Time2 MIP11 User manual

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IP Camera User Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the Time2 MIP11 Surveillance Camera
this device is a great way monitor any part of your office, home or
warehouse making sure all your valuables are safe and secure
Please keep this manual for future reference and ensure all safety
instructions have been read carefully before using. Applications
and their functions may vary by country and/or hardware
specification.
Contents:
3. Preventive measures and safety instructions.
4. Main components.
4. Connections.
4. Camera installation / connecting the camera.
7. Connecting the camera to your router.
7. Downloading the software.
8. Set-up for Windows PC:
- 8. Downloading the software.
- 9. Connecting to the software.
- 10. Running the camera wirelessly.
- 11. Set up of the Motion Detection.
13. Set-up for Apple Mac PC:
- 13. Downloading the software.
- 14. Connecting to the software.
- 15. Running the camera wirelessly.
16. Focus of the camera lens.
16. Functions of the control Panel.
17. Managing your camera settings.
19. Main Menu features
19. How to turn on the Zoom feature
20. How to save your recordings.
21. Downloading the application to your Android/Apple device.
21. Managing camera settings from your Android/Apple device.
24. FAQ’s (Frequently asked questions).
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Important Safety Information
WARNING
Do not install the product outdoors or in any place where it may
become wet.
Do not install the product in any place that might be exposed to
extreme heat or cold – the camera should be kept out of direct
sunlight.
It is not permitted to open the device yourself or to have it
opened, neither is it permitted to repair the product yourself or to
have it repaired. This will void the warranties.
Only use original accessories from the manufacturer.
Keep the product out of reach of children.
Disconnect the device from all power sources before cleaning it. Use
a clean, dry cloth to clean the product.
Do not use any abrasive agents, corrosive cleaning products or any
substances that contain bleach or solvents to clean the product.
Remove the adapter from the power outlet during storms,
lightning and whenever the product will not be used for a
longer period of time.
The camera is not able to view through glass at night. Keep this in
mind when positioning it.
PLEASE NOTE
Install the product as indicated in this manual.
The camera should be kept out of direct sunlight.
Wireless systems can be affected by interference from wireless
telephones, microwave ovens and other wireless devices that
operate in the 2.4 GHz range.
Keep the product at least 3 metres away from any possible sources of
interference during installation and operation.
The camera is not able to view through glass at night. Keep this in
mind when positioning it.
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Main Components (What comes in the box?)
MIP11 Camera with base
2 Assembly screws and plugs
Ethernet (internet) cable
DC supply (Power lead)
User’s manual
Connections
1. Ethernet port (Internet port)
2. DC connection (Power supply)
3. Reset opening
Camera Installation
Please ensure that the camera functions properly in the chosen location
before starting installation
You can choose to place the camera on a flat surface, or to attach the
camera to the location of your choice using the screws provided.
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1. To mount the camera on the stand, twist the camera into the
screw on the stand. (See image 1).
2. Use the screw-plate on the back of the camera to tighten the grip
and hold the camera in place.
3. To twist the camera on an angle or landscape, the stand has a
rotating casing where the ball joint is. Twist this to loosen the ball
(See image 2).
This will then let you move the camera up and down or landscape or
portrait.
4. Tighten the casing where the ball joint is to hold securely in place
(See image 3).
Connecting the camera
Connect the power adapter to the back of the camera then plug
into a power outlet. (See image 1)
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the network
port on the camera. (See image 2).
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the router.
The green LED light on the back of the camera and on the front of the
camera will light up and flash when the camera has successfully
connected to a network. You can now operate your IP Camera using
your smartphone or PC.
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To mount the camera to a surface using the screws such as a
wall, please see below:
Mounting the camera to the wall
Remove the rubber case at the bottom of the stand to expose
two holes. (See image 1)
Measure the distance from the holes to ensure that the camera
will fit nicely to the screws. (See image 2)
Drill the screws into the wall. The base of the camera should now
fit and slide into this. (See image 3)
Please note:
Only do this once you have set-up the camera
If the surface is too hard for the screws (stone/ concrete),
you will need to drill holes and use the screw plugs which
are included.
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Connecting to the Internet Router
During the setup of your camera, ensure the camera is connected to
your Internet router for internet access. For this you will need the
internet cable provided and access to your internet router.
1. Put one end of the Ethernet cable into the back of the camera (See
image 1).
2. Put the other end of the Ethernet cable into the back of the router
(See image 2).
3. When the cable is put into the internet router, a green light should
appear (See image 3).
Downloading the software
Before you can start the set-up of your camera, you will require:
A computer
Internet access
Power supply
Time2 MIP11 Camera
Go to www.time2technology.com on your internet browser to get the
software required from an online download.
PLEASE NOTE: You will require a software that is able to unzip files (such
as Winzip) to open the download. Winzip is software which can open files
such as this download. This can be downloaded at www.winzip.com.
