Digital Watchdog PTZ37X Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

Prepare the Camera 

Connect and secure all necessary cables from
the inner box to all desired applications

       Connect AC Power Adapter to the camera’s

       Inner box. Make sure to connect positive and

       negative lines in their corresponding locations.

       Power Requirements: AC24V

       Power Consumption: Heater Off: 24W, 1000mA, 

 

                Heater On: 57W, 2400mA

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       Connect BNC Coaxial cable to camera’s inner box.

       Connect other end of the BNC cable to a DVR

       or monitor.  

       

     

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Mount the Camera

Using the desired Wall or Ceiling Mount, secure camera’s Mounting Box
to wall/ ceiling.

      Unscrew the top cover of the mounting box

      and remove the protective plastic to expose 

      the four screw holes

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      Using the mounting box or the mounting template

      mark on the wall or ceiling the locations for the 

      four bolts.

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      Using a drill, drill four holes for the bolts and 

      secure mounting box to wall/ceiling.

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      Remove PTZ mechanism from the upper housing.

      To detach mechanism from upper housing,

      press down and hold both black handles marked

      ‘A’ and ‘B’ on the camera mechanism.

      Pull both handles up to detach the camera.

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DIP Switch Setup

Using the DIP Switch in the inner box, setup the camera’s 
Communication Protocol, Joystick Controller, and camera's ID.

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Communication

Protocol

Bit Rate

RS-485 Termination

Resistor

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Camera’s ID

Using the bottom D P Switch, setup the

camera’s ID. By default, the camera’s  D 

is set as 1. Users can select 1~255 IDs

by turning switches ON or OFF. 

Each switch has a numerical value. The

camera’s ID = the sum of all switches

that are turned ON.

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   If camera model includes the inner box inside the mounting

   box, make sure all cables remain intact during installation

Connect power and initial testing

Connect the camera to the power and make sure it is operating
Properly. 
Power Requirements: AC24V
Power Consumption: 24W, 1000mA, Heater On: 57W, 2400mA
When System Initialize screen appear, take note of the camera’s
protocol, Baud Rate and Address. This information will be necessary
to complete camera’s connection to a DVR or Keyboard Joystick.

When setup is complete, Home Position will  show OK

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   This order of fastening the screws guarantees optimal 

   sealing and protects the camera from weather elements

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

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Mounting Accessory for the DWC-PTZ37X is sold separately 

with the camera’s wiring module. For wiring module in the 

dome, see DWC-PTZ37XFM and DWC-PTZ37XAL models. 

Thank you for purchasing Digital Watchdog’s Super Speed Dome PTZ Outdoor Dome Camera.

Before installing the camera, please verify your model and read this guide carefully.

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The following items are included with the PTZ camera 

Camera Module

Upper Housing

Covering Dome

Inner Box (Found in the upper

housing or  mounting box)

Mounting Box (Sold Separately)

Protocol Setup

Baud Rate Setup

RS 485

Termination Resistor

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Inner Box

      Pass the cable connector from the inner box

      through the upper housing pipe.

       f inner box is located in the upper housing,

      connect the desired mounting bracket and run

      the wires through the bracket.

      Screw the upper housing to the mounting box/

      bracket. Turn the upper housing at least seven (7)

      times to secure a tight connection.

      For outdoor installation, wind the weatherproof tape

      around the upper housing’s pipe.

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      Hook the safety wire to the safety hook on the 

      upper housing. Using the safety hanger, secure it

      to the mounting box/ bracket.

      Plug cable connector from the inner box

      to the upper housing.

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TEL: (866) 446-3595

www.Digital-Watchdog.com / [email protected]

Technical Support Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 8:00PM EST

INSTALLATION

      

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Analog PTZ Dome Camera

Quick Start Guide

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Housing Safety

Cable Hanger

Waterproof  Tape

Mounting

Template

Hexagonal Wrench

Anchor Bolt (4pcs)

Safety Wire

PTZ37X QSG

CD (Manual)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.  This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference a this own
expense.

To disconnect power from the mains, pull out the mains cord plug.  

When install the product, ensure that the plug is easily accessible. 

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Connect the RS-485 wires to a terminal box

matching the inner box RS-485 terminals. 

Connect the other end of the cable to a terminal 

box matching the DVR or keyboard controller’s

RS-485 Terminals.

      Make sure the two black handles marked ‘A’

      and ‘B’ correspond with the ‘A’ and ‘B’ markings

      on the sides of the upper housing. 

      Note: Before snapping the camera back into

      the housing, make sure all cables are

      properly secured.

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      Remove protecting gear from the camera’s lens

      Connect the cover dome to the upper  housing

      by securing the safety wire.

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      Snap the camera mechanism back into the upper

      housing.

      Secure dome to camera by fastening the screws

      on the dome in the order shown here. 

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       f no adjustments need to be made to the

      wiring, place the dome cover on the upper

      housing.

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PREPARATION

INSTALLATION

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AC 

Adapter

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

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