HIKVISION Network Mini Cube Camera User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Hikvision

HIKVISION Network Mini Cube Camera

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Quick Start Guide

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About this Manual

The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version in the company website (http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/). Visit the company website (http://overseas.hikvision.com/en/) to get the manuals, client software, and developing tools. Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.

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Legal Disclaimer

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PRODUCT DESCRIBED, WITH ITS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS, AND HIKVISION MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL HIKVISION, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. HIKVISION SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKVISION WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. HIKVISION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.

Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC compliance: 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 reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

EU Conformity Statement

This product and – if applicable – the supplied accessories too are marked with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference, and
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. These instructions are intended to ensure that a user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”
Warnings: Serious injury or death may occur if any of the warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may occur if any of the cautions are neglected

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Warnings: Follow these safeguards to prevent serious injury or death.| Cautions: Follow these precautions to prevent potential injury or material damage.

Warnings

Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.
In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire hazard.
Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket. When the product is mounted on wall or ceiling, the device shall be firmly fixed.
If smoke, odor, or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.

Cautions

Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.
Do not aim the camera at the sun or extra bright places. Blooming or smearing may occur(which is not a malfunction), and affect the sensor’s endurance at the same time.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is in use, make sure that the surface of sensor will not be exposed to the laser beam.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold (the operating temperature shall be -10°C to +40°C), dusty, or damp locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, ensure that there is good ventilation to the device.
Keep the camera away from liquids.
While in delivery, pack the camera in its original, or equivalent, packing, packing materials. Or packing of the same texture.
Regular part replacement: a few parts (e.g. electrolytic capacitor) of the equipment shall be replaced regularly according to their average endurance. The average time varies because of differences between operating environments and usage history, so regular checking is recommended for all users. Please contact your dealer for more details.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Replace with the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)

Appearance

Installation Operations

Install memory card (optional).

Insert the memory card into the card slot on the side of the camera, as shown below.

Install the camera.

Fix the mounting base to the installation position according to the holes on the mounting template.

Line up and wedge the lower edge of the camera base with the mounting base and then push the camera to the mounting base to secure it.Wall mounting is not recommended.

Adjust the surveillance Angle

Rotate the camera body to adjust the panning position.
Pull and push the camera body to adjust it to the desired tilting position.

Operations

Power on the Camera

Connect the camera to the power adapter with the Micro USB cable, and then plug the power adapter into the power outlet. When the blue light flashes, the camera is powered on. You can set the Wi-Fi connection.

Hik-Connect Setup

Connect your mobile device to Wi-Fi.
Download and install the Hik-Connect app by searching the “Hik-Connect” in App Store or Google PlayTM.
Launch the app and register for a Hik-Connect user account.

Add the Camera to Your Hik-Connect Account

Start the adding process only when the indicator flashes blue.

Connect your mobile phone to a Wi-Fi (5G Wi-Fi is not supported yet).
Log into the Hik-Connect app.
In the Home page, tap “+” on the upper-right corner to add a camera.
Scan the QR code on the bottom of the camera or on the Quick Start Guide cover.
Tap Connect to a Network button in the popup interface.
Choose Wireless Connection to set the Wi-Fi connection.
Input the Wi-Fi password that your mobile phone has connected to, and tap Next to start the Wi-Fi connection. (Locate the camera within 3 meters from the router.)
Tap Add button in the next interface to finish adding

Hik-Connect

With Hik Connect service, you can realize some certain functions of this product (including, but not limited to, live view, and remote playback), which depend on the internet and telecom value-added services.

Live View

Launch the Hik-Connect app and you can get the live view of the connected devices.

Recording

Check the memory card status by tapping on the Storage Status in the Device Settings interface.
If the memory card status displays as Uninitialized, tap to initialize it. The status will then change to Normal. You can then start recording any event triggered video in the camera such as motion detection.