Most computers already have this software preinstalled.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you select Web view, you will not have downloaded
the software. This just allows you to view the camera online without
downloading the program. All the set up features will not be available.
Downloading for Windows
1. Visit www.time2direct.com and find the downloads available for
the MIP11 Wireless surveillance camera
2. You will need to choose the appropriate file to download (PC client
is a version of the software which runs on windows laptops or
computers)
3. It will then start to download
4. Once the file has finished downloading, it will automatically
open/or ask you to open the download. This will direct you to the
SYSM Monitor Setup.
5. When you have read through the SYSM Setup Window, click the
next button. It will then ask you where you wish to locate the
download.
6. When you have chosen this, it will ask you if you wish to make a
desktop icon. This means that you will be able to access the
software from your computer home screen.
7. Click on next and press install to begin installation. When this is
complete it will then open on your computer. If this does not
happen, open the software using the short cut created on your
desktop.
Web View Android iPhone/Mac Windows
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Connecting to the software
Open the ‘SYSM Monitor’ program. The desktop icon is
called SYSM Monitor.
When the camera is connected to the router, open the LAN tab and the
camera will automatically appear as shown below:
PLEASE NOTE: Please do all the other settings (e.g. Motion
detection) before running the camera on WiFi as these options
will not be available when the Ethernet cable is disconnected.
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When the camera appears Blue, it means the camera is
connected to the software.
When the camera appears in Red, it means the camera is
currently being viewed.
When the camera appears in Grey, it means that the
camera is offline or fails to connect to a network.
By logging into WAN, the camera can be viewed using the
Ethernet (internet) cable or wirelessly.
If the camera fails to show in LAN, please log into the WAN section using
the details on the back of the camera. These will show the status of the
camera.
To log into the camera via the WAN
setting, on the back of the camera you
will see a Cam ID/User, Login Password
and access code. When logging in, you
will only need the Camera ID/Username.
Setting the camera up wirelessly.
On the software under the LAN Tab, you will need the camera to be
online (Showing Red/Blue).
To set the camera up to your WiFi, right click on the camera name to
bring up a list of options. ‘Click on Set WiFi Connection.’
You will then need to fill in your WiFi Network details.
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Click on ‘Start WiFi Setting.
Click on Scan to look for local WiFi
Networks. Select your home WiFi
network from the list.
Enter the Password for your internet
router.
Leave the DHCP selected, this
automatically enters your IP Address
into the settings.
Upon completion. Press Ok and the following window will appear.
It may take a few minutes for the camera to connect to your WiFi
and may also make a slight noise.
Settings up Motion Detection
Right click on the camera name and you will see a list of
options. (See image 1)
Click on Email alerts to set up the motion detect (See image 2)
Please note: The motion detect will send an email and up to 3
images. You will need the camera connect to your router via the
Ethernet cable and using the LAN tab to access this setting.
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Important: Motion detection can only be set up with Hotmail, Yahoo
and Gmail email addresses.
Please see below for following details required:
Upon completion, the motion detection will have been activated and
when the camera detects movement, it will automatically send out an
email alert. If for any reason you do not receive an email. Please check
your Sensitivity settings (See section for managing camera settings)
Yahoo
Receiver email Your email
Sender email Your email
@
Yahoo.com
SMTP Server Smtp.mail.yahoo.com
SMTP Port 465
SMTP User Your email (Do not include
@Yahoo.com
SMTP Password Your email password
Alarm Pictures Optional
Data Encryption USE_SSL
Gmail
Receiver email
Your email
Sender email
Your email @gmail.com
SMTP Server
Smtp.gmail.com
SMTP
Port
587
SMTP User
Your email (Do not include
@gmail.com)
SMTP Password
Your email password
A
larm Pictures
Optional
Data Encryption
USE_TLS
Hotmail
Receiver email Your email
Sender email Your email @Hotmail.com
SMTP Server Smtp.live.com
SMTP
Port 25
SMTP User Your email @Hotmail.com
SMTP Password Your email password
Alarm Pictures Optional
Data Encryption USE_TLS
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Please Note: Some mail may go to your Junk folder! Please check
your junk folder and add the email address to your contact list to
avoid any issues.
If you do not have one of these accounts, these can be created at:
www.hotmail.com, www.gmail.com, www.yahoo.com
Downloading for Apple Mac PC
In order to download this software, your Mac’s requirement are:
Mac OS 10.7 or above
Basic hardware requirement:
1GB RAM and 2 Core CPU for 1 camera at 1 time
2GB RAM and i3 or updated processor for 4 cameras at 1 time
No matter how many cameras you would like to connect, this software
has no requirement for GPU (Graphic Processing Unit)
There are limited functions for MAC version, such as SD card, Alarm and
Alarm alert by email are not available for MAC software.
To use the full functions for your IP camera, please use the “SYSM
MONITOR” in Window PC or Set up on Mobile device (Android and
Apple).
