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USER MANUAL A31 ACTi

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A3x, A4x Bullet Camera

Hardware Manual

A31, A41, A42, A43, A47, A49, A415

Ver. 2021/07/06

Table of Contents

Precautions 4

Safety Instructions 6

Introduction 7

List of Models....7

Package Contents......8

Physical Description 9

A31 9

A49 9

A41, A42, A43, A47, A415.... 10

Mounting Options.... 11

Installation Procedures 12

Step 1: Prepare for Installation....12

Step 2: Mount the Camera .... 13

Step 3: Waterproof and Connect the Cable(s)....14

Using Waterproof Tape (for A31, A41 \~ A47, A415) 14

Using the Cable Gland on A49....15

Step 4: Connect to Network....18

Step 6: Access the Camera Live View....18

Other Connections 19

Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)....19

How to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices

(Optional for A41\~A47 only).... 19

Connecting the Digital Input / Output Devices

(Optional for A41\~A47 only)....20

How to Connect DI/DO Devices....20

Other Adjustments and Accessories 21

How to Install / Remove the Memory Card (A49, A415 only) .... 21

How to Insert the Memory Card 21

How to Remove the Memory Card....21

How to Reset the Camera (A41\~A47 only)....22

Accessing the Camera 23

Configure the IP Addresses.... 23

Access the Camera....27

Precautions

Read these instructions

You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.

Heed all warnings

You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Trademarks

All names used in this manual are probably registered trademarks of respective companies.

Liability

Every reasonable care has been taken during the writing of this manual. Please inform your local office if you find any inaccuracies or omissions. We cannot be held responsible for any typographical or technical errors and reserve the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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 their own expense.

European Community Compliance Statement

CE This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022

and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which cause the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Safety Instructions

Cleaning

Disconnect this video product from the power supply before cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

Don't use accessories not recommended by the manufacturer

Only install this device in a dry place protected from weather

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring service

Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

1) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
2) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.
3) If the video product has been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating Instructions in this manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine if the video product is in proper operating condition.

Introduction

List of Models

This hardware manual contains the following models:

A31		3MP Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
A41		3MP Zoom Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, 4.3x Zoom lens
A42		5MP Zoom Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, SLLS, 2.8x Zoom lens
A43		2MP Zoom Bullet with D/N, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, ELLS, 4.3x Zoom lens
A47		2MP, Zoom Bullet, Day / Night, Extreme WDR, Extreme Low Light Sensitivity, 4.3x Zoom Lens
A49		3MP, Zoom Bullet, Day / Night, Extreme WDR, Superior Low Light Sensitivity, 4.3x Zoom Lens
A415		3MP, Zoom Bullet, Day / Night, Adaptive IR, Extreme WDR, Superior Low Light Sensitivity, 4.3x Zoom Lens

Package Contents

Camera	Mounting Screw Kit	Camera Base Wrench
Drill Template	Cable Gland with Washer (for A49 only)	DI/DO Terminal Block (A41~A47 only)
Quick Installation Guide	Warranty Card

Physical Description

A31

Side

Back

Exterior view of a white multi- mounted security camera (no visible text or symbols)

White plastic electrical plug with black cable and two red connectors labeled 1 and 2 (no text or symbols on the plug itself)

A49

Diagram of a white plastic device with labeled parts and connecting cable, showing numbered annotations.

Item		Description
1	Ethernet Port	Connects to a network using a standard Ethernet cable.
2	DC 12V Power Input	Connects the camera to an external power adapter (not included). See Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 19 for more information.
3	Memory Card Slot (A49 only)	Insert a memory card into the slot for local recording. See How to Install / Remove the Memory Card (A49, A415 only) on page 21.

A41, A42, A43, A47, A415

Side

Exterior view of a white IACB surveillance camera (no text or symbols visible on body)

Back

K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Item		Description
1	Audio Output	This jack connects to an audio output device, such as a speaker. SeeHow to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices (Optional for A41~A47 only) on page 19.
2	DC 12V Power Input	Connects the camera to an external power adapter (not included). SeeConnecting a Power Adapter (Optional) on page 19 for more information.
3	Reset Button	Restores the factory default settings of the camera, including the administrator's password. SeeHow to Reset the Camera (A41~A47 only) on page 22.
4	BNC Video Output	Connects the camera directly to a monitor with BNC input.
5	Audio Input	This jack connects to a microphone. SeeHow to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices (Optional for A41~A47 only) on page 19
6	Ethernet Port	Connects to a network using a standard Ethernet cable.
7	Digital Input / Output	Connects to digital input or output devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic button, etc. Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) devices are used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc. SeeConnecting the Digital Input / Output Devices(Optional for A41~A47 only) on page 20.
8	Memory Card Slot (A415 only)	Insert a memory card into the slot for local recording. SeeHow to Install / Remove the Memory Card(A49, A415 only) on page 21.

