UHD-X3L - Camera Aida - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Camera
Model	UHD-X3L
Brand	Aida
Dimensions (W x H x D)	120 x 80 x 60 mm
Weight	300 g (with battery and memory card)
Power Source	Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V, 1000mAh)
Charging Method	USB-C cable (included)
Sensor Resolution	12 MP effective
Video Resolution	Up to 4K (3840x2160) at 30fps
Storage Media	microSD card up to 128 GB (not included)
Lens	Fixed focus, f/2.8 aperture
Display	3.0 inch LCD (640x480)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
Waterproof	No (not waterproof)
Cleaning Instructions	Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Safety Warnings	Keep away from water and extreme temperatures. Do not disassemble.
Spare Parts Available	Battery, USB cable, lens cap (contact Aida support)
Reparability	User-replaceable battery and memory card. Other repairs by authorized service.
Warranty	1 year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - UHD-X3L Aida

How do I insert a microSD card into the Aida UHD-X3L camera?

Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the camera. Gently push the card in until it clicks into place. To remove, push it in again until it pops out.

How do I charge the camera battery?

Connect the included USB-C cable to the camera and a USB power adapter (5V/1A). The battery indicator will show charging status. A full charge takes approximately 2 hours.

How do I transfer photos to my computer?

You can either remove the microSD card and use a card reader, or connect the camera to your computer via USB-C. The camera will appear as a removable drive.

How do I clean the lens?

Use a soft, lint-free microfiber cloth. Gently wipe the lens in a circular motion. Do not use any liquids or cleaning agents.

What should I do if the camera does not turn on?

First, ensure the battery is charged. If it still doesn't turn on, try removing and reinserting the battery. If the problem persists, contact Aida support.

Can I use the camera while it is charging?

Yes, the camera can be used while connected to power, but charging may be slower. It is recommended to use it on battery for normal operation.

What is the maximum video resolution supported?

The Aida UHD-X3L supports video recording up to 4K (3840x2160) at 30 frames per second. Lower resolutions like 1080p are also available.

How do I reset the camera to factory settings?

Go to the settings menu and select 'Reset All Settings'. Confirm the action. The camera will restart with default settings. Note that your photos and videos will not be deleted.

Is the camera waterproof?

No, the Aida UHD-X3L is not waterproof. It should be kept away from water and moisture to prevent damage.

How can I extend the battery life?

Reduce the screen brightness, turn off Wi-Fi when not needed, and use lower video resolutions. Also, avoid using the camera in very cold temperatures.

USER MANUAL UHD-X3L Aida

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UHD-X3L

Micro UHD HDMI Optical Zoom POV Camera

Operation Guide

Ver. 1.0 / SEPT 2018

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CAUTION

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CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warning

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electricshock is present within this unit.

Precaution

This exclamation point symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Warning

To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

1. Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product.
2. Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion, fire, electric shock, or damage to the product.
3. Do not connect multiple cameras to a single adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause excessive heat or fire.
4. Securely plug the power cord into the power receptacle. Insecure connection may cause fire.

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1. Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screw drivers, coins, metal items, etc.) or containers filled with water on top of the camera. Doing so may cause personal injury due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects.

2. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

3. If any unusual smells or smoke come from the unit, stop using the product. Immediately disconnect the power source and contact the service center. Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or electric shock.

4. If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way.

5. When cleaning, do not spray water directly onto parts of the product. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.

Precaution

Please read this Operation Guide before installing and using the camera & retain this copy for your reference.

1. Always follow the instructions in the operations guide when applying power. Fire and equipment damage can occur if power is applied incorrectly. For the correct power supply, refer to the specifications page.

2. Do not use camera if fumes, smoke or a strange odor is emitted from the camera, or if it seems not functional correctly. Disconnect the power source immediately and consult with your supplier.

3. Do not use the camera in extreme environments where high temperatures or high humidity exists. Use the camera under conditions where temperatures are between 32^ F \~ 104^ F, and humidity is below 90%.

4. If installed close to a TV, radio transmitter, magnet, electric motor transformer or audio speakers the magnetic field generated may interfere with or distort the image.

5. Try to avoid fluorescent light reflections, unstable light conditions, direct pointing toward the sun. Use caution when operating the camera in the vicinity of spotlights or other bright lights and light reflecting objects.

6. To prevent damage, do not drop the camera or subject it to strong shock or vibration.

UHD-X3L

FRONT

Tripod Mounting Hole

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BACK

FEATURES

• 4K UHD 1/2.5 Progressive Scan CMOS sensor captures sharp and vivid UHD video even under low light conditions.
• X3 optical zoom features 25^ 78^ wide angle of view.
  • Built-in zoom lens offers zoom, focus and iris control.
• Advanced digital imaging processor provides vivid and detailed images by utilizing Dynamic Range, Auto White Balance, and Noise Reduction.
• Superb motion-compensated temporal noise reduction filter for motion video without blurring.
• OSD control breakout cable with power input and RS-485 for remote communication.
• Perfectly suited for huddle room, broadcast, pro audio/video, and security.
• Versatile, compact, and rugged design.

