Installation
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4.2.1
Cable Extension Options
Extend the cable run for your camera depending on the cable type used.
Additional extension cables sold separately. See table below:
Option
Cable Type
Max Cable Run Distance
1
Lorex 60ft (18.2m) BNC / DC
Cable
(Included with camera)
60ft (18.2m)
2
‘RG59’ or ‘Coax’ or ‘Coaxial
BNC’
Siamese (Video and Power)
300ft / 92m
3
‘RG59’ or ‘Coax’ or ‘Coaxial
BNC’
(Video Only
2
)
800ft / 242m
NOTE
1.
The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the DVR and camera. You cannot
connect multiple extension cables to each other.
2.
For cable runs above 300ft / 92m (option 3), you must connect the power adapter directly to the cam-
era, rather than at the end of the extension cable.
3.
Indicators that your cable run may be too long:
•
Video is permanently black & white (even during day time)
•
Video is unclear, soft, or distorted
4.
For more information on extension cables, visit www.lorextechnology.com/support
4.2.2
Connection Diagram for Extending the Cables Beyond 60ft (18.2m)
1. Connect the BNC video connector on the camera cable to a single BNC extension
cable up to 800ft / 242m long (not included).
2. Connect the female 12V DC power connector on the camera cable to the included
power adapter. Connect the power adapter to a power outlet.
CAUTION
•
Make sure to disconnect the power adapter before installing the camera. The camera will begin
moving immediately when the power adapter is connected.
3. Connect the BNC extension cable to one of the
Video Input
ports on the DVR. Make
note of the port number where you connect the camera, as it will be used when
configuring the DVR to communicate with the camera.
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