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Drop
cable
OSD
joystick
Gimbal tilt
pivot point
set screw (2)
RCA jack for setup
monitor cable
Cable channel
Camera back view (with dome removed)
Power
Connector
HD-TVI video
BNC Connector
ALI-CD5021VSS Camera drop cable connectors
What’s in the box
• Camera assembly
• Mounting screws with rubber seals (3)
• Wall inserts (3)
• Hex L-wrench
• Drill template (see right image)
• This installation guide
What you need
To install the camera, you will need:
• 12 Vdc power source. See Specications for wattage requirement.
• Silicone sealant
• Tools for mounting the camera
• Dierent fasteners may be required for mounting the camera
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Protective covering for the drop cable connectors. These connectors are not waterproof.
• Video and power extension cables. Video extension cable can be up to 1640 ft (500 m) long.
• CCTV video setup monitor (optional)
Step 1. Install the camera
The camera includes hardware to install it directly to a mounting surface. Camera drop cables can be routed
through the mounting surface or through a cable channel in the base.
Before installation:
• Make sure that the device is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included.
• Check the specication of the products for the installation environment.
• Make sure that the wall or the ceiling is strong enough to withstand 3 times the weight of the camera.
• To avoid re or shock hazard, use only UL listed power supplies. Verify that the power supply will
provide the rated voltage and wattage for the camera. See the Speci cations section.
ALI-CD5021VSS 1080p HD-TVI
Extreme Outdoor IR Dome Camera
Quick Installation and User Guide
The ALI-CD5021VSS camera feature a 1/2.9" Sony® CMOS image sensor that delivers HD-TVI high-
denition video resolution up to 1080p over RG59 coax or any standard analog CCTV cabling. This video
camera is ideal for security applications that require vandal proof, high resolution video in extreme
temperature ranges, and where salt water mist is present.
Features
•
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/2.9” Sony® CMOS image sensor
• HD-TVI technology produces 1080p HD video over cable in lengths up to 1640 feet
• 2.8 ~ 12 mm vari-focal lens (up to 8x zoom)
• True day/night (ICR) captures sharp, clear images in low light and at night
• HLC, D-WDR, 3D-DNR and Defog features
• OSD (On-Screen Display) controls for customizing camera settings
• -49 °F ~ 122 °F temperature operating range
• IP67 weather-rated with ANSI 316 grade stainless steel housing
Camera
mounting
base
Dome
s
crew (2)
Camera
dome
cover
assembly
ALI-CD5021VSS camera
Gimbal
mount
Dome
tether
cable
Focus - zoom
adjustments
Vari-focal lens
(2.8 ~ 12 mm)
Mounting
screw hole (3)
IR LED array
Camera
module
assembly
Camera front view (with dome removed)
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During installation:
• Camera Lens: Handle the camera carefully to prevent scratching or soiling the lens or dome. If the
lens or IR array shield becomes soiled, clean it only with approved products. See the
Cleaning section.
• Monitor impedance: If you use a setup monitor when installing the camera, ensure that the
monitor input impedance is set to 75 .
• Power supply: Camera drop cable: The camera drop cable includes two connectors:
— Video BNC connector: For transmission of the HD-TVI video signal across a coax (75 )
extension cable. This cable must connect to an HD-TVI compatible video player or recorder
— Power connector: When applying Vdc power, observe the power polarity. See the picture to the
picture of the drop cable connectors on page 1.
The following procedure outlines an installation of the camera to a mounting surface. Your installation
steps may dier, depending on how the camera is mounted and how the drop cable connects to video and
power extension cables. To install the camera onto a surface:
1. Separate the camera dome cover assembly from the camera module by loosening the two hex
screws on the sides of the dome using the L-wrench provided. Note that the dome cover is tethered
to the camera module.
2. Using the drill template or the base housing, mark the locations of the mounting screw holes, and
the hole for the drop cable if routing the cable through the mounting surface.
Holes for
mounting
screws
Hole for
mounting
screw
Inside view of mounting base
3. Apply a small but adequate amount of silicone sealant around the holes for the mounting screws in
the mounting base.
4. Using appropriate fasteners, secure the mounting base to the mounting surface. The mounting
screws and wall inserts are adequate for many surface types.
5. Route power and video extension cables from your 12 Vdc power source and monitoring equipment
to the mounting location. Do not apply power to the power extension cable at this time.
6. Connect the camera drop cables to the video and power extension cables. NOTE: Camera drop
cable connectors are not waterproof. Use appropriate seals to protect these connections from
contamination.
NOTE
The HD-TVI video cable must attach to the HD-TVI compatible equipment.
7. Apply power to the camera. Use caution to observe the DC power polarity shown in the drop cable
photo on page 1.
