Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi® Video Camera G3. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms. Package Contents UVC-G3-AF Cable Gland Screw Anchors (Qty. 2) 1080p Indoor/Outdoor IP Camera with Infrared...
Hardware Overview Ambient Light Sensor Camera Lens Ethernet Reset Camera Ring Tilt/Mount Lock Adjustable Base Cable Gland Mounting Base Cable Slot Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 port connects to an 802.3af PoE switch for PoE power and data. Reset To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the camera is powered on.
Installation Overview To install the UniFi Video Camera G3, please follow the instructions of the following sections in this order: 1. Hardware Installation 2. Connecting Power over Ethernet 3. UniFi Video 4. Adjusting the Camera View Hardware Installation The UniFi Video Camera G3 can be mounted on a wall, ceiling, or pole.
Page 5
2. Mark the mounting holes on the wall or ceiling. Note: If you are running the cable along the wall or ceiling, position the Cable Slot towards the direction you want the cabling to run. For outdoor installations, position the Cable Slot downward. 3.
Page 6
5. If you are feeding the Ethernet cable through the wall or ceiling, do so now and feed it through the Mounting Base. If not, feed the Ethernet cable through the Mounting Base and place the cable in the Cable Slot. These instructions show the Cable Slot positioned downward.
Page 7
6. Fasten the Mounting Base to the wall or ceiling using two Self-Tapping Screws. 7. Remove the camera from the Adjustable Base by turning the Camera Ring in the direction shown.
Page 8
8. Feed the Ethernet cable through the Cable Gland and Adjustable Base. Seal the Cable Gland in place by firmly pressing around its edges. Then connect the cable to the Ethernet Port on the camera. Cable Gland IMPORTANT: For proper weather sealing, the Cable Gland must fit securely within the Adjustable Base when the camera is mounted.
10. Orient the camera to the desired position while connecting the Adjustable Base to the Mounting Base. Note: You will fine-tune and then lock the positioning after you check the camera view in the UniFi Video software. 11. Proceed to the Connecting Power over Ethernet section. Pole Mount To mount the UniFi Video Camera G3 on a pole, a metal strap or hose clamp is required (not included).
Page 10
2. Wrap the metal strap around the pole and tighten the strap by turning the screw clockwise. 3. Remove the Mounting Base from the camera by turning the Tilt/Mount Lock counterclockwise.
Page 11
4. Feed the Ethernet cable through the Mounting Base. 5. Fasten the Mounting Base to the Pole Mount Bracket using two Machine Screws.
Page 12
6. Remove the camera from the Adjustable Base by turning the Camera Ring in the direction shown. 7. Feed the Ethernet cable through the Cable Gland and Adjustable Base. Seal the Cable Gland in place by firmly pressing around its edges. Then connect the cable to the Ethernet Port on the camera.
Page 13
8. Connect the camera back to the Adjustable Base by turning the Camera Ring in the direction shown. 9. Orient the camera to the desired position while connecting the Adjustable Base to the Mounting Base. Note: You will fine-tune and then lock the positioning after you check the camera view in the UniFi Video software.
The UniFi Video Camera G3 features auto-sensing 802.3af PoE and can be powered by any 802.3af PoE compliant switch, including the Ubiquiti Networks UniFi PoE Switch. Connecting to a PoE Switch Connect the Ethernet cable from the camera directly to a PoE port on the switch.
Page 15
UniFi Video Ensure that you are running UniFi Video software version 3.8 or newer. The latest version of the UniFi Video software is available at www.ubnt.com/download/unifivideo The UniFi Video auto-management feature should automatically detect your new camera(s). To manage the camera, perform the following steps: 1.
Page 16
3. The Camera Details window will appear on the right side of the screen. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields and click Manage. 4. UniFi Video will automatically update the camera’s firmware (this may take up to five minutes). Then the camera will appear in the Managed cameras list.
Page 17
UniFi Video App Download the UniFi Video app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). ™ For details on using the UniFi Video software, refer to the User Guide at: www.ubnt.com/download/unifivideo...
Adjusting the Camera View 1. Fine-tune the positioning of the camera as you check the camera preview in the UniFi Video software. 2. Tilt the camera to adjust the angle and rotate it to level the view. 3. Secure the Tilt/Mount Ring to lock the positioning of the camera and complete installation.
Safety Notices Read, follow, and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Hot surface. Do not touch. WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.
Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s); or (VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the RMA. In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documentation;...
SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING.
Page 23
Note Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Australia and New Zealand Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CE Marking CE marking on this product represents the product is in compliance with all directives that are applicable to it.
Page 25
Español La Directiva 2012/19/UE exige que los equipos que lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con vistas a su eliminación.
Ελληνικά [Greek] Δια του παρόντος, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, δηλώνει ότι αυτή η συσκευή UVC-G3-AF, είναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις βασικές απαιτήσεις και τις λοιπές σχετικές διατάξεις των οδηγιών 2014/30/EE, 2014/35/EE. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης ΕΕ διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο: www.ubnt.com/compliance Magyar [Hungarian] Ezennel UBIQUITI NETWORKS kijelenti, hogy ez a UVC-G3-AF készülék...
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, dichiara che questo dispositivo UVC-G3-AF, è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti delle direttive 2014/30/UE, 2014/35/UE. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet: www.ubnt.com/compliance Latvių...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the UVC-G3-AF and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers