brilong CA20 User manual

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Wire-free Camera
CA20
User Manual
September 2018
www.brilong.com
Based on app version: 3.1.10 (9.1)
DOC. version 0.11

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Brilong CO.
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Brilong CO. does not assume any liability or obligation for the use of the information provided in this
document. In addition, the information provided in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT...........................................................................................................................................4
CAMERA OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................4
ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
INSTALLING THE CAMERA ..............................................................................................................................................5
STEP 1/6: CONNECT THE CAMERA TO THE ACCOMPANYING USB CHARGER....................................................................................... 5
STEP 2/6: TURN ON THE CAMERA. ........................................................................................................................................... 5
STEP 3/6: INSTALL,LOG IN THE BRILONG HOME APP &CREATE A ROOM. ......................................................................................... 6
STEP 4/6: CONNECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICE TO THE CAMERA........................................................................................................... 8
STEP 5/6: FULLY CHARGE THE CAMERA.................................................................................................................................... 11
STEP 6/6: INSTALL THE CAMERA TO THE PLACE YOU WANT TO MONITOR......................................................................................... 12
If you want to use the wall mount............................................................................................................................. 12
If you want to use the garden stake .......................................................................................................................... 13
USING THE BRILONG HOME APP..................................................................................................................................14
LIVE VIEW.......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
MENU PAGE....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SETTINGS PAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Device Information ..................................................................................................................................................................17
Notifications.............................................................................................................................................................................17
Wi-Fi Reset...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Battery Life...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Awake Duration........................................................................................................................................................................17
IR Setup....................................................................................................................................................................................17
PIR Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Flip Setup .................................................................................................................................................................................17
Time Zone ................................................................................................................................................................................18
Power Line Frequency..............................................................................................................................................................18
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICES AND WARNINGS ...........................................................................................................19
FCC STATEMENT...........................................................................................................................................................20
CAUTION........................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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Operating Environment
Operating temperature range: -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
iOS: 8.0 or above
Android: 4.4 or above
Camera overview
See the following images for the locations of main controls and components on the camera.
Accessories
The following two accessories are available for installing with the camera.
Wall mount:
Garden stake:

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Installing the camera
Follow the steps below to install the camera before use.
Step 1/6: Connect the camera to the accompanying USB
charger.
Connect the camera to the accompanying USB charger via the accompanying Micro-USB cable to
make sure the camera has enough power during installation and setup.
Step 2/6: Turn on the camera.
1. Straighten an end of a paper clip.
2. Use the tip of a paper clip to hold down the reset button (for about 3 seconds) until the LED
indicator lights up in blue and starts flashing.
Note: If you want to shut down the camera at any time, use the tip of a paper clip to hold down
the reset button until the LED indicator goes off.
Micro-USB port
Reset button

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Step 3/6: Install, log in the Brilong Home app & create a
room.
1. Go to the App Store or Google Play to download and install the Brilong Home app.
2. Tap to open the app.
3. Tap “SIGN IN” to log in the Brilong Home app with your Brilong account.
Note: If you do not have a Brilong account, follow the steps (1 and 2) below to register a new
account before login.
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Enter your preferred username,
password, and email address.
Then tick to accept the terms of
service and tap “Sign up”.
Enter your username and password
to log in the app.

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Enter the room name (and
descriptions; you can also take a
custom room thumbnail) and then
tap “Done”.
The room you added displays on
the home page.
If you want to add more
rooms, tap > Add/Edit
Room.
To add a device, tap >
Add Device.

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Step 4/6: Connect your mobile device to the camera.
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Make sure your mobile device is
connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
network. (This Wi-Fi network is also
to be used for connecting to the
camera later.)
Tap > “Add Device” >
“Brilong CA20”.
Enter the password of the 2.4 GHz
Wi-Fi network (you selected on Step
1) to which your mobile device is
connected. Then tap .

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Enter the device name.
Tap > “Add Device” >
“Brilong CA20”.
Tap .

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Tap “Settings”.
Tap the Brilong device (e.g.,
“BRILONG_ap_80038”) on the
Settings page of your mobile
device. Then, return to the
Brilong Home app.
Wait for the connection to complete.

