Arecont Vision AV2355RS, AV2356RS, AV3355RS, AV3356RS, AV5355RS Installation Manual

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MegaDome® G3 RS

Installation Manual

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Models

1080p

AV2355RS

AV2356RS

3 Megapixel

AV3355RS

AV3356RS

5 Megapixel

AV5355RS

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Contents

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Package Contents!....................................................................................................!"##$#%!&$$'()#'!*$+!,-./*-,0!

Camera Overview!....................................................................................................!"##$#%!&$$'()#'!*$+!,-./*-,0!

Installation!...............................................................................................................................................................!7!

Surface Mount!..................................................................................................................................................!10!

Wall Mount!........................................................................................................................................................!13!

Pendant Mount!................................................................................................................................................!16!

Pole Mount!........................................................................................................................................................!19!

Corner Mount!...................................................................................................................................................!21!

Electrical Box Adapter!....................................................................................................................................!23!

Adjusting the Pan, Tilt and Focus!..........................................................................!"##$#%!&$$'()#'!*$+!,-./*-,0!

Auxiliary I/O Functions!........................................................................................................................................!24!

Camera Power Up!...............................................................................................................................................!26!

SD Card Set-up!....................................................................................................................................................!29!

SD Card Tab!.........................................................................................................................................................!32!

SD Card Setup via AV200!..................................................................................................................................!33!

Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration!.................................................................................................!34!

Network Protocols!................................................................................................................................................!34!

General Remote Focus!...........................................................................................!"##$#%!&$$'()#'!*$+!,-./*-,0!

Refined Remote Focus!.......................................................................................................................................!37!

AV IP Utility Focus Tab!.......................................................................................................................................!39!

Mounting Templates!............................................................................................................................................!40!

Support!................................................................ ..................................................................................................!41!

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CAUTION!

1. Do not attempt to service a damaged unit yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

2. Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and

with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Wiring should be UL Listed and/or

Recognized wire suitable for the application.

3. Always use hardware e.g. screws, anchors, bolts, locking nuts etc. which are compatible with

mounting surface and of sufficient length and construction to insure a secure mount.

Package Contents

This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. The original packaging is the safest

container in which to transport the unit and can be used if returning the unit for service. The packaging

contains:

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Description

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1x Arecont Vision MegaDome® G3 RS camera

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1x Dome Cover

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1x Mounting Plate

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1x Grommet with Through Hole

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1x Grommet without Through Hole

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1x Insertion Tool

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4x #6-32 1.0” Wood/ Metal Sheet Screw
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4x #6-32 1.0” Drywall/ Masonry Mounting Anchors

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4x #8-32 0.5” Machine Screw

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1x Security L-key

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1x Set Screw L-key

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1x Mounting Template

1x I/O cable

1x AC & DC auxiliary power cable

1x CD with Manual and Software

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Warranty Information

Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty

ARECONT VISION warrants to Purchaser (and only Purchaser) (the “Limited Warranty”), that: (a) each
Product shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36)
months from the date of shipment (the “Warranty Period”); (b) during the Warranty Period, the
Products will materially conform with the specification in the applicable documentation; (c) all licensed
programs accompanying the Product (the “Licensed Programs”) will materially conform with applicable
specifications. Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, ARECONT VISION shall have no obligation or
responsibility with respect to any Product that (i) has been modified or altered without ARECONT
VISION’s written authorization; (ii) has not been used in accordance with applicable documentation; (iii)
has been subjected to unusual stress, neglect, misuse, abuse, improper storage, testing or connection;
or unauthorized repair; or (iv) is no longer covered under the Warranty Period. ARECONT VISION
MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE,
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES MADE BY ARECONT VISION ABOVE, AND
ARECONT VISION HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT AND THE
IMPLIED CONDITION OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY. ALL LICENSED PROGRAMS ARE LICENSED
ON AN “AS IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY. ARECONT VISION DOES NOT WARRANT THAT (I)
THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE;
(II) THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL MEET THE END USERS’
REQUIREMENTS; (III) THE PRODUCTS OR PARTS WILL OPERATE IN COMBINATIONS AND
CONFIGURATIONS SELECTED BY THE END USER; OTHER THAN COMBINATIONS AND
CONFIGURATIONS WITH PARTS OR OTHER PRODUCTS AUTHORIZED BY ARECONT VISION
OR (IV) THAT ALL LICENSED PROGRAM ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.

For RMA and Advance Replacement information visit http://www.arecontvision.com

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Camera Overview!

MegaDome® G3 RS third generation multi-megapixel cameras provide ample resolution to zoom-in for

details in live or recorded video. With an IR corrected motorized lens and gimbal, MegaDome G3 RS is

easy to install and manage with “no-touch” remote setup.! Install the magnetic mounting plate, connect

the PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) IP cable, magnetically snap in place and fasten the camera to the

mounting plate, and then remotely configure the camera. Use the intuitive interface to remotely pan, tilt,

zoom, and focus the sensor.

