Silent Witness V25 ArmorDome User manual

V25 Series
ArmorDome™
CCTV Camera
User Guide

Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Disassembling the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Wall Mount Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ceiling Mount Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Camera on a Wall or Ceiling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Camera in an Electrical Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Aiming and Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the Quick Change Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dip Switch Functions (Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjustment Method (Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
White Balance Adjustment Method (Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Manually Setting Shutter Speed (Color Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dip Switch Functions (Monochrome Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjustment Method (Monochrome Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Line Lock (Vertical Phase) for 24 VAC Operation . . . . . 14
Adjusting the Backlight Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Front Plate and Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacing the Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Solving Common Technical Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cable Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mounting Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
V25 Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FCC Statement (U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1
Overview
The unobtrusive, low-profile design of the V25 ArmorDome™ CCTV Camera is
ideal for indoor and outdoor installations in commercial and residential venues.
Before You Begin
WARNING! The use of CSA Certified/UL Listed Class 2
power adapters is required to ensure
compliance with electrical safety standards.
Unpack Everything
Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing
slip. The V25 packing box should include, in addition to this Installation Guide:
• One security hex key
• Four #6-32 x 3/4 in. plated steel, Phillips head machine screws
• One #6 nylon washer
• One #6-32 x 3/8 in. stainless steel, Phillips head machine screw
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact the dealer you purchased the
camera from, or call Silent Witness Customer Service. See “Service” on page 17.
Equipment Required
You will require the following tools to complete the installation:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Side-cutters
Please read this guide carefully before you install
the V25 ArmorDome CCTV Camera.
Keep this guide for future reference.

Document 920.0090 Rev 3.00 April 16, 2002
2
Initial Setup
Before installing the V25 Camera, you must first:
• Disassemble the camera.
• Set up the camera for mounting on a wall or a ceiling.
Disassembling the Camera
To disassemble the camera:
1. Use the security hex key provided to remove the three #6-32 x 3/8 in. machine
screws securing the V25 front plate and dome to the base (see Camera
Components). Set aside the screws.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two #6-32 x 1/4 in. machine screws
that attach the camera gimbal to the gimbal support bracket.
Do not remove the camera carrier from the gimbal at this time. Also, do not
disconnect the wires from the camera.
Figure 1 Camera Components
If you are mounting the V25 Camera on a wall, proceed to Wall Mount Setup. If you
are mounting the V25 Camera on a ceiling, proceed to Ceiling Mount Setup.
#6-32 x 3/8 in. Security head
machine screws (x3)
Dome
Front plate
Camera and carrier
Gimbal
Video output: female BNC
Base
Gimbal support bracket
Power input cable

3
Wall Mount Setup
When the V25 Camera is mounted on a wall, the camera carrier can be adjusted to
pan and tilt.
Once you have disassembled the camera, prepare the camera for mounting on a
wall:
1. Use a pair of side-cutters to remove the perforated square in the gimbal
support bracket (see Wall Mount Setup). Discard this square. This allows full
motion of the camera gimbal.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver and two #6-32 x 1/4 in. machine screws to attach
the camera gimbal and camera carrier to the modified gimbal support bracket.
The V25 Camera is now set up for mounting on the wall. Proceed to Installation on
page 6.
Figure 2 Wall Mount Setup
Camera and carrier
Gimbal
Discard center square
Base
Gimbal support bracket
(center square removed)