Welcome Thank you for purchasing this network camera. The camera adopts the Progressive Scan technology with low-bit-rate video compression, providing the high image resolution, outstanding picture quality, real time performance, and clear image under motion for your surveillance solution. The camera comes with a browser-based configuration utility that allows you to integrate it into your network easily.
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Contents Welcome ....................2 Important information for using the manual......... 2 Disclaimer .................... 3 Copyright ..................... 3 Contents ....................4 Chapter 1. Knowing Your Camera ............5 Package contents ................5 Camera components and functions............. 6 System requirements................8 Camera features.................. 8 Chapter 2.
Chapter 1. Knowing Your Camera Package contents Check the following items that are included in the package. Contact the authorized dealer of your locale immediately if any item contained is damaged or missing. One network camera One 4-pin Power Terminal Block ...
Camera components and functions Plastic cover To remove the plastic cover by fitting little tools (e.g. coin, tweezers.. ) into the groove on the side of the camera and then twist open the cover. Infrared LED The four infrared LEDs around the lens assembly allow your camera to capture clear mage in a dark environment Lens assembly The lens assembly is equipped with a focus/zoom function, allowing you to adjust...
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Ethernet port The port is used to connect the camera to your network via the Ethernet cable (RJ-45 type). The port supports the NWay protocol so that the system will be able to detect the network speed automatically. The port on the PoE model is compliant with IEEE802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) standard.
System requirements When the camera is installed in your network for remote surveillance applications, ensure the computer is in good network connection and meet system requirements as below: Minimum system requirement for connecting one camera CPU: Pentium 4 class, 2.0GHz Memory: 512MB RAM Hard disk drive: 500MB of available space GPU: AGP card, 128MB RAM;...
Chapter 2. Hardware and Software Installation Installing the camera Hardware The camera is designed to be mounted on the ceiling. Use drill template, drill two holes that correspond to the two screw holes on the bottom of the camera. Mount the camera stand through the two screw holes Bottom view of the camera...
Hold the camera against the ceiling, secure it with two screws, insert MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot; and then you can adjust the camera lens to any target place of object. Insert MicroSD Card Secure the camera into ceiling with two screws Connecting the cables ...
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Connecting the power adapter Connecting the Ethernet cable Router Connect to external device* If there is any external device needed to work with camera, connect them to DI or DO terminal.
Applications of the Camera The camera installed in your network can be applied in multiple applications, including: Monitor different places, such as bank, airports, factories, entrances, hall ways and parking lots, and objects remotely via the Internet or Intranet. ...
Installing software The Camera Setup Wizard, comes with your camera is a IPSearchUtility2 conveniently utility to search the connected camera within the network from your computer. To install the utility on your computer: Insert the Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. The CD Menu should pop up automatically.
Chapter 3. Managing the Camera Setting up the camera’s networking by setup wizard IPSerachUtilty2 lets you configure your camera’s networking easily and quickly. The wizard will guide you through the necessary settings step-by-step. Launch IPSerachUtilty2 on your computer. Select the camera you want and then click Wizard. When prompted, enter the User Name and Password to access the camera.
Accessing the camera’s Configuration Utility You can manage the camera via the computer’s Web browser easily. The following sections will guide you through the basic and advanced settings of the camera by using the browser-based Configuration Utility. You can access the camera through IPSearchUtility2 or via Internet Explorer: ...
Using the Configuration Utility The Main screen of the Configuration Utility provides you with many useful information and functions, including the menus on the left column, the control buttons on the top of the screen, and the Live View area for displaying the real-time video image. You can also change the display language from the Language drop-down menu.
Network Setting This sub-menu allows you to select the IP address mode and set up the related configuration. Ethernet Interface: Select the Use DHCP option when your network uses the DHCP server. When the camera starts up, it will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server automatically.
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This sub-menu is used when you use a direct connection via the ADSL modem. Select the Enable option to enable this feature. To activate PPPoE mode, you should have a PPPoE account from your Internet service provider. Enter the User Name and Password (twice). The camera will get an IP address from the ISP as starting up.
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This sub-menu lets you set the correct date and time for the camera. Synchronized with Time Server: Select the option and the time will be synchronized with the NTP Server. Then, select the proper Time Zone for the region from the drop-down menu and enable or disable Daylight Saving.
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UPnP This sub-menu allows you to enable of disable the UPnP function for the camera. Select the Enable option to enable this function.(Default is set to Enable) The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) function is a set of computer network protocols that enable the device-to-device interoperability.
