Vista VA Series User manual

VA Analogue Series Camera Range Quick Guide Ver 1.0 2023-09
Analogue Camera Range

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Before You Begin
Please read this guide before installing or operating the product. You
must have knowledge of CCTV, IT and electrical wiring and products.
Technical Support
If you still have questions after referring to the guide, or require more
information, please contact Vista Technical Support or use the QR code.
Vista Technical Support [phone]
Norbain SD, Inspired, Easthampstead Road,
Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 1YQ
* WARNING: Improper use can cause severe bodily injury or
equipment damage.
This guide is intended for multiple product models. Illustrations and
descriptions, etc may vary from actual appearance.
Bullet
VA-B5MP28V12IR
VA-B2MP28V12IR
Dome
VA-D5MP28V12IRVR
VA-D2MP28V12IRVR
Turret
VA-T5MP28V12IR
VA-T2MP28V12IR
Box
VA-X2MP
1. Packing List
Please contact Norbain if any items are missing or damaged and note
contents will vary according to each camera model number.
➢Camera
➢Fixing Screws
➢Template*1
*1Drilling template supplied according to camera type

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2. Safety and Maintenance Instructions
•Use only correctly rated PSU meeting requirements shown in section
5. titled Power Requirements Per Camera Model
•Keep lens cover in place until installation completed - prevent damage.
•Ensure power cable lengths are within specification for correct
operation to avoid power loss and excessive voltage drop.
•Ensure wall, ceiling and fixings are adequate to support the weight of
the camera and any bracket.
•Remove dust from the lens gently using oil-free brush or blower.
•Do not use organic solvents (benzene\alcohol) to clean bubbles etc.
3. Cable and Video Mode Selection
The below two cable arrangements are shown for reference.
For cameras provided with a video output switch, you can change the
cameras video output format from the default TVT. Refer to the label
as well as below;
1. Power up camera and connect to your DVR/test monitor.

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2. Once powered up, unscrew weatherproof cover and press & hold
button for 5-seconds to change video format to the next in the
sequence; AHD, CVI, CBVS, TVT.
3. Repeat until required video format is selected and you can view
your camera image correctly.
4. Refit the weatherproof cap.
4. Drilling and Mounting
Refer to the relevant dome, bullet, turret or box camera section for fixing
your camera.
Before you start, please make ensure the wall or ceiling is strong enough
to withstand three times the weight of the camera and bracket.

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BULLET CAMERAS
VA-B5MP28V12IR, VA-B2MP28V12IR
1. Referring to the image of your camera below - drill screw holes
according to the camera base or supplied template.
2. Drill hole for cable then route the cable and connect.
3. Secure mounting base of camera to the wall with screws as
shown.
4. Preview the cameras image via test monitor and adjust bracket
as required. Loosen the fixed ring or screws (below) to adjust the
viewing angle of the camera.
For this series of camera, the optional junction box, VA-B, can be used
instead to mount the camera to the required surface or conduit.
Now go to section titled 4. Power-up and Focus/Zoom Camera

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DOME CAMERAS
VA-D5MP28V12IRVR, VA-D2MP28V12IRVR
1. Drill screw holes according to the holes of the mounting base
of the camera, or template if supplied, as well as the cameras
cable.
2. Remove the lower dome of the camera by removing the
screws (lower left image). If screws are not visible, then your
camera has a trim ring that needs to be removed first –simply
rotate trim ring anticlockwise to remove it (below right). The
screws will now be exposed.
3. Route and connect the cables.
4. Secure the mounting base of the camera to the wall with
screws as shown below.

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5. Connect the video and power cables.
6. Preview the image of the camera on a monitor and adjust the
camera as required via the three-axis adjustment (below).
7. Re-fit the domes bubble to the camera using the reverse of the
procedure you followed in step 2 –remembering to refit the
trim ring if one was included.
8. Finally, remove the protection film to finish the installation.
For this series of camera, the optional junction box, VA-D, can be used
instead to mount the camera to the required surface or conduit.
Now got section titled 4. Power-up and Focus/Zoom Camera

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TURRET CAMERAS
VA-T5MP28V12IR, VA-T2MP28V12IR
1. Drill screw holes according to the holes of the mounting base
of the camera, or template if supplied, as well as for the
cables.
2. Remove the mounting base of the camera –noting there are
two possible removal methods: either via lock screw or simple
twist and aligning of marks (below).
3. Fix the mounting base of the camera to the surface (below).
4. Route and connect video and power cables, then offer camera
up to the base, adjust until you receive the view required, then
lock the camera into position using the reverse of step 2.
For this series of camera, the optional junction box, VA-T, can be used
instead to mount the camera to the required surface or conduit.
Now go to section titled 4. Power-up and Focus/Zoom Camera
Lock screw
Mounting base
Enclosure
Camera body
Lever away base
from here!
Mounting
base
Enclosure
Align
marks

