FDT FD7903 User Manual
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FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us User Manual FDT HD IP Camera-FD7903/8903 V1.0.2
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us Contents Welcome .......................................................................................................................................... 4 1 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................ 6 2 Device Overview ......................................................................................................................... 8 3 Camera Connection and Installation ........................................................................................ 9 3.1 Connection Guide ................................................................................................................ 9 3.2 Installation Guide ................................................................................................................. 9 3.3 Default Username and Password ..................................................................................... 9 4 Access the camera ................................................................................................................... 10 4.1 Mobile device access ........................................................................................................ 10 4.2 Web browser access ......................................................................................................... 10 4.2.1 SearchTool for Windows OS............................................................................. 10 4.2.2 SearchTool for Mac OS .................................................................................... 11 4.2.3 Access by IP address and http port .................................................................. 13 4.2.4 Remote access ................................................................................................. 15 4.3 NVR access ........................................................................................................................ 16 4.4 RTSP access...................................................................................................................... 16 5 App for Mobile Device .............................................................................................................. 19 5.1 Add Camera ....................................................................................................................... 19 5.1.1 Set up a new camera. ....................................................................................... 19 5.1.2 Set up an existing camera. ............................................................................... 23 5.2 Camera list page ................................................................................................................ 24 5.3 Live view page ................................................................................................................... 25 5.4 Settings pages ................................................................................................................... 27 5.4.1 Edit Password ................................................................................................... 27 5.4.2 Alarm Settings ................................................................................................... 27 5.4.3 Alarm link settings ............................................................................................. 27 5.4.4 Timed recording settings ................................................................................... 28
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 5.4.5 Audio settings .................................................................................................... 28 5.4.6 Video settings .................................................................................................... 28 5.4.7 Wifi settings ....................................................................................................... 29 5.4.8 SD Card settings ............................................................................................... 29 5.4.9 Device time settings .......................................................................................... 29 5.4.10 Email settings .................................................................................................. 30 5.4.11 FTP settings .................................................................................................... 30 5.4.12 System settings ............................................................................................... 30 5.4.13 Device information .......................................................................................... 31 5.5 Local files page .................................................................................................................. 31 5.6 Playback page.................................................................................................................... 32 6 Web User Interface for operation ........................................................................................... 33 6.1 Login page .......................................................................................................................... 33 6.2 Live page ............................................................................................................................ 33 6.2.1 OSD ................................................................................................................... 34 6.2.2 Pan/Tilt control .................................................................................................. 34 6.2.3 View ................................................................................................................... 34 6.2.4 Preset ................................................................................................................ 34 6.2.5 ImageSettings ................................................................................................... 35 6.2.6 Tool bar ............................................................................................................. 35 6.3 Playback page(Only for IE/Firefox browser in windows) ............................................. 37 6.3.1 Search and playback videos ............................................................................. 37 6.3.2 Tool bar ............................................................................................................. 38 6.4 Configuration page ............................................................................................................ 38 6.4.1 Media settings ................................................................................................... 38 6.4.2 Network ............................................................................................................. 40 6.4.3 Alarm ................................................................................................................. 43 6.4.4 Advance ............................................................................................................ 45 6.4.5 System .............................................................................................................. 49 7. Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................. 52
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 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. Installation
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us Handle the device with care. Keep the device right side up. Do not apply power to the camera before completing installation. Do not place objects on top of the camera. Repair Professionals 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 package, unpack it and check all sides of the product for any physical damage. The protective materials used in the package of the product can protect most accidental damage during transportation, but to ensure 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. 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.
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 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
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 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.
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 2 Device Overview
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 3 Camera Connection and Installation To make your experience with the FDT IP camera easy and simple, weve provided multiple ways to set up, view, and operate it depending on your needs. Please set up your camera in the way works best for you. 3.1 Connection Guide The FDT camera can be accessed through the web browser in the computer or the App in the smart phone or tablet PC. Before accessing, you should connect the camera to your router by Ethernet cable or WiFi after it is powered on. 3.2 Installation Guide The camera has a standard camera tripod screw hole (1/4-20 UNC thread) for use in mounting the camera onto a stable surface. Note: Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight of the camera. 3.3 Default Username and Password To login to the camera for the first time, the default username/password is admin/admin. Once you’ve successfully logged in, it is highly recommended to change the username and password for security reasons. Note: Logging in for the first time will force you to change the default password of the admin account. Note: The password is case sensitive.
FDT Technologies-http://www.fdt.us 4 Access the camera 4.1 Mobile device access The FDT camera can be accessed through FDT View app on either iOS or Android mobile devices. To access your device from a smart phone or tablet, please search and install FDT View app first from App Store or Google Play. 4.2 Web browser access The FDT camera can be accessed through web browser for both windows and Mac OS. It supports the IE/Chrome/ Mozilla Firefox in windows and Safari/Chrome in Mac. The web browser accessing can supports all advance features of the FDT camera. 4.2.1 SearchTool for Windows OS To easily connect to the camera’s interface in Windows, use the included CD to install and run the “SearchTool” for Windows. Alternatively, you can download the latest tool from http://fdt.us. However, before using the SearchTool to find the FDT camera in your local network, please ensure: 1) The camera is connected to the Network via an Ethernet cable or Wifi. 2) The camera and the PC are on the same local network. 3) To open the camera’s web interface, please use the IE/Chrome/Mozilla Firefox in Windows OS, use the Safari/Chrome in Mac OS.