Phylink PLC-325PW Bullet HD User manual

For Bullet HD Outdoor IP Camera
Model: PLC-325PW, PLC-335PW
Quick Install Guide

Verify the package contents
Waterproof
Junction box
Camera
& Bracket
External
Antenna
AC/DC
Power adaptor
Setup CD
& Guide
Network
Cable
This installation guide provides basic instructions for installing the PLC-325PW
and PLC-335PW Outdoor Waterproof IP camera on your network.
By following these instructions, you can quickly complete the camera installation
on Android, iOS and computer (Windows or Mac OS).
- PLC-325PW/PLC-335PW Camera
- Camera Bracket
- External Wi-Fi Antenna
- Manual and Software on CD-ROM
- CAT5 Ethernet Cable for initial Setup
- Power Adapter
- Quick Install Guide
- Waterproof Junction box
- Screw and plastic wall plug for wall mount

Table of Contents
1. Hardware Overview ........................................................................................... 2
2. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................ 4
2.1 Connecting the Camera ................................................................................. 4
2.2 MicroSD card installation ............................................................................... 4
2.3 Mount the Wi-Fi antenna .............................................................................. 6
2.4 Connection Camera with PoE ........................................................................ 6
2.5 Mount the weatherproof junction box ........................................................ 7
3. Quick installation for iOS device ...................................................................... 11
4. Setting up Wi-Fi via iOS device ........................................................................ 14
5. Quick installation for Android device ............................................................... 16
6. Setting up Wi-Fi via Android device ................................................................ 21
7. Camera installation on PC or Mac ................................................................... 23
8. Access camera via web browser ...................................................................... 28
9. Wireless setup via web browser ...................................................................... 31
10. Technical Support .......................................................................................... 34

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1. Hardware Overview
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1. Sun Shield
2. External Antenna
3. Front Shell
4. Microphone
5. Bracket
6. Reset/WPS Button
7. Camera Cable
8. Camera’s UID Sticker
9. Status indicator LED
10. Infrared LED
11. Light Sensor
12. Power Connector
13. Ethernet Connector
14. Micro SD Card Slot
15. Wrench

Power connector
Connect to the included DC 12V power adapter.
Light Sensor
The light sensor monitors ambient lighting conditions and switches between color
and infrared accordingly.
UID Sticker on Camera Cable
The UID is the unique identifier for the camera. You can scan the QR code on the
sticker using the iOS or Android app to add a camera.
UID:VNW5V15K6RY7J4VWC7W1
Password: admin
Infrared LEDs
Illuminates the camera's field of view at night.
Status Indicator LED
When the camera is powered on, the indicator LED shows a green light and then
quickly turns off which confirms the camera has started up correctly. When the
indicator LED shows a green light again, it then means the system has started
successfully. Note that the indicator LED flashes green during data transfer and
shows red for the WPS connection status.
MicroSD Card Slot
Local storage for storing recorded images and videos. Adding a Micro SD to your
camera will allow you to record footage and motion alerts directly to memory card
for future review.
Reset / WPS Button
This button is used for both the WPS and Reset function.
To use the Reset function, push and hold the button for more than five seconds.
Note that all settings will be restored to factory default.
To use the WPS function, ensure the camera has started. Press the WPS button
located on your router and then press the WPS button on the camera for one
second within 60 seconds. While connecting, the Status Indicator LED will flash
red. Please wait until the camera reboot, then the Wi-Fi connection will be
established.

2. Hardware Installation
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Camera cable
DC power adaptor
Network cable
Router
NOTICE
2.1 Connecting the camera
Connect the camera to your router using the network cable. Using the included
power adaptor, plug one end into the Power Connector and plug the other end
into a power outlet.
Once connected and powered, the status indicator LED should illuminate a
constant green.
Please note that for initial setup, you need to connect the camera directly to your
router with a network cable. You cannot connect wirelessly to the camera without
first setting it up via a network cable.
You can set up the wireless via the App or web browser quickly. Instructions for
wireless setup are included later, inside this guide.
2.2 MicroSD card installation
The Micro SD card is not included in packages. Adding a Micro SD card to your
camera will allow you to record footage and motion alerts directly to the MicroSD
card for future review. The recorded files may be reviewed remotely on your
phone / computer when using Phylink app / software.
For a new SD card which has never been used or formatted, you can use the
camera’s format tool to format it. To learn how to format the SD card, please refer
to the related technical articles on the Phylink support website.

