HomeSecure HS-IP-03 User Manual

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

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1.1

Functions

5

2

Getting Started

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2.1

The Package Contains

6

2.2

Overview of the Camera

7

2.3

Installation of hardware

7

3

Access to the Camera

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3.1

Search Tool

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3.2

Browser User Interface

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3.3

Browser User Interface Overview

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4

Camera Settings

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4.1

System Settings

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4.1.1

Device Status

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4.1.2

Device Name

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4.1.3

System Time

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4.1.4

User Account

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4.1.5

System Logs

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4.2

Network

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4.2.1

IP (Internet Protocol)

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4.2.2

Port

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4.2.3

WiFi

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4.2.4

P2P

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4.2.5

DDNS

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4.3

Alarm

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4.3.1

Motion Detection

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4.3.2

Alarm Settings

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4.3.3

Email

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4.3.4

FPT

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4.4

Capture & Recording

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4.4.1

Timed Recording

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4.4.2

Timed Capture

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4.4.3

Storage Device

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4.5

Video & Audio

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4.5.1

Video parameters

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4.5.2

On screen display

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4.5.3

Audio

30

4.6

Others

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4.6.1

Pan/Tilt

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4.6.2

System Configuration

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5

App

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5.1

App Setup

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5.1.1

Install the App

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5.1.2

Add Camera

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5.1.3

Input Camera Information

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5.1.4

Camera List

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5.1.5

Live View

34

5.2

App Settings

35

5.2.1

Camera Settings

35

5.2.2

Advanced Settings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Congratulations on your new HomeSecure HD IP Camera. The camera will enable you to easily see what is going on in your home from anywhere in the world as long as you have access to the internet. This manual will give you all the information and instructions that you will need to familiarize yourself with the camera’s functions, installation procedure and operation.

To avoid installation errors it is important that you read the manual thoroughly before starting to install the IP camera. You must follow the installation procedure as specified in the manual to ensure that IP camera functions optimally.

1.1 Functions

Below is a list of the most important functions of the HomeSecure HD IP Cam with descriptions. Please make yourself familiar with all possible customizations described in the manual to achieve the best setup for you.

 HD 720P Resolution – This razor sharp resolution makes sure that you can always see what is

going on in the picture.

 H.264 Video Compression – More fluid streaming and smaller file sizes.  Infrared Night Function – Turns on and off automatically in dark and light environments.  IR Cut-Off Filter – Colour correction and improved lighting.  P2P – Peer to peer communication, plug and play.  WiFi – Wireless internet connection. No internet cable necessary.  Accessible on Mobile Devices – Supports remote viewing on mobile devices. iPhone and

Android are supported.

 2-way Communication – Speak and listen through the camera.  Pan/Tilt/Zoom Remote Controlling – Move the camera as you please. Up to 345 degrees

horizontal pan and 120 degrees vertical tilt.

 Motion detector – Automatically detects moving objects and triggers alarm. The camera sends

email to the user and uploads pictures and video recordings to FTP server (and saves on TF card if one is inserted).

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Getting Started

HomeSecure HD IP Camera

12V Power Supply

Mount

Network Cable

Installation CD

Wifi antenna

2.1 The Package Contains

Refer to the overview of what should be included in the package. If anything was missing when you received the package, please contact your retailer as soon as possible to ensure your full use of the product.

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Sensor

Reset button

IR LED’s

Antenna

Power indicator

TF card slot

Built-in microphone

Power input

Ethernet Port

When the camera powers up, the power indicator will light green and the camera calibrates position by panning and tilting all the way around.

Do not install the camera in its final position until you have finished the complete setup.

2.2 Overview of the Camera

Please familiarize yourself with the hardware setup of the camera before you start installing.

2.3 Installation of Hardware

Attach the wifi antenna by screwing it on and attach the power supply. Then connect the IP camera to your router with the network cable (NOTE: You will connect the camera to the wireless network later in the process in [4.2.3 Wifi] please keep the cable connected until that procedure is done).

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If your camera is connected correctly, it will be shown on the list here.

Remove this tick to manually change IP address on the camera. If the box is ticked, the camera will be assigned an IP address automatically.

If your camera is not shown, try clicking [Search] to make a manual search.

Your computer’s network information.

Click [Open] to open the user interface in the browser.

Your IP camera’s network information.

Choose language (before you open the interface).

After making all your desired changes, type in your username and password followed by [Apply].

Tick here to change the network settings on the camera. The window will expand as shown on the right.

This section will describe how you install the camera software on your computer (PC or Mac), find your camera and open the user interface in the browser.

3.1 Search Tool

In order to find the camera in your network, you need a search tool. Install the program called Search

Tool For PC (IP Camera V3) for Windows or run Search Tool for Mac (IP Camera V3) for Mac to install

the HomeSecure search tool on your PC or Mac. You can find the search tool on the enclosed CD.

Open the program and you will see the following screen:

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Type in user name and password and click [OK]. The default user name and password are ”admin” and ”admin”.

As a safety precaution, you will be asked to change your password (6-12 char.). It must include at least two of the following: Capital letters, small letters, numbers or simple signs.

You will then be redirected to the screen below. Click the link to download the required plugin.

3.2 Browser User Inerface

After you click [Open] in the search tool as described on the last page, your default browser will open the IP address of your IP camera.

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It might be necessary for you to authorize the program to run.

Install the program.

Go back to the browser and update the window. Now you will have access to the camera as shown here.

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Click this tab to see live video.

Choose one of the 8 positions. Press [Set] to save the current position, or press [Go] if you have already set a position here to jump to that position.

Click [System Settings] to change settings. Adjust frequency for better video quality.

Adjust brightness, contrast, etc. Choose stream (and thereby resolution).

Use the 8 arrows to move the camera and take snapshots with the button in the middle.

Set Orientation to [Invert] if the camera is upside down.

Vertically or horizontally. Press the square to center the camera. (Route1-4 cannot be used)

Receive sound from the camera.

Send sound to the camera.

Record video to your computer. You can change the path in the settings menu.

3.3 Browser User Interface Overview

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Camera Settings

System settings

Settings for capture and recording

Network settings

Video and audio settings

Alarm settings

Others

When you have access to the camera in the browser, you can start customizing the settings on the camera. It is important that you read this section thoroughly, so you have an idea of which settings to change.

Press the [System Settings] tab to go to the settings menu:

The following pages will describe these 6 sections:

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4.1 System Settings

Click [System] in the left side menu. This section covers general settings such as name, time, date etc.

4.1.1 Device Status

Explanation on next page.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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