AHD 1080P Outdoor Bullet Camera
Quick Start Guide
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Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
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Important Safety Information
FCC Compliance Statement
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. The 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 frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be
required to correct the interference at their own expense.
FCC Caution:
To ensure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operation this equipment.
Warning and Operating Notes
Installation and serving the camera should be performed only by qualified and experienced technicians to conform to all
local codes and to maintain your warranty.
WARNING! The use of CSA certified/ UL Listed Class 2 power adapters are required to ensure
compliance.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to rain or
moisture.
Operating Notes
Power Supply: This AHD 1080P outdoor bullet camera can operate on DC12V / AC24V.
Operating Conditions
Avoid viewing very bright objects (example, light fixtures) for extended periods.
Avoid operating or storing the unit in the following locations:
– Extremely humid, dusty, hot, cold environments (where the operating temperature is outside the
recommended range of -4°F to 122°F [-20°C to +50°C].
– Close to sources of powerful radio or TV transmitters
– Close to fluorescent lamps or objects reflecting light
– Under unstable light sources (may cause flickering)
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Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Before You Begin ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Unpack Everything .................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Names of Camera Parts ........................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3. OSD Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Lens ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Exposure .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Backlight ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.4 White BAL................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Day & Night ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.6 NR ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.7 Special ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.8 Adjust .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.9 EXIT ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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1. Introduction
The AHD 1080P outdoor bullet camera is ideal for indoor & outdoor installation. They provide flexible installation on a
ceiling or wall even at an angle.
1.1 Before You Begin
Please read this manual carefully before you install the bullet camera. Keep this manual for future reference.
1.2 Unpack Everything
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. The camera packing box includes:
One fully assembled camera
One printed quick guide
Three pan head screws
Three screw anchors
Two torx wrench(one big and one small)
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact the dealer you purchased the camera from.
1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1-1: Physical dimensions
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1.4 Names of Camera Parts
Figure 1-2: Camera Connections
1. BNC Video Connector
2. Power Connector (DC12V/AC24V)
3. AHD to CVBS Output Switching Button
1.5 Routine Maintenance
Please use a soft and dry cloth to remove any fingerprint or dust to clean the housing. For more stubborn stains, use a
cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent to wipe dry.
Caution: Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners to avoid damaging the surface finish.
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2. Installation
1. Mark 3 holes at the suitable position and insert the supplied anchors into the holes.
Figure 2-1: Mounting the Bracket
2. Connect the camera power/video cable and external power/video cable together.
Figure 2-2 Cable Connection
3. Adjust the camera to get a suitable position/angle, then tighten the screws with the screws provided and finish the
installation.
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3. OSD Settings
The AHD 1080P outdoor bullet camera provides COC function and users are able to control camera menu directly from
AHD DVR by clicking buttons .
3.1 Lens
The DC LENS settings allow you to configure lens mode and IRIS speed. In the DC submenu, you can set the MODE
as OUTDOOR or INDOOR, and adjust IRIS SPEED from 0 to 15. If speed value is less, the IRIS will be become slower.
If speed value is higher, the IRIS will be become more faster. In the OUTDOOR submenu, the Min shutter is 1/30 and
you can adjust the Max shutter from 1/60 to 1/50000.
3.2 Exposure
SHUTTER: 1/30(1/25), 1/60(1/50), FLK, 1/240(1/200), 1/480(1/400), 1/1k, 1/2k, 1/5k, 1/10k, 1/50k, x2, x4, x6, x8, x10,
x15, x20, x25 and x30, Auto are selectable (Unavailable when DC lens mode is outdoor).
AGC: You can set the AGC value from 0 to 15.
SENS-UP: You can set the SENS-UP as OFF or AUTO. In the AUTO submenu, you can set SENS-UP as
x2/x4/x6/x8/x10/x15/x20/x25/x30.
BRIGHTNESS: You can set the brightness value from 1 to 100.
DC LENS MODE
1. MODE OUTDOOR
2. IRIS SPEED ---I---- 8
3. RETURN RET
EXPOSURE
1. SHUTTER 1/30
2. AGC -------I15
3. SENS-UP OFF
4. BRIGHTNESS ---I---- 40
5. D-WDR ON
6. DEFOG OFF
7. RETURN RET
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D-WDR: You can set the D-WDR as OFF, ON or AUTO. If ON is selected, you can adjust the level from 0 to 8.
DEFOG: You can set the DEFOG as OFF or AUTO. In the AUTO submenu, position, size, and the defog gradation (0
to 2) are configurable.
