Avigilon H4A-D1, H4A-D1-IR, H4A-D Installation Manual
Installation Guide
Avigilon™ H4 HD Dome Camera Models:
H4A-D1, H4A-D1-IR, H4A-D2
Important Safety Information
This manual provides installation and operation information and precautions for the use of this camera. Incorrect
installation could cause an unexpected fault. Before installing this equipment read this manual carefully. Please
provide this manual to the owner of the equipment for future use.
The Warning symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage within and outside the product
enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock, serious injury or death to persons if proper
precautions are not followed.
The Caution symbol alerts the user to the presence of hazards that may cause minor or moderate injury
to persons, damage to property or damage to the product itself if proper precautions are not followed.
WARNING — Failure to observe the following instructions may result in severe injury or death.
l Do not use near water or expose to dripping or splashing.
l Do not place objects filled with liquids above the device.
l Do not expose to rain or moisture.
l For indoor use only.
l If used outdoors, an approved outdoor mounting adapter or enclosure is required. Consult with Avigilon
for more information.
l Installation must be performed by qualified personnel only, and must conform to all local codes.
l This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Power Unit marked “Class 2” or “LPS” or “Limited
Power Source” with output rated 12 VDC or 24 VAC, 7 W min. (9 W min. for -IR model) or Power over
Ethernet (PoE), rated 48 VDC, 7 W min (9 W min. for -IR model).
l Any external power supply connected to this product may only be connected to another Avigilon product
of the same model series. External power connections must be properly insulated.
l Do not connect directly to mains power for any reason.
CAUTION — Failure to observe the following instructions may result in injury or damage to the camera.
l Do not expose the camera directly to high levels of x-ray, laser, or UV radiation. Direct exposure may
cause permanent damage to the image sensor.
l Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other sources of heat.
l Do not subject the cables to excessive stress, heavy loads or pinching.
l Do not open or disassemble the device. There are no user serviceable parts.
l Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing may be required when the device has been damaged
(such as from a liquid spill or fallen objects), has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
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normally, or has been dropped.
l Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the device body.
l Use only accessories recommended by Avigilon.
Regulatory Notices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Avigilon Corporation or parties
authorized by Avigilon Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Disposal and Recycling Information
When this product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it according to your local
environmental laws and guidelines.
Risk of fire, explosion, and burns. Do not disassemble, crush, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate.
European Union:
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This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately
from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local
authorities. Some collection points accept products for free. The separate collection and recycling of your
product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment.
Legal Notices
©2016,Avigilon Corporation. All rights reserved. AVIGILON, the AVIGILON logo, AVIGILONCONTROL CENTER,
and ACC are trademarks of Avigilon Corporation. Other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks
of their respective owners. The absence of the symbols ™ and ® in proximity to each trademark in this document
is not a disclaimer of ownership of the related trademark. Avigilon Corporation protects its innovations with
patents issued in the United States of America and other jurisdictions worldwide:
http://www.avigilon.com/patents. Unless stated explicitly and in writing, no license is granted with respect to any
copyright, industrial design, trademark, patent or other intellectual property rights of Avigilon Corporation or its
licensors.
Disclaimer
This document has been compiled and published covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this document and the specifications of the products discussed herein are subject to change
without notice. Avigilon Corporation reserves the right to make any such changes without notice. Neither
Avigilon Corporation nor any of its affiliated companies: (1) guarantees the completeness or accuracy of the
information contained in this document; or (2) is responsible for your use of, or reliance on, the information.
Avigilon Corporation shall not be responsible for any losses or damages (including consequential damages)
caused by reliance on the information presented herein.
Avigilon Corporation
http://www.avigilon.com
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Table of Contents
Overview 1
Cover View 1
Bottom View 2
Wall Plate View 3
Base View 4
Front View 5
Rear View 6
IR View 7
Installation 8
Required Tools and Materials 8
Camera Package Contents 8
Installation Steps 8
Removing the Dome Cover 9
Mounting and Aiming Video Analytics Cameras 9
Inserting Cables through the Sealing Grommet 9
Mounting the Dome Camera 10
Mounting the Dome Camera Using the Bottom Cable Entry Hole 10
Mounting the Dome Camera Using the Side Cable Entry Hole 10
Mounting the Dome Camera to an Electrical Box 10
Connecting Cables 11
(Optional) Using the USB Wifi Adapter 12
Assigning an IP Address 12
Accessing the Live VideoStream 12
Aiming the Dome Camera 12
(Optional) Configuring SD Card Storage 13
Installing the Dome Cover 13
Zooming and Focusing the DomeCamera 14
Configuring the Camera 14
For More Information 15
Cable Connections 16
Connecting External Power 16
Connecting to External Devices 16
Connecting to Microphones, Speakers and Video Monitors 17
LED Indicators 19
Resetting to Factory Default Settings 20
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Setting the IP Address Using the ARP/Ping Method 21
Cleaning 22
Dome Bubble 22
Body 22
Specifications 23
Limited Warranty and Technical Support 25
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Overview
Cover View
1. Dome cover
Vandal proof dome cover.
2. Tamper resistant screws
Torx captive screws to fix the dome cover to the base.
3. Sidewall plug
Covers the side cable entry hole.
Overview 1
Bottom View
1. Cable entry hole
An entry hole for the cables required for camera operation.
2. Mounting holes
Mounting points for the camera.
3. Wall plate mounting screws
Screws to attach the camera to the wall plate.
2 Bottom View
Wall Plate View
1. Leveling edge
Flat edge for aligning the wall plate to an electrical box.
2. Wall plate mounting points
Points for mounting the camera to the wall plate
3. Electrical box mounting holes
Holes for mounting the wall plate to an electrical box. The wall plate supports four configurations:
A. UK standard single gang box
B. Octagon gang box
C. 4" gang box
D. US standard single gang box
WallPlate View 3
Base View
1. Lanyard
Connects to a lanyard hook on the dome cover.
4 Base View
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