High-Resolution Analog Cameras

Specifications

• Manual Version: V1.04
• Features: Zoom and focus in 2.1 PTZ Control, Video Format settings, 485 Settings

Revision History

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Safety Instructions

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Environmental Protection
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NOTE

• The on-screen display and operations may vary with the DVR to which the analog camera is connected.
• The contents of this manual are illustrated based on a Uniview DVR.

Startup

Connect the analog camera’s video output connector to the DVR. When the video is displayed, you can proceed to the following actions.

Control Operations
Choose PTZ Control or OSD Menu to perform operations. This manual takes PTZ Control as an example.

PTZ Control
Choose PTZ Control and the control page is displayed.

The relevant buttons are described below.

OSD Menu Control
Choose OSD Menu Control and the control page is displayed.

• Select menu items on the same level.
• Choose a value or switch mode.
• Open OSthe D menu; enter the sub-menu; confirm a setting.
• Back to the main menu.

Parameter Configuration

Main Menu
Click The OSD menu that appears.

NOTE
The OSD menu exits automatically if there’s no user operation in 2 minutes.

Video Format
Set the transmission mode, resolution, and frame rate for the analog video.

1. On the main menu, click to select Video Format, click . The video format page is displayed.
2. Click to switch items, click to set the video format
   NOTE: For cameras with DIP switches on the tail cable, you can use the DIP switches to change the video mode.
   TVI: Default mode, which provides optimum clarity.
   AHD: Provides long transmission distance and high compatibility.
   CVI: The clarity and transmission distance between TVI and AHD.
   CVBS: An early mode, which provides relatively poor image quality, including PAL and NTSC.
3. Select SAVE AND RESTART, click to save the settings, and restart the device.

Image Settings

Exposure Mode
Adjust exposure mode to achieve the desired image quality.

1. On the main menu, click to select EXPOSURE MODE, click . The EXPOSURE MODE page is displayed.
2. Click to select EXPOSURE MODE, and click to choose an exposure mode.
   
3. If the power frequency is not a multiple of the exposure frequency at each line of the image, ripples or flickers appear on the image. You can address this issue by enabling ANTI-FLICKER. Click to select ANTI-FLICKER, and click to choose the power frequency.
   NOTE Flicker refers to the following phenomena caused by the difference in the energy received by the pixels of each line of the sensor.
   There’s a great difference in brightness between different lines of the same frame of image, causing bright and dark stripes.
   There’s a great difference in brightness in the same lines between different frames of images, causing obvious textures.
   There’s a great difference in the overall brightness between the successive frames of images.
4. Click to select BACK, click to exit the page,e and return to the OSD menu.
5. Click to select SAVE AND EXIT, click to save the settings, and exit the OSD menu.

Day/Night Switch
Use a night switch to turn on or off the IR light to improve image quality.
NOTE This feature is only applicable to IR cameras.

1. On the main menu, click to select DAY/NIGHT SWITCH, click . The DAY/NIGHT SWITCH page is displayed.
   
2. Click , and choose a day-night switch mode.
   
3. Click to select BACK, click to exit the page, and return to the OSD menu.
4. Click to select SAVE AND EXIT, click to save the settings, and exit the OSD menu.

Light Control
NOTE: This feature is only applicable to full-color cameras.

1. On the main menu, click to select LIGHT CONTROL, click . The LIGHT CONTROL page is displayed.
   
2. Click , and choose a light control mode.
   
3. Click to select BACK, click to exit the page, and return to the OSD menu.
4. Click to select SAVE AND EXIT, click to save the settings, and exit the OSD menu.

Video Settings

1. On the main menu, click to select VIDEO SETTINGS, click . The VIDEO SETTINGS page is displayed.
   
2. Set the video parameters.
   
   
3. Click to select BACK, click to exit the pa get t, and return to the OSD menu.
4. Click to select SAVE AND EXIT, click to save the setting,ngs, and exit the OSD menu.

485 Settings
NOTE: After you complete 485 settings, select SAVE for the settings to take effect

1. On the main menu, click to select 485 SETTINGS, and click . The 485 SETTINGS page is displayed.
2. Set the parameters.
   
3. Click to select SAVE, click to select SAVE, and then click to confirm.

PTZ Control
This function is only available for PTZ cameras.
NOTE: After you complete PTZ settings, select SAVE for the settings to take effect.

Preset
A preset position (preset for short) is a saved view used to quickly steer the PTZ camera to a specific position. Up to 32 presets are allowed.

