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  • Page 1 September 26, 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    ...
  • Page 3   10.1.   _________________________________________________________ 52   ORTAL ERVER 10.2.   ____________________________________________________________ 53   ORWARDING   CONNECTING TO CLIMAX CONTROL PANELS ___________________________________________ 58   11.1. IP C _________________________________ 58     EARNING THE AMERA INTO THE ONTROL ANELS 11.2.   _____________________________________________________ 61  ...

  • 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 1. Luminance Sensor Detect surrounding light level. 2. Power LED (Green) On: powered Off: unpowered 3. Warning LED (Red) Flashes for 2-3 seconds: Activating WPS protocol Flashes 3 times: WPS pairing successful Flashes twice: Enter/exit privacy mode On: The IP Camera is in privacy mode 4.

  • Page 6: Package Content

    2.2. Package Content The VST-1818-R3 IP Camera is packed in a white box that includes: An Ethernet cable A power supply (5V DC 1A adapter) A Mounting Base An Installation Quick Guide 2.3. The Power Supply An AC power adapter is required to connect to a wall outlet. Be sure only to use an adapter with the appropriate AC voltage rating to prevent component damage.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    If the IP Camera is to complement with a Control Panel, connect the IP Camera and the Control Panel to the same router to learn the IP Camera into the Control Panel. Please refer to 11. Connecting to the Climax Control Panels if you wish to increase the functionality of the IP Camera.
  • Page 8 Mounting the IP Camera The camera stand is already fixed to the device. To mount the IP Camera, simply follow the below steps: Step 1. Using the two breakaway mounting holes on the mounting base as templates, drill holes in the surface. Step 2.
  • Page 9 Step 5. Attach the Camera Stand onto the Mounting Base. Removing VST-1818-R3 If you wish to detach the camera from the mounting base, use your thumb and place it behind the bottom shaft. Pull out the Camera Stand from the mounting base. Use your other hand to stabilize the mounting base.
  • Page 10 Angle Adjustment To adjust the angle of the IP Camera, you can: 1. Tilt the IP Camera forward or backwards. 2. Rotate the camera clockwise or counterclockwise.
  • Page 11 3. Rotate the camera stand base attached to the mounting base.  When adjusting the angle of the camera, make sure to keep the camera lens on the top for proper video recording.

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    3.2. 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” Step 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive Step 2.
  • Page 13 Step 7. If the camera information is not displayed, check camera power and Ethernet connection and click on “Search” to update the panel information. Step 8. (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.

  • Page 14: Factory Reset

    3.3. Factory Reset To reset the IP Camera back to its original settings: Step 1. Disconnect the AC power by unplugging the 5V DC power adapter. Step 2. Press and hold the Privacy Button and plug in the 5V DC power adapter. Step 3.
  • Page 15 Step 4. When all 3 LEDs flash 3 times simultaneously followed by complete dimming of all LEDs, let go of the "Privacy Button". Step 5. The IP Camera has reset, please wait for it to start up.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Webpage

    4. Connecting to Webpage Step 1a. On the Finder application, double click on your VST-1818-R3 IP Camera, or, Step 1b. Open an internet browser. Under the Address field, enter “VST-1818-R3’s IP address” (as shown in VST-1818-R3’s Finder Details, and click on “GO”. Step 2.
  • Page 17 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 18: 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 19  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 20 <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 21 <EXAMPLE 2> 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Recorded Files

    5.5. Recorded Files This menu displays all the recorded files. The IP Camera can use two types of memory: a Micro SD card or the RAM of the IP Camera. (Micro SD card is not provided by factory default) If a MicroSD card is not inserted, the IP Camera will utilize its RAM memory. The recorded videos will therefore be cleared if the IP Camera is powered down.

  • Page 25: 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 26 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 27: Video Setting

    5.7. Video Setting 6. The “Video Setting” webpage allows users to view current video from the camera and allows for top/bottom flip video option...

  • Page 28: Network Setting

    6. Network Setting 6.1. 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.

  • Page 29: Wireless

    6.2. Wireless Use “Wireless” webpage to setup the IP Camera’s WiFi setting There are 3 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 30 Locate the WPS button on your VST-1818-R3 IP Camera and your wireless router. Press and hold the WPS button of the IP Camera for 2-3 seconds and when the Blue LED flashes, let go of the button. The Red LED will flash for 1-2 seconds. Press and hold the WPS button of the router’s WPS protocol according to the router’s instruction to start pairing.

  • Page 31: Upnp

    6.3. 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 32: 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 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: Network Video Recorder

    9. Network Video Recorder The VST-1818-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. The Network Video Recorder software is included in VST-1818-R3 installation CD as shown Please execute the “VLClib”...
  • Page 46 Step 3. Press the button to choose a location for the recorded file to be saved to. Step 4. The available options are “Play”, “Play & Record” and “Stop”. Play – View the High Definition live feed on the IP Camera. Play &...
  • Page 47 When playing and/or recording, the “Play” and “Play & Record” button will dim and are 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 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 54: 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 55 Step 7. If learning is successful, the Blue LED on the IP Camera will stop flashing and stay on. VST-2735/2752 and M Series Control Panel Step 1. Connect VST-1818-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 56 Step 7. If learning is successful, the Blue LED on the IP Camera will stop flashing and stay on.

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61: 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 62 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-1818-R3 IP Camera webpage: The video will be stored in the “Recorded Files”...
  • Page 63 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-1818-R3 IP Camera webpage: The video will be stored in the “Recorded Files”...

  • Page 64: 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 65 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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