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- Page 1 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Models: 1.2 Megapixel AV1195DN AV1195DN-NL 1080p AV2195DN AV2195DN-NL AV2196DN AV2196DN-NL 3 Megapixel AV3195DN AV3195DN-NL AV3196DN AV3196DN-NL 5 Megapixel AV5195DN AV5195DN-NL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Contents Package Contents ..............................3 Camera Overview..............................6 Mounting the Sensor Unit ............................7 Mounting the Main Unit ............................10 Connecting the Sensor, Main Unit and Optional IR ..................11 Reset to Factory Default ............................12 Changing the Lens .............................. -
Page 3: Package Contents
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual CAUTION! 1. Do not attempt to service a damaged unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Wiring should be UL Listed and/or Recognized wire suitable for the application. - Page 4 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Reference # Description 1x Main Unit 2x Black Camera Fastening Nuts, 1x White Fastening Nut 1x Metal Sheet Bracket with Attached Plate 1x Sensor Unit 1x White Cover with Bubble 1x 5ft USB 2.0 to Micro USB 28/28 AWG, Shielded Twisted Pair Cable, No Active Repeater 1x 40ft USB 2.0 to Micro USB 28/24 AWG, Shielded Twisted Pair Cable, No Active Repeater...
- Page 5 VISION’s written authorization; (ii) has not been used in accordance with applicable documentation; (iii) has been subjected to unusual stress, neglect, misuse, abuse, improper storage, testing or connection; or unauthorized repair; or (iv) is no longer covered under the Warranty Period. ARECONT VISION MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,...
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Page 6: Camera Overview
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Camera Overview The MegaVideo Flex is the only customizable discreet multi-megapixel camera on the market to provide interchangeable lens options with remote focus. The innovative design provides customers with the ability to add infrared illumination (sold separately) via two ports on the main unit. Flexible lens options include: 2.1mm, 2.8mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, and 16mm. -
Page 7: Mounting The Sensor Unit
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Mounting the Sensor Unit 1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera. 2. The camera can be mounted four ways: by cutting a hole and mounting the camera directly to a metal/wood surface or by using the supplied metal mounting bracket and attaching it to a metal/wood surface or via the ¼”... - Page 8 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual b. Mounting Camera Via Metal Bracket: This method is recommended if you want to minimize drilling holes into a surface. Follow the instructions in the table below: Ref # Description The metal sheet bracket plate (#1) and the metal sheet bracket base (#2) should already be 1 / 2 attached.
- Page 9 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual For Metal/Wood Sheet application: Prepare surface for installation. Thread a #6-32 Washer 8 / 9 / (#8) into each Machine Screw. Then, insert the 2x #6-32 1” Machine Screws (#10) through the opening of the metal sheet bracket. Fasten securely with a #6-32 Hex Nut (#9) on each. c.
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Page 10: Mounting The Main Unit
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Mounting the Main Unit 1. Determine a secure location to mount the main unit from the camera. There is a 40ft. maximum distance from the camera to the main unit. Mount Procedure for Drywall/Masonry Mount Procedure for Metal Application Ref # Description For Drywall/ Masonry Applications... -
Page 11: Connecting The Sensor, Main Unit And Optional Ir
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Connecting the Sensor, Main Unit and Optional IR NOTE: When connecting a sensor unit to a main unit, make sure the sensor and main unit are from the same box. The camera could be undiscoverable if you swap different sensor units on a main unit. Ref # Description After mounting the main unit and camera sensor to the desired location, insert the USB end of... -
Page 12: Reset To Factory Default
NOTE: Additional information regarding the Arecont Vision web interface is found separately in the AV IP Utility Web Browser Manual via the Arecont Vision website. Changing the Lens 1. Remove the dome cover by loosening the tiny set screw on the ring surrounding the dome cover with the supplied set screw driver. - Page 13 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Optional: Connecting Digital I/O To use digital I/O, connect digital I/O with pigtail cable connector on the main unit. Reference # Description Input Output NOTE: Camera supports digital input and digital output. See Table 1 for electrical characteristics. Electrical Characteristics Input Voltage (V) (Measured between +...
