AVer SF2121H-R User manual

AVer SF2121H-R
User Manual

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Important Safeguard .......................................................................1
Package Contents............................................................................2
Optional Accessory.........................................................................2
IP Camera Parts...............................................................................3
Front Panel .............................................................................................3
Rear Panel..............................................................................................3
CS-Mount Lens.......................................................................................3
Setting Up the IP Camera................................................................4
Connecting the Lens...............................................................................4
Deploying Network..................................................................................4
Network Connection via Ethernet Switch ..........................................4
Power over Ethernet Connection.......................................................5
PoE Enabled Switch Connection Diagram.....................................5
PoE Injector Connection Diagram..................................................5
RJ45 LED.........................................................................................5
Connecting the External Devices to I/O Terminal Block..........................6
Adjusting the CS-mount Ring..................................................................6
Focusing the IP Camera with BNC Monitor..................................8
Setting up the IP Camera over the Internet...................................9
Using DHCP Server/Router Network ......................................................9
Using NON-DHCP Server/Router Network...........................................10
Configuring the Internet Explorer Security Setting ...................12
Using the IP Camera Browser Interface......................................13
Preview.................................................................................................13
Using Media Player to view IP Camera........................................15
System > General.................................................................................15
System > General > Maintenance.........................................................15
To Upgrade the IP Camera Firmware..............................................16
System > General > Date & Time .........................................................17
System > General > System Log..........................................................18
System > User Management ................................................................18
System > User Management > Account................................................18
To Create a User Account ...............................................................18
To Delete or Edit a User Account.....................................................19
System > User Management > Connection ..........................................20
To Add Filter ....................................................................................20
System > Network.................................................................................21
System > Network > Setting .................................................................21
System > Network > Server..................................................................22
System > Network > DDNS ..................................................................23
System > Network > QoS .....................................................................23
System > Network > Others..................................................................24
System > Image....................................................................................24

System > Image > OSD........................................................................24
System > Image > Preference ..............................................................25
System > Image > Exposure.................................................................26
System > Image > Advanced................................................................27
System > Image > Privacy Mask...........................................................28
System > Video Stream ........................................................................28
System > Audio.....................................................................................29
System > SD Card > Management.......................................................30
System > SD Card > FileSearch...........................................................31
Application > Motion Detection .............................................................31
To Set the Motion Detection ............................................................31
Application > Patrol...............................................................................32
To Setup the Patrol..........................................................................32
Event.....................................................................................................33
To Setup the Event..........................................................................34
Status Information.................................................................................35
Technical Specifications...............................................................35
Federal Communications Commission Statement (Class B)....37
Class B (EMC)................................................................................38
COPYRIGHT ...................................................................................38
NOTICE...........................................................................................38
WARNING .......................................................................................38
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................38

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- Do not use power supply with different
voltage than the one supplied in this unit. - Keep this unit away from direct heat or sunlight.
- Unplug the power of this unit as soon as
smoke or unusual odor is detected.
- Do not expose this unit to rain or high
humidity environment.
- Do not attempt to open the housing or
service this unit by yourself. Always refer
all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
- Unplug the power supply before cleaning.
Use only a lens cleaning cloth and never
use benzine, thinner, or other solvent for
cleaning.
- Avoid placing this unit in a dusty
environment and avoid dust from entering
the lens.
- Do not place the unit in unsteady surface
and also do not drop the unit.

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Make sure the following items are included in the package.
AVer SF2121H-R
Power Adapter (12V, 2A)
* The power adapter will vary depending on the
standard power outlet of the country where it is
sold.
Camera Stand
3 Lens Ring Pad
Software & Manual CD
L-type Hex Wrench
3 Screws
3 Plastic Anchor
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Op pt ti io on na al l A Ac cc ce es ss so or ry y
CS-mount Lens

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Front Panel
(1)
(2)
(3)
(fig. 1.1)
(1) Built-in MIC
(2) Lens
(3) Light Sensor
Rear Panel
(
5
)
(
3
)
(1)
(
2
)
(6)
(10)
(11)
(9)
(7)
(4)
(8)
(fig. 1.2)
(1) RJ45 Ethernet Port
(2) DC 12V
(3) I/O Terminal Block
(4) Power LED Indicator
(5) SD card slot
(6) Video Out
(7) Audio Out
(8) Reset button
(9) Console
(10) MIC
(11) DIP switch
Note: The reset button will set all the configuration settings back to factory default.
CS-Mount Lens
(1)
(3)
(2)
(fig. 1.3)
(1) Zoom controller
(2) Focus controller
(3) DC-Iris control cable

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Se et tt ti in ng g U Up p t th he e I IP P C Ca am me er ra a
This section provides useful tips on how to adjust the IP camera to meet your
needs.
Connecting the Lens
1. Screw in the CS-mount lens clockwise
to the CS-mounting ring.
Make sure the lens adhesive cover is
removed when using it for the first time.
2. Connect the CS-mount lens cable to
the socket.
Deploying Network
Network Connection via Ethernet Switch
1. Connect the RJ45 cable from the Ethernet switch to LAN (PoE) port of SF2121H-R.
Ethernet Switch
2. Connect the power adapter to DC12V port of SF2121H-R.
Power Adapter Wall Outlet

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Power over Ethernet Connection
SF2121H-R is fully complied with PoE standard. It allows you to use PoE enabled switch or
PoE injector to transmit data and power thru single Ethernet cable.
PoE Enabled Switch Connection Diagram
PoE Switch
PoE Injector Connection Diagram
Ethernet Switch
PoE Injector
Power cable
Wall outlet
RJ45 LED LED Status
Blinking Green Connected to 100 Base-T mode and also
transmitting and receiving data.
Steady Yellow Connected to the Internet.

