ALI-TS1013R HD-TVI 3MP Mini-Turret Camera Quick Installation Guide The ALIBI ALI-TS1013R turret camera include a new generation sensor with high sensitivity and advanced circuit design technology. They feature high resolution, low image distortion and low noise features which makes them suitable for surveillance and image processing systems. Features 3 Megapixel high-performance CMOS, HD-TVI HD output 2.8 mm lens, 84 FOV True Day/Night EXIR technology, up to 65 ft IR distance Up-the-coax OSD menu, DNR, Smart IR Compatible with ALI-QVR3004 (ch. 1), ALI-QVR3008 (ch. 1, 2), ALI-QVR3016 (ch. 1..4) and ALI-QVR4000/5000 series recorders (QVR) IP66 weatherproof Adaptors for pendant mounting (ALI-AF1) and junction box mounting (ALI-AJ6) are available Cable guide Mounting base Bezel What s in the box Camera assembly Mounting hardware This instruction guide Drill template Tools you need To install the camera, you will need: 12 Vdc power source. See Specifications for wattage requirement. Tools and additional fasteners (may be required) for mounting the camera Video and power extension cable Installation Before installation: Make sure that the device is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included. Check the specification of the products for the installation environment. Make sure that the wall or the ceiling is strong enough to withstand 3 times the weight of the camera. To avoid fire or shock hazard, use only UL listed power supplies. Verify that the power supply will provide the rated voltage and wattage for the camera. See the Specifications section. Enclosure Orientation mark (UP) Camera module IR LED Lens During installation: Camera Lens: Handle the camera carefully to prevent scratching or soiling the lens. If the lens or IR array shield becomes soiled, clean it only with approved products. See the Cleaning section. Power supply: Camera drop cable: The camera drop cable includes two connectors: Video BNC connector: For transmission of the HD-TVI video signal across a coax (75 Ω) extension cable. Power connector: When applying Vdc power, observe the power polarity. See the drop cable photo above for the connector polarity configuration. Step 1. Mounting the camera These cameras can be mounted on a wall or ceiling that has sufficient strength to support it. The video/ power drop cable from the camera can be routed either through mounting surface or through a cable guide on the edge of the mounting base. This camera can be installed using a pendant mounting bracket with adapter ALI-AF1 or junction box ALI-AJ6. Please refer to the instructions provided with those accessories for special considerations when installing the camera with them. 1. Unscrew the bezel from the mounting base, and then lift it off of the camera. Hole for mounting screw (3) Mounting base HD-TVI video BNC connector Power Connector Camera drop cable connectors 2. Separate the housing and the camera module from the mounting base. 1 www.observint.com ALI-TS1013R_CQ 170602
Step 3. Open the OSD menu The On Screen Display (OSD) provides configuration options for refining the performance of the camera. It also can be used to block sensitive portions in the field of view (Privacy). You can open the OSD menu system from either the QVR Live View display or through remote login to the ALIBI recorder. Opening the OSD Menu through the QVR To open the OSD menu on the QVR monitor: 1. Open the QVR Live View screen, and then click inside the screen where the PTZ camera video image is displayed. See below. 3. Using the mounting template or the mounting base, mark the holes for the camera mounting screws. 4. Drill holes for the screws that anchor the base to the mounting surface. The mounting hardware provided is appropriate for most surfaces. However, depending on the surface material and strength, more appropriate fasteners may be required. 5. Drill a 3/4 hole through the mounting surface for the drop cable, if necessary. 6. If using wall inserts for the mounting screws, install the wall inserts at this time. 7. Attach the mounting base the surface using the appropriate fasteners. If the camera drop cable will route through a cable guide, lay the cable in the guide before tightening the mounting screws. 2. Click the PTZ Control icon in the Quick Setting Toolbar. The PTZ camera Live View window will expand to full screen and the pop-up window shown below will open. Menu icon 8. If the drop cable will route through a hole in the mounting surface, route the cable through the hole, and then reassemble the camera on the mounting base. Tighten the bezel only enough to hold the assembly together, but do not tighten the bezel. 9. Adjust the camera module so the orientation mark (UP) is up. See page 1 of this guide for the location of the orientation mark. 10. Connect the camera drop cable to video and power extension cables. 3. In the PTZ Control panel pop-up window, click the Menu icon on the Configuration line. 11. Connect the other end of the video extension cable to a video monitoring device, such as a compatible HD-TVI capable QVR. Drop cable connectors are not waterproof. 12. Connect the other end of the power extension cable to a 12 Vdc power source. Observe the polarity of the cable shown in the photo on page 1 of this guide. Step 2. Camera adjustments 1. Apply power to the camera. 2. Verify that video from the camera can be seen on a compatible HD-TVI DVR (QVR) monitor. 3. While observing video from the camera, adjust camera direction, tilt and horizontal alignment to point the camera at your surveillance target. Loosen the bezel if needed to so the camera module can be adjusted easily. 4. While holding the camera module and enclosure in place, tighten the bezel to lock the camera in position. 2 www.observint.com 4. Drag the PTZ Control window to a position where it doesn t cover the OSD menu (such as the left side). The PTZ Control window direction buttons and the Iris + and Iris - keys are used to navigate the OSD menu and set configuration options in the camera. See OSD Definitions: On-screen Display (OSD) menus on page 3. 2017 Observint Technologies. All rights reserved.
