alhua H4A Tilt Wi-Fi Camera User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- alhua
Table of Contents
alhua H4A Tilt Wi-Fi Camera
Specifications
- Product Name: Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Camera
- Manufacturer: ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
- Version: V1.0.2
Safety Instructions
Before using the device, carefully read the safety instructions to prevent
injury or damage.
Transportation Requirements
When transporting the device:
- Ensure allowed humidity and temperature conditions are maintained.
- Use packaging provided by the manufacturer or equivalent quality packaging.
- Avoid placing heavy stress, violent vibration, or immersion in liquid.
Foreword
General
This manual introduces the installation and operations of network camera. Read
carefully before using the device, and keep the manual safe for future
reference.
Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
Revision History
Version | Revision Content | Release Time |
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V1.0.2 | Updated the context. | March 2024 |
V1.0.1 | Updated the language. | November 2023 |
V1.0.0 | First release. | September 2023 |
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of
others such as their face, audio, fingerprints, and license plate number. You
need to be in compliance with your local privacy protection laws and
regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by
implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and
visible identification to inform people of the existence of the surveillance
area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
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The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the product.
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We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating of the product in ways that are not in compliance with the manual.
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The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions. For detailed information, see the paper User Manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version.
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All the designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
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There might be deviations in the description of the technical data, functions and operations, or errors in the print. If there is any doubt or dispute, we reserve the right of final explanation.
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Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF format) cannot be opened.
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All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the manual are the properties of their respective owners.
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Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if any problems occur while using the device.
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If there is any uncertainty or controversy, we reserve the right of final explanation.
Important Safeguards and Warnings
This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the device, comply with the guidelines when using it.
Transportation Requirements
- Transport the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
- Pack the device with packaging provided by its manufacturer or packaging of the same quality before transporting it.
- Do not place heavy stress on the device, violently vibrate or immerse it in liquid during transportation.
Storage Requirements
- Store the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
- Do not place the device in a humid, dusty, extremely hot or cold site that has strong electromagnetic radiation or unstable illumination.
- Do not place heavy stress on the device, violently vibrate or immerse it in liquid during storage.
Installation Requirements
- Strictly comply with the local electrical safety code and standards, and check whether the power supply is correct before operating the device.
- Please follow the electrical requirements to power the device.
Following are the requirements for selecting a power adapter.
- The power supply must conform to the requirements of IEC 60950-1 and IEC 62368-1 standards.
- The voltage must meet the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) requirements and not exceed ES-1 standards.
- The power supply must meet LPS requirements and be no higher than PS2.
We recommend using the power adapter provided with the device.
When selecting the power adapter, the power supply requirements (such as rated
voltage) are subject to the device label.
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Do not connect the device to two or more kinds of power supplies, unless otherwise specified, to avoid damage to the device.
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The device must be installed in a location that only professionals can access, to avoid the risk of non-professionals becoming injured from accessing the area while the device is working.
Professionals must have full knowledge of the safeguards and warnings of using the device. -
Do not place heavy stress on the device, violently vibrate or immerse it in liquid during installation.
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An emergency disconnect device must be installed during installation and wiring at a readily accessible location for emergency power cut-off.
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We recommend you use the device with a lightning protection device for stronger protection against lightning. For outdoor scenarios, strictly comply with the lightning protection regulations.
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Reliably ground the grounding terminal of the device to improve safety. The grounding terminal differs depending on the device, and some devices do not have grounding terminals. Process the situation according to the device model.
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The dome cover is an optical component. Do not directly touch or wipe the surface of the cover during installation.
Operation Requirements
- The cover must not be opened while the device is powered on.
- Do not touch the heat dissipation component of the device to avoid the risk of getting burnt.
- Use the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
- To protect the appearance and functions of the device, do not use it in harsh environments such as the seaside and chemical plants that contain high concentrations of corrosive materials (such as chlorides and SO2).
- For information on the scenes that are suitable for anti-corrosion devices, please contact customer service to avoid damaging the appearance and functions of this device.
- Do not aim the device at strong light sources (such as lamplight, and sunlight) when focusing it, to avoid reducing the lifespan of the CMOS sensor, and causing overbrightness and flickering.
- When using a laser beam device, avoid exposing the device surface to laser beam radiation.
- Prevent liquid from flowing into the device to avoid damage to its internal components.
- Protect indoor devices from rain and dampness to avoid electric shocks and fires breaking out.
- Do not block the ventilation opening near the device to avoid heat accumulation.
- Protect the line cord and wires from being walked on or squeezed particularly at plugs, power sockets, and the point where they exit from the device.
- Do not directly touch the photosensitive CMOS. Use an air blower to clean the dust or dirt on the lens.
- The dome cover is an optical component. Do not directly touch or wipe the surface of the cover when using it.
- There might be a risk of electrostatic discharge on the dome cover. Power off the device when installing the cover after the camera finishes adjustment. Do not directly touch the cover and make sure the cover is not exposed to other equipment or human bodies
- Strengthen the protection of the network, device data and personal information. All necessary safety measures to ensure the network security of the device must be taken, such as using strong passwords, regularly changing your password, updating firmware to the latest version, and isolating computer networks. For the IPC firmware of some previous versions, the ONVIF password will not be automatically synchronized after the main password of the system has been changed. You need to update the firmware or change the password manually.
