This general purpose surveillance camera utilizes a built-in NetMedia UTP Video Encoder and external UTP Video Decoder to
exchange power and video across Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable, such as CAT5. There is no need to run multiple cables to
the camera location! It mounts in round 4 inch electrical fixtures or 2.7 inch diameter holes and is viewed with a security monitor or television. To view the camera on a single standard television, use the TV’s composite RCA Video Input jack.
Product Includes:
1. Camera Assembly (Camera Eyeball, Interior Base, Bezel Ring,
Mounting Ring, UTP Video Encoder, UTP Jack).
2.
NetMedia UTP Video Decoder and 24V DC 200mA Power Transformer.
3. Mounting Screws and RCA Video Cable.
Camera Assembly
Available in choice of colors:
Color camera Day/Night Color Housing
NM-UTPEYE-CW
NM-UTPEYE-CN
NM-UTPEYE-DW
NM-UTPEYE-DN
White
Nickel
Mounting Ring(Not Visible)
Beneath Bezel Ring - secures
Interior Base to mounting surface.
UTP Jack
Female RJ-45 connector transmits
both power and video across CAT5
and other UTP cable types.
Factory set - rotates in either
Attaches to Interior Base and
Built into camera - exchanges
power and video with Decoder for
One Wire Video™ on UTP cable.
Mounts in round 4” electrical
Camera Eyeball
Adjusts for desired
field of view.
Camera Lens
direction to adjust focus.
Bezel Ring
secures Eyeball position.
UTP Video Encoder
Interior Base
fixtures or other openings
2.7” dia. x 2.5” deep.
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UTP Jack
Connects to camera UTP
Jack via straight-through
wired UTP cable (T-568A).
Power Input
Connects to 24V DC wall
transformer (included)
and AC outlet.
FEATURES
UTP Video Encoder built into camera
Includes UTP Video Decoder module
One Wire Video™ Installation
Uses one inexpensive UTP cable
Supports up to 1000 ft of UTP cable
Supports industry standard wiring schemes
Excellent image quality
Tough billet aluminum housing
Internally routed cables
Mounts to standard electrical xtures
Mounts directly to walls and ceilings
Works in low light conditions
Adjustable camera angles
Tamper resistant wiring
Includes power supply
One year limited warranty
Camera Lens:
Image Sensor:
Resolution:
Field of View:
Min Illumination:
Infrared Sensitivity:
Camera/Decoder Cable Connector:
Camera/Decoder Cable Type:
Camera/Decoder Cable Distance Range:
Camera/Decoder Video Signal:
UTP Decoder Video Output:
UTP Decoder Video Output Connector:
UTP Decoder Power Input:
UTP Decoder Power Connector:
UTP Decoder Size:
UTP Decoder Weight:
Bezel and Eyeball Prole:
Assembly Size:
Internal Base Size:
Mounting Ring Holes:
Assembly Weight:
Red LED
Indicates Power.
RCA Video Out
Connects to viewing
device such as monitor,
DVR, TV, or modulator.
Color Day/Night Color
3.7mm
1/4” CCD
470 lines
54˚ Horizontal
0.5 Lux
No
5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID, center positive
3.2” long, 2.2” wide, 0.9” thick
72˚ Horizontal
Female RJ-45 jack
UTP: CAT5 or better
Up to 1000’
Proprietary
Composite
Female RCA
24V DC, 200mA
3 oz.
4.6” dia. x 1.1” high
4.6” dia. x 3.3” long
2.65“ dia. x 2.5” deep
3.5” centers
1 lb.
3.6mm
1/3” CCD
540 lines
0.1 Lux
Yes
(subject to change without notice)
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DO NOT CUT OR SPLICE THE CAMERA’S CABLES. MODIFYING THE UNIT IN ANY WAY WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Installation Procedures:
1. Connect a UTP cable (CAT5 or better) to the UTP jacks of the camera and Video Decoder. Each camera/decoder pair
needs a dedicated point-to-point wiring circuit. If attaching your own plugs, wire them for straight-through connections: pin1 to pin1, pin2 to pin2; pin3 to pin3, etc. For standardization, you should also follow the T-568A color specification but it will not affect the camera’s function. Do not connect the UTP cable to computer networks or other
UTP video systems! Doing so could damage this product and/or the other attached devices!
