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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ..................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS....................................
NOTES OF USE.................................................................
MENU SETTING
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SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................
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i3B265i LPR Camera
Instruction Manual
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PRECAUTIONS
The lightening ash with an
Warrowh-ead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
uninsula-ted "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intende-d
to alert the user to the presen-
ce of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance
NOTE: This equipment has been
tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications.
The operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will
be required to correct the
interference at his own
expense.
FCC Caution: To assure
continu-ed compliance use only
shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or
peripheral devices. Any changes
or modications not expressly
approved by the party
responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority
to oper-ate this equipment.
The serial number of this
product may be found on the
top of the unit. You should
note the serial number of this
unit in the space provided and
retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid
identication in the event of
theft.
Model No.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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1) Do not touch the imaging surface of the
sensor.
Use a soft cloth moistened with alcohol to
clean the surface if it was touched
accidentally.
2) Before operation,ensure that the supply
voltage is correct as specied for the
particular variant of camera .
3) Do not expose the camera to rain, moisture
or to temperature outside the specied limit
without a suitable housing.
4) Avoid focusing directly on the sun.
5) Do not attempt to service this unit yourself
unless you are authorised to do so.
Opening the camera may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualied personnel only.
6) If connected to the mains :
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
The wires on the mains lead are in
accordance with the following code :
GREEN/YELLOW --------------------Earth
BLUE ------------------------------Neutral
BROWN -----------------------------Live
7) Do not use this video product near
water, for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool and the like.
8) Use only with stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manuf-
acturer, or sold with the video prod-
uct. Any mounting of the product
should follow the manufacturer's
instructions, and should use a moun-
ting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.The video product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the
product.
9) This video product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This video product should
not be placed in a built-in installation
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Powersupply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walk-
ed on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particu-
lar attention to cords at plugs, scre-
ws and the point where they exit
from such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.
10) Do not attempt to service this video
product yourself as opening or remo-
ving covers may expose you to dang-
erous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualied service pers-
onnel.
11) This video product should be opera-
ted only from the type of power sou-
rce indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure about the type of power
supply at your location, consult your
product dealer.
12) Disconnect this video product from
the power supply and refer servicing
to qualied service personnel under
the following conditions
a. When the powersupply cord or plug
is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the video product.
c. If the video product has been expos-
ed to rain or water directly.
d. If the video product does not oper-
ate normally by following the oper-
ating instructions in this manual.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the instruction manual as
an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a
qualied technician to restore the
video prodcut to its normal operation.
13) The warranty will be void if the S/N label on
the camera is removed.
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NOTES OF USE
(1) Lens mount
For the installation of CS Mount lenses only.
(2) Back Focus adjustment :
A.Back Focus Screw :
Loosen this screw before you use the Focus
Adjustment. To maintain the correct focus
afterwards, ensure that it is tightened.
B.Focus Adjustment :
Adjust this dial to obtain correct back-focus
whilst using a CS mount lens.
(3) Exposure control
Use these holes to connect to a bracket
or to a housing according to your applications.
Two types of lenses are appropriate for this
function :
A.DC IRIS lens :
Set the IRIS slide switch to the DC position and
adjust the LEVEL control in the OSD menu.
B.Video IRIS lens :
Set the IRIS slide switch to the VIDEO position
and adjust the LEVEL and ALC controls on the
lens to obtain a clear picture.
(4) Up button
Use this button to move the cursor upward
or to select different settings in the OSD menu.
(5) Left button
Use this button to move the cursor to the
left or to exit the selected item in the OSD
menu.
(6) Enter button
Use this button to enter the selected item or
to conrm the settings in the OSD menu.
(7) Down button
Use this button to move the cursor
downward or to select different settings in the
OSD menu.
(8) Right button
Use this button to move the cursor to the
right or to enter the selected item in the OSD
menu.
•PART NAMES AND LOCATIONS
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(9) Tripod Stand
Application for mounting the camera onto
the camera holder. Effective for general camera
tripods.
(10) RJ-45 Terminal
Remote control for the OSD menu and B.C.G
function
(11) Video Output Terminal
BNC :Used to give out the video signal.
Connected to the video input terminal of a
monitor, switcher, etc. (to be terminated with
75 ohm impedance)
(12) Y/C Output Terminal :
For Y/C video signal output. Commercially
available S-Video output cables can be
employed. (Y=Luminance, 1Vp-p, 75 ohms.
C=Chrominance, 0.3Vp-p<burst>, 75 ohms.)
(13) DC12V/AC24V Power Connector
Connect this connector to the respe-
ctive power source.(DC12V/AC24V model
only)
WARNING: This apparatus must be EARTHED.