OSD MENU

MAIN MENU

*FOCUS CONTROL	>
WB CONTROL	>
AE CONTROL	>
DAY / NIGHT	>
IMAGE CONTROL	>
SPECIAL	>
SETUP	>
RESET	>
EXIT

1 Move the Cursor Up/Down to Choose Menu

To move from item to item in the menu, move the joystick to the Up/Down.

② Change the Value

To change the value of the selected item, move the joystick to the Left/Right.

③ Shift to the Sub Menu of the Chosen Menu

To go into sub menu, press SEL key.

The menu items with > always have its sub menu.

FOCUS CONTROL

FOCUS CONTROL

AUTO

Auto mode automatically controls focus.

MANUAL

Focus control is done manually

PUSH

Press SEL key to focus automatically from the current view.

ZOOM SPEED : 0 \~ 7

Zoom speed can be adjusted from this menu

FOCUS LIMIT : 10cm, 50cm, 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 10m

Focus speed can be adjusted from this menu

WB CONTROL

WB CONTROL

*MODE	ATW
PUSH
BLUE
RED
RETURN

AWB

Auto white balance mode will adjust white balance within

3,000^ 8,000^ temperature.

ATW

Auto trace white mode will adjust white balance within

1,900^ 11,000^ temperature.

ONE PUSH

One push mode is used if AWB or ATW cannot produce the proper white balance. Place a white paper in front of the camera when using the one push mode to self adapt.

INDOOR

Indoor mode will adjust white balance to indoor lighting conditions.

OUTDOOR

Outdoor mode will adjust white balance to outdoor lighting conditions.

MANUAL

Manual mode will adjust white balance manually.

BLUE : 0 \~ 100

Select blue gain within the range of 0 to 100

RED : 0 \~ 100

Select red gain within the range of 0 to 100

AE CONTROL

AUTO

Auto mode will adjust the exposure level automatically.

Detailed fine tuning options are available under this menu.

AGC MAX : OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, DMIN, DMID, DMAX "AGC MAX" sets the maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by Auto Gain Control.
SENS UP : OFF, x2 \~ x10 "SENS UP" mode controls the digital slow shutter to allow extra light into the camera and adjust the picture quality.
AE BRIGHT : 0\~20 Auto Exposure brightness level can be adjusted.

AE CONTROL

AE CONTROL

SHUT FIX

SHUT FIX mode provides more detailed shutter speed option.

All other controls are tuned for the selected shutter speed.

SHUTTER : AUTO, 1/30 \~ 1/10,000

Shutter speed can be set.

AGC MAX : OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, DMIN, DMID, DMAX

"AGC MAX" sets the maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by Auto Gain Control.

▶SENS UP : OFF, x2 \~ x10

"SENS UP" mode controls the digital slow shutter to allow extra light into the camera and adjust the picture quality.

▶AE BRIGHT : 0\~10

Auto Exposure brightness level can be adjusted.

AE CONTROL

AGC FIX

AGC FIX mode provides more detailed gain option.

All other controls are tuned for the selected gain value.

▶AGC : AUTO, 0dB \~ 27dB, d2X \~ d9X

Gain level can be set.

AGC MAX : OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH, DMIN, DMID, DMAX

"AGC MAX" sets the maximum gain value to control the video noise caused by Auto Gain Control.

▶AE BRIGHT : 0\~10

Auto Exposure brightness level can be adjusted.

AE CONTROL

AE CONTROL

▶ IRIS SPEED : 0 \~ 5

Electronic Iris speed can be controlled. (DC Iris lens only)

LENS MODE : INDOOR, OUTDOOR, MANUAL

Lens setting will be optimized for the selected environment. (DC Iris lens only)

FLK CONTROL : AUTO, ON, OFF

"FLK CONTROL" mode provides a proper image sensor frequency to match the power frequency in order to minimize video flicker.

DAY & NIGHT

DAY & NIGHT

*MODE	DAY (COLOR)
NIGHT COLOR	OFF
COLOR BURST	OFF
RETURN

Adjust color or B&W setting from this menu.

▶MODE : DAY(COLOR), NIGHT(B&W) Set camera to either color mode or B&W mode.

NIGHT COLOR : ON, OFF When "NIGHT COLOR" is turned ON, camera stays on color mode even "NIGHT(B&W)" is selected from the MODE.

COLOR BURST : ON, OFF Color burst signal ON or OFF can be set for CVBS signal. (Not applicable)

IMAGE CONTROL

Camera image control can be adjusted from EFFECT menu.

