Edimax IC-5170SC User manual

IC-5170SC
User Manual
09-2016 / v1.0

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I. Product Information.............................................................................. 6
I-1. Package Contents ....................................................................................................................6
I-3. LED Status ...............................................................................................................................8
I-4. Product Label ..........................................................................................................................9
I-5. Reset .....................................................................................................................................10
II. Camera Setup.......................................................................................11
II-1. EdiLife App ............................................................................................................................11
II-2. Smart Sensors .......................................................................................................................16
II-2-1. Smart Sensors: EdiLife App ...................................................................................................18
II-3. EdiView Finder ......................................................................................................................21
II-3-1. Windows ...............................................................................................................................21
II-3-2. Mac .......................................................................................................................................27
II-2-3. Using EdiView Finder ............................................................................................................30
II-3. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ................................................................................................32
III. Web-Based Management Interface ......................................................33
IV-1. Basic ......................................................................................................................................37
IV-1-1. Network ................................................................................................................................38
IV-1-2. Wireless.................................................................................................................................39
IV-1-2-1. Smartphone ................................................................................................................40
IV-1-2-2. Computer ....................................................................................................................43
IV-1-2-3. WPS.............................................................................................................................44
IV-1-3. Dynamic DNS.........................................................................................................................45
IV-1-4. RTSP ......................................................................................................................................46
IV-1-5. Date & Time ..........................................................................................................................47
IV-1-6. Users .....................................................................................................................................48
IV-1-7. UPnP......................................................................................................................................50
IV-1-8. Bonjour .................................................................................................................................51
IV-2. Video .....................................................................................................................................52
IV-2-1. Video Settings .......................................................................................................................53
IV-2-2. Image Appearance ................................................................................................................55
IV-2-3. Privacy Protector ..................................................................................................................56
IV-3. Events....................................................................................................................................57
IV-3-1. Motion Detection..................................................................................................................57
IV-3-1-1. Motion Detection........................................................................................................57
IV-3-1-2. Detection Region ........................................................................................................60
IV-3-1-3. Schedule Settings........................................................................................................62
IV-3-2. Sound Detection ...................................................................................................................64
IV-3-2-1. Sound Detection .........................................................................................................64

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IV-3-2-2. Schedule Settings........................................................................................................67
IV-3-3. Notification ...........................................................................................................................69
IV-3-3-1. Mail Settings ...............................................................................................................69
IV-3-3-2. FTP...............................................................................................................................71
IV-3-3-3. Push.............................................................................................................................72
IV-3-3-4. HTTP Notification........................................................................................................73
IV-3-4. Sensor Detection...................................................................................................................74
IV-3-4-1. Sensor .........................................................................................................................74
IV-4. Storage Settings ....................................................................................................................76
IV-4-1. Storage Directory..................................................................................................................76
IV-4-2. Schedule Settings..................................................................................................................77
IV-4-3. NAS Settings..........................................................................................................................78
IV-4-4. SD Card Settings....................................................................................................................79
IV-4-5. File Management ..................................................................................................................80
IV-4-6. Cloud Setting.........................................................................................................................82
IV-5. Pan & Tilt...............................................................................................................................84
IV-5-1. Preset ....................................................................................................................................84
IV-5-2. Home Position.......................................................................................................................85
IV-6. System...................................................................................................................................86
IV-6-1. Basic ......................................................................................................................................86
IV-6-2. Advanced ..............................................................................................................................87
IV-6-3. Cloud Service.........................................................................................................................89
IV-7. Status ....................................................................................................................................90
IV-7-1. System Information ..............................................................................................................91
IV-7-2. System Log ............................................................................................................................92
IV. Myedimax.com ....................................................................................93
V. 16 Channel Viewer for Windows...........................................................96
VI-1. Installation ............................................................................................................................96
VI-2. Using the 16 Channel Viewer..............................................................................................100
VI-3. Configuring the 16 Channel Viewer....................................................................................103
VI-3-1. Add Camera/Camera Configuration ...................................................................................103
VI-3-1-1. Camera......................................................................................................................104
VI-3-1-2. Scheduled Recording ................................................................................................106
VI-3-1-3. Audio.........................................................................................................................109
VI-3-1-4. Motion Recording .....................................................................................................110
VI-3-2. General Options..................................................................................................................112
VI-3-2-1. General......................................................................................................................112
VI-3-2-2. Email Settings............................................................................................................114
VI-3-2-3. Security .....................................................................................................................116

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VI-3-2-4. About ........................................................................................................................118
VI-4. Changing the Display Layout...............................................................................................119
VI-5. Full Screen Mode ................................................................................................................122
VI-6. Scan.....................................................................................................................................123
VI-7. Zoom In/Out .......................................................................................................................124
VI-8. Pan & Tilt.............................................................................................................................125
VI-9. Snapshot .............................................................................................................................126
VI-10. Recording ............................................................................................................................127
VI-11. Video Playback....................................................................................................................128
VI. FAQs ..................................................................................................129

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I. Product Information
I-1. Package Contents
QIG
CD-ROM
Power
Adapter
Ethernet
Cable
Screws
IC-5170SC
Temperature
& Humidity
Sensor
USB Sensor
Dongle
PIR Sensor
Door/Windows
Sensor x2
Battery

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I-2. System Requirements
-Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz (above or similar)
-VGA card (1024*768 or above)
-CD-ROM Drive
-At least 128MB hard disk space (256 MB recommended)
-Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8, Mac OS X or above
-Web browser (Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 3.6, Chrome 10, Opera 11,
Safari 5 or above)