(14) AC90V~260V
Connect this connector to the respe-
ctive power source.(AC90~260V model
only)
WARNING: This apparatus must be EARTHED.
NOTES OF USE
•CONNECTIONS
RJ-45 connector
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BCG Control
When the D/N MODE is set into B.C.G mode,
the camera will change between COLOUR mode
and B/W mode manually according to the RJ-45
B.C.G commands.
A.When the PIN 4 (C/L) terminal is connected
with GND, the camera will change to permanent
colour. Releasing C/L and GND, the camera will
follow AUTO light lux level settings.
B.When the pin 6 (B/W) terminal is connected
with GND, the camera will change to permanent
B/W. Releasing B/W and GND, the camera will
follow AUTO light lux level settings.
*NOTE: SW1 symbolises electronic switching (PIR)
or manual switching (Voltage free contact).
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MENU SETTING
•OSD SETUP MENU
LPR
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MENU SETTING
Press the ENTER button to execute
the main menu. The shaded setting area
represents a item and keeps blinking.
• Entering OSD Menu
Press the Enter button for 2 sec
or more and the OSD setup menu will
appear on the monitor.
Up button: Press it to move the cursor
upward.
Down button: Press it to move the
cursor downward.
Enter button: Press it to enter the
selected item or change the settings of
the selected item.
Right button: Press it to change the set-
tings of the selected item.
Left button: Press it to change the setti-
ngs of the selected item.
NOTE: When an item is selected, it will start blinking.
After all the settings have been satised ,
move the cursor to the 'EXIT"
item and press the enter button to exit the
OSD setup menu.
You can also restore the settings to
factory default by moving the cursor to
the "DEFAULT" item, and then pressing the
Enter button.
You can also restore the settings to
what you had set up last time by entering
the OSD menu , moving the cursor to
the "CANCEL" item and then pressing the
Enter button.
• Day/Night Mode
Select the Day/ Night (D/N) mode to
control the day/ night mode switching.
Move the cursor to the D/N MODE set
up item. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT button to
select the AUTO, MONO, COLOUR or BCG
mode.
AUTO: When set to this mode, the
camera will change to COLOUR mode
or B/W mode automatically depending
on a subject’s brightness. (When GAIN
is set OFF, the auto function can not be
selected).
MONO: When set to this mode, the
camera will always remain in B/W mode.
COLOUR: When set to this mode, the
camera will always remain in COLOUR
mode.
B.C.G: When set to this mode, the
camera will change to COLOUR mode and
B/W mode manually.
LPR:
LPR( License Plate Recognition):
This function affects the dual CCD trafc series
camera only (limited camera provider). When
you enable this function, the D/N mode will be
controlled by the B/W camera. The SYNC will
be forced to set into the LL mode (AC power).
When D/N mode is set in LPR mode, and
triggered to B/W mode, AGC, Shutter, Trafc,
and Gamma would be controled by camera itself
which couldn't be controled by users manually.
D/N MODE AUTO
D/N LEVEL LOW
N/D LEVEL LOW
D/N DELAY 15 SEC
EXPOSURE <ALC>
TRAFFIC <OFF>
SHUTTER 1/50
GAIN TURBO
BLC OFF
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Set the ALC for the Auto IRIS
lens control and the AES for the auto
electronic shutter . Move the cursor to
the EXPOSURE set up item.
ALC:The lens level can be adjusted by
moving the LEVEL cursor on the menu
accordingly.
MENU SETTING
Select D/N LEVEL to set up the
switchover point of brightness from
COLOUR mode to B/W mode under
different lux levels. Move the cursor
to the D/N LEVEL set up item. Use the
LEFT/ RIGHT button to select HIGH, LOW
or MID. This function is only effective
when the D/N mode is set to AUTO.
LOW: The switchover point of brightness
from COLOUR to B/W mode is 1 lux.
MID: The switchover point of brightness
from COLOUR to B/W mode is 2 lux.
HIGH: The switchover point of brightness
from COLOUR to B/W mode is 3 lux.
Set the DELAY time for the D/ N
function. Move the cursor to the D/N
DELAY set up item. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT
button to select 0,5,10,15 or 20 sec for
the delay of the DN mode switching time.
This function is only effective when the
D/N Mode is set to AUTO , LPR.
• Day Night LEVEL
• Day/Night DELAY
• EXPOSURE
AES: Auto electronic shutter mode.
ALC MENU
LENS TYPE DC
LEVEL ----*-----
ALC MENU
LENS TYPE VIDEO
AES MENU
LEVEL ----*-----
Select N/D LEVEL to set up the
switchover point of brightness from
COLOUR mode to B/W mode under
different lux levels. Move the cursor
to the N/D LEVEL set up item. Use the
LEFT/ RIGHT button to select HIGH, LOW
or MID. This function is only effective
when the N/D mode is set to AUTO.
