G-Cam EFD-4260 H.265 IR Micro Dome IP Camera Quick Guide
This guide is for quick installing and connecting the G-Cam / EFD-4260 H.265 IR Micro Dome IP Camera. For more
details, please refer to the User’s Manual.
Installation Notices
This camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should conform to all local codes.
Do not replace batteries of the camera. Risk of explosion may occur if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
To use an external power supply, please contact the camera manufacturer to confirm that the power supply uses
the same power specifications as the camera. The power supply must comply with the LPS requirements.
Function cables (Outdoor)
Network and PoE connections
Two-way audio transmission
Alarm I/O
(4-Pin Terminal Block)
Alarm connection
#Do NOT connect external power supply to
the alarm I/O connector of the IP camera.
Please refer to Default Button in the table under Camera’s Connectors.
Please refer to microSD Card Slot in the table under Camera’s
Connectors.
NOTE: To avoid audio quality degradation, do NOT connect built-in microphone and external audio-input
device (via Line In) at the same time. The same is valid for Audio out.
NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the microSD 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 microSD card for
information regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.
Camera Cabling
Power Connection
Use a DC 12V 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 PoE switch.
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 both power and network activity indicator LEDs. If either LED is unlit, please check
the corresponding connection.
Green Power LED lights up when the camera is powered up.
Orange Network LED (1) flashes when data is being transmitted over network,
(2) lights up for good network connection.
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, 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.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
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 setting of the camera is: DHCP. If no DHCP server is in network, the camera sets itself to 192.168.0.250.
To access the camera in this case, 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 (root) and password (admin) in the prompt request dialogue. Note that username is
case sensitive.
