DS-2CE72HFT-F - Camera Hikvision - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	5 MP Full Time Color Security Camera (Type III)
Model	DS-2CE72HFT-F
Image Sensor	High performance CMOS sensor
Maximum Resolution	5 MP (2560 x 1920)
Video Output	1 x BNC (switchable: TVI, AHD, CVI, CVBS)
Day/Night Mode	24-hour color image with Smart Light
Minimum Illumination	0.01 Lux (Color, 0 Lux with Smart Light)
Lens	3.6 mm (fixed)
Angle of View	Pan: 0° to 360°, Tilt: 0° to 75°, Rotation: 0° to 360°
Adjustment	3-axis (pan, tilt, rotation)
Smart Light Range	Up to 30 meters (built-in white light)
On-Screen Display (OSD)	Yes, configurable via TVI DVR menu
Menu Functions	Video Format, Exposure (Global/BLC/HLC/WDR/HLS), AGC, Slow Shutter, Anti-Banding, White Balance, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, 3D DNR, Mirror, Smart Light, Motion Detection, Privacy Mask
Power Supply	12 VDC ± 10% (SELV, Limited Power Source)
Power Consumption	Max. 6W (typical)
Dimensions	Approximately 110 mm x 85 mm (without bracket)
Weight	Approximately 300 g
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 60°C
Environmental Protection	For indoor use only (not waterproof)
Mounting	Ceiling or wall mount (with or without junction box)
Package Contents	Camera, mounting screws, drill template, user manual
Regulatory Approvals	FCC Class A, CE, ICES-003 Class A
Warranty	3 years (refer to dealer)

Frequently Asked Questions - DS-2CE72HFT-F Hikvision

What video output formats does the DS-2CE72HFT-F support?

The camera supports four video output formats: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS. You can switch between them by pressing and holding the switch button for 5 seconds.

How do I access the OSD menu of the camera?

Connect the camera to a TVI DVR and monitor. On the DVR, go to PTZ Control and click the menu button or call preset No. 95 to enter the menu. Use direction arrows and Iris+ to navigate.

Can the camera work in complete darkness?

Yes, it features 24-hour color imaging with Smart Light (built-in white LED). The light activates automatically in low light conditions, providing color video even in zero lux.

What is the maximum video resolution?

The camera can output up to 5MP at 20fps. Other available formats include 4MP at 30fps/25fps and 2MP at 30fps/25fps, configurable via the VIDEO FORMAT menu.

How do I adjust the camera angle?

The camera has a 3-axis adjustment: Pan (0° to 360°), Tilt (0° to 75°), and Rotation (0° to 360°). For Type III cameras, rotate the enclosure for pan, move the body for tilt, and rotate the body for rotation.

What does the BLC/HLC/WDR function do?

Under EXPOSURE menu: BLC (Backlight Compensation) brightens foreground objects; HLC (Highlight Compensation) reduces bright spots; WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) balances both bright and dark areas for clear details.

How can I reset the camera to factory settings?

In the OSD menu, navigate to FACTORY DEFAULT and confirm. This will restore all settings to their original values. Select SAVE & EXIT to apply the reset.

What are the power requirements?

A 12 VDC power supply is required, meeting SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and Limited Power Source standards. The maximum power consumption is about 6W.

Is the camera suitable for outdoor use?

No, this camera is indoor only and not waterproof. It should be kept away from liquid, dust, and extreme environments. Operating temperature range is -40°C to 60°C.

Can I mount the camera with a junction box?

Yes, optional junction boxes (not included) can be used for cable management and secure mounting. Follow the drill template and steps in the manual (Section 2.3.2) for installation.

USER MANUAL DS-2CE72HFT-F Hikvision

5 MP Full Time Color Camera

User Manual

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any quesons, or requests, do not hesitate to contact the dealer.

This manual applies to the models below:

Type	Model
Type I Camera	DS-2CE10HFT-F
	DS-2CE10HFT-F28
Type II Camera	DS-2CE12HFT-F
	DS-2CE12HFT-F28
Type III Camera	DS-2CE72HFT-F
	DS-2CE72HFT-F28

This manual may contain several technical mistakes or prinng errors, and the content is subject to change without noce. The updates will be added to the new version of this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.

