Access the Camera. ACTi E31, E34, E33, E32

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Hardware Manual

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

Live Video

Internet Explorer

Yes

Other browsers

Yes

*

Live Video Area Resizable

PTZ Control

Capture the snapshot

Video overlay based configuration (Motion

Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

All the other configurations Yes Yes

*

The basic

VLC media player

( http://www.videolan.org

) has to be installed in PC first before using any non-Internet Explorer browsers to be able to get live video feed from the camera with those browsers. It is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player.

Disclaimer Notice: The camera manufacturer does not guarantee the compatibility of its cameras with VLC player

– since it is a third party software, 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.

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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.

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

Account:

Admin

Password:

123456

For further operations, please refer to the

Firmware User Manual

.

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Other Adjustments and Accessories

Adjust the Viewing Angle

1.

Open the front cover.

2.

Based on the live view from the camera, adjust the focal length and focus of the target area.

Focus

Focal Length

3.

When done, close the front cover.

CAUTION:

The front cover must be tightly closed to ensure water or dust does not go through any opening.

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Attach the Sunshield

The use of sunshield is optional if the camera will be installed indoors. However, if the camera will be installed outdoors, attach the sunshield to protect the lens from all types of weather and lighting conditions.

1.

Loosely secure the supplied screws and washers to attach the sunshield.

2.

Slide to adjust the sunshield to cover the lens as far as possible but out of the camera’s live view.

3.

Tighten the screws to fix the position of the sunshield.

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Appendix

How to Make an Ethernet Cable

1.

Prepare the following tools:

Ethernet cable without connectors

RJ-45 Connector (x2)

RJ45 Crimping Tool

Scissors

2.

Cut about 1 inch into the plastic sheath from the end of the cable.

1 inch

3.

Unwind the wires and arrange them according to the color sequence below.

1) Stripe Orange

2) Orange

3) Stripe Green

4) Blue

5) Stripe Blue

6) Green

7) Stripe Brown

8)

Brown

4.

Pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them out.

5.

Use the scissors to make a straight cut across the wires ½ inch from the cut end.

6.

With the RJ-45 connector tab facing down, push the wires into the connector all the way to the end.

7.

Place the connector into the crimping tool, and cinch down to secure the RJ-45 connector to the Ethernet cable.

8.

Repeat the same procedures to attach the other end.

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Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I reset the ACTi E32 camera to its factory default settings?
While the camera is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds or until the Power LED lights up.
What does the Power LED indicate?
The Power LED lights up when the camera is connected to a power source and starts the boot-up process. After the boot process is complete, the Power LED goes off.
How do I connect the ACTi E32 camera to the Ethernet network?
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port of the camera to the Ethernet network.
What is the recommended type of Ethernet cable for outdoor installations?
For outdoor installations, use exterior-grade Ethernet cables (CAT5/CAT5e/CAT6) which are waterproof and do not require a conduit. Ordinary Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use.
How do I waterproof the cable connection for outdoor installations?
Enclose the cable connection inside a junction box or use a weatherproof enclosure.
How do I adjust the viewing angle of the ACTi E32 camera?
Loosen the knob on the camera bracket, adjust the camera angle, and then tighten the knob to fix the camera position.