AV Costar ConteraIP AV8476RS Installation Manual

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Page 1 ConteraIP ® Omni LX Remote Setup Installation Manual 20MP AV8476RS AV20476RS +1.818.937.0700 www.avcostar.com avsales@arecontvision.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About Our Warranty ............................2 Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty ......................2 Camera Overview ............................3 Package Contents ............................4 Installation ..............................5 Surface Mounting ............................5 Pendant Mount ............................12 Wall Mount .............................. 15 Pole Mount .............................. 18 Corner Mount ............................
Page 3: About Our Warranty
About Our Warranty Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty ARECONT VISION COSTAR warrants to Purchaser (and only Purchaser) (the “Limited Warranty”), that: (a) each Product shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of shipment (the “Warranty Period”); (b) during the Warranty Period, the Products will materially conform with the specification in the applicable documentation;...
Page 4: Camera Overview
Camera Overview The ConteraIP ® Omni LX Remote Setup (RS) is an industry-game-changing first-of-its-kind omni- directional, remote-configurable, multi-sensor, multi-megapixel camera built to provide outstanding high- resolution video coverage for a wide range of applications. The unmatched coverage and capabilities of the ConteraIP ®...
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents AV8476RS / AV20476RS • Description AV8476RS / AV20476RS IP camera Mounting Template Accessory Pack ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 6: Installation
Installation Surface Mounting We recommend placing the ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS camera directly on the hard ceiling. Template, anchors and screws are provided for mounting the camera. 1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera. 2. Use the supplied security L-key to loosen the four screws securing the dome cover. Do not remove screws from the dome cover.
Page 7 4. Reattach the dome cover to the camera. 5. If the 180°, 270°, or 360° preset configurations are being used, orient the camera such that the arrow denoting the front of the camera is pointing towards the center of the desired field of view.
Page 8 7. Attach the camera to the mounting plate as shown in the image below. The camera will “hang” from the hinge once properly attached. 8. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the three (3) screws on main housing cover to access the network port.
Page 9 9. Run the Ethernet Cable (and the supplied power cable, I/O cable if necessary) through the cable entry holes on the mounting plate. 10. Prepare the network cable (and the supplied power cable, I/O cable if necessary) with the supplied grommets by using the insertion tool or terminate the RJ-45 connector to the cable after passing through the grommet.
Page 10 NOTE: The supplied grommet is required when mounting the camera outdoors or in a wet environment. Ensure the grommet properly seats flush with the camera housing to create a water-tight seal. 11. Connect the network cable (and the supplied power cable, I/O cable if necessary) to the corresponding connectors inside the camera.
Page 11 12. Align the holes on main housing cover with the holes on mounting plate, and then install the main housing cover back on the camera. NOTE: If using the side connection of the NPT port, you need to install the supplied grommet without a hole on the main housing cover, and then remove the cap covering the side entrance, otherwise;...
Page 12 13. Use the supplied security L-key to attach the camera to the mounting plate. 14. Swing the camera up into place, and then use a Phillips head screwdriver to the camera to the mount plate. Use caution to not bend or pinch the cables during this step. 15.
Page 13: Pendant Mount
Pendant Mount Reference # Pendant Mount Components Required Pendant mount (AV-PMJB-W) with an integrated junction box ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS camera CORS-CAP-W mounting cap For a proper pendant mount installation, the AV-PMJB-W pendant mount and CORS-CAP-W mounting cap are required (sold separately). 1.
Page 14 4. Attach the pendant mount to the ceiling using the 4 wood screws are provided for mounting or other optional hardware. 5. Run the ethernet cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the rubber gasket which is supplied through the pendant mount. Ensure the gasket is sealed properly. 6.
Page 15 10. Attach the mounting plate to the CORS-CAP-W with the screws which are supplied. 11. Follow the same steps as Surface Mount Installation to complete the installation. To configure the camera, reference the Camera Discovery, Set-up and Configuration section. ConteraIP ®...
Page 16: Wall Mount
Wall Mount Reference # Required Wall Mount Components Wall mount (AV-WMJB-W) with an integrated junction box ConteraIP Omni LX RS camera ® CORS-CAP-W mounting cap For a proper wall mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount and CORS-CAP-W wall mount cap are required (sold separately).
