ACTi E918 User manual

Outdoor Mini Dome &
Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome
Hardware Manual
E918, E918M, E919, E919M, E920, E920M,
E921, E921M, E922, E922M, E923, E923M
E936, E936M
Ver. 2016/01/06

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Table of Contents
Precautions 4
Safety Instructions ...........................................................................6
Introduction 7
List of Models.................................................................................... 7
Package Contents............................................................................. 9
Physical Description ......................................................................10
E918 / E920 / E922 / E936...........................................................10
E919 / E921 / E923......................................................................10
E918M / E920M / E922M / E936M...............................................12
E919M / E921M / E923M.............................................................12
Mounting Options........................................................................... 14
Installation Procedures 15
Step 1: Prepare for Installation...................................................... 15
Step 2: Open the Dome Cover.......................................................16
Step 3: Route the Cables ...............................................................17
Step 4: Install the Camera.............................................................. 18
Step 5: Waterproof the Cable Connection.................................... 19
M12 Ethernet Cable (for E9xxM models only).............................. 19
RJ-45 Ethernet Cable (for E9xx models only)..............................20
Step 6: Connect to Network...........................................................23
Step 7: Access the Camera Live View...........................................23
Step 8: Close the Dome Cover....................................................... 24
Other Adjustments and Accessories 26
How to Install / Remove the Memory Card ................................... 26
How to Insert the Memory Card ...................................................26
How to Remove the Memory Card...............................................26

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How to Adjust the Viewing Angle
[for E918(M), E920(M), E922(M), E936(M) only] ........................27
How to Adjust the Fisheye View Orientation
[for E919(M), E921(M), E923(M) only]........................................ 29
How to Connect Audio In Device...................................................30
How to Replace the Dome Cover...................................................31
Accessing the Camera 33
Configure the IP Addresses...........................................................33
Using DHCP Server to Assign IPAddresses................................33
Using the Default Camera IPAddress..........................................35
Access the Camera.........................................................................37

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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 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
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:
E918
3MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Superior WDR, Fixed lens
E918M
3MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Superior WDR, M12 connector,
Fixed lens
E919
3MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Superior WDR, Fixed
lens
E919M
3MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Superior WDR, M12
connector, Fixed lens
E920
5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E920M
5MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, M12 connector,
Fixed lens
E921
5MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E921M
5MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, M12
connector, Fixed lens
E922
10MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens
E922M
10MP Outdoor Mini Dome with Basic WDR, M12 connector,
Fixed lens
E923
10MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, Fixed lens

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E923M
10MP Outdoor Mini Fisheye Dome with Basic WDR, M12
connector, Fixed lens
E936
2MP Video Analytics Outdoor Mini Dome with Extreme WDR,
SLLS, Fixed lens
E936M
2MP Video Analytics Outdoor Mini Dome with Extreme WDR,
SLLS, M12 connector, Fixed lens
From the installation perspective, the above models are very similar; therefore one manual is
used for all of them.

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Package Contents
Check if the camera package comes with the following items:
Camera
E918, E918M, E920, E920M,
E922, E922M, E936, E936M
Camera
E919, E919M, E921, E921M,
E923, E923M
Drill Template
Screw Kit
Hexagon Screwdriver
Dome Cover Tab
Cable Gland
(Not available in E9xxM models)
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
or

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Physical Description
E918 / E920 / E922 / E936
E919 / E921 / E923
Item
Description
1
System LEDs
Indicates the camera status:
Amber LED: Blinks when network activity is in progress.
Blue LED: Lights up when the camera is powered up and
goes off again after the boot up process is complete.
Green LED: Lights up when the camera is connected to a
network.