Climax VST-1818 R3 User manual

September 26, 2019

Table of Contents
1.INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________________________________ 8
1.1.FUNCTION OVERVIEW ____________________________________________________________ 8
2.APPLICATION OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________________ 9
2.1.IDENTIFYING THE PARTS __________________________________________________________ 9
2.2.PACKAGE CONTENT ____________________________________________________________ 10
2.3.THE POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________________________________ 10
2.4.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________ 10
3.GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________________________________ 11
3.1.HARDWARE INSTALLATION _______________________________________________________ 11
3.2.SOFTWARE INSTALLATION _______________________________________________________ 16
3.3.FACTORY RESET ______________________________________________________________ 18
4.CONNECTING TO WEBPAGE ____________________________________________________________ 20
5.IP CAMERA ____________________________________________________________________________ 22
5.1.IMAGE TUNING ________________________________________________________________ 22
5.2.MOTION DETECTION ____________________________________________________________ 22
5.3.TIME STAMP _________________________________________________________________ 26
5.4.STREAM SETTING ______________________________________________________________ 27
5.5.RECORDED FILES ______________________________________________________________ 28
5.6.ALARM SETTING ______________________________________________________________ 29
5.7. VIDEO SETTING __________________________________________________________________ 31
6. NETWORK SETTING ______________________________________________________________________ 32
6.1.NETWORK ___________________________________________________________________ 32
6.2.WIRELESS ___________________________________________________________________ 33
6.3.UPNP ______________________________________________________________________ 35
7.SYSTEM SETTING _____________________________________________________________________ 36
7.1.CHANGE PASSWORD ___________________________________________________________ 36
7.2.REPORT_____________________________________________________________________ 37
7.3.MEDIA UPLOAD _______________________________________________________________ 39
7.4.XMPP ______________________________________________________________________ 40
7.5.DATE & TIME _________________________________________________________________ 41
7.6.DYNAMIC DNS ________________________________________________________________ 42
7.7.FIRMWARE ___________________________________________________________________ 43
7.8.FACTORY RESET ______________________________________________________________ 44

7.9.BACKUP & RESTORE ___________________________________________________________ 45
7.10.SYSTEM LOG _________________________________________________________________ 46
7.11.LOGOUT ____________________________________________________________________ 47
7.12.REBOOT ____________________________________________________________________ 47
8.HISTORY ______________________________________________________________________________ 48
8.1.EVENT LOG __________________________________________________________________ 48
8.2.REPORTED EVENTS ____________________________________________________________ 48
9.NETWORK VIDEO RECORDER _________________________________________________________ 49
10.REMOTE ACCESS TO THE IP CAMERA __________________________________________________ 52
10.1.HOME PORTAL SERVER _________________________________________________________ 52
10.2.PORT FORWARDING ____________________________________________________________ 53
11.CONNECTING TO CLIMAX CONTROL PANELS ___________________________________________ 58
11.1.LEARNING THE IP CAMERA INTO THE CONTROL PANELS _________________________________ 58
11.2.SURVEILLANCE AND SETTING _____________________________________________________ 61
11.3.OPERATION __________________________________________________________________ 65
11.4.HOME PORTAL SERVER _________________________________________________________ 68
12.APPENDIX _____________________________________________________________________________ 68
12.1.CONTACT ID EVENT CODE _______________________________________________________ 68

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1. Introduction
The VST-1818-R3 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-R3 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-R3 IP Camera includes the following functions and spec:
- Indoor Usage
- Wi-Fi (internal antenna) capacity: 2.4GHz
- IR LED
- IR Cut Filter
- Video resolution: 1920 x 1080
1.1. Function Overview
The VST-1818-R3 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
1. Luminance Sensor
Detect surrounding light level.
2. Power LED (Green)
On: powered
Off: unpowered
3. 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
4. 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.
5. Microphone
6. IP Camera Lens
7. WPS Button
8. Privacy Button
Press and hold for 2 seconds until warning LED flashes twice, let go to enter or exit.
Press and hold for 10 seconds to enter learning mode.
Press and hold for 6 seconds to exit learning mode.
9. DC Jack (5V DC, 1A input)
10. Speaker
11. Micro SD Card Slot (SD Card not included by factory default)
Compatible with Micro SD card up to 32GB storage capacity.
12. Ethernet Cable Port
13. Angle Adjustment Joint

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2.2. Package Content
The VST-1818-R3 IP Camera is packed in a white box that includes:
- An Ethernet cable
- A power supply (5V DC 1A adapter)
- A Mounting Base
- An Installation Quick Guide
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-R3 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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Mounting the IP Camera
The camera stand is already fixed to the device. To mount the IP Camera, simply follow
the below steps:
Step 1. Using the two breakaway mounting holes on the mounting base as templates,
drill holes in the surface.
Step 2. Insert the wall plugs if fixing into plaster or brick
Step 3. Screw the mounting base into the wall plugs.
Step 4. Attach the camera stand onto the mounting base, make sure the three mounting
hooks match the three latches on the mounting base.

