Climax VST-1818 User manual

September 30, 2017

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________ 2
1.1. FUNCTION OVERVIEW ____________________________________________________________ 2
2. APPLICATION OVERVIEW_______________________________________________________________ 3
2.1. IDENTIFYING THE PARTS __________________________________________________________ 3
2.2. PACKAGE CONTENT _____________________________________________________________ 5
2.3. THE POWER SUPPLY _____________________________________________________________ 5
2.4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS __________________________________________________________ 5
3. GETTING STARTED _____________________________________________________________________ 6
3.1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION_________________________________________________________ 6
3.2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ________________________________________________________ 12
3.3. FACTORY RESET _______________________________________________________________ 15
4. CONNECTING TO WEBPAGE____________________________________________________________ 17
5. IP CAMERA____________________________________________________________________________ 19
5.1. IMAGE TUNING_________________________________________________________________ 19
5.2. MOTION DETECTION ____________________________________________________________ 19
5.3. TIME STAMP __________________________________________________________________ 23
5.4. STREAM SETTING ______________________________________________________________ 24
5.5. RECORDED FILES ______________________________________________________________ 25
5.6. ALARM SETTING _______________________________________________________________ 26
6. NETWORK SETTING ___________________________________________________________________ 28
6.1. NETWORK____________________________________________________________________ 28
6.2. WIRELESS (WIFI MODELS ONLY) ___________________________________________________ 29
6.3. UPNP_______________________________________________________________________ 31
7. SYSTEM SETTING _____________________________________________________________________ 32
7.1. CHANGE PASSWORD ____________________________________________________________ 32
7.2. REPORT _____________________________________________________________________ 33
7.3. MEDIA UPLOAD ________________________________________________________________ 34
7.4. XMPP ______________________________________________________________________ 35
7.5. DATE &TIME__________________________________________________________________ 36
7.6. DYNAMIC DNS ________________________________________________________________ 37
7.7. FIRMWARE ___________________________________________________________________ 38
7.8. FACTORY RESET _______________________________________________________________ 39
7.9. BACKUP &RESTORE____________________________________________________________ 40

7.10. SYSTEM LOG__________________________________________________________________ 41
7.11. LOGOUT _____________________________________________________________________ 42
7.12. REBOOT _____________________________________________________________________ 42
8. HISTORY ______________________________________________________________________________ 43
8.1. EVENT LOG___________________________________________________________________ 43
8.2. REPORTED EVENTS_____________________________________________________________ 43
9. NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER__________________________________________________________ 44
10. REMOTE ACCESS TO THE IP CAMERA __________________________________________________ 47
10.1. HOME PORTAL SERVER__________________________________________________________ 47
10.2. PORT FORWARDING_____________________________________________________________ 48
11. CONNECTING TO CLIMAX CONTROL PANELS___________________________________________ 53
11.1. LEARNING THE IP CAMERA INTO THE CONTROL PANELS __________________________________ 53
11.2. SURVEILLANCE AND SETTING______________________________________________________ 56
11.3. OPERATION___________________________________________________________________ 60
11.4. HOME PORTAL SERVER__________________________________________________________ 63
12. APPENDIX_____________________________________________________________________________ 63
12.1. CONTACT ID EVENT CODE________________________________________________________ 63

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1. Introduction
The VST-1818 IP Camera provides a quick and accurate surveillance solution to protect
your surroundings. You can watch these live-stream videos through MJPG or H264
formats via Local Area Network, or online remotely using port forwarding, or via the
Climax Home Portal™Server for you to easily keep track of the safety of your homes or
businesses.
VST-1818 IP Camera can be further integrated into your current Climax Security Control
Panels to form a complete security system, and capture video when an alarm is
activated.
VST-1818 IP Camera series includes the following models with different functions and
spec:
Indoor/Outdoor
Wi-Fi
IR LED
IR Cut Filter
VST-1818
Indoor
No
Yes
Yes
VST-1818-WI
Indoor
Internal Antenna
Yes
Yes
VST-1818-WE
Indoor
External Antenna
Yes
Yes
VST-1818L-WI
Indoor
Internal Antenna
No
No
VST-1818LR-WI
Indoor
Internal Antenna
Yes
No
VST-1818SLIM
Indoor
No
No
No
1.1. Function Overview
The VST-1818 IP Camera includes a variety of functions that can be adjusted to suit
different necessities. Below is an overview of the functions of the IP Camera:
- Alarm-triggered video recording that includes Pre-alarm recording to see how alarm
was triggered. Please see 5. IP Camera, 5.6. Alarm Setting.
- 24-hour HD video recording. Please see 9. Network Video Recorder.
- Remote access/control on Climax Home Portal Server on a web-enabled device.
Please see 10. Remote Access to the IP Camera, 10.1. Home Portal Server.
- Remote video using Port Forwarding. Please see 10. Remote Access to the IP
Camera, 10.2. Port Forwarding.
- Surveillance when complementing with Control Panels. Please see 11. Connecting
to the Climax Control Panels, 11.2. Surveillance and Setting.
- Remote access/control complementing with Control Panels on Climax Home Portal
Server on a web-enabled device. Please see 11. Connecting to the Climax
Control Panels, 11.4. Home Portal Server.

