Techage WiFi Camera System User Manual

Preface

Thank you for purchasing Techage wireless security system and WiFi video recorder. Techage is committed to providing customers with high quality and reliable security products and solutions.

This quick user guide will help you learn the system fast and make it work easily. For details and latest user manuals, please find it on our website: www.techage.com

If you meet any troubles when following the manual, please visit our website: http://techage.com/support.php You can find FAQ answers, videos and documents needed there.

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Before Installation

This wireless system will require some cabling. It's highly recommended to test all products and components before installation and cabling.

NVR Overview

The front of the NVR features the Techage logo and the text 'Smart Network Video Recorder'.

The back of the NVR includes the following ports and indicators:

• Indicator Lights: Red indicator light (on when NVR is plugged into power adapter DC 12V 2.5A). Green indicator light (off when HDD is not connected or formatted; flashes slowly when NVR is recording; always on when HDD is connected but NVR is not recording).
• IR: Receives infrared remote control signal.
• Ports: Audio Out (for speaker), VGA Port (for VGA monitor), HD Port (for HD monitor), WAN Port (connect to Internet), USB Ports (for mouse and backup), DC Power Port (for 12V 2.5A power adapter, 5.5*2.1mm plug size).

Hard Disk Installation

Please install the hard disk first. If not, the video recorder can only monitor normally, but cannot record or playback video.

Installation Steps:

1. Remove the case.
2. Plug in SATA cable.
3. Screw HDD to the bottom.
4. Install the case back.

Notice: Please choose a specialized monitoring hard drive disk to record for a longer time. The video recorder supports 3.5" or 2.5" SATA hard disk.

Warning: Please make sure the power is off before installation.

Camera Detail

1. DC Power Port: Power input 12V 1A.
2. Wireless Antenna: For wireless connection with NVR.
3. RJ45 Port (Optional): For matching code and wired connection between IPC and NVR. Note: There is a range limitation for the wireless signal from NVR. When cameras are out of range, use the port to connect the camera and NVR with a network cable.
4. Reset Button (Optional): Press here to reset camera password and configuration.

Connect your System

The system diagram illustrates the connection between WiFi IP Cameras, a Router, the WiFi NVR, and Display Devices for remote view. Power supplies are connected to the cameras and the NVR.

How to install the camera system?

1. Install antennas for cameras if they are split.
2. Power on the cameras with power adapters (12V 1A) and press the reset button if available.
3. Connect the NVR to the router with an Ethernet cable.
4. Plug the mouse (included) into the USB port at the rear panel of the NVR.
5. Power the NVR with its power adapter (12V 2.5A or bigger).
6. Connect the monitor to the NVR with a VGA/HDMI Cable.
7. Switch on the NVR through the power switch button on the NVR.

How to mount the camera?

1. Mount the cameras within the WiFi range and then plug the power adapters into the cameras.
2. The cameras will start streaming videos to the NVR within 1 minute.
3. If the display device does not show video, check for obstacles between the camera and NVR, or if the camera is too far from the NVR. Try moving cameras closer or extending the WiFi range.

Cameras Installations

Connect cameras to the same router network as your NVR. When installing cameras, avoid inaccurate installation methods.

Wrong Viewing Angles

Wrong Way: The wall reflects IR light to the lens at night if the camera lens is too close to the wall.

Right Way: Adjust the camera lens direction to ensure the lens is away from the wall.

Close Object Reflects

Wrong Way: Objects too close to the camera lens reflect IR light to the lens.

Right Way: Move objects away from the camera lens or change the camera's installation position.

Close Wire Cable Reflects

Wrong Way: Camera wire cables (power or Ethernet) are too close to the camera lens, reflecting IR light.

Right Way: Move power or Ethernet cables away from the camera lens and secure them on the back of the camera.

1 First Login - Basic System Settings

1.1 Please select the system language you are familiar with.

The system presents a language selection screen with options including Chinese, English, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, and Thai.

1.2 Please connect your NVR to router by LAN cable, or select the 2.4GHz WiFi to connect. Please kindly make sure it shows a healthy network.

The Network Setup screen allows configuration for wired or wireless internet connection. For wired, connect the network cable. For Wi-Fi, configure Wi-Fi settings to connect to your home router.

1.3 Please set up Date and Time, then click Next Step.

Notice: The [Sync Time] function is defaulted to [Enable], so the time and date will automatically self-adjust. If [Sync Time] is not working properly, please check if the network is connected and if the network cable has been plugged in correctly.

