DWC-T8553TIR - Camera Digital Watchdog - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	5MP HD over Coax Turret Camera
Image Sensor	5MP 1/2.7" CMOS
Lens	2.8mm fixed, F1.2
Field of View	91°
IR Distance	100 ft (30.5 m)
Resolution	5MP @ 20fps / 4MP @ 30fps
Video Output	HD-TVI, HD-CVI, HD-Analog, 960H
Day/Night	True day/night with mechanical IR cut filter
Wide Dynamic Range	D-WDR
Noise Reduction	3D DNR
Camera Control	UTC (Up the Coax) via DVR
Power Supply	DC 12V, <4W (IR on)
Dimensions (H x W)	3.6" x 4.25" (91.4 x 108 mm)
Weight	0.94 lb (0.427 kg)
Material	Metal turret housing
Environmental Rating	IP66 (weather and tamper resistant)
Operating Temperature	-22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C)
Warranty	5 years
Included Accessories	Quick setup guide, manual, mounting template, screws, plastic plugs, rubber plug, torx wrench
Maintenance	Clean lens gently with soft cloth; do not use harsh chemicals
Safety	Mount on surface that can support 3x camera weight; avoid cable damage

Frequently Asked Questions - DWC-T8553TIR Digital Watchdog

How do I change the video signal of the camera?

Locate the button switch on the signal cable. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to cycle through HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI, and analog 960H signals. The factory default is 4MP @ 30fps.

How do I adjust the camera angle?

Loosen the lock screw on the camera bracket, adjust the camera to the desired angle (pan: 0-360°, tilt: 0-90°), then tighten the lock screw. For DWC-T8563TIR, there is one lock screw under the lens.

How do I connect the camera to a DVR?

Connect the BNC cable from the camera to a compatible DVR (supports HD-TVI, HD-CVI, or HD-Analog). Connect the power cable to a DC 12V power supply. Ensure the DVR supports UTC for remote OSD control.

What is the default resolution and how can I change it?

The factory default resolution is 4MP @ 30fps. To change to 5MP @ 20fps, access the OSD menu via UTC on the DVR, go to ADJUST > OUTPUT MODE, and select the desired resolution.

How do I access the OSD menu?

The OSD menu is accessed via UTC (Up the Coax) from a compatible DVR. Connect the camera to a DVR that supports UTC, then use the DVR's interface to navigate the camera's menu.

How should I clean the camera?

Use a soft, dry cloth to gently clean the lens and housing. Avoid abrasive materials or harsh chemicals. If needed, lightly dampen the cloth with water. Do not spray liquids directly on the camera.

What power supply requirements does the camera have?

The camera requires DC 12V power supply. Power consumption is less than 4W with IR LEDs on and less than 1W with IR off. Only DC power is supported.

What is the IR range of this camera?

The IR range is 100 feet (30.5 meters). The camera has built-in IR LEDs for night vision.

What should I do if there is no video output?

Check the coaxial cable connections to ensure they are secure. Verify the power supply provides the correct voltage (DC 12V). If using a DVR, ensure the input is set to the correct signal type. Contact technical support if the issue persists.

How do I adjust the zoom and focus on the DWC-T8563TIR model?

This model has a motorized zoom and focus lens. Adjustments are made via the OSD menu under AUTO-FOCUS. Use options like ONE SHOT AF for instant focus or SEMI/AUTO modes. The DWC-T8553TIR has a fixed lens and does not require adjustment.

USER MANUAL DWC-T8553TIR Digital Watchdog

Universal HD over Coax® 5MP Turret Camera

DWC-T8553TIR/ DWC-T8563TIR

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User's Manual Ver. 12/19

Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.

Table of Contents

1 FEATURES 3
2 DIMENSIONS 4

2.1 DWC-T8553TIR 4
2.2 DWC-T8563TIR 4

3 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES.... 5
4 INSTALLATION....6
5 CHANGING THE CAMERA'S SIGNAL 7
6 CONNECTING TO DVR/ENCODER....8
7 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLES 9
8 OSD MENU TREE 10