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2.Application Overview
2.1. Identifying the Parts
VST-1818/VST-1818WE/VST-1818WI/VST-1818L-WI/VST-1818LR-WI
1. IP Camera Lens
2. Microphone
3. Optical Sensor
4. Power LED (Green)
On: powered
Off: unpowered
5. Warning LED (Red)
Flashes for 2-3 seconds: Activating WPS protocol
Flashes 3 times: WPS pairing successful
Flashes twice: Enter/exit privacy mode
On: The IP Camera is in privacy mode
6. Internet-Connection LED (Blue)
On: connected to internet (wired or wireless)
Off: disconnected from internet
Flashes for 5 minutes: The IP Camera is in learning mode
Flashes quickly: The IP Camera is streaming or recording.
7. Speaker
8. WPS Button
9. Privacy Button
Press and hold for 2 seconds until warning LED flashes twice, let go to enter or exit privacy
mode
Press and hold for 10 seconds to enter learning mode
Press and hold for 6 seconds to exit learning mode.

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10.Expandable Micro SD card slot
Compatible with Micro SD card up to 32GB storage capacity (Micro SD card is not
included by factory default)
11.Ethernet Cable Port
12.DC Jack (5V DC, 2A input)
13.Camera Stand Mounting Hole
14.Antenna (VST-1818WE model only)
VST-1818 SLIM
1. WPS Button
2. Privacy Button
Press and hold for 2 seconds until warning LED flashes twice, let go to enter or exit privacy
mode
Press and hold for 10 seconds to enter learning code
Press and hold for 6 seconds to exit learning mode
3. Microphone
4. Power LED (Green)
On: powered
Off: unpowered
5. Warning LED (Red)
Flashes for 2-3 seconds: Activating WPS protocol
Flashes 3 times: WPS pairing successful
Flashes twice: Enter or exit privacy mode
On: The IP Camera is in privacy mode
6. Internet-Connection LED (Blue)
On: connected to internet (wired or wireless)
Off: disconnected from internet
Flashes for 5 minutes: The IP Camera is in learning mode.
Flashes quickly: The IP Camera is streaming or recording.
7. IP Camera Lens
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8. Expandable Micro-SD slot
Compatible with Micro SD card up to 32GB storage capacity (Micro SD card is not
included by factory default)
9. Ethernet Cable Port
10.DC Jack (5V DC, 2A input)
11.Camera Stand Mounting Hole
2.2. Package Content
The VST-1818 IP Camera is packed in a white box that includes:
-An Ethernet cable
-A power supply (5V DC 1A adapter)
-An IP Camera Stand
-Installer CD
2.3. The Power Supply
An AC power adapter is required to connect to a wall outlet. Be sure only to use an
adapter with the appropriate AC voltage rating to prevent component damage. A 5V DC
output and 1A adapter is generally used to power the IP Camera.
2.4. System Requirements
The system requires a TCP/IP network environment.
To install the CD Wizard, your computer must have:
Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or 8 operating system. A
Mac or Linux based machine is also compatible.
DirectX 9.0 or later Internet Explorer 6.x or later
CD-ROM drive
Pentium III CPU 500 MHz or higher, or equivalent AMD
128 MB RAM
Graphics card: 32 MB RAM

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3.Getting Started
Read this section of the manual to learn how to set up your VST-1818 IP Camera and
program system settings over the Web page.
With a valid internet connection, this system can bring you the freedom to access and
control your IP Camera anywhere and anytime in the world.
3.1. Hardware Installation
Step 1. Remove any plastic cover and prepare the enclosed adapter and Ethernet
cables.
With Wired Connection:
Step 2. Find a suitable location to mount the IP Camera.
Step 3. Plug in the enclosed Ethernet cable.
<NOTE>
If the IP Camera is to complement with a Control Panel, connect the IP Camera
and the Control Panel to the same router to learn the IP Camera into the Control
Panel. Please refer to 11. Connecting to the Climax Control Panels if you
wish to increase the functionality of the IP Camera.
Step 4. Plug in the adapter.
With Wi-Fi (Wireless) Connection:
Please refer to the 6. Network Setting. 6.2. Wireless on how to connect to the Wi-Fi
Network.

