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ALI-CD1720_CQ 

8/27/15

What’s in the box

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Camera assembly

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Mounting screws and wall inserts 

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This manual

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Drill template

What  you need

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12 Vdc power source. See Specifications for 
voltage and wattage requirements. 

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Tools and additional fasteners (may be required) 
for mounting the camera

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Video and power extension cable

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HD-TVI video setup monitor (optional)

Installation

Before installation: 

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Check the specification of the products for the installation environment.

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Make sure that the wall or the ceiling is strong enough to withstand 3 times the weight of the camera.

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To avoid fire or shock hazard, use only UL listed power supplies. Verify that the power supply will 
provide the rated voltage and wattage for the camera. See the 

Specifications

 section.  

During installation: 

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Camera Lens

: Handle the camera carefully to prevent scratching or soiling the lens. If the lens or IR 

array shield becomes soiled, clean it only with approved products. See the 

Cleaning

 section. 

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Camera drop cable

: The camera drop cable includes two connectors: 

 

HD-TVI Video BNC connector

: For transmission of the HD-TVI signal across a coax (75 Ω) 

extension cable.

 

Power connector: 

When applying Vdc power, observe the power polarity. See the picture 

above for the connector polarity configuration.  

1. 

Using the drill template provided with your camera, mark the location of the screws that anchor the 
base plate to the mounting surface. If you are routing the drop cable through base, also mark the 
position of the hole for the drop cable. 

2. 

Drill holes for the screws that anchor the base to the ceiling. The mounting hardware provided is 
appropriate for most surfaces. However, depending on the surface materials, more appropriate 
fasteners may be required. 

3. 

Drill a 5/8” hole for the drop cable, if necessary. The drop cable can be routed through the mounting 
surface, or through a cable channel in the mounting plate. 

4. 

Route video and power extension cables from the camera to the video recorder and power source. If 
using a video and power combo-cable, make sure the end with the male power plug is toward the 
camera. 

5. 

Separate the mounting plate from the camera assembly:  

a. 

Hold the mounting plate, and then turn 
the locking bezel counter clockwise 
about 1/8 turn as shown in the picture 
below. 

b. 

Lift off the locking bezel, and then 
unclip and remove the housing.

c. 

Remove the camera module. 

Camera  

module

Mounting 

plate

Housing

Locking  

bezel

ALI-CD1720 Series HD-TVI Turret 

Cameras Quick Installation Guide

For Products

: ALI-CD1720E, ALI-CD1720G

The ALIBI ALI-CD1720 series turret cameras include a high sensitivity sensor and advanced circuit design 
technology. They feature high resolution, low image distortion and low noise features which makes them 
suitable for surveillance and image processing systems.

Features 

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HD-TVI technology transmits zero latency HD video resolution over coax cabling

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1280 x 720 (720p @ 30 fps) HD video for sharp, detailed images

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2.8 mm wide angle lens (ALI-CD1720G only) captures images over large areas

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Built-in 24 LEDs enables the camera to see up to 65 ft in the dark

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Smart IR technology reduces over-exposure of the IR LEDs at the center of the image

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True day/night (ICR) captures sharp, clear images in low light and at night

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-40°F ~ 140°F extreme temperature operating range

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IP66 weather-rated ABS housing 

Mounting 

plate (inside)

IR array

Lens

Camera  

module 

Light 

sensor

Housing

Locking  

bezel

ALI-CD1720E camera assembly

Mounting 

plate (inside)

IR array

Lens

Camera  

module 

Light 

sensor

Housing

Locking  

bezel

ALI-CD1720G camera assembly

Power  

Connector

HD-TVI Video  

BNC Connector

ALI-CD1720 series camera drop cable connectors

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