Mobile Eyes HD - Surveillance Camera AIPTEK - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Aiptek
Model	Mobile Eyes HD
Category	Surveillance camera
Product type	Multi-function wireless camera
Power	Rechargeable battery via USB (charger or computer)
Battery life	Not specified, recharge before first use
Operating modes	Video, Photo, Local (WLAN), Cloud (Internet)
Resolution	HD (not specified)
Storage	Micro SD card (not included)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi (local and cloud mode), USB (mass storage mode and webcam)
Mobile apps	Unieye (Android/iOS), USTREAM for cloud
PC application	PC APP (Windows)
Main functions	Video and photo recording, two-way audio, multi-view (up to 4 cameras), loop recording, digital zoom, image flip
Status indicator	Red/green/orange LED depending on mode and audible alarms
Reset	Press Record and Mode buttons for 5 seconds
Maintenance	Clean with a soft dry cloth
Security	Password for local and cloud access, reset possible
Included accessories	Clip mount, magnetic mount, neck strap mount (according to manual)

Frequently Asked Questions - Mobile Eyes HD AIPTEK

How to charge the camera battery?

Before first use, fully charge the battery via the charger or a PC's USB port. During charging, the light blinks red; it turns off when the battery is full.

How to turn the camera on and off?

Press the power button to turn on the camera. To turn off, hold the button for 5 seconds.

What are the camera modes?

The camera has several modes: Video, Photo, Local (direct connection via Wi-Fi), and Cloud (via Internet). To switch modes, press the Mode button.

How to record a video or take a photo?

In Video mode, press the Record button to start recording, press again to stop. In Photo mode, press the same button to take a photo.

How to connect the camera in local mode?

Set the camera to Local mode (icon ☐). On your mobile, go to Wi-Fi settings and connect to the camera's network (name starting with U2-). Launch the Unieye app to view the stream.

How to configure cloud mode?

In local mode, open Unieye, go to Configuration > Cloud Setting. Select a Wi-Fi access point (AP) and enter the password. Then create or log into a cloud account. Set the camera to Cloud mode () to connect.

What to do if the camera won't start?

The battery might be discharged. Recharge it. If it stays stuck, hold the power button for 5 seconds to force shutdown, then restart.

How to reset the camera to factory settings?

Press the Record and Mode buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. This erases the password and settings.

The SD card is not recognized, what to do?

Check that the card is inserted correctly and not full. You can format the card via the Unieye app or use another card.

How to use the camera as a webcam?

Connect the camera to the PC via USB. Press the Mode button to switch to Webcam mode (solid green light). The PC will recognize it as a UVC device. You can then use it with Skype, QQ, etc.

USER MANUAL Mobile Eyes HD AIPTEK

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Names of Parts

Clip Mount Magnet Mount Strap Mount

Getting Started

Charging the Unit

• Before initial use, fully charge the camera via power adapter or USB to computer system.
• During charging, the status indicator flashes in red. When the camera is fully charged, the indicator turns off.

Modes Navigation

• Press Power button to turn on camera.
• Press Mode button to switch between modes.

With micro SD card inserted	Camera Modes	Video Mode
		Photo Mode
	Wireless Modes	Local Mode
		Cloud Mode
Without micro SD Card	Wireless Modes	Local Mode
		Cloud Mode

Video Mode	Press Record button to shoot and press again to stop.
Photo Mode	Press Record button to take pictures.
Local Mode	Connecting camera to mobile or PC directly for remote controlling, live viewing, album managing, and camera setup.
Cloud Mode	Connecting camera to cloud server via access point (AP) or mobile hotspot for internet video or live monitoring.

Install [Unieye] or [PC APP]

Before using wireless mode, install below applications to setup for both Local Mode and cloud setup, and also use them to watch live view in Local Mode.

• Mobile app: Download [Unieye] from Google Play or Apple Store. • PC software: Install [PC APP] from camera (Windows)(page 6).

Local Mode (WLAN)

For initial use, install the [Unieye] app on your mobile device. Each camera has a unique

Camera ID. (U2-xxxxxxxxx)

Mobile / PC

A password is not required for initial use, however, it is advised to go to [Setup] in the app to set up a password after connecting.

Connect to Camera

For iOS users:

• Set the camera to Local Mode (●) and wait until the indicator stops flashing.
• On your mobile device, go to [Settings] → [Wi-Fi] → Choose a camera. The 3G connection will switch to Wi-Fi within 1 minute.

- Run [Unieye].

- Press the camera bar to start.

For Android users:

• Set the camera to Local Mode (①) and wait until the indicator stops flashing.
• On your mobile device, activate Wi-Fi.
• Run [Unieye].
• Press camera bar to start.

iOS:

	Zoom In	Zoom out		Take Photo(SD card required)		Shoot Video(SD card required)
	Invert Image			Loop Recordin• Record and archive in interval
	Two Way Voice• Tap to talk to the camera from mobile; tap again to allow the camera to talk back to mobile.			Quad View• Press to enable Quad Y (up to four cameras)• Tap [1] button to return to single view.

