Olympia OC 1280 P User manual

OC 1280 P Outdoor Camera
Operating Manual
…easy to operate using the
"ProHomeIPC" app from Olympia
Version 03.2016
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General Information 7............
Intended Use 7....................
Unintended Use 7......................
Legal Notice 7....................
General Safety Information 8........
General Overview 9...............
Package Contents 9...............
Notations Used in this Manual 9.....
Connections and Operating Elements 10
General View 10.........................
Interfaces on the Connection Cable 11.....
Receiver for Connection to Alarm System 11
Installing the Camera 12...........
1. Connecting the Power Adapter 14.
Use With an Alarm System 14.............
Use Without an Alarm System 16..........
2. Connecting the Network Cable 17..
3. Installing the Camera App 17......
4. Connecting the Camera App to
the Camera 18..................
5. Connecting the Camera
to the WLAN 19.................
6. Last Steps Prior to Assembly 20....
7. What is the Correct Installation
Location for My Camera? 20......
8. Installing the Camera 21..........
9. Assembling the Cable Box 22.....
10. Final Steps 23..................
11. Aligning the Camera 24.........

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Using the ProHomeIPC App 25.....
Operating the Camera (iOS) 27.....
Opening the Menu Bar 27...........
Buttons in the Menu Bar 27..........
Snapshots 27...........................
Activating Night Vision 28.................
Flipping the Image Section Horizontally 29..
Flipping the Image Section Vertically 29....
Changing the Resolution 30...............
Adapting to Environmental Conditions 30...
Start Screen of the ProHomeIPC-App 31
Context Menu of the
ProHomeIPC-App 32............
Camera List 33.....................
Event 34..........................
Add Camera 35....................
QR Code 36............................
Automatic Search 37.....................
Connecting Manually 38..................
Information 39.....................
Remove Camera 40................
Edit Camera 41....................
Device Setting 42........................
Advanced Setting 46................
Alarm Setting 51...................
Time Setting 57....................

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Operating the Camera (Android) 58.
Opening the Menu Bar 58...........
Buttons in the Menu Bar 58..........
Snapshots 58...........................
Activating Night Vision 59.................
Flipping the Image Section Horizontally 60..
Flipping the Image Section Vertically 60....
Changing the Resolution 61...............
Adapting to Environmental Conditions 61...
Start Screen of the ProHomeIPC App 62
Add Device 63.....................
QR Code 64............................
Automatic Search 65.....................
Connecting Manually 66..................
Context Menu of the Camera 67......
Reconnect 68...........................
View Event 69...........................
View Snapshot 70.......................
Remove Camera 71......................
Edit Camera 72..........................
Device Setting 73........................
Advanced Setting 77................
Alarm Setting 81...................
Time Setting 87....................

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Other Important Information 88.....
Guarantee 88......................
Regular Maintenance and Service 88.
Technical Modifications 88...........
Information on Disposal 88..........
CE Mark 88........................
Technical Data 89..................
Troubleshooting 90.................

General Information
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General Information
Please read and observe the following
information and keep this operating
manual in a safe place for future reference!
Intended Use
The OC 1280 P Outdoor Camera (subsequently referred
to as camera) is designed to perform video surveillance
(CCTV) by day and night. When installing and selecting
the area of use of the camera, pay attention to the person
al rights of third-parties and that the respective, applicable
local laws and regulations are not violated.
Unintended Use
The camera is not suitable for use in potentially explosive
areas. The camera is not intended for use outside the per
missible ambient conditions stipulated in the Section
"Technical Data".
Monitoring of third-parties is not permitted without having
obtained the respective, explicit authorisation and could
have legal consequences.
Any use other than that described in Intended Use is con
sidered unintended use. Unauthorised modification
or reconstruction is not permitted.
Under no circumstances open the camera or accessories
or attempt to complete any repair work yourself.
Legal Notice
All the trademarks or brand names on the product and/or
accessories or which appear in this operating manual
serve solely for descriptive purposes and do not imply that
they are freely available. The trademarks and brand
names are the property of the respective proprietor of the
rights.

