Centrix F20 User manual

HDVS IP CAMERA
F20 & F50
User Manual

Table of Contents
1. Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Connectors................................................................................................................... 5
2. Camera Cabling..................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Connect Power ............................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Connect Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................. 6
2.3 Lens Mounting ............................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Connect Alarm I/O....................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Connect RS485 (for DC12V/AC24V/PoE Model) ................................................... 7
3. System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 8
4. Access Camera ..................................................................................................................... 9
5. Setup Video Resolution..................................................................................................... 12
6. Conguration File Export / Import.................................................................................. 13
Appendix A: Technical Specications......................................................................................... 14
Appendix B: Delete the Existing DC Viewer ............................................................................... 18
Appendix C: Setup Internet Security........................................................................................... 19
Appendix D: Back Focus Adjustment ......................................................................................... 20
Appendix D: Video Resolution..................................................................................................... 21
2M- Quad Streams .................................................................................................................. 21
2M- Triple Streams .................................................................................................................. 25
2M- Dual Streams.................................................................................................................... 27
2M- Single Stream................................................................................................................... 27
2M Real time / 3M / 5M- Quad Streams.................................................................................. 28
2M Real time / 3M / 5M- Triple Streams.................................................................................. 33
2M Real time / 3M / 5M- Dual Streams ................................................................................... 36
2M Real time / 3M / 5M- Single Stream................................................................................... 37

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1. Overview
Supported with both H.264 and MJPEG standard, the product series not only features
in superior Full HD resolution for real-time streaming at 25/30 fps, but also supplies D1
Real-time streaming. With more computing power, the IP Camera could provide more
exibility for users and system managers.
1.1 Features
 Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor
 2M / 3M / 5M Resolution*
 C / CS Mount Lens
 Quad Streams support
 Dual Streams, Full HD 1080P real-time + D1 real-time
 Dual Streams Compression:
H.264 Baseline / Main / High Prole + MJPEG
 Multi-language support
 Tampering Alarm
 Wide Dynamic Range
 Motion Detection
 Privacy Masks
 Smart Picture Quality / 3D Noise Reduction
 Vertical View Mode (Image rotation by 90 degrees)
 Smart IR Mode
 Network Failure Detection
 Day / Night (ICR)
 Auto Iris Lens support
 Micro SD support
 BNC Analog Output
 RS-485 support*
 ONVIF Support

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1.2 Package Contents
Please check the package contains the following items listed below.
Full HD Multiple Streams
IP Camera
Back focus adjuster
CD
(bundled software and docu-
mentation) Quick Guide
1.3 Dimensions
The IP Camera’s dimensions are shown below.

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1.4 Connectors
The diagram below shows the IP Camera’s reset button and various connectors. Deni-
tion for each connector will be given as follows.
DC 12V / PoE
DC 12V / AC 24V / PoE
C/CS Mount Lens
No. Denition Remarks
1 LINE OUT & LINE IN / MIC IN Two-way audio transmission
2 Power LED Power connection indication (green light)
3 Reset button Reset to factory default
4 AUTO IRIS connector Auto iris lens connector
5 NETWORK (with PoE) RJ-45 connector
6 Network LEDs Network connection and activity indication
7 Alarm I/O
1 Output+ 5 GND
2 Output- 6 D-
3 Input+ 7 D+
4 Input-
8 VIDEO (BNC connector) For video output
9 Micro SD Card slot For video recording storage
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AC 24V/DC 12V connector
(AC 24V Model)
＋AC 24V: Power-1 DC 12V: Power
LINE
OUT
LINEIN
MICIN
NETWORK
AUTO
IRIS
PoE
12 3 4 I/O
DC VIDEO
AC24V
DC12V
AC 24V: Earth GND DC 12V: Reserved
－AC 24V: Power-2 DC 12V: GND

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2. Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below to complete IP Camera installation.
2.1 Connect Power
Please refer to Section: Connectors. Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to the
camera’s PoE port and plug the other end of the cable into a PoE switch.
NOTE: If using PoE, make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use
in the network.
2.2 Connect Ethernet Cable
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have best
transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the
Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the IP Camera, and the other end of the cable
to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need use an Ethernet crossover cable
when connecting the IP Camera directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are unlit,
please check LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light ashes for network activity indication.

