TP-Link TL-SC4171G User manual

TL-SC4171G
Wireless Pan/Tilt Surveillance Camera
Rev: 1.0.0
1910010423

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FCC STATEMENT
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 pro-vide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-stalled 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 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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

CONTENTS
Package Contents.........................................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Safety Instruction.....................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Minimum System Requirement & Product Feature...............................................3
2.1 System Requirement...................................................................................................3
2.2 Product Feature ..........................................................................................................3
Chapter 3 Using IP Camera via Web Browser.........................................................................7
3.1 Obtain the IP Address .................................................................................................7
3.2 Windows Web Browser ...............................................................................................8
3.3 Mac Web Browser.....................................................................................................10
Chapter 4 Using IP Camera via Mobile Phone ......................................................................13
4.1 Mobile Phone Viewing...............................................................................................13
4.1.1 3G Mobile Phone Streaming Viewing...................................................................13
4.1.2 2.5G Mobile Phone WAP Viewing........................................................................13
4.1.3 2.5G Mobile Phone Browser Viewing...................................................................13
4.2 Using IP Camera via iPhone .....................................................................................13
Chapter 5 MSN Messenger .....................................................................................................15
Chapter 6 Configuration of Main Menu..................................................................................22
6.1 Live View...................................................................................................................22
6.1.1 Snapshot..............................................................................................................22
6.1.2 Zoom in / out the image via the monitor window ..................................................23
6.1.3 Video play buttons................................................................................................23
6.1.4 Audio buttons .......................................................................................................23
6.2 Setting .......................................................................................................................24
6.3 Client Setting.............................................................................................................24
6.3.1 Mode ....................................................................................................................25
6.3.2 View Size .............................................................................................................25
6.3.3 Protocol................................................................................................................25
6.3.4 Video Buffer .........................................................................................................25
6.4 Image Setup..............................................................................................................25
6.4.1 Brightness ............................................................................................................25
6.4.2 Contrast ...............................................................................................................25
6.4.3 Saturation.............................................................................................................25
6.4.4 Hue ......................................................................................................................25
6.4.5 Default..................................................................................................................26
6.5 PT/PTZ Control .........................................................................................................26
6.5.1 Pan / Tilt / Home control buttons ..........................................................................26
6.5.2 Other camera control functions ............................................................................26
Chapter 7 Setting-Basic ..........................................................................................................28
7.1 System ......................................................................................................................28
7.1.1 Information ...........................................................................................................28
7.1.2 Date/Time.............................................................................................................29
7.1.3 Initialize ................................................................................................................30
7.2 Camera .....................................................................................................................31

7.2.1 General ................................................................................................................31
7.2.2 MPEG-4 ...............................................................................................................33
7.2.3 MJPEG.................................................................................................................35
7.3 Network .....................................................................................................................36
7.3.1 Information ...........................................................................................................37
7.3.2 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)....................................................38
7.3.3 DDNS (Dynamic DNS) .........................................................................................39
7.3.4 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) ..........................................................................43
7.3.5 Bonjour.................................................................................................................44
7.3.6 IP Notification.......................................................................................................45
7.3.7 Wireless ...............................................................................................................46
7.3.8 Messenger ...........................................................................................................49
7.4 Security .....................................................................................................................51
7.4.1 Account ................................................................................................................51
7.4.2 HTTPS .................................................................................................................52
Chapter 8 Setting-Advanced...................................................................................................53
8.1 PT Control .................................................................................................................53
8.2 Preset Position ..........................................................................................................54
8.3 Patrol.........................................................................................................................55
8.4 FTP Client .................................................................................................................56
8.4.1 General ................................................................................................................56
8.4.2 Alarm Sending .....................................................................................................57
8.4.3 Periodical Sending ...............................................................................................59
8.5 SMTP ........................................................................................................................60
8.5.1 General ................................................................................................................60
8.5.2 Alarm Sending .....................................................................................................62
8.5.3 Periodical Sending ...............................................................................................64
8.6 HTTP Event...............................................................................................................65
8.6.1 General ................................................................................................................65
8.6.2 Alarm Sending .....................................................................................................66
8.7 Alarm Output .............................................................................................................69
8.8 Schedule ...................................................................................................................70
8.9 Alarm Input................................................................................................................71
8.10 Motion Detection .......................................................................................................71
8.11 System Log ...............................................................................................................72
Appendix .....................................................................................................................................74
A. FRAME-RATE AND BITRATE TABLE .................................................................................74
B. STORAGE REQUIREMENT TABLE ...................................................................................76
C. TESTING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION.................................................................................79
D. PERFORMANCE OF 16 CHANNEL IP CAMERA...............................................................79
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................80
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement...............................................81

