OpenEye OE-C9112F12 User manual

12MP OUTDOOR ULTRA HD FISHEYE
USER MANUAL

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OE- C9112F12-1 12MP Outdoor Ultra HD Fisheye Camera
User Manual
Manual Edition 37792AB – December 2022
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Important Safeguards
Read Instructions
Read all of the safety and operating instructions before using the product.
Retain Instructions
Save these instructions for future reference.
Attachments / Accessories
Do not use attachments or accessories unless recommended by the appliance
manufacturer as they may cause hazards, damage product and void warranty.
Installation
Do not place or mount this product in or on an unstable or improperly supported location.
Improperly installed product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
damage to the product. Use only with a mounting device recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. To insure proper mounting, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and use only mounting accessories recommended by
manufacturer.
Power source
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label.
Precautions
Operating
Before using, make sure power supply and others are properly connected.
While operating, if any abnormal condition or malfunction is observed, stop using the camera
immediately and then contact your local dealer.
Handling
Do not disassemble or tamper with parts inside the camera.
Do not drop or subject the camera to shock and vibration as this can damage camera.
Care must be taken when you clean the clear dome cover. Scratches and dust will ruin the
image quality of your camera. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the
camera body. Use a dry cloth to clean the camera when it is dirty. In case the dirt is hard to
remove, use a mild detergent and wipe the camera gently.

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Installation and Storage
Do not install the camera in areas of extreme temperatures in excess of the allowable range;
install the camera in areas with temperatures within the camera’s operating temperature,
including the following: -22°F ~ 140°F (-30° ~ 60 °C)
Avoid installing in humid or dusty places. The relative humidity must be below 95%.
Avoid installing in places where radiation is present.
Avoid installing in places where there are strong magnetic fields and electric signals.
Avoid installing in places where the camera would be subject to strong vibrations.
Never face the camera toward the sun. Do not aim at bright objects. Whether the camera is
in use or not, never aim it at the sun or other extremely bright objects. Otherwise the camera
may be smeared and damaged.
Cleaning
If the video image becomes blurry or smudged in areas, it may be because the lens cover requires
cleaning.
To clean the lens cover:
•Use hand soap or a non-abrasive detergent to wash off dirt or fingerprints.
•Use a microfiber cloth or non-abrasive fabric to dry the dome bubble.
oImportant: Failure to use the recommended cleaning materials may result in a
damaged or scratched lens cover. A damaged lens cover may negatively impact
image quality and cause unwanted IR light reflecting into the lens.
To clean the camera body:
•Use a dry or lightly dampened cloth to clean the camera body.
•Do not use strong or abrasive detergents.
Regulation
This 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.
Compliance is evidenced by written declaration from our suppliers, assuring that any potential
trace contamination levels of restricted substances are below the maximum level set by EU
Directive 2002/95/EC, or are exempted due to their application.

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Warning
DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Caution
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................7
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Product Features .................................................................................................................................. 7
Getting Started ............................................................................................................8
Box Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Camera Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Camera Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 9
Connections.......................................................................................................................................... 9
Power Connection.........................................................................................................................................10
Resetting The Camera and MicroSD Card Slot ...........................................................................................10
Network Camera Manager .........................................................................................11
Launching Network Camera Manager................................................................................................ 11
Finding Network Devices.................................................................................................................... 11
Username and Password ................................................................................................................... 12
Live View ...................................................................................................................12
Setup..............................................................................................................................................................14
System Setting ................................................................................................................................... 14
Picture Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Streaming Setting ............................................................................................................................... 14
ADVANCED....................................................................................................................................................15
System Setting ................................................................................................................................... 15
Camera Setup.......................................................................................................................................15
User Setup ............................................................................................................................................17
IP Address ............................................................................................................................................19
Network Advanced...............................................................................................................................22
Network Security..................................................................................................................................25
Alarm Application.................................................................................................................................27
Tampering and Network Failure Detection.........................................................................................30
Network Failure Detection ...................................................................................................................33
Mail, HTTP and FTP Setup...................................................................................................................34
SD Card.................................................................................................................................................36
Network Share......................................................................................................................................38
Recording Schedule .............................................................................................................................40
Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................43
Software ...............................................................................................................................................44
Log File .................................................................................................................................................45
Picture Setting .................................................................................................................................... 46
Camera Setup.......................................................................................................................................46
Motion Detection..................................................................................................................................51
Video Mask...........................................................................................................................................56
Fisheye Setting .....................................................................................................................................57
Text Overlay..........................................................................................................................................58
Streaming Setting ............................................................................................................................... 60
Video Resolution ..................................................................................................................................60
Video Rotation......................................................................................................................................62
Web Viewer...........................................................................................................................................63
Audio.....................................................................................................................................................64

