- See There Over the Internet
Place this plug-and-play camera in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required at the location. The camera can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, requires no additional software for the PC that you're viewing it on. All of the other required software is already inside the camera.
- Any Image Bright and Clear
Microseven network camera features a CCD (Charged Couple Device) for sharp, enhanced image expression. The image refreshing speed (maximum) has been increased to 30 images per second for smoother displays of moving images.
- Be Able to Used Outdoor
- Audio in for MIC
To enable monitoring image with sound.
- 802.11g Wireless Communication & Ethernet Connection - No PC Required
Microseven network camera can communicate wirelessly with standard 802.11g wireless devices, allowing the flexibility to install and operate the camera without running network wires, and utilizing SSID filtering and powerful 64 bit WEP encryption and WPA-PSK helps to protect your wireless network from illegal intrusion. Since the camera is attached through an Ethernet connection (or router) and power source, you don't need a computer at each location you want monitored. Each camera has a built-in web server with IP address. To view the images on a PC, simply open a graphics-capable Web browser and type in the cameras specified, password optional Internet address.
- Record Directly onto SD Cards
Microseven network camera features an SD Memory Card drive for recording images captured by the network camera directly onto an SD Memory Card (sold separately).
- Power up without a PC
Just plug your camera into a wall outlet. The data are transmitted over the CAT5 wire or wireless 802.11g. Plus, each camera has a built-in Web server with IP address. To view the camera's images on a PC, simply open a graphics-capable Web browser and type in the cameras specified Internet address (password optional).
- Control the Camera Remotely
Using a standard Web browser, video display, you can control the movement of the camera.
- Motion detection Alerts recording
Microseven network camera can be set to record and/or notify you when someone enters the room when triggered by motion. It is possible for the camera to email or record.
- Create Your Own Free Web Address
The FREE microseven.com service allows you to create a personal Web address (e.g., http://ryan.microseven.com) at which your camera's live image can be found on the Internet. Access your Microseven Network Camera live from virtually any Internet connection point around the world! Your Web browser is the only software you'll need. No matter what kind of Internet connection you have or which Internet provider you use, the microseven.com service will keep your camera's Internet address permanent.
Overview
M7-CX550WS series Network cameras adopts SONY CCD, with bright and exquisite images. As video & audio multi-media equipment that based on network transmission, which adopts built-in and multi-media communication technology, the camera is a multi-media network terminal that can directly connect to the network.
The camera adopts all-built-in technology, which can be connected to the TCP/IP network without any other equipment and realize the video & audio collection, code compression and transmission function. Outstanding H.264 compression code arithmetic guarantees the minimum occupation of bandwidth, and built-in Web Server enables users to visit the IP camera through IE or special surveillance management software.
Components
- Back Focal Adjusting Ring
With C and CS installation modes, and can choose C and CS installation just by circumvolving the adjusting ring.
- Back focal fixed nut
- RJ45 Ethernet connector
- RS485 port
- I/O alerts port
- Auto iris lens connector
Connect the lens cable to it when VIDEO driver or DC driver lens is provided.
- Audio input/output
- Power supply
- Power indicator
- Camera fixed adapter
- Video output
- Wireless antenna
- SD card slot
Appearance
Alarm and Audio Connector
- Connector Definition
The connection figuration of alarm and audio
- Alarm Instruction
When there is alarm signal, the switch S closes and alarm output terminal takes action, and indicator is ON; on contrary, the indicator is OFF when there isn't alarm signal.
- Video Output and RS485 Interface
Setup and Adjustment
- Lightness Control Selection
ELC: changeable shutter speed between 1/50s and 1/10000s
ALC: This item is chosen when video drive or DC drive lens is applied.
- DC driver lens level adjustment
When the DC driver auto iris lens is applied, rotate DC button and adjust it to the appropriate place to get the images with proper lightness.
- Installation of Auto Iris Lens Connector
Install the lens connector (YEE4191J100) when an auto iris lens is used.
The following installation should be undertaken by qualified service personnel or system installers.
- Cut the iris control cable at the end of the lens connector to remove the existing lens connector, and then remove the outer cable cover.
The pin assignment of the lens connector is as follows:
- After connection, assemble the lens connector as follows:
When the iris adjustment cable is too tight to lock the connector cover with the connector base, cut off the rib on the connector.
- Lens installation
Before you install the lens, loosen the screws on the back focal adjusting ring, and rotate this ring rightwards until it can not move any more (at the side of C install mount) to avoid any damage to the inner glass or CCD image sensor.
- Loosen the screws on the back focal adjusting ring: for install it on lens fixing frame of camera.
- When using auto iris lens, Connect lens cables to auto iris lens Connector on the camera. Turn the back focal adjusting ring to the desired position.
- Adjusting of focus or back focus
Following adjusting work should be done by qualified maintainer or system installer.
- loosen the screws on the back focal adjusting ring
- Turn the back focal adjusting ring to the desired position.
Caution: When the C-mount lens is mounted, do not rotate the ring anticlockwise till the limit by heavy force. Otherwise the inner glass or CCD image sensor may be damaged.
- Tighten the screws on the back focal adjusting ring.
Notes
- Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
To prevent electric shock, do not remove screws or covers. No part inside should be repaired by inexperienced users. Ask a qualified service person for servicing.
- Handle the camera with care.
Avoid striking or shaking. The camera could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
- Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture.
If rain or moisture, turn the power off immediately and ask a qualified service person for servicing. Moisture can damage the camera and also create the danger of electric shock.
- Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning the camera body. Use a dry soft cloth to clean the camera when dirty. In case the dirt is hard to remove, use a mild detergent and wipe gently.
- Pay great attention to the CCD faceplate cleaning
Do not clean the CCD with strong or abrasive detergents. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol.
- Never face the camera towards the sun.
Do not aim the camera at bright objects. Whether the camera is in use or not, never aim it at the sun or other very bright objects. Otherwise, blooming or smear maybe caused.
- Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power source.
Use the camera under conditions where temperature is between -10°C - + 50°C and humidity is below 90%
- The power supply for M7-CX550WS is DC12V.
The adapter with electric current of over 2A is recommended.
- The pictures in the manual are for reference.
Mounting from the bottom
This camera is designed to be mounted from the bottom as shown below. The mounting hole is standard photographic pan-head screw size.
Mounting from the top
Remove the mount adapter from the bottom of the camera by removing the two fixing screws. Attach the mount adapter to the top as shown in the diagram, and then mount the camera on the mounting bracket.
Make sure that the two original fixing screws are used in mounting the mount adapter as longer length screws may damage inner components.
