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HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 Contents 1 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Using the IP Camera with a Mobile Device ............................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Connecting to the Camera ................................................................
1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this HomeGuard IP Camera. With this device, you can easily keep an eye on your property and record any event as required. The IP camera features: MJPEG video compression, so the videos are easy to replay Pan and Tilt, to help you cover a wide area with one camera Live viewing from anywhere with a PC or smartphone. Throughout this manual, you will see highlighted text: NOTE TIP CAUTION Important notes are highlighted in blue.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 2 Using the IP Camera with a Mobile Device You can easily access your IP camera from a mobile device, via the P2P service, as long as the camera is connected to a router and the Internet. 2.1 Connecting to the Camera On your mobile device, please download and Install the ISmartViewPro app, which you can find on the App Store or Play Market (iOS5 or above, Android 2.2 or above required).
2.2 Using the app and live view The Menu Bar at the bottom of the screen gives you access to the following features: Camera: View the camera list and set some functions of the camera Alarm: Check alarm events detected by the camera (Android version only) Pictures: View snapshots recorded on your mobile device Videos: View recordings stored in your mobile device About: Check the app’s version number From the Camera List, select the camera you want to view.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 2.3 Advanced Settings By tapping the arrow on the right of the camera’s name, you can access the camera’s options. 2.3.1 Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Settings: Choose what Wi-Fi network to connect to. You will need to enter the Wi-Fi password for your network. Once done, the camera will reboot and you will be able to disconnect the network cable. 2.3.
2.3.3 Alarm Settings Set the Motion Detection parameters, and the events triggered by the alarms. These can include sending you an email, or uploading an image to an FTP server. The recording option is only available on models with SD card support. 2.3.4 Time Settings Adjust the camera’s time and date, time zone and NTP settings (With the Default NTP settings, the time will be automatically updated). 2.3.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 3 Installing the IP Camera for Use with a Computer The Homeguard IP camera is designed to be connected to a network, either wired or wireless. It can then be accessed from anywhere using either a smartphone or a computer connected to the internet. 3.
3.2 Wi-Fi connection to a network Once your IP camera is connected to your router as per section 2.1, it is possible to connect it wirelessly. Please log in to the camera interface on your PC, then select Wi-Fi Settings. Click the Scan button to display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. Select the desired network then tick Using Wireless LAN. The network details will be displayed, enter your network’s wireless password (Share Key), then click Submit to apply the changes.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 4 Using the IP Camera with a Browser 4.1 View video Once you have logged in to the camera interface, you can view the live video feed on the screen as per the screenshot below: From this screen, you can Listen to the feed from the camera, Talk through the camera, Record videos and Snapshots to your computer. You can also Control the camera’s movements, Display several cameras at once and set the camera’s Parameters. These options are detailed below. 4.1.
4.1.2 Control the camera The icons on the left hand side of the screen allow you to control the camera’s movements, reverse or mirror the image (e.g. if the camera is mounted on the ceiling), and adjust video parameters, such as resolution, brightness, etc. The camera supports 16 preset points. When the camera is in a position you often check (e.g. pointing at a doorway), you can Set this as a preset point.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 4.2.4 Local recording path By default, the camera will create a folder named “Record files” for the videos and snapshots to be recorded to. You can amend this as required by creating a folder and typing its location in the screen below: You can also select the length of the recorded files, the amount of space you want to reserve on your computer for recordings, and select if previous recordings will be overwritten. 4.3 Device Settings 4.3.
4.3.4 UPnP settings If your router supports UPnP, you can use this function on the camera to automatically forward the required ports on your router, allowing you to access the camera from the internet easily. NOTE 4.4 UPnP is a universal standard used by many devices, and as such may create conflicts when installing the camera. If you decide to use this, please ensure all your systems work as intended. Alarm Settings 4.4.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 4.4.2 Mail service settings To set your IP camera to send emails on alarm, please fill in the details below: 4.4.3 FTP Service Setting Advanced users can choose to set the IP camera to upload pictures to FTP on alarm. The FTP settings need to be filled in as per the example below: NOTE 4.4.
4.5 User and device settings 4.5.1 Multi-device settings If you have several HomeGuard IP cameras, it is possible to view them simultaneously (up to 9 cameras). Click Refresh to ensure your cameras have been detected, the double click on the camera you wish to add. Enter the Device Info as required then click Add. Once all the cameras are added, click Setup to confirm. 4.5.2 User Settings The camera is setup with 3 user levels as default. You can change the name and password for each level.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual v2 5 Appendix 5.1 Technical specifications IP Camera Hardware Operating System: Network Built-in OS Video Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP, DHCP, FTP, SMTP, DDNS, NTP, UPnP, HTTP，P2P Wireless: Wi-Fi, IEEE802.11b/g/n 150Mbps IP Mode: Dynamic IP address / Static IP address Compression Format: MJPEG Sensor: CMOS 300,000 pixel Resolution: VGA: 640x480, QQVGA: 160x120 Picture Adjustments: Brightness, contrast Minimum Illumination: 0.1 Lux / F1.
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