Contents Safety Precautions ............... 1 Safety Messages to Installers of Federal Signal Mobile Camera Systems ..............1 An Overview of the Mobile Camera Systems ..... 3 Turnkey Systems ................3 Customized Systems ................. 6 Installing the Mobile Camera System ......... 8 Installing the Rear-View Camera (CAMCCD-REARNTSC/ CAMCCD-REARPAL) ..............
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Option 3: System configured with CAMLCD-INT-70-B monitor, as in the CAMSET70-NTSC4B/CAMSET70-PAL4B ......38 Option 4: System configured with CAMLCD-70 monitor and CAMDVR-4-B Digital Video Recorder .......... 39 Testing the System ............. 43 Operating the Mobile Camera System ......44 Option 1: System Configured with CAMLCD-INT-56/ CAMLCD-INT-70 Monitor, as in the CAMSET56-NTSC-2/ CAMSET56-PAL-2 .................
Safety Precautions For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before installing and operat- ing the Federal Signal Mobile Camera System. The safety messages in this section are reminders to exercise extreme care at all times. To download copies of the manual, go to www.fedsig.com or call the Federal Signal Service Department at 1-800-433-9132, 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (Central Time).
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Safety Precautions • If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment. • Do not open or service the monitor, camera element, or control box. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening or servicing any component will void the component’s warranty.
An Overview of the Mobile Camera Systems Federal Signal Mobile Camera Systems provide drivers of vehicles used in towing and recovery, fire/EMS, utilities, highway maintenance/DOT, sani- tation, construction, and in many other industries an extended field of view when backing up or maneuvering their vehicles in environments where op- timum visibility is important for enhanced safety.
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An Overview of the Mobile Camera Systems Features • Support for one or two cameras—an optional additional camera can connect to the connector on the input/ CAM2 power/trigger wiring harness • Automatic triggering of either of two connected cameras via individual camera trigger wires •...
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An Overview of the Mobile Camera Systems • Automatic triggering of any of up to four connected cam- eras via individual camera trigger wires • Individual camera settings that are configurable for normal view or mirror-image view • Easy setup with a minimum of connections •...
An Overview of the Mobile Camera Systems • Split-screen viewing of multiple connected cameras • Intuitive controls on the monitor for adjusting the picture quality of the image and volume of the built-in microphone of the connected camera (as applicable) •...
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An Overview of the Mobile Camera Systems • Side-view camera (CAMCCD-SIDENTSC/CAMCCD-SIDEPAL) • Ball camera (CAMCCD-BALLNTSC/CAMCCD-BALLPAL) • Dome camera (CAMCCD-DOMENTSC/CAMCCD-DOMEPAL) Camera-to-monitor extension cables (one per camera) • 4 in (0.1 m) (CAMCABLE-SHORT) • 16.5 ft (5 m) (CAMCABLE-5) • 33 ft (10 m) (CAMCABLE-10) •...
Installing the Mobile Camera System After unpacking the system components, examine them for damage that may have occurred in transit. If a component has been damaged, do not at- tempt to install or operate it. File a claim immediately with the carrier stat- ing the extent of damage.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System To install the rear-view camera, follow these steps: Preparing to install the Rear-View Camera Open the camera mounting hardware kit, which has: • four self-tapping screws • four machine screws with matching lock washers, flat washers, and nuts •...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Marking and Drilling the Mounting Holes for the Rear-View Camera AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Mark a location for a 3/4 in (19.0 mm) hole, typically centered between the marked locations of the mounting holes, which will accept the rubber grommet on the camera output cable. Once you drill the center hole, you can route the camera output cable through it to: a camera-to-monitor extension cable that can be either: •...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Mounting the Rear-View Camera Install the insulating pad on the bottom of the camera mounting bracket. If you are using the center hole in the bracket for the camera output cable, route the cable through the hole. Align the mounting bracket with the drilled mounting holes, guide the camera output cable into the 3/4 in (19.0 mm) hole, and secure the rubber grommet in the hole.
