Arec CI-200 User manual

AREC CI-200 Network Camera Quick Guide
The Quick Guide is for quick installing and connecting theAREC CI-200 Network Camera. For details, please refer to
the User’s Manual of the Network Camera.
Camera Rear Panel
Connector
Definition
LINE OUT & LINE IN / MIC IN
Two-way audio transmission
PoE NETWORK
For Ethernet Cable and SPE connection
Network LEDs
Network connection and activity indication
VIDEO (BNC Connector)
For video output
Default button
Reset to factory default; press the button with a proper tool
Power LED
Power connection indication (green light)
I/O
1
Output +
5
GND
2
Output −
6
D −
3
Input +
7
D +
4
Input −
Micro SD Card slot
For videos and snapshots storage
AC 24V / DC 12V Connector
+
AC 24V: Power-1
DC 12V: Power
AC 24V: Earth GND
DC 12V: Reserved
−
AC 24V: Power-2
DC 12V: GND
Network Camera Installation
Please follow the instructions below to complete the Network Camera installation.
Power up the Camera
To power up the Network Camera, please plug the camera’s DC 12V / AC 24V Cable into the power outlet.
Alternatively, connect the Ethernet Cable to the camera’s PoE port and plug the other end of the cable into a PoE
switch.
NOTE: If PoE is used, make sure the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use in the network.
Ethernet Connection
Connect one end of the CAT5 Ethernet Cable to the PoE Network Connector of the Network Camera, and the other
end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet Crossover Cable might be needed when connecting the Network Camera
directly to the PC.
NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check
the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
OrangeActivity Light flashes for network activity indication.
Before Login to the Network Camera
A client program will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the Network Camera. Before logging in
to the Network Camera, please ensure downloading the ActiveX control is allowed by either changing the ActiveX
controls and plug-ins or setting Internet’s security level to default. For further details, please refer to the User’s
Manual of the Network Camera.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Internet Security Level
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click the <Security> tab and select “Internet”,
and click <Custom level> to change ActiveX
settings.
Step 4: Set “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”items to
<Prompt> or <Enable>.
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click the <Security> tab and select “Internet”.
Step 4: Down the page, click “Default Level”and click
“OK”to confirm the setting. Close the browser
window, and open a new one later for
accessing the Network Camera.
Network Camera Login
The Network Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.0.250. Therefore, to access the Network Camera for the first
time, set the PC’s IP address as: 192.168.0.XXX; for example:
IP Address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Login ID and Password
Key in the Network Camera’s IP address in the URL bar of the Web browser window and press “Enter”.
Enter the default user name (Admin) and password (1234) in the prompt request dialogue. Note that user name is
case sensitive.
Install the ActiveX Control
After connecting to the Network Camera, the request for installing the ActiveX control will appear just below the
URL bar.
Right click on the information bar, and click “Install ActiveX Control…” to permitActiveX control installation.
In the pop-up security warning window, click “Install”to start downloading DC Viewer software on the PC.
Click “Finish”after DC Viewer installation is complete.
LINE
OUT
LINE IN
MIC IN
NETWORK
AUTO
IRIS
PoE
1 2 3 4 I/O
DC VIDEO
AC 24V
DC 12V
AUTO
IRIS
1 2 3 4
I/O
NETWORK
DC12V
LINE LINE IN
MIC IN
OUT
VIDEO
DC
RESET
Power LED
Default Button
Network LEDs

Browser-based Viewer
The main page of the Network Camera user interface is shown as the figure below. Please note that function buttons
will vary depending on the camera model.
Notice of Working with AREC KS-700 Media Station
AREC CI-200 Network Camera already been fully integrated with AREC KS-700 Media Station and could be used as
one kind of the input source.
Before connecting to KS-700, please remember to change default setting--fixed IP to DHCP via following steps.
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Refer to above instructions to log into the Network Camera main page.
Step 3: Enter “System”setting page and click on “Network”
Step 4: Find “Basic”setting and check the radio button of “Get IP address automatically (DHCP)”
Step 5: Network Camera will need to restart to make this change become effective.
After this setting completed, connect the CI-200 Network Camera to the KS-700 Media Station with the network cable.
The camera will be found in the wed setting page of Media Station.
For more details settings, please refer to AREC KS-700 Media Station user manual.
AREC CI-200 Network Camera
Quick Guide
Ver. 1.0