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VHSDIR-870EXT-IP
External IP HIGH SPEED DOME
PLUG & PLAY
USER MANUAL

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About this Document
Purpose
This document is for the VHSDIR-870EXT-IP, including the product features,
hardware installation, network access, network configuration, technical
specification and troubleshooting.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
•Technical support engineers.
•Maintenance engineer.
•End user.
Symbol conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as followed:
Symbol Description
Alerts you to a high risk hazard that could, if not
avoided, result in moderate or minor in injury.
Alerts you to a medium or low hazard that could, if not
avoid, result in moderate or minor in injury.
Alerts you to a potentially hazardous situation that
could, if not avoid, result in damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
Provide a tip that may help you solve a problem or
save time.
Provides additional information to emphasize or
supplement important points in the main text.

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Special notices
When using video surveillance products, comply with applicable statutory and
regulatory requirement to enable and maintain legal surveillance cameras. It is
illegal for a company or person to install surveillance cameras in an office to
monitor employees outside the scope of local law, or to use surveillance cameras
to invade other people’s privacy with illegal purposes.

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About this document………………………………………………………………..……. i
Contents……………………………………………………………………………….….…. iii
1. Installation Preparation.…………………………………………………….…….….1
1.1 Safety Precautions.…………………………………………………………….….….1
1.2 Check the Installation Environment……………………………………….….….3
1.3 Network Plan.…………………………………………………………………….….…3
2 Camera Port and Description………………………………………………….….…..4
2.1 Product Appearance………………………………………………………….…….…4
2.2 Features………………………………………………………………………….…….…9
3 Hardware Installation………………………………………………………………….10
3.1 Preparing Installation Tools……………………………………………………….10
3.2 Installing a Dome Camera………………………………………………………….11
4 Finding the Cameras IP Address…………………………………………………….16
4.1 Finding the Cameras IP Address using HD-IP…………………………………16
4.2 Finding the Cameras IP Address using UPnP in Windows 7……………….17
4.3 Finding the Cameras IP Address using Bonjour in Mac OS…………………19
4.4 Finding the Cameras IP Address using BNC Test Cable……………………..20
5 Configuration……………………………………………………………………..….…..21
5.1 Login and Logout………………………………………………………………….…..21
5.2 Main Page Layout……………………………………………………………………..22
5.3 Browsing Video………………………………………………………………….….….23
5.4 Sensor Config……………………………………………………………………....…..27
5.5 Device Info…………………………………………………………………………...…31
5.6 Device Configuration…………………………………………………………..….….32
5.6.1 Local Network………………………………………………………………………..32
5.6.2 Device Port………………...……………………………………………………..…..35
5.6.3 Camera.………………………………………………………………………………..35
5.6.4 Date and Time.………………………………………………………………….……36
5.6.5 OSD………………………………………………………………………………..……38
5.6.6 Microphone…………………………………………………………………….….….40
5.6.7 Dome PTZ…………………………………………………………………………..…40
5.6.8 CVBS Configuration/BNC Output……………………………………...……..…41
5.6.9 System Configuration……………………………………………………………...42
6 Stream Configuration………………………………………………………………..….43
7 Alarm Configuration……………………………………………………………….….…45
7.1 Alarm I/O………………………………………………………………………….….…45
7.2 Disk Alarm…………………………………………………………………………..…..46
7.3 Network Alarm……………………………………………………………………..…..48
7.4 I/O Alarm Linkage…………………………………………………………………..…49
7.5 Motion Alarm…………………………………………………………………….……..50
8. Local Record………………………………………………………………………….…..52
8.1 Record Policy……………………………………………………………………….…..52
8.2 Record Directory………………………………………………………………….……53
9 Privacy Masking…………………………………………………………………….…….56

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9 Privacy Masking…………………………………………………………………….…….56
10 Network Service……….…………………………………………………………….….57
10.1 DDNS……….……………………………………………………………………….…..57
11 Service Centre…………………………………………………………………….……..58
11.1 SMTP…………………………………………………………………………………….58
12 Privilege Manager………………………………………………………………………59
13 Protocol..………………………………………………………………..………………..61
14 Maintenance…………………………………………………………..………………...62
15 Technical Specification……….……………………………………..………………..63
16 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………66
17 Lightning Proof and Surge Signal Proof…………………………………………..67
18 Declaration on Hazardous Substances in Electronic Information
Products……………………………………………………………………………………….69

