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Access the Camera 

Now that the camera and the PC are both having their unique IP addresses and are under the 

same network segment, it is possible to use the Web browser of the PC to access the camera. 

You can use 

any of the browsers

 to access the camera, however, the full functionality is 

provided only for 

Microsoft Internet Explorer

The browser functionality comparison: 

Functionality 

Internet Explorer 

Other browsers 

Live Video 

Yes 

Yes

*

 

Live Video Area Resizable 

Yes 

No 

PTZ Control 

Yes 

Yes 

Capture the snapshot 

Yes 

Yes 

Video  overlay  based  configuration  (Motion 

Detection regions, Privacy Mask regions) 

Yes 

No 

All the other configurations 

Yes 

Yes 

 

When  using  non-Internet  Explorer  browsers,  free  third-party  software  plug-ins  must  be 

installed to the PC first to be able to get the live video feed from the camera: 

Browser 

Required Plug-In 

Safari 

QuickTime (

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

Other non-Internet Explorer 

browsers 

Basic VLC Media Player (

http://www.videolan.org

 

 

 

Disclaimer  Notice:

  The  camera  manufacturer  does  not  guarantee  the  compatibility  of  its 

cameras  with  QuickTime  or  VLC  Player 

–  since  these  are  third  party  softwares.  The  third 

parties have the right to modify their utility any time which might affect the compatibility. In such 

cases, please use Internet Explorer browser instead. 

 

When using Internet Explorer browser, the ActiveX control for video stream management will 

be downloaded from the camera directly 

– the user just has to accept the use of such control 

when prompted so. No other third party utilities are required to be installed in such case. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FCS-5056

Page 1: ...Fixed Network Camera Hardware User Manual FCS 5056 FCS 5063 Ver 2014 06 30...

Page 2: ...e 12 Using the Waterproof Tape 13 Using the Bundled Conduit Gland 14 Replacing the Pre Installed Square Shaped Pigtail 19 Step 5 Connect the Cable 23 Step 6 Access the Camera Live View 23 Other Adjust...

Page 3: ...Hardware Manual 3 Appendix 34 How to Make an Ethernet Cable 34...

Page 4: ...to service this video device yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Trademarks All names used i...

Page 5: ...the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between t...

Page 6: ...lified service personnel Damage Requiring service Disconnect this video product from the power supply immediately and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions 1 Wh...

Page 7: ...Hardware Manual 7 Introduction Package Contents Camera Sunshield Sunshield Screw Kit Bracket Bracket Plate Lens Focus Tuner Conduit Gland Quick Installation Guide...

Page 8: ...default settings To do the reset press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds or until the Power LED lights up When the Power LED lights up again reset is complete See How to Reset the Camer...

Page 9: ...ation of the three 3 screw holes using the bracket plate included in the package NOTE Depending on the surface where you will install the camera it may be necessary to drill the holes and use the supp...

Page 10: ...be installed outdoors attach the sunshield to protect the lens from all types of weather and lighting conditions 1 Loosely secure the supplied screws and washers to attach the sunshield 2 Slide to adj...

Page 11: ...p 4 Waterproof and Connect the Cable on page 12 Some methods may require the cable to be waterproof first before installing the camera to its bracket 1 Depending on how you want to install the camera...

Page 12: ...led outdoors check the type of Ethernet port and follow the applicable procedures to waterproof the cable connection Type of Ethernet Port Description Square Shaped There are three 3 ways to manage an...

Page 13: ...Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use and may deteriorate quickly when exposed to outdoor elements Exterior grade Ethernet cables are waterproof and do not require a conduit CAUTION If the...

Page 14: ...ended to use a flexible conduit with 1 2 diameter and the conduit gland included in the package to protect the camera cabling In this case the pre installed network cable with pigtail female connector...

Page 15: ...il 1 Loosen the three 3 screws to detach the back cover NOTE A cable is connected inside the camera do not abruptly pull the back cover 2 Disconnect the network connector 3 Remove the pre installed ca...

Page 16: ...the Conduit Gland and Flex Conduit 1 Disassemble the bundled conduit gland as shown below 2 Pull the Ethernet cable through the flex conduit 3 Insert the clamping nut through the flex conduit Clamping...

Page 17: ...ttach it at the end of the flex conduit Step 3 Install the Ethernet Cable 1 Insert the body A to the back cover and secure it with the lock nut B 2 Insert the Ethernet cable through the back cover and...

Page 18: ...ssible water leak Step 4 Connect the Ethernet Cable 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port inside the camera 2 When done close the back cover by tightening the three 3 screws NOTE Make sure...

Page 19: ...e and gland are resistant to salt water weak acid alcohol oil grease and common solvents In case the installation environment requires a change of this network cable follow the step by step procedures...

Page 20: ...e the camera do not abruptly pull the back cover 2 Disconnect the network connector A and remove the sealing nut B 3 Pull out the network cable from the back cover and disassemble the parts as marked...

Page 21: ...tor to the Ethernet cable See How to Make an Ethernet Cable on page 34 for more information 3 Assemble the seal and claw and then connect the RJ 45 connector to the Ethernet port inside the camera 4 A...

Page 22: ...When replacing the pre installed network cable it is recommended to use exterior grade Ethernet cables CAT5 CAT5e CAT6 ordinary Ethernet cables are only designed for indoor use and may deteriorate qu...

Page 23: ...or to a network PC and a power source See Power over Ethernet PoE connection example below Network AC Power Source PoE Injector Power Cable Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Data Power Ethernet Cable Data...

Page 24: ...ts local video recording or saving of snapshots to a memory card NOTE Supports microSDHC and microSDXC cards How to Insert the Memory Card 1 Loosen the three 3 screws to detach the back cover NOTE A c...

Page 25: ...er seal is properly attached and the back cover is closed to ensure water or dust cannot enter the camera How to Remove the Memory Card In case there is a need to remove the card make sure to access t...

Page 26: ...era do not abruptly pull the back cover 2 Using a pointed object such as the tip of a pen press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds or until the Power LED lights up to reset the camera 3...

Page 27: ...er running then you do not need to configure the IP addresses at all both the camera and the PC would request a unique IP address from DHCP server automatically In such case the camera will immediatel...

Page 28: ...are tool that can not only discover the cameras but also list lots of valuable information such as IP and MAC addresses serial numbers firmware versions etc and allows quick configuration of multiple...

Page 29: ...nd it does not detect any DHCP services it will automatically assign itself a default IP 192 168 0 100 Whereas the default port number would be 80 In order to access that camera the IP address of the...

Page 30: ...ity With the procedure shown above all the cameras will have unique IP addresses starting from 192 168 0 101 In case there are 20 cameras selected the last one of the cameras would have the IP 192 168...

Page 31: ...er browsers free third party software plug ins must be installed to the PC first to be able to get the live video feed from the camera Browser Required Plug In Safari QuickTime http www apple com quic...

Page 32: ...g address into Web browser s address bar http 192 168 0 100 Upon successful connection to the camera the user interface called Web Configurator would appear together with the login page The HTTP port...

Page 33: ...Hardware Manual 33 To check the firmware version through the Web Configurator access the Setup page and click System System Info For further operations please refer to the Firmware User Manual 1 2 3...

Page 34: ...w 1 Stripe Orange 2 Orange 3 Stripe Green 4 Blue 5 Stripe Blue 6 Green 7 Stripe Brown 8 Brown 4 Pinch the wires between your fingers and straighten them out 5 Use the scissors to make a straight cut a...

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