Installing the Mobile Camera System Installing the Side-View Camera (CAMCCD-SIDENTSC/CAMCCD-SIDEPAL) Before the installation, find an appropriate location for the side-view cam- era with these considerations in mind: • Although the camera is waterproof, repeatedly exposing it to direct, high-pressure streams of water (as from a pressure washer) is not recommended.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System To access the mounting holes in the base as a guide for marking drill-position holes, remove the four screws that secure the cam- era cover (Figure 2, step 3). 290A6047B Figure 2. Side-view camera installation (CAMCCD-SIDENTSC/CAMCCD-SIDEPAL To verify the orientation of the camera in its housing before the installation, connect the camera to the monitor and turn on the...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Marking and Drilling the Mounting Holes for the Side-View Camera AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System a) a camera extension cable that can be either: • one CAMCABLE-SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20/-40 or • two CAMCABLE-SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20 connected in series with adapter CAMCABLE-EXT that is connected to: • either the input on the input/pow- CAM1 CAM2 er/trigger wiring harness (CAMADP-INT-2) of the CAMLCD-INT-56/CAMLCD-INT-70 monitor or •...
Installing the Mobile Camera System Connect the camera extension cable (one CAMCABLE- SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20/-40 or two connected in series with CAM- CABLE-EXT) or special DVR cable (as applicable) to the camera. Wrap the cable connection in the supplied black waterproofing tape. Installing the Flush-Mount Camera (CAMCCD-FLSHNTSC/CAMCCD-FLSHPAL) Before the installation, find an appropriate location for the flush-mount...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System To install the flush-mount camera, follow these steps: Preparing to Install the Flush-Mount Camera Open the camera mounting hardware kit, which includes: • Four self-tapping screws • Four machine screws with matching lock washers, flat wash- ers, and nuts •...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System DRILLING PRECAUTIONS When drilling holes, check the area into which you are drilling to be sure you do not damage vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System a) If you are using the self-tapping screws, drill two to four 0.089 in (2.2 mm) holes (a #43 drill bit can be used). b) If you are using the machine screws, drill two to four 1/8 in (3.2 mm) clearance holes.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System er/trigger wiring harness (CAMADP-INT-2) of the CAMLCD-INT-56/CAMLCD-INT-70 monitor or • one of the four camera inputs on the CAMBOX- 4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL control box (for use with the CAMLCD-70 monitor) or • one of the four camera inputs on the input/power/trigger wir- ing harness (CAMADP-INT-4) of the CAMLCD-INT-70-B b) a special DVR system camera-extension cable that is con- nected to one of the four camera inputs on the CAMDVR-4-B...
Installing the Mobile Camera System the mounting bracket assembly. Once you obtain the image you want, tighten the nuts of the camera mounting bracket assembly to fix the camera position. Wrap the cable connection in the supplied black waterproofing tape. Option 2: Mounting the camera flush to the vehicle surface Note: Before routing the camera cable through the hole, you can in- stall an included angled nut so that the camera can be slightly tilted...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System • The material properties and thicknesses of vehicle bodies vary widely. The included hardware can accommodate many different vehicle installations. However, it is recommended that you exercise judgment when drilling holes into vehicle surfaces. • When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Marking and Drilling the Mounting Holes for the Ball Camera AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System a) a camera-to-monitor extension cable that can be either • one CAMCABLE-SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20/-40 or • two CAMCABLE-SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20 connected in series with adapter CAMCABLE-EXT that is then connected to • either the input on the input/pow- CAM1 CAM2 er/trigger wiring harness (CAMADP-INT-2) of the CAMLCD-INT-56/CAMLCD-INT-70 monitor or...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System 290A6049 Figure 4. Ball camera installation CAMCCD-BALLNTSC/CAMCCD-BALLPAL Mounting the Ball Camera Align the bottom half of the camera mounting bracket with the drilled mounting holes on the vehicle while inserting the insulating pad between the vehicle surface and the camera mounting bracket. To affix the bottom half of the camera mounting bracket to the vehicle, choose the appropriate screws for the mounting holes you drilled.
