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6MP 360 Degree IP Camera User Manual Cameras OE-C9616 OE-C9716 www.openeye.net...
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The information in this publication i of the use of this information remains with recipient. In no event shall OPENEYE be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive, or other damages whatsoever (including without limitation,...
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions Read all of the safety and operating instructions before using the product. 2. Retain Instructions Save these instructions for future reference. 3. Attachments / Accessories Do not use attachments or accessories unless recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards, damage product and void warranty.
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Regulation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC.
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW The OE-C9616 and OE-C9716 are ultra-compact 360 degree cameras, delivering superior IP video quality. With a small form factor, these 6MP cameras are unobtrusive while capturing activity in all directions. Both camera models come with 4 IR LEDs to enhance the quality of nighttime images.
Before proceeding, please check that the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or has defects, do not install or operate the product and contact your dealer for assistance. OE-C9616 (left) / OE-C9716 (right) IP Camera Self-Tapping Screw (x3)
CONNECTIONS Connection Definition DC12V + Power Power connection DC12V - RJ-45 For network and PoE connections microSD card slot Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store video and images Alarm out + Alarm out - Alarm in + Alarm and Audio I/O Alarm In - Ground...
ALARM I/O CONNECTIONS The OE-C9616 and OE-C9716 are equipped with alarm and audio input / output capabilities for alarm application. Refer to alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP camera if desired. Definition Alarm out +...
WATERPROOF CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION Follow the instructions below to waterproof the connectors of different types of cables. The supported cables are shown below. FUNCTION CABLE 1. Connect the desired external devices to the function cable and coat the joints with silicone gel.
IP66 ETHERNET CABLE For the IP66 Ethernet cable, use an Ethernet plug for connection to prevent water damage. 1. Remove the connector form the Ethernet plug, and then loosen the thread-lock sealing nut on the plug. 2. Thread the Ethernet cable through the thread lock sealing nut and the plug. 3.
The Network Camera Manager software is pre-installed on all OpenEye Recorders, and included on the software CD with all OpenEye IP cameras. It is also available for download on the OpenEye website.
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3. Enter the Username and Password for the camera. The username and password are case sensitive. It is strongly recommended that the password be changed after the initial setup to prevent unauthorized access. The default username and password for OpenEye IP cameras are as follows.
CAMERA CONFIGURATION DEVICE ADDRESSING The functions on the Device Addressing tab allow you to find, configure, and view network cameras. Finding Network Devices 1. Click Find Devices on the Device Addressing tab. 2. To narrow your search by Camera Model, Project, or Camera Name, select your desired criteria from the appropriate lists.
CONNECTING TO THE CAMERA 1. Locate the camera on the IP Finder list. 2. Double-click the camera to open the Viewer software in your web browser. 3. Click Browse in the pop-up window. 4. Log in to the camera with the appropriate Username and Password. Note The default Username Password...
RTSP, however, is not suitable for transmission between two locations that are behind different routers. In this case, the client (for example, the OpenEye HVR or NVR server software) connects to the camera, and then requests a stream. The camera uses that connection to return a stream, but...
VIEWER SOFTWARE To access the setup menu, you need to install the viewer software on your PC or recorder. The viewer software will install automatically the first time you connect to the camera. If your internet in settings. If your internet browser asks for permission to install the ActiveX control, you must allow the ActiveX control to continue the installation.
LIVE Full Screen This will display the live feed in full screen. Snapshot Click the button, and a JPEG snapshot will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default location is: C:\. Note If you are using Windows Vista or 7, you will need to change the Snapshot location. Windows UAC does not allow internet programs to write directly to C:\ for security reasons.
SETUP The Setup menu includes System Settings, Picture Setup, and Streaming Settings. Note The Setup menu displays limited setup options. For a complete list of setup options, see the Advanced section. SYSTEM SETTING CAMERA NAME Host Name The Host Name is used to identify the camera on your system. If camera based Motion Detection is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message.
Every network device has a unique Media Access Control (MAC) address that can be used for identification. The MAC address is located on the bottom of each camera, and on the box label (OpenEye Network Camera Manager also displays the MAC address for identification). Record Note If no DHCP is available, the camera will default to a static IP address of 192.168.0.250 after 4...
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4. Click Apply to confirm the new setting. When using static IP address to log in to the IP Camera, you can access it either through OpenEye IP Finder software or type the IP address directly in the address bar of your Internet Explorer.
USER SETUP Admin Password Manage the password for the Administrator account. 1. Type a new Administrator Password, and then type again to confirm the password. 2. Click Save. Add User The user name and passwords are limited to 16 characters with no spaces permitted. There is a maximum of twenty user accounts.
Use the Camera Tab section to modify picture settings for the camera. The sample image will change as you modify the picture settings. Note These settings can drastically affect the camera image. OpenEye suggests that these settings are only modified by a CCTV professional, or at the instruction or a technical support representative.
