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USER MANUAL
VERSION 1.0
Covert Network Security Camera
PLC-128 Series
720P

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Phylink PLC-128 Series Specifications

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BrandPhylink
ModelPLC-128 Series
CategorySecurity Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the camera package for verification.

System Requirements

Details the minimum hardware and software needed for camera operation.

Introduction

Professional Covert Security Camera

Introduces the camera's purpose, design, and discreet surveillance capabilities.

Flexible Mounting Options

Discusses various mounting accessories and flexibility for installation.

Video Quality Features

Highlights the camera's HDTV 720P video quality and Megapixel lens.

Connectivity Features

Covers connectivity aspects like I/O, audio, motion detection, and mobile apps.

Approval Information

FCC Compliance Details

Details compliance with FCC regulations and limits for digital devices.

CE Compliance Details

Details compliance with CE directives and standards for the product.

Hardware Overview

Main Unit Component Identification

Identifies and labels the various parts of the camera's main unit.

Sensor Unit & Accessories Identification

Identifies and labels the sensor unit and associated mounting accessories.

Hardware Component Descriptions

Main Unit Component Descriptions

Details the function and purpose of each main unit component.

Sensor Unit and Cable Descriptions

Details the sensor unit, cable, and mounting accessories.

General I/O Terminal Description

Explains the purpose and function of the General I/O port.

Hardware Installation

Sensor Unit Installation Methods

Guides on how to install the sensor unit in different ways.

Flat Surface Installation

Describes mounting the sensor unit on a flat surface.

Hardware Installation

Angled Surface Installation

Describes mounting the sensor unit using an angled bracket.

Hardware Installation

Covert Installation Method

Explains how to install the sensor unit covertly into walls or ceilings.

Hardware Installation

Main Unit Installation Steps

Details connecting the sensor unit to the main unit via RJ11 cable.

Shorten Sensor Unit Cable

Provides step-by-step instructions to shorten the sensor unit cable.

Connection and Setup Steps

Network Connection

Describes connecting the camera to your network using an Ethernet cable.

Antenna and SD Card Mounting

Guides on mounting the external antenna and inserting the Micro SD card.

Power Connection Options

Details connecting the AC adapter or using a PoE switch for power.

Restore Camera to Factory Settings

Factory Reset Procedure

Explains how to reset the camera to default settings using the reset button.

Wireless Installation with WPS

WPS Setup Procedure

Guides on setting up wireless connection using WPS button on camera and router.

Wireless Installation Considerations

Optimizing Wireless Signal Strength

Provides guidelines for optimal wireless performance and signal strength.

General I/O Terminal

I/O Terminal Pin Definitions

Explains the purpose and pin definitions of the General I/O terminal.

General I/O Terminal

Digital Output (DO) Configuration

Details the DO terminal and its connection settings for alarm output.

General I/O Terminal

Digital Input (DI) and Ground (GND)

Explains DI terminal for input and GND connection.

I/O Connection Examples

Sensor Device Connection Example

Shows wiring example for connecting a PIR detector to the I/O terminal.

I/O Connection Examples

Alarm Device Connection Example

Illustrates connecting an alarm siren to the I/O terminal.

I/O Connection Examples

Relay Device Connection Example

Demonstrates wiring a device with a relay to the I/O terminal.

iOS Device Setup

Camera Installation on iOS

Guides on installing the 'Phycam' app and adding cameras to iOS devices.

Automatic Search in Local Area Network

Explains auto-discovery of cameras on the local network via the app.

iOS Device Setup

Scan Camera UID with Smart Phone

Describes adding cameras by scanning the UID barcode with the smart phone.

Manually Type Camera UID

Describes adding cameras by manually entering the UID from the sticker.

iOS Device Setup

Live View Operation

Explains how to view live camera feed and its controls on the iOS app.

iOS Wireless Setup

Quick Setup with Smart Phone

Guides on setting up wireless connection via the smart phone app.

iOS Wireless Setup

Network Setup via Wi-Fi

Details selecting and connecting to Wi-Fi networks within the app.

iOS Wireless Setup

Quick Setup with WPS Function

Guides on wireless setup using the WPS function on camera and router.

iOS Advanced Settings

Video Quality Settings

Explains how to adjust video quality parameters like resolution and bitrate.

iOS Advanced Settings

Alarm Actions and Recording

Configures actions like recording upon alarm detection and post-recording time.

iOS Advanced Settings

Alarm Email Configuration

Sets up SMTP server details and email notifications for alarms.

iOS Advanced Settings

Email Receiver Settings

Specifies recipient addresses and message content for email alerts.

