ACTi D3 series User manual

2013/12/25
Bullet with Bundled
Removable Bracket
Mounting on Straight Wall
using the Bracket
Installation Guide
For Models:
D3x / D4x / E3x
E41 / E42 / E43 / E41A / E42A / E43A

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Table of Contents
Mounting Solutions............................................................4
Installation Procedures Using the Bundled Bracket ......5
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Sealant Tape..................... 6
Step 1: Install the Bracket....................................................................... 6
Step 2: Install the Camera....................................................................... 7
Step 3: Connect the Cables.................................................................... 7
Step 4: Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 8
Step 5: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus........................................... 8
Step 6: Attach the Sunshield................................................................... 8
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Flex Conduit..................... 9
Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).................. 10
Step 2: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit............................11
Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable ......................................................... 12
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable ..................................................... 13
Step 5: Install the Bracket..................................................................... 14
Step 6: Install the Camera..................................................................... 15
Step 7: Connect the Camera to the Network......................................... 15
Step 8: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 15
Step 9: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus......................................... 15
Step 10: Attach the Sunshield............................................................... 15
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Naked Cable ................... 16
Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).................. 17
Step 2: Install the New Ethernet Cable ................................................. 18
Step 3: Install the Bracket..................................................................... 19
Step 4: Install the Camera..................................................................... 20
Step 5: Connect the Camera to the Network......................................... 21
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 21
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus......................................... 21
Step 8: Attach the Sunshield................................................................. 21
Installation Procedures Using the Heavy Duty
Bracket..............................................................................22
Installation Using the Heavy Duty Bracket and Sealant Tape.............. 23
Step 1: Install the Bracket..................................................................... 23
Step 2: Install the Camera..................................................................... 24
Step 3: Connect the Cables.................................................................. 25
Step 4: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 26

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Step 5: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus......................................... 26
Step 6: Attach the Sunshield................................................................. 26
Installation Using the Heavy Duty Bracket and Flex Conduit.............. 27
Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).................. 28
Step 2: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit........................... 29
Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable ......................................................... 30
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable ..................................................... 31
Step 5: Install the Bracket..................................................................... 32
Step 6: Install the Camera..................................................................... 33
Step 7: Connect the Camera to the Network......................................... 34
Step 8: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 34
Step 9: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus......................................... 34
Step 10: Attach the Sunshield............................................................... 34
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Naked Cable ................... 35
Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).................. 36
Step 2: Install the New Ethernet Cable ................................................. 37
Step 3: Install the Bracket..................................................................... 39
Step 4: Install the Camera..................................................................... 40
Step 5: Connect the Camera to the Network......................................... 41
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View .................................................. 41
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus......................................... 41
Step 8: Attach the Sunshield................................................................. 41
Appendices.......................................................................42
How to Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 42
How to Adjust Focus ............................................................................... 50
D3x / E3x Series................................................................................... 50
D4x / E41 / E41A/ E42 / E42A/ E43 / E43A Series.............................. 52
How to Attach the Sunshield .................................................................. 53
How to Make an Ethernet Cable ............................................................. 54
Safety Information............................................................55

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Mounting Solutions
The camera comes with a removable bracket which can be used for wall installations. For areas
with fierce weather conditions and storms, the light bundled bracket can be replaced with the
heavy duty bracket (optional and purchased separately).
Mounting Solution
Required Accessories
Installation Procedures
Using the Bundled
Bracket
Use this solution in an indoor or outdoor installation
using the bundled light bracket.
Installation Procedures
Using the Heavy Duty
Bracket
Use this solution when installing the camera outdoors
with fierce weather conditions.
PMAX-1103

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Installation Procedures Using the
Bundled Bracket
The steps in installing the camera with the light bundled bracket vary depending on the preferred
waterproof cabling solution. There are 3 ways to do the cabling:
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Sealant Tape, see page 6.
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Flex Conduit (Not applicable for D3x
Series), see page 9.
Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Naked Cable (Not applicable for D3x
Series), see page 16.

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Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Sealant Tape
Step 1: Install the Bracket
1. Mark the location of the three (3) screw holes using the bracket plate included in the
package.
NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to
drill the holes and use the supplied screw plugs.
2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws.
3. Attach the bracket to the plate.

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Step 2: Install the Camera
1. Depending on how you want to install the camera, attach the camera to the bracket through
one of the two (2) holes below or to the hole on the back cover (only in D3x series).
2. Adjust the camera viewing angle and tighten the knob to fix the camera position.
Step 3: Connect the Cables
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera to
complete the installation.
NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use
exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only
Camera Side
Network Side

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designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements.
Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit.
2. If the camera will be installed outdoors, waterproof the cable connection by wrapping it using
a moisture-sealant tape, such as 3M PRODUCTS Core Series 4-1000 (not included in the
package) or equivalent. See example below.
Step 4: Access the Camera Live View
See How to Access the Camera Live View on page 42 for more information.
Step 5: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus
Based on the Live View, adjust the viewing angle and focus of the camera. Adjustments vary per
model; for detailed information, please refer to the following sections:
For D3x / E3x camera series, see D3x / E3x Series on page 50.
For D4x / E41 / E41A/ E42 / E42A / E43 / E43Aseries, see D4x / E41 / E41A / E42 /
E42A / E43 / E43A Series on page 52.
Step 6: Attach the Sunshield
See How to Attach the Sunshield on page 53 for more information.

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Installation Using the Bundled Bracket and Flex Conduit
The D4x, E3x, E41, E41A, E42, E42A, E43, E43Acamera series come with a bundled conduit
gland. Use the conduit gland with a 1/2"-size flex conduit (not included in the package) to protect
the Ethernet cable against fierce weather conditions. To use conduit with the camera, the
pre-installed network cable with "pigtail" (female connector) must be replaced with a standard
Ethernet cable.
NOTE: The flex conduit and Ethernet cable are not included in the package and must be sold
separately. When purchasing, make sure the flex conduit size is 1/2" to match the bundled
conduit gland.
To do the waterproof cable installation, also prepare the following tools:
Screwdriver
Pliers

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Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”)
1. Loosen the three (3) screws to detach the back cover.
NOTE: A cable is connected inside the camera; do not abruptly pull the back cover.
2. Disconnect the network connector.
3. Remove the pre-installed cable gland and network cable using pliers (not included in the
package).