SVAT Electronics VU5 User Manual

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Security Camera

Indoor/Outdoor Color Camera w/ Night Vision

ACCESSORY - CAMERA

Version 1.0

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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VU5

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NEED
HELP?

DO NOT RETURN THIS

PRODUCT TO THE STORE

Please contact a SVAT customer support representative rst regarding any additional information on
product features, specications or help with set-up.

Please contact us via one of the methods below:

Email:

[e-mail]

Online live web chat:

Visit www.svat.com

Toll free telephone:

1.866.946.7828

Toll free fax:

1.888.771.1701

For more product information visit www.svat.com

Note: This is manual version 1.0 for this product, you may find updated versions by visiting our website

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PRODUCT WARRANTY & REGISTRATION

Please visit our website at www.svat.com to apply for your

product’s warranty registration.

The warranty registration form is located under the support tab on the SVAT website.

We take quality very seriously. This is why all of our products come with a one year warranty
from the original purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials.

If you have warranty or support issues please contact us using any of the following methods:

SVAT Electronics USA SVAT Electronics Canada Phone: [phone]
2315 Whirlpool St., Unit 333 4080 Montrose Road Fax: [phone]
Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls, ON Email: [e-mail]

USA 14305 Canada L2H 1J9 Website: www.svat.com

Warranty Terms

1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in
workmanship and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price
at SVAT’s option.

2. When service is required, the warranty is validated by the submission of a fully completed warranty card.

3. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered with
contrary to the applicable instruction manual.

4. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms ofthis warranty.

5. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself
and no other warranty, expressed or implied is provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other claims not
specically mentioned in this warranty.

6. This warranty does not cover the shipping cost, insurance or any other incidental charges.

7. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair. You will be given a Return Authorization number. When
returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original box with all supplied accessories, and
enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the problem (include RA #).

8. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the U.S.A.

9. This warranty card cannot be re-issued.

Graphic Symbol Explanation

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
insinuated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

1.WHAT IS INCLUDED .........................................................................................................................................................................1

2. CAMERA FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................1

3.INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

4. MOUNTING ....................................................................................................................................................................................2

5. STEP BY STEP ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

6. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................................................................3

7. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................4

NOTES ..............................................................................................................................................................................................5

DRILLING TEMPLATE ..........................................................................................................................................................................6

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• BNCtoRCAConnector

• PowerAdapterforCamera

• 1YearWarranty

• InstructionManual

• Online/TollFreeSupport

1 Indoor/Outdoor Night

Vision Color Camera

2 Window

Warning Stickers

60ft 4 PIN DIN to RCA

(male) Video/Power

Wire

• MountingHardware

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CAMERA FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

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CMOS Cameras

1. Sun Shield helps prevent glare from bright lights.

2. Infrared (IR) LEDs - Allow the camera to see in the dark up
to 15ft away.

3. CDS Sensor turns on the infrared LEDs when it gets dark out.

4. Camera Housing made of treated metal to prevent rust.

5. Camera Mount allows the camera to be desk or wall
mounted.

6 . Connection to Video / Power Wire - Converts to RCA from 4

PIN DIN.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While this camera is weatherproof, it is not waterproof. Please do not install it in areas that receive direct rain or under eaves trough
draining spots. Do not cut the DC power cable of this camera to t with another power source. Do not cut the video connection wire
to t with a dierent video connection type. Any unauthorized modications will void your warranty.

INSTALLATION

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR CAMERA

• Thecamerashouldbeinstalledbetween8and13ftabovetheareatobemonitored.

• Ensuretherearenoobstructionsinthecamera’sview,tomaximizeviewingarea.

• Ensurethatthesunshadeispositionedtoavoidglareandpositioncameraawayfromdirectsunlight.

• Decidewhetherthecamerawillbewall-mountedorsitonadesk/tabletop.Ifwallmounting,usethemountinghardwarein

the package. We recommend that the mounting bracket is secured using the included screws for all installations.

• Thiscameracomeswith60ftofvideo/powerwire.Pleasemakesurethatyoumountthecamerasnomorethan60ftfromthe

TV/monitor/VCR/DVR.

• Werecommendusingasurgeprotectedpowerbartoprotectthecamerasinternalcircuitry.

MOUNTING

1. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s mounting hole,
turning it clockwise.

2. Mount the camera in the desired location no more than 60
feet from the TV/Monitor/VCR/DVR unless you have purchased
additional wiring. You may wall mount or desk mount these
cameras.

3. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.

STEP BY STEP

1. Plug the 4 PIN DIN female
connection on the camera into the
4 PIN DIN male connection on the
60ft video/power wire.

2. Match the two arrows on top of
both connecting cables.

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3. Plug the camera’s power supply into the
power jack located on the 60ft video/
power wire.

