-15-CAMERA INSTALLATION■ Preparing the Camera andDecorative Cover for Side CableExitThe camera and decorative cover should be preparedas shown below when mounting the camera on aceiling or wall with its cables (power, video output,RS485, alarm in, alarm out) exiting from the side.The camera mounting base needs to be removed inorder to prepare the camera. See steps 1 and 2 belowfor information about how to remove the cameramounting base.* Prevent the dome cover from being scratched byplacing it on a soft cloth while you are working.■ Installing the Camera• Select an installation location that is strong enoughto withstand the total weight of the camera.Installing the camera at a location that is too weakcan cause it to fall.• Remove the protection sheet after the installationwork is complete.• If you are using an optional bracket to install thecamera, install the bracket in accordance with theinstructions that come with it.1. Remove the fixing screw (M3 × 6) that secures thecamera to the camera mounting base.Put the screw in a place where it will not becomelost.2. Rotate the camera mounting base unit in thedirection indicated by the arrow and remove it.3. Using the camera mounting base as a template,mark the locations of the four mounting holes on theceiling.If you are using the top cable exit configuration,mark the location of the cable hole on the ceilingand drill the hole.4. Affix the camera mounting base onto the ceiling.Use screws (M4) at the locations you marked aboveto secure the camera mounting base to the ceiling.If you do not plan to install the camera right away,affix the dust protection sheet that comes with thecamera to the camera mounting base to keep dustoff of it.Break it off witha pair of pliers.Cut it off witha razor knife.Preparing the Camera Die Cast Case*Preparing the Decorative CoverAfter looseningthe screw, pressupwards on thecamera and thenremove it.Fixing screwRotate Pull the cameramounting baseup to remove it.15°Mark hereScrews(M4, available separately)Dust Protection Sheet(comes with camera)