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NOTICE
The camera only supports the FAT32 file system; other formats will not be
recognized. It is recommended to format the Micro SD card via the format tools.
You can download the format tools for FAT32 via the follows links:
http://www.phylink.com/downloads/download_file/tools/guiformat.zip
Or http://www.sdcard.org/downloads/index.html
The camera must be powered off before inserting the Micro SD card. The camera
will only recognize the card if inserted before startup. Every time the card is re-
inserted, you will need to turn the power off and then turn the power on again to
recognize the SD card.
To insert the micro SD card, follow these steps:
1. Power off the camera as applicable.
2. Remove the Sunshade
3. Unscrew the Front Shell from the camera’s main body , turning anti-clockwise.
This must be done in clean and dry environment – before exposing internal
electronics.
4. Hold the MicroSD card with the printed side facing upward and the golden pins
facing toward the MicroSD slot. Press the MicroSD card into the slot until you hear
a click. Be careful not to touch the lens.
5. Take care to avoid catching internal wires and tighten the front shell by hand
only.
Tip:
To learn more about MicroSD card installation and formatting, please refer to
" " in sectionHow to setup recording to MicroSD card Support - Technical Articles
from our technical support website.
Micro SD Card Slot
Sunshade
Front Shell

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Protective cap
RP-SMA
connector
2.3 Mount the Wi-Fi antenna
If using a Wi-Fi Network connection, the provided external
antenna must be mounted to the RP-SMA connector at the
rear of camera main body.
Remove the protective cap on the RP-
SMA connector and screw on the Wi-Fi
antenna in its place (clockwise), make sure
it is finger tight.
Please keep the antenna vertical for better signal strength. Minimum signal
strength of 3 bars is required for HD video transmission. Please ensure the
required signal strength is available at the point of installation, prior to installing
the camera.
2.4 Connection camera with PoE (Optional)
The PLC-325PW/PLC-335PW camera can be either connected with the included
power adapter and network cable, or optionally with an Ethernet cable that is
connected to an 802.3af compatible PoE Switch or PoE Injector. With a PoE setup,
the Ethernet cable will transmit both power and data over a single cable
eliminating the need for the power adapter. It is very suitable for the installation
locations where there is no power outlet and Wi-Fi signal.
PoE Injector
PoE injector connection diagram
Power adaptor
Camera cable
Router

2.5 Mount the weatherproof junction box
Before physical installation, please ensure wireless settings are completed and
operational – to set wireless up, you need to connect the camera directly to your
router with an Ethernet cable.
The included Weatherproof Junction Box provides a neat and waterproof
termination of connections to the Phylink Bullet HD outdoor camera.
When connecting outdoors, the use of this junction box will ensure weather
protection and prevent power and signal faults due to water ingress at the
connections.
When you use this junction box, you only need to drill a small hole in the wall to
run the extension cabling to an indoor power outlet and network.
Power adapter cord
Building wall
Outdoor Indoor
Network cable
Weatherproof
Junction Box
Figure 1
A roughly 1/4 inch diameter hole will be required for either a network cable or the
DC plug at the end of the power adapter cord to pass through.
If you need more than 10 ft length of the power cable on the AC adapter, you
could skip the AC adapter and instead power the camera with PoE. That would
allow you to use inexpensive Cat5e network cable to supply power from up to 300
ft away. Cat5e network cable with the required connectors is available at Home
Depot in convenient rolls of 15 ft, 25 ft, 50 ft and 100 ft.
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Front Cover
Camera Cable
Silicone Sealing Strip
Rear Cover
Gasket
Screw
Rubber Stopper
Figure 3
Figure 2
Groove
for camera cable
(network)
Groove
for camera cable
(power)
Silicone sealing strip Front cover
Stopper
Groove for power
adapter cord
Stopper
Groove for
network cable
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STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
Before physical installation, please ensure wireless settings are completed and
operational – to set wireless up, you need to connect the camera directly to your
router with an Ethernet cable.
If you plan to use Wi-Fi transmission, the Wi-Fi must be setup before the camera is
disconnected from the Ethernet cable of the local network. Minimum signal
strength of 3 bars is required for HD video transmission. Please ensure the
required signal strength is available at the point of installation, prior to installing
the camera.
Please note that the wireless signal travels easily through common building
materials such as wood, glass, sheet rock, and vinyl siding, but does not go
through metal.
Connect the power cord and Ethernet cable to the camera. Please refer to Figure 2.
Insert the RJ45 connector and DC plug connector into the rear cover of the
Weatherproof Junction Box. Ensure the power and network cables align with their
respective grooves at both sides of the sealing strip.
Please refer to Figure 2.
Attach the front cover; ensuring that the groove on the sealing strip presses tightly
against the cable. The bigger groove is for network cable and the smaller one is for
the power adapter cable (Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3).
Please make sure there is no gap between the front and rear cover sealing strips,
as this clean contact provides the waterproof seal.
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Screw hole
Rear cover
Mounting hole
STEP4
NOTICE
Front cover
Stopper
Groove for power adapter cord
Stopper
Groove for network cable
Secure the front and rear covers using the included screws and gaskets.
Once secured, the rubber stoppers should be inserted so as to protect the screws
from the weather and allow ease of maintenance in the future.
Please refer to Figure 2.
If the camera is using a PoE connection, you don’t need to connect the power
adapter. You must use the attached stopper to block the power cable entry point
so as to maintain the waterproofing seal. Please refer to Figure 3.
If the camera only uses the Wi-Fi connection, you don’t need to connect the
network cable. You must use the attached stopper on the sealing strip to block the
network cable groove so as to maintain the waterproofing seal.
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3. Quick installation for iOS device
STEP1
Get the free app from App Store.PHYCAM
Start the app and the "My Camera" screen will appear.
Ensure the camera is powered up and connected to
your router using the included ethernet cable.
Press “ ” button to add a new camera.Add
If the camera is located on the same local network as your iPhone/iPad, the
camera’s UID will show up on the “ " screen. Click on camera's UID andAdd Camera
go to the next step.
OPTION 1
Scan the camera’s UID
To add a camera to app, you can click “ ” button to scan the camera’sQRCode
UID from the sticker on the camera cable.
Manually type the UID (Add the camera remotely)
OPTION 2
If the camera is not located on the same local network as your iPhone, the app will
NOT find it. To add a camera to the app remotely, click “ ” button to type theAdd
"UID" manually from the UID sticker on the camera cable.
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Scan to download
App for iOS

