Amcrest IP2M-841 ProHD User Manual
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11 2 Device Overview The diagram below shows the camera’s profile and rear panel.
13 Please refer to the following chart for information about the camera and its ports. Port Number Function 1 Power port 2 Audio input/output ports 3 SD Card slot 4 Alarm input/output ports 5 Reset/WPS button/Indicator light (For reset, press and hold for 10 seconds; for WPS, push once and release) 6 Network port Please refer to the chart below for information about the camera’s indicator light: Indicator Light Status Device Status Red Light is blinking quickly. The device is activating. Green Light is blinking. The device is ready to connect or is connecting to the network. Red light is solid and steady. The device failed to connect to the network. Green Light is solid and steady. The device is connected to the network and is functioning normally. Red Light is blinking slowly. The device is upgrading itself. The images below show the dimensions for the camera. The measurements are in millimeters (mm):
14 3 Connection & Installation This section provides information about the connection and installation of the Amcrest ProHD/HDSeries network camera. 3.1 Connection Guide The camera initially should be connected via the following method: In addition to connecting the camera to a computer, the camera should also be connected to a power source, by connecting the included power cable to both a power outlet, and the camera.
15 3.2 Installation Guide The camera has a standard camera tripod screw hole (1/4-20 UNC thread) for use in mounting the camera onto a stable surface. Note: Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight of the camera.
16 4 Camera Access Setup This section of the guide will provide the user with information on how to setup access to the camera through any of the following methods. 4.1 Default Username and Password To login to the system for the first time, use one of the following default username/password combinations. Once you’ve successfully logged in, it is highly recommended to change the password for security reasons. Username: admin Password: admin Note: Logging in for the first time will prompt the user to change the password to the admin account.
17 4.2 Camera setup methods To make your experience with the Amcrest WiFi camera easy and simple, weve provided multiple ways to set up, view, and operate your camera depending on your needs. Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your camera in the way that works best for you. 4.2.1 Setting up your camera for the first time If setting up your camera for the first time, please follow the instructions as outlined in section 4.3.1. Using the Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from anywhere, and access features such as pan/tilt/zoom, recording, taking snapshots, two-way audio, and more. 4.2.2 Accessing your camera using multiple mobile devices If you followed the app setup instructions in section 4.3.1 to initially set up your camera and would like to add the camera to another smartphone or tablet, follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.3.3 using your other devices. 4.2.3 Configuring advanced settings on your camera If you would like to configure your camera to enable advanced features such as motion detection, e-mail alerts, FTP, image adjustments, scheduling, and more, please follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.4 (Desktop access setup). 4.2.4 Using Amcrest Cloud for remote viewing, storage, and playback Amcrest Cloud is our optional cloud storage and playback service which allows you to access recorded footage from any device. We offer 4 hours of free storage for your first camera. Please follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.5 (Amcrest Cloud setup) to sign up for our Amcrest Cloud service and get 4 hours of free storage. 4.2.5 Using plug-and-play for remote web access AmcrestView.com is a web portal that allows you to view your cameras and recordings quickly and easily from anywhere in the world using a web browser. Use AmcrestView.com if you need to simply check-in at a moments notice. If you would like to use AmcrestView.com, please follow the instructions outlined on section 4.7 (Remote web access setup).
19 4.3 Amcrest View App Setup Amcrest IP2M-841/IPM-721 cameras enable access through the use of the Amcrest View app on either iOS or Android mobile operating systems. There are two versions of the app, Amcrest View Lite, and Amcrest View Pro. Amcrest View (Lite or Pro) on the App Store or Play Store. The Pro version contains features such as push notifications, sharing video and image files, exporting video in MP4 format, and exporting image files to your phone. The Amcrest Pro version of the app is now free to download from the Play Store and App Store. For purposes of this guide, we will use iOS, though both apps have the same interface. The App Interface may differ slightly from the screenshots below as updates are released. Below, youll find instructions on how to set up your camera, as well as instructions on how to configure different settings on your camera such as motion detection and email alerts. Every major app setup method will be covered in the following sections. 4.3.1 WiFi Configuration setup Plug in your camera and follow the steps below to get your camera up and running. Please wait 30 seconds after plugging in the camera to allow it to initialize. The LED on the back will blink green when ready. 1. Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. Note: After installing the app, and before starting the app setup process, please make sure your phone is connected to the WiFi network you will be connecting your camera to. 2. From the home screen, tap the icon in the top-right corner to open the Device List.
20 3. Tap the Add Device button. 4. Tap WiFi Camera.