Arecont Vision MegaBall AV2245PM-W User manual

Installation Manual
MegaBall®2 PM Models
(Remote Zoom, Remote Focus, P-iris)
AV2245PM-W
AV2246PM-W
AV3245PM-W
AV3246PM-W
AV5245PM-W
AV2245PM-D
AV2245PM-D-LG
AV2246PM-D
AV2246PM-D-LG
AV3245PM-D
AV3245PM-D-LG
AV3246PM-D
AV3246PM-D-LG
AV5245PM-D
AV5245PM-D-LG
-W Models
-D Models
-D Models (In-ceiling)

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MegaBall®2 Panomorph Models
AV5245DN-01-W
AV5245DN-01-WA
AV5245DN-01-D
AV5245DN-01-DA
AV5245DN-01-D-LG
AV5245DN-01-DA-LG
-W Models
-D Models
-D Models (In-ceiling)

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MegaBall™2 Installation
Contents
Package Contents................................................................................................................................................... 4
Notes:........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Warranty Information.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Install MegaBall™ 2 Wall Mount Camera (-W Models)..................................................................................... 6
Install MegaBall™ 2 Dome Version (-D Models)................................................................................................ 7
Software Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 15
Wall Mount (D4S-WMT-B or D4S-WMT) Installation Instructions (Sold Separately)................................. 16
Junction Box Adapter (SV-JBA) Installation Instruction (Sold Separately).................................................. 17
Electrical Box Adapter (SV-EBA) Installation Instructions (Sold Separately).............................................. 18
LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................................... 19
Support ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Mounting Template............................................................................................................................................... 21

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Package Contents
MegaBall™ 2 Wall Mount Version (-W)
A. Arecont Vision MegaBall™ 2 camera with
wall mount (indoor use only)
B. Mounting template
C. CD with AV100 software and user manuals
(license key required for recording)
D. Pack of three (3) screws and three (3)
anchors
NOTE: Anchors and screws are good to be
used for concrete, wall block and red bricks.
NOTE: Screws by themselves can be used in
wood.
Image 1-1
MegaBall™2 Dome Version (-D)
A. Arecont Vision MegaBall™ 2 camera with
in-ceiling mount (indoor use only)
B. Surface mount (preassembled on dome)
C. O-ring (preassembled on bezel)
D. Dome cover (Bubble)
E. CD with AV100 software and user manuals
(license key required for recording)
F. Security L-Key
G. Pack of three (3) screws and three (3)
anchors
NOTE: Anchors and screws are good to be
used for concrete, wall block and red bricks.
NOTE: Screws by themselves can be used in
wood.
H. Mounting template
Image 1-2
D
A
C
B
G
F
E
C
A
D
B
H

Notes:
1. Camera Operating Temperature -5°C (23°F) to +50°C (122°F)
2. Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and
with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Wiring should be UL Listed and/or
Recognized wire suitable for the application.
3. Always use hardware e.g. screws, anchors, bolts, locking nuts etc. which are compatible with
mounting surface and of sufficient length and construction to insure a secure mount.
Warranty Information
3 Year Limited Warranty
ARECONT VISION warrants to Purchaser (and only Purchaser) (the “Limited Warranty”), that: (a) each Product shall be free
from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment (the
“Warranty Period”); (b) during the Warranty Period, the Products will materially conform with the specification in the applicable
documentation; (c) all licensed programs accompanying the Product (the “Licensed Programs”) will materially conform with
applicable specifications. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, ARECONT VISION shall have no obligation or
responsibility with respect to any Product that (i) has been modified or altered without ARECONT VISION’s written
authorization; (ii) has not been used in accordance with applicable documentation; (iii) has been subjected to unusual stress,
neglect, misuse, abuse, improper storage, testing or connection; or unauthorized repair; or (iv) is no longer covered under the
Warranty Period. ARECONT VISION MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES MADE BY ARECONT VISION ABOVE, AND
ARECONT VISION HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY. ALL
LICENSED PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY. ARECONT VISION DOES NOT
WARRANT THAT (I) THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE;
(II) THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL MEET THE END USERS’ REQUIREMENTS; (III) THE
PRODUCTS OR PARTS WILL OPERATE IN COMBINATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS SELECTED BY THE END USER;
OTHER THAN COMBINATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS WITH PARTS OR OTHER PRODUCTS AUTHORIZED BY
ARECONT VISION OR (IV) THAT ALL LICENSED PROGRAM ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.
For RMA and Advance Replacement information visit ArecontVision.com

