IP Camera

User Manual

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Preface:
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing to purchase and use our IP camera products. This series
of IP monitoring product is the integrated IP network camera which has been
designed for network video surveillance. The series includes a network bullet
camera, a network IR bullet camera, and a network dome camera. High
performance, monolithic SOC chip is utilized as a media processor which
integrates video capture, compression, and transmission.
Standard H.264 main profile encoding algorithm ensures clear and smooth video
transmission. A n embedded web server allows user to view real-time footage
and remotely control the camera via IE web browser. This series of IP camera is
well-suited for home and small business, as well as any situation which needs to
apply remote network transmission and remote network control. It's easy to install
and operate.

Product Versions:
The content in this manual may be different from the product version you are
using. If you meet any problems which can't be solved according to this manual,
please contact our technical support or product supplier.
The content in this manual will be updated when necessary. Our company
reserves the right to update without notice.

Intended Reader:
This manual is intended for the following personnel:
System planner
Onsite tech-support and maintenance personnel
Administrator for system installation, configuration and maintenance
Users for business operation on product functions

Terms in this Manual:

IP Camera, or IPC in this manual, means network camera including network
bullet camera, network dome camera, network PT camera, and network IR
camera.
Click: Click with left button of mouse.
Double-click: Rapidly click the left mouse button twice.
Right-click: Click with the right button of mouse.

The [ ] symbol indicates the windows name, menu name, or data table; such
as [Download Address].
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Contents
1 Product Introduction. ................................................................................. 2

1.1 Brief Introduction. ....................................................................................... 2

1.2 Main Features. .......................................................................................... 2

1.3 Installation Statement ............................................................................... 3

1.4 Network IP Camera Connection. ...............................................................3

2 Log In. ........................................................................................................... 4

3 Preview .........................................................................................................9

4 System Setting. .........................................................................................11

4.1 Local Configuration...................................................................................11

4.2 Remote Configuration. ............................................................................. 12

4.2.1 Video Setting. ........................................................................................ 12

4.2.2 Network Parameter ............................................................................... 15

4.2.3 Alarm Setting. ........................................................................................ 24

4.2.4 System Information. ............................................................................. 25

4.2.5 Advanced Setting. ................................................................................. 26

4.2.6 Serial Port Setup. ..................................................................................29

5 Appendix. .................................................................................................. 30

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1 Product Introduction
1.1 Brief Introduction
This camera combines a traditional analog camera image sensor with a digital, IP
based video stream. The software is built off of an efficient Linux system with all
code stored in flash memory. This allows the camera to be small in size and
extremely reliable.

Figure 1-1 Network IP Camera Figure 1-2 Camera Cable Ports

1.2 Main Features

* Using only 30W, the camera will provide a 640x480 resolution image at
30 frames per second
* Using H.264’s advanced video compression standard, the camera is
capable of high compression rates and flexible operation.
* A 1/4’’CMOS sensor provides fluid motion video with high -quality color.
* Automatic snapshots on alarm
* One key rescue system
* Dual stream with smart phone access
* Build-in web server supports access via Internet Explorer
* Support multiple user simultaneously, multi-level management
ensures high system security.
* Support motion detection alarm (area, sensitivity configurable) and
* e-mail alert function
* Supports online system upgrade through the network and USB.
* Automatic recovery functions when the system temporarily
loses internet connection.
 Support PPPOE, DDNS, LAN, and Internet
(ADSL, Cable Modem)

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1.3 Installation Statement

During installation and operation, please pay attention to the following items:
1. When you received the package product, please check the equipment
and accessories according to the packing list inside the shipping box.
2. Before installing the system, please carefully read this manual.
3. When you install the IP Camera, please make sure that it is not
plugged into a power source.
4. Check the voltage of the power source to prevent damaging the
device. The correct voltage is 12V DC and 1.5A.

Installation environment: Please do not use the cameras in an

environment that has high humidity, high temperature, or extreme changes in
temperature. Make sure the camera is installed in a location with good
ventilation. Do not install the camera in an area that is subject to violent
vibrations.

1.4 Network IP Camera Connection

Figure 1-3 Device Connection of Network IP Camera

1: Connect the IP Camera to an open port in your router using a network LAN
cable.
2: Connect the included power adapter to the IP Camera so that the
camera powers on.
3: Go to www.zmodo.com/nvrdisc and download the program called IPCSearch.

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2 Log In
When using IE (Internet Explorer) to view the IP camera for the first time, you will
have to set the security level for ActiveX controls.