3.3 Backlight
Set Backlight compensation function. It controls the light level to overcome sever backlight conditions. Available
options include OFF, BLC or HSBLC mode. The default is OFF.
BLC (Backlight Compensation):
– LEVEL: Set the gain of BLC as High, Middle, or Low.
– AREA: Press the up/down/left/right button to define the BLC position and size. Select RET or AGAIN to go
back the BLC menu or re-define the BLC area.
– Default: Restore the BLC settings to the default.
HSBLC: Select an HSBLC area. Set the DISPLAY status as ON and press the up/down/left/right button to define
the area position and size. Set the BLACK MASK status as ON or OFF. Set the HSBLC LEVEL from 0 to 100.
Select ALL DAY or Night for the HSBLC mode. If Night is selected, you can adjust AGC Level from 0 to 255.
3.4 White BAL
WHITE BALANCE controls color on the screen. Options include ATW (Auto White Balance), AWC→SET, INDOOR,
OUTDOOR, MANUAL or AWB mode. If MANUAL is selected, you can adjust BLUE and RED value from 0 to 100.
3.5 Day & Night
DAY/NIGHT function allows you to set how the camera switches between color and black and white (B/W) mode.
Options include EXT, AUTO, COLOR and B/W.
EXT: In the EXT submenu, you can set D→N / N→D DELAY within the range 0 to 60.
AUTO: In the AUTO submenu, you can set:
– D→N (AGC): Set the light level at which the camera switches to NIGHT mode. The higher the value, the
darker the lighting must be there before the camera switches. The value of D→N (AGC) is from 0 to 255.
– D→N/ N→D (DELAY): The Delay has a range from 0 to 60
– N→D (AGC): Set the light level at which the camera switches to DAY mode. The lower the value, the brighter
the lighting must be there before the camera switches. The value of N→G (AGC) is from 0 to 255.
COLOR: Force the camera to stay in DAY (COLOR) mode at all times.
B/W: Force the camera to stay in B/W (NIGHT) mode at all times. The B/W submenu allows you to set BURST
and IR SMART to be ON or OFF. If IR SMART is set as ON, you can adjust the level from 0 to 15 and press the
up/down/left/right button to define the position and size of the area.
BLC
1. LEVEL MIDDLE
2. AREA
3. DEFAULT
4. RETURN RET
HSBLC
1. SELECT AREA1
2. DISPLAY ON
3. BLACK MASK ON
4. LEVEL --I----- 20
5. MODE NIHGT
6. DEFAULT
7. RETURN RET
MANUAL WB
1. BLUE ----I---- 50
2. RED ----I---- 50
3. RETURN RET
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3.6 NR
NR allows you to configure the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) settings to reduce noise on the screen. You can set 2D
NR/ 3D NR status as OFF, HIGH, MIDDLE or LOW depending on your environment condition.
3.7 Special
CAM Title: It allows you to specify camera ID. Options are OFF and ON. In the ON submenu, you can add a camera
title up to 15 characters and also select where the title appears on the monitor screen.
D-effect:
– FREEZE: Set the freeze function as ON or OFF.
– MIRROR: OFF, MIRROR, V-FLIP, and ROTATE are selectable for mirror to reflect the image.
– NEG.IMAGE: Set the NEG. IMAGE as ON or OFF.
Motion: MOTION allows camera to detect moving objects on the screen. You can set up to 4 motion areas to detect
moving objectives. Set the DISPLAY status as ON or OFF. In the ON submenu, you can press the up/down/left/right
button to define the position and size of the area. Adjust the motion detection SENSITIVITY from 0 to 100. Set the
COLOR as GREEN, BLUE, WHITE or RED for the motion areas, and the transparent can be select as 1.00, 0.75, 0.25,
or 0.00. In the ALARM submenu, you can do detail settings, such as VIDEO TYPE, OSD VIEW, ALARM OUT. and
TIME.
Privacy: PRIVACY function mask up to 8 privacy areas on the screen from video monitoring. Select a PRIVACY area.