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I-3. LED Status
IC-5170SC
LED
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Power
Green
On
Network camera is on and connected
to cloud server.
Quick Flashing
Network camera is restarting.
Slow Flashing (1 x per
second)
Network camera is starting up or
network camera is not connected to
cloud server.
LAN
Green
On
Network camera is connected to the
local network.
Quick Flashing
LAN activity (transferring data).
Slow Flashing (1 x per
second)
WPS is active.
Internet
Orange
On
Connected to Internet.
Quick Flashing
Network camera is restarting.
Slow Flashing (1 x per
second)
Not connected to Internet.
Sensor
LED
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Red
Flashing
Pairing active
Sensor Hub
LED
LED Color
LED Status
Description
Status
Red
Flashing
Pairing active

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I-4. Product Label
The product label located on the underside of the network camera displays
the serial number, MAC address, cloud ID and setup SSID of your network
camera.
The MAC address and cloud ID are the same for easy reference.
The cloud ID allows you to view a live stream from your network camera
remotely (from any Internet connection) as described later in V.
Myedimax.com.

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I-5. Reset
you experience problems with your network camera, you can reset the
camera back to its factory default settings. This resets all settings back to
default.
1. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button found on the side panel for at least
10 seconds.
2.Release the button when the orange Internet LED is flashing quickly.
3. Wait for the network camera to
restart. The camera is ready when the
green power LED is flashing slowly.
After setup, the green power LED
will display on to indicate a
successful connection to the cloud
server.

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II. Camera Setup
II-1. EdiLife App
Follow the instructions below to connect your network camera to your Wi-Fi
using the EdiLife smartphone app. Then refer to the next chapter Smart
Sensors to setup your smart sensors.
Your network camera’s unique SSID is displayed on the product label on
the network camera and consists of “EdiView.Setup **” where ** are the
last two characters of your camera’s unique MAC address.
1. Connect the network camera to a
power supply using the included
power adapter.
2. Wait a moment for the camera to
power on. The green power LED will flash slowly when it’s ready.

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3. Use a smartphone or tablet to search, download and install the EdiLife app
from Google Play or the Apple App Store.
4. For iOS users, go to your iPhone’s Wi-Fi settings and connect to your
network camera’s SSID (EdiView.Setup **), before opening the EdiLife app.
Continue to Step 7.
5. Android users open the EdiLife app and tap the +icon in the top-right
corner of the screen.

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6. Android users select your camera from the available wireless device list
and wait a moment for the app to make a connection.
Tap refresh in the top right corner if your
camera isn’t listed.
7. For better security, enter a new device name and password when
prompted. Tap Done to continue.

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8. Select your Wi-Fi from the list and enter your Wi-Fi password. Tap OK to
continue.
Tap refresh in the top right corner if your Wi-Fi
isn’t listed.
9. Please wait a moment while your camera connects to your Wi-Fi. When
you see the Setup complete screen, click the LIVE icon or tap the arrow to
continue.

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10. Setup is complete. The camera’s green power LED & orange Internet
LED should display on. Your camera should be listed on the EdiLife home
screen. Tap your camera to see a live stream which you can view anytime
you are connected to the Internet.
You can configure your camera’s settings and functions using the icons
below the live image.
11. If you have a microSD card, insert the card into the microSD slot on
the back on the network camera.

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II-2. Smart Sensors
Your IC-5170SC includes a variety of smart sensors that can alert, notify and
interact with smart rules via the EdiLife app.
Each door/window sensor consists of two parts (larger sensor unit and
smaller magnetic contact) and can monitor when a door or window is opened.
The PIR sensor is a heat-based motion detector, and the temperature and
humidity sensor can report temp & humidity data.
1. Connect the USB sensor hub to your IC-5170SC camera.
2. Insert the included AAA batteries into each smart sensor by removing the
back covers.
3.You need to pair each sensor to your sensor hub. Press the small button on
the sensor hub. The green LED will flash.

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4.Within 10 seconds use a pencil or other object to press the small button on
the front of your sensor for two seconds.
5.The sensor hub will pair with the sensor. The sensor’s LED will display red
for a few seconds to indicate successful pairing. Repeat for each sensor.
6.Fix your sensors into the desired location using the high-strength adhesive
strips on the back on each sensor.
7.For the two-piece door/window sensors, fix the larger sensor unit to the
wall beside the door at a convenient height and close to the door frame.
8.Fix the small magnetic contact sensor to the door itself at the same height
as the sensor unit, and on the same side of the door.

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II-2-1. Smart Sensors: EdiLife App
You can monitor the status of all your sensors using the EdiLife app, as well as
setup your notifications and smart rules, or disable sensors as you wish. The
app is easy and intuitive to use, but you can follow the guide below:
1.Select your IC-5170SC and tap the Settings icon in the top right corner.
2.Tap Sensors in the list and choose any of your sensors. If any of your
sensors are not displayed, try pairing them again as explained in the
previous chapter.

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3.Adjust the settings for each sensor as you like and tap the check in the top
right corner to confirm.
4.To setup Smart Rules, go back to the home screen and tap the menu icon
in the top left, then select Smart Rules.

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5.Smart Rules will be displayed here after you create them. Tap the +to
create a new rule and choose which sensor to use.
6.Select which device will be triggered by your sensor’s event. (For the
temperature/humidity sensor, you can additionally set the level which will
trigger the rule e.g. above or below a specified temp/humidity.)