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OutdoorH.264IR-C1212H(W)
StandAlone
IPCamera
MANUAL
Firmware 2.0 Version
Revision Date : 2008.07.01

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WARNING: If the actions indicated in a “WARNING” are not complied with, injury
or major equipment damage could result. A warning statement typically
describes the hazard, its possible effect, and the measures that must be taken
to reduce the hazard.
CAUTION: If the action specified in the “CAUTION” is not complied with, damage
to your equipment could result.
NOTE: A “NOTE” provides supplementary information, emphasizes a point or procedure, or
gives a tip for easier operation.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
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• Make sure not to connect the power before you install the camera.
• There is great chance of damaging your camera if the camera is opened by an unqualified
service engineer or installer.
• Avoid using the camera under direct sunlight (tropical area, Middle East), or near to any
source of heat.
• Don’t merge the camera under water; always put silicon gel on antenna connector after
installation to avoid corrosion and reducing the wireless link capability.
• Avoid exposing the camera to violent movement or vibration.
• Always use the camera in a well ventilated location to prevent overheating.
• Connect proper “Relay” between load and camera, to protect camera, don’t connect load
greater than 0.5A.
• Please use power adapter equipped with the camera, foreign power adapter with wrong
voltage may permanent damage your camera.
• Wireless link distance is depend on both camera (C1212HW) and Access Point,
unbalanced transmit power won’t help extend the wireless link range.
• Clean the glass window frequently to ensure good clear view, remove the snow and ice
accumulated outside and inside of class window shield, keep camera inside dry by blow
dryer.
• Must use IEEE802.3af standard PSE for C1212H-POE
All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the unit is operated.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Features.................................................................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Packing Detail ...................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 FRONT VIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 REAR VIEW.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 System Requirement .................................................................................................................................................12
4.1 The lowest hardware configuration ............................................................................................................. 12
4.2 The recommended hardware configuration ............................................................................................... 12
Chapter 5 INSTALLATION...........................................................................................................................................................13
5.1 CONNECT to PC or LAN ........................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 CONNECT to WAN..................................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 6 Software Configurations...................................................................................................................................23
6.1 Menu Tree .................................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Live View Page .......................................................................................................................................... 24
6.3 Video Playback............................................................................................................................................ 27
6.4 System Settings........................................................................................................................................... 29
6.5 Video Settings................................................................................................................................................ 31
6.6 Motion Alarm Setting.................................................................................................................................... 32
6.7 Sensor Alarm Settings................................................................................................................................33
6.8 Network Setting ........................................................................................................................................... 34
6.9 Advanced Settings......................................................................................................................................... 35
6.10 User Management .................................................................................................................................... 36
6.11 RS-485 Settings........................................................................................................................................... 37
6.12 SD Card Info................................................................................................................................................ 37
Appendix 1 Network Port for IP Camera.............................................................................................................................38
Appendix 2 Network Factory Defaults...................................................................................................................................38
Appendix 3 Cross Ethernet Cable Making Tip........................................................................................................39

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Chapter 1 Features
H.264, Duplex audio (Wi-Fi), Hi power IR Leds
Clairvoyant 1212H(W) IP Camera offers a cost-effective, outdoor (Wi-Fi) IP camera solution
for remote monitoring and security surveillance over a local area network or the Internet.
The camera is ideal for use in small or mid-sized businesses and homes, it is also easy to set
up and use.
Clairvoyant 1212HW is an embedded IP camera device designed for 2.4GHz wireless
network video surveillance applications. Optimized H.264 video compression algorithm
assures clearer and more fluent image transmission. It uses 420 TVL 1/3” Sony CCD, the
latest techniques and high integration single chip SOC with powerful Linux RTOS (Real-time
Operating System) to realize high performance and low cost digital multimedia process.
Built-in Web Server allows users to conveniently carry out remote control via Internet
Explorer. Furthermore, central management software can be used for integrated
surveillance and management of multiple network cameras, so it is very easy to build large
video surveillance system.
Performance:
- SOC single chip solution, equipped with two processors, 32 Bit ARM926 +DSP/ H.264
Encoder
- Support high sensitivity CCD sensor
- H.264 baseline profile @ Level 2.2, realize transmission of High Definition video over low
network bandwidth easily.
- Up to 30 frames per second in all resolutions ranging up to 704 x 576 (D1)
- Up to 10 viewers can directly access the camera simultaneously
- Built-in Web server enables the use of a standard Web browser for viewing and
management
- Support remote software upgrade safely function
- Support dynamic IP address (DDNS), LAN, Internet (ADSL/ PPPoE & Cable Modem/
DHCP)
- Network protocols: HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, SMTP, PPPoE, DDNS, DNS, SMTP,
BOOTP, DHCP, FTP, and SNMP
- Support Bi-directional real time transmission of audio talk-back & broadcast.
- Network self-adapting technology to adjust video frame rate automatically according to
the network bandwidth.
- Auto-recovery function if exception occurs and auto-connection if the network fails
- SDK and client demo source code available.
- Management software that can manage up to 1728 cameras in 48 groups, display
maximum 36 cameras video on single screen, support video lost、motion detection and
sensors alarm functions, Able to set 396 detective zones (22 x 18) and 100 levels
sensitivity
- Support masks function to mask sensitive area.

