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USER MANUAL D61 ACTi

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Indoor Dome Series Hardware Manual

D61, D62, D64, D65, E61, E62, E63, E64, E65, E66, E67

2014/05/07

Table of Contents

Precautions 4

Safety Instructions 6

Introduction......7

The List of Models 7

Package Contents......8

Physical Description 9

Mounting Options....11

Other Mounting Accessories 13

Installing the Camera on a Surface 14

Step 1: Drill the Holes.... 14

Step 2: Open the Dome Cover .... 15

Step 3: Install the Camera to the Surface....16

Step 4: Connect the Cable .... 17

Step 5: Access the Camera Live View.... 18

Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ...... 18

Step 7: Close the Dome Cover....18

Other Adjustments and Accessories ...... 20

How to Adjust the Camera Viewing Angle and Focus 20

D61, D62, E66, E67 Camera Models 20

D64, D65, E61, E62, E63, E64, E65 Camera Models.... 22

How to Replace the Dome Cover 23

How to Use a Memory Card 26

How to Insert the Memory Card 26

How to Remove the Memory Card.... 26

Accessing the Camera 27

Configure the IP Addresses.... 27

Access the Camera.... 31

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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by the responsible party for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

European Community Compliance Statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B 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.

Do not 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. 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 inner parts of video product have 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

The List of Models

This hardware manual contains the following models:

D61		1.3MP Indoor Dome with SLLS, Vari-focal lens
D62		2MP Indoor Dome with SLLS, Vari-focal lens
D64		1MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
D65		3MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
E61		1MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E62		3MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E63		5MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E64		1MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens
E65		3MP Indoor Dome with D/N, IR, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens
E66		1.3MP Indoor Dome with Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E67		2MP Indoor Dome with Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens

From the installation perspective these models are very similar; therefore you can use one manual for all of them.

Package Contents

Camera(D64, D65, E61, E62,E63, E64, E65)	Camera(D61, D62, E66, E67)	Mounting Screw Kit
Hexagon Screwdriver	Quick Installation Guide	Warranty Card
Drill Template

Physical Description

D61, D62, E66, E67

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Labeled diagram of a mechanical device showing components including a black cylindrical component, green circuit board, and numbered parts 1, 2, and 3.

1) Reset Button

The purpose of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including the administrator's password.

The reset button can be used for following purposes:

The administrator's password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be accessed.

1. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to modify these settings.
2. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality.

How to do the reset properly?

Using a pointed object, such as a paper clip, press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds.

2) Memory Card Slot

Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to Use a Memory Card on page 26 for more information.

NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.

3) Ethernet Port

Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.

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
Surface Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera directly on walls or ceilings without extra accessories. SeeInstalling the Camera on a Surfaceon page 14 for mounting instructions.
Flush Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera discretely above dropped ceilings wherein only the dome cover will be visible underneath the ceiling.
	PMAX-1003
Gang Box Converter	Suitable for locations which require the use of gang boxes. The Gang Box Converter can be attached to a “two-gang” or 4” square gang box. Then, the camera can be installed on the Gang Box Converter. All cables are hidden inside the gang box.
	PMAX-0803
Pendant Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera on hard and high ceilings.
	PMAX-0101 PMAX-0103 (Straight Tube with Bracket)
	PMAX-0101 [SHZY] PMAX-0102 (Straight Tube)
Straight Wall Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera on straight walls.
	PMAX-0308 (L-Type Wall Mount)
	PMAX-0101	PMAX-0305 (Heavy Duty Wall Mount)
Vertical Pole Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera on vertical poles.
	PMAX-0101	PMAX-0305	PMAX-0503
Horizontal Pole Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera on horizontal poles.
	PMAX-0101	PMAX-0102	PMAX-0503
Corner Mount	Suitable when mounting the camera on a corner wall.
	PMAX-0101	PMAX-0305	PMAX-0402

Other Mounting Accessories

Accessories

PMAX-0104 (Extension Tube)

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.

Installing the Camera on a Surface

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 the ceiling can bear more than the weight of the camera.

Step 1: Drill the Holes

Before drilling the holes on the ceiling or wall, note the direction of the connectors side of the camera, which is also the opposite side of the camera logo. This influences the camera placement and where you should drill the hole where the cables will pass through or how the cables will go along the ceiling or wall.

1. Use the supplied drill template to mark the screw holes on the surface according to the preferred orientation.
2. Determine how the cables will be routed: pass through the surface or along the surface.

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

Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Cable hole B507-00036-000 Drill Template (scale 1:1)

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

1. Insert the plastic plugs into the screw holes.

Step 2: Open the Dome Cover

NOTE: To avoid scratches or leaving fingerprints on the dome cover, it is recommended to retain the plastic covering the dome cover until the camera is completely installed.

1. With the bundled hex screwdriver, loosen the three (3) screws securing the dome cover.

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1. Lift to remove the dome cover.

