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Part Names

Front

LED

The blue LED light comes on.

•   On: when powered on, during reboot, during normal use
•   Off: when [

Turn Off

] is selected (see “Operation Guide” > “Setting 

Page” > “Installation Conditions”)

*  When [

Turn Off

] is selected, the LED light will come on for several seconds 

when the camera is powered on and during reboot.

SD card cover

Lens

Camera head

Rear

100BT LAN connector

Power connection terminal

Audio input terminal (dual LINE IN and MIC IN)

External Device I/O Terminals

Audio output terminal (LINE OUT)

Reset Switch

Turn on the power while pushing this switch using a sharp object. 
Continue to push the switch for 5 seconds or more to restore all 
factory settings except for the date and time.

Bottom

Fixing screw hole for tripod 

MAC address

The camera's unique address. Write the address on the front of this 
Installation Guide before installing the camera.

Safety wire attachment

When installing the camera on a ceiling using the separately sold 
ceiling mount cover or indoor dome housing, attach the safety wire 
that comes with the separately sold product.

Serial number

The camera's serial number. Write the number on the front of this 
Installation Guide before installing the camera.

Installing the Camera

The following explains the procedures to install the camera on a ceiling using the Ceiling Mount 

Cover SS40-S-VB/SS40-B-VB (sold separately).

Before installing the camera, set the IP address and other network information on the camera 

using the “VB Initial Setting Tool” on the Setup CD-ROM.

For details on how to operate the “VB Initial Setting Tool”, see “Operation Guide”.

1

 Determine an installation position for the camera and drill holes in the ceiling

Use the template included with the ceiling mount cover (sold separately) to determine the 
positions of the fixing screw holes and wiring hole (43 x 84 mm (1.7 x 3.3 in.)) according to the 
camera orientation. Next, cut out the wiring hole, and drill the fixing screw holes in the ceiling.

2

 Attach the ceiling plate to the camera

Fix the ceiling plate to the camera with the four screws (M3) included with the ceiling mount cover 
(sold separately). 

3

 Secure the safety wire 

Securely attach the safety wire to an anchor or structure. After securing one end of the safety 
wire to the ceiling, secure the other end to the camera using the screw that is fastened to the 
camera.

 Important

If a wiring hole cannot be opened in a concrete ceiling, etc., secure the wiring to a comparable location.

4

 Fix the ceiling plate to the ceiling 

Fix the ceiling plate to the ceiling at four points using the appropriate screws. The ceiling plate 
has four diameter  4.5 mm ( 0.18 in.) screw holes. Use the appropriate screws for ceiling 
mounting in accordance with the condition and material of the installation site.

5

 Connect the LAN cable to the camera through the wiring hole

If AC Adapter PA-V17 (sold separately) or an external power supply is used, connect the 
power connector to the camera.
Connect cables to external device I/O terminals and audio input/output terminals as 
necessary.

6

 Install the ceiling mount cover

Align the (O) mark on the ceiling mount cover with the (I) mark on the rear of the camera, and 
turn the cover clockwise to the (I) position.
Check that the ceiling mount cover is securely attached.

 Note                                                                                                     

Cutout section

If the cables cannot be stored above a ceiling made of concrete, etc., or if the cables 
do not fit within the ceiling mount cover, bend the cutout section of the ceiling mount 
cover using diagonal pliers, etc., to create a cutout through which to guide the cables.

7

 Reboot the camera when the installation is complete

The camera position is initiated (see “Operation Guide” > “Setting Page” > “Maintenance”).

 Important

The camera can be installed in the upright position. Attach commercial anti-slip guards to the base of the 
camera and set on a flat, stable surface without inclination, or fix the camera to a tripod, etc. Be sure to use 
a tripod with mounting screws shorter than 5.5 mm (0.22 in.). Using a tripod with mounting screws 5.5 mm 
(0.22 in.) or longer may damage the camera. Also, use a tripod with a base diameter of 30 mm (1.18 in.) or 
more.

2

4

3

Connecting the Camera

Power Connection

Power can be supplied to the camera in the three ways described as follows.

 PoE (Power over Ethernet)

The camera supports PoE functions. Power can be supplied to the camera by using a LAN cable 

to connect it to a PoE HUB that conforms to the IEEE 802.3af standard.

 Important 

•  Check with your dealer for more information about PoE HUB and Midspan technology.
•  Some PoE HUBs allow current limits for each port, but applying limits may interfere with performance. If 

using this type of PoE HUB, do not limit the operating current.

•  Some PoE HUBs have total consumption current limits for ports, which can interfere with performance 

when multiple ports are in use. For more information, check the instruction guide for your PoE HUB.

