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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Table of Contents Introduction ................ 1 Installing and Using Apps for Mobile Devices ....4 Installing and Configuring the Camera ....... 9 Using the Website Interface ..........14 Configuring the Camera ........... 24 Troubleshooting ............... 38 Technical Support ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Key Benefits Traditional IP cameras tend to be difficult to install and use. The Vimtag IP Camera is simple to set up and operate. It is a Plug and Play system with many distinct features and functions and can be scaled to any size business, organization or residence.
  • Page 4 The advanced web-based application enables you to access and view surveillance activity via a wide variety of mobile devices, including both iOS and Android devices. Another benefit of the Vimtag solution is its cost- effectiveness, making it an ideal solution both for large corporations that...
  • Page 5 • 802.3 standard (optional) Getting Started Workflow The main steps in getting started are: Download the Vimtag app to either your mobile device or computer. • Open the application and sign up to create a user account. • Set up the VT-361 camera and attach it to your Ethernet or Wi-Fi •...

  • Page 6: Installing And Using Apps For Mobile Devices

    You can operate and control the VT-361 camera in several ways. These include: • The Vimtag mobile app for your iOS or Android device (both phones and tablets). To use the application, you need to have: iOS devices: iOS 5.0 or above Android devices - Android 2.1 or above;...
  • Page 7 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Logging In and Configuring the Network After the Vimtag mobile app is installed, log in and configure your network access. To login: 1. Click the app icon. The Vimtag login page opens. 2. Click Sign up and create your new username and password. Confirm your password.
  • Page 8 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA In the list of your available cameras, a green dot in the left corner indicates that they are online. If the dot is red, it indicates they are offline. To troubleshoot an offline camera, see Installing and Configuring the Camera.
  • Page 9 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA because the video will have a green dot located on the left side of the image. If it is red, it means the camera is offline. Refer to the previous chapter to learn how to troubleshoot an offline camera.
  • Page 10 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Tap Snapshot (the camera icon) to capture a still picture from the video. Tap the Record icon (the video camera) to manually record a video on the camera and save it on your phone.

  • Page 11: Installing And Configuring The Camera

    Use the following requirements to verify the suitability of your devices for use with the VT-361: Computer Requirements To effectively use the Vimtag solution, you should ensure that your computer meets the following requirements: • Computer equipped with Microsoft Windows® 7, Vista®, XP®, Mac OS, or Linux •...
  • Page 12 To take advantage of all the components of the Vimtag solution, you will need to set up an account at www.vimtag.com. When you visit the site, you will see a sign up drop-down menu on the top right side of the screen. Click this menu and then click the green Sign up button.
  • Page 13 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Physical Features of the Camera It is helpful to become familiar with the various elements and physical features of your new camera. The following sections detail the physical aspects of the camera. The Top On the front of the camera, at the top, is the photosensitive sensor, which surrounds the lens.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Camera

    Ethernet cable from the Ethernet interface to your router. The camera will then show up on your network. You can go to the Vimtag site and add the camera, using the Add a device option, to get it started.
  • Page 15 If you place the camera upside down, the viewed image will be upside down when you view it through the monitoring site. To reverse the image so it appears right side up, use the Flip function on the www.vimtag.com site. See Settings and Options.

  • Page 16: Using The Website Interface

    Vimtag website. To log on to the website Application: 1. In your Web browser, go to www.vimtag.com. The following window appears: 2. Enter your User name and Password, and click Sign in.
  • Page 17 6. To change the language, in the top toolbar, click Language and select a language from the drop-down list. The list of languages is not repeated here as Vimtag continues to add supported languages. 7. To change your account settings and password, in the toolbar, click Account.