Maintenance Requirements
- Strictly follow the instructions to disassemble the device. Non-professionals dismantling the device can result in it leaking water or producing poor quality images. For a device that is required to be disassembled before use, make sure the seal ring is flat and in the seal groove when putting the cover back on. When you find condensed water forming on the lens or the desiccant becomes green after you disassembled the device, contact after-sales service to replace the desiccant. Desiccants might not be provided depending on the actual model.
- Use the accessories suggested by the manufacturer. Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified professionals.
- Do not directly touch the photosensitive CMOS. Use an air blower to clean the dust or dirt on the lens. When it is necessary to clean the device, slightly wet a soft cloth with alcohol, and gently wipe away the dirt.
- Clean the device body with a soft dry cloth. If there are any stubborn stains, clean them away with a soft cloth dipped in a neutral detergent, and then wipe the surface dry. Do not use volatile solvents such as ethyl alcohol, benzene, diluent, or abrasive detergents on the device to avoid damaging the coating and degrading the performance of the device.
- The dome cover is an optical component. When it is contaminated with dust, grease, or fingerprints, use degreasing cotton moistened with a little ether or a clean soft cloth dipped in water to gently wipe it clean. An air gun is useful for blowing dust away.
- It is normal for a camera made of stainless steel to develop rust on its surface after being used in a strong corrosive environment (such as the seaside, and chemical plants). Use an abrasive soft cloth moistened with a little acid solution (vinegar is recommended) to gently wipe it away. Afterwards, wipe it dry.
Network Configuration
Device initialization and IP configurations can be managed through ConfigTool .
- Device initialization is available on select models, and is required at first-time use and after the device is reset.
- Device initialization is available only when the IP addresses of the device (192.168.1.108 by default) and the computer are on the same network segment.
- Carefully plan the network segment for the device.
- The following figures and pages are for reference only.
Initializing the Camera
Procedure
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Step 1 Search for the device that needs to be initialized through ConfigTool.
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Double-click ConfigTool.exe to open the tool.
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Click Modify IP.
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Select the searching conditions, and then click OK.
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Select one or several cameras in the uninitialized status, and then click Initialize.
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Step 2 Select the device to be initialized, and then click Initialize.
Enter the email address for password reset. Otherwise, you can only reset the password through XML file. -
Step 3 Select Auto-check for updates , and then click OK to initialize the device.
If initialization failed, click to see more information. -
Step 4 Click Finish.
Changing the Device IP Address
Background Information
- You can change the IP address of one or more devices at a time. This section uses changing IP addresses in batches as an example.
- Changing IP addresses in batches is available only when the corresponding devices have the same login password.
Procedure
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Step 1 Search for the device whose IP address needs to be changed through ConfigTool.
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Double-click ConfigTool.exe to open the tool.
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Click Modify IP.
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Select the searching conditions, enter the username and password, and then click OK.
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Step 2 Select one or more devices, and then click Modify IP.
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Step 3 Configure the IP address.
- Static mode: Enter Start IP, Subnet Mask, and Gateway, and then the IP addresses of the devices will be modified successively starting from the first IP entered.
- DHCP mode: When the DHCP server is available on the network, the IP addresses of devices will be automatically assigned through the DHCP server.
The same IP address will be set for multiple devices if you select the Same IP checkbox.
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Step 4 Click OK.
Operating with DMSS
Prerequisites
Make sure that there are no obstacles and electromagnetic interference between
the device and the router for best wireless performance.
Procedure
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Step 1 Add the device.
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Tap + button on the upper-right corner of the DMSS home page to scan the QR code on the camera. If your DMSS fails to scan the QR code, tap Manually enter SN, and then manually enter the serial number of the device.
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Select Wireless Camera.
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Step 2 Configure the device hotspot.
If you connect the device with an Ethernet cable, jump to Step 4 directly. -
Click … on the upper right corner, and then choose Switch to AP configuration.
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Go to Wi-Fi settings of your mobile phone, and then connect to the hotspot named DAP-xxxxxxxx.
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Create the username and password for the device and then tap Next.
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Step 3 Configure the Wi-Fi.
Select your Wi-Fi network from SSID list, and then enter the password. -
Step 4 Configure the device information.
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- Create the device name and password.
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Set the time zone, and then click Done.
Installation
packing List
- Tools required for installation, such as the electric drill, are not included in the package.
- The operation manual and information on the tools are on the disk or the QR code.
Figure 3-1 Packing list
Installing the Camera
(Optional) Installing the SD Card
- SD card slot is available on select models.
- Disconnect the power before installing or removing the SD card.
- Do not leave the device uncovered for a long time to avoid spray in cameras.
Press the reset button for 10 seconds to reset the device.
Attaching the Camera
Make sure that the mounting surface is strong enough to hold at least 3 times
the weight of the camera and bracket.
Figure 3-3 Attaching the camera
Adjusting the Lens Angle
Figure 3-4 Adjust the lens angle
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