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ALI-NS8014VR 4MP 25x PTZ Mini Dome Camera
Installation and Setup Guide
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERAS, and always follow the instructions for safety
and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
ALI-NS8014VR_CM
180913

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  • Page 1 ALI-NS8014VR 4MP 25x PTZ Mini Dome Camera Installation and Setup Guide PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR CAMERAS, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. ALI-NS8014VR_CM 180913...
  • Page 2 ALIBI and the ALIBI logo are trademarks of Observint. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 3 Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient supply interruption. • If the product does not work properly, contact your dealer or Alibi Support center. Never attempt to disassemble the product • yourself. We will not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.
  • Page 4 Cautions Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the product. • Do not drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Do not install the product on vibrating surfaces. • Do not install it in an environment with high electromagnetic radiation. •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.1 Install the Alibi Config Tool software ........
  • Page 6 NOTES...
  • Page 7: Overview

    SECTION 1: OVERVIEW SECTION 1 Overview Congratulations on purchasing your new ALIBI™ IP PTZ ultra low light camera! This installation guide includes procedures for installing and performing the initial setup of the camera. Special features of this camera include: Up to 4 MP (2560 × 1440) resolution •...
  • Page 8: Functions

    SECTION 1: OVERVIEW Camera Adapter base plate Adapter plate lock screw Drop cables Removable plug for drop cable side routing Camera base with adapter plate 1.1 Functions PTZ Limits: The mini PTZ camera can be programmed to move within the PTZ limits (left/right, up/down). •...
  • Page 9 3D Digital Noise Reduction: Comparing with the general 2D digital noise reduction, the 3D digital noise reduction function • processes the noise between two frames besides processing the noise in one frame. The noise will be much less and the video will be clearer. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 10: What's In The Box

    Mounting hardware • The ALIBI™ IP Camera Firmware User Manual and software utilities are provided at www.alibisecurity.com/resources. 1.3 Accessories The following accessories are available for the ALIBI ALI-NS8014VR camera. Mounting bracket detail is shown below. Model Type ALI-AF10 Wall mount bracket with flange adapter...
  • Page 11 SECTION 1: OVERVIEW ALI-AF10: Wall Mount Bracket with Flange Adapter 9" 4.7" 7.2" 6.2" 3.4" 6.8" dia. (4) ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 12 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION ALI-AJ10: Junction Box The Junction Box provides a sheltered enclosure for connections between the camera drop cables and the extension cables. Φ3.5" Φ6.2" 3.3" Φ0.18" 30˚ 7.29" 1.8"...
  • Page 13 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION ALI-RM10: Recessed Mounting Bracket The Recessed Mounting Bracket is used to install the camera in a ceiling. Φ8.3" 3.3" Φ9.2" ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 14: Installation

    Security L-wrench — Safety cable — 12 Vdc power adapter — Alibi IP camera network setup guide — Drill template — Ethernet weatherproof fitting — Determine the best location to install the camera. Make sure the mounting surface is strong enough to withstand at least 8 •...
  • Page 15: Install A Microsd Card In The Camera

    Use extreme care to not scratch or soil the dome. 5. Find the maintenance access cover on the back of the camera (see below). Push the release tab right to remove the card. Maintenance access cover microSD card slot Push release ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 16: Camera Ceiling Mount Installation

    SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 6. Insert the microSD card into the card slot until it clicks into position. A properly installed card is shown in the photo below. microSD card installed 7. Reinstall the maintenance access cover. 8. Remove all dust and other contaminants from inside the dome if necessary, and then reinstall the camera dome cover. 9.
  • Page 17 7. Anchor the adapter plate to the mounting surface. Ensure the “FRONT” of the plate aligns with the “FRONT” of the drill template. Use four fasteners to anchor the plate to the surface. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 18 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Slots (3) on adapter plate Tab for lock screw 8. Route LAN, power, and accessory extension cables to the installation location and connect them to the camera drop cable, as needed. Protect all connections from contamination. See “2.6 Connecting drop cables” on page 18 for more information. Failure of this product due to contamination of drop cable connections is considered an installation error, and voids the ...
  • Page 19: Wall Mount Installation

    2.4 Wall mount installation The ALI-NS8014VR camera can be mounted onto a wall using the ALI-AF10 Wall Mount Bracket with Flange Adapter. The ALI-AF10 bracket, when used for an outdoor installation, provides additional shielding of the camera base and connectors from rain and snow.
  • Page 20 SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Adapter plate For safety cable Camera Camera base base Adapter plate Adapter plate lock screw lock screw Drop cables Drop cables Removable plug for drop cable side routing 6. Attache the adapter plate to the wall mount bracket using the screws provided. Flange adapter Slots (3) on...
  • Page 21 11. Tighten the adapter plate lock screw. See photos above. The lock screw should connect to the tab on the adapter plate. 12. Twist the camera base clockwise and counter clockwise to ensure it is securely locked onto the adapter plate. 13. Continue installation with “SECTION 3 Configure Network Access” on page 21. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 22: Installation With The Ali-Aj10 Junction Box

    SECTION 2: INSTALLATION 2.5 Installation with the ALI-AJ10 Junction Box The ALI-AJ10 Junction Box provides space for storing and protecting the drop cables and drop cable connectors. it is usually attached to a ceiling, and then has the adapter plate attached to it. To use the junction box with the camera: 1.
  • Page 23 (see below) in the camera base fit into the three slots in the plate, and then rotate the camera clockwise to fully seat the screw heads in the slots. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 24: Connecting Drop Cables

