HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS (01) PDF Document

When using the HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS camera, you must adhere to the following safety warnings to prevent serious injury or death:

• Ensure strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of your nation and region.

• The input voltage must meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 12 VDC according to the IEC60950-1 and IEC62368-1 standard. Refer to technical specifications for detailed information.

• The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.

• An all-pole mains switch must be incorporated into the electrical installation of the building.

• Do not connect multiple devices to a single power adapter to prevent over-heating or a fire hazard caused by overload.

• Confirm that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.

• If you notice smoke, odor, or noise from the device, turn off the power immediately, unplug the power cord, and then contact the service center.

• Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself; it should only be done by a professional.

To prevent potential injury or material damage to your HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS, follow these cautions:

• Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the equipment.

• Install the equipment according to the instructions in the manual.

• To prevent injury, the equipment must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

• Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.

• Avoid touching sensor modules with your fingers.

• Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the operating temperature shall be -40°C to 60°C), dusty, or damp locations. Do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.

• If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other extra bright places.

• The sensor can be burned out by a laser beam. When any laser equipment is in use, make sure the surface of the sensor is not exposed to the laser beam.

• To avoid heat accumulation, ensure good ventilation for the operating environment.

• For non-water-proof models, keep the camera away from liquid while in use.

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

Yes, there are important safety precautions regarding the light source on the HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS:

• The beam of light at a distance of 200 mm is classified as Risk Group 1 (RG1). Possible hazardous optical radiation is emitted from this product.

• DO NOT stare at the operating light source, as it may be harmful to the eyes.

• Wear appropriate eye protection or turn on the supplement light only at a safe distance (0.3 m) or in an area that is not directly exposed to the light when installing or maintaining the device.

Please follow the steps below to call the menu for your HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS camera. Note that the actual display may vary with your camera model.

Step 1. Connect the camera with the TVI DVR and the monitor.

Step 2. Power on the camera, TVI DVR, and monitor to view the image on the monitor.

Step 3. Click PTZ Control to enter the PTZ Control interface.

Step 4. Call the camera menu by clicking the appropriate button or by calling preset No. 95.

Step 5. Once the menu is open, use the direction buttons to control the camera. Click up/down to select menu options, click Iris + to confirm a selection, and click left/right to adjust the value of the selected option.

The HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS supports various video formats across different video outputs. The available formats are as follows:

On the HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS, you can set the EXPOSURE MODE to GLOBAL, BLC, HLC, or DWDR.

• GLOBAL: This is the normal exposure mode which adjusts lighting distribution, variations, and non-standard processing.

• BLC (Backlight Compensation): BLC compensates light to make an object in the foreground clear, but this may cause over-exposure of a bright background.

• HLC (Highlight Compensation): HLC detects strong spots (over-exposed portions of the image) and reduces their brightness to improve the overall image.

• DWDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range): DWDR gives the camera the ability to view dark areas and extremely bright areas of an image, or areas of high contrast, at the same time.

Auto Gain Control (AGC) on the HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS optimizes the clarity of the image in poor light conditions. The AGC level can be set to HIGH, MEDIUM, or LOW. It is important to note that the noise in the image will be amplified when setting the AGC level.

The HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS offers IR and WHITE LIGHT modes in the lighting settings.

IR LIGHT

• You can turn on/off the IR LIGHT to meet the requirements of different circumstances.

SMART IR

• The Smart IR function adjusts the light to its most suitable intensity, preventing the image from over-exposure.

D→N Threshold (Day to Night Threshold)

• This controls the sensitivity of switching from day mode to night mode. You can set the value from 1 to 9. A larger value means the camera is more sensitive.

N→D Threshold (Night to Day Threshold)

• This controls the sensitivity of switching from night mode to day mode. You can set the value from 1 to 9. A larger value means the camera is more sensitive.

WHITE LIGHT

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

• OFF: Set to OFF to disable this function.

• AUTO: In this mode, you can set the THRESHOLD and LEVEL.

• THRESHOLD: The higher the threshold, the more sensitive the device is to a dark environment.

• LEVEL: You can adjust the maximum brightness of the supplement light.

To adjust the video settings on your HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS, navigate to VIDEO SETTINGS in the main menu. Here, you can adjust the following parameters:

• IMAGE MODE: Used to adjust image saturation. You can set it to STD (Standard), HIGH-SAT (High Saturation), or HIGHLIGHT (better for indoor facial details).

• WHITE BALANCE: This function adjusts the color temperature to remove unrealistic color casts. You can set it to AUTO or MANUAL. In MANUAL mode, you can adjust the R-GAIN/B-GAIN values to change the shades of red/blue color.

• BRIGHTNESS: Refers to the brightness of the image. You can set the value from 1 to 9 to darken or brighten the image.

• CONTRAST: Enhances the difference in color and light between parts of an image.

• SHARPNESS: Determines the amount of detail the imaging system can reproduce.

• SATURATION: Adjusts the proportion of pure chromatic color in the total color sensation.

• DNR (Digital Noise Reduction): This function reduces noise in the video stream.

Under the AUDIO SETTINGS sub-menu, you can set the mode to ON or OFF. You can also adjust the VOLUME to a higher value to raise the volume.

To reset your HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS camera, navigate to the FACTORY DEFAULT option in the menu. This will reset all settings, except for the video format, to their original factory defaults.

To save the changes you have made in the menu of your HIKVISION DS-2CE78K0T-LFS, move the cursor to SAVE & EXIT and click Iris+ to save the settings and exit the menu. If you wish to exit without saving, move the cursor to EXIT and click Iris+.