1. Visit www.time2direct.com and find the downloads available for
the MIP11 Wireless surveillance camera
2. You will need to choose the appropriate file to download (PC client
is a version of the software which runs on windows laptops or
computers)
3. It will then direct you to a link to download the software onto
your Apple Mac PC.
4. Start the downloading process.
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5. Drag and drop the file to install the software.
PLEASE NOTE: You can also download the software in the Apple App Store, Please search
“p2pCamViewer (MAC)” to install it.
Connecting to the software
Open the ‘SYSM Monitor’ program. The desktop icon is
called SYSM Monitor.
When the camera is connected to the router, open the LAN tab and then
right click on the blank area. You will see an option for ‘Refresh’.
When the camera is connected to the software, you will see the camera
name and under the name is the status of the camera.
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By logging into WAN, the camera can be viewed using the
Ethernet (internet) cable or wirelessly.
If the camera fails to show in LAN, please log into the WAN section using
the details on the back of the camera. These will show the status of the
camera.
To log into the camera via the WAN
setting, on the back of the camera you
will see a Cam ID/User, Login Password
and access code. When logging in, you
will only need the Camera ID/Username.
Setting the camera up wirelessly.
On the software under the LAN Tab, you will need the camera to be
online.
To set the camera up to your WiFi, right click on the camera name to
bring up a list of options. ‘Configuring Network.’
You will then need to fill in your WiFi Network details.
Click on ‘Start WiFi Setting.
Click on Scan to look for local WiFi
Networks. Select your home WiFi
network from the list.
Enter the Password for your internet
router.
Leave the DHCP selected, this
automatically enters your IP Address into
the settings.
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Upon completion. Press Ok and the following window will appear.
After WIFI connections succeeded, the wireless device may be found
offline after refreshing, please unplug the network cable to restart the
device.
It may take a few minutes for the camera to connect to your WiFi
and may also make a slight noise.
Adjusting the camera lens
The first step of the process is to adjust the camera
focus lens.
To do this the camera will need to be online, click
to view the camera.
To adjust the camera lens, twist the camera lens
until you see the sharpest focus point. You will
need to keep checking the viewing screen on the
software.
Functions on the control panel.
On the software, you will see a control panel. Not all options in this panel
are available, this will vary depending on the camera you have.
The control panel will be very similar for the Windows and Apple Mac PC.
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Please see link below for the options available:
Managing your camera settings
Click on the settings icon to adjust the camera settings. The night
vision is automatic
The following window will appear:
Resolution – This will change the
quality of the image.
Alarm sensitivity – This changes the
sensitivity of the motion detection
feature. The higher the setting, the
more sensitive motion will trigger the
alarm.
Apply – This will save the settings you
have changed
Restore to default – This will restore
the settings back to default.
Mirror
Flip the image
vertically
Talk
click to activate
microphone.
Capture
take a snapshot of
what the camera is seeing.
Record
click to start recording.
Click again to stop recording.
Listen
click to activate
s
eaker.
Vertical flip
Flip the image
horizontally
Alarm Log
This will let you see a
log of the alarms
Settings
Change the camera
settings.
Zoom In
Use this to zoom in
on the image
Zoom out
Use this to zoom
out of the image
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Hue – This is the balance of the red, green and blue colour. Changing this
will make one of these colours stand out more. (See image 1)
Brightness – This will alter the brightness of the image (See image 2)
Saturation – This allows you to view the image in black and white or in
colour, 1 being black and white. (See image 3)
Contrast – This makes the colours bolder and allow certain colours and
outlines to stand out more. (See image 4)
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Main menu features
Full screen - Live video will become full screen. To exit the Full screen
please click the button in the screen top right hand corner or “Esc” in the
keyboard.
Settings - This is where you can change the settings of the system, video,
alarm and net.
Capture image – This will capture an image on the viewing screen
Search – This will allow you to search for any recordings.
Change password – This is where you can change the password of your IP
camera / Registered account.
Log – This will show you a log of the alarm and videos.
Help – This will provide help regarding the software and set-up.
Turning on the Zoom features.
To turn on the zoom feature, go to the settings on the main features .
Under system, you will see a 3D Option. This will ask you to ‘Use smooth
3D transition as shown below.
Tick the box to turn this on. Once you have turned on the 3D transition,
restart the software. The zoom feature will now work.
Full Screen
Settings
Capture image
Search
Change password
Log
Help
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How to save your recordings/images.
To view the camera recordings, click on the magnifying glass on
the main menu .
This will allow you to search for all recent recordings. (Search within
specific dates or view all recordings.)
To save the camera recordings, right click on the video/image you wish to
save. You will see a list and an option will be available to ‘save as’, click
this.
You will be asked to choose the folder you wish to store the file, choose
the name you wish for the file to be called and click ‘save’. The file will be
saved in the chosen folder.
Downloading the application to your Android/Apple device.
In order to view and control your IP camera using your smartphone you
will be required to download the application for your device
/