Add Preset

1. On the main menu, click to select EXand IT, and click on to exit menu.
2. Use PTZ Control to rotate the camera direction.
3. Click to go to the menu page.
4. Click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click . The PTZ CONTROL page is displayed.
   
5. Click to select PRESET, and click . The PRESET page is displayed.
   
6. Click to select the preset number.
7. Click to select SET, and click to confirm the settings.
8. Click to select SAVE, and click to save the settings.

Call Preset

1. On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click . The PTZ CONTROL page is displayed.
2. Click to select PRESET, and click . The PRESET page is displayed.
3. Click to select the preset number.
4. Click to select CALL, and click to go to the preset.

Delete Preset

1. On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click . The PTZ CONTROL page is displayed.
2. Click to select PRESET, and click . The PRESET page is displayed.
3. Click to select the preset number.
4. Click to select DELETE, and click .
5. Click to select SAVE, and click to delete the selected preset.

Home Position
The PTZ camera can automatically operate as configured (e.g., go to a preset) if no operation is made within a specified period.
NOTE: Before use, you need to add a preset.

1. . On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click
2. Click to select HOME POSITION, and click . The HOME POSITION page is displayed.
   
3. Click to select HOME POSITION, and click to select ON.
4. Click to select IDLE STATE, and click to set the idle duration. The range is from 1s to 720s.
   NOTE: To set another preset, please extend the idle duration appropriately or turn off the home position.
5. Click to select MODE, and click to select PRESET.
6. Click to select NO., and click to select the preset number.
7. After you change the settings, SAVE will appear on the page, click to select SAVE, and then click to save the settings.

PTZ Limit
Filter out the undesired scenes by limiting the pan and tilt movements.
NOTE: The PTZ limit is turned off by default. The settings will not take effect after the device is restarted.

1. On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click .
2. Click to select PTZ LIMIT, and click to select OFF, LEFT, RIGHT, TOP, or DOWN.
3. Click to select SAVE, and click to save the settings. The settings will not take effect after the device is restarted.

PTZ Speed
Set the speed level for manually controlling the PTZ. It does not affect the speed of PTZ Calibration, Preset Calling, Home Position, etc.

1. On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click .
2. Click to select PTZ SPEED, and click to adjust the speed. The range: is from 1 to 3. The default is 2. The higher the value, the faster the speed.
3. Click to select SAVE, and click to save the settings.

Power Off Memory
The system records the last position of the PTZ in case of power failure. This function is enabled by default.

1. On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click .
2. Click to select POWER OFF MEMORY, and click to set the time. You can choose 10s, 30s, 60s, 180s, and 300s. The default is 180s.
   NOTE: For example, if you set it to 30s, the system can record the last position where the device does not rotate for more than 30s before power failure.
3. Click to select SAVE, and click to save the settings.

PTZ Calibration
Check for PTZ zero point offset and perform calibration.

1. On the main menu, click to select PTZ CONTROL, and click
2. Click to select PTZ CALIBRATION, and click . The PTZ camera
   will perform rectification immediately.
   NOTE: The range of PTZ calibration depends on the device limit points. After calibration, the PTZ camera will return to Home Position if applicable. If not applicable, it will return to the position of Power-off Memory.

Language
Choose the desired language as needed.

1. On the main menu, click to select LANGUAGE, and click to select the desired language.
   
2. Click to select SAVE AND EXIT, click to save the settings, and exit the OSD menu.

Advanced Functions

View firmware version information.

1. On the main menu, click to select ADVANCED, and clclickThe ADVANCED page is displayed.
   
2. Set the parameters.
   
3. Click to select BACK, click to exit the page, and return to the OSD menu.
4. Click to select SAVE AND EXIT, click to save settings, and exit the OSD menu.

Restore Defaults

Restore default settings of all the parameters of the current video format except video format, switch mode, language, audio, 485 settings, and PTZ control.

1. On the main menu, click to select RESTORE DEFAULTS, click. The RESTORE DEFAULTS page is displayed.
   
2. Click to select YES and then click to restore all the settings in the current video format to defaults, or click to select NO and then click to cancel the operation.

Exit
On the main menu, click to select EXIad, and click to exit the OSD menu without saving any changes.

FAQs

Q: What should I do if I encounter issues with zoom or focus settings?
A: If you experience problems with zoom or focus, ensure that the camera is properly connected and try adjusting the settings again. If issues persist, contact customer support for assistance.

Documents / Resources

Uniview High Resolution Analog Cameras [pdf] Instructions High Resolution Analog Cameras, Resolution Analog Cameras, Analog Cameras, Cameras

References

• User Manual