HiLook Series
3K ColorVu
Audio Turret Camera
User Manual
User Manual
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This manual applies to the models below:
Type
Model
Type I
THC-T159-MS
Type II
THC-T259-MS
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FCC Information
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the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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. 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 Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
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EU Conformity Statement
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can
use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and
“Cautions”.
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of
the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any
of the cautions are neglected.
Warnings Follow
these safeguards to
prevent serious
injury or death.
Cautions Follow these
precautions to prevent
potential injury or
material damage.
Warnings
In the use of the device, you must be in strict
compliance with the electrical safety regulations of
the nation and region.
Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra
Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 12
VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard and
IEC62368-1 standard. Refer to technical specifications
for detailed information.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
An all-pole mains switch shall be incorporated in the
electrical installation of the building.
Do not connect multiple devices to one power
adapter to avoid over-heating or a fire hazard caused
by overload.
Make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the
power socket.
Make sure that the device is firmly fixed if wall
mounting or ceiling mounting is adopted.
If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off
the power at once and unplug the power cord, and
then contact the service center.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera by
unprofessional personal.
Cautions
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the equipment.
Install the equipment according to the instructions in
this manual.
To prevent injury, this equipment must be securely
attached to the wall in accordance with the
installation instructions.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical
shock.
Do not touch senor modules with fingers.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the
operating temperature shall be -40°C to 60°C), dusty
or damp locations, and do not expose it to high
electromagnetic radiation.
If cleaning is necessary, use clean cloth with a bit of
ethanol and wipe it gently.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright
places.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so
when any laser equipment is in using, make sure that
the surface of sensor will not be exposed to the laser
beam.
Do not expose the device to high electromagnetic
radiation or extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp
environment.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is
required for the operating environment.
Keep the camera away from liquid while in use for
non-water-proof device.
While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its
original packing, or packing of the same texture.
The beam of the light at the distance of 200 mm is
classified as Risk Group 1 (RG1). Possible hazardous
optical radiation emitted from this product.
DO NOT stare at operating light source. May be
harmful to the eyes.
Wear appropriate eye protection or turn on the
supplement light only at a safe distance (0.3 m) or in
the area that is not directly exposed to the light when
installing or maintaining the device.
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Features
The main features are as follows:
High performance CMOS sensor
Smart light
4 in 1 video output
Audio over coaxial cable
1.2 Overview
1.2.1 Overview of Type I Camera
Screw
Clip Plate
Mounting Base
Trim Ring
Enclosure
Microphone
Main Body
Switch Button
Power Cord
Audio & Video Cable
Figure 1-1 Overview of Type I Camera
Note:
Press and hold the switch button for 5 seconds to
switch the video output. Four kinds of video outputs
are available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.
1.2.2 Overview of Type II Camera
Trim Ring
Enclosure
Microphone
Main Body
Switch Button
Power Cord
Audio & Video Cable
INDC12V
Mounting
Base
Figure 1-2 Overview of Type II Camera
Note:
Press and hold the switch button for 5 seconds to
switch the video output. Four kinds of video outputs
are available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.
2 Installation
Before you start
Make sure that the device in the package is in good
condition and all the assembly parts are included.
Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off
during the installation.
Check the specification of the products for the
installation environment.
Check whether the power supply is matched with
your power output to avoid damage.
Make sure the wall is strong enough to withstand
three times the weight of the camera and the mount.
If the product does not function properly, contact
your dealer or the nearest service center. Do NOT
disassemble the camera for repair or maintenance by
yourself.
2.1 Installation of Type I Camera
2.1.1 Ceiling Mounting without Junction Box
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place
where you want to install the camera.
2. (Optional) For cement ceiling, drill the screw holes
with a 5.5 mm drill and insert the supplied wall
plugs.
Figure 2-1 Drill Template
3. Loosen the screw and pull out the clip plate to
dissemble the camera.
Figure 2-2 Dissemble the Camera
4. Secure the mounting base to the ceiling with three
PA4 × 25 screws.
Figure 2-3 Attach the Mounting Base to the Ceiling
5. Pull out the clip plate and install the camera back to
the mounting base. Push the clip plate back in to
secure the camera.
