ACTi TCM-4101 Instructions for use

H.264 IP Cube Camera
TCM-4101
Ver. 091021
Hardware User’s Manual

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0PRECAUTIONS
1. Read these instructions
You should read all the safety and operating instructions before using this
product.
2. Heed all warnings
You must adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction
manual.
This symbol highlights several areas of concern. Please read descriptions
next to each symbol carefully.
a. Failure to follow the safety instruction given may directly endanger
people, cause damage to the system or to other equipment.
b. The requirements to make this device work, including hardware,
computer settings, network settings, and operation procedures.
c. The tips to make using this device easier, more convenient and more
efficient.
3. 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 for hardware and software are probably registered
trademarks of respective companies.
Liability
Every 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.
FCC/CE Regulation
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
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equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, 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 his
own expense.

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Table of Contents
0PRECAUTIONS________________________________________________ 0-1
Trademarks ________________________________________________________________ 0-1
Liability ___________________________________________________________________ 0-1
FCC/CE Regulation__________________________________________________________ 0-1
1INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________ 1-1
1.1Package Contents _______________________________________________ 1-1
1.2Features and Benefits ____________________________________________ 1-2
1.3Safety Instructions ______________________________________________ 1-4
1.4Physical Description _____________________________________________ 1-6
1.5Basic Connections _______________________________________________ 1-8
1.6Product Specification ____________________________________________ 1-9

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
TCM-4101 Power Adaptor (Optional)
Product CD Camera Stand
Warranty Card Accessory
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1.2 Features and Benefits
This IP device is a cutting-edge digital video transmission device. It can
compress and transmit real time images with outstanding images quality
(VGA, 640x480) at reasonable bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP
network. That is because it is Ethernet ready and has the powerful ARM9
SoC with excellent system performance to offer dual streams of
H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG. In addition, with these powerful hardware platform,
excellent SDK support and powerful respective apparatuses (e.g. the
transcoder), this IP device is your best choice building up either
conventional IP surveillance system or intelligent IP surveillance system.
H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG Triple codec Dual Streaming
With excellent system performance, H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG are
supported. Superior video quality can be provided at up to 30 frames
per second in VGA resolution.
Digital Time Code Embedded
The “Digital Time Code Embedded” function is to embed the
recording time in the H.264/MPEG bit stream. Therefore, each image
frame has its respective time when it was recorded. It is very useful
when users want to find the video at an exact time or between a certain
time intervals.
DDNS Supported
This IP device supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server).
Users can set this IP Cube Camera at a virtual domain name (such as
cam1.Taipei.xxx) that is linked with its dynamic IP via DDNS service.
Everyone can use the virtual domain name to view the video from
anywhere with internet acess
Built-in Hardware Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required. Each IP device allows
up to 3 detection areas. By tuning the object size and sensitivity, it can
provide reliable motion detection in all kinds of environments.
Moreover, hardware motion detection delivers better sensitivity and
faster response time than software motion detection.
Bundled Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of the IP Cube Camera series, a powerful

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surveillance program is included in the package and is free to use.
Users can easily utilize an existing PC to be a digital video recorder.
Scheduled recording and manual recording keep every important
image recorded in the local hard disk. Reliable and accurate motion
detection with instant warning enables immediate response in every
condition. Quick and simple search and playback function lets you
easily find the images you wan
Software Development Kit Support
This IP Cube Camera can be integrated or controlled by user’s
application program through the Streaming Library or ActiveX control.
With its high level programming interface, software developers can
save a lot of time and effort while developing.

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1.3 Safety Instructions
Don’t use the power supply with other voltages
This device is likely to be damaged or damage other equipments /
personnel if you use a power supply with a different voltage than the
one marked on this device. All warranty of this product will be voided
in the above situation.
Don’t open the housing of the product
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 and the power supply 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 exposed to rain or water directly.

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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 that the
video product is in proper operating condition.

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1.4 Physical Description
1. Action LED Indicator
The LED will light up after IP camera has successfully completed
the boot process
2. Microphone Input
Sensitivity: -36dB ± 3dB(0dB=1V/Pa at 1KHz)
S/N Ratio: More than 58dB
Directivity: Omni directional

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3. Audio Output
The IP device supports audio output with earphone jack
4. Ethernet Port
The IP device connects to the Ethernet via a standard RJ45
connector. Supporting NWAY, this IP device can auto detect the
speed of local network segment (10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet).
5. Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off IP device by disconnecting the power cable
Step 2: Press and continue to hold the Reset Button. Reconnect
the power cable while continuing to hold the reset button.
Step 3: Keep holding the reset button depressed around 12
seconds, release the reset button. The unit will start up with
factory default settings.
6. Power Input
Connect the power adaptor here if your power input is DC12V.

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1.5 Basic Connections
Follow the procedures below to connect the IP device to the respective
apparatuses.
If you have a PoE(Power over Ethernet) supported switch or injector:
1. Connect your IP Cube Camera to the Switch / Injector by CAT5 or
CAT6 cables with RJ45 connector.
2. Connect your Switch / Injector to PC with another CAT5 / CAT6
network cable.
If your switch does not support PoE, and you are powering the camera with power
adaptor::
1. Connect the power adaptor to IP Cube Camera
2. Connect IP device’s ethernet port to Network switch (via RJ45
connectors).
3. Connect a PC to the Ethernet switch (via RJ45 connectors)
NOTE: For more detailed explanations, we provide a support
package that clarifies PoE related concepts for you. Please visit our
web site and download the support document TS-00040.

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1.6 Product Specification