture 32
24. setup instructions again pages 4 through 11 and check that Make sure that the ABCD switches on the bottom of the camera and the TROUBLESHOOTING there s no camera picture on your wireless connection turned On the input mode by pressing the VIDEO or INPUT button on the remote control Or you might have to change the TV to Channel 0 or 2 and then use Channel Down to change video inputs See your TV s owner s manual if you still aren t sure how to change the video source on the remote to turn it on Transmit Enable Bottom of camera you have done each step correctly bottom of the wireless video receiver are set to the same letter see pictures on next page 39 4 far fa fan 4 4 Troubleshooting If there s no camera picture on your TV secure connection 1 Select the appropriate video input on your TV Usually you can select the input mode by pressing the VIDEO or INPUT button on the remote control Or you might have to change the TV to Channel 0 or 2 and then use Channel Down to change video inputs See your TV s owner s manual if you still aren t sure how to change the video source 2 Make sure your camera is connected to power and turned on Press C1 on the remote to turn it on 3 Follow the setup instructions again page 13 and 14 and check all of the connections you make
25. t Set this to ON if you want to use the camera like a mirror for viewing objects behind you When set to this settings mirrors the picture vertically allowing you to mount the camera upside down as on a ceiling See page 22 for an alternate method of reversing the picture horizontally or vertically POSI NEGA Lets you select a Positive or Negative image 34 35 Advanced Onscreen Onscreen Camera Label Menu ID Options The Sentinel Camera can display a title or label for the camera on screen This can be useful when you have more than one camera and want to identify them easily Select characters from the available list to set the title you want to use UP Sets the position for display of the title to the top of the screen DOWN Sets the position for display of the title to the bottom of the screen If you don t select your own title the camera will default to displaying the camera s address setting as the title CAMERA ATI for example 36 Use the Up and Down arrows to select the desired position on the screen up top or down bottom Then use the Up and Down arrows to select characters from the screen above selecting each character with the Right Arrow Then back out to the main menu with successive presses of the Left arrow Advanced Onscreen Menu Options
26. tup button on your remote control until the C1 button lights green 3 Move the camera to the position you want to store Press Autofocus to set the focus for that position 4 Press the number button 1 through 9 on the remote to store the position under that button 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each position you want to store 6 When finished press Setup to save the positions you entered Selecting Positions Once you ve stored positions in the camera press the desired number button on the remote to move to that position If you press Sweep the camera will automatically switch through all the positions you ve stored Press any of the movement buttons on the remote to stop the camera from sweeping Changing Stored Positions You can store new positions over positions you ve already stored by following the instructions above Just store the new position using a button that you programmed before 15 fo fo far fan 4 4 Remote Control Features Clearing Stored Positions You can delete all stored positions Here s how 1 Press and release Cl 2 Press and hold Setup until the C1 button lights green 3 Press Center 4 Press Setup again Focus Controls In addition to the auto focus feature you can control the focus of the camera manually Press the focus buttons Up or Down to adjust the focus Use this feature to improve the picture after auto focus or to adjust t
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search