LOW: The switchover point of brightness
from B/W to COLOUR mode is 7 lux.
MID: The switchover point of brightness
from B/W to COLOUR mode is 8 lux.
HIGH: The switchover point of brightness
from B/W to COLOUR mode is 9 lux.
• Night Day LEVEL
TRAFFIC 1: It’s applied to the speed from
20 km/hr to 110 km/hr. Please set the
camera opposite the cars.
TRAFFIC 2: It’s applied to a higher auto
speed environment, such as a freeway. The
speed is around 90 km/hr to 180 km/hr.
Please set the camera opposite to the cars.
* Requires adequate lighting when used in
a dark place.
• TRAFFIC
Set TRAFFIC for the TRAFFIC function.
Move the cursor to the TRAFFIC set
up items. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button
to select OFF,TRAFFIC 1, TRAFFIC 2,
TRAFFIC 3 or TRAFFIC 4.
The trafc mode can be applied to
every trafc situation to capture the
number plates of moving cars.
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Move the cursor to the BLC set up item.
Use the LEFT/ RIGHT button to choose
OFF, BLC1, BLC2, BLC3, BLC4, BLC5 or
BLC6.
OFF: The BLC function is off.
BLC1:Backlight compensation window
looks like below:
BLC2:Backlight compensation window
looks like below:
BLC3:Backlight compensation window
looks like below:
BLC4:Backlight compensation window
looks like below:
BLC5:Backlight compensation window
looks like below:
BLC6:Backlight compensation window
MENU SETTING
Set the high-speed electronic shutter
(AUTO to 1/100K sec). Move the cursor to
the SHUTTER set up item. Use the LEFT/
RIGHT button and choose the shutter
speed from 1/50 to 1/100K for ALC mode
only. The AES mode will automatically
switch the shutter speed to AUTO.
Selection of GAIN: (NORMAL/
TURBO/ OFF). Move the cursor to the
GAIN set up item. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT
button to choose NORMAL, TURBO OFF,or
Gain.
NORMAL: Standard position, GAIN=24dB
TURBO: High-sensitivity position, GAIN=
30dB.
Move the cursor to the SYNC set
up item. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT button
to choose INT or LL. This function only
works on AC models.
INT: The camera is in the internal SYNC
mode.
LL: The camera is in the line lock mode,
you can adjust the phase angle from 0 ~
300 deg accordingly. The default is 0 deg.
NOTE: For DC models, the SYNC will be in INT
mode automatically.
• SHUTTER
• GAIN
• SYNC
• BLC
TRAFFIC 3: It’s applied to the speed
from 20 km/hr to 110 km/hr. Please set
the camera obliquely in front of the cars.
* The DAY/NIGHT mode may be hard
to switch at cloudy day or rainy days
while using this mode. Please try to set
a higher ALC level . If the camera sets in
shadow , please use the BLC function and
select the dark area to solve this issue.
TRAFFIC 4: It’s applied to parking areas.
The auto speed is around 0 km/hr to 20
km/hr. Please set the camera opposite
the cars.
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Max 8 blocks can be set on the
screen. Move the cursor to the PRIVACY
ZONE set up item. Press ENTER to get
into the submenu. In the submenu, the
user can select ON or OFF of the privacy
zoneand set up to 8 blocks on any
position of the screen.
Select Blemish compensation, Chroma,
Camera Text. Move the cursor to the
OPTION set up item. Press the ENTER
button (Center) to view the OPTION
MENU.
BLEMISH DET: Make sure that the
lens is completely covered (by a lens
cap or a lens mount cap). Press the
ENTER button once (Center) on the OSD
control. “<SET>” will become blemish.
“WAITING”. After waiting is completed,
the white blemish will be removed.
CHROMA: Use the LEFT/ RIGHT button
to choose from 1 to 9.
MENU SETTING
• PRIVACY ZONE
PRIVACY ZONE MENU
PRIVACY ZONE OFF
BLOCK 1 SET CLR
BACK CLEAR ALL
OPTION MENU
BLEMISH DET <SET>
CHROMA ----*----
CAMERA TEXT <SET>
DNR <LOW>
WITH IR LAMP <YES>
BACK
Select and set the white balance
system (ATW2, ATW1 and manual
mode). Move the cursor to the WHITE
BAL set up item. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT
button.
ATW1: The auto trace white balance
algorithm is designed to implement a
perfect colour reproduction. The colour
temperature range is 2600°K-6500°K
ATW2: The auto trace white balance
algorithm is designed to implement a
perfect colour reproduction. The colour
temperature range is 2500°K-9500°K.
