Install HD PTZ Camera

How to install the HD IP PTZ dome camera?

  • Read these instructions. - All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
  • Keep these instructions. - The safety, operating and use instructions should be retained for future reference.
  • Heed all warnings. - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Follow all instructions. - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  • Do not use this apparatus near water. - For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; near a swimming pool; etc.
  • Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners.
  • Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from over-heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s unstructions have been adhere to.
  • Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
  • Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
  • Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  • Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Product & Accessories

PTZ Camera Product & Accessories

1# Installation

Wall Mount Bracket(Option) Installation

Wall Mount Bracket Installation

Ceiling Mount Bracket(Option) Installation

Ceiling Mount Bracket Installation
  1. 1. Using the hole template, mark the holes on the wall or ceiling.
  2. 2. After drilling the holes, fix the four anchor bolts into the holes.
  3. 3. Place the wall/ceiling mount bracket on the anchor bolts properly and tighten the nuts on the anchor bolts
Assemble PTZ camera

4. Detach the PTZ mechanism from the upper housing to plug the main cable. When detaching the PTZ mechanism, press down and hold up the black handles on both sides of the PTZ mechanism.

Remove the protecting tape used to fix the PTZ mechanism.

Remove the protecting tape

5. [1] Wind the waterproof tape around the pipe of housing.

   [2] Hook the safety wire on the hole of pipe and the housing safety cable hanger.

   [3] Attach the upper housing to wall mount bracket by turning it at least seven turns

To fix the upper body orientation, turn the handle of double nuts to clockwise tightly.

Hook the safety wire

6. Connect each of the following cables to the applicable port and set the DIP switch to configure the camera ID, communication protocol.

  • Test Video Output Port
  • Alarm In/Output and Test Video Output Port
  • Audio Output Port
  • Audio Input Port
  • Network Cable Port
  • Power Port
  • Micro SD Card Slot & Cover

7. Connect the dome safety wire to the upper housing. And make sure that the dome cover is connected firmly to the safety wire.

Put back dome cover

8. Align ‘A’, ’B’ mark of one touch connector in the upper housing with the two black handles of PTZ mechanism, and insert the PTZ mechanism into hook in the upper housing.

9. To lock the PTZ mechanism to the upper housing, press the two black handles until a snap sound is heard. Align ‘A’, ’B’ mark of one touch connector in the upper housing.

Pull out safety wire from bottom side of PTZ mechanism. After accessing PTZ mechanism to Upper housing using safety wire and make sure that the PTZ mechanism is connected firmly to the safety wire.

Pull out safety wire

10. Close the dome cover. Match the arrow mark on the dome cover and the housing.

 Close the dome cover

11. Tighten four screws on the dome cover in the sequence shown in the image below

Tighten four screws on the dome

To maintain the best sealing, the torque of each screw must be in the range between 0.5 ~ 1.0 N·m(0.3 ~ 0.73 lbf·ft).

2# Cabling

Cabling PTZ Dome Camera

1. Network Connection
Connect the crossover cable into the RJ-45.

2. Power Connection
Please check the correct rated power; the rated power is marked on the front of the inner box and the side of the PTZ mechanism.

3. Inserting an SD Memory Card(Not Included)
Insert the SD card in the arrow direction.

4. Test Video Output
Connect to a video output device such as a monitor using the BNC coaxial cable to check the video during installation.

Cabling the Alarm Cable

5. Alarm Input/Sensor
It connects to IR sensor, IrDA sensor or door switch. If the sensor is activated, it can be activated to move a camera to the specific angle and to connect the alarm device.

To use the alarm input, the type of sensor must be selected in. Select from 'Normal Open' and 'Normal Close'. If sensor type is not selected properly, the alarm can be activated reversely.

6. Alarm Output
There are 1 alarm outputs to connect to the alarm light, siren or lamps and it is the relay contact type. Polarity (AC/DC) and isolation between channels do not need to be taken into consideration. Make sure the power capacity of the relay contact. Alarm output type is N.O. only.

7. Test Video Output
Test video out check the screen during installation.

3# Cabling the Audio Cable

Cabling the Audio Cable

8. Audio In
Connect the ‘Audio In’ port of the camera to the microphone directly or ‘Line Out’ port of the amplifier connected with microphone.

If the microphone is connected directly, the microphone with the embedded amplifier such as condenser mic. needs to be used.

9. Audio Out
Connect the ‘Audio Out’ port of the camera to the ‘Line In’ port of the speaker.

If the speaker without the amplifier is connected to Audio Out port, it doesn’t work properly. Therefore, the speaker with the amplifier or the separate amplifier is needed.

Network Setup

Please read this article: http://www.unifore.net/ip-video-surveillance/how-to-install-hd-ip-ir-bullet-camera.html

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