Qvis APOIP-VAN User manual

APOIP-VAN
APO-VANIR-2
1.3 & 2 MEGA PIXEL VANDAL DOME IP CAMERAS
User’s Manual
V1.0 08 / 2013

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the 1.3 or 2MP Vandal Dome IP Camera.
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and
operation of your system.
Here you can find information about the corresponding IP camera’s features
and functions, as well as a detailed installation method.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards
and warnings carefully!

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Important Safeguards and Warnings
1．Electrical safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
The power supply shall conform to the requirement in the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and
must make sure that the limited power source is rated 12V DC or 24V AC.
Please note: Do not connect two power supplying sources to the device at the same time; it
may result in device damage!
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by improper
handling or installation.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modification or attempted repair.
2．Transportation Security
Please ensure that the product does not endure heavy stresses, violent vibration or contact with
water during transportation, storage and installation.
Please use the original packing material (or the material of the same quality) if you need to return it
to vendor.
3．Installation
Do not apply power to the product before completing installation.
Do not put object(s) on the product.
Please install a proper power cut-off device during the installation connection.
4．Qualified engineers needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers. We are not
liable for any problems caused by unauthorised modifications or attempted repair.
5. Environment
This product should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, inflammable,
explosive substances and etc.
Please keep it away from environments that contain electromagnetic radiation or objects that
produce it.
Please keep sound ventilation around the device at all times.
Do not allow the water and other liquid to penetrate into the device if casing has been
compromised. This series product complies with the IP66 standard specified in the Degrees of
Protection Provided by Enclosure.
Ensure lightning surge protection is in place to make sure you fully protect camera circuitry from
electrical overload.

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Please make sure the CCD (CMOS) component is away from the radiation of the laser beam
device. Otherwise it may result in CCD (CMOS) optical component damage.
It is recommended that the grounding studs of the product should be grounded, so to further
enhance the reliability of the camera.
6. Daily Maintenance
Please shut down the device and then unplug the power cable before you begin any maintenance
work.
Do not touch the CCD (CMOS) optic component. Please use an air jet to clean the dust off the lens
surface. You can use the dry cloth with some alcohol or mild detergent to clear if necessary.
When the camera is not in use please put the dustproof cap to protect the CCD (CMOS)
component.
Do not use volatile solvent such as the benzene, paint thinner or detergent with the ability to
abrade surfaces. It may result in lens damage or adversely affect the device’s performance.
7. Accessories
Always use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.
Before installation, please open the package and check that all the components are included. Contact
your local retailer/vendor ASAP if something is missing.
8. Box Contents:
Accessory Name
Amount
Network Camera Unit
1
User’s Manual
1
Installation Accessories Bag
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CD
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Table of Contents
1General Introduction......................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................1
1.2 Features............................................................................................................1
1.3 Specifications....................................................................................................2
1.3.1 Performance...............................................................................................2
2Structure........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Dimensions.......................................................................................................5
2.2 Port Description.................................................................................................6
2.3 Bidirectional talk................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Device-end to PC-end.................................................................................8
2.3.2 PC-end to the Device-end...........................................................................8
2.4 Alarm Setup......................................................................................................9
3Installation ...................................................................................................................11
3.1 Device Installation Introduction .......................................................................11
3.2 Device Installation Steps.................................................................................12
3.2.1 General Installation...................................................................................12
3.2.2 Manual Zoom Lens Focus Operation........................................................14
3.2.3 Side Cable Exit.........................................................................................14
3.2.4 Cable Connection.....................................................................................15
3.3 Micro SD Card Installation ..............................................................................16
4Quick Configuration Tool.............................................................................................17
4.1 Overview.........................................................................................................17
4.2 Operation........................................................................................................17
5Web Operation ............................................................................................................20
5.1 Network Connection........................................................................................20
5.2 Login and Logout ............................................................................................20
6FAQ.............................................................................................................................23

