Dahua N42AM3Z Quick Start Manual

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Network Mini Dome Camera
N42AM3Z
Quick Start Guide
Version 001.001
Dahua Technology USA Inc.
Available from A1 Security Cameras
www.a1securitycameras.com email: sales@a1securitycameras.com

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  • Page 1 Network Mini Dome Camera N42AM3Z Quick Start Guide Version 001.001 Dahua Technology USA Inc. Available from A1 Security Cameras www.a1securitycameras.com email: sales@a1securitycameras.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome........................1 Important Safeguards and Warnings ..............1 Electrical safety ....................1 Environmental Precautions ................2 Operation and Daily Maintenance ..............3 Warnings ......................3 FCC Information ....................4 FCC compliance: .................... 4 Legal Notices ....................4 Copyright ......................
  • Page 3: Welcome

    This manual offers reference material and general information about the basic operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Dahua Multi-Sensor Panoramic Camera. Read, follow, and retain the following safety instructions. Heed all warning on the unit and in the operating instructions before operating the unit.
  • Page 4: Environmental Precautions

    Ensure a service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized parts may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards. Dahua is not liable for any damage or harm caused by unauthorized modifications or repairs.
  • Page 5: Operation And Daily Maintenance

    • Dahua recommends the use of a thunder-proof device in concert with the unit. • Do not touch the CCD or the CMOS optic sensor. Use a blower to clean dust or dirt on the lens surface.
  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    1.3 Legal Notices Copyright This user guide is ©2016, Dahua Technology Company, LTD. This user guide is the intellectual property of Dahua Technology Company, LTD and is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    • Video loss is inherent to all digital surveillance and recording devices; therefore Dahua cannot be held liable for any damage that results from missing video information. To minimize the occurrence of lost digital information, Dahua recommends multiple, redundant recording systems, and adoption of backup procedure for all data.
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    2 Unpacking This equipment should be unpacked and handled with care. If an item appears to have sustained damage during shipping, notify the shipper immediately. Verify that all the parts listed below are included. If an item is missing, contact customer support or your local representative.
  • Page 9: Installation And Configuration

    3 Installation and Configuration 3.1 Camera Configuration and Cables The following figure depicts the type and location of camera controls and cables coming from the device. This image is intended as a reference only. Figure 3-1 Camera Components Description Dome Enclosure Camera Module Cable Connections Function...
  • Page 10: Framework And Dimensions

    Certain cameras include a SDHC card slot for onboard storage that support a 128 GB Micro SD card. Dahua recommends using a SanDisk Extreme Micro SD card (or an equivalent substitute) as these cards have been fully tested without issue and the SanDisk Extreme line is better suited for constant recording.
  • Page 11: Device Installation

    4 Device Installation This section details installing the camera to a wall or to a ceiling. Note that the wall or ceiling must be capable of supporting a minimum of three times the weight of the camera and a bracket (if used). DO NOT connect the camera to the power supply during installation.
  • Page 12 5. Apply the mounting template to the installation medium. Pre-drill the three perimeter holes as marked on the template for the expansion bolts, using a drill bit that is no wider than the expansion bolt. 6. If routing wires through the installation medium, drill the center hole to route the cables from the camera through the installation medium.
  • Page 13 12. Adjust the camera and the lens according to the application requirements of the location. a. Loosen, but do not remove the set screws on either side of the bracket that holds the camera. b. Tilt the camera to adjust the tilt angle (0° to +75°). Tighten the two locking screws on the bracket to lock the tilt angle.
  • Page 14: Network Configuration

    5 Network Configuration Dahua IP cameras feature a built-in Web interface to control all aspects of camera operation. This section includes details about the supported network protocols, configuring IP addresses, and configuring alarms and local recording options. Refer to the camera’s Operations Manual for full details.
  • Page 15: Modifying The Ip Address

    Port – A port is an endpoint to a logical connection in an IP network. Dahua supplies the ConfigTool to access and to modify the network settings of a device. Refer to the Operation Manual, available on the CD included with the camera or on Dahuasecurity.com, for complete information.
  • Page 16: Accessing The Web Interface

    6. Click the Net icon at the top of the ConfigTool. 7. Modify the IP Address and any other applicable network parameter. 8. Click Save to finish modification and store the modified network parameters. Figure 5-2 5.4 Accessing the Web Interface Each camera can be accessed directly from the Internet Explorer Web browser.
  • Page 17: Configuring Local Sd Card Recording

    5.5 Configuring Local SD Card Recording The devices Web interface contains settings to control the recording medium and to configure an alarm that triggers once the Micro SD card passes a pre-determined storage. 1. Access the Web Interface for the device and click the Setup tab. Expand the Storage menu, then choose the Destination page.
  • Page 18 5. Select the event from the Event Type pull-down menu (No SD Card, Capacity Warning, SD Card Error). 6. Check the Enable box to activate the alarm for this event. 7. Check the Relay-out box to enable a relay alarm. Then, specify the time in seconds to delay the alarm relay output (10 s to 300 s).
  • Page 19 Dahua Technology USA Inc. 23 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618 Tel: (949) 679-7777 Fax: (949) 679-5760 Email: sales.usa@global.dahuatech.com Rev 001.001 © 2016 Dahua. All rights reserved. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Available from A1 Security Cameras www.a1securitycameras.com email: sales@a1securitycameras.com...

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