Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........23 Step 8: Attach the Sunshield ..............23 Appendices ............... 24 How to Access the Camera Live View ............ 24 How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle ..........32 How to Attach the Sunshield ..............33 www.acti.com...
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Before installation, check the camera package. Note that the camera comes with waterproof cable kits, which contain the following items: Cable Gland Accessories (Waterproof without Conduit) 2-Sided Female Type Conduit Gland Accessories Connector (Waterproof with Conduit) The 2-Sided Female Type Connector is used in all types of cable connection. www.acti.com...
If the cables will pass through the ceiling, mark the cable hole location on the ceiling as shown on the drill template. If the cables will be routed along the ceiling: a. Note that the cable should pass through the cable gap on the bracket. www.acti.com...
1. Connect the Ethernet connector of the camera and the network to each side of the bundled 2-sided female type connector. If the cables will pass through the ceiling, push the cable through the hole on the ceiling. 2-Sided Female Type Connector Ethernet cable from the network Ethernet cable of the camera www.acti.com...
How to Access the Camera Live View on page 24. Step 4: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle on page 32. Step 5: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 33. www.acti.com...
If the cables will pass through the ceiling, mark the cable hole location on the ceiling as shown on the drill template. If the cables will be routed along the ceiling: a. Note that the cable should pass through the cable gap on the bracket. www.acti.com...
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3. Mark and drill the location of the screw holes and cable hole, if necessary. NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill three (3) holes and use the supplied screw plugs. www.acti.com...
NOTE: The cable gland comes in two sets, one for the Ethernet cable of the camera and the other for the network. 2. Insert the clamping nut through the Ethernet cable of the camera. 3. Insert the rubber seal. www.acti.com...
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Installation Guide 4. Insert the main body. 5. Do the same procedures on the Ethernet cable on the network side. Camera Side Network Side www.acti.com...
Type Connector Ethernet cable from the network Ethernet cable of the camera 2. On the Ethernet cable on the camera side, attach the rubber seal to the main body. 3. Attach the main body to the 2-sided female type connector. www.acti.com...
1. If the cables will pass through the ceiling, push the cable through the hole on the ceiling. 2. Attach the camera to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. If the cables will be routed along the ceiling, be sure to route the cable through the gap of the bracket. www.acti.com...
How to Access the Camera Live View on page 24. Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle on page 32. Step 7: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 33. www.acti.com...
If the cables will pass through the ceiling, mark the cable hole location on the ceiling as shown on the drill template. If the cables will be routed along the ceiling: a. Note that the cable should pass through the cable gap on the bracket. www.acti.com...
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3. Mark and drill the location of the screw holes and cable hole, if necessary. NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill three (3) holes and use the supplied screw plugs. www.acti.com...
2. Detach the parts of the main body, as follows: Clamping Nut Body Lock Nut Sealing Insert NOTE: The Lock Nut is designed for use with junction boxes and will not be used in this installation. Please set it aside. www.acti.com...
Installation Guide Step 3: Waterproof the Cable 1. Insert the clamping nut through the Ethernet cable of the camera. 2. Insert the rubber seal. 3. Insert the main body, and then set the camera side cable aside. www.acti.com...
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Installation Guide 4. On the network side, insert the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit. 5. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit. 6. Insert the sealing insert and attach it at the end of the flex conduit. www.acti.com...
1. Connect the Ethernet cable of the network side to the thicker-end of the 2-sided female type connector, and the camera side to the shorter end. Thicker-end for network 2-Sided Female Type Connector Ethernet cable from the network Ethernet cable of the camera Shorter-end for camera www.acti.com...
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Type Connector Ethernet cable of the camera Ethernet cable from the network 3. On the Ethernet cable on the camera side, attach the rubber seal to the main body. 4. Attach the main body to the 2-sided female type connector. www.acti.com...
1. If the cables will pass through the ceiling, push the cable through the hole on the ceiling. 2. Attach the camera to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws. If the cables will be routed along the ceiling, be sure to route the cable through the gap of the bracket. www.acti.com...
How to Access the Camera Live View on page 24. Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus How to Adjust Focus and Viewing Angle on page 32. Step 8: Attach the Sunshield How to Attach the Sunshield on page 33. www.acti.com...
PC. The user, however, might not know the IP address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in other to be able to access it by using a Web browser. www.acti.com...
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By double-clicking the mouse button 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...
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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 notice 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.
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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...
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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...
When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. www.acti.com...
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HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 www.acti.com...
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Installation Guide To check the firmware version through the Web Configurator, access the Setup page and click System > System Info. For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual downloadable from the website (www.acti.com). www.acti.com...
2. Based on the live view from the camera, adjust the focal length and focus of the target area. Focal Length Focus 3. When done, close the front cover. CAUTION: The front cover must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening. www.acti.com...
1. Loosely secure the supplied screws and washers to attach the sunshield. 2. Slide to adjust the sunshield to cover the lens as far as possible but out of the camera’s live view. 3. Tighten the screws to fix the position of the sunshield. See final installation below. www.acti.com...
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. www.acti.com...
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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...
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