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This chapter describes the Cisco Video Surveillance 7530PD IP Camera, and includes the following topics:
The Cisco Video Surveillance 7530PD IP Camera is an outdoor, multi-megapixel, full-functioned smart video endpoint with industry-leading image quality and processing power. The camera is capable of a 2560 x 1920 resolution while optimizing network utilization with either H.264 or MJPEG compression. An integrated RS485 interface enables easy integration and aggregation of a wide variety of sensor nodes and alarms.
An onboard DSP co-processor allows for a wide range of processor intensive application to be run directly on the camera, providing true intelligence as the edge.
The 7530PD IP camera comes with an advanced P-Iris lens, which controls the iris opening with extreme precision at an optimal level at all times via the built-in stepper motor, resulting in superior sharpness and depth of field as well as image quality.
The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera package includes the following items:
Figure 1-1 and the table that follows describe the physical features of the 7530PD IP camera.
Figure 1-1 IP Camera Physical Features
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IP camera lens that changes focus as the focal length changes. |
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Infrared illuminator LEDs that enhance the video image (effective up to 60 ft. [20 m]) when the IP camera is running in night mode. |
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A dark cover with a cutout for the camera lens that makes it difficult to see where the IP camera is pointed. Note You must temporarily remove the black cover when adjusting the camera field of view. |
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Senses the level of ambient light to determine when to switch day/night mode. |
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Recessed button that reboots the IP camera or resets it to a default state. You can use a pin or paper clip to depress it. It can be used any time that the IP camera is on and can have various effects, as described in the “Resetting the IP Camera” section on page 2-11. |
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Note There is no internal microphone. You must connect an external microphone if you require audio inputs. |
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Support for the SD/SDHC card slot will be available in future releases. |
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Allows the connection of an optional Y cable or mini cable with BNC connector. You can connect a video monitor to the mini cable with BNC connector. Both cables are included in the optional audio/video cables accessory kit can be purchased from Cisco (Cisco part number CIVS-AVCABLE). |
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Accepts a standard LAN cable to connect the IP camera to a 10/100BaseT router or switch. |
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General purpose input/output (GPIO) terminal block that is used to connect external input and output devices. For more information, see Figure 1-2. |
Figure 1-2 shows the GPIO terminal block pin locations and descriptions.
Figure 1-2 GPIO Terminal Block Pin Locations and Descriptions
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Note The maximum output load from pins 7 and 8 is 50mA.