ACTi D21FA User manual

Box Camera Series
Hardware Manual
D21FA, D21VA, D22FA, D22VA
E21FA, E21VA, E22FA, E22VA
E23A, E23B, E24A, E25A
E217, E222, E270, E271
2015/10/05

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Table of Contents
Precautions.............................................................4
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6
Introduction.............................................................7
The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7
Package Contents...................................................................................... 9
Physical Description ............................................................................... 10
D2xFA / E2xFA / E270........................................................................... 10
D2xVA / E2xVA / E23A / E24A / E25A / E271........................................ 10
E23B..................................................................................................... 12
E217 ..................................................................................................... 14
E222 ..................................................................................................... 14
Mounting Options.................................................................................... 16
Indoor Installation Procedures............................17
Step 1: Attach the Camera Lens............................................................. 17
Step 2: Attach the Mounting Block......................................................... 19
Step 3: Mount the Indoor Bracket .......................................................... 20
Step 4: Attach the Camera to the Bracket ............................................. 20
Step 5: Connect the Cable(s).................................................................. 23
Step 6: Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 24
Step 7: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 24
Other Connections (Optional)..............................25
How to Connect DI/DO and Audio Devices............................................ 25
How to Connect DI/DO Devices............................................................ 25
DI/DO Connection Specifications.......................................................... 26

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How to Connect Audio Devices............................................................. 29
How to Connect a Power Adapter (for E217, E222 only) ...................... 30
How to Connect a Serial Device (for E23B, E217, E222 only).............. 32
Other Adjustments and Accessories ..................34
How to Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 34
D21FA / E21FA ..................................................................................... 34
D22FA / E22FA / E217 / E270............................................................... 34
D2xVA/ E2xVA/ E23A / E23B / E24A/ E25A / E222 / E271................. 35
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ............................................ 36
How to Insert the Memory Card ............................................................ 36
How to Remove the Memory Card........................................................ 36
How to Replace the Lens ........................................................................ 37
Accessing the Camera .........................................39
Configure the IP Addresses.................................................................... 39
Access the Camera.................................................................................. 43

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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.

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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.

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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.
Installation
Install this device as well as other devices (such as PoE injector, alarm, etc.) 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.

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Introduction
The List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
D21FA
1MP Box with D/N, Fixed lens
D21VA
1MP Box with D/N, Vari-focal lens
D22FA
5MP Box with D/N, Fixed lens
D22VA
5MP Box with D/N, Vari-focal lens
E21FA
1MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E21VA
1MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E22FA
5MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E22VA
5MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E23A
2MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E23B
2MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E24A
3MP Box with D/N, Superior WDR, Vari-focal lens

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E25A
1.3MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E217
2MP Video Analytics Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
E222
2MP Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
E270
10MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E271
10MP Box with D/N, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
From the installation perspective, these models are very similar; therefore one manual is used for
all of them.

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Package Contents
Camera
Lens
(D2xFA / E2xFA / E217 / E270)
Lens
(D2xVA / E2xVA / E2xA /
E23B / E222 / E271)
Fixed focal lens with manual
focus and fixed iris
Vari-focal lens with manual
focus and DC iris
Mounting Block
with Screws
Audio and DI/DO
Terminal Block
Serial Port Terminal Block
(for E23B only)
Power Terminal Block
(for E217 & E222 only)
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
NOTE: The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly vary in appearance.

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Physical Description
D2xFA / E2xFA / E270
D2xVA / E2xVA / E23A / E24A / E25A / E271
1) Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.
2) Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card into this slot for local recording purposes. See How to Install /
Remove the Memory Card on page 36 for more information.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
3) Reset Button
The purpose of reset button is to restore the factory default settings of the camera, including
administrator’s password.
The reset button can be used for following purposes:
1. The administrator’s password has been forgotten and therefore the camera cannot be
accessed.
2. In case of IP address, mask, or allow/deny filter related issues, resulting with inability to
modify these settings.
3. In case of connectivity issues or abnormal video quality.