AV Costar ConteraIP MicroDome LX AV2756DN-F User manual

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FLUSH MOUNT (-F Model) SURFACE MOUNT (IR-S Model)
ConteraIP®MicroDome® LX
Installation Manual
FLUSH MOUNT (-F Model)
1080P 5MP
AV2756DN-F AV2756DN-F-NL AV5756DN-F AV5756DN-F-NL
SURFACE MOUNT (IR-S Model)
1080P 5MP
AV2756DNIR-S AV2756DNIR-S-NL AV5756DNIR-S AV5756DNIR-S-NL

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Table of Contents
About Our Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 2
Camera Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents......................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
In-ceiling (-F Model) Installation................................................................................................................ 5
Surface Mount (IR-S Model) ..................................................................................................................... 9
Pendant Mount (IR-S Model) .............................................................................................................. 13
Wall Mount (IR-S Model) ..................................................................................................................... 14
Changing the Lens ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Lens Options ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Removing the Bubble (-F Model) ............................................................................................................ 16
Camera Power Up....................................................................................................................................... 17
Reset to Factory Default ............................................................................................................................. 19
Audio/SD Card Info ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration............................................................................................. 21
Camera Discovery................................................................................................................................... 22
Web Interface Navigation........................................................................................................................ 23
Image .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Video & Audio...................................................................................................................................... 30
Focus................................................................................................................................................... 34
Network ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Privacy Mask ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Event ................................................................................................................................................... 43
System Options ................................................................................................................................... 51
Administration...................................................................................................................................... 53
About ................................................................................................................................................... 54
Support................................................................................................................................................ 55

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About Our Warranty
Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty
AV COSTAR™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, AV COSTAR™shall have no obligation or
responsibility with respect to any Product that (i) has been modified or altered without AV COSTAR’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. AV COSTAR™MAKE NO
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN
THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES MADE BY AV COSTAR™ABOVE, AND AV COSTAR™
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. AV COSTAR™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 AV COSTAR™OR (IV) THAT ALL LICENSED PROGRAM
ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.

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For RMA and Advance Replacement information visit http://www.avcostar.com
Camera Overview
The ConteraIP®MicroDome®LX megapixel cameras feature 1080p or 5-megapixel (MP) resolutions for
optimum performance with a day/night mechanical IR cut filter and interchangeable lenses. Regardless of
the time of day, the ConteraIP®MicroDome®LX is prepared for any lighting condition. For applications
with poor lighting conditions, Enhanced WDR (wide dynamic range) at 120dB provides the best visual
balance to shaded and bright light conditions. For clear color images in low-light, NightView™offers
strong low-light sensitivity for capturing details in extremely poor-lit scenes, and is further enhanced in IR-
S models by built-in IR LED illumination. ConteraIP®MicroDome®LX cameras deliver professional
surveillance, with ease of installation and set-up, for a variety of network surveillance requirements. The
three-axis lens adjustment provides users with more camera placement options and the remote focus
module allows users to adjust the camera focus after installation. An innovative spring arm design makes
in-ceiling -F model installations a snap: simply slide the camera through the hole and secure the
magnetized cover ring with a single screw. No additional hardware is required. The ConteraIP®
MicroDome®LX camera series is available in an indoor, in-ceiling housing or in a surface mount.
IP66 rated version for indoor and outdoor applications. All models feature a vandal resistant, IK-10 rated
cast-aluminum housing with a polycarbonate bubble making it capable of withstanding the equivalent of
55 kg (120 lbs) of force.
AV Costar™ was the first to bring H.264 to the mainstream market and recently developed
SNAPstream™ (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) technology for reducing bandwidth without
impacting image quality. Today we are proud to offer our next generation H.265 with SNAPstream+™
smart codec capable of delivering high quality video while saving over 50% of the data rate to reduce or
prevent strain on the network.
The SD card slot supports up to 256GB of storage capacity for convenient onboard storage. The
camera’s power can be supplied via a Power-over- Ethernet (PoE - IEEE 802.3af) compliant network
cable connection.
The ConteraIP®MicroDome®LX is ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) Profile S, G, and T
compliant, providing interoperability between network video products regardless of manufacturer.

