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.