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- Page 1 Security CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual...
- Page 2 Document number/revision: xxxxxx7<DRAFT>A (September 2008). Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. GE Security (“GE”) assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities, losses, or risks, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the contents of this document.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ..................1 Safety terms and symbols . - Page 4 CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface This is the GE CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual for models GEC-IP2VD-DN and GEC-IP2VD-DP. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining: • How to install and operate your camera • How to insert and remove external media •... -
Page 6: Product Overview
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Product overview The CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera (Figure 1) is designed to operate from a PC on a network (10BT/100B-TX). Once you configure your PC’s network settings and your LAN, you can use a web browser to monitor video. -
Page 7: System Requirements
System requirements The system requirements include the following: CPU. Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or faster. Memory. 512 MB or more. Network. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port x 1. Image display Resolution. 1024 x 768 pixels or more. Color scheme: True Color 24 bits or more. Supported OS. -
Page 8: Components
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Components Figure 2. Camera components Enclosure Mounting bracket Focus lever Tilt adjustment Network cable Zoom lever Tilt lock screw Panning table Alarm I/O cable Power cable Panning lock screw... - Page 9 Figure 3. Additional camera components Monitor output jack SD memory card slot Heater connector LED on/off switch Access LED Link LED INIT button ABF button SD memory card error LED...
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Page 10: Before Installation
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Before installation Before you install and connect the camera, check and prepare the required peripheral devices and cables. Before you connect the camera, turn off all devices to be connected, such as this camera and PC. Camera installation location. - Page 11 Electrical Wave Interference. The image may fluctuate near TV or radio transmission antennas, or near strong electric or magnetic fields (e.g. motors or transformers). In this case, setup a specialized thin conduit and pass the cable through it. Power Supply by PoE. Use a PoE-compatible (IEEE802.3afcompliant) hub or power supply unit.
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Page 12: Installing The Camera
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Installing the camera To install the camera, do the following: 1. Install the mounting bracket. Fix the mounting bracket directly into the ceiling or wall (Figure 4) or into a double-gang box (Figure 5) using four fasteners appropriate to the installation. - Page 13 2. Loosen the three screws, using the provided driver bit, and remove the enclosure (Figure 6). Figure 6. Removing the dome cover Note: When replacing the dome cover (sold separately), refer to the Installation Instructions provided with the dome cover. 3.
- Page 14 CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual 5. Install the camera on the mounting bracket (Figure 8) using the four screws (provided). During installation, align the protruding part on the mounting bracket and the indented part on the camera to fix the position of the camera.
- Page 15 When using the double-gang box, run the cable as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9. Double-gang box cabling Cable Double-gang box Camera Mounting bracket When installing an SD memory card, insert the card before going on to the next phase of the installation process.
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Page 16: Connecting The Cables
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Connecting the Cables Figure 10 shows how to wire the camera and Table 1 describes the cables. Figure 10. Cabling RJ-45 female/female conversion connector (included) Network cable Alarm I/O cable 4-pin alarm cable (included) Power cord (24 V AC/12 V DC) - Page 17 Waterproofing cable joints Waterproof the cable to install the camera using exposed wiring, or when installing the camera under eaves. Though the camera body is waterproof, the cable ends are not waterproofed. Use butyl rubber tape (provided) to waterproof the power cables (including Alarm I/O cable) and LAN cable connections.
- Page 18 CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Follow these guidelines when installing your camera: • When wiring the cable by exposed wiring, be sure to use a sleeve to prevent the cable from being exposed to the direct sunlight. Connect the cable using a surface box (Figure 13). Figure 13.
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Page 19: Connections
Connections When connecting the camera directly to a PC, use Ethernet Category 5, cross cable (Figure 16). Figure 16. Connecting a camera and PC with Ethernet cable Ethernet cable (category 5, cross cable) When connecting the camera to a network via a PoE-compatible hub, use Ethernet Category 5, straight cable (Figure 17). -
Page 20: Adjusting The Camera
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Adjusting the camera To adjust the camera, do the following: 1. Adjust the camera angle while monitoring the image on the adjustment monitor. 2. Connect the adjustment monitor (small LCD monitor, etc.) to the monitor output terminal, and adjust the camera angle. - Page 21 4. Repeat the following steps as necessary to adjust the camera focus: a. Loosen the zoom lock lever, move the lens to the appropriate view angle between TELE and WIDE, and tighten the lever (Figure 19). Figure 19. Camera focus controls Focus lock lever TELE...
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Page 22: Install The Camera Enclosure
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Additional adjustment notes How to Change the View Angle. To change the view angle, turn the zoom lock lever and focus lock lever to adjust the focus. How to Focus (capturing subjects with a self-closing lens). When the focus has been adjusted with the iris closed (to capture a bright subject), the subject may be out-of-focus when the iris is opened. -
Page 23: Handling Sd Memory Cards
Handling SD memory cards To insert or remove an SD memory card, the dome cover must be removed. See Installing the camera page 8. CAUTION: Turn the camera off before inserting or removing an SD memory card. Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card, do the following: 1. -
Page 24: Removing A Memory Card
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Removing a memory card To remove an SD memory card, press it in as far as possible again. You will hear it click and it will rise up. Remove the SD memory card (Figure 23). Figure 23. -
Page 25: Heater Module
Heater module When the heater module (sold separately) is used, the camera can be used outdoors in low-temperature environments down to -30ºC (-22ºF). The heater automatically turns on when the temperature inside the camera falls below 10ºC (50ºF), and turns off when the temperature inside rises. The condensation fan alleviates the problem of clouding (condensation) caused by temperature change in the camera dome. - Page 26 CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual 2. Connect the heater module cable to the connector on the camera body. CAUTION: After installing the heater module, pull the cable through so that it is not pinched while installing the enclosure. While pulling the cable through, make sure that it does not become entangled with the movable parts inside the camera.
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Page 27: Installing The Software
Installing the software The following software is on the CD-ROM: Easy IP Setup software. This software is used to make network settings on the camera. CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software. To display images on this camera, the viewer software “CamPlus 2 IP Viewer”... - Page 28 CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual To use the Easy IP Setup Software, do the following: 1. Launch the Easy IP Setup software by double clicking EasyIpSetup.exe on the CD-ROM. 2. Click the MAC address/IP address of the camera to set up, and click the IP setting button (Figure 25). Note: When a DHCP server is in use, you can check the IP address assigned to the camera by clicking the Refresh button in the Easy IP Setup software.
- Page 29 3. Enter each of the network items, and click the Apply button (Figure 26). Note: When a DHCP server is in use, select Auto for DNS. Figure 26. Easy IP Setup network settings Note: It takes about 30 seconds for settings on the camera to take affect after clicking the Apply button. The settings will be invalid if the camera is turned off or the Ethernet cable is disconnected before the settings are applied.
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you diagnose and solve various problems that may arise while configuring or using your GE product and offers technical support contacts in case you need assistance. (See Contacting us on page 27.) Before requesting service, check the following items. -
Page 31: Contacting Us
Resource Library link. After you register and log on, you may search for the English-languge documentation you need. Training. To view any available online training for GE Security products, select the Training link. (Online training is not available for all products.) Warranty and terms information. - Page 32 CamPlus 2 Vandal Resistant Dome IP Camera Installation Manual...
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