Hardware User’s Manual Megapixel Day & Night Mini Dome Network Camera Quality Service Group MD-500Ap & MD-300N Series 0
Review History: 1. Separate User Manual into HW and SW. 2. Merge MD-500Ap/MD-400Ap/MD-300Ap/MD-200Ap/MD-300Np/MD-200Np/MD-130Np into this User Manual. Product name: Network Camera (MD-100A series) Release Date: 2012/05 Manual Revision: V3.0 Web site: www.brickcom.com Email: support@brickcom.com info@brickcom.com © 2012 Brickcom Corporation.
Table of Contents Before You Use This Product ................................................................................ 1 FCC Warning ................................................................................................... 1 Regulatory Information........................................................................................ 2 Package Contents ............................................................................................. 3 Mini Dome Network Camera Overview .........
Before You Use This Product In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices. This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the “Package Contents” are included.
Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission 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.
Package Contents Please check to make sure that the product package contains all the accessories listed below. a. MD-500A Series/ MD-300Np Series c. Adjusting Lens Tool b. Product CD d. Allen Key e. Warranty Card f. Screw Bags(2pcs) g. Dry Bag / Double-Sided Tape h. Alignment Sticker i. Easy Installation Guide j. Mounting Adapter k. TV out Connector Cable (Optional) l.
Product Comparison Model Name MD-500A Series MD-300N Series Lens Focal Length Power Input Cable Type DC12V PoE M12 802.3af USB port for 3G/ 4G MD-500Ap-A1 f=4.00mm RJ45, DC12V - - MD-500Ap-A2 f=3.60mm RJ45, DC12V - - MD-500Ap-B1 f=4.00mm M12 Connector - - - MD-500Ap-B2 f=3.60mm M12 Connector - - - MD-500Ap-C1 f=4.00mm RJ45, USB Connector - - MD-500Ap-C2 f=3.60mm RJ45, USB Connector - - MD-300Np-A1 f=4.00mm RJ45, DC12V - - MD-300Np-A2 f=3.
Mini Dome Network Camera Overview The Brickcom MD-500A series/ MD-300N series is a mini dome network camera designed for outdoor use. MD-500A series/ MD-300N series has a compact and stylish design, also provides Full HDTV video (1080p @ 30fps). IP67 certified, IK10 vandal-proof and EN50155 Anti Vibration and Shock, the MD-300A & MD-500A Series is perfect for outdoor surveillance, and surveillance in buses, trains, subway cars and emergency vehicles.
equipped with a special designed mounting adapter and can be installed on a curved surface. The camera supports different power inputs such as PoE 802.
Device Appearance Description (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of optional features that are available for this product.
Installation Hardware Installation WARNING: Do not mount the camera on a soft material. The camera may fall and be damaged. 1. Use the enclosed Allen key to detach the dome cover from the camera device. As remove the cover, please be aware of the Microphone Line. 2. Remove the dry bag from its package. Use the double-sided tape to stick the dry bag onto the designate position inside of the dome cover.
3. Choose the location on the wall or ceiling to place the camera. Attach the location sticker to the desired spot. For ceiling installation, the best place to mount the camera is into a ceiling stud. 4. Drill three holes through the center of the three location holes on the sticker. 5. Hammer the three plastic anchors which are provided in the product package into the three location holes.
6. Please use the “Waterproof Tape” to wrap around the RJ45 connector, DC12V connector, USB connector (*), in order to prevent water to seep in to the connectors. 7. The user needs the three screws which are included in the product package and a screwdriver. Mount the camera on the wall or ceiling and position the three screw slots over the plastic anchors. Insert the screws into the holes and use the screwdriver to tighten the screws clockwise until they are secure. 8.
Lens Adjustment 1. Please use the” Adjusting Lens tool” to adjust the lens to the desired position. 2. Focus a. Rotate the lens until the image in the Live View page is focused. b. Remove the tool directly. Camera Connection The New Mini Dome Series is DC12V and PoE compliant, so there are two options for connecting the camera to a power and Ethernet source. The camera can either be connected to a PoE-enabled switch or a non-PoE switch. a.
b. If using a non-PoE switch: i. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the camera to a PoE Injector. ii. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the PoE Injector to the non-PoE switch. iii. Use a standard power cable to connect the PoE Injector to a power outlet. c. If using the DC12V for the power Supply. The RJ45 cable will be data transmission. Complete the Installation Place the dome cover back on the camera device using the Allen Key.
LED Behavior Function Status LED Behavior Steady On Description Remark Normal Operation Blue 1. Power off Status 2.
Hardware Reset The Reset Button can be used to reboot the camera or restore it to factory default settings. If the camera experiences a problem, rebooting the camera may correct the problem. If the problem remains, please restore the camera to factory default settings and reinstall the software. To Reboot - Press and hold the Reset Button for one second using a paper clip or thin object. Wait for the camera to reboot.
System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: Pentium 3GHz or faster Memory: 1024 MB or more Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher Adobe Reader: Adobe Reader 8.
Software Installation In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the camera and grant user access to the camera. After checking the hardware connection, run the Installation Wizard program included on the product’s CDROM to automatically search the intranet for the camera. There may be many cameras on the local network.
2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click to continue. 3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click to continue.
4. Select either “Complete” setup or “Custom” setup to install the system. a. If COMPLETE SETUP is selected: i. All program features will be installed into the default directory. Check the option “Complete” and then click . ii. Click to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click to continue.
iii. Select to create shortcuts. Click to continue. iv. The installation information will be displayed. Click to continue.
v. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click . When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual. b. If CUSTOM SETUP is selected: i. This option is recommended for advanced users. It can be used to install the system to a preferred directory or to select specific program feature(s). ii. Check the option “Custom”, and then click .
iii. Select the features to install. Click to continue. iv. Click to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click to continue.
v. Select programs to create shortcuts. Click to continue. vi. The installation information will be displayed. Click to continue.
5. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click . When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual.
EasyConfig To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete Setup type was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was installed on the desktop. Double click to open the icon. If Custom Setup type was used in the software installation and an EasyConfig icon was not installed on the desktop, the program will be installed under C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a preferred directory. 1. Click to continue. in the intranet.
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2. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s IP settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually. 3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to connect.
4. Enter the username and password of the camera. For first time use, the default username and password are “admin/admin.” 5. For configuring the IP address settings, select either , or . The DHCP setting is recommended.
a. If is selected, the following pages will be displayed.
6. If the camera supports the EasyLinkTM function, the following page will be displayed. Otherwise, this page will not be shown. *If desired, click to skip this setting. EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. Users can log onto [uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live view.
7. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either display a successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed, either try again or quit the installation. a. If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be displayed as below: b.
c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message: “Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.” When this window is displayed, click to start the PC-NVR program, to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or in the top right corner of the screen to close the installation window. If the user starts the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual.