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Install MegaBall™ 2 Wall Mount Camera (-W Models)
Mounting the Camera:
1. Remove the camera and hardware from the
box.
2. Using the mounting template, prepare the
mounting surface for camera installation.
3. Plug the Ethernet cable into the MegaBall™ 2
PoE female RJ45 connector. (Image 2)
NOTE: If the camera will be powered via PoE,
please skip to step 5.
Image 2
4. If the camera will be powered by an AC 24V
or DC 12-48V power supply, connect
external power with pigtail cable connector.
NOTE 1: Ensure that the polarity of the DC
input on the camera matches the way that
the wires are installed in the connector
shown in Image 2.
NOTE 2: AC power does not have polarity.
5. Align the holes on the camera wall mount
with the prepared holes on the mounting
surface. Attach the camera to the mounting
surface with the wood screws or any other
hardware suitable for the mounting surface.
Adjusting the Tilt, Pan, Z-Axis (yaw):
6. To adjust the camera tilt, pan or z-axis (yaw),
loosen the ring on the wall mount bracket as
shown in Image 3 then adjust as necessary and
retighten the ring.
Image 3
NOTE: The 3-axis bracket allows 360°
camera body rotation, 90° tilt and 360°
bracket rotation for easy installation in any
location. (Image 4)
Image 4
CAUTION: Adjusting the camera without
loosening the bracket ring may result in
scratches on the bracket joint. Incorrect
installation practices are not covered under
warranty!
Digital In
Alarm Out
Auxiliary Power
PoE RJ45
90°
360°
360°
Bracket Ring

Install MegaBall™ 2 Dome Version (-D Models)
Mounting the Camera:
1. Remove the camera and hardware from the
box.
2. Using the mounting template, prepare the
mounting surface for camera installation.
3. Plug Ethernet cable into the MegaBall™ 2
PoE female RJ45 connector. (Image 5)
NOTE: If the camera will be powered via
PoE, please skip to step 5.
Image 5
4. If the camera will be powered by an AC 24V
or DC 12-48V power supply, connect
auxiliary power to terminal block on pigtail
cable connector.
NOTE 1: Ensure that the polarity of the DC
input on the camera matches the way that
the wires are installed in the connector
shown in Image 5.
NOTE 2: AC power does not have polarity.
5. Using the provided Security L-key (Image
1F), loosen the three (3) screws securing
the dome cover (Image 6). Remove the
vandal resistant dome cover.
NOTE: Do not remove the screws from the
dome cover.
Image 6
6. Loosen the three (3) machine screws
(Image 7) and remove the in-ceiling mount
camera from the surface mount housing.
Image 7
Digital In
Alarm Out
Auxiliary Power
PoE RJ45
Screws

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In-ceiling Mount Installation (Optional)
7. Using the mounting template, cut a hole in
the surface for mounting.
8. Insert the in-ceiling mount camera into the
hole.
9. Tighten the “lever screws”until the flush
mount is snug, as shown in Image 8. The
“Support Arm” will ride down the screw to
compress the mounting surface.
NOTE: Do not over-torque the lever screws.
Image 8
Surface mount installation
10. Align the holes in the surface mount with the
prepared holes on the mounting surface
with the wood screws or any optional
hardware suitable for the mounting surface.
11. Attach the in-ceiling camera to the surface
mount, using the three machine screws as
shown on Image 7.
Adjusting the Tilt, Pan, Z-Axis (Yaw):
12. To adjust the camera tilt, pan or z-axis
(yaw), loosen the 3 set screws on the in-
ceiling mount as shown in Image 9. Then
adjust as necessary and retighten the 3 set
screws.
Image 9
NOTE : The 3-axis in-ceiling camera allows
360° camera body rotation, 90° tilt, and
360° camera sleeve rotation for easy
installation in any location as shown in
Image 10.
Image 10
Lever
Screw
Tilt 90°
Support
Arm
Set Screw
Camera Body
Rotate 360°
Camera Sleeve
Rotate 360°

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Adjusting focus on Panomorph lens (DN-01
models only)
13. Loosen two set screws on focus ring by
provided security L-key (Image 1-2F on
Page 4) as shown in image 11
Image 11
14. Loosen two set screws on the front shell of
Megaball 2 camera by provided security L-
key (Image 1-2F on Page 4) as shown in
image 12
Image 12
15. To focus AV5245DN-01 camera, rotate
focus ring as needed to get best focus
position as shown in Image 13.
Image 13
NOTE: Ellipse maybe not symmetrical at best
focus position as shown in Image 14
Image 14
16. Rotate lens as needed to get ellipse
symmetrical as shown in Image 15.
Focus
Ring
Unsymmetrical Ellipse Image
Focus
Ring
Front
Shell

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Image 15
NOTE: To get properly dewarping image from
ImmerVision Enables®software, Ellipse needs
to be symmetrical as shown in Image 16.
Image 16
17. Tighten two set screws on focus ring by
provided security L-key (Image 1-2F on
Page 4) as shown in image 11
18. Tighten two set screws on the front shell of
Megaball 2 camera by provided security L-
key (Image 1-2F on Page 4) as shown in
image 12
Dewarping from Immervsion Demo viewer
(DN-01 models)
19. Run the Immervision demo viewer. (Image
17, found on the CD).
Image 17
20. Choose Arecont from camera list as shown
in image 18.
Image 18
21. Choose A8TRT lens option as shown in
image 19.
Image 19
Lens
Symmetrical Ellipse Image