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Climax VST-1818 Installation Manual

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September 30, 2017

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  • Page 1 September 30, 2017...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________ 2 1.1. ____________________________________________________________ 2 UNCTION VERVIEW APPLICATION OVERVIEW_______________________________________________________________ 3 2.1. __________________________________________________________ 3 DENTIFYING THE ARTS 2.2. _____________________________________________________________ 5 ACKAGE ONTENT 2.3. _____________________________________________________________ 5 OWER UPPLY 2.4. __________________________________________________________ 5 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS GETTING STARTED _____________________________________________________________________ 6 3.1. _________________________________________________________ 6 ARDWARE NSTALLATION...
  • Page 3 NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER__________________________________________________________ 44 REMOTE ACCESS TO THE IP CAMERA __________________________________________________ 47 10.1. __________________________________________________________ 47 ORTAL ERVER 10.2. _____________________________________________________________ 48 ORWARDING CONNECTING TO CLIMAX CONTROL PANELS ___________________________________________ 53 11.1. IP C __________________________________ 53 EARNING THE AMERA INTO THE ONTROL ANELS 11.2.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    You can watch these live-stream videos through MJPG or H264 formats via Local Area Network, or online remotely using port forwarding, or via the Climax Home Portal™ Server for you to easily keep track of the safety of your homes or businesses.

  • Page 5: Application Overview

    2. Application Overview 2.1. Identifying the Parts VST-1818/VST-1818WE/VST-1818WI/VST-1818L-WI/VST-1818LR-WI 1. IP Camera Lens 2. Microphone 3. Optical Sensor 4. Power LED (Green) On: powered Off: unpowered 5. Warning LED (Red) Flashes for 2-3 seconds: Activating WPS protocol Flashes 3 times: WPS pairing successful...
  • Page 6 12. DC Jack (5V DC, 2A input) 13. Camera Stand Mounting Hole 14. Antenna (VST-1818WE model only) VST-1818 SLIM 1. WPS Button 2. Privacy Button Press and hold for 2 seconds until warning LED flashes twice, let go to enter or exit privacy...

  • Page 7: Package Content

    10. DC Jack (5V DC, 2A input) 11. Camera Stand Mounting Hole 2.2. Package Content The VST-1818 IP Camera is packed in a white box that includes: An Ethernet cable A power supply (5V DC 1A adapter) An IP Camera Stand Installer CD 2.3.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started Read this section of the manual to learn how to set up your VST-1818 IP Camera and program system settings over the Web page. With a valid internet connection, this system can bring you the freedom to access and control your IP Camera anywhere and anytime in the world.
  • Page 9 Using a Camera Stand Below displays the 3 part design of the camera stand: The Base is attached to the surface where The Shaft is connected between The Head connects the IP Camera the stand is mounted the base and the head. to the whole camera stand Below outlines the steps to mount the IP Camera to a surface.
  • Page 10 Step 3. Attach the Head to the Shaft by rotating the Head clockwise onto the Shaft. Step 4. Attach the Shaft onto the Base by rotating the Shaft clockwise onto the Base.
  • Page 11 Step 5. Turn the Camera Angle Knob clockwise (as shown below) to tighten the Camera Mount Screw to the Cap.
  • Page 12 Step 6. Tighten the Camera Locking Collar (rotating it clockwise as shown below). Step 7. Turn the Camera Angle Knob counter-clockwise (as shown below) to loosen the Camera Mount Screw from the Cap.
  • Page 13 Step 8. Screw the Camera Mount Screw into the Camera Stand Mounting Hole of the IP Camera (by turning the Camera Locking Collar counter-clockwise as shown below). Step 9. Find a desired angle for the IP Camera and turn the Camera Angle Knob clockwise to stabilize the Camera Mount Screw.

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    When tightening the camera angle knob, please make sure the Cap of the Head is attached to the cap fitting without leaving any gap. If there is a gap between the cap and the cap fitting, the top screw shaft cannot be stabilized and the camera angle cannot be fixed.
  • Page 15 Step 7. If the camera information is not displayed, check camera power and Ethernet connection and click on “Search” to update the panel information. Step 8. (Optional)You can choose to edit the camera’s network setting manually by clicking on the panel column, then click “Configure Setting”...
  • Page 16 The LanType is default to DHCP and does not require manual input of IP/Netmask/Gateawy/DNS setting. If you wish to configure these setting manually, change LanType to Static. After finish changing network setting, enter the user name (default: admin) and password (default:admin1234) then click OK to confirm. The user name and password can be changed later in the camera’s configuration webpage Click the camera information column and click on “Open Web Page”, or double click Step 9.