White Balance Use the white balance setting to change color representation in difficult lighting conditions. Auto White balance works within its color temperature range and calculates the best-fit white balance. Auto-tracing white balance, the camera removes the signals within a range of 2000K to 10000K, which helps to even out the bright white portions of an image.
FISHEYE SETUP To set the Edge Dewarping type: 1. In the Advanced menu, under Picture Settings, click Fisheye Setting. 2. Choose a Dewarping type: Edge Camera Dewarping Client Side Dewarping 3. Click Save. 4. Choose an Installation type: ...
MOTION DETECTION Use the Motion Detection menu to configure the motion detection window(s). Here, Motion Detection can be turned On or Off, and other general settings can be specified. 1. Use the Motion Detection dropdown to select a motion detection preset (1-4). If choosing an additional preset after 1, check the On checkbox.
STREAMING SETTINGS VIDEO RESOLUTION The camera provides eight codec options under video resolution (two single streaming options, two sets of dual streaming options, two sets of tri-streaming options, and two sets of quad-streaming options): H.264 Only MJPEG Only ...
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P-Frames between each I-frame; increasing the file size of the stream, but decreasing the risk of video decoding errors. OpenEye recommends setting the GOP to be approximately twice the frame rate (e.g.: if the frame rate is 10 IPS, then set the GOP to 20). ...
VIDEO FRAME RATE Setting the camera to transmit fewer frames can save bandwidth. Use the Frame Rate Control screen to adjust the frame rate of each stream. Each of the MJPEG and H.264 streams can have a separate frame rate setting from 1 to 30 frames per second.
VIDEO COMPRESSION You can select an MJPEG / H.264 compression mode on the video compression page appropriate for your application. You can also select to display compression inflation on the Live Screen. H.264 compression settings include: 1024kbps, highest compression, lowest quality ...
ADVANCED SYSTEM SETTING NETWORK SETUP The Network Setup settings will automatically be set at the recommended default after the camera connection is made. DDNS DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) is a service that allows a connection to an IP address using a hostname (URL) address instead of a numeric IP address.
UPnP (Universal Plug N’ Play) Enable UPnP When enabled, the camera will appear in My Network Places on Windows computers running UPnP on the same network. Enable UPnP Port Forwarding When enabled, the camera will attempt to open the web server port on the router automatically.
ALARM APPLICATION The alarms menu is where alarm connections are configured. Alarm Switch Designate when the alarm will be active; Off, On, or By Schedule. Alarm Type Designate if the alarm is normally open or normally closed. NO stands for Normally Open. ...
TAMPERING AND NETWORK FAILURE DETECTION Tampering Alarm Turn the Tampering Alarm On, Off, or On By Schedule. Tampering Duration Designate the amount of time (in seconds) that tampering must occur in order for a Tampering Alarm to activate. Triggered Action Designate the actions that will occur upon a Tampering Alarm activating.
Password and E-mail Address settings. For SMTP server, contact your network service provider for more specific information. SD CARD All OpenEye IP cameras include an integrated Load Device Information Displays the storage total size and free space information of the Current Recording Partition Amount of space designated for recording on the microSD card.
NETWORK SHARE Network Share is a network protocol that runs a variety of different system platforms, allowing for file sharing between computers operating on Windows and computers operating on Linux. This serves as an additional storage type. Configuration requires the host IP address, share name, and credentials. Once configured, cameras can record events to the network share.
RECORDING SCHEDULE The recording schedule allows you t Network Sharing. Recording This section allows you to define recording schedules for the camera. To set up continuous recording: 1. Select type of Recording Storage. microSD card Network Share: save recorded data to the designated Network Share location.
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Schedule This section allows you to establish schedules to use in other section. 1. Select a Schedule set (1-10). 2. Check the desired week day check boxes. 3. Select Day or Night. 4. Designate a Start Time and Duration. 5. Click Save. Interval Recording Interval recording allows you to record in consistent intervals and save the files for later viewing.
MAINTENANCE On the Maintenance page you can export the cameras current configuration, or import the configuration for a camera. Use the factory default page to reset the IP Camera to factory default settings if necessary. Note Do not import configuration files from different models of cameras. Configuration Export Configuration 1.
SOFTWARE Note Make sure the software upgrade file is available before starting the software upgrade. 1. Click Browse and find the upgrade file. Note Do not change the file name, or the system will fail to find the file. 2. Select the file name from the list under Step 2. 3.
STREAMING SETTING AUDIO Audio Input Grain sets the amplification that the camera applies to the incoming audio before transmitting. Audio Output Delay Sets a delay in the audio transmission. This is used when there is significant lag in video transmission to help sync the audio and video. Volume Sets the audio output volume level (for listening to live audio).
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Camera Model OE-C9616 OE-C9716 Maximum Resolution 6MP (3027x2048) Image Sensor IMX-178 H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10/AVC) Baseline / Main Profile / High Profile / SVC / Video Compression MJPEG Frame Rate H.264 6MP @ 25/30 IPS ONVIF Profile S...
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