Channel Plus 7440 User Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CAMERA COMPONENTS

The Model 7440 Color CCTV Camera provides signifi cant performance in a small
package. The camera’s high-resolution, low lux 1/3” CCD element provides clear
images even in low light conditions. The built-in automatic iris control ensures an

ADJUSTABLE

STAND

optimal picture on bright, sunny days without “blooming” or “washouts”. The fi xed
focal-length lens has a horizontal viewing angle of 120° with no “fi sh eye” distortion.

7440

The camera is housed in a miniature, weather-tight, die-cast aluminum enclosure that
is built to withstand the harshest weather conditions. The adjustable mounting bracket

RCA-TO-F

ADAPTERS

Color CCTV Camera

Installation Instructions

allows the camera to be rotated 360° and pivot 90° to enable viewing in virtually
any position. A locking screw on the mounting bracket secures the camera after the
viewing angle is adjusted. The mounting bracket attaches to the mounting surface
with the three screws provided.

FEATURES

LENS

CAP

• Extremely small size make the camera easy to conceal

• Auto white balance enables true color reproduction in varying light conditions

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• Ideal for a wide variety of applications including residences, nurseries, storefronts,
swimming pool areas, boat docks, cabanas, etc.

• Outstanding video signal-to-noise ratio of 48 dB for a noise-free picture

• Low power requirements ensure low heat and long life

COLOR

CAMERA

CAMERA MOUNTING VIDEO CONNECTION POWER CONNECTION

ATTACH THE CAMERA TO
STAND (TO KEEP THE PICTURE
RIGHT-SIDE UP, THE WIRE

SHOULD EXIT ABOVE THE
STAND MOUNTING HOLE)

LENS CAP
REMOVED

TIGHTEN THE LOCKNUT
AGAINST THE CAMERA
TO SECURE IT TO THE STAND

ATTACH THE CAMERA TO THE
MOUNTING SURFACE WITH THE
THREE SCREWS PROVIDED, OR
USE OTHER APPROPRIATE
FASTENERS FOR THE SURFACE

FOR RECESSED
WIRING DRILL
A 9/16" HOLE

CONNECT THE CAMERA'S VIDEO OUTPUT
TO A MONITOR OR TO A CHANNELPLUS MODULATOR

NOTE: FOR THE BEST PICTURE, RG-59U
OR RG-6U COAX IS RECOMMENDED.
RG-6U IS MILITARY GRADE COAX THAT
HAS A BRAIDED SHIELD AND 20 AWG
SOLID COPPER CENTER CONDUCTOR

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
VIDEO CABLE LENGTH:
RG-59 750-1000 FEET
RG-6 1000-1500 FEET

7440 CAMERA

ALIGNMENT & TESTING SPECIFICATIONS

IMAGING ELEMENT: CCD

ADJUST THE CAMERA
TO VIEW THE DESIRED AREA

TIGHTEN THE LOCKING
SCREW ON THE STAND
AFTER THE CAMERA IS
ADJUSTED

ADJUST THE MONITOR
FOR THE BEST PICTURE

LENS: 2.1 mm, f 2.0

LUX: 0.5 minimum

RESOLUTION: 380 TV Lines

HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE: 120°

VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE: 100°

VIDEO OUTPUT: 1 volt peak-to-peak

VIDEO OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 75Ω

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 12 VDC @ 90 mA

(power supply included)

WIRING REQUIREMENTS: VIDEO: RG-59 or RG-6

(RG-6U recommended)

POWER: 18 AWG 2-conductor

YELLOW CONNECTOR
VIDEO OUTPUT
FEMALE RCA

VIDEO OUT
FROM
CAMERA

MALE RCA
TO FEMALE
TYPE-F ADAPTER

MALE
F-CONNECTOR

RG-59 OR RG-6 COAX TO VIDEO
MONITOR OR CHANNELPLUS
MODULATOR

USE THE SECOND RCA-TO-F
ADAPTER AT THE OTHER
END OF THE COAX IF REQUIRED

BLACK CONNECTOR
POWER INPUT
FEMALE MINI-JACK

CONNECT THE CAMERA'S
POWER INPUT TO THE
POWER SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

7440 CAMERA

IN MOST INSTALLATIONS, THE POWER WIRE BETWEEN
THE TRANSFORMER AND THE CAMERA WILL NEED TO
BE EXTENDED

USE 18 AWG STRANDED UN-SHIELDED 2-CONDUCTOR
WIRE TO ADD TO THE TRANSFORMER'S WIRE LENGTH

(DO NOT CUT THE POWER WIRE ON THE CAMERA)

OBSERVE POLARITY WHEN SPLICING THE WIRE! THE
WHITE STRIPE ON THE TRANSFORMER'S WIRE IS
POSITIVE (+)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Linear LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 1 year. The time period
will be measured using the date code labeled on the product. Linear LLC is not responsible for damage to the
product resulting from the buyer’s improper handling, stocking or warehousing of the product. Any implied warranty
arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose are
limited. Linear LLC shall not be responsible for any losses, damages or expenses, whether direct, consequential,
or incidental arising from the use or the inability to use the product. Some states and countries do not allow
limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusions may not apply. The Linear LLC warranty gives specific legal rights in addition
to other rights, which may exist and vary from state to state and country to country.
The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of products returned, freight prepaid, to Linear LLC, there is NO
PROVISION FOR LABOR COST OR OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS OF ANY KIND.

1. Failures due to product abuse, such as negligence, improper use, and electrical surge including damage from
lightning, water damage or other damage due to natural disasters are not covered by the warranty. The most
common form of product abuse is surge damage caused by lightning.

2. The warranty shall also be voided by any tampering with the date code, labels or other markings on the
product.

3. Products that are damaged in transit to Linear LLC due to improper packaging or by the carrier (shipping
company) will not be covered under the warranty. If the product was damaged or lost by the carrier, it is the
sender’s responsibility to create a claim against the carrier.

4. The user is responsible for all labor costs associated with removing, reinstalling and returning the product to
Linear LLC.

Linear LLC, at its option, will repair or replace the defective product. Replacements will be made from B-Stock, if
an exact replacement is not available, Linear LLC, at its option, will select the nearest equivalent product. The user
is responsible for freight charges to Linear LLC. Linear LLC will return warranted repaired or replacements by UPS
Ground or an equivalent service. A customer may pay the additional costs for second-day or next-day service.
All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact Linear
Technical Services at 1-800-999-5225 for an RPA# and other impor tant details.

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MOUNTING

SCREWS

POWER AND

VIDEO CONNECTORS

YELLOW CONNECTOR
VIDEO OUTPUT
FEMALE RCA

BLACK CONNECTOR
POWER INPUT
FEMALE MINI-JACK

POWER SUPPLY

VIDEO OUT
FROM CAMERA

TRANSFORMER
MALE MINI-JACK

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED
POWER WIRE LENGTH:
1500 FEET

12 VDC 500 mA

TRANSFORMER

12 VDC 500 mA
POWER SUPPLY
TRANSFORMER

PLUG THE
TRANSFORMER
INTO A 120 VAC
OUTLET