Dahua IPC-HFW4100EP User manual

HD Mini IR Fixed Network Camera User’s Manual
Version 1.0.3
Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology CO., LTD

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network 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 or 24V AC in the IEC60950-1. (Refer to general introduction)
Please note: Do not connect two power supplying sources to the device at the same time; it may
result in device damage! The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electronic shock.
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 network 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.
Dome enclosure is the optical component, do not touch the enclosure when you are installing the
device or clean the enclosure when you are doing maintenance work. Please use professional optical
clean method to clean the enclosure. Improper enclosure clean method (such as use cloth) may result
in poor IR effect of camera with IR function.
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
Network Camera Unit
1
Quick Start Guide
1
Installation Accessories Bag
1
CD
1
Warranty Card and Certificate
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Table of Contents
1General Introduction..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features ....................................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications ...........................................................................................................2
1.3.1 Performance ......................................................................................................2
2Framework .............................................................................................................................4
2.1 Cable .........................................................................................................................4
2.2 Framework and Dimension .....................................................................................4
3Device Installation .................................................................................................................6
4Quick Configuration Tool ......................................................................................................8
4.1 Overview...................................................................................................................8
4.2 Operation..................................................................................................................8
5Web Operation.....................................................................................................................10
5.1 Network Connection...............................................................................................10
5.2 Login and Main Interface.......................................................................................10
6FAQ.......................................................................................................................................12
Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements.............................................................13

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1General Introduction
1.1 Overview
This series network 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 network camera 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 built-in 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
network camera is widely used in many environments such as home, office, bank, road monitor and
etc.
1.2 Features
User
Management
Different user rights for each group, one user belongs to one group.
The user right shall not exceed the group right.
Storage
Function
Support central server backup function in accordance with your configuration
and setup in alarm or schedule setting
Support record via Web and the recorded file are storage in the client-end
PC.
Support network storage function such as FTP.
Data
Transmission
Support data transmission via Ethernet.
Network
Monitor
Network camera supports one-channel video data transmit to network
terminal and then decode. Delay is within 270ms (network bandwidth support
needed)
Max supports 20 connections.
Adopt the following video transmission protocol: HTTP, TCP, UDP,
MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP, RTSP and etc.
Support web access.
Network
Management
Realize network camera configuration and management via Ethernet.
Support device management via web or client-end.
Support abundant network protocols.
Power
External power adapter DC12V.
Support PoE.
Warning！
Do not connect these two power supplying sources to the device at the
same time; it may result in device damage!
Assistant
Function
Log function
Support system resource information and running status real-time display.
Day/Night mode auto switch.(with ICR switch)
Support picture parameter setup such as electronic shutter and gain setup.
Backlight compensation: screen auto split to realize backlight compensation
to adjust the bright.

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Support digital WDR.
Support video watermark function to avoid vicious video modification.
Support dual bit streams, ACF.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Performance
Please refer to the following sheet for network camera performance specification.
Model
Parameter
IPC-HFW4100E
IPC-HFW4200E
IPC-HFW4300E
System
Main Processor
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 Status
Bit stream statistics, log, and software version.
Video Parameter
Image Sensor
1/3-inch CMOS
1/2.8-inch CMOS
1/3-inch CMOS
Pixel
1280(H) ×960(V)
1920(H) ×1080(V)
2048(H) ×1536(V)
Day/Night Mode
Support day/night mode switch.
Gain Control
Fixed/Auto
White Balance
Manual/Auto
BLC
On/Off
Exposure Mode
Auto/Low noise/Low motion blur/Manual
It ranges from 1/3 to 1/100000.
Video
Compression
Standard
H.264/H.264H/MJPEG
Video Frame
Rate
PAL:
Main
stream(1280*960@25
fps)
extra stream
1(704*576@25fps)
extra stream
2(1280*720@8fps)
PAL:
Main
stream(1920*1080@2
5fps)
extra stream
1(704*576@25fps)
extra stream
2(1280*720@11fps)
PAL:
Main
stream(2048*1536@2
0fps)
extra stream
1(704*576@20fps)
extra stream
2(1280*720@1fps)
Main
stream(1920*1080@2
5fps)
extra stream
1(704*576@25fps)
extra stream
2(704*576@11fps)
NTSC:
Main
stream(1280*960@30
fps)
extra stream
1(704*480@30fps)
extra stream
2(1280*720@1fps)
NTSC:
Main
stream(1920*1080@3
0fps)
extra stream
1(704*480@30fps)
extra stream
2(1280*720@1fps)
NTSC:
Main
stream(2048*1536@2
0fps)
extra stream
1(704*480@20fps)
extra stream
2(1280*720@1fps)
Main
stream(1920*1080@3
0fps)

