Overview and Safety Instructions

This manual provides comprehensive guidance for Hanwha Vision network cameras, detailing essential safety precautions for installation and operation. It covers important warnings, cautions, and environmental considerations such as operating temperature ranges and protection against water and electrical hazards.

• Key safety instructions for installation and use.
• Warnings regarding electrical shock, fire hazards, and proper handling.
• Information on operating temperature, ventilation, and product placement.

Installation and Connection

This section guides users through the physical setup of the network cameras. It includes detailed steps for inserting Micro SD cards, mounting the cameras using various official and compatible brackets, and connecting power and network cables via the HPoE injector. Instructions for connecting audio and alarm I/O devices are also provided.

• Micro SD card insertion and removal procedures.
• Mounting options: Wall & Pole Mount, Corner Mount, Hanging Mount, Parapet Mount, Ceiling Mount.
• Powering and networking via HPoE injector and network cables.
• Connecting audio and alarm inputs/outputs using the optional Network I/O box.

Network Configuration and Setup

Learn how to connect your Hanwha Vision network camera to various network environments. This includes direct connection to a local area network (LAN) or a DHCP-based DSL/cable modem. The manual explains how to use the Device Manager tool for camera discovery, IP address assignment (static or dynamic), and configuration. It also covers essential procedures like port range forwarding for remote access.

• Connecting to a local PC and DHCP-based modems.
• Using Device Manager for camera search and IP configuration (static/DHCP).
• Manual registration and automatic IP configuration.
• Port Range Forwarding (Port Mapping) setup for remote access.

Web Viewer Access

This part of the manual details how to access and utilize the camera's web interface for monitoring and configuration. It covers connecting to the camera using its IP address or URL, setting up initial passwords, logging in, and navigating the camera's settings for video, audio, network, and event management.

• Connecting to the camera via IP address, URL, Bonjour, or UPnP.
• Initial password setting and login procedures.
• Configuring camera settings via the web viewer interface.

Troubleshooting

This section offers solutions to common problems users might encounter. It addresses issues such as no video display, connectivity problems, disconnection during monitoring, failure to detect the camera in Device Manager, image overlap, and recording failures (Micro SD card or NAS). Guidance is provided for resolving these issues effectively.

• Resolving video display and connectivity issues.
• Troubleshooting network detection and recording problems.
• Solutions for image overlap and general operational errors.