DynaColor W series User manual

003B02WXZXA3
Vandal Proof / Lightweight Fixed Dome
IP Camera
Installation Guide
Indoor / Outdoor
Ver. 1.3

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Table of Contents
1. Indoor Camera Installation ................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Hard Ceiling ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mounting ........................................................................................ 11
1.3 4S Mount Electrical Box ............................................................................................. 19
1.4 Corner Mounting ........................................................................................................ 22
2. Outdoor Camera Installation .............................................................................................. 26
2.1 Standard / Compact Pendant Mounting ..................................................................... 26
3. Cable Gland Installation ..................................................................................................... 31
4. Mini Dome Mounting Kit Installation .................................................................................. 34

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1. Indoor Camera Installation
1.1 Hard Ceiling
The Fixed Dome IP Camera can be installed directly on the wall or ceiling.
Please note that the wall or ceiling must have enough strength to support the IP
Dome Camera.
Items Needed:
 Vandal Proof / Lightweight Fixed Dome IP Camera
 Ethernet Cable
 DC Jack Cable (required without PoE)
 Self-tapping Screws (supplied)
 Rubber Washers (supplied)
 Plastic Screw Anchors (supplied)
Tools Needed:
 Tools for drilling
 (+,–) Screwdriver
Follow the steps below to install the IP Dome Camera:
Step 1:
Unpack the Vandal Proof / Lightweight Fixed Dome IP Camera package and
take out the IP Dome Camera.
Step 2:
Release the two Captive Security Screws with the supplied Security Torx and
open the Dome Cover.
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Figure-1: Captive Security Screw
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Step 3:
Press both sides of the Inner Cover and remove it from the Camera Module.
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Step 4:
Unscrew the Module-fastened Screw with the screwdriver (as indicated in the
figures below).
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Step 5:
Press the sides of the Snap-on Camera Module, and detach it from the Dome
Camera’s Housing / Plate, as indicated in the figures below.
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Step 6:
Mark the positions of the four screw holes on the base of the Dome Camera at
the chosen installation location.
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Type 2
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Step 7:
In the marked locations, drill each
hole slightly smaller than the supplied
Screw Anchors.

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Step 8:
Put the supplied Anchors into these drilled holes.
Step 9:
Fasten the Dome Camera’s Housing / Plate with the four supplied Self-tapping
Screws.
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NOTE: Be sure to fix the Self-tapping Screws with the Rubber
Washers.
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Step 10:
Thread the cables (Power / Ethernet / Audio / Alarm) through either the side
conduit entry or back conduit entry, as illustrated below. Users may use a coin
to screw off the conduit entry block for Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera.
Side Conduit Entry Back Conduit Entry
NOTE: The Power Cable is omitted if using PoE.

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Step 11:
Connect the ports (on the Camera Module) with their cables / wires
respectively (as shown in the figures below).
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Step 12:
Attach the Snap-on Camera Module into / on the Dome Camera Housing /
Plate, and screw the Module-fastened Screw tightly with the screwdriver to
secure the Camera Module.
NOTE: For Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera, please install the Camera
Module with the terminal blocks facing the side cable entry (as shown in
the left figure below).
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Step 13:
Access the Camera Browser-viewer for viewing images. Please refer to User’s
Manual for further details. Users can also use the Camera’s BNC Connector for
video output while choosing BNC as one of the streaming options in advance.

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Step 14:
Adjust the Camera’s Pan/Tilt Holder to a desired angle, as shown below. Pan
adjustment range is nearly 360°; rotation angle range approaches to 270°. Tilt
angle is adjustable between -10° ~ 90°.
Pan Adjustment Tilt Adjustment
NOTE: Adjust the Lens carefully within the limits mentioned above, or
the cables underneath would be harmed.
Please tighten the Camera’s Pan/Tilt Holder Screw to secure the desired tilt
angle after adjusting.
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Step 15:
Adjust the Camera's zoom level and focal length via Zoom and Focus Ring
Screws.
NOTE: The zoom level and focal length might be different with the
Dome Cover on. In this case, adjusting the zoom level and the focal
length through the Dome Cover is recommended.
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Step 16:
Put the Inner Cover back to the Camera Module.
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Step 17:
Replace the Dome Cover back.
For Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera, please align the arrow mark on the Dome
Cover with the one on the Housing (as shown in the left figure below).
For Lightweight Fixed Dome IP Camera, please align the arc area on the Dome
Cover with the back conduit entry (as shown in the right figure below).
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Step 18:
Screw on the two Captive Security Screws on the side of the Dome Cover
tightly to fasten the Dome Cover. Camera installation is complete.
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1.2 In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mounting
The indoor Dome Camera can be mounted with the optional accessory:
In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mount. The items and tools needed for in-ceiling installation
are listed as follows.
In-Ceiling Mount Package Contents:
In-Ceiling Mount Trim Ring Ceiling Sticker
In-Ceiling Mount Dimension:
Tools Needed:
 Tools for drilling
 Phillips Screwdriver
 Security Torx provided