1.4 Storage Manage

This interface allows you to view information about the HDD installed in the NVR.

1.5 See the Live View for cameras.

Please press the camera (ON/OFF) button to see the Live View for each paired camera after it has started up.

1.6 Set Password

The default user name is 'admin'. Please set up your own password.

Notice: Password must be 6 to 19 characters.

The password is required when binding the device through the Eseecloud APP.

1.7 Scan the QR code to Download the App.

Scan the QR code on the left to download and register the Eseecloud app. Scan the QR code on the right side of the APP to add the current device, enabling real-time image viewing and instant notification receipt.

2 Add Camera

Please fill in your device user name and password to log in.

Right-click your mouse, click [System Setup] > [Camera], then click ➕ to add new cameras.

Place cameras close to your router or WiFi NVR (within 1 meter). Turn on the camera power. After the camera starts up, press and hold the Reset button to reset it (for devices with network ports, use a network cable to connect to the NVR's network). Click [Continue].

The system will then search for cameras. Click [Continue] once all cameras are listed.

Notice: Do not click [Continue] until all cameras are listed.

Finally, you will see the Live View for cameras.

Notice: Please click 'Search again' if you cannot detect cameras.

How to add camera by [Match Code]?

When a camera loses wireless connection with the NVR, you can add it using this method.

Step 1: Connect the camera to the NVR via Ethernet cable (if the camera has an RJ45 Port).

Step 2: Right-click the mouse in the blank main interface, select "Wireless Add". The system will search for the new wireless camera connected to the NVR and add it. You will see the new camera's video. Then, unplug the network cable from the camera and connect it to the router again.

3 Camera Setup

Right-click the mouse, click [Camera] to set up functions like Sound alarm, Spotlight alarm, Push notification, and Alarm period.

3.1 Recording Mode

Click [Keep recording] to set up:

• [Continuous Recording]: 24-hour continuous recording, which uses significant storage space.
• [Event Recording]: Records only when an event (motion, human detection) is detected, saving storage space.
• [Customize Recording]: Allows for Recording Schedule settings.

Video recording schedule: By switching between "Timing" and "Event", you can mark the video plan table for each channel. After marking, the corresponding video plan will be executed for this period.

Notice: A maximum of 8 time periods are supported in a day. Operations beyond the upper limit are invalid.

3.2 Intelligent detection setting

You can customize the detection area on this page. To enable human detection only, please activate Humanoid detection. [Humanoid frame] will display a frame around detected humans.

3.3 Alarm Period Setting

Set the time period in hours (0-23). The grid allows you to select valid or invalid periods for alarms.

4 Camera Advance Setting

There are five icons on the preview interface:

• Full-Screen Preview: Expands the video to full screen.
• Image Setting: Accesses image adjustment options.
• Audio setting: Allows turning the video voice on/off.
• Zoom menu: Enables zooming in or out of the video image if supported by the camera.
• PTZ with tracking menu: Allows control of camera movement and enables auto-tracking functions.

4.1 Image Setting

Night vision mode options:

• [Infrared night vision]: Uses only infrared night vision at night, without LED fill light.
• [Night vision off]: Disables night vision.
• [Infrared always on]: Infrared night vision is always on, resulting in a black and white picture.
• [Full color night vision]: When dimly lit, the LED fill light automatically turns on, providing a color image.
• [Smart night vision]: Infrared night vision is on by default at night (black and white video). When movement is detected, the LED fill light turns on, and the video becomes color.

What to do when the image is flipped?

Please click Image Rotation to fix it.

How to diy the privacy area?

Please click Privacy Area to set it up.

4.2 PTZ Control

Supports setting daemon position and up to 6 cruise positions. Auto tracking function can also be enabled here.

5 Email Setting

Right-click the mouse > [Camera] > [Push notification (right menu)] > [Email settings]. Click "Enable" and "More Parameter". You can find SMTP setup details online for the email provider you wish to use. Ensure IMAP is active in your email settings.

Email Setup Parameters:

• [SMTP Provider]: Email Service Provider (e.g., Gmail).
• [Sender]: Username of the sender's mailbox (must support and have SMTP function enabled).
• [Password]: Password for the sender's mailbox. Obtain a 16-digit App password from your email provider's security settings.
• [SMTP Server]: Sender's mailbox server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com).
• [Port]: Sender's mailbox SMTP port (e.g., 465).
• [Encryption Type]: SSL.
• [Recipient]: Receiver's mailbox address.