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Introduction
OVERVIEW
The OE-C9112F12 outdoor 12MP IP fisheye camera is equipped with a 1.65mm fixed lens for 360° single-
camera coverage in ultra high-definition. True WDR, true day/night, and adaptive IR technology ensure the
OE-C9112F12 provides only exceptional image quality in diverse lighting environments. Adaptive IR
technology enhances low-light image performance by adjusting IR output to prevent overexposure of
objects as they move closer to the camera. Additional features include audio in/out, as well as alarm in
and relay out connections supported by the enhanced remote monitoring capabilities of the OWS
platform.
The OE-C9112F12 is ONVIF™ and NDAA compliant, and fully compatible with the OpenEye Web Services
platform, allowing multiple users to concurrently view high-quality images and set up cameras and
recorders remotely using a web browser.
PRODUCT FEATURES
•True WDR @ 12MP
•Edge Dewarping
•360° Coverage
•Adaptive IR
•Alarm I/O
•Two-way Audio
•IK10 Impact Protection Rating
•IP66 Ingress Protection Rating
•Smart Compression
•NDAA Compliant

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Getting Started
BOX CONTENTS
Before proceeding, please confirm that the box contains the items listed here. Please contact your dealer
for assistance if any item is missing or has defects.
OE-C9112F12 Fisheye Camera
Self-tapping
screws/M4/6.8MM (x3) & and
Plastic Anchors 4-5MM (x 3)
Mounting Template
Security Torx Tool
Quick Start Guide
Waterproof Cable Connector

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CAMERA OVERVIEW
CAMERA DIMENSIONS
CONNECTIONS
*12vDC power input port should be plugged when not in use.
1 RJ-45 For connector and PoE connections
2 Audio I/O
Pink
Audio In (Line In)
Green
Audio Out (Line Out)
3 Power (12vDC)*
Black
DC 12V -
Red
DC 12V +
4 Alarm I/O
1
Alarm In -
2
Alarm In +
3
Alarm Out -
4
Alarm Out +

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POWER CONNECTION
For an adequate power connection, use a 12vDC adaptor. Alternatively, you can power the camera by PoE
if a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch is available. Ensure that the camera’s power cable is
correctly and firmly connected.
Note OpenEye recommends against using more than one power source at a time. Do not use a PoE
power source when providing the camera with 12vDC power.
If using Power over Ethernet (PoE), make sure Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is in use in the network.
RESETTING THE CAMERA AND MICROSD CARD SLOT
Supports up to 512GB microSD card for Edge storage. Do not add or remove the microSD card when the
camera is powered on.
1 Reset Button
To restore the camera to factory
defaults:
1. Disconnect power for 30
seconds.
2. Reconnect power and
wait 30 seconds.
3. Press and hold the reset
button for 20 seconds.
2 MicroSD Card Slot
Supports up to 512GB microSD
card for Edge storage.
Do not add or remove the
microSD card when the camera
is powered on.

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Network Camera Manager
OpenEye Network Camera Manager (NCM) is a software tool that allows you to quickly and easily
connect and configure your OpenEye IP Cameras. This software allows you to apply the camera
password, assign IP addresses, configure video settings, and update firmware on multiple cameras at
once.
NCM is pre-installed on all OpenEye Recorders and is also available for download www.OpenEye.net for
installation on your personal computer or laptop. Network Camera Manager is a Java application, this
allows it to be installed on Windows and Linux operating systems.
LAUNCHING NETWORK CAMERA MANAGER
Apex Windows Platforms
Network Camera Manager can be found on the desktop.
Linux Platforms
In the Apex Settings menu, go to the Cameras page and click Advanced.
FINDING NETWORK DEVICES
Click Refresh to reload the Device List.
To narrow your search by Camera Model or Network, use the Model Filter and Networks dropdowns.
A Mac Address search is also available if you are looking for a specific device.

