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ALI-TP2118VR_CQ 

180409

Drop cable

Product 

label

Camera module back

What’s in the box

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Camera assembly

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Mounting hardware

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Video test adapter cable 

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Security L-wrench

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Drill template

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This instruction guide

Tools you need

To install the camera, you will need:

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12 Vdc or 24 Vac power source. See 

Specifications

 for requirements. 

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

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Caulk or other sealant for outdoor installation

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Video and power extension cable

Step 1.  Install the camera

The camera includes hardware to install it directly to a mounting surface. You can also easily install the 
camera onto a single- or double-gang electrical box. Camera drop cables can be routed through the 
conduit port on the side of the camera back box, through the mounting surface or into an electrical box, if 
used.
Before installation: 

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Make sure that the device is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included.

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IR Reflection Prevention

: Avoid mounting the camera near reflective surfaces. The IR light from 

the camera can reflect back into the lens. Do not remove the plastic cover until the cover is installation 
is complete. 

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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. 

ALI-TP2118VR 8MP HD-TVI 

Vandalproof Outdoor Dome Camera  

Quick Installation Guide

The ALIBI ALI-TP2118VR dome camera include a high resolution CMOS array sensor with and advanced 
circuit design technology. This camera features: 

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8 MP high performance CMOS array with resolution up to 3840 (H) × 2160 (V) pixels

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Low illumination 0.003 Lux color illumination 

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2.8 mm 

 12 mm motorized lens

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OSD menu up-the-coax

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260 ft IR

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IP67 weatherproof, IK10 vandalproof enclosure 

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Requires Alibi 8 MP HD-TVI compatible recorder (HD-TVI DVR) such as the ALI-QVR5116H 

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Optional installation with wall mount bracket ALI-AB2 and flange adapter ALI-AF3

Camera  

back 

box

Cable 

channel

Lens

Captive 

screw (3)

Camera  

dome  

assembly

Back Box internal features

Power Connector

12 Vdc polarity

HD-TVI video 

BNC connector

CVBS video BNC connector

Camera drop cable connectors

OSD 

joystick

IR LED (2)

Foam 

 ring 

 seal

Lens

CVBS video 

 test port

Hole for 

camera to 

back box 

screws (3)

Hole for 

dome 

tether 

screw

Hole for 

dome 

assembly 

screws (3)

Camera module internal features 

Summary of Contents for ALI-TP2118VR

Page 1: ...cification of the products for the installation environment Make sure that the wall or the ceiling is strong enough to withstand 3 times the weight of the camera 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 ALI TP2118VR 8MP HD TVI Vandalproof Outdoor Dome Camera ...

Page 2: ...videocablemustattachtotheHD TVIcompatibleequipment IftheHD TVIvideocable willattachtoNTSCcompatibleequipment settheHD TVI CVBSswitchonthecameramodule appropriately Seethephotoonpage1 TheCVBSvideocableanattachtoanyequipmentcompatiblewithanNTSCsignal 7 Apply power to the camera Use caution to observe the DC power polarity shown in the photo on page 1 8 Verify that a video signal can be seen on your ...

Page 3: ...igurationoptionsinthecamera See OSDDefinitions On screenDisplay OSD menus onpage4 Opening the OSD Menu through remote login to the HD TVI DVR To open the OSD menu during a remote login to the recorder 1 After logging into the HD TVI DVR open the camera in a single Live View window 2 In the PTZ control panel scroll down the Preset list to Preset95 click the entry to highlight it and then click the ...

Page 4: ...htness level of the whole image and provides clear images with details When WDR is selected as the exposure mode you can set it as low medium high or off AGC Automatic Gain Control It optimizes the clarity of the image in poor light conditions The AGC level can be set as High Medium or Low Select Off to disable the AGC function NOTE The noise is amplified when the AGC is on Slow Shutter Slow Shutt...

Page 5: ...s Slow shutter Max 16 times Lens Motorized VF 2 8 mm 12 mm 2 Horizontal Field of View FOV 108 1 45 6 Lens Mount ф14 Day Night IR cut filter Angle Adjustment Pan 0 355 Tilt 0 75 Rotate 0 355 Synchronization Internal Synchronization WDR Wide Dynamic Range 120 dB Menu AGC Supported D N Mode Auto Color BW Black and White White Balance Auto Manual Natural White balance ON OFF 4 programmable privacy mas...

Page 6: ...evice set the impedance 75 Ω Hi Z properly and check the cable connections The camera is not working properly and the surface of the camera is hot Verify that the camera is correctly connected to an appropriate regulated power source The image on the monitor flickers Make sure that the camera isn t facing direct sunlight or fluorescent light If necessary change the camera position ...

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