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1. Installation preparation
1.1 Safety precaution
The following precautions provide important information to prevent fire and
personal injury caused by improper use of the VHSDIR-870EXT-IP. Read this
section carefully before installing the camera and comply with these cautions
during use. If you want to install the camera in a public place, provide a warning
message such as “CCTV camera are in operation”.
The camera may be upgraded without prior notice.
•For the latest program and supplementary documentation, contact your
supplier
•If any problems occur during use, contact your supplier
Basic precaution
•Install the camera in strict accordance with the manufacture requirement.
•Never open or disassemble the camera unless it is by a qualified or
professional person, as this product maybe damaged or cause electrical
shock.
•No unit and individual are allowed to change the camera structure, safety
configuration, and performance without authorization.
•Use the camera in accordance with related laws and with respect for other’s
legal rights.
Power supply precautions
•Use power compliances with the local electrical safety standards during
camera installation.
•Use a power adapter matching this camera. The power supply voltage must
meet the input voltage requirement.
•Never power on the camera before installation is completed. Before installing
or removing a cable, stop using the camera and power it off.
•Verify that the correct power supply is used before using the camera.

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•Keep the power plug clean and dry to prevent electric shock or other risks.
Precaution For Use
•Avoid heavy weight, violent vibration, soaking during transport, store, and
installation. Otherwise, the camera may be damaged. Any damage caused by
improper transport of the assembled camera during delivery from or sending
back to the manufacture for repair causes the warranty to be void.
•Never install the camera upside down. Hold the camera core carefully. Never
tightly press any structural parts, otherwise it could damage the camera.
•Never dissemble the camera to repair it. The camera must be checked and
repaired by professional CCTV installer.
•If smoke is blown out of the camera, the camera sounds abnormally, or
peculiar smell is found, stop using the camera, power it off, and remove all
the cables (such as the power cable and networking cables) connected to the
camera.
•If the camera is faulty, contact the supplier for repair.
Clean precautions
•Before cleaning the camera, stop using the camera and power it off, and
then remove all cables (such as the power cable and networking cables)
connected to the camera.
•Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the camera. If there is any dirt that is
difficult to clean, place a few drops of mild detergent on a soft and clean
cloth before cleaning. After the dirt is removed, dry the camera with a cloth.
•Never use any volatile solvents (such as the alcohol, benzene, and thinner)
or strong and abrasive alkaline detergent; otherwise the camera surface may
be damaged or the camera performance may be reduced.
Environment Precautions
•Never allow any water or other liquid to flow into the camera. If any liquid
flows into camera by accident, power off the camera, and remove all the
cables (such as the power cord and network cable) connected to the camera.
•Avoid heavy weight, violent vibration, soaking during transport, storage, and
installation. Otherwise, the camera may be damaged and is not covered
under warranty.
•Never install or use the camera in places where flammable or explosive
material are stored or in use.
Personnel precautions
•The camera-related installation and maintenance can be only be performed
by professional technical engineers or specific installation personnel.

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1.2 Checking the Installation Environment
Before installing the camera, check the installation environment according to
Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Installation environment check items
Check
Item
Standard
Moisture
The relative environment humidity must be in the range from 5%
to 90%. If the humidity is higher than 90%, a dehumidifier must
be installed, such as an air conditioner with the dehumidification
function or a dedicated dehumidifier. In addition, water seepage,
water dropping, and dew forming will damage the camera.
Dust
Make sure the camera is in a dust free area as it could damage the
internal workings of the camera.
Lighting
The camera must be installed in the environment that is not in
strong light to avoid image blur or a poor image.
1.3 Network Plan

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2. Camera Port and Description
2.1 Product Appearance
Figure 2-1 shows the appearance of a VHSDIR-870EXT-IP
Figure 2-1 VHSDIR-870EXT-IP

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Figure 2-2 shows the structure diagram of the VHSDIR-870EXT-IP.
Figure 2-2 Structure diagram of the VHSDIR-870EXT-IP
Figure 2-3 shows the multi-head cable used by a dome camera. Table 2-1
describes cores of the multi-head cable.