Pelco IP3701H-2 manual

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    INST ALLA TION C2941M-C (6/08) IP3701H-2 Series IP Color Camera[...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 3 Contents Important Safety Instructi ons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Open Source Software Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Regulatory Notices[...]

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    4 C2941M-C (6/08) Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by [...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 5 Regulatory Notices This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. O peration is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE Th[...]

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    6 C2941M-C (6/08) Description The IP3701H-2 Series is a high resolution , color video camera with a built-in 100 Base-TX network interface for live streaming to a standard Web browser (Microsoft ® Internet Explorer ® or Firefox ® ). The camera features open architecture connectivity for third-party software recording solutions and is also Endura[...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 7 Basic System Configurations IMPORT ANT NOTE. PLEASE READ . The network implementation s in this document are shown as general representations only and are not intended to show detailed network topologies. Y our actual network will differ , requiring changes or perhaps additional ne twork equipment to accommodate the systems as ill[...]

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    8 C2941M-C (6/08) Figure 3. Private Network Example Figure 4. S tatic Network Example IF NOT DH C P, C AMERA IS ASSIGNED DEF AUL T IP ADDRESS 192.168.0.20 ON NETMASK 255.255.0.0 C AMERA C AMERA WEB BROWSER PRIV A TE NETWORK P C A C TS AS SERVER NETWORK SWIT C H NOTE: FOR A SE C URE NETWORK, PEL C O RE C OMMENDS PLA C ING THE IP3701H SERIES C AMERA [...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 9 Camera Layout Figure 5. Camera Layout RESET BUTTON Use the reset button locate d on the side of t he camera to access the fo llowing modes: T o access one of these modes: 1. Press and hold the reset butto n. The unit starts cycling throug h the modes; hold the b utton for four seconds to access (cycle thro ugh) each mode. The uni [...]

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    10 C2941M-C (6/08) Installation LENS MOUNTING The camera can be used with a fixed iris, manual iris, or auto iris lens. The camera is factory set for a CS mount lens, but is easily adjusted for a C mount lens. 1. C mount lens only: Completely rotate the back focus adjustment counterclockwise before installing the C mount lens (refer to Back Focus A[...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 11 Wiring T ables CAT5 CABLE Connect a Cat5 cable to the RJ-45 network connector . The 8-pin connector includes video and PoE for the camera. PoE (IEEE 802.3af) injects power over the same ca bling that carries the network data, eliminating the need for a separate power supply . This simplifies the installation and operation of the [...]

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    12 C2941M-C (6/08) The following are the recommended maximum distances for 24 VAC applic ations and are calculated with a 10-percent voltage drop. (T en percent is gene rally th e maximum allowable voltage drop for AC-powere d devices.) For example, a camera that req uires 10 VA and is installed 283 ft (86 m) from th e transformer would require a m[...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 13 Lens Setup and Focus Procedures VIDEO DRIVE AUTO IRIS LENS 1. Set the lens mode selector switch to AIV . 2. Switch the electronic shutter control (E SC) and automatic gain control (AGC) OFF . 3. Refer to the lens instructions and adjust the l ens for the optimum picture (video output level of 1V p - p ) . 4. Focus the lens. a. Co[...]

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    14 C2941M-C (6/08) MANUAL IRIS LENS 1. Set the ESC and AGC switches to ON (default settings). 2. Focus the lens. a. Open the iris fully and set the lens focus to infin ity . b. View an image more than 6.5 ft (2 m) away. c. Focus the image with the back focus adjustment ring (refer to Back Focus Adjustment on page 15). d. Adjust the lens focus and s[...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 15 Back Focus Adjustment The back focus adjustment is located at the front of the camera and is accessible from either side of the case. T o adjust the b ack focus: 1. Loosen the two back focus locking screws (one on each side). 2. T urn the back focus ring until the object is in focus. 3. When the back focus adjustment is satisfact[...]

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    16 C2941M-C (6/08) Switch Settings Figure 8. DIP S wi tch Default S ettings NOTES: • White indicates the switch setting. • Under most conditions, you will not b e required to set any switches. ì Backlight compensation (BLC) OFF (default setting) : Disables the BLC mode. BLC: When in the ON position, BLC is enabled. If a br ight backlight is pr[...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 17 t Not Used u Extended dynamic range (EDR) OFF (default setting) : Disables the EDR mode. EDR: Enables the EDR mode to help balance a scene wi th a large dynamic range. Use this feature to improve the picture in washed-out areas. This feature adds 12X the dynamic range, but also increases dark area picture noise. Refer to Dynamic [...]

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    18 C2941M-C (6/08) Dynamic Range and EDR Dynamic range is the ratio between the brightest and darkest parts of an image or scene. A scene that ranges from bright sunlight to deep shadows has a hi gh dynamic range, while indoor scenes with less contrast have a low dynamic range. The extended dynamic range (EDR) feature will help captur e the entire [...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 19 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy No video PoE power issue • V erify Cat5 cable connection. • V erify PoE is enabled. • Disconnect the Cat5 cable from the PoE and then reconnect the cable. Power is indicated by the LED. The LED will flash (green) five times per second for approximately two minutes if [...]

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    20 C2941M-C (6/08) Image too light Installation error • V erify DIP switch settings. • Use a service connector to verify camera operation. Connect one end of the service connector to the BNC service connector on the camera. Connect the other end of the service connector to a monitor . • Replace camera with a working camera. If the new camera [...]

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    C2941M-C (6/08) 21 Specifications GENERAL Construction Finish Black polyester powder coat Imaging Device 1/3-inch imager Picture Elements IP3701H-2 768 (H) x 494 (V) IP3701H-2X 752 (H) x 582 (V) Sensing Area 6 mm diagonally Horizontal Resolution 480 TV lines Iris Control Electronic/passive Minimum Illumination 0.5 lux, f/1.2, 40 IRE, AGC on, 75% re[...]

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    22 C2941M-C (6/08) ENVIRONMENT AL Operating T emperature 14° to 122°F (-10° to 50°C) Storage T emperature 14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C) PHYSICAL Dimensions 4.54" D x 2.64" W x 3.06" H (11.53 x 6.71 x 7.77 cm) Weight (without lens) 1.01 lb (0.46 kg) (Design and product specifications subject to change without notice.) The materi[...]

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    PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merc handise proved defective in ma terial or wor kmanship for a period of one year afte r the date of shipment. Exception s to this warrant y are as noted below: • Five years on fiber opt ic products and TW3 000 Series unshield ed twisted pair (UTP[...]

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