Arec CI-403 User manual

CI-403 / CI-333
Network Camera
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User's Manual English

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Table of Contents
1. Overview
1.1 Features
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 Dimensions
1.4 Connectors
2. Camera Cabling
2.1 Power Connection
2.2 Ethernet Cable Connection
2.3 Alarm I/O Connection
2.4 RS-485 Connection
3. System Requirements
4. Access Camera
5. Setup Video Resolution
6. Conguration Files Export / Import
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CI-403 / CI-333 Network Camera is capable of performing fast, reliable auto focus in 3x and
33x zoom ratio and can adapt to different scenes through its unique algorithm. As auto focus
can be done by camera itself, no on-site focus adjustment is required.
CI-403 / CI-333 utilizes the state of the art image processing technology, providing up to
4 megapixel, high quality HDR video. Its HDR capability captures more image detail under
challenging light conditions, such as entrance area, warehouse loading bay, and parking lot.
• Multiple Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor support up to 4M Resolution
• Multi Exposure HDR
• Multi Codec Support (H.265 / H.264 / MJPEG)
• Low Latency Streaming
• Quad Streams Support
• True Day/Night Function (ICR)
• IR LED (optional, 3x model only)
• BNC Analog Output for Installation Support
• RS-485 Support
• 3D Motion Compensated Noise Reduction (MCTF)
• Smart Event Function - External Input/ Motion Detection/ Network Failure
Detection/ Tampering Alarm/ Periodical Event/ Manual Trigger/ Audio Detection
• Text Overlay and Privacy Masks
• Micro SD/DimensionsSDHC/SDXC Card Support
• ONVIF Prole S/G/Q Support
• Smart Low Bitrate Control
1. Overview
1.1 Features

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Please check the package containing the following items listed below.
The dimensions of the camera are shown below.
Network Camera
Power Terminal Block
Power adapter
Quick Guide
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 Dimensions
CI-333CI-403
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98.21
132.59
61
98.21
132.59
Length Units:mm

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The diagram below shows the various connectors of the camera. Definition for each
connector is given as follows.
1.4 Connectors
No. Connector Pin Denition Remarks
1 Audio I/O
1 Alarm In 2 + Alarm connection
* Do NOT connect external power
supply to the alarm I/O connector
of the IP camera.
2 Alarm In –
3 Alarm In 1 +
4 Alarm Out –
5 Alarm Out +
6 D + RS-485 connection
7D −
8 GND Ground connection
9 BNC For analog video output
2 Network LEDs - For network connection and activity indication
3 PoE Network (RJ-45) - For network and PoE connections
4 microSD Card Slot -
Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store
videos and snapshots. Do not remove the microSD
card when the camera is powered on.
5 Audio I/O (Line In/Out) - Two-way audio transmission
6 Default Button - Press the button with a proper tool for at least 20
seconds to restore the system.
Camera’s Connectors
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1
PoE NETWORK
LINE IN
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
RS-485
GND
BNC
LINE OUT
Micro
SD
Default
DC12V/AC24V
PWR
+
-
I 2+
I 1+
I -
O
-
O +
D +
D -
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2
5
6
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
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NOTE : It is not recommended to record with the microSD card for 24/7 continuously, as
it may not be able to support long term continuous data read/write. Please
contact the manufacturer of the microSD card for information regarding the
reliability and the life expectancy.
7 BNC Connector + DC12V + AC24V 1 Power connection
-DC12V − AC24V 2
8 Power LED - Power LED lights up when the camera is powered on.

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Please follow the instructions below to complete the camera connection.
2. Camera Cabling
Please refer to section Connectors. Alternatively, users can power up the camera by PoE if a
Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch is available. Refer to the section below for Ethernet
cable connection.
Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.
Power Connection
Ethernet Cable Connection
NOTE: If PoE is used, make sure PSE is in use in the network.
NOTE : If PoE is used, make sure PSE is in use in the network.
NOTE : In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the
camera directly to the PC.
NOTE : Check the status of both power and network activity indicator LEDs. If either
LED is unlit, please check the corresponding connection.
NOTE : The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside
plant or equivalent description.
Please use a DC12V / AC24V power adaptor and plug it to the power connector of the camera
and the power outlet.
Alternatively, users can use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the RJ-45 connector of the
camera and a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera, and plug the
other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
Green Power LED lights up when the camera is powered up.
Orange Network LED (1) flashes when data is being transmitted over network,
(2) lights up for good network connection.
2.1 Power Connection
2.2 Ethernet Cable Connection
Camera Cabling

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The camera supports one alarm input and one relay output for alarm application. Refer to
alarm pin denition below to connect alarm devices to the IP camera.
2.3 Alarm I/O Connection
2.4 RS-485 Connection
NOTE : Do NOT connect external power supply to the alarm I/O connector of the IP
camera.
1. Alarm In 2 +
2. Alarm In −
3. Alarm In 1 +
4. Alarm Out -
5. Alarm Out +
6. D +
7. D -
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
RS-485
GND
BNC
I 2+
I 1+
I -
O -
O +
D +
D -
ALARM IN
ALARM OUT
RS-485
GND
BNC
I 2+
I 1+
I -
O -
O +
D +
D -

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To perform the IP camera via web browser, please ensure the PC is in good network
connection, and meet system requirements as described below.
3. System Requirements
Items System Requirement
Personal Computer
Minimum :
1. Intel® Core™i5-2430M @ 2.4 GHz
2. 4 GB RAM
Recommended :
1. Intel® Core™i7-3770 CPU@ 2.93 GHz
2. 8 GB RAM
Operating System Windows VISTA / Windows XP / Windows 7 / Windows 10
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0 (recommended)
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Network Card 10Base-T (10 Mbps), 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) or 1000Base-T
operation
Viewer ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE
NOTE: The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside
plant or equivalent description.

