Tenda CH3-WCA 1080P Outdoor Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Camera Installation Guide

Tenda CH3-WCA 1080P Outdoor Wi-Fi Pan Tilt Camera

Quick Installation Guide Outdoor Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt Camera
CH3-WCA/RH3-WCA/CH7-WCA/RH7-WCA

• Please read this guide before you start with the quick setup upon the first use.
• This guide applies to Tenda Outdoor Wi-Fi Pan/Tilt Camera. CH7-WCA is used for illustrations here unless otherwise specified. The actual product prevails.

Add the camera to TDSEE App

Tips
Before adding your camera, ensure that the router Is connected to the internet successfully and the titter function Is disabled.

1. Power on the camera.
   The LED indicator lights solid red after the camera is powered on. When the LED indicator blinks blue quickly, the camera is waiting to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.

2.  Download the TDSEE App onto your mobile device by scanning the QR code or searching for TDSEE In the Google Play or App Store.

3. Run the TDSEE App and follow the instructions to complete user registration. Enter the home page, and tap Add a device or   in the upper-right corner of the home page.

4. Scan the QR code on the top of the camera, and follow the instructions in the App.
   After the settings are completed, you can see that the added camera is online on the home page of the TDSEE App, and the camera has been managed by the TDSEE App.

Package contents

Install the camera

Installation method
The camera supports wall, ceiling and pole mounting.

• Tips
  • Make sure the celling ls strong eolith to withstand three times. the weight and of a the ladder cameras. for the installation.
  • You You are may need a recommended hammer to drill. drill a a drill hole bit of 28 mm (Diameter: to 32 6 mm mm). a using a screwdriver, drill bit.

Ceiling/wall mounting

Ceiling mounting

Wall mounting

Pole mounting

Appearance

Install the waterproof kit

Install the waterproof kit for the Ethernet port tt the camera is installed outdoors.

Tips

• The included waterproof kit is not suitable for the Ethernet cable with protection cover on the crystal head.
• See the example on the right.

When the Ethernet port of the camera is connected to an Ethernet cable, the installation steps of the waterproof kit are as follows. If not, you are also recommended to install the kit and wrap the end with waterproof tape.

1. Put the 0-ring on the Ethernet port of the camera.
2. Pass the Ethernet cable through the fixed nut, the waterproof ring and the waterproof jacket in sequence.
3. Rotate to fix the waterproof jacket to the Ethernet port of the camera, insert the waterproof ring into the waterproof jacket and fasten the fixed nut.

Power on the camera
Power on the camera after the camera is mounted. When the camera completes startup, it will automatically connect to the configured Wi-Fi network. When the LED indicator of the camera is solid blue, you can use the camera normally.

Log in to the web UI of the camera

After the camera works properly, you can manage the camera through TDSEE App or web UI (Some models of cameras support). (Please scan the QR code of Get support and services in this guide to obtain the related user guide.)
To log in to the webUI:

1. Connect the computer to the router that is connected to the camera.

2. Set the IP address of the computer to an unused one belonging to the same network segment as the IP address of the camera but different from the IP address of the camera.
   By default, the login IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.203, and the DHCP function is enabled. If there is a DHCP server in the network, the IP address of the camera may be changed. Please refer to the actual IP address assigned to the camera by the DHCP server.

3. Start a browser and enter the IP address of the camera in the address bar to access the login page. Enter the Login Username (default: admin) and Login Password (default: admin123456), then click Login.

Tips
For network security, after you log in ta the web UI, please modify your usemame and password in time.

• After successful login, you can start to configure the camera as required.

