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EVERFOCUS
1/3” Super High Resolution
560 TVL Day/Night
Dynamic Noise Reduction Camera
Operation Instructions
Model No. EQ550
Please read this manual first for correct installation and operation. This manual should be retained for future
reference. The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to
revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not install the cam
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 MAIN FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 3 2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS .......................................................................................................... 4 2.1 FRONT PANEL ....
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW The new EQ550 Polestar is designed with advanced new generation 16-bit DSP which has powerful processing capability to show over 560TVL horizontal resolution. Built-in DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) function, the EQ550 performs clear & crisper image in low light and substantial disk-saving effect. In addition, designed with SENS-UP slow shutter technology, the starlight super-high sensitivity of 0.002 Lux is achieved. There are two models, one is Day/Night model, the o
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2. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2.1 Front panel Microphone (Reserved only for Audio model) Internal Sensor 2.2 Top/Bottom The bracket on the top side can be used for suspending the camera. On the other hand, the brackets on the bottom side can be used as a support of the camera. Bottom Bracket Top Bracket - 4 -
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2.3 Back panel connections (4) (12) (10) (8) 485 (7) (1) (6) (5) (9) (3) (11) (2) (13) (1) RS-485 port Connect to RS485 to get control by keyboard. Please refer to “6. Polestar with RS485 Mini Din” for detail about RS485 communication. (2) Power Input Terminal Connects to the appropriate power to each model. (3) Video Output Connector Connect the video output of the camera to a color monitor or other video devices through a 75 Oh
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(9) Audio Output Connector (for Audio model only) (10) Switch: For True Day/Night model with ICR (EQ550T) H: IR cut filter is removed when illumination is low (about 5 Lux) L: IR cut filter is removed when illumination is the lowest (Less than 2 Lux) OFF: Disable the function of IR cut removable For Day/Night model without ICR (EQ550D) H: Enabling the image to turn from color to B/W when the illumination is about 5 Lux L: Enabling the image to turn from color to B/W when the
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3. INSTALLATION 1. Remove the cover cap from the top of the lens mount. 2. If C mount lens is used, please add the C adaptor mount ring (the 5mm thick ring in the accessory pack) on top of the lens mount. 3. Mount the lens by turning it clockwise on the lens mount of the camera. 4. If you use the Auto Iris lens, connecting the lens cable to the auto iris lens connector on the side of the camera. 5. Place ND filter in front of the lens, adjust lens focus until best image is obtained. 6
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4. CONNECTION 485 1. Connect the cable from keyboard’s RS485 port to camera’s RS485 port. 2. Connect the cable from video output jack of the camera to monitor’s input jack. 3. RS485 ID of Polestar has to be the same as CAM ID of the keyboard. (Please refer to “6.3 How to set RS485 ID & Baud rate?” for RS485 ID setup detail) 4. Baud rate of Polestar has to be the same as Keyboard’s baud rate. (Please refer to “6.3 How to set RS485 ID & Baud rate?” for baud rate setup
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5. CAMERA SETUP OPERATIONS This camera utilizes an On Screen Display (OSD) user setup menu. 5.1 Setup Buttons To set items on the user setup menu, use the following buttons on the back panel. ④ Left Button ① Up Button ⑤ Set Button 485 ③ Right Button ② Down Button ① Up Button: This button is used to move the cursor upwards. Use this button to select the item wanted to set. ② Down Button: This button is used to move the cursor downwards. Use this but
