Vandal 2MP Dome Network Camera User Guide
- October 30, 2023
- Vandal
Table of Contents
Vandal 2MP Dome Network Camera
Product Information
The Vandal Dome Network Camera is a device that allows for remote monitoring of an area through its built-in image sensor and network connectivity. The camera is designed to be durable and resistant to vandalism, making it suitable for use in public areas. It comes with a quick setup guide and user manual that provide important information on proper usage and installation.
Product Usage Instructions
- Precautions: Before using the device, fully understand the user manual and strictly observe the rules in it. If installing the camera in public places, provide a notice to inform people that they are entering an area under electronic surveillance.
- Installation: Follow the installation instructions provided in the user manual to ensure proper installation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by non-conformance to these requirements.
- Power Supply: Use power adapters that are marked with the LPS standard and meet input voltage requirements for the device. If installed in places with unsteady voltage, ground the device to prevent power supply damage from electrical surges.
- Maintenance: Clean the device with a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, dip the cloth into slight neutral cleanser, gently wipe the dirt with the cloth, and then dry the device. Do not jam the ventilation opening.
- Environmental Factors: Protect the device from fall-down and intensive strikes, keep it away from magnetic field interference, and do not install it in places with shaking surfaces or under shocks. Keep it away from heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, or other heat equipment. Keep it away from moist, dusty, extremely hot or cold places, or places with strong electric radiation. If installed outdoors, take insect- and moistureproof measures to avoid circuit board corrosion that can affect monitoring.
- Caution: Avoid heavy loads, intensive shakes, and soaking to prevent damages during transportation and storage. The warranty does not cover any device damage that is caused during secondary packaging and transportation after the original packaging is taken apart.
- Warning: Failure to correctly use electrical products may cause fire and severe injuries. Water or any liquid flowing into the device while in use can cause damage; immediately power off the device and disconnect all cables (such as power cables and network cables) from this device. Do not focus strong light (such as lighted bulbs or sunlight) on the device.
Precautions
Fully understand this document before using this device, and strictly observe rules in this document when using this device. If you install this device in public places, provide the tip “You have entered the area of electronic surveillance” in an eye-catching place. Failure to correctly use electrical products may cause fire and severe injuries.
WARNING
| It alerts you to moderate dangers which, if not avoided, may cause minor or
moderate injuries.
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CAUTION
| It alerts you to risks. Neglect of these risks may cause device damage,
data loss, device performance deterioration, or unpredictable results.
NOTE| It provides additional information.
WARNING
- Strictly observe installation requirements when installing the device. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for device damage caused by users’ non-conformance to these requirements.
- Strictly conform to local electrical safety standards and use power adapters that are marked with the LPS standard when installing and using this device. Otherwise, this device may be damaged.
- Use accessories delivered with this device. The voltage must meet input voltage requirements for this device.
- If this device is installed in places with unsteady voltage, ground this device to discharge high energy such as electrical surges in order to prevent the power supply from burning out.
- When this device is in use, ensure that no water or any liquid flows into the device. If water or liquid unexpectedly flows into the device, immediately power off the device and disconnect all cables (such as power cables and network cables) from this device.
- Do not focus strong light (such as lighted bulbs or sunlight) on this device. Otherwise, the service life of the image sensor may be shortened.
- If this device is installed in places where thunder and lightning frequently occur, ground the device nearby to discharge high energy such as thunder strikes in order to prevent device damage.
CAUTION
- Avoid heavy loads, intensive shakes, and soaking to prevent damages during transportation and storage. The warranty does not cover any device damage that is caused during secondary packaging and transportation after the original packaging is taken apart.
- Protect this device from fall-down and intensive strikes, keep the device away from magnetic field interference, and do not install the device in places with shaking surfaces or under shocks.
- Clean the device with a soft dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, dip the cloth into slight neutral cleanser, gently wipe the dirt with the cloth, and then dry the device.
- Do not jam the ventilation opening. Follow the installation instructions provided in this document when installing the device.
- Keep the device away from heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, or other heat equipment.
- Keep the device away from moist, dusty, extremely hot or cold places, or places with strong electric radiation.
- If the device is installed outdoors, take insect- and moistureproof measures to avoid circuit board corrosion that can affect monitoring.
- Remove the power plug if the device is idle for a long time
Open Package Examination
| Component | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Vandal Dome Network Camera | 1 | |
| Quick Setup Guide | 1 | |
| T15 Screw driver | 1 | Large Dome |
| T10 Screw driver | 1 | Mini Dome |
| Installation location sticker | 1 | |
| Stainless self-tapping screw PA4.0×30mm | 3 | |
| Swell plastic buttonφ5.6×29mm | 3 | |
| Network access port protective cover | 1 | |
| Waterproof rubber seal | 1 | |
| Terminal block | 1 | Optional |
Open the package, check the appearance of product for no obvious damage, and confirm the item list for table 1-1 is consistent
Device Structure
Device Ports
Len adjustment is only applied for large dome.
| Port Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Focusing lever | Adjust the focus of lens, the default status is lock. |
| Zoom lever | Adjust the lens focal length, the default status is lock. |
Different device may have different multi-head, please refer to the actual product
| ID | Core | Description | Remark |
|---|
1
|
Network access port
| Connects to a standard Ethernet cable or PoE . The green light is on, the network connection is normal; the yellow light flashes when the data is transmitted.
