Super Circuits SY30304 User manual

SY303 Series Video
Camera Systems
Products: SY30304, SY30308, SY30316
Please read this manual before installing and using this system, and always
follow instructions for proper use. Please save this manual for future reference.
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WARNING
!To reduce the risk of re and electrical shock, do not expose any product to rain or
moisture unless it is designated as weatherproof.
CAUTION
Always follow the instructions in the product manual when applying power. Fire and
equipment damage can occur if power is applied incorrectly.
CAUTION
Do not install or operate Supercircuits products in small, unventilated areas. Heat build up
will signicantly reduce the performance and life of the product and may cause a re.
LEGAL NOTICE
Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specic
Supercircuits authorized accessories. Supercircuits disclaims liability associated with the use of non-
Supercircuits authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is
strictly prohibited by law.
Supercircuits makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as
the making, transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge
and/or consent. We encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
and regulations before engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Supercircuits, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the
express written permission of Supercircuits, Inc.
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WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts exist inside. Refer servicing to qualied
service personnel.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Getting Started: Unpacking Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Unpacking the equipment .....................................2
SECTION 2 Equipment Testing ..............................................3
2.1 Camera testing with the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Camera and DVR testing ......................................5
SECTION 3 Installation Tips ................................................7
3.1 Camera placement ...........................................7
3.2 Weatherproof cameras ........................................7
3.3 Cable runs .................................................7
3.4 DVR/recorder placement ......................................8
3.5 Uninterruptible power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 4 Device Inter-Connection Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SECTION 5 Troubleshooting FAQ ...........................................10

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SECTION 1: GETTING STARTED
SECTION 1
Getting Started: Unpacking Your System
For most installations, Supercircuits video systems come with everything needed to install and operate
your video surveillance system. If your system uses multiple power supplies, you may also need multi-
outlet power strips.
1.1 Unpacking the equipment
Remove the equipment from its packaging and place it on a at, clean surface. Inspect each item. If any
visible damage is present, contact your supplier or Supercircuits for a replacement.
Verify that your order is complete. Within your order you should nd:
• The number of cameras you ordered. Each camera includes mounting screws and a power adapter
(unless you ordered a single universal power supply for your system)
• Monitor with the associated video and power cables
• DVR with power cables
• A 100’ BNC video/power cable for each camera
• Any other accessories ordered
NOTE For larger systems, components may ship separately.

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SECTION 2: EQUIPMENT TESTING
SECTION 2
Equipment Testing
Due to the sensitivity of electronic devices and the potential for damage during shipment, it is important
to bench test each component of the system before installation. Equipment testing is performed in two
stages:
• Camera testing by attaching it directly to a monitor
• Camera with DVR testing by attaching the camera to the DVR and observing the performance at the
monitor
2.1 Camera testing with the monitor
1. At a test station, unpack the monitor and attach the base. Remove the screw on the underside of
the base and use it to attach the base to the monitor support bracket.
Monitor
Base
LCD monitor assembly
2. On the back of the monitor, pull out and up to remove the cover to access additional connections on
the left side.
LCD monitor connections
3. Select any camera in your system and a BNC to BNC cable.

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4. Attach the camera drop cable to the BNC to BNC cable. To attach the BNC connector, push the
cable BNC connector onto the camera’s BNC connector and twist the outer barrel until it locks into
place.
Connect
Connect
Video Camera Monitor
100’ Video Cable
(Supplied)
12 V DC Camera
Power Adapter
Typical bench test conguration of a camera and a monitor
NOTE The BNC to BNC cables are tted at one end for the camera power connector and at the
other end for the camera power adapter.
5. At the other end of the 100' cable, attach the BNC connector to the BNC “Video In” connector on
the monitor, and attach the camera’s power adapter to the cable’s power connector.
6. Power-on the monitor.
7. Power-on the camera by plugging the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
8. On the monitor right side panel, press the “SOURCE” button, and then press the up (“”) or down
(“”) arrow buttons until “BNC” is highlighted on the INPUTSOURCE pop-up window. Press the
MENU button on the right side panel. You should see a clear video image from the camera on the
monitor.
9. Power-off the monitor.

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10. Unplug the camera’s power adapter from its power source.
11. Repeat this test using every camera, cable, and power adapter you will use to install your system.
2.2 Camera and DVR testing
1. Unpack the DVR.
2. Use the VGA cable provided with the monitor to connect the VGA port on the back of the DVR to the
VGA port on the underside of the monitor.
3. On the back of the DVR, set the “VGA/CVBS” switch to VGA.
4. Attach the power adapter to the DVR and plug it into a power source to power it on.
5. Power-on the monitor. On the monitor right side panel, press the “SOURCE” button, and then press
the up (“”) or down (“”) arrow buttons until “PC” is highlighted on the INPUTSOURCE pop-up
window. Press the MENU button on the right side panel.
6. Verify that a display from the DVR appears on the monitor
7. Plug all of the cameras into the DVR using the BNC cables you will install with your system.

