About This Document This manual applies to the following models. Model A54 OD This manual may contain several technical incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to change without notice. The updates will be added to the new version of this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide FCC Information FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions” Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide ● Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire hazard. ● Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide model has an “H” in its suffix), dusty or damp locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation. ● To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for operating environment. ● Keep the camera away from liquid while in use. ●...
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide 1 Appearance Description The overview of the network dome camera is shown below. Figure 1-1 Overview 4 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 1-2 Detailed Components Table 1-1 Description...
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Description Description Black Liner Audio Out Bubble Reset Button Power Interface CVBS Interface Alarm Output A SD Card Slot Alarm Output B Mounting Base Grounding Lens Alarm Input Network Interface Audio In Press RESET about 10s when the camera is powering on or rebooting to restore the default settings, including the user name, password, IP address, port No., etc.
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide 2 Installation Before you start: Make sure the device in the package is in good condition and all the assembly parts are included. Make sure all the related equipment is power-off during the ...
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide ● The foam ring around the lens must be seated flush against the inner surface of the bubble to isolate the lens from the IR LEDS. Fasten the dome cover to camera body so that the foam ring and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Figure 2-2 Installation of the Screws 3. Use a hexagonal screwdriver to loosen the lock screw on the bubble, and remove the black liner. 4. Route the cables from the cable hole, and connect the corresponding cables.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Side Outlet Figure 2-3 Route the Cables via Side Outlet 5. Align the screws holes on the camera to the inserted screw, and rotate the camera to hook the camera to the screws. 6.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Figure 2-4 Install the Black Liner and Bubble 8. Tighten the lock screw on the bubble. Figure 2-5 Tighten the Lock Screw...
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide 2.2 Wall Mounting You need to purchase a wall bracket separately if wall mounting is selected. 1. Fix the wall bracket to the wall with the screws. Please insert the expansion screws first if the camera is mounted to the cement wall, and you can use the self-tapping screws directly if camera is mounted to the wooden wall.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Screw Figure 2-7 Install the Rubber Ring and Screws 5. Align the screws holes on the camera to the installed screws, and rotate the camera to hook to the camera to the screws. 6.
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide 7. Tighten the lock screw on the bubble. Lock Screw Figure 2-9 Tighten the Lock Screw 2.3 3-axis Adjustment and Lens Adjustment 2.3.1 3-axis Adjustment This series of camera supports 3-axis adjustment, and you can adjust the camera to the desired surveillance angle after the black liner is installed.
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide 0°~80° 0°~355° 0°~355° Figure 2-10 3-axis Adjustment 2.3.2 Lens Adjustment The camera with letter “Z” in its model suffix support electronic lens. You can adjust the lens via the zoom button or focus button on the PTZ control interface after you login to a camera.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide And the camera without letter “Z” in its suffix asks you to adjust the lens after the black liner is installed. Connect the camera to a debug monitor so as to get the live view, and adjust the zoom lever (T~W) to adjust the zoom, and adjust the focus lever (F~N) to adjust the focus till you get a clear view.
To view and configure the camera via LAN (Local Area Network), you need to connect the network camera in the same subnet with your PC. Then, install the Advidia Camera Finder Utility to search and change the IP of network camera.
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This search may take 30 seconds or more depending on network size. After searching it will show total number and information of the Advidia cameras found on the network. Device information including the device type, IP address, port number, gateway, etc.
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Click the refresh icon to refresh the online device list manually. The newly discovered devices will be added to the list. Note: You can click on each column heading to order the information. ...
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Login Manager Figure 3-4 Launch Edit Table Figure 3-5...
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Edit Table Figure 3-6 5) Enter the desired IP address (or range if changing the IP address of more than one device) of the network camera in the address field of the edit table and click Apply Network Changes. You can also select “Dynamic IP”...
Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide 4 Accessing via Web Browser System Requirement: Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version / Vista / Win7 / Server 2003 / Server 2008 32bits CPU: Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher RAM: 1G or higher Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above version, Apple Safari...
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Login Interface Figure 4-1 5) Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and managing the camera. Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in. Note: You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the plug-in.
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Download Plug-in Figure 4-2 Install Plug-in Figure 4-3...
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Network Dome Camera · Quick Start Guide Install Plug-in Figure 4-4 6) Reopen the web browser after the installation of the plug-in and repeat the above steps 2-4 to login. Note: For detailed instructions of further configuration, please refer to the camera’s user man...