Dahua IPC-HFW2100P Series User manual

Cost-effective HD IR Waterproof Fixed IP Camera
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.0.1

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our IP camera!
This quick start guide is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please keep this start guide well for future reference.
Please open the accessory bag to check the items one by one in accordance with the list below.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is missing or damaged in the bag.
Before your operation please read the following instructions carefully.
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Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The power shall conform to the requirement in the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited
power source is rated 12V DC in the IEC60950-1.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling
or installation.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modification or attempted repair.
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Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
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Installation
Do not apply power to the camera before completing installation.
Please install the proper power cut-off device during the installation connection.
Always follow the instruction guide the manufacturer recommended.
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Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
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Environment
This series IP camera should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
Please keep it away from the electromagnetic radiation object and environment.
Please make sure the CCD (CMOS) component is out of the radiation of the laser beam device.
Otherwise it may result in CCD (CMOS) optical component damage.
Please keep the sound ventilation.
Do not allow the water and other liquid falling into the camera.
Thunder-proof device is recommended to be adopted to better prevent thunder.

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The grounding studs of the product are recommended to be grounded to further enhance the reliability
of the camera.
6. Daily Maintenance
Please shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you begin daily maintenance
work.
Do not touch the CCD (CMOS) optic component. You can use the blower to clean the dust on the lens
surface.
Always use the dry soft cloth to clean the device. If there is too much dust, please use the water to
dilute the mild detergent first and then use it to clean the device. Finally use the dry cloth to clean the
device.
Please put the dustproof cap to protect the CCD (CMOS) component when you do not use the camera.
7. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
Accessory Name Amount
IPC Unit 1
Quick Start Guide 1
CD 1
Installation Accessories Bag 1

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Table of Contents
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You can refer to the following figure for multiple-function combination cable information. See
Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
Port Name Function Connection Note
1.LAN Network port Ethernet
port Connect to standard Ethernet cable.
2.DC12V Power input
port / Power input port. Input DC 12V.
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Please refer to the following figure for dimension information. The unit is mm. See Figure 1-2 and
Figure 1-3.
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Please follow the steps listed below to install the device. Please refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure
2-2 for reference.
zPaste the installation map on the surface of the wall or the ceiling.
zDig the installation holes according to the installation map.
zOpen the accessories bag and then take the expansion bolt out. Insert the expansion
bolt into the installation holes.
zTake the screws from the accessories bag and then use them to secure the device on
the installation surface of the wall or the ceiling.
zConnect the corresponding cables.
Figure 2-1
zUse the cross-head screwdriver to loosen the adjust screw.
zTurn the device in different directions to make it suitable for the monitor position.
zUse the cross-head screwdriver to fix the adjust screw firmly.

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Quick configuration tool can search current IP address, modify IP address. At the same time, you
can use it to upgrade the device.
Please note the tool only applies to the IP addresses in the same segment.
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Double click the “ConfigTools.exe” icon; you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 3-1.
In the device list interface, you can view device IP address, port number, subnet mask, default
gateway, MAC address and etc.
Figure 3-1
Select one IP address and then right click mouse, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure
3-2.
Note:
You can set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway for the IPC and PC. Please note IPC IP
address and PC IP address shall be in the same network segment if there is no router. IPC
default IP address is 192.168.1.108. If there is a router, please set the corresponding gateway
and subnet mask.
The factory default user name is admin and password is admin. For security reasons, please
modify your password after you first login.
For detailed WEB operation, please refer to the IPC Web Operation Manual in the resource CD.

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Figure 3-2
Select the “Open Device Web” item; you can go to the corresponding web login interface. See
Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
If you want to modify the device IP address without logging in the device web interface, you can
go to the configuration tool main interface to set.
In the configuration tool search interface (Figure 3-1), please select a device IP address and then
double click it to open the login interface. Or you can select an IP address and then click the
Login button to go to the login interface. See Figure 3-4.
In Figure 3-4, you can view device IP address, user name, password and port. Please modify the
corresponding information to login.
Please note the port information here shall be identical with the port value you set in TCP port in
Web Network interface. Otherwise, you can not login the device.
If you are use device background upgrade port 3800 to login, other setups are all invalid.

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Figure 3-4
After you logged in, the configuration tool main interface is shown as below. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
For detailed information and operation instruction of the quick configuration tool, please
refer to the Quick Configuration Tool User’s Manual included in the resources CD.

