Defender Digital Video Recorder - Basic Setup; Things to Consider before Installation; Mounting the Cameras

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BASIC SETUP
Mounting the Cameras
Adjust camera to desired viewing angle
Ensure the camera is secured into place
Things to Consider Before Installation
• Thecamerashouldbeinstalledbetween8and13ftabovetheareatobemonitored.
• Beforescrewinginthemountforthecameraensuretherearenoobstructionsinthecamera’sview.
• Placecamerasinthemoststrategicplaceswheretheycanprovidedetailed,recordedvideoofeveryvisitor.
• Havingthecameraintheopenforpeopletoseecanhelpdetercriminals.
• Tocoverlarge,darkareassuchasbackyards,garages,anddriveways,placecamerasinstrategiclocations,suchas
on the roof or deck, this way, less cameras are needed to cover an area.
• Ensurethatthesunshadeispositionedtoavoidglareandbe sure to position camera away from direct sunlight or
other light sources.
• Forbestresults,thelightinfrontofthecamerashouldbeaboutthesamebrightnessasthelightaroundthearea
or object being monitored.
• Decide whether the camera will be wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted*, or sit on a desk/tabletop. If you are
mounting the camera on a wall or ceiling*, use the included mounting hardware. We recommend that the
mounting bracket s secured using the included screws for all installations.
• Eachcameracomeswith65ftofvideo/powerwire.Pleasemakesurethatyoumountthecamerasno
more than195ft from the DVR. If longer wiring distance is required, extension cables can be purchased
(21007/21008/21009) from your local re-seller or at www.defender-usa.com.
• Werecommendusingasurge-protectedpowerbartoprotectthecamera’sinternalcircuitry.
1. Decide if the camera will be wall-mounted or sit
on a desk/tabletop. The camera can be adjusted
for either mounting scenario by rotating it to the
required position.
2. Screw the mounting bracket into the camera’s
mounting hole, turning it clockwise.
3. Mount the camera in the desired location no
more than 65 ft from the DVR unless you have
purchased additional wiring. You may mount the
cameras on a wall, ceiling* or desk.
4. Ensure that the cameras are strongly secured.
5. Adjust cameras to the desired viewing angles.
6. For additional help on mounting the cameras,
please see the drilling template, located at the
back of the manual.
*NOT ALL CAMERA STYLES CAN BE MOUNTED ON THE
CEILING. PLEASE VERIFY THE CAMERA INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO YOUR CAMERA.