Avycon AVC-NPTZ21X12L Quick Start Guide

AVC

NPTZ21X12L

2MP MINI PTZ DOME NETWORK CAMERA

QUICK START GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Package Contents.....................................................................................................................

Caution......................................................................................................................................

System Requirements...............................................................................................................

Hardware Overview...................................................................................................................

- 12x Mini (PoE) PTZ Dome Network Camera..........................................................................

- Camera Installation..................................................................................................................

How to perform a Hardware Reset...........................................................................................

How to Connect to Alarm Interface.........................................................................................

How to Connect the Waterproof Connector..........................................................................

Accessing the Network Camera...............................................................................................

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Thank you for purchasing this AVYCON IP Network Camera. This guide provides basic instructions

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on installing and accessing this IP Network Camera. For more details, please refer to the User
Manual.

Package Contents

Before installation, please verify that all the necessary items are supplied in the box as the
package contents listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the shipper
and your Avycon Sales Representative.

DEFAULT

OPTIONAL

ITEMS

Avycon Network Camera 1 Pc The purchased model

Power Adapter

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

Lens

Bracket & Screw Pack

QUANTITY DESCRIPTION

1 Pc

1 Pc

1 Pc

DC 12V (Optional for part of devices)

Printed material

Printed material

If purchased

If purchased

Caution

* Do not expose the product to rain moisture

* Make sure the device is firmly fixed when mounting it on the wall or ceiling

* Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using ther camera

* Do not use a 3rd party Power Adapter

* Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera

System Requirements

OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 / Server 2000 / Server 2008

CPU: 1.66 Ghz or Higher

RAM: 1G or Higher

Graphic Memory: 128MB or more

Internet Protocol: TCP / IP (IPv4 / IPv6)

Hardware Overview

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Light Sensor

Lens

SD Card Slot

IR LEDs

DC 12V Alarm I/O

Ethernet Port (PoE+)

Audio I/O

NOTE:

1) Reset Button: Hold “Reset” button for 5 seconds, and the device will be restored to factory default

2) DC 12V & PoE (802.3at) are available for Mini PoE PTZ Dome Power Supply.

Camera Installation - Install with Mounting Bracket

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1.

Take the cables out from the side of the PTZ Dome Camera; if needed, loosen the screws
on the bottom of the camera.

DIAGRAM 1

DIAGRAM 1: Before starting the mounting process, make sure that the surface you want to mount the camera onto is able to bear

weight 8x heavier than the camera’s weight and will not weaken during the installation process.

2.

Fix the mounting bracket onto the surface where camera is to be mounted. Using the
included screws or appropriate mounting screws, fix the bracket in. Next, connect all
necessary cables. Finally, rotate and secure camera onto the mounting bracket and
tighten the set screw when the camera is in position.

Mounting Screws

Mounting Bracket

Set Screw

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Camera Installation - Install with Recessed Mount

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1.

Ensure that the thickness of the ceiling is less than 1.18in (30mm) then drill a round hole
with a diameter of 8.66 in (220mm). Hold the camera and turn the dome cover clockwise
to take it off.

Dome Cover

2.

Assemble the recessed mount by taking the support plate up and screwing the fixation
plate onto the support. Then position the camera onto the recessed mount and set the
screws in.

Lock Screws

Fixation Plate

Recessed Mount

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Place the camera with the recessed mount attached through the drilled hole until fitted

3.
properly. Using mounting screws, attach the camera securely to the ceiling.

Lock Screws

4.

Attach the cover of the recessed mount and installation is completed.

Mount Cover

Camera Installation - Install with Wall or Pendant Mount

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1.

Use the mount to position a spot on the surface to mark hole locations. Drill 4 holes into
the surface that matches the positioning of the mount.

Wall Mount Ceiling Mount

2.

Set up the mounting brackets by screwing the fixation plate on top of the mount. Screw
the bracket onto the mount. Next, run the cables through the bracket and mount and
connect all necessary cables. Finally, rotate and secure camera onto the mounting bracket
and tighten the set screw when the camera is in position.

Wall MountMounting Bracket Ceiling Mount

Set Screw

Lock Screws

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Position the mount to the location that you’ve drilled into the surface and tighten the

3.
mounting screws in once you have secured the camera.

Wall Mount Ceiling Mount

Mounting Screws

4.

Loosen the screws of the dome cover to take it off. If necessary, loosen the screws on the
dome camera body to access the SD Card slot.

SD Card Slot

Dome Cover

How to perform a Hardware Reset

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1. While power is off, press and hold reset button, then power on the camera and the IR LEDs

will begin to flash.

2. There are 2 hardware models of our camera. Please follow instructions for the proper

models below:

Model - A: Keep holding button until the LEDs stop flashing;

Model - B: Keep holding button until the IR LEDs stay on;

3. Release the reset button and the camera will begin the reset process, which should take 1-3

minutes to complete. After the reset process is complete, the camera will have an IP address

of 192.168.10.201. If you find that the IP address has not changed, please repeat process

from Step 1.

