IP Camera User Manual Please read all instructions carefully before use to get the most out of your Wireless Surveillance Camera. The design and features are subject to change without notice.
Contents Important Safety Information 2 Main Components 3 Connections 4 Camera Installation 4 Connecting the Camera 5 Connecting to Internet Router 6 Connecting the Camera to the Software 9 Setting the Camera up wirelessly 10 Setting up Motion Detection 11 Managing the Camera via PC 13 Adjusting the Camera Lens 14 Managing Camera Settings 14 How to save Recordings/Images 16 Smartphone Control 17 Connect to your Apple/Android device 17 Manage Camera Settings on your Apple/Androi
Thank you for purchasing the Time2 MIP11 Surveillance Camera – this device is a great way monitor any part of your office, home or warehouse making sure all your valuables are safe and secure Please keep this manual for future reference and ensure all safety instructions have been read carefully before using. Applications and their functions may vary by country and/or hardware specification.
Main Components (What comes in the box?) MIP11 Camera with base 2 assembly screws and plugs Ethernet (internet) cable DC supply (power supply) User’s manual 3
Connections 1. Ethernet port (Internet port) 2. DC connection (Power supply) 3. Reset opening Camera Installation 1. To mount the camera on the stand, twist the camera into the screw on the stand. (See image 1) Please note: You can choose to place the camera on a flat surface or mount the camera onto the location of your choice with screws. 2. Use the screw-plate on the back of the camera to tighten the grip and hold the camera in place. 3.
Connecting the camera Connect the power adapter to the back of the camera then plug into a power outlet. (See image 1) Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the network port on the camera. (See image 2). Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the router. The green LED light on the back of the camera and on the front on the camera will light up and flash when the camera has successfully connected to a network. You can now operate your IP Camera using your smartphone or PC.
should now fit and slide into this. (See image 3) Please note: If the surface is too hard for the screws (stone/ concrete), you will need to drill holes and use the screw plugs which are included. Connecting to Internet Router During the setup of your camera, ensure the camera is connected to your Internet router for internet access. For this you will need the internet cable provided and access to your internet router. Put one end of the provided ethernet cable into the back of the camera.
Before you can start the set-up of your camera, you will require: - A computer - Internet access - Power supply - Time2 MIP11 Camera Go to www.time2technology.com on your internet browser to get the software required from an online download. Please Note: You will require a software that is able to unzip files (such as Winzip) to open the download. Winzip is software which can open files such as this download. This can be downloaded at www.winzip.com. Most computers already have this software preinstalled.
4. Once you have chosen this, it will then ask you if you wish to make a desktop icon. This means that you will be able to access the software from your computer home screen. (See image 4) 5. Then press ‘Install’ to begin the installation. Once the installation is complete, the software will automatically open up on your computer. If this does not happen, simply open the software using the shortcut created on your desktop.
Connecting the camera to the software To connect the camera with the software, open the ‘SYSM Monitor’ program. The desktop icon is called SYSM Monitor. When the camera is connected to the router, open the LAN tab and the camera will automatically appear as shown below: The camera will appear blue when it is connected to a network, red whilst the camera is being viewed and grey if the camera is offline or fails to connect to a network.
Setting the camera up wirelessly To set the camera to run wirelessly, you will need to open the SYSM Monitor software. Under the LAN tab you will see the camera name, this will show as blue. When viewing the camera, this will then change to red as shown. To set up the WiFi, right click on the camera name to bring up a list of options. Click on ‘Set WiFi Connection’ on the list that appears. Thereafter click on start WiFi settings then ‘scan for network’, which would require your Network name and Password.
Upon completion. Press Ok and the following window will appear. It may take a few moments for the camera to connect to and may also make a slight noise. Settings up Motion Detection Right click on the camera name and you will see a list of options. (See image 1 below) Click on Email alerts to set up the motion detect (See image 2) Please note: The motion detect will send an email and up to 3 images with your specified message.