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Once the connection is complete,
you can see the Brilong Home app
homepage.
Step 5/6: Fully charge the camera.
For wireless use of the camera, use a USB charger via a micro-USB cable to fully charge the camera.
(You can always check the battery level later anytime on the app.)
Note: If you need a continuous and uninterrupted power supply, keep connecting the camera to a
USB charger.

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Step 6/6: Install the camera to the place you want to
monitor.
Place the camera directly on an ordinary horizontal surface and point the camera to the place
you want to monitor.
You can also place the camera on a metal surface at any angle by using the camera's magnetic
base.
If you want to use the wall mount
Fasten the wall mount on a wall (or the ceiling) by using the accompanying three screws
(locations of three screw holes are shown below).
Stick the camera to the metal sphere of the wall mount at your preferred angle.
Screw hole 1
Screw hole 2
Screw hole 3

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If you want to use the garden stake
Center the extruding screw side of the garden stake to the bottom of the camera.
Fasten the garden stake to the camera.
Insert the garden stake into the ground (e.g. in your backyard) until it can firmly stand up by
itself.
Extruding screw side

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Using the Brilong Home app
Once you have completed installing the camera, open the Brilong Home app. Next, select the room
where the camera is installed, and then tap the camera icon to watch the live view and use other
functions as needed. (If there are other devices installed in this room, they will also appear on this
page.)
Camera icon
(Tap to see the live view.)
Current room
Other rooms (if any)
Show/Hide rooms
Menu
Settings
See the Settings page for details.
Device model
number & name

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Live view
The live view supports both horizontal and vertical views. Available controls are shown below:
Note: In the horizontal view, tap anywhere on the screen to view the above controls.
Return to the app home page
Mute on/off
Microphone on/off
Green: on
Black: off
Record video start/stop
Settings
Maximize screen on/off
Take a snapshot
Live view

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Menu page
Set up your camera settings and check camera info here. For
example, to check the battery status, tap “Settings” > “Battery
Life”.
Manage account: View and edit your account
information.
History: View recorded event videos.
Add/Edit Room: Create a room or edit room information.
Add Device (set up a new device): Add a device to the current room you have selected.
Help: Connect to the Brilong website for more information and assistance.
Tap to
select
Sort by trigger type
Device name
Delete selected videos
Event time
Event date
Trigger type

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Settings page
Set up your camera settings and check camera info here. For example, to check the battery status,
tap “Settings” > “Battery Life”.
Device Information
View or edit device name and password. You can also check and upgrade firmware version.
Notifications
Turn on/off the notifications sent by the Brilong Home app.
Wi-Fi Reset
Reset the Wi-Fi connection. You will need to re-establish the Wi-Fi connection with the camera.
Battery Life
Display the current battery level. If the battery level is low, please charge the battery ASAP.
Awake Duration
Determine the time required for the video to start recording once motion is detected.
IR Setup
Turn on the IR if you want to use the camera night vision function.
PIR Setup
Determine the sensitivity of PIR motion detection.
Flip Setup
Depending on the tilt angle of the camera, you can adjust the video orientation as needed.

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Time Zone
Set up the time zone where the camera is located.
Power Line Frequency
Set the correct power line frequency based on the camera's geographic region to avoid possible
image flickering.

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Important Safety Notices and Warnings
To use this camera safely, please carefully read and follow the guidelines as shown below:
1. Keep the camera and all its components out of the reach of children and pets.
2. Comply with the building and installation codes to install and use the camera.
3. Always operate the camera within the operating temperature range.
4. Use only the supplied or an approved Micro-USB cable and power adapter to charge the
camera.
5. Do not soak the camera into water (including swimming and diving).
6. Do not place or install the camera on a location subject to frequent vibration or impact. Injury or
damage could result if the camera falls.
7. Do not disassemble the camera. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, burns, injury, or
damage to the camera.
8. Do not place anything on the camera or cover it with a piece of cloth (or something similar) to
allow free air circulation and avoid possible malfunction or overheating.
9. Do not insert your finger or a metal object into the Micro-USB slot to avoid possible damage to
the camera.
10. Avoid touching the camera sensor and lens. If necessary, use a blower or a clean, soft, lint-free
cloth moisturized with a neutral detergent to wipe off dust or debris.
11. The camera comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Should any damage or suspected
damage occur, contact your service provider immediately for assistance and safety.
Note: Failure to comply with the above guidelines may void the product warranty.

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FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure
compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow
operation instruction as documented in this manual.
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.