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D71A, D72A, D81A, D82A
E72A, E74A, E75, E76, E77
E81A, E82A, E83A, E84A, E85A, E86A, E88
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Table of Contents
Precautions ............................................................. 4
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6
Introduction ............................................................. 7
The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7
Package Contents ...................................................................................... 9
Physical Description ............................................................................... 10
Mounting Options .................................................................................... 12
Other Mounting Accessories ................................................................. 14
Installing the Camera on a Surface ..................... 15
Step 1: Drill the Holes .............................................................................. 15
Step 2: Open the Dome Cover ................................................................ 16
Step 3: Prepare for Waterproof Installation ........................................... 18
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable ................................................. 19
Waterproof Solution with Conduit .......................................................... 21
Step 4: Install the Camera to the Surface .............................................. 25
Step 5: Connect the Cable(s) .................................................................. 26
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View .................................................... 27
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle ........................................................... 27
Step 8: Close the Dome Cover ................................................................ 28
Other Connections................................................ 29
Connecting DI/DO and Audio Devices (Optional) ................................. 29
How to Connect DI/DO Devices ............................................................ 29
How to Connect Audio Devices ............................................................. 33
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Other Adjustments and Accessories .................. 34
How to Adjust the Viewing Angle ........................................................... 34
D7xA / E7x / E7xA Series ...................................................................... 34
D8xA / E8xA Series ............................................................................... 36
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ............................................ 37
How to Insert the Memory Card ............................................................ 37
How to Remove the Memory Card ........................................................ 37
How to Replace the Dome Cover ............................................................ 38
Accessing the Camera ......................................... 41
Configure the IP Addresses .................................................................... 41
Access the Camera .................................................................................. 45
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Precautions
Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow
the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to
other equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
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.
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the
responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
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.
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Safety Instructions
Cleaning
Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
Do not use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions.
1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
3) If the inner parts of video product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in this
manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.
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.
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D71A
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Fixed lens
D72A
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Fixed lens
D81A
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
D82A
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
E72A
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E74A
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Fixed lens
E75
1.3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
E76
2MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
E77
10MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E81A
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E82A
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E83A
5MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E84A
2MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E85A
1MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens
E86A
3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens
E88
1.3MP Outdoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
Introduction
The List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
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From the installation perspective, these models are similar; therefore, one manual is used for all
of them.
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Package Contents
Camera
Mounting Screw Kit
Hexagon Screwdriver
Drill Template
Conduit Gland
Cable Gland
Lens Focus Tuner
(for D7xA / E7xA only)
Terminal Block
(for Audio and DI/DO)
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
Drill Template
Hardware Manual
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Physical Description
Hardware Manual
NOTE: The camera picture above is for reference only. Actual camera may slightly differ.
1) Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.
2) Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card (not included) into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to
Install / Remove the Memory Card on page 37 for more information.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
3) Reset Button
The purpose of the reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera,
including the administrator’s password.
When to use the reset button?
1. The administrator’s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be
accessed.
2. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to
modify these settings.
3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality.
How to do the reset?
Press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.
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4) Digital Input / Output (DI/DO) and Audio Input / Output
This connector connects to digital input or output devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic
button, etc., as well as audio input and output devices, such as microphones and speakers.
Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion
detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. See Connecting DI/DO and Audio
Devices (Optional) on page 29 for more information.
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Mount Types
Accessories
Surface
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera directly walls or ceilings
without extra accessories. See Installing the Camera on a
Surface on page 15 for mounting instructions.
Flush Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera discretely above dropped
ceilings wherein only the dome cover will be visible underneath
the ceiling.
PMAX-1003
Pendant
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on hard and high ceilings.
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0103 (Straight Tube with Bracket)
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0102 (Straight Tube)
Mounting Options
There are several mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most
suitable solution for your installation environment.
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Straight Wall
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on straight walls.
PMAX-0308 (L-Type Wall Mount)
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0305 (Heavy Duty Wall Mount)
Vertical Pole
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on vertical poles.
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0305 PMAX-0503
Horizontal
Pole Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on horizontal poles.
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0102 PMAX-0503
Corner
Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner wall.
