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Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome
User Guide
Model CIVS-IPC-2621V
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Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Text Part Number: OL-24129-02
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NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. USERS MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR APPLICATION OF ANY PRODUCTS. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARR
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CONTENTS Preface vii Overview 1-vii Organization 1-vii Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines 1-vii CHAPTER 1 Overview 1-1 Features 1-1 IP Camera Overview 1-2 Physical Details 1-3 Package Contents 1-6 CHAPTER 2 Getting Started 2-1 Before You Begin 2-1 Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome 2-2 Preparing for Installation 2-3 Mounting with a Junction Box 2-4 Mounting with a Conduit Base 2-9 Mou
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Contents EAPOL Window 3-11 Administration Windows 3-12 Users Window 3-12 Maintenance Window 3-14 Firmware Window 3-15 Audio/Video Windows 3-16 Video Window 3-16 Audio Window 3-23 Privacy Region Window 3-24 Focus/Zoom Window 3-24 Security Windows 3-25 Initialization Window 3-25 Complexity Window 3-26 Applications Windows 3-27 Mail/FTP/HTTP Window 3-27 Motion Detection Window 3-30 Event Window 3-31 SNMP Window 3-34 Alarm I/
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Preface Overview This document, Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome User Guide, provides information about installing, configuring, using, managing, and troubleshooting the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome, model CIVS-IPC-2621. Organization This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1, “Overview” Provides an overview of the IP camera and its features Chapter 2, “Getting Started” Provides instructions for installing and performing the initial setup of the IP camera, connecting to th
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Preface Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines Cisco Video Surveillance System 2621 IP Dome User Guide viii OL-24129-02
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CH A P T E R1 Overview This chapter provides an describes of the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP dome and provides an overview of its features. It includes these topics: • Features, page 1-1 � IP Camera Overview, page 1-2 Features The Cisco Video Surveillance IP cameras offer a feature-rich digital camera solution for a video surveillance system. They provide high-quality, bandwidth-efficient video capture and transmission, with support for D1 resolution, motion-triggered viewing, H.264
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Chapter 1 Overview IP Camera Overview � Motion detection—The IP cameras can detect motion in up to four designated fields of view by analyzing changes in pixels and generate an alert if motion is detected. � Flexible scheduling—You can configure the IP cameras to respond to events that occur within a designated schedule. � Syslog support—The IP cameras can send log data to a Syslog server. � IP address filter—You can designate IP addresses that can access an IP camera and IP address
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Chapter 1 Overview IP Camera Overview Physical Details Figure 1-1 and the table that follows describe the items on the top of the 2621 IP dome. Figure 1-1 Top of the 2621 IP Dome 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 Network LED (amber) Indicates information about the network connections as follows: � On—LAN connection is detected � Off—LAN connection is not detected � Blinking—Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN connection 2 Power LED (green) Lights for approximately 1 minute when the IP camer
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Chapter 1 Overview IP Camera Overview 3 Audio port Allows the connection of the audio Y cable that is provided with the IP camera. You can connect an optional external speaker, optional external microphone (with pre-amplifier), or both devices through this cable. Each device connects to the audio cable through a standard 3.5 mm mini phone jack. A speaker connects to the green jack, which is labeled “Audio Out.” A microphone connects to the pink jack, which is labeled “Audio In.” 4
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Chapter 1 Overview IP Camera Overview Figure 1-2 and the table that follows describe the items on the bottom of the 2621 IP dome. Figure 1-2 Bottom of the 2621 IP Dome 1 5 4 3 2 1 USB port Reserved for future use 2 Analog video output 3.5 mm video jack for video output to an analog monitor. 3 Reset button Recessed button that reboots the IP camera or resets it to a default state. You can use a pin or paper clip to depress it. It can be used any time that the IP camera is on and can have
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Chapter 1 Overview IP Camera Overview 4 Network LED (amber) Indicates information about the network connections as follows: � On—LAN connection is detected � Off—LAN connection is not detected � Blinking—Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN connection 5 Power LED (green) Lights for approximately 1 minute when the camera powers up, then turns off. Package Contents The the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera package includes these items: � Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP
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CH A P T E R2 Getting Started This chapter provides instructions for installing and performing the initial setup of the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera. It also describes how to access the IP camera through a web browser so that you can configure it or view video from it, and how to perform other important tasks. This chapter includes these topics: � Before You Begin, page 2-1 � Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome, page 2-2 � Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Cam
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome Warning The power supply must be placed indoors. Statement 331 Note If you use the IP camera outdoors, place the camera and the power supply in a suitable NEMA enclosure. Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations. Statement 1045 Warning This product must be con
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome � Mounting with a Conduit Base, page 2-9 � Mounting to a Ceiling Tile, page 2-16 � Mounting on a Solid Surface, page 2-20 Preparing for Installation Before you install the IP dome, follow these guidelines: � Carefully unpack the IP dome and its components. � Run an category 5 or higher network cable cabling to the mounting location. � If the IP dome will not be powered from PoE, run a power cable from a 1
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome – Drill bits (required for surface mounting with a conduit base, mounting to a ceiling tile, or mounting directly on a solid surface). One bit should be the appropriate size for the mounting hardware that you are using. The other bit should be large enough for a hole that accommodates the cables that will attach to the IP dome. – Cutting tool to cut a rectangle for cable access (required for mounting direc
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome Figure 2-2 Disassembling the 2621 IP Dome Components 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Base plate 2 Camera unit 3 Camera unit screws (2) 4 Privacy shield 5 Dome assembly 6 TORX screws (3) Step 2 Remove the Privacy shield by squeezing it inward to release it from the four tabs that hold it into place (see Figure 2-2). Step 3 Remove the camera unit from the base plate by using a Phillips-head screwdriver to unscrew the two camera
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome Figure 2-3 Attaching the Base Plate to a Junction Box 1 Junction box 2 Base plate Step 5 Put the an category 5 or higher Ethernet cable through the camera housing and connect it to the LAN port on the IP dome (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-3). Caution Do not lift the IP dome by the Ethernet cable. Step 6 If the IP dome will not receive PoE, put the power cable through the camera housing and connect it to the power
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome Step 8 (Optional) Use the GPIO ports to connect external devices that trigger alarms (connect through alarm input ports) or respond to alarms (connect through alarm output ports). (See Figure 1-1 on page 1-3.) Step 9 Attach the camera unit to the base plate by aligning the three tabs on the camera unit with the slots on the base plate, pressing the camera unit into the base plate until the tabs snap into plac
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Installing the Cisco Video Surveillance 2621 IP Dome – Back focus—The back focus is factory set for optimal use and should not require adjustments. In the event that it does need to be adjusted, use the 0.9 mm Allen wrench that is supplied with the IP camera to loosen the three back focus hex screws, then adjust the back focus by aiming the IP camera at an object that is at least 15 feet (4.5 meters) away and gently sliding the lens toward or away from the c
