avertX HD40IR User manual

Night Vision HD Indoor/Outdoor IP
Dome Camera
HD40IR
User Manual

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HD40IR: Night Vision HD Indoor/Outdoor IP Bullet Camera
Operations Manual
Manual Edition 32332AB –JULY 2014
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1. Read Instructions
Read all of the safety and operating instructions before using the
product.
2. Retain Instructions
Save these instructions for future reference.
3. Attachments / Accessories
Do not use attachments or accessories unless recommended by
the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards, damage
product and void warranty.
4. Installation
Do not place or mount this product in or on an unstable or
improperly supported location. Improperly installed product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and damage to the
product. Use only with a mounting device recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. To insure proper mounting,
follow the manufacturer's instructions and use only mounting
accessories recommended by manufacturer.
5. Power source
This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label.
Operating
Before using, make sure power supply and others are properly
connected.
While operating, if any abnormal condition or malfunction is
observed, stop using the camera immediately and then contact
your local dealer.
Handling
Do not disassemble or tamper with parts inside the camera.
Do not drop or subject the camera to shock and vibration as this
can damage camera.
Do not block the cooling holes on the bracket. This camera has a
cooling fan inside the housing. Blocking the cooling holes will
cause heat to build up and cause malfunction.
Care must be taken when you clean the clear dome cover.
Scratches and dust will ruin the image quality of your camera. Do
not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera
body. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty. In case
the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe the
camera gently.
Installation and Storage
Do not install the camera in areas of extreme temperatures in
excess of the allowable range. (14°F~ 122°F / -10°C ~ 50°C)
Avoid installing in humid or dusty places. The relative humidity
must be below 90%.
Avoid installing in places where radiation is present.
Avoid installing in places where there are strong magnetic fields
and electric signals.
Avoid installing in places where the camera would be subject to
strong vibrations.
Never face the camera toward the sun. Do not aim at bright
objects. Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it at the
sun or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise the camera may
be smeared and damaged.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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product shall not be treated as household waste in accordance with
Directive 2002/96/EC. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By proper waste handling of this product you ensure that it has no
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused if this product is thrown into the garbage bin.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more details information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
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assuring that any potential trace contamination levels of restricted
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2002/95/EC, or are exempted due to their application.
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ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Camera Default Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................................7
Product Features...............................................................................................................................................................................................7
ONE: GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Box Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Camera Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Side............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Front...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
TWO: CAMERA FINDER...............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
AvertX Camera Finder............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Finding IP Cameras......................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Accessing the Camera .................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Changing the IP Address................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
THREE: SETUP AND CONFIGURATION.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Installing the Camera.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Ceiling and Wall Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Removing the Lens Cover............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the Desiccant.................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Resetting the Camera ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
MicroSD Card.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Connecting to the Camera...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting In a Web Browser......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Administrator/User Privileges.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Default Username and Password.............................................................................................................................................................16
Connecting a Stream....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

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Camera Settings..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Viewer Tabs .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Home............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Language Change...................................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Using Digital Zoom Control ......................................................................................................................................................................18
Setup............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
System.....................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Streaming.................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Camera ....................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Motion Detection ......................................................................................................................................................................................22
Software Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................................................................23
Logout ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Logging In as a Different User..................................................................................................................................................................23
FOUR: SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Camera Specifications............................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

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The HD40IR Night Vision HD Indoor/Outdoor IP Bullet Cameras are
compact cameras designed for easy setup and use. The 3 megapixel
resolution provides high definition images. The HD40IR camera also
offer quad streaming and can be used in a variety of installations
including shops, stores, banks, factories and for building surveillance.
With Power over Ethernet (PoE), the need for separate power lines is
eliminated and cabling and installation costs can be significantly
reduced. The light weight, and small size of the camera make
installation easy in a variety of locations.
The HD40IR includes Digital Wide Dynamic Range, 3D Noise
Reduction, and Day/Night ICR, making it useful for challenging lighting
conditions and nighttime installations.
IP Address
192.168.0.250
Username
Admin
Password
1234
Management Port
80
Streaming Port (RTSP)
554
Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
1080p and 3MP Resolution Available
H.264 Encoding
Dual Streaming
Multi-Language Support
Tampering Alarm
Digital Wide Dynamic Range
Motion Detection
Privacy Masks
Smart Picture Quality / 3D Noise Reduction
Network Failure Detection
Digital Day/Night (ICR)
IR LED Module (working distance up to 15m)
MicroSD Support (up to 16GB microSD Card)
Weatherproof (IP66 Outdoor Rated)
ONVIF Support

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Box Contents
Camera Overview

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Before proceeding, please check that the box contains the items listed
here. If any item is missing or has defects, DO NOT install or operate
the product and contact your dealer for assistance.
HD40IR Camera
Desiccant
Self-Tapping Screws
Plastic Screw Anchors
Quick Start Guide
Software and
Documentation CD
Before installing or connecting the dome camera, please refer to this
section and complete preparations for dome setup and all switch
settings.