Opening the OSD Menu through remote login to the QVR The function of the directional keys and Iris buttons are defined in the table below. To open the OSD menu during a remote login to the recorder: 1. After logging into the QVR, open the camera in a single Live View window. Keys p q t u Iris+ (OPEN) Iris (CLOSE) Function Move up in the parameter list Move down in the parameter list. Move to previous page, field, or move the camera left. Move to next page, field, or move field right. Set parameter value, or open sub-menu Cancel change of parameter. OSD Definitions: On-screen Display (OSD) menus After the camera is installed on a compatible recorder, you can open the OSD menu clicking the PTZ Control icon on the Quick Setting Toolbar. 2. In the PTZ control panel, scroll down the Preset list to Preset95, click the entry to highlight it, and then click the Call icon. See below. The OSD MAIN MENU screen will open. Preset95 Call icon PTZ control panel The PTZ control panel direction buttons and the Iris + and Iris - keys are used to navigate the OSD menu and set configuration options in the camera. To navigate the OSD menu and select options: Move the cursor up/down to select the menu item. Move the cursor left/right to adjust the value of the selected item. Click the OK key to confirm a selection. FORMAT menu OSD menu navigation For the ALIBI Recorder: Navigation and settings in the OSD are made through direction keys and the Iris + and Iris - buttons in the ALIBI QVR PTZ Control panel. See below. Direction keys Iris+ Iris Move the cursor to FORMAT, and click the menu button to enter the FORMAT sub-menu to select the format of camera. Camera settings in the recorder must match the option selected in the camera. MAIN MENU AE (Auto Exposure) AE describes the brightness-related parameters. You can adjust the image brightness by the BRIGHTNESS, EXPOSURE MODE, and GAIN in different light conditions. Direction keys Iris+ Iris ALIBI QVR PTZ Control panel ALIBI QVR remote access PTZ control panel For remote access to the ALIBI QVR: Navigation and settings in the OSD are made through direction keys and the Iris + and Iris - buttons in the ALIBI QVR PTZ control panel. See above. BRIGHTNESS: Brightness refers to the brightness of the image. You can set the brightness value from 1 to 10 to darken or brighten the image. The higher the brightness value, the brighter the image. EXPOSURE MODE: You can set AE mode as GLOBAL and BLC. GLOBAL: GLOBAL refers to the normal exposure mode, used when adjusting for unusual lighting distribution, variations, non-standard processing, or conditions of under exposure to get an optimum image. 3 www.observint.com 2017 Observint Technologies. All rights reserved.
