Logitech Alert 750n User manual

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Legal Warning
Cer tain uses of security
camera products and audio
devices. such as employee
monitoring. surrep t itious
viewing and record i ng of
images and/or audio, or the
use. publication or dist r ib u-
tion of image and/or audio
record ings. are prohibited or
restricted by country. st ate
and local laws
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Logitech Alert Camera
2
Software install CD 5
Mounting accessories 9 Suct i on cup
Be sure to comply with the
laws in your count r y. state.
and l ocality when using
Log1tech Ale rt products and
6 Camera power supply 10 Cable extender
3 Power supply cab le (yellow
t ips)
7 N etwork adapter 11 System Requirements Guide
Master System PC 4
Desktop stand
8 Network adap ter cable (blue
tips)
1 Install Software
2 Plug in Network Adapter
Q) Internet access is required for installation.
When p rompted to plug in the network adapter
1) Plug one end of the blue cab le connector into the network adapter.
la) Then, plug the netwo rk ada pt er into the power outlet.
1) Insert the Software Install CD and follow the instructions
during the install.
• The
installer will check for the latest version of the software.
Alternatively , you can download the latest versi on at
www .logitech. com/downloads .
2) You may be asked to reboot the PC.
3) Logitech Alert Commander software will op en.
4) The First Run Wizard will guide you through the next s teps
of setup.
4 Choose Your Camera Location
On a desk or table
On a window look i ng in
Clean the window's surface and the inside area
of the su ction cup before applyi ng it to the
window. Periodically pr ess the suction cup
against the glass to str engthen its bond to the
window.
$I
Usi ng In-the-box Accessories
You can use the mini- suction cup and
cable wall clips to he lp r out e the power
supply c ab le (y e llow con n ector) along
the win dow's edg e and pr ov i de ad di-
tional se
cu rity to tha t came ra.
CD
2) Connect the ot her blue cable connec t or
1nto an open port on your router.
Warning
Using camera to look out a window
Only use for non-n i ght visi on applications or when a
secondary outdoor lighting source is available. Infrared
illuminat ion used in night visi on cameras cannot penetrate
glass and can adversely af fect picture quality
You can turn off night vision in the Settings > Camera>
Advanced>Night Vision Off
Before you begin .. .
1) Read all instructions before
beginning the installation
2) Dunng installation. we will test you r
PC's firewall settings. If
prompted to
al low Logitech Alert access to the
network, you should always answer
"Yes" or "Allow"
3 Plug in Your Camera
When prompted to con n ect you r came r a:
CD
Network Adapter I Power Supply Install Note
Caution should be used when plugging the Log itech Alert network adapter or camera
power supply into a surge protector. power strip, extension co rd or U PS (u n-interuptable
power supply) because they may filter . i nterfe re with or even block signal transmission. To
eliminate any potent1al 1ssues we r ecommend plugg1ng the net wo rk ad apte r or power
supply directly 1nto your wall outlet
Note: Logitech Alert network adapte rs and power supplies have the ir own built-in sur ge
prot ectors
1) Remove the hatch from the back of the came r a. la) Pl ug the
yellow cable connecto r into the port l b) Use the lock slider to
l ock the connector in place
2) Plug the yell ow cable con n ecto r into the powe r supply p ort.
2a) Plug the power su pply in to an ou tlet near the PC whe re the
software is installed.
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Shortly af ter con n ecting, your came ra will appear in Alert Com-
mander software. You can now move the camera to its desired
location
Wall/Ceiling Mounting Instructions
2b
2a
On a wall or ceiling
The wall mount allows you to easily fasten
your camera to a ce i ling , wall. or flat surface.
1) St art by pre-dr illing holes into the
wall and screwing in the mounting
base.
2a) Thread
the ball jo1nt into the
camera.
OR
2b) Place the ball jo i nt end into the wall mount
cl amp and tighten, using the win g nut
3) Attac h the camera to the mounting arm

Congratulations!
You have completed the basic setup.
Reading the Diagnostic LEDs
Mo t ion LED
How do I know the camera is recording?
• Camera is ready to reco rd (Red)
D · Camera is reco r ding (Red. blinking)
Turning Off Motion and Di agnostic LEO s
You
can turn o ff the motio n and diagnostic LE Os in the
Settings > Came ras >Came ra > Show LED for.
See
F1 He lp for instructions.
Troubleshooting
Camera connection:
What if camer a/v i deo disappears?
1) Tes t another outlet for your camera. perhaps one closer to
your PC
2) Verify that the camera powe r supply and the network
bridge are plugged direct ly 1nto a power outlet and not a
power stnp
3) Check firewall set tings or press the Fl key in Commander
Software for addi tional help
4) Go to Sett i ngs >Came r as> Add/Find > Find Cameras.
