Vista VFD-MiniD Installation guide

Brand: Vista

Model: VFD-MiniD

Category: Security cameras

Type: Installation guide

Vista VFD-MiniD is a powerful and versatile dome camera that offers a variety of features to meet your security needs. With its vari-focal lens, you can adjust the field of view to get the perfect angle for your surveillance area. The camera also features 3D DNR technology, which reduces noise and improves image quality in low-light conditions. Additionally, the VFD-MiniD supports up to 128GB of storage, so you can record hours of footage without having to worry about running out of space. And with its IP66 weatherproof rating, the VFD-MiniD is built to withstand even the harshest conditions.

VFD-MiniD Vari-Focal Dome

Installation Manual

Table of Content

Appendix:

Approximate Recording Time Table

Mounting Template

Regulatory Compliance

Precautions

Installation Guide

3.1 Methods for mounting

3.2 Preparations for the installation

3.3 Adjust camera and replace dome cover

3.4 Insert miniSD card

3.5 Complete the installation

3.6 Installation guide

Camera Adjustment

Specification

OSD Menu Tree

OSD Menu Instruction

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Screen Mode ................................................................................................................. . 17

Search Mode ................................................................................................................. . 18

Compliance

Before you begin

Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.

Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.

This manual provides installation and operation information.

To use, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

*A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components

* A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections.

Intended Use

Only use this product for its designated purpose; refer to the product specification and user documentation.

Customer Support

For assistance in installing, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting this product, refer to this document and any

other documentation provided. If you still have questions, please contact Norbain Technical Support and Sales:

210 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Wokingham, Berks, RG41 5TP, UK.

0118-912-5000

Note: You should be at the equipment and ready with details before calling Technical Support.

Conventions

Boldface or button icons highlight command entries. The following Warning, Caution, and Note statements identify

potential hazards that can occur if the equipment is not handled properly.

Warning:

Improper use of this equipment can cause severe

bodily injury or equipment damage.

Caution:

Improper use of this equipment can cause

equipment damage.

Note: Notes contain important information about a product or procedure.

Equipment Disposal:

Within in the European Union, products marked

with the WEEE logo cannot be disposed of as

unsorted municipal waste. Upon the purchase of

equivalent new equipment, return this product to

your local supplier or dispose of it at designated

collection points. For more information,

please visit www.recyclethis.info or

www.vista-cctv.com/weee/

RoHS Announcement

All lead-free products offered by the company comply

with the requirements of the European law on the

Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive,

which means our manufacture processes and products

are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous

substances cited in the directive.

CE Mark

This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference. European representative for

manufacture (EMC): Norbain Ltd., 210 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh Triangle, Workingham, Berks, RG41 5TP, UK.

* This symbol indicates electrical warnings and cautions.

**This symbol indicates general warnings and cautions.

Warnings and Cautions

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

insert any metallic objects through the ventillation

grills or other openings on the equipment.

**NORBAIN SD LTD reserves the right to make changes to the product and specification of the product from time to time

without prior notice

Precautions

•

Safety

Installation

Cleaning

Get to know the Remote ControllerPacking List

In addition to this installation sheet:

•

Torx driver x 1

D5 fixing screws x 3

T6 fixing screw x 1

Wall plugs x 3

Cable entry robber grommet

(3/4”, for dome base use) x 1

Remote Controller x 1

UP/DOWN: Move up and down on OSD menu or

increase/ decrease a value.

ENT : Select and save changed values.

SEARCH: To view the first frame when an event occurs.

RECORD: To start and stop recording.

PLAY CONTROL: REW / PLAY / FF / STOP / PAUSE / MUTE

LEFT/RIGHT: To rewind & forward or move the cursor right/ left.

MODE: To toggle between live mode and playback mode.

Front view

MENU: To display the OSD menu on screen.

* When using the remote control, point it at IR receiver on the board.

