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Outdoor Dome
Hardware Manual
E78, E79, E710
Ver. 2018/06/25

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  • Page 1 Outdoor Dome Hardware Manual E78, E79, E710 Ver. 2018/06/25...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ........21 How to Insert the Memory Card ........... 21 How to Remove the Memory Card ..........21 How to Adjust the Viewing Angle and Orientation ....... 22 Other Cable Connections How to Attach the RJ-45 Connector ..........24 www.acti.com...
  • Page 3 How to Connect Audio Input /Output Device (Optional) ....32 Accessing the Camera Configure the IP Addresses ............34 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses ........ 34 Using the Default Camera IP Address .......... 36 Access the Camera ................. 38 www.acti.com...
  • Page 4: Precautions

    Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. www.acti.com...
  • Page 5 This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.acti.com...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    2MP Video Analytics Outdoor Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens 5MP, Video Analytics Outdoor Dome, Day / Night, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, Superior Low Light Sensitivity 3MP Video Analytics Outdoor Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme E710 WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens www.acti.com...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    When the camera is taken out from the box, the lens cover is covered by a thin film. DO NOT remove this film. It is used to protect the lens cover from scratches or fingerprint marks which may happen during installation. Remove this film only after the camera is securely installed and all connections are complete. www.acti.com...
  • Page 9: Physical Description

    Ethernet) switch, use this connector to connect the camera to an external power adapter (not included). See Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 26 for more information. Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 Ethernet Port connector. www.acti.com...
  • Page 10 Green LED: Lights up when the camera is connected to a network. Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card (not included) into the slot for local recording purposes. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 21 for more information. NOTE: Supports microSDHC cards only. www.acti.com...
  • Page 11: Mounting Options

    (optional accessory set) is required for this type of installation. NOTE:  For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).  The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales agents to purchase. www.acti.com...
  • Page 12: Installation Procedures

    3. Drill the screw holes. Depending on the material of the surface where the camera will be installed, it may be necessary to drill the three (3) screw holes and use the supplied screw tox. www.acti.com...
  • Page 13: Step 2: Open The Dome Cover

    A desiccant bag is attached underneath the dome cover. DO NOT remove the desiccant bag to keep the camera interior parts dry. An extra bag is bundled with the camera that can be used for replacement, as needed, over time. www.acti.com...
  • Page 14: Step 3: Route The Cables

    Step 5: Connect and Manage the Cable on page 16 for instructions. 4. Push the cable through the hole on the surface. 5. Skip to Step 4: Install the Camera on page 15. www.acti.com...
  • Page 15: Step 4: Install The Camera

    1. If necessary, insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the camera. See How to Insert the Memory Card on page 21 for more information. 2. Install the camera to the surface using the three (3) bundled screws. www.acti.com...
  • Page 16: Step 5: Connect And Manage The Cables

    Crimping Tool  Scissors Perform the following to waterproof the cable connector using the cable gland: 1. Attach the washer to the Ethernet connector of the camera. 2. Detach the clamping nut from the cable gland: Clamping Nut Gland Body www.acti.com...
  • Page 17 4. Insert the cable through the gland body. 5. Attach the RJ-45 connector to the cable. For pin mapping and detailed instructions, see to Attach the RJ-45 Connector on page 24 for detailed information. 6. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the camera connector. www.acti.com...
  • Page 18 8. Attach the clamping nut to the gland body to complete the cable solution. NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly. DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by water entering the cable connections. www.acti.com...
  • Page 19: Step 6: Connect To Network

    Accessing the Camera on page 34 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera. Step 8: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Orientation How to Adjust the Viewing Angle and Orientation on page 22 for detailed information. www.acti.com...
  • Page 20: Step 9: Close The Dome Cover

    1. Align the cable holes on the dome cover and the camera to close the dome cover. 2. Tighten the three (3) screws using the supplied hex screwdriver to attach the dome cover. Final installation should look similar to the illustration below. www.acti.com...
  • Page 21: Other Adjustments And Accessories

