ERNITEC Mercury SX321 User manual

Full HD Multi-Streams Mini Rugged Dome IP Camera Quick Guide
This guide is for quick installing and connecting the Full HD Multi-Streams Mini Rugged Dome IP Camera. For more
details, please refer to the User’s Manual of the camera for more details.
Camera’s Connectors
No.
Connector
Pin
Definition
Remarks
1
RJ-45
-
For network and PoE connections
2
BNC*
1
BNC
For analog video output
2
GND
3
Power
(DC 12V / AC 24V)
1
DC 12V
AC 24V 1
Power connection
2
GND
AC 24V 2
4
RS-485
1
D+
RS-485 connection
2
D-
3
GND
5
Default Button
-
Press this button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to reboot the
camera.
6
Alarm & Audio I/O
1
Audio In L
Audio In
2
Audio In R
3
GND
4
Audio Out L
Audio Out
5
Audio Out R
6
Alarm Out +
Alarm connection
7
Alarm Out −
8
Alarm In +
9
Alarm In −
7
SD Card Slot
-
Insert the SD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do
not remove the SD card when the camera is powered on.
*Please contact the manufacturer for the compatible BNC cable.
NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the SD card for 24/7 continuously, as it may not be able to support
long term continuous data read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the SD card for information regarding
the reliability and the life expectancy.
Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.
Power Connection
Please use a DC 12V /AC 24V power adaptor and plug it to the camera and the power outlet.Alternatively, users can
use an Ethernet cable and connect it to the RJ-45 connector of the camera and a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
switch.
NOTE: If PoE is used, make sure PSE is in used in the network.
Ethernet Cable Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera, and plug the other end of the cable to
the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the camera directly to the
PC.
NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check
the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
OrangeActivity Light flashes for network activity indication.
Before Login to the Camera
A client program will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the camera. Before logging in to the
camera, please ensure downloading the ActiveX control is allowed by either changing the ActiveX controls and plug-
ins or setting Internet’s security level to default. For further details, please refer to the User’s Manual in the supplied
CD.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Internet Security Level
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click on <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click on the <Security> tab and select
<Internet>, and click on <Custom level> to
change ActiveX settings.
Step 4: Set “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”items to
<Prompt> or <Enable>.
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click on <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click on the <Security> tab and select
<Internet>.
Step 4: Down the page, click <Default Level> and click
on <OK> to confirm the setting. Close the
browser window, and open a new one later for
accessing the IP camera.
Camera Login
The default IP address of the camera is: 192.168.0.250. Therefore, to access the camera for the first time, please set
the IP address of the PC as: 192.168.0.XXX; for example:
IP Address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Login ID and Password
Key in the camera’s IP address in the URL bar of the web browser window and hit on “Enter”.
Enter the default username (Admin) and password (1234) in the prompt request dialogue. Note that username is
case sensitive.
Install the ActiveX Control
After connecting to the camera, the request for installing theActiveX control will appear just below the URL bar.
Right click on the information bar, and then click on <InstallActiveX Control…> to permit ActiveX control installation.
In the pop-up security warning window, click on <Install> to start downloading Viewer software on the PC.
Click on <Finish> after Viewer installation is completed.

V1.072015
Browser-based Viewer
The main page of the IP camera user interface is shown as the figure below. Please note thatfunction buttons will vary
depending on the camera model.
Mercury SX321, SX322, SX324 series
Quick Guide