Grundig GCI-F4616T, GCI-F4616W, GCI-F4626T, GCI-F4626V Owner's Manual

GCI-F4616T.175.1.01.03.2016

Owner's Manual

IP Cameras

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Content:

1. Introduction

2. Important Safety Instructions

3. System Requirements

Network Setup

1. Network Camera Setup over LAN 4

2. Network Camera Setup over WAN 6

5. Accessing the Camera

1. Accessing through Web Browsers 9

2. Accessing through Client Software 10

6. Live View

1. Live View Page

2. Starting the Live View

3. Manual Recording & Snapshots

7. Playback

8. Camera Settings

1. System Settings 14

2. Security Settings 21

3. Network Settings 25

4. Video Settings 36

5. Events Settings 42

6. Storage Settings 50

9. Help

10. SCMS Software Introduction

11. Port Mapping

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1. Introduction

This Manual applies to the Grundig IP Cameras GCI-F4616W, GCI-F4616T, GCI-F4626V and GCI-F4626T.

The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the products. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version on the company website. Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

EU Conformity Statement: This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.

2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with the “(Crossed out bin)” symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted 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. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with a “(Crossed out bin)” symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance: This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.

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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Conditions: 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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. Important Safety Instructions

These instructions are intended to ensure that the 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 be caused if any of these warnings are neglected. Follow these safeguards to prevent serious injury or death.

Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected. Follow these precautions to prevent potential injury or material damage.

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Warnings:

- Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage (SELV) standard and source it with 12 VDC or 24 VAC (depending on models) according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power Source standard.

- To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

- This installation should be made by a qualiﬁed service person and should conform to all the local codes.

- Please install blackout equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient supply interruption.

- Please make sure that the ceiling can support more than 50(N) Newton gravities if the camera is fixed to the ceiling.

- If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorised repair or maintenance.)

Cautions:

- Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.

- Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.

- Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a cleaning cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.

- Do not aim the camera lens at strong light such as the sun or an incandescent lamp. The strong light can cause fatal damage to the camera.

- The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is being used, make sure that the surface of the sensor is not exposed to the laser beam.

- Do not install the camera in extremely hot or cold temperatures (the operating temperature should be between -30°C ~ 60°C, or -40°C ~ 60°C if the camera model has an “H” in ist suffix), or in a dusty or damp environment, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.

- To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required to ensure a proper operating environment.

- Keep the camera away from water and any liquid.

- While shipping, the camera should be packed into its original packing.

- Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in the hazard of explosion. Please use the battery type recommended by the manufacturer.

NOTE: For the camera which supports IR, you are required to pay attention to the following precautions to prevent IR reflection:

- Dust or grease on the dome cover will cause IR reﬂection. Please do not remove the dome cover ﬁlm until the installation is finished. If there is dust or grease on the dome cover, clean the dome cover with a clean soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

- Make sure that the installation location does not have any reflective surfaces of objects that are too close to the camera. The IR light from the camera may reflect back into the lens causing a reflection in the video image.

- 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 the camera body so that the foam ring and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.

3. System Requirements

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: 1GB or higher Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.02 and above version, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and above version and Google Chrome 8 and above version.

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4. Network Setup

Regarding the Network Connection:

- You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.

- To ensure the network security of the network camera, we recommend that you assess and maintain the network camera termly.

Before you start:

- If you want to set the network camera via a LAN (Local Area Network), please refer to Section 4.1 "Setting the Network Camera over LAN".

- If you want to set the network camera via a WAN (Wide Area Network), please refer to Section 4.2 "Setting the Network Camera over WAN".

4.1. Network Camera Setup over LAN

To view and configure the camera via a LAN, you need to connect the network camera in the same subnet with your computer, and install the SCMS software to search and change the IP of the network camera.

NOTE: For a detailed introduction of the SCMS, please refer to the last chapter.

4.1.1. Wiring over the LAN

The following figures show the two ways of cable connection of a network camera and a computer:

- To test the network camera, you can directly connect the network camera to the computer with a network cable as shown below.

- Refer to the picture below to set the network camera over the LAN via a switch or a router.

4.1.2. Creating a Password

An Admin user is set as a default user in the camera. The default user is: admin The default password is: 1234 After inputting this information, you will be asked to set a stronger password. But this is not necessarily needed. You can carry on by using the default user account information mentioned above. Creating a Password via a Web Browser is supported.

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- Creating a Password via Web Browser:

Steps:

1. Power on the camera, and connect the camera to the network.

2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and click "Enter" to enter the activation interface.

NOTE:

- The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.100.

- For the camera that enables the DHCP by default, the IP address is allocated automatically.

- To log in, use the Default User ID and Password: admin/1234

- You will be asked to create a stronger password.