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Package Contents
•AV2756DN-F / AV5756DN-F / AV2756DNIR-S / AV5756DNIR-S
Description
QTY
AV2756DN-F / AV5756DN-F / AV2756DNIR-S /
AV5756DNIR-S
IP camera
1
Mounting Template
1
Mounting Kit
1
Accessory Pack
1

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Installation
In-ceiling (-F Model) Installation
1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera. Cut a hole in the ceiling
using the template provided (3.25 inches in diameter) to fit the camera
housing.
2. Remove the dome cover from the camera by unscrewing the captive fastener.
3. Pull the network cable through the ceiling and plug it into the network connector on
the camera housing (Note: this can be done at a later time if there is access to the
network connector on the camera housing after installation into the ceiling).
4. Check that the indicator LED’s are illuminated to the desired conditions (see LED
Indicator table).
5. Push the three spring actuated retention arms to the upward position as shown in
the diagram.
Reference #
Description
1
Captive Fastener
2
Dome Cover
3
Camera Head

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6. Insert the camera housing through the ceiling until the retention arms lock into place.
7. Adjust the pan and tilt to obtain the desired field of view. Then, lock the camera
head in place by tightening at least two of the three set-screws with the
supplied flat-head screwdriver. Do not over torque the screws.
NOTE: Ensure not to press the remote focus motor against the sides of camera
module when
adjusting the field of view. Refer to the below image .
8. Install the dome cover by aligning the captive fastener with the mating threaded
insert on the camera housing. The cover is held in place by magnets.

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9. Tighten the captive fastener with the supplied Philips head screwdriver to secure
the dome cover in place.
NOTE: The supplied security torx screw may also be used.
Reference #
Description
1
Captive Fastener

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10. Use the AV Costar™software AV Costar™Utility located on our website
(www.avcostar.com) for camera discovery and setup (see Instruction Manual located on
our website).
Reference #
Description
1
3.25” Diameter Hole
2
Retention Arms
3
Ceiling
4
RJ-45 Network Connector with LED Indicators
5
Dome Cover
6
Captive Fastener
7
Camera Housing

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Surface Mount (IR-S Model)
1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera.
2. Remove the dome cover from the camera by unscrewing the three captive fasteners.
Figure 1: Remove dome cover
3. The camera can be mounted two ways: surface mount or via a junction box to a wall or
ceiling.
Choose the best method for your installation below:
a. Surface Mount: use the supplied template to mark three desired holes (there
are six holes to choose from; see Figure 3). Then drill the holes with a diameter of 8
mm (0.3 in) and insert the supplied anchors into the holes. Attach the camera
module and supplied gasket securely using the supplied screws.
Figure 3: Drill three of the six holes provided.

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NOTE: For installations in harsh environments, it is recommended to use all six
mounting
screws supplied with the camera to create the best seal possible
between the camera and the
mounting
surface and using the supplied gasket.
-or-
b. Junction Box
1. Install a 4 in. gang box or square metal junction box (not supplied)
NOTE: ensure openings for cables are accounted for prior to installation.
Figure 4: Install 4S junction box (not supplied)
2. Insert the supplied gasket inside the gang box.
3. Insert the camera flush against the gasket inside the 4S gang box; this will be a
tight fit.
NOTE: If you use the side connection of the NPT port, remove the cap covering the
side
entrance, otherwise; leave the cap in place. If using the NPT port, always use
Teflon tape around the threads
to ensure proper sealing.
4. Route the cable tree from the camera around the rear of the camera
module and secure all cables. See the Connections section for details on
how to connect the camera.

