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Package contents ............................................................................................................... 2 Cautions ............................................................................................................................ 2 System Requirments .......................................................................................................... 2 Hardware Overview ........................................................................................................... 3 4.1 Box Camera .................................................................................................................. 3 4.2 IR Bullet Camera .......................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Dome Camera .............................................................................................................. 5 4.4 Mini Dome Camera ...................................................................................................... 6 5. Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 6 5.1 General Connection ..................................................................................................... 6 5.2 Insert the SD card ........................................................................................................ 9 5.3 Lens Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 10 6. Accessing the Camera ...................................................................................................... 12 6.1 Assigning an IP Address.............................................................................................. 13 6.1.1 Assigning an IP Address Using IPCTools .................................................................................. 13
6.2 Accessing from the Web Browser ............................................................................... 17 6.2.1 Access over IE Browser ........................................................................................................... 17
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Thank you for purchasing Milesight IP camera. This Guide provides basic instructions on installing and accessing Milesight network camera. For more details, please refer to the User Manual.
1. Package contents Before installation, please verify that all the necessary items are supplied in the gift box as the package contents listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact the shipper and your Milesight sales representative.
Items Default
Milesight Network Camera Power Adapter CD
Quick Start Guide Warranty Card Optional Lens Bracket& Screw Pack WIFI Antenna
Quantity 1 PC
Description The purchased model
1 PC 1 PC
DC12V, 1.5A MAX The CD includes the Datasheet, Quick Start Guide and User Manual of Milesight network cameras, software and User Manual of Milesight VMS and IPCTools. Printed material Printed material If purchased If purchased
1 PC 1 PC
For box cameras with WIFI function only Sheet 1-1
2. Cautions
Do not expose the product to rain or moisture. Make sure the device is firmly fixed when mounting them on the wall or ceiling. Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera. Do not use a third party power adapter. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera.
3. System Requirements OS: Windows XP/7/Vista/Server 2000/Server 2008(Please use IE browser to operate) CPU: 1.66GHZ or higher Memory: 1GMB or more Graphic memory: 128MB or more Internet protocol: TCP/IP (IPv4)
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4. Hardware Overview 4.1 Box Camera
Audio Output Audio Input
Alarm Input
SD/SDHC Card Slot
Alarm Output RS-485 PTZ control
Antenna for WIFI (Optional)
Power Connector (DC12V) *Error LED Power LED *Reset Button Ethernet Port BNC Video Out
Figure 4-1
*Note: 1) Error LED: Error LED is on when the device starts up or runs error. 2) Reset Button: Press ‘Reset’ button for 5 seconds, the device will be restored to factory default.
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4.2 IR Bullet Camera
Lens IR LED Light Sensor
Video Output Power Connector (DC 12V) Audio Output Audio Input RS-485 PTZ control Alarm Input/ Output Ethernet Port
Figure 4-2
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4.3 Dome Camera
Video Output Power Connector (DC 12V) Audio Output Audio Input RS-485 PTZ control Alarm Input/ Output Ethernet Port
Figure 4-3
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4.4 Mini Dome Camera Ethernet Port (PoE)
Micro SD/SDHC Card Slot
Figure 4-4
5. Hardware Installation 5.1GeneralConnection 1. Connect the camera to the network and power using one of the methods listed below: 1) Basic connection (without PoE): Step 1: connect the DC 12V end of the power adapter to the power port of the camera and connect the other end to a wall outlet; Step 2: connect the camera to a switch using an Ethernet cable.
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Bullet Camera
Box Camera
Dome Camera Figure 5-1
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection. PoE will be automatically detected when the Ethernet cable is connected. The camera can either be connected to a PoE-enabled switch or a non-PoE switch. A. Connect the camera to a PoE switch using a single Ethernet cable.
Bullet Camera
Box Camera
Dome Camera
Mini Dome Camera Figure 5-2
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B. Connect the camera to a non-PoE switch using the PoE injector Step 1: Connect the camera to a PoE injector using an Ethernet cable. Step 2: Connect the PoE injector to the non-PoE switch using an Ethernet cable. Step 3: Connect the PoE injector to a power outlet.
Box Camera
Bullet Camera
Dome Camera
Mini Dome Camera Figure 5-3
ďƒ˜ The power LED will light steady red when the camera is connected to a power source 2. Optionally connect external input/output devices, such as alarm devices. 3. Optionally connect an active speaker or external microphone. 4. Optionally connect the camera to a monitor using a BNC cable.
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5.2Insert the SD card Steps: 1. Locate the SD card slot. 2. Insert the SD card into the slot with the metal contacts facing down. A. Box camera
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B. Vari-focal lens bullet camera
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Note:Vari-focal lens bullet camera is using TF card.
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C. IR Dome camera
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D. Mini dome camera
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Note: Mini Dome network camera is using TF card.
5.3 Lens Adjustment In order to achieve the best possible video quality, please adjust the iris controller, focus controller, or zoom controller (if applicable for the lens installed)to get the best view. Below are some examples illustrating the basic lens adjustment of different camera types. www.milesight.com
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A. Box camera
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B. Vari-focal lens bullet camera
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C. IR dome camera
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D. Mini dome camera
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Figure 5-11 Note: The user could adjust the len’s angle either using the L-type hex key or manually (see as step 4).
6. Accessing the Camera The camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible.
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6.1 Assigning an IP Address The default IP address of Milesight network camera is 192.168.5.190. The default user name is admin, and password is ms1234. You can change the IP address of the camera via IPCTools. Please connect the camera in the same LAN of your computer.
6.1.1 Assigning an IP Address Using IPCTools IPCTools is a software tool which can automatically detect multiple online Milesight network cameras connected in the LAN, set IP addresses, and manage firmware upgrades. It’s recommended when assigning IP addresses for multiple cameras. Step 1: Install IPCTools (The software could be downloaded from CD.) Step 2: Start IPCTools, and the device information including IP address, MAC address, Port number, Netmask, and Gateway of all Milesight network cameras will be displayed. Details are shown as Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1
Step 3: Select a camera or multiple cameras according to the MAC address.
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Figure 6-2 Select single camera
Figure 6-3 Select multiple cameras
Step 4: Type the User Name and Password (if they are not default value.)
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Figure 6-4
Step 5: Change the IP address or other network values, and then click “Modify� button.
Figure 6-5
Step 6: Change the IP address successfully. www.milesight.com
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Figure 6-6
Step 7: By double clicking the selected camera, you can access the camera via web browser directly. The Internet Explorer window will pop up.
Figure 6-7
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6.2 Accessing from the Web Browser The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer and Firefox.
6.2.1 Access over IE Browser
Launch the IE browser and enter the IP address of the camera. Enter the User Name and Password and click “Login”. Note: The default user name is “admin”, password is “ms1234” At the first time to log on the device, the browser will prompt to install controls, please click 'Click here to download and install controls manually' as Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-8
Follow the prompts to install the controls, when it`s finished, it will pop out a window as Figure 6-9. Please click 'Finish' and refresh the browser, then you will see the video.
Figure 6-9
Note: If IE9 or higher version browser is used, it is suggested that the Milesight camera web link should be added as a trusted site. See the instructions as below: Step 1: Start the IE9 or higher version browser, and select “Tools”select”Internet Options”.
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Figure 6-10
Step 3: Select “Security””Trusted sites”
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Figure 6-11
Step 4: Enter the IP address of the camera in the blank and click “Add”.
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Figure 6-12
After logging on IP camera`s web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view live video as bellow.
Figure 6-13
Note: Please refer to the User Manual for more detailed configuration instructions. www.milesight.com
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