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- Support active & passive mode access, support GPRS/ CDMA1X network or private
network without public IP.
- Supports SD card up to 4GB, can store recording and snapshots locally (optional).
- IEEE 802.11g/b 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with WEP 64/128 bits protection (C1212HW).
- 5dBi omni antenna (C1212HW).
- IEEE802.3af POE (C1212H-POE)
- IP64 Weather proof
- 35 high efficiency IR Leds
Technical parameters:
Imagine Sensor: 420 TVL, 1/3 Sony CCD, Day/ Night
Lens: Optional Auto IRIS, zoom lens (lens is not included in standard package)
Video compression:H.264 baseline profile @Level 2.2
Video Resolution: PAL: 352x288（CIF）,704x288（2CIF）,704x576（D1）
NTSC: 352x240（CIF）,704x240（2CIF, 704x480（D1）
Adjustment of Video Parameters:Brightness, hue, contrast, saturation and image quality
Streaming Format:Optional streaming format (video streaming or audio & video streaming)
Video Frame Rate: PAL: 1 - 25 frames/second
NTSC: 1 - 30 frames/second
Video Compression Bit Rate:10Kbit/S～4Mbit/S, constant bit rate or variable bit rate
Audio Input: 1 channel linear input, Impedance:2.2kΩ
Audio Compression: G.726
Audio Output: 1 channel linear output
Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, SNTP,
ICMP, SNMP, BOOTP
System Interface: 10 Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet port; 1 RS485 port
Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz, IEEE 802.11g/b with WEP, WPA, WPA2 (C1212HW).
Antenna: 5dBi omni (C1212HW).
Alarm Input: 1 channel on/off input, supporting NO (normally open) or NC (normally close)
sense
Alarm Output: 1 channel on/off output, 220VAC 1A/ 24VDC 1A
Input Power Supply: DC 12V 1A, IEEE802.3af PSE (C1212H-POE)
Maximum Power: Less than 8W
Operating Temperature: -10 ~ +55 °C
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ +70 °C
Weather Proof: IP64
IR Light : 30 meters
System Requirements: Operation System: Microsoft Windows XP
Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.x or above

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Chapter 2 Packing Detail
1. C1212H(W) H.264 outdoor IR IP Camera (optional Wi-Fi or POE)
2. Installation Software utilities & Central Management Software CD
3. AC Adaptor (DC12V/ 2A) & Power Cord
3. AC Adaptor & Power Cord
1. C1212H(W) IP Camera
2. Installation Software utilities CD

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Chapter 3 Cable and Connectors
3.1 FRONT VIEW
1. Terminal (A+/ B-) : RS-485 A+/ B-; D+/ D- to control PTZ
2. BNC Connector : Composite Video out to TV monitor
3. RCA connectors : Female audio outputs to Speakers
4. Power connector : DC12V/ 2A
5. RCA plug : Male audio input port to sound monitor.
6.
Terminals (Alarm) : Alarm input (NC or NO) /
Alarm output ( on/off output, 220VAC 1A/ 24VDC 1A)
7. RJ-45 : Network ethernet connector, leds flashing when accessing
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3.2 REAR VIEW
Port Name Description
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1RSMA Connector 5 dBi omni antenna
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Connect BNC output to monitors
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RS-485 port can be used to connect the external PAN/ TILT Seat
Connect Pan/ Tilt Seat D+ , D- : Connect PT control line ( 485A , 485B terminal )
No DESCRIPTION
1 485A(TX+) RS485:Transmit data
2 485B(TX-) RS485: Receive data

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Chapter 4 System Requirement
4.1 The lowest hardware configuration
.◆CPU: Pentium2.0Ghz
◆Memory:256MB
◆Graphics Card: TNT2
◆Sound Card: Speaker, Two-way talk
◆Hard Disk: Recording Image，no less than 40G
4.2 The recommended hardware configuration
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◆CPU: Pentium 2.6GMhz
◆Memory:512MB
◆Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce FX5200 or ATI RADEON 7000(9000) series 128M
video memory, graphic card supports hardware Scaling
The PC graphics card must support hardware zoom in & out.
Tested Graphics Cards are as follow:
•Nvidia Tnt/Tnt2,
•Geforce Mx200/400/420/440; Fx5200/5600 and its series;
•ATI Radeon 7000/7200/7500/8500/9000/9200/9500/9600 and its series,
•Matrox G450/ 550;
•INTEL 845G/ 865G and its series.
Operation System
◆Chinese; English: Windows2000/ WindowsXP/ Windows Vista.
Software
◆IE 6.0 or above
◆DirectX8.0 or above
◆TCP／IP protocol

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Chapter 5 INSTALLATION
5.1 CONNECT to PC or LAN
CAUTION:
Please use the DC power adapter that is provided with the camera.
Connecting camera to other power source will cause permanent
damage to the camera.
NOTE:
Please use straight Ethernet cable (CAT. 5e) to connect camera to your home/ office
network switch/ hub or a broadband router.
For Wi-Fi models, you will still need to connect camera to your PC by Ethernet cable at
first time installation, correct SSID, WEP/ WPA password & IP address must be set
before you can connect the camera wirelessly (See more in section 6.8 Network
Settings).
You will see two IP address by camera search software utility, if you didn’t remove the
Ethernet cable before the camera wireless connection.