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2.3 Lens Mounting
If use C-Mount lens, after removing the camera’s plastic cover, users need to mount the
C/CS mount adapter to the camera. Then attach the lens onto the C/CS mount adapter,
as the illustrations shown below.
C/CS Mount Adapter Completion
2.4 Connect Alarm I/O
The camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for alarm application. Refer to
alarm pin denition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed.
DC 12V / PoE PIN 1: Output+
PIN 2: Output-
PIN 3: Input+
PIN 4: Input-
DC 12V / AC 24V / PoE
2.5 Connect RS485 (for DC12V/AC24V/PoE Model)
The RS-485 connector is the interface for connecting with the pan & tilt positioning sys-
tem.
PIN 6: D-
PIN 7: D+

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3. System Requirements
To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network
connection, and meet system requirements as described below.
Items System Requirement
Personal Computer
1. Intel® Pentium® M, 2.16 GHz or
Intel® CoreTM2 Duo, 2.0 GHz
2. 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System Windows VISTA / Windows XP / Windows 7
Web Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Network Card 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
Viewer ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

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4. Access Camera
For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer
program: DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in “DeviceSearch” folder in the sup-
plied CD.
Device Search Software Setup
Step 1: Double click on the program Device Search.exe. After its window appears,
click on the <Device Search> button on the top side.
Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click on <Unblock> to continue.
Device Search
Step 3: Click on <Device Search> again, and all the nding IP devices will be listed in
the page. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.0.250.
Step 4: Double click or right click and select <Browse> to access the camera directly
via web browser.
Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username and pass-
word will appear for logging in to the IP Camera.
The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
Login ID Password
admin admin
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for
the security concerns. Refer to Full HD Multiple Streams IP Camera Menu Tree
for further details.

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Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static
IP, directly in the device nding list. Refer to the following section for changing the IP
Camera’s network property.
Example of Changing IP Camera’s Network Property
Users can directly change an IP Camera’s network property, ex. from static IP to DHCP,
in the nding device list. The way to change the IP Camera’s network property is speci-
ed below:
Step 1: In the finding device list, click on the IP Camera that you would like to
change its network property. On the selected item, right click and select “Network
Setup.” Meanwhile, record the IP Camera’s MAC address, for future identication.
Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press
“Apply” button down the page.
Step 3: Click on <OK> on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search
the IP Camera.
Step 4: Click on the <Device Search> button to search all the devices. Then select the
IP Camera with the correct MAC address. Double click on the IP Camera, and the login
window will come out.
Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera.
Installing DC Viewer Software Online
For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically
installed to your PC when connecting to the IP Camera.
If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet se-
curity settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to Section: Setup Internet
Security) to continue the process.
The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to
install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser. Right click on the Information
Bar and select <Install ActiveX Control…> to allow the installation.

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The download procedure of DC Viewer software is specied as follows.
Step 1: In the DC Viewer installation window, click on <Next> to start installation.
Step 2: The status bar will show the installation progress. After the installation is com-
pleted, click on <Finish> to exit the installation process.
Step 3: Click on <Finish> to close the DC Viewer installation page.
Once the DC Viewer is successfully installed, the IP Camera’s Home page will be able
to correctly display as the gure below.
Image and Focus Adjustment
The image displays on the Home page when successfully accessing to the IP Camera.
Adjust zoom and focus as necessary to produce a clear image.
Note: Please refer to Full HD Multiple Streams IP Camera Menu Tree for more but-
ton function detail.
Viewer Window
Live Video Panel
Video Format
Selection
Display Mode
Web Recording Button
Video Compression Info
Video Streaming Pause Button
Snapshot Button
Speaker Button
Talk Button
Main Tabs Languages Selection
Time Display

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5. Setup Video Resolution
Users can setup Video Resolution on Video Format page of the user-friendly browser-
based conguration interface.
Video Format can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Format.
The default value of Video Resolution is as below:
2M H.264- 1920 x 1080 (15 fps) + H.264- 1280 x 720 (30 fps)
2M Real time
H.264- 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) + H.264 720 x 480 (30 fps)3M
5M
For more Video Resolution combination detail, please refer to Appendix: Video Resolu-
tion. Click on <Save> to conrm the setting.

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6. Conguration File Export / Import
To export / import conguration les, users can access the Maintenance page on the
user-friendly browser-based conguration interface.
The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance.
Users can export conguration les to a specied location and retrieve data by upload-
ing an existing conguration le to the IP Camera. It is especially convenient to make
multiple cameras having the same conguration.
Export
Users can save the system settings by exporting the conguration le (.bin) to a speci-
ed location for future use. Click on the <Export> button, and the popup File Download
window will come out Click on <Save> and specify a desired location for saving the con-
guration le.
Upload
To copy an existing conguration le to the IP Camera, please rst click on <Browse> to
select the conguration le, and then click on the <Upload> button for uploading.

