AV Costar ConteraIP Omni LX User manual

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ConteraIP®Omni LX
Installation Manual
8MP 20MP
AV8476DN-28 AV8476DN-NL AV20476DN-28 AV20476DN-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
Surface Mount........................................................................................................................................... 5
Pendant Mount ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Wall Mount .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Pole Mount .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Corner Mount .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Camera Power Up....................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting up the Cameras .............................................................................................................................. 20
Aligning the Cameras.............................................................................................................................. 22
Adjusting the Pan, Tilt and Focus ........................................................................................................... 23
Changing the Lens .................................................................................................................................. 24
Lens Options ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Alarm I/O Functions .................................................................................................................................... 25
Reset to Factory Default ............................................................................................................................. 26
Audio/SD Card Info ..................................................................................................................................... 27
Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration............................................................................................. 28
Camera Discovery................................................................................................................................... 29
Web Interface Navigation........................................................................................................................ 30
Focus................................................................................................................................................... 33
Image .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Video & Audio...................................................................................................................................... 38
Network ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Privacy Mask ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Event ................................................................................................................................................... 45
System ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Administration...................................................................................................................................... 52
Support................................................................................................................................................ 53

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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.
For RMA and Advance Replacement information visit http://www.avcostar.com

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Camera Overview
The ConteraIP®Omni LX multi-sensor, multi-megapixel camera was built to withstand evolving customer
change-requirements. The unique, future-proof platform of the ConteraIP®Omni LX provides
organizations of all sizes the flexibility to deploy a security system that truly matches their video
surveillance needs now; and again if requirements change in the future. With its ground-breaking flexibility
such as the ability to easily move each of the four sensors around the magnetic 70+ placement-point
Omni track, the 3-axis gimbals for an increased range of motion when positioning the sensors, and the
ability to interchange the remote focus modular lenses for a customized field of view, the ConteraIP®
Omni LX provides customers with the confidence in a future-proof investment. The ConteraIP®Omni LX
changes when you do.
ConteraIP®Omni LX is available with a choice of 8- or 20-megapixel (MP) resolutions. The customization
of this camera is unparalleled offering a range of interchangeable lens options for each individual sensor
including 2.4mm, 2.8mm, 4.0mm, 6.0mm, 8.0mm, 12mm and 16mm options. For added flexibility, users
can place the four individual three-axis lens gimbals independently in nearly any configuration on the
track for applications such as hallway intersections or the corner of a building for a 270° view. The three-
axis lens adjustment provides users with more camera placement options, allowing the cameras to be
easily mounted on a wall or ceiling so they can pan, tilt, and rotate the lens in a variety of directions for a
precise field of view.
These cameras provide an all-in-one solution for capturing wide area video surveillance while maximizing
the field-of-view and reducing the total number of cameras required saving installers time and end users
money. ConteraIP®Omni LX is ideal for applications with normal to challenging lighting conditions. The
Omni combines a day/night mechanical IR cut filter for the highest image quality at any time of day. For
clear color images in low-light, NightView™ offers strong low-light sensitivity for capturing details in
extremely poor-lit scenes. Power can be supplied via a single PoE+ (802.3at) compliant network cable or
via a 12–48V DC/24V AC power supply.
ConteraIP®Omni LX is designed for demanding environments. Certified to rigorous dust and water tests,
the camera carries an IP66 rating. The rugged dome housing is IK-10 rated to withstand the equivalent of
55 kg (120 lbs) of force for vandal-prone applications.
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 ConteraIP®Omni 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
•AV8476DN / AV20476DN
Description
QTY
AV8476DN / AV20476DN IP camera
1
Mounting Template
1
Accessory Pack
1

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Installation
Surface Mount
The ConteraIP®Omni LX can be directly attached onto hard ceilings or walls including wood, plastic,
metal, and concrete.
1. Use the template, anchors, and screws provided to prepare the mounting provisions for the
camera installation.
2. Use the supplied security L-key, to loosen the four (4) tamper resistant screws securing the dome
cover.
3. Do not remove screws from the dome cover.
Figure 1: Remove four (4) tamper resistant screws
4. Remove the dome cover and set aside. Remove the protective foam and discard.