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5.2 Display/Close the user setup menu screen SETUP Set button > LENS DC <┘ SHUTTER ___ WHITE BAL. ATW BACKLIGHT OFF AGC MIDDLE DNR LOW SENS-UP AUTO <┘ The Cursor Buttons & the SET Button SPECIAL <┘ EXIT I. Press the SET button The menu screen will appear on the monitor as the block shown above. II. Using the cursor button Use the cursor button or to move the
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6. USER SETUP 6.1 LENS 1. When the SETUP menu is displayed on the screen, please direct the arrow to point to “LENS” by using the UP and DOWN buttons. 2. Please select the type of the lens you would like to use by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. SETUP LENS > LENS DC <┘ SHUTTER ___ LEVEL |+++++++++| 20 WHITE BAL. ATW BACKLIGHT OFF AGC MIDDLE DNR LOW SENS-UP
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SETUP LENS MANUAL > SHUTTER FLK WHITE BAL. ATW BACKLIGHT OFF AGC MIDDLE DNR LOW SENS-UP ___ SPECIAL <┘ EXIT ESC: The shutter speed can automatically be controlled. When ESC mode turns on, the auto control of the shutter speed can be performed according to the brightness of the screen. The range of ESC is 1 ~ 70. SETUP BRIGHTNESS LENS
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6.3 WHITE BALANCE control The screen color can be adjusted by using the WHITE BALANCE function. 1. Please direct the arrow to point to “WHITE BAL” on the SETUP menu by using the UP and DOWN buttons. 2. Please select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. Please select one of the 3 modes below: ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance): This mode can be used within the color temperature range from 2,500 °K to 8,300 °K (eg, fluorescent light, outdoor, sodium
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6.4 BACKLIGHT Even there is a massive backlight behind the object, bright images of the background and the object can still be obtained by using the BACKLIGHT function. 1. Please direct the arrow to point to “BACKLIGHT” on the SETUP menu by using the UP and DOWN buttons. 2. Select the mode you would like to operate by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. SETUP LENS DC <┘ SHUTTER ___ WHITE BAL. ATW > BACKLIGHT OFF AGC
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6.6 DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) Dynamic Noise Reduction in video images has the following effects. 1. Images are brighter and sharper. 2. When the level of noise is reduced, the performance of a camera can apparently be improved. 3. When it is recorded digitally, reduced noise can reduce image file size. As the level of gain changes, the background noise in the low light level automatically decreases. 1. Please direct the arrow to point to “DNR” on the SETUP menu by using the UP
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SETUP LIMIT LENS DC <┘ SHUTTER ___ > AUTO X 10 WHITE BAL. ATW BACKLIGHT OFF AGC MIDDLE DNR LOW > SENS-UP AUTO <┘ SPECIAL <┘ EXIT OFF: The function is disabled. NOTE: 1 ○ When SHUTTER is in the manual mode, SENS UP will be disabled. 2 ○ When AGC is turned off, SENS-UP will be disabled. 3. Press the SETUP button
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SPECIAL > CAMERA ID OFF COLOR ADJ. <┘ SYNC. INT MOTIION DET OFF PRIVACY OFF MIRROR OFF SHARPNESS ON <┘ RESET RETURN <┘ 6.8.1 CAMERA ID Input the camera ID, and it will be appeared on the monitor. 1) Please direct the arrow to point to “CAMERA” by using the UP or DOWN button. 2) Select “ON” by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button. 3) Press SETUP button. 4) Maximum 15 letters can be used for
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6.8.2 COLOR ADJ Adjust the Color Gain from 0 ~ 15 SPECIAL COLOR GAIN. CAMERA ID OFF > COLOR ADJ. <┘ > LEVEL |++++++++| 8 SYNC. INT MOTIION DET OFF PRIVACY OFF MIRROR OFF SHARPNESS ON <┘ RESET RETURN <┘ 6.8.3 SYNC There are two SYNCHRONIZATION modes: INTERNAL and EXTERNAL LINE-LOCK. In LINE-LOCK mode, without a synchronous generator, it synchron
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SPECIAL MOTION DETECTION CAMERA ID OFF > AEREA SEL AREA1 COLOR ADJ. <┘ AREA STATE ON SYNC. INT TOP |+++++++++| 10 > MOTIION DET ON <┘ DOWN |+++++++++| 25 PRIVACY OFF LEFT |+++++++++| 20 MIRROR OFF RIGHT |+++++++++| 40 SHARPNESS ON <┘ RESET Press SET to return RETURN <┘ Please select the area you would like to d