* IR receiver operation range should be within 60° for horizontal angle

and the distance of Max. 6m. (See image left)

* When the remote control does not work, replace

its battery on the rear. (See image right)

* Button Cells Battery : CR2025 / 3V

Note

IR Receiver

30° 30°

Operation Range

Rear

- Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, unplug it and have it checked by a qualified person

before operating again.

- Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not going to be used for several days. To disconnect the cord, pull it out

by the plug , never by the cord itself.

- Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces(rugs, blankets, etc).

- The height and linearity controls located at the rear panel are for adjustment by qualified personnel only.

Do not install the unit in extremely hot or humid environments or places exposed to excessive dust or mechanical

vibrations.

Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth. Use a mild household detergent. Never use strong solvents such

as thinner or benzene as they might damage the finish of the unit.

Methods for mounting the enclosure

A. Methods for mounting the enclosure

First loosen the screws (B1), but not remove

them, to extend the locking arms. Then tighten

the screws sufficiently to compress the arms

to adjust to the mounting surface; however,

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

Locking Arms

Optional

C1: Threaded base

C2: Screw access holes

C3: Side knock-outs

There are two ways to mount the dome enclosure:

A: By using the base mounting holes (C2)

B: By using the quick install adaptor (see fig B, optional)

Mounting Surface

A1: 3/4” Rubber Grommet

A2: D5 fixing screws

Note: Please note that Alarm/RS485 cable cannot be made

through the pipe if method B is used.

Installation Guide

D1: Dome Base

D2: Camera Liner

D3: Lens Opening

D4: Dome Cover

D. Preparations for the installation

D5: PIN 4 GND

D6: PIN 3 Alarm In

D7: PIN 2 RS485-

D8: PIN 1 RS485+

Push down to unlock (1) and insert

the connector (2).

(1)

(2)

Terminal Connector

Note

To remove the camera liner, hold

along the lends opening (D3)

and gently pull it away from the

dome base.

Note

This Alarm/ RS485 cable is

non-factory part and not

included with the product

package.

Installation Guide

E. Adjust camera and replace dome cover

E1: Power Input Connector

E2: Video Output Connector

E3: Notches (on both sides)

E4: Camera liner

E5: Dome cover

Push the camera liner up to the

base until it clicks into place.

Mounting Surface

Installation Guide

Mounting Surface

F. Insert MiniSD Memory card

G. Complete the installation

Mounting Surface

1. Surface Mounting 2. Quick Install Adaptor Mounting

F1: First Detent

F2: MiniSD Card

Before installing the card,

make sure that it is formatted as

FAT32 on a PC.

Warning

G1: Securing Screw

G2: Alarm/ RS485 Cable

Note

This Alarm/ RS485 cable is

non-factory part and not

included with the product

package.

Installation Guide

Remove the dome cover and the camera liner

Gently turn the dome cover counter-clockwise to unlock and pull free of the dome base.

Remove the camera liner by gently pulling it free of the two notches (D4) in the camera

base (see section D on page 4).

Use provided template on appendix to mark-out and prepare the mounting area

When mounting the dome to a ceiling or wall using screws, first knock out the screw

access holes (C2, see section C on page 3) that correspond to the template marks “D5”.

This can be done by using a cross-point screwdriver. When mounting the dome to a ceiling

using the quick install adaptor, use the template to cut a hole as the circle marked “T5” with

a hole cutter.

Mounting the enclosure

1. Surface Mounting:

Pass the cables through the mounting surface, unless using one of the side knockouts*.

Using the supplied D5 screws (and wall plugs as necessary) mount the camera to the

mounting surface as shown in section A.