    In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to safely “unmount” the card first (see the camera Firmware User’s Manual for more information). Once unmounted from the firmware, pull the card from the slot. www.acti.com...
  • Page 22: How To Adjust The Viewing Angle And Orientation

    This section describes the procedures in rotating, adjusting the viewing angle and pan direction of the camera. Camera Parts Overview 1. Open the dome cover. 2. To pan the camera, move the lens module bracket to the left or right. www.acti.com...
  • Page 23 3. To tilt the lens, loosen the two (2) tilt adjustment screws. Then, adjust the tilt and tighten back the screws to fix the tilt position. 4. To rotate the video orientation, turn the lens module left or right. 5. Close the dome cover. www.acti.com...
  • Page 24: Other Cable Connections

    If these connectors will not be used, leave the caps on to avoid water or dust from entering the connectors. How to Attach the RJ-45 Connector 1. Prepare the following tools: a. RJ-45 connector b. Crimping tool c. Scissors 2. Cut about one (1) inch into the plastic sheath from the end of the cable. www.acti.com...
  • Page 25 5. With the RJ-45 connector tab facing down, push down the wires into the connector all the way to the end. 6. Place the connector into the crimping tool, and cinch down to secure the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable. www.acti.com...
  • Page 26: Connecting A Power Adapter (Optional)

    2. Take note that a standard power adapter cable has two (2) different wires: Connects to GND Pin White stripe: Connects to 12V Pin 3. Connect the wire with the white stripe to the 12V pin and the other to the GND pin. www.acti.com...
  • Page 27 The power adapter is not bundled in the package. 6. After mapping the wires to the terminal block, connect the terminal block to the DC12V power connector of the camera and make sure to wrap the connection using a waterproof tape (can be purchased in hardware stores). www.acti.com...
  • Page 28: How To Connect Di/Do Devices (Optional)

    To connect digital input / output devices (DI/DO), map the pins to one of the pin combinations below: Device Mapping Instructions Connect the wires of the output device to 12V and Digital Output (DO) Connect the wires of the input device to GND Digital Input and DI. (DI) www.acti.com...
  • Page 29 < 24V DC, < 50mA After mapping the wires to the terminal block, connect the terminal block to the DIO connector of the camera and make sure to wrap the connection using a waterproof tape (can be purchased in hardware stores). www.acti.com...
  • Page 30 Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure they match the above design. The triggering circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the switch-controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply (e.g. 110V AC or 220V AC). www.acti.com...
  • Page 31 The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device. 110V-220V AC External Power Source Relay (DO1 Device) Camera Illuminator NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article All About Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below (http://Download.acti.com?id=516). www.acti.com...
  • Page 32: How To Connect Audio Input /Output Device (Optional)

    2. Connect the audio input device to the MIC IN jack and connect the audio output device to the AUDIO OUT jack. Audio Jacks Audio Device NOTE: The microphone must have a built-in amplifier. Connecting an ordinary microphone will dwarf sounds and will result in inaudible recording. www.acti.com...
  • Page 33 3. If the camera is installed outdoors, be sure to wrap the audio connectors with Waterproof Tape (can be purchased in hardware stores). DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage due to water leakage caused by improper waterproofing of cables. www.acti.com...
  • Page 34: Accessing The Camera

    By double-clicking with the left mouse on the camera model, it is possible to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already. www.acti.com...
  • Page 35 The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows: You can quickly see the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already.
  • Page 36: Using The Default Camera Ip Address

    PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera. Manually adjust the IP address of the PC: In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below: www.acti.com...
  • Page 37 In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time. www.acti.com...
  • Page 38: Access The Camera

    Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page. The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP address since the default HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. www.acti.com...
  • Page 39 Hardware Manual Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 www.acti.com...
  • Page 40 Copyright © 2018, ACTi Corporation All Rights Reserved 7F, No. 1, Alley 20, Lane 407, Sec. 2, Ti-Ding Blvd., Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan 114, R.O.C. TEL : +886-2-2656-2588 FAX : +886-2-2656-2599 Email: sales@acti.com...

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