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USERNAME AND PASSWORD
*OpenEye IP cameras ship without a default password.
Username: admin
The admin user password can be set using the following methods:
1. OpenEye recorders running Apex 2.6 or newer will automatically set a new unique password
when added in setup, if a new password has not already been set.
Note You can set your Default Camera Password under the General Settings page within
Setup > System Settings > General Settings. For instructions on defining your unique
camera password, visit:
https://www.openeye.net/support/faqs/default-camera-password
2. Connect to the camera directly through a Web Browser and follow the onscreen prompts.
3. Use the Network Camera Manager (NCM) Utility.
Note The NCM Software Manual can be found at Network Camera Manager
Note Refer to your Apex recorder manual or quick start guide for instruction on adding cameras.

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Live View
The camera displays a live view using the MJPEG stream for setup purposes.
Setup – Go to the Setup tab to access the camera menus
Advanced – Go to the Advanced tab to configure advanced camera features
Logout – Log out the current user
Languages – Select menu and live screen language
Video format – Select camera stream
Snapshot – Take a snapshot of the live screen image
Full Screen – Display camera image in full screen mode
Microphone – Select to talk via the camera microphone
Live Audio – Select to listen to audio via the camera
Record – Select to record live video

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SETUP
The Setup menu allows for quick camera configuration. The same tabs can be found in the Advanced
menus. Follow the links below for full descriptions of Setup and Settings options:
SYSTEM SETTING
Camera Name
User Setup
IP Address
PICTURE SETUP
Camera Tab
Motion Detection
STREAMING SETTING
Video Resolution
Video Rotation

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ADVANCED
SYSTEM SETTING
Camera Setup
The Camera Setup tab displays the product model, time zone, daylight saving time option, date format,
and the option to sync camera time with a computer, NTP server, or manually enter a time.
Host Name -The Host Name is for camera identification. If the alarm function is enabled and is set to
send alarm messages by Mail / FTP, the name entered here will be displayed in the alarm message.
Time Zone -Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu according to the location of the camera.
Enable Daylight Saving Time – Check to enable DST, and then specify the time offset and the DST
duration. The format for time offset is [hh:mm:ss]; for instance, if the amount of time offset is one hour,
please enter “01:00:00” into the field.

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Time format - Choose a time format (yyyy/mm/dd or dd/mm/yyyy) from the drop-down menu. The format
of the date and time displayed above the live video window will be changed according to the selected
format.
Sync with Computer Time - Video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s time.
Manual - The administrator can set video date and time manually. Entry format should be identical with
the examples shown next to the entry fields.
Sync with NTP Server - Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize the camera’s
clock with a NTP server. Please specify the server to synchronize with in the entry field. Then select an
update interval from the drop-down menu.
Note The synchronization will be done every time the camera boots up.
Click Save after making any changes to Camera Setup.

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User Setup
The User Setup tab allows you to set an admin password, add users and permissions, set authentication
type and enable a lockout function for login attempts.
Admin Password – This allows the administrator to reset the password. Enter the new password in
Admin password and Confirm password. The maximum length is 14 characters. The input characters /
numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes. Click Save to confirm the changes. After the
changes are confirmed, the web browser will ask the administrator to re-login to the camera with the new
password.
Note The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~.
Add User - This allows the administrator to add new users. Enter the new user’s name in User name and
the password in User password. Username can be up to 16 characters, and the maximum length of the
password is 14 characters. Tick the boxes below to give privileges for functions, including I/O access,
Camera control, Talk and Listen. Click on Add to add the new user. The name of the new added user will
be displayed in the User name drop-down menu under Manage User. There is a maximum of twenty user
accounts.
•I/O access – I/O access supports fundamental functions that enable users to view the live video
when accessing to the camera.
•Camera control – Camera control allows the appointed user to change camera parameters on the
Camera and Pan Tiltsetting page.
•Talk/Listen – Talk/Listen allows the appointed user in the local site (camera site) to
communicate with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site.

