How to Replace the Lens (Optional for E1xA / E14 only) ....14 Accessing the Camera How to Configure IP Addresses ............ 16 Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses ........ 16 Using the Default Camera IP Address .......... 18 How to Access the Camera ............20 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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This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures. www.acti.com...
Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition. www.acti.com...
Hardware Manual Physical Description E12A, E13A, E14 E15, E16 Item Description Memory Card Slot Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording purposes. NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards. Built-in Microphone Receives audio input. Reset Button The purpose of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including administrator’s password.
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Hardware Manual Item Description Audio Output Connects to audio output devices, such as a speaker, etc. Ethernet Port Connects to a network using a standard Ethernet cable. www.acti.com...
1. Pull to open the memory card slot cover. 2. Insert the memory card with the metal contacts facing the back of the camera. 3. Push the card until it clicks into place. 4. Close the memory card slot cover. www.acti.com...
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the camera and the other end to a Power-over-Ethernet switch or injector Step 5: Access the Camera Live View Accessing the Camera on page 16 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera. www.acti.com...
Based on the live view, adjust the camera viewing angle and focus to get the target view. NOTE: Focus adjustment is available only on E1xA and E14 models. 1. Loosen the knob. 2. Tilt the camera towards the target view. 3. Tighten the knob to fix the camera position. www.acti.com...
4. For E1xA and E14 models, turn the lens left or right to adjust the focus. Step 7: Connect Audio Out Device (optional) If necessary, connect the audio out device jack to the audio out port of the camera. www.acti.com...
Aside from the bundled lens that came with the camera, optional lens with different focal and iris specefications are available for separate purchase. For more information about lens model and how to purchase, please visit our website (www.acti.com). To replace the lens, perform the procedures below: 1.
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Hardware Manual 4. Tighten the two (2) screws to secure the lens to the module. 5. Proceed to adjust the camera viewing angle and focus (see Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus on page 12 for more information). www.acti.com...
By double-clicking with the left mouse on the camera model, it is possible to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already. www.acti.com...
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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. Click on the IP address to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already.
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...
When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. www.acti.com...
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HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience. Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera. Account: Admin Password: 123456 www.acti.com...
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