Sentry360 FS-IP12180-V User manual

©Sentry360 2016
FS-IP12180-V
User Manual
Ver 1.0

Table of Contents
1. Overview....................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features ........................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Package Contents..........................................................................................................................4
1.3 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Function Cables............................................................................................................................. 7
1.6 Connectors.................................................................................................................................... 8
2. Connect Ethernet Cable ..............................................................................................................9
3. System Requirements ...............................................................................................................10
4. Access Camera..........................................................................................................................11
5. Configure Video Streams...........................................................................................................15
6. Configuration Files Export / Import ...........................................................................................16
Appendix A: Delete the Existing DC Viewer.......................................................................................17
Appendix B: Setup Internet Security .................................................................................................18

1. Overview
The FS-IP12180-V camera is an MJPEG or H.264 encoding, 12.0 Megapixel resolution, IP addressable 180
degree camera. It is designed to deliver full-motion, high-definition, progressive scan digital video across
local area networks. The FS-IP12180-V features a design with no moving parts, creating a full 180 degree
view. An optically corrected panoramic lens, designed exclusively for the FullSight™ camera, allows for
immersive 180 degree live view.
1.1 Features
12.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor
Maximum Resolution: 4000 x 3000
Maximum Framerate: 20 fps
IR Cut Filter
Full Onvif Compatibility
Motion Detection
PoE 802.3af
100/10 LAN Connection
Protocols: UDP, TCP, HTTP, TFTP, RTSP
Automatic Exposure
Automatic White Balance
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation Controls
1.55mm f-theta Fisheye Lens

1.2 Package Contents
Please check the package contains the following items listed below.
NOTE: The type of the supplied self-tapping screws is mainly for softer substrate/material
installation such as wood. For other installation environment such as cement wall, it is required
to pre-drill and use plastic anchors before fastening the supplied self-tapping screw on the wall.

1.3 Dimensions
The FS-IP12180-V dimensions are shown below.

1.4 Installation
We suggest installing the FS-IP12180-V according to the following steps to make sure the camera is
waterproof.
Step 1. Put the rubber washer in both sides of the holes
on the bottom plate of the camera.
Step 2. Align the installing hole to the target position and
fasten the screws to attach the camera.
Step 3. Refer to 1.5 FUNCTION CABLES to connect the cable.
Step 4. Align the arched parts on both the dome cover
and bottom plate to attach the two parts firmly
together. Fasten the security screws on the dome
cover to finish installing the camera.

1.5 Function Cables

1.6 Connectors (Indoor Only)

2. Connect Ethernet Cable
Please follow the instructions below to connect the FS-IP12180-V Ethernet cable.
The FS-IP12180-V supports an RJ-45 Dongle Cable.
For best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end
of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the camera / function cable, and plug 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
IP camera directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit,
please check the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.

3. System Requirements
To access the FS-IP12180-V via web browser, please ensure your PC has a good network connection, and
meets system requirements as described below.
Items
System Requirement
Personal Computer
1. Intel®Pentium®M, 2.16 GHz or
Intel®CoreTM 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz
2. 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System
Windows VISTA/ Windows XP/ Windows 7
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Network Card
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
Viewer
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

4. Access Camera
Step 1. Power your camera using the correct power source (PoE switch, PoE injector, or 12V
adapter).
Step 2. Download, install, and run sentryView™, Sentry360’s camera configuration tool, here:
http://sentry360.com/product/sentryview/
Step 3. Click the Scan button in sentryView™to scan your network for connected cameras.
Step 4. To automatically configure your camera network settings, check the boxes of the cameras
you want to configure. Then click Auto Configure.

Step 5. Confirm your network settings and click Configure.
Step 6. To manually configure your cameras, click Edit Camera Values at the bottom right, enter
your IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DHCP settings. Click Apply to save these
values.
Step 7. Your cameras are now configured. If you are using sentryCore™as your Video Management
System, please download the latest version here:
http://sentry360.com/product/sentrycore/
Step 8. Right click on a camera and select Browse. The prompt for entering the default username
and password will appear for logging in to the FS-IP12180-V.