5) Reset the camera. See Inst ructions in "Camera Reset
Instruct
ions"
Camera Diagnostic LED
Which LED colors indicate "camera is working"?
e Connected to Int ernet (Green)
e Connected to Alert Commander (Purple)
e Connected to Alert Commander & Internet (B l ue)
Upgrading Firmware (Wh ite)
Camera in stan da l one mode (Yel low)
Not connected to Aler t commander or Interne t
(Light Blue)
How to access your cameras away from home ...
The Logitech Alert syst em includes free remote viewin g th at allows you to see live video fr om you r
cameras.
Just l og in to our secure site at ht t p://a l ert.log i tech.com from an Interne t -connected compute r or
use our smartphone apps fo r i Phone ·. iPad", Andro i d'~ or Bl ackBerry " devices
Watch from anywhere-for free
What do 1 do if the power supply cable (yellow connector) is too
short?
To l engthen, eit her use the supplied cable extender or purchase a
longer ethernet (CAT-5e) cable. Longer cables are available for
pu rchase at www.log i tech . com/dvs/ (Accesso ries)
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Want to see more setup tips?
Go to www. l ogi t ech.co m /s e curi t y/sup p or t
Camera Diagnostic LED
Which LED colors indicate "camera is not working"?
D Camera boot-up failed • (Red blink i ng)
f") microSD card read/write failure- No microSD
card • (A l ternating Red I Yellow, blinking)
• See Camera Reset Instructions fo r assistance
FAQs: Find More
Where can I find more information?
Commander Help
You can press the Fl key from any screen 1n the Alert
Commander to access the online He lp syst em
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Knowledge Base
Troubleshooting help is available at www . logitech.com/support
Logitech For ums
Find and share answers and best practices for Alert products and
services at www.fo r ums.logitech.com
Cust omer Support
Call1.888.469.4543
Refer to System Requirements Guide
Power Supply 1N etwork Powe r Supply Network
Adapte r Diagnost ic LEOs Status LEOs (Top)
What these LEOs tell me: What these LEOs tell me:
• Traffic and data is flowing e Link to Power Supp ly
(Green) (Green)
e Shows network tra ffic
(Blu
e)
Camera Reset Instructions
With the camera connec ted to powe r. insert a paper clip into
the reset hole l ocated on t he back of the camera . Press gent l y.
holding for 5 seconds. and then release. Or, go to Settings >
Reboot/Rese t > Reset
If the came ra does not appear after reset. go to Settings >
Cameras
>Add/Find > Find Cameras If the camera still does
not opera t e. contact technical support
Resett i ng the came ra will restore the came ra to factory
settings . However, it will not delete video reco r ded on the
mic roSD ca re.
On/Off switch f or Powe r Su pp ly I
Network Adapter LEOs
How do I turn these LEOs off?
Use the switch loca t ed on the side
of the power supply or network
adap ter to disable these diagnostic
LEOs
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for refund or repairs,
contact
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Support
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RMA
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Logitech
Alert™
700n/750n
System
Requirements
&
Support
Guide

Contents
System
Requirements.
Product
Information.
Contact
Us
.....
.
FCC
Compliance
&
Advisory
Statement
Important
Safety
Information
...
AC
Powered
Product
Precautions.
Power
Supply
Precautions
. . . . .
Infrared
Illumination
LED
Notes
&
Warnings.
Logitech
Hardware
Product
Warranty
3
4
4
5
6
6
7
8
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System
Support
Guide
System Requirements
Software
installation
requires an
Internet
connection.
Remote
viewing
requires a
PC
or
lntel-based
Mac
running
Flash®
Player,
which
is
a free
download.
CPU Speed: 2 GHz
Memory
(GB): 1
Display Resolution: 1024 x
720
or
higher
Hard Drive
(MB):
100
MB
for
software
and
minimum
of
500+
for
video
storage
Operating
System:
Microsoft
®
Windows
· Vista'", XP
Home
Edition, XP Pro,
or
XP
Media
Center
Edition,
Windows
E
7
PC
is
not
required
to
record
video. The
camera
includes
a 2 GB microSD™
card. The
amount
of
video
that
can
be
stored
on
a 2 GB
card
is
subject
to
the
amount
of
motion.
We
calculate
an
average
one
week
using
cameras in
typical
home
locations.
Upgrade
to
a
larger
microSD
card
(not
included)
to
get
months
of
on-camera
video
recording.
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Logitech
Alert
Video
Security
System
For More Software & Product Information
Command
Center Help:
For
Software
and
Product
help,
setting
features
or
troubleshooting
tips, press
[Fl].