•  Use a category 5 or higher cable 100 m (328 ft.) or less in length for the LAN cable that connects the 

camera and the PoE HUB.

•  When the camera is connected to a switching HUB, changing the connection while the camera is 

operating may cause the HUB learning function to interfere with communication. Do not change the 
connection when the camera is operating.

•  The camera can also be connected to an AC adapter (sold separately) while receiving power from 

a PoE HUB. In such cases, the PoE power supply is given priority, and the camera does not use the 
power supply from the AC adapter (sold separately). When the PoE power supply is disconnected, 
power is supplied automatically from the AC adapter (sold separately). Midspan (a LAN cable power 
supply device) is a device that, like a PoE HUB, supplies power to the camera via a LAN cable.

 External Power Supply

12 V DC or 24 V AC input can be used.

Connect the included power connector as shown below.

Screwdriver

Tightening torque: 0.2 N·m  

(max.)

Strip

Approx. 4 – 6 mm

(0.16 – 0.24 in.)

Power connector 

(included)

For 12 V DC and 24 V AC input, use a power supply insulated 

from 100 V AC. 

12 V DC can be connected in a non-polar configuration.

 Important 

•  The power supply should be within the following voltage range.
•  24 V AC:  Voltage fluctuation within ±10% of 24 V AC (50 Hz or 

60 Hz ±0.5 Hz or less)  
Current supply capacity of at least 1.0 A per camera

•  12 V DC:  Voltage fluctuation within ±10% of 12 V DC  

Current supply capacity of at least 1.5 A per camera

•  When using a 12 V DC battery power supply, be sure to connect 

resistors of at least 0.5 – 1.0 

Ω

/20 W in series to the power line.

•  For an external power supply, use a double-insulated device.

Recommended Power Cables [Reference]

Cable (AWG)

24

22 

20

18

16

Conductor size 

mm

 

(in.)

 0.52

(   0.020)

 0.65

(   0.026)

 0.82

(   0.032)

 1.03

(   0.041)

 1.30

(   0.051)

12 V DC maximum cable length  m
 

(ft.)

5

(16.4)

9

(29.5)

14

(45.9)

23

(75.5)

32

(105.0)

24 V AC maximum cable length  m
 

(ft.)

11

(36.1)

18

(59.1)

29

( 95.1)

46

(150.9)

64

(210.0)

Use UL cable (UL-1015 or equivalent) for 12 V DC or 24 V AC wiring.

 AC Adapter

Use the dedicated PA-V17 AC adapter (sold separately).

 Note

•  The camera does not have a power switch. Connecting and disconnecting the LAN cable (PoE power 

supply), AC adapter, or external power supply plug turns the power ON and OFF, respectively.

•  When the camera needs to be rebooted, perform the reboot operation from the camera setting page 

(see “Operation Guide” > “Setting Page” > “Maintenance”).

External Device I/O Terminals

External device I/O terminals consist of two input and output systems each. Viewer can be used 

to check external device input status and control ouput to an external device (see “Operation 

Guide” > “Selecting the External Device Output” and “Displaying Event Status”).

 External Device Input Terminals (IN1, IN2)

External device input terminals consist of two sets (IN1, IN2) of two terminals, with the negative

terminals connected to the camera interior GND. Connecting cables to the positive and negative 

terminals and opening or closing the circuit notifies the Viewer. 

 Important

•  When connecting sensors and switches, connect terminals that are electrically isolated from the 

respective power and GND. 

•  Do not push the external device I/O terminal button with too much force. Doing so may cause the button 

to remain pushed-in.

 External Device Output Terminals (OUT1, OUT2)

External device output terminals consist of two sets (OUT1, OUT2) of two terminals. The sets 

have no polarity. Controls from the viewer can be used to open and close the circuit between the 

terminals. Using optical couplers, the output terminals are isolated from the camera's internal 

circuit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal Connection Diagram

Inter

nal contr

oller

External device Input terminal

IN1, IN2

Output terminal

OUT1, OUT2

+3.3 V

0.1 μF

10 k

Ω

10 k

Ω

1 k

Ω

External device

 

The load connected to the output terminals should be within the following rating range.

Rating between output terminals:

           Maximum voltage 50 V DC

           Continuous load current at or below 100 mA

           

On resistance: Max. 30 

Ω

 

 Note

Adaptive wiring for external device cables
Solid conductor AWG: No. 28 – 22
Conductor size:  0.32 –  0.65 mm ( 0.013 –  0.026 in.)
Cable strip should be approx. 8 – 9 mm (0.315 – 0.354 
in.)

Audio Input/Output Terminals

Each audio input/output terminal has one input system and one output system.

