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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?
What does the Power LED indicate?
How do I connect the ACTi E32 camera to the Ethernet network?
What is the recommended type of Ethernet cable for outdoor installations?
How do I waterproof the cable connection for outdoor installations?
How do I adjust the viewing angle of the ACTi E32 camera?
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