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1. For D61, D62, E66, E67 models, remove the styrofoam from the camera lens.

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1. If the cables will be routed along the ceiling or wall, remove the cable tab from the dome cover.

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1. If the cables will pass through the ceiling or wall, route and pull the cables through the hole on the surface.

Step 3: Install the Camera to the Surface

1. If necessary, insert a memory card, with the metallic contacts facing down, into the card slot of the camera.

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1. Align the camera screw holes and the cable hole (if necessary) to the holes on the surface and attach the three (3) supplied screws to secure the camera.

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CAUTION: When using electric screwdrivers, be careful not to touch the camera components while attaching the screws. Since electric screwdrivers vary in sizes, speed, and force, they may bruise and damage the camera components.

DISCLAIMER: ACTi will not be responsible for camera damage caused by improper installations or the misuse of equipment for installation.

Step 4: Connect the Cable

1. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port of the camera.

Ethernet Port

1. 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 (Data)| B["PoE Injector / PoE Switch"]
    A -->|Ethernet Cable (Data + Power)| C["Camera"]
    B -->|Power Cable| D["AC Power Source"]
    B -->|Ethernet Cable| E["Laptop"]

Step 5: Access the Camera Live View

See Accessing the Camera on page 27 for more information on how to access the Live View of the camera.

Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus

Based on the camera live view, adjust the viewing angle, orientation and focus of the camera. Adjustments vary depending on model, see How to Adjust the Camera Viewing Angle and Focus on page 20 for more information.

Step 7: Close the Dome Cover

1. Turn the dome cover shroud to align to the direction of the lens.

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1. Align the screws with the screw holes of the camera. Note that if the cables are routed along the ceiling or wall, route the cable to pass through the cable hole on the dome cover.

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1. Tighten the three (3) screws to attach the dome cover to the camera body.

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1. Remove the plastic covering the dome cover.

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Final installation should look similar to the illustration below.

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Other Adjustments and Accessories

How to Adjust the Camera Viewing Angle and Focus

This section describes procedures in adjusting the viewing angle, focus, and pan direction of the camera.

D61, D62, E66, E67 Camera Models

Camera Parts Overview

Pan Adjustment Screw Rotation Adjustment Focal Length Lever Tilt Adjustment Screw Lens Focus Lever Tilt Adjustment Screw

Adjustment Procedures

1 2 3 4

1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws, adjust the tilt, and then tighten back the screws to fix the tilt position.
2. Turn the rotation adjustment to rotate the viewing orientation.
3. Loosen the pan adjustment screw, move the pan direction, and then tighten back the screw to fix the pan position.
4. Move the zoom and focus levers left or right to adjust the focus and the viewing angle.

D64, D65, E61, E62, E63, E64, E65 Camera Models

Camera Parts Overview

Pan Adjustment Screw Tilt Adjustment Screw Rotation Adjustment Zoom Lever Lens Tilt Adjustment Screw Tilt Adjustment Screw Focus Lever

Adjustment Procedures

1 2 3 4

1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws, adjust the tilt, and then tighten back the screws to fix the tilt position.
2. Turn the rotation adjustment to rotate the viewing orientation.
3. Loosen the pan adjustment screw, move the pan direction, and then tighten back the screw to fix the pan position.
4. Move the zoom and focus levers left or right to adjust the focus and the viewing angle.

How to Replace the Dome Cover

For more discrete surveillance needs, the bundled dome cover can be replaced with a smoke, vandal proof cover available for purchase. To replace the dome cover, do the following:

1. Loosen the three (3) screws to open the dome cover.

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1. Remove the three (3) screws to detach the bracket.

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1. Remove the bracket and dome cover from the cover housing.

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1. Remove the shroud from the dome cover.

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1. Place the shroud on the replacement dome cover.

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1. Insert the replacement dome cover into the cover housing.

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1. Align and attach the three (3) screws to secure the bracket to the cover housing.

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1. Attach the dome cover to the camera by tightening the three (3) screws. Final installation should look similar to the illustration below.

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How to Use a Memory Card

The camera supports local video recording or saving of snapshots to a memory card.

NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.

How to Insert the Memory Card

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

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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.

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.

Network Organize Search Active Directory Network and Sharing Center Add a printer Add a wireless device Favorites Desktop Downloads Recent Places Libraries Documents Music Pictures Videos Computer Network Name Category ACD2100-10A-X-00450 Other Devices ACM3701-10H-X-00473 Other Devices ACM5801-10A-X-00008 Other Devices ANNA-LAPYKO Other Devices B95--A-XX-13K-00007 Other Devices E271--A-01-00A-0826 Other Devices E43--A-XX-12L-00050 Other Devices E43--A-XX-12L-00107 Other Devices E63--A-XX-13C-00071 Other Devices E73--A-XX-13D-00337 Other Devices E93--A-XX-13L-00116 Other Devices ENR-130-ENR Other Devices ENR-130-ENR Other Devices E63--A-XX-13C-00071 Categories: Other Devices Network location: ACT.com