8.1 LENS 10
8.2 EXPOSURE 10
8.3 WHITE BALANCE 11
8.4 DAY&NIGHT 11
8.5 ADJUST 12
8.6 AUTO-FOCUS 13

9 TROUBLESHOOTING 14
10 SPECIFICATIONS....15

10.1 DWC-T8553TIR....15
10.2 DWC-T8563TIR....16

11 LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS....16
12 WARRANTY INFORMATION....18

1 FEATURES

■ Universal HD over Coax ^® technology with HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and all legacy analog signal support
■ 5MP 1/2.7" image sensor at 20fps / 4MP at real-time 30fps
■ 2.8mm fixed lens (DWC-T8553TIR model)
■ 2.8\~12mm vari-focal lens with motorized zoom and focus (DWC-T8563TIR model)
■ Digital Wide Dynamic Range (D-WDR)
■ OSD control via Coaxial (UTC)
■ 100' range IR
■ 3D digital noise reduction
■ True day/night with mechanical IR cut filter
■ Auto gain control (AGC)
■ Backlight compensation (BLC)
■ Auto white balance (AWB)
■ IP66 certified weather and tamper resistant
■ 5 year warranty

2 DIMENSIONS

2.1 DWC-T8553TIR

2.2 DWC-T8563TIR

3 PRODUCT ACCESSORIES

Please check if all of the camera parts and accessories are included in the package before proceeding.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
QSG Manual		1 Set	Tapping Screws PA 4x35 – 4pcs		1 Set
Mounting Template		1 Set	Plastic Plugs - 4pcs		1 Set
Rubber Plug		1 Set	Torx Wrench		1 Set

4 INSTALLATION

1. The mounting surface must withstand three times the weight of your camera.

2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places for the electric line cover can be damaged. This may cause a short or fire.

3. Using the mounting template, sheet or the camera itself, mark and drill the necessary holes in the wall or ceiling.

4. Do not remove the protective film until the installation I completed.

5. Pass wires through the mounting bracket and make all necessary connections. Connect the BNC and power cables to the camera. Connect the camera to a DVR or encoder.

6. The cameras support three analog signals: HD-Analog, HD-TVI and HD-CVI. See section 5 for more information on how to change the signal.

NOTE: The camera's factory default resolution is 4MP at 30fps. However, the camera can display video up to 5MP resolution at 20fps. In order to change the camera's resolution, go to the camera's OSD menu > ADJUST > OUTPUT MODE.

1. Mount the rubber plug to the gap of the mounting base.

2. Adjust the camera to obtain an optimum angle by loosening the lock screws. Tighten the lock screws after you finish adjusting the view angle of the camera (see section 7).

3. If your camera supports a varifocal lens (DWC-T8563TIR models), adjust the zoom and focus as needed (see section 7).

4. Remove the protection file softly to finish the installation.

5 CHANGING THE CAMERA'S SIGNAL

The camera supports three analog signals: HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and analog signal up to 960H.

In order to switch the camera's signal between the available options, locate the button switch on the signal cable. The video outputs will recycle by holding and pressing the button in the video switch cable for 5 seconds.

NOTE: The camera's factory default resolution is 4MP at 30fps. However, the camera can display video up to 5MP resolution at 20fps. In order to change the camera's resolution, go to the camera's OSD menu > ADJUST > OUTPUT MODE.

6 CONNECTING TO DVR/ENCODER

Use the diagram below to connect to a Universal DVR or CRT Monitor properly.

Use the diagram below to connect the camera to a proper power supply.

Power requirements: DC12V

Power consumption: IR LEDs on: < 4W

IR LEDs off: < 1W

CAUTION! The camera supports DC power supply only

7 ADJUSTING THE CAMERA ANGLES

Adjust the camera to obtain an optimum angle by loosening the camera's lock screw. The camera's max angles are:

• Pan: 0 \~ 360
• Tilt: 0 \~ 90

For DWC-T8563TIR, the camera has one lock screw, located under the camera's lens.

Fixed screw

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If your camera supports a vari-focal lens (DWC-T8563TIR models only), you can adjust the camera's zoom and focus from the camera's OSD menu via UTC. See section 8.6 Auto Focus for more information.

8 OSD MENU TREE

This camera supports Up the Coax communications (UTC). This means that all control over the camera's OSD menu and settings can be done directly from the DVR itself. Please note that the DVR must also support UTC in order to control and setup the camera remotely.

8.1 LENS

Adjust the camera's lens between DC and manual options. Manual mode supports the fixed board lens or the manual iris lens.

When you are done, go to SAVE&END to shave the new settings.

8.2 EXPOSURE

SHUTTER: Set the shutter speed to manual or auto.