Mounting Options

There are several mounting options that you can use to install the camera. Select the most suitable solution for your installation environment.

Mount Types	Accessories
Wall	Suitable when mounting the camera directly on walls using the integrated bracket. See Installation Procedures on page 12.
Ceiling	Suitable when mounting the camera directly on walls using the integrated bracket. See Installation Procedures on page 12.
Vertical Pole	Suitable when mounting the camera on vertical poles.

NOTE:

• For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).
• The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales agents to purchase.

Installation Procedures

This section describes the procedures in installing the camera on a flat surface such as a hard or dropped ceiling and straight or tilted walls. Before installation, make sure the wall or ceiling can bear more than the weight of the camera.

Step 1: Prepare for Installation

1. For A49 cameras, if a memory card will be used, install the card first before mounting the camera. See How to Insert the Memory Card on page 21.
2. Depending on the wall material, purchase applicable screws and screws plugs (as needed) that can hold the camera and bracket weight on the wall.
3. Attach the supplied drill template sticker on the wall.
4. Determine how the cable will be routed: pass through the wall or along the wall.

- If the cable will pass through the wall, drill the cable hole and the three (3) screw holes on the wall.

R506-00599-000 Screw Hole Drill Template (Scale 1:1) Cable hole Cable Hole φ28mm Screw Hole Screw Hole

- If the cable will be routed along the wall, just drill the three (3) screw holes on the wall.

1. Detach the drill template sticker from the wall and insert the plastic plugs into the screw holes.

Step 2: Mount the Camera

1. Mark the location of the screw holes based on the drill template included in the package. NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to drill three (3) holes and use the supplied screw tox.
2. Attach the camera to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws.
3. Adjust the camera installation angle and orientation, and then tighten the two (2) screws to fix its position.

White ACTI security camera with blue and green directional arrows indicating motion (no text or symbols on body)

Step 3: Waterproof and Connect the Cable(s)

The camera and the pre-installed network cable, “pigtail”, are resistant to salt, water, weak acid, alcohol, oil, grease and other common solvents. However, users must ensure that the cable connection and the network side cable itself are also protected from different environmental factors.

Using Waterproof Tape (for A31, A41 \~ A47, A415)

Regardless of the shape of the camera cable connector, the simplest way to waterproof to connection is by using the waterproof tape.

Connect an Ethernet cable from the network side to the Ethernet port of the camera and wrap the connection with waterproof tape to complete the installation.

Camera Side Network Side

NOTES on using Ethernet cables: For outdoor installations, it is recommended to use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6); ordinary Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements. Exterior-grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit.

Using the Cable Gland on A49

This section describes how to waterproof the cable-out or "pigtail" of A49 camera using the bundled cable gland.

Before connection, prepare an exterior-grade Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector (without sleeve).

Perform the following to waterproof the "pigtail" using the cable gland:

1. Attach the washer to the Ethernet connector of the camera.

Two-step diagram showing a hand connecting a white cable to a red spiral cable, before and after (no text or symbols)

1. Detach the clamping nut and sealing insert from the gland body:

Sealing Insert Gland Body Clamping Nut

1. Insert the clamping nut into the Ethernet cable.

Close-up of a white USB cable with a red arrow pointing to its connector (no text or symbols visible)

1. Insert the sealing insert through the Ethernet cable.

Close-up of a hand holding a white USB cable with a plastic connector (no text or symbols visible)

1. Insert the cable through the gland body.

Two-step diagram showing a hand holding a white cable with a connector, connected by a blue arrow to a separate network plug (no text or symbols present)

1. Push the sealing insert into the gland body.

Close-up of a hand holding a white plastic bottle with a red arrow pointing to a small component (no text or symbols visible)

1. Connect the RJ-45 connector to the camera connector.

Close-up of a white cable with two connectors and a red arrow pointing to one connector (no text or symbols visible)

1. Attach the gland body to the camera connector.

Diagram showing a white cable connector being adjusted to its left, with red and blue arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

1. Attach the clamping nut to the gland body to complete the cable solution.

Diagram showing a white cable connector being inserted into a terminal, with red and blue arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

NOTE: Make sure the clamping nut is tightly attached to the cable gland body and the sealing insert is squeezed tightly.