Figure 2-4 Install the Camera
6. Connect the cables.
7. Power on the camera to check whether the image
on the monitor is gotten from the optimum angle. If
not, adjust the camera according to the figure
below.
Pan Position
[0° to 360°]
Tilt Position
[0° to 75°]
Rotation Position
[0° to 360°]
Figure 2-5 3-Axis Adjustment
1). Rotate the enclosure to adjust the pan position
[0° to 360°].
2). Move the main body up and down to adjust the
tilt position [0° to 75°].
3). Rotate the main body to adjust the rotation
position [0° to 360°].
8. Tighten the screw to finish the installation.
2.1.2 Ceiling Mounting with Junction Box
Before you start:
You need to purchase a junction box in advance.
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template for junction box to the place
where you want to install the camera.
2. (Optional) For cement ceiling, drill the screw holes
with a 5.5 mm drill and insert the supplied wall
plugs.
Figure 2-6 Drill Template
3. (Optional) Drill the cable hole, when the cables are
routed through the ceiling.
4. Take apart the junction box.
5. Secure the junction box body on the ceiling with PA4
× 25 screws that come with the junction box.
Figure 2-7 Secure the Junction Box Body
6. Route the cables through the bottom cable hole or
the side cable hole of the junction box.
7. Combine the junction box cover with its body and
secure it with three PM3 screws.
Figure 2-8 Combine the Junction Box Cover and Body
8. Fix the mounting base onto the junction box with
three M4 × 10 screws.
9. Connect the cables and put them back into the
junction box.
10. Refer to steps 5, 7, and 8 of 2.1.1 Ceiling Mounting
without Junction Box to finish the installation.
2.1.3 Wall Mounting
Before you start:
You need to purchase a wall mount in advance.
Steps:
1. Drill Φ 10 mm screw holes in the wall where you
want to install the wall mount.
2. Use four M6 expansion bolts to fix the wall mount
onto the wall.
Figure 2-9 Fix the Wall Mount
3. Loosen the screw and pull out the clip plate to
dissemble the camera.
Figure 2-10 Dissemble the Camera
4. Use three M4 screws to fix the mounting base onto
the wall mount.
Figure 2-11 Fix the Mounting Base onto the Wall Mount
5. Refer to steps 5 to 8 of 2.1.1 Ceiling Mounting
without Junction Box to finish the installation.
Figure 2-12 Finish Installation
2.2 Installation of Type II Camera
2.2.1 Ceiling Mounting Without Junction Box
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place
where you want to install the camera.
2. (Optional) For cement ceiling, drill the screw holes
with a 5.5 mm drill and insert the supplied wall
plugs.
Figure 2-13 Drill Template
3. (Optional) Drill the cable hole, when the cables are
routed through the ceiling.
4. Turn the trim ring counterclockwise to remove it
from the camera.
Figure 2-14 Remove the Trim Ring
5. Secure the camera to the ceiling with three PA4 × 25
screws (supplied).
Figure 2-15 Secure the Camera to the Ceiling
6. Connect the cables.
7. Loosen the screw and the clip plate.
Figure 2-16 Loosen the Screw and Clip Plate
8. Power on the camera to check whether the image
on the monitor is gotten from the optimum angle. If
not, adjust the camera according to the figure
below.
Pan Position
[0° to 360°]
Tilt Position
[0° to 75°]
Rotation Position
[0° to 360°]
Figure 2-17 3-Axis Adjustment
1). Rotate the enclosure to adjust the pan position
[0° to 360°].
2). Move the main body up and down to adjust the
tilt position [0° to 75°].
3). Rotate the main body to adjust the rotation
position [0° to 360°].
9. Fasten the screw and the clip plate.
10. Install the trim ring back.
Figure 2-18 Install the Trim Ring Back
11. Turn the trim ring clockwise to secure the camera.
Figure 2-19 Secure the Camera
2.2.2 Installation with Junction Box/Inclined Ceiling
Mount
Before you start:
You need to purchase a junction box or inclined
ceiling mount in advance.
