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  • Page 1 Dec 5, 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________ 8 1.1. ____________________________________________________________ 8 UNCTION VERVIEW APPLICATION OVERVIEW_______________________________________________________________ 9 2.1. __________________________________________________________ 9 DENTIFYING THE ARTS 2.2. ____________________________________________________________ 10 ACKAGE ONTENT 2.3. ____________________________________________________________ 10 OWER UPPLY 2.4. _________________________________________________________ 10 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________________________________ 11 3.1. ________________________________________________________ 11 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 Power LED (Green)  On: power on  Off: power off 2. Warning LED (Red)  On: The IP Camera is in privacy mode  Flashes twice: Enter/exit privacy mode  Flashes every second: XMPP disconnected ...

  • Page 6: Package Content

     Press and hold for 10 seconds to enter learning code DC Jack (Connecting to DC 12V 1A adapter) Plug in a DC 12V power adpator and rotate it 90 degrees clockwise to the lock position. To remove the adaptror, rotate it 90 degrees counterclockwise to the original open position and remove it.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started Read this section of the manual to learn how to set up your VST-1818EX-R3 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 8 Step 3. Attach the Shaft to the Head by rotating the Head clockwise onto the Shaft Step 4. (Optional, if mounting to the ceiling) Attach the L-shape Shaft to the Shaft by rotating the L-shape Shaft clockwise onto the shaft. Step 5.
  • Page 9 Step 6. Attach the Shaft to the Base by rotating the Shaft clockwise onto the Base. Please note the Camera Angle Knob has to be in the bottom to easily adjust the angle. When tightening the Camera Angle Knob, please make sure the Cap of the Head is attached to the cap fitting without leaving any gap as shown in the picture on the left: If there is a gap between the cap and the cap fitting as shown in the picture on the right, the top screw shaft cannot be stabilized and the camera angle cannot be fixed.

  • Page 10: Software Installation

    ※ THIS INSTALLATION IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR FIRST TIME USER ※ The Finder software is required for your computer to identify the IP Camera on the LAN. To install the “Finder” software” Download the “Finder” software” from Climax’s website. Step 1. Step 2.
  • Page 11 Step 7. (Optional)You can choose to edit the camera’s network setting manually by clicking on the panel column, then click “Configure Setting” 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.

  • Page 12: Connecting To Webpage

    4. Connecting to Webpage Step 1a. On the Finder application, double click on your VST-1818EX-R3 IP Camera, or, Step 1b. Open an internet browser. Under the Address field, enter “VST-1818EX-R3’s IP address” (as shown in VST-1818EX-R3’s Finder Details, and click on “GO”. Step 2.
  • Page 13 Step 5. You will enter change password page. Enter and repeat a new password (username change is optional), take care that both username and password are case sensitive. Click OK to confirm. Step 6. Upon confirming new username and password, you will enter IP Camera’s Welcome page.

  • Page 14: 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 15  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 16 <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 17 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: Recorded Video

    5.5. Recorded Video The Control Panel Camera can use two types of memory: a Micro SD card or the IP Camera flash memory. (Micro SD card is not provided by factory default). If Micro SD card is not inserted, the video will be store in flash memory, which has 16MB storage capacity.

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23: Video Setting

    5.7. Video Setting The “Video Setting” webpage allows users to view current video from the camera and allows for top/bottom flip video option...

  • Page 24: Network

    6. 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. Therefore, manual settings are not required. This is only to be chosen if your Network environment supports DHCP.

  • Page 25: Wireless

    6.1. Wireless Use “Wireless” webpage to setup the IP Camera’s WiFi setting There are 2 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” after AP info column and enter the required information (pre-shared key, etc.) and click the “OK”...

  • Page 26: Upnp

    6.2. 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 27: 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 28: Report

    7.2. Report If the Motion Detection function is Enabled in 5.2. Motion Detection, the IP Camera will report CID event code via IP to programmed location upon motion detection. Use the Report webpage to program the report destination setting.  Reporting URL Enter URL destination(s) using the following format: ip://Account Number@ServerIp:Port/CID...
  • Page 29 according to retry times set below. If reporting is still unsuccessful after retries, the system will move on to report the the next group according to Essential/Optional setting below.  After completing a round of reporting (From Group 1  Group 2 ….. Group5), If there is any group set as Essential which has not received report successfully, the system will restart the reporting cycle to retry reporting until every group set as Essential is reported successfully.

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Logout

    7.11. Logout Click “Logout” and confirm the action to disconnect from IP Camera 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Network Video Recorder

    9. Network Video Recorder The VST-1818EX-R3 IP Camera supports Network Video Recorder software to record High Definition Video of 1920x1080 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. Please execute the “VLClib”...
  • Page 41 Step 4. The available options are “Play”, “Play & Record” and “Stop”. Play – View the High Definition live feed on the IP Camera. Play & Record – View and Record the live feed on the IP Camera. You can record videos continuously.
  • Page 42 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 43: 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 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49: Connecting To Climax Control Panels

    11. Connecting to Climax Control Panels You can integrate the IP Camera into you alarm system by connecting the IP Camera to Climax Control Panels. Compatible Climax Control Panels include:  HPGW series  VST-2735/ VST-2752  M-series control panels (IP compatibility required) 11.1.
  • Page 50 Step 7. If learning is successful, the Amber LED on the IP Camera will stop flashing and stay on. VST-2735/2752 and M Series Control Panel Step 1. Connect VST-1818EX-R3 IP Camera to the same LAN as the Control Panel. Step 2. Assuming the Control Panel is properly installed, open its webpage. Step 3.
  • Page 51 Step 7. If learning is successful, the Amber LED on the IP Camera will stop flashing and stay on.

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 54 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 55 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 56: 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 57 VST-2735/2752 and M Series Control Panel Tick the box before the IP Camera then click “Request Media” to capture a video: When a video is requested manually, a “Video Request” message will appear in the “Event Log” of the VST-1818EX-R3 IP Camera webpage: The video will be stored in the “Recorded Files”...
  • Page 58 11.3.3. Motion Detected Video By enabling “Motion Detection Enable” and “Motion Detection Upload” (refer to 5. IP 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-1818EX-R3 IP Camera webpage: The video will be stored in the “Recorded Files”...

  • Page 59: 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.
  • Page 60 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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