Troubleshooting
Notes:
Cable Extension Options
Conneting your camera...
Installing the Camera
Easy DIY Installation
Installation Tips
● Point the camera where there is the least amount of obstructions
(i.e. tree branches)
Install the camera in a location that is difficult for vandals to reach
Secure cabling so that it is not exposed or easily cut
Camera rated for outdoor use. Installation in a sheltered location
recommended
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1Regular BNC 180ft 55m/ 3
2300ft 92m/ 5
3Standard Cable 300ft 92m/ 3
Rg59
Coax
Coaxial BNC
Option Cable Type Max Cable
Run Distance Max # of
Extensions
Extend the cable run for your camera up to 300ft or more depending
on the cabletype used. See table below:
1. For optimal performance, considerusing option2 or 3. It is best
to use the same cable type for the entire distance.
2. Cable run recommendation based on typical camera power
consumption For specialty cameras with higher current
consumption, maximum cable run may be reduced. Consider
providing powerto the camera at the camera side, rather then at
the end of the extension cable.
3. Indicators that your cable runmay be too long:
Video is permanently black & white (even during day time)
Video isdistorted
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Ensure your TV is on the correct input channel.
Common terms of an input channel: INPUT, AV
CHANNEL, LINE1, LINE2, AUX.
If your camera is connected to a VCR / DVR,
ensure it is properly connected to your TV /
Monitor.
Ensure connections are properly connected.
Ensure the camera power supply is plugged in.
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Ensure your camera isn’t pointed directly at a
source of light (e.g. sun or spot light).
Slide the sunshade (bullet cameras featuring
adjustablesunshades only) forward to block excess
light.
Move your camera to a different location.
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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 of the
device your camera connects to (TV / DVR).
● The night vision activates when light levels drop.
The area may have too much light.
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Adjust the Zoom and Focus screws on the camera.
See‘Lens Adjustment’for details.
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’
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Night vision reflects when pointing a camera at a
window. Move the camera to a different location.
Ensure your camera isn’t pointed directly at a
source of light (e.g. spotlight).
Picture is too bright
No picture / signal
Picture is too dark
Problem Solution
Night vision is not
working
Picture is not clear
Bright spotin video
when viewing camera
atnight
BNC connection does
not connect to my TV ● Use a BNC to RCA adapter at the end of the
extension cable.
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