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Box Camera
VA-X2MP
Fixing of the box camera is entirely dependent upon your chosen
box camera bracket or housing. The below example acts as a basic
guide only and you must use instructions supplied with your chosen
bracket or housing.
1. Attach your chosen CS
lens to the box camera
body and connect the P-
plug to the cameras socket.
Note: C-mount lens requires you to supply a C/CS adapter ring.
2. Drill screw holes relevant for your bracket/housing, as well as
any holes for the cables.
3. Fix bracket to wall/surface and route cables.
4. Connect power and video to the camera using the following
guide.

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1. Video Out
TVI/AHD/CVI/CVBS
2. Ground
3. Power Indicator
4. OSD navigation
and video format
switch
5. Power input
Switching video output format
To change video format, press and hold the relevant key;
CVBS = Left key for 5 seconds
CVI = Up key for 5 seconds
AHD = Right key for 5 seconds
TVI = Down key for 5 seconds
Focus and zoom the lens according to the lens manufacturer’s
instructions.
Continue to the next section, 4. Power-up and Focus/Zoom
Camera, for details of gaining access to the cameras OS menu via
the Vista VA-DVR to make any other required changes.

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4. Power-up and Focus/Zoom Camera
If you followed the previous sections to install your camera correctly,
you should already have power to your camera and a video signal
output.
Follow the below to connect the camera to your Vista VA-DVR and to
use PTZ features to remotely zoom and focus your camera to complete
the installation.
Note: the following assumes you have already installed
and setup your VA-DVR correctly
1. Connect the cameras BNC video cable to the required
analogue input port on the DVR.
2. Login to the VA-DVR as admin
3. Goto/click menu options Menu > Camera > PTZ (below
screen will be displayed)
4. Select the camera channel number for the camera you just
connected –click and select from the dropdown window. Next
choose Control Mode and select Coaxial.
5. Save the setting and return to the DVRs Live screen.
6. Confirm the new camera is now displayed correctly on the
DVRs Live screen. Investigate if not.

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7. Highlight the camera in the Live view and click the
PTZ icon on the quick menu bar (right).
8. From the displayed pop-up menu, click the below Coaxial
Control menu option.
9. Referring to the Control
PTZ tab and panel
(right), simply click the
zoom, focus and iris
controls to adjust the
camera for the required
angle of view.
ACCESSING CAMERA MENU
Additionally, you can directly access the cameras menus in order
to access and change all configuration options possible –including
resolution, FPS, day/night operation etc.

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10. While still in the Control PTZ dialogue box (previous
example), simply click the TAB to the right titled OSD Menu
Control (below right). Use the resulting on-screen virtual
joystick to navigate the camera menus - use the virtual
button to enter the currently selected menu or change to the
option currently highlighted.
Note! Always remember to save any settings changes and exit and close the
cameras menus correctly, and fully, before proceeding to the next step and closing
the VA-DVRs Control PTZ menu!
11. Once set, click X (top-right) to close the menu.
This completes the procedure. Remember to check any recording
schedule to confirm your camera will record as required.

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5. Power Requirements Per Camera Model
CAMERA MODEL
PSU Minimum
VA-B5MP28V12IR
12VDC @ 1Amp
VA-B2MP28V12IR
12VDC @ 1Amp
VA-D5MP28V12IRVR
12VDC @ 1Amp
VA-D2MP28V12IRVR
12VDC @ 1Amp
VA-T5MP28V12IR
12VDC @ 1Amp
VA-T2MP28V12IR
12VDC @ 1Amp
VA-X2MPIR
12VDC @ 1Amp

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Where applicable, a Declaration of Conformity in accordance with
Directives 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2014/35/EU (LVD) and 2015/863/EU
RoHS(3) has been made and we declare the product compliant.
Where applicable, the requirements of the European law on the Restriction
of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive: 2015/863/EU have been met
and the product is without the hazardous substances cited in the directive.
Our CE EU-Authorised Representative: Comply Express Unipessoal
LDA, Startup Madeira - EV141, Campus da Penteada, 9020-105
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal”
Symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected
separately at the product end-of-life. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste.
A UK Declaration of Conformity in accordance with GB UKCA standards
has been made. The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with
this document is compliant with the provisions of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations 016, and where applicable, the Electrical
Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 Directives.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
No liability will be accepted by Vista for any errors or omissions in this
information and reserves the right to make changes to the product and
its specification from time to time without prior notice.