8. Verify that a video signal can be seen on your video monitoring equipment.
Step 2. Adjust the camera for your surveillance target
1. Observe the live video on your monitoring equipment, or plug a video setup monitor (not provided)
into the RCA jack inside the camera.
2. To adjust the camera pan, grasp the camera gimbal on both sides at the pivot point, then rotate the
as shown in the illustration below to point it at your surveillance target.
Tilt
adjust set
screw (2)
Pan adjustment Tilt adjustment
To adjust the tilt, loosen the two tilt adjust set screws (one on each side), and then rock the gimbal
as shown above in the right illustration.
To adjust the camera horizon line, grasp the camera head carefully and rotate it as shown in the
photo below.
Horizon line adjustment
3. Unscrew the Wide - Tele and Near - Far adjustment levers about 1/4 turn, then adjust the lens zoom
and focus as needed. Tighten the levers screws until snug to hold them in place.
Dome gasket
Wide (W) /Tele (t)
zoom control
Near (N) / Far (F)
focus control
4. If you choose to congure the camera OSD settings remotely (through the HD-TVI HVR), apply a thin
bead of silicone sealant around the rubber dome gasket, and then reinstall the camera dome cover
assembly. Ensure that the inside of the dome is clean.
Otherwise, continue with “Step 3. Setup the camera using the OSD” on page 2.
Step 3. Setup the camera using the OSD
Use the OSD to customized the internal settings of the camera for the installation environment.
1. Remove the camera dome cover assembly if it is installed.
2. Find the OSD joystick. It is located on the circuit board behind the camera module.
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OSD
joystick
p
q
t
u
UP
The OSD joystick is used to open the OSD menu, to navigate through the menus, and to select
parameters to customize camera for the installation.
To open the OSD, the camera submenus, and select a menu option, press the joystick “in” (toward
the mounting base). To navigate the menus, rock the joystick up (UP (p), see photo above) or
down (q) to move through the parameter list menus vertically, rock the joystick left (t) or
right (u) to change the parameter value that appears for the parameter. Press the joystick “in” (in
toward the base assembly to “select”) to select the parameter shown or open the submenu.
Typical camera live image with OSD overlaid
Open the OSD menus by pressing the joystick toward the mounting base. The OSD menu table is
shown below. Examples included after the menu table demonstrate how to perform common tasks.
OSD Menu structure
Main Menu
options
Submenu
options
Summary
EXPOSURE
BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness level 0 (dark) ~ 20 (bright)
LENS-DC
Select when use of DC Auto-Iris lens/except the special cases, DC is standard
Model
AE MODE Select AE MODE (automatic exposure mode)
SHUTTER Can be set in AUTO or MANUAL
SENS-UP Select maximum DSS (Digital Slow Shutter) OFF, x2~x8
AGC Select Auto Gain Control
WHITE BALance
AWB: select WHITE BALANCE mode includes the following:
AUTO Automatically adjusts color according to the lighting
AUTO ext Faster extension version of Auto
MANUAL Adjust the white balance manually
BACK LIGHT
BACKLIGHT Select Backlight compensation mode
WDR Adjust WDR level - Low / Middle / High
HLC Select High Light Compensation.
BLC includes the following:
AREA Control BLC area according to light condition.
POS-X Adjust the window X- axis position
POS-Y Adjust the window Y- axis position
SIZ-X Adjust the window X- axis size
SIZ-Y Adjust the window Y- axis size
Main Menu
options
Submenu
options
Summary
DAY & NIGHT
DAY&NIGHT Select Day & Night mode
AUTO-CDS: Automatic switching between day operation (color mode) and night operation (black and
white mode). Includes the following
IR-LED LED On/O Control
ANTI-SAT Compensate when IR hunting happens. When you use this function.
AGC THRS
Day & Night change level. Higher level make the night mode changed in lower
illumination.
AGC MARGIN Day to night and night to day switch margin
DELAY 2 ~ 60 second
IMAGE
DNR Select Digital Noise Reduction
SHARPNESS Adjust sharpness level
COLOR GAIN Adjust Color gain value 0~20 Steps.
GAMMA Select gamma mode. 0.45 ~ 0.65
D-WDR Select Digital WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
DEFOG Carry out defog function.
SHADING Select Lens shading compensation. (OFF / ON)
MIRROR: Includes the following
H-Fli Flip the picture horizontally on the screen
V-Flip Flip the picture vertically on the screen
Rotate Flip the picture horizontally & vertically on the screen
SPECIAL
TITLE Camera title edit and display on / o select
PRIVACY Hide an area you want to hide on the screen
MOTION
When there is movement of the subject on the screen, there will be motion
detection
D-ZOOM Select digital zoom magnication. Max 8x
LANGUAGE Select Language
COMM. Setup Camera ID and baud-rate. (Pelco-D/P Auto detect) (OPTION)
SYSTEM
IMAGE RANGE Select pedestal level scale
HD Format Select HD output format. 1080p
HD FPS Select HD output frame rate. 1080p 30, 25
CVBS Select CVBS output mode. NTSC or PAL
RESET Camera OSD settings will be restored to the factory default conguration
EXIT Close the menu
Using the OSD - example: Adjust the image quality
Use the example included here as a model for conguring other OSD options. NOTE: For clarity, screen
captures used here show only the OSD menus. A live video image normally appears the background.
