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Security CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual 1065601A...
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Document number: 1065601A (September 2008). Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. GE Security (“GE”) assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions and specifically disclaims any liabilities, losses, or risks, personal or otherwise, incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the contents of this document.
Preface This is the GE CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual for models GEC-IP2B and GEC- IP2B-P. This document includes an overview of the product and detailed instructions explaining: • How to install and operate your camera • How to insert and remove external media •...
CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual Product overview The CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera (Figure 1) is designed to operate from a PC on a network (10BT/ 100B-TX). Once you configure your PC’s network settings and your LAN, you can use a web browser to monitor both video and audio.
Product contents The CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera system consists of the following: • CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera • CD-ROM with Easy IP Setup software, CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software, CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera User Manual, and CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual Inspect the package and contents for visible damage.
CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual Components Figure 2 shows the camera components on the front of the camera. Figure 3 shows the ALC lens connector pinout. Figure 2. Operating controls and their functions (front) Tripod mount base Lock (focus fixing screw) Flange-back adjusting ring Microphone...
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Figure 4 shows the components on the back of the camera. Figure 4. Operating controls and their functions (back) 10BASE-T/ MONITOR OUT LINK 100BASE-TX INITIAL SET EXT I/O CARD 1 2 3 4 POWER AC 24V IN : 1L – 2N –...
CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual Camera installation Follow these general installation guidelines: • Install the camera indoors. The camera is not meant for outdoor use. • Do not install the camera in direct heat or in areas of high humidity. Install the camera in an environment where the temperature stays within 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and the humidity stays below 90% (when the power is on).
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2. Connect the 0.14 in. (3.5 mm) diameter monaural miniplug to the monitor-out connector on the back of the camera (Figure 6). Use the monitor-out connector only to check the angular field-of-view and focus adjustment on the video monitor when you install the camera, or for servicing. Do not use it for recording or monitoring.
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CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual 4. Connect a LAN cable (CAT5 or better) to the network connector on the rear of the camera (Figure 8). Figure 8. LAN cable connection 10BASE-T/ MONITOR OUT LINK 100BASE-TX INITIAL SET LAN cable EXT I/O CARD...
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Connection examples Figure 10 shows an example of a direct PC connection. For this connection, use a LAN cable (CAT5, cross). Plug the AC adapter (12 VDC/24 VAC power supply) into a 120 VAC outlet. Figure 10. PC direct connection example AC adapter Camera LAN cable (CAT5, cross)
CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual SD memory cards Follow these SD memory card guidelines: • To prevent malfunction or damage to card data, turn the camera off before you insert an SD card. • Use the camera to format SD memory cards. If you use an unformatted SD card or an SD card formatted with another device, the camera may not work.
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Remove the SD card To remove the SD memory card, do the following: 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Start the CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software, and on the Setup menu Basic setup tab, select Not use for About SD memory card. Refer to the User Manual. 3.
CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual Software installation Before you install the software, read the readme file on the CD-ROM. The software on the CD-ROM, includes the following: Easy IP Setup software. Use this software to configure the camera’s network settings. CamPlus 2 IP Viewer software.
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When you use a DHCP server, you can display the IP address assigned to the camera by clicking the Refresh button of the Easy IP Setup software. 3. Complete each network setup item and click Apply (Figure 14). When you use a DHCP server, it is possible to set DNS to AUTO. Figure 14.
CamPlus 2 Traditional Box IP Camera Installation Manual Operation guidelines To ensure your unit operates optimally, follow these guidelines: • Do not aim the camera at strong light sources, such as a spot light, since it causes blooming (light bleeding) or will smear (vertical lines). •...
Troubleshooting This section provides information to help you diagnose and solve various problems that may arise while configuring or using your GE product and offers technical support contacts in case you need assistance. See Contacting us on page 16. Before you contact technical support, read the suggestions below: •...
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