American Dynamics Discover Series Security Camera User Manual


 
DATA SHEET
Discover
Series
Mini-Domes
Features that make a difference:
High impact vandal resistant housing that retains shape even after
forceful impact
High impact vandal resistant polycarbonate bubbles (clear and tinted)
Snap-on bubble liner for an extra level of covertness
Advanced pivoting axis provides greater viewing flexibility
Three quality auto iris lens options for better image quality and
improved low light performance
Multiple camera options, including WDR model with latest
Pixim technology
Night-Saver mode for extreme low light conditions
Easy installation with eight mounting options (surface, flush, pendant,
wall, wall-pole, wall-exterior corner, inside corner, electrical box)
Discover Drone option
IP66 and NEMA4X-rated for -30° to 50°C (-22° to 122°F)
Optional heater kit for -50°C (-58°F)
The Discover series of Mini-Domes delivers a vandal resistant
camera solution at a non-vandal resistant price. This series of
high performance Mini-Domes includes high impact, vandal
resistant dome housings built to withstand even the harshest
environments. Unlike other dome housings in the industry,
which are made of metal, the Discover series housing is made
with extremely durable composite and polycarbonate materials
that have “shape memory”. The Discover housing comes with
a choice of clear or tinted vandal resistant bubbles and
includes a bubble liner to make it more covert. An advanced
pivoting axis lets you position the camera at exactly the angle
you need, while optimal white balance provides the clearest,
most color-perfect images possible.
With three different types of mini-domes to choose from,
there’s a Discover solution just right for your particular
requirements.
The Discover wide dynamic range (WDR) Mini-Dome uses
over 504 lines of resolution and a pixel-by-pixel shutter speed
that lets you see better in areas where both very bright and
dark areas exist, such as an entranceway. This model also
features up to a 2x digital zoom to get an even closer view of
the action. Night-Saver mode improves performance in
low light situations, automatically switching from color to
monochrome as light dims and reverting back to color once
light is restored. The WDR mini-dome also includes a
DVR-Saver mode which helps conserve valuable hard drive
space, reducing the size of video files by up to 30% when
used with an Intellex
®
digital video management system.
The Discover high resolution Mini-Dome has 540 TVL
and also includes a user-selectable Night-Saver mode. For
challenging lighting environments, a selectable expanded auto
white balance mode is available. Vivid colors and powerful low
light performance provide some of the best images available
on the market today.
The Discover standard resolution camera offers a cost
effective solution for the value-conscious with 330 TVL. It is
available with a 3.8 – 9.5 mm vari-focal, auto iris lens.
The Discover series includes a drone option—which looks
like a mini-dome from the outside but without a camera
inside—and is perfect for crime deterrence at an even greater
cost savings.