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Bug
I can not boot up
the device or
operate properly.
Please click RESET button for at least five seconds to restore
factory default setup.
The water leakage
occurred.
The unauthorized front or rear cap remove many result in water
leakage.
The glass front cap has sustained heavy push or strike.
The waterproof plug of the rear cap becomes loosen.
IR video is poor. Do not use the proper supplying power. The IR light can not turn on
completely.
The object is out of the IR distance range of current device.
IR-CUT does not turn to the night mode. The photosensitive chip of
the front-end can not sense the IR light.
I can not upgrade
the device via
network.
When network upgrade operation failed, you can use port 3800 to
continue upgrade.
I can not login the
client-end or the
WEB.
For Windows OS 98 or Windows ME user, if you can not install the
client-end or can not view after the installation. We recommend the
win2000sp4 OS or install the client-end of the low version.
The Active X control is blocked.
The display card version shall be dx8.1 or higher.
Network connection error occurred.
Invalid network setup.
Invalid user name or password.
I can not play the
download file.
There is no player.
There is no DX8.1 or higher.
For the MEDIA PLAYER, there shall be Div X503Bundle.exe plugin
if you play the .AVI file.
For Windows XP user, you need to install the plugin
DivX503Bundle.exe and ffdsho-2004 1012.exe.
To guarantee
setup update
After you modified the important setup, please reboot the device via
the software to make sure the setup has been updated to the
storage medium.
Power adapter The power adapter included in the accessories bag can work
ranging from 0ćto 40 ć. The device may result in unstable power
supply when the temperature exceeds the working temperature.
Please replace an industry-level power adapter if you are using in
the harsh environments.

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Toxic or Hazardous Materials or ElementsComponent Name
Pb Hg Cd Cr VI PBB PBDE
Circuit Board Component żżżżżż
Device Construction Material żżżżżż
Wire and Cable żżżżżż
Packing Components żżżżżż
Accessories żżżżżż
O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in
the parts is below the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
X: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance of at least one of all
homogeneous materials in the parts is above the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006
standard. During the environmental-friendly use period (EFUP) period, the toxic or hazardous
substance or elements contained in products will not leak or mutate so that the use of these
(substances or elements) will not result in any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or
damage to any assets. The consumer is not authorized to process such kind of substances or
elements, please return to the corresponding local authorities to process according to your local
government statutes.
Note:
zThis quick start guide is for reference only. Slight difference may be found in user
interface.
zAll the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice.
zIf there is any uncertainty or controversy, please refer to the final explanation of us.
zPlease visit our website or contact your local service engineer for more information.

Cost-effective HD IR Waterproof Fixed IP Camera User’s Manual
Version 1.0.2

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our IP camera!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for your system.
Please read the following safeguard and warnings carefully before you use this series product!
Please keep this user’s manual well for future reference!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1
᧪
Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The power shall conform to the requirement in the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited
power source is rated 12V DC in the IEC60950-1.This series product supports PoE too. Please note:
Do not connect these two power supplying sources to the device at the same time; it may result
in device damage!
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling
or installation.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modification or attempted repair.
2
᧪
Transportation security
Heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are not allowed during transportation, storage and
installation.
3
᧪
Installation
Do not apply power to the camera before completing installation.
Please install the proper power cut-off device during the installation connection.
Always follow the instruction guide the manufacturer recommended.
4
᧪
Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted repair.
5
᧪
Environment
This series IP camera should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
Please keep it away from the electromagnetic radiation object and environment.
Please make sure the CCD (CMOS) component is out of the radiation of the laser beam device.
Otherwise it may result in CCD (CMOS) optical component damage.
Please keep the sound ventilation.
Do not allow the water and other liquid falling into the camera.
Thunder-proof device is recommended to be adopted to better prevent thunder.
The grounding studs of the product are recommended to be grounded to further enhance the reliability
of the camera.
6. Daily Maintenance
Please shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you begin daily maintenance
work.