  • Page 17: Factory Reset

    3.3. Factory Reset To reset the IP Camera back to its original settings: Step 1. Disconnect the AC power by unplugging the 5V DC power adapter. Step 2. Press and hold the Privacy Button and plug in the 5V DC power adapter. Step 3.
  • Page 18 Step 4. When all 3 LEDs flash 3 times simultaneously followed by complete dimming of all LEDs, let go of the "Privacy Button". Step 5. The IP Camera has reset, please wait for it to start up. Step 1. Disconnect the AC power by unplugging the 5V DC power adapter. Step 2.

  • Page 19: Connecting To Webpage

    4. Connecting to Webpage Step 1a. On the Finder application, double click on your VST-1818 IP Camera, or, Step 1b. Open an internet browser. Under the Address field, enter “VST-1818’s IP address” (as shown in VST-1818’s Finder Details, and click on “GO”.
  • Page 20 Step 5. Click on any of the options on the left-sided panel and the IP Camera will prompt you to re login with new username and password. Please use this new set username and password for future log in. Please refer to 7. System Setting, 7.1. Change Password for more details...

  • Page 21: Ip Camera

    5. IP Camera The “IP Camera” folder on the left panel includes configuration webpages for you to manage your IP Camera and view videos. 5.1. Image Tuning Click on “Image Tuning” to adjust video preferences according to the below parameters: 5.2.
  • Page 22  Check the box in front of “Motion Detection Enable” to determine whether the IP Camera’s motion detection function should be activated.  The IP Camera can configure up to 2 customizable regions for motion detection. To activate the motion detection region, check the box in front of “Region 1” or “Region 2”.
  • Page 23 <EXAMPLE 1> The green box below is region of motion detection according to the set parameter: The value 100 (pixels) of “Left” determines the horizontal starting position of the region for detection. The value 100 (pixels) of “Top” determines the vertical starting position of the region for detection.
  • Page 24 <EXAMPLE 2> The green box below is region 1 of motion detection according to the set parameter. The red box below is region 2 of motion detection according to the set parameter. You can refer to the horizontal and the vertical scales provided on the respective bottom and right side of the live feed.

  • Page 25: Time Stamp

    5.3. Time Stamp The “Tim Stamp” webpage is for you to edit the Time Stamp format on the video. Position The available options are: Date Format The available options are: Time Format The available options are: Press “OK” to submit your adjusted parameters. Press “Reset” to re-select the parameters.

  • Page 26: Stream Setting

    5.4. Stream Setting The “Stream Setting” webpage determines quality of video streaming, and the port to be used when the IP Camera is access remotely via Port Forwarding. H264 Stream Quality adjusts the quality of the stream. Frames Per Second (FPS) are adjustable. Increasing FPS improves the quality of the live-stream.

  • Page 27: Recorded Files

    5.5. Recorded Files This menu displays all the recorded files. The IP Camera can use two types of memory: a Micro SD card or the RAM of the IP Camera. (Micro SD card is not provided by factory default) If a MicroSD card is not inserted, the IP Camera will utilize its RAM memory. The recorded videos will therefore be cleared if the IP Camera is powered down.

  • Page 28: Alarm Setting

    5.6. Alarm Setting This menu displays the video recording options. Video Upload Settings Motion Detection Upload: If checked, the videos recorded from Motion Detection trigger will be uploaded. Video Record Length settings Total Time: The total time length of each recorded video (Default: 30 seconds). Pre-Alarm Time: The time length of the video which will be recorded prior to the initiation of video recording (Default 10 seconds).
  • Page 29 Recycle Recorded Video When this option is enabled, IP camera will automatically delete the oldest videos to clear space on the MicroSD card or the RAM of the IP Camera. When there is not enough memory left (in the MicroSD card or RAM), the IP camera will start deleting old videos to retain more space.

  • Page 30: Network Setting

    6. Network Setting 6.1. Network The following is displayed when you click on “Network” under the “Network Setting” option:  Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) If DHCP is selected, the Network will obtain an IP address automatically with a valid Network DHCP Server.

  • Page 31: Wireless (Wifi Models Only)

    6.2. Wireless (WiFi models only) Use “Wireless” webpage to setup the IP Camera’s WiFi setting There are 3 ways you can connect to the wireless network. 1. Search for WiFi AP: Click “Scan WiFi AP” to search for available wireless network Select the available Wireless APs from the list by clicking “Set”...
  • Page 32 Locate the WPS button on your VST-1818 IP Camera and your wireless router. Press and hold the WPS button of the IP Camera for 2-3 seconds and when the Blue LED flashes, let go of the button. The Red LED will flash for 1-2 seconds.

