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1. Introduction The Full HD Multiple Streaming Compact Dome IP Camera GCI-K1523D is a compact camera with an easy setup design. Moreover, Megapixel Resolution is offered for providing high definition images. High Power PoE is supported to reduce complicated cabling without sacrificing performance. Quad Streams Compression (H.264 Baseline / Main / High Profile + MJPEG) is supported for efficient bandwidth and storage management.
4.1. Camera Overview 4.2. System Requirements To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meets the system requirements as described below. Personal Computer : 1.) Intel Pentium M, 2.16 GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz 2.) 2 GB RAM or more Operating System : Windows XP / Windows VISTA / Windows 7...
Finder.exe, which can be found on the supplied CD. GRUNDIG Finder Software Setup : Step 1: Double-click on the program GRUNDIG Finder.exe (see the desktop icon below). Its window will appear as shown below. Then click on the “Find Device” button.
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Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Unblock” to continue. Device Search : Step 3: Click “Find Device” again, afterwards all IP devices found will be listed on the page, as shown in the picture below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.1. Step 4: Double-click or right-click and select “Browse”...
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Step 5: Then the dialogue box for entering the default user name and password (as shown below) will appear for login to the IP Dome Camera. The default login ID and password for the Administrator are: Login ID: admin Password: 1234 NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
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Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera. Installing the GRUNDIG Viewer Software Online : For initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, GRUNDIG Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC when connecting to the IP Camera.
15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure. NOTE: If the Live Video Pane on the Home Page cannot be shown to the users who have installed the GRUNDIG Viewer on the PC previously, please refer to the procedure in chapter 17. Delete the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer.
7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction The picture below shows the Home page of the IP Camera’s viewer window. There are four tabs on the left (System, Streaming, Camera and Logout) and one tab on the right (Languages). System setting : The administrator can set host name, system time, admin password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in chapter 9.
8. Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons that are specified below. Display Mode (Screen Size Adjustment) : The display size of the image can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen. Talk Button (on/off) : Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site.
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Video Streaming Pause/Restart Button (pause/restart) : If you click on the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black. Click on the restart button to show the live video again. Recording Button (on/off) : When you click on this button, the recordings from the Live View will be saved to the location specified in the “File Location”...
9. System Related Settings The picture below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator. 9.1. Host Name & System Time Setting Click on the first category <System>...
Host Name : The name is for camera identification (max. 30 characters). If the alarm function (see section 9.8. 'Application (Alarm Settings)') is enabled and is set to send an alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will be displayed in the alarm message.
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Admin Password : Change the administrator’s password by putting in the new password in the “Admin password” and “Confirm password” text boxes. The input characters/numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes. After clicking <Save>, the web browser will ask the Administrator for the new password for access. The maximum length of the password is 14 digits.
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<HTTPS> : <HTTPS> allows secure connections between the IP Camera and the web browser using the <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or the <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which prevent others from snooping on your camera settings or Username/Password. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implemention of <HTTPS>.
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Create self-signed certificate : Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first. Click on the <Create> button under “Create self-signed certificate” and provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the IP Camera. Please refer to the last part of this section: "Provide the Certificate Information"...
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Install signed certificate : Click on the “Create Certificate Request” button to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain a signed certificate from the CA (Certificate Authority). Provide the requested information in the Create Dialog. Please refer to the section "Provide the Certificate Information"...
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When the signed certificate is returned, install it by uploading the signed certificate. Provide the Certificate Information : To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested: English...
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- Country: Enter a 2-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in. For instance, type in “GB” to indicate Great Britain. - State or province: Enter the local administrative region. - Locality: Enter other geographical information. - Organisation: Enter the name of the organisation to which the entity identified in “Common Name”...
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<IP Filter> : When using the IP filter, access to the IP Camera can be restricted by denying/allowing specific IP addresses. General : - Enable IP Filter: Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, access to the IP Camera will be allowed/denied for the listed IP addresses (IPv4).
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<IEEE 802.1X> : The IP Camera can access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN). To do this, users need to contact the network administrator to receive certificates, user IDs and passwords. CA Certificate : The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Upload the certificate for checking the server’s identity.
