FDT Camera FD8901 User Manual

							 
User Manual 
FDT HD IP Camera-FD7901/8901 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Contents 
Welcome ................................................................................................................... 4 
1 Features ................................................................................................................. 7 
1.1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 7 
1.2 Features .......................................................................................................... 7 
2 Device Overview .................................................................................................... 9 
3 Camera Connection and Installation ..................................................................... 10 
3.1 Connection Guide .......................................................................................... 10 
3.2 Installation Guide ........................................................................................... 10 
3.3 Default Username and Password................................................................... 10 
4 Access the camera ............................................................................................... 11 
4.1 Mobile device access ..................................................................................... 11 
4.2 Web browser access...................................................................................... 11 
4.2.1 SearchTool for Windows OS ................................................................... 11 
4.2.2 SearchTool for Mac OS ........................................................................... 12 
4.2.3 Access by IP address and http port ......................................................... 14 
4.2.4 Remote access........................................................................................ 16 
4.3 NVR access ................................................................................................... 17 
4.4 RTSP access ................................................................................................. 17 
5 App for Mobile Device .......................................................................................... 20 
5.1 Add Camera .................................................................................................. 20 
5.1.1 Set up a new camera............................................................................... 21 
5.1.2 Set up an existing camera. ...................................................................... 24 
5.2 Camera list page ............................................................................................ 25 
5.3 Live view page ............................................................................................... 26 
5.4 Settings pages ............................................................................................... 28 
5.4.1 Edit Password ......................................................................................... 28 
5.4.2 Alarm Settings ......................................................................................... 28 
5.4.3 Alarm link settings ................................................................................... 28  
						

							 
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5.4.4 Timed recording settings ......................................................................... 29 
5.4.5 Audio settings .......................................................................................... 29 
5.4.6 Video settings .......................................................................................... 29 
5.4.7 Wifi settings ............................................................................................. 30 
5.4.8 SD Card settings ..................................................................................... 30 
5.4.9 Device time settings ................................................................................ 30 
5.4.10 Email settings ........................................................................................ 31 
5.4.11 FTP settings .......................................................................................... 31 
5.4.12 System settings ..................................................................................... 31 
5.4.13 Device information ................................................................................. 32 
5.5 Local files page .............................................................................................. 32 
5.6 Playback page ............................................................................................... 33 
6 Web User Interface for operation .......................................................................... 34 
6.1 Login page ..................................................................................................... 34 
6.2 Live page ....................................................................................................... 34 
6.2.1 OSD ........................................................................................................ 34 
6.2.2 Pan/Tilt control ........................................................................................ 35 
6.2.3 View ........................................................................................................ 35 
6.2.4 Preset ...................................................................................................... 35 
6.2.5 ImageSettings ......................................................................................... 35 
6.2.6 Tool bar ................................................................................................... 36 
6.3 Playback page(Only for IE/Firefox browser in windows) ................................. 38 
6.3.1 Search and playback videos .................................................................... 38 
6.3.2 Tool bar ................................................................................................... 38 
6.4 Configuration page ........................................................................................ 38 
6.4.1 Media settings ......................................................................................... 39 
6.4.2 Network ................................................................................................... 41 
6.4.3 Alarm ....................................................................................................... 43 
6.4.4 Advance .................................................................................................. 45 
6.4.5 System .................................................................................................... 49  
						

							 
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7. Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................... 52 
  
						

							 
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Welcome 
Thank you for purchasing our FDT IP camera! 
 
This user manual will help you become familiar with our camera in a very short time. Here 
you can find information about the camera’s features and functions, as well as information 
to  aid  in  troubleshooting. Before  installation  and  operation,  please  read  the  below 
safeguards and warnings carefully. 
 
If you still have further questions, please visit http://fdt.us to get any supports from FDT 
team. 
Email: [email protected] 
Visit: www.fdt.us/support 
USA Direct: 713-955-7170 
  
Important Safeguards and Warnings 
In order to keep your camera secure and prevent unauthorized access, please make sure 
to follow the steps below: 
1) Always make sure your camera has the latest firmware as listed on http://fdt.us. 
2) Never  use  the  default  password  for  your  camera.  Always  ensure  your  password  is  at 
least  8-10  characters  long  and  contains  a  combination  of  lowercase  characters, 
uppercase characters as well as numbers. 
Electrical Safety 
 All installations and operations here should conform to your local electrical safety 
codes.  
 We assume no liability or responsibility for any of the fires or electrical shocks caused 
by improper handling or installation.  
 We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or 
attempted repair. 
 Improper battery use may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury. 
 When replacing the battery, please make sure you are using the same model. 
 This product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. 
 