  • Page 18: Adding A Device

    Adding a Device Before you can begin monitoring activities at locations where you have placed the Vimtag camera, you need to add one or more devices to your network. The devices are typically cameras but can also include Cloud Box storage devices.
  • Page 19 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 3. Enter the ID of the input device and a password for the device. For a new device, the password is typically set to Admin initially. 4. Click Add. 5. To modify the password, click the Modify password tab. This will enable you to change the password from its current default value to one that you choose.
  • Page 20 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Note: Dragging sliders to the left will decrease the level of the setting, while dragging to the right will increase the setting. Icon Action Start recording a video. Note: Camera must be equipped with a SD card.
  • Page 21 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Icon Action Move camera left, right, up and down using directional ˂, ˃, controls. ˄, ˅ Pause and start the camera. Mute and unmute the sound. Select and view previously recorded videos and snapshots.
  • Page 22 Multiple cameras also work well for large sites, such as big homes and public institutions, which require optimal security. Vimtag makes it easy for you to view and control all cameras from the same account. You are able to switch between them by selecting the camera name and making sure that the camera is live.
  • Page 23 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA If there is a red circle to the left of the camera name, it means that the • camera is offline and is not accessible from a remote location. If you are unable to confirm that the camera is working, see •...
  • Page 24 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA The Playback Page If you do not have an SD card in your camera, the Playback page will be a blank screen. If you do have an SD card in your camera and you capture videos, you will see a list of videos on the right side of this screen.
  • Page 25 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Understanding the Records Page The Records page contains the following sections: Index • Image • Time • • Records Index Snapshots and videos are numbered sequentially with the latest photos listed first under the Index heading. If you have taken 50 videos and snapshots, the top number will be 50, denoting the most recent picture.

  • Page 26: Configuring The Camera

    About In this section, you will find static information about the camera that you are using: Model - Model of the camera you are using. In this case, it is the Vimtag • IP Camera VT-361. Software Version – The software version you are using.
  • Page 27 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Plug-in Version - The version of the plug-in you are using. • Device ID - The identifying number for your device. • Name The Name option enables you to quickly identify a camera. Type the name in the box and then click Apply.
  • Page 28 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Network The Network Tab will allow you to choose the network interface that you want to use - Ethernet or Wi-Fi. When you choose Ethernet, you can enable and disable the camera on the network. You can also view the MAC address, the network status, and the IP information.
  • Page 29 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA OSD (On Screen Display) In the OSD tab, you are able to manage what displays on the video screen. These settings include: Display Text - Add text that will show up on the video screen. You •...
  • Page 30 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA SD Card The SD Card section indicates whether you have an SD card in the camera and whether it is enabled. To use the SD card, place it into the slot on the back of the camera. If •...
  • Page 31 Storage Device Using the Storage Device option, you can introduce another element of the Vimtag solution, the Cloud Box. The Vimtag Cloud Box is an ideal DIY (Do It Yourself) security solution for homes and small businesses that require the recording of many hours of continuous video.
  • Page 32 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Select the Motion Detection tab to determine how sensitive the camera is when it comes to sensing motion. You can change the sensitivity settings for day and night operation separately to improve motion detection.
  • Page 33 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Alarm Action In the Alarm Action tab, under the name section at the top, you will be able to choose between Motion and I/O alarms. The Motion alarm is the default setting. Make sure that you have enabled the camera’s Motion alarm.
  • Page 34 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA On the Android and iPhone app, whenever there is a motion alert, it will send you an alarm and a photo of what is happening. You will not get an alarm when you are on PC only, but the camera will take the snapshots and recordings and will send them to your Records and Playback for video pages.
  • Page 35 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA as the start time and 04:00 as the end time. If you wanted to record from noon to 5PM, you would enter 12:00 to 17:00. Keep in mind that you can add minutes as well, so you could record from 13:00 to 18:43.
  • Page 36 To download and install the latest software version, click Update. Ideally, this field should display “No update available,” indicating that your Vimtag camera is using the latest upgrade available. It is recommended that you check the Online upgrade option at least once per month. Restore to factory settings...
  • Page 37 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Others The basic audio settings are located under the Others section. Use the sliders to adjust the Speaker and the Microphone. You can make the volume higher or lower with these sliders. Sliding to the right makes the volume go higher, and sliding to the left makes it lower.
  • Page 38 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA The Sound icon is a speaker, which will have a line through it when it is not in operation. By tapping this icon, the line will disappear, and you will be able to listen to what is happening in the room with the camera.
  • Page 39 VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA • To zoom in, place two fingers together on the screen and then slide them apart. • To zoom out (pan), place two fingers further apart on screen and then “pinch” them together. Page...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 6. Troubleshooting For the Camera If the camera is not on, you can try several things: • Make sure that there is a network connection to the camera. Try to restart the network router.

  • Page 41: Technical Support

    VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 7. Technical Support Support hours: Sunday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Refer to this manual if you have any questions about the operation of the camera.

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