ANRAN Battery Camera Kits User Manual

Product Overview

Camera Components:

• Antenna
• Indicator light
• LED light
• Photosensitive Sensor
• PIR Motion Sensor
• Lens
• MIC
• Type-C Port
• Reset button [reset button]
• Micro SD Card Slot
• Power button [power symbol]
• Speaker

Diagram showing the ANRAN camera with its solar panel, antenna, lens, sensors, and ports.

Base Station Components:

• IPC Indicator
• Net Indicator
• Reset button [reset button]
• Sync button [sync button]
• Speaker
• DC5V USB Port
• Net Port
• Micro SD Port

Diagram showing the ANRAN Base Station with its ports labeled: Speaker, DC5V USB Port, Net Port, and Micro SD Port. The IPC Indicator status is also described textually.

Indicator Status Descriptions:

IPC Indicator:

• Always on: The camera is connected to the base station normally.
• Slow flashing: Abnormal connection between camera and base station.
• Fast flashing: The base station has entered the matching code mode.
• No light: Camera is not added.

Net Indicator:

• Always on: The network connection is smooth, the device ID is online and can be viewed remotely.
• Slow flashing: Network connection error.
• Fast flashing: Network connection is not connected.

Port and Button Functions:

• Reset: Long press 5 seconds for a simple reset (does not clear the camera channel). Continue to press and hold for more than 10 seconds for a full reset (use with caution).
• Sync: Matching Code button; long press for 3 seconds to enter the code matching state.
• DC5VUSB Port: DC power input 5V.
• Net Port: Connect the base station to the Internet.
• Micro SD Port: Micro SD card interface, supports up to 128GB.

Installation and Setup

The Base Station needs to be powered with the included power adapter constantly.

Important Installation Considerations:

• Do not install the camera near a heat source.
• Ensure there is no reflecting object within 5 feet (1.5 meters) range in front of the PIR sensor, otherwise, the PIR might be interfered.
• Avoid installing the camera on a busy roadside, as frequent pedestrians and vehicles will wake up the camera frequently, resulting in frequent alarm messages and rapid power consumption.
• Do not install the camera too far from the base station; the product needs to maintain good signal strength to work properly.
• When the camera is connected to the base station, the camera's SD card slot will be disabled, and all videos will be recorded on the base station's memory card.

Diagram illustrating the Base Station connected to a router via an Ethernet cable.

Adding the Camera Kits in the APP

1. Download the ARCCTV APP

   Download from Google Play or Apple Store, or scan the provided QR code.

   Visuals indicating availability on the App Store and Google Play, and two QR codes for app download.

   NOTICE: To ensure the APP's normal function, please allow Notification/Location permissions on your smartphone.

2. Register for an Account

   1. Open the "ARCCTV" APP and go to the login interface, then click "Register".
   2. Register with your phone number or email address, click "Confirm". A verification code will be sent to your phone or email.
   3. Input the verification code and set a password for the app account, then click "Confirm" to complete.

   Screenshots showing the app login, registration, and password setup interfaces.

3. Power On the Camera and the Base Station

   Power on the camera. Power the Base Station with the included power adapter; it will power on automatically.

4. Connect the Base Station to Local Network

   Connect the Base Station to your router using the included Ethernet cable.

5. Add the Base Station in the APP

   Ensure the Base Station is properly connected to the router. Launch the ARCCTV APP, tap the [+] icon to add devices. Scan the QR code on the Base Station to add the device. The device QR code can be found on the base station.

   Screenshot showing the app interface for scanning a QR code to add a device.

   Warm Tip: The base station and camera are pre-programmed before shipping. You only need to complete the above steps and scan the QR code of the base station to add the device and view the camera screen. For adding a new camera or re-adding a camera, refer to the operation method below.

6. Add a New Camera to the Base Station

   The Base Station can connect up to 4 cameras. Follow these steps to add a new camera:

   (If you want to reset the original camera in the kit and add it again, follow these steps.)

   1. Reset the camera: Press and hold the "Reset" button for more than five seconds.
   2. Start matching code: Press and hold the "Sync" button on the Base Station for 5 seconds. The Base Station will prompt, "Matching code will be done once you heard the voice prompt."
   3. Confirmation: Within 1 minute, the Camera should prompt "Matching Code Succeed," and the Base Station should prompt "WiFi Matching Succeed."
   4. Success: The camera is successfully added to the Base Station. You can change its configuration in the ARCCTV APP.

