ACTi D71 Assembly instructions

4”Outdoor Dome Series
Hardware Manual
D71, D72, D81, D82, E71, E72, E73,
E74, E81, E82, E83, E84, E85, E86
2014/01/15

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Table of Contents
Precautions.............................................................4
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6
Introduction.............................................................7
The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7
Package Contents...................................................................................... 8
Physical Description ................................................................................. 9
Mounting Options.................................................................................... 10
Other Mounting Accessories................................................................. 12
Installing the Camera on a Surface.....................13
Step 1: Drill the Holes.............................................................................. 13
Step 2: Open the Dome Cover................................................................ 14
Step 3: Prepare for Waterproof Installation........................................... 15
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable ................................................. 16
Waterproof Solution with Conduit.......................................................... 18
Step 4: Install the Camera to the Surface.............................................. 21
Step 5: Connect the Cable ...................................................................... 22
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 23
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 23
Step 8: Close the Dome Cover................................................................ 23
Other Adjustments and Accessories ..................24
Focus and Viewing Angle Adjustments................................................. 24
D7x / E7x Series ................................................................................... 24
D8x / E8x Series ................................................................................... 26

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Replacing the Dome Cover..................................................................... 27
Accessing the Camera .........................................30
Configure the IP Addresses.................................................................... 30
Access the Camera.................................................................................. 34

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Precautions
Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow
the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to
other equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local
office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and
manuals without prior notice.

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Federal Communications Commission Statement
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 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:
Reorient 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 to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022
and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which
cause the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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Safety Instructions
Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions.
1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
3) If the inner parts of video product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in this
manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
The List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
D71
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Fixed lens
D72
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Fixed lens
D81
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
D82
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
E71
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E72
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E73
5MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E74
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Fixed lens
E81
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E82
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E83
5MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E84
2MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E85
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens
E86
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens
From the installation perspective these models are very similar; therefore you can use one
manual for all of them.

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Package Contents
D7x / D8x / E7x / E8x Series
Camera
(D7x / E7x Series)
Camera
(D8x / E8x Series)
Mounting Screw Kit
Conduit Gland
Cable Gland
Hexagon Screwdriver
(Available in select models only)
Lens Focus Tuner
(for D7x / E7x series only)
Drill Template
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
Drill Template
or

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Physical Description
1) Reset Button
The purpose of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including the
administrator’s password.
The reset button can be used for following purposes:
1. The administrator’s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be
accessed.
2. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to
modify these settings.
3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality.
How to do the reset properly?
Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.
2) Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording. This slot supports microSDHC and
microSDXC standards (card not included in the camera package). For more information on using
the memory card, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.
3) Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.

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Mounting Options
There are several mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most
suitable solution for your installation environment.
Mount Types
Accessories
Surface
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera directly walls or ceilings
without extra accessories. See Installing the Camera on a
Surface on page 13 for mounting instructions.
Flush Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera discretely above dropped
ceilings wherein only the dome cover will be visible underneath
the ceiling.
PMAX-1003
Pendant
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on hard and high ceilings.
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0103 (Straight Tube with Bracket)
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0102 (Straight Tube)