Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Orientation ......18 Step 8: Close the Dome Cover ............19 Accessing the Camera Configure the IP Addresses ...............20 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses ........ 20 Using the Default Camera IP Address .......... 21 Access the Camera ................23 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. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. www.acti.com...
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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. Battery Directive-2013/56/EC Battery in the product complies with the European Battery Directive 2013/56/EC.For proper recycling,return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. www.acti.com...
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...
8MP Outdoor Mini Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Superior WDR, Z710 SLLS, Fixed Lens 8MP Outdoor Mini Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Superior WDR, Z714 SLLS, Fixed Lens 5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Superior WDR, Z715 SLLS, Fixed Lens www.acti.com...
When the camera is taken out from the box, the lens cover is covered by a thin film. DO NOT remove this film. It is used to protect the lens cover from scratches or fingerprint marks which may happen during installation. Remove this film only after the camera is securely installed and all connections are complete. www.acti.com...
Ethernet) switch, use this connector to connect the camera to an external power adapter (not included). See Using a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 17 for more information. Ethernet Port Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector. www.acti.com...
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Ethernet) switch, use this connector to connect the camera to an external power adapter (not included). See Using a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 17 for more information. Ethernet Port Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector. www.acti.com...
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Hardware Manual Z97, Z98 Item Description Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card into the slot for local recording. DC 12V In case the camera is connected to a non-PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, use this connector to connect the camera to an external power adapter (not included).
(optional accessory set) is required for this type of installation. NOTE: • For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector). • The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales agents to purchase. www.acti.com...
(2) screw holes and use the supplied screw tox. 4. Loosen the two (2) screws using the bundled wrench then lift the dome cover. NOTE: • The dome cover is attached to the camera body by a string; do not abruptly lift the dome cover! www.acti.com...
3. Push the cable through the hole on the surface. 4. Skip to Step 3: Mount the Camera on page 14. If the cable will be routed along the surface, route the cable through the gap on the side of the camera. Side Cable Hole www.acti.com...
Hardware Manual Step 3: Mount the Camera 1. Mount the camera to the surface using the two (2) bundled screws. 2. Adjust the camera tilt angle. Lens base Fastening screw www.acti.com...
Ethernet connection and use a waterproof tape to protect other cable connections. For other cable connections, such as a power adapter, see Error! Reference source not found. on page Error! Bookmark not defined. for more details. ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by water entering the DISCLAIMER: cable connections.
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Hardware Manual 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. 6. Push the sealing insert into the gland body. www.acti.com...
In case of using a non-PoE switch or your PoE switch has limited power supply, you can purchase a power adapter and directly connect the camera to a power outlet. After connecting the power adapter, make sure to protect the cable connection. NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package. www.acti.com...
Camera Step 6: Access the Camera Live View Accessing the Camera on page 20 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera. Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Orientation Lens base Fastening screw 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.
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...
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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...
For Z710 and later models, when you login for the first time, you will be prompted to change the administrator password. The password must be at least 9 characters. Follow the on-screen instructions to do so. The image below is for reference only, actual on-screen prompt may vary depending on the camera model. www.acti.com...
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Hardware Manual Then use this newly setup Password to login again. www.acti.com...
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