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Warning Before Installation
Power off the Network Camera as
soon as smoke or unusual odors
are detected.
Do not place the Network Camera
on unsteady surfaces.
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects
into the Network Camera.
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Package Contents
SF8172
Alignment Stickers
Quick Installation Guide /
Warranty Card
Refer to your user's manual for the
operating temperature.
Do not touch the Network Camera
during a lightning storm.
Do not drop the Network Camera.
Screws / Anchors / Cable tie
Software CD
Power & I/O Cables
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Page 1: Package Contents
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects Do not drop the Network Camera. into the Network Camera. Package Contents SF8172 Screws / Anchors / Cable tie Alignment Stickers Software CD Quick Installation Guide / Power & I/O Cables... -
Page 2: Physical Description
Physical Description Inner View Lens Contacts for Internal Microphone (B) Spring Contacts (A) Header (J6) Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 Socket Header (J7) Cabling Cutout Status LEDs Outer View Reset Button MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC Card Slot Dome cover Built-in Microphone 083236 IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address under the camera base before installing the camera. -
Page 3: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation First, open the dome cover by pressing the release button. You may squeeze the opposite edge of the dome cover if the dome cover does not come off easily. Then, follow the steps below to install the camera to either a ceiling or a wall. Slide cover Release button If you plan to route cables from the side of camera,... -
Page 4: Connecting Cables
Connecting Cables If you need to route cables through the side opening, proceed with the following: 1. Connect the Ethernet and the Power & IO cables. The Ethernet cable is user-supplied. 2. Use an included cable tie to secure the Ethernet and IO cable to the base plate. Insert the cable tie through the vertical mounting tab located on the edge of the cabling cutout. -
Page 5: Ceiling Mount Installation
IMPORTANT: Refer to the "Panoramic PTZ Installation Guide" in your product CD for design considerations before you proceed with physical installation. Attach Camera to Mounting Adaptor An adapter bracket, AM-517, is required. 1. Align the bracket's screw slots with mounting holes on the AM-51A. 2. - Page 6 Install to the Ceiling 1. Drill pilot holes into the ceiling. Then hammer four anchors into the holes. 2. Secure the pendant head to the ceiling using four screws. 3. Connect the two white header connectors to the J6 and J7 connectors. 4.
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Page 7: Wall Mount Bracket Installation
Wall Mount Bracket Installation Below is a sample procedure using a wall mount bracket and a pendant pipe: 1. Determine a hard surface ceiling location. Use the four mounting holes on the wall mount bracket to mark the positions where holes will be drilled to secure the bracket and routing cables. Note that screws are user-supplied and they should be at least 11mm long. -
Page 8: Network Deployment
7. Install the speed dome camera next to the fisheye, with their lens positioned at approximately the same height. For details about speed dome installation, please refer to its documentation. 8. Connect all cabling, including the IO cables to J6 and J7, and the Ethernet cable to RJ-45 connector. 9. - Page 9 Power over Ethernet (PoE) When using a PoE-enabled switch The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable. NOTE: 1.
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Page 10: Assigning An Ip Address
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network is analyzed, please click on the “Next” button to continue the program. 3. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers, and Network Cameras on the same LAN.