ozchevy 0 Posted September 7, 2008 Hi guys, I was given an outdoor IR Camera, no brand name unfortunately. My problem is this. It's a hardwired camera, meaning no plug in connectors at the camera end, and the cable out of the camera is only about a metre long and no plugs on this end either. (looks like someone just cut it to remove it) I've stripped back a section of the outer insulation, to find it has one shielded cable and one Red colored cable - I'm presuming this is the positive side power. But what is the negative? Can I use the shield stranded cable as a negative return for power by soldering a loop wire over from it, then soldering on video BNC and power plug. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scorpion 0 Posted September 9, 2008 That appears to be the way you will have to do it. I am surprised that it did not have a "4 wire" system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robg 0 Posted September 11, 2008 This is correct, the shield is the ground. Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozchevy 0 Posted September 11, 2008 OK, thanks for that guys - much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deluxecctv.com 0 Posted September 18, 2008 Yes, shield is always ground and center , or red is positive. Hope this helps. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
