Brickcom VD-100A User manual

Megapixel Day & Night
Vandal Dome Network Camera
VD-100A/VD-130A V2 Series
Quick Installation Guide
Quality Service Group

Read Before You Use
1. Power off the camera device
immediately if it starts smoking or
smells unusual.
2. Power off the camera device
immediately if the camera is exposed to
rain or liquid.
3. Do not set the camera device near any
heat sources. (Ex: television and oven)
4. Keep the camera device away from
direct sunlight.
5. Do not set the camera device over the
specific operating temperature.

6. Do not set the camera device in any wet
and humid environments.
7. Do not set the camera device on
unsteady surfaces.
8. Do not attempt to dismantle the camera
device.
9. Do not drop or hit the camera device.
10. Do not use the camera device when
there is lightning.

1. Check Package Contents
a. Network Camera
(VD-100A/VD-130A)
b. Dry bag, Strap Tie
c. Product CD
d. Location Sticker
e. Warranty Card
f. Screws Bag
g. Terminal Block
h. Allen Key
i. Easy Installation Guide
j. High Power PoE (Optional)

2. Device Description
RJ45 Connector
DIDO, Audio Terminal BlockDIDO, Audio Terminal Block
Power Terminal Block
Conduit Plug and Conduit Hole
LENS
IR LEDs
Video Adjustment Screw
Tilt Screw
Reset Button

SD Card Capacity (*)
The network camera is compatible with SD/SDHC (Maximum 32GB) cards.
NOTE - (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for
the full list of optional features that are available for this product.
SD/SDHC Card Slot (*)
Focus Control Bar
View Angle Control Bar

3. Hardware Installation
Remove the vandal dome cover:
3.1 Use the Allen Key to unscrew the four screws and remove the dome
cover from the camera device.
For SD/SDHC card (*) installation:
3.2 Insert the SD/SDHC card into the SD/SDHC card slot.
NOTE –The SD/SDHC card is not included in the product package
and needs to be purchased separately.

For dry bag installation:
3.3 Place the dry bag on the camera device and secure it using the strap
tier.
Open the conduit hole:
3.4 The conduit hole will allow for air to circulate through the camera
device .Use a screwdriver to unscrew either the conduit plug from the
side of the camera device.

For ceiling installation:
3.5 Mount the camera device on the desired location. Use the
screwdriver from the product package to tighten the four included
screws clockwise through the four holes on each side of the device
as shown below. The best place to mount the camera is into a
ceiling stud.
WARNING: Do not mount the camera on a soft material. The camera may
fall and be damaged.
For wall installation:
3.6 Chose the location on the wall to place the camera. Attach the
location sticker to the desired spot.
3.7 Drill four holes through the center of the four location holes on the
sticker.

3.8 Hammer the four plastic anchors which are provided in the product
package into the four location holes.
3.9 Mount the camera on the wall and position the four screw slots over
the plastic anchors. Insert the screws into the holes and use the
screwdriver to tighten the screws clockwise until they are secure.

4. POE, Power, DIDO, Audio Connection
4.1. Insert the PoE, DIDO, and Audio cable through conduit hole A or B.
4.2. Connect the PoE (1), DIDO (2), and Audio (3) Cables to their respective
terminals. See the next page for more details regarding the DIDO and
Audio connection.

1. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection
2. Power Adapter Connection
Please refer to the definition of the terminal blocks below. It is also
printed on the motherboard.
3. DIDO and Audio Connection
Please refer to the definition of the terminal blocks below. It is also
printed on the motherboard.
Terminal Block
Pin No.
Function
Pin 1
48V
Pin 2
GND
Terminal Block
Pin No.
Function
Pin 1
5V
Pin 2
D_0
Pin 3
D_I
Pin 4
DIDO GND
Pin 5
Audio OUT
Pin 6
DGND
Pin 7
Mic/Line in
Pin 8
DGND

5. Camera Connection
5.1 Basic Connection (Without PoE)
5.1.1 Connect the camera device to the Ethernet hub using a RJ45
Ethernet cable.
5.1.2 Connect the power adaptor to the camera device.
5.2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection
5.2.1 Connect the camera to a PoE-enabled hub using a single
Ethernet cable.
5.2.2 Connect the camera to a non-PoE hub using the PoE Injector.

6. Adjust the Lens Focus Range and Zoom Viewing
6.1 Adjust the Lens Angle
6.1.1 The lens can be rotated to the left or right.
6.1.2 Release the tilt screw on both side of the device to rotate the
lens up or down.After completion, tighten the tilt screw.
6.1.3 Release the video adjustment screw and to adjust the lens
direction. After completion, tighten the video adjustment screw.

6.2 Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus Range
6.2.1 Release the viewing angle controller bar and then slide it left or
right to adjust the viewing angle. After completion, tighten the
viewing angle controller.
6.2.2 Release the focus controller bar and slide it left or right to adjust
the focus range. After completion, tighten the focus controller.
7. Complete the Installation
7.1 Place the dome cover on the camera device and slowly turn it until it
is in the desired position.
7.2 Use the Allen Key and attached four dome screws to secure the
dome cover to the camera device.

8. Network Camera Setup
1. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-Run Tool
directly from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the
Brickcom software kit for the first time, select a desired language for the
interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box. Click
<Install> and follow the steps to install the EasyConfig wizard on the
desired computer.
Please follow the instruction of the InstallShield Wizard to finish the
Brickcom Software Kit installation.

2. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and
click <Finish>. When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to
the PC-NVR user manual.

EasyConfig
To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete
Setup type was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was
installed on the desktop. Double click to open the icon.
If Custom Setup type was used in the software installation and an EasyConfig
icon was not installed on the desktop, the program will be installed under
C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a
preferred directory.
1. Click <Start> to continue. The program will automatically search
for the camera in the intranet.
NOTE - Check “Skip the hardware installation guide” to skip checking the
hardware connection. To check the hardware installation settings, do not
check the option box.

2. Select either “Simple Mode”or “Professional Mode”to obtain the
camera’s IP settings. If “Simple Mode”is selected, EasyConfig will
set up the connection automatically. If “Professional Mode”is
selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually.
3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the
cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from
the survey list to connect.