Connecting the External Devices to I/O Terminal Block
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(1) Alarm Data In
(2) Alarm Data Out
support 200mA(3) Power 12V
(4) Ground
(5) RS-485 (+)
(6) RS-485 (-)
(5)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) (6)
Power LED
LED Status
Steady Red Power on
Blinking Red Firmware update complete
No Light Power off
Internal Connection Diagram of DI/DO
Adjusting the CS-mount Ring
1. Unplug the CS-mount lens cable from
the socket.

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2. Unscrew the CS-mount lens
counterclockwise.
3. Place one lens ring pad.
4. Screw the CS-mount lens and connect
the CS-mount lens cable to the socket.
Check if the IP camera can display
proper image. If not, repeat step 3 and
4 to add the next ring.
If all the rings are used up and still the
IP camera cannot display proper
image. Remove all the rings and
continue to next step.
5. Using the L-type hex wrench loosen the
bolt underneath the IP camera.
6. Remove the CS-mount ring from the IP
camera.

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7. Screw the CS-mount ring to the CS-
mount lens.
8. Screw the CS-mount lens clockwise
back. Unscrew a little and plug the CS-
mount lens cable to the socket. Repeat
this till the IP camera display the image
properly.
9. Once the IP camera has detected the
image, use the L-type hex wrench
slightly secure bolt underneath the IP
camera.
Note: Do not fully tighten bolt
underneath the IP camera for it may
damage the CS-mount ring.
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Fo oc cu us si in ng g t th he e I IP P C Ca am me er ra a w wi it th h B BN NC C M Mo on ni it to or r
The IP camera is supported with BNC analog video out port which allows you to connect an
analog display devices such as an LCD BNC monitor for you to adjust the camera focus
and zoom.
1. Connect the LCD BNC monitor to the Video Out port of IP camera using a BNC cable.
VIDEO IN
BNC PORT
LCD BNC Monitor

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2. Loosen up the focus and zoom control screws and adjust the focus and zoom range.
Tighten the focus and zoom screw once you are done adjusting.
Zoom Control
Focus Control
Setting
up the IP Camera over the Internet Setting up the IP Camera over the Internet
Depending on your network connection, you can add the IP camera to the network in
DHCP or Non-DHCP server/router. Make sure the IP address of your computer and the IP
camera must be within the same LAN. In accessing the IP camera, you need to use IE
browser.
Using DHCP Server/Router Network
DHCP server/router network automatically assigns IP addresses to devices. You can use
the IPCam Utility software in the CD to search the IP camera in the network.
1. Make sure the DIP switch behind the IP camera is set to DHCP.
2. Install theAVer IPCam Utility software.
3. Run the IPCam Utility.
4. Select the proper network adapter and click [Search] to begin searching.
5. Select and double click the IP camera you want to access. If you want to change the
setting of the selected IP camera, enter the user ID, correct password, and change the

settings and then click [Apply]. This will change the setting and rescan the network
again.
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6.
6. The IE browser will open and direct you to IP camera login page. This requires
IPViewer.ocx to run. If the IE ActiveX warning message appears, click to allow running
the add-on.
Using NON-DHCP Server/Router Network
In Non-DHCP server/router network, the static IP address must be assigned to the device
and each time when adding another IP camera in the network, the default IP address of the
current one must be changed to avoid conflict.
Default IP : http://192.168.1.168
1. Make sure the DIP switch behind the IP camera is set to Static IP.
2. Connect the computer to the network and set the IP
address with the same subnet prefix of 192.168.1.XXX.
The last decimal number should be set any from 1 to
255 except 168 and other IP addresses that are
already being assigned. Then set the Subnet Mask to
255.255.255.0.
To change the computer IP address, go to Control
Default ID : admin
Password : admin

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Panel > Network Connections > right click on the connection to change > option to
TCP/IP or TCP/IPv4 Properties.
3. Type the default IP http://192.168.1.168 in the IE address bar.
4. You will be directed to IP camera login page. This requires IPViewer.ocx to run. If the I
ActiveX warning message appears, click to allow running the add-o E n. Please refer to
e the Internet Explorer security setting.p.12 on how to configur
5. In adding another IP camera in the network, the default IP address of the current IP
camera must be changed to avoid conflict. To change the default IP address, in IP
camera browser interface, click System > Network > Setting > Network Type > S
Then in the IP address change the last decimal number 192.168.1. tatic. 168 to any
unassigned number in the network and click Save. The page will turn dark while saving.
6. To view the newly assigned IP, just enter the new IP address in the IE address bar and
you will be directed to the login page. To add another IP camera, repeat all these steps
except step 2.
Default ID : admin
Password : admin

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ActiveX is required to view and access the IP camera. High Internet Explorer security
setting may prevent you from installing the ActiveX. If you are unable to view the IP camera,
you may need to install ActiveX or change the security setting.
To change the Internet Explorer Security Setting
1. Run Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools > Internet options.
3. Click Security tab > Local Internet > Custom level.

