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Step 1. Install the camera
1. Determine the best fasteners for securing the camera to mounting surface. The mounting hardware
provided is suitable for most surfaces.
2. Using the Drill Template provided, mark the location of the mounting screw holes. If the drop cable
will be routed through the mounting surface, mark the location of the hole for the cable. NOTE: The
drop cable can be routed through the cable channel on the side of the base.
3. Drill holes for the mounting fasteners, and for the drop cable if needed.
4. Route the drop cable as planned, then secure the mounting base to the surface with the fasteners.
5. Wire the ground terminal on the back of the camera to an earth grounded conductor.
Step 2. Connect the camera to the LAN and power it on
1. Route a Ethernet LAN cable to the camera and plug it into the Ethernet connector. Seal the
connection from moisture and other contamination. A weatherproof tting is provided.
Ethernet connector
Drop cable
12 Vdc Power
connector
If the camera is powered through the LAN cable (PoE), apply power to the cable to power on the
camera, then continue to “Step 3. Install the Alibi Discovery Tool” on page 4
2. Route a 12 Vdc power cable to the camera and connect it to the 12 Vdc connector on the camera
drop cable. The polarity of the drop cable connector is shown below.
CAUTION
Before applying power to the camera, ensure that the polarity is correct. An incorrect connection
may cause a malfunction and can damage the camera.
Seal the power cable connectors as needed from moisture and other contamination.
Apply power to the cable to power on the camera.
Step 3. Install the Alibi Discovery Tool
Alibi Discovery Tool is a software utility used to “discover” Alibi cameras and NVRs/DVRs installed on the
physical Ethernet network (LAN) and change their network settings. Discovery Tool is provided on the CD
with your camera and is contained in Alibi Power Tools. To use Discovery Tool:
1. Insert the software CD provided with your camera into an optical drive on the Microsoft Windows
computer you will use to access your camera on the LAN.
2. On the CD, nd the folder that contains the Alibi Power Tools (Alibi Tools Utility).
3. Install Alibi Power Tools. Refer to the ALIBI™ Power Tools Installation and User Manual also provided
on the CD. When the program opens, the following screen appears.
ALI-NS3014R 4.0 MP IP Bullet
Camera Quick Installation Guide
This document guides you through the basic steps to install and congure the ALI-NS3014R camera. For
more information about the features of these cameras, please refer to the ALIBI IP Camera Software V2
User Manual.
Features
• 4 Megapixel CMOS progressive scan sensor
• High denition video streaming up to 2688 x 1520 pixels with Dual-stream video support
• Video stream compression using H.264 standard
• 3D-DNR noise reduction and Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
• Backlight compensation
• IR sensors for night vision
• Dual power capable - Power over Ethernet (PoE) or 12 Vdc
• Weatherproof - IP66 rated
Sun shield adjustment screw
Sun shield
IR array
Lens
Ground terminal
Reset button
(recessed)*
Cable channel
Drop cable
Adjustable bracket
lock nut
Adjustable bracket
Mounting base
* To reset the camera to its factory state, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds during reboot or power on.
What’s in the box
The box contains this document with the items shown below.
Drill Template Documentation and
Installation Tool CD
Weatherproof tting
for Ethernet cable
M
ounting screws
and wall inserts
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4. Double click on the Discovery Tool icon. The tool will automatically discover Alibi cameras and
recorders installed on the network.
In the example screen shown above, an ALI-NS1024VR camera was discovered. Notice that the IP
address of the camera is 192.168.1.64 (default IP address). This camera, although congured for a
subnet that is probably foreign to the network it is installed on, is still found by the tool.
5. To change the network settings of the camera to be compatible with the subnet where it is installed,
do the following:
a. Click on the device to highlight it. Notice that the network parameters for the device populate
the elds in the right frame.
b. Modify the network settings to values compatible with the subnet where it is installed:
» If the IPv4 Address shown for the camera is 192.168.1.64 (default IP address) and the
camera is new (un-congured) or was reset to its factory default state, the camera did not
nd a DHCP server on the network. Modify the parameters in the right pane to values you
prefer and are compatible with the network. An example is shown in the screen below.
» If the IPv4 Address shown for the camera is something other than 192.168.1.64 (default
IP address) and the camera is new or was reset to its factory default conguration, the
camera did nd a DHCP server on the network and acquired new network parameters that
are compatible with the network. If necessary, change the parameters in the right pane to
values that you prefer and are compatible with the network. An example is shown in the
screen above.
c. Enter the admin password for the camera in the Password eld. The default admin user
password for Alibi cameras is 1111.
d. Click the Modify button. The new IP address, port, and other settings will change and
appear in the list with the device you modied.