Step 4: Connect to Network

Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the switch or injector to a network, PC, and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) connection example below.

graph TD
    A["Network"] -->|Ethernet Cable| B["Laptop"]
    A -->|Ethernet Cable (Data)| C["PoE Injector"]
    C -->|Power Cable| D["AC Power Source"]
    C -->|Ethernet Cable (Data + Power)| E["Camera"]

Step 6: Access the Camera Live View

See Accessing the Camera on page 23 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera.

Other Connections

This section describes the procedures in preparing the external devices that you can connect to the camera. The camera supports DC12V power input, Digital Input and Output (DI/DO) and Audio Input and Output devices using the bundled terminal blocks. The use of these devices, however, is optional.

NOTE: After connecting external devices, use a waterproof tape to protect the cable connection or house the cable inside a junction box (purchased separately).

Connecting a Power Adapter (Optional)

The camera can be powered by a Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch that is IEEE802.3af compliant. In case of using a non-PoE switch or your PoE switch has a limited power supply, you can purchase a power adapter and directly connect the camera to a power outlet.

NOTE: The power adapter is not bundled in the package.

How to Connect Audio Input / Output Devices (Optional for A41\~A47 only)

If using an audio input device, such as a microphone with a built-in amplifier, connect the device to the Mic Input jack (RED) of the camera. If using an audio output device, such as a speaker, connect the device to the Audio Output jack (GREEN) jack of the camera.

Audio Device Audio Output Jack Audio Input Jack

NOTE: Make sure that the connected audio input device has a built-in amplifier. Connecting an ordinary microphone will dwarf sounds and will result in inaudible recording.

Connecting the Digital Input / Output Devices (Optional for A41\~A47 only)

Depending on your surveillance needs, you may connect digital input / output or audio input / output devices to your camera. The camera comes with one (1) terminal block for both digital and audio input/output devices.

How to Connect DI/DO Devices

Digital Input (DI) devices can be used to notify the camera about an activity in the camera site. DI can be triggers of events. For example, you can connect a “panic button” to the camera; as such when the panic button is pressed, the alarm signal will be sent through the camera. Other common DI device applications are emergency button, smoke detector, passive infrared sensor, etc.

Digital Output (DO) devices are external devices that are activated by the camera upon an event inside the camera. For example, you can connect an “alarm horn” to the camera; as such when an event occurs inside the camera (e.g. detected intruder), the alarm horn will sound. Other common DO device applications are motion-triggered lights, electric fence, magnetic door locks, etc.

To connect digital input / output devices (DI/DO), map the pins to one of the pin combinations below:

Device	Pin	Mapping Instructions
Digital Output (DO)	5V	Connect the wires of the output device to 5V and DO.
	DO
Digital Input (DI)	GND	Connect the wires of the input device to GND and DI.
	DI

NOTE: For more information on DI/DO connections, please refer to the Knowledge Base article All about Digital Input and Digital Output downloadable from the link below (http://www.acti.com/kb/detail.asp?KB_ID=KB20091230001).

Other Adjustments and Accessories

How to Install / Remove the Memory Card (A49, A415 only)

The A49 and A415 camera models support local video recording to a memory card.

NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.

How to Insert the Memory Card

1. Remove the sunshield and the front cover.

Two-step diagram showing a white robotic device before and after being held by a hand, with no visible text or symbols.

1. Insert a memory card into the card slot with the metallic contacts facing the lens of the camera. Push the card until it clicks into place.

Close-up of a hand holding a white cylindrical device with exposed internal components, showing a blue arrow indicating transformation (no text or symbols visible)

1. Close the front cover and attach the sunshield.

How to Remove the Memory Card

In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to safely "unmount" the card first (see the camera Firmware manual for more information). Once unmounted from the firmware, push the card to eject it from the slot.

How to Reset the Camera (A41\~A47 only)

The camera has a Reset button that can be used to restore the camera to its factory default settings when the need arises.