CE Mark Warning

• This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the device and your body.
• The mains plug is used as disconneC1 device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

NOTE:

1. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
2. To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

Declaration of Conformity

• Hereby, SHENZHEN TEN DA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declares that the device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.tendacn.com/download/list-9.html
• Operating Frequency/Max Output Power
  • 2412MHz-2472MHz /16dBm

FAQ

• Q1. Whet should I do if I failed to add the camera? A1.
  Try1he following solutions :

  • Ensure that the router is connected to the internet successfully.
  • The camera only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. When adding the camera, you need to connect the smartphone to a 2 .4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
  • Do not hide the Wi-Fi network of the router when adding the camera (After adding the camera successfully. you can hide the Wi-Fi network).
  • Confirm whether the LED Indicator of the camera blinks blue quickly. If not, reset the camera and configure it again.
    Reset method: Hold the Reset button down for about 5 seconds and release it after the LED indicator blinks blue quickly or you hear a prompt tone. The camera is reset successfully.

• Q2. What should I do when the video preview Is not smooth? A2. Try the following solutions:

• Check if the Wi-Fi network of the router is smooth.

  • Take the router closer to the camera and adjust the antenna angle of the camera to be vertical.
  • When previewing the video with cellular mobile data, make sure that the internet connection of the smartphone is smooth.
  • Fluem and HD are supported for video preview. You can adjust the video clarity according to the internet status.

• Q3. How to store the videos?
  A3. Try the following methods:

  • Method 1: Install the Micro SD card on the camera. The recording mode of the Micro SD card supports Alarm Recording and All Day Recording. By default, the recording mode is Alarm Recording. You can modify the recording mode according to the actual conditions.
  • Procedure: Run the TDSEE App, choose the camera on the home page, then tap Settings( in the upper right corner) > SD Card Recording Settings, and choose the corresponding mode.
  • Method 2: Subscribe to the Cloud Storage Service on TD SEE App.
  • Procedure: Run the TDSEE App, choose the camera on the home page, and then tap Cloud Storage in the lower left corner. You can enjoy free cloud storage service (7-day loop detection recording) for 3 months upon the first activation.
  • Method 3: Connect the camera to the NVR. The camera supports the ONVIF protocol and can be added to the NVR either wired or wireless method for recording storage. The default user name and password of the camera are admin and admin123456 respectively, and the password can be changed on the web UI. The specific configuration method of the NVR is subject to the manufacturer1s instructions.

• Q4. How to view the videos stored in the Micro SD card of the camera on the computer?

• A4. If you remove the Micro SD card installed in the camera and view the videos from your computer, it is recommended to use VLC media player or Cosplayer to play the videos.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

• If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception1 which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on1 the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the device and your body.

Caution:

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmi1ter.
• Operating frequency: 2412-2462MHz

NOTE:

1. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
2. To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.

RECYCLING

• This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment  (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
• User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.

Safety Precautions

Before performing an operation, read the operation instructions and precautions to be taken, and follow them to prevent accidents. The warning and danger items in other documents do not cover all the safety precautions that must be followed. They are only supplementary information. and the installation and maintenance personnel need to understand the basic safety precautions to be taken.

• For ceiling/Wall/pole mounting, the camera is suitable for mounting at heights >2m.
• The camera is used outdoors. The power adapter is used indoors.
• Do not use the device in a place where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Please use the included power adapter.
• Mains plug is used as the disconnect device, and shall remain readily operable.
• The power socket shall be installed near the device and easily accessible.
• Device operating environment: Temperature: -30 ‘C – +60 ‘C; Humidity: (10% – 95%) RH, non-condensing; Power adapter operating environment: Temperature: 0 ‘C -40 ‘C; Humidity: (5% – 95%) RH, non-condensing.
• Keep the device away from fire, high electric field, high magnetic field, and Inflammable and explosive items.
• Unplug this device and disconnect all cables during lightning storms or when the device is unused for long periods.
• Do not use the power adapter its plug or cord is damaged.
• If such phenomena as smoke, abnormal sound or smell appear when you use the device, immediately stop using it and disconnect its power supply, unplug all connected cables, and contact the after-sales service personnel.
• Disassembling or modifying the device or Its accessories without authorization voids the warranty, and might  cause safety hazards.
• For latest safety precautions, see Safety and Regulatory Information on www.tendacom.cn.

Get support and services
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You can see the product name and model on the product label.

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Technical Support

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