LENS SHADING : ON, OFF Optical vignetting issue can be corrected from this menu.

BLACK LEVEL : -64 \~ 64 Gamma level can be adjusted.

▶ GAMMA CORRECT: DEFAULT, 0.4 \~ 1.0 Gamma level can be adjusted.

▶DNR Camera noise level can be adjusted from this menu ▶DNR MODE : OFF, 2D, 3D, 2D+3D Digital noise reduction can be applied from this menu ▶DNR LEVEL : AUTO, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH Noise reduction level can be adjusted from this menu. DNR APERTURE : 0 \~ 4 Motion artifacts tightness can be adjusted. 0=Most ghost artifact 4= Least ghost artifact.

IMAGE CONTROL

CONTRAST : 0 \~ 20

Contrast level can be adjusted.

BRIGHTNESS: 0 \~ 20

Brightness level can be adjusted.

SATURATION : 0 \~ 20

Saturation level can be adjusted.

HUE: 0 \~ 20

Hue level can be adjusted.

Image sharpness level can be adjusted.

AUTO SATURATE: OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH

Decrease saturation automatically when noisy scene is detected.

▶AUTO EDGE : ON, OFF

Decrease edge enhancement (sharpness) automatically when noisy scene is detected.

DEFAULT

Set EFFECT menu to default value.

SPECIAL

SPECIAL

* DZOOM	ON	>
DEFOG	OFF
DWDR	OFF
MOTION DETECT	OFF
BACKLIGHT	OFF
BINNING	OFF
DEFECT PIXEL	ON	>
DISP. FUNCTION		>
FLICKER DETECT	ON
PRIVACY		>
RETURN

D-ZOOM

*ZOOM CONTROL
PIP	OFF
PIP SIZE	1/25
PIP POSITION
DZOOM SAVE
DEFAULT
RETURN

Camera special functions can be adjusted from SPECIAL menu.

DZOOM : ON, OFF

Digital Zoom and PIP function can be enabled from this menu.

ZOOM CONTROL: RATIO, POSITION, RETURN

Adjust the digital zoom ratio and position.

Use LEFT / RIGHT button to adjust the ratio, then press select.

USE LEFT / RIGHT/ UP / DOWN button to adjust the image position, then press select.

Press select to exit.

PIP : ON, OFF

Turn ON or OFF the PIP window.

▶PIP SIZE: : 1/16, 1/25

Change the size of PIP window.

▶PIP POSITION : POSITION, RETURN

Adjust the PIP window location.

USE LEFT / RIGHT/ UP / DOWN button to adjust the image position, then press select.

Press select to exit.

DEFAULT

Set privacy zone to default value.

SPECIAL

DEFOG SETUP

STRENGTH

*THRESHOLD

AUTO LEVEL

RETURN

DEFOG : ON, OFF, AUTO

"DEFOG" menu improves foggy image.

STRENGTH : 0 \~ 16

Change defog strength.

THRESHOLD : 0 \~ 3

Threshold value sets minimum sensitivity value for automatic defog control. Higher value makes defog-on control reluctant.

▶AUTO LEVEL : LOW, MID, HIGH

Auto level value sets maximum strength value for automatic defog control. Higher value makes defog effect to be stronger.

DWDR

Wide Dynamic range can be adjusted from the sub menu.

MOTION DETECT

Camera can detect a motion within the selected areas.

SPECIAL

BACKLIGHT - BLC

Camera backlight compensation can be adjusted.

BLC : OFF, ON

BLC enables back light compensation.

SIZE/POSITION: SIZE, POSITION, RETURN Adjust BLC area window size.

LEVEL

Backlight level compensation level can be adjusted from this menu. Higher level will compensate more from the selected area.

▶DISPLAY : OFF, ON

BLC area display can be turned ON or OFF.

DEFAULT

Set BLC menu to default value.

HLM : OFF, ON

HLM can be adjusted.

▶ AREA DISPLAY : ON, OFF
HLM AREA DISPLAY can be turned ON or OFF.

SIZE/POSITION : SIZE, POSITION, RETURN Adjust BLC area window size.

LEVEL : 0 \~ 20 Amount of masking area can be adjusted.

BLACK MASK : OFF, ON Masking area highlight can be turned ON or OFF.

DEFAULT Set HLM menu to default value.

SPECIAL

DEFECT PIXEL

*STATIC PROGRESS	PRESS OK
SDPC UPDATE	PRESS OK
SDPC CLEAR	PRESS OK
RETURN

BINNING : OFF, ON

Binning can be turned ON of OFF.

DEFECT PIXEL : OFF, ON, ON(FIXED), STATIC

Defective Pixel Correction feature can be operated.

It is turned ON by default and will run both dynamic and static DPC function.

