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FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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 A
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For
product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
WEEE Marking Warning:
The crossed out wheeled bin indicates the product must not be disposed together with
household waste. For the sake of the environment, the product should only be given to
entities involved in the reception of waste electronic and electrical equipment. The lists of
entities entitled to receive used equipment can be found on the websites of municipalities.
Some components of devices such as external wiring, circuit boards and liquid crystal
displays have a negative impact on the environment.
This user’s manual explains how to operate this camera. Users should read this manual
completely and carefully in advance.
1.1 Introduction
AirLive FE-501DM is a Fish-Eye Panorama Network Dome Camera featured with 5Mega
Pixel resolution respectively and superior H.264-AVC performance and rich functions. FE501DM includes a fish-eye lens for 360° panoramic wide angle view without blind spot. It is
very suitable to view a wide area with single camera such as hallway, store, and office
without the need to install multiple cameras.
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Camera
FE-501DM
CPU
Multimedia Soc (System-on-Chip)
NOR Flash
16MB
RAM
512MB
Camera Features
Image Sensor
1/2.5”ProgressiveCMOSSensor
Maximum Resolution
1920x1920
1. Overview
The hardware base panorama video processing ability provides user flexible video layout
including Panorama, Original View, Double Broad View, Triple View and Quad View. The
e-PTZ function, including preset point without moving parts, can replace part of traditional
PTZ camera and thus save lost of traditional mechanical Pan/Tilt maintain cost.
The PoE function is designed for flexible installation.
Further functions include two-way audio, DI/DO alarm application and micro SD card
support for local storage application.
1.2 Features
This manual will illustrate the steps of how to setup and operate this IP camera, so you’ll
also soon be enjoying the benefits of these product features:
ROI ( Region of Interest ) Provide for 5 Independent Streams
Minimum 0.1 Lux for Night Vision
WDR Enhancement for Visibility in Extremely Bright or Dark
Environments
Two-way Audio Communication, built-in Microphone and Audio Output
Built-in MicroSD Card Slot, support SDHC/SDXC 64GB or above Builtin 802.3af Compliant PoE
OnVIF Compliant for Interoperability
ROI(Region of Interest) Provide for 5 Independent Streams
Adjustable image size, quality and bitrate
Configurable brightness, saturation, exposure control,
sharpness, contrast, white balance, auto shutter control,
auto gain control, noise reduction, EV luminance control,
flip & mirror, privacy masks, time stamp, text overlay
Interface
External microphone input
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HTTP,HTTPS,TCP/IP,IPv4,UDP,SMTP,FTP,DHCP,
Interface
10 Base-T/100 Base TX Ethernet(RJ-45)
OnVIF
Ver.2.2
Intelligent Video
Motion Detection
Ten-window video motion detection
Alarm and Event
Video motion detection, manual trigger, digital input,
Event notification using digital output, HTTP, SMTP, FTP
General
Connectors
RJ-45 cable connector for Network/PoE connection
DC 12V
Max. 5.1W(DC 12V)
Dimensions
Ø: 196 x 57.3mm
Weight
Net: 350g
Safety Certifications
CE, FCC Class B, LVD
Operating
Operating Humidity
10%~80%
System Requirements
Operating System
Windows® 2000, XP, Vista, 7
Web Browser
Mozilla Firefox 7~10, Internet Explorer 7.x or 8.x,
periodical trigger, system boot, recording notification
and NAS server
File upload via HTTP, SMTP, FTP and NAS server
Audio input
Audio output
DC 12 V power input
Power Input
Power Consumption
Temperature
Digital input*1
Digital output*2
IEEE 802.3af PoE
Max. 5.3w(PoE)
0°~50°C
Chrome/Safari 4.0 or above
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Item
Requirements
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8600(3.33GHz) or higher
VGA Monitor
Resolution1280 x 1024 or higher
RAM
Minimum 2 GB of RAM
Operating System
Window XP, Vista, 7, 8
Web Browser
Internet Explorer 9 or later; Apple Safari; Firefox; Google Chrome
Recorded File
1. Overview
1.4 System Requirement
For normal operation and viewing of the network camera, it’s recommended that your
system meets these minimum requirements for proper operation:
Playback
Note: Please keep updating the latest Windows software and service package.
(Ex: Net Framework, Windows Media Player, Enhance ActiveX Security)
Microsoft Media Player 11.0 or later
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2. Package Contents and Installation
2.Package Contents and
2
Installation
2.1 Package Content
User can find the following items in the package as below:
1. FE-501DM is the main element of the product.
2. PowerAdapter dedicates 12V DC electric power output to Network Camera.
3. Bundle CD provides installation software, application program, important information and
instructions for operating the Network Camera.