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1General Introduction
1.1 Overview
This network camera integrates traditional camera and network video technology. It adopts both audio and
video data collection and transmission simultaneously. Because of inbuilt internal hardware it can connect
to a network directly without any auxiliary device. When you want to access the camera, you can use a web
browser running off the network at the client-end. Due to its multiple functions it allows for various use in
many environments such office, bank, road & traffic monitoring, etc.
This series network camera product uses the latest industry standard H.264 video and G.711a audio
compression technology, which guarantee the best audio and video quality whilst reducing file sizes.
One of the other main features this camera includes is the IR night vision, which aids in video surveillance
when the camera is functioning within a low illumination environment. The LED IRs highlight objects of
interest within the camera’s field of view and is then able to filter out any visual interference so that you can
easily view footage upon a monitor. It supports real-time monitor and listening at the same time via the
inbuilt microphone. If you want to communicate with a person(s) in view of the camera it also supports dual-
way bidirectional talk.
The built-in protection enclosure and waterproof design conforms to the IP 66 level. It has the sound
waterproof function suitable for use in the outdoor environments.
1.2 Features
User
Management
Different user rights for each group, one user belongs to one group.
The user’s right shall not exceed the group right.
Data
Transmission
Wired network data transmission via the Ethernet port.
Wireless Home camera supports WIFI/3G wireless network data transmission.
Storage
Function
Supports:
Central server backup function in accordance with your configuration and
setup in alarm or schedule setting
Recording via the Web and sending the recorded file to the storage at the
client-end’s PC.
Micro SD card storage for alarm recording or snapshot storage.
Network storage function such as FTP.
Network
Monitor
Network camera supports one-channel audio/video data transmission to
network terminal and then decodes signal. Delay is within 270ms (network
bandwidth support needed)
Supports a maximum of 20 connections.
Adopts the following audio and video transmission protocols: HTTP, TCP,
UDP, MULTICAST, RTP/RTCP, RTSP, etc.
Supports web access.
Alarm
Function
Real-time response to external on-off alarm input. User can setup prerecord
time length before alarm trigger incident ( also allows user to pre-record audio
file)
Real-time video detect: motion detect, camera masking, PIR human body
movement detect.

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Network
Management
Allows network camera configuration and management via Ethernet.
Supports device management via web or client-end.
Power
External power adapter DC12V.
Power over Ethernet (PoE). Conforms to the IEEE802.3af standard.
Connect the device to the switch or the router that supports the PoE function
to obtain operational power.
Warning！
Do not connect these two power supplying sources to the device at the same
time; it may result in device damage!
Please note: system cannot support these two types of power supplying at the same
time. As a recommendation, if you wish for your security system to be able to continue
to run when there is a loss of power or unstable electrical supply coming from the
mains, a UPS system should be installed.
Assistant
Function
Log function
Supports system resource information and running status real-time display.
Day/Night mode auto switch.
Supports picture parameter setup such as electronic shutter and gain setup.
Supports motion detection.
Backlight compensation: screen auto split allows backlight compensation to
adjust the brightness.
Supports video watermark function to avoid vicious video modification.
Built in IR light to aid with night vision function.
The enclosure conforms to the IP66 protection testing. It can withstand a
variety of weather conditions and outdoor environments.
Support dual-stream, ACF.
Built-in microphone and speaker.
1.3 Specifications
1.3.1 Performance
Please refer to the following sheet for product performance specification:
Model
Parameter
APOIP-VAN
APO-VANIR-2
System
Main Processor
1/2.8” 2Megapixel Exmor CMOS
OS
Embedded LINUX
System
Resources
Support real-time network monitor, local record, and remote operation
at the same time.
User Interface
Remote operation interface such as WEB, DSS, PSS.
System Status
Bit stream statistics, log, and software version.
Video Parameter
Image Sensor
1/2-inch CMOS
Pixel
1.3MP:1280(H)*960(V)
720P: 1280*720
D1: 704*576
CIF: 352*288
1080P: 1920(H)*1080(V)
720P: 1280*720
D1: 704*480
CIF:352*288
Gain Control
Manual/Auto
White Balance
Auto
BLC
On/Off/BLC/HLC/DWDR

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Exposure Mode
Manual/Auto
PAL: ranges from 1/3 to 1/10000.
Video
Compression
Standard
H.264/MJPEG
Video Frame
Rate
PAL:
Main stream(1280*960@25fps)
extra stream(352*288@25fps),
Main stream(1280*720@25fps）
extra stream(352*288@25fps）
PAL:
Main stream(1920*1080@25fps)
extra stream(352*288@25fps),
Main stream(1280*960@25fps）
extra stream(352*288@25fps）
Video Bit Rate
H.264: 32Kbps-8192Kbps
MPEG: 32K –12288Kbps
Noise Reduction
2D-NR
Snapshot
Max 1f/s snapshot. File extension name is JPEG.
Privacy Mask
Supports max 4 privacy mask zones
Video Setup
Support parameter setup such as brightness, contrast.
Video
Information
Channel title, time title, motion detect, camera masking.
Lens
2.8 –12mm Varifocal
Angle of view: H: 92o (Wide) –
27.2o (Tele)
3.3 –12mm Varifocal
Angle of view: H: 79.3o(Wide) –
29.8o(Tele)
Max Aperture
F1.4
Audio
Audio Bit Stream
Dual-way
Audio
Input/Output
1/1 channel IN/OUT
Audio Bit Rate
8kbps 16bit
Audio
Compression
Standard
G.711A/G.711Mu (64kbps)/PCM(128kbps)
Video
Motion Detect
396 (18*22) detection zones；sensitivity level ranges from 1 to 6 (The
6th level has the highest sensitivity)
Activation event: video storage, image snapshot, log, email SMTP
function and etc.
Camera Masking
Sensitivity level ranges from 1 to 6. Each sensitivity level is the
percentage of the privacy mask zone.
Activation event: alarm device, audio/video storage, image snapshot,
log, email SMTP function and etc.
Alarm Port
1-channel input and 1-channel output (on-off )
Record and Backup
Record Priority
Manual>Video detect>Schedule
SD Card Storage
Support Micro SD card hot-swap, 32GB Max
Storage
Management
Support display network storage status
Netw ork
Wire Network
1-channel wire Ethernet port, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Network Protocol
Standard HTTP, TCP/IP, ARP, IGMP, ICMP, RTSP, RTP,UDP, RTCP,

