Alinking ALC-9171 User manual

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Version 2.0
Date: 2010.03.18
Firmware Version: 1.00

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FCCClassBVerification
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.
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
communica
tions. 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.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by
the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
CEClassB
The Product pass the CE marking certifies that it has met EU consumer safety, health or
environmental requirements.

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Content
Content ...........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................6
Features and Advantages.........................................................................................................................6
Packaging Contents....................................................................................................................................7
System Instructions........................................................................................................................................8
Wiring of the product...............................................................................................................................8
SMA Connecter..................................................................................................................................9
Reset (Button)....................................................................................................................................9
LINE OUT.........................................................................................................................................9
MIC IN.............................................................................................................................................10
LAN Socket .....................................................................................................................................10
External Alarm.................................................................................................................................10
LED..................................................................................................................................................11
SD Card............................................................................................................................................11
Power ...............................................................................................................................................12
Hardware Installation............................................................................................................................13
Tripod Installation..................................................................................................................................16
Camera Setting...........................................................................................................................................17
Enter the Main Page..................................................................................................................................19
Camera Main Page...................................................................................................................................20
Logo.........................................................................................................................................................21
Product Name........................................................................................................................................21
Language................................................................................................................................................21
Video Format..........................................................................................................................................22
View Size................................................................................................................................................22
Streaming ...............................................................................................................................................23
UDP..................................................................................................................................................23
TCP..................................................................................................................................................23
HTTP................................................................................................................................................23
Color........................................................................................................................................................24
Brightness ........................................................................................................................................24
Sharpness .........................................................................................................................................24
Contrast............................................................................................................................................24
Saturation.........................................................................................................................................24
Set to default....................................................................................................................................24
Alert.........................................................................................................................................................25
Feature Column.....................................................................................................................................26
Alert Message ..................................................................................................................................26
Disable .............................................................................................................................................27
Alert Message Text ..........................................................................................................................27
Clear.................................................................................................................................................28
Alert Snapshot..................................................................................................................................28
Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................29
Camera Direction (PIC)...................................................................................................................30
PTZ Device......................................................................................................................................30
Camera Speed ..................................................................................................................................30
ZOOM..............................................................................................................................................31
Focus................................................................................................................................................31
AUX.................................................................................................................................................31
Preset:...............................................................................................................................................32
Tour..................................................................................................................................................33

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Shortcuts.................................................................................................................................................34
+ZOOM IN ......................................................................................................................................34
-ZOOM OUT...................................................................................................................................34
Original Size ....................................................................................................................................35
Full Screen .......................................................................................................................................35
Jitter Time ........................................................................................................................................35
Record..............................................................................................................................................36
Snapshot...........................................................................................................................................36
Version .............................................................................................................................................36
Shortcut Bar...........................................................................................................................................37
Microphone......................................................................................................................................37
Buzzer..............................................................................................................................................38
Path ..................................................................................................................................................39
Path ..................................................................................................................................................39
Filename Prefix................................................................................................................................39
Record Limit....................................................................................................................................40
Snapshoot.........................................................................................................................................40
Record..............................................................................................................................................40
Shortcut Bar Message..................................................................................................................41
System setting..............................................................................................................................................42
Basic Setting.................................................................................................................................................43
Basic Setting > System........................................................................................................................43
Basic Setting > System > System....................................................................................................43
Basic Setting > System > System Log.............................................................................................44
Basic Setting > Video/Image...............................................................................................................45
Basic Setting > Video / Image > Video............................................................................................45
Basic Setting > Video / Image > PreProc.........................................................................................51
Basic Setting > Video / Image > Sensor ..........................................................................................52
Basic Setting > Audio............................................................................................................................54
Basic Setting > User.............................................................................................................................55
Basic Setting > User > User Setting ................................................................................................55
Basic Setting > Network.......................................................................................................................58
Basic Setting > Network > Network (Wired Network Setting).......................................................58
Basic Setting > Network > Wireless (Wireless network setting page)............................................59
Basic Setting > Network > Service..................................................................................................68
Basic Setting > Network > Streaming .............................................................................................69
Basic Setting > Network > PPPoE (Dial-up Networking Setting) ..................................................70
Basic Setting > Network > DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server).............................................72
Basic Setting > Network > UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)..........................................................73
Basic Setting > Network > SMTP Server (mail server setting).......................................................76
Basic Setting > Network > Samba...................................................................................................77
Basic Setting > Network > Notification of IP address Change .......................................................78
Basic Setting > Network > Multicast...............................................................................................79
Basic Setting > Network > QoS.......................................................................................................80
Basic Setting > Date/Time...................................................................................................................81
Basic Setting > IP Filter........................................................................................................................82
Basic Setting > Storage........................................................................................................................83
Application Setting > Event..................................................................................................................84
Application Setting > Event > Event...............................................................................................84
Application Setting > Event > Trigger (Manual test the response) .................................................92
Application Setting > Event > Event Servers (Upload Server) .......................................................94
Application Setting > Event > Record.............................................................................................99
Application Setting > Motion Detection............................................................................................102
Application Setting > Blind Detection...............................................................................................103