User Guide:
Addtional
software
manuals available
online
at
www.logitech.com/Support/Downloads.
Knowledge Base:
Browse
Tips
&
Tricks, FAQs,
or
access
the
Knowledge
Base
at
www.logitech.com/Support.
Logitech Alert website:
www.logitech.com
Customer forums:
forums.logitech.com
Contact
Us
Email support: Visit
www.Logitech.com
and
select
Support
>
Contact
Us.
Fill
out
our
online
email
form.
You will receive a
reply
within
one
business
day.
Phone
support:
Call
our
toll-free
support
number
1
888.469.4543.
If
you
need
to
return
a
product,
either
for
refund
or
repairs,
contact
Logitech
Technical
Support
first
and
obtain
an RMA number. Please see
the
contact
information
above.
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System
Support
Guide
FCC Compliance and Advisory
Statement
This
hardware
device
complies
with
Part
15
of
the
FCC Rules.
Operation
is
subject
to
the
following
two
conditions:
1)
this
device
may
not
cause
harmful
interference,
and
2)
this
device
must
accept
any
interference received,
including
interference
that
may
cause
undesired
operation.
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a Class B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC Rules. These limits are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment
generates. uses.
and
can radiate radio
frequency
energy
and.
if
not
installed
or
used in
accordance
with
the
instructions.
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
Howeve~.
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference will
not
occur
in a
particular
installation. If this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on.
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
1)
reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving antenna: 2) increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
the
receiver: 3)
connect
the
equipment
to
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected:
4)
consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
Any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
by
the
party
responsible
for
compliance
could
void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment
Where
shielded
interface
cables have
been
provided
with
the
product
or
specified
additional
components
or
accessories
elsewhere
defined
to
be
used
with
the
installation
ofthe
product
they
must
be
used
in
order
to
ensure
compliance
with
FCC regulations.
IC
Statement.
Corded
product
This Class B
digital
apparatus
complies
with
Canadian ICES-003.
UL Testing. Your
product
is
UL tested: use it
only
with
UL
tested
devices.
For
Product
Safety, EMC
and
RF
related verbiage,
go
to
http://www.logitech
.
com/
compliance.
Compliance. For
compliance
information.
to
to
http://www.logitech.com/compliance.
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Logi
t
ech
Alert
Vid
eo
Security
System
AC Powered Products:
Important
Safety
Information
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CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD
• Install
in
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
instructions.
•
Do
not
use this
device
near water.
• Maintain a
minimum
distance
of
at
least 6 inches
around
device
for
sufficient
ventilation.
•
Ventilation
should
not
be
impeded
by
covering
the
ventilation
openings
with
items, such as newspapers,
table
clothes
, curtains, etc.
• Place
apparatus
in a stable
location
so
it
will
not
fall causing
product
damage
or
bodily
harm.
•
No
open
flame
sources, such
as
lighted
candles,
should
be
placed
on
or
near
the
device.
•
Do
not
install near
any
heat sources such
as
radiators,
heat
registers, stoves,
or
other
device
that
produce
heat.
•
Protect
the
power
cord
from
being
walked
on
or
pinched
particularly
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles, and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
apparatus.
•
Only
use
attachments/accessories
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
• Refer all
servicing
to
qualified
service personnel. Servicing
is
required
when
the
device
has
been
damaged
in
any
way, such
as
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged,
liquid
has been spilled
or
objects
have fallen
into
the
device,
the
device
has been
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture,
does
not
operate
normally,
or
has been
dropped.
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System
Support
Guide
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE THE ALERT
CAMERA
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
UL Safety: Your
product
has been UL tested. It should only
be
used with
other
UL
I
isted devices.
*
Logitech
Alert
Camera
is
intended
for
indoor
use only.
POWER
SUPPLY
WARNING
Your
pr9duct
has a
power
supply
so please
follow
these safety guidelines:
• The
power
supply
is
for
indoor
use only.
• Use
the
power
supply
that
comes
with
your
product;
do
not
use
any
other
power
supply.
•
Do
not
use
power
supply
with
any
other
product
except
the
Alert
camera.
•
Do
not
use a
damaged
power
supply
or
attempt
to
repair
one
that
is
damaged.
•
Do
not
immerse
the
power
supply
in
water
or
subject
it
to
physical abuse.
• Inspect
the
power
supply
regularly
for
damage
to
its cable, plug,
and
body.
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L
ogitech
Al
ert
Vide
o Secu
rit
y Sy
st
em
Infrared
Illumination
LED
Notes
&
Warnings
*
During
illuminated
dark
scenes,
images
will
appear
to
be
black
and
white.
