Before installing the camera:
• Decide whether to run the cables
through the wall / ceiling (drilling
required) or along the wall / ceiling.
• If you run the cables along the wall /
ceiling, you must run the cable through
the cable notch on the base. This will
keep the camera base flush to the wall /
ceiling when mounted.
To install the camera:
1. Use the included Allen key to loosen the screws on the
dome cover.
2. Rotate the camera base counterclockwise to separate it
from the ball camera and dome cover.
3. Feed the BNC / power cable through the camera
base. If you are running the cables against a wall or
ceiling, make sure to pass the cable through the cable
notch as shown above.
4. Connect the video and power cable as shown in the
section ‘Connecting the Camera‘.
5. Mount the camera base to the mouting surface using
the included screws and drywall anchors (optional).
6. Position the dome cover over the camera and screw it
clockwise halfway onto the camera base.
7. Move the ball camera to the desired position. While
holding the ball camera firmly in place, screw the
dome cover the rest of the way to secure it to the
camera base. Holding the camera prevents it from
moving while installing the dome cover.
8. Use the included Allen key to tighten the screws on the
dome cover.
Cable Notch
To Camera: To Monitor/DVR:
Male Power
BNC
1. Connect the BNC and
power connectors to the
camera.
Female Power
Setup Diagram
Installing the Camera Connecting the Camera
ATTENTION - Test the camera prior to selecting a permanent mounting
location by temporarily connecting the camera(s) and cables to the DVR.
Cable Extension Options
Extend the cable run for your camera depending on the cable type
used. Additional extension cables sold separately. See table below:
Option Cable Type Max Cable Run
Distance
1 Lorex model MCBL-60BNCU BNC Cable
(included with camera)
60ft / 18m
2 ‘RG59’ or ‘Coax’ or ‘Coaxial BNC’
Siamese (Video and Power)
300ft / 92m
3 ‘RG59’ or ‘Coax’ or ‘Coaxial BNC’
(Video Only2)
800ft / 242m
Notes:
1. The extension cable must be a single stretch of cable between the DVR and
camera. You cannot connect multiple extension cables to each other.
2. For cable runs above 300ft / 92m (option 3), you must connect the power
adapter directly to the camera, rather than at the end of the extension
cable.
3. Indicators that your cable run may be too long:
• Video is permanently black & white (even during day time)
• Video is unclear, soft, ordistorted
4. For more information on extension cables, visit
www.lorextechnology.com/support.
Problem Solution
No picture / signal •Ensure the camera is connected to a compatible
Series DVR. 1080p cameras are compatible
with 1080p HD DVR recorders. 720p cameras
are compatible with 720p & 1080p HD DVR
recorders.
•Ensure your TV is on the correct input channel.
Common terms of an input channel: INPUT, AV
CHANNEL, LINE1, LINE2, AUX.
•Ensure your DVR is properly connected to your
TV / Monitor
•Ensure connections are properly connected.
•Ensure the camera power supply is plugged in.
Picture is too bright •Ensure your camera isn’t pointed directly at a
source of light (e.g. sun or spot light).
•Move your camera to a different location.
Picture is too dark •Check the brightness and contrast settings of
the DVR or monitor
Night vision is not
working
•The night vision activates when light levels
drop. The area may have too much light.
Picture is not clear •Check the camera lens for dirt, dust,
spiderwebs. Clean the lens with a soft, clean
cloth.
•Make sure that the cable run is within the
limitations specified in the section ‘Cable
Extension Options’.
Bright spot in video
when viewing camera
at night
•Night vision reflects when pointing a camera
at a window. Move the camera to a different
location.
Troubleshooting
2. Connect the BNC connector to
the video input of your DVR.
3. Connect the power connectors
to the 4-in-1 power adapter. OR
Connect each camera to an
individual power adapter. See
Power Adapter Types for details.
ATTENTION - This camera includes an Auto Mechanical IR Cut Filter. When
the camera changes between Day/Night viewing modes, an audible clicking
noise may be heard from the camera. This clicking is normal, and indicates
that the camera filter is working.
Multi-Camera Power Adapter
A multi-camera power adapter that provides power to multiple
cameras may be provided, depending on product configuration.
Connect multiple cameras to the power splitter cable.
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