Product Overview
Figure 1. Camera Connections and Features
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ì Accessory Port: For use with compatible Pelco accessories.
NOTE: A right-angle mini USB connector must be used to connect Pelco accessories to
the accessory port.
î Audio Connector: Supplies line-in audio from a user-supplied microphone. Audio
functionality is only available for IM10 Series models; it can be enabled or disabled using
the Web browser.
ï RJ-45 Network Port: Connects the camera to the IP network. Also supplies power to the
camera through the network using PoE.
ñ Microphone: Supplies built-in, line-in audio to a PC. Audio functionality is only available
for IM10 Series models; it can be enabled or disabled using the Web browser.
ó Reset Button (R): Reboots the camera or restores the camera’s factory default settings.
This button is recessed. Use a small tool or a paper clip to press and release the reset
button once to reboot the camera. Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to
restore the camera to the factory default settings.
NOTE: The lower dome must be removed to access this button.
r NTSC/PAL Button (V): Toggles the service port between NTSC and PAL formats. This
button is recessed. Use a small tool or a paper clip to press and release the NTSC/PAL
button to toggle between NTSC and PAL formats when using the service port. The default
setting is NTSC.
NOTE: The lower dome must be removed to access this button.
s Service Port: Outputs analog video. Use this port at the installation site to set up the
field of view and to focus the camera. When a service cable is connected to the camera,
video to the IP stream is disabled.
NOTES:
• Pelco recommends connecting the camera to a network that uses a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to address devices.
• Do not use a network hub when configuring the network settings for the camera.
• To ensure secure access to the network camera, place the camera behind a firewall when
it is connected to a network.
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Installation
For detailed instructions, refer to the IM Series Installation/Operation manual on the resource
disc supplied with the camera.
1. Properly orient the camera to ensure that the video is right-side-up when viewed.
The lens connectors should be on the right side of the lens when you are looking directly
at the camera (refer to Figure 2).
NOTE: Improper camera orientation can also be corrected using the Web interface.
Figure 2. Orienting the Camera
ì Lens Connectors
2. Prepare the mounting surface:
• In-ceiling installation
(1) Cut a 4-inch (10.16 cm) diameter hole in the ceiling/wall.
(2) Pull all wiring through the hole and terminate all wires (if not already
terminated).
• Surface installation
(1) Using the surface mount ring as a template, drill the holes for the mounting
hardware.
(2) Drill a hole in the ceiling for the wiring; pull all wiring through the hole and
terminate all wires (if not already terminated).
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3. Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 network port on the side of the camera.
Pin Function
1
8
8
1
1TX+
2TX–
3RX+
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
4 PoE 1-2
5 PoE 1-2
6RX–
7 PoE 3-4
8 PoE 3-4
Figure 3. Cat5 Cable Pin Descriptions
4. If you are installing an IM10 Series model and are not using the built-in microphone,
connect the necessary wiring for audio.
Figure 4. Line-In Audio Wiring
ì Microphone ï 600-ohm Impedance Matching Transformer
î Amplifier ñ Audio UTP Cable
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5. Install the back box:
• In-ceiling installation
(1) Insert the back box into the hole in the ceiling/wall. Be sure to angle the back
box during this step to ensure that the wiring is inserted into the hole first and
is not bent or damaged.
(2) Use 3/16-inch toggle bolts (not supplied) to attach the back box to the
mounting surface (refer to Figure 5).
Figure 5. Fixed Ceiling or Wall Installation
ì Ceiling/ Wall
î Back Box
ï 3/16-inch Toggle Bolts (not supplied)
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