*Open the required side knock-out panel

This is only required when the camera is mounted to a surface where the power

and video cables DO NOT pass through the mounting surface. Use a sharp knife

or side cutter pliers to cut one of the side knock-outs (C3, see section C on page

3) to the size required to allow cable entry. Be careful not to hurt yourself or

damage the camera when using knives and side cutter pliers

2. Quick install adaptor mounting:

a. Install 1/2” cable entry sealing plug (H2) on quick install adaptor (H1). Push the quick

install adaptor into the appropriate cut out hole.

b. Use the screws to adjust the position of the two locking arms (B1) on the quick install

adaptor to adjust to the mounting surface.

c. Push the cables through the opening (H1) and 1/2” cable entry sealing plug (H2),

make sure the sealing plug is properly installed on the adaptor;

d. Thread the dome onto the quick install adaptor. This takes about 1½ turns. DO NOT

OVER-TIGHTEN.

*Please note that this method is not applicable if alarm or RS485

connections are in use.

Installation Guide

Connect the wiring

Feed the pre-connected main lead (that feeds into the connections E3 and E4) through the

appropriate point and connect it to your video out and power in cables. A service jack

socket is also provided for temporary video connection when focusing the camera, using an

optional service cable( VFD/VIRD/LEAD).

Adjust the camera position

You can adjust the focusing position by

rotating and panning the camera base (see

fig. right).

Install the camera liner

Carefully fit the camera liner (E1) over the

camera base so that it snaps into place as

shown in section E and does not obstruct

the camera lens.

Replace the dome cover

Replace the dome cover (E2) and rotate to

close it as shown in section E.

Insert/Withdraw miniSD memory card

It is not necessary to fully remove the dome lid to gain access to the miniSD card.

To insert or remove the miniSD card, turn the dome lid anti-clockwise until the first detent is

reached. depress and release the card to eject it. When inserting the card, press until a

click is felt and then release. the card will be retained in the slot.

When complete, turn the dome lid clockwise and re-insert the security screw (G1) if

necessary.

Complete the installation

Use the supplied T6 screw (G1) to secure the whole enclosure (see section G)

Rotate and pan

the camera base

to the required

position.

Service

Jack

Camera Adjustment

A : Focus adjuster

B : Field of view adjuster

C : DIP switches

D : ALC adjustment

E : V-PHASE adjustment

ECE

Video ALC

V-PHASE

ALC

V-PHASE

L.L

D/N

AWB

BLC

AGC

ALC Adjustment

This is factory set. It should not

normally require adjustment.

V-PHASE Adjustment

It is only active when the camera is

supplied with a 24VAC power source.

DIP Switch Settings for the High Resolution Series

The bank of DIP switches allows the following settings:

Line Lock (INT/LL)

In LL Mode, the V-Phase may be adjusted to compensate

for connected supply phase differences.

Only applicable for 24VAC supply – otherwise the camera

should be operates with INTernal sync.

Day/Night Mode (OFF/ON)

When ON the camera operates in monochrome mode in reduced lighting.

Auto White Balance (AWB Normal/AWB EX)

AWB: The camera operates in the normal AWB range 2700K~11000K.

AWB EX: The camera runs in the extended AWB range 2000K~18000K.

Flickerless mode (FL/ON)

The camera reduces flicker in the image under fluorescent lighting.

Back Light Compensation (BLC)

When set ON, this option reduces the camera’s response to strong, unwanted lighting effects behind the

required subject.

Low Light Sensitivity (AGC-EX/AGC-NORMAL)

When set to EX, sensitivity in low light will automatically increased.

Select “NORMAL” will remove noise from the image, but it will also limit the camera’s sensitivity.