6. Close the Alibi Tools Utility by clicking the Close icon ( T ) in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Step 4. Login to the camera
To access the camera from a computer on the LAN:
1. Open your Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the
camera in the URL eld. In the example below, the IP address of the camera is 192.168.75.76.
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2. In the login window, enter your User Name and Password in the appropriate elds, then click
Login. The default User Name and Password for Alibi cameras is admin and 1111.
3. If the password you enter for your camera is a weak password, the following pop-up window will
appear. Follow the instructions to create a “strong” admin password.
NOTE
Observint recommends using strong passwords in all of your surveillance devices. Strong passwords
have a minimum of 8 characters with upper case and lower letters, numbers and special characters.
And we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in high security systems. Resetting
the password monthly or weekly will better protect your security system from hackers and criminals.
4. If this is the rst time you are logging into a camera and are you are using Internet Explorer 10 or
newer, a message may appear at the bottom of the window to use ActiveX Controls. Click Allow.
5. If this login is the rst login to an Alibi camera from your computer and browser, continue with the
following sub-steps to install WebComponents:
a. After a successful login to the camera, a message will appear in the middle of the Live View
window requiring you to load a plug-in. Click on the message to continue, then click Run in
the pop-up block at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE
Some computer security software may attempt to block you from running WebComponents.exe. If
necessary, open the Internet Explorer downloads list, right click on the WebComponents.exe le name,
then click Run Anyway.
b. In the Setup - WebComponents window opens, click Next to continue.
Installing the WebComponents plugin may require that you close the browser. Follow the
on-screen instructions, then restart your browser and log in after the installation is nished.
c. Allow the plug-in installation to complete. When the following window appears, click
Finish.
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Step 5. Remote Live View screen
After logging into the camera, the Live View - Main stream window initially appears.
Capture, Record, Enable e-PTZ icons
Screen select tabsLive View options Logout buttonLive View image
Observe the Live View screen to adjust the direction of the camera. Loosen the adjustable bracket lock nut,
aim the camera at your surveillance target, then tighten the lock nut.
Sun shield screw
Adjustable bracket
lock nut
H
orizontal
adjustment
set screw
If a horizontal alignment is needed, loosen the horizontal adjust set screw, then rotate the body of the
camera to correct the horizon line. Tighten the set screw.
Adjust the sun shield if necessary to block the lens from bright light.
Step 6. Adjust the video display
The video Display Settings menu includes the image-related congurable parameters for the camera. It
contains several sub-menus such as Image Adjustment, Exposure Settings, Day/Night Switch, etc. that can
be opened or closed for compactness. Additionally, several adjustments can be seen in the Live View image
on the menu. To open the Display Settings menu, go to Setup tab | Image | Display Settings
Congurable parameters include:
• Switch Day and Night: Select either Auto-Switch or Scheduled-Switch.
— If using Auto-Switch, open the Day/Night Switch submenu to select the Sensitivity,
Filtering Time, and Smart IR feature ON or OFF.
— If using Scheduled Switch, set the Start Time and End Time of the switch, then open
the Day/Night Switch submenu to select the Smart IR feature ON or OFF.
Also, click the Common, Day and Night tabs to set the Saturation, Hue, Brightness,
Contrast and Sharpness for Day and for Night modes.
• Image Adjustment submenu: Open the Image adjustment submenu to set the Saturation, Hue,
Brightness, Contrast and Sharpness of the video image. Each parameter can be set to a level of 0
~ 100 either by moving the slider or entering the value in the box on the right. The eect of the
adjustment will appear in the Live View image in the menu.
• Exposure Settings submenu: In this submenu, set the following for the best performance:
— Iris Mode: Select Auto or Manual. Some cameras may not oer both options.
— Exposure Time: Value ranges from 1/3 to 1/100,000 s. The nominal value is 1/150. Adjust it
according to the lightening condition.
— Gain: Set the gain to show the optimal brightness level.
• Day/Night Switch submenu: You can set the Day/Night switch to Day, Night, Auto, or Schedule.
The option you select determines the submenu options.
— Day or Night: These options both have one parameter: Smart IR.
— Auto: If you select Auto switch, you can set the sensitivity (0 .. 7), ltering time and Smart IR.