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Application Setting > Privacy Mask..................................................................................................104
Application Setting > Firmware upgrade.........................................................................................105
Application Setting > Factory Default...............................................................................................107
Application Setting > Reboot.............................................................................................................109
Appendix A: System Requirements.....................................................................................................110
Minimum System Requirements.......................................................................................................110
Appendix B: External Alarm & RS485...................................................................................................111
ALARM INPUT：.................................................................................................................................112
ALARM OUTPUT：............................................................................................................................112
PTZ (Speed Dome)：.........................................................................................................................112
Appendix C: Change the Internet Explorer Settings......................................................................114
Appendix D: Set up the Router setting with IP Camera................................................................115
Appendix E: DDNS Application.............................................................................................................116
How to apply and setup the DDNS service?...................................................................................116
How to check if the DDNS service is successful?..........................................................................121
Appendix F: Mobile Application ..........................................................................................................122
Symbain System..................................................................................................................................125
iPhone System.....................................................................................................................................128
Appendix G: Support the Cellular / Mobile Phone List..................................................................132
Appendix H: Wireless Setting (Infrastructure)....................................................................................133
Appendix I: Wireless Setting (Ad-Hoc)................................................................................................138
Appendix J: Multicast Application ......................................................................................................144
H264 (Main)..........................................................................................................................................146
H264 (Sub)...........................................................................................................................................147
Motion JPEG........................................................................................................................................148
Appendix K: Troubleshooting and FAQs............................................................................................151

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Introduction
ALC-9171 is a multi-functional 2 megapixel H.264 Box IP Camera. Unlike traditional IP Cameras,
ALC-9171 has a built-in high power CPU and H.264 encode chip to provide users with a
mechanism for the security or remote monitoring applications, and it can deliver triplex video
streams simultaneously (Motion JPEG and H.264), allowing for optimization in image quality and
bandwidth.
The product offers the many application function such as two-way audio, DDNS, samba, FTP, Mail,
Multicast, QoS, blind detection, motion detection, privacy mask, event management and multi-level
passwords for meeting user variety level of security needs.
This product is easy to install, convenient to operate, and provide the PoE(802.3at) or
Wireless(802.11b/g) application for customer.
ALINKING product is your safety partner.
Features and Advantages
ALC-9171 can operate smoothly without the need to install additional software or hardware. All you
need is a PC that is equipped with IE browser (6.0 or above) and connect the Internet Camera to
the network to monitor the pre-set places remotely. ALC-9171 can provide you with protection of
your personal, home, and property security.
1/3” 2 Megapixel Progressive Scan CMOS sensor
Resolution: 1600 x 1200 / 15FPS (UXGA) ; 1280 x 720 / 30 FPS (WXGA)
Triplex Video Stream Simultaneously
Dual Coding of the H264/MJPEG Dual Video Compression Mode (UXGA / WXGA).
Mobile Phone View Support (WM6 / Symbian / Android / iPhone).
2 Way Audio (external MIC IN x 1, LINE OUT x 1).
Built-in smart detection (Motion / Blind) to monitor abnormal situations automatically and transmit
real-time trigger command actively as preset;
Built-in intelligent dynamic video detection for automatic monitoring of abnormal situations and
sending a real-time trigger signal according to the active settings.
Dynamic IP domain name support for use of the product at locations where fixed IP is not
available
Access setting by level to ensure security and protection of life and properties;
Elegant style suitable for homes, studios, offices, clinics, and retail shops
Optional Ethernet with PoE or Wireless Type to meet your special requirements.

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Packaging Contents
ALC-9171 is provided with the following accessories. Please contact your dealer if any one of the
following is missing.
1. ALC-9171 IP Box Camera
2. A hexagonal wrench φ1.5mm
3. C Mount
4. Quick Guide
5. CD ROM (Manual & Software)
6. Wireless Antenna (Optional)

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System Instructions
Wiring of the product
N.O.
Item
Illustration
Note
1 SMA External Wireless Antenna ALC-9171W
2 Reset Reset Default Button
3 Line OUT External connect the Speaker
4 MIC IN External connect the microphone
5 LAN Socket 10/100 RJ45 Network Connection / PoE
6 External Alarm TTLAlarm & RS485 Connection
7 LED Power LED
8 SD Card Standard SD Card Slot
9 Power DC12V Power Connection
NOTE：
There are two interfaces for ALC-9171, and the different types have the different the interface of back front.
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5
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6
3
4
9
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SMA Connecter
Connect the wireless antenna to SMA connecter to add the wireless range. According to your
environment, select the highest power antenna to add the wireless range by yourself.
NOTE：
The SMA Connecter & Wireless Antenna will appear on the ALC-9171W package
Reset (Button)
After turning on the machine, press in this hole for 5~10 seconds via a sharp object to reset to
default settings.
LINE OUT
Connect a speaker to the “LINE OUT” socket.

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MIC IN
Connect a microphone with 3.5mm phone jack into the "MIC IN".
NOTE：
Two-Way Audio communication must be completed the MIC IN and LINE OUT connection
LAN Socket
Insert your LAN cable in the LAN socket.
NOTE：
PoE type will be print the “DC12/PoE”
External Alarm
For more information about DI/DO and RS485, refer to Attachment B and the user’s manual of
your RS-485 Pan/Tilt for details of the wiring of your Pan / Tilt.