Edimax VD-233ED User manual

VD-233ED
User Manual
08-2013 / v1.1

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-CONTENTS -
Chapter I Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Highlights of your new Network IP Camera ..........................................................3
1.2 Key feature of this network IP camera include:.....................................................4
1.3 Safety Instructions...............................................................................................5
1.4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................6
1.5 Familiar with your new Network IP Camera..........................................................7
1.6 Installation of the Network IP Camera..................................................................9
Chapter II Using Network IP Camera by Web Interface ............................................... 13
2.1 Locate the IP address of Network IP Camera .............................................................13
2.2 Connect to IP Camera’s Web User Interface and Install ActiveX Plugin .......................16
2.3 Viewing Live Video ...................................................................................................20
2.4 Client Settings ..........................................................................................................23
Chapter III Advanced Configuration................................................................................ 25
3-1 System.....................................................................................................................26
3-2 Security....................................................................................................................28
3-3 Network...................................................................................................................30
3-3-1 ‘General’ setup page.................................................................................................. 30
3-3-2 ‘Advanced’ setup page............................................................................................... 33
3-4 IP Filter ....................................................................................................................35
3-5 Video.......................................................................................................................37
3-5-1 Image Setting ............................................................................................................. 38
3-5-2 Video Setting.............................................................................................................. 40
3-5-3 Overlay Setting........................................................................................................... 42
3-6 Audio.......................................................................................................................44
3-7 Motion.....................................................................................................................45

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3-8 PTZ Control ..............................................................................................................47
3-9 Event .......................................................................................................................49
3-9-1 Settings ...................................................................................................................... 50
3-9-2 Media......................................................................................................................... 52
3-9-3 Event Server............................................................................................................... 53
3-10 Recording to Micro SD Card ....................................................................................57
3-11 SDHC......................................................................................................................58
3-12 Log.........................................................................................................................60
3-13 Device Info.............................................................................................................61
3-14 Maintenance..........................................................................................................62
3-15 Language................................................................................................................63
Chapter V Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 64
Notice According to GNU General Public License Version 2 ............................................. 72

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Chapter I Introduction
1.1 Highlights of your new Network IP Camera
This Vandal Dome network camera provides super image quality and
remarkable bandwidth efficiency. The camera supports H.264 High Profile,
Main Profile, and Baseline Profile video stream compression technology.
With H.264 higher video compression performance, the file size of
transmitted video stream is extremely reduced so as to optimize the
network bandwidth efficiency.
This Vandal Dome network camera has up to 15~20M IR illumination
distance. It offers true day/night function to maintain clear images 24
hours a day. The build-in Micro SD card slots provides a convenient and
portable storage option for local storage of event and schedule recordings
in case of network disconnection.
This Vandal Dome network camera has 3-AXIS design. User can adjust
image flat horizontal surface no matter what ceiling point of view.
This Vandal Dome network camera is equipped with PoE (Power over
Ethernet) IEEE802.3af, allowing power and signals to be transmitted over
the same cable, thus eliminating the need to install a separate power
source for each camera.
The digital motion detector feature transmits an alarm signal when moving
subjects enter the scene. Together with Edimax central software
management software for live view and recording.

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1.2 Key feature of this network IP camera include:
IR Illumination Distance over 15~20 Meters.
Mechanical IR-Cut Filter Removable.
Up to QXGA Resolution at 20 FPS.
H.264 /MPEG4 /MJPEG Multiple Stream Output for Simultaneously
Live Monitoring and High Resolution Recording.
Built-in Micro SD Memory Card Slot for Local Storage.
Event Management by Motion Detection, Alarm Trigger.
Support Two Way Audio.
Support Mobile Phone Remote Monitoring.
Power over Ethernet.
WDR support.
ONVIF Compliant.

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1.3 Safety Instructions
Please follow the safety instructions listed below when you’re using this
Network IP Camera, or you would harm this camera and / or yourself! Also,
the warranty will become void if you disobey these safety instructions.
This Network IP Camera is sophisticated electronic device; do not drop
it from high places.
Do not place this IP Camera at hot / humid places, and avoid direct
sunlight.
This IP Camera is not a toy; keep it out from the reach of children.
Do not insert any accessories of this IP Camera into your body.
Make sure lens set is secured when you’re using this IP Camera, lens set
may fall down if it’s not properly secured, and cause damage to human
and itself.
If you want to use this IP Camera at any place that may be spilled by
water or dirt, a secure and water-proof camera housing is required.
Do not pull any cord that is connected to this IP Camera by force.
IP Camera will become hot after long time of use. Refrain from touch IP
Camera with hand, or cover this IP camera with paper or cloth.
Never connect powered cable to IP Camera’s DI/DO contacts.
If the IP Camera falls into water when powered, do not attempt to
retrieve it back by yourself! Find a qualified electric technician for help.

