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Setup Diagram

Ethernet Cable

12V DC 

(optional)

Before installing the camera:

•  Decide whether to run the cables 

through the wall / ceiling (drilling 

required) or along the wall / ceiling.

•  If you run the cables along the wall 

/ ceiling, you must run the cable 

through the cable notch on the base. 

This will keep the camera base flush 

to the wall / ceiling when mounted. 

To install the camera:

1.  Rotate the camera base counterclockwise to separate it 

from the ball camera and dome cover. 

Installing the Camera

Cable Extension Options

Extend the Ethernet cable run for your camera up to 300ft. See 

table below.

Cable Type

Max Cable 

Run Distance

Max # of 

Extensions

Cat5e or higher Ethernet 

cable

300ft / 92m

3

You can use a RJ45 Coupler (not included) or switch (not included) 

to connect male ends of Ethernet cable together.

ATTENTION

 - Ensure the camera is working correctly prior to 

permanent installation by temporarily connecting the camera(s) and 

cable(s) to the NVR.

Problem

Solution

No picture / signal

• The camera may take up to 1 minute to power 

up after being connected to the NVR. Wait two 

minutes before following the steps below

• Ensure the camera is connected to  your NVR 

or to your local network

• If you are not using PoE, you must connect 

the camera to a 12V DC power adapter (not 

included)

• If the camera is connected to the LAN, you 

must search your network for cameras using the 

NVR. See the NVR’s Instruction Manual

• Ensure your NVR is connected to a TV/monitor

• There may be an issue with your extension 

cable run. Connect the camera to the NVR 

using a different Ethernet cable

• Reset the camera to factory default settings. See 

‘Resetting the Camera’ for details

Picture is too bright

• Ensure your camera isn’t pointed directly at a 

source of light (e.g. sun or spot light)

• Slide the sunshade (bullet cameras featuring 

adjustable sunshades only) forward to block 

excess light

• Move your camera to a different location

• Check the brightness and contrast settings on 

the NVR

Picture is too dark

• If using during the day, the camera may not be 

getting enough light. Slide the sunshade (bullet 

cameras featuring adjustable sunshades only) 

backwards to let in more light

• Check the brightness and contrast settings on 

the NVR

Night vision is not 

working

• The night vision activates when light levels 

drop. The area may have too much light

Picture is not clear

• Check the camera lens for dirt, dust, 

spiderwebs. Clean the lens with a soft, clean 

cloth

• Make sure that the cable run is within the 

limitations specified in the section ‘Cable 

Extension Options’

Bright spot in video 

when viewing camera 

at night

• Night vision reflects when pointing a camera 

at a window. Move the camera to a different 

location

Troubleshooting

To Camera:

To NVR:

1. Connect the Ethernet 

cable to the camera.

NOTE:

 A 12V DC 

power adapter (Model#: 

CVA4902, not included) is 

only required if connecting 

the camera’s Ethernet cable 

to a router or switch that 

does not support PoE.

2. Connect the other end of the 

Ethernet cable to the NVR’s PoE 

ports. The camera may take up to 

1 minute to power up after being 

connected to the NVR.

OR

Connect the other end of the Ethernet 

cable to a router or switch on your 

network. See the NVR Instruction 

Manual for details on connecting the 

camera to your NVR.

Connecting the Camera

Cable Notch

NVR

ATTENTION

 - This camera includes an Auto Mechanical IR Cut Filter. When 

the camera changes between Day/Night viewing modes, an audible clicking 

noise may be heard from the camera. This clicking is normal, and indicates 

that the camera filter is working.

OR

Router or switch

SCENARIO 1: Connect Cameras to NVR

SCENARIO 2: Connect Cameras to Local Area Network (LAN)

Router

Router

NVR

NVR

Camera

Camera

PoE Switch

2.  Use the included mounting template to mark and drill holes 

for the included mounting screws. 

3.  Feed the cable through the camera base. If you are running 

the cables against a wall or ceiling, make sure to pass the 

cable through the cable notch as shown above. 

4.  Connect the cables as shown in the section ‘Connecting the 

Camera’. 

5.  Mount the camera base to the mounting surface using the 

included screws and drywall anchors (optional). 

6.  Position the dome cover over the camera and screw it 

clockwise halfway onto the camera base. 

7.  Move the ball camera to the desired position. While 

holding the ball camera firmly in place, twist the dome 

cover the rest of the way to secure it to the camera 

base. Holding the camera prevents it from moving while 

installing the dome cover.  

Installation Diagram

Mounting 

Surface

Ball Camera

Dome Cover

Camera Base

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