Appro LC-7514 User manual

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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
IP CAMERA
LC-7514 / LC-7524 / LC-7534 / LC-7554

Table Of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................3
1. PRODUCT FEATURES.............................................................................4
1.1 PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................4
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ...........................................................................5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE .........................................................6
2.1 THE IP BOX CAMERA (POE).................................................................6
2.2 THE FIXED IP INDOOR/ OUTDOOR MINI-DOME (POE)............................8
2.3 THE BULLET IP CAMERA INDOOR/ OUTDOOR (POE)..............................9
2.4 THE RESET BUTTON ..........................................................................11
2.5 THE ALARM WIRING DIAGRAMS ...........................................................12
2.6 THE USB FUNCTION..........................................................................15
3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................16
3.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................16
3.2 PLACING A DESICCANT PACK INSIDE THE CAMERA...............................17
3.3 UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ..........................................................18
4. Network Configuration..........................................................................19
4.1 CABLE CONNECTIONS........................................................................19
4.1.1 Connect to a computer.....................................................................................................19
4.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET)............................................................................19
4.2 CONFIGURE YOUR IP CAMERA NETWORK SETTINGS ...........................20
4.2.1 Enable DHCP Function ...................................................................................................20
4.2.2 Set IPAddress..................................................................................................................20
4.3 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE.................................................21
4.4 TCP/IP INSTALLATION .......................................................................23
4.5 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION SETTING ......................................................24
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4.6 CONNECTION TESTING.......................................................................25
5. Operating Instructions for Image Software and Network..................27
5.1 MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER......................................................28
5.1.1 Connecting the IP camera...............................................................................................28
5.1.2 Live Video.......................................................................................................................29
5.1.3 Setup ...............................................................................................................................32
6. ADVANCED OPERATION......................................................................84
7. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................87
8. Functions of client PC...........................................................................89
APPENDIX 1. –How to run IP Camera UPnP...........................................90
APPENDIX 2. –Register as a DDNS member ........................................100
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All the following safety and operational instructions to prevent harm or injury to the operator(s) or
other persons should be read carefully before the unit is activated.
RISQUE D’EXPLOSION SI LA PILE EST REMPLACEE PAR UN TYPE INCORRECT.
DEBARRASSEZ-VOUS DES PILES USAGEES EN SUIVANT LES INSTRUCTIONS.
ATTENTION
 PoE warning : If the PoE injector is used instead of the supplied power adaptor, all
of the wiring to and from the injector must be routed/ installed inside a building
/
plant and never routed/ installed outside of the building/ plant.
 Please only select a power adapter or power certified by UL and marked at 24Vac
/ 60 Hz, minimum 1A, class 2 or LPS.
 The IP Box Camera and the Indoor Mini-dome are for Indoor use only.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
 To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols for cleaning.
WARNING
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, avoid exposing this unit to rain or moisture.
 Do not block ventilation openings.
 Do not place anything on top of the unit that might spill or fall into it.
 Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers ma
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expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Please refer all servicing to
your distributor/ retailer.
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1. PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Product Instructions
APPRO's LC-75x4 is a high performance network camera which is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel
SONY Exmor sensor and a resolution of up to 1280x1024. It offers you cutting-edge technology at
the best price you can get on the market.
1280x1024 Pixels
The LC-75x4 supports 1280x1024 recording for high quality images. Integrated with the next
generation H.264 technology, the LC-75x4 can compress video size, so you can transfer high
quality images to and from the Internet smoothly and swiftly.
Day & Night
This network camera adjusts to provide pictures at various light levels. Using the IR-cut filter by day,
it switches automatically to infrared (IR) light at night to produce top quality images.
WDR
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) technology captures clear images in conditions of extreme brightness
and darkness, as well as in strongly backlit situations. Our WDR uses dual-exposure (known as
"double-shutter") technology in video fields and combines these two fields in one frame to get wider
extended dynamic range images.
Customized to suit the light
Our scheduled scenario settings customize exposure modes for your needs, adjusting your
cameras to the differences in the varying strengths of light available at all hours in any given site.
This enables ideal surveillance for all sites anywhere, from street traffic through shopping malls,
buildings and office interiors.