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1.4 Packaging Contents
Please check the contents of your new Network IP Camera when you
unpack the package. If any item is missing, please contact your dealer of
purchase for help.
Item No.
Description
Quantity
1
Network IP Camera
1
2
PU foam pad
1
3
CDROM(User manual, QIG, EdiView 32)
1
4
QIG
1
5
Tools package
1
6
Terminal block(2 pins X1, 5 pins X2)
1
1
4
5
2
3
6

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1.5 Familiar with your new Network IP Camera
Item
Description
1.Front Cover
Bubble cover, metal cover.
2.Rear Cover
Metal cover.
Front cover:
Item
Description
1. Bubble Cover
Transparent bubble cover, for lens and LEDs
protection.
2. Black inner cover
Inside protection.
3. Anti - drop line
Protective front cover drop during installation.
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2
1
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3

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Rear Cover:
Item
Description
1. IR LED Board
IR illumination
2. Top Mount
For Rotated function
3. Mid Mount
For tilt function
4. Down Mount
For pan function
5. LENS
Vari-focal Lens
6. Main Board
PCBA platform
7. SD Board
Micro SD card slot
8. Reset button
For resetting function (on SD card board)
9. Power Terminal Block
J15, details in Ch 1-1.5
10. GPIO Terminal Block
J17, details in Ch 1-1.5
11. GPIO Terminal Block
J18, details in Ch 1-1.5
12. RJ45 connector
Network connection
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2
3
4
5
6
7,8
9
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1.6 Installation of the Network IP Camera
Please follow the instructions below to setup your new IP camera.
1. Unscrew your front cover by using the tool from the tools package.
2. Attach your PU foam pad on the bottom of your rear cover.
3. Create your GPIO, Power cable with Terminal blocks.

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2-1. Please refer to the definition of the terminal blocks chart below. It
is also printed on the motherboard.
GPIO Terminal Block
(J17, 5pins)
GPIO Terminal Block
(J18, 5pins)
Power Terminal Blocks
(J15, 2pins)
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
Pin 1
AGND
Pin 1
GND
Pin 1
DC 12V
Pin 2
Audio Out
Pin 2
Alarm In1
Pin 2
GND
Pin 3
Ext MIC In
Pin 3
Alarm In2
Pin 4
RS485 D+
Pin 4
Alarm Out
Pin 5
RS485 D-
Pin 5
GND
4. Insert all your cables through the conduit hole (optional A or B). If
necessary, use the standard M20x15 water proof straight plug to prevent
the device from water or dirt. Or the other equivalence plug to assembly. (See
Appendix I)

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5. Connect all your cables to their respective terminals. Insert your micro
SD/SDHC card for option. Please see the location refer to the chart in
chapter 1-1.4.
6. If this camera is connected to a PoE switch then the device can be
powered on without using the power adapter.
7. Repower on the camera and refer to the following procedures in
chapter 2 to access and configure it.
8. If everything works fine, you can put the camera on the wall or ceiling
by using the screw in the tools package.
9. If local storage is required then insert micro SD card in the slot then the
camera can detect the card and enable the UI of SD card.
A
B

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10.See the above image and find the location of reset button on the SD
card board. Press the button 0ver 10 seconds to reboot the device
when needed.

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Chapter II Using Network IP Camera by Web
Interface
2.1 Locate the IP address of Network IP Camera
You can use your new Network IP Camera by its web user interface via web
browser. Currently the viewing system requirement for Network IP camera
is:
■OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
■Browser: IE7, 8, 9 (32Bit)
■Cell phone: 3GPP player
By default, the network camera automatically obtains an IP address from
the DHCP server on your local network. Check your DHCP server’s IP
address lease table to find the network camera’s IP address, or use the
EdiView Finder utility included in the CD.
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the wizard appears, click
“Setup Utility”to install the “EdiView Finder” software.
Note: We recommend that you use Microsoft Windows to install your
network camera - Mac is not supported.
Note: For best viewing experience we recommend that you use Microsoft
Windows Internet Explorer 7, 8, or 9.

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2. After the installation is complete, double-click the “EdiView_Finder”
icon to execute the application.
3. Press ‘Discover’ button to search for all IP Cameras on your local
network (make sure all IP Cameras are powered on and connect to local
network first). When you find any IP Camera, you can double click on it
or click ‘Link’ button to connect to it by your web browser.
Note: The contents of the CD-ROM can also be downloaded from the
Edimax website: http://www.edimax.com/en/index.php

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If you need to change a certain IP Camera’s IP address, you can also click
on the IP Camera you wish to change IP address, then click ‘Change IP’
button to change select IP Camera’s IP address setting.
If you no longer need to use this utility, click ‘Exit’ button to close it.
Please note:
If you have several network connections, such as “Wireless
Function”, please disable the “Wireless Functions”or / and other
network connections that is not connected to IP camera,, or IP
finder may fail to search IP camera!

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2.2 Connect to IP Camera’s Web User Interface and Install
ActiveX Plugin
When you know the IP address of IP Camera, you can connect to it by
Internet Explorer web browser by entering its IP address in address bar.
The use login screen will appear when you get connected:
IP Camera’s administrator username and password are both ‘admin’ (lower
case) by default. Click ‘OK’ button or press ‘ENTER’ key on your keyboard
when you finish entering username and password.
When you connect to IP Camera for the first time, you’ll see the following
message. This message prompts you that you need to install ActiveX
plug-in before you can see the video from IP Camera.
For IE 8:
Right click the indication bar and click:‘‘Install This Add-on for All Users on
This Computer…’ to install ActiveX plugin.

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For IE 9:
Click ‘Install’ button located at the bottom of IE to install ActiveX plugin.
If you’re prompted that:
‘Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program’

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Click ‘Allow access’, or IP Camera will not be able to function properly.
When you’re installing Internet Explorer plugin, you may also be prompted
that if you want to allow changes to be made to your computer:
Click ‘Yes’ to allow changes.
After ActiveX plugin is installed, you should be able to see the video stream
from camera.

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NOTE:
If this is the first time you use this IP Camera, you can refer to
chapter 2.4 for instructions on Setup Wizard, which will guide
you to complete the software setup of your new IP Camera.