Costar Arecont Vision ConteraIP Panoramic User manual

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ConteraIP™Panoramic
Installation Manual
8MP
20MP
AV08CPD-118
AV20CPD-118

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Table of Contents
About Our Warranty..................................................................................................................................3
Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................3
Camera Overview .....................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................5
Installation.................................................................................................................................................7
Mounting Recommendations ................................................................................................................7
Surface Mount.......................................................................................................................................9
Wall Mount ..........................................................................................................................................12
Pendant Mount....................................................................................................................................15
Pole Mount..........................................................................................................................................18
Corner Mount ......................................................................................................................................20
Electrical Box Adapter.........................................................................................................................22
Camera Power Up...................................................................................................................................23
Alarm I/O Functions ................................................................................................................................24
Reset to Factory Default .........................................................................................................................24
Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration.........................................................................................25
Camera Discovery...............................................................................................................................25
Web Interface Navigation....................................................................................................................26
Image ..................................................................................................................................................28
Video & Audio .....................................................................................................................................34
Network...............................................................................................................................................37
Privacy Mask.......................................................................................................................................41
Event...................................................................................................................................................44
System ................................................................................................................................................50
Administration .....................................................................................................................................52
Support................................................................................................................................................54

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About Our Warranty
Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty
ARECONT VISION 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. ARECONT VISION 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.
ARECONT VISION 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.
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.

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ConteraIP™Panoramic Megapixel Cameras
Camera Overview
ConteraIPTM Panoramic megapixel IP cameras provide an all-in-one solution for wide-area video
surveillance. Four sensors and lenses are housed in an outdoor-rated IP66 and IK-10 impact-resistant
dome enclosure. The cameras are available in a 180° configuration and resolutions of 8- and 20-
megapixelMP). A single Panoramic camera can replace multiple conventional cameras with the ability to
zoom into multiple regions of interest. Their return on investment is easily measured any way you view it.
Regardless of the time of day, the ConteraIPTM Panoramic 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, which is further enhanced by LED illumination built into each sensor gimbal.
Arecont Vision®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 camera’s power can be supplied via a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE -
IEEE 802.3af) compliant network cable connection.
The ConteraIPTM Panoramic is ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) Profile S and G compliant,
providing interoperability between network video products regardless of manufacturer.

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CAUTION!
1. Do not attempt to service a damaged unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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.
Package Contents
•AV02CLB-100/ AV05CLB-100
•Cables
Description
QTY
AV08CPD-118/ AV20CPD-118 IP camera
1
Mounting Template
1
Accessory Pack
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Installation
Mounting Recommendations
For the best visibility toward the target, and a minimal blind spot below the camera, Arecont Vision
recommends mounting panoramic cameras 15-20ft off the ground. If the application is unable to meet this
criteria, for every 10ft the camera is mounted from the ground, expect a 10ft blind spot below, and the
camera should be aimed ~100ft, for every 10ft mounted from the ground, toward the horizon.
For example, a camera mounted at 30ft will have a 30ft blind spot below the camera and should be aimed
300ft toward the horizon. In the example below, the camera in Figures 1B and 1C are both mounted 30ft
high; however, the camera in Figure 1B is aimed 250ft toward the horizon and the camera in Figure 1C is
only aimed 150ft toward horizon. As a result, the camera in Figure 1C will have less than desirable results
due to its higher curvature.
Figure 1A: Recommended height for panoramic
Figure 1B: Less curvature provides better results
Figure 1C: Higher curvature produces less desirable results

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In the example below, the camera in Figures 1D and 1E are both mounted 8ft high; however, the camera
in Figure 1D is aimed 80ft toward the horizon and the camera in Figure 1E is only aimed at 30ft toward
horizon. The camera in Figure 1E results in a drastic curvature with less usable video.
Figure 1D: Mounting height of 8ft and aimed 80ft toward horizon
Figure 1E: Mounting height of 8ft and aimed only 30ft toward horizon

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Surface Mount
1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera.
2. Use the supplied security L-key, to loosen the four (4) screws securing the dome cover. Do not
remove screws from the dome cover.
3. After removing the dome cover, loosen the four (4) screws and remove the bottom cover.
4. Use the template, anchors, and screws provided to prepare the mounting provisions for the
camera installation.
5. Install four supplied dry wall anchors using the supplied mounting template.
6. Align four supplied screws with the dry wall anchors and screw the back cover into place.

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7. Connect the network cable to the camera’s RJ45 connector.
8. Install the main body with modules back into the back cover. Fasten securely four (4) screws you
l loosen from Step#3.
NOTE: Ensure the gasket between the back cover and the main body properly seated flush.

