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2.2.1 Camera placement
Plan your camera installation carefully. Identify the locations where cameras will provide the best coverage, considering:
Field of view – Cameras should be positioned so they can effectively view the entire area that must be monitored, and in a
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location where tampering with them is difficult.
Lighting – Direct light shining on the camera lens or bright reflections from shiny objects in the field of view can diminish
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video quality and camera performance. Mount the camera in shaded areas, if possible, or where light on the lens can be
minimized.
Ease of installation – Must be able to install the camera at the location, considering mounting hardware requirements,
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temperature, dust, moisture, etc.
About weatherproof cameras
Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of a building. However, for best
results, we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such as under the eave or roof of a building. Point the camera
in the direction you wish to observe. When routing cable near the camera, allow enough slack to form a U-shaped "drip loop" to
help direct moisture or rain water, that accumulates on the cable, away from the camera.
NOTE
Cable connectors are not weatherproof.
Video/power cables can be run almost anywhere, and are frequently routed through attics or above drop/acoustic ceilings because
of the ease of installation. For added security, we recommend you run your cables in areas with limited access to prevent tampering.
Avoid running the cable near high voltage appliances such as fluorescent lighting. Electrical noise and magnetic fields produced by
these devices may affect video signal quality.
A 60' video/power extension cable is shipped with every camera in your system. 100' and custom-length cables are also available
from your supplier.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM
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