Phylink PLC-128 Series User manual

USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.0
Covert Network Security Camera
PLC-128 Series
720P

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Product Overview 5............................................................................................
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 5
System Requirements ..................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Overview ......................................................................................................... 8
Installation 10.......................................................................................................
Hardware Installation ................................................................................................. 10
Wireless Installation with WPS function...................................................... 17
Restore Camera back to factory settings .................................................. 16
Camera installation on PC ......................................................................................... 44
Camera Live installation on PC ....................................................................... 44
Play, Delete and Modify cameras ................................................................... 46
Muliti-viewing on one screen .......................................................................... 48
Video recording, Storage and Viewing ......................................................... 49
Snapshots, Storage and Viewing .................................................................... 50
Quick installation for iOS device ............................................................................. 25
Camera installation on iOS device ................................................................. 25
Wireless Setup on iOS device .......................................................................... 28
.......................................................................... 31Advanced settings on iOS device
................................................................... 35Quick installation for Android device
Camera installation on Android device ........................................................ 35
Wireless Setup on Android device ................................................................. 38
................................................................ 41Advanced settings on Android device
Sensor Unit Installation .................................................................................... 10
Installation via Web Browser ................................................................................... 51
Viewing Camera via Web Browser ................................................................ 51
Wireless Setup on PC via Web Browser ..................................................... 52
Advanced Configuration 57............................................................................
Network Camera Setting Interface ........................................................................ 57
Camera................................................................................................................................ 57
Camera Setup.......................................................................................................... 57
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Main Unit Installation........................................................................................ 13
Wireless Installation Considerations............................................................ 18
General I/O Terminal ......................................................................................... 19