BLC (Backlight Compensation): BLC compensates light to the object in the front to make it clear, while compensating for over-exposure of the background where the light is strong. The level can be adjusted from 0 to 8. GAIN: Optimizes the clarity of image in poor light. GAIN level can be set to HIGH, MIDDLE, and LOW. Select OFF to disable the GAIN function. Noise is amplified when GAIN is on. WB (White Balance) White balance is the white rendition function of the camera to adjust the color temperature according to the environment. It can remove unrealistic color casts in the image. You can set WB mode as either ATW or MWB. ATW: In ATW mode, white balance is adjusted automatically according to the color temperature of the scene illumination. MWB: In MWB mode, you can set the R GAIN/B GAIN value from 0 to 255 to adjust the shades of red/ blue color of the image. DAY-NIGHT Color, B/W, and SMART are selectable for DAY and NIGHT switches. COLOR: The image is colored in day mode all the time. B/W: The image is black and white all the time, and the IR LED turns on in the low-light conditions. SMART: You can select to turn on/off the INFRARED and set the value of SMART IR in this menu. INFRARED: Select this option to turn on/off the IR LED in response to the light level in the field of view. SMART IR: Use the Smart IR feature is to adjust the light to its most suitable intensity, and to prevent the image from over exposure. The SMART IR value can be adjusted from 0 to 3. The higher the value, the more obvious the effects are. If set to 0, SMART IR is disabled. VIDEO SETTING Menu Move the cursor to VIDEO SETTING and press the confirm button to enter the submenu. In this menu you can adjust CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, COLOR GAIN, DNR and MIRROR settings. CONTRAST: This feature enhances the difference in color and light between parts of an image. You can set the CONTRAST value from 1 to 10. SHARPNESS: Sharpness determines the amount of detail an imaging system can reproduce. You can set the SHARPNESS value from 1 to 10. COLOR GAIN: Adjust this feature to change the saturation of the color. The value ranges from 1 to 10. DNR (Digital Noise Reduction): The DNR function can decrease the noise effect, especially when capturing moving images in low light conditions and delivering more accurate and sharp image quality. You can set the DNR value from 1 to 10. MIRROR: DEFAULT, H, V, and HV are selectable for mirror. DEFAULT: The mirror function is disabled. H: The image is reflected horizontally. RESET V: The image is reflected vertically. HV: The image is reflected both horizontally and vertically. RESET: Reset all the settings to the default. SAVE &EXIT SAVE &EXIT: To save your new settings, move the cursor to SAVE &EXIT and click OK to save the setting and exit the menu. Specifications Camera Image Sensor 3MP CMOS Image Sensor Effective Pixels 2052 (H)*1536 (V) Min. illumination 0.01 Lux @ (F1.2, AGC ON), 0 Lux with IR Shutter Time 1/25 s to 1/50,000 s Lens 2.8 mm @ F1.2, 84 FOV Lens Mount M12 Day & Night IR cut filter with auto switch Angle Adjustment Pan: 0 ~ 360 ; Tilt: 0 ~ 75 ; Rotate: 0 ~ 360 Synchronization Internal Synchronization Video Frame Rate 1920 1536 @ 18 fps HD Video Output 1 Analog HD output S/N Ratio >62 db Up the coax OSD Menu AGC D/N Mode True Day/Night White Balance ATW / MWB BLC Functions Digital Noise reduction; Mirror; SMART IR General Operating Conditions -40 F ~ 140 F (-40 C ~ 60 C ), Humidity 90% or less (non-condensing) Power Supply 12 Vdc ± 15% Power Consumption Max. 5 W Protection Level IP66 IR Range 65 ft (20 m) Communication Up the coax Dimensions φ3.5 3.0 (φ89 mm 76 mm) Weight Approx. 0.77 lb (350 g) Cleaning Clean the camera dome with an approved glass cleaning solution and a lint free cloth. Dust can be removed from the unit by wiping it with a soft damp cloth. To remove stains, gently rub the surface with a soft cloth moistened with a mild detergent solution, then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera assembly; these may dissolve the paint and promote damage of the surfaces. Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time. Troubleshooting Problem Nothing appears on the screen Possible Cause - Check the power connection. - Check the video signal cable connection to the monitor. 4 www.observint.com 2017 Observint Technologies. All rights reserved.
Problem The video image is dim or not clear. The screen is dark. The camera is not working properly and the surface of the camera is hot. The image on the monitor flickers Possible Cause - If the camera lens is dirty, clean it with a soft, clean cloth. - Adjust the monitor controls, if necessary. - If the camera is facing a very strong light, change the camera position. - Adjust the lens focus. - Adjust the contrast control of the monitor. - If you have an intermediate device, set the impedance (75 Ω /Hi-Z) properly, and check the cable connections. - Verify that the camera is correctly connected to an appropriate regulated power source. - Make sure that the camera isn t facing direct sunlight or fluorescent light. If necessary,change the camera position. 5 www.observint.com 2017 Observint Technologies. All rights reserved.