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Installing camera

Mounting Camera and Running Cable

Select the position for the camera and secure the camera mounting bracket. Feed the camera cable 
through the bracket and rotate camera housing onto bracket until secure. Adjust camera to the proper 
view angle. Make sure the lens is upright relative to the subject by making sure arrow molded into camera 
faces up. See “Camera Orientation” Info box. Run cable from camera to DVR location. See Information 
box below on “Longer Cable Runs”.

Camera Orientation

It’s important the camera is mount-
ed correctly to ensure the image is 
not upside down as the camera lens 
can only be positioned one way.

Longer Cable Runs

Longer cable runs may require an upgrade to RG59 
Coax cable. First Alert kits ship with economical AV 
cable that is designed to work well up to the length of 
cable provided, usually around 60 feet. If longer dis-

tances between camera and DVR are required, you will need to upgrade 
to RG59 Coax cable. We provide several lengths up to 300 feet. In ad-
dition, if you need to run cable for in-wall installations, then you may 
require fire rated cable, FT-4/CMR UL approved for in-wall installations. 

safety

caution statements

safety precautions

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Do not drop, puncture, or disassemble the camera.

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Do not tug on the power adapter. Use the plug to remove it from the wall.

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Do not expose the camera to high temperatures. 

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For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning in your area.

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Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body.

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Do not crush or damage the power cable

FCC Compliance Class B Digital Device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 

to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 

interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 

radio communications.  

However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation.  If this 

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more 

of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Notice:  Only peripherals complying with FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment.  Operation 

with non-compliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. is likely 

to result in interference to radio and TV reception.  Changes or modifications to the product, not expressly 

approved by First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc., could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

We, First Alert / BRK Brands, Inc. declare under our sole responsibility that the device to which this 

declaration relates:  Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to the following two 

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Certification (if applicable)

This device contains a radio transmitter.  Accordingly, it has been certified as compliant with 47 CFR Part 
15 of the FCC Rules for intentional radiators.  Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with an 
FCC ID.

fcc compliance

Connecting Camera

Video to DVR 
Video In

Video to Camera

Power to Camera

Power to DVR 
DC 12V Input

Power to Camera

Power 

from 120V

12V DC Converter 
From DVR
(Not supplied)

AV Cable: BNC/

DC Power

Follow this diagram to connect camera to a DVR or other device using a BNC connection. Note: DVR 
Power Adaptor is for illustration purposes only. Your power adaptor may be different.

Option 1

Power from DVR
(Not Supplied)

Option 2

Power from  
Supplied Adaptor

Splitter from DVR 
Camera & Power
(Not supplied)

Supplied 12V DC Adaptor

product overview

Installation

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO 

NOT OPEN CAMERA. NO SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. FAILURE 

TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CAMERA OR ITS 

COMPONENTS AS WELL AS INJURY OR DEATH.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral 
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated 
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

fire and electric shock hazard statement

Camera - Ceiling 

Mounted

Summary of Contents for PRO-CMD520

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Page 2: ...rom the professionals who install our products to the families and businesses who count on them First Alert has been helping families and businesses stay safe for over 50 years By having a First Alert Security System you re taking the first step in protecting your home or business from damage or theft We re watching even when you re not This manual is written for the PRO CMD520 Security Camera It ...

Page 3: ... or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help Notice Only peripherals complying with FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non compliant peripherals or peripherals not...

Page 4: ...BRK neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of the product In no event shall BRK be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from the use of the product or arising from the malfunctioning or non functioning of the product or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to any cause b...

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