The Reset button is used for the following purposes:

• The administrator's password is forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be accessed
• In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with the inability to modify these settings
• In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality

Perform the following to reset the camera to its default settings:

1. Disconnect the camera from its power source (either by PoE or DC power).
2. Press and hold the Reset Button and re-connect the power source to the camera.
3. Continue pressing the Reset Button until the green Ethernet LED lights up or press for at least 20 seconds.

Accessing the Camera

Configure the IP Addresses

In order to be able to communicate with the camera from your PC, both the camera and the PC have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should have very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from each other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area Networks – by DHCP Server or Manually.

Using DHCP server to assign IP addresses:

If you have connected the computer and the camera into the network that has a DHCP server running, then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all – both the camera and the PC would request a unique IP address from DHCP server automatically. In such case, the camera will immediately be ready for the access from the PC. The user, however, might not know the IP address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in other to be able to access it by using a Web browser.

The quickest way to discover the cameras in the network is to use the simplest network search, built in the Windows system – just by pressing the “Network” icon, all the cameras of the local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our cameras.

In the example below, we successfully found the camera model that had just connected to the network.

Favorites Desktop Downloads Recent Places Libraries Computer Network 1101 Projector A41-00AXXX-15K-0015 ACD2300-09K-X-00072 8214-A-XX-15I-00007 8215-A-XX-15I-00007 A41--a-01-15I-00001 8214-A-XX-15I-00008 8215-A-XX-15I-00001 845--A2XX-14G-00301 8215-A-XX-15I-00007 177 items

Double-click the mouse button on the camera model name, the default browser of the PC is automatically launched and the IP address of the target camera is already filled in the address bar of the browser.

If you work with our cameras regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the cameras in the network – by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple devices at the same time.

The latest IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility

When you launch IP Utility, the list of connected cameras in the network will be shown. See sample illustration below:

IP_Utility IP Address / NetMask 172.16.28.109 / 255.255.255.0 Basic Search Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config. Backup Config. Restore Reset Save&Reboot TroubleShooting Account admin Password ***** Total: 91 IP Address Serial No. MAC Address FW Version Model Multicast P Status 172.16.28.219 Q14-A-XX-15J-00002 00 OF:7C 10:01:1C A1D-500-V8.10.17-AC Megapixel Coverl Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.188 Q19-A-XX-15J-00004 00 OF:7C 10:01:28 A1D-500-V8.09.45-AC Megapixel Coverl Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.191 Q19-A-XX-15J-00005 00 OF:7C 10:01:29 A1D-500-V8.09.45-AC Megapixel Coverl Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.102 C1W-00AXX-15K-0020 00 OF:7C 10:00:2E A1D-900-A1.00.03-AC Megapixel IP Cube Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.180 A41-00XXX-15K-0015 00 OF:7C 10:00:DD A1D-900-A2.00.07-AC Megapixel IP Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.162 E78-A-XX-15K-00001 00 OF:7C 10:DE:E5 A1D-501-V7.00.44-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.175 E78-A-XX-15K-00002 00 OF:7C 10:DE:E6 A1D-501-V7.00.44-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.172 E936-A-XX-15K-00003 00 OF:7C 10:DE:F1 A1D-501-V7.00.44-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.68 E936-A-XX-15K-00007 00 OF:7C 10:DE:F5 A1D-501-V7.00.44-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.48 EQ3MA-XX-15K-00005 00 OF:7C 10:DE:FQ A1D-501-V7.00.44-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.178 Q115-A-XX-15K-00001 00 OF:7C 10:EE:27 A1D-500-V8.10.22-AC Megapixel Coverl Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.201 Q115-A-XX-15K-00006 00 OF:7C 10:EE:2C A1D-500-V8.10.22-AC Megapixel Coverl Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.28.152 B63-A-01-12A-11IAdd / Remove Device Web Port Add Remove

You can quickly notice the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically launch the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of the browser already.

Use the default IP address of a camera:

If there is no DHCP server in the given network, the user may have to assign the IP addresses to both PC and camera manually to make sure they are in the same network segment.

When the camera is plugged into network and it does not detect any DHCP services, it will automatically assign itself a default IP:

192.168.0.100

Whereas the default port number would be 80. In order to access that camera, the IP address of the PC has to be configured to match the network segment of the camera.