These indoor/outdoor all-in-one solutions integrate a 1080p, 3, or 5-megapixel (MP) sensor with fast

frame rates, and SNAPstream™ (Smart Noise Adaptation and Processing) technology to reduce

bandwidth without impacting image quality. The True Day/Night mechanical IR cut filter provides the

highest image quality at any time of day. Select 3MP models of MegaDome G3 RS include wide

dynamic range (WDR), delivering up to 100dB at full resolution for applications with bright or over

saturated lighting conditions. All models feature CorridorView™ for 90° image rotation, non-integer

scaling, and an SDHC memory card slot for internal storage. The installer-friendly housing is IP66 rated

for both indoor and outdoor applications and the cast-aluminum housing is IK-10 impact resistant,

capable of withstanding the equivalent of 55 kg (120 lbs) of force.

The camera is integrated with the industry’s leading VMS/NVR platforms. Using the camera interface or

the AV IP Utility, security updates and both new or enhanced features can be applied to the cyber-

hardened MegaDome G3 RS’s Massively Parallel Image Processing (MPIP) architecture. This in house

developed architecture runs on the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) integrated circuit that is at

the core of every Arecont Vision camera. The MegaDome G3 RS is ONVIF (Open Network Video

Interface Forum) Series S compliant, providing interoperability between network video products

regardless of manufacturer.

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Installation

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1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera.

2. Use the supplied security L-key, to loosen the four (4) screws securing the dome cover.

3. Remove the dome cover and protective foam. Do not remove screws from the dome cover.

The MegaDome® G3 RS camera has been designed to provide installers with flexible mounting
options such as ceilings, walls, poles or corners.

NOTE: When mounting the camera outdoors or in a wet environment, use of supplied grommet
is recommended. Ensure the grommet properly seated flush with the camera housing.

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Ensure you have the proper compatible mounting parts prior to starting your installation:

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Pendant mount

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Pendant Mount Components Required

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Pendant mount (AV-PMJB) with integrated junction box

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MegaDome® G3 RS camera

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MD-CAP mounting cap

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Wall mount

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Wall Mount Components Required

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Wall mount (AV-WMJB) with integrated junction box

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MegaDome® G3 RS camera

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MD-CAP mounting cap

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Pole mount

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Pole Mount Components Required

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Wall mount (AV-WMJB) with integrated junction box

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MD-CAP mounting cap

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MegaDome® G3 RS camera

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AV-PMA pole mount adapter

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Corner mount

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Corner Mount Components Required

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Wall mount (AV-WMJB) with integrated junction box

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MD-CAP mounting cap

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MegaDome® G3 RS camera

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AV-CRMA corner mount adapter

4. Use the Arecont Vision software AV IP Utility located on the CD or available for download at our
website (www.arecontvision.com) for camera discovery and setup (see Instruction Manual located on
the CD or available on our website).

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Surface Mount

The MegaDome® G3 RS camera can be directly attached onto hard ceilings or walls including wood,
plastic, metal and concrete.

1. Use the template, anchors, and screws provided to prepare the mounting provisions for the
camera installation.

2. Use the supplied security L-key, to loosen the four (4) tamper resistant screws securing the
dome cover as shown in Figure 1. Do not remove screws from the dome cover.

Figure 1

3. Remove the protective foam and discard.

4. Install four supplied dry wall anchors using the supplied mounting template.

5. Align four supplied screws with the dry wall anchors and screw mounting plate into place as
shown in Figure 2.

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Figure 2

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6. Prepare the network cable with the supplied grommet and insertion tool as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3

NOTE: When mounting the camera outdoors or in a wet environment, use of supplied grommet
is recommended. Ensure the grommet is properly seated flush with the camera housing.

7. Align the hole on MegaDome® G3 RS camera with the hole on mounting plate, and install the
grommet on camera housing as shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4

NOTE: If using the side connection of the NPT port, you need to install the supplied grommet
without a through hole on the camera housing, and remove the cap covering the side entrance,
otherwise; leave the cap in place. If using the NPT port, always use Teflon tape around the
threads to ensure proper sealing. The conduit fits ¾” NPT standard. Ensure NPT port is facing
downward.

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8. Fasten securely four captive screws as shown in Figure 5.

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Figure 5

9. Attach the Dome Cover to the MegaDome® G3 RS camera and fasten securely four captive
screws.

10. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section.

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CAUTION! The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and

camera housing. Failure to use the captive fastener may result in serious injury. When
mounting the dome cover to the camera housing, ensure that the gasket is properly seated
and not folded. Failure to do so may result in water and dust ingress. Water damage from
improper installation is not covered by the warranty!

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Wall Mount

For a proper wall mount installation, the AV-WMJB wall mount and MD-CAP wall mount cap are
required (sold separately). A wall mount should only be attached onto hard ceilings including
wood, plastic, metal, and concrete.

1. Using the Mounting template, prepare the mounting provisions for the camera installation.

2. Connect wall mount cap and wall mount as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1: Attach wall mount cap to the wall mount

NOTE: The thread size for Top shield, pendant pole and mount is 1.5” NPT.

3. Attach the wall mount to the wall using the four drywall screws provided or any optional
hardware suitable for the mounting surface.

4. Run the Ethernet Cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the supplied rubber
gasket and then through the wall mount. Ensure the gasket is seated properly.

5. Attach the mounting plate to the MD-CAP with the supplied screws as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2