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Network................................................................................................................................ 63
Wireless Setup.......................................................................................................... 63
TCP/IP Setup............................................................................................................. 65
DDNS Setup.............................................................................................................. 66
UPNP Setup.............................................................................................................. 69
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Storage ................................................................................................................................. 71
Storage Setup ......................................................................................................... 71
Browse Storage ....................................................................................................... 72
Format SD Card ....................................................................................................... 72
Task ........................................................................................................................................ 76
Motion Detection .................................................................................................. 76
Schedule Setup ...................................................................................................... 78
Task Management ................................................................................................. 79
HTTP alarm sending ...................................................................................... 86
HTTP periodic sending ................................................................................. 87
Snapshot to storage on alarm .................................................................... 88
Snapshot to storage periodically .............................................................. 89
Record to storage on alarm ......................................................................... 90
Record to storage continuously ................................................................. 91
Sending files in storage to FTP server ..................................................... 92
Email alarm sending ...................................................................................... 80
Email periodic sending ................................................................................. 82
FTP alarm sending ......................................................................................... 83
FTP periodic sending .................................................................................... 85
Tools ...................................................................................................................................... 93
System Identity ....................................................................................................... 93
User Management ................................................................................................. 94
Date & Time .............................................................................................................. 95
Backup or Reset ...................................................................................................... 96
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................. 96
Recording to NAS .................................................................................................. 73
Stream Setup ........................................................................................................... 58
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................ 61
Night Vision Setup ................................................................................................. 62
Advanced functions....................................................................................................... 98
Wizard.......................................................................................................................... 98
System......................................................................................................................... 99
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Technical Specifications 102....................................................................................
Glossary of Terms 103.................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 100..................................................................................................
Status indicator LED of camera does not light up ..................................................... 100
The picture viewing interface does not appear on internet explorer ................. 100
The camera’s network connection unreliable............................................................. . 100
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Wireless communication does not work ....................................................................... 100
Video window shows "on connecting” .......................................................................... 100
Forget the IP address of network camera ...................................................................... 101
Forget the password to access the setting interface ................................................. 101
Why we see strips in the videos ........................................................................................ 101
The camera is producing noisy images .......................................................................... 101
Using a camera behind glass ............................................................................................. 101
Technical Support 105................................................................................................
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Section 1 - Product Overview
Package Contents
Verify the package contents against the list below.
System Requirements
Minimum Mac System Requirements
Operating system-Mac OSX 10.4 (Tiger)
Processor-800MHz-Power PC G4 or Intel
Memory-128Mb RAM (256Mb recommended)
Minimum PC System Requirements
Operating system-Windows 2000/XP/Vista
/Windows 7/Mac/Linux
Processor-Intel Pentium III, 1GHz
Memory-256Mb RAM
Viewing System Requirements
Web Browser Setup/Viewing- IE Version 5.5 or later, Firefox,
Google Chrome, Safari & most other browsers
Real Player QuickTime and most other VLC players.
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PLC-128PW / PLC-128W / PLC-128P Main Unit
Camera Unit ( include 8 meter RJ11 cable)
Mounting Accessories
External Antenna (PLC-128P has no this item)
Manual and Software on CD-ROM
CAT5 Ethernet Cable
4 pin I/O connector terminal block
Power Adapter
Quick Install Guide
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Introduction
Excellent HDTV 720P video quality at full frame rate, Megapixel pinhole lens.
Works over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Power over Ethernet (PoE) 802.3af.
WPS support for easy wireless setup.
Professional Covert Network Security Camera
Phylink PLC-128 is a small-sized, high-performance device perfect for covertseries
installations or where a discreet and compact surveillance solution is required.
Almost impossible to discover, which keeps it protected from vandalism.
Various and Flexible Mounting
PLC-128 includes various mounting accessories for quick and easy installation.series
The Sensor unit can be mounted flat or angled on any surface, using the angled
fastening bracket. The camera can also be mounted covertly behind a thin wall,
cupboard, door and etc. with miniature size design it enables easy integration into
any hidden place.
The sensor unit and main unit are connected by an 8 meter cable, providing
flexibility to place the sensor unit in one place and the main unit elsewhere.
Excellent Quality at Full Frame Rate
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General I/O which is used to connect external alarm devices like PIR sensor,
Gas Detector and etc.
Audio line in for security sound monitor pickup device.
Multi-zone Motion Detection and adjustable sensitivity, alerts by Email or Push
Notifications (for iOS and Android).
Built-in Micro SD card Slot up to 128GB (SD Card not included) with remote playback
from anywhere. Free iPhone, Android Apps for Quick & Easy remote Viewing.
Smart and Connectivity
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Approval Information
All our products meet the requirements of approval FCC or CE, and are granted the
FCC or CE certification. They are authorized to bear FCC or CE mark.
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 Changes and modification not expressly approved by the
manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.
FCC
This product complies with standards including Low Voltage Device Directive
73/23/EEC; EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. It passed the
subject tests by the authority concerned and is authorized to bear CE mark.
CE
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 and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, 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: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation
between the equipment and the receiver. -Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Hardware Overview
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Line In/MIC
DC12V
LAN Reset
I/O
1. Main Unit
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8. Ethernet RJ45 connector
9. General I/O
10. Power Jack
11. Reset/WPS Button 12. Sensor Unit
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2. Status indicator LED
3. External Antenna
4. RJ12 Connector for
Sensor Unit
5. Audio Line In/MIC
6. Micro SD Card slot
7. SMA connector
13. RJ11 Cable
14. RJ12 Plug
15. Cover
16. Straight mounting bracket
17. Angled mounting bracket
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PLC-128 series include various mounting brackets for quick and easy installation.
The sensor unit can be mounted flat or angled on any surface, using the angled
mounting bracket. The camera can also be mounted covertly behind a thin wall,
cupboard, door and etc. With miniature size design it enables easy integration into
any hidden place.
Mounting Accessories
Local storage for storing recorded image and video.
Micro SD Card slot
Connects to the included DC 12V power adapter.
Power Jack
Reset/WPS Button
Press this button for 5 seconds to reset the camera. All settings will be restored to
factory default.
Status indicator LED
Short press this button to setup a wireless connection automatically (WPS function).
After is powered on, the indicator LED shows yellow light and quickly offMain Unit
which means the system is being started. When the indicator LED shows yellow
again, it means the system has started successfully.
Red light is for wired connection and WPS status, yellow light for wireless connection.
The indicator LED flashes during data transfer.
General I/O
General I/O which is used to connect external alarm devices like PIR sensor, Gas
Detector and etc. PLC-128 series have one D/I and one D/O for External Sensor and Alarm.
For more details about how to use General I/O, please see the User Manual which is
available on the CD include in this package
Note: PLC-128P has no WPS function.
The sensor unit and main unit are connected by an 8 meter cable, providing flexibility
to place the sensor unit in one place and the main unit elsewhere.
Sensor Unit and RJ11 Cable
IMPORTANT! - The sensor unit is not approved for outdoor use. The product
may only be installed in indoor environments.
If you want to shorten the sensor unit cable, please refer to the User Manual which
is available on the CD include in this package.
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Hardware Installation
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Flat on any surface
PLC-128 series is a small-sized, high-performance network camera perfect for covert
installations or where a discreet and compact surveillance solution is required.
Almost impossible to discover, which keeps it protected from vandalism.
Sensor Unit Installation
The PLC-128 series can be mounted in three different ways:
Angled on any surface, using the angled fastening bracket
Covertly behind a thin material, for example a thin wall, cupboard, door and etc.
1. Put the to the wall or ceiling, using screws and plugs appropriate forSensor Unit
the wall/ceiling material.
2. Snap on the cover.
3. Proceed to install the , seeMain Unit 3.2 Main Unit Installation.
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Flat Surface Installation
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