L.L

D/N

AWB

BLC

AGC

INT

OFF

NORMAL

OFF

NORMAL

OFFFUNCTION ON

Specification

Hi-Resolution Camera Specifications

0°~270°C

-10°C to + 50°C

-20°C to + 60°C

Scanning Element

2:1 Interlace

H15.625KHz / V :50Hz

1/3” Interline CCD

752(H) x 582(V)

Approximate pixels

430K

Resolution (TV lines)

540

Minimum Illumination

0.65 Lux @ F1.2

S/N Ratio

50dB

Back Light Compensation Central area for auto iris

Exposure Control

Operating Temperature

DC Auto IRIS Drive

Sync System Internal/ Line lock

50Hz ±1Hz

Gamma Compensation 0.45

Video Output

1.0Vpp, 75 ohm Unbalanced

Automatic White Balance

AWB Normal Range 2700

°K – 11000°K

2000

°K – 18000°K

Power Range

DC: 12VDC -10% +20%

Power Consumption 4.2W (Max)

AGC EX Gain

AGC Preset Gain

30dB

26dB

LED Indicator

Solid green: Power on

Flashing red: No signal/memory card or recording

Effective Picture Element

Image Picture Element

Type/ Format

Line Lock

(Phase Adj. Range)

Line Lock (Frequency Range)

White Balance

AWB EX Range

Storage Temperature

PAL

Specification

For further information on the remote RS485 control, please refer to page 4 or

contact your local representative.

Lens Speciﬁcations

Diagonal

Horizontal

Vertical

3.0~9.0mm

F1.4

F1.4~F360

0.15m (6”)

116.2º~39.7º

90.0º~31.8º

66.2º~23.9º

Aspherical

Yes

VIDEO

Compression Format

Input/Output Format

Operation System

Storage

Event

Search Method

Alarm

Motion

Remote Control

H.264

PAL

RTOS

miniSDCard(1~4GB)

miniSDHC (max. 8GB)

Time/ Event

Input

Detection

Bitrate

High 1.5 Mbps/

Normal 1.0 Mbps/

Low 500 bps

Resolution

(CIF/ 2CIF/ 4CIF)

704x576 @ 25 fps/ PAL

704x288 @ 25fps /PAL

352x288 @ 25fps/ PAL

Frame Rate

25, 12, 8, 6, 5, 1/ PAL

*RS485, Two way communication

Focal Length

F. No.

Iris Range

Minimum Object Distance

Field of View

Lens Type

IR Corrective Coating

OSD Menu

MENU SYSTEM SETUP TIME SET

DAY LIGHT SAVING

LANGUAGE SETUP

ENGLISH

FRENCH

DUTCH

GERMAN

SPANISH

VIDEO OUTPUT

PAL

BRIGHTNESS

CONFIRM PASSWORD

FILE INDEX RENEW

OFF

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

VIDEO SETUP

RESOLUTION

VIDEO QUALITY

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

FRAME RATE

PAL: 25/ 12/ 8/ 6/ 5/ 1

PRE-RECORDING

POST-RECORDING TIME

AUDIO RECORDING ON

OFF

DISK OVERWRITE

OFF

DISK FULL WARNING

REMAINING TIME

EVENT SETUP

ALARM INPUT

OFF

ALARM SETUP

INPUT TYPE

N.O.

N.C.

MOTION DETECTION

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

OFF

SCHEDULE SETUP

TIME

TIME & EVENT

SUB MENU

PASSWORD ENABLE

CURRENT PASSWORD

NEW PASSWORD

REMAINING MEMORY

TOTAL MEMORY

OFF

SENSITIVITY

DEFAULT OPTION

4 CIF/ 2 CIF/ CIF

OFF

YES

OFF

YES

DOME ID

DOME ID DISPLAY

OFF

1. ACCESS TO OSD MENU

2. SYSTEM SETUP

Connect camera (VIDEO IN) and monitor (VIDEO OUT).

Connect power cable and supply power.

Press [MENU] button on remote controller to access to OSD menu. Please refer to “Precautions:

Get to know the remote controller” on page 2 about how to use remote controller buttons.

Password is ‘0000’ as default, press [ENT] button 4 times in succession to enter the default

password. The password can be changed on “SUB MENU” --> “PASSWORD CHANGE”. In order to

select cameras for recording, set video quality, schedule recording times and to set other

operation parameters, you will need to access the OSD menu.

Numerals can be selected by pushing [UP▲/DOWN▼] button on remote controller.

