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Installing the Camera
ATTENTION
- Test all connections and ensure the camera is working
correctly prior to permanent installation by temporarily connecting the
camera(s) and cable(s) to the viewing / recording solution.
Before installing the camera:
• Decide whether to run the
cables through the wall /
ceiling (drilling required) or
along the wall / celing.
• If you run the cables along
the wall / ceiling, you must
run the cable through the
Cable Notch
cable notch on the base.
This will keep the camera base flush to the wall / ceiling
when mounted.
To install the camera:
1. Twist the dome cover counterclockwise to
loosen. Remove the dome cover.
2. Feed the BNC / power cable through the
camera base. If you are running the cables
against a wall or ceiling, make sure to pass
the cable through the cable notch as shown
above.
3. Mount the camera base to the wall or ceiling
using the included screws.
4. Position the Ball Camera to the desired
position and angle.
5. Position the dome cover over the ball camera
and turn clockwise to lock into place.
6. Remove the protective film on the camera
lens.
Note: To ensure the image is right-side up, make sure the
triangle on the outer edge of the lens window points down.
Connecting the Camera
To Camera:
To Monitor/DVR:
Female Power
Male Power
BNC
Connect the BNC and power
Connect the BNC connector to
connectors to the camera
the video input of the monitor /
DVR, and connect the included
power connector to a power
adapter. See Setup Diagram
below for details.
BNC to RCA Adapter (Optional)
Attach a BNC to RCA adapter* (optional, Lorex model # BNCB) to
connect the extension cable to RCA inputs (i.e. for a TV connection).
*Only included with single-camera configurations.
Setup Diagram
Cable Extension Options
Extend the cable run for your camera up to 300ft or more depending
on the cable type used. See table below:
Option
1
Regular BNC
(supplied with camera)
2
'RG59' or 'Coax' or 'Coaxial
BNC'
(sold seperately)
3
Lorex Universal Cable
(sold seperately)
Notes:
1. For optimal performance, consider using option 2 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
(up to 500mA). For specialty cameras with higher current consumption,
maximum cable run may be reduced. Consider providing power to the
camera at the camera side, rather then 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 distorted
Troubleshooting
Problem
No picture / signal
Picture is too bright
Picture is too dark
Camera Base
Night vision is not
working
Picture is not clear
Bright spot in video
when viewing camera
at night
BNC connection does
not connect to my TV.
Cable Type
Max Cable
Max # of
Run Distance
Extensions
180ft / 55m
3
300ft / 92m
5
300ft / 92m
3
Solution
• E nsure your TV is on the correct input channel.
Common terms of an input channel: INPUT, AV
CHANNEL, LINE1, LINE2, AUX.
• I f your camera is connected to a VCR / DVR,
ensure it is properly connected to your TV /
Monitor.
• E nsure connections are properly connected.
• E nsure the camera power supply is plugged in.
• E nsure your camera isn't pointed directly at a
source of light (e.g. sun or spot light).
• S lide the sunshade (bullet cameras featuring
adjustable sunshades only) forward to block
excess light.
• M ove your camera to a different location.
• I f 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.
• C heck the brightness and contrast settings of the
device your camera connects to (TV / Monitor
/ DVR).
• T he night vision activates when light levels drop.
The area may have too much light.
• C heck the camera lens for dirt, dust, spiderwebs.
Clean the lens with a soft, clean cloth.
• M ake sure that the cable run is within the
limitations specified in the section 'Cable
Extension Options'.
• N ight vision reflects when pointing a camera
at a window. Move the camera to a different
location.
• U se a BNC to RCA adapter at the end of the
extension cable.
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