2. Connect a video cable from the viewing device (monitor, Quad, DVR, modulator, etc.) to the Decoder’s RCA Video Out
jack. Simple adapters, such as RCA to BNC, may be used where appropriate.
3. Connect the 24V DC 200mA Power Transformer from an AC outlet to the Decoder’s Power Input Connector.
4. Insert the Interior Base through the 2.65” hole of the mounting surface and loosely fasten with the Bezel Ring. Adjust
the Camera Eyeball for proper viewing then securely tighten the Bezel Ring.
Up to 1000 Feet
Video Cable UTP Cable
Camera
UTP Video Decoder Module
Figure 1 - Connecting the camera to a security monitor or standard television. Use the TV’s composite RCA Video In
jack and view through its video or line input. The picture will not be available on a channel.
Monitor
or
Television
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Quad.
Sequencer
or
DVR
Camera
UTP Cable
UTP Video Decoder Module
Monitor
or
Television
Figure 2 - Connecting the camera to multiple pieces of video equipment. Every piece except the last must have a
loopback or video output jack.
Camera
Main cable or
antenna
UTP Cable
UTP Video Decoder Module
Modulator
AMP
Amplifier
Splitter/
Combiner
Distribution
Panel
or Splitter
Television
Television
Figure 3 - Connecting the camera to a modulator for whole house distribution and standard television viewing on
the modulated channel. The modulator can also be the last piece of equipment in Figure 2.
The UTP cable should be wired for a straight-through connection
according to the T-568A specification as shown in Figure 4.
FCC Information (U.S.A.):
Important: This product, when installed as specified below, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by NetMedia
may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
Failure to follow all installation instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use the product in the USA.
Security Cameras:
FCC compliance requires that the Camera Bezel Ring and Decoder
module end plates be fastened whenever the unit is in operation.
Compliance Information Statement
(Declaration of Conformity Procedure)
We,
NetMedia, Inc.
10940 N. Stallard Pl.
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520-544-4567)
declare under our sole responsibility that the following products,
to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the Title 47
of the US Code of Federal Regulations, Part 15 covering Class B digital devices.
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.
Figure 4 - T-568A standard straight-through wiring diagram.
Connect pin1 of each plug together with the same
wire. Repeat for all the corresponding pins.
Pin# Description Wire Color
Pin 1 Common Negative White/Green
Pin 2 Common Negative Green
Pin 3 Video Signal - White/Orange
Pin 4 Not Used Blue
Pin 5 Not Used White/Blue
Pin 6 Video Signal + Orange
Pin 7 Power Positive White/Brown
Pin 8 Power Positive Brown
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 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 or television communications. However, there is no guarantee that the 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:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment to a different outlet on a circuit other than the one the receiver is connected to.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
One Year Limited Warranty
NetMedia, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for One Year
from the date of purchase or NetMedia will repair or, at its option, replace the defective product. Please keep your purchase receipt. In the
unlikely event that you need warranty service, call NetMedia at 1-520-544-4567 for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Then,
return the product, with the RMA number clearly marked on the package, by a traceable method with freight pre-paid and accompanied
by a copy of the purchase receipt to:
Attn: Customer Service, NetMedia, Inc. 10940 N. Stallard Place, Tucson, AZ 85737-9527
No expressed or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from accident, abuse, failure to operate the product
in accordance with relevant instructions, neglect, immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquid, extreme climate, excessive wear and
tear and defect resulting from other extraneous causes such as unauthorized disassembly, repair and/or modification. Any implied
warranty arising from the sale of this product, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited to the warranty stated above. NetMedia shall not be responsible for any loss, damages or expenses, whether direct, consequential
or incidental that arise from the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Can I connect the camera to a computer network or another UTP video system?