Some
materials
reflect
and
absorb
IR
light
differently
than
visible
light, so
some
illuminated
objects
may
appear
lighter
or
darker
than
expected.
The LEOs
used
in
the
camera
are "class
1"
infrared
radiating
devices
and
comply
with
the
International
Standards
EN
60825-1. Users
should
follow
the
proper
use rules below. Usage
other
than
specified
here
may
cause
hazardous
radiation
exposure.
*
Do
not
look
directly
at
the
camera
for
extended
periods
of
time.
Be
aware
that
the
beam
is
invisible
light
and
cannot
be
seen.
* Keep
it
out
of
reach
of
children.
*
Do
not
try
to
replace
or
repair
the
camera. The LED
components
are
not
user-
replaceable.
*
Wipe
the
protective
glass shield
over
the
lens
and
LEOs
periodically
with
a
clean,
soft
cloth.
*
Dispose
of
the
camera
according
to
the
laws
and
regulations
of
your
region.
For
example,
at
a
recycling
center
that
accepts
electronic
devices.
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System
Support
Guide
Logitech Alert Product Limited
Warranty
Logitech warrants
that
your
Logitech hardware
product
shall be free
from
defects in material and
workmanship
for
one
(1)
year.
beginning
from
the
date
of
purchase. Except where prohibited
by
applicable
law,
this warranty
is
nontransferable and
is
limited
to
the original
purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other
rights
that
vary
under
local laws.
Remedies
Logitech's entire liability and
your
exclusive
remedy
for any breach
of
warranty shall
be.
at
Logitech's option.
(1)
to
repair
or
replace the
hardware,
or
(2)
to
refund the price paid, provided
that
the hardware
is
returned to the
point
of
purchase
or
such
other
place
as
Logitech
may direct
with
a
copy
of
the sales receipt
or
dated
itemized receipt. Shipping and handling charges
may
apply
except where prohibited
by
applicable
law.
Logitech may,
at
its option. use
new
or
refurbished
or
used parts in
good
working
condition
to
repair
or
replace any
hardware product.
Any
replacement hardware
product
will be warranted
for
the remainder
of
the original
warranty
period
or
thirty
(30)
days, whichever
is
longer
or
for
any additional period
of
time
that
may
be
applicable in
your
jurisdiction.
This warranty does
not
cover problems
or
damage
resulting
from
(1)
accident. abuse. misapplication.
or
any unauthorized repair.
modification
or
disassembly;
(2)
improper
operation
or
maintenance, usage
not
in
accordance
with
product
instructions
or
connection
to
improper
voltage supply;
or
(3)
use
of
consumables. such
as
replacement batteries,
not
supplied
by
Logitech except where such
restriction
is
prohibited
by
applicable
law.
How
to
Obtain
Warranty
Support
Before
submitting
a
warranty
claim. we
recommend
you visit the
support
section at www.logitech.com
for
technical assistance. Valid
warranty claims are generally processed
through
the
point
of
purchase during the first
thirty
(30)
days after purchase; however. this
period
of
time
may vary
depending
on where you purchased
your
product-
please check
with
Logitech
or
the
retailer where you
purchased
your
product
for
details. Warranty claims
that
cannot
be processed
through
the
point
of
purchase and any
other
product
related questions should be addressed
directly
to
Logitech. The addresses and
customer
service
contact
information
for
Logitech can be
found
in
the
documentation
accompanying
your
product
and on the
web
at
www.logitech.com/support.
Limitation
of
Liability
LOGITECH SHALL NOT
BE
LIABLE FOR
ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT. INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO
LOSS
OF PROFITS. REVENUE OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR COMMERCIAL
LOSS
FOR BREACH OF
ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCT EVEN
IF
LOGITECH HAS BEEN ADVISED
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some jurisdictions
do
not
allow the exclusion
or
limitation
of
special, indirect. incidental
or
consequential damages. so
the
above limitation
or
exclusion may
not
apply
to
you.
Duration
of
Implied Warranties
EXCEPT
TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY
APPLICABLE LAW.
ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON
THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT
IS
LIMITED
IN
DURATION
TO
THE DURATION OF THE
APPLICABLE LIMITED
WARRANTY
PERIOD FOR YOUR PRODUCT Some jurisdictions
do
not
allow limitations
on
how
long an implied
warranty lasts. so the above limitation may
not
apply
to
you.
National
Statutory
Rights
Consumers have legal rights
under
applicable national legislation governing the sale
of
consumer goods. Such rights are
not
affected
by
the warranties in this Limited
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errors
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this
manual.
Information
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