Swann PRO-540 - Choosing a Location for Your Camera(s); Weather & Tampering Considerations; Cable Management; General Placement Guidelines

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There are a number of factors you will need to consider when choosing where to
mount your camera - not least of which is what you will want to see.
Weather & Tampering
The camera’s casing is resistant to water, dierent weather conditions and tampering.
It would take an overwhelming event of this kind to damage the housing of the
camera. However, the cable and connector are vulnerable and require protection.
Cable Management
For best results, run the cables inside a wall cavity or other protected enclosure, and
ensure that all connections (DC power and video) are safely sealed away from rain,
direct sunlight and potential vandals.
General Guidelines
• The internal components of the camera can be damaged by prolonged exposure
to direct sunlight. Don’t let direct sunlight into the lens!
• The camera gets great images when it’s in the shade, looking at subjects that
are well lit. Don’t place the camera in bright light and have it facing shade or
darkness.
• Bright light sources to the sides of, or behind the subject will interfere with your
images.
• The camera’s night vision will give well-exposed images if the area is dark.
However, if there’s a bright point source in the camera’s view (a streetlight, car
headlights or similar) then it might not engage night vision mode.
• Typically, the best view is obtained approximately 7ft (2m) to 10ft (3m) high,
looking slightly downwards.
• The camera can be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
Choosing a Location for Your Camera(s)