2.2 LANGUAGE SETUP (ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ DUTCH/ GERMAN/ SPANISH):

2.3 VIDEO OUTPUT (NOT SELECTABLE):

Select a desired language for your OSD menu.

2.4 BRIGHTNESS (HIGH / NORMAL / LOW):

3.1 RESOLUTION: (HIGH/ NORMAL/ LOW)

OSD Menu Instruction

2.1 TIME SET (DAY LIGHT SAVING):

3. VIDEO SETUP

Select “ON” when you want to use day light saving time.

You can set up a period of time when day light saving is applied.

Select the brightness value among LOW, NORMAL and HIGH.

Select the video resolution among 4 CIF, 2 CIF and CIF.

This feature is not selectable. It is displayed to be either NTSC or PAL

according to the unit’s CCD type.

In the main menu, the indicator “>” will be shown on the left of each menu. Press [UP▲/DOWN▼]

button on remote controller to select a desired menu. After placing “>” on the desired menu and

press [ENT] button to get into the menu.

Video In-PAL Play View-PAL

High/Normal/Low High/Normal/Low

4 CIF

2 CIF

CIF

704 x 576/ 25fps

704 x 288/ 25fps

352 x 288/ 25fps

704 x 576

OSD Menu Instruction

3.4 PRE RECORDING (ON/OFF):

3.3 FRAME RATE:

PAL: Selectable among 25/ 12/ 8/ 6/ 5/ 1

3.5 POST RECORDING TIME:

3.6 AUDIO RECORDING (ON/OFF):

Note

: When record ing audio, set the “RECORD FRAME RATE” to 5 or greater.

If you set it under 5, audio recording will not work.

3.7 DISK OVERWRITE (ON/OFF):

If overwrite is set to “ON,” this device will continue recording while

automatically overwriting the oldest recorded fils when SD memory storage capacity is full.

Set to “ON,” the recording will stop when the SD Memory is full.

This Audio recording function can be turned “ON” or “OFF” in the menu.

Select to turn ON or OFF the Pre-recording feature.

Select a value for frame rate:

Post-recording time refers to the recording time between the

beginning and the end of an event. The minimum recording time is 5 seconds.

3.7.1 DISK FULL WARNING:

Select “ON” if you want to display “DISK FULL WARNING” when the SD card is full.

3.7.2 REMAINING TIME:

This shows the remaining time for further recording.

3.2 VIDEO QUALITY (HIGH/ NORMAL/ LOW):

Select a desired video level among High, NORMAL, and LOW.

35 sec

Mode

Quality (4CIF)

Quality (2CIF)

Quality (CIF)

High

Normal Low

1500kbps

1200kbps

1000kbps

800kbps

600kbps

500kbps

400kbps

300kbps

Mode

High

Normal

Low

Bit rate Bit rate Bit rateTime Time Time

1500

1200

1000

10 sec

20 sec

30 sec

15 sec

25 sec

20 sec

30 sec

40 sec

1000

800

600

500

400

300

4 CIF

2 CIF

CIF

OSD Menu Instruction

4.2 MOTION DETECTION:

4.2.1 SENSITIVITY (LOW/ NORMAL/ HIGH):

You can select the degree of sensitivity of motion detection.

Set to HIGH for greater sensitivity to small movements.

4.3 SCHEDULE SETUP:

4.2.1 TIME:

4.2.2 TIME & EVENT:

Start to record when schedule recording time is set up.

Record when motion is detected within schedule recording time.

Schedule the recording time on this menu. Up to 4 schedules can be set.

Configure the period of time when recording is available.

5. SUB MENU

5.1 PASSWORD ENABLE (YES/ NO):

To change a password, navigate to PASSWORD CHANGE in the SUB MENU and press

the select button [ENT]. The factory defacult password is 0000. To enter this number, press

the [UP/DOWN] button on the remonte controller. Once you input your current password, set

a new password using the [UP/REW/DOW/FF] on the remote controller. Then, confirm your

new password by entering the number again.