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9. Loosen the manual easing gear, and adjust the pan and tilt to obtain the desired field of view.
10. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.
11. After confirming the field of view, tighten the manual easing gear (both sides) to fix the camera
direction in place.
12. Attach the dome cover back and fasten securely four captive screws.
CAUTION!
The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing. Failure to use
the captive fastener may result in serious injury. When mounting the dome cover to the camera housing,
ensure that the gasket is properly seated and not folded. Failure to do so may result in water and dust
ingress. Water damage from improper installation is not covered by the warranty!

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Wall Mount
For a proper wall mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount and CP-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.
NOTE: The thread size for Top shield, pendant pole and mount is 1.5” NPT.
3. Attach the wall mount to the wall using the four drywall screws provided or any optional hardware
suitable for the mounting surface.
4. Run the Ethernet cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the wall mount. Ensure
the gasket is seated properly.
5. Use the supplied security L-key, to loosen the four (4) screws securing the dome cover. Do not
remove screws from the dome cover.

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6. After removing the dome cover, loosen the four (4) screws and remove the bottom cover.
7. Install the back cover to CP-CAP-W with four (4) supplied screws.
8. Connect the network cable to the camera’s RJ45 connector.
9. Install the main body with modules back into the back cover. Fasten securely four (4) screws you
loosen from Step#6.
NOTE: Ensure the gasket between the back cover and the main body properly seated flush.
10. Loosen the manual easing gear, and adjust the pan and tilt to obtain the desired field of view.

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11. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.
12. After confirming the field of view, tighten the manual easing gear (both sides) to fix the camera
direction in place.
13. Attach the dome cover back and fasten securely four captive screws.
CAUTION!
The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing. Failure to use
the captive fastener may result in serious injury. When mounting the dome cover to the camera housing,
ensure that the gasket is properly seated and not folded. Failure to do so may result in water and dust
ingress. Water damage from improper installation is not covered by the warranty!

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Pendant Mount
For a proper pendant mount installation, the AV-PMJB-W pendant mount and CP-CAP-W mounting 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 the cap, pendant pole and mount together.
NOTE: The thread size for 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 Pendant mount.
Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
5. Use the supplied security L-key, to loosen the four (4) screws securing the dome cover. Do not
remove screws from the dome cover.

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6. After removing the dome cover, loosen the four (4) screws and remove the bottom cover.
7. Install the back cover to CP-CAP-W with four (4) supplied screws.
8. Connect the network cable to the camera’s RJ45 connector.
9. Install the main body with modules back into the back cover. Fasten securely four (4) screws you
loosen from Step#6.
NOTE: Ensure the gasket between the back cover and the main body properly seated flush.
10. Loosen the manual easing gear, and adjust the pan and tilt to obtain the desired field of view.

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11. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.
12. After confirming the field of view, tighten the manual easing gear (both sides) to fix the camera
direction in place.
13. Attach the dome cover back and fasten securely four captive screws.
CAUTION!
The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing. Failure to use
the captive fastener may result in serious injury. When mounting the dome cover to the camera housing,
ensure that the gasket is properly seated and not folded. Failure to do so may result in water and dust
ingress. Water damage from improper installation is not covered by the warranty!

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Pole Mount
For a pole mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-PMA-W pole mount, and CP-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 Junction Box Adapter to the Pole Mount Adapter.
4. Remove the conduit plug on the junction box adapter and connect ¾” NPT conduit to the junction
box adapter.
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 Junction Box Adapter.
Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
6. Attach the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W) to the Pole Mount Adapter (AV-PMA-W).
Reference #
Description
1
Remove conduit plug
2
Connect ¾” NPT conduit to junction box
adapter (ensure use of water seal tape)

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7. Use the supplied two Steel Straps to attach the Pole Mount Adapter to the pole and tighten the
compression screws.
8. To attach the camera to the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W), reference the Installation and
Wall Mount section.
9. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.
CAUTION! The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing.
Failure to use the captive fastener may result in serious injury. When mounting the dome cover to the
camera housing, ensure that the gasket is properly seated and not folded. Failure to do so may result in
water and dust ingress. Water damage from improper installation is not covered by the warranty!
Reference #
Description
1
Steel straps with compression screws
2
AV-WMJB-W wall mount
3
CP-CAP-W mount cap
4
Conduit pipe
5
AV-PMA-W pole mount adapter
6
Apply Teflon water seal tape to the thread of ¾” NPT pipe to
avoid water leakage

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Corner Mount
For a corner mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-CRMA-W corner mount, and CP-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 Junction Box Adapter to the Corner Mount Adapter.
4. Remove the conduit plug on the junction box adapter and connect ¾” NPT conduit to the junction
box adapter.
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 Junction Box Adapter.
Ensure the gasket is seated properly.
6. Attach the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W) to the Corner Mount Adapter (AV-CRMA-W).
Reference #
Description
1
Remove conduit plug
2
Connect ¾” NPT conduit to junction box
adapter (ensure use of water seal tape)