ACTi D5x, E5x, TCM-3xxx Installation Guide

2013/12/06

3” Indoor Dome

Mounting on a Dropped Ceiling
with Flat Surface (Face Down)

Installation Guide

For Models:

D5x / E5x / TCM-3xxx

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Table of Contents

Installation Procedures ..................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack the Camera ...................................................................... 3

Step 2: Attach the Mounting Plate ............................................................ 4

Step 3: Connect the Cable ........................................................................ 5

Step 4: Attach the Fixing Bracket ............................................................. 6

Step 5: Install the Camera ......................................................................... 7

Step 6: Access the Camera Live View ...................................................... 8

Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus .......................................... 8

Step 8: Close the Dome Cover .................................................................. 9

Appendices ....................................................................... 10

How to Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 10

How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle ............................................... 18

D51 / D52 / E51 .................................................................................... 18

D54 / D55 / E52 / E53 / E54 .................................................................. 19

Safety Information ............................................................ 20

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Installation Procedures

This section describes the procedures in installing the camera directly on a dropped ceiling with
flat surface. Prepare a screwdriver and network cable for this installation; no additional
accessories are required. For simplicity, most of the camera images used in the succeeding
sections were taken using the camera model with heat sink; same procedures apply to the model
without heat sink unless specified.

Step 1: Unpack the Camera

NOTE: To avoid scratches or leaving fingerprints on the dome cover, it is recommended to retain

the plastic covering the dome cover until the camera is completely installed.

1. Slide the mounting plate counter-clockwise to detach it from the camera.

2. Remove the silicon bag.

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This arrow aligns with
the camera logo.
Rotate the template,
as needed.

Step 2: Attach the Mounting Plate

NOTE: Before installation, consider the camera viewing angle and logo placement. The arrow on

the drill template and mounting plate align with the direction of the camera logo. Rotate the drill
template as needed.

1. Using the drill template or mounting plate, mark the holes on the surface. If necessary, drill
the three (3) screw holes and insert the plastic plugs.

2. Determine how the cable will be routed:

a. The cable will pass through a hole on the surface: In this case, drill the cable hole

based on the drill template.

b. The cable will go along the surface: Skip this step.

3. Attach the mounting plate on the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. Note that the
direction of the arrow on the mounting plate aligns with the camera logo.

NOTE: Make sure the screw is flat on the plate.

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Step 3: Connect the Cable

1. If the cable will pass through the hole on the surface, route the network cable through the
hole. If the cable will go along the surface, remove the cable exit tab on the camera and
route the cable along the surface.

Cable Passing Through a Hole on the Surface Cable Going Along the Surface

2. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the camera.

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Step 4: Attach the Fixing Bracket

This step is required only for D54, D55, E52, E53, E54 camera models with cables going along
the surface. Otherwise, skip this step.

1. Route the cable to pass through the gap on the camera.

2. Attach the fixing bracket using the two (2) supplied screws to secure the cable.

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Logo is

Arrow is
here

Step 5: Install the Camera

1. If the cable passes through a hole on the surface, push the extra length of cable into the
hole. Otherwise, skip this step.

2. With the arrow on the mounting plate aligned to the direction of the camera logo, insert the
hooks on the camera to the slots on the mounting plate.

3. Slide the camera clockwise until it locks into place.

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