IMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera User Guide

June 6, 2024
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IMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera

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IMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera
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Camera Introduction

Disconnect the camera from the power before installation or taking out its SD card.IMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera 2

  • Press and hold the reset button for 10 s to reset the camera.
  • Double-press the reset button to enable camera’s h otspot.

See the table below for definitions of camera’s LED behaviors.

LED Indicator Status Device Status
Off Power off/LED turned off

Rebooting after reset

Solid red| Booting

Device malfunction

Flashing red| Network connection failed

Pairing falied

Flashing green| Ready for network configuration

Ready to pair

Solid green| Operating properly
Flashing green and red alternately Updating firmware

Setting up Camera

Follow the steps below to add the camera to your Imou account.

  1. Step 1 Scan the following QR code or search “Imou Life” in Google Play or App Store to download and install the app.
    If you already use the app, make sure that you are using the latest version.

  2. Step 2 Launch the app. Then create an account if you are a new user.

  3. Step 3 Connect the camera to power source with the power adapter.

  4. Step 4 After the camera boots up, the LED indicator light flashes green (wire-free camera) or is on solid green (wired camera).
    If the LED indicator status goes wrong, reset the camera.

  5. Step 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to add the camera. Repeat the adding process if you have multiple cameras.IMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera 5

Installing Camera

Make sure that the mounting surface is strong enough to hold at least three times the weight of the camera and the bracket.

Ceiling MountIMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera
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  1. Step 1 Peel off the U-shaped mounting template and stick it to the desired
    installation area.

  2. Step 2 Drill holes into the mounting surface as the mounting template marks and then insert wall anchors as needed.

  3. Step 3 Secure the mounting bracket to the surface with included mounting screws.

  4. Step 4 Align on the top of the camera with on the bracket, then fit the two parts together.

  5. Step 5 Rotate the camera counterclockwise until it is locked. Make sure align with .

  6. Step 6 Power on the camera and then adjust its angle properly.

Wall MountIMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera
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  1. Step 1 Peel off the rectangular mounting template and stick it to the desired installation area.
  2. Step 2 Drill holes into the mounting surface as the mounting template marks and then insert wall anchors as needed.
  3. Step 3 Secure the mounting bracket to the surface with included mounting screws.
  4. Step 4 Align on the top of the camera with on the bracket, then fit the two parts together.
  5. Step 5 Rotate the camera counterclockwise until it is locked. Make sure align with .
  6. Step 6 Power on the camera and then adjust its angle properly.

Pole Mount

  • Make sure that the pole is strong enough to hold at least three times the weight of the camera and the bracket.
  • The hoops are not provided. Please prepare them in advance.IMOU Cruiser Outdoor Full Color PTZ IP Camera 7
  1. Step 1 Thread the hoop through the mounting holes on the bracket, then attach the bracket to the pole .
  2. Step 2 Align on the top of the camera with on the bracket, then fit  the two parts together.
  3. Step 3 Rotate the camera counterclockwise until it is locked. Make sure align with .
  4. Step 4 Power on the camera and then adjust its angle properly.

FAQ

Q: The device cannot boot up or work as expected?
Check the LED indicator status. If the light is not in green, press and hold the reset button for 10 s to reset the camera.

Q: How to connect the camera to another Wi-Fi network?

  • If the camera is online, select Device Details > Network Config to change the Wi-Fi connection on the app.
  • If the camera is offline, reset the camera, and then configure the camera again.

Q: Connection takes too long?

  • Check if the distance between the camera and the router, and that between the camera and the smart phone is both within 5 m (16.4 ft) during the connection.
  • Check the Wi-Fi configuration of the router: Select the channel to auto, and the mode to 11bgn mixed.

Q: When the micro SD card is full, how is the recorded video saved?
When the micro SD card is full, the system will overwrite the previous recorded videos. Save the important information in time.

Q: Where are the recorded videos saved?
If you have activated the cloud storage and installed a micro SD card, the recordings will be both saved to the card and cloud. If the cloud storage is deactivated, the recordings are saved to the SD card. Videos recorded during live view or playback is saved on your phone.

Q: The device is offline?
Check the indicator status:

  • Solid green: Check whether the router can connect to the Internet. If the network is connected, restart the camera.
  • Flashing red: Reset the camera, and then configure the camera again.
  • Solid red: The camera is faulty.

For more questions, please scan the QR code below or
visit: www.imoulife.com/web/support/help

Privacy Protection Notice

the device user or data contmller, you ht collect personal data of others such as face, fingerpnnts, car plate number, mail address, phone number, GP and so on. You need to be in compliance with the local pnva7 pmtection law and regulations to pmtect the legil,mate nhts and interests o other people by implementing measures, including_ but not imited to, p『oviding clear and visible  identificabon to inform data subject the existence of su哗illance area and pm,nding related contact.

About the Manual

  • The manual is for reference only. If there is inconsistency between the manual and the actual f”‘duct, the actual pmduct shall prevail
  • We are not liab e for any loss caused by the operations that do not comply with the manual.
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Important Safeguards and Warnings

This Chapter describes the contents covering prope『 handling of the dev,ce, hazard prevent,on, and prevent,on of property damage Read these contents ca『efully before us,ng the dev,ce, comply w,th them when us,ng, and keep it well for future reference

Safety Instructions
The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual

Safety Requirement

  • Abide by local electrical safety standa『ds to ensure that the voltage is stable and complies with the power supply requirement of the device
  • Transport, use, and store the device under the allowed humidity and temperature conditions. Refer to the corresponding technical specificat,ons of device lo「 specific wo『king temperature and humidity
  • Do not place the device in a location exposed to dampness, dust, extreme hot or cold, strong electronic radiation, or unstable lighting conditions
  • Do not install the device in a place near the heat source, such as radiator, heater, fumace, or another heat-generating device to avoid fire. Prevent liquid from flowing into the device to avoid damge to internal components.
  • Install the device horizontally or install on a stable place to prevent it from falling.
  • Install the devi岱 in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilation of the device
  • Do not disassemble the device arbitrarily
  • Avoid heavy stress. violent vibration. and soaking during transportation. storage. and 1nstallat1on Complete package 1s nere00刁ry during the transportation
  • Use the factory package or the equivalent for transportation

Battery
Low batter over affects the operation of the RTC. causing ii to reset at every power-up. hen the battery needs replacing. a log message will appear in the product”s server report Fo『 more 1nfonnat1on about the server 『eport. see the product’s setup pages or contact Dahua support

WARNING

  • Risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced
  • Replace only with a 1denlical battery or a battery which 1s recommended by Dahua.
  • Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations or the battery manufactu s instructions

FCC

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference
  2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may ca,se ,ndesired operation

The attention that changes or modifications not expressly a proved by the party responsible for compliance co,ld void the,ser’s aot Rority to operate the eq,ipment.
Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p,rsoant to Part 15 of the FCC R,les. These limits are designed to l’a’°'”de reasonable protection against harmf,I interference in a residential ins llation. This frod,ct generates, ,ses, and can radiate radio freq,ency energy and, if not insta ed and “5ed in accordance with the instructions, may ca”5e ham interference to radio commonications. However, there is no ,arantee that interference will not occor in a partic,lar installation. If this ct does ca”5e harmful interference to radio or television reception, w ich can be determined b{ turning the equipment off and on, the user is encc,raged to try to cc eel the in erference by one or more of the following measures

  • Reo ent relocate the receiving antenna
  • Increase the separation  the eq,shipment and rece,ver
  • Connect the eq,ipment into an o,llet on a circ,it different from that to which the receiver is conn七ct七d
  • Cons,11 the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help

References

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