SVAT Electronics VU5 instruction manual Troubleshooting, Vcr/Dvr

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.

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.

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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:		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.
Picture is too bright:	- 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
Picture is too dark:		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.
Night Vision is	- 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.
not working:
	- 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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