Digital Watchdog Star-Light Plus DWC-VA553WTIR User manual

Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide
1. The mounting surface must withstand five times the camera
weight.
2. Do not let the cables get caught in improper places or the electric line
cover can be damaged. This may cause a short or fire.
3. Use the mounting template to mark and drill the necessary holes in
the mounting surface.
3. This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Supply
Unit marked “Class 2” or “LPS” or “PS2” and rated 12 Vdc, 0.36A min.
STEP 1 – PREPARING TO MOUNT THE CAMERA
Pass the wires through the mount bracket and make all necessary
connections. Connect the BNC cable and power cables to the
camera.
STEP 2 – CABLING THE CAMERA TO
EXTERNAL DEVICES
Power
Requirements Power Consumption
DC12V DC12V (LED o): 1.89W, 157mA
DC12V (LED on): 4.26W, 355mA
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DWC-VA553WTIR
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Torque
wrench 1 Set Template sheet 1 Set
Screw and
plastic
anchor-2pcs
1 Set
Quick
Setup
Guide
1 Set
DC plug
cable 1
Manual
Template Sheet
for installing by Bolt & Nut
Mount Bolt & Nut
Screw &
Plasc Anchor-2pcs
Torx Wrench
Test Video Cable
Manual
Template Sheet
for installing by Bolt & Nut
Mount Bolt & Nut
Screw &
Plasc Anchor-2pcs
Torx Wrench
Test Video Cable
Manual
Template Sheet
for installing by Bolt & Nut
Mount Bolt & Nut
Screw &
Plasc Anchor-2pcs
Torx Wrench
Test Video Cable
Manual
Template Sheet
for installing by Bolt & Nut
Mount Bolt & Nut
Screw &
Plasc Anchor-2pcs
Torx Wrench
Test Video Cable
Template sheet
Attention: This document is intended to serve as a quick reference for initial
set-up. It is recommended that the user read the entire instruction manual for
complete and proper installation and usage.
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1. Once all cables have been connected, use the screws included with the camera to properly mount and secure the camera to the
mounting surface.
2. Adjust the camera’s pan, tilt and position to achieve the desired view. The cameras’ max angles are:
Pan: 0° ~ 360°
Tilt: 0° ~ 90°
Rotation: 0° ~ 360°
3. Once the installation is complete, tighten the pan/tilt/rotation screw until it’s secure.
Quick Start Guide
1. The camera supports HD-Analog, HD-CVI and HD-TVI signals. To
switch between the signals:
a. Enter the camera’s OSD menu from a recorder supporting UTC
communication. Go to SETUP > OUTPUT > ANALOG MODE.
b. Set the camera’s analog signal output from the following
options:
• HD-A: supports 5MP/1944p @ 20fps 4MP/1440p
@ 30fps, 2.1MP/1080p @ 30fps and 720p @ 30fps.
• HD-T: supports 5MP/1944p @ 20fps, 4MP/1440p @ 30fps,
2.1MP/1080p @ 30fps and 720p @ 30fps.
• HD-C: supports 4MP/1440p @ 30fps, 2.1MP/1080p @ 30fps
and 720p @ 30fps.
• CVBS: supports up to 960H @ 30fps
c. Change CONFIRM to ON to save the changes.
d. Go to the EXIT menu and select SAVE&EXIT to save all changes.
The camera signal automatically.
STEP 4 – INSTALLING THE CAMERA
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Rotation 360°
Titling 90°
Panning 360°
STEP 3 – CHANGING THE SIGNAL IN
THE CAMERA
Rev Date: 08/21
NOTE: To use your Star-Light Plus™ 5MP cameras at a lower
resolution, you must use a VMAX® A1 Plus™ DVR to access
the camera’s menu due to the cameras being set to 5MP as
the default. A DVR that does not support 5MP resolution
may recognize the camera, but will not deliver a picture