Installing IP Finder
IP Finder searches for all the available network devices on your local
area network.
Install
IP Finder
to find the Snapit MEGAPIX Camera on the local network. The
IP Finder
software can be found on the included User Manual CD. Run
IP Finder
and install onto your PC.
When setup is complete, launch the
IP Finder
software.
To find your Snapit MEGAPIX camera, click
Search
button.
Your Sanpit MEGAPIX camera will appear as “DWC-MD421D” or “DWC-MV421TIR.”
To access the camera directly via Internet Explorer, select the desired device and click
Web Connect
.
To change basic network settings through the IP Finder software, select the desired device and click
Configuration
. Then, proceed to pages 10-11 for information on setting up the camera on IP Finder.
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Accessing the Camera
Remote Video Monitoring
Monitor and configure the Snapit MEGAPIX camera through a built-in webviewer.
Enter the IP address of the camera on the Internet Explorer window.
Example:
http://192.168.1.123
(Factory Default)
Enter Username and Password.
Username: admin
Password: admin
The web browser will ask to install Active-X Control. Once it has been installed, Internet Explorer
will display video images from the camera.
First Stream & Second Stream
Webviewer Specifications
Minimum Requirements for PC
Configure two different stream settings (
First Stream
and
Second Stream
) for monitoring and
recording. Second Stream is used to record on Motion Detection and the SD card local backup.
Click
Setup
to adjust the two available stream settings:
First Steam
and
Second Stream
. The two
streams can differ in Resolution, Compression Type, Data Transfer Speed, and Framerate.
On the main monitoring page, user can view the camera with the First Stream settings or the
Second Stream Settings. Below the display screen, click
First Stream
button to view the camera
with the First Stream settings, and click
Second Stream
button to view the camera with the Second
Stream settings.
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Instant Recording
Instantly record live video to your local drive.
To Setup Instant Recording
Select the Record button.
Indicate where you want the videos to be saved.
Setup the duration of the instant recording. You can record up to 120 seconds of live video.
When setup is complete, click OK to save changes or Cancel to cancel any changes.
To Start and Stop Instant Recording
To Start, right-click anywhere on the display screen.
Select Start Rec. The icon on the top right of the screen will change to INSTANT.
To Stop, right-click anywhere on the display screen.
Select Stop Rec. The video will be displayed in the designated folder when recording is complete.
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SD Card Installation & Setup
The Snapit MEGAPIX cameras offer local backup in case of network loss.
Locate the SD card slot in the back of the camera module.
Insert the SD card in the slot and push it down, until you hear a ‘click’
sound.
To remove SD card, press the SD card down until you hear a ‘click’.
The SD card will eject from the slot.
Emergency Backup Configuration
Go to Storage Device Configuration to view your SD card’s information,
Start/ Stop recording, and eject the SD card safely.
Go to Storage Schedule to setup a recording schedule for your SD card.
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SD card is for Recording Loss emergency recording.
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The web viewer can also be accessed via Google Chrome,
Firefox Mozilla and Safari if one of the streams is set to MJPEG
will prevent the network from changing the camera’s IP address and make it easier to access,
especially when the camera is on a large network and accessed by multiple users.
To use static IP, you will need to contact your Internet Service Provider.
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Use DDNS
: Check this option to use DDNS (Dynamic DNS). DDNS allows users to setup a
unique URL for the IP camera.
To use DDNS, you must register for a DDNS ID from a DDNS Hosting Service.
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Port
: This section displays all the port numbers that are required for remote communication.
MEGAPIX CAMERA SETUP
Setting the Camera on IP Finder
User can use the IP Finder software to setup the basic network
settings.
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DHCP
: If DHCP is selected, an IP address will
automatically be assigned to the camera. If your
network does not support DHCP, a default IP
address and subnet mask will automatically be
assigned.
PPPoE
: Select this option, when you use WAN
service or a PPPoE-based internet service. To
use PPPoE, you must contact your Internet
Service Provider for a User ID and Password.
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Static IP
: This option will assign a static
(fixed) IP to your camera. A static IP address
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TEL: (866) 446-4359
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Technical Support Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 8:00PM EST
Setting the Camera on IP Finder
Set the Camera for Internal Use
If you wish to connect your Snapit MEGAPIX Camera internally from within the same network:
Find your Snapit MEGAPIX Camera on IP Finder software and click
Configuration
.
Select an IP Configuration Mode -
DHCP
,
PPPoE
, or
Static
- that is available to you.
Recommended Setting is DHCP.
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If you wish to use DDNS, select the
Use DDNS
option. See page 10 for further information.
When the setup is complete, select
Apply
.
Then, select
Reboot
button. The rebooting process usually takes up to a minute.
Select
Exit
.
On the IP Finder window, select
Search
and comfirm that your changes have been made.
Set the Camera for External Use
If you wish to connect your Snapit MEGAPIX Camera to an external network, please use Static IP.
Find your Snapit MEGAPIX Camera on IP Finder software and click
Configuration
.
Select
Static
IP Configuration Mode.
If you wish to use DDNS, select the
Use DDNS
option. See page 10
for further information.
When the setup is complete, select
Apply
.
Then, select
Reboot
button. The rebooting process usually takes up to a minute.
Select
Exit
.
On the IP Finder window, select
Search
and comfirm that your changes have been made.
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CPU
RAM
HDD
OS
Resolution
Intel P4 2.0GHz Dual Core
More than 1GB
200GB Required for Saving Clip Image
Microsoft Windows XP or Higher
Higher than 1024X768
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Auto Zoom & Focus
Use the Snapit MEGAPIX camera’s remote web viewer to adjust the camera’s zoom and focus
automatically. Once the configuration is complete, the camera will automatically adjust its focus, zoom,
light exposure and lens to match your settings.
ZOOM: Using the + and - buttons, adjust the camera’s optical zoom.
FOCUS: Using the + and - buttons, adjust the camera’s focus.
After setup, please allow the camera up to 30 seconds to complete readjusting itself to the new settings.
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