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Quick Install Guide
For Covert IP Camera Series
VERSION 2.1

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  • Page 1 Quick Install Guide For Covert IP Camera Series VERSION 2.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the PLC-128PW and PLC-129PW covert IP camera on your network. By following these instructions, you can quickly complete the camera installation on Android, iOS and computer (Windows or Mac OS). Get Support - For technical questions, please email us at support@phylink.com...

  • Page 3: Hardware Overview

    1. Hardware Overview 1. Main Unit 2. Status indicator LED 3. Wi-Fi Antenna 4. Sensor Unit for PLC-129 5. Bracket for PLC-129 6. Sensor Unit for PLC-128 7. Sensor Unit Cable 8. RJ12 Plug Mounting Accessories for PLC-128 9. Cover for PLC-128 10.

  • Page 4: Power Connector

    Power Connector Connects to the included DC 12V power adapter. Reset/WPS Button This button is used for both WPS and Reset function. To use the RESET function, press and hold the button for more than five seconds. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default. To use the WPS function, ensure the camera has started.

  • Page 5: Hardware Installation

    2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Main Unit Installation Connect the sensor unit to the main unit STEP1 The sensor unit must be Plugged into RJ12 connector on the main unit before it’s powered on. Main Unit Sensor Unit NOTICE The sensor unit must be connected to the main unit, it can't work independently. STEP2 Connect Network and Power Connect the main unit to your router or switch with the network cable coming...

  • Page 6: Optional Steps For Main Unit Installation

    For a new SD card which has never been used or formatted, you can use the camera’s format tool to format it. To learn how to format the SD card, please refer to the user manual or related technical articles on the Phylink support website. NOTICE The camera must be powered off before inserting the Micro SD card.

  • Page 7: Sensor Unit Installation For Plc-128

    Connection Using a PoE Switch or PoE Injector The PLC-128PW and PLC-129PW can be either connected with the included power adapter and network cable, or optionally with an Ethernet cable that is connected to an 802.3af compatible PoE Switch or PoE Injector. With a PoE setup, the Ethernet cable will transmit both power and data over a single cable eliminating the need for the power adapter.
  • Page 8 Angled Surface Installation Mount the angled mounting bracket to the wall or ceiling. Ensure that STEP1 the bracket is pointing towards the area to be monitored. Assemble the plate with the screw and align it so the arrows are STEP2 vertical or horizontal.
  • Page 9 Covert Installation Drill a hole with 3mm diameter in the wall or ceiling. If the material is STEP1 thicker than 1mm it may be necessary to expand the hole. Pull off the protection on the adhesive and attach the straight STEP2 mounting bracket to the wall.

  • Page 10: Sensor Unit Installation For Plc-129

    2.4 Sensor Unit Installation for PLC-129 The Sensor Unit for the PLC-129 is IP-67 rated and suitable for STEP1 outdoor use. Indoor Outdoor Building wall A roughly 12mm diameter hole will be required for sensor unit cable to pass through Using your mobile device or computer, adjust the bracket to the STEP2 desire view.

  • Page 11: Quick Installation For Ios Device

    3. Quick installation for iOS device STEP1 Get the free PHYCAM App from App Store. Ensure the camera is connected to your router with the Ethernet cable and powered up. Start the App and the "My Camera" screen will appear. Press the “Add”...
  • Page 12 STEP2 Assign a "Name" to the camera to help identify this camera if more than one camera is in use. ( The default name is "Camera". ) Enter the "Password". ( The default Password is "admin". ) Press "Connect" and the App will connect to the camera. Press "Setup WiFi"...
  • Page 13 STEP3 symbol on the right side of the camera, the sliding menu will be displayed. 1. Add camera 2. View the app version 3. Sliding menu 4. Detect camera 5. Edit Camera, change settings and password 6. Audio mode 7. Video mode...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Wi-Fi Via Ios Device

    4. Setting up Wi-Fi via iOS device symbol on the right side of the camera, the sliding menu will be displayed. Tap the Edit Camera icon from the sliding menu. And then go to Advanced Setting > Network Setup .
  • Page 15 Press “WiFi Networks” , then the camera will search for available Wi-Fi networks around it. Select your network from the list. Type your Wi-Fi password and press the “Join” button to complete the Wi-Fi setup. After a successful wireless setup, you can remove the network cable and the camera should work through the wireless network after a short delay.

