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1. Installation Environment
 Keep away from fire, heat source, direct sunlight or dust.
 Avoid using in damp environments, the range for operational humidity is below 90% H.
 Avoid using in very hot or very cold environments, the reference range for operational
temperatures is:
H60xx: -5°C ~ +50°C or 23°F ~ 122°F
H60xx-L: -20°c ~ +50°c or -4°F ~ 122°F
H60xx-LL: -40°c ~ +50°c or -40°F ~ 122°F
2. Transport and Handling
 The package is well-designed to ensure camera safety during the delivery, so please do
not change the packaging.
 Do not move the IP cameras from overheated to supercooled condition frequently,
otherwise it will frost and shorten the service life.
 Do not move the item when is power on, otherwise the main board might be damaged.
Notice:
1. Please check the power supply before it is used.
2. Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
3. Do not directly touch the optical components for the image sensor, if necessary, please
use a clean cotton cloth with alcohol and wipe the dirt gently;
4. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could
affect the image quality or shorten the service life for the image sensor.
5. Keep away from laser when in use, the image sensor can be damaged.
6. If the equipment is not working properly, please contact the customer service center, do
not disassemble or modify the equipment in any way. （Problems caused by
unauthorized modification or repair should be at your own risk.）
Statement
Notice

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Index
1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 3
1.1 P RODUCT SUMMARY ..................................................................................................... 3
1.2 I NCLUDED IN THE BOX .................................................................................................... 3
1.3 F RONT & S IDE V IEW ..................................................................................................... 4
2 INSTALLATION GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1 W IRED CONNECTION TO LAN......................................................................................... 6
2.3 P REVIEW VIDEO ............................................................................................................ 8
2.4 S ETTING M ENU ............................................................................................................. 8
2.4.1 Setting menu features list: ...................................................................................... 9
2.4.2 Setting-> ecord ..................................................................................................... 11
2.4.3 Setting->Alarm ....................................................................................................... 11
2.4.4 Setting->System ................................................................................................... 16
2.4.5 Setting->Advanced ............................................................................................... 25
2.4.6 Setting->Info ......................................................................................................... 28
2.5 PC C LIENT C ONFIGURATION M ANAGER ........................................................................ 30
2.5.1 Config Manger->Alarm Setting->Normal Setting .................................................. 30
2.5.2 Config Manger->Alarm Setting->Alarm Link Setting ............................................ 31
2.5.3 Config Manger->System Setting ........................................................................... 31
3 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 32

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1 Product introduction
1.1 Product summary
Thank you for choosing Avacom IP camera. The IP Camera combines a high uality
digital video camera with wireless/wired network connectivity and a powerful web server
to bring clear video to your desktop, laptop or smart phone from anywhere on your local
network or over the Internet. It is suitable for house, apartment, shops, office buildings,
etc.
Main features：
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♦ The video is compressed by H.264 main/baseline profile. There are five video
resolutions available for different models:1080P/960P/720P/D1/CIF.
♦ Infrared LED for night vision covers 100 feet area allowing 24 hours monitoring;
♦ Support IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol.
♦ Support motion detection/ video blind/ video loss alarm, alarm information sent
by email and/or FTP.
♦ Supports Plug and Play setting.
♦ Built-in web server with graphical user interface.
♦ Supports DDNS. When the IP Camera is connected to the internet this URL can
be used to visit the device.
♦ Supports Windows IE, Safari, Firefox, Chrome.
♦ Supports Android, iPhone/iPad
1.2 Included in the box
Accessory
Type
Power
adaptor CD Cable
Bracket
Antenna
H602x
12V √ √
H602xW
12V √ √ Internal
Antenna

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H608x
12V √ √ √
H608xA
12V √ √ √
H608xW
12V √ √ √ √
H608xAW
12V √ √ √ √
Note:
Please check carefully that all listed items are included in the package. If anything is
missing, please contact seller’s customer support.
1.3 Front & Side View

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2 Installation Guide
2.1 Wired connection to L N
Plug in the 12V power supply and connect the camera to wireless router Ethernet
port with the network cable. Connect your computer to the same router via cable or
wireless, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
2.2 Logging into the Camera
On a Windows PC, insert CD into computer CD-ROM drive or visit
www.avacomtech.com to find “H60_ Device_Manager.exe”, double click “H60_
Device_Manager.exe” to install the software, run “DeviceManager.exe”.
Figure 2
1) Click “IP Search”;
2) Choose the camera then click “WebBrowse”. Then you can run Internet Explorer.
3) Enter user name and password for the device, the default user name is “admin”,
default password is blank;

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Note：
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1) DHCP is enabled in factory default for standalone cameras, but disabled for the
camera for NVR systems. In the NVR system the camera IP address is set to fixed
IP, the fixed IP address can be found on camera label.
2) DHCP server may assign 2 IP address for wireless camera, one IP address for RJ45
network card, another IP address for WiFi network card.
Figure 3
3) Windows7/8/8.1 may block the IP address, you may need to change “Compatibility
View Settings” on Internet Explorer’s tools menu to add the IP address to
compatibility lists. See Figure 3
4) For privacy concerns, please change user name and password after login.
Please reference 2.4.5.2 Setting-Advanced-Account.
5) For Safari/Firefox/Chrome, the browse can login the camera and preview video, but
cannot access the setting menu.