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Monitor
Power Adapter
For Camera
Video Camera
100’ Video Cable
(Supplied)
CH1 CH2
CH3 CH4
VIDEO IN VGA
Connect Connect
Typical bench test connection of a camera and a DVR
8. Plug the camera power adapters into a power source to power the cameras on.
9. Use the DVR front panel controls to select each camera individually. Verify that the monitor displays
a clear image from each camera.
10. Press the front panel “SEQ” button and verify that the DVR auto-sequences through all cameras.
11. Press the front panel “ENTER” button repeatedly and verify that the DVR cycles through the display
modes available for your system.
NOTE For more information and complete operating instructions, refer to
the DVR User Manual.

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SECTION 3: INSTALLATION TIPS
SECTION 3
Installation Tips
3.1 Camera placement
Use the information included in the packaging of your camera to mount and connect the unit to power
and video cables. Plan your camera installation carefully. Identify the locations where cameras will
provide the best coverage, considering:
• Field of view – Cameras must be positioned so they can effectively view the entire area that must
be monitored.
• Lighting – Is there enough light in the eld for the camera to “see” clearly? Is there intense light
from the sun or shiny objects that reects onto the camera lens? These conditions may affect the
video quality and camera performance.
• Ease of installation – Must be able to install the camera at the location, considering mounting
hardware requirements, temperature, dust, moisture, etc.
3.2 Weatherproof cameras
Weatherproof cameras can be mounted in any open area, such as on a telephone pole or on the side of
a building. However, for best results, we recommend you mount your cameras in a sheltered area, such
as under the eave or roof of a building. Point the camera in the direction you wish to observe. When
routing cable near the camera, allow enough slack to form a “U” shaped drop to help direct moisture that
accumulates on the cable to ow away from the camera.
NOTE
There are no user serviceable parts inside these cameras. Opening the camera housing
will break the weatherproong seal, allowing moisture and condensation to build up inside
the camera housing and on the lens.
NOTE Connections are not weatherproof.
3.3 Cable runs
Video/power cables can be run almost anywhere, and are frequently routed above drop/acoustic ceilings
because of the ease of installation. For added security, we recommend you run your cables in areas
with limited access to prevent tampering. Avoid running the cable near high voltage appliances such as
uorescent lighting. Electrical noise and magnetic elds produced by these devices may affect video
signal quality.

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A 100' BNC video/power cable is shipped with every camera in your system. Custom-cut cables are also
available from Supercircuits.
3.4 DVR/recorder placement
Your recording equipment is central to the accurate capture of video evidence and constant surveillance.
Supercircuits strongly suggests that it be installed in a secure location with access limited to authorized
personnel. Additionally, DVRs and recording equipment generate heat and should be placed in a well
ventilated area. Excessive heat will reduce the life span and reliability of the equipment.
The monitor does NOT need to be on for recording to take place. DVRs will output and record video
regardless of the operational status of the monitor.
3.5 Uninterruptible power supplies
It is strongly suggested that power to the system be routed through an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS). These devices will keep your security system running through most power outages, in addition
to providing excellent surge and sag protection. The UPS should support your video recorder and all
cameras to ensure operation during power outages.

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SECTION 4: DEVICE INTER-CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
SECTION 4
Device Inter-Connection Diagrams
A typical cabling diagram for 4, 8 or 16 camera systems.
Monitor
DVR
(Digital Video Recorder)
Video Cameras Video Cameras
Typical cabling diagram for 4, 8 or 16 camera systems

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SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ
SECTION 5
Troubleshooting FAQ
QQIQinstalledQtheQcablesQtoQmyQvideoQequipment,QbutQtheQpowerQplugQ
won’tQtQintoQtheQcameraQorQtheQpowerQadapter:
AChances are you’ve run the cable backwards. Only one end of the camera cables
supplied by Supercircuits will t the camera, while only the other end will t the power
adapter. The cable will need to be pulled, and run the other direction. Alternatively, the
end power portion of the cable can be cut, and reversed by splicing the cut plugs into
their proper position. However doing so will void any warranty on the cables and the
cameras, particularly if the plugs are attached incorrectly (such as reverse polarity) and
the cameras are destroyed as a result.
QQEverythingQisQhookedQupQandQworking,QbutQtheQvideoQthatQisQrecordedQ
isQjerkyQandQnotQsmooth.QIsQthereQsomethingQwrongQwithQmyQsystem?
ASmoothness of the recorded video is dependent upon several factors including
compression level, capture size, and the maximum frame rate of your DVR. Most DVRs
record at a maximum frame rate of 30, 90, or 120 frames per second (fps). The frame
rate of your DVR is divided between each channel being recorded. For example, a
90 fps DVR recording 4 channels will record 22.5 fps per channel, which will appear
fairly smooth. By contrast, a 120 fps DVR recording 9 channels will record 13 fps,
which will not appear smooth and uid, particularly when compared to a normal TV
broadcast at 30 fps. If there are irregular gaps in the video, or a momentary loss of
video, there could be problems in the system. Call Supercircuits at 1-800-335-9777
for assistance.
QQWhyQcan’tQIQgetQaQgoodQpictureQfromQoneQofQmyQcameras?QTheQ
camera’sQpowerQlightQisQblinkingQorQickering.
AThis is usually a symptom of low voltage at the camera. You may have a cable run
that is too long, a defective cable, or an insufcient power supply. Try using a better
quality cable, or plug the power adapter directly into the camera to bypass the cable all
together.