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5. Check that the indicator LED’s are illuminated to the desired conditions
(see LED Indicator table).
6. Adjust the pan and tilt to obtain the desired field of view. Then, lock the camera
head in place by tightening at least two of the three set-screws with the supplied
flat-head screwdriver.
i. Do not over torque the screws.
Lock camera head after adjusting the field of view
NOTE: Ensure not to press the remote focus motor against the sides of the
camera module when adjusting the field of view.
Remote focus motor
7. Install the dome cover by aligning the captive fasteners on the camera housing.
If installing inside a 4S junction box, the MCD-4S accessory dome cover plate
(sold separately) is required.
NOTE: There's no IR function if using MCD-4S

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Attach dome cover with captive fasteners
8. If using the MCD-4S accessory plate, tighten the two captive fasteners with the
supplied Philips head screwdriver to secure the dome cover to the user
supplied 4S junction box. Tightly insert the two black plugs supplied with the
MCD-4S for the remaining open holes. Cut any excess off the rubber plugs,
flush against the dome cover, with a utility knife.
Attach the MCD-4S accessory plate to the user supplied 4S junction box
NOTE: The supplied security torx screws may also be
used.

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Pendant Mount (IR-S Model)
For a proper pendant mount installation, the MCD-CMT-W pendant mount is required (sold separately). A
pendant mount should only be attached onto hard ceilings including wood, plastic, metal, and concrete.
Installation Notes:
1. Three mounting screws are #10x1” wood or sheet metal screws (Three
mount anchors also included).
2. Always ensure gaskets are properly seated.
3. Use Teflon tape on threaded interfaces.
4. 3/8” male to 1/2” female NPT adapter included.
5. Mount holes from camera housing to flange are not symmetrical.
Alignment features indicated must be properly lined up for mount hole
alignment.

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Wall Mount (IR-S Model)
For a proper pendant mount installation, the MCD-WMT-W wall mount is required (sold separately). A
wall mount should only be attached onto hard ceilings including wood, plastic, metal, and concrete.
Installation Notes:
1. Four mounting screws are
#10x1” wood or sheet metal
screws (Four mount anchors
also included).
2. Always ensure gaskets are
properly seated.
3. Use Teflon tape on threaded
interfaces.
4. 3/8” male to 1/2” female NPT
adapter included.
5. Mount holes from camera
housing to flange are not
symmetrical.
Alignment features indicated
must be properly lined up for
mount hole alignment.

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Changing the Lens
1. Remove the dome cover by loosening the captive fastener with the supplied Philips head
screwdriver.
SURFACE MOUNT (IR-S Model) FLUSH MOUNT (-F Model)
2. Manually unscrew the lens counterclockwise, this may take several seconds.
3. Screw the replacement lens clockwise until you feel some resistance and hit a hard stop.
4. Reinstall the dome cover per instructions outlined above.

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Lens Options
NOTE: Spacers are required for some lens options. See table below.
Removing the Bubble (-F Model)
For best image quality in an indoor environment the bubble can be easily removed.
1. Press down on the 2 locking tabs.
2. Rotate bubble counterclockwise until it becomes free.
Lens Part Number
Description
Numbers of Spacers Needed
MPM2.4
2.4mm
0
MPM2.8C
2.8mm
0
MPM4.0A 4mm
2
MPM6.0 6mm 2
MPM8.0 8mm
2
MPM12.0A 12mm
2
MPM16.0 16mm
1

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Camera Power Up
1. Connect the camera to a PoE port on 100Mbps network PoE switch using an Ethernet cable.
SURFACE MOUNT (IR-S Model) FLUSH MOUNT (-F Model)
Connect the PoE switch to your computer’s network port by using an ethernet cable.
LED
Status
Description
Green
Quick Flashing
Link has been established
Slow Flashing
Normal operation
None
None No Connection

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Alarm I/O Functions
SURFACE MOUNT (IR-S Model) FLUSH MOUNT (-F Model)
Connect the Alarm In (DI) connector to the alarm input sensor, and then connect the Alarm Out (DO)
connector to the alarm output signal.
To avoid any damage, please follow the specification of the part as below:
Alarm In (Wet Contact)
Alarm Out (Wet Contact)
3.5-12 VDC
50mA (max)
0-30 VDC
50mA (max)

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Reset to Factory Default
1. Press and hold the reset button for 2 to 5 seconds, then release the reset button.
This resets the camera to the factory default except for the network settings.
2. Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds, then release the reset button.
This resets the camera to the factory default, and this resets the network settings to the factory
default.
SURFACE MOUNT (IR-S Model) FLUSH MOUNT (-F Model)
3. The User can also reset the camera to factory default via the camera web interface or AV
Costar™Utility.