Installing the Mobile Camera System orientation, connect the camera to the monitor with a camera extension cable (one CAMCABLE-SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20/-40 or two connected in series with CAMCABLE-EXT) or special DVR system camera cable (as applicable). It may be necessary to rotate the camera in the mounting bracket to obtain the cor- rect orientation.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System • Waterproofing tape Remove the four screws that secure the camera housing cover/ dome to its base (Figure 5 on page 30). The holes in the base can be used as a template for marking drill- holes for mounting screws.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System DRILLING PRECAUTIONS When drilling holes, check the area into which you are drilling to be sure you do not damage vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed.
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Drill a 3/4 in (19.0 mm) hole at the mark for the camera output cable. Smooth and deburr this hole. REMOVE THE 4 SECURE THE MOUNTING TO AIM THE CAMERA, SCREWS SECURING HARDWARE THROUGH LOOSEN THE 2 ADJUSTMENT THE HOUSING THE HOLES IN THE BASE SCREWS, ADJUST THE AIM,...
Installing the Mobile Camera System Wrap the cable connection in the supplied black waterproofing tape. Installing the Truck/Trailer Kit (CAMCABLE-TRK) Find an appropriate location for installing the these components: • a 65.5 ft (20 m) camera extension cable with heavy-duty 7-pin covered connector, typically connected on a trailer •...
Installing the Mobile Camera System DRILLING PRECAUTIONS When drilling holes, check the area into which you are drilling to be sure you do not damage vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed.
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• CAMLCD-INT-56/CAMLCD-INT-70: This monitor has an in- put/power/trigger wiring harness that has two camera inputs, power/ground, and two trigger wires. • CAMLCD-70: This monitor has a single output cable that ei- ther connects to a CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL con- trol box or to a CAMDVR-4-B digital video recorder. The CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL functions as the central input/output “control box”...
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Installing the Mobile Camera System Failure to heed this caution could result in driver distraction or driver error while operating the vehicle. DRILLING PRECAUTIONS When drilling holes, check the area into which you are drilling to be sure you do not damage vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed.
Installing the Mobile Camera System Installing the Control Box (with the CAMLCD-70 Monitor) Mount the CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL control box with the in- cluded self-tapping hardware. The control box should be centrally located within the vehicle in relative proximity to the monitor. The control box is not intended for installation outside the vehicle.
Connecting the Mobile Camera System Connecting the Mobile Camera System This section describes how to connect four Mobile Camera System con- figurations: Option 1: System configured with a CAMLCD-INT-56 monitor (as in • the CAMSET56-NTSC-2/CAMSET56-PAL-2) or CAMLCD-INT-70 monitor • Option 2: System configured with a CAMLCD-70 monitor and CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL (as in the CAMSET70- NTSC-4/CAMSET70-PAL-4) Option 3: Option 3: System configured with a CAMLCD-INT-70-B...
Connecting the Mobile Camera System For any other configuration, connect a suitable 12V–24V trigger to this wire to signal when the monitor should view . This CAM1 wire has priority over the white wire when both wires (CAM2) are triggered. •...
Connecting the Mobile Camera System Connect a 12V–24 V trigger to the appropriate wire to signal when the monitor should display Camera 1, 2, 3, or 4. The four-wire trigger wiring harness is connected to input (Figure 8 on CAM TRIGGER page 41): •...
Connecting the Mobile Camera System Connect 12V–24V to the red wire. Connect vehicle or chassis ground to the black wire. Connect camera trigger wires as follows: • green/red: trigger for Camera 1 • blue/red: trigger for Camera 2 • brown/red: trigger for Camera 3 •...
