Warning Before Installation
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Power off the Network Camera as
soon as smoke or unusual odors are
detected.
Do not place the Network Camera on
unsteady surfaces.
Do not insert sharp or tiny objects
into the Network Camera.
Replacing or failing to properly install
the waterproof components, e.g.,
cables or cable glands, will void our
IP65/66/67 warranty.
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Package Contents
MD8531H
Software CD
Quick Installation Guide
Focus Adjustment Tool
Refer to your user’s manual for
the operating temperature.
Do not touch the Network Camera
during a lightning storm.
Do not drop the Network Camera.
Alignment Sticker
Screwdriver
Desiccant bag
Screws
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MD8531H
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Physical Description
Inner View
RJ45 connector
Lens
General I/O Terminal Block
Screw Holes
Screw Holes
Outer View
Waterproof Level: IP66
Microphone
Reset button
MicroSD/SDHC Card Slot
Status LED
IMPORTANT:
Record the MAC address before installing
the camera.
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Hardware Installation
First, use the supplied screwdriver to detach the dome cover from the camera base. Insert your
MicroSD/SDHC Card if necessary.
Tamper-proof Screw
Dome Cover
Plastic Cover
Camera Base
3.1 Connecting RJ45 Ethernet Cable
RJ45 Cable Dimension
Recommended cable diameter: 5 to 8mm (Use CAT5e only)
Assembling Steps
Rubber Seal Plug
1. Drill a hole on the rubber seal plug and insert
an Ethernet cable through the opening.
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2. Strip part of the sheath from the Ethernet
cable.
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3. You will need an RJ45 crimping tool to attach the Ethernet wires to a connector. When done,
connect the cable to the camera’s Ethernet RJ45 socket.
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O: orange solid
g: white/green stripe
B: blue solid
b: white/blue stripe
G: green solid
br: white/brown stripe
BR: brown solid
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3.2 Connecting IO cables:
1. Remove the waterproof connector from the camera, and pass IO wires through the rubber seal
as shown below. Tighten up and install the connector when done.
Wire range: 1.5mm~1.8mm; 20AWG
Strip length: 6~7mm
17mm
2. Use a small-size at-blade screwdriver to secure IO
wires to the included terminal blocks.
The pinouts are shown below.
Screw: M2
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3 DO4 DO+
5 Audio GND
6 Audio Out
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3. Connect the terminal block to the camera.
NOTE:
1. This equipment is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.
2. For PoE input connection, use only UL listed I.T.E. with PoE output.
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3.3 Ceiling Mount
Then, follow the steps below to install the camera to either a ceiling or wall:
1. Attach the supplied alignment sticker to the ceiling/wall.
2. Using the 4 screw circles on the sticker, drill 4 pilot holes into the ceiling/wall. Then hammer the
plastic anchors into the holes if necessary.
3. This Network Camera can be mounted with the cable routed through the ceiling/wall or from the
side. If you want to feed the cable through the ceiling/wall, drill a cable hole A as shown in the
picture. If the cable goes through the rear opening of the dome cover, please remove the plastic
cover (B).
4. Through the 4 holes on the camera base, insert the screws to corresponding holes and secure
the camera base with a screwdriver.
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Assigning an IP Address
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1. Install “Installation Wizard 2” from the Software Utility directory on the software CD.
2. The program will conduct an analysis of your network environment. After your network is analyzed, please click on the “Next” button to continue the program.
3. The program will search for VIVOTEK Video Receivers, Video Servers, and Network Cameras
on the same LAN.
4. After a brief search, the main installer window will pop up. Double-click on the MAC address
that matches the one printed on the camera label or the serial number on the package box
label to open a browser management session with the Network Camera.
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Ready to Use
1. A browser session with the Network Camera should prompt as shown below.
2. You should be able to see live video from your camera. You may also install the 32-channel
recording software from the software CD in a deployment consisting of multiple cameras. For
its installation details, please refer to its related documents.
For further setup, please refer to the user's manual on the software CD.
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Adjusting the Lens
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To adjust the viewing angle
1. Loosen the lens module retention screw (not removing it) on top of the lens module.
2. Adjust the lens to a desired viewing angle.
3. When done, fasten the screw so that lens orientation can be xed and withstand shock and
vibration.
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Fine-tune the Camera Focus
The focus of this network camera is set from 1.0 meter to
innity by factory default. If you want to focus on objects
closer than 1.0m or the lens has lost focus, please ne
tune it in the following way.
1. Loosen the retention scew on top of the lens
module.
2. Rotate the lens module to the side to access the
lens focus retention screw.
3. Loosen the focus retentation screw.
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NOTE:
You can also rotate the lens module to correct the eld
of view when mounted on a tilted surface.
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4. Use the adjustment tool to adjust the lens
focus by rotating the lens clockwise or
counter-clockwise.
5. Rotate the lens module back to the correct
orientation. Put on the dome cover, but do
not completely tighten its screws yet.
6. Check the live console to see if the image
is clear. Repeat the process until the live
image is clear.
7. Tighten the lens focus retention screw.
8. Tighten the lens module retention screw.
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Open the aluminum foil vacuum bag and take out
the desiccant bag. Attach the supplied desiccant
bag to the inner side of the dome cover, to under
the retainer clip. (Please replace the desiccant
whenever you open the dome cover.)
Attach the dome cover to camera. Secure the
dome screws with the supplied screwdriver.
Finally, make sure all parts of the camera are
securely installed.
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Retainer
clip
Desiccant
bag
IMPORTANT:
Please secure the screws tightly to avoid
moisture.
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