ZyXEL Communications IPC3605N - EDITION 1.1 User manual

IPC-3605N
The First Consumer-Friendly Network Camera
Edition 1.1, 2/2012
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2011
ZyXEL CommunicationsCorporation

1Contents
2Getting to know your IPC-3605N............................................................................... 6
2.1Package Contents.............................................................................................. 6
2.2Features............................................................................................................. 7
2.3Camera Layout ................................................................................................. 8
2.4LED Status Indicator........................................................................................ 9
3Installation..................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.1Connecting Your IPC-3605N..........................Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.2Wireless.......................................................................................................... 12
3.3Wall and Ceiling Mounting............................................................................ 13
4Initial Setup............................................................................................................... 16
5Accessing your camera............................................................................................. 17
5.1CloudEnabled™ Viewing............................................................................... 18
5.2Direct Viewing of your Camera (For Advanced Users)................................. 20
6Configuration............................................................................................................ 27
6.1Video Settings................................................................................................. 27
6.2Camera Settings.............................................................................................. 28
6.3Audio Settings ................................................................................................ 30
6.4User Settings................................................................................................... 30
6.5Network Settings ............................................................................................ 32
6.6PTZ Control.....................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
6.7Event Setup..................................................................................................... 38
6.8Recording Setup ............................................................................................. 45
6.9Recording History........................................................................................... 46
6.10Date............................................................................................................. 46
6.11Multi-Camera.............................................................................................. 47
7Event Viewer ............................................................................................................ 49
8Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 50
8.1Information..................................................................................................... 50
8.2Log.................................................................................................................. 50
8.3System Maintenance....................................................................................... 50
9Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 53
9.1Reconfiguring Your Device............................................................................ 53
9.2Cabling Check ................................................................................................ 53
9.3Resetting to Factory Defaults......................................................................... 54
9.4Trouble with Active X.................................................................................... 55
9.5Trouble with Remote Viewing on Browser.................................................... 57
9.6Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions.................................................................. 59
10Technical Specifications........................................................................................... 64
11Open-Sourced Components ...................................................................................... 66

Important Notices
Regulatory Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Interference 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 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 of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced TV/radio technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Operation Safety
Before using this camera, please read and follow the steps below to protect your IP camera.
Please place the IP camera on a level surface and keep it out of direct sunlight
Keep the IP camera indoors and away from water, dust, humidity, and magnetic products
Do not rotate your IP camera by hand. It may cause damage to the camera.
Do not drop the IP camera, this may damage the mechanical parts of the camera.
Do not disassemble or remodel the product, it can cause damage or fire.
Do not shake, move, or disturb the camera when it is in operation, as such actions may result in
the malfunction of the device.
Power the camera off if it produces smoke or unusual odor.
Do not place the IP camera around heat sources such as a Television or microwave oven.

About This Manual
This manual is indented only for users of the ZyXEL IPC-3605N network camera.
Conventions in this Manual
While using this manual, pay attention to symbols and notations used to draw attention to special
situations, such as:
Caution!
Information provided with this symbol is critical to prevent damage to
the product or injury to the user.
Important!
This symbol indicates instructions that a user must follow in order to
complete a task.
Note:
This symbol indicates additional information or tips to help the user
operate the product.

2Getting to know your IPC-3605N
2.1 Package Contents
Before setup, ensure your package contains all contents. If anything is missing, contact
your distributor.
Number Contents
IPC-3605N Network Camera
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Install Disk
Mounting Screw x3/ Screw Mount x3
USB Wireless Adapter

2.2 Features
ZyXEL’s IPC-3605N is an easy to install product with support for H.264/MPEG-
4/MJPEG video compression formats to help ensure high quality video with reduced
bandwidth consumption.
Small and smart functional design
2 megapixel/HD resolution
Dual H.264, MJPEG, or MPEG-4 video streams
Active bandwidth management
Network bandwidth detection
SMS & E-Mail Notification
Built-in microphone
Two-way audio communication
Video recording to local microSD/SDHC or remote NAS
Mobile connectivity
Import & Export camera profiles

2.3 Camera Layout
Number Contents
Light Sensor
Lens
IR LEDs x6 (inside)
USB Wireless Adapter Connector
Audio Input
Reset Button
MicroSD Card Slot (on side)
Microphone
LED status indicator
Speaker
Focus adjustment ring
Microphone input
Power adapter port
Composite video jack
Ethernet port
I/O (2 in/1 out) & RJ-485 connector

2.4 LED Status Indicator
The LED status indicator consists of one red and one blue LED. Depending on the
camera’s status, the LEDs will appear as follows:
Red IR LEDs (Left), Blue Status LED (Right)
When the IP camera is turned on, the LEDs will light in the following patterns:
Red LEDs Blue LED Indication
On On System booting
Off On Successfully established network connection
On Off Performing hardware test
Off Off Powered off
Blinking (Every
0.5 seconds) Off Failed to connect to network/Failed to establish WPS connection
Off Blinking (Every
0.5 seconds) Attempting to establish a WPS connection
Off Blinking (Every
0.2 seconds) Successfully established a WPS connection
Blinking Blinking Attempting to establish a network connection

2.5 Digital I/O Connector Block
The I/O connector on the back of the camera provides a central interface between your
home security system and various input devices.
The two digital inputs are normally used with security sensors. They work by detecting a
change in the state of an open or closed circuit. You can check the status of the circuit in
[Setup] > [Event Setup] > [I/O Status]
The output port is normally used to trigger external audio or visual indicators, like sirens
or strobe lights.