2.1 Set Security Levels

Open Internet Explorer, enter the IE Tools menu and go to Tools -->Internet
Options --->Security Settings ---->Custom Level. Find the item titled “Download
unsigned ActiveX Controls” and change it to “Prompt.” Also change “Initialize and
script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting” to “Prompt.”

Figure 2-1 Security Level Setting

Install ActiveX and plugins: Type the network camera IP address in the IE
browser address bar, and press [Enter] to bring up a dialog box to install ActiveX.
Click [OK] to install.

Note: Do not use Internet Explorer 64-Bit to access the cameras. The ActiveX
control is only compatible with the 32-Bit version of Internet Explorer.

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2.2 Network Configuration

In order to login and view your camera from Internet Explorer, you will need to
first find out the IP Address Segment, Default Gateway, and Subnet Mask of
your computer.

To find out the IP Address Segment, Default Gateway, and Subnet Mask, you
will need to open the command prompt from a Windows PC that is connected to
the same router that your IP Camera(s) will be connected to.

To open a Command Prompt, press the Windows Key and R at the same time on
your keyboard. Type "cmd" in the run line and press "Enter."

In the new window that appears, type "ipconfig" then press "Enter." Make note of
your IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. You will need this
information later.

Open the program called IPCSearch that you downloaded previously.

Click the [Refresh] button on the upper right side of the IPCSearch program. Your
IP Camera should appear in the list of items if your IP Camera is successfully
connected to the same router as your PC is connected to.

Double-Click on your IP Camera in the IPC Search program, and you will have
the option to change some of the network settings:

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In the Networking tab of the IPC Config menu, you will need to change the settings
of the camera to match your router settings:

In the IP field, type in the same IP address that appeared as the IPv4 Address on
your ipconfig results, but label the last three digits to a larger value such as 101.

In the Gateway field, type in the same numbers that appeared as the Default
Gateway in your ipconfig results.

In the Sub Mask field, type in the same numbers that appeared as the Subnet Mask
on your ipconfig results.

After adjusting all of these settings, click [Save]. The IP Address, Gateway, and Sub
Mask should update immediately after you click [Save]

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2.3 WiFi Configuration

Double click on the IP Camera that you just saved networking settings on, and click
on the "Wifi" tab. Select the check box to enable Wi-Fi.

Next, manually set the IP Addr field, Subnet Mask field, and Gateway field to
match the settings that appear in the Networking tab of the IPC Config menu. Click
[Submit] then click [Refresh]. A list of available Wifi networks will appear in the list.

Double click the name of the Wifi network to enter the WIFI Wireless Network
Settings menu. From this menu, enter your Wifi password and click "Establish
Connection."

Click "Refresh" on the WIFI Wireless Network Settings menu, your camera should
now show Connection Status: Connected. You may need to click "Refresh" more
than once before the Connection Status reads: Connected.

You have successfully connected one camera to your wireless router using Wifi! You
may now disconnect the Ethernet from the camera, and your IP Camera should
continue to appear in the IPCSearch program.

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2.4 Login
To view your IP Camera from Internet Explorer, open an Internet Explorer browser
and type your camera’s IP Address into the Internet Explorer browser as it appears
in the IPCSearch program:

The Default Login Values are the Following:

UserName: admin
Password: 111111

When prompted by Internet Explorer to install add-ons, click [Yes] to install all add-
ons.

Figure 2-2 Safety Dialog box Figure 2-3 Login Interface

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3 Preview

Figure 3-1 Real-time Preview Interface

In the real-time preview interface, the user can control the video channel, record
a short video, take a snapshot, full-screen preview, image color, orientation, and
PTZ control (if applicable).

[Video Channel] Double -click the channel number to open the video feed.
Right-click and choose “Close” to close the video stream.

[Video Stream] Right-click the channel number to choose the stream type (main-
stream or sub-stream).

[Record] Right-click the image and choose “record” check to start recording.
Remove “record” check to stop recording. The video is kept in file catalogue set by
video capture.

[Capture] Right-click the image and choose “capture” to capture a still image of the
camera image. The capture photo is kept in catalog set by video capture.

[Full-screen preview] Double-click the image to view the full-screen preview.

Double-click once again to go back to the original image size.

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[Image process] The image processing includes:

Brightness
Contrast

Saturation

Use the mouse to drag the slider to configure these settings as shown in
figure 3-2. The “Reset” button on the camera can be used to recover the
default configuration.

[Color and Direction Configuration] The image color can be set to either black
and white or color. The image orientation can be mirrored or reversed as seen in
Figure 3-3. NSTC or PAL also can be set in this section.