The default camera settings produce optimal image quality for most applications. However, some
environments may have conditions the camera can be adjusted to compensate for. Also, it can be
congured to reect or mirror the image to provide a more realistic view. Use the following steps to make
whatever adjustments are needed to improve the video image. Perform the following during “normal”
lighting conditions in the eld of view.
1. Remove the camera dome cover assembly to access the OSD joystick.
2. Press the joystick in toward the mounting base to open the OSD menu. The main menu option
highlighted in yellow indicates the current selection.
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3. Rock the joystick down (four times) until Image is highlighted (yellow), and then press the joystick
“in” toward the base (select) to open the Image submenu.
4. With DNR highlighted (see above), press the joystick “in” to select DNR (Digital Noise Reduction),
and then rock the joystick left or right to step through the DNR options available. Stop when the the
best image quality appears, and then push the joystick in again to select the option.
5. Rock the joystick down once to highlight SHARPNESS, and then press the joystick in to select it.
Rock the joystick left or right until the video image is the sharpest, and then push the joystick in
again to select the option.
6. Repeat the procedure described above with GAMMA, D-WDR, DEFOG, and SHADING.
7. If you need to reect the video image vertically, horizontally, or both, use the MIRROR feature to
make the change.
8. To return to the Main Menu, rock the joystick down to highlight RETURN, and then push the joystick
in to select it.
9. To close the OSD menu, rock the joystick up or down to highlight RETURN, and then push the
joystick in to select it.
10. After making changes to the OSD using the joystick, apply a thin bead of silicone sealant around the
rubber dome gasket, and then reinstall the camera dome cover assembly. Ensure that the inside of
the dome is clean.
CLEANING
Clean the camera dome with an approved glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth.
• Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains, gently rub
the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse and dry it with a
soft cloth.
• Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing.
These may cause damage to the surface over time.
CAUTION
Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera assembly; these may
dissolve the paint and promote damage of the surfaces. Before using any chemical product,
carefully follow the accompanying instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause
Nothing appears on the screen - Check the power connection.
- Check the video signal cable connection to the monitor.
The video image is dim or not clear. - If the camera lens is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth.
- Adjust the monitor controls, if necessary.
- If the camera is facing a very strong light, change the camera position.
- Adjust the lens focus.
The screen is dark. - Adjust the contrast control of the monitor.
- If you have an intermediate device, set the impedance (75 /Hi-Z)
properly, and check the cable connections.
The camera is not working properly and
the surface of the camera is hot.
- Verify that the camera is correctly connected to an appropriate regulated
power source.
The image on the monitor ickers - Make sure that the camera isn’t facing direct sunlight or uorescent light.
If necessary,change the camera position.
SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Value
Image Sensor:
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/2.9” Sony CMOS image sensor
Active Pixels: 1944(H) x 1092(V) = 2,122,848 (pixels)
Resolution
HD-TVI: 1080p @ 30 fps
720P @6 0/ 50 fps
ANALOG : 700TVL
Min. Illumination:
Color: 1.0 lux, B/W: 0.5 lux
Color DSS: 0.002 lux, B/W DSS : 0.001 lux
Scanning system Progressive scan
Video output
HD-TVI
Analog without WDR
S/N Ratio > 50 dB (AGC o)
AGC 0 ~ 20 steps
Shutter speed: Auto, Manual 1/30 s ~ 1/60,000 s
SENSUP O, ×2 ~ ×8
Brightness
0 ~ 20 steps
Backlight WDR / BLC / O
HLC On / O
D-WDR On / O
Defog On / O
Day / Night TDN (Auto / Day / Night)
White Balance Auto / Autoext / Manual
DNR (3D) High / Middle / Low / O
Mirror H / V / H&V / OFF
Sharpness
0 ~ 10 steps
Privacy Mask On / O (16 zones selectable)
Motion Detection On / O
Digital Zoom On / O (×1 ~ ×8)
Power Source 12 Vdc ± 10%
Power consumption 3.0 watts max.
Operating temperature -49 ˚F ~ 49 ˚F (-45˚C ~ 50˚C)
Operating humidity 10% ~ 90%
Lens 2.8 ~ 12 mm DC auto iris MP lens
Dimension 4.65" (W) × 3.48" (H), dome Φ3.15" (118 (W) × 88.5(H), dome Φ80 mm)
Weight 2.89 lb (1310 g) approx.
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