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Mini Outdoor Full HD Camera
IPC2203
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction.................................................................................3
1.1 System Requirements..............................................................................................3
Chapter 2. Hardware Overview.....................................................................4
Chapter 3. Mini Outdoor HD Camera Setup.................................................6
3.1 Before powering on the camera...............................................................................6
3.2 Powering on the camera..........................................................................................6
3.3 Adding the Camera to the System...........................................................................7
3.3.1 Adding Camera to System with Security Shuttle............................................................................. 7
3.4 Mounting the camera.............................................................................................11
3.5 Installing Ingress protection Kits ............................................................................12
Chapter 4. Mini Outdoor Full HD Camera Settings...................................15
4.1 Display Name.........................................................................................................16
4.2 Motion Detection....................................................................................................16
4.3 Live Video Resolution ............................................................................................17
4.4 Wi-Fi Connection ...................................................................................................17
4.5 Local Storage.........................................................................................................18
4.6 Turn On/Off camera...............................................................................................18
4.7 Turn On/Off Continuous Recording........................................................................19
4.8 Restart/Remove IP Camera...................................................................................19
Chapter 5. Starting to Use the Mini Outdoor Full HD Camera..................21
5.1 System/Sensor setting...........................................................................................21
5.1.1 Arm / Disarm / Stay mode Selection..........................................................................................21
5.1.2 Sensor setting............................................................................................................................23
5.1.3 Event Notification and Recording..............................................................................................23
5.2 Viewing the Live Video Feed..................................................................................24
5.3 Viewing the Video Recording.................................................................................28

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5.3.1 Viewing Recorded Events ......................................................................................................... 28
Chapter 6. Resetting the Mini Outdoor Full HD camera ...........................34
Appendix –Glossary of Terms...................................................................36

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Chapter 1. Introduction
The Mini Outdoor HD Camera is a Full HD resolution camera that is designed for outdoor use. The day/night
features and wide range of operating temperatures and humidity enable the camera to stay operational
for 24 hours a day and 365 days a year in a normal environment. With proper installation of the kits
provided in the package, users can mount the camera onto exterior walls or leave their homes without
worrying about dust and rain (IP67 level).
Key features and specifications of the camera:
Maximum video resolution and frame rate : 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps
Viewing angle: 85°
Automatic day/night mode switch with 20 meter IR range
Expandable flash storage
Operating temperature : -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Operating Humidity: 95% or less (non-condensing)
IP67 level dust/water-proof
PoE compatible
1.1 System Requirements
This section explains the system requirements when using the camera.
Network
When camera is
connected to Security
Shuttle*
Router with
- 10/100Mbps RJ45 LAN port
- DHCP service
When camera is
connected directly to
Wi-Fi Router
Wi-Fi Router supports
- IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
- WEP/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
Mobile Device
An Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android mobile device with:
- iOS (version 8.1 above)
- Android (version 4.1 above)
*See Appendix –Glossary of Terms.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Overview
This section provides an overview of the Mini Outdoor HD camera and its accessories.
Power Adatper
Wrench
Mounting Kit
Power Cable Ingress protection Kit

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Network Cable ingress protection kits

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Chapter 3. Mini Outdoor HD Camera Setup
3.1 Before powering on the camera
If you wish to save the video clips locally or turn on the continuous recording function, a MicroSD card needs
to be inserted into the camera. Use the wrench to open up the lid located on the bottom of the camera,
insert the MicroSD card, and then close the lid. For details on how to check the current storage size of the
MicroSD card, see Section 4.6 –Local Storage.
Note: Before you insert the MicroSD card into the camera, make sure it has been formatted to FAT 32. Do not
insert the MicroSD card into the camera when it is powered on, as this may damage the MicroSD card.
3.2 Powering on the camera
There are two ways for powering on the camera and connecting it to the system.
1. Powering the camera with power adapter (recommended to general users):
For users who would like to use Wi-Fi or general routers to provide the network connection to the camera.
Please use the included power adapter. Please plug the power adapter into the power outlet.

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2. Powering the camera with PoE (Power over Ethernet):
If the user prefers to power the camera over Ethernet, please verify that a PoE Injector and two RJ45 cables
are available (PoE Injector and RJ45 cables are not included in the package).
Connect the PoE Injector to your router via RJ45 cable that links with the security shuttle. Meanwhile,
connect the PoE Injector to the camera’s Ethernet interface with another RJ45 cable that will deliver DC
power as well as transfer data. Lastly, power on the PoE Injector.
3.3 Adding the Camera to the System
Before you begin using the camera, it will need to be added to the system first. For details, see the
subsection below.
Important: If you are unable to add the camera to the system or the app shows a message telling you to
reset the camera, see Chapter 6 - Resetting the Mini Outdoor HD camera for details.
3.3.1 Adding Camera to System with Security Shuttle
To activate the camera with the security shuttle, complete the following steps.
Note:
Make sure the Security Shuttle is powered on and connected to your router.

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1. Tap the menu icon to show the sidebar menu.
2. Tap “Device Management”. If you have more than one security shuttle, you may need to swipe left more
than once to find the one you wish the camera to connect to. After selecting the security shuttle, tap the
plus icon “+” located to the right of “Camera List”.