Page 17 5. Run the ethernet cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the rubber gasket which is supplied, then let them pass through the wall mount. Ensure the gasket is sealed properly. 6. Use the L-key to loosen the four torx-in screws which are provided to secure the dome cover. 7.
Page 18 9. Attach the mounting plate to the CORS-CAP-W with the screws supplied. 10. Follow the same steps as Surface Mount Installation to complete the installation. ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 19: Pole Mount
Pole Mount Reference # Required Pole Mount Components Wall mount (AV-WMJB-W) with integrated junction box ConteraIP Omni LX RS camera ® CORS-CAP-W mounting cap AV-PMA-W pole mount adapter For a pole mount installation, AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-PMA-W pole mount, and CORS-CAP-W mount cap are required (sold separately).
Page 20 4. Remove the conduit plug on the junction box adapter, then connect ¾” NPT conduit to the junction box adapter. Reference # Description Remove conduit plug Connect ¾” NPT conduit to junction box adapter (Recommended: use of waterproof tape) NOTE: Use silicon or water pipe seal tape to make sure there is no water leakage between conduit pipe and junction box adapter.
Page 21: Corner Mount
Corner Mount Reference # Required Corner Mount Components Wall mount (AV-WMJB-W) with an integrated junction box ConteraIP Omni LX RS camera ® CORS-CAP-W mounting cap AV-CRMA-W corner mount adapter For a corner mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-CRMA-W corner mount, and CORS-CAP-W mount cap are required (sold separately).
Page 22 Reference # Description Remove the conduit plug. Connect ¾” NPT conduit to junction box adapter (ensure to use the waterproof tape). NOTE: Use silicon or water pipe seal tape to make sure there is no water leakage between conduit pipe and junction box adapter. 5.
Page 23: Camera Power Up
Camera Power Up 1. Connect the camera to a PoE+ port on 1000Mbps network PoE+ switch using an Ethernet cable. 2. If the camera is powered by an external power supply12V DC or 24V AC must be supplied. ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 24 3. Connect the PoE+ switch to your computer’s network port by using an ethernet cable. Status Description Green Quick Flashing Link has been established Slow Flashing Normal operation None None No Connection ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 25: Alarm I/O Functions
Alarm I/O Functions Connect the Alarm In (DI) connector to the alarm input sensor, and then connect the Alarm Out (DO) connector to the alarm output signal. To avoid any damage, please follow the specification of the part as below: Alarm In (Wet Contact) Alarm Out (Wet Contact) 3.5-12 VDC...
Page 26: Reset To Factory Default
Reset to Factory Default 1. Press and hold the reset button for 2 to 5 seconds, then release the reset button. This resets the camera to the factory default except for the network settings. 2. Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds, then release the reset button. This resets the camera to the factory default, and this resets the network settings to the factory default.
Page 27: Audio/Sd Card Info
Audio/SD Card Info • SD Card Slot • Audio Connector ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 28: Camera Discovery, Setup, And Configuration
The AV IP Utility tool is efficient and convenient for mass or single camera uploads whether used for large installations that require an update to multiple settings, or smaller installations where only one camera needs to be changed The AV IP Utility version v3.1.2x+ tool is compatible with all AV Costar ConteraIP cameras. The user ®...
Page 29: Camera Discovery
Camera Discovery 1. Locate and double click the AV IP Utility shortcut on the desktop. 2. When the AV IP Utility is launched, it will automatically search the ConteraIP cameras on the ® network. Also, you can manually search the camera by clicking “Discovery (Multicast)” 3.
Page 30: Camera Preset Configurations
Camera Preset Configurations The Arecont Vision Costar ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS camera supports three (3) predifined camera preset configurations: 180 degrees, 270 degrees, and 360 degrees. Also, the camera supports two custom preset configurations. • Home position Four camera modules will move to the position as the image below. All four modules zoom out to widest angle, and tilt up to zero degree.
Page 31 • 180 degrees preset configuration Four camera modules will move to the positions as the image below. CH1/2/3 zoom in to 60 degrees H-FOV, and tilt down to 37 degrees. CH4 zooms out to widest angle, and tilt down to 135 degrees.
Page 32 360 degrees preset configuration • Four camera modules will move to the positions as the image below. All four modules zoom in to 90 degrees H-FOV, and tilt down to 37 degrees. Custom preset configuration • ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 33 User can define custom pan/tilt/zoom positions as the image below. 1. To control the camera preset configurations via the web interface: a. Double click the camera within the AV IP Utility ( image below). b. Open your preferred web browser and type the camera’s IP address (displayed inthe image below) 2.
