Connecting Ip Cameras; What Are Ip Cameras; Connecting An Ip Camera; Locally Connecting To An Nvr - Q-See QC SERIES User Manual

CONNECTING IP CAMERAS

2.1 WHAT ARE IP CAMERAS?

Internet Protocol (IP) or Network cameras differ from conventional video cameras in that each
is a stand-alone device with a built-in processor of its own. Rather than being processed and
encoded on the recorder, the video is instead processed and encoded on the camera itself
before being sent to the recorder. The onboard processor allows the camera to operate on its
own with the video being available directly from the camera itself. The video can be recorded
onto internal memory (depending on model), sent to an FTP drive, accessed by a computer
or be streamed directly to a Digital Network Video Recorder (NVR) using standard network
protocols.
When it is connected to the NVR - whether locally, through a network or over the Internet the
NVR treats an IP camera as a peripheral device with the NVR serving as the control interface
and recording system.
Q-See's QC-series NVRs feature an industry-exclusive built-in Power Over Ethernet (POE)
block that allows you to connect up to four IP cameras directly to it up to 200 feet away using
RJ-45 (Ethernet) cables without the need to purchase a separate power block or to locate
the cameras near power outlets. The Ethernet cable will both power the camera and deliver
the video signal to your system. Cameras beyond the number of POE ports, or those located
away from the NVR will require a separate power source, such as from the powered port of a
POE hub, or from a power supply. This power source must be located between the camera
and the network. It is not possible to power a camera through a network or over the Internet
using a POE port.
Cameras connecting to your system over a network (local or Internet) will also ultimately
connect through your network's router and their signal will be received by the NVR through its
Network port. Cameras located outside of the network, and those being used as stand-alone
devices, will be accessed by using their web address - whether by entering it into the NVR, a
web browser, or through a surveillance program.
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2.2 CONNECTING AN IP CAMERA

CHAPTER 2

LOCALLY CONNECTING TO AN NVR

Your IP camera delivers video through a standard Cat 5, 5A or 6 Ethernet cable connected
to the RJ-45 socket at the end of the cable leading from the camera. Under most conditions,
power is delivered to the camera through this cable when it is connected to a POE block.
Regardless of how it is connected to the NVR, it is best to use a continuous length of cable,
whenever possible, rather than multiple short segments as each intervening connection could
result in a small loss of power and signal.
The following directions are for connecting your IP camera(s) to one of Q-See's QC-Series
NVRs with a built-in POE block of powered Ethernet ports. If you are using another brand of
NVR, please consult that system's user manual.
STEP 1. Connect one of the long
Ethernet cables to the socket on the
wire leading from the camera.
STEP 2. Plug the other end of the
Ethernet cable into any of the Power
over Ethernet (PoE) ports on the back
of the NVR or into a stand-alone POE
block.
In the latter cases, the camera will
also need to be connected to a
network.
STEP 3. Repeat for additional cameras.
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PICTURE 2-2
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