Audio/Video Setting General Settings This sub-menu allows you to set up the video function for the camera Audio Format: From the drop-down menu, set the encoding laws as A law (a-law) ,μ law (u-law) or amr. The A law option is usually used in European PCM systems and the μ...
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Fixed Bit Rate: Decide the video quality by the bitrates of the video stream. The range of the bitrates is from 16Kbps to 8Mbps Quality: Decide the video quality by selecting the degree of the video stream. The range of the degrees is from 0 to 9 You also need to set the proper Resolution and Frame Rate depending on your network status.
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Adjust the contrast level from 0 ~ 3. The default setting is 7. Contrast Adjust the hue level from 0 ~ 9. The default setting is 5. Adjust the saturation level from 0 ~ 9. The default setting is Saturation Adjust the sharpness level from 0 ~ 9.
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The CVBS Out option allows you to enable the analog video signal output to external display device or integrate into an existing CCTV network. Default is set as OFF Click Default to restore the factory default for the settings above.
Event Setting Motion Detection This sub-menu allows you to set up the motion detection feature of the camera. The camera provides three detecting areas. To activate the detecting area, select the Enable option in the Window 1/2/3 fields. When the detecting area is activated, select the desired window and then you can use the mouse to move the detecting area and change the area coverage.
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This sub-menu allows you set up the FTP server so the camera will be able to upload images per events. To set up the FTP server, complete the required settings in the FTP field, including: Server, Port, User, Password, Remote Folder, and Passive Mode. Option Description Enter the IP address of the target FTP server.
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SMTP This sub-menu allows you set up the SMTP server so the camera will be able to send email messages per events. To set up the SMTP server, complete the required settings in the FTP field, including: Server, Port, Connection Security, Recipient, User, and Password. Option Description Enter the mail server address.
System Setting Camera Name This sub-menu lets you enter a descriptive name for the camera in the Camera Name option. This is helpful to identify the camera easily while multiple cameras are connected within the network. When done, click Save. ...
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Add New User: In the User Name option, enter the user’s name you want to add to use the camera. Then, enter the Password (twice) for the new user. When done, click Add. Delete User or Reset User Password: You can manage the users for the camera by removing the user or changing the account’s password.
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Port This sub-menu lets you manage the port numbers for the camera. Unicast Start/End port: Set the start port and end port for the unicast service of the camera. The default start port is 5000 and the end port is 6000. RTSP Port: Set the transmission of streaming data within the network.
Record Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure the recording settings. Video Streaming: From the drop-down menu, select the video streaming as Master mode or Slave mode. Recording Storage: The recorded video files will be stored to the MicroSD card (when it is inserted). The status of the inserted MicroSD card will be displayed in the Storage Space field.
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Record when network disconnected. Disconnected Recording Record video when network disconnected or Disconnect and Alarm Clip alarm and motion detection triggered Recording Record snapshot when network disconnected Disconnect and Alarm or alarm and motion detection triggered Snapshot Recording When done, click Save.
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List This sub-menu displays the recorded video of the camera. There are up to 30 records for each page.
Advance Setting Digital IO This menu allows you to set up the schedule for recording. Day/Night Mode Setting Option Description From the drop-down menu, select the Disable option to Day / Night disable the trigger function or select the Trigger by Mode schedule option to set up the schedule profile for the camera.
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DI1 Setting This settings allow the camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger source. Option Description Enable or Disable the digital input to receive a signal from Input external triggered device. Select RisingEdge, FallingEdge, LevelHigh or LevelLow Active to define the normal status for the digital input.
Firmware Upgrade Firmware Update This menu allows you to update the firmware of camera when upgrade is needed. To upgrade your camera to the latest firmware (if available), please follow the steps below. Get the latest firmware and save it in the hard disk. Login camera and click on the “Firmware Upgrade”...
Reboot Reboot This menu lets you restart the camera just like turning the device off and on. Click Reboot. The system will keep the configuration settings after rebooting.
temperature Operational RH85% or less humidity Storage -20ºC ~ +70ºC temperature Φ144.25mmx114.5mm Dimension 800g Weight CE, FCC Emission Note: The product specifications are subject to change without prior notice Configuring the IP Address of the computer The camera’s default IP address is “192.168.1.2”. If you cannot access the camera by entering the default IP address from the browser, check the settings of your computer.
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