Comtrend Corporation VD-21IR User manual

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Ver2.0
VD‐21IRCompact Vandal Dome IP Camera
User Manual

CONTENTS
ChapterI. Overview
Chapter2. Installation
Chapter3. 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. SMAX Finder Installation 8
2.3. Ready to Use 9
3.1. Network Deployment 10
3.2. Using Web Browsers 14
3.3. Using RTSP Players 15
Chapter4. WEB UI
Chapter5. Configuration
3.4. Using Mobile APP 16
3.5. Using VMS 17
4.1. Main Page 22
4.2. Client Settings 23
5.1. System Setup 24
5.2. Network Setup 28
5.3. Video & Audio Setup 38
5.4. SD Card Setup 51
5.5. Event Setup 55
5.6. Maintenance 61
5.7. Device info 64
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CONTENTS
Chapter6. Appendix
6.1. URL Commands 66
6.2. Technical Specifications 81
6.3. Onvif Supports List 83
6.4. Liability 94
6.5. Copyright 95
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.1.ReadBeforeUse
This network camera is a professional
equipment for surveillance purpose. Please
comply with each national laws to prevent
fromanyrelevantprivacyviolationsbeforeuse.
In order to operate this network camera, it
require a basic knowledge of network
structure. For further use of project
application, it requests an advance level of
knowledge in lens optics selection, network
structure design, storage planningand
softwarecapability.
Thisproductservicemaybedifferentsincethe
diversity of distributors. We suggest to
purchase SMAX product from SMAX direct
distributors or system integrators to get the
mostcompleteafterservice.
Please first check the package contents are
completewithnothingmissing.Then,carefully
read through all attentions and instructions
beforeuse.
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Overview
ChapterI.
LightSensorIRLED
MicroSD/SDHCCardSlot
DC 12V
Ethernet10/100
RJ45port
DIDO
Terminal
Block
AudioIn
RCAport
AudioOut
RCAport
1.2.PhysicalDescription
1.2.1. Mechanicalandhardwareinterface
AV1 is an internal built fixed lens network
camera.Itcanbeplacedonthewallorceiling.
WithitsIP66/IK8design,itissuitabletolocate
in a both indoor and outdoor environment
whereitneedstohavevandalprooffunction.
AV1 accepts both POE or DC 12V as power
supply. Please noted that the DC 12V adapter
isanextraaccessorywhichdoesnotincludein
thispackage.
AV1 supports two ways audio function which
canconnect with an external speaker and
microphone.
AV1 has micro SD/SDHC card slot built in for
recordingstoragefunction.
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Overview
ChapterI.
1.2. Physical Description
1.2.2. Digital Input (DI)
Digital Input
Pin Notes Specifications
Triggeris“Off”,DOconnecttoGND
Triggeris“On”,DOisfloating
Maxload:
30mA,30VDC
Item Description
1DI
2GND
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Overview
ChapterI.
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
ChapterI.
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
ChapterI.
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
Chapter2.
Setup1.
Setup2.
Pushthehousingreleasetaband
removethecover.InsertaMicroSD
card(Optional)forondevicestorage.
Setup4.
Setup5.
Setup3.
Connect the camera to a *PoE
switchor*PoEinjector.
Make sure the network connection
isstable.
Connectthenetworkcabletothe
camera.
Setup6. Re‐mountthecover.
Setup7. Makesuretokeepthecameracover
closedandthenetworkcableoutput
fedthroughthedesiredpath.
Fixthecameraonthewallorceiling
with supplied screws and twist the
cameratothedesiredviewingangle.
Adjust the tilt angle and focus as
necessary.
PoE (RJ-45)
2.1. Installation
Follow the instructions below to setup your
networkcamera.
＊.Thisnetworkcameracan
onlyusePoEpower.
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Installation
Chapter2.
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
Chapter2.
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Accessing
Chapter3.
Internet
NVR PC
Network Camera
PoE Switch
Modem
Router
InternetandIntranetsettingstructureillustration
Notification：
WhenyouhaveatrueIPaddress,youmayneedsetyourcamerato astaticIP
address.ThenyoumayuseaninternetbrowserbyenteringthisstatictrueIPaddress
toaccessyournetworkcamera.
IfyourtrueIPaddressisgoingtoyourrouter,youmayneedto useportforwarding.
Thisisthesolutionthatsolvestheproblemwhenasurveillance projectlacksatrueIP
addressformanagement.Theperformanceofthecamerawillbestronglydependent
ontheperformanceoftherouter.Itmaycauseanabnormalconnection.
<referto3.1.B.setting >
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Chapter3. Accessing
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Chapter3. Accessing
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Chapter3. Accessing
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Accessing
Chapter3.
Comtrend NetworkCameraconnection：
Comtrend’s
networkcamerassupportmultiple
connectionsforaccessing.Includingmultiplebrowsers
connection,videoplayerconnectionthatsupportsRTSP,
andNVR access.Eachconnectionfulfilldifferent
surveillanceapplicationfordifferentpurposes.
3.2.AccessingviaWebUI
YoucanchoosetoviewtheComtrendcameraUIwitha
webbrowsertoviewlivevideo,SDcardrecordingand
searching,localcomputerrecording,audiofunctions
andotheradvancedfeatures.
Notification：
1)WesuggesttouseIE9/10/11andaboveversionto
accesstheComtrendnetworkcamera.
2)OtherthanIEbrowser,Comtrendnetworkcameras
alsosupportbothGoogleChromeandMozillaFirefox
browsersforaccessing.
3)IfusingGoogleChromeandMozillaFirefoxtoaccess,
thosebrowserswillneedQuickTimetoplaythelive
video.IfyourcomputerhasnotinstallQuickTime
software,downloadandinstallitpriortoviewingthe
ComtrendcameraUI.
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Accessing
Chapter3.
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Originalsizedisplay
Streamplay/stop
Snapshot
Recording
Digitalzoom
Audiooperations
WEB UI
Chapter4.
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Main function List Live view operation list
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4.1.Homepage
YoucanaccesstheComtrendnetworkcameraviaaweb
browser to monitor live view, manage setting, SD card
recording…etc. There is a complete introduction
procedureofallfunctioninthefollowingchapters.
Homepagefunctionlist:
1)Liveviewscreen
2)Selectstreamformat
3)Selectlanguage
4)Clientsettings
5)Systemconfiguration
6)Liveviewoperationcontrollist
Notification：
Functionlistoficonsisshownonthepicturetotheright.
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WEB UI
Chapter4.
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4.2.ClientSettings
4.2.1.Protocoloptions
This setting is to define your protocol option.
Default is set as RTSP/RTP over TCP. This
protocolmakesurethatallimagedatamustbe
transferred.Butifyouchoosetheimagequality
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
changetoHTTPprotocol.
4.2.2.StorageOptions
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”tosave.
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