- If you push the button "Cancel" (Abbrechen), you will be led directly to the Live image page.

- If you push "OK", you will be led directly to the “Security” page where you can create a new user ID and password.

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3. Create a password and input the password into the password field.

STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED: We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in a high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can protect your product better.

4. Confirm the password.

5. Click “OK” to save the password and to enter the live view interface.

4.2. Network Camera Setup over WAN

This section explains how to connect the network camera to the WAN with a static IP or a dynamic IP.

4.2.1. Static IP Connection

Before you start: Please apply a static IP from an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With the static IP address, you can connect the network camera via a router or connect it to the WAN directly.

- Connecting the network camera via a router:

Steps:

1. Connect the network camera to the router.

2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Please refer to Section 4.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera.

3. Save the static IP in the router.

4. Set the port mapping, e.g., 80, 8000, and 554 as the ports. The steps for port mapping vary according to the different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.

NOTE: Refer to chapter 11 for detailed information about port mapping.

5. Visit the network camera through a web browser or the SCMS over the internet.

- Connecting the network camera directly through a static IP:

You can also save the static IP on the camera and directly connect it to the internet without using a router. Refer to Section 4.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera.

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4.2.2. Dynamic IP Connection

Before you start: Please apply a dynamic IP from an ISP. With the dynamic IP address, you can connect the network camera to a modem or a router.

- Connecting the network camera via a router:

Steps:

1. Connect the network camera to the router.

2. On the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 4.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera.

3. In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and conﬁrm the password.

4. Set the port mapping, e.g. 80, 8000, and 554 as the ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with the port mapping.

NOTE: Refer to Chapter 11 for detailed information about the port mapping.

5. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.

6. Conﬁgure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router.

7. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.

- Connecting the network camera via a modem:

This camera supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The camera gets a public IP address by ADSL dial-up after the camera is connected to a modem. You need to configure the PPPoE parameters of the network camera. Refer to Section 8.3.3 “Configuring the PPPoE Settings” for the detailed configuration.

NOTE: The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address always changes after rebooting the camera. To solve the inconvenience of the dynamic IP, you need to get a domain name from the DDNS provider (E.g. DynDns.com). Please follow the steps below for setting a normal domain name resolution and a private domain name resolution to solve the problem.

- Normal Domain Name Resolution:

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Steps:

1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.

2. Conﬁgure the DDNS settings in the “DDNS Settings” interface of the network camera. Refer to Section 8.3.2 “DDNS” for the detailed configuration.

3. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.

- Private Domain Name Resolution:

Steps:

1. Install and run the IP Server software on a computer with a static IP.

2. Access the network camera through the LAN through a web browser or the SCMS.

3. Enable “DDNS” and select “IP Server” as the protocol type. Refer to Section 8.3.2 “DDNS” for information about the detailed configuration.

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5. Accessing the Camera

5.1. Accessing through Web Browsers

Steps:

1. Open the web browser in Administrator mode.

2. In the browser address bar, input the IP address of the network camera, and press the “Enter” key to enter the login interface.

NOTE:

- The default IP address is 192.168.1.100.

4. Select “English” or another language as the interface language - above the "Login" button.

5. Input the user name and password and click on "Login". The admin user should configure the device accounts and user/operator permissions properly. Delete any unnecessary accounts and user/operator permissions.

NOTE: The IP address gets locked if the admin user performs 7 failed password attempts (5 attempts for the user/operator).

6. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera. Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in.

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NOTE: You may have to close the web browser to install the plug-in. Please re-open the web browser and log in again after installing the plug-in.

5.2. Accessing through Client Software

The product CD contains the SCMS software. You can view the live video and manage the camera with the software. Follow the installation prompts to install the software. The control panel of the SCMS software is shown below

NOTE: For detailed information about the software, please refer to the user manual of the SCMS.

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6. Live View

6.1. Live View Page

The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, set/call presets and configure video parameters. Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click “Live View” in the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.

Descriptions of the live view page:

Camera Model: This shows the camera model you are connecting to.

Online Help: Click “?” to get the online help, which will guide you through the basic operations for each function.

Menu Page Names: Click on each tab to enter the menu pages.

Display Control: Click on each tab to adjust the layout and the streaming type of the live view. And you can click on the drop-down list to select the plug-in. For IE (internet explorer) users, “webcomponents” and “quick time” are selectable. And for Non-IE users, “webcomponents”, “quick time”, “VLC” or “MJPEG” are selectable, if they are supported by the web browser.

Live View Window: Displays the live video.

Tool Bar: Operations on the live view page, e.g., live view, capture, record, etc.

6.2. Starting the Live View

In the live view window as shown in picture below, click on “>” (Play) in the toolbar to start the live view of the camera.