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3. Select “IP Camera”.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. When finished, press “Next”.

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5.After scanning the QR code located on the side of the camera, the “camera adding” process will begin. The
process will take approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
6. When the activation is completed, the camera will be added to the device management page. In the
illustration shown below, the name of the Security Shuttle is “Location 1” and the name of the camera is
“New Camera”.

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3.4 Mounting the camera
After the “camera adding” process has been completed, you can mount the device at the desired location. To
make sure the connection of the camera is working, you can check the live video feed and see if you are able
to view it before you mount the camera. For details about how to view the video feed, see Section 5.2 –
Viewing the Live Video Feed.
You can choose either wall mounting or ceiling mounting. We will delve into the procedures for wall mounting in
this section. If you choose ceiling mounting you can refer to this example as a reference.
1. Drill the screw holes in the wall according to the drill template.
2. Route the corresponding cables.
3. Secure the camera to the wall with the supplied screws.
4. Loosen the adjusting nut to adjust the surveillance angle.
Adjust the pan direction [0°~ 360°]
Adjust the tilt direction [0°~90°]
Rotate the camera [0°~360°] to adjust the lens to the surveillance angle
5. Tighten the adjusting nut to complete the installation.

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3.5 Installing Ingress protection Kits
If you mount the camera in an outdoor environment, installing the ingress protection kits will be necessary
to prevent the camera from damage caused by dust and water.
3.5.1 Ingress Protection on Power Cable
1) Find the Power Cable Ingress Protection Kit from the package.
2) Put the water-proof rings and fix nuts on both power cables of the camera and adapter.
3) Connect the power jacks.

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4) Insert both water-proof rings into the water-proof jacket, and then rotate both fix nuts clockwise to
assemble the ingress protection kit.
3.5.2 Ingress Protection on Network Cable

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Network Interface O-ring Plug Water-proof Jacket Water-proof Ring Fix Nut Network Cable
1. If the network cable has been settled down, cut off the plug of the network cable first.
2. Route the network cable through the following components in this sequence: fix nut, water-proof
ring, and the main body of the water-proof jacket, as shown in the figure.
3. Insert the water-proof ring into the main body of the water-proof jacket to increase the sealing ability
of the components.
4. Wire the plug and network cables together.
5. Fix the O-ring to the network interface of the camera, and then connect the network cables.
6. Wrap the network interface with the the water-proof jacket, and then rotate the fix nut clockwise
to assemble it to the main body of the water-proof jacket.

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Chapter 4. Mini Outdoor Full HD Camera Settings
For relevant camera setting adjustments, follow the steps shown below.
1. Tap the menu icon to show the sidebar menu.
2. Tap “Device Management”; then tap “New Camera” under “Camera List” to reach the “Edit Camera” page.
The following illustrations show the camera settings that can be adjusted.
Display Name
Motion Detection
Live Video Resolution
Wi-Fi
Local Storage
Turn On/Off Camera
Turn On/Off Continuous Recording
Restart/Remove IP Camera

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4.1 Display Name
This option allows you to change the display name.
To do so, tap “Display Name”; then, change the name
according to your preference. When finished, tap the
check icon located on the upper-right corner.
Note: The maximum length of the display name is 40
characters.
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4.2 Motion Detection
This option allows you to change the motion
detection sensitivity. To do so, tap “Motion
Detection”; then, change the sensitivity according to
your preference.
Note: For more sensitive motion detection, set a
higher sensitivity level.(100% is the most sensitive and
sensitivity is disabled at 0%.)

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4.3 Live Video Resolution
This option allows you to change the live video
resolution. To do so, tap “Live Video Resolution”;
then, change the resolution according to your
preference.
The video resolution for the four different levels are
shown below:
Full HD: 1920 x 1080
HD: 1280 x 720
High: 640 x 480
Medium: 320 x 240
4.4 Wi-Fi Connection
This option allows you to connect to the Security
Shuttle via a nearby Wi-Fi router.
If the wireless connection between the camera and
Security Shuttle is too weak, you can connect to the
Security Shuttle via a nearby Wi-Fi router that has a
stronger signal. The router will need to be in the
same network as the Security Shuttle. To do so, tap
“WiFi”, and choose from the list of available WiFi
networks. If necessary, enter the Wi-Fi password.

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4.5 Local Storage
To verify that the MicroSD card in the camera is
working properly and to view its current storage
capacity, tap “Local Storage.”
4.6 Turn On/Off camera
To turn on/off the camera live view function, slide the
button to the right to turn on, and slide the button to the
left to turn camera off.
Note: The camera is still able to record triggered
events.

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4.7 Turn On/Off Continuous Recording
To turn on/off continuous video recording, slide the button to the right or left. This is a recording function
that continuously records everything until it is turned off.
Important:
To turn on the continuous recording function, make sure the following requirements are met:
A MicroSD card must be inserted into the camera.
Video Motion Detection level needs to be above 0%.
For reference, a 4G SD card can record for 4-5 hours before it will overwrite the old recordings with new
recordings.
4.8 Restart/Remove IP Camera