  • Page 33: Upnp

    6.3. UPnP The following is displayed when you click on “UPnP” UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, which opens network architecture that leverages TCP/IP and the web technologies to enable seamless proximity networking in addition to control and data transfer among networked devices at home, office or public spaces.

  • Page 34: System Setting

    7. System Setting 7.1. Change Password Edit the username and password used to log into IP Camera webpage under “Change Password” page. Enter a new name or new password and click “OK” to confirm the username and password change.

  • Page 35: Report

    7.2. Report The Report Function is (Read Only) and is currently unavailable for setting, please skip this part.

  • Page 36: Media Upload

    7.3. Media Upload Program the IP Camera’s captured video upload destination under “Media Upload” page.  Upload to FTP: ftp://user.password@server/path ftps://user.password@server/path  Upload to server: http://server/path https://server/path After registering the IP Camera in Home Portal Server, the first 2 URLs of Media Upload setting will be programmed automatically according to Home Portal Server setting.

  • Page 37: Xmpp

    7.4. XMPP The “XMPP” page allows you to connect to the Home Portal™ Server for remote control. Please do not modify any settings or the IP Camera may lose connection with Home Portal Server.

  • Page 38: Date & Time

    7.5. Date & Time The following page is displayed when you click on “Date & Time”: Under the Date & Time heading, you can edit time and date. As the page does not automatically refresh itself with the time, you can click on “Now” to refresh to your current time.

  • Page 39: Dynamic Dns

    7.6. Dynamic DNS The “Dynamic DNS” page provides IP Camera public IP information.  Dynamic DNS Server: Set the server used by IP Camera to acquire its public IP address.  Public IP address: The public IP address shown is required to for remote access of the IP Camera via port forwarding.

  • Page 40: Firmware

    7.7. Firmware The following page is displayed when you click on “Firmware” You can update the firmware of the IP Camera: Click the “Choose File” button, browse and find the correct file, and press “Apply” to apply the setting. Please follow the onscreen instruction to complete the update.

  • Page 41: Factory Reset

    7.8. Factory Reset Factory Reset function will clear all IP Camera setting, event records and restore all settings to factory default. You can choose to reset the IP camera to the factory default setting by clicking the “Yes” button. If you wish to keep the current network setting, you can tick the “Keep current network setting”...

  • Page 42: Backup & Restore

    7.9. Backup & Restore The following page is displayed when you click on “Backup & Restore”: You can store the current settings by clicking on the “Download” button. If you wish to restore the previously stored file, click on “Choose File”, find the correct file and click on “Apply”...

  • Page 43: System Log

    7.10. System Log The “System Log” displays system operation history. You can choose how many reported events are displayed by selecting the drop down bar near the bottom of the page, or click “Download” button to download detailed system log file into your computer.

  • Page 44: Logout

    7.11. Logout The “Logout” button is pressed, a box will display: If press “OK”, the system will logout and returns to the main webpage, you must enter username and password again to operate the IP camera. 7.12. Reboot The Reboot function allows you to restart the IP Camera. By pressing the “Reboot” button, a box will display: Press the “OK”...

  • Page 45: History

    8. History 8.1. Event Log The Event Log records system events. You can choose how many events are displayed on the page by selecting the drop down bar near the bottom of the page. 8.2. Reported Events The Reported Event page records all events that have been reported to programmed destination.

  • Page 46: Network Video Recorder

    9. Network Video Recorder The VST-1818 IP Camera supports Network Video Recorder software to record High Definition Video of 1280x720 resolution into your local computer drive. The recording is indefinitely long until stopped and automatically divided into individual 1 hour video for ease of file storage and operation.
  • Page 47 Step 3. Press the button to choose a location for the recorded file to be saved to. Step 4. The available options are “Play”, “Play & Record” and “Stop”. Play – View the High Definition live feed on the IP Camera. Play &...
  • Page 48 When playing and/or recording, the “Play” and “Play & Record” button will dim and are thus unable to be selected. Press “Stop” anytime to stop viewing and/or recording. <NOTE>  The videos are directly stored into the designated location. It is advised that the videos should be checked and managed routinely to prevent overloading the storage space.

  • Page 49: Remote Access To The Ip Camera

    Home Portal Server, the other is using Port Forwarding function. 10.1. Home Portal Server The Home Portal Server is a server established by Climax. You can learn the IP Camera into a Climax Home Security Control Panel, then register the panel in Home Portal Server to view IP Camera streaming video as part of the Home Portal Server function.