Image 1 Image 4 Image 2 Image 3 Yahoo Gmail Hotmail Please note: The motion detection feature only works with Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo accounts. If you do not have one you are able to create these at: www.hotmail.com www.gmail.com www.yahoo.
Managing your camera using your PC Start up the IP Camera software via the "SYSM Monitor" shortcut on your desktop, it will automatically search for the IP camera(s) connected to your network. Double-click the camera you want to use. In the main window the camera image will appear. Software features: “Capture” – take a snapshot of what the camera is seeing. “Record” – click to start recording and click again to stop recording.
Adjusting the camera lens To adjust the camera focus, please ensure the Camera is online, click to view the camera. To adjust the lens, twist the camera lens until you see the sharpest focus point. You will need to keep checking the viewing screen on the software. Managing your camera's settings Click on the settings icon to adjust the camera settings. The night vision is automatic Hue – This is the balance of the red, green and blue colour. Changing this will make one of these colours stand out more.
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How to save your recordings/images To save the camera recordings, click on the magnifying glass on the toolbar in the top left-hand corner. This will allow you to search for all recent recordings. (Search within specific dates or view all recordings.) Click on the recording to view or right-click to save. Choose a location on your computer where you would like to save the recordings.
Smartphone Control In order to view and control your IP camera using your smartphone you will be required to download the application for your device. 1. Go to the Apple App Store or Google Playstore to download the P2Pcamviewer application (See image below) Connecting to your Apple/Android device To view and control the camera from your Apple/Android device, you will require a strong WiFi connection on your phone and the application mentioned above. Open the application to see the login window.
Manage Camera Settings on your Apple/Android device Change your log in password for the camera or add another camera Find information about the software, check for updates, total capacity and available capacity. The Camera list allows you to see all connected cameras See alarm reports when movement has been detected.
Click the icon to bring up the Camera settings. Video settings – Edit the main settings of the viewing frame e.g. quality, resolution, frame scale and brightness etc SD-Card settings – Change the recording settings to save on SD card. Please note: this is only applicable to the HD version of the camera SD-Card Query – Change the SD card files Alarm Settings – Change the motion detection settings (e.g. how many images you would like emailed to you, alarm sensitivity etc.
Connecting to Apple Mac PC In order to download this software, your Mac’s requirement are: - Mac OS 10.7 or above Basic hardware requirement: - 1GB RAM and 2 Core CPU for 1 camera at 1 time - 2GB RAM and i3 or updated processor for 4 cameras at 1 time Please note: The SD Card Support and Alarm/Alarm alert via email functions are not compatible with the MAC Software.
3. Once the file has downloaded, drag and drop the file to install the software. Alternatively, download the software from the Apple App Store by searching ‘P2PCamViewer (MAC)’ Connecting to the software Open the ‘SYSM Monitor’ Software. Once the camera is connected to the router, open the LAN tab and right-click on the blank space. Then click Refresh.
Once the camera has been detected by the software, you will see the camera name and status. By logging into WAN, the camera can be viewed using the Ethernet (internet) cable or wirelessly. If the camera fails to show in LAN, please log into the WAN section using the details on back of the camera. These will show the status of the camera. To login to the camera via the WAN settings, simply enter the Camera ID and Username (found at the back of the camera).
Upon completion. Press Ok and the following window will appear. Once the WiFi Setup has been completed, the IP Camera may show up as Offline. Refresh the device then unplug the network cable to restart the device. It may take a few minutes for the camera to connect to your WiFi and may also make a slight noise.
Frequently Asked Questions Why is there a delay when viewing the camera on my iPhone/Android? There will be a slight delay whilst using your Smartphone as you will be viewing the camera through your 3G/4G connection. However, if you are having problems with a long length delay, then check your 3G/4G signal strength and the WiFi connection to your IP Camera too. If there is no problem with your connection then change the camera resolution to 174x128.