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AvertX HD40IR cameras use Power over Ethernet (PoE). The only
connection on the camera is the RJ45 Ethernet dongle located on the
rear of the camera. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
dongle, and connect the other end to the recorder, or to a PoE switch.
Protect the network cable connection from water damage by
running the cord inside a wall or ceiling, or through conduit.
If passing the cord through a wall or ceiling, drill a 3/4” hole.
For outdoor installations, seal any holes in the wall or ceiling with
silicone caulk to protect against water intrusion.
AvertX recommends using Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the
camera to your network. For the best transmission quality, the cable
length should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
Once you have connected the camera, check the status of the network
connection by looking at the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If
the LEDs are not lit check your network connection. The green link LED
indicates a network connection and the orange activity LED flashes to
indicate network activity.

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AvertX IP Finder

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Use the included Camera Finder software to easily find your network
cameras for initial setup. The AvertX Camera Finder software is
included on the software CD with all AvertX IP devices. The Camera
Finder application is also available to download at avertx.com.
1. Open the Software CD on the recorder.
2. Click Software on the software disc menu.
3. Click Camera Finder.
4. Click Device Search on the Device Search window.
5. If a Windows Security Alert window opens, click Unblock to allow
the IP utility to access your network.
6. Click Device Search again to find all connected IP devices.
Tip The default IP address of your IP camera is 192.168.0.250
Note If you cannot connect to the camera you may need to change
the camera’s IP address to match your network settings.
You can view live video and access the camera configuration by
accessing the camera in an internet browser.
1. Right-click the desired network device and select Browse.
2. Type the default username and password in the login window to
access the video server using your internet browser.
If you are not directly connecting to an AvertX HDIP recorder, you must
manually change the IP address. Change the IP address to a number in
the same subnet as your existing network or to the recommended
network settings for your network.
1. Right-click the desired network device and then click Network
Setup.
2. Select the Static IP option.
3. Enter the new IP Address, Gateway, Netmask, and DNS for
camera.
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Installing the Camera
Connecting to the Camera
Viewer Software

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The camera can be installed directly onto the wall or ceiling. Be sure
that the structure is strong enough to support the camera.
Bullet cameras are suitable for mounting on either a wall or ceiling.
1. Use the included mounting template to pre-drill holes for the
mounting screws and, if passing the cable through the ceiling or
wall, drill a ¾” hole.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable from ceiling or wall to the dongle on the
camera.
Protect the network cable connection from water damage
by running the cord inside a wall or ceiling, or through
conduit
For outdoor installations, seal any holes in the wall or
ceiling with silicone caulk to protect against water
intrusion.
3. Affix the mounting bracket to the ceiling or wall with the three
supplied self-tapping screws.
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the side of the
bracket mount.
5. Adjust the position of your camera.
6. Tighten the screw to secure your camera.
Note HD40IR cameras are equipped with a seal inside the housing
to prevent moisture from entering. If you have any concerns
about moisture entering the housing or wall through the cable
egress, AvertX recommends sealing the opening at the wall
and at the base of the camera with silicone caulking.
Adjust aim
Screw
Mounting Bracket Base
Screw
Screw

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You may need to remove the lens cover from the camera to access the
reset button, microSD card, or focus the camera.
Unfasten the screw on the camera housing and remove the front
cover
To prevent condensation on the glass cover, the HD90IR has a
desiccant packet installed inside the housing of the camera. If
condensation appears, replace the desiccant packet with the
replacement packet included in your camera packaging
1. Unfasten the screw on the camera housing and remove the front
cover
2. Remove the desiccant packet from the camera.
3. Carefully tear open the aluminum envelope for the new packet, and
remove the desiccant.
4. Remove paper backing from the adhesive strip on the desiccant
packet.
5. Place the desiccant firmly in the position indicated here.
6. Reinstall the front cover and fasten the screw
If it is necessary to reset the camera to the factory default settings, hold
down the Reset button (see Camera Overview) for 30 seconds. This will
return all settings, including network setup, to the factory default. The IP
address of the camera will return to 192.168.0.250.
Your camera includes a microSD card clot (up to 16GB), which can be
used for emergency video backup. The microSD card is not included.
You must remove the cover of the camera to access the microSD card
slot.
Instructions for recording to a microSD card slot can be found at
avertx.com/support.
RESET
BUTTON
SD CARD
SLOT

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1. Type the IP address of the camera in a web browser.
or
Use the included Camera Finder software and locate the camera
on the IP Finder list, then double-click the camera to open the
Viewer software in your web browser.
2. Log in to the camera with the appropriate User Name and
Password.
Note The default User name is Admin and the default Password
is1234. The username and password are case sensitive.
The Administrator account has the authority to configure the IP camera
and authorize users’ access to the camera. The User accounts have
access to the camera with limited authority.
The username and password are case sensitive. It is strongly
recommended that the password be changed after the initial setup to
prevent unauthorized access.
Username –Admin
Password –1234
AvertX IP cameras are optimized for use with AvertX HDIP recorders,
but you can also connect to your AvertX IP cameras using third party
software like VLC media player (http://www.videolan.org).
To connect the camera you may need to provide the stream URL. All
AvertX IP cameras are capable of delivering two RTSP streams, as well
as streaming MJPEG over HTTP. The stream URLs are listed below.
rtsp://<ip address>/mjpeg
rtsp://<ipaddress>/h264
http://<ipaddress>:8008
The MJPEG over HTTP stream is identified by a port number. The
default port is 8008; this port can be configured in the camera’s System
page (click Setup, and then click System).

