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4 MP Eyeball Network Camera 

N42AH3Z 

Quick Start Guide 

Version 1.0.1 

Dahua Technology USA Inc. 

 

Summary of Contents for N42AH3Z

Page 1: ...4 MP Eyeball Network Camera N42AH3Z Quick Start Guide Version 1 0 1 Dahua Technology USA Inc ...

Page 2: ...mer 4 2 Unpacking 5 3 Installation and Configuration 6 3 1 Camera and Cables 6 Camera Components 6 Cable Connections 6 3 2 Framework and Dimensions 7 3 3 Locally Storing Data 7 4 Device Installation 8 4 1 Inserting the Micro SD Card optional 9 4 2 Mounting the Camera 10 5 Network Configuration 12 5 1 Network Protocols 12 5 2 Modifying the IP Address 13 5 3 Using the ConfigTool 13 5 4 Accessing the...

Page 3: ...o protect the unit from damage especially in damp environments Protect the plug and power cord from foot traffic being pinched and its exit from the unit Units with or without an ON OFF switch have power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into the power source however the unit is operational only when the ON OFF switch is in the ON position The power cord is the main power di...

Page 4: ...ing or installation Environmental Precautions Do not aim the unit at a strong light source or into direct sunlight to focus A strong light source may cause overexposure and may affect the longevity of the CCD or the CMOS sensor Transport use and store the unit within the specified temperature and humidity range Do not place the unit in a wet dusty extremely hot or an extremely cold environment and...

Page 5: ...le solvent like alcohol benzene or thinner or use a strong detergent with abrasives which may damage the surface coating or reduce the working performance of the unit Do not touch or wipe a dome cover during installation this cover is an optical device Refer to the following methods clean the dome cover Stained with dirt Use an oil free soft brush or blower to gently remove the dirt Stained with g...

Page 6: ...r guide is 2016 Dahua Technology Company LTD This user guide is the intellectual property of Dahua Technology Company LTD and is protected by copyright All rights reserved Trademarks All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly 1 4 Disclaimer This user guide has been compiled with great care and the information...

Page 7: ...inal packing carton is the safest container to transport the unit in the event the unit must be returned for service Retain the carton and all shipping material for future use Please refer to the enclosed CD for more details to view the detailed User s Manual and for configuration software Package Item Quantity Network Camera 1 Mounting Template 1 Installation Hardware Pack 1 Expansion Bolts 3 Sel...

Page 8: ...ome Pedestal Cable Connections Ref Port Name Function 6 Power Input Port Power port Input 12 VDC Use power according to the device tag 7 LAN Connect to standard Ethernet cable Note Certain devices support Power over Ethernet Check the specific device to determine if the device accepts PoE and use an appropriate Ethernet cable and network to supply power ...

Page 9: ...een fully tested without issue and the SanDisk Extreme line is better suited for constant recording Lower grade SD cards meant for multimedia applications will at times have questionable quality and reliability Recording to the SD card is first in first out FIFO The camera deletes the oldest first entry as new storage requirements arise The camera does not signal nor make an indication when data i...

Page 10: ... a minimum of three times 3x the weight of the camera and a bracket if used DO NOT connect the camera to the power supply during installation Figure 4 1 1 Remove the camera the mounting template hex key and the hardware package from the box 2 Use the Hex Key to remove the locking screw from the dome enclosure Then separate the dome enclosure from the pedestal ...

Page 11: ...ree screws on the dome body with a Phillips screwdriver and remove the lower assembly of the dome enclosure Figure 4 3 3 Insert the Micro SD card maximum of 128 GB into the slot shown above 4 Replace the lower dome enclosure and the seal ring and tighten the three screws Then replace the compression cover and secure to the dome enclosure with the four Phillips head screws ...

Page 12: ...twork connector if the camera is used outdoors Figure 4 6 a Place the wide side of the rubber ring onto the end of the network cable extending out from the camera b Pull the waterproof cable end without the Ethernet connector through the body of the Waterproof Connector Thread the cable through the Fixing Rubber Ring and the Waterproof Locking Cover c Attach the male Ethernet connector to the netw...

Page 13: ...ith the expansion bolts Secure the pedestal to the installation medium with three self tapping screws from the hardware package 8 Affix the dome enclosure to the pedestal and secure with the set screw 9 Connect the external cables from the camera to the appropriate cables for Ethernet and power 10 Supply power to the camera 11 Adjust the monitoring direction of the camera ...

Page 14: ... and automate the assignment of IP addresses DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification or if the DHCP can update a DNS server TFTP The Trivial File Transfer Protocol is a simple lock step File Transfer Protocol which allows a client to get from or put a file onto a remote host TFTP lacks security and most of the advanced features offered by more robust file transfer prot...

Page 15: ... the CD included with the camera or on Dahuasecurity com for complete information Notes Ensure that the network parameters of each camera is available before starting configuration The ConfigTool supports those cameras that are part of the same network that as the computer running the ConfigTool 5 3 Using the ConfigTool 1 Install the ConfigTools exe on a computer 2 Adjust the computer s network se...

Page 16: ...y have different Web interfaces the figures below are for reference only and may not represent the Web Interface for your camera Refer to the Web Operation Manual included on the CD shipped with the camera for more details 1 Launch Internet Explorer and type the modified camera IP address in the address bar Internet Explorer opens the Login page 2 Type the Username and Password for the camera The ...

Page 17: ...ge 1 Access the Web Interface for the device and click the Setup tab Expand the Storage menu then choose the Destination page Figure 5 4 2 Select the recording medium for each event Recorded and Snapshot event Scheduled Motion Detect and Alarm Select the Local check box to record an event to the Micro SD card 3 Click the Local tab to view the used capacity and the total capacity of the Micro SD ca...

Page 18: ...sues writing data or retrieving data from the Micro SD card Figure 5 6 5 Select the event from the Event Type pull down menu No SD Card Capacity Warning SD Card Error 6 Check the Enable box to activate the alarm for this event 7 Check the Relay out box to enable a relay alarm Then specify the time in seconds to delay the alarm relay output 10 s to 300 s 8 Check the Send Email box to send an email ...

Page 19: ...ology USA Inc 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 Tel 949 679 7777 Fax 949 679 5760 Email sales usa global dahuatech com Rev 001 001 2016 Dahua All rights reserved Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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