Page 2 - Operation Instruction
2 E V E R F O C U S E L E C T R O N I C S C O R P O R A T I O N P/N: MZ55G00200 _ Ver. B Operation Instruction © 2008 EverFocus Electronics Corp Please read this manual first for correct installation and operation. This manual should be retained for future reference. The information in this manual w...
Page 3 - Precautions; Do not place any object on top of the cover.
3 Precautions 1. Do not place any object on top of the cover. 2. Be careful when handling the camera, do not drop it or subject it to strong shock or vibration to prevent any damages to it. Do not disassemble it or place it on an unstable base. 3. Install the camera away from TV, radio transmitter, ...
Page 4 - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
4 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 Table of Contents 1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Accessory Parts List ...........................................................................................................
Page 6 - Product Overview; Chapter
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 1 Product Overview EZ550 camera is a true day/night, long range IR bullet style color camera. With Polestar sens-up 128x, it offers super sensitivity as 0.002 lux and can capture picture in the darkness. Engineered with the advanced new generation 16bit DSP, E...
Page 7 - Accessory Parts List
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 2 1.2 Accessory Parts List Please be careful when you unpack the box due to the electronics devices inside. Check and make sure that you have all the items listed below inside the original box: • Camera Unit x 1 • Waterproof conduit x 1 (connected to the camer...
Page 9 - Drilling Dimension of holes to holes
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 4 1.4 Dimensions Drilling Dimension of holes to holes Dimension of Bracket 45mm/1.8” 80mm/3.2” C H A P T E R 1 P R O D U C T O V E R V I E W 220.5mm/8.68” 84mm/3.31” 106.5mm/4.19 112.7mm/4.44 199mm/7.83”
Page 10 - Dimension of whole camera with bracket
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 5 Dimension of whole camera with bracket 275mm/10.8” 107.5mm/4.3” 243.5mm/9.74” 357mm/14”
Page 11 - Camera Component Description
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 6 1.5 Camera Component Description EZ550 Component description Bracket Sun shield Fixing screw for sunshield Video output Power connector RS485 terminal Control key selection switch Control key C H A P T E R 1 P R O D U C T O V E R V I E W C H A P T E R 1 P R ...
Page 12 - Back Panel Layout; Video Output Connector; GND
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 7 1.6 Back Panel Layout 1. Video Output Connector Connect the video output of the camera to a color monitor or other video devices through a 75 Ohm type coaxial cable with BNC female connector at backside of the camera. 2. Power Input Terminal Connect the appr...
Page 13 - Control key selection switch; Note; Control key; Related Products; IR Illuminator and bracket
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 8 5. Control key selection switch Switch to OSD to control OSD menu by using the control key or switch to LENS to adjust zooming and focus (please see “2.3.1 Lens setting” and “3. OSD Menu & Configuration” for details). Note : when it is connected to RS485...
Page 14 - Installation; Warning; Wiring and Mounting; Wire coaxial cable; RG59/5C2V coaxial cable without connector
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 13 Installation This chapter will describe, in general terms, how to install the EZ550 camera. STEPS: 1. Wire and mount the camera. See 2.1 2. Adjust the camera position. See 2.2 3. Adjust Lens. See 2.3 4. Connect to Keyboard (Optional) See 2.4 Warning • To pr...
Page 15 - Screws for back panel
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 14 2. Fix the bracket to wall by using 4 screws. 3. Open camera’s back cover: Loose the 2 screws from the back panel cover, then open the back cover. Screws for back panel Coaxial cable Power cable RS485 cable
Page 16 - coaxial cable
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 15 4. Take off the cap of waterproof conduit which is at the camera bottom. Note: 1. the holes of waterproof conduit were plugged, please remove the plug when you need to use it for connection. 5. Take coaxial cable, power cable and RS485 cable to pass through...
Page 17 - Power cable’s diameter must be less than 10 mm
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 16 Note: 1. Power cable’s diameter must be less than 10 mm 2. Only use RG59/5C2V for Video cable 3. RS485 cable must be less then 5 mm 6. Close the waterproof cap and fix waterproof conduit to the base of camera firmly. Coaxial cable Power cable RS485 cable
Page 19 - Adjusting Camera Position
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 18 10. Close the back cover and screw the 2 screws firmly. Now, you are done with the installation. NOTE: Before you close the cover, please make sure control key is attached firmly and wire doesn’t stuck. 2.2 Adjusting Camera Position Adjust camera’s angle ve...
Page 20 - OSD; or; Please turn the control key selection switch at the back panel to “; Lens
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 19 2.3 Adjusting Lens Open camera’s base, a control key is attached at inner side of the base. Detach the control key and use this key for OSD or Lens setting. 2.3.1 Lens Setting Please turn the control key selection switch at the back panel to “ Lens ”.( ). U...