Low Light
The LC-75x4 delivers high quality low-light performance and makes it easier to capture low-light
situations without worrying about insufficient illumination. This satisfies the need for a continuous,
24-hour monitoring. You can get clear and detailed images in full color even in extremely dark
conditions.
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1.2 Product Features
 Adapts the TI DaVinci TMS320DM368 digital media processor.
 SONY 1.3M Exmor sensor.
 Simultaneous H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG video compressions.
 Multi-profile applications: Selectable resolutions, frame rates, video qualities, and
compression.
 Min. Illumination: 0.01 lux at F1.2.
 Supports enhanced WDR.
 3D-noise reduction for clear lowlight images.
 Two-way audio.
 Advanced motion detection (48 zones, sensitivity: 0~100 %).
 Supports ONVIF.
 Full range of power options: DC 12V / AC 24V / PoE (IEEE 802.3af).
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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE
2.1 The IP Box Camera (PoE)
Front Panel and Rear Panel:
-- Front Panel -- -- Rear Panel --
1. Light Sensor: Registers the quality of light in the camera’s environment and detects with day/
night mode to provide better information concerning the light.
2. MICROPHONE: The IP Camera has an additional audio function. The device has a
microphone built into its front panel which records sound.
3. POWER indicator: Indicates the power status of the unit.
4. Plug Inlet: A DC 12V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
5. Plug Inlet: An AC 24V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
6. ETHERNET 10/100 Connector: This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
networks. PoE (Power over Ethernet) function: Provides power to the device via the same
cable as used for the network connection.
7. RESET: Recover to factory default. (Refer to section 2.4 The Reset Button.)
8. VIDEO OUT Connector (BNC): This output provides the unit’s composite video signal to a
Composite/Analog input. (This connector is used for service to adjust and improve the image.)
9. USB port: The user can use a USB device cable to connect the IP camera to the USB port on
the PC.
10.LED indicator: The green light indicates the unit is activating and the SD card cannot be
removed.
11.AUDIO IN: The connector is used to connect the audio output from other devices to the camera.
12.SD/ SDHC CARD slot: This is used for updating system software and archiving / accessing
critical images.
13.GPIO: This is a 6-PIN connector including the ALARM IN/OUT, RS-485, DC OUTPUT and
GROUND items for connecting with external devices.
14.AUDIO OUT: Provides the camera’s audio signal to a speaker or stereo.
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Flank Panel:
IRIS
1. AES
2. DC IRIS
3. DHCP
4. STATIC IP
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1.ALM-OUT A
2.ALM-OUT B
3.ALM-IN +
4.ALM-IN -
5.ALM-RST +
6.ALM-RST -
7.RS-485:D+
8.RS-485:D-
9.DC-OUT(5V)
10.GND
11.AUDIO-IN
12.AUDIO-OUT
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1. IRIS: Auto iris connector.
This camera works with a DC drive auto iris lens. Please refer to the pin assignment
marked on the camera when connecting the auto iris lens
2. DIP Switch:
1. AES: Auto electric shutter.
2. DC IRIS: Use an auto iris (DC drive)
3. DHCP: Turn On / Turn Off to use the DHCP protocol. If the switch
points upwards, the device can obtain an IP address from
the DHCP server via the network.
4. STATIC IP: If the switch points down, the device can’t obtain an IP
address from the DHCP server. This option is needed
to configure the network communication settings.
(*In the default factory configuration, this DIP Switch is in the Down
position.)
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2.2 The Fixed IP Indoor/ Outdoor Mini-Dome (PoE)
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1. Power Input: DC 12V input connects to an external power supply.
2. Power Input: AC 24V input connects to an external power supply.
3. ETHERNET 10/100 Connector: This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet networks. PoE (Power over Ethernet) function: Provides power to the device via the
same cable as used for the network connection.
4. AUDIO IN: Connector is used to connect the audio output from other devices to the IP
camera.
5. VIDEO OUT Connector (RCA): This output provides the unit’s composite video signal to a
Composite/Analog input. (This connector is used for service to adjust and improve the image.)
6. AUDIO OUT: Provides IP camera audio signal to an external device.
7. GPIO: 6-PIN connector for digital I/O, DC output and GROUND for connecting with external
devices.