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You can access the camera setup menu using an internet browser on
your computer. The camera viewer software will install automatically the
first time you connect to the camera. If your internet browser doesn’t
install the viewer software, check the security settings or ActiveX
controls and plug-in settings. If your internet browser asks for
permission to install the plugin, you must allow ActiveX or Quicktime to
install to continue the installation.
Home –Monitor live video.
Setup –Set the host name , root password, and network related
settings, modify the video resolution, adjust the Camera parameters, set
Motion Detection options, and view and update the camera software.
Logout –Change user.
Note For advanced management options, access the camera’s
admin panel by adding “/admin” after the camera’s IP address
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Select the video stream you want to view, H.264-1 (stream 1) or H.264-
2 (stream 2).
Note Advanced users can access additional video stream options,
including the MJPEG stream, through the admin panel.
The default when viewing your camera using the web.
Use this to make the image smaller. This can save
bandwidth if necessary.
This will show your video at full screen on your monitor.
To exit full screen mode, double-click the video.
1. Click the Language drop down menu
2. Select a language. The browser will refresh, then display the
selected language.
In full screen mode, right-click the video image to activate digital zoom
and use the scroll wheel to zoom in/out.
To change the administrator password, type a new password in the
Admin Password box, confirm below, and then click Save.
Note The maximum length of the password is 14 characters. The
following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~.

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You can choose to use a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address
(assigned by a DHCP server or router) for the camera.
The camera comes preconfigured with a fixed IP address, selecting Get
IP address automatically requires a router or DHCP server to assign
an IP address to the camera.
Note Every network device has a unique Media Access Control
(MAC) address that can be used for identification. The MAC
address is located on the bottom of each camera, and on the
box label (AvertX IP Finder also displays the MAC address for
identification). Record your camera’s MAC address for
identification in the future.
To assign a new static IP address:
1. Select the Use fixed IP address option.
2. Type a new IP address in the IP address box.
3. Type a new address in the Default Gateway box.
4. Click Save to confirm the new setting.
When using static IP address to log in to the IP Camera, you can
access it either through the AvertX IP Finder software or type the IP
address directly in the Address bar of your internet browser.
General
IP address –The IP Address is necessary for network
identification.
Subnet mask –Used to determine if the destination is in the same
subnet. The default value is 255.255.255.0.
Default gateway –Used to forward frames to destinations in
different subnets or for internet access.
Primary DNS –The primary domain name server that translates
hostnames into IP addresses. This is usually the gateway or router
address.
Secondary DNS –A secondary domain name server that backups
the primary DNS.
Web Server port –Defines the port that Internet Explorer uses to
connect over the web and view video. If this port is changed then
the new port must be defined when attempting to web connect (ex:
if your camera’s IP address is 192.168.0.100 and you change the
web port to 8001, then you must type http://192.168.0.100:8001 in
your browser).
RTSP port –The default RTSP port is 554; setting range: 1024
~65535.
MJPEG over HTTP port –The default HTTP Port is 8008; setting
range: 1024 ~65535.
Note The MJPEG over HTTP port must not be the same as the web
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On the Streaming tab, you can configure specific video resolution, video
compression mode, and video protocol and audio transmission mode.
Your AvertX IP camera can transmit two streams of video at the same
time. One stream can be in high definition for recording, and the other
can be a lower resolution used for live display. By using dual streams,
you can display more cameras on the monitor of your recorder without
taxing the CPU.
Resolution –Set the resolution for each stream.
GOP –Set the Group of Pictures (GOP) size for each stream. This
setting can affect image quality and bandwidth. Please consult with
technical support before changing this setting.
Bit Rate –Set the data transmission speed for your camera. A lower bit
rate will result lower image quality but a smaller file size and more
bandwidth availability.
Frame Rate –Set the frame rate of each stream. A lower frame rate will
result in more bandwidth availability.
If your camera is installed on a wall or table top the image may appear
to be upside down. Rotate the camera video image using the software
to get a right-side-up image.
Note You cannot rotate the video image 90° to get a vertical image.
Rotating the image 90° will stretch and distort the video image.
To rotate the camera video image:
1. Click Setup.
2. Click Streaming.
3. From the Video Rotation list, select the desired rotation.
Normal transmits the image as the camera sees it.
Flip transmits the image backwards and upside down.
Mirror transmits a mirror image.
Rotate 90 degree clockwise/counterclockwise
180 degree transmits the image upside down.