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Page 35: Home Position / 360 Degrees Preset Configuration
Home Position / 360 Degrees Preset Configuration In the “Preset buttons” section, click “Home” or “360”. 2. To make an adjustment on all four camera modules without selecting each camera module individually; you can select “1-4” from the drop list. 3.
Page 36 NOTE: ConteraIP Omni LX RS camera is not used as traditional high speed PTZ camera. The motorized ® movement of the camera gimbals is meant for setup and configuration only. Movement of the modules more than one time per day will void the warranty. NOTE: Module CH2 will not pass the FRONT position shown on the mounting plate.
Page 37: 180 / 270 Degree Preset Configuration
180 / 270 Degrees Preset Configuration In the “Preset buttons” section, click “180” or “270” 2. To make an adjustment to the entire panoramic configuration (without having to select each camera module individually) you can select “1/2/3” from the drop-down menu. Doing this will allow you to modify the entire panoramic configuration.
Page 38 3. To individually adjust each camera module, select the “Focus/PTZ” tab. NOTE: ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS camera is not used as traditional high speed PTZ camera. The motorized movement of the camera gimbals is only for setup and configuration. Movement of the modules be made more than one time per day will void the warranty.
Page 39: Create Custom Preset Configuration
Create Custom Preset Configuration In “Preset buttons” section, click “Create Preset 1” or “Create Preset 2”. 2. To adjust Focus/Pan/Tilt/Zoom positions for individual module or all four modules via Channel Selects. 3. Once the user has a desired position for each module, click “Save Preset 1” or “Save Preset 2”. ConteraIP ®...
Page 40 4. Click “User Preset 1” or “User Preset 2” to get the custom preset configuration which is setup by the user. NOTE: ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS camera is not used as traditional high speed PTZ camera. The motorized movement of the camera gimbals is only for setup and configuration. Movement of the modules be made more than one time per day will void the warranty.
Page 41: Web Interface Navigation
Web Interface Navigation The entire menu is located on the top of the web interface. following camera settings are available on the top of the menu in the web interface, and the user will be directed to the page that they click on the menu. •...
Page 42 Ports IPv6 Settings • QoS (Quality of Service) • UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) • RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) • DDNS (Dynamic DNS) SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) • • SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) • •...
Page 43 1. At the left corner on the top, you can see the “Flip” button that allows you to rotate the images up-side- down (180 degrees) with reorienting the channel order. 2. You will be able to see the Channel number when you move the mouse over the image of the channel. ConteraIP ®...
Page 44: Image
Image Menu Feature Description Global Mode Enable Global Mode (ON) Set up the parameters for four channels together. If Global Mode is enabled, the settings of four channels will be the same and they can be adjusted together. Disable Global Mode (OFF) Set up the parameters for each channel independently.
Page 45 AE Mode Sync Brightness: (Auto Exposure This option is available only if Global Mode is Mode) enabled. If Sync Brightness is selected, the Exposure Time Control and Gain Control are the same for all four channels. Also, the camera will be in LDR mode. Auto: If Auto is selected, each channel has individual settings of the Exposure Time...
Page 46 Stream Profiles: Balanced Mode: Limits exposure time from Balance Mode 0.1ms to 66ms. The camera will keep highest -Slow Shutter FPS when Slow Shutter is unchecked. Quality Mode Quality Mode: Limits exposure time from 0.1ms to 200ms. This mode is a good compromise between reducing noise and motion blur under most lighting conditions, but with an increase in motion blur under low light...
Page 47 Background Configures the background color of the text Translucent overlay. The options are Translucent (light Transparent grey) or Transparent. Text Color Options are Black, White, Green, or Yellow. Text Overlay There are four content positions (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left and Bottom Right) to display Date/Time the text overlay.
Page 48 ROI (Regions of ROI (Regions of Interest) is used to select Interest) which areas will be monitored and recorded with higher image quality while using lower image quality for other non-ROI zones in order to save bandwidth and storage. To setup the ROI: Select the desired channel Select Main Stream or Sub Stream Enable zones (up to five zones) and select...