Double-click 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 IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility

With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows:

IP_Utility IP Address / NetMask 172.16.26.79 / 255.255.255.0 Basic Search Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config, Backup Config, Restore Reset Save&Re Account admin Password Total: 63 IP Address Serial No MAC Address FW Version Mode Multicast IP 172.16.26.67 D51-A-XX-12K-00430 00:0F:7C:0B:81.9A A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.140 D54-A-XX-13A-00165 00:0F 7C:0B:06.8D A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.72 E91-A-XX-13B-00154 00:0F 7C:0A:3E.B9 A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.168 E63-A-XX-13C-00071 00:0F 7C:0A:58.3D A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.12 D55-A-XX-13C-00107 00:0F 7C:0A:8A.B5 A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.18 E73-A-XX-13D-00337 00:0F 7C:0A:98.9D A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.2 E72-A-XX-13D-00166 00:0F 7C:0A:A3.3A A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.167 E95-A-XX-13I-00117 00:0F 7C:0B:AF.55 A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.69 E93-A-XX-13L-00079 00:0F 7C:0C:50.32 A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.88 E93-A-XX-13L-00107 00:0F 7C:0C:50.4E A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.62 E93-A-XX-13L-00116 00:0F 7C:0C:50.57 A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.95 E93-A-XX-13L-00141 00:0F 7C:0C:50.7D A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.85 E93-A-XX-13L-00152 00:0F 7C:0C:50.7D A1D-500-V5.04.15-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.163 E97-A-XX-13K-00147 00:0F 7C:0C:60.9A A1D-500-V5.05.16-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.111 B52-A-XX-13L-00399 00:0F 7C:0C:8E.9D A1D-500-V5.05.22-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.161 B85-A-XX-13L-00397 00:0F 7C:0C:8F.OE A1D-500-V5.05 23-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.42 E94-A-XX-13J-00454 00:0F 7C:OB:AE:GO A1D-500-V5.06.92-AC Megapixel IP Dome 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.238 B94-A-XX-13J-09944 8G:FF:7C:OB:F8CE A1D-50O-VS:OS:ZI-AC Megapixel IP PTZ Camera 228.5.6.1 172.16.26.7 IQZ-A XX - 13J - 99997 8G:FF:7C:OB:F89S A1D-5O-VS:OS:ZI-AC Megapixel IP PTZ Camera 228.5.6.1 Add / Remove Device . . . . Http 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. See also HomeGroup Internet Options Windows Firewall

2 Organize Enable this network device Diagnos Local Area Connection Network Inter(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 Uthly 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: 56 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 Hemispheric Camera KCM03911 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 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.7 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.10 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.11 00.0 ✓ 172.10.26.13 00.0 ✓ 172.10.26.40 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.41 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.50 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.52 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.53 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.54 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.55 00.0 ✓ 172.16.26.57 00.0F:7C:04:87:A7 A1D-310-V4.12 05-AC Video Server TCD2100 228.5.6.1 ✓ 172.10.26.01 00.0F:7C:04:32:E3 A1D-310-V4.12 05-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.

You can use any of the browsers to access the camera, however, the full functionality is provided only for Microsoft Internet Explorer.

The browser functionality comparison:

Functionality	Internet Explorer	Other browsers
Live Video	Yes	Yes*
Live Video Area Resizable	Yes	No
PTZ Control	Yes	Yes
Capture the snapshot	Yes	Yes
Video overlay based configuration (Motion Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions)	Yes	No
All the other configurations	Yes	Yes

* When using non-Internet Explorer browsers, free third-party software plug-ins must be installed to the PC first to be able to get the live video feed from the camera. Check the firmware version of the camera to determine which plug-in is necessary:

Firmware Version	Required Plug-In
A1D-500-V6.04.xx-AC or older	Basic VLC Media Player (http://www.videolan.org)
A1D-500-V6.05.xx-AC or newer	QuickTime (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)

The camera firmware version can be found on the FW Version column of the IP utility or access the Setup page of the Web Configurator (see page 33).

Disclaimer Notice: The camera manufacturer does not guarantee the compatibility of its cameras with VLC player or QuickTime – since these are third party softwares. The third party has the right to modify their utility any time which might affect the compatibility. In such cases, please use Internet Explorer browser instead.

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 following 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 Login Account Password Language English Login Reset

Before logging in, you need to know the factory default Account and Password of the camera.

Account: Admin

Password: 123456

To check the firmware version through the Web Configurator, access the Setup page and click System > System Info.

Web Configurator System Information Firmware Version = A1D-500-V6.05.22-AC MAC Address = 00:0F:7C:0C:58:95 Host Date & Time Network IP Settings Video Event System User Account System Info Factory Default Firmware Upload Save & Reboot Logout

For further operations, please refer to the Firmware User Manual.