The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
Login ID
Password
Admin
1234
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
Installing DC Viewer Software Online
For the initial access to the FS-IP12180-V, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically installed to
the PC when connecting to the camera.
If the web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to APPENDIX B: SETUP INTERNET SECURITY) to continue the
process.
The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the ActiveX
Control for displaying video in browser. Right click on the Information Bar and select <Install ActiveX
Control…> to allow the installation. Then the security warning window will pop up. Click on <Install> to
carry on software installation.
The download procedure of DC Viewer software is specified as follows.
Step 1. In the DC Viewer installation window, click on <Next> to start installation.
Step 2. The status bar will show the installation progress. After the installation is completed, click
on <Finish> to exit the installation process.
Step 3. Click on <Finish> to close the DC Viewer installation page.
Once the DC Viewer is successfully installed, the FS-IP12180-V Home page will be able to correctly
display as the figure below.

Image and Focus Adjustment
The image displays on the Home page when successfully accessing to the FS-IP12180-V. Adjust zoom
and focus as necessary to produce a clear image.
Note: Please refer to FS-IP12180-V MENU TREE for more button function detail.

5. Configure Video Streams
Users can setup Video Resolution on the Video Format page of the user-friendly browser-based
configuration interface.
Video Format can be found under this path: Streaming > Video Format.
Click on <Save> to confirm the setting.

6. Configuration Files Export / Import
To export/ import configuration files, users can access the Maintenance page on the user-friendly
browser-based configuration interface.
The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System > Maintenance.
Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing
configuration file to the FS-IP12180-V.
Export
Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for
future use. Click on the <Export> button, and the popup File Download window will come out. Click on
<Save> and specify a desired location for saving the configuration file.
Upload
To copy an existing configuration file to the FS-IP12180-V, please first click on <Browse> to select the
configuration file, and then click on the <Upload> button for uploading.

Appendix A: Delete the Existing DC Viewer
For users who have installed the DC Viewer in the PC previously, please first remove the existing DC
Viewer from the PC before accessing the FS-IP12180-V.
Deleting the DC Viewer
In the Windows <Start Menu>, activate <Control Panel>, and then double click on <Add or Remove
Programs>. In the <Currently installed programs> list, select <DCViewer> and click on the button
<Remove> to uninstall the existing DC Viewer.
Deleting Temporary Internet Files
To improve browser performance, it is suggested to clean up all the files in the <Temporary Internet
Files>. The procedure is as follows.
Step 1. In the web browser, click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet
Options>.
Step 2. Click on the <Delete> button under the <Browsing History> section.
Step 3. In the opened window, tick the box beside <Temporary Internet Files> and click on
<Delete> to start deleting the files.

Appendix B: Setup Internet Security
If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings.
Internet Security Level: Default
Step 1. Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2. Click on the <Tools> tab on the menu bar and select <Internet Options>.
Step 3. Click on the <Security> tab, and select <Internet> zone.
Step 4. Down the page, click on the <Default Level> button and click on <OK> to confirm the
setting. Close the browser window, and restart a new one later to access the FS-IP12180-V.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Step 1. Repeat Steps 1 ~ 3 of the previous section above.
Step 2. Down the page, click on the <Custom Level> button to change ActiveX controls and plug-ins
settings. The Security Settings window will pop up.
Step 3. Under <ActiveX controls and plug-ins>, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or
<Prompt>. Please note that the items vary by IE version.
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings:
1. Binary and script behaviors.
2. Download signed ActiveX controls.
3. Download unsigned ActiveX controls.
4. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
5. Allow Scriptlets.
6. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls.
7. Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting.
8. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins.
9. Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt.
10. Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting*.
11. Display video and animation on a webpage that does not use external media player.
Step 4. Click on <OK> to accept the settings. A prompt window will appear for confirming the
setting changes, click <Yes(Y)> to close the Security Setting window.
Step 5. Click on <OK> to close the Internet Options screen.
Step 6. Close the browser window, and restart a new one to access the FS-IP12180-V.