Installation Guide Table of Contents Mounting Solutions ............3 Installation Procedures Using PMAX-1104 ...... 4 Step 1: Prepare the Camera ..............4 Step 2: Mount the Indoor Bracket ............5 Step 3: Attach the Camera to the Bracket ..........6 Step 4: Connect the Cable(s) ..............
This Installation Guide describes procedures in installing the camera on the ceiling using the Indoor Bracket. Either one of the two indoor brackets can be used with the camera. Availability varies per location. PMAX-1104 PMAX-1100 Installation Procedures Using Installation Procedures Using PMAX-1104 on page 4.
Installation Guide Installation Procedures Using PMAX-1104 This section provides step-by-step procedures in installing the camera on the ceiling using PMAX-1104 bracket. NOTE: The camera images in this documentation may be different from your camera. Step 1: Prepare the Camera 1. Remove the lens cover from the camera.
NOTE: Before installing the bracket, make sure the ceiling or wall can bear more than the weight of the camera and its accessories. Install the indoor bracket to the ceiling the three (3) screws included in the bracket package. www.acti.com...
1. For camera models with a memory card slot, insert a memory card into the slot with the metal contacts facing down at this point, if necessary. Push until the card clicks into place. 2. Slightly loosen the knurled knob. 3. Screw the camera to the bracket by its mounting block. www.acti.com...
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4. Tighten the hand knob until the camera is secured to the bracket. 5. Adjust the camera angle and then tighten the knurled knob to fix the camera position. 6. Remove the protective cap from the lens (if any). www.acti.com...
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or injector to a network, PC and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection example below. Network Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable (Data) PoE Injector / Power Cable PoE Switch Ethernet Cable AC Power (Data + Power) Source Camera www.acti.com...
Based on the live view, adjust the focus and the viewing angle of the camera. Adjustments vary depending on model, for detailed information, see: D21F / E21F on page 23 D22F / E22F / E270 on page 23 D2xV / E2xV / E23 / E24 / E25 / E271 on page 24 www.acti.com...
2. Attach the bundled lens to the camera. For models with vari-focal lens, connect the lens connector to the camera Fixed Lens Example Vari-Focal Lens Example NOTE: Lens type may vary depending on camera model. The above illustrations are examples only. www.acti.com...
Before installing the bracket, make sure the ceiling or wall can bear more than the weight of the camera and its accessories. Install the indoor bracket to the ceiling or wall using the three (3) screws included in the bracket package. www.acti.com...
Push until the card clicks into place. 2. Screw the camera to the bracket by its mounting block. Tighten the screw using a Philips screwdriver. 3. Loosen the knob and adjust the camera angle. www.acti.com...
For camera models that support DI/DO and audio connection, connect the audio input/output or DI/DO devices to the camera at this point, if necessary. See How to Connect DI/DO and Audio Devices (Optional) on page 25 for more information. www.acti.com...
Based on the live view, adjust the focus and the viewing angle of the camera. Adjustments vary depending on model, for detailed information, see: D21F / E21F on page 23 D22F / E22F / E270 on page 23 D2xV / E2xV / E23 / E24 / E25 / E271 on page 24 www.acti.com...
The quickest way to discover the cameras in the network is to use the simplest network search, built in the Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of the local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our cameras. www.acti.com...
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– by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple devices at the same time. www.acti.com...
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Installation Guide 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...
1. Turn the lens knob left or right to adjust the focus. 2. If necessary, tighten the lever screw to fix its position to avoid moving the lens. Lever Screw D22F / E22F / E270 Turn the lens knob left or right to adjust the focus. www.acti.com...
1. Loosen the zoom lever screw, then turn left or right to adjust the viewing angle. Zoom Lever Screw 2. Loosen the focus lever screw, then turn left or right to adjust the focus. Focus Lever Screw 3. When done, tighten the lever screws to fix their position. www.acti.com...
Connect the wires of the output device to DIO PW Digital Output (Pin 1) and DO (Pin 3). (DO) Connect the wires of the input device to DIO GND DIO GND Digital Input (Pin 2) and DI (Pin 4). (DI) www.acti.com...
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In this case, wire connection to Pins 1 to 4. Use the DIO GND and DI pins to connect a DI device and use the DIO PW and DO pins to connect a DO device. See wiring scheme below: www.acti.com...
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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://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001). www.acti.com...
Audio Input AI_GND (Pin 3) and A_IN (Pin 4). (A1) A_IN NOTE: For more information about AUDIO in connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article How to Use Audio-in of ACTi Cameras, downloadable from the link below (http://www.acti.com/support/KnowledgeBase/outside/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20100114003). 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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