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2. Installation
2.1 Connection
• Connecting to the RJ-45
Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the network camera. Generally a
cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection
to a hub.
• Connecting Alarms
AI(Alarm In) :
You can use external devices to signal the network camera to react on events. Mechanical or
electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and G (Ground) connectors.
G(Ground) :
Connect the ground side of the alarm input and/or alarm output to the G (Ground) connector.
Alarm Out :
The network camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device
to the AO (Alarm Out) and G (Ground) connectors.
• Connecting Video Output
Video Output is used for an easy zoom and focus control when installing lens. Set Video Switch to
On position to output the video signal. Video Output is restricted to VGA(640x480) resolution.
Caution:
After lens installation, you must set Video Switch to Off position to provide the best
performance of the Network Camera.
• Connecting the Power
Connect the power of DC12V or AC24V max. 4.0Watt for the network camera. Connect the
po) pole to the ‘+’ position and the negative(-) pole to the ‘-‘ position for the DC power.
Use certified / Listed Class 2 power source only.
2.2 Network Connection and IP assignment
The Network Camera supports the operation through the network. When a camera is first connected
to the network it has no IP address. So, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the
“Smart Manager” utility on the CD.
1. Connect the Network Camera / device to the network and power up.
2. Start SmartManager utility ( All programs > NautilusClient16 > SmartManager), the main window
will be displayed, after a short while any network devices connected to the network will be
displayed in the list.