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If mounting the camera outside or in a wet environment, thread the camera cable through the hole on the
supplied rubber gasket and align with the three holes on the top of the housing. Ensure the gasket is
properly seated flush with the camera housing.
Figure 2: Mount the Surface mount to the wall or ceiling using the three holes on the housing
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. The conduit fits ¾” NPT standard. Ensure NPT port is facing downward.
Using the three holes on the top of the camera housing, use the supplied screws and attach to the
mounting surface.

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Reference # Description
1 Install 3 supplied dry wall anchors using the supplied mounting template
2 Attach supplied (optional) tether plate
3 Attach supplied rubber gasket to the camera housing by threading the camera cable
through the hole in the gasket (ensure the gasket is seated properly)
4 Align 3 supplied screws with the dry wall anchors and screw camera into place
5 Attach the dome cover, ensuring the rubber gasket is properly seated, with the
tamper resistant screws
1. 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.
2. Check that the indicator LED’s are illuminated to the desired conditions (see LED Indicator table).

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In-ceiling Mount / Flush Mount
To properly flush mount the ConteraIP®Omni LX to a drop ceiling or similar surface, a flush mount
adapter kit (SO-FMA) is required (sold separately).
Reference #
Flush Mount Components Required
1
SO-FMA flange plate support arm
2
SO-FMA flush mount bracket assembly
3
Lever screw
4
ConteraIP®Omni LX camera
5
Bubble (without gasket)
6
SO-FMA trim ring
7
Trim ring screws

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1. Cut a 9” diameter hole in the ceiling with the provided template.
2. Remove existing Dome cover from Omni LX camera and remove gasket from Bubble.
3. Attach Flush mount bracket assembly to Omni LX camera as shown and fasten a safety cable to
one of the 3 holes in the bracket assembly. (Cable not supplied.)
4. Insert housing assembly into ceiling hole and tighten the lever screws until the flush mount is
snuggly installed.
9”

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5. The “Support Arm” will ride down the screw to compress the mounting surface.
NOTE: Do not over-torque the lever screws
6. Snap bubble (without gasket) into flush mount trim ring.
7. Attach the trim ring to the flush mount adapter by rotating until it magnetically snaps in place. And
then tighten four trim ring screws.
8. To configure the camera, reference the set-up section.

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Pendant Mount
For a proper pendant mount installation, the AV-PMJB-W pendant mount and SO-CAP-W mount cap are
required (sold separately). A pendant mount should only be attached onto hard ceilings including wood,
plastic, metal, and concrete.
1. Using the mounting template, prepare the mounting provisions for the camera installation.
2. Connect top shield, pendant pole and mount together as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Attach the mount cap and pendant mount
NOTE: The thread size of top shield, pendant pole and mount is 1.5” NPT.
3. Attach the pendant mount to the ceiling using the four wood screws provided or any optional
hardware suitable for the mounting surface.
4. Run the Ethernet Cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the supplied rubber
gasket and then through the pendant. Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
Figure 2: Attach the camera to the SO-CAP-W with the supplied screws
5. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.

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Wall Mount
For a proper wall mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount and SO-CAP-W wall mount cap are
required (sold separately). A wall mount should only be attached onto hard ceilings including wood,
plastic, metal, and concrete.
1. Using the Mounting template, prepare the mounting provisions for the camera installation.
2. Connect wall mount cap and wall mount as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Attach wall mount cap to the wall mount
NOTE: The thread size for Top shield, pendant pole and mount is 1.5” NPT.
3. Run Ethernet Cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the supplied rubber gasket
and then through the wall mount. Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
4. Attach the wall mount to the wall using drywall screws or any optional hardware suitable for the
mounting surface.
Figure 2: Attach the camera to the SO-CAP-W with the supplied screws
5. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.