— Schedule: Use Schedule to set that Start Time and End Time for the switch. Smart IR is
also selectable.
• Backlight Settings: Backlight settings include BLC Area (O, Up, Down Left Right Center), the
area to control, and WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) ON or OFF.
• White Balance: White Balance selection is used to correct colors in the image depending on the
lighting source. You can also set the white balance manually (MWB), using Automatic White Balance
(AWB1), and lock the white balance setting (Locked WB).
• Image Enhancement: Options in this submenu include Digital Noise Reduction (DNR) ON or OFF.
If ON, you can also adjust the level of noise reduction.
• Video Adjustment: Video Adjustment includes:
— Mirror: Mirror adjustment enables you to ip the image (Up/Down), ip Left/Right (reect
or Center).
— Rotate: Rotate rotates the image +90 degrees. Rotate and Mirror can be used to adjust the
image in any orientation.
— Video Standard: Select 60 Hz for NTSC format.
— Capture Mode: To make a complete use of the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can enable the capture
mode when you use the camera in a narrow view scene.
Step 7. Change default password
Observint Technologies strongly recommends that you change the default admin user password in your
camera from “1111” to a dierent code to help protect against unauthorized access. You must login to the
camera with the admin user name to change the admin password. To change the admin password:
1. Click the Setup tab, and then click Security in the left frame.
2. Click the User tab in the menu on the right.
3. Click the admin User Name to select (highlight) it, and then click the Modify button. The Modify
User pop-up window will open.
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4. In both the Password and Conrm elds, enter a new password. The password can contain 0 .. 9,
A .. Z, and a .. z. Record your new password for future reference.
5. Click the OK button at the bottom of the window.
Specications
Camera
Image Sensor 1/3” CMOS
Scanning Mode Progressive Scan
Resolution Up to 2688 x 1520
Eective Pixels Approx. 2.1 Megapixel
Minimum Illumination Color: 0.01 Lux, B/W: 0 Lux (IR ON)
Day/Night True Day/Night ICR)
Electronic Shutter (sec) 1/3 ~ 1/10,000
Wide Dynamic Range 120 dB
Gain Control Auto
White Balance Mode Auto
Noise Reduction 3D DNR
IR Illuminators Smart IR Array, 850 nm
IR Array Range 65 ft
IR Sensitivity 700 - 1100 nm
Lens
Lens Type Fixed
Focal Length 4 mm
Iris Fixed
Focus Manual
Horizontal Viewing Angle 83°
F-number F2.0
Video
Video Compression Format H.264 (Main Prole), H.264 OVC (Optimized Video Codec), MJPEG
Codec Streaming
Capability
Dual Streaming
Maximum Frame Rate 20 fps @ 2688 x 1520
Bit Rate 32 kbps ~ 16 Mbps
Bit Rate Mode CBR, VBR
Features
Motion Detection Support, Zone Congurable
Backlight Compensation Support, Zone Congurable
Event Notication Alarm Output, Email, FTP
Privacy Mask Support
Video Analytics Tamper Detection, Line Crossing, Intrusion Detection
Interface
Ethernet RJ-45 10/100 BASE-T
Network
Protocols TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, PPPoE, NTP, UPnP, SMTP,
SNMP, IGMP, 802.1X, QoS, IPv6, Bonjour, ONVIF, PSIA
Security One-key reset, ash-prevention, dual streams, heartbeat, mirror, password protection, privacy
mask, Watermark, IP address ltering, Anonymous access
Network Storage NAS (Support NFS, CIFS/SMB)
General
Power Requirements PoE (IEEE802.3af) / 12 Vdc
Power Consumption 5 W max (IR ON)
Weight 1.1 bs
Dimensions 2.625” H x 6.0” D
Operating Temperature -22°F ~ 140°F
Operating Humidity 0% ~ 95% RH, Non-condensing
Ingress Protection IP66
Color White/Black
Material Aluminum (body) / Plastic (sun shield)
Approvals CE, FCC, RoHS
System Requirements
Operating System Microsoft®Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, Apple® OSX
Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 3.0 GHz or later
Memory 1GB or above RAM
Display 1024 x 768 resolution or higher
Web Browser Internet Explorer® 6.0 or above, Apple® Safari® 5.02 or above, Mozilla® Firefox® 3.5 or above
Supplied Accessories
CD ROM (User’s Guide, Installation Tools)
Quick Installation Guide
Mounting Hardware and Template
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