Regulatory Informaon

FCC Informaon

Please take aenon that changes or modicaon not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC compliance: 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 protecon 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 instrucon manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communicaons. Operaon 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.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operaon is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European

standards listed under the Low Voltage Direcve 2014/35/EU, the EMC Direcve 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Direcve 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE direcve): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new

equipment, or dispose of it at designated collecon points. For more informaon see: www.recyclethis.info. 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a

baery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentaon for specic baery informaon. The baery is marked with this symbol, which may

include leering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the baery to your supplier or to a designated collecon point. For more informaon, see: www.recyclethis.info.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

Warning

This is a class A product. In a domesc environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Safety Instrucon

These instrucons are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.

The precauon measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cauons”.

Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.

Cauons: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cauons are neglected.

Warnings Follow these safeguards to prevent serious injury or death.	Cauons Follow these precautions to prevent potential injury or material damage.

Warnings

• In the use of the device, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the naon and region.
• Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 standard. Refer to technical speciaons for detailed informaon.
• Do not connect mulple devices to one power adapter to avoid over-heang or a re hazard caused by overload.
• Make sure that the plug is rmly connected to the power socket.
• Make sure that the device is rmly xed if wall mounng or ceiling mounng is adopted.
• If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn o the power at once and unplug the power cord, and then contact the service center.
• Never aempt to disassemble the camera by unprofessional personal.

Cauons

• Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
• Do not touch senor modules with ngers.
• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the operang temperature shall be -40°C to 60°C), dusty or damp locaons, and do not expose it to high electromagnec radiaon.
• If cleaning is necessary, use clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places.
• The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is in using, make sure that the surface of sensor will not be exposed to the laser beam.
• Do not expose the device to high electromagnec radiaon or extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp environment.

• To avoid heat accumulaon, good venlaon is required for the operang environment.

• Keep the camera away from liquid while in use for non-water-proof device.

• While in delivery, the camera shall be packed in its original packing, or packing of the same texture.

Mark Descripon
Table 0-1 Mark Descripon

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1 Introducon

1.1 Product Features

The main features are as follows:

• High performance CMOS sensor
- OSD menu with congorable parameters
• 24-hour color image
- Smart light
- 3-axis adjustment

1.2 Overview

1.2.1 Overview of Type I Camera

Figure 1-1 Overview of Type I Camera

Note:

Press and hold the switch buon for 5 seconds to switch the video output. Four kinds of video outputs are available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS

1.2.2 Overview of Type II Camera

Figure 1-2 Overview of Type II Camera

Note:

Press and hold the switch buon for 5 seconds to switch the video output. Four kinds of video outputs are available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.

1.2.3 Overview of Type III Camera

Figure 1-3 Overview of Type III Camera

Note:

Press and hold the switch buon for 5 seconds to switch the video output. Four kinds of video outputs are available: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.

Before you start

• Make sure that the device in the package is in good condion and all the assembly parts are included.
• Make sure that all the related equipment is power-o during the installaon.
• Check the specicaon of the products for the installaon environment.
• Check whether the power supply is matched with your power output to avoid the damage.
• Make sure the wall is strong enough to withstand three mes the weight of the camera, and the mount.
• If the wall is cement, insert expansion bolts before installing the camera. If the wall is wooden, use self-tapping screws to secure the camera.
• If the product does not funcon properly, contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Do NOT disassemble the camera for repair or maintenance by yourself.

2.1 Installaon of Type I Camera

2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounng without Juncon Box

Before you start:

The installaon of ceiling moung and wall moung are similar. Following takes ceiling moung as an example.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place where you want to install the camera.
2. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole (oponal) on the ceiling according to the drill template.

Figure 2-1 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopng the ceiling outlet to route the cable.

1. Route the cables through the cable hole, or the side opening.

2. Aach the bracket to the ceiling, and secure the camera with supplied screws.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a base and top component, no text or symbols present.

Figure 2-2 Secure the Camera to the Ceiling

Note:

- The supplied screw package contains self-tapping screws, and expansion bolts.