Ceiling mounting with junction box and inclined
ceiling mount are similar. Following steps take
junction box as an example.
Steps:
1. Paste the drill template for junction box to the place
where you want to install the camera.
2. (Optional) For cement wall, drill the screw holes
with a 5.5 mm drill and insert the supplied wall
plugs.
Figure 2-20 Drill Template
3. (Optional) Drill the cable hole, when the cables are
routed through the wall.
4. Turn the trim ring counterclockwise to remove it
from the camera.
Figure 2-21 Remove the Trim Ring
5. Take apart the junction box.
6. Fix the camera onto the junction box cover with
three PM4 × 10 screws.
Figure 2-22 Fix the Camera onto Junction Box Cover
7. Secure the junction box body on the wall with four
PA4 × 25 screws.
Figure 2-23 Secure the Junction Box Body
8. Route the cables through the bottom cable hole or
the side cable hole of the junction box and connect
the cables.
9. Combine the junction box cover with its body with
the four screw on the cover.
Figure 2-24 Combine Junction Box Cover with Body
10. Refer to steps 7 and 11 of 2.2.1 Ceiling Mounting
Without Junction Box to adjust the angle and finish
installation.
2.2.3 Wall Mounting
Before you start:
You need to purchase a wall mount in advance.
Steps:
1. Drill Φ 10 mm screw holes in the wall where you
want to install the wall mount.
2. Use four M6 expansion bolts to fix the wall mount
onto the wall.
Figure 2-25 Fix the Wall Mount
3. Turn the trim ring counterclockwise to remove it
from the camera.
Figure 2-26 Remove the Trim Ring
4. Install the camera to the wall mount with three PA4
× 25 screws (supplied).
Figure 2-27 Install the Camera
5. Refer to steps 6 to 11 of 2.2.1 Ceiling Mounting
Without Junction Box to finish installation.
3 Waterproof Measures
If the camera is installed outdoor, you should use the
waterproof tapes to waterproof the cables. Otherwise
the cables might get wet or a short circuit occurs.
Note:
Waterproof tapes should be purchased separately.
After routing and connecting the cables, use the
waterproof tapes to wrap up the cables. Connected
cables and spare cables both should be wrapped up as
the figures below.
Figure 3-1 Waterproof Cables
4 Menu Description
Please follow the steps below to call the menu.
Note:
The actual display may vary with your camera model.
Steps:
1. Connect the camera with the TVI DVR and the
monitor, as shown in figure 3-1.
TVI DVR
Camera
Monitor
Figure 4-1 Connection
2. Power on the camera, TVI DVR, and monitor to view
the image on the monitor.
3. Click PTZ Control to enter the PTZ Control interface.
4. Call the camera menu by clicking button or
calling preset No. 95.
VIDEO
FORMAT
EXPOSURE MODE
AGC
ANTI- BANDING
EXPOSURE
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
IMAGE MODE
WHITE BALANCE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
VIDEO
SETTINGS
SHARPNESS
SATURATION
DNR
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
AUDIO
MAIN MENU
AUDIO
SETTINGS
VOLUME
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
LIGHT
SMART
LIGHT
THRESHOLD
LEVEL
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
FACTORY
DEFAULT
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
Figure 4-2 Main Menu Overview
5. Click the direction buttons to control the camera.
1). Click up/down direction buttons to select menu
options.
2). Click Iris + to confirm the selection.
3). Click left/right direction buttons to adjust the
value of the selected option.
4.1 VIDEO FORMAT
Video format are available as follows:
When switching the video output as TVI, you can
set the video format as 3K@20 fps, 4M@25
fps,4M@30 fps, 2M@25 fps, or 2M@30 fps.
When switching the video output as CVBS, you can
set the video format as PAL, or NTSC.
When switching the video output as AHD, you can
set the video format as 4M@25 fps, or 4M@30
fps.
When switching the video output as CVI, you can
set the video format as 4M@25 fps, or 4M@30
fps.
4.2 EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE MODE
You can set the EXPOSURE MODE to GLOBAL, BLC, HLC,
or DWDR.
