Afidus RN-230F2 User manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of device. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. RN-230F2
Serial No. ____________________
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For AC Adaptor to avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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FCC 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, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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 installation 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 user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
NOTICE TO USERS
© 2006~13 All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part,
may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written
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THE USE THEREOF.
We reserve the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein
at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a
separate user license agreement.

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Table of Contents
Overview............................................................................................................................. 7
Introduction................................................................................................................. 7
Features....................................................................................................................... 7
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................. 8
Package Contents................................................................................................................ 9
Connections....................................................................................................................... 10
Hardware Installation....................................................................................................... 12
Preparation....................................................................................................................... 13
Search and Set up by IPWizard II............................................................................. 13
Search and Set up by IPWizard II............................................................................. 13
Search................................................................................................................ 13
View .................................................................................................................. 15
LAN .................................................................................................................. 16
Wireless............................................................................................................. 18
UPnP of Windows®XP, Vista or 7............................................................................ 19
Install the Device behind a NAT Router................................................................... 20
Access the device from the Internet Explorer for the first time................................ 21
Logging in as an Viewer ........................................................................................... 22
Logging in as an Administrator ................................................................................ 22
Operating the Network Camera........................................................................................ 23
Monitor Image Section ............................................................................................. 23
Video Profile............................................................................................................. 23
Streaming Protocol.................................................................................................... 23
Language................................................................................................................... 24
2-WayAudio............................................................................................................. 24
Full Screen ................................................................................................................ 24
PTZ Control.............................................................................................................. 24
ActiveX Control........................................................................................................ 26
Digital Zoom..................................................................................................... 26
Snapshot............................................................................................................ 27
Record............................................................................................................... 27
Volume.............................................................................................................. 28
About................................................................................................................. 28
Administrating the Device................................................................................................. 29
System Setting .......................................................................................................... 29
Network: Configure Network settings.............................................................. 29
Network..................................................................................................... 29
IPv6........................................................................................................... 31
HTTPS ...................................................................................................... 32
DDNS service ........................................................................................... 32
PPPoE ....................................................................................................... 34
Streaming.................................................................................................. 35
UPnP......................................................................................................... 36

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Bonjour ..................................................................................................... 37
IP Filter ..................................................................................................... 38
IP Notification........................................................................................... 38
The message will be sent to HTTP server................................................................. 40
Camera: Adjust Camera parameters.................................................................. 41
Picture....................................................................................................... 41
Exposure Control...................................................................................... 43
Privacy Mask ............................................................................................ 44
PTZ Setting............................................................................................... 45
Preset Setting ............................................................................................ 45
Tour Setting............................................................................................... 46
System: Configure and maintain system........................................................... 48
System....................................................................................................... 48
Date & Time.............................................................................................. 49
Maintenance.............................................................................................. 50
Video: Configure OSD, Overlay, Profile, and ROI .......................................... 53
Common.................................................................................................... 53
Overlay Image........................................................................................... 53
Video Profile............................................................................................. 55
ONVIF Profile .......................................................................................... 57
AOI ........................................................................................................... 58
Audio: Audio parameters.................................................................................. 60
User: Manage user name, password and login privilege .................................. 61
Protocol: Parameter settings for different protocols......................................... 62
ONVIF ...................................................................................................... 62
SNMP........................................................................................................ 62
E-Mail: Setup E-Mail configuration................................................................. 64
Event Detection:................................................................................................ 66
Object Detection ....................................................................................... 66
Camera Tampering.................................................................................... 68
Audio Detection........................................................................................ 69
Face Detection .......................................................................................... 70
Cross Line Detection................................................................................. 71
Storage: Status and configuration of SD card and SAMBA Server.................. 74
SD Card..................................................................................................... 74
SAMBA Server......................................................................................... 74
Continuous Recording: ..................................................................................... 76
Recording List: Files list inside the SD card or SAMBA server ...................... 77
Recording List........................................................................................... 77
Continuous Recording List....................................................................... 77
Event Server: Setup FTP/TCP/HTTP/SAMBA server configuration............... 79
FTP Server ................................................................................................ 79
TCP Server................................................................................................ 80
HTTP Server ............................................................................................. 80
SAMBA Server......................................................................................... 82
Event Schedule: Configure the event schedule................................................. 83

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Setting....................................................................................................... 83
Record....................................................................................................... 86
Port Status................................................................................................. 87
Appendix A: Alarm I/O Connector.................................................................................... 88
Appendix B: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions.......................................... 90
Appendix C: PING IP Address.......................................................................................... 95
Appendix D: Bandwidth Estimation.................................................................................. 96
Appendix E: Specifications............................................................................................... 97
Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually......................................................... 99
Appendix G: Power Line Frequency............................................................................... 101

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Overview
The user’s guide explains how to operate this camera from a computer. User should
read this manual completely and carefully before you operate the device.
Introduction
This camera is a fully scalable surveillance device. Because the Network Cameras can
be plugged into your existing local area network (LAN), you will potentially save
thousands of dollars from unnecessary cabling.
The device is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your device
directly to a local area network or xDSL modem, and with web browser you get instant,
on demand video streams. Within minutes you can set up the device to capture a video
sequence to a PC. The live video can be uploaded to a website for the world to see.
Features
2.4 Mega-pixel Sony Exmor™ image sensor
Support Full HD mode (1080p) up to 60fps
60fps mode or True WDR mode (30fps) selectable
ONVIF compliant
Intelligent Video Surveillance: object, face, and cross line detections
Camera tampering and audio detection
Gigabit 1000Base-T Ethernet
Weather-proof (IP66) enclosure
24pcs IR LED, up to 20m IR distance
Day and night function with ICR
Easy installation with setup wizard (IP Wizard II)
UPnP device discovery and NAT router transversal for easy installation
Dynamic IP Service, DDNS®, to search your IP camera from Internet easily
H.264 and JPEG dual compression simultaneously
Dual stream simultaneously
UDP / TCP / HTTP / HTTPS protocols selectable
Smartphone or web pad accessible
Event and Continuous recording to SD card or SAMBA server

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External microphone input
Audio line out
Voice alerting while event triggered
Two-way audio
Privacy masks
3D noise reduction to improve picture quality at low lux.
True WDR to provide extremely clear images even under strong back light
Image transmission using an FTP or e-mail for event
Digital sensor input and alarm output
RS485 interface for P/T scanner control
Multi-channel control software for surveillance application
IEEE 802.3af PoE support
Minimum System Requirements
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.0 or later
Microsoft Media Player 11.0 or later (to playback recorded file)
Full HD Monitor resolution 1920 x 1080 or higher
Intel Core 2 Duo E8600(3.33GHz) or faster
Memory Size: 2GB or more
Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8

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Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
Item
Descriptions
1. This camera i
s the main element
of the product.
2. User’s manual CD provides
important information and
instructions for operating the
Network Camera.
3. Quick start guide provides
important information and
instructions for installing this device.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
Network Camera will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Connections
1. RJ45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Switch.
It’s for connections to 100Base-TX, or 1000Base-TX Ethernet cabling. This Ethernet port
built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network
automatically. Please use Category 5 or better cable to connect the Network Camera to
an Ethernet network switch.
In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
Power LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
2. RS-485: Connect to a local keyboard controller.