ZyXEL Communications IPC-2605N User manual

IPC-2605N
The First Consumer-Friendly Network Camera
Edition 1.1, 10/2012
www.zyxel.com
Copyright © 2012
ZyXEL CommunicationsCorporation


1Contents
2 Getting to know your IPC-2605N............................................................................... 6
2.1 Package Contents............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Features........................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Camera Layout................................................................................................ 8
2.4 LED Status Indicator....................................................................................... 9
3 Installation................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Connecting Your IPC-2605N ....................................................................... 10
3.2 Wireless......................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Wall and Ceiling Mounting .......................................................................... 12
4 Initial Setup............................................................................................................... 13
5 Accessing your camera............................................................................................. 14
5.1 CloudEnabled™ Viewing............................................................................. 15
5.2 Direct Viewing of your Camera (For Advanced Users)............................... 17
6 Configuration............................................................................................................ 22
6.1 Video Settings............................................................................................... 22
6.2 Camera Settings ............................................................................................ 23
6.3 Audio Settings............................................................................................... 25
6.4 User Settings................................................................................................. 26
6.5 Network Settings........................................................................................... 27
6.6 PTZ Control .................................................................................................. 32
6.7 Event Setup................................................................................................... 35
6.8 Recording Setup............................................................................................ 41
6.8.1 Recording Playback .................................................................................. 42
6.9 Recording History......................................................................................... 43
6.10 Date............................................................................................................... 43
7 Event Viewer ............................................................................................................ 44
8 Maintenance.............................................................................................................. 45
8.1 Information ................................................................................................... 45
8.2 Log................................................................................................................ 45
8.3 Maintenance.................................................................................................. 45
9 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 48
9.1 Reconfiguring Your Device.......................................................................... 48
9.2 Cabling Check............................................................................................... 48
9.3 Resetting to Factory Defaults........................................................................ 49
9.4 Trouble with Java.......................................................................................... 51
9.5 Trouble with Remote Viewing on Browser.................................................. 53
9.6 Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions................................................................ 55
10 Technical Specifications....................................................................................... 60
11 Open-Sourced Components .................................................................................. 62

Important Notices
Regulatory Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced TV/radio technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Operation Safety
Before using this camera, please read and follow the steps below to protect your IP camera.
Please place the IP camera on a level surface and keep it out of direct sunlight
Keep the IP camera indoors and away from water, dust, humidity, and magnetic products
Do not rotate your IP camera by hand. It may cause damage to the camera.
Do not drop the IP camera, this may damage the mechanical parts of the camera.
Do not disassemble or remodel the product, it can cause damage or fire.
Do not shake, move, or disturb the camera when it is in operation, as such actions may result in
the malfunction of the device.
Power the camera off if it produces smoke or unusual odor.
Do not place the IP camera around heat sources such as a Television or microwave oven.

About This Manual
This manual is indented only for users of the ZyXEL IPC-2605N network camera.
Conventions in this Manual
While using this manual, pay attention to symbols and notations used to draw attention to special
situations, such as:
Caution!
Information provided with this symbol is critical to prevent damage to
the product or injury to the user.
Important!
This symbol indicates instructions that a user must follow in order to
complete a task.
Note:
This symbol indicates additional information or tips to help the user
operate the product.

2Getting to know your IPC-2605N
2.1 Package Contents
Before setup, ensure your package contains all contents. If anything is missing, contact
your distributor.
Number Contents
IPC-2605N Network Camera
Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Install Disk
Wall/Ceiling Mount Plate
Camera Pad x4, Screw Mount x3, Screw x3
Detachable Wireless Antenna

2.2 Features
ZyXEL’s IPC-2605N sports an advanced 340-degree pan and 100-degree tilt mechanical
design, ideal for deployment in warehouses, offices, restaurant, lobby area, or anywhere
it’s important to have a wide field of view.
Pan/Tilt with 10x digital zoom
Day/Night functionality
Network bandwidth detection
SMS & E-Mail Notification
Built-in microphone
Two-way audio communication
Plug n Play installation

2.3 Camera Layout
Number Contents
IR LEDs x6 (12 in total)
Light Sensor
Lens 2.0 mm, F2.8, fixed iris
IR LEDs x6 (12 in total)
Detachable Wireless Antenna
Microphone
LED Status Indicator
Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Audio Output
Microphone In
Power Connector
WPS Button

2.4 LED Status Indicator
The LED status indicator consists of a blue status indicator and red IR LEDs. The LEDs
appear as follows:
Red IR LEDs (Left), Blue Status LED (Right)
When the IP camera is turned on, the LEDs will light in the following patterns:
Red LEDs Blue LED Indication
On On System booting
Off On Successfully established network connection
On Off Performing hardware test
Off Off Powered off
Blinking (Every
0.5 seconds) Off Failed to connect to network/Failed to establish
WPS connection
Off Blinking (Every
0.5 seconds) Attempting to establish a WPS connection
Off Blinking (Every
0.2 seconds) Successfully established a WPS connection
Blinking Blinking Attempting to establish a network connection

3Installation
3.1 Connecting Your IPC-2605N
The picture below illustrates the basic connection of your IPC-2605N camera:
The following table describes the numbered items:
Number Contents
Ethernet cable from PC to hub/router.
Ethernet cable from router to camera.
Wireless antenna. Attach to connector on the back of the camera.
Power: Attach the power adapter to the camera’s power port, and connect the
plug to a power outlet.
Important!
Do not rotate your camera by hand. Doing so can damage the camera
After unplugging the camera’s power cable, wait at least 4 seconds before
restoring power to the camera.
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