- For cement wall/ceiling, expansion bolts are required to x the camera. For wooden wall/ceiling, self-tapping screws are required.

1. Connect the corresponding power cord, and video cable.

2. Power on the camera to check whether the image on the monitor is goen from the opmum angle. If not, loosen the bracket adjusng nut to adjust the posion.

Figure 2-3 3-Axis Adjustment

2.1.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounng with Juncon Box

Before you start:

You need to purchase a juncon box in advance.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) on the ceiling/wall.

2. Drill screw holes and the cable hole on the ceiling according to the drill template.

Figure 2-4 Drill Template of Juncon Box

1. Take apart the juncon box, and align the screw holes of the camera with those on the juncon box's cover.

2. Aach the camera on the juncon box's cover with supplied screws.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with flanged housing and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-5 Aach the Camera on the Juncon Box's Cover

1. Secure the juncon box's body on the ceiling/wall with supplied screws.

Figure 2-6 Secure the Juncon Box on the Wall/Ceiling

1. Route the cables through the boom cable hole, or the side cable hole of the juncon box.

2. Combine the juncon box cover with its body.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Figure 2-7 Combine the Juncon Box Cover back to its Body

1. Repeat the step 5 to 6 of 2.1.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounng without Juncon Box to nish the installaon.

2.2 Installaon of Type II Camera

2.2.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounng without Juncon Box

Before you start:

The installaon of ceiling moung and wall moung are similar. Following takes ceiling moung as an example.

Note:

For installaon with juncon box refers to 2.1.2

Ceiling/Wall Mounng with Juncon Box.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place where you want to install the camera.
2. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole (oponal) on the ceiling according to the drill template.

Figure 2-8 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopng the ceiling outlet to route the cable.

1. Route the cables through the cable hole, or the side opening.

2. Aach the bracket to the ceiling, and secure the camera with supplied screws.

Line drawing of a surveillance camera with a mounted sensor and a hatched surface (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-9 Secure the Camera to the Ceiling

Note:

- The supplied screw package contains self-tapping screws, and expansion bolts.

- For cement wall/ceiling, expansion bolts are required to x the camera. For wooden wall/ceiling, self-tapping screws are required.

1. Connect the corresponding power cord, and video cable.

2. Power on the camera to check whether the image on the monitor is goen from the opmum angle. If not, loosen the trim ring to adjust the posion.

Figure 2-10 3-Axis Adjustment

2.3 Installaon of Type III Camera

2.3.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounng without Juncon Box

Before you start:

The installaon of ceiling moung and wall moung are similar. Following takes ceiling moung as an example.

Steps:

1. Disassemble the camera by rotang the camera to align the notch to one of the line, as shown in the gure below.

Figure 2-11 Dissemble the Camera

1. Pry the moung base by using a at object, for example, a coin.

Figure 2-12 Pry the Mounng Base

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place where you want to install the camera.
2. Drill the screw holes and the cable hole (oponal) according to the drill template.

Figure 2-13 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopng the ceiling outlet to route the cable.

1. Aach the moung base to the ceiling and secure it with supplied screws. For cement ceiling, you need to install the expansion bolts at rst.

Figure 2-14 Aach the Mounng Base to the Ceiling

Note:

The supplied screw package contains self-tapping screws, and expansion bolts.

1. Route the cables through the cable hole, or the side opening.

2. Install the camera back to the mounng base and secure it.

Technical diagram of a mechanical component with no visible text or symbols

Figure 2-15 Install the Camera Back

1. Connect the corresponding cables, such as power cord, and video cable.

2. Power on the camera to check whether the image on the monitor is goen from the opmum angle. If not, adjust the camera according to the gure below to get an opmum angle.

Figure 2-16 3-Axis Adjustment

1). Rotate the enclosure to adjust the pan posion [0° to 360°].

2). Move the camera body up and down to adjust the lt posion [0° to 75°].
3). Rotate the main body to adjust the rotaon posion [0° to 360°].

2.3.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounng with Juncon Box

Before you start:

You need to purchase a juncon box in advance. The installaon of ceiling moung and wall moung are similar. Following takes wall moung as an example.