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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾TL-SC4171G Wireless Pan/Tilt Surveillance Camera
¾Power Adapter
¾Camera Mount Kit & Pads
¾Ethernet Cable
¾Quick Installation Guide
¾Resource CD, including:
zThis User Guide
zApplication Guide
zOther helpful information
)Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing,
please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1 Safety Instruction
¾Before you use this product
This product has been designed with safety in mind. However, the electrical products can cause fires
which may lead to serious body injury if not used properly. To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the
following.
¾Legal Caution
Video and audio surveillance can be forbidden by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws
in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes.
¾Don't open the housing of the product
Don't try to open the housing or remove the covers which may expose yourself to dangerous voltage or
other hazards.
¾Don't use the accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
¾Heed the safety precautions
Be sure to follow the general safety precautions and the “Operation Notice.”
¾Operation Notice - Operating or storage location
Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations:
•Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 50 °C [32 °F to 122°F] )
•Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)
•Close to water (e.g., near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub)
•Close to sources of strong magnetism
•Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters
•Locations subject to strong vibration or shock
¾In case of a breakdown
In case of system breakdown, discontinue use and contact your authorized dealer.
¾In case of abnormal operation
•If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell,
•If water or other foreign objects enter the cabinet, or
•If you drop the unit or damage the cabinet: 1 Disconnect the cable and the connecting cables. 2
Contact your authorized dealer or the store where you purchased the product.
¾Transportation
When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in materials of equal
quality.
¾Ventilation
To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the device.
¾Cleaning
•Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the device. Stubborn stains can be
removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry.
•Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the
surface.

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Chapter 2 Minimum System Requirement & Product Feature
2.1 System Requirement
We strongly recommend your computers follow our minimum requirements in order to use this
IP-Camera normally. If computer level is lower than this, it might cause some problems.
Item Requirements
CPU Pentium 4 1600MHz (or equivalent AMD)
Graphic Card 64 MB RAM graphic cards(or equivalent on-board graphic cards)
RAM 512 MB
Operating System Windows 98, Windows ME (Please see )Note:), Windows 7,
Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Mac OS X Leopard, Linux
Web Browser Internet Explore 6 or later
)Note:
1. If you are using Windows 98 or Windows ME, please install IP Installer before using WEB UI to
ensure the system runs normally.
2. If you can't view the record video file, please install Xvid codec while installing Intelligent IP Installer.
(For Windows 98, ME or 2000 server, the codec might not work properly. You’ll need to download
Xvid codec 1.0 from the internet.
3. Please always update the latest Windows component. (.Net Framework, Windows Media Player,
Enhance ActiveX Security)
2.2 Product Feature
SYSTEM
Resolutions
MPEG-4/Motion JPEG/JPEG:
3 resolutions from 640x480 to 160x120 via API and configuration
web page
Compressing format MPEG-4 / Motion JPEG / JPEG
Frame Rate
MPEG-4: Up to 30 fps at 640x480
Motion JPEG: Up to 15 fps at 640x480
Rotation: Mirror, Flip, Mirror Flip
Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Hue
Image settings
Overlay capabilities: time, date, text and privacy image

