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VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................ 1 2. Installing and Using Apps for Mobile Devices .................... 4 3. Installing and Configuring the Camera ............................... 9 4. Using the Website Interface ............................................. 14 5. Configuring the Camera ................................................... 24 6. Troubleshooting ................................
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 1. Introduction The Vimtag IP Camera VT-361 is part of an overall surveillance and security solution that enables you not only to observe what is happening in real time from remote locations, but to capture and store video and images both manually and automatically. It provides added security and peace of mind in both home and office settings.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA The advanced web-based application enables you to access and view surveillance activity via a wide variety of mobile devices, including both iOS and Android devices. Another benefit of the Vimtag solution is its costeffectiveness, making it an ideal solution both for large corporations that need to secure large areas, as well as smaller businesses and even homeowners wishing to provide surveillance and security on a more moderate scale.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA • • • Built-in flexible Wi-Fi module, forms a wireless monitoring environment Supports maximum 32GB SD card storage, and can store photos and videos Supports Power over Ethernet (POE) power supply and meets the IEEE 802.3 standard (optional) Getting Started Workflow The main steps in getting started are: • • • • • • Download the Vimtag app to either your mobile device or computer. Open the application and sign up to create a user account.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 2. Installing and Using Apps for Mobile Devices You can operate and control the VT-361 camera in several ways. These include: The Vimtag mobile app for your iOS or Android device (both phones and tablets). To use the application, you need to have: • o o iOS devices: iOS 5.0 or above Android devices - Android 2.1 or above; at least 600MHz. Vimtag application for laptop or computer for Windows or MAC Webpage on the Vimtag website by logging into your account at the www.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Logging In and Configuring the Network After the Vimtag mobile app is installed, log in and configure your network access. To login: 1. Click the app icon. The Vimtag login page opens. 2. Click Sign up and create your new username and password. Confirm your password. Configuring Network Access To configure network access: After signing into the system, 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the three lined icon in the top right of the screen. To add your first camera, click “+”.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA In the list of your available cameras, a green dot in the left corner indicates that they are online. If the dot is red, it indicates they are offline. To troubleshoot an offline camera, see Installing and Configuring the Camera. To enter a full screen view of the camera, tap the video. Logging In On Android and Configuring the Network Once you have installed the Android app, tap the app icon to open it.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA because the video will have a green dot located on the left side of the image. If it is red, it means the camera is offline. Refer to the previous chapter to learn how to troubleshoot an offline camera. If you want to view the full screen, you can simply tap the camera. Once you have the live view of the camera up, you can move the camera by swiping right, left, up, and down with your finger. To zoom in, use two fingers and spread them apart.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Tap Snapshot (the camera icon) to capture a still picture from the video. Tap the Record icon (the video camera) to manually record a video on the camera and save it on your phone. The Gears icon lets you adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness when you tap it. You can also choose from day, night, and auto settings.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 3. Installing and Configuring the Camera The installation and configuration of your camera has been simplified using details and procedures explained in this chapter. To use the camera, you will need to have a few basics, such as a computer and/or a smartphone running iOS or Android.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA • • • • Stand and installation kit Wireless antenna Warranty card Instruction card Note: Always make sure you are using the correct voltage power supply for your camera. Failure to use the correct voltage power supply could result in equipment damage and invalidate your warranty. Creating an Account To take advantage of all the components of the Vimtag solution, you will need to set up an account at www.vimtag.com.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Physical Features of the Camera It is helpful to become familiar with the various elements and physical features of your new camera. The following sections detail the physical aspects of the camera. The Top On the front of the camera, at the top, is the photosensitive sensor, which surrounds the lens. Just below the lens is the infrared light (IRL) which allows you to video in the dark.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Connecting the Camera Access to the camera is accomplished with an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection: ETHERNET: If you plan to use the camera through a wired connection, you simply connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet interface to your router. The camera will then show up on your network. You can go to the Vimtag site and add the camera, using the Add a device option, to get it started.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA location that you need to keep secure. The “perfect placement” is likely going to be different for each camera, as the layout of rooms and buildings vary widely. The best way to optimize the placement of the camera is simply by “trial and error”. Try placing the camera in several different spots, checking how well each place works by viewing the live feed from the www.vimtag.com site.