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2.3 Preview video
After logging you may select main stream or sub stream to preview video, you can also
switch the main stream or sub stream by click on the top left corner on the screen.
Digital Zoom: In preview mode, press mouse left button and drag the mouse to select any zone
on video window, release left button and move mouse to select zone, click left button, the select
zone will be enlarged to full window.
2.4 Setting Menu
In preview mode, click , device config window popup, enter sub menus by clicking
, the sub menu includes: Record, Alarm,System,Advanced, Info.

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2.4.1 Setting menu features list:
Main Menu Sub Menu Features
Record Record Not supported on H60xx
Snapshot Not supported on H60xx
Alarm
Video Motion
Set motion detection alarm channel,
sensitivity, area, and set the alarmed
parameters: alarm output, record, snapshot,
PTZ, EMAIL, FTP upload etc.
Video Blind
Set video blind alarm channel, sensitivity, and
set the alarmed parameters: alarm output,
record, snapshot, PTZ, EMAIL, FTP upload
etc.
Video Loss
Set video loss alarm channel, sensitivity, and
set the alarmed parameters: alarm output,
record, snapshot, PTZ, EMAIL, FTP upload
etc.
Alarm Input (GPIO) Not supported on H60xx
Alarm Output (GPIO) Not supported on H60xx
Abnormal
Storage device not exist
Storage space lack alarm
Storage device access failure
IP conflict
Net abort
System
General System Time
Time Zone
Date Format
Date Separator
DST(Daylight Saving Time)
Time Format
Language
HDD Full
DVR No.
Video Standard
Auto Logout
Encode Channel
Compression
Resolution
FPS
Bit Rate Type
Quality
Bit Rate(Kb/S)
I Frame Interval
Video/Audio
Network DHCP

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IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS server
Media Port, HTTP Port
Transfer Policy
Net Service IP Filter
DDNS
EMAIL
PPPoE
ARSP
Wireless(2G/3G)
Mobile Monitor
UPNP
FTP
WiFi
Alarm Server
RTSP
DAS
Cloud
PMS
GUI Display Camera Name
Time Title
Channel Title
Overlay Parameters
PTZ Config Not supported on H60xx
RS232 RS232 function, baud rate, data bits, stop
bits, parity
Camera Parameters Exposure Mode
Day/Night Mode
BLC( Back Light Compensation )
Auto Iris
Profile
AE Reference
DNC( Day/Night Convert) Threshold
DWDR(Digital Wide Dynamic Range)
AE Sensitivity
AGC’
Slow Shutter
IR_CUT Mode
Day Noise Reduction Level
Night Noise Reduction Level
Mirror/Flip
Anti Flicker
IR Filter Swap

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Advanced
HDD Manage Not supported on H60xx
Account Modify User
Modify Group
Modify PassWord
Add User
Add Group
Delete User
Delect Group
Auto Maintain Auto reboot system schedule
Auto delete old file
Default Select setting entries to default
Import Export
Configuration data import
Configuration data export
Log export
Reboot Remote reboot
Upgrade Software upgrade
Info
HDD Info Not supported on H60xx
Log Log information
Version
Software release information
Serial ID
NAT status
2.4.2 Setting- Record
SD card is needed. Not supported on H60xx cameras.
2.4.3 Setting- Alarm
Setup video motion detection, video blind alarm, video loss alarm, GPIO alarm input,
GPIO alarm output, system abnormal alarm.

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2.4.3.1 Setting->Alarm->Video Motion
By analyzing the video image the system detects a movement that reaches a preset
threshold level and a motion detection alarm is triggered.
[Enable] Enable motion detection, then set parameters accordingly.
[Sensitivity] Select the sensitivity level accordingly.
[Region] Push mouse left button to select or unselect the detection area, light blue area
is the Detection Zone, the area without color is the Exclusion zone.

