Note the polarity (+/–) when you connect 12-VDC power cables.
Incorrect polarity may cause damage to your camera.
Plug in the power cable to the wall outlet.
When the camera is turned ON, the startup screen shows the system information (software version) on your
camera for approximately 10 seconds and then displays live video images.
While monitoring the video images displayed on the monitor, set the operating conditions and required functions
of the camera using the menu screen.
Connect a LAN cable to the LAN cable connector.
You can view the live video from the camera using Internet Explorer on your PC. When you want to view the live
videos from multiple cameras, install the supplied “VA-SW3050Lite” monitoring software on your PC.
Connect the following cables as required.
For detailed information on these connections, refer to the separate installation manual.
ALARM IN cables: GRAY/BLACK, BLACK
Used to connect alarm switch, infrared sensor, or other external devices.
ALARM OUT cable: BLUE
Used to connect a buzzer, lamp, digital video recorder, or other peripheral device.
FOCUS/ZOOM cable: YELLOW, ORANGE
Used to remote control the camera.
A voltage drop occurs depending on the thickness of the power wires. If you must use a long power
cable, determine the cable type by ensuring that the voltage at the power input terminal falls in the
operating range of this unit.
3
Since this camera supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), you can install the camera on a spot where
power supply is not available in the vicinity.
(For details, refer to the separate installation manual.)
Use a LAN cable no longer than 100 m (109.4 yds) with the shield type CAT5 or higher.
5 / 153