    11. Twist the camera base clockwise and counter clockwise to ensure it is securely locked onto the adapter plate. 12. Continue installation with “SECTION 3 Configure Network Access” on page 21. 2.6 Connecting drop cables Drop cables connectors for the ALI-NS8014VR are shown below. Drop cables Alarm OUT...
  • Page 25 Connect the AUDIO_IN and AUDIO_GND wires to a line level audio input source. The input signal must be 2 ~ 2.4 Vp-p at 1 KΩ ± 10% input impedance. Connect the AUDIO_OUT and AUDIO_GND wires to a line level audio receiver (impedance 600 Ω). ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 26: Installation With The Ali-Rm10 Mounting Bracket

    SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Network (LAN) cable Connect the network Ethernet drop cable to a recorder (NVR) or router (switch) through. A Waterproof Ethernet Fitting is provided for the LAN drop cable; see “APPENDIX C Waterproof Ethernet Fitting Installation” on page 35 for more information. Power cable You can power the camera directly with the 12 Vdc power adapter provided, or with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
  • Page 27: Configure Network Access

    1. Download the Alibi Config Tool from the AlibiSecurity.com/Resources website. At the time when this document was published, the file is named: alibi-config-tool.zip and is about 80MB. 2. Un-zip the file on a computer with Microsoft Windows (Windows 7 or newer) that is connected to the LAN where your Alibi camera is connected.
  • Page 28: Activate Inactive Alibi Device

    NVR firmware for the procedure to activate the camera, if necessary. When an Alibi device is first installed, or reset to its factory configuration, it must be “Activated” before it can be used. In the Alibi Configuration Tool, “Inactive” devices have a Security status of Inactive, and an IPv4 address of 192.168.1.64. A device is “Activated”...
  • Page 29: Modify Network Parameters

    Enable DHCP: You can select Enable DHCP to acquire compatible network settings from a DHCP server installed on the LAN. However, these settings can be changed by the DHCP server. Since it is recommended to use an unchanging ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 30 SECTION 3: CONFIGURE NETWORK ACCESS IP address, you can use DHCP to acquire compatible network settings, and then uncheck Enable DHCP and save that configuration to retain the new network parameters. b. In the example below, the IPv4 address was changed to 192.168.3.100, and the IPv4 Gateway was changed to 192.168.3.1. The Subnet Mask here did not need to change.
  • Page 31: Remote Login

    1. Find MS IE in the start menu. Usually this is found in the Windows Accessories group. 2. Pin the entry to Start. 3. Right click on the Internet Explorer tile, and then select More | Run as administrator. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 32 SECTION 4: REMOTE LOGIN Run as administrator To login to the camera from a computer on the same LAN: 1. Open your Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the camera in the URL field. In the example below, the IP address of the camera is 192.168.3.100.
  • Page 33 Click on the message to install the plugin. b. In the message bar at the bottom of the screen, click Run. Follow the on-screen instructions to install WebComponents. When the following screen opens, click Finish. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 34: Additional Configuration Steps

    4.3 PTZ Preset usage The ALI-NS8014VR camera includes several Preset functions that can be executed when accessing the camera from an NVR, either remotely or through the recorder console. Presets command the PTZ camera to move to a programmable position, or to perform a specific function.
  • Page 35 Night mode (IR cut filter out) Start auto scan Call pattern 1 Start tilt scan Call pattern 2 Start panorama scan Call pattern 3 Call patrol 5 Call pattern 4 Call patrol 6 ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 36: Appendix A Specifications

    APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX A Specifications Image Sensor 1/2.5” progressive scan CMOS Effective Pixels 2560(H) × 1440(V) Signal System PAL / NTSC Color: 0.005 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON) Minimum Illumination B/W: 0.001 Lux @ (F1.6, AGC ON) 0 Lux with IR White Balance Auto / Manual / ATW (Auto-Tracking White Balance) / Indoor / Outdoor / Fluorescent Lamp / Sodium Lamp Auto / Manual...
  • Page 37 Built-in memory card slot, support Micro SD / SDHC / SDXC, up to 256 GB User Authentication (User ID and Password), Host Authentication (MAC address), HTTPS Encryption, IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Security Measures: Network Access control, IP address Filtering ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 38 1024 × 768 resolution or higher Web Browser Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 8.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.02 and above version, Client GUI Client Alibi Central Management Software (ACMS) version 3.1 or later General Power Supply 12 Vdc, PoE+ Power Consumption Max.: 18 W (IR light 5 W Max.)
  • Page 39: Appendix B Definitions

    A time task is a pre configured action that can be performed automatically at a specific date and time. The programmable Scheduled Task actions include: auto scan, random scan, patrol 1-8, pattern 1-4, preset 1-8, frame scan, panorama scan, tilt scan, day, night, reboot, PT adjust, Aux Output, etc. ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX B: DEFINITIONS: With this feature, the camera will automatically extend the exposure time in low illumination conditions to maintain clear Slow Shutter video images. The feature can be enabled or disabled. The camera allows you to edit users with different levels of permission. Multiple users are allowed to simultaneously User Management access and control the same camera through the network.
  • Page 41: Appendix C Waterproof Ethernet Fitting Installation

    9. Screw the lock nut onto the network cable end cap until it is fully seated. Rubber Network drop cable Network cable from gasket from camera Ethernet Fitting installed router or switch Ethernet Fitting assembled and connected Lock nut Network cable from router or switch ALI-NS8014VR IP PTZ Camera Installation and Setup Guide...
  • Page 42: Appendix D Lightning And Surge Protection

    APPENDIX D: LIGHTENING AND SURGE PROTECTION APPENDIX D Lightning and Surge Protection This product includes TVS plate lightning protection technology to prevent damage caused by a pulse signal that is below 3000 watts from sources such as lighting, surging, etc. Protection measures must be taken to ensure electrical safety. The distance between signal transmission line and high-voltage equipment or high-voltage cable is at least 50 m.

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