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Manage User
•Delete user - Pull down the User name drop-down menu and select the username to be deleted.
Click on Delete to remove the selected name.
•Edit user - Pull down the User name drop-down menu and select the username. Click on Edit and
a popup window will appear. In the popup window, enter the new user password and reset the
privileges. Click Save to confirm the changes. Then click Close to complete the editing.
HTTP Authentication Setting - This setting allows secured connections between the IP camera and web
browser by enforcing access controls to web resources. When users access the camera through a web
browser, they will have to enter a username and password. There are two security models available: Basic
and Digest.
•Basic - This mode provides basic protection for connection security.
•Digest - Digest mode provides additional protection. The password is sent in an encrypted format
to prevent it from being stolen.
Streaming Authentication Setting - This setting provides security against unauthorized users from
receiving streaming via Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). If this setting is enabled, users will be
asked to enter a username and password before viewing live streams. There are three security modes
available: Disable, Basic and Digest.
•Disable - If disable mode is selected, there will be no security provided against unauthorized
access. Users will not be asked to input a username and password for authentication.
•Basic - This mode provides basic protection for live streams.
•Digest - Digest mode provides additional protection. The password is sent in an encrypted format
to prevent it from being stolen.
Enable Account Lockout Function - The Account Lockout Function locks out an account when someone
tries to log on unsuccessfully several times in a row. To protect a user’s account, the Account Lockout
Function is activated when multiple login failures occur. Check the box Enable Account Lockout Function
and enter values for Threshold and Duration.
•Threshold -Threshold is a maximum number of login attempts, ranging from 5-20 times. The
default value is 5 (attempts).
•Duration -Duration is the length of time that the account remains locked once the account
lockout function is triggered, ranging from 1-60 minute(s). The default value is 10 (mins).
Click Save after making any changes to User Setup.

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IP Address
The IP Address tab allows you to configure the connected camera network settings.
General – These settings are for configuring a new IP address for the camera.
•Get IP address automatically (DHCP) - Select Get IP address automatically and click Save to
confirm the new setting. A note for a camera system reboot will appear. Click OK and the camera
system will restart. The camera will be assigned a new IP address.
•Use fixed IP address - Select Use fixed IP address and insert the new IP address. Then insert the
Default gateway. Click Save to confirm the new setting. When a note for system restart appears,
click OK and the camera system will restart. Wait for 15 seconds. The camera’s IP address in the
URL bar will be changed, and users have to login again.
•Use PPPoE - For PPPoE users, enter the PPPoE User name and Password into the fields, and click
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Advanced – Advanced is for configuring the camera’s Web Server port,RTSP port, MJPEG over HTTP
port, and HTTPS port:
•Web Server port - The default web server port is 80. With the default web server port 80, users
can input the IP address of the camera in the URL bar of a web browser to connect the camera.
When the web server port is changed to any number other than 80, users have to enter the
camera’s IP address followed by a colon and the port number. For instance, a camera whose IP
address is set as 192.168.0.100 and web server port is 8080 can be connected by entering
“http://192.168.0.100:8080” in the URL bar.
•RTSP port - The default setting of RTSP Port is 554; the RTSP Port should be set as 554 or from
the range 1024 to 65535.
•MJPEG over HTTP port - The default setting of MJPEG over HTTP Port is 8008; the MJPEG over
HTTP Port should be set as 8008 or from the range1024 to 65535.
•HTTPS port - The default setting of HTTPS Port is 443; the HTTPS Port should be set as 443 or
from the range 1024 to 65535.
Note Port numbers cannot be the same; otherwise, network conflict may occur.
IPv6 Address Configuration - If the network supports IPv6, users can check the box beside Enable IPv6
and click Save. An IPv6 address will appear beside Address:, and users can use it to connect to the
camera.
Click Save after making any changes to Network Setup.