This document is a user manual for the Topodome Security Camera TD-Sx series, which are Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) security cameras.
Function Description:
The Topodome Security Camera TD-Sx series are versatile security cameras designed for various applications including home, office, and small businesses. They offer comprehensive surveillance features including pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, allowing for a wide coverage area. These cameras support both local and remote monitoring through mobile applications (CamHiPro App) and web browsers, providing flexibility in how users can access and control their surveillance system. They are equipped with features like motion detection, alarm push notifications, and scheduled recording, enhancing their effectiveness as a security solution. The cameras can connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, offering flexible installation options.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Video Resolution: 2560x1920@25fps (TD-SxxC) and 1920x1080@25fps (TD-SxxA, TD-SxxB).
- PTZ Capabilities:
- TD-S10A: 320° pan, 90° tilt, 2x Digital Zoom.
- TD-S10C: 355° pan, 120° tilt, 5x Optical Zoom.
- TD-S21C: 320° pan, 90° tilt, 5x Optical Zoom.
- Audio: Two-way audio with built-in microphone and speaker.
- Night Vision:
- TD-S10A: 6x array IR LEDs & 132ft (40m) night vision.
- TD-S21C: 10x dual mode IR LEDs; IR Mode: B/W image and up to 196ft (60m); White-light Mode: Color image and up to 115ft (35m).
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz band.
- Security: Support WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK Encryption.
- Storage: Support recording and playback via micro SD Card, up to 128GB.
- Compatibility: ONVIF Protocol and Blue Iris Software.
- Smart Features: Humanoid Detect and pushing alarm information to App, Support motion detection alert and pushing notification.
- Video Compression: H.264/ H.265 high profile video compression format.
- Power: DC 12V.
- Network Type: WiFi.
- Default Username/Password: admin/admin (recommended to change for security).
Usage Features:
- Easy Setup: The camera can be set up using the CamHiPro App on mobile phones (available on App Store and Google Play) or via a web browser. The setup process involves connecting the camera to the network (wired or wireless) and configuring basic settings.
- Mobile App Control (CamHiPro App):
- Live View: Provides real-time video feed with options for video resolution, recording, screenshots, and two-way audio communication.
- PTZ Control: Allows users to pan, tilt, and zoom the camera remotely. Includes features like "Mirror/Flip" for image orientation, "Focus & Zoom" for adjusting focus and zoom levels, "Speaker Volume" control, and "Intelligent Tracking" for automatic object tracking.
- Preset and Patrol Features: Users can set up to 32 preset positions and define patrol routes (up to 16 patrol lines) for automated surveillance.
- Alarm Settings: Configurable motion detection sensitivity, audible alarms, humanoid alarms, and alarm linkage settings (e.g., sending emails with snapshots, saving video to SD card/FTP server).
- Video Settings: Adjust video format (50Hz/60Hz), bit rate, frame rate, image quality, and video coding (H.264 high profile).
- Audio Settings: Adjust microphone input volume and speaker output volume.
- SD Card Plan Recording: Schedule recording times and manage SD card storage (format SD card, overwrite oldest files).
- Time Setting: Synchronize camera time with the phone and set the time zone.
- Device Information: View camera details like device name, equipment type, network type, software version, etc.
- Video Playback: Access recorded videos from local phone memory or SD card, with options for time-based or file-based playback.
- Web Browser Access:
- Live View: Monitor live video feed.
- Settings: Configure various camera parameters including video settings (resolution, bit rate, frame rate, image quality), image settings (flip, mirror, WDR, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, IR LED control), audio settings (input type, input volume, output volume), network settings (DHCP/Static IP, Wireless, DDNS, ONVIF), alarm settings (humanoid alarm, audio alarm, motion detection, alarm link, schedule), and advanced settings (user management, auto snap, timed recording, email, FTP, PTZ, multiple setting, video shade).
- Local Client Software (HIP2P Client):
- Installation: Software available for Windows and Mac OS.
- Local Camera Management: Automatically searches for and adds cameras on the same LAN. Allows for viewing multiple camera feeds simultaneously.
- Remote Camera Management: Add cameras by inputting UID, username, and password.
- PTZ Control: Control pan, tilt, and zoom functions.
- Preset and Patrol: Manage preset positions and patrol routes.
- Search Tool: Discover cameras on the network.
- Password Management: Users can change the default password for enhanced security.
- Network Configuration: Supports both DHCP and Static IP settings.
- Firmware Upgrade: Allows for upgrading the camera firmware.
Maintenance Features:
- Password Reset: If the password is forgotten, a hard reset of the device can restore factory settings, allowing for a new password to be set.
- SD Card Management: Users can format the SD card directly from the app or web interface to clear all data or resolve recording issues. The system also supports overwriting the oldest files when the SD card is full.
- Reboot/Reset: The camera can be rebooted or reset to factory default settings via the web interface or app, which can help resolve various issues.
- Backup Configuration: The current settings of the camera can be backed up to a file, and a previous configuration can be restored.
- System Log: Provides a history of system operations and events, useful for troubleshooting.
- Technical Support: The manual provides an email address (support@topodome.com) and website (www.topodome.com) for customer support.
- Firmware Updates: Regular firmware updates are available to improve functionality and address potential issues. Users are encouraged to check for updates.