Comtrend Corporation MD-21 User manual
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Ver
2.0
MD‐21 Mini Dome IP Camera
User Manual
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CONTENTS
ChapterI. Overview
Chapter2. Installation
Chapter3. Accessing
1.1. Read Before Use 1
1.2. Physical Description 2
1.3. Safety Instructions 4
1.4. Package Contents 5
1.5. Electromagnetic Compatibility 6
2.1. Hardware Installation 7
2.2. Comtrend IPFinder Installation 8
2.3. Ready to Use 9
3.1. Network Deployment 10
3.2. Access via Web UI 14
3.3. Access via RTSP Players 15
Chapter4. WEB UI
Chapter5. Configuration
4.1. Home Page 16
4.2. Client Settings 17
5.1. Configuration Settings 18
5.2. Network Settings 22
5.3. Video & Audio Settings 32
5.4. SD Card Settings 44
5.5. Event Settings 48
5.6. Maintenance Settings 54
5.7. Camera Information 57
Chapter6. Appendix
6.1. Liability 60
6.2. Copyright 61
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.1.ReadBeforeUse
This
network
camera
is
a
professional
grade
device
for
surveillance
purposes.
Please
complywithlocallawstopreventanyrelevant
privacyviolationsbeforeuse.
In
order
to
operate
this
network
camera,
a
basic
knowledge
of
network
structure
is
require.Forfurtheruseinaprojectapplication,
it
requires
an
advance
level
of
knowledge
in
lensopticsselection,networkstructuredesign,
storageplanningandsoftwarecapability.
Please
review
the
package
contents
are
complete.
Then,
carefully
read
through
all
the
instructionsbeforeuse.
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Overview
ChapterI.
DigitalInput Microphone
MicroSD/SDHCCardSlot
Ethernet10/100
RJ45port
1.2.PhysicalDescription
1.2.1.
Mechanicalandhardwareinterface
The
MD‐21
is
an
internal
fixed
lens
network
camera.Itcanbeplacedonthewallorceiling.
Withitsminiandcompactdesign,itissuitable
foravarietyofindoorapplications.
The
MD‐21
only
supports
PoE
power
as
a
powersource
The
MD‐21
supports
one
way
audio.
It
has
a
built‐inmicrophone.
The
MD‐21
has
a
Micro
SD/SDHC
card
slot
built‐in
for
local
recording
options.Micro
SD/DHCcardsofupto32GBaresupported.
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.2. Physical Description
1.2.2. Digital Input (DI)
Digital Input
Pin Notes Specifications
Triggeris“Off”,DOconnecttoGND
Triggeris“On”,DOisfloating
Maxload:
30mA,30VDC
Item Description
1DI
2GND
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.3. Safety Instructions
Carefully read through the safety instruction below.
Network cameras are delicate. Handle with care.
Do not store the camera in a high temperature or high humidity location. Avoid direct sun light.
Keep away from children.
Do not disassemble the camera. No serviceable components inside.
When placing a camera in a high humidity or wet environment, select a product with an IP66/67 level
weather proofing rating.
Cameras will generate heat during normal operation. Avoid direct contact with hot camera components
during or after operations.
Do not attach DC/AC power directly to the camera’s DI/DO port.
Check the correct direction when inserting the Micro SDHC card into camera’s Micro SDHC card slot.
Contact your sales channel or find a regional Comtrend distributor for any warranty issues.
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.4. Package Contents
Description Qty
Network Camera 1
Tools package (Screw Kit…etc.) 1
CD:
A. Software:
Comtrend Finder x 1
B. Doc:
Datasheet,
User Manual,
Quick Installation Guide
1
Network Camera
CD
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.5. EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
FCC Statement
This device compiles with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.
(1.) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2.) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the installation manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Installation
Chapter2.
Setup1.
Setup2.
Pushthehousingreleasetaband
removethecover.InsertaMicroSD
card(Optional)forondevicestorage.
Setup4.
Setup5.
Setup3.
Connect
the
camera
to
a
*PoE
switchor*PoEinjector.
Make
sure
the
network
connection
isstable.
Connectthenetworkcabletothe
camera.
Setup6. Re‐mountthecover.
Setup7. Makesuretokeepthecameracover
closedandthenetworkcableoutput
fedthroughthedesiredpath.
Fixthecameraonthewallorceiling
with
supplied
screws
and
twist
the
cameratothedesiredviewingangle.
Adjust
the
tilt
angle
and
focus
as
necessary.
PoE (RJ-45)
2.1. Installation
Follow
the
instructions
below
to
setup
your
networkcamera.
