Power Supply
Power A
Power B
Camera�
Assembly
Primary�
Power
Video Signal
Video Shield
Monitor
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(Ground Return)
Figure A Ground Loop
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience problems with the camera picture please check
these simple troubleshooting procedures for possible solutions before
calling technical support.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have removed the ground loop and
the horizontal line still remains on screen
call Videolarm technical support for further
information.
GROUND LOOPS
Generally a horizontal line on screen, whether moving or stationary,
means you have a ground loop problem. The video shield should
only be connected to ground through the monitor or other electronic
equipment that uses the video signal. Connecting the video shield to
ground at the camera will create a ground loop, which may interfere
with the video signal (See Figure A). This should not damage the
camera, but the video signal may become unusable. A ground loop
problem will cause a dark horizontal bar to slowly “scroll" through the
picture. To solve this problem, remove all ground connections from
the video connection EXCEPT for the ground at the terminating end
of the video signal.
The video termination should be a 75-ohm impedance, standard in
monitors and other video equipment. If the video signal goes to more
than one piece of equipment, a monitor and multiplexer input for
instance, insure that one and only one piece of equipment terminates
the video signal with 75 ohms; otherwise the image will be degraded
and may appear to be unusually dim.
STATIONARY OR SCROLLING HORIZONTAL
LINES ON SCREEN
AUTOMATIC BROWN OUT FEATURE
The camera includes an automatic brown out feature which is acti-
vated whenever the incoming voltage drops below 10 VAC or VDC.
LINE LOCK
All cameras are all shipped from the factory with the line lock function
disabled. If your application requires Line Lock contact Videolarm.
