ACTi D41 User manual

Bullet Camera Series
Hardware Manual
D41, D42, E41, E42, E43
E41A, E42A, E43A
Ver. 2013/12/25

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Table of Contents
Precautions 4
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................6
Introduction 7
List of Models....................................................................................7
Package Contents.............................................................................8
Physical Description ........................................................................9
Installation Procedures 10
Mount the Camera .......................................................................... 10
Using the Bundled Bracket...........................................................10
Other Mounting Options...............................................................13
Waterproof Cable Installation........................................................14
Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).........15
Step 2: Prepare the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit..................16
Step 3: Install the Ethernet Cable ................................................17
Step 4: Connect the Ethernet Cable ............................................18
Replace the Pre-Installed Network Cable ..................................... 19
Step 1: Remove the Pre-installed Network Cable (“Pigtail”).........20
Step 2: Install the New Ethernet Cable ........................................21
Basic Connections .........................................................................23
Connecting a Single Camera.......................................................23
Connecting Multiple Cameras......................................................24
Accessing the Camera 25
Configure the IP Addresses...........................................................25
Using DHCP Server to Assign IPAddresses................................25
Using the Default Camera IPAddress..........................................27
Access the Camera.........................................................................29
Other Adjustments and Accessories 32
Adjust the Viewing Angle...............................................................32

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Attach the Sunshield...................................................................... 33
Appendix 34
How to Make an Ethernet Cable .................................................... 34

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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
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 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 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
List of Models
This hardware manual contains the following models:
D41
1MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
D42
3MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Vari-focal lens
E41
1MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E41A
1MP Bullet with D/N, IR\, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E42
3MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E42A
3MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E43
5MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens
E43A
5MP Bullet with D/N, IR, Basic WDR, Vari-focal lens

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Package Contents
Bullet Camera
Sunshield
Conduit Gland
Mounting Screw Kit
Sunshield Screw Kit
Quick Installation Guide
Bracket
Bracket Plate
Warranty Card

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Physical Description
1) Reset Button
Use the Reset Button to reset the camera to its factory default settings. While the camera is
powered on, press and hold the Reset button for 5 seconds or until the Power LED lights up.
2) Power LED
The Power LED lights up when the camera is connected to the power source and the camera
starts the boot up process. Then, the Power LED goes off when the boot process is complete.
3) Ethernet Port
Use the Ethernet Port to connect the camera to the Ethernet via a standard RJ45 connector.
See Basic Connections on page 23 for more information.

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Installation Procedures
Mount the Camera
Using the Bundled Bracket
1. Mark the location of the three (3) screw holes using the bracket plate included in the
package.
NOTE: Depending on the surface where you will install the camera, it may be necessary to
drill the holes and use the supplied screw tox.
2. Attach the plate to the surface using the three (3) supplied screws.
3. Attach the bracket to the plate.