4. If needed, modify the IP address of the camera using the Tools utility.

How to Connect to a Alarm Interface

Digital InputDigital Output

PIN2 PIN3 PIN4PIN1

General I/O

Terminal Block

PIN1: Alarm Output NC / NO 24V DC 1A
PIN2: Alarm Output NC / NO 24V DC 1A
PIN3: Alarm Input NC / NO ≤12V
PIN4: Alarm Input NC / NO ≤12V

How to Connect the Waterproof Connector

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1. Insert network cable through the screw nut, rubber ring and the screw bolt.

2. Insert the rubber ring into the screw bolt;

3. Connect the screw nut to the screw bolt;

4. Place the O-Ring on the network port connector;

5. Connect the RJ45 to the network port connector, tighten the screw bolt and the connector.

NOTE: If placed in an extremely wet environment, for added protection you can wrap the

connector in electrical tape to prevent standing water to accumulate on connector.

Network Port Connector

O-Ring

LAN

Screw Bolt

Rubber Ring

Screw Nut

Accessing the Network Camera

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In order to access the camera on your network, you must assign it an IP address compatible

with your network configuration.

Assigning an IP Address

In order to access the camera on your network, you must assign it an IP address compatible

with your network configuration. The default address of this camera is 192.168.10.201. You

can either change the IP address of a camera using the Tools Utility or manually assign your

computer an address to communicate with the camera and log in using the browser to modify

the IP address.

Assigning an IP Address by Using Tools Utility

The Tools utility is a software tool which can automatically detect AVYCON IP cameras on your

LAN, modify IP addresses, and manage firmware upgrades. It’s recommended to use when

assigning IP addresses for multiple cameras.

1. Install the Tools utility (This can be downloaded from our website)

2. Start Tools, then click the IPC Tools icon, and then all AVYCON IP cameras on the local

network you are connected to will be shown with information such as IP address,

MAC address, Status, Port number, Netmask, and Gateway.

3. Select a camera or multiple cameras according to the MAC addresses; the camera must

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be assigned an IP address to be accessible.

SELECT SINGLE CAMERA

SELECT MULTIPLE CAMERAS

4. If the selected camera shows "Active" in the status bar, you can directly type the User Name

and Password you have previously assigned and then make any modifications to the IP address

and click on Modify.

If the selected camera shows "Inactive" in the status bar (Camera with version V4x.7.0.69 or

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above), click to set the password when using it for the first time. You can also set

the security questions when activating the camera in case that you forget the password (You

can reset the password by answering three security questions correctly). Click ‘Save’ and it will

show that the activation was successful.

NOTE: (1) Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.

(2) You need to be using Tools version V2.4.0.1 or above to activate the camera.

(1)

(3)

(4)

5. After activation, you can change the IP address or other network values, and then click

“Modify” button to change the IP address successfully;

(2)

6. By double clicking on the selected camera's row or the browser icon of the camera, you

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can access the camera via a web browser directly with the browser window that will pop up.

Assigning an IP Address via Browser

If the network segment of the computer and that of the camera are different, please

follow the steps to change the IP address:

1. Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.10.0 segment, here are two ways as below:

A. Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connection >

Local Area Connection, and double click it.

B. Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings” > “IP address” > “Add”. In the pop-up

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window, enter an IP address that is in the same segment with your Avycon IP camera

(e.g. 192.168.10.200, but please confirm that the IP address you pick does not conflict with

another address on the network);

2. Start your web browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the camera:

http://192.168.10.201;

If this is the first time you are logging into the camera, you need to set a password first.

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If wanted, you can also set three security questions for your device after activation. You can

now use this password to log into the camera.

NOTE: 1. Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.

2. You can click the “forget password” in login page to reset the password by answering three

security questions when you forget the password, if you set the security questions in advance.

4. After login, please select “Configuration” > “Basic Settings” > “Network” > “TCP/IP”.

The Network Settings page appears (Shown as below Figure);

5. Change the IP address or other network values as need, then click on the “Save” button;

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6. You should now have completed changing the default IP address.

Accessing from the Web Browser

The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers.

The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari.

Accessing over IE Browser

Before using the browser to get access to your camera, you may need to install the

MsActiveX plugin first. Please refer to the steps below:

1. Launch Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the camera: e.g. 192.168.10.201

2. If this is the first time accessing the camera, you will be prompted to create a password,

and also the option to set three security questions for your device after activation. After

assigning the new password, you can now log into camera with these new credentials.

NOTE: 1. Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.

2. You can click on "Forget Password" on the login page to reset your password by answering

the three security questions you assigned during activation.

3. If this is the first time logging into your IP camera, the browser will prompt you to install the

plugin. Please click on link that the window displays to start the download.

4. Follow the prompts to install the plugin and when finished, you will see the window below

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After the plugin has successfully installed, you can refresh the browser and you should be

able to see video.

If IE9 or higher version browser is used, it is suggested that the Avycon camera web link should

be added as a trusted site. See the instructions as follows:

1. Start the IE9 or higher version browser, and select “Tools” > “Internet Options”;

2. Select Security, then click on "Trusted Sites"

3. Enter the IP address of the camera in the blank and click “Add”;

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4. Enter the IP address into your browser's address bar. After logging into your AVYCON IP

camera successfully, you should see live video.

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