D&N EXT
1. D
→
N (DELAY) I-------- 3
2. N
→
D (DELAY) I-------- 3
3. RETURN RET
D&N AUTO
1. D
→
N (AGC) ------I--200
2. D
→
N (DELAY) I-------- 3
3. N
→
D (AGC) ---I----- 80
4. N
→
D (DELAY) I-------- 3
5. RETURN RET
B/W
1. BURST OFF
2. IR SMART OFF
3. RETURN RET
NR
1. 2DNR LOW
2. 3DNR LOW
3. RETURN RET
SPECIAL
1. CAM TITLE ON
2. D-EFFECT
3. MOTION OFF
4. PRAVICY OFF
5. LANGUAGE ENG
6. DEFECT
7. RS485
8. RETURN RET
MOTION
1. SELECT AREA1
2. DISPLAY ON
3. SENSITIVITY -----I---- 64
4. COLOR GREEN
5. TRANS 1.00
6. ALARM
7. DEFAULT
8. RETURN RET
ALARM
1. VIEW TYPE ALL
2. OSD VIEW ON
3. ALARM OUT ON
4. TIME --I------ 3
5. RETURN RET
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Set the DISPLAY status as INV, MOSAIC, COLOR, or OFF, and press the up/down/left/right button to define the
position and size of the area. Set color and transparency for the privacy areas.
Language: OSD support multiple languages. Options include ENG, CHN1, CHN2, GER, FRA, ITA, SPA, POL, RUS,
POR, NED, TUR, KOR, JPN, HEB and ARB.
Defect: LIVE, WHITE and BLACK DPC are adjustable in this section.
RS485: Set CAM ID from 0 to 255, Set the ID DISPLAY as ON or OFF. Set BAUDRATE as
2400/4800/9600/19200/38400.
3.8 Adjust
Picture Adjust allows you to adjust picture settings for optimal image, you can adjust picture Sharpness, Monitor, LSC
and Video.out.
Sharpness: Options are OFF and Auto. In the Auto submenu, you can adjust the sharpness LEVEL from 0 to 15,
START AGC and END AGC from 0 to 255.
Monitor: CRT and LCD are selectable. Select a monitor and enter the submenu to do detail settings, such as GAMMA,
BLUE/RED GAIN.
LSC: Set the LSC status as ON or OFF.
Video. out: PAL or NTSC is selectable.
3.9 EXIT
Press the joystick control to select SAVE&END, RESE or NOT SAVE to exit the menu.
SAVE&END: Save all settings and exit the OSD menu.
RESET: Reset all the settings to the default.
NOT SAVE: Do not save all settings.
Specifications
Model
AHD 1080P outdoor bullet
Image System
Image Device
1/2.8" progressive scan CMOS
Signal System
NTSC/ PAL
Pixel Elements (H x V)
1920 x 1080
Electric
Sync System
Internal
Built-in Lens
f=2.8~12mm, F1.4 DC iris varifocal
View Angle
Horizontal: 100°(wide) ~ 32°(tele), Vertical: 72°(wide) ~ 24°(tele)
Minimum Illumination
0.02 lux (color), 0 lux (IR on)
S/N Ratio
More than 50dB (AGC off)
Gain Control
0~15 level
ADJUST
1. SHARPNESS AUTO
2. MONITOR LCD
3. LSC ON
4. VIDEO.OUT NTSC
5. RETURN RET
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White Balance
ATW / AWB / Manual / Outdoor / Indoor / AWC
Electric Shutter
1/30~1/50000 sec (NTSC); 1/25~1/50000 sec (PAL)
Flickerless
Yes
BLC
Off / BLC / HSBLC (Selectable)
Day & Night
Mechanical ICR for day & night function
DNR
2DNR ; 3DNR
Motion Detection
Yes, 4 areas (max)
Privacy Mask
Yes, 8 zones (max)
Defog
Yes
WDR
On / Off (Selectable)
Digital Zoom
Up to x62
Defect Pixel Correction
Yes
OSD
Yes
Multi Language
English, Japanese, German, French, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish,
CHN1, CHN2, Korean, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, Hebrew and Arabic
Video Frame Rate
1080p @ 30fps (NTSC); 1080p @ 25fps (PAL)
Video Output
HD Analog output / 1Vpp composite output by push button switch
IR Distance
40m (131ft)
IR LED
40pcs
IR Wavelength
850nm
IR Turn on Status
Under 2 lux by photocell auto controlled
LED Life
More than 10,000 hours (50ºC)
Power Supply
Power Requirement
DC 12V & AC 24V ± 10%
Power Consumption
8W max
Environment
Operating Temperature
-20°C~50°C (-4ºF~122ºF)
Operating Humidity
90% max
Storage Temperature
-20°C~60°C (-4°F~140°F)
Storage Humidity
70% max
Mechanism
3 Axis
Yes
Dimension
78.5 x 120.2 x 265.4 mm (3.1" x 4.29" x 10.45”)
Weight
1050g (2.31 lb) approx.
Protection Class
IP66
Ordering Information
HCR176-N5-MES
HCR176-P5-MES
Note: Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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