Steps:

1. Paste the drill template on the wall.
2. Drill screw holes and the cable hole (oponal) according to the drill template.

Figure 2-17 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole, when adopng ceiling outlet to route the cable.

1. Take apart the juncon box, and align the screw holes of the moung base with those on the juncon box's cover.
2. Install the moung base to the juncon box's cover with three PM4 screws.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with concentric rings and mounting holes (no text or labels)

Figure 2-18 Secure screws on the Juncon Box's Cover 5. Secure the juncon box's body on the wall with four PA4 × 25 screws.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with internal parts and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-19 Secure the Juncon Box's Body

1. Route the cables through the boom cable hole, or the side cable hole of the juncon box.

2. Combine the juncon box's cover with its body.

3. Repeat the step 7 to 9 of 2.3.1 Ceiling/Wall Mounng without Juncon Box to nish the installaon.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with mounting flange and side profile (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-20 Finish the Installaon

Please follow the steps below to call the menu.

Note:

The actual display may vary with your camera model.

Steps:

1. Connect the camera with the TVI DVR, and the monitor, shown as the gure 3-1.

Figure 3-1 Connecon

1. Power on the camera, TVI DVR, and the monitor to view the image on the monitor.
2. Click PTZ Control to enter the PTZ Control interface.
3. Call the camera menu by clicking ☐ buon, or call the preset No. 95.

graph TD
    A["VIDEO FORMAT"] --> B["EXPOSURE"]
    B --> C1["EXPOSURE MODE"]
    B --> C2["AGC"]
    B --> C3["SLOW SHUTTER"]
    B --> C4["ANTI-BANDING"]
    B --> C5["BACK"]
    B --> C6["EXIT"]
    B --> C7["SAVE & EXIT"]

    A --> D["VIDEO SETTINGS"]
    D --> E1["IMAGE MODE"]
    D --> E2["WHITE BALANCE"]
    D --> E3["BRIGHTNESS"]
    D --> E4["CONTRAST"]
    D --> E5["SHARPNESS"]
    D --> E6["SATURATION"]
    D --> E7["3 DNR"]
    D --> E8["MIRROR"]
    D --> E9["BACK"]
    D --> E10["EXIT"]
    D --> E11["SAVE & EXIT"]

    A --> F["SMART LIGHT"]
    F --> G1["LIGHT"]
    F --> G2["THRESHOLD"]
    F --> G3["LEVEL"]
    F --> G4["MODE"]
    F --> G5["BACK"]
    F --> G6["EXIT"]
    F --> G7["SAVE & EXIT"]

    A --> H["FUNCTIONS"]
    H --> I1["MOTION DET"]
    H --> I2["PRIVACY"]
    H --> I3["BACK"]
    H --> I4["EXIT"]
    H --> I5["SAVE & EXIT"]

    A --> J["FACTORY DEFAULT"]
    J --> K1["EXIT"]
    J --> K2["SAVE & EXIT"]

Figure 3-2 Main Menu Overview

1. Click the direcon arrow to control the camera.

1). Click up/down direcon buon to select the item.
2). Click Iris + to conrm the selecon.
3). Click le/right direcon buon to adjust the value of the selected item.

3.1 VIDEO FORMAT

You can set the video format to 5MP@20fps, 4MP@30fps, 4MP@25fps, 2MP@30fps or 2MP@25fps.

3.2 EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE MODE

You can set the EXPOSURE MODE to GLOBAL, BLC, HLC, WDR, or HLS.

- GLOBAL

GLOBAL refers to the normal exposure mode which adjusts lighng distribuon, variaons, and non-standard processing.

- BLC (Backlight Compensaon)

BLC (Backlight Compensaon) compensates light to the object in the front to make it clear, but this may cause the over-exposure of the background where the light is strong.

• HLC (Highlight Compensaon)

HLC stands for highlight compensation. The camera detects the strong spots (the over-exposure portion of image), then reduce the brightness of the strong spots to improve the overall images.

● WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

The wide dynamic range (WDR) funcon helps the camera provide clear images even under back light circumstances. When there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the eld of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the whole image and provide clear images with details.