9.3. Network When you click on the category <Network>, there will be a drop-down menu with several tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>. <Basic> : Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera through a fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) support for users who connect to the network via PPPoE.
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Click on “Save” to confirm the new setting. When using a static IP address to login to the IP Camera, users can access it either through the “GRUNDIG Finder” software (see 6. Accessing the Camera) or input the IP address in the URL bar and click on “Enter”.
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- Primary DNS: Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. - Secondary DNS: Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backs up the primary DNS. Use PPPoE : The PPPoE users need to enter the PPPoE Username and Password into the fields, and need to click on the “Save”...
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<QoS> (Quality of Service) : QoS allows providing differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets which guarantees delivery of priority services especially when network congestion occurs. Adapting the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model, traffic flows are classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ capable routers.
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<SNMP> (Simple Network Management Protocol) : With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the IP Camera can be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. SNMP v1/v2 : - Enable SNMP: Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the corresponding box. - Read Community: Specify the community name which has read-only access to all supported SNMP objects.
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<UPnP> : UPnP Setting : - Enable UPnP: When UPnP is enabled, whenever the IP Camera is presented to LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access as shown below. NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer.
- Enable UPnP port forwarding: When UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the IP Camera is allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically. NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure that your router supports UPnP and is activated. - Friendly name: Set the name of the IP Camera for identification.
9.5. Mail The Administrator can can set up the sending of an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when an event is triggered. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages from server to server. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and to whom the message text is transferred.
9.6. FTP The Administrator can set the sending of alarm messages to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when an event is detected. Users can assign an alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below.
9.7. HTTP A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages from IP Cameras by triggered events. The HTTP setting page is shown below. Enter the HTTP details, which include the server name (for instance, http://192.168.1.1/admin.php), user name, and password into the fields. <Alarm> triggered and <Motion Detection>...
9.8. Application (Alarm Settings) The IP Camera is equipped with one alarm input and one relay output for cooperation with the alarm system to catch event images. Please refer to the alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed.
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- Send Message by E-Mail: The Administrator can choose to send an alarm message by E-Mail when an alarm is triggered. - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.
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- Upload Image by E-Mail: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address.
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- Send HTTP notification: Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications when an <Alarm> is triggered. As soon as an alarm is triggered, the notification will be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as ”action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server’s name is ”http://192.168.1.200/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to the HTTP server as ”http://192.168.1.200/admin.php? Action=1&group=2”...
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- Record Stream to SD Card: After selecting this item, the alarm-triggered recording will be saved on your Micro SD card. The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds. Select <Upload for __ sec>...
Save : After completing all the settings mentioned above, please click on the Save button to save all the settings in this page. 9.9. Motion Detection The Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggers alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
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When a motion is detected, the signals will be displayed in the Motion window as shown below: The detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection : In each set of the Motion Detection Setting, the default setting for the Motion Detection function is <Off>. Enable this function by selecting <On>.
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- Record Stream to SD Card: When you select this item, the Motion Detection recording will be stored on your Micro SD/SDHC card when motion is detected. The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
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- Upload Image by E-Mail: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the picture below. When a motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. The <Pre-trigger buffer>...
9.10. Network Failure Detection The Network Failure Detection function allows the IP Camera to ping another IP device (e.g. NVR, VSS, Video Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure occurance, for instance, when a Video Server is somehow disconnected. Being capable of implementing local recording (through Micro SD card) when a network failure happens, the IP Camera can be a backup recording device for the surveillance system.
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- Record Stream to SD Card: When you check this item, the alarm-triggered recording will be stored on your Micro SD/SDHC card when network failure is detected. The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
9.11. Periodical Event The device will send the designated frame numbers to the SD card in a specified time frame/duration. Enable the function by selecting <On>. Set the Time Interval by choosing from 60s to 3600s. - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.
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The <Pre-trigger buffer> recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 20 frames. On the other hand, the <Post-trigger buffer> is for uploading a certain amount of images after the alarm input is triggered.