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General Safety Information
Observe the following safety instructions in order to pro
tect yourself from the possibility of personal injury and the
product from damage.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
Never attempt to open and repair the device or acces
sories yourself. Never touch bare contacts with metallic
objects. Never plug-in or unplug the power cable when
your hands are wet. Never open the camera or compo
nents yourself. Repairs to this device may only be com
pleted by properly qualified service personnel.
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation!
Keep out of reach of children! Keep packaging materials
and protective foils out of reach of children. Keep the de
vice and any accessories out of reach of children.
Small children can swallow small parts. Seek medical at
tention immediately if a small part is swallowed.
ATTENTION!
Do not use the camera in prohibited areas!
Prohibited areas could include public buildings or spaces,
for example. Please observe local laws and regulations!
ATTENTION!
Protect the camera from chemicals, vapours, heat and
direct sunlight.
ATTENTION!
Only use original accessories.
Only connect accessories approved by the manufacturer
to the camera and only us the power adapter supplied.
ATTENTION!
Property damage is possible.
Only use properly installed, easily accessible power sock
ets.

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General Overview
This section provides information on the package contents
as well as the connections and operating elements on the
camera.
Package Contents
Unpack the camera and check that the package contents
are complete. The camera package contains the following
components:
Camera
Power adapter
Receiver
Cable box
Assembly material (3 screws, 3 dowels)
Network cable (RJ45/RJ45, Cat.5e)
Operating manual
Check for any visible signs of damage to the camera
packaging or the components supplied. If there are, do not
put the camera into operation.
Notations Used in this Manual
The section below explains the presentations and nota
tions used in this operating manual.
1. This indicates the first step in a set of instructions.
2. This indicates the next step in a set of instructions.
This symbol indicates useful information which will
help you to use the camera and ProHomeIPC-App.
Indicates a list.

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Connections and Operating Elements
Before installing the camera, familiarise yourself with the connections and operating elements on it.
General View
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1Connection cable (several interfaces) 6Infrared LEDs (night vision)
2 Device mounting bracket 7 Brightness sensor
3Union nut for mounting bracket 8 Lens
4 Antenna (for WLAN) 9 Interfaces (see Page 11)
5Ball joint

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Interfaces on the Connection Cable
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11 12 13 14
10 LEDs for network activity
11 Port (for network cable)
12 Port (for connection to the receiver)
13 Port (for power supply)
14 Reset button
Receiver for Connection to Alarm System
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15 Plug (for power supply)
16 Port (for power supply)
17 Plug (for connection to camera)
18 Status LED (not illustrated here)

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Installing the Camera
Observe the recommended sequence of working steps
when installing the camera.
To set-up and install your camera easily, we recommend
that you first connect the camera to the home network and
camera app before connecting it at the location of use.
This operating manual describes the sequence of working
steps recommended by us:
1. Connecting the Power Adapter
This section explains how to connect the power supply to
the camera and decide whether you want to use it in con
nection with an alarm system or not.
2. Connecting the Network Cable
This section explains how to define the camera, to be
used in your home network, to the router. This step is nec
essary in order to be able to integrate the camera in your
wireless home network (WLAN).
3. Installing the Camera App
This section explains how to install the relevant Olympia
camera app (ProHome IPC) on your smartphone or tablet
PC.
4. Connecting the Camera App to the
Camera
This section explains how to connect the camera to the
camera app and complete the first function test.
5. Connecting the Camera to the WLAN
This section explains how to connect the camera to the
wireless home network (WLAN).
6. Last Step Prior to Assembly
Before beginning with the installation at the site of use,
you must disconnect all the cable connections again.

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7. What is the Correct Installation Location
for My Camera?
To ensure good results of the surveillance, there are a few
points to take into account when selecting a suitable in
stallation location. We can help you make the right deci
sion.
8. Installing the Camera
This section explains how to install the camera at the loca
tion of use.
9. Assembling the Cable Box
This section explains how to install the camera's cable box
at the location of use.
10. Final Steps
This section explains the final work which you must com
plete before you can align the camera and use it in con
nection with the camera app.
11. Aligning the Camera
This section explains how to align the viewing angle of the
camera optimally to the area to be monitored.

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1. Connecting the Power Adapter
This section explains how to connect the camera to the
power supply and then decide whether the camera is to
be integrated in an existing alarm system.
Use With an Alarm System
If you want to integrate the camera in an alarm system
(Protect Series 6xxx / 9xxx alarm system from Olympia),
you must use the receiver supplied. If you do not want to
integrate the camera in an alarm system, skip this section
and continue with Use Without an Alarm System.
The receiver is connected directly to the camera and pow
er adapter of the camera. In this case, power is supplied
to the camera from the receiver.
1. Connect the plug (17) on the receiver to the port
(12) on the connection cable of the camera to enable
data exchange with the alarm system.
2. Connect the plug (15) on the receiver to the port
(13) on the connection cable of the camera to provide
the power supply.
3. Connect the power adapter supplied to the port
(16) on the receiver and a power socket.
The LEDs on the network connection port (10) signal
when power is being supplied and a connection exists
to the network (lights up orange) and data is being
transmitted (flashes green).
Registering the Receiver on the Alarm
System
The following section describes how to register the receiv
er on the alarm system.
1. Disconnect the power adapter from the power socket.
2. Select the Register menu on the alarm system
according to the relevant operating manual.
3. Connect the power adapter to the power socket.
4. When the message Siren followed by a number ap
pears in the alarm system display, registration on the
alarm system has been completed successfully.
5. The receiver is now registered on the alarm system.
6. You can alter the Siren entry to Camera or Video, for
example, according to the relevant operating manual.