[PTZ control] PTZ control allows the following camera motions: upward, downward,
left, and right. The lens operation includes vary magnification, vary focus, vary iris,
etc. This control is shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-2 Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4

Image parameter adjustment Color and direction control PTZ control

[System Parameter Settings] Click this button to enter into the System
Settings interface. From here, you can configure many of the settings within the
camera.

[Reboot Device] Click this button to reboot the device.

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4 System Setting
4.1 Local Configuration

Figure 4-1 Local Configuration

[Video files packaged time] This setting controls the length of the video files
recorded.

[Video/Captured file storage path] Set file path for local recording and capture.
After the file path is selected, click the [Submit] button, and the configuration will
take effect immediately.

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4.2 Remote Configuration

4.2.1 Video Setting
·On Screen Display (OSD) control / Character Overlay

Figure 4-2 OSD control setting

[Title] This is the name of the video channel, and it is displayed on the upper left of
the image. The maximum number of characters for this field is 16. Click the check
box, and it will display on the screen. Un-check the check box, and it will not
display the title on the screen.

[Time format] You can choose whether to display title, date and time, and also
you can choose the time format. It is recommended to leave it at the default.

After setting the date and time, click the [Submit] button, and the setting will take
effect immediately.

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·Video Code

Figure 4-3 Video coding setting

[Video Quality] The user can choose the desired image quality: Best, Very Good,
Good, Common, and Not Good.

[Stream Type] Two types: The two options are CBR (Constant bit rate) and
VBR (Variable bit rate). CBR enables constant bit rate encoding; VBR
enables variable bit rate encoding. CBR should yield a better overall image

[Resolution] Sets the image resolution: main stream = VGA = (640×480=307200

pixels), sub stream = QVGA = (320×240=76800 pixels).

[Frame rate] This sets the frames per second rate. Under poor network
conditions, you can reduce the frames per second to provide a more stable
video feed.

After setting parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

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·Video Block

Figure 4-4 Video shield setting

[Video shield switch] Enable or disable the video shield feature.

[Shield area setting] You can set the shield area by dragging the mouse with the
left button pressed, or cancel the shield box on the shield area by right-clicking the
mouse.

You can choose to shield the whole image, or only shield part of the image. Up to
four areas can be masked.

After setting parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

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4.2.2 Network Parameters

·Wired Settings

Figure 4-5 wired network setting

[DHCP] If the router allows DHCP functionality, select DHCP to locate an un-
used IP Address on the router. After the camera is configured and is able to be
viewed online, it is recommended to keep DHCP disabled.

[IP Address] Set the wired cable IP address of IP camera device.

[Subnet mask] Default: 255.255.255.0 (It is recommended to not change

the Subnet mask.)

[Gateway] Set the gateway IP of IPC. For example, if the IP Camera accesses a
public network through the router, the gateway IP needs to be the same as the
router’s IP Address.

[MAC] The MAC address of the IP camera (It is recommended to not change the
MAC address.)

[DNS address] If the user has a DDNS account, the DNS address needs to be set
to the DNS address of the place to which the device is assigned to in the DNS
account.

After setting parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

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·Wi-Fi Settings

Figure 4-6 IPC WI-FI network setting

[Whether to use Wi-Fi] Select this checkbox to open the Wi-Fi network function of
IPC.
[Whether to use DHCP] If the router has DHCP enabled, select this, and the IP
camera will automatically obtain an IP address from the router.

[IP Address] Set wireless IP address of IP camera.

[Subnet mask] Default: 255.255.255.0 (It is recommended to not change

the Subnet mask.)

[Gateway] Set the gateway IP of IPC. For example, if the IP Camera accesses a
public network through the router, the gateway IP needs to be the same as the
router’s IP Address.

[MAC] The MAC address of the IP camera (It is recommended to not change the
MAC address.)

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[DNS address] If the user has a DDNS account, the DNS address needs to be set
to the DNS address of the place to which the device is assigned to in the DNS
account.

[Hotspot Search Results] After enabling Wi-Fi, the camera will automatically
search for wireless networks in the area. When the camera is searching for a
wireless network you will see the following information listed: the name of the
wireless router, signal intensity, and the encryption type. Click on “add hotspot”
or double-click on an existing hotspot to open the “Wi-Fi Hotspot Setting” dialog
box as the figure below shows:

Figure 4-7 Wi-Fi Hotspot setting

If this screen was entered by double-clicking an existing hotspot, the hotspot will
be assigned automatically.

If this screen was entered by clicking “Add hotspot,” then type in the SSID,
corresponding encryption mode, and the network password.

Click [Establish Connection] to establish a connection with the wireless

network. You will be presented with a success or a failure message with the
result of this connection.

If connected, “Connected” will appear after hotspot name; if not, please click
“Refresh” to refresh connection status or click this button to search device again.