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[Period] Within the preset time frame, the device will enable motion detection alarm. The
time frame can be set day by day or weekly. Up to four time periods per day can be set.
Select the check box to effective the time period.
[Interval] Set time interval between 0~600s, only one alarm will be armed in the time
interval even if multiple motion detectios were triggered.
[Alarm Output] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[Delay] After the alarm is triggered, to delay the alarm for an extended period of time.
Set delay time between 10~300s.
[Record hannel] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[Tour] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[Snapshot] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[PTZ Activation] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[Delay] Not supported on H60xx cameras.

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[Send Email] sending email to notify the user when the alarm were triggered.
Note: Need to setup email account in [System]->[Network Services]->[email].
[FTP] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
2.4.3.2 Setting->Alarm->Video Blind
When the ambient light is dark, the brightness of the selected area of the image is below
a preset threshold, the video blind alarm will be triggered.
Parameter setting method: reference to chapter "2.4.3.1 Setting->Alarm->Video Motion"
2.4.3.3 Setting->Alarm->Video Loss
When the device is unable to obtain video signal, the video loss alarm will be triggered.

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Parameter setting method: reference to chapter "2.4.3.1 Setting->Alarm->Video Motion"
2.4.3.4 Setting->Alarm->Alarm Input
Not supported on H60xx cameras.
2.4.3.5 Setting->Alarm->Alarm Output
Not supported on H60xx cameras.
2.4.3. Setting->Alarm->Abnormal
When the device detected software or hardware anomalies, abnormal alarm will be
triggered.

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[Event Type] Select the alarm event in the drop-down box.
[Enable] Select the check box to enable abnormal detection.
2.4.4 Setting- System
Setup General, Video Encode, Network, Net Service, GUI Display, PTZ Configuration,
RS232, Camera Parameters.

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2.4.4.1 Setting->System->General
[System Time] Set the device date and time.
[Date Format ] Select date display format.
[Data Separator] Select the separator for date display.
[DST] Setup Daylight Saving Time start and stop date.
[Time Format] Select 24-hour or 12- hour clock ;
[Language] Select the device GUI language.
[HDD Full] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[DVR No.] Not supported on H60xx cameras.
[Video Standard] Select PAL or NTSC format.
[Auto Logout] Set the automatic logout time between 0~600 minutes.
2.4.4.2 Setting->System->Encode
Set the video/audio encoding parameters for main stream and sub stream including
Resolution, Frame rate, Bit Rate Type, Quality level, I Frame Interval, H.264
compression profile, enable/disable main stream audio, enable/disable sub stream video
or audio.
Usually main stream be used for Network Video Recorder or PC viewing from LAN, sub
stream be used for viewing form mobile phone on WWAN(3G/4G wireless network)

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Compression
Resolution
FPS
Bit Rate Type
Quality
Bit Rate(Kb/S)
I Frame Interval
Video/Audio
[ hannel] Select “1” or “All”
[ ompression] Video encoding standard H.264 main profile.
[Resolution] Select resolution for main stream or sub stream, 1080(1920*1080),
960(1280*960), 720(1280*720), D1(704*480), CIF(352*240).
[FPS] For PAL system select 1~25 PFS, for NTSC system select 1~30 FPS.
[Bit Rate Type] Select CBR or VBR. ON CBR mode “Quality” can be selected between
“Worst” to “Best” level, on VBR mode “Bit Rate” can be selected between 34~7954kbps.
[I Frame Interval] I frame interval range is between 2 ~ 12s. Set small I frame interval for
wired network to improve video uality, set large I frame interval for wireless network to
reduce network bandwidth.
[Video/Audio] Enable/disable main stream audio, enable/disable sub stream video or
audio. Audio is not supported by H602x/H608x.
Bit rate range for different resolution:
Resolution PAL System NTS System
1080P 994~7954kbps 1024~8192kbps
720P 1024~4096kbps 1024~4096kbps
D1 512~2560kbps 512~2560kbps
CIF 64~1024kbps 64~1024kbps

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2.4.4.3 Setting->System->Network
[DH P] DHCP is enabled in factory default for standalone camera.
DHCP is disabled in factory default for NVR system, the fixed IP address
can be found on camera label.
Disable DHCP after the camera obtains IP address/subnet
mask/gateway/DNS parameters from router.
[IP Address] The IP address for camera RJ45 port.
[Subnet Mask] The subnet mask for camera RJ45 port.
[Gateway] The gateway IP address.
[DNS] Domain Name Service IP address.
[Media Port] The default port is 34567.
[HTTP Port] The default port is 80.
[Transfer Policy] Adaptive mode compromises on the video uality and fluency.
Adaptive and Fluency Preferred mode become effective when sub stream be enabled.
Quality Preferred mode become effective if the sub stream is not enabled.
Network Priority mode will not optimize transfer policy by camera.