Installation manual

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Installation Manual
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B. Network monitoring where the cameras are modu-
lated and assigned a channel, and then “broadcast”
over a pre-assigned “security” or monitoring chan-
nel (usually channel 75-80) for viewing on any TV
connected to the coaxial cabling video distribution
infrastructure. This approach also provides Video
Sequencing, which automatically switches between
up to 4 cameras to give a homeowner continual sur-
veillance over several areas.
9.9.1 Indoor Security Camera
Leviton’s Decora Camera is intended for indoor monitor-
ing of rooms, hallways and open areas. It installs into a
mud ring and is secured with the supplied top and bot-
tom screws the same as any Decora device. The Décor
Cam requires two cables:
• A RG-6 quad shield coaxial cable for the video signal
(using the RCA female jack on the “pigtail” cord com-
ing from the camera)
• A Category 5 or 5e cable to connect DC power to the
camera because the Decora Cam is an active (pow-
ered) device.
Every planned location for these security cameras must
be wired with both Category 5 or 5e and RG-6 quad
shield cable
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Take Note: While the Decora Cam’s RCA output can also
be connected to shielded audio/video RCA-type cables, such
cable is usually costlier than RG-6 coax, more susceptible to
noise and interference, and often not rated for in-wall use.
Before finalizing a loca-
tion, first plug the cam-
era in temporarily and
check for problems
such as:
• Direct room lighting or
sunlight “washing out”
the image
• Blind spots
• Cameras mounted too
high or too low
To test the Decora
Camera:
• Hook up the camera
for power by connect-
ing the Category 5 or
5e cable
• Plug a patchcord into the camera’s RCA female pig-
tail
• Plug the other end of the patchcord into the VIDEO IN
connector on the back of a portable TV (a TV with
both a video and RF input can test the direct camera
input as well as a modulator setting)
• Once your camera check is complete, you can finish
your installation
Installers Tip: A Sony Watchman or equivalent with RF
and AUX inputs makes an excellent, lightweight TV for
testing the Decora Cam function.
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Take Note: Remember, while the Decora Cam does have
limited horizontal pan adjustment, for optimizing the view it
is better to select the best location to begin with and use the
adjustment lever to “fine tune” the camera.
9.9.2 Installing the Decora Camera
To connect the coaxial and Category 5 or 5e cables to
the camera follow the wiring in the Indoor Camera
Diagram:
• Run both the coaxial and Category 5 or 5e cables to
the camera mud ring; run the other end of the cables
to the SMC
• Connect the 6-inch RCA pigtail by connecting the
signal wire to the screw terminal marked +VIDEO
and the ground wire to the terminal marked VID GND
• Establish power by connecting the Brown pair of the
Category 5 or 5e cable to the +12V DC terminal and
the Green pair to the PWR GND terminal. Strip ap-
proximately 1/4" insulation off each lead and then
twist both the striped and solid-colored wire of each
pair together to increase current capacity. Insert the
stripped, twisted-together ends of each pair into the
terminal hole and tighten the set screw to ensure
contact.
• Plug an RCA-to-F adapter into the camera’s female
RCA output jack
• Screw a terminated RG-6 coaxial cable into the other
side of the adapter
• Check for any potential shorts.
9.9.3 Mounting the Decora Camera
To mount the camera:
• Push the coax and category 5 or 5e wires through
the mud ring.
• Mount the camera to the mud ring using the 2 screws
provided.
After installing the camera in the mud ring, check the
viewing angle—should it require any adjustment, use a
small screwdriver to gently remove the Decora Cam’s
front plastic cover below the lens window and above
the power LED. Underneath is a small metal lever
which pivots the internal camera assembly. Use it to
arrive at the best viewing angle and snap the front plas-
tic cover back in place. Once the camera is perma-
nently secured in the mud ring and adjusted, use a
Decora wallplate to trim the installation. The camera is
now ready for use.