Manually adjust the IP address of the PC:

In the following example, based on Windows 7, we will configure the IP address to 192.168.0.99 and set Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 by using the steps below:

1 All Control Panel Items ▶ Network and Sharing Center ▶ Search Control Panel Control Panel Home Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing settings View your basic network information and set up connections SISO_NP_PCI (This computer) Network Internet See full map View your active networks Connect or disconnect Network Work network Access type: Internet Connections: Local Area Connection Change your networking settings Set up a new connection or network. Set up a wireless, broadband, dial-up, ad hoc, or VPN connection; or set up a router or access point. Connect to a network Connect or reconnect to a wireless, wired, dial-up, or VPN network connection. Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers, or change sharing settings.

2 Network and Internet > Network Conn Organize Disable this network device Diagnos Local Area Connection Network Intel(R) & Disable Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties

3 Connect using: Intel(R) 32567LM-3 Gigabit Network Connection Configure... This connection uses the following items: ✓ Client for Microsoft Networks ✓ VirtualBox Extended Networking Driver ✓ QoS Packet Scheduler ✓ File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks ✓ Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPvS) ✓ Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ✓ Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O Driver ✓ Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks. OK Cancel

4 You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability. Otherwise, you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings. Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address: IP address: 192 , 168 , 0 , 99 Subnet mask: 255 , 255 , 255 , 0 Default gateway: Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses: Preferred DNS server: . Alternate DNS server: . Validate settings upon exit Advanced... OK Cancel

Manually adjust the IP addresses of multiple cameras:

If there are more than 1 camera to be used in the same local area network and there is no DHCP server to assign unique IP addresses to each of them, all of the cameras would then have the initial IP address of 192.168.0.100, which is not a proper situation for network devices – all the IP addresses have to be different from each other. The easiest way to assign cameras the IP addresses is by using IP Utility:

IP Ullly IP Address / NetMask 172.16.26.192 / 255.255.255.0 Basic Search Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config. Backup Config. Restore Reset Save&Robot Total: 58 Account admin Password 123456 Http Port 80 P Address MAC Address FW Version Model Serial No Multicast IP Status 172.16.26.2 00.0F 7C.07 DE 85 A1D-311-V5.07.05-AC Herispheric Camera KCM3911 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.4 00.0F 7C.08 17:C2 A1D-310-V4.12.02-AC Mega IP Camera TCM1111 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.6 00.0F Change NetworkAddress Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address Starting P Address 192 . 168 . 0 . 101 Netmask 255 . 255 . 255 . 0 Gateway 192 . 168 . 0 . 254 Apply 172.16.26.57 00.0F:7C:04:07:A7 A1D-310-V4.12.05-AC Video Server TCD2100 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.51 00.0F:7C:04:32:E3 A1D-310-V4.12.09-AC MegaPixel IP Camera TCM1231 228.5.6.1

With the procedure shown above, all the cameras will have unique IP addresses, starting from 192.168.0.101. In case there are 20 cameras selected, the last one of the cameras would have the IP 192.168.0.120.

Later, by pressing the "Refresh" button of the IP Utility, you will be able to see the list of cameras with their new IP addresses.

Refresh

Please note that it is also possible to change the IP addresses manually by using the Web browser. In such case, please plug in only one camera at a time, and change its IP address by using the Web browser before plugging in the next one. This way, the Web browser will not be confused about two devices having the same IP address at the same time.

Access the Camera

Now that the camera and the PC are both having their unique IP addresses and are under the same network segment, it is possible to use the Web browser of the PC to access the camera.

Full functionality is provided only for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

The browser functionality comparison:

Functionality	Internet Explorer
Live Video	Yes
Live Video Area Resizable	Yes
PTZ Control	Yes
Capture the snapshot	Yes
Video overlay based configuration (Motion Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions)	Yes
All the other configurations	Yes

When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will be downloaded from the camera directly – the user just has to accept the use of such control when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case.

The examples in this manual are based on Internet Explorer browser in order to cover all functions of the camera.

Assuming that the camera's IP address is 192.168.0.100, you can access it by opening the Web browser and typing the following address into Web browser's address bar:

http://192.168.0.100

Upon successful connection to the camera, the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page. The HTTP port number was not added behind the IP address since the default HTTP port of the camera is 80, which can be omitted from the address for convenience.

http://192.168.0.100 Web Configurator Web Configurator

Before logging in, you need to setup the root Account and Password of the camera.

Set Root Account Name and Password Name Password Confirm Password Language English Apply Reset

Then use this newly setup Account and Password to login to the Web Configurator. For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.

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