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Shutter Time 1/7.5 ~ 1/120 sec.
Image snapshot Yes
Video Recording Yes
Full Screen Viewing Yes
Digital Zoom 10x digital
Two-way (full/half duplex) with built-in microphone
Audio
Audio compression: G.711 PCM, 8kHz, 64kbit/s
Instant Messenger Support MSN Live View
Mobile Phone Live View Through 2.5 WAP, 3GPP, 3G Streaming, and 3G Browser
Alarm Sending FTP Client/SMTP/HTTP Event
Security Password Protection/HTTPS encryption/WEP64/128 bit,
WPA/WPA2-PSK
Alarm and Event
Management
Input: alarm input, motion detection
Output: FTP/SMTP/HTTP Event
Supported protocols Bonjour, TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, ARP, ICMP, FTP, SMTP, DNS,
NTP, UPnP, RTSP, RTP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, 3GPP/ISMA RTSP
Simultaneous Connection Up to 5 users
Operating conditions 0°C ~ 50℃(32℉~ 122℉)
HARDWARE
Lens F1.8, 4.2 mm Megapixel board lens
IR LEDs / Working
Distance 5 φLEDs x 12 (850nm)/10M
Input / Output Alarm Output Max 30W
Power 12V DC, 1A, Max 5W
Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g (for wireless model)

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2.3 Physical Overview.3 Physical Overview
2.3.1 Front view2.3.1 Front view
Focus Adjustment Ring
Built-in Microphone
Ethernet LED
Power LED
Focus Adjustment Ring:Adjust the focus to get a clear image.
Built-in Microphone: Built-in microphone for two-way audio.
Power LED: Power LED will light up after completing the boot process.
Ethernet LED: Ethernet LED will light up after successfully connecting to the Ethernet.

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2.3.2 Rear view
Power Connector: For connection of 12V DC input.
Reset Button: To reset the IP camera, please carry out the following steps.
zMake sure the camera is powered on for at least 30 seconds to complete its normal startup.
zKeep the camera powered on, then press and hold the Reset button for more than 10 seconds.
Afterwards release it, and the camera will be restored to factory defaults after rebooting.
Antenna Connector: For connection of IEEE 802.11b/g wireless network.
Audio In: To support audio in with Microphone for two way audio.
Audio Out: To support audio out with earphones or speakers for two way audio.
Network Connector: For connection to the Ethernet via Ethernet cable.
General I/O Terminal Block: Input/Output to support External Alarm and Sensor used for motion
detection, event triggering and alarm notification, etc.
Audio Out
Network Connector
Antenna Connector
Power Connector General I/O
Terminal Block
Reset Button
Audio In

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Chapter 3 Using IP Camera via Web Browser
3.1 Obtain the IP Address
1. Insert the provided CD into your CD-ROM driver. The Setup Wizard will automatically pop up on
your computer’s screen as shown in the figure below.
2. Choose the Intelligent IP Installer, and then the next screen appears. Click on Intelligent IP
Installer to begin the installation.
3. After the installation is finished, click Start > All Programs > TP-LINK > Intelligent IP Installer >
Intelligent IP Installer to start using the program.

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4. The following screen will then display. Click the Search button to search Network Cameras in the
network; it displays Network Cameras information including IP Address.
3.2 Windows Web Browser
1. Click Link to IE button or launch your web browser, and enter the IP address (obtain from the figure
above) of the IP camera in the Location / Address field of your browser.

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)Note:
1) For the first time login with IE, you will need to enable “Download signed ActiveX controls”.
Please go to Tool→Internet Options…→Security→Custom Level… and find Download
signed ActiveX controls to prompt it. For detailed information, please refer to the Quick
Installation Guide.
2) If you only want to view the video without setting page, enter “http://<IP>/index2.htm” as your
web URL. For example, you can enter “http://192.168.1.100/index2.htm” as your web URL to
view the video without setting page.
2. Enter the default User name “admin” and password “admin” in the login window as shown below.
)Note:
The default user name “admin” and the password “admin” are set at the factory for the administrator.
You can change them in the Account Menu (Please check “Setting →Basic →Security →
Account”)
3. The monitor image will be displayed in your browser. In the far left side of main configuration are
Setting, Client Setting, Image Setup and PT/PTZ control. For more details, you can check
Section 6.2、Section 6.3, Section 6.4 and Section 6.5.