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Connecting the Mobile Camera System CAMCCD #1 CAMCCD #2 CAMCABLE-SHORT/-5/-10/-15/-20/-40 /CAM SEL MENU MODE/ON MONITOR (CAMLCD-INT-56 CAMLCD-INT-70) CAM1 CAM2 INPUT INPUT CAMADP-INT-2 MIRROR MONITOR (CAMLCD-MIR) CAM1 TRIGGER (GREEN/REVERSE) CAM2 TRIGGER (WHITE/CAM2) GROUND (BLK/GND) 290A6300C +12/24VDC (RED/DC INPUT) Figure 7. Option 1: System configured with a CAMLCD-INT-56 monitor (as in the CAMSET56-NTSC-2/CAMSET56-PAL-2), CAMLCD-INT-70 monitor, or CAMLED-MIR (as in the CAMSETMIR-4RW)
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Connecting the Mobile Camera System Figure 8. Option 2: System configured with a CAMLCD-70 monitor and CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL (as in the CAMSET70-NTSC-4/CAMSET70-PAL-4)
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Connecting the Mobile Camera System Figure 9. Option 3: System configured with a CAMLCD-INT-70-B monitor (as in the CAMSET70-NTSC4B/CAMSET70-PAL4B/CAMSET70-N4BW)
Testing the System After the installation, test the emergency warning system to ensure that it is operating properly. Also test all vehicle functions, including horn op- eration, vehicle safety functions, and vehicle lighting systems to ensure proper operation. Ensure that the installation has not affected the vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety functions or circuits.
Operating the Mobile Camera System This section describes how to operate these Mobile Camera System con- figurations: Option 1: System configured with a CAMLCD-INT-56 monitor (as in • the CAMSET56-NTSC-2/CAMSET56-PAL-2) or CAMLCD-INT-70 monitor • Option 2: System configured with a CAMLCD-70 monitor and CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL (as in the CAMSET70- NTSC-4/CAMSET70-PAL-4) •...
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Operating the Mobile Camera System If two cameras are connected, briefly pressing the button /CAM SEL enables you to manually switch to from and from CAM2 CAM1 CAM1 . You can also switch cameras when the system is on by applying CAM2 12V–24V to the appropriate trigger wire.
Operating the Mobile Camera System Option 2: System Configured with a CAMLCD-70 Monitor and CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL (as in CAMSET70- NTSC-4/CAMSET70-PAL-4) When you turn on the camera system by turning the vehicle ignition key to either the "accessory" or "on" position, the monitor turns on and displays all connected cameras as noted below.
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Operating the Mobile Camera System GREEN LEDS INDICATE WHICH CAMERA IS SELECTED RED LED GREEN LED INDICATES INDICATES THAT QUAD VIEW IS POWER SELECTED POWER QUAD 290A6054B Figure 10. Camera system keyboard To manually turn the system off, press the button on the key- POWER board.
Operating the Mobile Camera System Priority for the camera triggers is, from highest to lowest: Camera 1 > Camera 2 > Camera 3 > Camera 4. In other words, the Camera 1 trig- ger has the highest priority and overrides other triggers. Menu options Press the button for these options:...
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Operating the Mobile Camera System is set to when you turn on the cam- POWER BUTTON ACTION era system by turning the vehicle ignition key to either the "Acces- sory" or "On" position, the red power indicator LED on the monitor turns on (Figure 11).
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Operating the Mobile Camera System • Press once for a single camera full-screen im- MODE/D/N age. Successive brief presses of the (power/ /CAM SEL camera select) button select each of the connected cameras’ images. • Press a second time for a dual-camera split- MODE/D/N screen view, with one camera on the left and one on the right.
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Operating the Mobile Camera System • : Adjusts the amount of color information in the monitor COLOR image on a scale of 0 to 30. : Adjusts the volume of the sound from the selected • VOLUME camera microphone on a scale of 0 to 30, as applicable. •...
For service or technical assistance, please contact the Federal Signal Service Department at these addresses: Federal Signal Corporation Safety and Security Systems 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, IL 60484-3167 www.fedsig.com...
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Write the RMA number down, so that you can easily check on status of the returned equipment. Send all material with the issued RMA Number to: Federal Signal Corporation 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, IL 60484-3167 Attn: Service Department...
