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===Connecting to the Camera===
 
===Connecting to the Camera===
 
#Once the camera is installed, locate the '''AUDIO OUT''' on your camera
 
#Once the camera is installed, locate the '''AUDIO OUT''' on your camera
#Strip the jacket of the 22/2 cable revealing the red, black, and bare wires inside.
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#Connect 22/2 wire, red to positive and black to the ground of the AUDIO OUT
#Cut away the bare wire and plastic surround the cable inside. Strip away a small piece of the red and black jackets revealing the bare copper wire.
 
#Wire the black and ground to the - and the red to the + of the AUDIO OUT of phoenix connector or splice to 3.5mm with B-Connectors d.
 
 
===IR Device mounting Instructions===
 
===IR Device mounting Instructions===
 
#Determine the placement of the IR receiver. It will generally be best suited to be positioned in a corner.
 
#Determine the placement of the IR receiver. It will generally be best suited to be positioned in a corner.
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#Drill a small hole behind where the IR transmitter will be mounted for passing cables through
 
#Drill a small hole behind where the IR transmitter will be mounted for passing cables through
 
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#Run 22/2 cable to the IR T1.
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#Run the 22/2 cable connected to the AUDIO OUT to the IR T1.
#Strip about an inch of white jacket off the 22/2, as well as about 1/2 inch of the colored jackets to expose the wire.
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#Splice a 3.5mm audio cable with the 22/2 using B-connectors. Red on the 22/2 to the red and L/R on the 3.5mm. Black on the 22/2 to the bare of the 3.5mm.
#Cut a 3.5mm audio cable (approx 12") and strip the jackets to expose the wires
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#Splice the 3.5mm audio cable with the 22/2 with B-connectors.  
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#Attach mount arm the IR reciever
 
#Attach mount arm the IR reciever
 
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Latest revision as of 15:27, 26 January 2026

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Required Parts and Tools

  • Williams Talkback System IR T1
  • Williams RX224 Receiver
  • PanaVise Deluxe CCTV Camera Mount
  • 22/2 audio cable
  • B Connectors
  • Fish Tape or Glow Rods
  • Wire Stripper

Installation Instructions

Connecting to the Camera

  1. Once the camera is installed, locate the AUDIO OUT on your camera
  2. Connect 22/2 wire, red to positive and black to the ground of the AUDIO OUT

IR Device mounting Instructions

  1. Determine the placement of the IR receiver. It will generally be best suited to be positioned in a corner.
  2. Remove the drop ceiling tile to which the IR receiver will be mounted
    Note: The IR receiver will be mounted as far back to the corner as space allows
  3. Remove the mounting hardware from its packaging (necessary mounting hardware shown below)
    IrMountHardware.JPG
  4. Using toggle bolts, secure the mounting plate to the drop ceiling
    Note: If encountering hard ceiling, use anchors and screws (3/16")
    IrMountPlate.JPG
  5. Drill a small hole behind where the IR transmitter will be mounted for passing cables through
    IrCablePass.JPG
  6. Run the 22/2 cable connected to the AUDIO OUT to the IR T1.
  7. Splice a 3.5mm audio cable with the 22/2 using B-connectors. Red on the 22/2 to the red and L/R on the 3.5mm. Black on the 22/2 to the bare of the 3.5mm.

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  1. Attach mount arm the IR reciever
    IrMountArm.JPG
  2. Place the mount cover over the plate and twist the mounting arm until secure
    IRmountConnect.JPG
  3. Plug the 3.5 cable into the Line In of the IR T1 and connect the power cable
    IrMountWiring.JPG
  4. Return the ceiling tile to it's appropriate location
    IrCompleteMount.JPG
  5. Once audio is plugged in, locate your nearest power outlet to power the IR T1.

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  1. Note: It is preferred that there is a standard power outlet above the ceiling, otherwise you will run the USB Type A to B down the wall to the nearest outlet.


Testing the System

  1. Ensure your IR T1 and reciever are set to the same channel.
  2. Test the talkback unit is working by activating the talkback function within the VALT Software and having a partner to communicate with.

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