Transportation Security  
Heavy stress, violent vibrations, and excess moisture should not occur during 
transportation, storage, and installation of the device. 
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All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.  
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or 
user-attempted repair. 
Environment  
The camera should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable 
materials, explosive substances, etc.  
This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments 
as stated above.  
Do not aim the camera at a strong light source, as it may cause overexposure of the 
picture, and may affect the longevity of the camera’s sensors.  
Ensure that the camera is in a well ventilated area to prevent overheating. 
Operation and Maintenance  
Do not touch the camera sensor or lens directly.  
To clean dust or dirt off of the lens, use an air blower or a microfiber cloth. 
Accessories  
Be sure to use only the accessories recommended by manufacturer.  
Before installation, please open the package and check to ensure that all of the 
components are present.  
Contact the retailer that you purchased from, or FDT directly if anything is broken or 
missing in the package. 
Check Hardware 
When  you  receive  the product in  the  packaging,  unpack  it and  check  all  sides  of  the 
product for  any  physical  damage.  The  protective  materials  used  in  the  packaging  of  the 
product can protect most accidental damage during transportation, but to ensure that your 
equipment  is  operating  as  expected,  it  is  recommended  to  inspect  the  product  before 
proceeding further. 
   
On  the product,  check  specifically  that  the  label  on  the  bottom  of  the product is  not 
damaged. The serial number of the unit is often needed to provide support. 
 
Please check that all required items for your camera are present and accounted for. If any 
item  is  missing,  please  contact  us  as  soon  as  possible  so  we  can  send  you  the  missing 
component. 
 
Note: Hardware may not look exactly as pictured in this section, but the steps to assemble 
the hardware are the same. 
Hardware Installation 
Note: Prior to installation, ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 
times the weight of the camera. And do not place objects on top of the camera.  
						

							 
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1) Drill pilot holes in the position that you wish the camera to be seated using a 3/16 drill 
bit. 
2) Seat the included drywall mounts in the pilot holes that you drilled. 
3) Screw the mount on the drywall mounts with the two screws provided. 
4) Loosen the thumb screws to adjust the mount to the desired position. Once the position 
is set, tighten the screws securely. 
 
    
						

							 
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1 Features 
1.1 Overview 
The FDT IP Camera is an excellent digital surveillance product that can be useful to a 
wide variety of users. The camera connects to any router, and uses an internet connection 
to allow the user to access all of its functionality from many internet connected devices. 
It’s easy to use and can be set up in a relatively small amount of time. It has various 
functions such as recording, playback, and monitoring functionality and it synchronizes 
audio and video by default.  
The FDT IP camera connects to a wide variety of routers in order to connect to the internet, 
both through a wired connection and wirelessly. Once setup, the camera can be accessed 
remotely from a wide variety of internet connected devices, including PC, iPhone, iPad, 
Android tablet, and Android phone.  
This FDT  IP Camera  adopts  a  high-quality  design  in  order  to  achieve  high  levels  of 
reliability and security. It can be configured to work locally, as well as on a network. It also 
has  a  built-in WiFi  adapter  allows  the  camera  to  be  used  on  a  wireless  network,  without 
needing a physical connection to a router or PC. 
1.2 Features 
The FDT IP Camera has the following features: 
HD Resolution 
The FDT IP camera is an integrated wireless IP Camera with a color CMOS sensor which 
enable to view in High Definition resolution. It combines a high quality digital video camera, 
with a powerful web server, to bring clear video to your desktop and mobile devices no 
matter where by your local network or over the Internet. 
 
P2P function 
The FDT camera supports P2P function. You don’t need to make complicated Port 
Forwarding and DDNS settings, just need to add it into your mobile devices. Then you can 
remote access it easily. 
 
H.264 Encoding 
The FDT IP Camera provides users with more comprehensive controls over a monitored 
site. The camera supports H.264 video compression technology, dramatically reduces file 
size and saves network bandwidth. 
 
Web access 
The FDT camera is designed for surveillance with wide applications such as at home, in 
retail store and in office. Controlling the camera and managing images are simplified by 
using the provided web interface across the network in either wired or wireless way. 
 
Mobile device access 
The FDT IP camera provides “FDT View” App for mobile devices. You can search and  
						

							 
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install it on App Store or Google Play, then you can access your camera on your mobile 
devices. 
 
Advanced Playback Function 
The FDT IP camera supports real-time recording and can support search, fast forwarded 
playback, recorded searches, and downloading of videos and snapshots. It can also 
playback frame by frame as needed. When recording, the Camera shows a date/time 
overlay to ensure accurate viewing of events when they occurred.  
Note: There may be slight differences in functionality due to the existence of different 
product series. 
  
						

							 
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2 Device Overview