BE ORE VOU BEGIN INSTAllATION

Plan your installation, it will take longer than you may imagine. Work out the best
way to run the cables back to the CCTV DVR recorder or your power source
before you commence installation.
Ensure you have the right tools for the job: you will need a good drill, long drill bits
that are capable of drilling through masonory if you are planning on feeding the
cables through brick work. The drill bits will also have to be wide enough to allow
the ends ofthe cable to flt through. If you are using our premade cables we would
recommend a minimum of 12mm.
If you are using our readymade SNC to SNC with power cables ensure you have
them the right way around. i.e the male DC jack should be at the camera end.

DO's&DONTs
ESSENTlAl THINOS TO REMEMBER WHEN INSlIWNG CCII

Read this document in its entirety

prior to commencing installation. We
have produced this guide to help you
with com mon issues and problems
experienced during a first installation.
Get help from a com pete nt person,
electrician or security installer if you
don't feel competent to complete the
installation.
Have everything ready before you
start and plan your installation well. It
will save you time in the Ion g run.
Use a CCTV test monitor - to help
position and focus the camera's

least a 5-50 adjustable lens.

Leave cables and joints exposed to
the elements - use a junction box to
proteet from the damp.
Cut ends off the cameras - as this will
void the warranty.
Be tempted to cover lots of sky - its
not important! Position your camera to
capture the area of interest.

Be realistic! Don't expect to cover a

large property properly with only a
few cameras, you may need more
than you think. Cameras ean not
see everything!

Try to cover too much with one

camera as the more you cover the
lower your definition will beo

Select a long range van-focal camera

if you want to cover a specific object
or an entrance that is quite far from
your cameras position.

Install a CCTV DVR in a bedroom or

quiet area as they generally make a
noise caused by the cooling fans and
continual rotation ofthe HDD.

ESSENTlAllTEMS REQIIRED
Raw plugs, Junction boxes, cable clips, screws, Power Drill, Drill bits, Screwdrivers
hammer, ladder. Spare power sockets to connect your equipment, minimum of 2.

If using a drum of RG59 you will also need: RG59 SNC crimping tool, RG59 cable
cutter, SNC crimps, DC jacks (these pi ug into the cameras & have terminal blocks
for the power cable) & its useful to have wire snips.

INSTAllAT ON IDVlCE & TIPS

Use a metal coat hanger, cable rod or even a thin garden cane to help get the
cable through the wall. Fasten the cable with tape to the rod and push in to the hole.
This will save hours of time as it prevents the cable falling down the cavity!
Use junction boxes to connect the cables, use DC jacks to connect to the cameras
if wiring professionally using RG59+2 cable.
Use a CCTV test monitor to set up the cameras extemally as its so much easier
than going backwards and forwards to the monitor to check the image.
Position cameras high enough to avoid vandalism. Work out which way is up and
down on a camera before you mount it!
RG59 +2 cable Red

=positive, black =Negative

ISSIESTHAT
Low Light - There is no substitute for good lighting, the more light you have the
bette r the image! Its simple, if its dark, add a security light or a dawn till dusk lamp.
Even IR cameras love light, the brighter the bette r your system will perform.
Trying to cover too much with one camera or positioning the camera too far away
from the subject.
Poor weather - image quality is affected by rain, fog & low temperatures.
Choice of Monitor - this is one of the areas that is ofte n overlooked but can have
the greatest effect on image quality. A traditional CRT TV screen or proper CCTV
monitor will generally give the best results, especially in low light. Unless the DVR
is specifically designed for VGA.
Not enough power, ensure you don 't add too many cameras to the circuit, too little
amps will result in image loss especially when IRs come on in lower light.

SI G CIMERA SYSTE
POWER SUPPLY

RG59CABlE
POWER
CONNECTlONS

TELEVISION

RG59

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BNC TO PHOND

CAMERA

I OPTIOIlALDVR J
IF USING DVR PlEASE SEE BHOW FOR ONWARD CONNECTIONS

THIS IS THE MOST COMMON SOLUTION FOR ONE CAMERA

HOME SYSTEMS. PLUG AND PLAY CABLE MAKES SETUP EASY. FOR
LONGER DISTANCES UNCRIMPED RG59+2 CAN BE USED
CCTV MONITOR

MULTIPLE CIMERA SYSTE

POWER SUPPLY
TELEVISION

CAMERAS
CONNUlT bPT018 CMIlalS

DlY CABLE IS SOLD IN LENGTHS OF UPYD 30M. FOR LONGER

LENGTHS WE RECOMMEND USING RG59+2 CABLE ROLLS.

'RE MADE RG59+2 DIAGRAM

CCTV MONITOR
We strongly recommend securing
all connections within a joint box for
maximum proteetion from the elements

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SNC end connects to either TV

(,.,;th SNC to Scar! Connector) ar il recording
into the SNC input an DVR

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Female power end plugs

directly into either power
splitter ar power supply

PRO SSIONAlINSlJ........IION
PROFESSIONAL POWER SUPPLY
TELEVISION

CAMERAS

DVR

COHMlCT UMO 32 GAMIHAS

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUlRES THAT THE POWER CABLES BE

CUT AND TERMINATED AT THE POWER SUPPLY. PUASE SEE NOTE BELOW
AS THIS ACTION VOlDS ANY APPLICABLE WARRANTY.

CCTV MONITOR

FREQUENTlY ASKE QUESTIONS

How do I network my DVR system so I can view images over the internet?
All the DVRs we supply are network enabled and its possibie to add this functionality
if you have the appropriate router and technical know how. Unfortunately CClVdirect
cannot guide you through this process as there are so many factors involved and are
therefore not responsibie for supporting you with this element of an installation. See
our Technical support page on our support web site for more information and videos
that will help you install or repair your CClV system. www.cctvcommunity.co.uk

I PORTANT INFOR
Any goods with cut cables or modifications of any kind will be not be accepted as
faulty by our warehouse in the unlikely event that you need
to retum an item for repair or replacement. All retums
must be in their original packaging and you must acquire
an RMA number prior to retuming the goods. For more
information about returning an item please visit our web
site for up to date terms and conditions. Here you will
also find our online returns form. www.cctvdirect.co.uk

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