Note: 1. Move the camera further away from mobile when echo occurs. 2. Mobiles with poor CPU performance may affect audio during broadcasting.

Recommended Cloud Server for Access:

USTREAM: A live broadcasting social media.

Before using Cloud Mode, it is required to set up cloud AP and cloud server in Local Mode.

Step 1: Setup Cloud AP in Local Mode

On mobile, start [Unieye], go to app [Setup] [Cloud Settings] → [Cloud AP]. Select a WiFi network from [AP List] and enter password. If no preferred AP is found, press [Other...] from [AP List] → Enter network name and password.

Note: Mobile hotspot can act as cloud AP.

Step 2: Setup Cloud Server in Local Mode

• New user, press then enter email/username/password/confirm for auto-registration. Returning user, enter username/password only.
• Press [Save to Camera].

Cloud Mode (Internet)

Step 3: Connect Camera to Cloud Server

Two ways to connect to cloud server:

1. On [Unieye], press [Camera to Cloud] in [Setup] page.
2. On camera, set to Cloud Mode 📋.

While connecting, the status indicator flashes rapidly in orange. Once connected, the status indicator flashes in green. If connection fails, the status indicator flashes in red and alerts in different beeping frequencies.

Alert Cause/Solution
One time	Cannot connect to cloud AP or invalid network password. Camera not inside WiFi area or weak signal. Check AP settings or move camera closer to cloud AP.
Two times	No internet access or the cloud server is not accessible. Cannot log in cloud server via internet. Cloud service may be blocked by firewall.
Three times	Cloud server username or password is incorrect. Refer to i in [Setup] for instructions. Username already taken. Create new account in [Unieye].

Or go into [Unieye] to view the error message.

Step 4: View Live Videos on Cloud Server

Options to view live videos:

1. Use mobile app USTREAM is available in Google Play or Apple Store.
2. Visit website: http://www.ustream.tv

Then search for username and select "username's show" to watch live video through camera.

Note: 1. USTREAM (cloud server) has right to change service policy. 2. When using cloud mode, make sure the mobile is connected to 3G/4G. 3. Experiencing delays while viewing live video may be due to high internet traffic.

Use PC APP

Mass Storage and Webcam Modes

While camera is plugged in to PC, press Mode button on camera to switch between Mass Storage Mode (default) and Webcam Mode. The status indicator shows steady red in Mass Storage Mode and steady green in Webcam Mode (In Skype or QQ, select "UVC_WEBCAM").

To use [Unieye] features on a PC, install the [PC APP] software first. The [PC APP] has similar features and interface to [Unieye] for an easy user experience.

Installing [PC APP] from the Camera

• Connect the camera to the PC via a USB cable. • [PC APP] AutoRun/AutoPlay activates.
• If AutoRun/AutoPlay does not start: Go to [My Computer] and search for [PC APP] to install it.
• Once installed, unplug the camera from the PC, then run [PC APP].

Local Mode - [PC APP]

Use [Unieye] to set up the camera's Local Mode and Cloud Mode. [PC APP] has more features than [Unieye].

- Press [View HD] or double-click the viewing window to maximize it to full screen. Double-click again to return to the [PC APP] interface.

• To save videos or photos to the PC:

Go to [Album] - Select videos or photos - Press [Save to PC].

Camera Indication

Condition Status Indicator Alert
Recording Flashing	green One time
Loop Recording Flashing	orange one time
Charging Flashing red None
Fully Charged No indication Two times
Low Battery	Flashing red every 5 sec. (Warning)
Power Off No indication Two times
Auto Power Off (5 mins idle)	Flashing red Two times
Memory Full SD Card Error	Flashing red Three times

Camera Hotkey
Forced Shutdown	Press and hold Power button for 5 sec. to turn off camera.
Forced Default Settings	Press and hold Mode and Record buttons for 5 sec. to restore default settings.
Car Camcorder	Press and hold Record button for 3 sec. to start loop recording and invert image.

Troubleshooting

Situation Cause/Solution
Camera cannot turn on	Battery power is low. Recharge the battery.
Camera is frozen	Press Power button for 5 sec. to turn off. Press Power button twice to turn on.
Camera cannot record	No SD card or SD card is full. SD card cannot be recognized. Format SD card in [Unieye] or replace SD card.
Camera not found	Turn on camera, switch to Local Mode. Press "Refresh" on mobile or PC to scan again.
Forgot camera password	Press both Mode and Record buttons for 5 sec. to reset.
Cannot watch live view	Move camera closer to mobile.
Flickering segments on live view	TV system setting (50Hz/60Hz) is incorrect.

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Part names

Local Mode - [PC APP] (PC application)

Device components

Camera indicators

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Foreign names

Camera signals