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SMTP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, PPPOE, UPNP, NTP, Bonjour,
SNMP.
Max. IR LEDs
Length
20 Metres
AUX
Port
Power
DC 12V and PoE(802.3af)
General Parameter
Power
Consumption
6W MAX
Working
Temperature
-10oC~+60oC
Protection Level
IP66 & IK10
Working
Humidify
10%~90%
Dimensions(mm)
Φ 151mm * 119mm
Weight
229g（Excluding box）
1.1Kg (Excluding box)
Installation
Installation with the bracket.

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2 Structure
2.1 Dimensions
You can refer to the following figures for dimension information. The Unit is mm (see Figure 2- 1 & Figure
2- 2).
Figure 2- 1 Dimension illustration 1
Figure 2- 2 Dimension illustration 2

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2.2 Port Description
The port is shown in Figure 2 –3 and Figure 2 –4.
Figure 2 - 3 Port 1
Figure 2 - 4 Port 2

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Please refer to the following sheet for external connection port definition information:
SN
Port
Port Name
Connector
Function Description
1
POWER
AC 24V power
port
/
Connect to AC 24V power.
Only some series support AC 24V.
2
POWER
DC 12V power
port
/
Connect to DC 12V power.
3
LAN
RJ45 network
port
Ethernet port
Network cable port.
4
I/O
I/O port
/
It includes alarm input/output, audio
and analog output.
5
RESET
Reset button
/
Reset button. It is to restore factory
default setup.
6
Micro SD
Micro SD card
slot entry
Micro SD
card
Connect to Micro SD card to realize
local storage.
7
Fan port
/
/
Connect to fan to reduce device
internal problem.
Please note only some IR series
support this function.
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Status
indicator
light
/
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Display device status
Please refer to the following sheet for I/O port cable function information:
Port
Name
Cable SN
Cable Port Name
Function Description
I/O Port
1
ALARM_NO
Alarm output port. Output alarm signal to
alarm device.
NO: Normal open alarm output end.
2
ALARM_COM
Alarm output public end.
3
GND
Ground end.
4
ALARM_IN
Alarm input port. It is to receive the on-off
signal from the external alarm source.
5
GND
Ground end.
6
AUDIO_IN
Input audio signal. It is to receive the analog
audio signal from the devices such as
pickup.
7
AUDIO_OUT
Output audio signal to devices such as loud
speaker.
8
GND
Ground end.
9
VIDEO_OUT
Output analog video signal. It can connect
to TV monitor to view video.
Note: The external connection port above is based on non-IR series which is identical with the external
connection port of IR series.

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2.3 Bidirectional talk
2.3.1 Device-end to PC-end
Device Connection
1. Please connect the speaker or the MIC to the audio input port found in the device rear panel. Then
connect the earphone to the audio output port in the PC.
2. Login to the Internet and then click the Audio button to enable the bidirectional talk function.
3. You will see that the button becomes orange after you enabled the audio talk function.
4. Click Audio button again to stop the bidirectional talk function.
Listening Operation
You will be able to listen to any audio coming from the device end by plugging in speakers or a headphone
in to the audio output port at the PC end.
2.3.2 PC-end to the Device-end
Device Connection
1. Connect the speaker or the MIC to the audio input port in the PC and then connect the earphone to
the audio output port of the device.
2. Login to the Web and then click the Audio button to enable the bidirectional talk function.
3. You will see that the button becomes orange after you enabled the audio talk function.
4. Click Audio button again to stop the bidirectional talk function.
Listening Operation
Speak or play music at the PC-end, you can use the built-in speaker of the device-end to listen.
Note: Please go to the Master Volume interface of the PC to set it first if you want to use the dual-way
bidirectional talk. Please select Front MIC mode in the record control interface. (You can select microphone
enhanced in ‘Advanced’interface if the audio is too low.)

