FLIR MPX C237VC Quick Start Manual Download Page 2

1.  Use the included Star key to loosen the screws on the 

dome cover.
2.  Use the included mounting template to mark and drill 

holes for the included mounting screws. 

NOTE:

 

Insert the included drywall anchors if installing into 

drywall.
3.  (Optional) If you are not running the camera cable 

through a wall, use pliers to create a notch to feed the 

cable through. 

 

 

 

 

 

4.  Connect the video and power cable as detailed in the 

section ‘Setting up the Camera.’
5.  Attach the camera base to the mounting surface using  

the included screws (4x).
6.  Set the position and angle of the camera.

A) Rotate the camera around the base (rotates 360° 

before it is stopped).
B) Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the adjustment 

screws on both sides of the camera. Tilt the camera 

module. Tighten both screws when finished.
C) Adjust the position of the camera lens by twisting 

the camera lens module.
 

 

 

 

 

7.  Replace the dome cover. Use the included Star key to 

tighten the screws (3x).

NOTE:

 

Make sure IR LEDs are not blocked by the dome 

cover to prevent IR reflection.

C237VC / C237VCP

C237VD / C237VDP

Image Sensor

1/3” 1.3MP

  

CMOS

1/2.8” 2.1MP  

CMOS

Video Format

NTSC (C237VC)

PAL (C237VCP)

NTSC (C237VD)

PAL (C237VDP)

Effective Pixels

H: 1305  V: 1049

H: 2048 V: 1536

Resolution

Digital: 720p

Analog: 960H

Digital: 1080p

Analog: 960H

Scan System

Progressive

Sync System

Internal

S / N Ratio

 50dB (AGC Off)

Iris

AES

AES Shutter Speed

1/60 (1/50) ~ 1/60,000  sec.

Min. Illumination

0.1 LUX (IR Off)

Video Output

Digital: 720p MPX 

HD-CVI 

Analog: Composite 

1.0Vpp @ 75ohm

Digital: 1080p MPX 

HD-CVI 

Analog: Composite 

1.0Vpp @ 75ohm

Lens Focal  

Length / Type

2.8 ~ 12mm F1.4 / Zoom

FOV (Horizontal)

30° - 82°

Termination

BNC Type

IR Range / Qty.

90ft / 27m; 24 IR LED’s

Power Requirement

12V DC ± 10%

24V AC ± 10%

Power Consumption

12V DC: 650mA

24V AC: 550mA

Operating Temp. 

Range

–4° ~ 140°F / –20° ~ 60°C

Environmental  

Rating

IP66

Dimensions  

(W x H)

5.1” x 3.9”

130mm x 100mm

Weight

1.3lbs / 0.6kg

Camera Dimensions

Camera Specifications

3.9”

100mm

ATTENTION: 

Test the camera prior to selecting a permanent mounting location by 
temporarily connecting the camera(s) and cables to the DVR.

Installing the Camera

5.1”

130mm

Analog

MPX

Connect to a  

12V DC or 24V AC 

power supply.*

Setting up the Camera

WARNING: 

A REGULATED 12V DC or 24V AC power supply is REQUIRED for 

use with this camera. Use of a non-regulated, non-conforming 

power supply can damage this product and voids the warranty.

Camera Wiring

1.  Connect one of the two BNC connectors on the camera to the 

video cable. See “Camera Wiring” for details.
2.  Connect a power source to the power terminal block. The 

camera supports both 12V DC and 24V AC power supplies. 

 
 

NOTE:

 

Make sure to follow correct polarity as marked on the 

power connector. For AC power, connect multiple cameras using 

consistent wiring polarity to prevent video rolling.

MPX

Connect to an MPX DVR for HD 

viewing and recording. 720p or 

1080p depending on model.

Analog

Connect to an analog DVR for 

960H viewing and recording.

Adjusting Zoom & Focus

Hold the joystick on the camera cable   /   to zoom in / 

out. The camera will focus itself automatically. 

NOTE:

 

You can also adjust zoom and focus  remotely  

if the camera is connected to a FLIR MPX DVR using 

the MPX video connector. See your MPX DVR’s  

instruction manual for details.

* Camera focus may be affected if the power connection is too 

long. It is recommended not to extend the power connection 

past 200ft (61m).

Extension Cable Options

Specification

Maximum Length

RG59 20AWG Conductor 95% Braid 

CSA/UL or C(UL) Approved

Up to 1500ft (455m)

RG6 20AWG Conductor 95% Braid 

CSA/UL or C(UL) Approved

Up to 2300ft (700m)

Analog CCTV Balun

Up to 300ft (91m)

† Long cable runs over 1000ft (300m) may be affected by 

electro-mechanical interference (EMI), which can increase the 

amount of noise in the picture in some installations.

The entire length of the cable run must be made using a 

single extension cable between the camera and the DVR.

C

A

B

Adjustment screws (2x)

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