ACTi A92 User manual

Outdoor Mini Dome
Hardware Manual
A92
Ver. 2017/09/08

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Table of Contents
Precautions 3
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................5
Introduction 6
List of Models.................................................................................... 6
Package Contents............................................................................. 7
Physical Description ........................................................................8
Mounting Options.............................................................................9
Installation Procedures 10
Step 1: Prepare for Installation......................................................10
Step 2: Install the Camera.............................................................. 11
Step 3: Connect to Network...........................................................12
Step 4: Access the Camera Live View...........................................12
Step 5: Adjust the Viewing Angle ..................................................13
Step 6: Close the Dome Cover....................................................... 14
Other Installation and Accessories 15
How to Move the Camera Cable From Side to Bottom................ 15
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ................................... 18
How to Insert the Memory Card ...................................................18
How to Remove the Memory Card...............................................18
Accessing the Camera 19
Configure the IP Addresses...........................................................19
Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses................................19
Using the Default Camera IPAddress..........................................21
Access the Camera.........................................................................23

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Precautions
Read these instructions
Read all the safety and operating instructions before using this product.
Heed all warnings
Adhere to all the warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. Failure to follow the
safety instructions given may directly endanger people, cause damage to the system or to other
equipment.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Trademarks
ACTi andACTi logo are registered trademarks of ACTi Corporation. All other names and products
used in this manual are registered trademarks of their 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. ACTi will not be held responsible for any
typographical or technical errors and reserves 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 users 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 product from the power supply before cleaning.
Accessories and Repair Parts
Use only the accessories and repair parts recommended by the manufacturer. Using other
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause hazards.
Installation
Install other devices (such as PoE injector, alarm, etc.) that will be used with the camera in a dry
place protected from weather,
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring service
Disconnect this 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 product.
3) If the inner parts of product have been directly exposed to rain or water.
4) If the product does not operate normally even by following the operating instructions in this
manual. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instruction manual, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine if the product is in proper operating condition.

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Introduction
List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
A92
3MP Outdoor Mini Dome with D/N, Adaptive IR, Advanced
WDR, SLLS, Fixed lens

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Package Contents
Check if the camera package comes with the following items:
Camera
Screw Kit
Drill Template
Hexagon Wrench
Quick Installation Guide
Warranty Card
IMPORTANT: When the camera is taken out from the box, the lens cover is covered by a thin film.
DO NOT remove this film. It is used to protect the lens cover from scratches or fingerprint marks
which may happen during installation. Remove this film only after the camera is securely installed
and all connections are complete.
Drill Template

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Physical Description
Item
Description
1
Power Input
Connects to a DC 12V adapter to power up the camera if using a
non-Power over Ethernet connection.
2
Ethernet Port
Connects to a network using an Ethernet cable.
3
System LEDs
Green: Blinks to indicate network activity.
Yellow: Lights up to indicate power is on and system is ready.
4
Memory Card Slot
Insert a memory card (not included) into the slot for local
recording purposes. See How to Install / Remove the Memory
Card on page 18 for more information.
NOTE: Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards
5
Reset Button
Restores the factory default settings of the camera.
To reset the camera, do the following:
1. While the camera power is disconnected, press and hold the
Reset Button then power up the camera.
2. The Green LED starts to blink, continue holding down the
Reset Button until the Green LED goes off and the Yellow
LED lights on.

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Mounting Options
Select the most suitable solution for your installation environment. The camera can be mounted
by:
Mount Types
Accessories
Surface Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera directly on walls or ceilings without
additional mounting accessories. See Installation Procedures on page
10 for more information.
Wall Mount
Suitable when mounting the camera on the wall with the camera lens
facing down and floor.
Pendant Mount
Suitable when the camera is to be installed on a high ceiling. The
pendant mount can lower down the camera installation.
Pole Mount
Suitable when the camera is to be installed on a vertical or horizontal
pole.
NOTE:
For more information about the mounting solutions and accessories, please check the
Mounting Accessory Selector in our website (http://www.acti.com/mountingselector).
The above mounting accessories are not included in the package. Contact your sales
agents to purchase.

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Installation Procedures
This section describes procedures in mounting the camera on a flat surface.
NOTE: The camera images on this documentation are for reference only and may be different
from the actual camera.
Step 1: Prepare for Installation
1. Depending on the material of the surface where the camera will be installed, it may be
necessary to drill the four (4) screw holes and use the supplied screw tox. Attach the bundled
drill template on the surface and drill the screw holes.
2. Determine where the camera cable should go, either through the surface or be routed along
the surface.
If the cable will go through the surface, drill the cable hole as indicated on the drill
template. Remove the cable coming out from the camera side and move it to go through the
bottom cable hole, see How to Move the Camera Cable From Side to Bottom on page 15
for instructions. Otherwise, skip this step.
3. Loosen the four (4) screws using the bundled hexagon wrench.
4. Lift to remove the dome cover.