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 4. Using the Website Interface In addition to watching the camera image and previously recorded video clips via a standard computer (desktop or laptop), you can operate the camera from the web, using a smartphone, tablet, etc. Two or more people can be logged in to the same camera, control it remotely, and see the results of any actions made by one, or both at the same time.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 3. From the interface, you can use the APP Download option to open a QR mobile barcode with a link to the appropriate mobile app. To download the mobile app to your Android or iOS device: Click APP Download to open the QR mobile barcode. With your mobile device barcode scanner, scan the QR code to initiate the Vimtag mobile app download. c. Tap the copied link on your mobile device and complete the download and installation as you normally do for trusted sources. 4.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA User admin password – Enter the Old password, and a new password, and then enter the new password again in the Confirm password field. • User guest password – Enter Old password, New password, and Confirm password, as above. • Binding email – Enter Email address. May be used for receiving forgotten password. • Download path – Enter the default address path for downloading videos and snapshots.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Enter the ID of the input device and a password for the device. For a new device, the password is typically set to Admin initially. Click Add. To modify the password, click the Modify password tab. This will enable you to change the password from its current default value to one that you choose. Click the Config Wi-Fi tab. The Config Wi-Fi window opens. Complete the Wi-Fi settings. Click Save. Click the Finish tab.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Note: Dragging sliders to the left will decrease the level of the setting, while dragging to the right will increase the setting. Icon Action Start recording a video. Note: Camera must be equipped with a SD card. Take a snapshot of the current camera view. Turn the microphone ON so that people near camera will be able to hear you speak. Note: When the microphone icon is white, the speaker is ON. Adjust picture quality.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Icon ˂, ˃, ˄, ˅ Action Move camera left, right, up and down using directional controls. Pause and start the camera. Mute and unmute the sound. Select and view previously recorded videos and snapshots. Change camera settings and operational options. Search the history for videos or snapshots. Modify settings and select options. For more information, see 3. Settings and Options.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA countries. Multiple cameras also work well for large sites, such as big homes and public institutions, which require optimal security. Vimtag makes it easy for you to view and control all cameras from the same account. You are able to switch between them by selecting the camera name and making sure that the camera is live. For this reason, it is a good idea to provide the cameras with names that help identify its location or cause.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA • • If there is a red circle to the left of the camera name, it means that the camera is offline and is not accessible from a remote location. If you are unable to confirm that the camera is working, see Troubleshooting for the Camera. Wrench The Wrench icon will allow you to remove certain cameras that you have set up in your account. When you click the Wrench icon, all the cameras in the list will now have a red circle with a white minus sign through it.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA The Playback Page If you do not have an SD card in your camera, the Playback page will be a blank screen. If you do have an SD card in your camera and you capture videos, you will see a list of videos on the right side of this screen. Every video will have a timestamp indicating when it was captured. To watch a video, click the video image in the list and then click the play button. To view the length of a video, click the icon next to the video name.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Understanding the Records Page The Records page contains the following sections: • • • • Index Image Time Records Index Snapshots and videos are numbered sequentially with the latest photos listed first under the Index heading. If you have taken 50 videos and snapshots, the top number will be 50, denoting the most recent picture. Image To the left of the Index is the Image heading. This section contains thumbnails of all of the images and videos you have taken.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 5. Configuring the Camera In the Settings page you can configure the following values for each camera selected. Note: The Settings page options vary slightly between the mobile application and the non-mobile version used on a either a Windows or a MAC computer.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA • • Plug-in Version - The version of the plug-in you are using. Device ID - The identifying number for your device. Name The Name option enables you to quickly identify a camera. Type the name in the box and then click Apply. The camera is now listed by its name. For example, you may have one camera named Office and one named Entrance. If you do not create a name, the default name is used.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Network The Network Tab will allow you to choose the network interface that you want to use - Ethernet or Wi-Fi. When you choose Ethernet, you can enable and disable the camera on the network. You can also view the MAC address, the network status, and the IP information. When you choose Wi-Fi, you can view the MAC address, mode, network status, DNS, and IP information. You will also be able to choose Wi-Fi access points from the drop-down list.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA OSD (On Screen Display) In the OSD tab, you are able to manage what displays on the video screen. These settings include: • • Display Text - Add text that will show up on the video screen. You could choose to add the camera’s nickname, so you can easily tell which camera you are watching. Display Date - Choose whether to display the date on the screen and the type of date format (MM-DD-YYY or YYY-MM-DD).