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3.3 Mac Web Browser
1. Click the Safari icon, and enter the IP address of the IP camera in the Location / Address field of
your browser.
)Note:
If you only want to view the video without setting page, enter “http://<IP>/index2.htm” as your web
URL.

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2. Enter the default User name “admin” and password “admin” in the dialog box as shown below.
)Note:
The default user name “admin” and the password are set at the factory for the administrator. You
can change them in the Account Menu (Please check “Setting →Basic →Security →Account”)

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3. The monitor image will be displayed in your browser. In the far left side of main configuration are
Setting, Client Setting, Image Setup and PT/PTZ control. For more details, you can check
Section 6.2, Section 6.3, Section 6.4 and Section 6.5.

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Chapter 4 Using IP Camera via Mobile Phone
4.1 Mobile Phone Viewing
To use IP cameras via mobile phones, please make sure your RTSP is set to “On” (Default is “On”). To
change the settings of IP cameras, Please check “Settings →Basic →Camera →General.”
4.1.1 3G Mobile Phone Streaming Viewing
For 3G mobile phone viewing, type “rtsp://<IP>:<PORT>/video.3gp ” into your 3G Streaming Link. <IP>
is the Public IP address of your IP camera (to obtain the IP Address, please refer to Section 3.1);
<PORT> is the RTSP port of your IP camera (Default value is 554.) Example:
rtsp://192.168.1.100:554/video.3gp.
)Note:
You can also use RTSP clients (RealPlayer, VLC, QuickTime layer etc) to view RTSP streaming, just
type in “rtsp://<IP>:<PORT>/video.3gp” as the Player URL.
4.1.2 2.5G Mobile Phone WAP Viewing
For 2.5G mobile phone viewing, type “http://<IP>/mobile.wml ” into your 2.5G WAP Browser. <IP> is the
Public IP address of your IP camera (to obtain the IP Address, please refer to Section 3.1).
4.1.3 2.5G Mobile Phone Browser Viewing
For 2.5G mobile phone viewing, type “http://<IP>/mobile.htm ” into your 2.5G Web Browser. <IP> is the
Public IP address of your IP camera (to obtain the IP Address, please refer to Section 3.1).
4.2 Using IP Camera via iPhone
You can use TP-LINK Web User Interface via iPhone. If you want to use TP-LINK web UI via iPhone,
please follow the setting process below.
1. Select Safari function 2. Enter IP address in
y
our web link.

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3. Type name and password.
Default value is admin /
admin. Then click Lo
g
in In.
4. The TP-LINK User Interface
and live image will show up in
the middle of screen.
)Note: It will show continuous
snapshots, not a real time video
streaming. Therefore, the recording
feature is disabled.

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Chapter 5 MSN Messenger
Please follow the steps below to set up the Messenger function.
1. Application of a new MSN account: You can download MSN software freely and create a new
MSN account (e.g. camera at [email protected]) to use Microsoft Live Messenger.
2. Login Account and Password: Go to Setting→Basic→Network→Messenger, set the
Messenger to “On”. Then, enter the new account (camera at [email protected]) and password to
login.
Note: This account (e.g. camera at [email protected]) is not your commonly used MSN account but
a new one applied for IP Camera.
3. IP Notification: Choose “On” at the option of IP Notification. If this feature switches On, camera will
send IP notification to the users who are allowed.
4. Privacy & User & Allow List: Choose “On” at the option of Privacy, then User column will appear
and be able to build Allow List, so that only the users listed can access the camera via MSN.
(Supports up to Windows Live Messenger version 8089)