8. USB port: Connects IP camera to USB port on a PC.
9. SD/ SDHC CARD slot: Used for updating system software and archiving video.
10. RESET: Recover to factory default. (Refer to section 2.4 The Reset Button.)

2.3 The Bullet IP Camera Indoor/ Outdoor (PoE)
The component parts ( the internal view ).
Dismantle the bullet IP camera to see its different parts. The picture here shows you the internal
component items making up the product. SCREWS
SUN SHIELD
SD PCB
LENS FAN
FRONT CASE
IR PCB
SENSOR PCB
PCB PLATE
POWER PCB
MIDDLE CASE
WATERPROOF RUBBER
REAR CASE
Camera with bracket ( the external view ).
The picture here shows the camera's exterior, with the bracket screwed in and fixed to it. The
bracket enables you to easily mount the camera on a wall, turned at the angle you want.
NOTE: Use the 2 screws to screw the sun shield (above) into the 2 extreme holes indicated
in the bullet camera (below) to get an unobstructed viewing angle.
Please don’t use the middle hole in the camera, as that will block the view.
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The PCB board:
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1. Plug Inlet: An AC 24V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
2. ETHERNET 10/100 Connector: This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet networks. PoE (Power over Ethernet) function: Provides power to the device via the
same cable as used for the network connection.
3. Plug Inlet: A DC 12V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
4. GPIO: This is a 6-PIN connector including the Digital output/input, DC output and
GROUND items for connecting with external devices.
5. VIDEO OUT Connector (RCA): This output provides the unit’s composite video signal to a
Composite/Analog input. (This connector is used for service to adjust and improve the image.)
6. AUDIO IN: The connector is used to connect the audio output from other devices to the
camera.
7. USB port: The user can use a USB device cable to connect the IP camera to the USB port on
the PC.
8. AUDIO OUT: Provides the camera’s audio signal to a speaker or stereo.
9. SD/ SDHC CARD slot: This is used for updating system software and archiving / accessing
critical images.
10. RESET: Recover to factory default. (Refer to section 2.4 The Reset Button.)
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2.4 The Reset Button
You can use the Reset button to reset the camera operations back to default. Press the Reset
button for about 10 seconds. Blue screens of the analog output are displayed, and a text saying
RESETTING… appears.
[SETUP]
Network Setup
a. LAN Settings (You can manually reset this function by yourself.)
b. PPPOE Settings (You can manually reset this function by yourself.)
Dynamic DNS
a. DYNAMIC DNS SETTING (You can manually reset this function by yourself.)
IMAGE SETUP
a. Privacy Mask Setting
b. IMAGE SETTINGS
AUDIO AND VIDEO
a. VIDEO PROFILE 1
b. VIDEO PROFILE 2
c. AUDIO SETTINGS
MOTION DECTION
a. Video Motion setting
TIME AND DATE
a. TIME CONFIGURATION
b. AUTOMATIC TIME CONFIGURATION
c. SET DATE AND TIME MANUALLY
Event Setup
a. Server
b. Media
c. Event
d. Recording
[ADVANCED]
DI and DO
a. DI and DO
b. LED
c. VIDEO OUTPUT
RS-485 (for the IP Box Camera only)
a. RS-485
ICR
a. ICR
HTTPS
a. HTTPS
Access List
a. Allow List
b. Deny List
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2.5 The Alarm wiring diagrams
The IP Box Camera (PoE)
ALM i ALM o 485 + 485 - DC o GND
+12V
+12V
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The Fixed IP Indoor/ Outdoor Mini-Dome (PoE)
GND 12V+ Di - Di + Do - Do +
+12V
+12V
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The Bullet IP Camera Indoor/ Outdoor (PoE)
GND 12V+ Di - Di + Do - Do +
+12V
+12V
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2.6 The USB function
By connecting the IP camera with a PC via the USB connector, the IP camera can provide two
different functions.
1. Insert an SD card: As a card reader.
Insert an SD card into the IP camera, and then connect to the PC. You can transfer files between
the SD card and the PC. Once you've connected your IP camera to your computer, the Windows
system will detect the connection and ask you what you want to do with your SD card.
In other words, if you connect the IP camera with an SD card and the PC via the USB connector,
the IP camera can be used as a normal card reader.
