G-Cam/EHC-3181 Mini Fisheye Indoor IP Camera Quick Guide
The Quick Guide is for quick installing and connecting the EHC-3181 Mini Fisheye Indoor IP Camera. For more
details, please refer to the User’s Manual of the camera in the supplied CD.
Camera’s
Connectors
No. Connector Pin Definition Remarks
1 Power (DC 12V)
(2-Pin Terminal Block)
1 DC 12V Power connection
2 GND
2 RJ-45 - For network and PoE connections
3 micro SD card slot - Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots.
Do not remove the microSD card when the camera is powered on.
4 Alarm & Audio I/O*
1 Alarm Out +
Alarm connection
2 Alarm Out –
3 Alarm In +
4 Alarm In -
5 GND Common ground connection
6 Audio Out Two-way audio transmission
7 Audio In
5Built-in microphone- Audio In
6 Default Button - Press the button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore
the system.
7 Speaker - Audio Out
*Listen only is supported by GEUTEBRUECK DVRs!
*Do NOT connect external power supply to the alarm I/O connector of the camera.
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
Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.
Power Connection
Please 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 (Standard PoE 802.3af).
NOTE: If PoE is used, make sure a PoE switch/adaptor is 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 activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check the
LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity 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, 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
Default of the camera is DHCP. If no DHCP server is in the network, the camera switches to its default IP address
192.168.0.250. 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.
Install the ActiveX Control
• After connecting to the camera, the request for installing the ActiveX control will appear just below the URL bar.
• Right click on the information bar, and then click on <Install ActiveX 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.
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