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Preface
Overview
This document, Cisco Video Surveillance 3421V IP Camera Installation Guide, provides information
about installing and deploying the Cisco Video Surveillance 3421V IP Camera.
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, “Overview” Provides an overview of the IP camera and its features.
Chapter 2, “Camera Installation” Provides instructions for physically installing the IP camera.
Chapter 3, “Performing the Initial
Setup of the IP Camera”
Provides instructions for performing the initial network setup of
the IP camera.
Chapter 4, “Camera Management” Provides instructions for accessing and understanding the
IP camera user interface, adjusting its focus and, powering the IP
camera on and off, and resetting the IP camera.

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Overview
This chapter describes the Cisco Video Surveillance 3421V IP Camera, and includes the following
topics:
•Introduction, page 1-1
•Package Contents, page 1-2
•IP Camera Physical Details, page 1-3
Introduction
The Cisco Video Surveillance 3421V IP camera is an indoor, high definition, professional fixed 3" mini
dome IP camera with industry-leading image quality and processing power. The 1 megapixel (MP)
IP camera offers 720p HD resolution with superb image quality up to 30 frames per second (FPS) while
optimizing network usage with either H.264 or MJPEG compression. It can capture a much more
comprehensive area than a standard VGA model, significantly reducing the number of units required. It
is especially suitable for monitoring indoor areas or such as building entrances, retail spaces, or
applications requiring accurate identification.
Additionally, the metal vandal-resistant housing effectively provides robust protection from vandalism.
With other advanced features such as 802.3af compliant PoE, micro SD/SDHC card for local storage,
and e-PTZ functionality, the 3421V IP camera provides the most robust solution suitable for any
demanding indoor environment.

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Package Contents
Package Contents
The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera package includes the following items:
•Cisco Video Surveillance 3421V IP Camera
•Installation template and alignment sticker (1)
•Ferrite core (1)
•Wall anchors (4)
•Screws (4)
•L-type hex wrench (4)
•DC power cable (1)
•RJ45 coupler (1)
•Extra set of labels (3)
•Cisco documentation pointer card (1)
•Cisco RoHS document (1)

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IP Camera Physical Details
IP Camera Physical Details
Figure 1-1 and the table that follows describe the physical features of the 3421V IP camera.
Figure 1-1 IP Camera Physical Features
1Black cover A dark cover with a cutout for the camera lens that makes it
difficult to see where the IP camera is pointed.
Note You must temporarily remove the black cover when
adjusting the camera field of view, focal length, or
zoom factor.
2Tilt adjustment screws Used when tilting the camera to set the field of view.
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3Video output switch Switches between the following two video standards:
•NTSC 60Hz (left, towards the reset switch)—switches
camera operation to the National Television System
Committee (NTSC) standard.
•PAL 50Hz (right, away from the reset switch)—switches
camera operation to the Phase Alternating Line (PAL)
standard.
4Reset button Button that reboots the IP camera or resets it to a default state.
It can be used any time that the IP camera is on and can have
various effects, as described in the “Resetting the IP Camera”
section on page 4-3.
5Ground lug Used to electrically ground the IP camera. Connect to a
grounded conduit or a grounded metallic surface.
6General Purpose I/O Terminal
Block
General purpose input/output (GPIO) terminal block that is
used to connect an external digital input device. The GPIO
pinout is as follows:
7Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 plug Connects the IP camera to a 10/100BaseT router or switch.
8Power connector Connects to an optional external power supply (Cisco part
number CIVS-IPCA-PWR12V) when the network connection
does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Note Use the included DC power cable to connect the
external power supply the IP camera power connector.
9Video out (green) Allows the connection of an optional Y cable or mini cable with
BNC connector. You can connect a video monitor to the mini
cable with BNC connector. Both cables are included in the
optional audio/video cables accessory kit can be purchased
from Cisco (Cisco part number CIVS-AVCABLE).
10 Micro SD/SDHC card slot Support for the Micro SD/SDHC card slot will be available in
future releases.
11 Varifocal lens IP camera lens that changes focus as the focal length changes.
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Camera Installation
This chapter provides information and instructions for installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 3421V
IP Camera, and includes the following topics:
•Installation Guidelines, page 2-1
•Warnings Before Installation, page 2-1
•Installing the IP Camera to a Ceiling or Wall, page 2-4
Installation Guidelines
This section describes how to install the IP camera. Before installing, review these guidelines:
•The IP camera requires a network cable and a connection to a standard 10/100BaseT router or
switch. To power the IP camera with Power over Ethernet (PoE), a switch must be 802.3af
compliant.
•If you are using the IP camera on a network connection that does not provide PoE, you must use a
Cisco 12 VDC power adapter (Cisco part number CIVS-PWRPAC-12V).
•If you are using an external input device, you must configure additional settings after installing and
performing the initial set up of the IP camera before the external device can fully operate. For
detailed information about these settings, see the Cisco Video Surveillance 3000 Series IP Camera
Configuration Guide.
•If you do not connect an external input device when you perform the following installation
procedure, you can install it later.
Warnings Before Installation
•Power off the IP camera as soon as smoke
or unusual odors are detected.
Contact your distributor in the event of this
happening.
•Keep the IP camera away from water. If the
IP camera becomes wet, power off
immediately.
Contact your distributor in the event of this
happening.

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Warnings Before Installation
•Do not place the IP camera around heat
sources, such as a television or oven.
•Refer to your user’s manual for the
operating temperature.
•Keep the IP camera away from direct
sunlight.
•Do not place the IP camera in high
humidity environments.
•Do not place the IP camera on unsteady
surfaces.
•Do not touch the IP camera during a
lightning storm.

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Warnings Before Installation
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
Warning The power supply must be placed indoors. Statement 331
Warning This product must be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source
or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353
Caution Inline power circuits provide current through the communication cable. Use the Cisco provided cable or
a minimum 24AWG communication cable.
Note The power adapter that you use with the IP camera must provide power that is within +/–10% of the
required power.
Note The equipment is to be connected to a Listed class 2, limited power source.
•Do not disassemble the IP camera. •Do not drop the IP camera.
•Do not insert sharp or tiny objects into the
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Installing the IP Camera to a Ceiling or Wall
Installing the IP Camera to a Ceiling or Wall
To install the 3421V IP camera to a ceiling or wall using a vandal resistant (VR) enclosure, perform the
following steps.
Procedure
Step 1 Use the included screwdriver to loosen the four screws and remove the dome cover.
Step 2 Apply the included alignment sticker to the ceiling or wall.
Step 3 Using the circle marks on the sticker, drill four (4) pilot holes into the ceiling or wall. Then hammer the
included wall anchors into the holes.
Step 4 Attach the included ferrite core to the cable. Ensure that the ferrite core is attached approximately
2 inches (5 cm) away from the IP camera.
Note The 3421V IP Camera can be mounted with the cable routed through the ceiling/wall or from the side.
If you want to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, drill a 3/4 in. (19 mm) cable hole in the large notch
on one end of the alignment sticker, and feed the cable through the hole.
2 in.