Vivotek MD8531H Quick Installation Manual
Vivotek MD8531H Quick Installation Manual

Vivotek MD8531H Quick Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Do not insert sharp or tiny objects into the Network Camera. Replacing or failing to properly install the waterproof components, e.g., cables or cable glands, will void our IP65/66/67 warranty. Package Contents MD8531H Alignment Sticker Software CD Screwdriver Desiccant bag Quick Installation Guide Screws...
  • Page 3: Physical Description

    Physical Description Inner View RJ45 connector General I/O Terminal Block Lens Screw Holes Screw Holes Reset button MicroSD/SDHC Card Slot Status LED Outer View Microphone IMPORTANT: Record the MAC address before installing the camera. MD8531H Waterproof Level: IP66 EN - 2...
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation First, use the supplied screwdriver to detach the dome cover from the camera base. Insert your MicroSD/SDHC Card if necessary. Tamper-proof Screw Dome Cover Plastic Cover Camera Base 3.1 Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable RJ45 Cable Dimension Recommended cable diameter: 5 to 8mm (Use CAT5e only) Assembling Steps Rubber Seal Plug 1.
  • Page 5 3. You will need an RJ45 crimping tool to attach the Ethernet wires to a connector. When done, connect the cable to the camera’s Ethernet RJ45 socket. o: white/orange stripe O: orange solid g: white/green stripe B: blue solid b: white/blue stripe G: green solid br: white/brown stripe BR: brown solid...
  • Page 6: Connecting Io Cables

    3.2 Connecting IO cables: 1. Remove the waterproof connector from the camera, and pass IO wires through the rubber seal as shown below. Tighten up and install the connector when done. Wire range: 1.5mm~1.8mm; 20AWG Strip length: 6~7mm 2. Use a small-size flat-blade screwdriver to secure IO wires to the included terminal blocks.
  • Page 7 3. Connect the terminal block to the camera. NOTE: 1. This equipment is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants. 2. For PoE input connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with PoE output. EN - 6...
  • Page 8: Ceiling Mount

    3.3 Ceiling Mount Then, follow the steps below to install the camera to either a ceiling or wall: 1. Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the ceiling/wall. 2. Using the 4 screw circles on the sticker, drill 4 pilot holes into the ceiling/wall. Then hammer the plastic anchors into the holes if necessary.
  • Page 9: Assigning An Ip Address

    2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network is ana- lyzed, 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.
  • Page 10: Fine-Tune The Camera Focus

    Adjusting the Lens To adjust the viewing angle 1. Loosen the lens module retention screw (not removing it) on top of the lens module. 2. Adjust the lens to a desired viewing angle. 3. When done, fasten the screw so that lens orientation can be fixed and withstand shock and vibration.
  • Page 11 4. Use the adjustment tool to adjust the lens focus by rotating the lens clockwise or counter-clockwise. 5. Rotate the lens module back to the correct orientation. Put on the dome cover, but do not completely tighten its screws yet. 6.

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