Do not expose to rain or moisture. For indoor use only. If used outdoors, an approved outdoor mounting adapter or enclosure is required. Consult with Avigilon for more information. Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only, and must conform to all local codes.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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The contents of this document and the specifications of the products discussed herein are subject to change without notice. Avigilon Corporation reserves the right to make any such changes without notice. Neither Avigilon Corporation nor any of its affiliated companies: (1) guarantees the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this document;...
Table of Contents Overview Front View Rear View Installation Required Tools and Materials Camera Package Contents Installation Steps Mounting the Camera Connecting Cables (Optional) Using the USB Wi-Fi Adapter Assigning an IP Address Accessing the Live Video Stream Aiming and Focusing the Camera (Optional) Configuring SD Card Storage Setting the Time Configuring the Camera...
Overview Front View 1. Camera mounts Provides mounting points for the camera. Mounts accept 1/4”-20 UNC bolts commonly found on tripods and mounting brackets. 2. Serial number tag Device information, product serial number and part number label. Overview...
Rear View 1. I/O connector block Provides connections to external input/output devices. 2. Audio/video connector Accepts a mini-jack connector (3.5 mm). 3. Connection status LED indicator Provides information about device operation. For more information, see Connection Status LED Indicator on page 11. 4.
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Accepts an SD card for onboard storage. Not available on H4 Edge Solution (ES) Cameras. 8. Micro USB port Accepts a micro USB to USB adapter. Only required when using the Avigilon USB Wi-Fi Adapter. Rear View...
Small slotted screwdriver with 5/64” or 2 mm blade width — for connecting power when not using Power over Ethernet. Mounting bracket, enclosure or tripod. Camera Package Contents Avigilon H4 HD IP Camera Installation Steps Complete the following sections to install the device. Mounting the Camera Camera mounting points are provided on both the top and bottom of the camera body.
For more information about configuring the camera from the mobile web interface see Avigilon USB Wi-Fi Adapter System User Guide. NOTE: The camera will reserve the 10.11.22.32/28 subnet for internal use while the USB Wi-Fi Adapter is plugged in.
Aiming and Focusing the Camera Use the camera web browser interface or the Avigilon Control Center software to aim and focus the camera. Consult the software user guide for more information. 1. In the Image and Display settings area, use the Zoom controls to set the zoom position for the camera.
For more information, see the Avigilon Web Interface User Guide - H4 HD. If you installed an H4 ES camera, you can use the Avigilon Control Center Client software to configure the camera and the embedded software.
Cable Connections Connecting External Power If PoE is not available, the camera needs to be powered through the removable power connector block. Refer to the diagrams in this guide for the location of the power connector block. The power consumption information is listed in the product specifications. To connect power to the power connector block, complete the following steps: 1.
Figure 1: Example application. 1. Ground 2. Relay Input — To activate, connect the Input to the Ground pin. To deactivate, leave disconnected or apply between 3-15 V. 3. Relay Output — When active, Output is internally connected with the Ground pin. Circuit is open when inactive.
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All models of the camera use a mini-jack (3.5 mm) audio/video connector. The pinout for the connector is shown in the following diagram: Figure 2: Mini-jack A/V connector 1. Audio IN 2. Composite Video OUT 3. GND 4. Audio OUT Connecting to Microphones, Speakers and Video Monitors...
Connection Status LED Indicator Once connected to the network, the Connection Status LED indicator will display the progress in connecting to the Network Video Management software. The following table describes what the LED indicator shows: Connection Status Connection State Description LED Indicator One short flash every Obtaining IP Address...
Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the device no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the device to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the device. The firmware revert button is shown in the following diagram: NOTE: For the ES camera models, resetting the camera will erase all recorded video from the camera.
For more information, see the Web User Interface Guide - Avigilon High Definition H.264 IP Camera Models. 1. Locate and copy down the MAC Address (MAC) listed on the Serial Number Tag for reference.
Specifications Camera Audio Input/Output Line level input and output, A/V mini-jack (3.5 mm) Video Output (1 – 2 MP models) NTSC/PAL, A/V mini-jack (3.5 mm) H4A-B1(-B)*: 4.7 – 84.6 mm, F1.6, P-iris H4A-B2(-B)*: Lens (1 – 3 MP models) 3-9 mm, F1.3, P-iris (5 –...
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Camera Mount ¼”-20 UNC (top and bottom) * These models are physically identical. (-B) * depicts an updated hardware version. Electrical Power Consumption 8 W VDC: 12 V +/- 10% 8 W min Power Source VAC: 24 V +/- 10% 12 VA min PoE: IEEE802.3af Class 3 compliant Power Connector 2-pin terminal block...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warranty terms for this product are provided at avigilon.com/warranty. Warranty service and technical support can be obtained by contacting Avigilon Technical Support: avigilon.com/contact-us/. Limited Warranty and Technical Support...
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