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Step 2: Install the Camera
1. If necessary, insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the camera with the metallic
contacts of the card facing down the camera. See How to Insert the Memory Card on page
18 for more information.
2. Install the camera to the surface using the four (4) bundled screws.
NOTE: Please make sure the screws are flat on the plate.
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Step 3: Connect to Network
1. Connect a network cable to the Ethernet port of the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the network cable to a switch or injector. Then, connect the
switch or injector to a network or PC and a power source. See Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
example connection diagram below.
Network
AC Power
Source
PoE Injector /
PoE Switch
Power Cable
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
(Data + Power)
Ethernet Cable
(Data)
Camera
NOTE: When installing the camera outdoors, make sure to waterproof the cable
connection.
Step 4: Access the Camera Live View
See Accessing the Camera on page 19 for more information on how to access the Live View of
the camera.

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Step 5: Adjust the Viewing Angle
Adjust the camera lens orientation and tilt, as needed.
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screw, and then tilt the lens module.
2. Rotate the lens module to change the viewing orientation.
3. Tighten the tilt adjustment screw to fix the lens position.

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Step 6: Close the Dome Cover
1. Tighten the four (4) screws using the supplied hexagon wrench to attach the dome cover.

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Other Installation and Accessories
How to Move the Camera Cable From Side to Bottom
The camera cable comes out from the side cable hole by default. If there is a need to change the
cable to go out from the bottom cable hole of the camera, follow the procedures below to do so:
1. Carefully pull the wafer connection from the camera main board. Do not pull through the
tiny cables; instead use a tool to detach the wafer head from its connector.
2. Turn the cable gland to loosen it from its thread completely. Be careful not to over twist
and entangle the cables.
3. Remove the cables through the side cable hole. The Ethernet cable has a wider wafer
head, which you may need to pull sideways to fit the cable hole.
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4. Unscrew the cover from the bottom hole.
5. Carefully push the cable through the bottom hole and secure the cable gland on the
bottom hole. Make sure the gland is secured tightly to ensure waterproof.
6. Remove the three (3) screws, and slightly lift the camera module enough to connect the
power cable wafer (2-wire) on its connector.
NOTE: Do not abruptly lift the camera module, cables are connected underneath.

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7. Connect the wafer heads to its corresponding connectors.
8. Attach the camera module back.

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How to Install / Remove the Memory Card
NOTE: Support microSDHC and microSDXC cards.
How to Insert the Memory Card
1. Loosen the four (4) screws to remove the dome cover.
2. Place the memory card on the camera surface with the metal contacts facing down the
camera, then push the card into the slot until it clicks into place.
3. Attach the dome cover to the camera and tighten the four (4) screws.
How to Remove the Memory Card
In case there is a need to remove the card, make sure to access the camera Web Configurator to
safely “unmount” the card first (see the camera Firmware User’s Manual for more information).
Once unmounted from the firmware, pull the card out of the slot.

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Accessing the Camera
Configure the IP Addresses
In order to be able to communicate with the camera from your PC, both the camera and the PC
have to be within the same network segment. In most cases, it means that they both should have
very similar IP addresses, where only the last number of the IP address is different from each
other. There are 2 different approaches to IP Address management in Local Area Networks –by
DHCP Server or Manually.
Using DHCP Server to Assign IP Addresses
If you have connected the computer and the camera into the network that has a DHCP server
running, then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all –both the camera and the PC
would request a unique IP address from DHCP server automatically. In such case, the camera
will immediately be ready for the access from the PC. The user, however, might not know the IP
address of the camera yet. It is necessary to know the IP address of the camera in other to be
able to access it by using a Web browser.
The quickest way to discover the cameras in the network is to use the simplest network
search, built in the Windows system –just by pressing the “Network”icon, all the cameras of the
local area network will be discovered by Windows thanks to the UPnP function support of our
cameras.
In the example below, we successfully found the camera that we had just connected to the
network.

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By double-clicking with the left mouse on the camera model, it is possible to automatically launch
the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of
the browser already.
If you work with our cameras regularly, then there is even a better way to discover the
cameras in the network –by using IP Utility. The IP Utility is a light software tool that can not
only discover the cameras, but also list lots of valuable information, such as IP and MAC
addresses, serial numbers, firmware versions, etc, and allows quick configuration of multiple
devices at the same time.
The IP Utility can be downloaded for free from http://www.acti.com/IP_Utility
With just one click, you can launch the IP Utility and there will be an instant report as follows:
You can quickly see the camera model in the list. Click on the IP address to automatically launch
the default browser of the PC with the IP address of the target camera filled in the address bar of
the browser already.