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After saving all parameters, click the [Exit] button, and the settings will take effect
immediately.
Now disconnect the network cable, and you can access the IP network camera via
Wi-Fi.

Note: It is recommended to use WPA or WPA2 Security on your network

Wi-Fi modes supported by the IP Camera:

802.11b/g protocol (small power Wi-Fi type)
802.11a/b/g/n protocol (large power Wi-Fi type)

·Listening Port (LPRT)

Figure 4-8 LPRT setting

[Web LPRT] The default port 80 is for accessing the camera through Internet
Explorer. If it is necessary to change the port number, the address used to
access the camera will use the following format: http://ip:port/. For example,
if the web port is changed to 81, you would type http://192.168.0.100:81 into
the IE address bar.

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[Video LPRT] The default video port is 8000.This is the port used for the video
portion of the camera.

[Mobile phone LPRT] The default mobile port is 9000. This port is used by a smart
phone to access your camera.

The default ports are recommended for most users.

After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.
Note: LPRT can be selectable from a range of 1024~65535. The port cannot
be a duplicate port. The Web LPRT can be 80.

·PPPOE

Figure 4-9 PPPOE parameters setting

[Switch] Set to open or close the PPPOE dial-up function

[Username] The ADSL dial-up account is obtained from the internet service
provider.
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[Password] Password of ADSL dial-up account, obtained from the internet service
provider

After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

·UPnP(Port Automatically Maps)

Figure 4-10 UNPN port mapping setting

[Switch] If the router supports UPnP and has it enabled, by checking this box your
router will automatically forward your ports.

[Web Mapping Port] Set the web port which will be used by UPnP to
automatically port forward.

[Video Mapping Port] Set the video port which will be used by UPnP to
automatically port forward.

[Mobile Phone Mapping Port] Set the mobile phone port which will be used by
UPnP to automatically port forward.

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After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

Note: Port Mapping can be between 1024~65535. You cannot use a

duplicate port number

·E-mail

Figure 4-11 E-mail parameters setting

This is used to set up the e-mail address and related parameter of the
alarm e-mail features.
[SMTP Server] This is the sender e-mail server address. This address
varies by e-mail providers. For example, the SMTP server for Gmail is:
smtp.gmail.com
[E-mail receiving address] The e-mail address that will receive the e-mail
[E-mail sending address] The e-mail address that the message will be coming
from.
[SMTP password] The login password for sending e-mail address.
[E-mail title] This is the title of the e-mail that will be sent.
[SMTP Port] This is the SMTP port as specified by your e-mail provider. For
example, the SMTP port for Gmail is 465, and SSL needs to be on.

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After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

Common e-mail server configurations:

Gmail E-mail server:
SMTP Server: smtp.gmail.com
SMTP User name:username@gmail.com
SMTP Port: 465
SSL: Enabled

·FTP

Figure 4-12 FTP parameters setting

FTP Settings will send snapshots from alarm based recordings to the FTP server
specified.

[FTP Sever] This is the IP address or HTTP network address of the FTP server.
[FTP Port] This is the port of FTP server. The default port is 21.
[User] This is the username of the FTP Server.

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[Password] This is the password for the user specified above.

After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take
effect immediately.

·DDNS

Figure 4-13 DDNS parameter setting

DDNS allows you to link a hostname to your dynamic IP address. This way
when your IP address changes, you will not lose network connection.

[Switch] Used to enable or disable the automatic DDNS updates

[Server] The DDNS provider you have chosen
[DNS] The hostname created through your DDNS provider
[User] The username which you registered with your DDNS provider
[Password] The password for the username you specified above.

After setting all the parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will
take effect immediately.

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4.2.3 Alarm Setting

Figure 4-14 Motion detection setting

[Protection time setting] Set the time frame during which you would like
motion detection to be active. Select the time, and click the [Save] button.
Then the time period selection will take effect.
[Motion detection switch] Enable the time frame specified. If it is unchecked,
the time frame is not active. If it is checked, the motion detection time frame will
be followed.
[Motion detection setting] After enabling the motion detection switch, the
interface will appear with grid lines. Left-clicking the box will activate motion
detection for that area and right-clicking the box will deactivate motion detection
for the area.
[Alarm action mode] Set the appropriate action to take once motion is detected.
An e-mail can be sent to the e-mail specified in the e-mail section of 4.2.2. If no
e-mail settings are configured, then an e-mail will not be sent.
[Sensitivity] The sensitivity of motion detection includes four levels: Highest,
High, Medium, and Low
[Output delay] Set the delay time of alarm linkage. The time range is limited
between 0~30.

After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take
effect immediately.

