DS-2CE57H0T-VPITF - Camera Hikvision - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Dome Camera (Type III)
Model	DS-2CE57H0T-VPITF
Image Sensor	High Performance CMOS
Resolution	Up to 5MP (2592x1944) @ 20fps
Video Output	TVI / AHD / CVI / CVBS (switchable via button)
Lens	Fixed lens (not specified)
IR Range	Smart IR up to 20m (estimated)
Day/Night	Color / B&W / Auto with Smart IR
Exposure Modes	Global, BLC, HLC, DWDR
White Balance	Auto / Manual (R/G gain adjustable)
3-Axis Adjustment	Pan: 0-355°, Tilt: 0-75°, Rotation: 0-355°
Power Supply	12 VDC (SELV, Limited Power Source)
Power Consumption	<5W (estimated)
Dimensions (Diameter x Height)	Approx. 110mm x 85mm (estimated)
Weight	Approx. 300g (estimated)
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 60°C
Mounting	Ceiling / Wall (with supplied bracket)
Menu Control	Via TVI DVR PTZ control (preset 95)
Compliance	FCC Class A, CE, ICES-3(A)
Cleaning	Use clean cloth with a bit of ethanol

Frequently Asked Questions - DS-2CE57H0T-VPITF Hikvision

How do I switch the video output format (TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS)?

Press and hold the switch button on the camera for 5 seconds to cycle through available formats: TVI, AHD, CVI, and CVBS.

What is the maximum resolution of this camera?

The camera supports up to 5MP (2592x1944) at 20fps. You can set the video format to 5MP@20fps in the OSD menu under VIDEO FORMAT.

How do I access the camera's OSD menu?

Connect the camera to a TVI DVR. In the DVR's PTZ control interface, click the iris+ button or call preset No. 95 to open the menu.

What exposure modes are available?

The camera offers GLOBAL (normal), BLC (backlight compensation), HLC (highlight compensation), and DWDR (digital wide dynamic range) modes.

How can I adjust the white balance?

Go to VIDEO SETTINGS > WHITE BALANCE. You can select AUTO for automatic adjustment or MANUAL to set R-GAIN and B-GAIN values from 1 to 255.

Does the camera have infrared (IR) capability?

Yes, it features Smart IR with adjustable intensity levels 1-3. In DAY/NIGHT menu, you can turn IR light ON/OFF and set SMART IR value.

What is the operating temperature range?

The camera can operate in temperatures from -40°C to 60°C.

How do I reset the camera to factory defaults?

In the OSD menu, navigate to FACTORY DEFAULT and press iris+ to reset all settings to their default values.

Can I mount the camera on a wall or ceiling?

Yes, the camera can be mounted on a ceiling or wall using the supplied bracket and screws. The manual provides detailed installation steps for different mounting types.

How do I clean the camera lens?

Use a clean cloth with a small amount of ethanol to gently wipe the lens. Avoid touching the sensor module with fingers.

USER MANUAL DS-2CE57H0T-VPITF Hikvision

HOT Series Bullet & Dome 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 models below:

Type	Model
Type I Camera	DS-2CE16H0T-ITF(C)
	DS-2CE16H0T-ITPF(C)
Type II Camera	DS-2CE16H0T-IT1/3/5F(C)
Type III Camera	DS-2CE57H0T-VPITF(C)
Type IV Camera	DS-2CE56H0T-IRMMF(C)

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.

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

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
- Smart IR
• 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.

1.2.4 Overview of Type IV Camera

Figure 1-4 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 condition 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 Ceiling/Wall Mounng of Type I Camera

Before you start:

The ceiling moung and the 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 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 cables through the cable hole or the side opening.

2. Aach the bracket to the ceiling and secure the camera with supplied screws. For cement ceiling, you need to mount expansion bolts at rst.

Technical line drawing of two mechanical fasteners with mounting holes, shown from different angles (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-2 Aach the Camera to the Ceiling

Note:

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

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, adjust the camera according to the gure below.

Figure 2-3 3-Axis Adjustment

2.2 Ceiling/Wall Mounng of Type II Camera

Before you start:

The ceiling mounng and the wall mounng are similar. Following takes ceiling mounng 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 according to the drill template, and the cable hole (oponal) on the ceiling.

Pure geometric diagram of concentric circles with dashed inner lines and center crosshair (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-4 Drill Template

Note:

Drill the cable hole in the center of the drill template, when adopng ceiling outlet to route the cable.

1. Route cables through the cable hole or the side opening.
2. Aach the camera to the ceiling with supplied screws.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a hatched surface above it (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-5 Aach 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.
• Connect the corresponding power cord, and video cable.
• 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 angle.

Rotaon Posion [0° to 360°]

Figure 2-6 3-Axis Adjustment

2.3 Ceiling Mounng of Type III Camera

Before you start:

The ceiling moung and the 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 cable hole (oponal) on the ceiling according to the drill template.

Figure 2-7 Drill Template

Note:

Cable hole is required, when adopng the ceiling outlet to route cables.

1. Loosen the set screws to remove the bubble.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical assembly with a top view and a side view of a bowl (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-8 Remove the Bubble

Note:

- You do not have to loosen those screws enrely.

- Remove the bubble with care. The bubble is connected to the mounng base with a safety rope.

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

2. Aach the moung base to the ceiling with supplied screws.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a rotating component with three hanging pins and an upward arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-9 Aach the Mounng Base

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, loosen the lt adjusng screw to adjust the angle.