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Step 5. Attach the Camera Stand onto the Mounting Base.
Removing VST-1818-R3
If you wish to detach the camera from the mounting base, use your thumb and place it
behind the bottom shaft. Pull out the Camera Stand from the mounting base. Use your
other hand to stabilize the mounting base.
 Make sure the three mounting hooks match the three latches on the mounting base before
removal to avoid damaging the camera.

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Angle Adjustment
To adjust the angle of the IP Camera, you can:
1. Tilt the IP Camera forward or backwards.
2. Rotate the camera clockwise or counterclockwise.

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3. Rotate the camera stand base attached to the mounting base.
 When adjusting the angle of the camera, make sure to keep the camera lens on the top for
proper video recording.
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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_v2.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”
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: cX+HsA*7F1) 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.

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4.Connecting to Webpage
Step 1a. On the Finder application, double click on your VST-1818-R3 IP Camera, or,
Step 1b. Open an internet browser.
Under the Address field, enter “VST-1818-R3’s IP address” (as shown in
VST-1818-R3’s Finder Details, and click on “GO”.
Step 2. The “Home” page of the IP Camera will be displayed
Step 3. Click on any of the options on the left-sided panel.
Step 4. Enter the default Username & Password and press “Log In”.
Username: admin
Password: cX+HsA*7F1

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Step 5. 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 6. Upon confirming new username and password, you will enter IP Camera’s
Welcome page. The Camera will prompt you to re login with new username
and password.
Step 7. You will enter IP Camera’s Welcome page. The Camera’s information will be
displayed. Click on the pages and folders on the left to access the Camera’s
various functions.

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5. IP Camera
The “IP Camera” folder on the left panel includes configuration webpages for you to
manage your IP Camera and view videos.
5.1. Image Tuning
Click on “Image Tuning” to adjust video preferences according to the below
parameters:
5.2. Motion Detection
“Motion Detection” includes motion detection related setting options.

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 Check the box in front of “Motion Detection Enable” to determine whether the IP
Camera’s motion detection function should be activated.
 The IP Camera can configure up to 2 customizable regions for motion detection. To
activate the motion detection region, check the box in front of “Region 1” or
“Region 2”.
When motion is detected, the “Region 1” or “Region 2” text color will turn red for
approximately 3 seconds to indicate it has detected motion. The IP Camera will
report the motion detection event according to Report setting and record the event
in “Reported Event” webpage. Refer to 5.6. Alarm Setting for setting video length.
If a Motion Detection is triggered, the IP Camera must complete video recording
before a second motion detection can be triggered again.
<NOTE>
 By default, “Region 1” is ticked and it detection coverage includes the whole
camera view.
 If “Motion Detection Enable” is ticked but neither of “Region 1” or “Region 2”
is ticked, The IP Camera will not be able to detect any movement.
 Please click the “OK” button for the changes to be effective.
Motion Detection Region
 You can choose the location, size and sensitivity of the motion detection region by
adjusting the parameters shown. The live feed has scales on the horizontal and the
vertical axis for you to refer to.
“Left” determines the horizontal starting point of the motion detection box. It starts
from left of the screen at 0 pixels, towards the right at 640 pixels.
“Top” determines the vertical starting point of the motion detection box. It starts
from top of the screen at 0 pixels, towards the bottom at 360 pixels.
“Width” determines the width of the box. The value of “Left” determines its starting
point.
“Height” determines the height of the box. The value of “Top” determines its
starting point.

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<EXAMPLE 1>
The green box below is region of motion detection according to the set parameter:
The value 100 (pixels) of “Left” determines the horizontal starting position of the region
for detection.
The value 100 (pixels) of “Top” determines the vertical starting position of the region for
detection.
As shown, a value of 100 (pixels) are entered for both “Width” and “Height”, therefore a
100 by 100 motion detection region is determined.