If manual is selected, set the shutter speed to one of the options from: 1/30\~1/50000.

Select FLK if the camera is experiencing some flickering in the image.

AGC (Auto Gain Control): AGC enhances the picture brightness in low light conditions. A higher level AGC setting makes the images brighter, however, it could increase the amount of noise. Set the AGC values from 0 to 15.

Brightness: Set the brightness level of the

camera's image. The range of brightness value is from 0 to 255.

D-WDR: Digital wide dynamic range. You can enable or disable it here. WDR can adjust the camera to provide a better image when there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of the view by lowering the brightness of the bright area and increasing the brightness of the dark area.

BLC (Backlight Compensation): If BLC is selected, the auto exposure will be set automatically according to the scene so that the object in a dark scene will be seen clearly.

EXT: Select to Return to the previous menu or SAVE&END to save all changes.

8.3 WHITE BALANCE

The camera's white balance can be set to AWT or AWC.

ATW: The camera will constantly adjust the white balance automatically, compensating for temperature changes between 2200\~10500K.

AWC→SET: Fix the white balance values according to the current color temperature settings in the camera's view. The camera will not monitor the color temperature changes and remain set to the current settings.

8.4 DAY&NIGHT

The camera supports multiple setup potions for the camera's transition between color and B/W modes.

EXT: If selected, the camera will switch between color and B/W mode based on an external illuminator. If selected, enter the sub-menu to adjust the delay time for the camera switching between B/W and color modes.

AUTO: If selected, the camera will switch between color and B/W when the lighting in the camera's view changes beyond a specific level.

COLOR: If selected, the camera will remain in color mode regardless of external illumination or lighting levels in the camera's view.

B/W: If selected, the camera will remain in B/W mode regardless of external illumination or lighting levels in the camera's view. When selected, IR Smart function can be enabled to get a clearer image in B/W.

8.5 ADJUST

NR (Noise Reduction): You can adjust the camera's digital noise reduction settings to 2DNR and 3DNR. Digital noise reduction helps decrease digital noise in low lightning and make the image more thorough. Increasing the value of the digital noise reduction will make improve the digital noise reduction effect but it may also reduce the image resolution.

Sharpness: Set the image's sharpness. The higher the value, the sharper the image will appear, but it may also increase digital noise in the image.

Color Gain: Set the level of color gain (including blue gain and red gain).

LSC: Lens Shading Correction. Please enable or disable it as needed.

Mirror: Mirror, V-Flip, Rotate and OFF are optional.

DPC: Defect Pixel Correction. Enable live DPC or white DPC as needed.

Language: Select one of 13 languages supported in the camera.

Output Mode: HD-TVI, HD-Analog, CVBS or HD-CVI video output can be selectable. Please choose the right video output signal as needed.

8.6 AUTO-FOCUS

For motorized zoom cameras (DWC-T8563TIR models), auto focus function can be adjusted. For DWC-T8553TIR models, please skip this section.

AF Mode: Select from: SEMI, AUTO or MANUAL.

ONE SHOT AF: Select this option to focus the camera instantly based on the current settings and view.

TDN AF: If enabled, the lens will automatically focus when the system switches between day (color) and night (B/W) mode.

LENS INIT: Select this option to restart the lens.

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

Before sending your camera for repair, check the following or contact our technical specialist.

FOR NO VIDEO

Check the coaxial cable and make sure it is connected securely.

Check the power supply and make sure the camera has the proper voltage and current.

FOR OUT-OF-FOCUS VIDEO

Check the Front case cover and the lens for dirt or fingerprints. Use a soft cloth and gently clean.

The use of a field test monitor is recommended.