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2.4 Alarm Setup
The alarm interface is shown in Figure 2 –5. Please follow the steps listed below for local alarm input and
output connection.
1. Connect the alarm input device to the alarm input port (No.4 pin) of the I/O cable.
2. Connect the alarm output device to the alarm output port (No.1 pin) and alarm output public port
(No.2 pin). The alarm output port supports NO (normal open) alarm device only.
3. Go on to the web (please see Figure 2 –5). Please set the alarm input 01 port for the first channel
of the I/O cable (No.4 pin). Then you can select the corresponding type (NO/NC.)
4. Set the WEB alarm output. The alarm output 01 is for the alarm output port of the device. It is the
No.1 pin of the I/O cable.
Figure 2 –5 Alarm
Please refer to the following figure for alarm input information (see Figure 2 –6 on the next page).
Alarm input: When the input signal is idle or grounded, the device can collect the different statuses of the
alarm input port. When the input signal is connected to the 3.3V or is idle, the device collects the logic ‘1’.
When the input signal is grounded, the device collects the logic ‘0’.

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Figure 2 –6 Alarm input
Please refer to the following figure for alarm output information (see Figure 2 –7).
Port ALARM_C and Port ALARM_NO composes an on-off button to provide the alarm output.
If the type is NO, this button is normal open. The button becomes off when there is an alarm output.
Figure 2 - 7 Alarm output

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3Installation
Important:
Before you complete the installation and setup, do not remove the electrostatic attraction film
on the transparent enclosure. Otherwise it may result in injury.
After removal electrostatic attraction film, do not touch the dome enclosure in case it may leave
marks that will obscure video image capture.
Before the installation, please make sure the installation surface can sustain at least 3X the
weight of the bracket and the camera.
3.1 Device Installation Introduction
Please refer to Figure 3- 1 for device installation space information. You will find that there are an
installation position diagram and installation screws in the accessories bag for you to install the device.
Figure 3- 1 Device installation 1

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3.2 Device Installation Steps
3.2.1 General Installation
The general interface is shown as in Figure 3 –2.
Figure 3- 2 General installation 1
Step 1:
Take the installation position diagram from the accessories bag and then paste it on the installation ceiling
or the wall according to the desired monitor area. Please dig three bottom holes for the plastic expansion
bolts as shown in the position diagram. Take three expansion bolts from the accessories bag, insert them
into the holes you have just dug and then fix firmly. If you need to dig a hole to pull through the cable, you
need to dig a cable exit hole on the installation surface according to the installation positioning diagram.
Step 2:
Remove the dome camera enclosure using the inner hex wrench from the accessories bag to unfasten the
3 hex screws on the dome camera enclosure and then remove it

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Figure 3- 3 General installation 2
Step 3:
Adjust the device chassis and pull the cable through the exit hole. Make the fixture hole on chassis face the
three plastic expansion bolts (in Step 1). Take 3 x ST3.0 self-tapping screws out from the accessories bag
and fix them on the three plastic expansion bolts to secure the chassis on installation surface.
Note:
Make the host GND grounded. This improves device reliability. For outside installation, the host GND
must be grounded.
GND of vandal-proof series locates next to its exit hole.
Device grounding screw dimension is M3X0.5 with a valid depth of 5mm.
Step 4:
Adjust angle of the lens according to your actual needs.
Step 5
Line up the dome camera protection enclosure and follow step 2 in reverse to put it back.
Note
Usually we recommend, after the installation, please take the three white static protection gaskets
from the accessories bag and insert them to the screw holes of the protection enclosure. This is to
enhance device reliability.
If you want to install Micro SD card, please refer to Chapter 3.3.

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3.2.2 Manual Zoom Lens Focus Operation
The manual zoom lens focus interface is shown as in Figure 3 –4.
Figure 3 –4 Manual zoom lens
Step 1:
Slightly loosen the adjusting screw E and push the adjust screw E to make it swing. Adjust the lens focus to
the proper position according to the displayed video.
Step 2:
Slightly loosen the adjusting screw F and push the adjust screw F to make it swing. Adjust the lens to get
the clear video and then fix the adjusting screw firmly.
Step 3:
When you are securing the adjusting screw F, you can see that the video may have become blurry. Please
push the adjusting screw E to adjust the video slightly. Please secure the adjusting screw E if and when
you get a clear video.
3.2.3 Side Cable Exit
If you adopt a side cable exit when you are installing the device, you need to reserve space for the side
cable exit and its slack. It is located on side plastic decoration plug. Use the correct tool to dig through the
U-shape slot to form a cable exit. Pull the cable through the hole.
In special circumstances, the installer may need the metal protection tube to protect themself when he pulls
through the cable from the side cable (PG11 screw thread port is provided). Please remove the plastic
decoration plug from the side panel of the chassis and pull through the cable to the tunnel of the PG11
screw thread. Now secure the tunnel in the PG11 screw threaded hole of the device.
Adjusting screw E
Adjusting screw F