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HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of noninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual Contents 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 6 2 Using the IP Camera with a Mobile Device .............................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Connecting to the Camera ..................................................................................................
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HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 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.
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 IPCloud app, which you can find on the App Store or Play Market (iOS5 or above, Android 2.2 or above required).
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 2.2 Setup and Manage the camera By tapping the drop down arrow on the right of the camera’s name, you can access options to Reconnect the camera, Edit the device’s settings, View the recorded images, and Remove the camera. 2.2.
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. 3.1 Wired connection to a network To setup the IP camera, please follow these steps: Connect the IP camera to your router with a network cable, install the removable wireless antenna, then power on the IP camera using the supplied 5V adapter.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 3.2 Wifi 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 Wifi Settings. Click the Scan button to display a list of available Wifi networks. Select the desired network then tick Using Wireless LAN.
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.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 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.
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 4.3.1 Basic network settings This allows you to amend the IP and Network details the camera uses to connect to your network. HTTP Port 80 is the default port for many devices, to ensure there is no conflict when accessing the camera remotely, we recommend you change this, for example to 82. NOTE 4.3.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 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.
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 Please ensure the selected FTP user has the required authorisations to amend the storage size required Alarm log You can review what alarms have been recorded in the Alarm Log: storageoptions.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 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.
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.
HomeGuard IP Camera Instruction Manual 5.2 Warranty and Technical support If you are experiencing difficulties with your product, or have questions which are not answered in this instruction manual, our dedicated support site offers a wide range of clearly written FAQs, manuals and user guides which are designed to help you get the most from your purchase. Visit our dedicated support site at storageoptions.
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