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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.
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
Camera - Ceiling
Mounted
