Follow the steps below to set up and connect the camera to your PC.

You can use alarm video recording, bidirectional audio communications, and other standard features of the camera, in addition to normal live video monitoring.

1Install the lens to the camera.

2Connect the power cable to the power terminals.

Use a 24-VAC or 12-VDC power supply.

Do not turn on the camera until you complete all connections.

3Connect the network (LAN) socket to your PC using a LAN cable.

Check the operating environment of your PC and perform the following operations:

Check the network information on your PC.

Install the “H.264 Plug-in” from the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC.

4Connect necessary external devices to the alarm input/output terminals.

ALARM IN1/2 terminal: Connect an external switch, infrared sensor, or other device to detect alarm conditions such as entry of an intruder.

ALARM OUT 1/2: Connect a buzzer, lamp, or other alarm device to output a signal to warn people of the occurrence of an alarm condition.

5Connect a monitor for focus adjustment to the monitor output socket.

Connect your monitor to the camera via the supplied video cable.

6Turn on the camera.

The power indicator lights up and live video appears on the monitor.

To enable surveillance with clear video images, adjust the lens focus while viewing the subject on the FOCUS ASSIST screen displayed on the monitor.
After adjustment, be sure to remove the monitor cable.

7Access the camera from your PC's Web browser.

Live video appears on the live screen. Now, you can perform all network operations from your PC.