Some models maybe not have the lights, please refer to actual product.
| Support PoE supply.
2| Power supply (DC 12V)| Connects to a 12V direct current (DC) power supply.|
3| Reset button| Long press the reset button 5 seconds to restore the original
settings.|
| ID | Core | Description | Remark |
|---|
1
|
Network access port
| Connects to a standard Ethernet cable or PoE . The green light is on, the network connection is normal; the yellow light flashes when the data is transmitted.Some models maybe not have the lights, please refer to actual product.|
Support PoE supply.
2| Audio output| Connects to an external audio device such as a speaker.| Applied for camera with audio function
3
| Audio input port| Receives an analog audio signal from devices such as a sound pickup device.
4
|
Reset botton
| Long press the reset button 5 seconds to restore the original settings.|
5| Power supply (DC 12V)| Connects to a 12V direct current (DC) power supply.|
6| G| Alarm output COM| Applied for alarm function
OUT| Alarm output terminal
G| Alarm input COM
IN| Alarm input terminal
Camera Dimensions
Different device may have different dimensions, please refer to the actual product.
Device Installation
WARNING
To avoid moisture influence, install the dome cover at least half an hour
after the camera is installed and powered on.
The vandal dome camera can be installed in the ceiling , wall , wall bracket or ceiling bracket. This section describes how to install the camera in the ceiling.
Installation Steps:
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Step 1 Use the T15 screw driver in the accessory package to unscrew the three screws on the dome cover. The camera is opened, as shown in figure 3-1.
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Step 2 Stick the Installation location sticker on the ceiling or wall, Drill three holes based on the marks on the sticker. Drivethe swell plastic buttons into the holes.
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Step 3 Fetch three black self-tapping screws from the accessory package. Then fix the screws to fasten the camera on the ceiling as shown in figure 3-2.
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Step 4 Connect the network access port and power supply of the multi-head cable.
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Step 5 Adjust the lens focal length and video angle range.
- Press the arrows marked on the lining to remove the lining aside, as shown in figure 3-3
- View the video, loosen the slotted screw slightly as shown in figure 3-4 & figure 3-5, make camera’s triaxial adjustments, adjust the screen to the scene you want to monitor, and then tighten the screws. Three-axis adjustment direction and angle are shown in figure 3-4 & figure 3-5.
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Step 5 Loosen the focus lever, and gently move the zoom lever to adjust the lens focal length to the desired position. Move the focus lever slightly to focus the lens clearly. Tighten the focus lever after completing the focusing operation, as shown in figure 3-4(This step is only applied for large dome).
NOTE- Some models may be not operate so many steps, please refer to actual product.
- While the focusing lever is in the process of focusing, an image might be blur, move the zoom lever to fine-tune the image, when image is clear, lock the zoom lever.
- If the lens of the camera is an autofocus lens, Set the focus value in Sensor > Lens control page in web page.
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Step 6 Assemble the lining with the main body and buckle the four button placements with the main body bracket. Aim the two screws hole with boss at the groove on the main body. Then fasten the dome cover , as shown in figure 3-6.
Quick Configuration
Login
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Step 1 Open the Internet Explorer, enter the IP address of IP camera (default value: 192.168.0.120? in the address box, and press Enter. The login page is displayed. as shown in figure 4-1 .
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Step 2 Input the user name and password
NOTE- The default user name is admin. The default password is admin. Change the password when you log in the system for first time to ensure system security.
- You can change the system display language on the login page.
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Step3 Click Login, the main page is displayed.
Modify IP address
- Choose Configuration > Device > Local Network, the Local Network page is displayed.
- Enter the IP address in the IP Address box and click Apply as shown in Figure 4-2.
- After the success of the IP address setting, please use the new IP address to log in the Web interface.
Browsing Video
To ensure the real-time video can be played properly, you must perform the
following operation when you log in the web for the first time:
- Step 1 the Internet Explorer. Choose Tools > Internet options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites, in the display dialog box, click Add, as shown in Figure 4-3.
- Step 2 In Internet Explorer, choose Tool > Internet Options > Security > Customer level, and set Download unsigned ActiveX control and initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting under ActiveX controls and plug-ins to Enable, as shown in figure 4-4.
- Step 3 Download and install the player control as prompted
NOTE
If the repair tips are displayed when installing the control, please ignore
the prompt, and continue the installation, the login page is displayed when
the control is loaded.
To browse a real-time video, click Live Video. The Live Video page is
displayed, as shown in Figure 4-5.
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