  • Page 16: Quick Installation For Android Device

    5. Quick installation for Android device STEP1 Get the free PHYCAM App from Google Play. Ensure the camera is connected to your router with the Ethernet cable and powered up. Start the App and the following screen will appear. Press to add a new camera.
  • Page 17 STEP2 Enter the "Password". ( The default Password is "admin". ) Assign a "Name" to the camera to help identify this camera if more than one camera is in use. ( The default name is "Camera 0". ) Press the "OK" button and a pop up tips window will say "Do you want to setup the camera to work over WiFi now?".
  • Page 18 Press on to view list of available networks. Select your wireless network from the list. Wi-Fi Setting None SSID Disconnect PHYLINK PHYLINK TP-Link_245416 FAST_11DA2E phr-002 Type in your Wi-Fi password and then press "Apply" to save the settings. After a successful wireless setup, remove the network cable and the camera should work through the wireless network after a short delay.
  • Page 19 STEP3 symbol on the right side of the camera, the sliding menu will be displayed. 1. Add camera 2. View the app version and get support info 3. Sliding menu 4. Detect camera 5. Edit Camera, change settings and password 6.
  • Page 20 1. Quit live video mode 2. View the recorded Videos and photos 3. Start recording / Stop recording 4. Take a snapshot 5. Enable or disable the microphone of the camera 6. Enable or disable the speaker...

  • Page 21: Setting Up Wi-Fi Via Android Device

    6. Setting up Wi-Fi via Android device symbol on the right side of the camera, the sliding menu will be displayed. Tap the Edit Camera icon from the sliding menu. And then go to Advanced Setting > Network Setup .
  • Page 22 Press “Wi-Fi Setting” , then the camera will search for available Wi-Fi networks around it. Wi-Fi Setting SSID None Disconnect PHYLINK PHYLINK TP-Link_245416 FAST_11DA2E phr-002 Press on to view the list of available networks. Select your wireless network from the list.

  • Page 23: Camera Installation On Pc Or Mac

    Phylink Camera Live is a software which makes you find and view your camera from the Internet easily. Phylink Camera Live is also a tool that can search for your camera within your local network. You can configure and view your camera via most popular web browsers such as FireFox, Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari.
  • Page 24 STEP2 Click the Phylink Camera Live icon on your desktop, click on to add a camera. Setup Camera Multilive Video Album A pop-up window will appear as below. Add Camera Discover Password Name Cancel Click the "Discover" button and the program will automatically search for an available camera within your local network (LAN).
  • Page 25 STEP3 Enter "password" ( The default password is "admin" ). And then enter a name for your camera. Click on "OK" to save. Add Camera Discover C3S998FY5G639HPGU7T1 Password Name Home Cancel After a few minutes the chain icon will turn green , which indicates that the camera is online and connection is established.
  • Page 26 7.2 Play, Delete and Modify cameras Click on “menu” button to play/delete/modify camera. Click on ”play” button for live viewing. Or you can double click on the camera preview for live viewing. Click on ”delete” button to delete a camera. In the lower left corner of camera preview, there is a chain icon which use to indicate camera’s connection status.
  • Page 27 Click ”play” button or double click on a camera preview to enter the live viewing mode. You can perform various operations with the Play Control Panel at the bottom of live viewing window. Setup Camera Multilive Video Album 1920x1080 8FPS 1.3Mbps Live Viewing Window Play Control Panel Take a snapshot...
  • Page 28 7.3 Muliti-viewing on one screen Click on "Muliti-Live" button from main toolbar, click selection icon then the Select Camera window will pop up as below. Video Album Setup Multilive Select Camera Bedroom School Home Office Cancel All cameras will be listed. Select the right cameras for Muliti-viewing on one screen. Click a camera preview to add it to the Muliti-viewing window, the camera preview will have a blue border.
  • Page 29 7.4 Video recording, Storage and Viewing Click on “Video” icon from main toolbar, and select the camera from the list to view and play back the recorded video on your computer. Setup Camera Multilive Video Album Home Office Bedroom school 20140206_102606.mov 20140208_102605.mov 20140108_092905.mov...
  • Page 30 7.5 Snapshots, Storage and Viewing Click on “Album” icon from main toolbar, and select the camera from the list to view the snapshots on your computer. Setup Camera Multilive Video Album Home Office Bedroom school 20140206_102606.jpg 20140208_102605.jpg 20140108_092905.jpg 20140108_092903.jpg...

  • Page 31: Access Camera Via Web Browser

    8. Access camera via web browser 8.1 Login to your camera via a browser Phylink Camera Live is a tool that can search for your camera on the local network. You can configure and view your camera via most web browsers such as FireFox, Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari.
  • Page 32 Password: admin ( The default password is "admin". ) NOTICE 1. Phylink Camera Live can only search for a camera within your local network. That means your computer and your camera need to be connected to the same router via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
  • Page 33 8.2 Wireless setup on PC or Mac via browser Please note that if you have already set up the wireless connection using the App on a smart phone , you can skip this step. After logging in to the camera via the browser, click "Setting" button to configure the camera.
  • Page 34 For more advanced settings, (such as Record, Task Management, Motion Detection, Alarm Action, Video Quality and more) please read the User Manual on the installation CD included with this package or download from the Phylink support website.

  • Page 35: Technical Support

    Technical support If you encounter any problems, do not return the product to the store If you have any questions please email us at support@phylink.com All Phylink hardware products have a one year warranty. We offer free technical support within warranty time.

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