Page 49: Video & Audio
Video & Audio Menu Feature Description Select channel Select the desired channel to change video settings or select Sync All Channels to change video settings for all four channels at once. Video Compression: Radio buttons to select the desired H.265 / H.264 compression.
Page 50 GOP Length Specifies how many frames exist between two consecutive I-Frames. Video Compression: The third stream is designed for the live MPJEG view on web interface, and the only option of Video Compression is MPJEG. Resolution The third stream is designed for the live view on web interface, and the only option for Resolution is VGA.
Page 51: Network
Network Menu Feature Description IP Assignment: DHCP: If checked, the camera will • DHCP attempt to obtain its IP address from the DHCP server available on the • IP Address network. • Subnet Mask IP Address: Sets the current IP •...
Page 52 QoS Enable Enables quality of service. QoS Video Sets DSCP value for video traffic. Management DSCP Sets DSCP value for non-video traffic. Enable UPnP Enables Universal Plug and Play function. Select channel Select the desired channel to change RTSP settings Enable RTSP Unicast Enables RTSP Unicast for stream 1 Stream...
Page 53 Path Configures the URL address of the video stream. Configures the time-to-live threshold of the multicast datagram before it is discarded by the router. Enable DDNS Enables DDNS service Host Name Specifies the Host name registered with the DDNS server DDNS Sever Selects one of the pubic DDNS severs from the dropdown menu.
Page 54 Install New Certificate Locate Key PEM file and Key PEM file Certificate PEM file and click Certificate PEM file Upload. Click Install New Certificate to upload the Certificate. Enable Enables FTP access to the camera. NOTE: This function is only available when a SD card is installed.
Page 55: Privacy Mask
Privacy Mask Menu Feature Description Enable Privacy Mask Creates a privacy mask on the image so the selected areas will not be visible. Select Channel Select the desired channel to add privacy masks. Drag mouse to: Select Mask to add privacy masks or Select Mask Unmask to remove privacy masks.
Page 56: Event
Event Menu Feature Description Enable motion Turn on and off on-camera motion Event > Motion Detection detection detection. Enable extended Enables the extended motion detection motion detection and motion detection zones with an increase from default 64 to 1024 for enhanced motion detection sensitivity.
Page 57 Event > Alarm Handler Alarm Schedule Configures the alarm schedule by holding down the mouse button and clicking the time block to enable the schedule settings on the selected time. A light blue color on the time block indicates that the alarm schedule is enabled, while a light grey color indicates that the alarm schedule is disabled.
Page 58 D: Click “D” to clear the previous schedule for a particular day. Sensitivity Configures the sensitivity level of Tamper Detection: High, Medium, and Low. Enable Network Failure Enable network failure detection. SD Record Handler Enables and selects a desired trigger Event >...
Page 59 Host Address Host Address: Specifies the host name or IP address of the FTP server. Port: Specifies the port number of the Port FTP server. Username: Specifies the login Username username of the FTP server. Password: Specifies the login Password password of the FTP server.
Page 60 Network Storage the network storage server. (Status will Status display “Not Mounted” or “OK”) Network Address: Specifies the IP Network Address address of the network storage server. Folder Name: Specifies the folder Folder Name name on the network storage server. Record Type Recoding Type: Specifies the desired action when an event is triggered.
Page 61: System
System Menu Feature Description Firmware Upgrade Clicks “Choose File” to choose the firmware upgrade file, and then click Upgrade. Download Log Records all the status information of the camera in list format. Downloads the log file to the computer as a text file. NOTE: The log file is protected by a password.
Page 62 Computer System: Synchronizes the date/time information with current computer’s date/time. Once this option is selected, click “Update Time from the computer”. Time Zone Specifies the country / city of the time zone from the drop-down menu. NTP Server Specifies the desired NTP server ConteraIP ®...
Page 63: Administration
Administration Menu Feature Description Access Control Passwords can be up to 16 letters, digits and symbols, excluding the following symbols for passwords without encoding # % & ' " < > / [ ] { } _ ( ) = . + , Administrator Username: The username of •...
Page 64: Support
Support Menu Feature Description Support Provides several hyperlinks to get more information on the camera. ConteraIP ® Omni LX RS Installation Manual...
Page 65 © 2020 Arecont Vision Costar All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission from Arecont Vision Costar. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate in all respects. However, Arecont Vision Costar cannot assume responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use thereof.
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