STEP2
Assign a "Name" to the camera to help identify this camera if more than one
camera is in use.
Enter the "Password". (The default Password is "admin" )
Press " " and the app will connect to the camera.Connect
Press " " to setup the camera to work over wireless. The camera willSetup WiFi
search for available Wi-Fi networks around it.
Press " " button and the camera will show up on the “ ” screen.Save My Camera
Note: You can skip the “Setup Wi-Fi” step and set the wireless later.
Instructions for wireless setup on Android device are included in 4. Setting up Wi-
Fi via iOS device section.
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Tap symbol on the right side of the camera, the sliding menu will be displayed.
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1. Add camera
2. View the app version
3. Sliding menu
4. Detect camera
5. Edit Camera, change settings and password
6. Audio mode
7. Video mode
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And then go to > .Advanced Setting WiFi Networks
Tap the Edit Camera icon from the sliding menu.
Tap symbol on the right side of the camera, the sliding menu will be displayed.
4. Setting up Wi-Fi via iOS device
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Select your network from the list. Type your Wi-Fi password and press “ ”buttonOK
to complete the Wi-Fi setup.
After a successful wireless setup, you can remove the network cable and the
camera should work through the wireless network after a short delay.
Press “ ” , then the camera will search for available Wi-Fi networksWiFi Networks
around it.
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5. Quick installation for Android device
STEP1
Get the free app from Google Play.PHYCAM
Start the app and the following screen will appear.
Press to add a new camera.
If your camera is located on the same local network as your Android device, the
app can search for it.
Click the “ ” menu and the camera’s UID will shows up on theScan local network
" " screen. Click on camera’s UID to go to the next step.Search camera from LAN
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Scan to download
App for Android

STEP2
Enter the " ". ( The default Password is "admin". )Password
Assign a " " to the camera to help identify this camera if more than oneName
camera is in use. ( The default name is "Camera 0". )
Press " " button and a pop up tips window will say "Do you want to setup theOK
camera to work over WiFi now?".
Press "YES" if you want to connect the camera to your router wirelessly.
Instructions for wireless setup on Android device are included in 6. Setting up Wi-
Fi via Android device section.
Press "NO" if you want to setup the wireless later.
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There are two optional methods to add a camera on the Android device.
Scan the camera UID using the mobile phone
Manually type UID (Add the camera remotely)
OPTION 1
You can click “ ” menu to scan the camera UID from the UID stickerScan QR code
on the camera cable.
OPTION 2
If your camera is not located on the same local network as your Android device,
the app will NOT find the camera.
To add a camera to the app remotely, click the “ ” menu.Type UID and password
Type the "UID" manually from the UID sticker on the camera cable.
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