Mount the Camera to the Base ............17 Access the Camera Configure the IP Addresses ............18 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses ........ 18 Using the Default Camera IP Address .......... 19 Access the Camera ................. 21 www.acti.com...
Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. ACTi will not be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice.
This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. WEEE Directive–2012/19/EU The product this manual refers to is covered by the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and must be disposed of in a responsible manner. www.acti.com...
Contact professionals for maintenance information. Do not attempt to dismantle the device by yourself. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance. www.acti.com...
Page 6
Never look at the transmit laser while the power is on. Never look directly at the fiber ports and the fiber cable ends when they are powered on. Use of controls or adjustments to the performance or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser emissions. www.acti.com...
Hardware Manual Introduction List of Models This hardware manual contains the following models: 4MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Superior WDR, SLLS, Fixed Lens www.acti.com...
DO NOT remove these films. It is used to protect the lens and sensor from scratches or fingerprint marks which may happen during installation. Remove the film only after the camera is securely installed and all connections are complete. www.acti.com...
Ethernet Port Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable. Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording purposes. NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards. Built-in Microphone Receives audio input. www.acti.com...
2. Insert the plastic anchors and drill a hole to lead the cables out of the ceiling. 3. Twist the camera base from its body until the two (2) arrows are aligned. www.acti.com...
Install the Memory Card (optional) If a memory card will be used, insert the card at this point. 1. Move the camera body around to see the memory card slot. 2. Loosen the two (2) screws to remove the card slot cover. www.acti.com...
Page 12
Hardware Manual 3. Insert the memory card with the metal contacts facing the lens. Push until it clicks into place. 4. Attach the memory card slot cover. www.acti.com...
Ethernet connection and use a waterproof tape to protect other cable connections. The cables must be protected as marked below. DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by water entering the cable connections. Using the Cable Gland This section describes how to waterproof the cable-out or “pigtail”...
Page 14
2. Detach the clamping nut and sealing insert from the gland body: Sealing Insert Clamping Nut Gland Body 3. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable. 4. Insert the sealing insert through the Ethernet cable. 5. Insert the cable through the gland body. www.acti.com...
Page 15
8. Attach the gland body to the camera connector. 9. 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. www.acti.com...
Use self adhesive waterproof tapes that will stick together with the twisted cables. Tighten waterproof tapes when wrapping the cables and make sure the cable connections are fully covered. You are recommended to put the cables in a waterproof junction box which needs to be purchased separately. www.acti.com...
1. Push the cables through the hole. Align the two (2) arrows to mount the camera and twist until the camera body locks to the base. 2. Move the lens to adjust the rotation and viewing angle, as needed. www.acti.com...
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. Double-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.
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 20
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...
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. When logging in for the first time, enter the default account and password. User Name: admin Password: 123456 www.acti.com...
Page 22
The system will prompt you to change the administrator password. Set the password; at least 9 to 32 characters long and must include letters, digits, and special characters. After setting the new password, you will be required to login in again using the new password. www.acti.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Z71 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers