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CAM241, 243 & 245 Handbook & Instructions Stylish Stylish Hi-Res NiteDevil™ Hi-Res NiteDevil™ Traditional Camera with Wide Dynamic Range Camera with Wide Dynamic Range & On Screen Display & On Screen Display XCAM241 Introduction • 700TVL Col / 800TVL B&W •...
Powering The Camera CAM241 - 12V DC The CAM241 requires a 12V DC regulated power supply providing a minimum of 140mA per camera (200mA recommended). you should always allow extra headroom to be on the safe side, especially taking into account any extra load created by adding an auto-iris lens (typically 10mA).
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Powering The Camera CAM245 - 240V AC The CAM245 is a mains 240V AC controlled camera and an IEC 13 mains power cable is required. Model CAM245 240V AC Find out more about this superb range at: nitedevil.com Fitting the Camera Lens Auto-Iris Direct Drive Connections C or CS Mount Lenses Auto Iris type lenses require the 4-pin connector to be attached...
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Fitting the Camera Lens lens itself, you may need to alter the inner adjusting ring that is screwed into the end of the camera. To do this you will need a small Allen key. This ring enables the lens to either “sit” a little closer or a little further away from the camera to get a sharp focused image when using lenses from different manufacturers.
Connecting The Camera The video out from the camera is provided from the BNC There are three ways to setup the camera which are covered on connector located at the rear of the camera. The camera’s video the next page. signal is carried by a suitable cable (usually RG59 or similar) to Thanks to the cameras RS485 and up the co-ax technology, the monitor or other video input, ie, of a switcher, quad, DVR etc.
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Main Menu MAIN MENU DEFAULT SETTINGS SUB MENU DC / VIDEO / MANUAL 1. LENS 1. BRIGHTNESS: 1 ~ 100 3. RETURN 2. IRIS SPEED: 1 ~ 5 MANUAL: 1. BRIGHTNESS: 1 ~ 100 2. RETURN 2. EXPOSURE 1. SHUTTER: 1/50, 60 / AUTO / FLK / MANUAL NTSC 1/60, PAL 1/50 AUTO:...
Function Menu MAIN MENU DEFAULT SETTINGS SUB MENU ON / OFF 1. MOTION 1. AREA: 1 ~ 4 3. VALUE: 0 ~ 100 2. AREA DISPLAY: ON / OFF 4. MOTION VIEW: ON / OFF (ON: POSITION, SIZE) 5. RETURN 2.
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Getting The Most Out Of The CAM240 Series What the menu options do the level of amplitude however setting it too high could produce The NiteDevil range has a comprehensive menu system that a noisy image in low light conditions. allows you to set up the camera to get the most out of it in different demanding situations, below is a guide to some of the key functions:...
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Getting The Most Out Of The CAM240 Series What the menu options do switching to a black & white image could produce a better This is only recommended in areas where the light levels are quality image. always extremely low. There are various settings to ensure the camera produces the Auto best B &...
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Other Products To Consider - Accessories Fixed Iris Lens Kit 1ch Passive Baluns Send 1 video signal 1ch In-line Balun. Send 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm & 16mm Fixed Iris Lenses. 100m down CAT5 cable. video 100m down CAT5. CCT358 Order Code: BAL201 BAL106 (Pair)
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Other Products To Consider - CCTV Mule CCTV Mule 4 The CCTV Mule makes it easy to add extra cameras to existing installations, you save installation time and reduce the cost of Sends 4 video signals down 1 co-ax buying and installing more cable. The Mules work in pairs.
Fault Finding The camera is built to the highest standards and every unit is No picture fully tested prior to packing so if you experience an installation The camera cannot function without the correct working power problem you need to investigate your cabling, connections, supply.
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