Optica P218Z User manual

001C72XWZ100
Optica P218Z HD Outdoor 18x PTZ Speed Dome
Network Camera
User’s Manual
Ver. 1.7

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Table of Contents
1. Overview.................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Features........................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Package Contents......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Dimensions.................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Switch / Connector Definition........................................................................................ 5
2. Camera Cabling....................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Connect Power.............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Connect Ethernet Cable................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Apply Alarm I/O ............................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Apply Audio...................................................................................................................7
3. System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 8
4. Access Camera....................................................................................................................... 9
5. Setup Video Resolution........................................................................................................ 13
Appendix A: Technical Specifications........................................................................................ 14
Appendix B: Delete the Existing Optica Viewer......................................................................... 16
Appendix C: Setup Internet Security .......................................................................................... 17
Appendix D: Video Resolution .................................................................................................... 18
Quad Stream........................................................................................................................... 18
Triple Stream .......................................................................................................................... 22
Dual Stream............................................................................................................................ 24
Single Stream ......................................................................................................................... 24

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1. Overview
The P218Z HD Speed Dome Network Camera transmits digital video and audio
data using wire connection. Live video can be monitored and recorded from
window-based computer via network.
The video encoder supports real-time H.264 Full HD resolution. Simultaneous
Quad Codecs, H.264 Baseline / Main / High Profile, MJPEG, are available for
various network applications via speeding or limited bandwidth. Better image
quality and high resolution are delivered by IP support. It eliminates the
“combing” effect due to scene change and performs more stabilized image.
With IP solution, multiple and authorized users can view the immediate image
from any location through network even using a standard web-browser. It
enables users to access and remote the camera without at specific locations.
1.1 Features
z18x Optical Zoom
z10x Digital Zoom
zDual Streams, Full HD real-time + D1 real-time
zQuad streams, MJPEG + H.264 x 3 / H.264 x 4 support
zQuad Codecs, H.264 Baseline / Main / High Profile, MJPEG
zVertical View Mode (Image rotation by 90 degrees)
zFull HD Real-time Resolution
zTwo-way Audio Support
zRemovable IR Cut Filter
zMotion Detection
zWide Dynamic Range
zDigital Noise Reduction

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1.2 Package Contents
Please check the box contains the items listed here. If any item is missing or
has defects, DO NOT install or operate the product and contact the dealer for
assistance.
Outdoor Dome Camera Package
PTZ Camera
M3 Standard Screw (x1)
M3 Security Screw (x1)*
M5 Standard Screw (x1)
M5 Security Screw (x1)*
Waterproof Rubber
Quick Start Guide
CD: Operation
Manuals
Compact Pendant
Arm
Lubricant
Security Torx

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1.3 Dimensions

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1.4 Switch / Connector Definition
There are various connectors located on the camera’s back plate as shown in
the figures below.
Please refer to the diagrams and tables accompanied with for use of each
switch / connector.
A RJ-45 Connector
B ALARM I/O
C Power
D Micro SD Card Slot
E Factory Reset Button
F Audio I/O
NOTE: DO NOT change the camera’s Communication Switch factory
default settings.

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2. Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below to complete P218Z HD Speed Dome
Network Camera connection.
2.1 Connect Power
Please refer to the illustrations below to connect power core through the
supplied power adaptor. The camera can be powered by Power Over Ethernet
Plus / PoE+ (802.3.at) or AC 24V. However, AC 24V power is required to
power the Camera heater.
2.2 Connect Ethernet Cable
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to
have best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the Network
Speed Dome Camera, and 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 Network Speed Dome Camera directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are
unlit, please check LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
Pin Definition
1 AC 24_1
2 FG
3 AC 24_2

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2.3 Apply Alarm I/O
The P218Z HD Speed Dome Network Camera supports 4 digital alarm inputs
and 2 digital alarm outputs. Please make sure the alarm connections are
properly wired before starting to configure alarm related settings on this
“Application” page. Please refer to the pin definition table below for alarm
system wiring.
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1 ALARM_OUT_NO_1 7 ALARM_OUT_COM_2
2 ALARM_OUT_NC_1 8 GND
3 ALARM_OUT_COM_1 9 ALARM_IN_4
4 GND 10 ALARM_IN_3
5 ALARM_OUT_NO_2 11 ALARM_IN_2
6 ALARM_OUT_NC_2 12 ALARM_IN_1
2.4 Apply Audio
Please refer to the illustrations below to set up the audio according to the Audio
pin definition.
Pin Definition
1 LINE_OUT
2 GND
3 LINE_IN

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3. System Requirements
To perform the P218Z HD Speed Dome Network Camera via web browser,
please ensure the PC is in good network connection, and meet system
requirement as described below.
Items Minimum Requirement
Personal Computer
1. Intel®Pentium®IV, 3 GHz or higher, Intel®Core2 Duo, 2
GHz or higher
2. 1 GB RAM or more
3. AGP graphics card 64 MB RAM, DirectDraw
Operating System Windows VISTA / Windows XP / Windows 7
Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari
Network Card 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
Viewer ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

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4. Access Camera
For initial access to the P218Z HD Speed Dome Network Camera, users can
search the camera through the installer program: DeviceSearch.exe, which can
be found in “Device Search” folder in the supplied CD.
Device Search Software Setup
Step 1: Double click on the program Device Search.exe. After its window will
appear, click on the <Device Search> button on the top side.
Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click on <Unblock> to continue.
Device Search
Step 3: Click on <Device Search> again, and all the finding IP devices will be
listed in the page. The IP Camera default IP setting is DHCP.
Step 4: Double click or right click and select <Browse> to access the camera
directly via web browser.
Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username
and password will appear for logging in to the Network Speed Dome
Camera.
The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
Login ID Password
Admin 1234
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.