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extra stream
1(704*480@30fps)
extra stream
2(704*576@1fps)
Note:
Extra stream 2’s actual frame rate depends on device max capacity set
which can be adjusted within its range.
Video Bit Rate
H.264H: 40Kbps-8192Kbps adjustable
MJPEG: 40Kbps-16384Kbps 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, tampering, overlay.
Lens
3.6mm, 6mm, 8mm. Fixed focus.
Lens Interface
M12. Lens is the default accessories
Video
Motion Detect
396 (18*22) detection zones; sensitivity level ranges from 0 to 100;
area threshold ranges from 0 to 100.
Activation event: video storage, image snapshot, log, email function
and etc.
Record and Backup
Record Priority
Manual>Video detect>Schedule
Storage
Management
NAS storage
Network
Wire Network
1-channel wire Ethernet port, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Network Protocol
Standard HTTP, TCP/IP, ARP, IGMP, ICMP, RTSP, RTP,UDP, RTCP,
SMTP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, PPPOE, UPNP, NTP, Bonjour,
SNMP, QoS, 802.1x.
Protocol
PSIA, ONVIF
Remote
Operation
Monitor, system setup, file download, log information, maintenance ,
upgrade and etc.
Aux
Reset
External reset button
IR light
IR distance 20~30m
General Parameter
Power
Support DC12V power or PoE.
Power
Consumption
DC 12V, 5W MAX
DC 12V, 5.5W MAX
Working
Temperature
-20℃~+60℃
Working
Humidify
≤95%
Dimensions(mm)
70*69.9*178.4
Weight
500g（Excluding box）
Installation
Installation with the bracket.

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2Framework
2.1 Cable
You can refer to the following figure for cable information. See Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Cable
Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.
No.
Port
Name
Function
Connection
Note
1
LAN
Network port
Ethernet
port
Connect to standard Ethernet cable.
Note:
Before making crystal head, pull the anti-dust cover
through network cable.
2
DC 12V
Power input
port
/
Power port. Input DC 12V.
2.2 Framework and Dimension
Please refer to the following figure for dimension information. The unit is mm. See Figure 2-2 and
Figure 2-3.

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Figure 2-2 Dimension illustration 1
Figure 2-3 Dimension illustration 2

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3Device Installation
Important
Please make sure the installation surface can min support the 3X weight of the camera and the
bracket.
Figure 3-1 Device installation 1
Please see Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2.
Step 1
Stick installation sticker to designated surface where you will install the device (wall or ceiling).
Step 2
Dig a hole according to position of hole on installation sticker.
Step 3
Open accessories bag, take out expansion bolt and insert it into the hole you just dug.
Step 4
Open accessories bag, take out screw. Tighten the 4 screws to fix the device on the installation
surface (wall or ceiling). You can move device sunshade back and forth. When you have fixed the
device, you must tighten screws on sunshade.
Step 5
Plug external wiring of the device properly.

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Figure 3-2 Device installation 2
Note:
When you adjust direction and angle of the device, please loosen the adjusting screw first,
and fasten it when you are done.
When the camera body and installation chassis form a 90°angle and adjusting screw is
tight, please do not rotate the camera body over 360°.
Step 6
Use wobbler driver (in accessories bag) to loosen adjusting screw.
Step 7
Adjust the device in all possible directions, and set its monitoring direction.
Step 8
Use wobbler driver to tighten the screws.

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4 Quick Configuration Tool
4.1 Overview
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.
4.2 Operation
Double click the “ConfigTools.exe” icon, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-1.
In the device list interface, you can view device IP address, port number, subnet mask, default
gateway, MAC address and etc.
Figure 4-1 Search interface
Select one IP address and then right click mouse, you can see an interface is shown as in Figure 4-2.
Select the “Open Device Web” item; you can go to the corresponding web login interface.
Figure 4-2 Search interface 2
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.

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In the configuration tool search interface (Figure 4-1), 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 4-3.
In Figure 4-3, 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 cannot login the device.
If you are using device background upgrade port 3800 to login, other setups are all invalid.
Figure 4-3 Login prompt
After you logged in, the configuration tool main interface is shown as below. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 Main interface
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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5 Web Operation
This series network camera products support the Web access and management via PC.
Web includes several modules: Monitor channel preview, system configuration, alarm and etc.
5.1 Network Connection
Please follow the steps listed below for network connection.
Make sure the network camera has connected to the network properly.
Please set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the PC and the network camera
respectively. Network camera default IP address is 192.168.1.108. Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway is 192.168.1.1
Use order ping ***.***.***.***(* network camera address) to check connection is OK or not.
5.2 Login and Main Interface
Open IE and input network camera address in the address bar. See Figure 5- 1.
Figure 5- 1 IP address
The login interface is shown as below. See Figure 5- 2.
Please input your user name and password.
Default factory name is admin and password is admin.
Note: For security reasons, please modify your password after you first login.
Input your IP
address here

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Figure 5- 2 Web login
After you successfully logged in, please install WEB plug-in unit. Please refer to the Web Operation
Manual included in the resource CD for detailed operation instruction.
See Figure 5- 3.
Figure 5- 3 Web monitoring window

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6FAQ
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.
Did 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 win2000 sp4 OS or higher, 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 general power adapter can work ranging from 0℃to 40 ℃.
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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Appendix Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Component
Name
Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements
Pb
Hg
Cd
Cr VI
PBB
PBDE
Circuit Board
Component
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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
This user’s manual is for reference only. Slight difference may be found in user interface.
All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective
owners.
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Please visit our website for more information.
Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology CO.,LTD.
Address：No.1199 Bin’an Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, PRC.
Postcode: 310053
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Fax: [phone]
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