Select NO if you want to disable the password to accessing to the OSD menu.

4. EVENT SETUP

4.1 ALARM SETUP

4.1.1 ALARM INPUT (ON / OFF):

Select “ON” if you want to use alarm input device.

4.1.2 INPUT TYPE:

NO (NORMAL OPEN): In NORMAL-CLOSE mode, if an intruder cuts the cable line that

connects the sensor to the encoder board, the sensor recording

NC (NORMAL CLOSE): In NORMAL-OPEN mode, if an intruder cuts the cable line that

connects the sensor to the encoder board,

Select alarm input type between “NO” and “NC”.

the sensor recording will not start.

starts automatcially.

Screen Mode

5.2 FILE INDEX RENEW (YES/ NO):

The index file is automatically generated and stored in the miniDS card. If the index file does

not match to the files actually stored in the miniSD card, user can synchronize the index file list

and actual file list. While synchronizing, the process percentage is displayed and its value goes

back to “NO” when completed.

6. DEFAULT

To restore the settings to the default values. After resetting, the password will return to the

default. Reset to factory default will not erase any video data on the miniSD Memory.

5.2.1 REMAINING MEMORY:

5.2.2 TOTAL MEMORY:

Select to display the remaining memory.

Select to display the total memory.

5.3 Dome ID (ON/ OFF):

Select to turn on/off the display of the domain ID.

5.4 Dome ID DISPLAY:

Refer to this field for the domain ID.

Screen Mode

1. Live screen mode

In the live screen mode, information are given on the screen. These include the following:

2008-07-29 10:55:22

INITIALIZING...

RMAT

Screen Message

Screen Icon

Date & Time

2. Screen messages

Screen messages include the following:

Message

Description

INITIALIZING...

WAIT...

FILE NOT FOUND

SD CARD ERROR

NO SIGNAL

SD CARD LOCKED

INSERT SD CARD!

SD CARD FULL!

MEMORY ERROR

Displays when the device is first booted.

Displays when playback/ live modes/ screen mode/ OSD menu are switched.

Displays when there is no recorded files in the SD or no serach result on search mode.

Displays when the SD card is physically damaged or recorded files are corrupt.

Displays when there is no video input.

Displays when SD card is locked or has an error.

Displays when there is no SD card in the slot.

Displays when SD card is full so that video files can not be recorded (OVERWRITE off).

Displays when there is an error is SDRAM.

3. Screen icons

Icon

Description

Displays in motion-triggered recorde mode.

Displays in sensor-trigger record mode.

Displays in schedule record mode.

Displays during recording.

Displays when memory is 5% left or disk full warning is set to OFF on OSD menu.

Displays when index file content does not match the recorded files or in sync mode.

Displays in search mode.

Screen icons include the following:

Search Mode

1. Search list

Press [SEARCH] on remote controller and clicking “LIST” will display the search results.

2. Search factors

There are four ways to search the recorded files. These include TIME, EVENT, BOTH (TIME &

EVENT), and NONE. The following are descriptions of these four search factors.

2.1 Search mode--TIME:

Enter the time period that you wish to search for.

2.2 Search mode--EVENT:

When you select “EVENT (or BOTH) on SEARCH MODE, additional search conditions

will be provided, including ALARM, EMERG (Emergency), and MOTION.

Two or more search conditions can be selected simultaneously (e.g. ALARM/ EMERG and/

or MOTION)

2.3 Search mode--BOTH:

Configure search conditionsas both “TIME” and “EVENT.”

2.4 Search mode--NONE:

No search factors specified is applicable.

* When pressing “SEARCH” button, LOGIN window appears.

To enter search mode, enter appropriate 4-digit password.

* After you select “SEARCH FACTOR,” enter “TIME & DATE” and

click “LIST” button, the recorded files complying with the search

condition is listed.

Note

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