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Use Without an Alarm System
If you want to use the camera without an alarm system
(Protect Series 6xxx / 9xxx alarm system from Olympia),
you do not need the receiver supplied.
1. Connect the power adapter supplied to the
port (13) on the camera's connection cable and a pow
er socket.

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2. Connecting the Network Cable
You must identify your camera in your network.
The camera must be assigned an unambiguous address
within your network so that you can access the camera
app on the camera later.
If you have not changed the default setting of your router,
the camera will be assigned an unambiguous address au
tomatically during connection to the router.
In the case of most routers, the DHCP function is acti
vated at the factory. More detailed information on the
DHCP function is provided in the operating manual
supplied with your router.
1. Connect the network cable to the port (11) on the con
nection cable and a free network connection port on
the router.
2. Wait about 60 seconds until the router has automati
cally assigned an unambiguous address to the cam
era.
3. Installing the Camera App
1. Download the ProHomeIPC-App from the App Store
(for iOS) or Google Play Store (for Android).
2. Enable the ProHomeIPC-App access to the camera
of your smartphone or tablet PC and mobile internet.
This simplifies connecting the camera and
ProHomeIPC-App and also provides remote access
to the camera via the smartphone or tablet PC.
You require access to the camera on your smartphone
or tablet PC when you want to scan the QR code as
described in Section Connecting the Camera App to
the Camera.
Access to the camera and mobile internet can also be
enabled or refused later in the setting options provided
by your smartphone or tablet PC. More detailed infor
mation is provided in the operating manual supplied
with your smartphone or tablet PC.

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4. Connecting the Camera App to
the Camera
1. Connect your smartphone or tablet PC to the same
wireless network (WLAN) in which the camera is inte
grated.
2. Start the ProHomeIPC-App.
3. Touch Add Device or Click here to add camera.
4. Touch QRCode or Scan.
5. Scan the QR code on the rear of the camera using
your smartphone or tablet PC. The ProHomeIPC-App
automatically searches for all the cameras available in
the network.
6. When the smartphone or tablet PC is connected to the
same wireless network as the camera, the camera is
displayed.
7. Enter the camera's password. When the default set
ting are set, the password is admin.
8. Save the settings by touching Save or OK.
Your camera is now listed in the overview of cameras
available.
The first time you attempt to select your camera, you
will be requested to change the camera's password for
reasons of security. We urgently recommend that you
change the camera's password in order to prevent
unauthorised access to your camera, and thus your
privacy, by third parties.

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5. Connecting the Camera to the WLAN
The following section describes how to connect the cam
era to the wireless home network (WLAN).
1. Open the Advanced Setting menu. When using iOS,
touch the highlighted arrow on the right in the over
view of available cameras. When using Android, also
touch the arrow and then on the icon highlighted on
the right.
2. Touch the Advanced Setting option.
3. Touch the arrow beside the WiFi option to display a
list of wireless networks available.
4. Touch the wireless network to which you want to con
nect your camera.
5. Enter the WiFi password of the wireless network se
lected. For security reasons, the characters of the
password appear encrypted.
6. Save the settings by touching OK.
iOS
Android

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6. Last Steps Prior to Assembly
Disconnect all the cable connections before beginning
with the installation work.
The settings for the connection between your camera and
the ProHomeIPC-App and the settings for your WiFi are
retained when the camera is disconnected from the power
supply.
1. Disconnect the power adapter from the power socket.
2. Disconnect the network cable from the port (11) on the
connection cable.
7. What is the Correct Installation
Location for My Camera?
You can install the camera at any installation location (e.g.
under a roof projection or on a ceiling) with the aid of the
device mounting bracket.
Observe the following points when selecting the installa
tion location.
The camera must be installed at a suitable height to
protect the camera and connection cable from any
unwanted manipulation, vandalism or other unautho
rised access.
The camera must be within the range of the wireless
network (WLAN).
There must be sufficient space to install the cable box
in the direct vicinity.
The power socket, which must be located indoors,
must be easily accessible.
(Option) The receiver must be within range of your
alarm system.