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Using a Camera Stand
Below displays the 3 part design of the camera stand:
The Base is attached to the surface where
the stand is mounted
The Shaft is connected between
the base and the head.
The Head connects the IP Camera
to the whole camera stand
Below outlines the steps to mount the IP Camera to a surface.
Step 1. Find a surface to mount the camera stand. Locate the 2 mounting holes of the
Base and use them as template, mark the surface.
Step 2. Apply wall plugs if fixing onto plaster or brick. Screw the Base onto the surface.

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Step 3. Attach the Head to the Shaft by rotating the Head clockwise onto the Shaft.
Step 4. Attach the Shaft onto the Base by rotating the Shaft clockwise onto the Base.

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Step 5. Turn the Camera Angle Knob clockwise (as shown below) to tighten the
Camera Mount Screw to the Cap.

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Step 6. Tighten the Camera Locking Collar (rotating it clockwise as shown below).
Step 7. Turn the Camera Angle Knob counter-clockwise (as shown below) to loosen
the Camera Mount Screw from the Cap.

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Step 8. Screw the Camera Mount Screw into the Camera Stand Mounting Hole of the
IP Camera (by turning the Camera Locking Collar counter-clockwise as shown
below).
Step 9. Find a desired angle for the IP Camera and turn the Camera Angle Knob
clockwise to stabilize the Camera Mount Screw.

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When tightening the camera angle knob, please make sure the Cap of the Head is
attached to the cap fitting without leaving any gap.
If there is a gap between the cap and the cap fitting, the top screw shaft cannot be
stabilized and the camera angle cannot be fixed.
3.2. Software Installation
※THIS INSTALLATION IS ONLY REQUIRED FOR FIRST TIME USER ※
The Finder software is required for your computer to identify the IP Camera on the LAN. To
install the “Finder” software”
Step 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive
Step 2. Find the Finder software in the CD-ROM.
Step 3. Double click on the Finder_v1.x to initiate the installation.
Step 4. Follow on screen instruction to complete installation
Step 5. Once complete, the Finder icon will be displayed on your desktop.
Step 6. Double click on the “Finder.exe” to start the software. Finder will automatically search
for the IP Camera on LAN and display its information. If available, the camera’s LAN
IP address, Firmware version and MAC address will be displayed

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Step 7. If the camera information is not displayed, check camera power and Ethernet
connection and click on “Search”to update the panel information.
Step 8. (Optional)You can choose to edit the camera’s network setting manually by clicking
on the panel column, then click “Configure Setting”

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The LanType is default to DHCP and does not require manual input of
IP/Netmask/Gateawy/DNS setting. If you wish to configure these setting manually,
change LanType to Static.
After finish changing network setting, enter the user name (default: admin) and
password (default:admin1234) then click OK to confirm. The user name and
password can be changed later in the camera’s configuration webpage
Step 9. Click the camera information column and click on “Open Web Page”, or double click
on the camera column to link to the panel configuration webpage. Your default
browser will start automatically to connect to the LAN IP displayed in Finder.

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3.3. Factory Reset
To reset the IP Camera back to its original settings:
Step 1. Disconnect the AC power by unplugging the 5V DC power adapter.
Step 2. Press and hold the Privacy Button and plug in the 5V DC power adapter.
Step 3. Continue holding the Privacy Button for roughly 30 seconds time.

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Step 4. When all 3 LEDs flash 3 times simultaneously followed by complete dimming of
all LEDs, let go of the "Privacy Button".
Step 5. The IP Camera has reset, please wait for it to start up.
Step 1. Disconnect the AC power by unplugging the 5V DC power adapter.
Step 2. Press and hold the Privacy Button and plug in the 5V DC power adapter.
Step 3. Continue holding the Privacy Button for roughly 30 seconds time.
Step 4. When all 3 LEDs flash 3 times simultaneously followed by complete dimming of
all LEDs, let go of the "Privacy Button".
Step 5. The IP Camera has reset, please wait for it to start up.

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4.Connecting to Webpage
Step 1a. On the Finder application, double click on your VST-1818 IP Camera, or,
Step 1b. Open an internet browser.
Under the Address field, enter “VST-1818’s IP address” (as shown in VST-1818’s
Finder Details, and click on “GO”.
After completing Step 1a or 1b you will be prompt to enter the following on a pop up
box:
Step 2. Enter the User name & Password to proceed
Default user name: admin
Default password: cX+HsA*7F1
(If wrong user name and password are entered for 5times, the local webpage
login will be disabled for 5minutes.)
Step 3. You will enter change password page. Enter and repeat a new password
(username change is optional), take care that both username and password
are case sensitive. Click OK to confirm.
Step 4. Upon confirming new username and password, you will enter IP Camera Home
page. The IP Camera will prompt you to re login with new username and
password.

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Step 5. Click on any of the options on the left-sided panel and the IP Camera will prompt
you to re login with new username and password. Please use this new set username
and password for future log in.
Please refer to 7. System Setting, 7.1. Change Password for more details