PMAX-0101 PMAX-0305 PMAX-0402
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Accessories
PMAX-0104 (Extension Tube)
PMAX- 0700 (Junction Box)
Other Mounting Accessories
NOTE:
For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the
Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).
The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales
agents to purchase.
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Installing the Camera on a Surface
This section describes the procedures in installing the camera on a flat surface such as a hard or
dropped ceiling and straight or tilted walls. Before installation, make sure the wall or ceiling can
bear more than the weight of the camera.
Step 1: Drill the Holes
Before drilling the holes, note the direction of the connectors side of the camera, which is also the
opposite side of the camera logo. This influences the camera placement and where you should
drill the hole where the cables will pass through or how the cables will go along the ceiling or wall.
1. According to the preferred camera orientation, mark the screw holes location on the surface.
2. Determine how the cables will be routed: pass through the surface or along the surface.
If the cables will pass through the surface, drill the cable hole and the three (3)
screw holes on the surface.
If the cables will be routed along the surface, just drill the three (3) screw
holes on the surface.
3. Insert the plastic plugs into the screw holes, if necessary.
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Step 2: Open the Dome Cover
NOTE: To avoid scratches or leaving fingerprints on the dome cover, it is recommended to retain
the plastic covering the dome cover until the camera is completely installed. However, the plastic
has been removed on the pictures in this documentation to show clarity of the procedures being
described.
1. If the cables will pass through the surface, remove the metal cap covering the bottom conduit
hole of the camera, and attach the cap to the side hole to close it. The cable(s) will be routed
to pass this hole from the surface.
2. Loosen the three (3) screws securing the dome cover.
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3. Carefully lift to open the dome cover and place it on the side of the camera.
NOTE: Do not abruptly lift the dome cover; it is attached to the camera with a spring wire.
4. If necessary, insert a memory card with the metallic contacts facing down into the card slot of
the camera.
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Cable Gland
Conduit Gland
For use with an Exterior-grade Ethernet
cable (not included in the package).
For use with 1/2” flexible conduit (not
included in the package)
Step 3: Prepare for Waterproof Installation
The camera comes with two (2) glands used for waterproof installation:
Cable Gland: For use with an Exterior-grade Ethernet cable. Exterior-grade Ethernet
cables are already waterproof. See Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable on page
19.
Conduit Gland: For use with a flexible conduit. This solution is recommended when an
exterior-grade Ethernet cable is not available or when other cable connections, like audio
input, DC 12V power, etc. will be connected to the camera. See Waterproof Solution
with Conduit on page 21.
Determine the type of waterproof solution that is applicable to your installation requirements and
prepare the necessary accessories or purchase extra materials.
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Body
(with Washer)
Sealing Insert
with Claw
Clamping
Nut
Waterproof Solution with Naked Cable
This section describes the procedures in using the bundled cable gland and an exterior-grade
Ethernet cable.
1. Disassemble the cable gland as shown below:
2. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable.
3. Insert the sealing insert with claw.
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or
4. Attach the cable gland body to the hole of the camera.
Attach to Camera Side Hole Attach to Camera Bottom Hole
5. If the cable will be routed along the surface, skip this step.
If the cable will pass through the surface, do the following:
a. Pull the network cable through the bottom conduit hole.
b. Insert the sealing insert with claw into the cable gland body and then attach the clamping
nut to complete the cable solution.
NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing
insert is squeezed tightly.
6. Proceed with Step 4: Install the Camera to the Surface on page 25.
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Conduit Gland
(included in the camera package)
Flexible Conduit
1/2" Trade size
(not included in the package)
Network Cable
CAT 5 or CAT 6
(not included in the package)
Lock Nut
Body
Sealing Insert
Clamping Nut
Waterproof Solution with Conduit
This section describes the procedures to waterproof the cabling connections using the bundled
conduit gland and flexible conduit. This is the recommended if other input/output devices or an
external power adapter will be connected to the camera or when an exterior-grade Ethernet cable
is not available.
1. Prepare the following materials for waterproof installation:
2. Disassemble the bundled conduit gland as shown below:
NOTE: In this installation, the conduit gland body can be securely attached to the mount kit;
therefore the use of lock nut is not necessary. Please set the lock nut aside.
