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This chapter provides information about getting started with and understanding the IP camera. It includes the following sections:
The Cisco Video Surveillance 8000P IP Camera is a high-definition, full-functioned video endpoint with industry-leading image quality and processing power. The camera is capable of 5MP resolution at 30 frames per second (fps) while optimizing network usage with either H.264, H.265, or MJPEG compression. Contact closures and two-way audio allow integration with microphones, speakers, and access control systems. With its open, standards-based design, the camera provides an ideal platform for integration and operation as an independent device or as part of a Cisco video surveillance network.
Key features and benefits of the Cisco Video Surveillance 8000P IP Camera include:
Figure 1-1 illustrates the front panel of the Cisco Video Surveillance 8000P IP Camera. Figure 1-2 illustrates the rear panel of the camera.
Figure 1-1 IP Camera Front Panel
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Figure 1-2 IP Camera Rear Panel
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This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Adapter with LPS, rated 12Vdc, 0.72A or 24Vac, 0.8A, 50-60Hz or PoE 36~57Vdc, 0.3-0.2A |
To perform the hardware installation of the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera, follow these steps:
Step 1 Make a note of the MAC address of the camera.
The MAC address is printed on the label that is attached to the camera.
Step 2 Install the lens module on the camera.
Step 3 Connect the iris control cable to the socket on camera.
Step 4 Remove the protection sheet from the light sensor.
Fasten the lens module to the camera, and notice that the lens module does not block the light sensor. You can still turn the camera when the lens module is secured to the camera.
Step 5 Attach the camera stand to the camera.
Step 6 Connect an Ethernet cable to the camera.
The screw mount must be shorter than 5.2mm; in case that the bottom of screw mount may hit the IR Cut Filter.
Step 7 Install a MicroSD card, and, if preferred, connect DI/DO wires to the terminal block The AC/DC pins can accept either 12V or 24V power input with no polarity.
The DO pin can provide a 5V output, and the max. load is 50mA.
Step 8 With a live view on screen, adjust the image zoom and focus using the pullers on lens module.
Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera.
The recessed reset button (see Figure 1-2) is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the system problems remain after reset, restore the factory settings and install again.
The camera is compliant with SD/SDHC/SDXC 16GB / 8GB / 32GB / 64GB and other preceding standard SD cards.
The following sections provide information about deploying the camera on a network:
The camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a single Ethernet cable. Figure 1-4 illustrates how to connect the camera to a PoE-enabled switch via an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1-4 Connecting the Camera to a PoE-Enabled Switch
Use a PoE power injector (optional) to connect between the camera and a non-PoE switch, as shown in Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5 Connecting the Camera to a Non-PoE Switch
Note ● The camera is only to be connected to PoE networks without routing to outside plants.
Internet Connection via a Router
To set up the camera over the Internet, make sure you have a router and follow these steps:
Step 1 Connect your camera behind a router, the Internet environment is illustrated in Figure 1-6.
Figure 1-6 Connecting the Camera Via a Router
Step 2 In this case, if the Local Area Network (LAN) IP address of your camera is 192.168.0.3, forward the following ports for the camera on the router.:
If you have changed the port numbers on the Network page, open the ports accordingly on your router. For information about how to forward ports on the router, see your router documentation.
Step 3 Find out the public IP address of your router provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Use the public IP and the secondary HTTP port to access the camera from the Internet. See the “Network > General settings” section for more information.
Internet Connection with Static IP
Choose this connection type if you are required to use a static IP for the camera. See the “Network > General settings” section for more information.
Internet Connection via Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Choose this connection type if you are connected to the Internet via a DSL Line. See description of PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) in the “Network Type Tab” section.
Configure the router, virtual server or firewall, so that the router can forward any data coming into a preconfigured port number to a camera on the private network, and allow data from the camera to be transmitted to the outside of the network over the same path.
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When properly configured, you can access a camera behind the router using the HTTP request such as: http://122.146.57.120:8000.
If you change the port numbers on the Network configuration page, open the ports accordingly on your router. For example, you can open a management session with your router to configure access through the router to the camera within your local network. See your network administrator for router configuration if you have troubles with the configuration.
For more information about network configuration options (such as that of streaming ports), choose Configuration > Network Settings in the IP camera web-based interface. Cisco also provides the automatic port forwarding feature as an NAT traversal function with the precondition that your router must support the UPnP port forwarding feature.
On the web session, choose Configuration > Media > Image > Focus. Perform the Auto Focus function for best image. However, if you have cascaded cameras, do this one by one. Do not perform this function simultaneously on multiple cameras because the motorized lens also consume considerable power, and may cause the last camera on the line to hang.