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The default network setting of the camera is DHCP, which means IP is assigned by a router
or any DHCP server. To log in to the administration web, please connect the camera and your
PC / Notebook or a DHCP server. Follow below steps to access the camera for the rst time.
4. Access Camera
• Run the “Device Search Tool” utility, and click button.
• The tool should find the network camera and show detailed information. Double click on the
founded CI-403/ CI-333.
• An access window will pop-up and ask for user name and password.
• Enter the default user name and password admin/ admin in the dialogue. Note that user
name is case sensitive.
If no IP is assigned due to a DHCP server failure, or simply because the camera is not
connected to a DHCP server, the Network Camera provides an alternate IP address:
192.168.11.202
Therefore, to access the camera for the rst time, please set the IP address of the PC as:
192.168.11.XXX; for example:
In the case where the DHCP server is unavailable

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Key in the camera’s IP address in the URL bar of the web browser window and hit on “Enter”.
An access window will pop-up and ask for user name and password.
Enter the default user name and password in the dialogue. Note that user name is case
sensitive
IP Address: 192.168.11.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Login ID and Password
Login ID Password
admin admin
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security
concerns.
For the initial access to the camera, a client program, DCViewer, will be automatically
installed to the PC when connecting to the camera.
If the web browser doesn’t allow DCViewer installation, please check the Internet security
settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to section 7.2 Setup Internet
Security) to continue the process.
Installing DCViewer Software Online
The download procedure of DCViewer software is specied as follows.
• In the DCViewer installation window, click on <Next> to start installation.
• The status bar will show the installation progress. After the installation is completed, click
on <Finish> to exit the installation process.

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Once the Viewer is successfully installed, the Home page of the IP camera will be shown as
the gure below.
Video Quality Info Button
Full Screen Button
Talk Button
Listen Button
Snapshot Button
Live View Pause Button
Video Record Button
Manual Trigger Button
Manual Focus Adjustment
Auto Focus Adjustment
Viewer Window Main Tabs Language Selection
Video Format Selection
Live Video Pane
Time Display
Zoom Adjustment
The live image will be displayed on the Home page when the camera is successfully
accessed. If zoom or focus is not at the desired position, please use the function buttons on
the Home page for adjustment.
Image and Focus Adjustment

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Users can setup video resolution on Video Format page of the user-friendly browser-based
conguration interface.
Video Format can be found under : Streaming > Video Conguration.
The default value of video resolution is as below.
5. Setup Video Resolution
stream 1 H.264 - 1920 x 1080 (30/25 fps) +
stream 2 H.264 - 720 x 576 (25 fps) / H.264 - 720 x 480 (30 fps)

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To export / import conguration les, users can access the Maintenance page on the user-
friendly browser-based conguration interface.
Users can export conguration les to a specied location and retrieve data by uploading an
existing conguration le to the camera. It is especially convenient to make multiple cameras
having the same conguration.
6. Conguration Files Export / Import
Users can save the system settings by exporting the conguration le (.bin) to a specied
location for future use. Click on the <Export> button, and the popup File Download window
will come out Click on <Save> and specify a desired location for saving the conguration le.
To upload a configuration file to the camera, please first click on <Browse> to select the
conguration le, and then click on the <Upload> button for uploading.
Export
Upload

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This chapter will introduce how to delete previously-installed DCViewer in the PC and how to
setup the Internet security.
7. Tech Support Information
For users who have installed DCViewer in the PC previously, please remove the existing
DCViewer from the PC before accessing to the camera.
7.1 Delete the Existing DCViewer
In the Windows <Start Menu>, activate <Settings>, and then double click on <Apps>. In the
<Apps & features> list, select <DCViewer> and click on the button <Uninstall> to uninstall the
existing DCViewer.
To improve browser performance, it is suggested to clean up all the les in the <Temporary
Internet Files>. The procedure is as follows.
Step 1: Click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet Options>.
Step 2: Click on the <Delete> button under <Browsing History> section.
Step 3: In the appeared window, tick the box beside the <Temporary Internet les> and click
on <Delete> to start deleting the les.
Deleting the DCViewer
Deleting Temporary Internet Files

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If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or
change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings.
7.2 Setup Internet Security
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click on the <Security> tab, and select <Trusted sites> zone. Click <Sites> and <Add>
the CI-403/ CI-333 to the Websites list.
Step 4: Down the page, click on the <Low Level> button and click on <OK> to conrm the
setting. Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the camera.
Internet Security Level: Default

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Date : 2019.02.01
Version：1.0