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Summary of Contents for Archerfish Solo
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Note: The order of steps outlined in this document may differ from the order presented Assemble Mount Base for Ethernet (optional) in the Getting Started with Archerfish Solo insert. While either order will work, we Step 5 Install Solo recommend you follow the process outlined in this document. -
Page 3: Before You Start Make Sure You Have What You Need
Before You Start Make Sure You Have What You Need Your Archerfish Solo comes with the items pictured in Figure 1. Other things you’ll need to set up are: Archerfish Solo Device Archerfish Solo Mount with Rotating Joint - PC (Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or 7) or Apple®... -
Page 4: Step 1 Connect Solo To Your Router
Next, plug in the power supply. Ethernet connector Wait for the small LED light on the bottom of Solo to turn green before power connector proceeding to the next page. It may take several minutes for the light to turn green. -
Page 5: Step 2 Register Solo
Solo (Figure 4). The serial number can be found in your Getting Started with Archerfish Solo insert. You may want to save this insert so you can have the serial number for your records. If you no longer have the insert, the Serial number can also be found on the tag attached to the Solo device’s power cable. - Page 6 Click the Test Device button. • If the test is successful, you will receive a Congratulations message (Figure 6). This means that your Archerfish Solo has been successfully connected to the Archerfish SmartPortal. • If the test fails, you’ll be walked through a series of questions to troubleshoot the problem.
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Page 7: Register Primary User
• Time Zone: Select the time zone you prefer as the default time zone for all Archerfish devices registered to this account. All event configu- ration options and event notifications will be displayed according to the time zone you select. -
Page 8: Define Notification Methods
Provider - “Text with hyperlink to video” means you’ll receive a notification with a link to the Archerfish SmartPortal to view a 10 second clip of the event. This option is only for email and not valid for mobile phones. -
Page 9: Set Billing Preferences
Click the Complete Registration button (Figure 14). Figure 13 Installation Wizard button that will direct you to the next step Archerfish will check to see if there are any updates for your Solo device. If updates are available, click the Update button. -
Page 10: Step 3 Add Solo To Your Wireless Router
Solo devices, you can see which device is which by matching the four digits displayed at the end of the Solo device name with the last four digits in the device serial number (included in the Getting Started insert). - Page 11 Solo device (Figure 18). At this point, the LED light on the Solo device will be green. Before proceeding to the next step, disconnect both the Ethernet and power connections.
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Page 12: Step 4 Assemble Solo
Step 4 Assemble Solo There are a few steps you need to perform to physically put Solo together, including inserting a MicroSD card for recording and attaching the mount. Before inserting the MicroSD card, make sure that the Solo device does not have power. - Page 13 Step 4 Assemble Solo (continued) The Solo device comes with a mount for installing it on a wall, ceiling, or shelf. Attaching the device to its mount requires some basic assembly, illustrated in Figure 20 on the right. stud •...
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Page 14: Assemble Mount Base For Ethernet (Optional)
Although Solo is designed to work over a wireless network, you’re free to have it permanently connected to your router over a dedicated Ethernet cable. In such a case, you’ll need to have the Ethernet cable coming out of the Solo device to connect to the Ethernet cable leading to your router. -
Page 15: Step 5 Install Solo
Step 5 Install Solo Solo is a very smart and flexible device, but you can help it work, and make your own viewing experience better, by installing Solo where it can have a clear view of the things you want to see. So we recommend following these guidelines when you select a location for your Archerfish system. - Page 16 Step 5 Install Solo (continued) You can attach Solo to a ceiling, wall, or shelf as seen in Figure 26. Notice that in each example the lens is pointed down at about a 45 degree angle. Once the Solo device is assembled with its mount, you can adjust the direction Solo is pointed (Figure 27, left).
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Page 17: Step 6 Customize Your System
Step 6 Customize Your System Now that Solo has been registered and installed, this next step will help you to personalize your Archerfish system. You’ll be able to tell Archerfish what you want it to watch for. Log into the Archerfish SmartPortal at portal.myarcherfish.com... -
Page 18: Set Up Detection Zones
It’s easy to create and set the shape of the area you want Archerfish to monitor. Don’t worry about making a mistake. You can always adjust or erase any zone and start over! •... -
Page 19: Configure Events
Events: Select the type(s) of event you want Archerfish to look for. You can tell Archerfish to look for a person, vehicle, or motion. You can also select a combination of these. For instance, if Archerfish is monitoring your driveway, you might choose to have Archerfish notify you when a car or person comes up the driveway. -
Page 20: Define Notification Methods By Camera
On the Configure Device page, Select User Notification Method section (Figure 35), you can decide how notifications will be received, and who will receive them. Since Archerfish is flexible, different notification settings can be defined for different cameras. The Primary User name and notification methods that were completed in the Primary User Profile will automatically appear in the Users list. -
Page 21: Now That You're Done Using The Dashboard
Now that You’re Done Using the Dashboard Once you have registered your Archerfish device, you can access the Archerfish portal.myarcherfish.com SmartPortal at . After you sign in, you will automatically be directed to the Dashboard page (Figure 37). Within the Dashboard, you have access to several key features:... -
Page 22: Helpful Hints In Making Archerfish Work For You
Helpful Hints in Making Archerfish Work for You Here are some helpful hints that will help you make the most of your Archerfish system. • Use duration: Letting Archerfish wait a bit before reporting something to you can be helpful, especially if you are concerned about people loitering in an area versus those •... -
Page 23: Appendix A: Solo Device Led Quick Reference
Blinking Red/Green - While you are pressing the Solo button to shut down or reset Solo, after four seconds the LED will switch from a red/orange blink to a red/green blink. If you release the Solo button while it is blinking red/green it will perform a soft shutdown. -
Page 24: Appendix B: Solo Device Technical Specifications
Appendix B: Solo Device Technical Specifications Size 4.5” high x 2.5” wide x 1.5” deep Lens 3.0 mm focal length; 1/4” imager Effective Visual Range for Event Detection 10 - 60 ft Video VGA resolution, H.264 compression Network 802.11 b/g IP wireless network compatibility or RJ-45 Ethernet... -
Page 25: Notices
Cernium’s prior written permission. Cernium reserves the right to change the specifications of Archerfish Solo Interactive Video Monitoring and Recording System and Archerfish SmartPortal described in these guides at any time and without prior notice.
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