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Follow the steps below to install the In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mounting:
Step 1:
Release the two Captive Security Screws with the supplied Security Torx and
open the Dome Cover.
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Figure-2: Captive Security Screw
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Step 2:
Press both sides of the Plastic Inner Cover and remove it from the Camera
Module.
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Unscrew the Module-fastened Screw with the screwdriver (as indicated in the
figures below).
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Step 3:
Press the sides of the Snap-on Camera Module and detach it from the Dome
Camera’s Housing / Plate.
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NOTE: Users may use a coin to
screw off the conduit entry block for
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Step 4:
Attach the Camera Housing / Plate’s base
to the In-Ceiling Mount’s top plate, aligning
the camera’s rear cable entry with the entry
hole on the In-Ceiling Mount’s top plate.
Align the three Captive Screws with the
mating screw holes on the Camera Housing
/ Plate’s base. Then tighten the three
Captive Screws as shown in the right
figure.
Step 5:
Position the supplied adhesive-backed
Ceiling Sticker (Diameter: 176 mm) onto the
ceiling where the Camera will be mounted,
and cut the ceiling hole using the template
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Step 6:
Insert the Dome Camera with the attached In-Ceiling Mount into the ceiling
hole, and run the Ethernet Cable through the desired cable entry.
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Step 7:
Secure the Unit to the ceiling:
NOTE: Do Not over-tighten the
three fixing screws. If using a power
tool the slip clutch should be set to
the lightest setting or the clamps
could be damaged.
The In-Ceiling Mount’s Wing Clamps will
draw the Dome Camera Housing / Plate to
the ceiling board until it is completely flush
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Figure-3: Bottom View of installed In-Ceiling Mount.
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Step 8:
Attach the Snap-on Camera Module to the
Dome Camera Housing / Plate.
For Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera, please
install the Camera Module with the terminal
blocks facing the side cable entry.
Step 9:
Tighten the Module-fastened Screw.
Step 10:
Connect the Ethernet Cable to the camera’s
network connector.
Refer to the Camera Quick Guide for details
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Step 11:
Access the Camera Browser-viewer for viewing images. Please refer to
Chapter Accessing Camera in IP Camera User’s Manual for further details.
Users can also use the Camera’s BNC Connector for video output while
choosing BNC as one of the streaming options in advance.
Step 12:
Adjust the Camera to a desired angle by adjusting the Pan / Tilt / Rotation. Pan
adjustment range is nearly 360°; rotation angle range approaches to 270°. Tilt
angle is adjustable between -10° ~ 90°.
NOTE: Adjust the Lens carefully within the limits mentioned above, or
the cables underneath would be harmed.
Step 13:
Adjust the Zoom Ring Screw to set the
desired zoom; subsequently, modify the
Focus Ring Screw to set the desired focal
length.
Step 14:
Reinstall the Plastic Inner Cover.
Step 15:
Close the Dome Cover and tighten the two
Security Screws.

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Step 16:
Align the 3 holes in the Trim Ring with the
Retaining Nut on the In-Ceiling Mount and
snap the Trim Ring in place to complete the
installation.

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1.3 4S Mount Electrical Box
Before installing the IP Dome Camera in the 4S Electrical Box, please unscrew
and open the Dome Cover with the Security Torx.
Follow the steps below to install the 4S Mount Electrical Box:
Figure-4: 4S Mount Electrical Box
Step 1:
Run the wires (Ethernet and power) through the 4S Mount Electrical Box.
NOTE: The Power Cable is omitted if using PoE.
Step 2:
Disassemble the Dome Camera’s Inner Cover (see the illustration in 1.1 Hard
Ceiling: Step 3) from the Camera Module.
Step 3:
Detach the Snap-on Camera Module from the Dome Camera’s Housing / Pleat
by unscrewing the Module-fastened Screw first. Then press the sides of
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Step 4:
Thread the Power and Ethernet Cables through either the side conduit entry or
back conduit entry. Then fasten the Dome Camera’s Housing / Plate on the
Electrical Box with the two screws.
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Step 5:
Connect the power and Ethernet Cables to their connectors on the Camera
Module.
Step 6:
Attach the Snap-on Camera Module into / on the Dome Camera’s Housing /
Plate. Screw on the Module-fastened Screw to secure the Camera Module.
Step 7:
Access the camera browser-viewer for viewing images. Please refer to the
Dome Camera User’s Manual for further details. Users can also use the
Camera’s BNC Connector for video output while choosing BNC as one of the
streaming options in advance.
Step 8:
Position the camera at a desired angle through PTZ adjustment. Please refer
to the last section for illustration.
Step 9:
Adjust the camera's zoom level and focal length via Zoom and Focus Ring
Screws.