MANUAL MODE: Move to “R:15 B:15”
when WHITE BAL is highlighted by
pressing the LEFT/RIGHT button. Then
press the Enter (Center) button, followed
by the UP/DOWN button to adjust to your
desired value of Red and Blue.
0.45 or 1 can be selected. Move
the cursor to the GAMMA set up item.
Generally, the default value 0.45 is used
for CCTV monitors. For image processing
purpose 1 can be selected.
Select the picture sharpness. (LOW,
MID, HIGH). Move the cursor to the
APERTURE set up item. Use the LEFT/
RIGHT button, to choose HIGH, MID or
LOW.
Mirror function. Move the cursor to
the MIRROR set up item. Use the LEFT/
RIGHT button to choose ON or OFF.
• WHITE BALANCE
• GAMMA
• APERTURE
• MIRROR
• OPTION
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CAMERA TEXT: Use ENTER to get into
the submenu. When exiting the OSD
menu, the text will be shown on the
display. You can move the TEXT position
to anywhere on the screen.
CAMERA TEXT MENU
TEXT POS <SET>
TEXT **********
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
0123456789:<>
- . , ; x /
BACK CLEAR
Move the cursor to the BACK/NEXT
item. Press the ENTER button, choose
the next page, last page or to exit the
submenu.
Press the ENTER button to save all
settings and exit.
• NEXT/BACK
• EXIT
DNR:Move the cursor to the DNR set
up item. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to
adjust the desired level of Digital Noise
Reduction. You can choose LOW/MID/
HIGH.
MENU SETTING
Remote
ADDRESS 001
BAUD RATE 4800
PROTOCOL PELCO P
SOFT VER X.X
SAVE CANCEL DEFAULT
Use ENTER to get into the
submenu.
Users can set up system information by
pressing the dip
switches in this menu,
such as camera address, baud rate(1200,
2400,4800,9600), protocol(Pelco P/D),
and the software version will be shown
as the last item.
Press the ENTER button to reset back
to the original settings.
Press the ENTER button to recall the
default settings.
• CANCEL
• DEFAULT
WITH IR LAMP:Use enter to get into the
submenu. Use the LEFT/RIGHT button, to
choose YES or NO.
*In an environment with extra IR lights,
the ICR lter may hunt continually. If it
occurs, turning this function to YES is
able to x this issue.
**The default setting is NO.
• REMOTE
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SPECIFICATION
The contents are subjects to be changed without notice
Signal system
NTSC PAL
Image system
Imaging area 4.9mm x 3.7mm
Image pickup device 1/3”-type Exview CCD
Effective pixels(HxV) 768 x 494 752 x 582
Electric
Scanning system
2:1 Interlace V: 59.94Hz, 2:1 Interlace V: 50Hz,
H: 15.734KHz H: 15.625KHz
Sync system Internal / Linelock
Horizontal resolution 540/600 TV lines (day/night mode)
Lens mount CS with easy backfocus
Gamma correction 0.45 / 1
Minimum illumination
Day mode: 0.04 lux(F1.4, AGC on, 10 IRE); 0.7 lux(F1.4, AGC on, 50 IRE)
Night mode: 0.016 lux(F1.4, AGC on, 10 IRE); 0.15 lux(F1.4, AGC on, 50 IRE)
S/N ratio More than 50dB (AGC off)
Iris control Video / DC driver
Gain control Turbo / Normal / Off
Trafc Function Off / Trafc 1 / Trafc 2 / Trafc 3/ Trafc 4
White balance ATW1 / ATW2 / Manual
Electric shutter
Auto 1/60 to 1/100,000sec. / manual 9
steps (1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1K,
1/2K, 1/4K, 1/10K, 1/100Ksec.)
Auto 1/50 to 1/100,000sec. / manual 9
steps (1/50, 1/120, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1K,
1/2K, 1/4K, 1/10K, 1/100Ksec.)
BLC BLC1 / BLC2 / BLC3 / BLC4 / BLC5 / BLC6 / Off
DNR Low / Mid / High
Privacy zone On / Off, up to 8 zones
Day/Night mode Auto / Mono, Color, BCG, LPR
OSD Yes
Mirror On / Off
Flickerless On / Off
Chroma 9 level
Aperture control High / Mid / Low
Video output 1Vpp composite output 75 ohm, Y/C output
Power supply
Power requirement DC12V / AC24V AC90~260V DC12V / AC24V
Power consumption 10W (max.)
Environment
Operating temperature -10ºC ~ 50ºC
Operating humidity 30% ~ 90% RH
Storage temperature -20ºC ~ 60ºC
Mechanism
Dimensions(WxHxD)
50mm x 62mm x 126mm
(1.96” x 2.44” x 4.96”)
Weight 500g approx.
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