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Pole Mount
For a pole mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-PMA-W pole mount, and SO-CAP-W
mount cap are required (sold separately). A pole mount should only be attached onto hard ceilings
including wood, plastic, metal, and concrete.
1. Using the mounting template, prepare the mounting provisions for the camera installation.
2. Connect the wall mount cap and wall mount.
3. Attach the AV-JBA-W (Junction Box Adapter) to the Pole Mount Adapter (Figure 1).
4. Remove the conduit plug on the junction box adapter and connect ¾” NPT conduit to the junction
box adapter (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Attach conduit to AV-JBA-W junction box adapter
Reference # Description
1 Remove conduit plug
2 Connect ¾” NPT conduit to junction box adapter (ensure use of water seal tape)
NOTE: Use silicon or water pipe seal tape to make sure no water leakage between conduit pipe
and junction box adapter.
5. Run the Ethernet cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the supplied rubber
gasket and then through the Junction Box Adapter and AV-WMJB-W, Wall Mount Adapter.
Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
6. Attach the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W) with mount cap (SO-CAP-W) to the Pole Mount
Adapter (AV-PMA-W) as shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2: Attach wall mount adapter to pole mount adapter
Reference # Description
1 Steel straps with compression screws
2 AV-WMJB-W wall mount
3 SO-CAP-W mount cap
4 Conduit
5 AV-PMA-W pole mount
6 AV-JBA-W Junction box
7 Apply Teflon water seal tape to the thread of ¾” NPT pipe to avoid water leakage
7. Use the supplied two Steel Straps to attach the Pole Mount Adapter to the pole and tighten the
compression screws as shown in Figure 2.
8. Attach the camera to the Wall Mount Adapter.
9. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.

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Corner Mount
For a corner mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-CRMA-W corner mount, and SO-CAP-
W mount cap are required (sold separately). A corner mount should only be attached onto hard corner
surfaces including wood, plastic, metal, and concrete.
1. Using the mounting template, prepare the mounting provisions for the camera installation.
2. Connect the wall mount cap and wall mount.
3. Attach the AV-JBA-W (Junction Box Adapter) to the Pole Mount Adapter (Figure 1).
4. Remove the conduit plug on the junction box adapter and connect ¾” NPT conduit to the junction
box adapter (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Attach conduit to AV-JBA-W junction box adapter
Reference # Description
1 Remove conduit plug
2 Connect ¾” NPT conduit to junction box adapter (ensure use of
water seal tape)
NOTE: Use silicon or water pipe seal tape to make sure no water leakage between conduit pipe
and junction box adapter.
5. Run the Ethernet cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the supplied rubber
gasket and then through the Junction Box Adapter and AV-WMJB-W, Wall Mount Adapter.
Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
6. Attach the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W) ) with mount cap (SO-CAP-W) to the Corner
Mount Adapter (AV-CRMA-W) as shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2: Attach corner mount adapter to exterior corner wall
Reference # Description
1 Attach corner mount adapter to exterior 90° corner wall
2 AV-WMJB-W wall mount
3 SO-CAP-W mount cap
4 Conduit
5 AV-CRMA-W corner mount adapter
6 AV-JBA-W Junction box
7 Apply Teflon water seal tape to the thread of ¾” NPT pipe to avoid
water leakage
7. Using the screws provided (or other hardware), attach the Corner Mount Adapter to an exterior
90° corner wall.
8. Attach camera to Wall Mount Adapter.
9. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.

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Electrical Box Adapter
The AV-EBAR-W electrical box adapter is used to attach the camera to a common single, double or
square electrical box.
1. Using the AV-EBAR-W’s supplied machine screws, match the mounting holes on the adapter with
the threaded holes on the electrical box. Ensure every threaded hole is matched with a mounting
hole.
2. Attach the electrical box adapter to the user supplied electrical box.
Figure 1: Attach AV-EBAR-W adapter to common electrical box
Reference Description
5 4S box
6 4-11/16” square box
7 Single gang box
8 Double gang box
9 ConteraIP Omni LX Series

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Camera Power Up
1. Connect the camera to a PoE+ port on 1000Mbps network PoE+ switch using an Ethernet cable.
2. If the camera is powered by an external power supply12-48V DC or 24V AC must be supplied.

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3. Connect the PoE+ switch to your computer’s network port by using an ethernet cable.
NOTE: 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
LED
Status
Description
Green
Quick Flashing
Link has been established
Slow Flashing
Normal operation
None
None
No Connection