Click [Send Test Email] to send a test email.

Notice: Before testing the Email, please confirm the Network has been connected successfully.

How To Get 16-Digit App Password?

Enable IMAP access for your e-mail.

Log in to your Google account. In the "Security" section, find "Signing in to Google". If "2-Step Verification" is off, please enable it.

Click "App passwords", select the app and device for which you want to generate the App password, then click "GENERATE".

You will receive a 16-digit password that needs to be used for setting up email notifications in the NVR system.

Notice: You cannot review the password after clicking "DONE", so please write it down or leave this page open.

6 Network Setup

This NVR supports wired or wireless network connections to the Internet. For wired connections, simply connect the network cable to your device. For WiFi, configure your device to connect to your home WiFi router.

[Wired Connection]

In case of an IP address conflict, please verify the DHCP settings.

[Wireless Connection]

Click open to select the WiFi network (supports 2.4Ghz only) and apply the password to connect.

[Camera Network Setting]: Adjust wireless network settings between the camera and recorder. If experiencing interference or unstable video, try switching to a wireless channel and area with minimal interference. Adhere to local laws and regulations when selecting wireless channels.

[Camera Repeater]: To extend range, click the "+" icon next to CH1, then select CH2. This makes CH1 act as a relay for CH2.

How to setup RTSP and ALEXA?

Click [Network Setup] > [Network Service].

RTSP address example: http://IP/webcapture.jpg?command=snap&channel=1&user=admin&password=1

After enabling RTSP, the code stream can be obtained via the address rtsp://admin:@192.168.3.72:80/chN_M.264, where N is the channel number minus one, M=0 for main stream, M=1 for sub stream.

After enabling Alexa, you can monitor video through Alexa Echo Show.

7 Video Playback and Back UP

Right-click the mouse > [Playback] > [choose the date] > [Search] > double-click the video clip you want to playback.

On the playback interface, click [Export Video] to create a backup of the currently played video.

8 Remote Access Setting

8.1 View on Smartphone

How to add device on Phone App?

Step 1: Right-click the mouse, click [System Setup] > [Account/App].

Step 2: Download the [EseeCloud] App on your phone and register an account.

Step 3: Log in to the App, tap the "+" icon on the upper right corner of the screen > Add > choose the "Kit", then scan the QR code or choose "Other ways to find" > "Manually enter device ID to add" to fill in the device information.

How to share device to your friends and families?

For sharing, your family members must also have the Eseecloud App installed and registered an account. Click "Share", choose permissions, and the App will generate a QR code. Your family can scan this QR code with their smartphone to add your device to their Eseecloud App.

Advanced functions of EseeCloud App

(1) Live Streaming Video Monitoring

The app interface provides controls for:

• HD: Change the sharpness of videos.
• Change split-screen mode.
• Enable/disable the sound of your live streaming video.
• Take a screenshot of your live streaming video.
• Record your live streaming video.
• Full screen display.
• [Microphone]: Hold to talk to the cameras.
• [Playback]: Check video records stored in your NVR recorder.
• [Cloud]: Option to record and save video by cloud.
• [Event]: Find alarm events with details.
• [PTZ]: Optional function depending on camera support, for controlling camera movement.
• [Preset]: Set up camera viewing angles.
• [More]: Access additional functions like cruise, photo album, full color night view, and alarm accessories.

(2) Intercom

Select the channel you want to talk to, then click the "Microphone" button. Press and hold the "Press to talk" button to communicate, or click the "hang up" button to cancel the intercom.

8.2 View on PC Software

Step 1: Download EseeCloud.exe from CD or download it from http://techage.com/download.php.

After opening the EseeCloud software, click Login directly.

Step 2: Choose add device by Cloud ID. Click "+Add" on the upper right corner.

[Cloud ID]: Enter the NVR's Cloud ID (found in [Fast Network]).

[Username]: 'admin' (default).

[Password]: Enter the NVR's Password (default: no password required, leave blank).

[Number of Channels]: Same as your NVR channels number.

After adding all cameras, you can view them remotely through the PC software interface.

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Techage will not assume responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use thereof. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Revisions or new editions to this publication may be issued to incorporate such changes.

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