ALIBI ALI-CD5021VSS Quick Installation And User Manual Download Page 2

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During installation: 

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Camera Lens

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

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

Cleaning

 section. 

• 

Monitor impedance

: If you use a setup monitor when installing the camera, ensure that the 

monitor input impedance is set to 75 Ω.

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Power supply

Camera drop cable

: The camera drop cable includes two connectors: 

 

Video BNC connector

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

extension cable. This cable must connect to an HD-TVI compatible video player or recorder

 

Power connector: 

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

picture of the drop cable connectors on page 1.  

The following procedure outlines an installation of the camera to a mounting surface. Your installation 
steps may differ, depending on how the camera is mounted and how the drop cable connects to video and 
power extension cables. To install the camera onto a surface: 
1. 

Separate the camera dome cover assembly from the camera module by loosening the two hex 
screws on the sides of the dome using the L-wrench provided. Note that the dome cover is tethered 
to the camera module. 

2. 

Using the drill template or the base housing, mark the locations of the mounting screw holes, and 
the hole for the drop cable if routing the cable through the mounting surface. 

Holes for  

mounting  

screws

Hole for  

mounting  

screw

Inside view of mounting base

3. 

Apply a small but adequate amount of silicone sealant around the holes for the mounting screws in 
the mounting base. 

4. 

Using appropriate fasteners, secure the mounting base to the mounting surface. The mounting 
screws and wall inserts are adequate for many surface types. 

5. 

Route power and video extension cables from your 12 Vdc power source and monitoring equipment 
to the mounting location. 

Do not

 apply power to the power extension cable at this time. 

6. 

Connect the camera drop cables to the video and power extension cables. 

NOTE

: Camera drop 

cable connectors are not waterproof. Use appropriate seals to protect these connections from 
contamination.  

NOTE

The HD-TVI video cable must attach to the HD-TVI compatible equipment. 

7. 

Apply power to the camera. Use caution to observe the DC power polarity shown in the drop cable 
photo on page 1. 

8. 

Verify that a video signal can be seen on your video monitoring equipment.  

Step 2.  Adjust the camera for your surveillance target

1. 

Observe the live video on your monitoring equipment, or plug a video setup monitor (not provided) 
into the RCA jack inside the camera. 

2. 

To adjust the camera pan, grasp the camera gimbal on both sides at the pivot point, then rotate the 
as shown in the illustration below to point it at your surveillance target. 

Tilt 

adjust set 

screw (2)

Pan adjustment

Tilt adjustment

To adjust the tilt, loosen the two tilt adjust set screws (one on each side), and then rock the gimbal 
as shown above in the right illustration. 

To adjust the camera horizon line, grasp the camera head carefully and rotate it as shown in the 
photo below. 

Horizon line adjustment

3. 

Unscrew the Wide - Tele and Near - Far adjustment levers about 1/4 turn, then adjust the lens zoom 
and focus as needed. Tighten the levers screws until snug to hold them in place. 

Dome gasket

Wide (W) /Tele (t) 

zoom control

Near (N) / Far (F) 

focus control

4. 

If you choose to configure the camera OSD settings remotely (through the HD-TVI HVR), apply a thin 
bead of silicone sealant around the rubber dome gasket, and then reinstall the camera dome cover 
assembly. Ensure that the inside of the dome is clean.  
Otherwise, continue with “Step 3. Setup the camera using the OSD” on page 2.  

Step 3.  Setup the camera using the OSD 

Use the OSD to customized the internal settings of the camera for the installation environment. 
1. 

Remove the camera dome cover assembly if it is installed. 

2. 

Find the OSD joystick. It is located on the circuit board behind the camera module. 

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