Solwise plugCAM PCQ-500C User manual

20130327 v2

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Table of Content
1. Important Information........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Important Safety Notes ............................................................................................ 1
2. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Package Content ..................................................................................................... 2
2.2 LEDs Light Indicator Definition................................................................................. 3
3. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Multiple Room Application ....................................................................................... 6
4. plugCAM App Installation.................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Interface Overview................................................................................................... 7
4.2 Add Camera............................................................................................................. 8
4.2.1 QR Code Scan .............................................................................................. 8
4.2.2 Local Search.................................................................................................. 9
4.2.3 Add Manually ................................................................................................. 9
4.2.4 Activate Your Camera ...................................................................................10
4.3 View Images ...........................................................................................................10
4.3.1 Take a Snapshot ...........................................................................................11
4.3.2 Reload Camera ............................................................................................11
4.4 Cameras .................................................................................................................12
4.4.1 Delete Camera .............................................................................................12
4.4.2 Camera Setting.............................................................................................13
4.4.3 Time & Date..................................................................................................14
4.5 Albums....................................................................................................................15
4.5.1 View Albums .................................................................................................15
4.5.2 Delete Albums ..............................................................................................15
4.5.3 View & Delete, Email Pictures ......................................................................16
4.6 App Settings ...........................................................................................................17
4.6.1 Passcode lock ..............................................................................................17
4.6.2 Background Skin ..........................................................................................18
4.7 About ......................................................................................................................18
5. PC Software Instruction ...................................................................................................19
5.1 PC Software Installation .........................................................................................19
5.2 Function Introduction ..............................................................................................21
5.3 Search Camera in Local Network ...........................................................................22
5.4 Add Camera Manually ............................................................................................23
5.5 Edit Camera Basic Information, Alarm, and Recording Function............................24
5.5.1 Basic Information..........................................................................................24
5.5.2 Alarm Setting ................................................................................................24
5.5.3 Full-time Alert................................................................................................25
5.5.4 Schedule Recording .....................................................................................26

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5.6 plugCAM Software Disclaimer .........................................................................28
6. Encrypted PLC Network...................................................................................................29
6.1 Creating a Private Encrypted Network....................................................................29
6.2 Remove Device from an Existing Network Group...................................................29
6.3 Create Additional Private Network ..........................................................................30
7. Enhance PLC Performance .............................................................................................31
8. Specifications...................................................................................................................33

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1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1.1 Important Safety Notes
The plugCAM is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, refer to
the Installation section. The following precautions should be taken when using this product.
Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
Please keep all instructions for later reference.
Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
For safety reason, when device is being powered on, this product should NOT be
installed in any electric socket which makes the surface with venting holes on the
product to face downward (facing the floor).
Unplug the Powerline device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for
cleaning. DO NOT use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
DO NOT operate this product near water.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator, or heat register.
This product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current)
protection.
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect plug. DO NOT locates this product
where people may walk on the cords.
Because this product sends data over the power line, it is recommended that you plug directly
into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The
product has its own power filter for protection against surges.
Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result
in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for
the following conditions:
When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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2. INTRODUCTION
The plugCAM home monitoring solution is the first of its kind using HomePlug AV-compliant
powerline communications (PLC) technology. The advanced Plug and Play Technology
automatically configures and connects the plugCAM Camera to the plugCAM App. After the
initial setup, you can begin viewing the area selected for monitoring right from your
smartphone, anytime, anywhere using the smartphone’s 3G, 4G, LTE or Wi-Fi connections.
2.1 Package Content

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2.2 LEDs Light Indicator Definition
Before starting, please take few minutes to familiarize yourself with plugCAM.

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Item Name Description
Eyeball
Cover Can rotate horizontally 135 degree to the right and to the left
Eyeball Can rotate 0 to 75 degree, pointing the lens from horizontal to
nearly vertical
Lens Lens with IR reflection coating
IR Light LED For night vision
Power LED
ON: Power on and ready
Blinking:
1. During “Pairing Procedure” (creating an encrypted
PLC network). The device is creating or being joined into
the same encrypted network and will last 2 minutes until it
is been succeeded or canceled.
OFF: Power off.
PLC Act/Link
LED
OFF:
No PLC device is detected nor connected.
ON: PLC device is detected.
Blinking:
1. Fast: PLC UDP data transfer rate is higher than 60Mbps.
2. Normal: PLC UDP data transfer rate is between 10Mbps
to 60Mbps.
3. Slow: PLC UDP data transfer rate is slower than 10Mbps.
Group Button
Press 1 to 3 seconds to enter into “Pairing Procedure”
(creating an encrypted PLC network).
While it’s under “Pairing Procedure”, press and hold for 2 to
3 seconds to stop the procedure.
Press and hold for 10 seconds to remove current encrypted
network and generate a new one.
Reset Button
Press and hold for over 1 second to reset factory default
Figure-8 AC
connector
socket
AC Power cord