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Appendix A: Technical Specications
Camera
2M
2M Real time
Image Sensor
1/2.7” Progressive CMOS
Effective Pixels
1920(H) x 1080(V)
Minimum Illumination 0.2 lux (Color)
0.02 lux (B/W)
White Balance
Manual / AWB / ATW
Shutter Speed
1~ 1/10000 sec.
Lens
Lens
C/CS Mount
Operation
Multiple Languages
English / French / German / Italian / Korean / Simplified Chinese /
Traditional Chinese / Russian
Image Setting
Backlight Compensation
On / Off
White Balance
Auto / Manual
Noise Reduction (3D)
On / Off
Wide Dynamic Range
On / Off
Privacy Mask
On / Off
Brightness
Manual
Exposure
Auto / Manual
Sharpness Manual
Contrast
Manual
Saturation
Manual
Hue
Manual
Digital Zoom
Support
Motion Detection
On / Off
Privacy Mask Type
Color
ICR*
Auto / On / Off / Smart
Tampering Alarm
On / Off
Audio
Two-way Audio
Line out, Line in / Mic in
Compression
G.711 / G.726
Network
Interface
RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Video Compression
H.264 / MJPEG
Video Streaming
Dual Streams- H.264 + H.264 / MJPEG
Quad Streams- H.264 + H.264 + H.264 + H.264/ MJPEG
Video Resolution
H.264- Full HD 1080P / SXGA / HD 720P / XGA / SVGA / D1 / VGA / CIF
MJPEG- Full HD 1080P / SXGA / HD 720P / XGA / SVGA / D1 / VGA / CIF
Protocol
IPv4/v6, TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, FTP, SMTP,
DHCP, PPPoE, UPnP, IGMP, SNMP, QoS, ONVIF
Security
HTTPS / IP Filter / IEEE 802.1x
Alarm
Input 1 Set
5V 10kΩpull up
Output 1 Set
Photo Relay Output 300V DC/AC
Event Notification
HTTP / FTP / SMTP
Micro SD
microSDHC 32GB support
Supported Web Browser
Internet Explorer (6.0+) / Chrome / Firefox / Safari
User Account
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Password Levels
User and Administrator
Mechanical
Lens Mounting
C/CS Mount
LED Indicator
Power / Link / ACT
Connectors
Auto Iris
DC Drive
Alarm
4 Pin Terminal Block, Pitch 3.5 mm
Power
DC 12V / 3 Pin Terminal Block
Ethernet
RJ-45
Analog Video
1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω, BNC
RS-485*
D+, D-
Audio
Stereo Phone Jack, ∅3.5 mm

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General
Operating Temperature
-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)
Humidity
10% ~ 90%, No Condensation
Dimension
125 x 82 x 52 mm (L x W x H) w/o Lens
Weight
330 g (0.73 lb)
Power Source DC 12V / PoE
DC 12V / AC 24V / PoE
Power Consumption
4W
Regulatory
CE / FCC / RoHS
(*) Optional

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Camera
3M
5M
Image Sensor
3M Sony Progressive CMOS
5M Progressive CMOS
Effective Pixels
2048(H) x 1536(V)
2592(H) x 1944(V)
Minimum Illumination 0.2 lux (Color)
0.02 lux (B/W)
White Balance
Manual / AWB/ ATW
Shutter Speed
1~ 1/10000 sec.
Lens
Lens
C/CS Mount
Operation
Multiple Languages
English / French / German / Italian / Korean / Simplified Chinese /
Traditional Chinese / Russian
Image Setting
Backlight Compensation
On / Off
White Balance
Auto / Manual
Noise Reduction (3D)
On / Off
Wide Dynamic Range
On / Off
Privacy Mask
On / Off
Brightness
Manual
Exposure
Auto / Manual
Sharpness Manual
Contrast
Manual
Saturation
Manual
Hue
Manual
Digital Zoom
Support
Motion Detection
On / Off
Privacy Mask Type
Color
ICR*
Auto / On / Off / Smart
Tampering Alarm
On / Off
Audio
Two-way Audio
Line out, Line in / Mic in
Compression
G.711 / G.726
Network
Interface
RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Video Compression
H.264 / MJPEG
Video Streaming
Single Stream- 2048 x 1536
Single Stream-
2592 x 1944 / 2048 x 1536
Dual Streams- H.264 + H.264 / MJPEG
Quad Streams- H.264 + H.264 + H.264 + H.264/ MJPEG
Video Resolution
H.264- 2048 x 1536 (3M) H.264- 2592 x 1944 (5M) /
2048 x 1536 (3M)
H.264- Full HD 1080P / SXGA / HD 720P / XGA / SVGA / D1 / VGA / CIF
MJPEG- Full HD 1080P / SXGA / HD 720P / XGA / SVGA / D1 / VGA / CIF
Protocol
IPv4/v6, TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, FTP, SMTP,
DHCP, PPPoE, UPnP, IGMP, SNMP, QoS, ONVIF
Security
HTTPS / IP Filter / IEEE 802.1x
Alarm
Input
1 Set
5V 10kΩpull up
Output 1 Set
Photo Relay Output 300V DC/AC
Event Notification
HTTP / FTP / SMTP
Micro SD
microSDHC 32GB support
Supported Web Browser
Internet Explorer (6.0+) / Chrome / Firefox / Safari
User Account
20
Password Levels
User and Administrator
Mechanical
Lens Mounting
C/CS Mount
LED Indicator
Power / Link / ACT
Connectors
Auto Iris
DC Drive
Alarm
4 Pin Terminal Block, Pitch 3.5 mm
Power
DC 12V / 3 Pin Terminal Block
Ethernet
RJ-45
Analog Video
1.0 Vp-p / 75 Ω, BNC
RS-485*
D+, D-
Audio
Stereo Phone Jack, ∅3.5 mm

