AVYCON AVC-NPTZ21X23L User manual

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NPTZ21X23L
2MP MINI PTZ DOME NETWORK CAMERA
QUICK START GUIDE

Package Contents.....................................................................................................................
Caution......................................................................................................................................
System Requirements...............................................................................................................
Hardware Overview...................................................................................................................
- 12x Mini (PoE) PTZ Dome Network Camera..........................................................................
- Camera Installation..................................................................................................................
How to perform a Hardware Reset...........................................................................................
How to Connect to Alarm Interface.........................................................................................
How to Connect the Waterproof Connector..........................................................................
Accessing the Network Camera...............................................................................................
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Thank you for purchasing this AVYCON IP Network Camera. This guide provides basic instructions
on installing and accessing this IP Network Camera. For more details, please refer to the User
Manual.
Package Contents
Before installation, please verify that all the necessary items are supplied in the box as the
package contents listed below. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the shipper
and your Avycon Sales Representative.
ITEMS
DEFAULT
OPTIONAL
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
Avycon Network Camera 1 Pc The purchased model
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
Lens
Bracket & Screw Pack
1 Pc
1 Pc
1 Pc
DC 12V (Optional for part of devices)
Printed material
Printed material
If purchased
If purchased
Caution
* Do not expose the product to rain moisture
* Make sure the device is firmly fixed when mounting it on the wall or ceiling
* Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera
* Do not use a 3rd party Power Adapter
* Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera
System Requirements
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 /10 / Server 2000 / Server 2008
CPU: 1.66 Ghz or Higher
RAM: 1G or Higher
Graphic Memory: 128MB or more
Internet Protocol: TCP / IP (IPv4 / IPv6)
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Hardware Overview
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NOTE:
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1) Reset Button: Hold “Reset” button for 5 seconds, and the device will be restored to factory default
2) DC 12V & PoE (802.3at) are available for Mini PoE PTZ Dome Power Supply.
Lens
Light Sensor
DC 12V Alarm I/O
Audio I/O
Ethernet Port (PoE+)
SD Card Slot
IR LEDs

Camera Installation - Install with Mounting Bracket
1.
DIAGRAM 1
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Take the cables out from the side of the PTZ Dome Camera; if needed, loosen the screws
on the bottom of the camera.
2. Fix the mounting bracket onto the surface where camera is to be mounted. Using the
included screws or appropriate mounting screws, fix the bracket in. Next, connect all
necessary cables. Finally, rotate and secure camera onto the mounting bracket and
tighten the set screw when the camera is in position.
DIAGRAM 1: Before starting the mounting process, make sure that the surface you want to mount the camera onto is able to bear
weight 8x heavier than the camera’s and won’t flake in process.
Mounting Screws Mounting Bracket
Set Screw

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Camera Installation - Install with Recessed Mount
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Ensure that the thickness of the ceiling is less than 30mm then drill a round hole with a
diameter of 220mm. Hold the camera and turn the dome cover clockwise to take it off.
2. Assemble the recessed mount by taking the support plate up and screwing the fixation
plate onto the support. Then position the camera onto the recessed mount and set the
screws in.
Dome Cover
Lock Screws
Recessed Mount
Fixation Plate

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3. Place the camera with the recessed mount attached through the drilled hole until fitted
properly. Using mounting screws, attach the camera securely to the ceiling.
4. Attach the cover of the recessed mount and installation is completed.
Lock Screws
Mount Cover

Camera Installation - Install with Wall or Pendant Mount
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1. Use the mount holder to position a spot on the surface to mark hole locations. Drill 4 holes
into the surface that matches the positioning of the holder.
2. Set up the mounting brackets by screwing the fixation plate on top of the mount. Screw
the bracket onto the holder. Next, run the cables through the bracket and holder and
connect all necessary cables. Finally, rotate and secure camera onto the mounting bracket
and tighten the set screw when the camera is in position.
Mount Holder
Mount Holder
Lock Screws
Wall MountMounting Bracket Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount Ceiling Mount
Set Screw

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3. Position the holders to the location that you’ve drilled into the surface and tighten the
mounting screws in once you have secured the camera.
4. Loosen the screws of the dome cover to take it off. IF necessary, loosen the screws on the
dome camera body to access the SD Card slot.
Mounting Screws
Wall Mount Ceiling Mount
Dome Cover
SD Card Slot

