Installing the Camera

ATTENTION - Test all connections and ensure the camera is working correctly prior to permanent installation by temporarily connecting the camera(s) and cable(s) to the viewing / recording solution.

Before installing the camera:

Connecting the Camera

To Camera:

To HD-SDI DVR:

Setup Diagram

• Decide whether to run the cables through the wall / ceiling (drilling required) or along the wall / ceiling.

Male Power

Female Power

HD-SDI DVR

• If you run the cables along the wall / ceiling, you must run the cable through the cable notch on the base. This will keep the camera base flush to the wall / ceiling when mounted.

To install the camera:

Cable Notch

BNC

1.Connect the BNC and power connectors to the camera

2.	Connect the BNC connector to
the video input of an HD-SDI DVR.
3.	Connect the power connectors
to the 2-in-1 power adapter. OR

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution

No picture / signal	• There is an issue with the extension
	cable run. For example, the cable may
	be too long, may not be compatible

1.Use the camera base to mark holes in the wall or ceiling.

Camera base

2.If you are running the cables along the wall / ceiling, run the cable through the cable notch on the base. If you are running the cables through the wall, connect the power and video cables according to the section ‘Connecting the Camera.’

3.Mount the camera to the wall or ceiling using the included mounting screws.

4.Loosen the camera stand screws using the included allen key. Loosen the adjustment ring.

Adjustment ring

Camera Stand Screws

5.Move the camera to the desired position, and while holding it firmly in place, turn the adjustment ring on the camera stand clockwise to tighten. Tighten the screws on the camera stand.

Connect each camera to an

individual power adapter. See

Power Adapter Types for details.

Power Adapter Types

Single AC Power Adapter 2-in-1 Power Adapter

Cable Extension Options

Please use the included extension cables, or visit www.lorextechnology.com for compatible RG59 extension cables. Regular BNC extension cables are not compatible with this camera.

Compatible Cable Types:

Specification	Maximum Length

Lorex MCBL-100MRG59B—100’ high	100ft / 30m
performance RG59/Power cable	(actual length)
Lorex MCBL-200MRG59B—200’ high	200ft / 60m
performance RG59/Power cable	(actual length)
Lorex MCBL-300MRG59B—300’ high	300ft / 92m
performance RG59/Power cable	(actual length)

RG59 or RG6—20AWG Conductor 95% Braid	300ft / 92m
CSA/UL or C(UL) approved (video only)

Siamese—20 AWG Conductor 95% Braid (video)	300ft / 92m
with 2C/18 for power CSA/UL or C(UL) approved

The entire length of the extension cable must be made using a single extension cable between the camera and DVR. It is not possible to connect multiple extension cables together. Notes:

1.Consider providing power to the camera at the camera side, rather than at the end of the extension cable.

2.Indicators that your cable run may be too long:

•No video is received from the camera

•Video quality or resolution is lower than normal

•Video is distorted

	with the camera, or multiple cables
	may be connected together. See ‘Cable
	Extension Options’ for more information.
	• Ensure your DVR is properly connected
	to your TV / Monitor.
	• Ensure connections are properly
	connected.
	• Ensure the camera power supply is
	plugged in.
Picture is too bright	• Ensure your camera isn’t pointed directly
	at a source of light (e.g. sun or spot
	light).
	• Slide the sunshade (bullet cameras
	featuring adjustable sunshades only)
	forward to block excess light.
	• Move your camera to a different
	location.
Picture is too dark	• If using during the day, the camera
	may not be getting enough light. Slide
	the sunshade (bullet cameras featuring
	adjustable sunshades only) backwards
	to let in more light.
	• Check the brightness and contrast
	settings of the device your camera
	connects to (TV / Monitor / DVR).
Night vision is not	• The night vision activates when light
working	levels drop. The area may have too
	much light.
Picture is not clear	• Check the camera lens for dirt, dust,
	spiderwebs. Clean the lens with a soft,
	clean cloth.
Bright spot in video	• Night vision reflects when pointing a
when viewing	camera at a window. Move the camera
camera at night	to a different location.