4. Quick Start Guide provides important information and instructions for installing this
device.
2.2 Connections
Power Source Requirement
This camera can work with 802.3af PoE switches. However, if you don’t have the PoE
switch, you can use a power adapter to provide power to camera.
Connectors
Please refer to the diagrams below for the definition of each connector.
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2. Package Contents and Installation
1. Light Sensor: The Light sensor is for detecting IP Camera environmental illumination,
and if IP Camera was in the dark/night environment, IR Cut Filter is switched off to let
infrared light pass through for clear night view.
2. MIC: The IP Camera has built-in an internal microphone, which is hidden in the pinhole
located on the front panel.
3. Lens Focus Adjustment: Rotate the lens to adjust the focal length to the best image. If
necessary, clean the lens with a soft cotton cloth.
4. Speaker: The IP Camera has built-in an internal speaker, which is hidden in the pinhole
located on the front panel.
5. Reset button: This button is hidden in the pinhole.
Insert a pin into the reset hole to press the reset button and keep pressed about 3
seconds until PWR LED start refreshing with orange color.
6. Power Jack: The input power is DC 12V.
Note: ONLY use power adapter supplied with the package.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
7. RJ-45 LAN Socket:
Connect to PC or Hub / Switch.
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Pin
Function
Description
1
GND
Digital Input: only one set is designed in this Camera
2
DI
3
GND
4
DO_COM
5
DO_NO2
6
DO_COM
2. Package Contents and Installation
For connect to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Cabling. This Ethernet
port built audio-negotiation protocol which can detect or negotiate the transmission
speed of the network automatically.
Please use CAT-5 or above cable to connect the Network Camera to a 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet network switch or hub.
Note: ONLY use one power source, either from DC or from 802.3af Power over
Ethernet.
8. MicroSD Card slot: The IP Camera has built-in a MicroSD card slot which can accepts
MicroSD memory card for image / video event recording.
9. Audio In: Connect a microphone to the IP Camera, be noted to use actively microphone
(normally with power supplier on microphone) for this application.
10. Audio Out: Connect a loud speaker to the IP Camera. This is for voice alerting and
two-way audio. Be noted to use actively speaker (normally with power supplier on
speaker) for this application.
11. GPIO: The 7 pin terminal block includes 1 input port and 2 output ports.
Model. The internal device is also photo-coupled electrical
relay; and the external device can be simply an On/Off
switch. Each set of On/Off switch can be connected as one
trigger source.
Digital Output: each digital output pin to COM is a photocoupled relay on Normal Open status. External device can
directly connect to the terminals. However the current that
will go through the 2 nodes must not exceed 130mA. An
7
DO_NO1
external “Relay” can also be connected to the terminals as
an implementation. In this case, current (or/and voltage)
limitation is specified by the external Relay.
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2. Package Contents and Installation
2.3 Mounting the Camera
Please attach the supplied alignment sticker to the place you would like to set up first. And
then follow the drilling and installing instructions on the sticker to complete Camera’s
installation.
3.Note: Always mount the Camera on mounting bracket to prevent over heating.
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2. Package Contents and Installation
2.4 Install the Camera in LAN
1. Prepare a PC/notebook/ultrabook with Ethernet link to the network.
2. When PC/notebook is used, connect the LAN port of the device to the network
router with an RJ45 network cable ().
3. Plug the DC power jack of the power adaptor () to Camera and connect the
power adaptor to power outlet (110V or 220V).
4. Connect the network router to the LAN port of Camera with an RJ45 network
cable ().
5. With power switched on, check the status of the two LEDs at the back of camera:
If the Network LED flashes with green color, it confirms that the Camera has
successfully linked with the Internet.
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2. Package Contents and Installation
Network LED should blink with green color
to indicate successful link to the Internet.
Besides, if Orange LED indicator also
light-up at the same time, it means your
camera just connect to Intranet only; not
through Internet Network.
3. After completing installation, run the “Air Live IP Wizard II” to start to search the IP
camera.
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2. Package Contents and Installation
4. The entire detected IP camera will be listed out.
5. If the Camera’s IP address is in the same IP segment as your LAN, select the founded IP
Camera and double click on the item. Then, the default browser will show up and connect
to the IP camera’s Web automatically.
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3. Using IP Camera via Web Browser
3.Using IP Camera
3
via Web Browser
3.1 Windows Web Browser
1. Open your web browser and enter the IP address or host name of the IP camera in the
Location / Address field of your browser.
2. Use the default account “admin” and default password “airlive”.