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3. Pull the network cable through the flex conduit. If connecting other input/output devices or an
external power adapter, pull the cables through the flex conduit without connectors. The
terminal blocks will be attached once the cables pass through the camera hole later.
4. Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit.
5. Insert the sealing insert and attach it at the end of the flex conduit.
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6. Screw the conduit gland body to the conduit hole of the camera.
Attach to Side Conduit Hole Attach to Bottom Conduit Hole
7. If the cables will be routed along the surface, skip this step.
If the cables will pass through the surface, do the following:
a. Pull the network cable and other cables (if any) through the bottom conduit hole.
b. Insert the sealing nut into the conduit gland body and then attach the clamping nut to
complete the cable solution.
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8. If connecting other cables, attach the terminal blocks to the cables. See Other Connections
on page 29.
9. Proceed with Step 4: Install the Camera to the Surface on page 25.
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Rubber Ring
Step 4: Install the Camera to the Surface
Align the camera screw holes and the conduit hole (if necessary) to the holes on the surface and
attach the three (3) supplied screws with rubber rings to secure the camera.
CAUTION: When using electric screwdrivers, be careful not to touch the internal
camera components while attaching the screws. Since electric screwdrivers vary in sizes,
speed, and force, they may bruise and damage the internal camera components.
DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by improper
installations or the misuse of equipment for installation.
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or
Ethernet Port
Digital Input / Output
(DI/DO) and Audio
Input / Output Connector
Step 5: Connect the Cable(s)
1. If the cables will be routed along the surface, pull the network cable and other cables (if
any) through the side conduit hole and attach the sealing insert and the clamping nut to the
gland body. If the cable passes through the surface, skip to step 2.
Using Flex Conduit Using Naked Cable
2. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port and the other cables (if any) to their
corresponding connectors on the camera.
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Network
AC Power
Source
PoE Injector /
PoE Switch
Power Cable
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
(Data + Power)
Ethernet Cable
(Data)
Camera
3. Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch
or injector to a network or PC and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) example
connection diagram below.
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View
See Accessing the Camera on page 41 for more information on how to access the Live View of
the camera.
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle
Based on the live view, adjust the viewing angle and orientation of the camera. Adjustments vary
per model. For detailed information, please refer to How to Adjust the Viewing Angle on page
34.
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Step 8: Close the Dome Cover
1. Align the position of the dome cover shroud to the direction of the lens.
2. Tighten the three (3) screws to attach the dome cover to the camera body.
3. Remove the plastic covering the dome cover. Final installation will look like the illustration
below.
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Other Connections
This section describes the procedures in preparing the Digital Input and Output (DI/DO) and
Audio Input and Output devices that you can connect to the camera using the bundled terminal
blocks. The use of these devices, however, is optional.
Connecting DI/DO and Audio Devices (Optional)
Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input / output or audio input /
output devices to your camera. The camera comes with one (1) terminal block for both digital and
audio input/output devices.
How to Connect DI/DO Devices
Digital Input (DI) devices can be used to notify the camera about an activity in the camera site. DI
can be triggers of events. For example, you can connect a “panic button” to the camera; as such
when the panic button is pressed, the alarm signal will be sent through the camera. Other
common DI device applications are emergency button, smoke detector, passive infrared sensor,
etc.
Digital Output (DO) devices are external devices that are activated by the camera upon an event
inside the camera. For example, you can connect an “alarm horn” to the camera; as such when
an event occurs inside the camera (e.g. detected intruder), the alarm horn will sound. Other
common DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence, magnetic door locks,
etc.
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Device
Pin
Mapping Instructions
Digital Output
(DO)
1
DIO PW
Connect the wires of the output device to DIO PW
(Pin 1) and DO (Pin 3).
3
DO
Digital Input
(DI)
2
DIO GND
Connect the wires of the input device to DIO GND
(Pin 2) and DI (Pin 4).
4
DI
Device
DI
Connection design
TTL - compatible logic levels
Voltage
To trigger (low)
Logic level 0: 0V ~ 0.4V
Normal (high)
Logic level 1: 3.1V ~ 30V
Current
10mA ~ 100mA
DO
Connection design
Transistor (Open Collector)
Voltage & Current
< 24V DC, < 50mA
4 3 2
1
For Audio Use
Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange
tab to secure the wire.