   Notice: If the Base Station does not find the new device, please try again.

APP Interface Overview

1. Main Interface

• 1. Add device [plus icon]
• 2. Device name
• 3. Edit device [edit icon]
• 4. Device ID
• 5. Play button [play button]
• 6. Cloud service [cloud icon]
• 7. Alarm notification [bell icon]
• 8. Share device [share icon]

Screenshot of the ANRAN ARCCTV app main interface showing device management options: Add device, Device name, Edit device, Device ID, Play button, Cloud service, Alarm notification, and Share device.

2. Camera Control Interface

• 1. Return [back arrow]
• 2. Edit camera [edit icon]
• 3. Preview (SD/HD) [preview icon]
• 4. Set the split screen [split screen icon]
• 5. ON/OFF the camera microphone [mic icon]
• 6. PTZ Control (Camera support required) [pan/tilt/zoom icon]
• 7. Screenshot [camera icon]
• 8. Recording [record icon]
• 9. Full screen preview [fullscreen icon]
• 10. Voice intercom [intercom icon]
• 11. More Settings [settings icon]

Screenshot of the ANRAN ARCCTV app camera control interface, detailing various controls like Return, Edit camera, Preview, Split screen, Microphone control, PTZ, Screenshot, Recording, Full screen, Voice intercom, and More Settings.

3. Recording Playback Interface

• 1. Cloud playback (requires activation) [cloud icon]
• 2. Local playback [local storage icon]
• 3. Playback speed (Cloud playback only) [speedometer icon]
• 4. Download the video [download icon]
• 5. Turn on/off sound [sound icon]
• 6. Playback screenshots [gallery icon]
• 7. Recording playback [playback icon]
• 8. Playback time selection [clock icon]
• 9. Full screen preview [fullscreen icon]
• 10. Channel Switch [channel icon]
• 11. Playback timeline [timeline icon]

Screenshot of the ANRAN ARCCTV app recording playback interface, showing options for Cloud playback, Local playback, Playback speed, Download video, Sound control, Screenshots, Recording playback, Time selection, Full screen, Channel switch, and Playback timeline.

Note: Some functions in the APP require camera attribute support. Different forms of cameras added to this APP may have slight differences in the operating interface. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

General Operation & Performance

• Q: If the phone receives alarm messages too frequently, what should I do?
  A: The camera will consume battery power greatly. It is recommended to lower the motion detection sensitivity, set the alarm interval, and start the alarm plan.
• Q: If there are no moving objects in the alarm picture that the phone frequently receives, what could be the cause?
  A: It may be that there is a sensitive heat source in the motion detection range, which causes the PIR to be triggered by mistake. It is recommended to lower the motion detection sensitivity.
• Q: If someone is passing by the camera but no alarm message is received, what should I do?
  A: It is recommended to increase the motion detection sensitivity.
• Q: If the alarm picture or video is delayed, or only the back of people is visible, what should I do?
  A: It is recommended to increase the motion detection sensitivity.
• Q: How does ambient temperature affect the PIR sensor?
  A: The PIR sensor can be disturbed by ambient temperature. It is recommended to increase the motion detection sensitivity in a hot environment and decrease it in a cold environment. At the same time, when the temperature is extremely low, heavy clothes can hinder PIR sensor detection.

Device Status & Connectivity

The device prompts offline?

1. Check if the equipment is in the power-on state and observe if the working light is on normally.
2. Check if the router network is in good condition and restart the router.
3. Delete the device from your ARCCTV account and add it again after resetting the device.
4. Check if the device firmware and application program are the latest version.

Alarm push frequently?

1. In the app, lower the sensitivity of the motion detection alarm.
2. Check for objects that interfere with and trigger the PIR sensor in the field of view of the equipment, such as the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, driving cars, passing pedestrians, etc. Adjust the device's angle appropriately to avoid these easily disturbing objects.

The phone cannot receive the alarm push?

1. Set in the mobile phone system and enable the push permission for the "ARCCTV" application.
2. Make sure the device's motion detection function is successfully turned on.
3. Restart the phone. For Android phones, try clearing the cache.
4. Check if the network is good.