ALI-TP3013R 3MP HD-TVI Outdoor Bullet Camera Quick Installation Guide The ALIBI ALI-TP3013R indoor/outdoor HD-TVI bullet cameras include a high sensitivity sensor with the ability to send HD video across standard coaxial cable. This camera features: 3 MP Megapixel High Performance CMOS 65 Smart Full Frame IR 2.8 mm wide angle lens with an 84 field of view covers a large area WDR Wide Dynamic Range 120 db Up the Coax (UTC) technology for OSD control -40 to 140 F temperature range IP66 Weather Rated Housing Compatible with ALI-QVR4000/5000/7000 Series recorders (QVR) Can be installed with optional ALI-AJ6 junction box. Mounting base Camera body 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. 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 video signal across a coax (75 Ω) extension cable to an HD-TVI compatible recorder. Power connector: When applying power, observe the power polarity. See the picture to the left for the connector polarity configuration. Mounting the camera An ALI-TP3013R camera can be mounted directly to a wall or ceiling, or with a junction box. The surface should support at least three times the weight of the camera and junction box (if used). The video/power drop cable from the camera can be routed either through surface or through a cable channel in the base. Mounting the camera directly to a wall or ceiling Lens IR LED Array Adjustable bracket ALI-TP3013R camera HD-TVI video BNC connector Power Connector What s in the box Camera assembly Mounting hardware Drill template This instruction guide What you need Camera drop cable connectors To install the camera, you will need: 12 Vdc power source. See Specifications for wattage requirement. Tools and additional fasteners (may be required) for the camera Phillips #2 screwdriver Video and power extension cable HD-TVI video setup monitor (optional) Typical ceiling If the camera on a wall, ensure that the cable channel in the base is down. If the camera on a ceiling, orient the base so that the cable channel is pointing away from any source of water, dust, and other contaminates. 1. Using the drill template provided, mark the location of the screws that anchor the base to the surface. See the note above. If you are routing the drop cable through surface, also mark the position of the hole for the drop cable. 2. Drill holes for the screws that anchor the base to the surface. The hardware provided is appropriate for most surfaces. However, depending on the surface materials, more appropriate fasteners may be required. 3. If routing the drop cable through the surface, drill a 5/8 hole in the middle of the drill template. 4. Route the drop cable through the hole in the surface, or through the cable channel in the base, then attach the camera assembly to the surface using the appropriate fasteners. 5. Connect the camera drop cable to video and power extension cables as required. 6. Connect the other end of the video extension cable to an HD-TVI compatible video monitoring device (QVR) digital video recorder. Drop cable connectors are not waterproof. 1 www.observint.com ALI-TP3013R_CQ 160929
7. 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. Mounting the camera with a junction box The ALI-AJ6 junction box is shown below. It can be attached to a wall or ceiling. Video and power extension cables can be routed in through the opening in the back of the box or through the conduit coupling, and attached to the camera drop cables inside the enclosure. Holes for screws (3) UP label Holes for base screws (6) Step 1. 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. Front plate Back Front Box Conduit coupling/ cable channel To use the junction box: 1. Remove the ALI-AJ6 front plate from the box by removing the three screws (see above). 2. Attach the front plate to the camera base using three screws. If the box will be wall attached to a wall, ensure that the UP label on the plate is at the top of the camera, and the cable channel in the camera base is toward the bottom of the camera. 3. Using the ALI-AJ6 box as a guide, mark and then drill three holes for the screws that will attach the box to the wall or ceiling. If the extension cables will be routed into the box through the surface, also drill a hole for the extension cables. 4. Attach the box to a wall or ceiling with three screws. Ensure that the wall or ceiling will support at least three times the weight of the camera with the junction box. 5. Route the video and power extension cables into the box. 6. Attach the video and power extension cable to the camera drop cables. Observe the polarity of the power cable connector as shown on page 1 of this guide. 7. Attach the ALI-AJ6 front plate (with the camera) to the box. Camera adjustments 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 3. In the PTZ Control panel pop-up window, click the Menu icon on the Configuration line. 1. Apply power to the camera. 2. Verify that video from the camera can be seen on the monitor. 3. While observing video from the camera, loosen the bracket pan lock nut, and elevation and horizontal line adjustment lock screws, point the camera at your surveillance target, and then tighten adjustment lock screws and nut to hold the camera in position. Rotation: Use for horizon line adjustment 0 ~ 360 Mounting bracket adjustment Pan lock nut: loosen for pan adjustment 0 ~ 360 Tilt: Use for elevation adjustment 0 ~ 180 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. 2 www.observint.com 2016 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, BLC, and WDR. 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 2016 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. WDR (Wide Dynamic Range): The wide dynamic range (WDR) function helps the camera provide clear images even under back light circumstances. WDR balances the brightness level of the whole image and provide clear images with details. 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. 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. V: The image is reflected vertically. HV: The image is reflected both horizontally and vertically. RESET 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 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. 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 lens @ F1.2 Lens Mount M12 Day & Night ICR Angle Adjustment Pan: 0 ~ 360 ; Tilt: 0 ~ 90 ; Rotate: 0 ~ 360 Synchronization Internal Synchronization WDR > 120 db Video Frame Rate 1920 1536 @ 18 fps HD Video Output 1 Analog HD output S/N Ratio > 62 db Menu AGC Support D/N Mode Color / BW /SMART White Balance ATW / MWB BLC Support Functions Wide Dynamic Range, 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 Up to 65 ft (20 m) Communication Up the coax (HD-TVI output) Dimensions 2.30 2.19 6.05 (58.5 mm 55.5 mm 153.6 mm) Weight 0.82 lb (370 g) approx. 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. 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. 4 www.observint.com 2016 Observint Technologies. All rights reserved.
Remove all foreign particles, such as plastic or rubber materials, attached to the camera housing. These may cause damage to the surface over time. CAUTION Do not use benzene, thinner or other chemical products on the camera assembly; these may dissolve the paint and promote damage of the surfaces. Before using any chemical product, carefully follow the accompanying instructions. Troubleshooting Problem Nothing appears on the screen 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 - Check the power connection. - Check the video signal cable connection to the monitor. - Check QVR camera settings to verify the video resolution mode of the camera and QVR match - 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 2016 Observint Technologies. All rights reserved.