4. Plug the camera’s power adapter into an
AC outlet.

5. Connect the 60ft video/power wire’s male
RCA plug to the VIDEO IN port of your TV/
monitor/VCR/DVR.

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6. If your VIDEO IN port is a BNC connection
(common with DVR units), you will need to
attach the BNC to RCA adapter before
connecting the camera.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before contacting technical support, please use follow the troubleshooting tips below for solutions to common
problems

- Make sure your TV/monitor is on the correct video input channel. This is NOT channel 3.
Common terms for this channel is INPUT, AV CHANNEL, LINE 1, LINE 2 and AUX. Please use

No picture/signal:

Picture is too bright:

Picture is too dark:

Night Vision is

not working:

your TV or VCR manual to correctly identify this channel.

- If your camera is connected to a VCR/DVR, make sure that it is properly connected to your
TV/monitor.

- Check all connections to make sure they are secure and properly connected.

- Check your power supply to ensure that the camera is powered up.

- Make sure your camera is not aimed at direct sunlight.

- Adjust the sunshade by sliding it forwards to block out excess light.

- Make sure nothing is obstructing the CDS sensor on the camera. If the CDS sensor is blocked,
night vision mode will be active and may produce extra light in your camera’s picture.

- Move your camera to another location.

- If using at night, make sure your camera’s subject is no more than 15ft away (may vary based
on amount of ambient light available).

- If using during the day, your camera may not be getting enough light. Adjust the sunshade by sliding
it backwards to let in more light.

- Check the brightness and contrast settings on your TV/monitor

- If your camera is connected to a VCR/DVR, check the brightness and contrast settings on the
VCR/DVR

- Move your camera to another location.

- The night vision turns on automatically when light levels drop. Try the camera in a pitch
black setting. The area that it is in may have too much light and may not activate the sensor.

- Cup your hands around the front of the camera and look at the LEDs. They should be
glowing red. If they are not check the power supply.

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SPECIFICATIONS

INDOOR/OUTDOOR CAMERA

Camera Type ........................................................................................................................................................... Bullet

Image Sensor .............................................................................................................................. 1/4" Color Sharp CMOS

Resolution ....................................................................................................................................................400 TV Lines

Outdoor Use ............................................................................................................................................................... Yes

IP Rating ...................................................................................................................................................................IP55

Focal Length......................................................................................................................................................... 6.0mm

Focus Type ............................................................................................................................................................... Fixed

Night Vision ................................................................................................................................................................ Yes

Number of IR LEDs and Range .................................................................................................................... 11, up to 20ft

IR LED Control ............................................................................................................................. Automatic (CDS Sensor)

Min. Illumination .....................................................................................................................................................0 lux

IR Wavelength ...................................................................................................................................................... 850nm

Video Output ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 PIN DIN

TV System ................................................................................................................................................................NTSC

Microphone ................................................................................................................................................................. No

Motion Detection ........................................................................................................................................................No

Viewing Angle ................................................................................................................................................ 65 Degrees

Electronic Shutter ........................................................................................................................... 1/60 ~ 1/100000 sec

BLC .............................................................................................................................................................................. No

AGC ................................................................................................................................................................. Automatic

ELC .................................................................................................................................................................. Automatic

White Balance ................................................................................................................................................. Automatic

Sun Shield .................................................................................................................................................................. Yes

IR Cut Filter................................................................................................................................................................. Yes

Housing Material ............................................................................................................................. Anodized Aluminum

Housing Color ...........................................................................................................................................Platinum Silver

Signal/Noise Ratio ................................................................................................................................................ >48dB

Camera Bracket .......................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Operating Temperature ...............................................................................................................................14°F ~ 140°F

Operating Humidity ................................................................................................................................................. 95%

Camera Power Input ................................................................................................................................. DC 12V 200mA

Power Adapter Input .......................................................................................................................................120V 60Hz

LED Power Indicator .................................................................................................................................................... No

Dimensions ...................................................................................................................3.125” x 2” x 4.375” (with stand)

Weight .............................................................................................................................................. 0.6 lbs (with stand)

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NOTES

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Customer Information Card

User’s Name:

Company Name:

Address:

Postal Code:

Phone Number:

Email:

Model Number of Product:

Serial Number of Product:

Purchase Date:

Place of Purchase:

NOTE: We recommend that you keep a record of your purchase receipt with your manual for any future returns or support issues.

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DRILLING TEMPLATE

To wall mount the camera, drill three holes using a 3/16" drill bit and the template below.
Insert supplied wall anchors into holes and secure camera to wall with supplied screws.

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