＊.Thisnetworkcameracan
onlyusePoEpower.
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Installation
Chapter2.
NVR
IP address: 192.168.1.88
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway:
192.168.1.1
Personal Computer
IP address: 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway:
192.168.1.1
Network Camera
IP address: 192.168.1.99
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway:
192.168.1.1
PoE Switch
(802.3af or 802.3at )
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Installation
Chapter2.
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Accessing
Chapter3.
Internet
NVR PC
Network Camera
PoE Switch
Modem
Router
InternetandIntranetsettingstructureillustration
Notification：
WhenyouhaveatrueIPaddress,youmayneedsetyourcamerato
astaticIP
address.ThenyoumayuseaninternetbrowserbyenteringthisstatictrueIPaddress
toaccessyournetworkcamera.
IfyourtrueIPaddressisgoingtoyourrouter,youmayneedto
useportforwarding.
Thisisthesolutionthatsolvestheproblemwhenasurveillance
projectlacksatrueIP
addressformanagement.Theperformanceofthecamerawillbestronglydependent
ontheperformanceoftherouter.Itmaycauseanabnormalconnection.
<referto3.1.B.setting
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Chapter3. Accessing
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Chapter3. Accessing
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Chapter3. Accessing
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Accessing
Chapter3.
Comtrend
NetworkCameraconnection：
Comtrend’s
networkcamerassupportmultiple
connectionsforaccessing.Includingmultiplebrowsers
connection,videoplayerconnectionthatsupportsRTSP,
andNVR
access.Eachconnectionfulfilldifferent
surveillanceapplicationfordifferentpurposes.
3.2.AccessingviaWebUI
YoucanchoosetoviewtheComtrendcameraUIwitha
webbrowsertoviewlivevideo,SDcardrecordingand
searching,localcomputerrecording,audiofunctions
andotheradvancedfeatures.
Notification：
1)WesuggesttouseIE9/10/11andaboveversionto
accesstheComtrendnetworkcamera.
2)OtherthanIEbrowser,Comtrendnetworkcameras
alsosupportbothGoogleChromeandMozillaFirefox
browsersforaccessing.
3)IfusingGoogleChromeandMozillaFirefoxtoaccess,
thosebrowserswillneedQuickTimetoplaythelive
video.IfyourcomputerhasnotinstallQuickTime
software,downloadandinstallitpriortoviewingthe
ComtrendcameraUI.
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Accessing
Chapter3.
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Originalsizedisplay
Streamplay/stop
Snapshot
Recording
Digitalzoom
Audiooperations
WEB UI
Chapter4.
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Main function List Live view operation list
1
2
3
45
6
4.1.Homepage
YoucanaccesstheComtrendnetworkcameraviaaweb
browser
to
monitor
live
view,
manage
setting,
SD
card
recording…etc.
There
is
a
complete
introduction
procedureofallfunctioninthefollowingchapters.
Homepagefunctionlist:
1)Liveviewscreen
2)Selectstreamformat
3)Selectlanguage
4)Clientsettings
5)Systemconfiguration
6)Liveviewoperationcontrollist
Notification：
Functionlistoficonsisshownonthepicturetotheright.
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WEB UI
Chapter4.
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4.2.ClientSettings
4.2.1.Protocoloptions
This
setting
is
to
define
your
protocol
option.
Default
is
set
as
RTSP/RTP
over
TCP.
This
protocolmakesurethatallimagedatamustbe
transferred.Butifyouchoosetheimagequality
comes
first,
then
you
can
change
to
RTSP/RTP
over
UDP.
If
your
network
environment
only
allows
to
connect
with
web
page,
then
you
can
changetoHTTPprotocol.
4.2.2.StorageOptions
This
setting
is
to
define
your
storage
option.
When
doing
a
recording
action,
you
can
set
where
the
recording
file
saves
to.
Press
the
“Browse”
button
to
set
your
folder
path.
You
can
also
name
the
Prefix
of
recording
file
and
select
to
“Add
date
and
time
suffix
to
file
name”.Press“Apply”tosave.
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5.1.ConfigurationSettings
In
the
configuration
menu,
it
includes
all
operating
functions
for
settings,
maintenance,
log
and
device
information…etc.
Configurationmenuasshownbelow：
1)System
2)Security
3)Network
4)IPFilter
5)Video
6)Audio
7)Motion
8)PrivacyMask
9)Event
10)Recording
11)SDHC
12)Log
13)DeviceInfo
14)Maintenance
Configuration
Chapter5.
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