ACTi KCM-3311 User manual

Encoder Firmware V4.06.09 User’s Manual
KCM-3311
3.6x Zoom H.264 4-Megapixel IP D/N
PoE Indoor Dome with P-Iris, Advanced
WDR
2013/10/31

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Table of Contents
Precautions.............................................................3
Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 4
Introduction.............................................................5
Package Contents...................................................................................... 5
Physical Description ................................................................................. 6
Installation...............................................................8
Method 1: Surface Installation.................................................................. 8
Method 2: Using the Flush Mount............................................................ 9
Adjusting the Viewing Angle................................................................... 19
Accessing the Camera .........................................21
If you have DHCP server / router in your network:............................... 21
If you do NOT have DHCP server / router in your network:................. 21

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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 instructions 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.
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 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 users will be required to correct the interference at their own
expense.

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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.
Do not 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. 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 the 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
Package Contents
KCM-3311 QIG
Accessories
Warranty Card Drill Template

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Physical Description
1) Reset Button
Step 1: Switch off IP device by disconnecting the power cable
Step 2: Press and continue to hold the Reset Button (with a sharp tipped object, like a pen.)
Step 3: Reconnect the power cable while continuing to hold the reset button. The red
Power LED light will flash on for 3 second first, turn off for about 15 seconds, flash on for another
second and turn off again. By this time the reset to default operation is already completed. This
will take around 20 seconds from power up. You may then release the reset button. This
length of time fluctuates slightly with the environment. The Power LED light will come back on
and stay on after a few more seconds. The unit will start up with factory default settings
automatically.
On (3s) On
1s
Power On
About 20 Seconds
Stay On
Off (about 15s) Off (10~15s)
Restore to Default
Complete

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2) Power Button
Press the Power Button and then camera will reboot automatically.
3) 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).

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Installation
The camera can be directly installed on walls or mounted in the ceilings using mounting kits.
This section describes the two basic ways that you can do to install the camera.
Method 1: Surface Installation
You may directly drill holes on the wall or the ceiling and directly install the camera on a surface.
To do this, follow the procedures below:
1) Drill the holes
Using the supplied drill template in the camera package, mark the holes on the wall / ceiling and
drill the holes.
2) Remove the cover
Remove the dome cover by unscrewing the three attachments
3) Screw the camera to the wall/ceiling
4) Connect cables to connectors
Please follow the instructions in the Physical Description section for how to connect to each
connector.

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Method 2: Using the Flush Mount
You can use the PMAX-1008 flush mount to mount the camera on ceilings.
Prepare the following:
PMAX-1008 Flush Mount
Drilling template
Screws (3)
Foam rubber pads (3)
Jig saw (not supplied)
Phillips screwdriver (not supplied)
To mount the camera, follow the procedures below:
1) Drill a Hole on the Ceiling
Drill a 184-mm diameter hole on the ceiling where you want to mount the camera, then route the
network cable through the hole.

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2) Remove the Camera Casing
Remove the three (3) screws to detach the camera casing.

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3) Prepare the Flush Mount
1. Unpack the flush mount.
2. Peel off the lining of the three (3) foam rubber pads and attach a rubber pad to each
retaining bracket.
Retaining bracket

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4) Attach the Camera to the Mount
1. Align the screw holes on the camera to the screw holes on the mount.
2. Attach the three (3) screws to secure the camera to the mount.

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5) Loosen the Retaining Brackets
Using a screwdriver, loosen the retaining brackets according to the thickness of the ceiling.
6) Connect the Network Cable
Route the network cable to pass through the gap of the mount and connect it to the Ethernet port
of the camera.

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7) Install the Mount
1. Insert the flush mount through the hole until the bracket edges are flat on the ceiling.
2. Position the retaining brackets to hold the mount on the ceiling.
NOTE: The following illustration shows how the flush mount will look like when viewed
from inside the ceiling. In case you cannot access inside the ceiling, use your fingers to
position the retaining brackets through the hole.

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3. Tighten the screws to secure the mount.
8) Position the Lens
The camera has zoom lens and auto focus capabilities so you do not need to manually adjust the
focus. Position the lens on the target view area. To accurately position the target area, view the
camera’s Live View on the Web Configurator, please refer to Accessing the Camera on page 21
for more information.

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9) Attach the Camera Casing
1. Align the screw holes on the camera and the camera casing.
2. Attach the three (3) screws, supplied with the flush mount package, to secure the
camera casing.
10) Attach the Flush Mount Cover
1. Align the metal latches and the latches on the flush mount cover.

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2. Push to firmly secure the flush mount cover latches.
The mounted camera should look like the image below:

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How to Reset or Reposition the Lens of the Mounted Camera
In case you need to reset the camera or reposition the lens, follow the procedures below:
1. Use your fingers to pry the flush mount cover off the ceiling.
2. Insert a pointed object through the reset hole or position the lens.
3. Attach the flush mount cover, please refer to Attach the Flush Mount Cover on page
16 for detailed instructions.
OR

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Adjusting the Viewing Angle
Camera Parts Overview
Adjustment Procedures
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment screws, adjust the tilt, and then tighten back the screws to fix
the tilt position.
2. Move the rotation adjustment to rotate the viewing orientation.
3. Move the pan direction left or right.
1
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NOTE: If you need to tighten or loosen the pan adjustment knob and adjustment by hand is
not enough, insert the bundled pan bracket wrench into the hole on the knob and then push
it to the left or to the right.