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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Connect PLC adapter
and router with Ethernet cable
STEP 2:
Place your plugCAM camera anywhere in the
house and power on camera. Then, the
plugCAM camera and PLC adapter will
automatically connected.

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3.1 Multiple Room Application
One PLC adapter can work with up
to 7 cameras. You can place
additional cameras anywhere in the
house. Simply plug additional
camera into wall outlet, then PLC
adapter will automatically detect
and connect to new camera. If
existing PLC adapter has
established private encryption
network, you can press “Group”
button on PLC adapter and new
camera, then new camera will join
to its encryption network.
While the camera is being accessed
(please see chapter “ Getting Started
“ to learn how to connect to your
camera), you may check if the camera
IR LED lights are working properly by
covering the light sensor above lens
and see if IR LED bulbs turn red.

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4. PLUGCAM APP INSTALLATION
Free “plugCAM” App
You can search the free “plugCAM” App on
Apple store or Google Play
4.1 Interface Overview
Main Screen
Show camera list, delete or add new camera.
Show album list, view and delete pictures from individual camera
Change App settings
Show App and plugCAM information
Camera list
Delete selected items Add new camera
Tool bar

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4.2 Add Camera
- To add camera onto your smartphone, there 3 options to add camera, “QR Code Scan”,
“Local Search” and “Manual”
P.S. Each plugCAM PLC adapter
can support up to 7 plugCAMs.
4.2.1 QR Code Scan
1. Tap on to start QR code scan.
2. Scan the QR code that is located on the bottom of plugCAM.
3. “Save” to camera list

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4.2.2 Local Search
1. Make sure your camera and mobile device are under the same network, then tap on
to search new camera. Once new camera is found, you can select the camera you
want to add.
2. Enter camera password
3. “Save” to camera list
4.2.3 Add Manually
1. Tap on
2. Type Camera ID and Password
3. “Save” to camera list

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4.2.4 Activate Your Camera
Step 1: Connect to the camera with the default password.
Step 2: You will need to create new password and press apply button on the screen before
accessing your camera.
PS: For the safety purpose, you will be asked to create new password when you connect to camera with the
default password.
4.3 View Images
1. Select a camera from the camera list

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2. If ID and Password are all correct, plugCAM App will start loading camera image
3. If the camera is offline, please check if you have installed the camera properly
4.3.1 Take a Snapshot
1. While accessing the camera, you can tap the icon to take a quick shot.
2. The pictures will be saved to album.
4.3.2 Reload Camera
Tap to reload the camera image

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4.4 Cameras
4.4.1 Delete Camera
1. Tap to show camera list, Tap to delete camera

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4.4.2 Camera Setting
1. Select a camera
2. Tap to enter the camera settings
3. After make changes, please tap on
to save each change.

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4.4.3 Time & Date
1. The default setting is Off, tap “On” to turn on time & date information
2. Tap “Done” to confirm, then time & date will show up on the viewing screen

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4.5 Albums
4.5.1 View Albums
Tap to start
4.5.2 Delete Albums
1. “Edit” > “Delete” > “Done” to confirm

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4.5.3 View & Delete, Email Pictures
1. Select an album
2. Tap on the picture you want to see for larger view
3. Tap on to Delete, Email, and Save picture
If your don’t want to do any change, just press “Cancel “ to go back

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4.6 App Settings
Tap to start
4.6.1 Passcode lock
Turn on Passcode
Turn off Passcode
1. Tap on the passcode lock
2. Enter passcode again to turn off passcode lock
Default setting is “Off”.
Turn on “Passcode Lock” can help prevent others connect
to your plugCAM without your permission.
You must enter correct passcode every time when
starting the plugCAM program after turning on this
function.
1. Tap on the Passcode Lock
2. Enter passcode and confirm it
again