Page 21 - Please refer to Chapter 4 for more details of Keyboard control.
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 20 Turn the mini-joystick Up ( c ) or Down ( d ) to adjust zoom in / zoom out, Turn the mini-joystick Left ( e ) or Right ( f ) to adjust focus. 2.4 Keyboard Connection (Optional) Please refer to Chapter 4 for more details of Keyboard control. 1. Connect the c...
Page 22 - For keyboard setting and operat
C H A P T E R 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N 21 3. EZ550 recognizes EVF-1, EVF-2 and Pelco-D protocols automatically. (No setting is required) 4. The camera default RS485_ID is 99. BAUD_RATE is 9600. Make sure the key board camera ID and Baud rate match. For optional changing camera ID and baud rate on c...
Page 23 - OSD Menu & Configuration; This chapter introduces how to configure the camera OSD menu.; Control Key General Operation Guide; Simply press the mini-joystick to bring up the general OSD menu.
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 21 OSD Menu & Configuration This chapter introduces how to configure the camera OSD menu. 3.1 Control Key General Operation Guide Please turn the control key selection switch at the back panel to “ OSD ” ”( ). Use the control key to d...
Page 24 - Return to Previous Page; Press the mini-joystick to return to previous page.; Close the Host Menu Screen; To close the menu screen, navigate to the “; EXIT; ” item
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 22 When the item with sub-menu is selected, press the mini-joystick to switch to the sub-menu for further settings. Please refer to the diagram below. NOTE: For those selected items with “ ” sign in the end, they have the sub-menu for fur...
Page 25 - I. Please turn the control key selection switch at back panel to “
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 23 3.2 RS485 ID & Baud Rate Setting Note : This section is optional preserved for the people that want to change camera ID and baud rate. In most situations, we suggest you can just use Camera ID-99 and Baud Rate-9600, Protocol-Pelco ...
Page 28 - Please make sure control key selection switch is at; Select the shutter mode by turning the mini-joystick LEFT (
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 26 3.3 OSD Menu Setup Please make sure control key selection switch is at OSD position. Note: Unlike setting Camera ID that requires you to press 3 seconds, OSD menu only requires one click (less than 1 second) and you should see the foll...
Page 29 - Press the mini-joystick when you finish all the settings.
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 27 NOTE: Since DC lens is a built-in lens for EZ550 camera, shutter does not support ESC and Manual functions. ESC and Manual are reserved functions, please do not select these two options in normal situation. Ö FLK: Please select “FLK” m...
Page 30 - Please select one of the 3 modes below:
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 28 3.3.3 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 turning the mini-joystick UP ( c ) or DOWN ( d ). 2. Please selec...
Page 32 - When AGC is turned off, DNR will be disabled.
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 30 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 turning the mini-joystick UP ( c ) or DOWN ( d ). 2. Select the mode y...
Page 37 - allows you to return to the previous menu.
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 35 4. Increase RIGHT scale value by 20. AREA1 position after change is: TOP: 30, DOWN: 45, LEFT: 20 and RIGHT: 60. 5. Increase LEFT scale value by 20. AREA1 position after change is: TOP: 30, DOWN: 45, LEFT: 40 and RIGHT: 60. z In order t...
Page 38 - ) to adjust the value for size
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 36 z Please turn the mini-joystick LEFT ( e ) or RIGHT ( f ) to adjust the value for size of the area to be covered. z Additionally, it is possible to change the position of the area to be covered. Please refer to the following example fo...
Page 40 - Press the mini-joystick on EXIT after you finish all the settings.
C H A P T E R 3 O S D M E N U A N D C O N F I G U R A T I O N 38 -OFF: Disable the SHARPNESS mode. z Please press the mini-joystick. z The available range of level is 0~31. 3.3.8.8 RESET Press the mini-joystick on RESET for 3 seconds until it restarts. It will go to factory default value. 3.3.8.9 RE...
Page 42 - Key Features with Keyboard; OSD can be set up from Keyboard.; OSD Menu Setting by Keyboard; selection items in setup menu.
C H A P T E R 4 C O N T R O L F R O M K E Y B O A R D 40 Control from Keyboard EKB500 (Optional) Note! Before being able to control keyboard, make sure Keyboard RS485 camera ID, Baud rate match the camera. (see COM port setting in EKB500 manual). EZ550 camera ID default is 99. Baud rate is 9600. Sup...
Page 43 - Lens Adjustment by Keyboard
C H A P T E R 4 C O N T R O L F R O M K E Y B O A R D 41 d. Move the joystick RIGHT ( f ) and LEFT ( e ) to adjust the mode and parameters of the selected item. e. Press “Menu” to leave and goes to previous menu after setting. Move to “exit” and press “menu” button when you finish all settings. f. F...
