Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape 11 Install lens 12 Complete the installation 18 Configuration 19 Access the SD card 19 Use the camera with an Interlogix NVR and TruVision Navigator 19 Specifications 19 TruVision covert IP cameras 19 Pin definitions 20 Installation Manual...
Product overview This is the installation manual for the following TruVision Covert IP camera models: TVA-1101 (1.3MPX IP ATM/covert camera, WDR, PAL) TVA-3101 (1.3MPX IP ATM/covert camera, WDR, NTSC) TVL-0101 (TruVision Covert Lens, 1.3MPx, Pinhole, 3.7mm@ F2.3, 2m cable) ...
• Servicing: Do not attempt to service this camera yourself. Any attempt to dismantle or remove the covers from this product will invalidate the warranty and may also result in serious injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Cleaning: Do not touch the sensor modules with fingers.
Camera description Figure 1: Covert IP camera description VIN1 AUDIO AUDIO LAN(PoE) RXD TXD GND IN1 1B 1A DC 12V RESET 11 12 Covert camera unit: Main unit RJ-12 port Mounting rack Micro SD card slot Mounting plate 10. Reset button Power indicator 11.
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Accessories 12 VDC connector: DC jack Mounting plate socket to terminal connectors with positive and negative indicators. Drywall anchor, Ø7.5 x 24.5 mm (3 Mounting rack pcs) Screw A, Ø4 x 25 mm (3 pcs) Screw B, Ø2 x 6 mm (4 pcs) Table 1: LED Indicators Color and Status Indication...
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Figure 2: Covert IP camera Lens and bracket description Lens and brackets: (purchased separately) L-shape lens Cylinder lens L-shape lens cover Cylinder lens mounting bracket L-shape lens mounting bracket L-shape 2mm lens Pinhole lens L-shape 2mm lens surface Pinhole lens mounting bracket mount cover Accessories L-shape lens:...
Cylinder lens: Drywall anchor Ø7.5 x 24.5 mm (3 Mounting bracket pcs) Screw A Ø4 x 25 mm (3 pcs) L-shape lens (2 mm): Adhesive tape Cover Drywall anchor Ø7.5 x 24.5 mm (3 pcs) Screw A Ø4 x 25mm (3 pcs) Set up camera unit Note: If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid, wide-...
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Fix the mounting bracket on the rear panel of the camera block with the four enclosed screws B. Hook the top catch of the camera mounting bracket on the prepared rack. Then gently press the lower part of the camera block against the rack so that it snaps into position on the rack.
Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape Note: Before installing a covert lens, please ensure that the mounting surface is suitable for adhesive mounting. L-shape lens There are two types of adhesive tape (1 mm and 4 mm) included in the package. Drill the covert hole to an appropriate diameter depending on the thickness of the mounting surface.
Figure 4: Covert hole for pinhole lens 6 mm thick wall 1 mm thin wall When the mounting surface is around When the mounting surface is around 6 mm thick, drill a covert lens hole that 1 mm thick, drill a covert lens hole that is 12 mm in diameter.
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Insert the L-shape lens into the mounting bracket and fasten the locking screw to finish the installation. L-shape lens for surface mounting: Fix the L-shape lens on the mounting surface with screws A. Drill a cable hole in the mounting surface and pull the lens cable through the hole (optional).
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Cover the installed L-shape lens unit with the enclosed cover to finish the installation. Pinhole lens for covert mounting: See section “Prepare covert holes with adhesive tape” on page 11 on preparing the covert hole. Keep the mounting surface clean and dry for the adhesive mounting.
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Twist the locking sleeve to lock lens in place. L-shape 2mm lens for surface mounting with a cover: Remove the protective film from the served adhesive tape and firmly adhere the tape on the back of the lens. Drill a cable hole close to the lens mounting position and pull the lens cable through the hole.
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Cover the installed lens and cable with served round shape cover to finish installation. Cylinder lens for bracket mounting: Fix the cylinder bracket mounting base to the ceiling with the two supplied screws. Hook the bracket cover to the mounting base. Screw the bracket to the installed mounting base.
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Insert the cylinder lens into the bracket holding circle and fasten the locking screw. Attach the assembled cylinder lens with the holding circle to the installed bracket. Continue twisting until it is securely fastened. Loosen the knob to adjust the surveillance angle and then tighten the lock nut to complete the installation.
Knob Lock nut Complete the installation Connect the RJ-12 connector of lens cable to the camera block. Connect an audio device. Connect a 3.5 mm microphone and an audio output device to the AUDIO IN and AUDIO OUT interfaces. Connect an ATM transition capture device or other device via the RS-232 port. Connect alarm input/output devices.
Use the camera with an Interlogix NVR and TruVision Navigator The camera can be connected to an Interlogix NVR or hybrid DVR or directly to TruVision Navigator. Please refer to the user manual of TruVision Navigator and/or NVR or hybrid DVR for instructions.
Pin definitions There are eight wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is color-coded. The following shows the pin allocation and color of straight and crossover cable connection: Figure 5: Straight-through cable White/Orange White/Orange Orange Orange White-Green White-Green Blue Blue White/Blue...
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