10 SPECIFICATIONS

10.1 DWC-T8553TIR

IMAGE
Image sensor	5MP 1/2.7" CMOS sensor
Active pixels	2592(H) x 1944(V)
Scanning system	CMOS line-by-line
Frequency	60Hz/50Hz
Signal technology	Universal HD over Coax® Technology supports HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and all analog to 960H signal
Resolution	5MP: 2560 x 1936 @ 20fps4MP: 2560 x 1440 @ 30fps
Minimum scene illumination	0.01 lux (color)
	0 lux (B&W)
Video output	HD-Analog, HD-TVI and HD-CVI 5MP at 20fps, 4MP at 30fpsAnalog up to 960H at 30fps
LENS
Focal length	2.8mm, F1.2
Lens type	Fixed lens
Field of view (FoV)	91°
IR distance	100ft range
OPERATIONAL
Shutter mode	Auto, manual
Shutter speed	1 / 60s ~ 1 / 100000s
Backlight (BLC)	Yes
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)	D-WDR
3D digital noise reduction	Digital noise reduction
White balance	Yes
Day / night	True day/night
Mirror / flip	Yes
Auto gain control	Auto
Sharpness	Yes
Up the Coax (UTC) camera control	UTC camera control
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature	-22°F ~ 122°F (-30°C ~ 50°C)
Operating humidity	10% - 90% humidity
IP rating	IP66 certified weather and tamper resistant
Other certifications	CE, FCC, RoHS
ELECTRICAL
Power requirements	DC12V
Power consumption	IR ON : < 4W
	IR OFF : < 1W
MECHANICAL
Material	Metal turret housing
Dimensions	3.6" x 4.25" inch (91.4 x 108mm)
Weight	0.94 lb (0.427kg)

10.2 DWC-T8563TIR

IMAGE
Image sensor	5MP 1/2.7" CMOS sensor
Active pixels	2592(H) x 1944(V)
Scanning system	CMOS line-by-line
Frequency	60Hz/50Hz
Signal technology	Universal HD over Coax® Technology supports HD-Analog, HD-TVI, HD-CVI and all analog to 960H signal
Resolution	5MP: 2560 x 1936 @ 20fps4MP: 2560 x 1440 @ 30fps
Minimum scene illumination	0.01 lux (color)
	0 lux (B&W)
Video output	HD-Analog, HD-TVI and HD-CVI 5MP at 20fps, 4MP at 30fpsAnalog up to 960H at 30fps
LENS
Focal length	2.8-12mm, F1.2
Lens type	Varifocal lens with motorized zoom and focus
Field of view (FoV)	91.2°~33.4°
IR distance	100ft range
OPERATIONAL
Shutter mode	Auto, manual
Shutter speed	1/60s ~ 1 /100000s
Backlight (BLC)	Yes
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)	D-WDR
3D digital noise reduction	Digital noise reduction
White balance	Yes
Day / night	True day/night
Mirror / flip	Yes
Auto gain control	Auto
Sharpness	Yes
Up the Coax (UTC) camera control	UTC camera control
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature	-22°F ~ 122°F (-30°C ~ 50°C)
Operating humidity	10% ~ 90% humidity
IP rating	IP66 certified weather and tamper resistant
Other certifications	CE, FCC, RoHS
ELECTRICAL
Power requirements	DC12V
Power consumption	IR ON : < 4W
	IR OFF : < 1W
MECHANICAL
Material	Metal turret housing
Dimensions	4.29" x 4.33" inch (109 x 110 mm)
Weight	1.51 lb (0.889kg)

11 LIMITS & EXCLUSIONS

There are no express warranties except as listed. The warrantor will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages (including damage to recording media without limitation) resulting from the use of these products or arising out of any breach of the warranty. All express and implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose, are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions or limitations listed above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state-to-state.

If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the following address: Digital Watchdog, Inc.

ATTN: RMA Department

5436 W. Crenshaw Street

Tampa, FL 33634

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship as determined by the warrantor, in its sole discretion, are not covered. Costs of such service calls are the responsibility of the purchaser.

12 WARRANTY INFORMATION

Digital Watchdog (referred to as “the Warrantor”) warrants the Digital Watchdog Camera against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:

LABOR: For the initial five (5) years and one (1) year on IR LED from the original purchase date, if the camera is determined to be defective, the Warrantor will repair or replace the unit with a new or refurbished product at its option at no charge.

PARTS: In addition, the Warrantor will supply replacement parts for the initial five (5) years and

one (1) year on IR LED.

To obtain warranty or out of warranty service, please contact a Technical Support Representative at 1+ [phone] Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 8:00PM Eastern Standard Time.

A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required before warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which arise during normal use. This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the Warrantor or

failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate

signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, rental use of the product or service by anyone other

than an authorized repair facility or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

DW• DIGITAL WATCHDOG™

Complete Surveillance Solutions

East Coast Headquarters Office: 5436 W Crenshaw St, Tampa, FL 33634 West Coast Headquarters Office: 16220 Bloomfield Ave., Cerritos, CA 90703

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