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- Page 1 Megapixel Mini Box Network Camera MB-500A Series User’s Manual Quality Service Group...
- Page 2 Product name: Network Camera (MB-500A series) Release Date: 2012/5 Manual Revision: V1.0 Web site: www.brickcom.com support@brickcom.com Email: info@brickcom.com © 2011 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before You Use This Product ..................0 FCC Warning ........................0 Regulatory Information ....................1 Product Comparison ....................... Package Contents ......................0 Cube Network Camera Overview ..................2 Device Appearance Description ..................4 LED Behavior ........................5 Installation ........................ -
Page 4: Before You Use This Product
Before You Use This Product In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices. This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. -
Page 5: Regulatory Information
Regulatory Information 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. -
Page 6: Product Comparison
MB-502Ap Mount WMB-502Ap Mount *This table compliant with MB-500A Series, MB-400A Series, MB-300A Series, MB-200A Series, MB-130A Series. Package Contents Please check to make sure the product package contains all the accessories listed below. a. MB-500A Series b. Product CD c. - Page 7 e. Warranty Card f. Power Adapter (Only for WMB-500Ap &WMB-502Ap) g. Terminal I/O Connector Block - 1 -...
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Page 8: Cube Network Camera Overview
Elderly and Child Care – A high concern for many people is the safety of elderly relatives and small children. Users can use the MB-500A series camera to ensure the safety of their loved ones by use of the live view and intercom functions. - Page 9 - 3 -...
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Page 10: Device Appearance Description
Device Appearance Description < Front & Rear view > Adjustable focal Lens Power LED Light Sensor Ethernet RJ45 Socket Illumination LED Power Connector (MB-500Ap/WMB-500Ap) DIDO Terminal I/O Connector Built-in Microphone Reset Button Speaker WPS Button (*) Privacy LED Privacy Button WPS LED (*) Micro SD/SDHC slot FW Upgrade LED... -
Page 11: Led Behavior
LED Behavior Function LED Behavior Description Remark Normal Operation Power Continuous Illumination (Blue) Power Unlit Powered off (Blue) 1. Connected to switch by Status Continuous Illumination Second (Blue) Ethernet or WiFi. 1. Powered off Status Unlit Second (Blue) 2. No connection 1. - Page 12 Hardware Reset Reset Button MB-500A Series The Reset Button can be used to reboot the camera or restore it to factory default settings. If the camera experiences a problem, rebooting the camera may correct the problem. If the problem remains, please restore the camera to factory default settings and reinstall the software.
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Page 13: Installation
Installation System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: Pentium 3GHz or faster Memory: 1024 MB or more Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed Web Browser:... -
Page 14: Camera Connection
1. Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to a power outlet. 2. Connect the camera to a switch using an Ethernet cable. MB-500A Series When powering up, the power LED will light up and the camera will boot up. The Wireless &... -
Page 15: Software Installation
1. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-Run Tool directly from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the Brickcom software kit for the first time, select a desired language for the interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box. - Page 16 2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue. 3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click <Next> to continue. - 10 -...
- Page 17 4. Select either “Complete” setup or “Custom” setup to install the system. a. If COMPLETE SETUP is selected: i. All program features will be installed into the default directory. Check the option “Complete” and then click <Next>. ii. Select to create shortcuts.
- Page 18 iii. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to continue. b. If CUSTOM SETUP is selected: This option is recommended for advanced users. It can be used to install the system to a preferred directory or to select specific program feature(s). Check the option “Custom”, and then click <Next>.
- Page 19 iii. Select the features to install. Click <Next> to continue. Click <Change> to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click <Next> to continue. - 13 -...
- Page 20 v. Select programs to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue. vi. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to continue. - 14 -...
- Page 21 5. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click <Finish>. When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual. - 15 -...
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Page 22: Easyconfig
C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a preferred directory. 1. Click <Start> to continue. The program will automatically search for the camera in the intranet. NOTE - Check “Skip the hardware installation guide” to skip checking the hardware connection. - Page 23 - 17 -...
- Page 24 2. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s IP settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually. - 18 -...
- Page 25 3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to connect. 4. Enter the username and password of the camera. For first time use, the default username and password are “admin/admin.”...
- Page 26 5. For configuring the IP address settings, select either <Settings remain the same>, <Automatically obtain an IP Address (DHCP)> or <Set IP Address configuration manually>. The DHCP setting is recommended. a. If <Set IP Address configuration manually> is selected, the following pages will be displayed.
- Page 27 6. If the camera supports the EasyLink function, the following page will be displayed. Otherwise, this page will not be shown. *If desired, click <Skip> to skip this setting. - 21 -...
- Page 28 EasyLink is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. When this feature is enabled, users can log onto [uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live...
- Page 29 7. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either display a successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed, either try again or quit the installation. a. If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be displayed as below: b.
- Page 30 c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message: “Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.” When this window is displayed, click <PC-NVR> to start the PC-NVR program, <Live View> to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or <X> in the top right corner of the screen to close the installation window.
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Page 31: Accessing The Network Camera
Accessing the Network Camera Check Network Settings The camera can be connected either before or immediately after the software installation. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page, including entering the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask the network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information.