To connect digital input / output devices (DI/DO), map the pins to one of the pin combinations
below:
The table below shows the DI/DO connection specifications:
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Typical Connection
Based on these specifications, if the DI device has a voltage of 0V ~ 30V or the DO device has a
voltage of < 24V (< 50mA), then the camera can supply internal power to these devices and there
is no need to connect the DI/DO device to an external power source.
In this case, wire connection to Pins 1 to 4. Use the DIO GND and DI pins to connect a DI device
and use the DIO PW and DO pins to connect a DO device. See wiring scheme below:
High Voltage DO Device Connection
Even though the camera provides 12V power, this may not be enough for some high voltage DO
devices, such as a ceiling light or a motor that opens or closes a gate. In this case, there is a
need to connect an external relay. See wiring scheme below:
Note that when choosing an appropriate relay, please refer to its specifications and make sure
they match the above design. The triggering circuit voltage has to be around 12V DC and the
switch-controlled circuit voltage has to match the external power supply (e.g. 110V AC or 220V
AC).
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Relay
(DO1 Device)
Camera
Illuminator
110V-220V AC
External Power
Source
The illustration below is a graphic example of connecting a relay to a high voltage DO device.
NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base
article All about Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below
(http://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001).
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Device
Pin
Mapping Instructions
Audio Output
(AO)
1
AO_GND
Connect the wires of the audio output device to
AO_GND (Pin 1) and A_OUT (Pin 2).
2
A_OUT
Audio Input
(A1)
3
AI_GND
Connect the wires of the audio input device to
AI_GND (Pin 3) and A_IN (Pin 4).
4
A_IN
3 4 2
1
For DI/DO Use
How to Connect Audio Devices
Audio input / output devices, such as an active microphone or speaker can be connected to the
camera using the supplied terminal block.
Press and hold the orange tab as you insert the wire through the pin slot, then release the orange
tab to secure the wire.
To connect audio devices, map the pins to one of the pin combinations below:
NOTE: For more information about AUDIO in connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base
article How to Use Audio-in of ACTi Cameras, downloadable from the link below
(http://www.acti.com/support/KnowledgeBase/outside/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20100114003).
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Other Adjustments and Accessories
How to Adjust the Viewing Angle
This section describes the procedures in adjusting the viewing angle and pan direction of the
camera.
D7xA / E7x / E7xA Series
Camera Parts Overview
Adjustment Procedures
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1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws, adjust the tilt, and then tighten back the screws to fix
the tilt position.
2. Move the rotation adjustment to rotate the viewing orientation.
3. Loosen the pan adjustment screw, move the pan direction, and then tighten back the
screw to fix the pan position.
4. Except for E7x camera, attach the bundled lens focus tuner unto the lens and turn left or
right to adjust the focus.
NOTE: E7x camera lens comes with the focus and viewing angle already fixed, therefore
focus and viewing angle adjustments are not applicable.
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D8xA / E8xA Series
1 2 3
4
Camera Parts Overview
Hardware Manual
Adjustment Procedures
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws, adjust the tilt, and then tighten back the screws to fix
the tilt position.
2. Move the rotation adjustment to rotate the viewing orientation.
3. Loosen the pan adjustment screw, move the pan direction, and then tighten back the
screw to fix the pan position.
4. If necessary, loosen the zoom and focus lever screws, then move the zoom and focus
levers left or right to adjust the focus and the viewing angle.
5. Tighten back the zoom and focus lever screws to fix the focus and viewing angle position.
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How to Install / Remove the Memory Card
The camera supports local video recording or saving of snapshots to a memory card.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
How to Insert the Memory Card
Insert a memory card into the card slot with the metallic contacts facing down the camera. Push
the card until it clicks into place.
How to Remove the Memory Card
In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to
safely “unmount” the card first (see the camera Firmware manual for more information). Once
unmounted from the firmware, push the card to eject it from the slot.
