Installation Procedure - TRENDnet TV-IP420P User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide
Installation Procedure
There are number of factors involved in a successful camera installation.
Follow the suggested installation steps and go through the check lists. This
guide will help you make your camera installation smoothly and easily.
• Plan for installation location, see next paragraph
• Setup Your Camera with CD, see page 9
• Hardware Installation, see page 12
Plan for installation location
Viewing angle
The TV‐IP420P is a dome camera with varifocal lens that provides non‐
distorted and detailed images. Choose the location where has good angle to
shoot the image you expect to see. The motion detection area should also be
considered when installing the camera.
Weather Conditions
The TV‐IP420P is a dome camera, which fits most installations indoor and
outdoor. The camera can work under a wide range of weather conditions.
For severe weather conditions, a camera housing with temperature and
moisture control is recommended. Using the camera in milder weather
conditions will help extend the camera's product life and preserve the quality
of the video image.
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• Moisture: Avoid damp or moist environments whenever you can. The
TV‐IP420P is an IP66 grade, IK10 water proof camera, and it will work
in moist environments. However, rain may affect the picture quality,
especially at night, water may reflect the light from the infra‐red
illumination and degrade picture quality.
• Temperature: TV‐IP420P works within a specified temperature range.
Areas with severe temperatures should be avoided when installing the
camera. It's recommended that you use an enclosure with a heater and
blower if you plan on using this camera outside of the specified
temperature range.
• Sunlight: Avoid direct sun light exposure. Direct sun light will damage
the image sensor. If sunlight is necessary for your viewing purposes,
provide protection for the image sensor.
• Lighting: Consider installing your camera faces the same direction of
the light sources. Shooting images with top‐down position outdoor or
next to the existing light source are good choices. Avoid the light source
if it creates a shade that darkens the viewing area.
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