Hybrid LED lighting with WiFi IP Camera User manual
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8 Camera installation guide
Confused on which location to install your camera? The camera can be installed in a number of different
locations. Camera location can depend on the following -
8A Camera Location Tips
You may need to install multiple cameras if you want to focus on specific areas that you would like to monitor, for
example, one for the garden, the other on the front gate entrance.
•Distance from the camera to the recording device.
• Environmental conditions such as rain or snow.
•Lighting conditions during the day and night.
• The area that you would like to monitor.
When you position cameras correctly, you can eliminate the need for additional cameras to cover your target area and
maximise the efficiency of your security system. On the flip side, if you position cameras incorrectly, it can lead to blind
spots or to have objects that are not visible or too far for the cameras to view in detail. Keep these points in mind to get
the most out of your security system.
Mount cameras at an elevated position - Mounting your cameras at an elevated position, can keep your cameras out of
range of vandals or would be burglars. It also allows your camera to have a high vantage point increasing its viewing
area.
Cover your target area - When placing cameras, make sure you provide ample coverage, but not in excess. For example,
if you are trying to cover a front gate, don’t zoom in to only have the gate in frame. Position the camera to cover part of
your front gate so you capture as much area as possible without sacrificing video quality.
8B Camera Field of View
The Field of view produced by a camera is the area that the camera can see. It is an important factor to consider
as it determines not just what the camera can see, but also the level of detail that is visible at a given distance.
Cameras with a smaller lens, also known as a wide-angle lens, produce a greater Field of View than cameras with a
larger lens. This means that the camera can see a large area but the objects will Appear smaller within the scene
area. This is useful if you want to monitor an entire room or a yard. Cameras with a larger lens also known as
narrow-angle have a smaller Field of View. They can see a limited area, but objects will Appear larger within the
scene area. This is useful if you want to monitor a specific target such as a doorway or entrance. The included
camera’s lens is 3.6mm by default.