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How to Replace the Dome Cover
For more discrete surveillance needs, the bundled dome cover can be replaced with a smoke,
vandal proof cover available for purchase. To replace the dome cover, do the following:
1. Loosen the three (3) screws to open the dome cover.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the spring wire to the dome cover.
NOTE: Hold the spring wire as the screw is being removed to avoid the sudden release of the
screw and cause it to fly in the air.
3. Remove the three (3) screws to detach the cover bracket.
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4. Remove dome cover from the cover housing.
5. Remove the shroud from the dome cover.
6. Insert the shroud into the replacement dome cover.
7. Insert the replacement dome cover into the cover housing.
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8. Align and attach the three (3) screws to secure the bracket to the cover housing.
9. Fit the screw into the spring wire that is attached to the camera.
10. Attach the screw to the dome cover using a screwdriver. Final installation should look like the
illustration below.
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Accessing the Camera
Configure the IP Addresses
In order to be able to communicate with the camera from your PC, both the camera and the PC
have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should have
very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from each
other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area Networks – by
DHCP Server or Manually.
Using DHCP server to assign IP addresses:
If you have connected the computer and the camera into the network that has a DHCP server
running, then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all – both the camera and the PC
would request a unique IP address from DHCP server automatically. In such case, the camera
will immediately be ready for the access from the PC. The user, however, might not know the IP
address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in other to be
able to access it by using a Web browser.
The quickest way to discover the cameras in the network is to use the simplest network
search, built in the Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of the
local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our
cameras.
In the example below, we successfully found the camera model that had just connected to the
network.
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Double-click the mouse button on the camera model name, the default browser of the PC is
automatically launched and the IP address of the target camera is already filled in the address
bar of the browser.
If you work with our cameras regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the
cameras in the network – by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not
only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC
addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple
devices at the same time.
The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility
When you launch IP Utility, the list of connected cameras in the network will be shown. See
sample illustration below:
You can quickly notice 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.
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Use the default IP address of a camera:
If there is no DHCP server in the given network, the user may have to assign the IP addresses to
both PC and camera manually to make sure they are in the same network segment.
When the camera is plugged into network and it does not detect any DHCP services, it will
automatically assign itself a default IP:
192.168.0.100
Whereas the default port number would be 80. In order to access that camera, the IP address of
the 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:
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Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple cameras:
If there are more than 1 camera to be used in the same local area network and there is no DHCP
server to assign unique IP addresses to each of them, all of the cameras would then have the
initial IP address of 192.168.0.100, which is not a proper situation for network devices – all the IP
addresses have to be different from each other. The easiest way to assign cameras the IP
addresses is by using IP Utility:
With the procedure shown above, all the cameras will have unique IP addresses, starting from
192.168.0.101. In case there are 20 cameras selected, the last one of the cameras would have
the IP 192.168.0.120.
Later, by pressing the “Refresh” button of the IP Utility, you will be able to see the list of cameras
with their new IP addresses.
Please note that it is also possible to change the IP addresses manually by using the Web
browser. 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.
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Functionality
Internet Explorer
Other browsers
Live Video
Yes
Yes*
Live Video Area Resizable
Yes
No
PTZ Control
Yes
Yes
Capture the snapshot
Yes
Yes
Video overlay based configuration (Motion
Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions)
Yes
No
All the other configurations
Yes
Yes
Access the Camera
Now that the camera and the PC are both having their unique IP addresses and are under the
same network segment, it is possible to use the Web browser of the PC to access the camera.
You can use any of the browsers to access the camera, however, the full functionality is
provided only for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The browser functionality comparison:
* QuickTime (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/) has to be installed in PC first before
using any non-Internet Explorer browsers to be able to get live video feed from the camera with
those browsers. It is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player.
Disclaimer Notice: The camera manufacturer does not guarantee the compatibility of its cameras
with QuickTime – since it is a third party software, the third party has the right to modify their utility
any time which might affect the compatibility. In such cases, please use Internet Explorer browser
instead.
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.
The examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer browser in order to cover all
functions of the camera.
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Assuming that the camera’s IP address is 192.168.0.100, you can access it by opening the Web
browser and typing the following address into Web browser’s address bar:
http://192.168.0.100
Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would
appear together with the login page. The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP
address since the default 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
For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.
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