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Page 14: Camera Power Up
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Camera Power Up This product should be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC 800 CEC Section 60) or applicable local code. 1. Connect the camera to a PoE port on 100Mbps network PoE switch using an Ethernet cable as shown in the image below. - Page 15 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual NOTE: A yellow LED on the rear of the camera illuminates after a few seconds. The flashing yellow LED indicates that a link to your computer has been established. A green LED will blink when the camera has been accessed. NOTE: Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction.
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Page 16: Sd Card Set-Up
The camera supports class 10 microSD or microSDHC cards up to 32GB. Not all SD cards are the same. Arecont Vision highly recommends using SanDisk Extreme Micro SD cards (or an equivalent substitute) as these cards have been fully tested without issue. The SanDisk Extreme line is better suited for demanding applications like constant recording. - Page 17 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual SD Card Set-up via Web Interface To set-up the SD card via the web interface, open your preferred web browser and type the camera’s IP address. NOTE: For supporting H.264 streaming on a webpage, the recommended browsers are Internet Explorer and Firefox.
- Page 18 Check the Playback SD card video checkbox to play the video. Playback tips: Video recorded to an SD card from an Arecont Vision camera can only be played back via an Arecont Vision camera that has the same or lower resolution. Playback can not be viewed with any other device.
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Page 19: Sd Card Tab
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual SD Card Tab Menu Feature Description Playback Allows the user to choose the specific time of video to playback. Button to play video specified in the Playback field. Click to Play Continuous Recording Allows the user to continuously record without restriction. Default is unchecked box. -
Page 20: Sd Card Setup Via Av200
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual SD Card Setup via AV200 To set-up the SD card via AV200, launch the AV200 application icon on the desktop. To enable recording to the SD card, select the desired camera and drag it to the workspace to open a view. - Page 21 Installation Manual Playback tips: Video recorded to an SD card from an Arecont Vision camera can only be played back via an Arecont Vision camera that has the same or lower resolution. Playback can not be viewed with any other device.
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Page 22: Camera Discovery, Setup, And Configuration
AV IP Utility tool is efficient and convenient for mass or single camera uploads. The AV IP Utility tool is compatible with all Arecont Vision® megapixel cameras. The user manual for the software is included on the CD that came with your camera or available on our website. -
Page 23: General Remote Focus
2. Scroll to the Focus Tab section. ® NOTE: Additional information regarding the Arecont Vision web interface is found separately in the AV IP Utility Web Browser Manual via the Arecont Vision website. Page | 23 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com... -
Page 24: Refined Remote Focus
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual 3. Click the Full-range Focus button. The camera begins to autofocus with the lens stopping at the best overall point of focus. When the focus area turns to Green, the autofocus is complete. Refined Remote Focus 1. - Page 25 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual 5. Left click and drag to highlight the area within the zoomed window you created. 6. Click the focus menu, then the Short-Range Focus button. 7. The camera proceeds to go through the short range adjustment around the original focus. It stops at the best point of focus using the new reference area.
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Page 26: Av Ip Utility Focus Tab
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual AV IP Utility Focus Tab Menu Feature Description Manual Focus: Numbers indicate the level of focusing in order to adjust the field-of-view. +20, +5, +1, - 20, -5, -1 To set-up a focus area (if necessary), draw a rectangle with the mouse (by left-clicking and dragging the mouse to a desired zoom size). -
Page 27: Mounting Templates
MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual Mounting Templates mm/inches Page | 27 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.com... - Page 28 MegaVideo® Flex Installation Manual mm/inches Page | 28 support@arecontvision.com +1.818.937.0700 877.CAMERA.8 www.arecontvision.com avsales@arecontvision.com...
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Page 29: Support
3. Email: support@arecontvision.com 4. Use the Arecont Vision software AV IP Utility located on the CD or available for download at our website (www.arecontvision.com) for camera discovery and setup (see Instruction Manual located on the CD or available on our website).
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