• HLS (Highlight Suppression)

It is the same visual eect as the solar eclipse. If the brightness of a part in the image exceeds the threshold, this part will become black. Then whole image can be clear.

AGC (Auto Gain Control)

It optimizes the clarity of the image in poor light conditions. The AGC level can be set to HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW.

Note:

The noise will be amplified when seng the AGC level.

SLOW SHUTTER

SLOW SHUTTER increases the exposure me on a single frame, which makes a camera more sensitive to the light so it can produce images even in low lux conditions.

ANTI-BANDING

ANTI-BANDING is a camera seng that prevents the appearance of horizontal lines (banding) when photographing images in the low frequency light and high brightness environments.

3.3 VIDEO SETTINGS

Move the cursor to VIDEO SETTINGS and click Iris+ to enter the submenu. IMAGE MODE, WHITE BALANCE, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, SATURATION, 3 DNR, and MIRROR are adjustable.

VIDEO SETTINGS

IMAGE MODE	STD
WHITE BALANCE
BRIGHTNESS	5
CONTRAST	5
SHARPNESS	5
SATURATION	5
3DNR	5
MIRROR	OFF
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT

Figure 3-3 VIDEO SETTING

IMAGE MODE

IMAGE MODE is used to adjust the image saturaon, and you can set it to STD (Standard) or HIGH-SAT (High Saturaon).

WHITE BALANCE

White balance, the white rendition funcon of the camera, is to adjust the color temperature according to the environment. It can remove unrealisc color casts in the image. You can set WHITE BALANCE mode to AUTO, or MANUAL.

AUTO

Under AUTO mode, white balance is being adjusted automatically according to the color temperature of the scene illuminaon.

MANUAL

You can set the R-GAIN/B-GAIN value to adjust the shades of red/blue color of the image.

WHITE BALANCE

MODE	MANUAL
R-GAIN	5
B-GAIN	5
BACK
EXIT
SAVE&EXIT

Figure 3-4 MWB MODE

BRIGHTNESS

Brightness refers to the brightness of the image. You can set the brightness value from 1 to 9 to darken or brighten the image. The greater the value is, the brighter the image is.

CONTRAST

This feature enhances the dierence in color and light between parts of an image.

SHARPNESS

Sharpness determines the amount of detail an imaging system can reproduce.

SATURATION

Saturaon is the properon of pure chromac color in the total color sensaon. Adjust this feature to change the saturaon of the color.

3 DNR (3D DNR)

3 DNR refers to 3D digital noise reducon. Comparing with the general 2D digital noise reducon, the 3D digital noise reducon function processes the noise

between two frames besides processing the noise in one frame. The noise will be much less and the video will be clearer.

MIRROR

OFF, H, V, and HV are selectable for mirror.

OFF: The mirror funcon is disabled.

H: The image ips 180° horizontally.

V: The image ips 180° vercally.

HV: The image ips 180° both horizontally and vercally.

3.4 SMART LIGHT

Under the SMART LIGHT sub-menu, you can set the mode to OFF or AUTO.

- OFF

Set it to OFF to give up this funcon.

- AUTO

You can set THRESHOLD and LEVEL in this secon.

SMART LIGHT

LIGHT	AUTO
THRESHOLD	2
LEVEL	5
MODE	MODE1
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT

Figure 3-5 SMART LIGHT

3.5 FUNCTIONS

3.5.1 MOTION DET

MOTION DET refers to moon detecon. With moon detecon feature, moon can be detected in any part of a camera's view. You can congregate full screen or a number of zones in a camera's view where moon is to be detected.

3.5.2 PRIVACY

This funcon allows you to block or mask certain area of a scene, for preventing the personal privacy from recording or live viewing. You can turn on/o the PRIVACY to meet your needs.

3.6 FACTORY DEFAULT

Reset all the sengs to the factory default.

3.7 EXIT

Move the cursor to EXIT and click Iris+ to exit the menu.

3.8 SAVE & EXIT

Move the cursor to SAVE & EXIT and click Iris+ to save the sengs, and exit the menu.