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4. Go to ActiveX control and plug-ins and change all Disable setting to Enable or Prompt.
Then click [OK]. You will now be prompt to install ActiveX and view the IP camera.
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The admin have the full access to the IP camera browser interface. The menu on the left,
you can expand and navigate to access all the features.
Preview
In the Preview page, all three user levels can view and change the language setting, the IP
camera video stream setting, use the digital or RS-485 Pan and Partol control, capture
screen shot, record video, turn on/off 2-way talk, mic and volume, and adjust the zoom and
volume level.
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2
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(5)
(7)
(6)
(1)
(4)
(9) (14)(8) (10)(11)(12)(13)

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Name Function
ge. (1) Language
(2) Video screen Select the browser interface langua Change the video screen display.
Display the actual video pixel size.
Display the video screen in compact size.
Display the video on the entire screen. Press ESC to exit full
screen mode.
(3) Stream Switch to view the video stream type. The IP camera can send multiple
video streams of up to 3 types. To change the video stream setting, go
to System > Video Stream.
(4) Direction -
buttons Use to move the position of the view point while in zoom mode.
- Use to control the position of the RS-485 pan tilt device
(5) Pan & P
button atrol Pan - automatically move the view point from left to right when in zoom in mode.
Patrol - automatically move the view point around the preset locations
in Application > Patrol.
(6) Digital /RS-
485 ve
and you can use the
- Select Digital to control the IP camera ePTZ operation. This allows
you to closely view the target area without having to physically mo
the IP camera. The image will be zoomed in
direction control to pan the zoomed image.
- Select RS-485 to control the PTZ driver or scanner via RS-485
connection to I/O terminal block. The IP camera is mounted on an
RS-485 pan tilt device.
(7) Speed
Control Set the speed when panning, tilting, or zooming.
(8) Zoom control Reset zoom level.
Increase zoom level.
Decrease zoom level.
(9) Capture Capture and save the image on the screen in *.bmp format.
(10) Record Start/stop audio and video recording. The recorded video will be
saved in *.mp4 format.
(11) 2-way talk Enable/disable mic from IP camera browser side.
(12) Mic Enable/disable mic from the IP camera side.
(13) Sound Enable/disable audio from the IP camera side.
(14) Volume
bar Adjust the volume.

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Some media player support viewing network streaming such as VLC media player. Use the
format below to view your IP camera. The WWW.XXX.YYY.ZZZ below represents the IP
address.
RTSP://WWW.XXX.YYY.ZZZ:554/live_st1 -->for Stream 1
RTSP://WWW.XXX.YYY.ZZZ:554/live_st2 -->for Stream 2 (if stream 2 is enable)
RTSP://WWW.XXX.YYY.ZZZ:554/live_st3 -->for Stream 3 (if stream 3 is enable)
System > General
In this section, only admin level is authorized to configure the IP camera general settings.
There are 3 tabs in General settings: Maintenance, Date & Time, and System Log.
You can view the significant occurrence in the IP camera such as
System > General > Maintenance
In the Maintenance tab, the admin can easily backup and restore the IP camera setting,
reboot the IP camera, reset all the settings to factory default, and upgrade the IP camera
firmware.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1)

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Name Function
(1) Export Settings
ttings Backup all the configuration settings. rrent settings with the backup file.(2) Import Se Restore or replace the cu
(3) Reboot Restart the IP camera.
(4) Reset Set all the configuration settings back to default except the user
management and network settings.
(5) Factory Default Set all the configuration settings back to factory default.
(6) Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
To Upgrade the IP Camera
Firmware
1. Download the file from
our website and save it in
your computer hard disk.
2. Click Browse. Locate and
select the file and click
Open.
3. ClickApply. Wait till you see the massage “Firmware
Upgrade OK!!”. You may now click the IE browser refresh
button or press F5. The login page will appear.

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System > General > Date & Time
In the Date & Time tab, admin can manually set the date and time setting or synchronize it
with the Internet time server or the computer date and time setting. This is used to record
the time whenever there is a significant occurrence listed in system log and is also used in
event scheduling. After completing the setting, click Save to apply the new setting and
Cancel to keep the old setting.
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
Name Function
(1) Current Date & Time Display the current date and time setting.
(2) Date Format Select the date display format.
(3) Time Zone Set the local time zone.
(4) Setting Method Select the date & time setting method.
Sync with current PC – obtain the date and time setting on
the current login computer.
Sync with NTP Server – obtain the date and time setting from
NTP server. In the drop-down list, select the NTP host name.
Manual – manually set the date and time. Click Now to set
the date base on the computer time setting and Done to close
the date and time interface.