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Do not touch the CCD (CMOS) optic component. You can use the blower to clean the dust on the lens
surface.
Always use the dry soft cloth to clean the device. If there is too much dust, please use the water to
dilute the mild detergent first and then use it to clean the device. Finally use the dry cloth to clean the
device.
Please put the dustproof cap to protect the CCD (CMOS) component when you do not use the camera.
7. Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check all the components are included.
Contact your local retailer ASAP if something is broken in your package.
Accessory Name Amount
IPC Unit 1
Quick Start Guide 1
CD 1
Installation Accessories Bag 1

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This series IP camera integrates the traditional camera and network video technology. It adopts video
data collection, transmission together. It can connect to the network directly without any auxiliary
device.
This series IPC uses standard H.264 video compression technology, which maximally guarantees the
video quality.
It supports the IR night vision function. In the night environments, the device can use the IR light to
highlight the object which is suitable for the surveillance function in the low illumination environments.
The waterproof design conforms to the IP 66 level. It has the sound waterproof function suitable for
use in the outdoor environments.
It can be used alone or used in a network area. When it is used lonely, you can connect it to the
network and then use a network client-end. Due to its multiple functions and various uses, this series
IPC is widely used in many environments such office, bank, road monitor and etc.
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User
Management
zDifferent user rights for each group, one user belongs to one group.
zThe user right shall not exceed the group right.
Storage
Function
zSupport central server backup function in accordance with your configuration
and setup in alarm or schedule setting
zSupport record via Web and the recorded file are storage in the client-end
PC.
zSupport network storage function such as FTP.
Network
Monitor
zIPC supports one-channel video data transmit to network terminal and then
decode. Delaying time is within 270ms (network bandwidth support needed)
zMax supports 20 connections.
zAdopt the following video transmission protocol: HTTP, TCP, UDP,
MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP, RTSP and etc.
zSupport web access.
Network
Management
zRealize IPC configuration and management via Ethernet.
zSupport device management via web or client-end.
Power
zExternal power adapter DC 12V.
zSupport PoE.
Warning
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Do not connect these two power supplying sources to the device at the
same time; it may result in device damage!
Assistant
Function
zLog function
zSupport system resource information and running status real-time display.
zDay/Night mode auto switch.
zSupport picture parameter setup such as electronic shutter and gain setup.
zSupport motion detect.
zBacklight compensation: screen auto split to realize backlight compensation
to adjust the bright.
zSupport video watermark function to avoid vicious video modification.
zBuilt-in IR light. Support IR night vision.
zThe enclosure conforms to the IP 66 protection. Has the waterproof function.

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Please refer to the following sheet for IPC performance specification.
Model
Parameter IPC-HFW2100P/N Series
Main Processor TI Davinci high performance DSP
OS Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Support real-time network, local record, and remote operation at the
same time.
User Interface Remote operation interface such as WEB, DSS, PSS
System
System Status Bit stream statistics, log, and software version.
Image Sensor 1/3-inch CMOS
Pixel 1280(H)*960(V)
Gain Control Fixed/Auto
White Balance Manual/Auto
Exposure Mode
Manual/Auto
PAL: It ranges from 1/3 to 1/10000
NTSC: It ranges from 1/4 to 1/10000
Video
Compression
Standard
H.264/JPEG/MJPG
PAL:
Main stream(1280*960@15fps),
extra stream,˄352*288@15fps)˅
Main stream˄1280*720@25fps˅ˈ
extra stream˄352*288@25fps˅
Video Frame
Rate NTSC:
Main stream˄1280*960@15fps˅ˈ
extra stream˄352*240@15fps˅
Main stream˄1280*720@30fps˅ˈ
extra stream˄352*240@30fps˅
Video Bit Rate
H.264: 56Kbps-8192Kbps.
MJPEG is adjustable and bit rate is adjustable.
Support customized setup.
Video Flip Support mirror.
Support flip function.
Snapshot Max 1f/s snapshot. File extension name is JPEG.
Privacy Mask Supports max 4 privacy mask zones
Video Setup Support parameter setup such as bright, contrast.
Video
Information Channel title, time title, motion detect, camera masking.
Lens 3.6mm, 6mm, 8mm. Fixed focus.
Video Parameter
Lens Interface M12. Lens is the default accessories
Video
Motion Detect
396 (18*22) detection zones˗sensitivity level ranges from 1 to 6 (The
6th level has the highest sensitivity)
Activation event: video storage, image snapshot, log, email function
and etc.
Record Priority Manual>External alarm >Video detect>Schedule
Record and Backup
Storage
Management
Support display local storage status