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Click “SearchCamera” on Utility CD auto-play menu*, will find all the Clairvoyant 1212H(W) IP
cameras in your local network.
* To use SearchNVS software to search and modify network parameters (IP address, Subnet
mask, Gateway etc.).
NOTE:
¾A: Find the SearchNVS.exe in 【tool software】folder of Utility CD and copy it to PC.
¾B: Install the Central Management software first, follow below steps to find the
SearchNVS:
【Start】---【all programs】--- 【NVS Center500】---【Search NVS】.
¾The factory default settings of the IP Camera are as follows
IP:192.168.55.160; Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
User name: admin; Password: admin
¾Run the SearchNVS software to search and modify IP Camera network parameters.
SearchNVS use multicast protocol to find C1212H(W) IP cameras, most firewalls forbid the
multicast data packets. So please close the firewall first or enable/ allow SearchNVS to use
multicast protocol.
Click on【Search】button to start search IP Cameras as illustrated below:
【Local IP 】Display the local PC IP. If your PC has multiple NICs or multi-addressed local
IP, please select an IP address to connect NVS.
In the above Search NVS software interface, it shows this computer has searched
all IP Cameras in LAN. If there are many IP cameras in your LAN, you can distinguish
which camera is yours by the Device Name based on the unique device ID. The Device
Name was named in the factory as “DVS+ID number”.
Set IP address for IP camera.
Your computer IP must be in the same subnet of IP Camera in order to visit IP
camera. So we need to set the IP address of the IP camera before accessing camera.
To get your PC IP configuration information: go to command mode by click 【Start】
---【Run】”, then input “command” or “cmd”(Windows 2000/XP system).click “ok”, then
input “ ipconfig” and press “Enter” button, you will get following information:

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Type “ipconfig” at command prompt, ”, press “Enter” button, you will get following
information.
Please remember the IP Address，Subnet Mask, Default Gateway，then setup the
IP Camera IP address according to your PC IP address.
For example :192.168.1.100. Please make sure the Default Gateway and Subnet
Mask must be same.
Click 【Set】to set “Network Parameter”as illustrated below:

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Modify relative Network Parameters; click “OK”, then the IP camera will reboot.
Test the IP camera connection: go to command mode by click 【Start】---【Run】”,
then input “command” or “cmd” (Windows 2000/XP system).click “ok”,
Type “ping192.168.1.100” at command prompt,press “Enter” button, you will get
following information:
The message shown on above indicates the IP Camera is functioning normally and
connects to same subnet (LAN) correctly. If the screen displays other information, please
confirm the IP address settings and check the network cables again.
Warning:
Please consult your office network administrator to get a free IP for your
IP Camera, duplicated IP address will cause undesired problems.

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CAUTION:
Please always write down the password and keep password in safe
place. Please kindly notice, if you forget password you set, you
will have to return the camera to manufacturer for recovery, there is
no way to reset password of your camera.
5.2 CONNECT to WAN
Connect IP Camera to your broadband
router or NAT gateway.
Do the following setup:
1.Setup Virtual Server/ forward port on
your router to camera,
2.or set your Camera IP to router DMZ
3.Obtain DDNS service from mvDDNS if
you don’t have fixed public IP,
4.Setup DDNS account information to
your camera
5.Access camera URL through Internet.
Example:
http://your_camera.myddns.net:port
Please reference more details of Router & mvDDNS setup on Reference User’s
Manual.
Note:
C1212H(W) supports PPPoE auto-dial-up, that you can connect your camera directly to an
ADSL modem, please remember to setup DDNS and email parameters before you enable
PPPoE function.

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5.3 Install ActiveX and Login
Note:
Before accessing C1212H(W) through IE browser, please follow below steps to “Add
C1212H(W) IP address or URL to your IE trusted sites list”.
Step1: Open Internet Options (from Control Panel)

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Step 2: Add C1212H(W) IP address to your Trusted sites
Remember to un-check the “Require Server verification (https:) for all sites in this
zone”
Type in C1212H(W) IP address or URL to “Addthiswebsitetothezone:” field, click on “Add”
button.
You can add you LAN subnet to your trusted sites as illustrated.
Remember to set the Security level of “trustedsites” to Low
Click “Apply” or “OK” to save

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Step 3. Enable Un-signed Add-ons (ActiveX plug-in)
Choose Custom level and enable all ActiveX features of Trusted sites zone. Enable
download and run un-signed ActiveX plug-ins.