Cisco Systems 4300 manual Action Explanation

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Installing the IP Camera

Table 2-1	Installing the IP Camera (continued)
	Action	Explanation
Step 7	If you are using the IP camera on a network connection	First, connect the bare wires at the end of the power
	that does not provide PoE, connect the optional 12 VDC	adapter to the terminal block that is provided with the IP
	or 24 VAC power adapter.	camera:
		• With the screws on the terminal block facing down,
		take either of these actions:
		– For a 12 VDC power adapter—Put the positive
		wire into the slot at the right rear of the terminal
		block, put the negative wire into the middle slot
		and put the ground wire in the left slot. (On the
		Cisco power adapters, the positive wire has a
		white stripe and the negative wire has no stripe.)
		– For a 24 VAC power adapter—Put one wire into
		the into the slot at the right rear of the terminal
		block and put the other wire into the middle slot.
		There is polarity, so either wire can go into either
		slot.
		• Use a small flat-head screwdriver to tighten the
		screws on the bottom of the terminal block so that the
		power adapter wires are attached securely.
		Note The power adapter may include an attached
		terminal block that does not fit the IP camera. If
		so, remove that terminal block and replace it with
		the one that is provided with the IP camera.
		Next, plug the terminal block into the power input port on
		back of the IP camera. The terminal block fits into the
		input port in one way. Make sure that the tabs on the
		terminal block face the bottom of the IP camera.
		Finally, plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
		The IP camera powers up.
Step 8	Check the LEDs on the IP camera.	• The Ready LED lights brightly while the IP camera
		starts up. After a few minutes, the Ready LED flashes
		briefly then dims.
		• The Network LED should be on.
Step 9	Mount the IP camera in the desired location.	Connect the mounting device to the threaded mounting
		hole on the bottom or top of the IP camera, depending on
		your installation requirement.

After you install the IP camera, follow the instructions in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera” section on page 2-5to access and configure the camera.

Cisco Video Surveillance 4300 and 4500 High-Definition IP Cameras User Guide

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