1. While power is off, press and hold reset button, then power on the camera and the IR LEDs
will begin to flash.
2. There are 2 hardware models of our camera. Please follow instructions for the proper
models below:
Model - A: Keep holding button until the LEDs stop flashing;
Model - B: Keep holding button until the IR LEDs stay on;
3. Release the reset button and the camera will begin the reset process, which should take 1-3
minutes to complete. After the reset process is complete, the camera will have an IP address
of 192.168.10.201. If you find that the IP address has not changed, please repeat process
from Step 1.
4. If needed, modify the IP address of the camera using the Tools utility.
How to perform a Hardware Reset
PIN1: Alarm Output NC / NO 24V DC 1A
PIN2: Alarm Output NC / NO 24V DC 1A
PIN3: Alarm Input NC / NO ≤12V
PIN4: Alarm Input NC / NO ≤12V
How to Connect to a Alarm Interface
Digital InputDigital Output
General I/O
Terminal Block
PIN2 PIN3 PIN4PIN1
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1. Insert network cable through the screw nut, rubber ring and the screw bolt.
2. Insert the rubber ring into the screw bolt;
3. Connect the screw nut to the screw bolt;
4. Place the O-Ring on the network port connector;
5. Connect the RJ45 to the network port connector, tighten the screw bolt and the connector.
NOTE: If placed in an extremely wet environment, for added protection you can wrap the
connector in electrical tape to prevent standing water to accumulate on connector.
How to Connect the Waterproof Connector
Network Port Connector LAN
Screw Bolt
Rubber Ring
Screw Nut
O-Ring
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Accessing the Network Camera
The Tools utility is a software tool which can automatically detect AVYCON IP cameras on your
LAN, modify IP addresses, and manage firmware upgrades. It’s recommended to use when
assigning IP addresses for multiple cameras.
1. Install the Tools utility (This can be downloaded from our website)
2. Start Tools, then click the IPC Tools icon, and then all AVYCON IP cameras on the local
network you are connected to will be shown with information such as IP address,
MAC address, Status, Port number, Netmask, and Gateway.
Assigning an IP Address by Using Tools Utility
In order to access the camera on your network, you must assign it an IP address compatible
with your network configuration. The default address of this camera is 192.168.10.201. You
can either change the IP address of a camera using the Tools Utility or manually assign your
computer an address to communicate with the camera and log in using the browser to modify
the IP address.
Assigning an IP Address
In order to access the camera on your network, you must assign it an IP address compatible
with your network configuration.
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4. If the selected camera shows "Active" in the status bar, you can directly type the User Name
and Password you have previously assigned and then make any modifications to the IP address
and click on Modify.
3. Select a camera or multiple cameras according to the MAC addresses; the camera must
be assigned an IP address to be accessible.
SELECT SINGLE CAMERA
SELECT MULTIPLE CAMERAS
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5. After activation, you can change the IP address or other network values, and then click
“Modify” button to change the IP address successfully;
If the selected camera shows "Inactive" in the status bar (Camera with version V4x.7.0.69 or
above), click to set the password when using it for the first time. You can also set
the security questions when activating the camera in case that you forget the password (You
can reset the password by answering three security questions correctly). Click ‘Save’ and it will
show that the activation was successful.
NOTE: (1) Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.
(2) You need to be using Tools version V2.4.0.1 or above to activate the camera.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
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6. By double clicking on the selected camera's row or the browser icon of the camera, you
can access the camera via a web browser directly with the browser window that will pop up.
If the network segment of the computer and that of the camera are different, please
follow the steps to change the IP address:
1. Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.10.0 segment, here are two ways as below:
A. Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connection > Network Connection >
Local Area Connection, and double click it.
Assigning an IP Address via Browser
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B. Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings” > “IP address” > “Add”. In the pop-up
window, enter an IP address that is in the same segment with your Avycon IP camera
(e.g. 192.168.10.200, but please confirm that the IP address you pick does not conflict with
another address on the network);
2. Start your web browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the camera:
http://192.168.10.201;
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If this is the first time you are logging into the camera, you need to set a password first.
If wanted, you can also set three security questions for your device after activation. You can
now use this password to log into the camera.
NOTE: 1. Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.
2. You can click the “forget password” in login page to reset the password by answering three
security questions when you forget the password, if you set the security questions in advance.
4. After login, please select “Configuration” > “Basic Settings” > “Network” > “TCP/IP”.
The Network Settings page appears (Shown as below Figure);
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5. Change the IP address or other network values as need, then click on the “Save” button;
6. You should now have completed changing the default IP address.
The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers.
The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari.
Accessing from the Web Browser
Before using the browser to get access to your camera, you may need to install the
MsActiveX plugin first. Please refer to the steps below:
1. Launch Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the camera: e.g. 192.168.10.201
2. If this is the first time accessing the camera, you will be prompted to create a password,
and also the option to set three security questions for your device after activation. After
assigning the new password, you can now log into camera with these new credentials.
NOTE: 1. Password must be 8 to 32 characters long, contain at least one number and one letter.
2. You can click on "Forget Password" on the login page to reset your password by answering
the three security questions you assigned during activation.
3. If this is the first time logging into your IP camera, the browser will prompt you to install the
plugin. Please click on link that the window displays to start the download.
Accessing over IE Browser
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4. Follow the prompts to install the plugin and when finished, you will see the window below
After the plugin has successfully installed, you can refresh the browser and you should be
able to see video.
If IE9 or higher version browser is used, it is suggested that the Avycon camera web link should
be added as a trusted site. See the instructions as follows:
1. Start the IE9 or higher version browser, and select “Tools” > “Internet Options”;
2. Select Security, then click on "Trusted Sites"
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3. Enter the IP address of the camera in the blank and click “Add”;
4. Enter the IP address into your browser's address bar. After logging into your AVYCON IP
camera successfully, you should see live video.
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