Digital Watchdog DWC-V4783WD User manual

05/2015
ABOUT MANUAL
Before installing and using the camera, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep it handy for future reference.
ANALOG HIGH DEFINITION
SnapIt Outdoor Dome Camera
DWC-V4783WD
DWC-V4783WTIR

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PRECAUTIONS
Do not open or modify.
Do not open the case except during maintenence and installation,
for it may be dangerous and can cause damages.
Do not put objects into the unit.
Keep metal objects and flammable substances from entering the camera.
It can cause fire, short-circuits, or other damages.
Be careful when handling the unit.
To prevent damages, do not drop the camera or subject it to shock or vibration.
Do not install near electric or magnetic fields.
Protect from humidity and dust.
Protect from high temperature.
Be careful when installing near the ceiling of a kitchen or a boiler room,
as the temperature may rise to high levels.
Cleaning:
To remove dirt from the case, moisten a soft cloth with a soft detergent solution and wipe.
Mounting Surface:
The material of the mounting surface must be strong enough to support the camera.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference, when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy; and if it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
WARNING: Changes or modifications are not expressly approved by the manufacturer.

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Installation
Module OSD Menu
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Specifications
Features
Parts and Descriptions
Dimensions
Inside the Box
Ceiling Mount Installation Instructions
Corner Mount Installation Instructions 11 12
Installation Instructions
Connecting to Monitors 13
Wall Mount Installation Instructions
Control Board
4
5
6
7
8-9
10
14
15
16-29
30
31-32
33-34
Adjusting the Camera Angle

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FEATURES*
Analog High Definition (AHD) HD over Coax Technology
STAR-LIGHT™ Super Low Light Technology
Panasonic 1/3" CMOS Sensor
1080P Resolution at 30fps
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
Varifocal Auto-Focus P-Iris Lens 2.8~12mm
CleanView™ Hydrophobic Dome Coating Repels Water, Dust and Grease
Smart IR™ with Intelligent Camera Sync. 70ft Range [DWC-V4783WTIR Models]
Smart DNR™ 3D Digital Noise Reduction
Highlight Masking Exposure (HME)
True Day/Night Mechanical IR Cut Filter [DWC-V4783WTIR Models]
Auto Sensing 24VAC/12VDC with Line Lock
Secondary Video-BNC Output (While UTP in use)
Easy Icon Driven OSD Menu with Built-in Joystick
Programmable Privacy Zones
Auto Gain Control (AGC)
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Dynamic Range Compressor (DRC) Reveals Low Light Detail
Auto White Balance (AWB)
Junction Box Built-in
RS-485 Built-in
IP68 Certified (Water Resistant)

Set Screw
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PARTS & DESCRIPTION*
Mounting Hole
Surface Mount Base
Cables: BNC, UTP, RS485
Joystick for OSD Menu
Test MotitorCable Slot
Flush Mount Base
Lens
Control Board
Tilt Stopper Screw
Bubble Dome
Upper Case
Set Screw

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DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (IN)*
Flush Mount Top View
Surface Mount
137(5.39”)
101(3.97”)
17(0.66”)
28(1.10”)
54(2.12”)
98.8(3.88”)
139(5.47”)
139(5.47”)
118.8(4.67”)
36(1.41”)
29(1.14”)
53.8(2.11”)
121(4.76”)
121(4.76”)

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INSIDE THE BOX*
Included with your camera:
Camera
Template Sheet
Cables
Screw &
Plastic Anchor-2pcs
Test Monitor Calbe
User’s Manual
DC Plug Cable
Hexagonal Wrench
(for tighten Set Screw)
Torx Screw Driver

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INSTALLATION*
1. Use the included T-wrench to remove the
camera’s dome from the camerta module.
2. To detach the cameremodule from the junction
box, use a phillips head screw driver to loosen the
three screws on the module case. The camera’s
module will be secured to the junction box with the
security cable.
3. Use the mounting template or your camera’s
junction box and drill the necessary mounting
holes to the mounting surface.
3. Pull Wires through and make connections.
4. Mount the camera to the mounting surface using
the included screws.
DC 12V
AC 24V
UTP
RS485
If you need to keep the wiring within the
camera housing, refer to the diagram above.

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INSTALLATION*
5. Adjust the camera’s lens position by using the 3-Axis gimbal.
6. Snap the camera dome over the camera module to complete the installation.
Flush Mount Installation
For a flush mount housing, remove the surface mount
base (junction box). Cut a large hole on the mounting
surface for the top part of the flush mount base.
Use the three screws fixed to the base to secure it to
the mounting surface. Follow steps 4 through 6 to
complete the installation.
ST4X35

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INSTALLATION - WALL MOUNT*
1. Verify all parts are in the box.
2. Insert the wires from the
camera through the wall
mount housing.
3. Use the mounting template to
make pilot holes. Use the dry
wall anchors and woods screws
to attach the assembly.
4. Attach the camera’s surface
mount base (junction box) to
the wall mount.
5. Connect all cables and snap
the camera module onto the
base.
6. Adjust the camera and
secure the dome cover over
the camera module.