Hills VSD1 Installation Manual
VSD1
Hills Video Security
intelligent cloud CCTV solution
installation guide
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the
purchase of your Hills VSD1
Video Security intelligent cloud
CCTV Solution.
It’s important that you
read this installation guide
thoroughly before installation.
Thank you for choosing Hills.
Items not supplied
The ethernet cable between
the camera and power
supply is not included and
should be prepared on-site
during installation.
The cable should be
Category 5 (or better) and
must be terminated with
RJ-45 connectors in a
straight through conguration.
Check the package
contents
Camera
Adapter plate
PoE Power
supply & cable
Two metre
ethernet cable
Drill template
Camera
adjustment tool
Mounting
hardware
Please retain this document.
Record the following
information for future reference.
Product Number
(printed on carton):
Date of purchase:
Name and location of store:
Carton Contents
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Select a camera location
Select an installation
location which:
• Does not expose camera
to direct rainfall or moisture.
• Minimises the chance of
accidental motion triggering,
such as near trees or plants
moving in the wind.
Locate the broadband router and
a mains power source
Locate the end user’s home
broadband router and identify
a spare ethernet port for
connection to the power supply.
Locate a spare power outlet
within 2 metres of the home
broadband router.
Step 1 – Preparing for Installation
Preparation
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Step 2 – Cable & camera Installation
Install an ethernet cable between the
power supply and camera location
• Use category 5
(or better) cable.
• Terminate the cable with
RJ-45 connectors.
Note: Test the cable
with an ethernet tester to
ensure correct termination.
Installation overview
Camera
Camera
power supply
Modem Router
Installation
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Mark out the drill holes
Using the drill template
provided, mark out the drill
holes on the mounting surface.
• Drill mounting holes ‘1’
where indicated.
• Drill another hole large ‘A’
enough to fit the camera
connector and cable, if
cable is coming through
the ceiling.
Mount the adapter plate
Mount the adapter plate using
the hardware provided.
Ensure the cable running to
the home broadband router is
routed through the middle of
the adapter plate, or through
the side outlet.
Side outlet
Adapter
plate
Drill Template
FRONT
Hole A: for cables routed though the ceiling
Screw hole 1: for Mounting Base
Installation
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A
1
1
1
5
Mount the camera
Using the supplied Allen key,
remove the camera cover and
set it aside.
Note: Avoid touching
the inside face of the
lens bubble.
• Connect the camera to the
ethernet cable installed in
previous steps.
• Mount the camera on the
adapter plate using the two
small screws provided.
• Do not reinstall the camera
cover at this stage.
Installation
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Step 3 – Power up the camera
1. Connect the installed
ethernet cable between the
camera and the POE port
on the power supply.
2. Connect the 2 metre
ethernet cable between
the broadband router
and the DATA port on
the power supply.
3. Plug the power supply
mains cord into a
power-point and switch
it on.
Note: Wait 5 minutes for
the camera to start and
download updates.
Camera
Camera
power supply
Modem Router
Set up
1 2
3
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Step 4 - Account &
camera set up
Download the camera
application on a
smartphone or tablet
Step 5 - Adjust camera
image
Select Camera
Live-View within the
mobile application
• Download and install
the Hills Video Security
application from the
Apple iTunes store or
Google Play Store.
Register an
account
• Select Register.
• Enter user details to
complete registration.
Add a camera
• On the cameras tab,
click the add button.
• Enter a camera name.
• Enter the 20 digit
camera token number
or scan the QR code
found on the packaging.
• Click the LIVE-VIEW tab
to view the camera
footage and check the
camera orientation.
• You can flip or mirror the
image from within the
camera settings in the
CAMERAS tab.
Set up
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Adjust the camera angle
• Using the adjustment tool,
change the pan, tilt and
rotation of the camera
as required.
• Replace the camera cover
and tighten screws using
the supplied Allen key.
• Remove the protective film
from the lens.
Note: Avoid touching
the inside face of the
lens bubble.
Congratulations!
Set up complete.
You can now view live video
streaming and receive email
notifications when motion is
detected. To record and
playback motion triggered
video clips, please see our
subscription plans and fee
structure.
For further information, including
a full user manual, pricing and
plan details, please visit
hills.com.au/videosecurity
Adjusting
tool
RotationTilt
Pan
Set up
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