Brickcom FD-100A Series User manual

Megapixel Day & Night
Fixed Dome Network Camera
FD-100A Series
Quick Installation Guide
Quality Service Group

Read Before You Use
1. Power off the camera device
immediately if it starts smoking or smells
unusual.
2. Power off the camera device
immediately if the camera is exposed to
rain or liquid.
3. Do not set the camera device near any
heat sources. (Ex: television and oven)
4. Keep the camera device away from
direct sunlight.
5. Do not set the camera device over the
specific operating temperature.

6. Do not set the camera device in any wet
and humid environments.
7. Do not set the camera device on
unsteady surfaces.
8. Do not attempt to dismantle the camera
device.
9. Do not drop or hit the camera device.
10. Do not use the camera device when
there is lightning.

1. Check Package Contents
a. FD-100A
b. Power Adapter
c. Product CD
d. Location Sticker
e. Warranty Card f. Screws bag
g. Quick Guide

2. Device Description

3. System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Computer:
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU:
Pentium 3GHz or faster
Memory:
1024 MB or more
Monitor:
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface:
10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher
Adobe Reader:
Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher
Audio:
The audio function will not work if a sound card is not installed in the PC. Audio
may be interrupted depending on network traffic.

4. Hardware Installation
4.1 Remove the dome cover from the camera device.
For ceiling installation:
4.2 The user needs the two screws which are included in the product
package and a screwdriver. Mount the camera on the desired
location and use the screwdriver to tighten the screws clockwise
through the two holes on each side of the device as shown below.
The best place to mount the camera is into a ceiling stud.
WARNING: Do not mount the camera on a soft material. The camera may
fall and be damaged.

For wall installation:
4.3 Chose the location on the wall to place the camera. Attach the
location sticker to the desired spot.
4.4 Drill two holes through the center of the two location holes on the
sticker.
4.5 Hammer the two plastic anchors which are provided in the product
package into the two location holes.
4.6 Mount the camera on the wall and position to two screw slots over the
plastic anchors. Insert the screams into the holes and use the
screwdriver to tighten the screws clockwise until they are secure.
4.7 Place the dome cover back on the camera device.

5. Camera Connection
5.1 Basic Connection (Without PoE)
5.1.1 Connect the power adaptor to the camera device.
5.1.2 Connect the camera to the Ethernet hub using a RJ45 Ethernet
cable.
5.2 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection
5.2.1 Connect the camera to a PoE-enabled hub via single Ethernet
cable.
5.2.2 Connect the camera to a non-PoE hub via PoE Injector.

6. Adjust the Lens focus range and zoom viewing
6.1 How to adjust the Lens angle?
6.1.1 Release the pan screw and then rotate the lens to left or right.
After completion, tighten the pan screw.
6.1.2 Release the tilt screw on both side of the device and then rotate
the lens to up or down. After completion, tighten the tilt screw.
6.1.3 Release the video adjustment screw and then adjust the lens
direction. After completion, tighten the video adjustment screw.

6.2 How to adjust the view angle and focus range
6.2.1 Release the view angle controller and then moving the
controller bar left or right to adjust the view angle. After
completion, tighten the view angle controller.
6.2.2 Release the focus controller and then moving the controller bar
left or right to adjust the focus range. After completion, tighten the
focus controller.

7. Complete the Installation
7.1 Turn the visible dome cover slowly until it gets the best position.
7.2 Use the screwdriver and attached two dome screws to lock the dome
cover with camera device securely.

8. Network Camera Setup
1. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-run Tool
directly from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the
Brickcom software kit for the first time, select the desired language for
the interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box. Click
“Install” and follow the steps to install the easy configuration wizard on
the desired computer.

2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue.
3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept
the terms of the license agreement”. Click <Next> to continue.

4. Select the appointed folder where setup will install files to. Click
<Change> to modify the installation directory. Click <Next> to continue.
5. Select either “Complete” setup type or “Custom” setup type to install the
system.
a. If COMPLETE SETUP TYPE is selected:
i. All program features will be installed into the default
directory. Check the option “Complete” and then click
<Next>.

Select to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue.
The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to
continue.

b. If CUSTOM SETUP TYPE is selected:
i. This option is recommended for advanced users. It can
be used to install the system to a preferred directory or to
select specific program feature(s).
ii. Check the option “Custom”, and then click <Next>.
iii. Select the features to install. Click <Next> to continue.

Select the appointed folder where setup will install files to. Click
<Change> to modify the installation directory. Click <Next> to
continue.
iv. Select to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue.

v. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next>
to continue.
6. Select either EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard to launch. If the PC-NVR
program is launched, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual.

EasyConfig
To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete
setup type was used in software installation, an EasyConfig icon was installed
on the desktop. Double click to open the icon.
If Custom setup type was used in software installation and an EasyConfig icon
was not installed on the desktop, the program should be installed under
C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a
preferred directory.
1. Click <Start> to continue. The program will automatically search for
the network camera in the intranet.
Note - Check <Skip the hardware installation guide> to skip the hardware
connection checking. If the user wants to check the hardware installation
settings, do not check the option box.