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6.3. Manual Recording & Snapshots

In the live view interface, click on the “(photo camera)” icon in the toolbar to capture the live pictures or click on the “record (dot)” icon to record the live view. The saving paths of the captured pictures and clips can be set on the "System> Local Configuration" page. To configure the remote scheduled recording, please refer to Section

8.6.1 "Record Schedule".

NOTE: The captured images will be saved as JPEG files or BMP files on your computer.

7. Playback

This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored on the network disks or on the SD cards.

Steps:

1. Click “Playback” on the menu bar to enter the playback interface.

2. Select the date and click on “Search”.

3. Click on “>” (Play) to play the video files found on this date. The toolbar on the bottom of the Playback interface can be used to control the playing process.

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NOTE: You can choose the file paths locally for the downloaded playback video files and pictures in the System> Local Configuration interface. Please refer to Section 8.1.7 "Local Configuration" for the details. Drag the progress bar with the mouse to locate the exact playback point. You can also input the time and click on the “Enter (arrow)” button to locate the playback point in the “Set playback time” field. You can also click on the “”/“+” to zoom out/in the progress bar.

The different colours of the video on the progress bar stand for the different video types.

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8. Camera Settings

8.1. System Settings

8.1.1. Device Information

Enter the Device Information interface: System> Device Information.

In the “Device Information” interface, you can edit the Device Name.

Other information of the network camera, such as Model, Serial No., Firmware Version, Encoding Version, Number of Channels, Number of HDDs, Number of Alarm Input and Number of Alarm Output are displayed. The information cannot be changed in this menu. It is the reference for maintenance or modification in future.

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8.1.2. Time Settings

You can follow the instructions in this section to configure the time synchronisation and DST settings.

Steps:

1. Enter the Time Settings interface: System> Time Settings

- Select the Time Zone. Select the Time Zone of your location from the drop-down menu. > Synchronising the time by NTP Server: (1) Check the checkbox to enable the “NTP” function. (2) Conﬁgure the following settings:

>> Server Address: IP address of the NTP server. >> NTP Port: Port of the NTP server. >> Interval: The time interval between the two synchronising actions with the NTP server.

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NOTE: If the camera is connected to a public network, you should use an NTP server that has a time synchronisation function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: ptbtime1.ptb.de). If the camera is set up in a customised network, the NTP software can be used to establish an NTP server for time synchronisation.

> Synchronising the time synchronisation manually Enable the “Manual Time Sync” function and then click on the “(calendar)” icon to set the system time from the pop-up calendar.

NOTE: You can also check the “Sync with computer time” checkbox to synchronise the time of the camera with that of your computer.

- Click on the “DST” tab page to enable the DST function and to set the date of the DST period.

2. Click on “Save” to save the settings.

8.1.3. Maintenance

TO UPGRADE THE SYSTEM:

Steps:

1. Enter the Maintenance interface: System> Maintenance

2. Select the ﬁrmware or the ﬁrmware directory to locate the upgrade ﬁle.

- Firmware: Locate the exact path of the upgrade file.

- Firmware Directory: Only the directory the upgrade file belongs to is required.

3. Click on “Browse” to select the local upgrade ﬁle and then click on “Upgrade” to start the remote upgrade.

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TO IMPORT / EXPORT THE CONFIGURATION:

The Configuration File is used for the batch configuration of the camera, which can simplify the configuration steps when there are a lot of cameras needing configuring.

Steps:

1. Enter the Maintenance interface: System> Maintenance

2. Click on “Export” to export the current conﬁguration ﬁle, and save it to a certain place.

3. Click on “Browse” to select the saved conﬁguration ﬁle and then click on “Import” to start importing the configuration file.

NOTE: You need to reboot the camera after importing the configuration file.

4. Click on “Export” and set the saving path to save the conﬁguration ﬁle in the local storage.

TO RESTORE THE DEFAULT SETTINGS:

Steps:

1. Enter the Maintenance interface: System> Maintenance

2. Click on “Restore” or “Default” to restore the default settings.

TO REBOOT THE CAMERA:

Steps:

1. Enter the Maintenance interface: System> Maintenance:

2. Click on “Reboot” to reboot the network camera.

NOTE: After restoring the default settings, the IP address is also restored to the default IP address, please be careful for this action.

NOTE: The upgrading process will take 1~10 minutes. Please do not disconnect the power of the camera during the process. The camera will reboot automatically after the upgrade.

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8.1.4. RS232

Here you can configure the RS-232 Settings of your camera.

8.1.5. Service

NOTE: This menu item is only for use by the servicing department.

Go to System> Service to enter the service settings interface. The Service Settings refer to the hardware service the camera supports, and it varies according to the different cameras. For the cameras supporting IR LED, you can go to the hardware service, and select to enable or disable the corresponding service according to the actual demands.

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