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4.2.4 System Information

Figure 4-15 Version Information

Figure 4-16 System time setting

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[Version] Displays device name, system version, video/audio channel number,

sensor/alarm input/output, and local storage.
[Time Setting Switch] Enable this switch to manually set the system date and
time. If you choose to disable this switch, then the date and time will be
synchronized with the PC you are using to access the camera.

After setting all parameters, click the [Sync Time] button. The setting will take
effect immediately.

4.2.5 Advanced Setting

·User Management

Figure 4-17 User management interface

Each IP camera can be set up to have up to 15 users. The default super
user for the system is “admin.” This user cannot be deleted, but the
“admin” user password can be changed.
User Privileges are as follows:
Super-User or Root authority: Allows for operation and changing of ALL settings
in the IP Camera.
Common User or Ordinary User authority: The common user is allowed to view
video, adjust their password, and delete their own account. Common users are
not granted any additional authorities.
Note: The default user under factory settings is “admin.” The password is
111111. Both usernames and passwords are case sensitive.

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·Periodic Maintenance

Figure 4-18 Periodic maintenance setting

[Regular Maintenance] By checking the [Maintaining] box, you are choosing

to automatically reboot the camera at a specified day of the week and time of
day. It is recommended to reboot the cameras weekly by using this menu.

After setting all parameters, click the [Submit]. All the settings will take effect
immediately.

[Restore factory setting] Click this button to restore the device back to
factory defaults.

[Reboot Device] Click this button to reboot the device.

Note: During periodic maintenance and rebooting the device, you will
need to wait 30 seconds to restore video surveillance.

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·Software Update

Figure 4-19 Software Update

[Update File] Click “...” to browse your computer for the correct update file.
Once you have selected the corrected file, click “Update.”
During the update, it will display the update progress. After the update has
finished, the IP Camera will automatically reboot. Log in to the device again and
enter the “Software Update” interface to check whether the system version has
been updated.

Note 1: The default name for the IP Camera update file is IPC-APP.
Note 2: During updating, please do not disconnect the camera from its
power source or from the internet connection.

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4.2.6 Serial Port Setup

Figure 4-20 Serial port setting

The serial port settings are for use with an RS-485 interface. The serial port
settings must be configured exactly the same as the dip switches for the
camera. If all the settings are not correct, the camera’s movement will not work
properly.

[Channel] Select the channel of device.

[PTZ Protocol] Indicates the communication protocol setting. Select Pelco_D or

Pelco_P. Make sure to use the same protocol as the PTZ device.
[PTZ Speed] Ranging from 1~64
[PTZ Address] Ranging from 1~255
[Data Format] The setting of RS485 communication data format includes Bitrate,
Data Bit, Stop Bit, and Parity Bit

After setting all parameters, click the [Submit] button. The settings will take effect
immediately.

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5 Appendix
Appendix 1 Specification
VGA Network Camera
Sensor 1/4’’CMOS sensor
Pixel 640(H)× 480(V)
Picture procession Brightness, contrast, saturation, hue
Power 12 V DC @ 500 mA
Camera Network interface RJ45 10/100M
Indicator light Power indicator light /Status Indicator light
Antenna Wi-Fi antenna seat
Press and hold the RESET button for 15
Reset button seconds, the system will clear the user’s
data and restore factory settings.
Temperature -10 - 50°C
Physical parameters
Humidity 20% - 80%
Video compression H.264
Video Video code 640x480/320x240
Parameters Sub video code 320x240
Frame rate 1~30fps Selectable

Appendix 2: System default parameter

Username: admin Password: 111111
Wired cable network
Default IP address:192.168.0.100 Subnet mask:255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.0.1 DHCP: Closed
Wireless network
Default IP address:192.168.0.101 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway:192.168.0.1 DHCP: Closed
Port
Web LPRT:80 Web mapping port:3000
Video LPRT:8000 Video mapping port:3001
Mobile phoneLPRT:9000 Mobile phone mapping poprt:3003

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Appendix 3A: Android Phone Setup

In order to setup your Android device to view your IP Camera, please follow the manual at:
http://www.zmodo.com/media/downloader/zviewer_for_android_1.0.pdf

Appendix 3B: iPad/iPhone Setup

In order to setup your iOS device to view your IP Camera, please follow the manual at:
http://www.zmodo.com/media/downloader/zviewer_for_%20iphone_1.0_user_manual.pdf

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Lifetime Customer Support

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24/7 Live Support on www.zmodo.com

Mailing Address:
Champaign Office: 1401 Interstate Drive, Champaign, IL 61822
Los Angeles Office: 17870 Castleton Street, Suite 200, Industry, CA 91748

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