ACTi TCM-5311 Instructions for use

H.264 Megapixel
IP Camera
(with DC 12V / PoE / AC24V)
TCM-5300 series
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 _______________________________________________ 1-9
1.6Installation Procedure __________________________________________ 1-10
1.7Product Specification ___________________________________________ 1-10

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 Package Contents
TCM-5300 Series Power Adaptor (Optional)
(DC12V / PoE / AC24V)
Product CD Terminal Blocks for Power & DI/O
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
(SXGA, 1280x960) 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, and all three formats offer megapixel resolution. 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 Dual Streaming
With excellent system performance, H.264/MPEG-4/MJPEG are
supported. It brings superior image quality at 30 frame per second up
to 1280 x 720 resolution, but also offers up to 15 frames per second in
SXGA (1280x960).
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 Box 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 can be
set up to 3 detection areas. By tuning the object size and sensitivity, it
is very reliable to fit into your environment. Besides, hardware motion
detection delivers better sensitivity and responds faster than software
motion detection.
Bundled Powerful Surveillance Software

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To extend the capabilities of the IP Box Camera series, a powerful
surveillance program is included in the package and is very free to use.
Users can easily utilize the existing PC to be a digital video recorder.
Schedule recording and manual recording keep every important image
recorded in the local hard disk. Reliable and accurate motion detection
with instant warning makes you responsive in every condition. Quick
and simple search and playback function lets you easily find the
images you want.
Software Development Kit Support
This IP Box 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 developer’s time
and efforts to is highly reduced.

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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 different voltage than the one
included with this device. All warranty of this product will be voided in the
situations above.
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.
4. If the video product does not operate normally by following the
operating Instructions in this manual. Adjust only those controls that
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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. DC Iris
DC Iris Lens Control Port
2. 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).
3. Power Input
Connect the power adaptor here if your power input is DC12V.
If your power input is AC24V. Please follow the description on the
connector to connect to power.
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1 N
AC Power Input
2 L
3 GND E-Ground of power
4. 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.

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Step 3: Keep holding the reset button depressed around 12 seconds,
release the reset button. The unit will start up with factory default
settings.
5. Audio Input / Output
The IP device supports audio input and output with earphone jack
6. Digital Input / Output
Used in applications like motion detection, event triggering, time
lapse recording, alarm notifications, etc., the I/O terminal connector
provides the interface to:
•1 transistor output - For connecting external devices such as relays
and LEDs. Connected devices can be activated by Output buttons on
the Live View page or by an Event Type. The output will show as
active (in Event Configuration > Port Status) if the alarm device is
activated.
•1 digital input - An alarm input for connecting devices that can
toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example: PIRs,
door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is
received, the device state changes and the input becomes active
(shown under Event Configuration > Port Status).
•Auxiliary power and GND
Pin 1 GND Ground Description
Pin 2 Auxiliary DC
Power input
(not to power
this camera)
Electrically connected in parallel with the con-
nector for the power supply, this pin provides an
auxiliary connector for mains power to the unit.
This pin can also be used to power auxiliary
equipment, with a maximum current of 100mA.
Voltage: 12V DC,
Max: 1.2W
Pin 3 Digital Input Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or
unconnected) to deactivate.
Must not be exposed to
voltages greater than 30V
DC.
Pin 4 Transistor
Output
Uses an open-collector NPN transistor with the
emitter connected to the GND pin. If used with an
external relay, a diode must be connected in
parallel with the load, for protection against
transient voltages.
Max load = <100mA
Max voltage = 24V DC
(to the transistor)

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The I/O terminal pins are numbered left to right, as shown below.
Connect input/output devices to the camera as follows:
1. Attach the cables for the device securely to the supplied green
connector block.
2. Once the cables are connected, push the connector block into the
terminal connector (also green) on the camera.
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2
3
FUSE 1A
NPN
DC TO DC
DI
DO
3.3V
DC POWER
GND
1
2
3
4
CONVERTER
EARTH GND
DO
DI
RELAY
SW
DIODE
DEVICE
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POWER INPUT
CAMERA

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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 Box 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 Box 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 Installation Procedure
Regarding Back focus adjustment, please download our support document
here :
1.7 Product Specification