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General
Operating Temperature
-10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F)
Humidity
10% ~ 90%, No Condensation
Dimension
125 x 82 x 52 mm (L x W x H) w/o Lens
Weight
330 g (0.73 lb)
Power Source DC 12V / PoE
DC 12V / AC 24V / PoE
Power Consumption
3.7 W
4 W
Regulatory
CE / FCC / RoHS
(*) Optional

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Appendix B: Delete the Existing DC Viewer
For users who have installed the DC Viewer in the PC previously, please rst delete the existing DC
Viewer from the PC before accessing to this IP Camera.
Deleting the DC Viewer
In the Windows <Start Menu>, activate <Control Panel>, and then double click on <Add or Remove
Programs>. In the <Currently installed programs> list, select <DCViewer> and click on the button
<Remove> to uninstall the existing DC Viewer.
Deleting Temporary Internet Files
To improve browser performance, it is suggested to clean up the all the les in the Temporary Inter-
net Files.
The procedure is as follows:
Step 1: Click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet Options>.
Step 2: Click on the <Delete> button under <Browsing history> section. Then click on the
<Delete Files> button under the <Temporary Internet les> section.
Step 3: A conrmation window will pop up. Click on <Yes> to start deleting the les.

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Appendix C: Setup Internet Security
If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings.
Internet Security Level: Default
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click on the <Security> tab, and select <Internet> zone.
Step 4: Down the page, click on the <Default Level> button and click on <OK> to conrm the
setting. Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the IP Camera.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Step 1: Repeat Steps 1~3 of the previous section above.
Step 2: Down the page, click on the <Custom Level> button to change ActiveX controls
and plug-ins settings. The Security Settings window will pop up.
Step 3: Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or
<Prompt>. Please note that the items vary by IE version.
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings:
1. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
2. Allow Scriptlets.
3. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls.
4. Binary and script behaviors.
5. Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player.
6. Download signed ActiveX controls.
7. Download unsigned ActiveX controls.
8. Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting.
9. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins.
10. Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting.
Step 4: Click on <OK> to accept the settings and close the Security Settings window.
Step 5: Click on <OK> to close the Internet Options screen.
Step 6: Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the IP Camera.

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Appendix D: Back Focus Adjustment
When to adjust back focus
Back Focus refers to the distance from the rear lens element to the camera focal plane. In most
cases, it is required to adjust back focus only when the camera’s lens cannot hold focus throughout
its zoom range.
What requirements
Tools required when carrying out back focus adjustment include:
1. Back focus adjuster (in the IP Camera’s package)
2. Test chart / contrasting object
How to adjust back focus
Step 1: Set the camera on a stable mount, with the test chart or object at least 75 feet (23
meters) away (or as far as possible).
Step 2: Make sure the iris is wide open. Therefore, it is advised to keep the environment in low light
condition.
Step 3: Adjust the focus to innite far (∞).
Step 4: Turn the zoom to the extreme telephoto position, and then focus on the subject.
Step 5: Set the zoom to wide-angle position.
Step 6: Loosen the back focus ring’s retaining screw with the supplied adjuster, and adjust the back
focus ring for sharp picture.
Step 7: Repeat steps 3 ~ 6 until focus can stay the same throughout the zoom range.
Step 8: Tighten the back focus ring’s retaining screw to x the ring.