Panasonic WVCS574 WVCS574 User Guide - Page 14

CAMERA INSTALLATION ■ Preparing the Camera and Decorative Cover for Side Cable Exit The camera and decorative cover should be prepared as shown below when mounting the camera on a ceiling 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 in order to prepare the camera. See steps 1 and 2 below for information about how to remove the camera mounting base. Cutout in Diecast Case Cut out Cutout in Decoration Cover Fixing screw After loosening the screw, press upwards on the camera and then remove it. 2. Rotate the camera base unit in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it. Rotate 15° Pull the camera mounting base up to remove it. 3. Using the camera mounting base as a template, mark the locations of the four mounting holes on the ceiling. If you are using the top cable exit configuration, mark the location of the cable hole on the ceiling and drill the hole. Cut out ■ Installing the Camera • Select an installation location that is strong enough to withstand the total weight of the camera. Installing the camera at a location that is too weak can cause it to fall. • Remove the protective sheet after the installation work is complete. • If you are using an optional bracket to install the camera, install the bracket in accordance with the instructions that come with it. 1. Remove the fixing screw (M3 × 6) that secures the camera to the mounting base. Put the screw in a place where it will not become lost. Mark here 4. Affix the camera mounting base onto the ceiling. Use screws (M4) at the locations you marked above to secure the mounting base to the ceiling. If you do not plan to install the camera right away, affix the dust protection sheet that comes with the camera to the mounting base to keep dust off of it. Screws (M4, available separately) Dust Protection Sheet (comes with camera) -14-