2. Remove an SD card: As a configuring tool.
Before using the USB configuration setting page, please remember to remove the SD card, or
your PC will read the SD card and won’t show this window.
DHCP ON
DHCP OFF
(default)
Network
Setting
NOTE: After changing the settings, please click the “Apply” button. All of the options will
be effective after removing the USB connector.
NOTE: After the IP address has been changed and/ or reset, please unplug the network
cable, then plug it once again to make sure the network connection is in normal
mode.
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3. INSTALLATION
Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system.
NOTE: The IP camera is linked by its Video Out connection via a BNC connector to a
monitor's Video In connection. If this connection is there, you can see some
information on the monitor screen, such as the IP camera factory default Static IP
address (192.168.1.168). But the IP camera Static IP address can only appear if there
is a connection between the IP camera and another device. If there is no such
connection, the IP camera factory default Static IP address will not appear on the
monitor screen.
3.1 Hardware Installation
1. Plug in the power connection to the IP camera.
2. Plug in the IP camera cable.
3. Confirm the correct network connection status (PC/ HUB/ IP camera).
4. In the PC IE Browser, key in the camera’s IP online to link up to the live first page.
NOTE: Red light power indicator of the IP Box Camera: it flashes when the power supply is
on.
Two-color network indicator:
1. It is off when the network is disconnected.
2. The green light goes on when the network is connected; the orange light flashes
indicate the network connection status.
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3.2 Placing a Desiccant Pack Inside the Camera
The outdoor mini-dome/ bullet camera comes with a desiccant pack which is placed inside the
camera using a two-sided adhesive tape. The desiccant pack is for reducing the moisture and
humidity content inside the camera and prevents moisture from condensing on the lens or its cover.
If the user decides to remove the camera cover after more than a few months of camera use,
remove the used desiccant pack as well and place the replacement pack inside the camera.
1. Stick the piece of desiccant pack to the inner side of the camera.
2. Then use a two-sided adhesive tape to fix the desiccant pack.
3. Reattach the cover of the camera.
The Outdoor Mini-dome Camera: The Bullet Camera:
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3.3 Updating System Software
If the system software of the IP Camera needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to
safely process it.
Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is
working and the file of the system firmware is intact
1. Create a directory named UPGRADE (upper-case or lower-case letters are no difference) in
the SD card if it does not exist.
2. Copy the file of UPDATE.BIN to the UPGRADE -directory.
3. If the IP Camera is running, please power it off first.
4. Insert the SD CARD into the IP Camera.
5. Remove the Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port and then power on the IP Camera.
6. In 5 to 10 seconds, a message reading "UPDATE PROCESSING" will show up on the screen
on a blue background; if not, please check out steps 1 to 6 carefully or else inform your
technical support while ignoring the following steps.
7. DO NOT power off the IP Camera while this update process is running until the message
"UPDATE OK RESET PLEASE" appears on the screen; it might take 15 to 30 seconds to
appear.
8. If the message "UPDATE NG RESET PLEASE" appears rather than "UPDATE OK RESET
PLEASE", please write down the error messages shown on the screen and inform your
technical support, while ignoring the following steps.
9. Power off the IP Camera when this update process is finished, then remove the SD card from
the IP Camera.
10. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port if necessary.
11. Power ON the IP Camera and it will work normally if the entire update procedure goes
correctly.
12. Verify the version of the system software.
WARNING:
 You must perform Steps 1 to 2 on a PC.
 Ensure you are using the correct UPDATE.BIN file in Step 2, otherwise the IP Camera
will not work properly.
 If the power of the IP Camera is suddenly lost in step 7, please remove the SD card first
and turn on the IP Camera next to test its operation. If the IP Camera remains working
normally, please go back to step 3; otherwise, please inform your technical support.
 In step 9, if the SD card is not removed and the IP Camera does not get online as well,
the updating process must be repeated again after rebooting the IP Camera.
 Make sure that the SD card is inserted in a correct position in step 4, or the IP Camera
will suffer permanent physical damage.
 If the message "CSUM ERROR" appears in step 7, it implies a problem in the file of
UPDATE.BIN.
 Do not interrupt the process when the unit is updating, or it will crash.
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