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Installation Guide
Avigilon™ H4 HD IP Camera Models:
H4A-B1, H4A-B2, H4A-B3, H4A-G-B1

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Avigilon™ H4 HD IP Camera Models: H4A-B1, H4A-B2, H4A-B3, H4A-G-B1...
  • Page 2 Power Source” with output rated 12 VDC or 24 VAC, 8 W min. or Power over Ethernet (PoE), rated 48 VDC, 8 W min. Any external power supply connected to this product may only be connected to another Avigilon product of the same model series. External power connections must be properly insulated.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 ©  2016, Avigilon Corporation. All rights reserved. AVIGILON, the AVIGILON logo, AVIGILON CONTROL CENTER, and ACC are trademarks of Avigilon Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark in this document is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Wifi 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...
  • Page 6: Overview

    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...
  • Page 7: Rear View

    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 Provides information about camera operation. For more information, see LED Indicators on page 11. 4. Link LED Indicates if there is an active connection in the Ethernet port.
  • Page 8 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 Wifi Adapter. Rear View...
  • Page 9: Installation

    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 steps to install the camera: Mounting the Camera...
  • Page 10: Connecting Cables

    For more information about configuring the camera from the mobile web interface see Avigilon USB Wifi Adapter System User Guide. NOTE: The camera will reserve the 10.11.22.32/28 subnet for internal use while the USB Wifi Adapter is plugged in.
  • Page 11: Accessing The Live Video Stream

    NOTE: The default camera username is administrator with no password. 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.
  • Page 12: Setting The Time

    For more information, see the Avigilon Camera Configuration Tool User Guide. If the camera is connected to the Avigilon Control Center, you can use the client software to configure the camera. For more information, see the Avigilon Control Center Client User Guide.
  • Page 13: Cable Connections

    Cable Connections Connecting External Power NOTE: Do not perform this procedure if Power over Ethernet (POE) is used. 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.
  • Page 14: Connecting To Microphones, Speakers And Video Monitors

    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.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Once connected to the network, the Connection Status LED will display the progress in connecting to the Network Video Management software. The following table describes what the LEDs indicate: Connection Status Connection State Description One short flash every Obtaining IP Address Attempting to obtain an IP address.
  • Page 17: Resetting To Factory Default Settings

    Resetting to Factory Default Settings If the camera no longer functions as expected, you can choose to reset the camera to its factory default settings. Use the firmware revert button to reset the camera. 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.
  • Page 18: Setting The Ip Address Using The Arp/Ping Method

    NOTE: The ARP/Ping Method will not work if the Disable setting static IP address through ARP/Ping method check box is selected in the camera's web browser interface. For more information, see the Avigilon™ High Definition H.264 Web Interface User Guide.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Zeroconf, ARP, RTP/UDP, RTP/UDP multicast, RTP/RTSP/TCP, RTP/RTSP/HTTP/TCP, RTP/RTSP/HTTPS/TCP, HTTP Mechanical H4A-B1 — 168 mm x 76 mm x 67 mm (6.6” x 3.0” x 2.6”) Dimensions L x W x H H4A-B2/H4A-B3 — 167 mm x 76 mm x 67 mm (6.6” x 3.0” x 2.6”) H4A-B1 –...
  • Page 20 Camera Mount ¼”-20 UNC (top and bottom) 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 RTC Backup Battery 3V manganese lithium Environmental...
  • Page 21: Limited Warranty And Technical Support

    Limited Warranty and Technical Support Avigilon warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 3 years from date of purchase. The manufacturer’s liability hereunder is limited to replacement of the product, repair of the product or replacement of the product with repaired product at the discretion of the manufacturer.

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