Logitech ALERT 750E User Manual

Getting started with Logitech

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viewing and recording of images and/or audio, or the use, publication or distribution of image and/or audio recordings, are prohibited or restricted by country, state and local laws.

Be sure to comply with the laws in your country, state, and locality when using Logitech Alert products and services.

Install Software

Internet access is required for installation.

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1) Logitech Alert Outdoor Camera

2) Camera power supply

3) Network adapter

4) microSD™ card adapter

5) Software Install CD

Outdoor Master System

Plug in Network Adapter Plug in Your Camera

The network adapter is not designed for outdoor use and must be installed indoors.

1) When prompted to plug in the network adapter, plug one end of the blue cable connector into the network adapter.

1a) Then, plug the network adapter into the power outlet.

2) Connect the other blue cable connector into an open port on your router.

6) Network adapter cable (blue tips)

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7) Power supply cable (yellow tips)

8) Wall/ceiling mount

9) System Requirements Guide

10) Getting to Know Guide

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When prompted to connect your camera:

1) Unscrew the hatch from the back of the camera and lift. 1a) Plug the yellow cable connector into the port. 1b) Screw the hatch firmly in place.

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Before you begin: Read all instructions before beginning the installation.

During installation, we will test your PC’s firewall settings. If prompted to allow Logitech Alert access to the network, you should always answer “Yes.”

Network Adapter / Power Supply Install Note

Do NOT plug the network adapter or power supply into a surge protector or power strip as they interfere with the cameras. Surge protectors are built-in to the network adapter and power supply and protect the cameras.

The network adapter and power supply must be plugged directly into your wall outlet.

Are you going to run Logitech WiLife & Logitech Alert Systems Simultaneously?

Read special notes at www.logitech.com/security/legacy

2) Unscrew the hatch from the power supply. 2a) Plug the yellow cable into the power supply port. 2b) Screw the hatch firmly in place. 2c) Mount the power supply unit to the wall. 2d) Plug the power connector into the plug slider and plug the power supply into an outlet.

1) Insert the Software Install CD and follow the instructions during the install.

• The installer will check for the latest version of the software. Alternatively, you can download the latest version of the software at

www.logitech.com/downloads.

2) You may be asked to reboot the PC.

3) Logitech Alert Commander will open.

4) The First Run Wizard will guide you through the final steps of setup.

Power Supply Install Note

The power supply unit is weatherproof and can be installed outdoors. Use these tips to ensure reliable power supply usage. Make sure the outdoor outlet is weatherproof. Do NOT place on the ground.

1) Do NOT plug the power supply into the wall so that it lays horizontally or flat.

2) Do NOT mount the power supply upside down. Keep the cable connector port on the bottom.

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3) Avoid direct sunlight.

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• Shortly after connecting, your camera will appear in Alert Commander. You can now move the camera to its desired location.

Wall/Ceiling Mounting Instructions

The wall mount allows you to easily fasten your camera to a wall, post, overhang, or other surface.

1) Start by pre-drilling holes into the base surface and then fastening the mouting base with the included screws.

2) Assemble the mounting arm and attach it to the base.

3) Attach the camera to the mounting arm.

RECOMMENDATION:

Mount the Outdoor Camera under an eave or other overhang so that it is not exposed to direct sunlight.

CAUTION: If left in sunlight, surface may be hot to the

touch.

Congratulations!

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You have completed the basic setup. Refer to the Getting to Know guide to read about additional features and

functions.

FAQs

Where can I find more information?

Commander Help

You can press the F1 key from any screen in the Alert Commander to access the online Help system.

Knowledge Base

Troubleshooting help is available at www.logitech.com/support

HELP

What do I do if I need a longer power supply cable?

Logitech CAT-5e cables have been specially designed to create a weatherproof seal when attached to the camera and power supply. We do not recommend using after market cables. Longer cables are available for purchase at www.logitech.com/dvs/ (Accessories).

Troubleshooting camera connection:

What if camera/video disappears?

1) Test another outlet for your camera, perhaps one closer to your PC.

2) Verify that the camera pow er supply and the netw ork bridge are plugged directly into a power outlet and not a po wer strip.

3) Check firewall settings or press the F1 k ey in Commander Software f or additional help.

Camera Reset Instructions

Insert a paper clip into the reset hole located on the back of the camera and press gently and then release.

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Reading the Diagnostic LEDs

Customer Support

Call 1.888.469.4543 Refer to System Requirements Guide.

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4) Go to Settings > Cameras > Add/Find > Find Cameras.

5) Reset the camera. See instructions in “Camera Reset Instructions.”

If the camera does not appear after reset, go to Settings > Cameras > Add/Find > Find Cameras. If the camera still does not operate, contact

technical support. Resetting the camera will not delete video recorded on the microSD card.

Motion LED

How do I know the camera is recording?

Camera is ready to record (Red) Camera is recording (Red, blinking)

Turning Off Motion and Diagnostic LEDs

You can turn off the motion and diagnostic LEDs in the Settings > Camera dialog.

See F1 Help for instructions.

Camera Diagnostic LED

Which LED colors indicate “camera is working”?

Connected to Internet (Green) Connected to Alert Commander (Purple) Connected to Alert Commander & Internet (Blue) Upgrading Firmware (White) Camera in standalone mode (Yellow)

Not connected to Alert Commander or Internet (Light Blue)

Camera Diagnostic LED

Which LED colors indicate “camera is not working”?

Camera boot-up failed * (Red blinking) microSD card read/write failure - No microSD

card * (Alternating Red / Yellow, blinking)

* See Camera Reset Instructions for assistance.

Using the microSD™ card adapter

NOTE: Unplug the camera before removing, replacing, or upgrading your microSD card.

microSD card comes pre-installed. To review the video on the microSD card, we recommend you using

Logitech Alert Commander.

Network Adapter/Power

Power Supply/Network Adapter Diagnostic LEDs

What do these LEDs tell me? How do I turn these LEDs off?

What do these LEDs tell me?

Traffic and data is flowing (Green)

Supply Status LEDs

Link to Power Supply (Green)

On/Off switch for Network Adapter

Use the switch located on the side of the power supply or network adapter

Connection with Ethernet/LAN

Shows network traffic (Blue)

to disable these diagnostic LEDs.

(Yellow)

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To review the video on the microSD card without Logitech Alert Commander:

1) Open the hatch on the bottom of the camera and remove the microSD card from its port.

2) Plug the microSD card into the adapter.

3) Plug the adapter into the PC’s SD card slot.

• View video recordings using the free Apple QuickTime player or other player that supports H.264 video playback. (To download QuickTime, visit http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)

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microSD card must be installed in the camera for recording to

occur.

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