GLOBAL
GLOBAL refers to the normal exposure mode which
adjusts lighting distribution, variations, and
non-standard processing.
BLC (Backlight Compensation)
BLC (Backlight Compensation) compensates light to the
object in the front to make it clear, but this may cause
over-exposure of the background where the light is
strong.
HLC (Highlight Compensation)
HLC stands for highlight compensation. The camera
detects strong spots (over-exposure portion of image)
and reduces the brightness of strong spots to improve
the overall images.
DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range)
Digital wide dynamic range gives the camera the ability
to view dark areas of given image as well as extremely
lighted portions of the image or areas of high contrast.
AGC (Auto Gain Control)
It optimizes the clarity of the image in poor light
conditions. The AGC level can be set to HIGH, MEDIUM,
or LOW.
Note:
The noise will be amplified when setting the AGC level.
ANTI-BANDING
ANTI-BANDING is a camera setting that prevents the
appearance of horizontal lines (banding) when
photographing images in low frequency light and high
brightness environments.
4.3 VIDEO SETTINGS
Move the cursor to VIDEO SETTINGS and click Iris+ to
enter the submenu. IMAGE MODE, WHITE BALANCE,
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SATURATION,
and DNR, are adjustable.
VIDEO SETTINGS
IMAGE MODE
WHITE BALANCE
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
SATURATION
DNR
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
STD
5
5
5
5
5
Figure 4-3 VIDEO SETTINGS
IMAGE MODE
IMAGE MODE is used to adjust the image saturation,
and you can set it to STD (Standard), HIGH-SAT (High
Saturation), or HIGHLIGHT (better indoor facial details).
WHITE BALANCE
White balance, the white rendition function of the
camera, is to adjust the color temperature according to
the environment. It can remove unrealistic color casts in
the image. You can set WHITE BALANCE mode to AUTO
or MANUAL.
AUTO
Under AUTO mode, white balance is being adjusted
automatically according to the color temperature of the
scene illumination.
MANUAL
You can adjust the R-GAIN and B-GAIN value to correct
colors manually.
WHITE BALANCE
MANUAL
5
5
MODE
R-GAIN
B-GAIN
BACK
EXIT
SAVE&EXIT
Figure 4-4 WHITE BALANCE
BRIGHTNESS
Brightness refers to the brightness of the image. You
can set the brightness value from 1 to 9 to darken or
brighten the image. The greater the value is, the
brighter the image is.
CONTRAST
This feature enhances the difference in color and light
between parts of an image.
SHARPNESS
Sharpness determines the amount of detail an imaging
system can reproduce.
SATURATION
Saturation is the proportion of pure chromatic color in
the total color sensation. Adjust this feature to change
the saturation of the color.
DNR
DNR refers to digital noise reduction. This function
reduces noise in video stream.
4.4 AUDIO SETTINGS
Under the AUDIO SETTINGS sub-menu, you can set the
mode to ON or OFF. Adjust the VOLUME to a higher
value to raise the volume.
Note:
Audio settings are only supported in TVI mode.
AUDIO SETTINGS
AUDIO
ON
VOLUME
5
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
Figure 4-5 AUDIO SETTINGS
SMART LIGHT
SMART LIGHT is used to control the integrated white
light and avoid overexposure when the light is on. You
can set the light as AUTO or OFF.
SMART LIGHT
LIGHT
THRESHOLD
LEVEL
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT
AUTO
2
5
Figure 4-6 SMART LIGHT
AUTO
Under the AUTO mode, the white light turns on
automatically as the environment becomes dark.
The THRESHOLD is the environmental light level at
which the white light turns on. The greater the value is,
the darker the environment should be to activate the
light.
The value of LEVEL controls the brightness of the white
light. The greater the value is, the brighter the light is.
OFF
The white light is always off except when alarm is set
and triggered.
4.5 FACTORY DEFAULT
Reset all the settings to factory defaults.
4.6 EXIT
Move the cursor to EXIT and click Iris+ to exit the menu.
4.7 SAVE & EXIT
Move the cursor to SAVE & EXIT and click Iris+ to save
the settings and exit the menu.
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