9.12. Tampering The Tampering Alarm function helps the IP Camera against tampering such as deliberate redirection, blocking, spray paint, lens covering, etc. through video analysis and reaction to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified destination(s). Detection of camera tampering is achieved by measuring the differences between the older frames of video (which are stored in buffers) and more recent frames.
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The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds. Select <Upload for __ sec> to set the recording duration after the alarm is triggered. The setting range is from 1 to 99999 seconds.
The <Pre-trigger buffer> recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 20 frames. On the other hand, the <Post-trigger buffer> is for uploading a certain amount of images after the alarm input is triggered.
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NOTE: Please format the Micro SD/SDHC card when using it for the first time. Formatting will also be required when a memory card has already been used on one device and was later transferred to another device with a different software platform. Device Information : When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the memory capacity and status will be shown in the Device Information section.
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When the recording mode is set to “Always” (consecutive recording) in the submenu "Recording" and the Micro SD/SDHC card recording is also allowed to be enabled when triggered by events, once the events occur, the system will immediately implement the recorded events to the memory card. After event recording, the device will return to regular recording mode.
9.14. Recording (on Camera) In the Recording setting page, the Micro SD Card recording schedule supports up to ten sets of time frames. Users can specify the recording schedule to fit their present surveillance requirements. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording : Two types of schedule mode are offered: "Always"...
9.15. Schedule This function allows the users to setup schedules for features including: <Alarm Switch>, <Motion Detection> and <Network Failure Detection>. The function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list. Setting a schedule: To set a schedule, please select a time frame from the time frame list first. Then check the boxes at the bottom of the time frame to choose the specific weekdays.
9.16. File Location (on PC) Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and the live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once the setting is confirmed, click on “Save,” and all the snapshots and recordings will be saved in the designated location.
9.17. Iris Adjustment For users who use an auto-iris lens, when it is required to undertake an iris adjustment, please refer to the iris adjustment procedure in the sub-menu "Iris Adjustment" to adjust the iris. 9.18. View Information <Parameters>: Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting. English...
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<Log File>: Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of this file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up. English...
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<User Information>: The Administrator can view each user’s login information and their privileges (see section 9.2. Security). View User Login Information : All the users in the network will be listed in the “User Information” zone, as shown below. The picture below shows: User: 4321 This indicates that one user’s login username is: User, and the password is: 4321 English...
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View User Privilege : If you click on “Get user privacy” at the bottom of the page, the Administrator will be able to view each user’s privileges. As the picture above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1 = I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (see 9.2. Security) This denotes that the user has been granted the privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.
9.19. Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed. Full Restore : Click on the “Full Restore” button to recall the factory default settings. After 30 seconds the system will restart. NOTE: The IP address will also be restored to default (192.168.1.1).
9.20. Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown in the picture below. 9.21. Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out on the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out the software upgrade. English...
Step 5: Go to “Start” on your Windows desktop, activate “Control Panel”, and then double-click on ”Add or Remove Programs“. In the “Currently installed programs” list, select “GRUNDIG Viewer” and click on the button “Remove” to uninstall the existing GRUNDIG Viewer.
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Export: Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. When you click on the “Export” button, the File Download window will pop up as shown below. Click “Save” and specify a desired location for saving the configuration file. Upload: To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please first click on “Browse”...
10. Streaming Settings 10.1. Video Format Video Resolution : Under the Video Resolution section, the available video resolution formats include MJPEG and H.264. Click on “Save” to confirm the setting. Text Overlay Settings : Users can select these items to display data (date/time/text) on the live video pane. The maximum length of the string is 18 alphanumeric characters.
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To rotate the image, users can select “Flip video”, for instance. Then the displayed image will be reversed as shown below. The following are descriptions of different video rotation types. - Flip video: If you select <Flip video>, the image will be rotated horizontally. - Mirror video: If you select <Mirror video>, the image will be rotated vertically.
10.2. Video Compression Users can specify the values for MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page (see the picture below), depending on the application. MJPEG compression setting (MJPEG Q (Quality) factor): A higher value implies higher bit rates and a higher visual quality. The default setting is 35; the setting range is from 1 to 70.
