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OE-C97512
IP Camera
Quick Start
Guide
ETHERNET CABLE
CONNECTIONS
Connect a network cable to the camera
using the RJ45 input and connect the
other end of the cable to your network
switch or recorder.
ASSIGNING AN
IP ADDRESS
OpenEye IP cameras are set to DHCP
by default. If a DHCP server is not
detected after 4 minutes, the camera
will default to IP address 192.168.51.2.
If you are not using a DHCP server,
NCM will allow you to batch congure a
static IP address.
The IP address for the camera network
on your Apex recorder is 192.168.51.1.
Waterproof
Cable Connector
Plastic Anchors & Screws
Mounting
Template
INSTALLATION
1. Apply template sticker to desired
camera location.
2. Drill anchor holes using included
mounting template.
3. Remove mounting template.
4. Insert anchors.
5. Mount camera.
6. Connect network cable with
included waterproof cable
connector.
NOTE: If the camera will be exposed
to inclement weather, OpenEye
recommends sealing around the camera
base or connection to accessory and
accessory connection to mounting
surface with outdoor waterproof
caulking.
DEFAULT USERNAME
AND PASSWORD
NOTE: OpenEye IP cameras ship
without a default password.
The admin user password can be set
using the following methods:
1. OpenEye recorders running Apex
2.1 or newer will automatically set
a new unique password if:
• Connected to an M-Series
recorder with a built in PoE
switch.
• Connected to a network
switch through the
camera network port
and selected then added in
setup, if a new password has
not already been set.
2. Connect to the camera directly
through a Web Browser and follow
the onscreen prompts.
3. Use the Network Camera Manager
(NCM) Utility.
Username: admin
NOTE: The NCM software manual can be
found at https://www.openeye.net/
ncm-manual
NOTE: To change this IP address please
refer to your Apex recorder manual.
Selecting multiple cameras and entering
IP address. 192.168.51.2 will set an
IP address on all selected cameras,
starting at 192.168.51.2 and increase
per camera.
1. Open Network Camera Manager.
2. Select applicaple camera(s).
3. Input starting IP address, Subnet
Mask, Gateway, DNS.
4. Apply changes.
5. Wait 60 seconds before refreshing
NCM.
CONNECTING TO THE
IP CAMERA
To access the camera setup menu,
you need to open Network Camera
Manager (NCM) utility. NCM is preinstalled on all OpenEye Recorders,
and is also available for download on
the OpenEye website for installation on
your personal computer or laptop.
1. Open Network Camera Manager.
2. Locate your camera on the Network
Camera Manager list.
FISHEYE SETUP
NOTE: Refer to your Apex recorder manualor
quick start guide for instruction on
adding cameras. Passwords must be
9-32 characters including at least two
elements of the following three: digits,
letters, and special characters.
1. In Apex software, enter the Setup
menu.
2. Select the camera to be setup.
3. Click the Fisheye Tab. Click the
Enable Fisheye Support box.
4. Select the Mount Type.
5. Click Save.
DEWARPING SETUP
OpenEye Command Station software
is required for Fisheye Dewarping.
Choose the dewarping mode:
1. Right Click on the Live view image
of the camera you wish to dewarp.
2. Click 360 View Mode.
3. Choose the desired dewarping
mode.
LENS ORIENTATION
Pay careful attention to lens rotation
when mounting. Improper lens orientation will result in a skewed image. This
is particularly important because software image rotation is only available at
180°.
Proper lens orientation is with the
OpenEye Logo at the top. “TOP” is also
marked with an arrow on the mounting
template.
When mounting on a wall, orient the
OpenEye logo on top.
When ceiling mounting, it is recommended to orient the camera perpendicular to the closest wall for the most
PRODUCT FEATURES
Camera
Maximum Resolution 4000x3000
Frame Rate at
Maximum Resolution
Total Streams Dual streaming
ONVIF Prole S / T
Day/Night True Day / Night
Wide Dynamic Range Digital WDR on / off
15FPS - H.264/H.265