camius BOLT Series User manual

Quick Setup Guide
For Camius IP Cameras
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Installation Guidelines
The following guidelines ensure proper installation.
Camius IP cameras can be wall or ceiling-mounted;
to ensure an exact fit, use the mounting template
sticker at the desired camera installation point as a
guide for drilling anchor holes.
BOLT series Bullet-shaped cameras come with an
adjustable mounting bracket; loosen the camera
bracket using the included hex key; make sure the
hex screws are loosened enough for the bracket to
move freely. Once the mounting screws are in,
tighten the hex screws to the desired position.
IRIS series Dome-shaped cameras come with an
outer ring. First, turn the outer ring counter-clock-
wise and remove the outer ring to access the base
for mounting, then align the base and mounting
template holes.
After installing the base using the mounting screws,
tighten the outer ring to lock the camera in place..
Choose one of the following methods to direct
and conceal camera wires:
-Through a wall: drill a 5/8” hole according to the
mounting template.
-Use a weatherproof box.
-Surface wiring, a groove on the mounting bracket
allows the camera cable out on the surface, make
sure the exit point is pointing downwards.
Use the weatherproof ethernet sealer as demon-
strated below to seal the ethernet connector.
Cable Management

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You can power up your Camius IP PoE camera using one of three modes:
Mode-1 By connecting it into the PoE port on your Camius Network Video Recorder.
Mode-2 By connecting it to a PoE switch or a PoE injector on your network.
Mode-3 By using a 12VDC 1-2A power supply.
In order to verify that the IP camera is powered on:
-Physical check: The Infrared LEDs around the lens illuminate faint
red light in the dark while the camera is on.
- Using the Device Config Tool, available to download on
https://camius.com/support for PC and Mac, once installed you can
search for your IP camera using this Tool.
- Using the VMS Software, available to download on
https://camius.com/support for PC and Mac, once installed you can
search for your IP camera using this Software.
-Search using the CAMIUS VIEW App on your smartphone or
tablet.
Accessing IP Camera Configuration
Camera configuration can be acessed on your Camius NVR’s interface while the IP camera is
connected via mode-1, a direct Power over Ethernet connection to the PoE port on your NVR.
For direct access to your IP Camera browser configuration page or VMS Software configura-
tion without an NVR, make sure the camera is powered using Mode-2 or Mode-3.
Mode-3: If you are not using a PoE switch or a PoE injector, you can power the IP camera by
connecting a UL-listed 12VDC-2AMP power supply into the DC plug on the camera and an
ethernet cable between the IP camera and the router or switch on your local network.
To configure audio on your Camius IP camera.
Ensure your IP camera is connected using
Mode-2 or 3; navigate to Setup / Device / Audio for
audio settings.
Powering up your Camius IP PoE Camera

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Camius software expands the usability of your security system, available for PC
and Mac computers.
Use Device Config tool to:
- Find your Camius devices and connect them to your PC locally.
- Change your Camius devices’ network settings.
- Upgrade the firmware of your Camius devices.
Camius VMS is a Video Management Software for PC and Mac, with it you can:
- Link your Camius devices to monitor and manage locally and remotely.
- Access Device Configuration and change settings.
- Playback video and audio, locally and remotely.
Camius Video Player is a PC/Mac software used to playback video/audio files
exported from your Camius device with MP4, AVI, and RF extensions using
Video Player. The user can capture clear screenshots, trim critical parts of the
video file, and play multiple files simultaneously.
Camius IP cameras have DHCP enabled by default which allows your router to assign a local
IP address. Use Device Config Tool to locate the IP address of your camera; The default media
port is 9988.
The default username is admin, and the password is admin for the following IP cameras:
(BoltX5P, BoltX5PA, BoltX8, Iris536, Iris528a, Iris8, BoltVM5, Scout20PTZ, GuardMA).
As for R-series camera models (BoltX5R, Iris5R, Spot8R, Spot8RS, etc.), the camera will
require the user to set up a password on first browser access; there is no need to set
In order to complete the Camius recorder’s initial setup, attach a monitor and a mouse to the
HDMI and USB ports on the recorder. The startup wizard will guide you through creating a
password, adjusting the date and time, and adding channels. The recorder password can be
used to add your recorder to the Camius View App and VMS software.
Configuration
Setting up on a Camius NVR
Default values

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Using Device Search Tool for your IP camera, NVR, or DVR
Camius IP security cameras, NVRs, and DVRs ship with the latest firmware.
New features and user experience enhancements are introduced in firmware files; you can
download and use the file corresponding to your device's model if a more recent version is
available.
To upgrade your Camius camera or recorder using the Device Config Tool:
- Download the new firmware for your device
- Download and install Device Config Tool for PC or Mac
- Click on the Upgrade button on top and select your device.
- Click Open at the bottom and choose your firmware file.
- Enter the username and password of your device and click the Upgrade button.
Upgrading your NVR or DVR using a USB drive
- Download the new firmware for your device, and extract it into your USB drive.
- Insert the USB drive into a USB port on your recorder.
- On the device Setup / System / Maintenance / Upgrade, click Scan to browse for the
file.
- Click the Start button to start the upgrade.
Device settings typically remain intact after a firmware upgrade, as well as video footage.
However, some major firmware updates may reset settings, footage, or both. It is recommend-
ed to backup device settings under Maintenance / Parameter Management to the same USB
disk. As for video data, it is recommended to back up important footage before any upgrade.
Setting up a sending Email account allows your device to send you snapshots on motion detec-
tion and other important Email alerts.
Email setup requires an Email account with SMTP. The following example is for Gmail:
The first step is changing your Gmail Account Security Settings to enable Less Secure App
Access, which allows the use of your Gmail account on a device and not just on an Email
client.
On your recorder or IP camera settings page, navigate to Network / Email and enter the follow-
ing:
Encryption: TLS, SMTP Port: 587, SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com, the username is your_ac-
[email protected], use the Gmail password.
Use [email protected] in the sender field, then add up to 3 email recipients. The test
button helps verify your settings before saving.
a password for a direct PoE connection with the Camius NVR. The IP cameras with a hard
reset button allow you to reset the cameras' password and settings.
Camius NVRs and DVRs will prompt the user to create a password on first use.
In case of a forgotten password, write to [email protected] for reset instructions.
Firmware upgrade for your IP camera, NVR, or DVR
Email Setup

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Adding your recorder or IP camera on the Camius View App
for smartphones and tablets
Tap on the main menu icon then on the Devices icon
to open the device list page, tap on the +to add a new device.
Choose NVR/DVR/IPCAM and then Search Online Network
to add devices on your network.
On the device page, enter the password you set earlier and
save. The App will confirm once connected.
There are two other ways to add your device:
- While you have the QR code scanner active, point your
smartphone camera to the QR code, which is available under
the information tab on your device, you can also scan the code
on the label attached to your device.
- Adding your Camius device manually.
Camius View Smartphone App
On the main App View page, tap on a device to view its chan-
nels, double-tap on a channel to zoom in, and go back to
multi-view again.
You can also zoom in a single channel with the spread gesture
and zoom out by pinching.
Switching to landscape mode on your smartphone or tablet
gives you a full-screen view.
Live View
Tap on the playback icon to launch playback, then tap on
the calendar icon to pick a day with recordings.
Scroll the bottom colored bar horizontally to pick the time of
day for playback, The snapshot icon saves a snapshot
and the camcorder icon records on demand into your
smartphone’s storage.
Playback
Tap on the main menu icon and then on the Push
Notifications icon
Select the device and enable the desired per channel
motion detection alerts, disk error detection alerts, and
more.
Enabling Push Notifications