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA SD Card The SD Card section indicates whether you have an SD card in the camera and whether it is enabled. • • To use the SD card, place it into the slot on the back of the camera. If the card does not go in all the way by pushing it with your finger, you can use the edge of a paperclip to push it into place. It will not damage the camera. If the camera does not recognize the SD card, remove the card and unplug the camera. Put in the SD card and then plug in the camera.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA When you format, the camera will go offline for a minute, and then it will come back online and be ready to use. Note: Every time you format the card, all of the content will be erased. If you have content that you need to save, make sure you save it off the card before formatting. • Unmount is an option to disable the ability to record onto the SD card without having to remove the card. You will have the option to mount a dismounted card. Click Apply to save the setting.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Select the Motion Detection tab to determine how sensitive the camera is when it comes to sensing motion. You can change the sensitivity settings for day and night operation separately to improve motion detection. video automatically. You can also select what you want the VT-361 to do if motion is detected.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Alarm Action In the Alarm Action tab, under the name section at the top, you will be able to choose between Motion and I/O alarms. The Motion alarm is the default setting. Make sure that you have enabled the camera’s Motion alarm. It should read “ON” just below the name. Below that, the Alarm Sources row will let you know that you are using motion alarms. Below that, you can choose to turn on or off a variety of different alarm actions.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA On the Android and iPhone app, whenever there is a motion alert, it will send you an alarm and a photo of what is happening. You will not get an alarm when you are on PC only, but the camera will take the snapshots and recordings and will send them to your Records and Playback for video pages. Schedule Alerting The Schedule Alerting tab enables you to specify the days and times of the week when you want to receive alerts. An alert would be triggered based on detected motion.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA as the start time and 04:00 as the end time. If you wanted to record from noon to 5PM, you would enter 12:00 to 17:00. Keep in mind that you can add minutes as well, so you could record from 13:00 to 18:43. If you want to create another schedule after you have made your first, click Schedule 2 and repeat the process. Continue for Schedule 3 and Schedule 4, if needed.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA System Under System, there are three sections. The first is Online Upgrade which is a very important one that you should check on a monthly basis. If there is an update available, it will let you know. You can then click for the upgrade. This will provide updates for the camera. Online upgrade Online upgrade displays the current version number and shows if there is a newer version. To download and install the latest software version, click Update.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA Others The basic audio settings are located under the Others section. Use the sliders to adjust the Speaker and the Microphone. You can make the volume higher or lower with these sliders. Sliding to the right makes the volume go higher, and sliding to the left makes it lower. Speaker refers to the speaker on the camera, not on the microphone you are using to speak. The speaker setting will determine the volume of your voice when it comes out of the camera’s speaker.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA The Sound icon is a speaker, which will have a line through it when it is not in operation. By tapping this icon, the line will disappear, and you will be able to listen to what is happening in the room with the camera. To speak through the camera’s loudspeaker, tap the Microphone icon. The line that is on it will disappear, and then you can start speaking. If you want to take and save a photo of something that’s happening on the screen now, tap the Snapshot icon.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA • • To zoom in, place two fingers together on the screen and then slide them apart. To zoom out (pan), place two fingers further apart on screen and then “pinch” them together.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 6. Troubleshooting For the Camera If the camera is not on, you can try several things: • • • • • • Make sure that there is a network connection to the camera. Try to restart the network router. Check the cable connections on the camera to make sure they are secure. Make sure the camera itself is on - the green light will flash every three seconds. Restart the camera, or do a long reset. To perform a long reset, hold the reset button for five seconds.
VIMTAG IP VT 361 SECURITY CAMERA 7. Technical Support Support hours: Sunday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Refer to this manual if you have any questions about the operation of the camera. If you have other questions, you can always contact our customer support. Enjoy your camera! ©2016 Vimtag LLC. All rights reserved.