  • Page 50: Port Forwarding

    10.2. Port Forwarding Port forwarding is the other method to view the live stream IP camera images from a remote site. 10.2.1. Application needed You will need to have a media player that supports RTSP. For the example below, we will be using the VLC media player, as it is free and supports RTSP.
  • Page 51 10.2.3. MJPG Stream Step 1. Enter http://publicIPaddress:80/?action=stream For example: http://59.124.230.221:80/?action=stream as shown in the network URL space below. The IP Camera MJPG streaming port is set to 80 by default and cannot be changed The IP entered above is the public IP obtained on the Dynamic DNS page (refer to 7. System Setting, 7.6.
  • Page 52 Step 2. Click on “Play” to access the IP Camera, the VLC media player will begin to stream the video from the camera. the streaming URL will be displayed on top of the VLC media player.
  • Page 53 10.2.4. H264 Stream Step 1. Enter rtsp://publicIPaddress:H264PortNumber/IPCAM For example, rtsp://59.124.230.221:59003/IPCAM. The H264 streaming port number must be programmed. Please see 5.4. Stream Setting for detail. The IP entered above is the public IP obtained on the Dynamic DNS page (refer to 7. System Setting, 7.6.
  • Page 54 Step 2. Click on “Play” to access the IP Camera, the VLC media player will begin to stream the video from the camera. the streaming URL will be displayed on top of the VLC media player.

  • Page 55: Connecting To Climax Control Panels

    11.1. Learning the IP Camera into the Control Panels HPGW series Control Panel Step 1. Connect VST-1818 IP Camera to the same LAN of HPGW Control Panel. Step 2. Assuming HPGW is properly installed, open its webpage. Step 3. Put the Control Panel into learning mode according to manual instruction.
  • Page 56 VST-2735/2752 and M Series Control Panel Step 1. Connect VST-1818 IP Camera to the same LAN as the Control Panel. Step 2. Assuming the Control Panel is properly installed, open its webpage. Step 3. Put the Control Panel into learning mode according to manual instruction.
  • Page 57 Step 7. If learning is successful, the Blue LED on the IP Camera will stop flashing and stay on.

  • Page 58: Surveillance And Setting

    11.2. Surveillance and Setting HPGW Series Step 1. Click on “Surveillance” to view live stream or edit IP Camera relevant settings. Under the panel’s Surveillance webpage, you can click on “View” to request live stream video of the IP Camera. Step 2.
  • Page 59 Step 3. You can click on “Edit” to edit the IP Camera’s setting: Edit the name, area, zone, and select attribute settings of the IP Camera.  Whole Area: Unselected: The IP Camera will only record video when alarm is triggered by sensor belonging to same area as the IP Camera Selected: the IP Camera will also record video when alarm is triggered by sensors belonging to different area.
  • Page 60 Step 3. Clicking on “Settings” will direct you to the IP Camera home webpage. VST-2735/2752 and M Series Control Panel Step 1. You can view live-stream video by clicking on the “View” link. Step 2. You will see the small video screen is live-streaming under Image Preview.
  • Page 61 Step 3. Clicking on “Edit” will allow you to edit settings of the IP Camera:  Attribute: Please refer to the Control Panel Mode and Response Table in M-series manual for setting attributes. When an attribute’s response action under certain mode is defined as “No Response”, the IP Camera will enter Privacy mode during the attribute’s defined “No Response”...

  • Page 62: Operation

    11.3. Operation The IP Camera will capture video in the following situation: When the IP Camera’s motion detection function is enabled, it will capture a video whenever it detects a movement. When an alarm is activated by the Control Panel, the IP Camera will capture a video.
  • Page 63 11.3.2. Alarm Triggered Image Capture When an alarm is triggered on any Control Panel, the IP Camera will capture a video. An “Alarm Video” message will appear in the “Event Log” of the VST-1818 IP Camera webpage as shown below:...
  • Page 64 Camera, 5.4. Motion Detection), the IP Camera will capture a video to upload upon motion detection. A “Motion Detected Video” message will appear in the “Event Log” of the VST-1818 IP Camera webpage: The video will be stored in the “Recorded Files” webpage.

  • Page 65: Home Portal Server

    11.4. Home Portal Server If the Control Panel is registered in the Home Portal Server and has learnt in an IP Camera, you will be able to view the streaming video by logging into the Control Panel’s Home Portal Server. Please refer to the Home Portal Server operation manual for further detail.

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