Android Device Setup

Camera Installation on Android

Guides on installing the 'Phycam' app and adding cameras to Android devices.

Automatic Search in Local Area Network

Explains auto-discovery of cameras on the local network via the app.

Android Device Setup

Scan Camera UID with Smart Phone

Describes adding cameras by scanning the UID barcode with the smart phone.

Manually Type Camera UID

Describes adding cameras by manually entering the UID from the sticker.

Android Device Setup

Live View Operation

Explains viewing live feed and controls on the Android app.

Android Wireless Setup

Quick Setup with Smart Phone

Guides on setting up wireless connection via the smart phone app.

Android Wireless Setup

Quick Setup with WPS Function

Guides on wireless setup using the WPS function on camera and router.

Android Advanced Settings

Video Quality Settings

Explains how to adjust video quality parameters like resolution and bitrate.

Android Advanced Settings

Alarm Actions and Recording

Configures actions like recording upon alarm detection and post-recording time.

Android Advanced Settings

Alarm Email Configuration

Sets up SMTP server details and email notifications for alarms.

Android Advanced Settings

Email Receiver Settings

Specifies recipient addresses and message content for email alerts.

PC Software Installation

Camera Live Software Installation

Guides on installing the 'Camera Live' software from the CD-ROM.

PC Software Setup

Add Camera in Local Network

Describes adding cameras within the same network using 'Discovery'.

Add Camera Outside Local Network

Explains adding cameras not on the local network by manually entering UID.

PC Software Camera Management

Play, Delete, and Modify Cameras

Details operations for managing added cameras like playback and deletion.

PC Software Camera Management

Live Viewing and Controls

Explains the live view window and playback control panel functions.

Multi-Camera Viewing

Multi-viewing on One Screen

Guides on displaying multiple camera feeds simultaneously on one screen.

Video Recording and Storage

Video Recording, Storage, and Viewing

Explains how to record, store, and view video footage from the camera.

Snapshots and Storage

Snapshots, Storage, and Viewing

Guides on taking snapshots and viewing them in the album.

Web Browser Setup

Installation via Web Browser

Instructions for setting up and viewing the camera via a web browser.

Web Browser Setup

Live Video and Camera Settings

Describes viewing live video and accessing camera settings via web browser.

PC Wireless Setup via Web Browser

Wireless Setup via Web Browser

Guides on configuring wireless connection via the web interface.

PC Wireless Setup via Web Browser

Wireless Setup Interface Details

Explains the wireless setup options and interface elements.

PC Wireless Setup via Web Browser

WPA/WPA2 Key Configuration

Details WPA and WPA2 key setup for secure wireless connection.

Advanced Configuration Interface

Network Camera Setting Interface

Describes accessing the main settings interface for advanced configuration.

Advanced Configuration Interface

User Management Settings

Manages user accounts and permissions for camera access.

Advanced Configuration Interface

Camera Setup Parameters

Details camera settings like privacy mode, LED control, and microphone volume.

Advanced Configuration Interface

Stream Setup Configuration

Guides on configuring primary, secondary, and mobile video streams.

Advanced Configuration Interface

Secondary and Mobile Stream Details

Provides details on secondary and mobile stream configurations and URLs.

Advanced Configuration Interface

RTSP Stream Playback

Explains how to play RTSP streams using media players like VLC or QuickTime.

Advanced Configuration Interface

OSD Setup Configuration

Configures on-screen display of system name, date, and user-defined text.

Advanced Configuration Interface

Night Vision Setup (IR-CUT)

Configures infrared LED control and night vision modes for low-light conditions.

Network Configuration

Wireless Setup

Details the wireless setup process based on IEEE802.11b/g/n standards.

Network Configuration

WPA/WPA2 Security Settings

Explains WPA/WPA2 security mode and encryption type for wireless connection.

Network Configuration

TCP/IP Setup Configuration

Guides on configuring IP address, subnet mask, DNS, and ports.

Network Configuration

DDNS Setup Configuration

Explains how to set up Dynamic DNS for remote access to the camera.