SPECIAL

DISPLAY FUNCTION

*FREEZE	OFF
MIRROR	OFF
IMAGE EFFECT	OFF
ROTATION	OFF
PICTURE STYLE	OFF
PIC CONTRAST
PIC SATURATION
PIC EDGE
RETURN

DISPLAY FUNCTION

Adjust image display features from this menu.

FREEZE : OFF, ON

Image freeze can be turned ON or OFF.

MIRROR : OFF, MIRROR, V-FLIP, BOTH(H/V)

Image mirror or flip can be operated.

IMAGE EFFECT : OFF, NEGATIVE, GREY MODE,

Several color effects can be applied.

▶ROTATION : OFF, ROT_L FULL, ROT_L 1:1,

ROT R Full, ROT R 1:1

Image can be rotated either left or right side.

PICTURE STYLE : OFF, STANDARD, VIVID,

CLEAR, VIVID CLEAR, NEUTRAL,

Different types of picture style can be applied.

FLICKER DETECT : OFF, ON

"FLICKER DETECT" mode provides a proper image sensor frequency

to match the power frequency in order to minimize video flicker.

PRIVACY

PRIVACY MASK

* MODE	ON
TYPE	SQUARE
MASK NO.	MASK 1
DISPLAY	ON
COLOR	BLACK
POLY SELECT
POSITION-X	2
POSITION-Y	5
SIZE-X	20
SIZE-Y	11
DEFAULT
RETURN

Grid of eight gray rectangular shapes arranged in four rows and three columns (no text or symbols)

Privacy zone can be setup from this menu.

MODE : ON, OFF

Enable "PRIVACY ZONE" ON or OFF.

▶TYPE: SQUARE, POLYGON

Select privacy zone shape.

▶MASK NO. : MASK1 \~ MASK8

Select privacy zone mask number.

DISPLAY : ON, OFF

Turn ON or OFF the selected privacy mask zone.

COLOR : WHITE, GREEN, BLUE, RED, CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW, GRAY-1 \~ 6, MOSAIC, BLACK Select privacy zone mask color.

▶ POLY SELECT : L-TOP, L-BOTTOM, R-TOP, R-BOTTOM

Change the shape of the polygon by selecting the corner of the polygon.

▶ POSITION-X & POSITION-Y

Change the size of the selected corner from "POLY SELECT" menu.

SIZE-X & SIZE-Y

Change the size of the privacy square.

DEFAULT

Set privacy zone to default value.

SETUP

SETUP

* CAM TITLE	OFF
COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM INFO
OUTPUT FORMAT	1080PS0
RETURN

Camera setup can be adjusted from this menu.

▶CAM TITLE : OFF, ON

Camera title can be turned ON or OFF.

COMMUNICATION

VISCA communication control can be adjusted.

▶CAM ID:0\~7

Camera ID can be setup.

ID DISPLAY: OFF, ON

Camera ID can be displayed.

BAUDRATE : 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

Camera baudrate can be set.

SYSTEM INFO

Camera information can be found under this menu.

▶ OUTPUT FORMAT

Camera resolution and frame rate can be set.

1080p by default.

Supported formats are:

4K2160P 30 / 24// 29.97 25

720P 60 / 59.94 / 50

1080i 60 / 59.94 / 50

1080P 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 24

SETUP

MODE : FACTORY, USER

Camera will reset to factory default or user saved value.

RESET

Reset the camera to the selected mode.

SAVE AS USER

Save the user desired setting from the menu. Mode must be set to User.

SPECIFICATION: UHD-X3L

Image Sensor	1/2.5 inch Progressive CMOS
Sensor Size	Diagonal 7.20mm
Effective Pixels	Horizontal: 3840, Vertical: 2202
Pixel Size	1.62 μm (H) x 1.62 μm (V)
Sync System	Internal Sync
Resolution	2160p : 3840 x 21601080p / 1080i : 1920 x 1080720p : 1280 x 720
Minimum Illumination	0.2Lux (Day), 0.05Lux(Night)
Frame Rate	4K2160p : 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 241080p : 60 / 59.94 / 50 / 30 / 29.97 / 25 / 241080i : 60 / 59.94 / 50720p : 60 / 59.94 / 50
Video Signal Output	HDMI 1.4
White Balance	Auto & Manual (1,900°K~11,000°K)
Lens	X3 Optical Zoom Lens, 3.85/68°(Tele)~13.4mm/25°(Wide)
Synchronization	-
Audio Input	-
Audio Sample Rate	-
Color Space	4:2:2(YCbCr) 10bit
Other Features	Digital Zoom, DNR, GAMMA CORRECT
Camera Control	OSD Control Button / via RS-485
Operation Temperature	32°F - 104°F
Dimension & Weight mm / “
Power Requirements	12VDC (+9 - +15VDC)

Specifications are subject to change without notice

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FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.