10.3. Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode.
10.4. Video ROI The "Video ROI" setting can be found under this path: "Streaming" > "Video ROI". ROI stands for Region of Interest. This function allows the users to select a specific monitoring region for H.264-2, H.264-3, H.264-4 and MJPEG streams, instead of showing the full image. NOTE: This function is only available when triple streams or above is selected under <Video Resolution>...
- Enable the MJPEG ROI Setting: When you check the box, the MJPEG ROI Window will be displayed. To change the size of the MJPEG ROI Window, move the mouse cursor to the edge of the frame and draw it outward / inward. Moving the mouse to the center of the frame can shift the frame to the intended location.
NOTE: A lower frame rate will decrease video smoothness. 10.6. Video Mask There are five video masks which can be set by the users. Active Mask Function : - Add a Mask: When you check a Video Mask checkbox, a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side. Use the mouse to adjust the mask’s size and drag and drop the frame to place it on the target zone.
10.7. Audio (Audio and Bit Rate Settings) The audio setting page is shown below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and the audio bit rate. Transmission Mode : - Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously): In the Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e. both sites can speak and be heard at the same time.
Recording to Storage : Select <Enable> from the drop-down menu to enable the audio recording together with the videos onto an SD card. NOTE: If the chosen bit rate is not compatible with the player, there will be no audio and noise will be heard during playback.
The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. With this item, users can define how the Auto Exposure function works. Auto Mode : - Auto Iris Mode: In this mode, the exposure gives priority to the auto iris.
ATW Mode (Auto Tracking White Balance) : With the Auto Tracking White Balance function, the white balance in a scene will be automatically adjusted while temperature colour is changing. The ATW Mode is suitable for environments with a light source having a colour temperature in the range roughly from 2450 ~ 10500K.
11.4. Backlight Setting Based on various lighting situations, users can turn the function of Backlight Compensation on or off to optimise the video quality. The default value of Backlight is: Off. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 11.5.
The Noise Reduction function is configurable with the following options: - 3DNR Low - 3DNR Mid - 3DNR Hi - SPQ - SPQ + 3DNR Low - SPQ + 3DNR Mid - SPQ + 3DNR Hi Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 11.9.
The GRUNDIG CMS Software gives the user access to monitor multiple IP Cameras and Video Servers, and allows the user to monitor simultaneously 16 sites per group (up to 10 groups) within several clicks.
14. Internet Security Settings If the ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set the Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-in settings. Internet Security Level : Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer. Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then click on <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click on the <Security>...
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Step 4: Down the page, click on “Default level…” and then click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings : Step 1~3: Please refer to the previous section above. Step 4: Down the page, click on “Custom level…”...
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The Security Settings screen is displayed as shown below: Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Please note that the items may vary depending on the Internet Explorer version you are using. ActiveX controls and plug-in settings: 1.
The procedure of the GRUNDIG Viewer software download is specified as follows: Step 1: In the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page, click “Next” to start the installation. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out.
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Step 3: Click on “Finish” to close the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will be displayed as follows: NOTE: Please note that the function buttons may vary depending on the camera model. English...
16. Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. (The procedure is for Windows XP, for other systems please refer to the corresponding manuals.) Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double-click on “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components”...
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Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click on “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click on “OK”. Step 5: Click on “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. English...
Step 6: Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. 17. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer Users who have installed the GRUNDIG Viewer for 1.3 Megapixel Series IP Cameras on the PC need to delete the existing GRUNDIG Viewer first from the PC before accessing this IP Camera.
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STEP 1: Click on the “Tools” tab and select the option “Internet Options”. STEP 2: Click on “Delete” in the first pop-up window. Then tap “Delete Files” in the “Temporary Internet files” section in the next pop-up window. English...
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EC Declaration of Conformity GCI-K1523D 2 Megapixel Full HD VF Dome IP-Camera 3~9mm ICR It is hereby certified that the products meet the standards in the following relevant provisions: EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC Applied harmonised standards and technical specifications: Measurement Procedure EMI:...
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