ACTi A21 User manual

Box Camera Series
Hardware Manual
A21, A22, A23, A24
2017/11/27

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Table of Contents
Precautions.............................................................4
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 6
Introduction.............................................................7
The List of Models ..................................................................................... 7
Package Contents...................................................................................... 8
Physical Description ................................................................................. 9
Mounting Options.....................................................................................11
Indoor Installation Procedures............................12
Step 1: Attach the Camera Lens............................................................. 12
Step 2: Mount the Indoor Bracket .......................................................... 13
Step 3: Attach the Camera to the Bracket ............................................. 14
Step 4: Connect the Cable(s).................................................................. 16
Step 5: Access the Camera Live View.................................................... 16
Step 6: Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus ........................................ 16
Other Connections (Optional)..............................17
How to Connect DI/DO and Audio Devices............................................ 17
How to Connect DI/DO Devices............................................................ 17
DI/DO Connection Specifications.......................................................... 18
How to Connect Audio Devices............................................................. 20
How to Connect a Power Adapter .......................................................... 21
How to Connect a Serial Device............................................................. 23
Other Adjustments and Accessories ..................24

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How to Adjust the Viewing Angle and Focus (A23, A24)...................... 24
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ............................................ 25
How to Insert the Memory Card............................................................ 25
How to Remove the Memory Card........................................................ 25
Accessing the Camera .........................................26
Configure the IP Addresses.................................................................... 26
Access the Camera.................................................................................. 30

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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 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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 equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if it is
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it 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
their own expense.
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:
A21
3MP Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
A22
5MP Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens
A23
3MP Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, Vari-focal lens
A24
5MP Box with D/N, Extreme WDR, SLLS, 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
(A21, A23)
Lens
(A22, A24)
Fixed focal lens with manual
focus and fixed iris
Vari-focal lens with manual
focus and DC iris
Terminal Block
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
NOTE: The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly vary in appearance.
Warranty Card

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Physical Description
Item
Description
1
DC 12V Power Input
In case the camera is connected to a non-PoE
(Power over Ethernet) switch, use this connector
to connect the camera to an external power
adapter (not included) to power up the camera.
This connector can also be used to power up a
digital output device.
Digital Input / Output
(DI/DO)
This connector connects to digital input or output
devices, such as an alarm trigger, panic button,
etc. Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO)
devices are used in applications like motion
detection, event triggering, alarm notifications, etc.
Audio Input / Output
This connector connects to audio input and output
devices, such as microphones and speakers.
Serial Port
Connects to a serial port device, such as a PT
scanner (sold separately), using the RS-485
protocol. Use the supplied terminal block to
connect the wires from the serial device to the
camera.
2
Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.
3
Video Output
Connects to an analog video output device with
BNC connector.
4
Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card into this slot for local
recording purposes. . See How to Install /
Remove the Memory Card on page 25 for more
information.

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Item
Description
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC
cards.
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Reset Button
Restores the factory default settings of the
camera. Using a pointed object, such as a paper
clip, press and hold the reset button for at least 5
seconds.