Connecting the camera to an audio input/output device such as a microphone or a speaker with 

an amplifier allows you to send/receive audio through the viewer.

 Audio Input Dual LINE IN/MIC IN (monaural input)

Although the camera has a single audio input system, it supports two types of microphone input: 

LINE IN and MIC IN. Before using the audio input, change [Audio Input] on the Setting Page (see 

“Operation Guide” > “Audio Input”). LINE IN is selected by default.

Input terminal:  3.5 mm ( 0.14 in.) mini jack (monaural)

•  Dynamic MIC IN

Input impedence: 1.75 k

Ω

 ±20%

  * Supported microphones: Output impedence: 400 

Ω

 – 600 

Ω

•  Condenser MIC IN

Input impedence (microphone bias resistance): 2.2 k

Ω

 ±20%

Microphone power supply: plug-in power (voltage: 1.8 V)

  * Supported microphones: Condenser microphones with plug-in power support

•  LINE IN

Input level: up to 1 Vp-p

  * Use a microphone with an amplifier.

 Audio Output Terminal LINE OUT (monaural output)

Connect the camera to a speaker with an amplifier. Audio can be sent to the speaker from Viewer.

Output terminal:  3.5 mm ( 0.14 in.) mini jack (monaural)

Output level: up to 1 Vp-p 

* Use a speaker with an amplifier.

 Important 

•  Using incorrect settings for [Audio Input] may damage the camera and/or microphone. Be sure to 

configure the settings correctly. 

•  Microphone characteristics may affect volume and sound quality. 
•  Images and audio do not always synchronize properly. 
•  Audio may be interrupted depending on PC characteristics and network environment.  
•  Video and audio can be streamed to up to 30 clients. However, audio may be interrupted when 

streaming to many clients or using SSL. 

•  Audio may be interrupted when using antivirus software. 
•  Connecting and disconnecting the LAN cable interrupts the audio. Use the viewer to reconnect.

6

Using an SD Memory Card

Place your fingers on the left and right holds of the SD card cover and pull to remove. To return the 

SD card cover to the camera, use the same procedure in reverse.

SD card slot

SD card cover

Inserting the card

Push the SD memory card as far as possible into the SD card slot.

Removing the card

Push the SD memory card in all the way until the card slightly pops out. Pinch the card and 

remove.

 Important

•  Insert the SD memory card before installing the camera.
•  Make sure the SD memory card is not write-protected.
•  When using an SD memory card with the camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card 

after inserting it into the camera (see “Operation Guide” > “Setting Page” > “Memory Card”).

Attaching to a Junction Box 

Use the junction box plate (included with 

the ceiling mount cover (sold separately)) to 

mount the camera to the junction box.

  Attach the junction box plate to the 

junction box with screws that match the 

screw holes in the junction box.

  Mount the ceiling plate to the camera 

using the four included fixing screws 

(M3).

  Attach the ceiling plate to the junction 

box plate using four included fixing 

screws (M3).

  Turn the ceiling mount cover over the 

ceiling plate to fix it in place.

Junction box plate

Fixing screw

M3 x 4

(included)

Ceiling Plate

Fixing screw

M3 x 4

(included)

Fixing screw

M3 × 4 

(included)

Accessories

Accessories can be purchased separately as necessary. A ceiling mount cover or indoor dome 

housing is necessary to install the camera on a ceiling.

Ceiling Mount Cover SS40-S-VB/SS40-B-VB

This dedicated accessory is used to install the camera on a ceiling. The ceiling mount cover is 

available in two colors: silver (SS40-S-VB) and black (SS40-B-VB).

Indoor Dome Housing DR41-C-VB/DR41-S-VB/DR40-C-VB/DR40-S-VB

This dedicated accessory lets you embed the camera into the ceiling. The dome is available in 

two colors: clear (DR41-C-VB/DR40-C-VB) and smoked (DR41-S-VB/DR40-S-VB).

AC Adapter PA-V17

A dedicated AC adapter for this camera.

Notes on Power Supply

 

Warning

•  Only use the dedicated AC Adapter PA-V17 (sold separately) for AC power.
•  Do not set any heavy objects on the power cable.
•  Do not pull, forcibly bend, scratch, or modify the power cable. 
•  Do not cover or wrap the AC adapter (sold separately) with cloth or blankets.

Fire or electric shock may result. 

Be sure to read the user manual for the PA-V17 (sold separately) before use.

Caution

•  Never touch the camera head during initialization. Initialization failure or malfunction 

may result. 

•  After turning off the power, wait for at least five seconds before turning the power on 

again. If the power is turned on again too quickly, the camera may operate poorly.

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