ACTi Q450 Multi Imager Bullet Camera

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: Q450 Multi-Imager Bullet Camera
• Power Input: AC 24V
• Storage: microSD card slot
• Connectivity: Ethernet cable
• Reset Button: Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Installation Notices:
Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove the microSD card when the camera is powered on.

All-in-One Cable:
Press the reset button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.

Camera Cabling:

• Power Connection: Use an AC 24V adaptor and connect it to the 2-pin terminal block of the All-in-One cable and the power outlet.
• Ethernet Cable Connection: Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the All-in-One cable, and plug the other end to the network switch or PC.

Before Login to the Camera:
A client program will be automatically installed on the PC. Ensure downloading ActiveX control is allowed by changing browser settings. Refer to the User’s Manual for detailed instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Can I record continuously using the microSD card?
  A: It is not recommended to record 24/7 continuously on the microSD card. Contact the microSD card manufacturer for reliability information.

• Q: How do I reset the system?
  A: Press the reset button for at least 20 seconds using a proper tool to restore the system.

This guide is for quick installing and connecting the Q450 Multi-Imager Bullet Camera. For more details, please refer to the User’s Manual.

Installation Notices

• This camera must be installed by qualified personnel and the installation should conform to all local codes.
• Do not replace batteries of the camera. Risk of explosion may occur if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• To use an external power supply, please contact the camera manufacturer to confirm that the power supply uses the same power specifications as the camera. The power supply must comply with the power requirements.

All-in-One Cable

transmission
Pink| Audio In / Mic In (Line In)
3| Alarm I/O (5-pin Terminal Block)| 1| Alarm In 2+| Alarm connection

Do  NOT connect  external

power supply to the alarm I/O connector of the IP camera.

2| Alarm In –
3| Alarm In 1+
4| Alarm Out –
5| Alarm Out +
4| Power (AC 24V) (2-pin Terminal Block)| 1| AC 24V 1| Power connection
2| AC 24V 2

MicroSD Card Slot / Default Button

The positions of microSD card slot and reset button are shown as below. For details about how to detach the camera’s front housing, please refer to section microSD Card Slot / Reset Button in the User’s Manual.

MicroSD Card Slot
Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove the microSD card when the camera is powered on.

NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the microSD card for 24/7 continuously, as it may not be able to support long term continuous data read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the microSD card for information regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.

Reset Button
Press the reset button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.

Camera Cabling

Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.

• Power Connection
  Please use an AC 24V adaptor and connect it to the 2-pin terminal block of the All-in-One cable and the power outlet. Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the All-in-One cable, and plug the other end of the cable to a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch.

• Ethernet Cable Connection
  Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the All-in-One cable, and plug the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.

• NOTE: In some cases, an Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the camera directly to the PC.

• NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check the LAN connection.

• Green Link LED indicates good network connection.

• Orange Activity LED flashes for network activity indication.

• NOTE: The ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant or equivalent description.

Before Login to the Camera
A client program will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the camera. Before logging in to the camera, ensure downloading the ActiveX control is allowed by either changing the ActiveX controls and plug-ins or setting Internet’s security level to default. For further details, please refer to the User’s Manual.

ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings

• Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
• Step 2: Select from the main menu of the browser. Then click .
• Step 3: Click the tab and select , and click to change ActiveX settings.
• Step 4: Set “ActiveX controls and plug-ins” items to or .

Internet Security Level

• Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
• Step 2: Select from the main menu of the browser. Then click .
• Step 3: Click the tab and select .
• Step 4: Down the page, click “Default Level” and click to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later to access the IP camera.

Camera Login

The default IP address of the camera is: 192.168.0.100. Therefore, to access the camera for the first time, please set the IP address of the PC as: 192.168.0.XXX; for example:

• IP Address: 192.168.0.99
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Login ID and Password

• Key in the camera IP address on the URL bar of the web browser and hit “Enter”.
• For initial login, use the default username: “admin” and then setup the password. Follow the on-screen instructions to do so. This username and password will be used for succeeding login. Note that the username and password are case sensitive.
  • Default Username: admin
  • Password: (user must set up first)
• Install the ActiveX Control
  • After connecting to the camera, the request for installing the ActiveX control will appear just below the URL bar.
  • Right click on the information bar, and then click on <Install ActiveX Control…> to permit ActiveX control installation.
  • In the pop-up security warning window, click on to start downloading the software on the PC.
  • Click on after installation is completed.

Browser-based Viewer

The main page of the IP camera user interface is shown as the figure below. Please note that function buttons will vary depending on the camera model.

NOTE:

• The minimum stitching distance is 450 cm. If there are objects which are too close, try to avoid the stitching line to cross these objects.
• During installation, try to avoid the stitching line when positioning the area where high motion object or tracking object may likely to occur.

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