Technical Manual

9
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A SECURITY DVR SYSTEM
CAMERA
your package includes a power distribution panel, connect the
power lead to one of the power jacks on the panel. Proceed to
Step 4, below.
For single camera packages, connect the power lead to the
power adapter itself. In this case, you may skip to Step 4.
STEP 1. Connect the BNC and power leads from the camera to the
matching connectors on one end of the power and video cable.
STEP 2. For multi-camera packs, connect the power lead on the
other end of the cable to the plug from the power splitter. Or, if
IMPORTANT! When connecting the power and video cable between the camera and the DVR, the
“male” power end (red plug in the illustration) connects to the matching power lead on the camera.
IMPORTANT! Some camera models have two video leads. One is for SDI video, while the other
is used during the installation process to allow the user to adjust the camera’s field of view, including
zoom and focus. This second lead is usually thinner than that for the SDI. Both leads will be identified
IMPORTANT! Even though your camera uses the same BNC video connector found on
conventional analog cameras, you CANNOT utilize an SDI camera with a conventional DVR, nor
can you use analog cameras with an SDI DVR.
It is also not possible to connect an SDI camera to standalone monitor.
If you are upgrading to an SDI system and already have shielded RG59 or RG6 cables installed, you may
utilize those cables, only replacing camera and DVR. Your SDI system will not work with non-shielded cables.
Additionally, your cables should not have any extensions. A single, continuous cable with the only connections
being those used to attach the camera and the DVR to the cable will allow for the best video.
with labels as well as embossed text on their ends. Use the CVBS lead with a camera tester - a battery operated
video screen that will show what the camera sees. Always use the lead marked SDI with your SDI DVR.