Product Specifications and Part Numbers This section has specifications for each model of camera and monitor, and for the control box and the digital video recorder. Camera Specifications CAMCCD-REARNTSC/CAMCCD-REARPAL: Rear-View Camera Imaging sensor: Sony 1/4-inch color CCD Resolution (pixels): NTSC 510 (H) x 492 (V); PAL 500 (H) x 582 (V) Horizontal resolution: 420 TV lines Lens: Focal length 2.6 mm, F2.0, 110°...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers CAMCCD-SIDENTSC/CAMCCD-SIDEPAL: Side-View Camera (continued) Environmental rating: IP68 waterproof and dust-resistant Voltage: 12 Vdc Power consumption: ≤ 1.5 W Operating temperature range: –22°F to 149°F / –30°C to 65°C Dimensions: in: 2.56 (W) x 3.74 (L) x 2.54 (H) mm: 65.0 (W) x 95.0 (L) x 64.5 (H) Weight (including mounting bracket): 0.39 lb / 0.18 kg Certifications: FCC, CE, E-mark, RoHS...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers CAMCCD-BALLNTSC/CAMCCD-BALLPAL: Ball Camera Imaging sensor: Sony 1/4-inch color CCD Resolution (pixels): NTSC 510 (H) x 492 (V); PAL 500 (H) x 582 (V) Horizontal resolution: 420 TV lines Lens: Focal length—2.6 mm, F2.0, 110° viewing angle (measured diagonally) Low-light/night vision: 9 infrared LEDs with photosensor Microphone: Integrated...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers CAMCCD-DOMENTSC/CAMCCD-DOMEPAL: Dome Camera (continued) in: 4.10 (W) x 2.82 (H) mm: 103.9 (W) x 71.6 (H) Weight (including mounting bracket): 0.85 lb / 0.39 kg Certifications: FCC, CE, E-mark, RoHS Monitor Specifications CAMLCD-INT-56: 5.6-inch monitor w/ dual integrated camera inputs Screen type, size: Color TFT LCD, 5.6 in (diagonal) Viewing angle (up/down, left/right): 45°/45°, 65°/65°...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers CAMLCD-INT-70: 7.0-inch monitor w/ dual integrated camera inputs (continued) Voltage: 12/24 Vdc Power consumption: ≤ 7 W Operating Temperature Range: –22°F to 149°F / –30°C to 65°C Dimensions: in: 7.50 (L) x 4.82 (W) x 1.15 (D) mm: 190.5 (L) x 122.4 (W) x 29.2 (D) Weight (including mounting stand): 1.26 lb / 0.57 kg Certifications: FCC, CE, E-mark, RoHS...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers CAMLCD-70: 7.0-inch monitor for use with CAMBOX-4NTSC/ CAMBOX-4PAL or CAMDVR-4-B Screen type, size: Color TFT LCD, 7.0 in (diagonal) Viewing angle (up/down, left/right): 40°/40°, 60°/60° Brightness: 350 cd/m2 Resolution (pixels): 336960 Camera inputs and trigger wires: none; uses CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAM- BOX-4PAL or CAMDVR-4-B Built-in speaker Photo-sensor for automatic monitor brightness adjustment in low-light/...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers Control Box Specifications CAMBOX-4NTSC/CAMBOX-4PAL: Four-camera control box for use with CAMLCD-70 Camera inputs & trigger wires: 4 Split-screen capable Control keypad included for mode selection (individual camera or split- screen multiple cameras) RCA inputs for audio and composite video Voltage: 12/24 Vdc Dimensions: in: 6.12 (L) x 3.54 (W) x 1.32 (H)
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers Cables CAMCABLE-40: 131 ft (40 m) camera extension cable with waterproof connector CAMCABLE-20: 65.5 ft (20 m) camera extension cable with water- proof connector CAMCABLE-15: 49 ft (15 m) camera extension cable with waterproof connector CAMCABLE-10: 33 ft (10 m) camera extension cable with waterproof connector CAMCABLE-5: 16.5 ft (5 m) camera extension cable with waterproof...
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Product Specifications and Part Numbers FCC Compliance Statement For part numbers: For the following part numbers—CAMCCD-REARNTSC, CAMCCD- REARPAL, CAMCCD-SIDENTSC, CAMCCD-SIDEPAL, CAMCCD- DOMENTSC, CAMCCD-DOMEPAL, CAMCCD-FLSHNTSC, CAMCCD- FLSHPAL, CAMCCD-BALLNTSC, CAMCCD-BALLPAL, CAMLCD-70, CAMLCD-INT-56, CAMLCD-INT-70, CAMLCD-INT-70-B, CAMBOX- 4NTSC, CAMBOX-4PAL, and CAMDVR-4-B: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-...
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