Network Configuration

DDNS Account and IP Update

Details creating a DDNS account and updating camera's IP address.

Network Configuration

DDNS Status Check

Verifies the DDNS connection status and external IP address.

Network Configuration

UPnP Setup Configuration

Guides on configuring Universal Plug and Play for network discovery.

Network Configuration

UPnP Status Check

Verifies the UPnP connection status and gateway information.

Storage Configuration

Storage Setup Options

Configures storage destination for NAS or SD card and capacity limits.

Storage Configuration

Browse and Format Storage

Guides on browsing stored files and formatting the SD card.

Storage Configuration

Recording to NAS Drive

Details how to set up recording to a NAS drive, including path and authorization.

Storage Configuration

Task Management for Recording

Sets up tasks for recording based on schedule or events like alarms.

Storage Configuration

Record to Storage on Alarm

Configures recording to storage triggered by motion detection.

Motion Detection Setup

Motion Detection Configuration

Explains how to configure motion detection zones and sensitivity.

Motion Detection Setup

Motion Detection Window Settings

Details window configuration, threshold, and sensitivity adjustments.

Schedule Setup

Schedule Setup Configuration

Configures schedules for tasks like sending images via email or FTP.

Schedule Setup

Task Management Overview

Provides an overview of available tasks for scheduling and management.

Email Sending Configuration

Email Alarm Sending

Configures sending email alerts with snapshots upon alarm detection.

Email Sending Configuration

Gmail POP Requirement Note

Notes the requirement for Gmail POP enablement for email sending.

Email Sending Configuration

Email Periodic Sending

Configures sending emails at regular time intervals.

FTP Sending Configuration

FTP Alarm Sending

Guides on uploading pictures to an FTP server upon alarm detection.

FTP Sending Configuration

FTP Alarm Sending Parameters

Details parameters for FTP alarm sending like server name and authentication.

FTP Sending Configuration

FTP Periodic Sending

Configures uploading pictures to FTP at regular time intervals.

HTTP Sending Configuration

HTTP Alarm Sending

Guides on sending alarms or data via HTTP to a specified URL.

HTTP Sending Configuration

HTTP Periodic Sending

Configures sending data via HTTP at regular time intervals.

Snapshot to Storage Configuration

Snapshot to Storage on Alarm

Configures taking snapshots upon alarm detection and saving them.

Snapshot to Storage Configuration

Snapshot to Storage Periodically

Configures taking snapshots at regular time intervals and saving them.

Storage Recording Configuration

Record to Storage on Alarm

Configures recording to storage triggered by motion detection.

Storage Recording Configuration

Record to Storage Continuously

Guides on setting up continuous video recording to storage.

Storage to FTP Transfer

Send Files to FTP Server

Configures transferring stored files to an FTP server.

Tools and System Settings

System Identity Configuration

Sets system name, contact, and location for camera identification.

Tools and System Settings

User Management Settings

Manages user accounts and permissions for camera access.

Tools and System Settings

Date and Time Settings

Configures camera's date, time, time zone, and auto time setting.

Tools and System Settings

Backup and Reset Settings

Manages camera configuration backups, resets, and restores.

Firmware Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade Process

Details the steps for upgrading the camera's firmware via upload.

Advanced Functions

Wizard Setup

Guides users through initial camera setup using an intuitive wizard.

Advanced Functions

System Information

Displays and explains system activity and recorded data for troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Status Indicator LED Issues

Addresses problems with the camera's status indicator LED not lighting up.

Picture Viewing Interface Issues

Solves problems with the viewing interface not appearing in Internet Explorer.

Network Connection Unreliability

Diagnoses and resolves unstable or unreliable network connections.

Wireless Communication Failure

Addresses issues where wireless communication is not working.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

IP Address and Password Recovery

Guides on recovering lost IP address or password for accessing the interface.

Video Artifacts and Image Noise

Explains causes and solutions for video strips and noisy images.

Technical Specifications

Camera Specifications

Provides detailed technical data on camera features, video, audio, and I/O.

Wireless and Network Specifications

Details wireless standards, security, frequency, and network protocols.

System Requirements and Package Contents

Lists PC/Mac system requirements and included accessories.

Glossary of Terms

Key Term Definitions

Defines key terms and acronyms used throughout the manual.

Technical Support

Contact Information and Resources

Provides contact details for support and links to website resources.

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