A- NO! Do not connect the Camera/Decoder UTP cable to a computer network, or another UTP video system!
Doing so could damage this product and/or the other attached devices! The Decoder ouputs DC voltage on pins
7 and 8 of its UTP connector that the other equipment may not be prepared to handle. Each Camera/Decoder pair needs
a dedicated point-to-point circuit; nothing else can share its wires. Regarding computer networks, this is not an IP or
Power over Ethernet (PoE) device so it will not work properly with network hubs, switches, or routers. Regarding other
UTP systems, the Camera/Decoder video transmission signal is proprietary so no other device will be able to recognize
or display it properly.
Q- How can I see the camera on my TV without using an expensive security monitor?
A- The composite video signal from the UTP Decoder can be plugged directly into one television’s RCA Video Input jack
and viewed when that TV is switched to the proper input. Another option is to feed the Decoder signal into a
modulator. A modulator, such as NetMedia’s MM70, changes the video to a UHF or Cable channel and allows the signal
to be distributed to all your TV’s along with the existing antenna/cable/satellite service.
Q- Is there some way I can use UTP cable for other types of cameras? What about their separate power wire requirement?
A- Yes, the NetMedia UTP Video Encoder and Decoder can be purchased as a set, NM-UTPSET, for use with other popular
12V DC cameras. The Encoder will accept the camera’s composite video signal and provide about 150mA of regulated
12V DC power.
Q- Why do the light areas of the picture look washed out?
A- The camera’s automatic iris must decide how much to open for shadow areas or close for light areas. When a picture
has both light and shadow, the camera adjusts the iris based on the percentage of each area in the image. If it decides
to open more for the shadow portions then the light areas will be overexposed. In addition, cameras that are designed
for low light or infrared sensitivity typically favor the shadow areas and look more washed out under bright conditions.
Try adjusting the image field so that more light areas are visible and see if the iris closes to improve the picture. It is
normal though, that as the lighting conditions change throughout the day, so will the camera iris and the picture’s dark
or light areas. With a long cable length, adjusting the UTP Decoder DIP switches as described below may also improve
the picture.
Q- Why are the shadow areas too dark to see much detail?
A- This is like the washed out question above except opposite. In this case, the camera’s automatic iris is opening more for
the light areas at the expense of the shadow areas. Try adjusting the image field so that more shadow areas are visible
and see if the iris opens to improve the picture. Keep in mind though, that the camera still does need some kind of light
in order to see. If necessary, add some lighting to the dark area to improve visibility. Again, with long cable lengths,
adjusting the UTP Decoder DIP switches as described below may improve the picture.
Q- Will the camera work at distances beyond 1000 feet?
A- Though we do not recommend or support doing so, some people find that the camera functions satisfactorily at
distances greater than 1000 feet. At that range, the video quality degrades as the cable length increases but until the
power gives out over the next few hundred feet, it may still be acceptable for your application.
Q- What do the switches inside the “D” Day/Night camera adjust?
A- The Day/Night camera comes with a switch connected inside to adjust some of its
performance characteristics. The switch functions are listed in Figure 5. The
default settings (All OFF) are usually best but adjusting these may be helpful
under certain conditions. The AGC switch will force the camera to remain in color
mode instead of changing into black and white mode when the light level drops
below its normal crossover threshold.
Figure 5 - Day/Night Camera Switches
Switch 1: BLC
Switch 2: AES
Switch 3: AGC
Switch 4: Unused
Default: All OFF
Q- What do the DIP switches inside the UTP Decoder module do?
A- The switches come preset from the factory in the OFF position. This requires the
least amount of intervention for most installations. Some monitoring devices
though, are more sensitive to the voltage level of the video signal and will require
an adjustment of the switches according to the length of the UTP cable. In those
situations, disconnect power from the Decoder and remove one of the end plates.
Then locate the switch bank and, starting from #1, set each switch ON until the
most satisfactory picture is attained. The longer the cable, the more switches that
will need to be ON.