Figure 2-10 3-Axis Adjustment

1. Install the bubble back and ghten screws to nish the installaon.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with top and side views (no text or symbols)

Figure 2-11 Install the Bubble Back

2.4 Ceiling Mounng of Type IV Camera

Before you start:

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

Steps:

1. Align the snap joint, and then insert the screw driver into the snap joint.

Figure 2-12 Disassemble the Camera

1. Pry the bubble by anclockwise rotate the screw driver and take o the black liner.

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

Figure 2-13 Remove the Bubble and the Black Liner

1. Paste the drill template (supplied) to the place where you want to install the camera.

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

Figure 2-14 Drill Template

Note:

Cable hole is required when adopng ceiling outlet to route the cable.

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

2. Aach the moung base to the ceiling and secure it with PA4 × 25 screws.

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a bearing and mounting bracket (no text or labels)

Figure 2-15 Aach the Mounng Base to the Ceiling

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.

Figure 2-16 3-Axis Adjustment

1). Hold the camera body to adjust the pan posion [0° to 350°].
2). Move the camera body up and down to adjust the lt posion [0° to 70°].
3). Rotate the camera body to adjust the rotaon posion [0° to 350°].

1. Put the black liner and bubble back to nish the installaon.

Technical diagram showing two mechanical assembly configurations with no visible text or symbols

Figure 2-17 Put the Black Liner and the Bubble Back

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.

graph LR
    A["Camera"] --> B["TVI DVR"]
    B --> C["Monitor"]

Figure 3-1 Connecon

1. Power on the analog 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 preset No. 95.

graph TD
    A["VIDEO FORMAT"] --> B["EXPOSURE"]
    B --> C["EXPOSURE MODE"]
    B --> D["SHUTTER"]
    B --> E["AGC"]
    B --> F["BACK"]
    B --> G["EXIT"]
    B --> H["SAVE & EXIT"]
    A --> I["DAY/NIGHT"]
    I --> J["MODE"]
    I --> K["BACK"]
    I --> L["EXIT"]
    I --> M["SAVE & EXIT"]
    A --> N["VIDEO SETTINGS"]
    N --> O["IMAGE MODE"]
    N --> P["WHITE BALANCE"]
    N --> Q["BRIGHTNESS"]
    N --> R["CONTRAST"]
    N --> S["SHARPNESS"]
    N --> T["SATURATION"]
    N --> U["DNR"]
    N --> V["MIRROR"]
    N --> W["BACK"]
    N --> X["EXIT"]
    N --> Y["SAVE & EXIT"]
    A --> Z["FACTORY DEFAULT"]
    Z --> AA["EXIT"]
    A --> AB["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 VIDOE FORMAT

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

3.2 EXPOSURE

Exposure describes the brightness-related parameters, which can be adjusted by EXPOSURE MODE, SHUTTER and AGC.

EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE MODE	GLOBAL
SHUTTER	AUTO
AGC	LOW
BACK
EXIT
SAVE & EXIT

Figure 3-3 EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE MODE

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

- GLOBAL

GLOBAL refers to the normal exposure mode which performs exposure according to the whole image brightness.

- BLC (Backlight Compensaon)

BLC (Backlight Compensaon) compensates light for the front object 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.

- DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range)

The DWDR helps the camera provide clear images even under backlight circumstances. When both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously exist in the image, DWDR balances the brightness level of the whole image to provide clear images with details.

SHUTTER

SHUTTER is a photographic device that administers the exposure by liming the me over which light is admired.

AGC (Automac 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.

3.3 DAY/NIGHT

COLOR, BW (Black and White), and AUTO are selectable for DAY/NIGHT switch.

COLOR

The image is colorful in day mode all the me.

B&W (Black and White)

The image is black and white all the me, and the IR LIGHT turns on in the poor light conditions. You can turn on/o the IR LIGHT and set the value of SMART IR in this menu

Figure 3-4 B&W

- IR LIGHT

You can turn on/o the IR LIGHT to meet the requirements of dierent circumstances.

- SMART IR

The Smart IR funcon is used to adjust the light to its most suitable intensity, and prevent the image from over exposure. The SMART IR value can be adjusted from 1 to 3. The higher the value, the more obvious eects.

AUTO

Automacally switch Color, or B&W (Black and White) according to actual scene brightness.

You can turn on/o the IR LIGHT, and set the value of SMART IR in this menu.

Figure 3-5 AUTO

- IR LIGHT

You can turn on/o the IR LIGHT to meet the requirements of dierent circumstances.

- SMART IR

The Smart IR funcon is used to adjust the light to its most suitable intensity, and prevent the image from over exposure. The SMART IR value can be adjusted from 1 to 3. The higher the value, the more obvious eects.

• D→ N Threshold (Day to Night Threshold)

Day to Night Threshold is used to control the sensitivity of switching the day mode to the night mode. You can set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value, the more sensitive the camera.

- N→ D Threshold (Night to Day Threshold)

Night to Day Threshold is used to control the sensitivity of switching the night mode to the day mode. You can

set the value from 1 to 9. The larger the value, the more sensitive the camera.

3.4 VIDEO SETTINGS

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

VIDEO SETTINGS

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

Figure 3-6 VIDEO SETTINGS

IMAGE MODE

IMAGE MODE is used to adjust the image saturaon. 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 the 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 from 1 to 255 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 3-7 MANUAL MODE

BRIGHTNESS

Brightness refers to the brightness of the image. You can set the brightness value to darken or brighten the image. The higher 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. The saturaon of a color is determined by a combinaon of light intensity and how much it is distributed across the spectrum of dierent wavelengths.

DNR (Digital Noise Reducon)

The DNR funcon can decrease the noise eect, especially when capturing moving images in poor light conditions and delivering more accurate and sharp image.

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.

3.5 FACTORY DEFAULT

Move the cursor to FACTORY DEFAULT and click Iris+ to reset all the sengs to the factory default.

3.6 EXIT

Move the cursor to EXIT and click Iris+ to exit the menu without saving.

3.7 SAVE & EXIT

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