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Thank you for purchasing the Time2 MIP11 Surveillance Camera – this device is a great way monitor any part of your office, home or warehouse making sure all your valuables are safe and secure
Please keep this manual for future reference and ensure all safety instructions have been read carefully before using. Applications and their functions may vary by country and/or hardware
specification.
Contents:
3. Preventive measures and safety instructions. 4. Main components.
4. Connections.
4. Camera installation / connecting the camera. 7. Connecting the camera to your router.
7. Downloading the software. 8. Set-up for Windows PC:
- 8. Downloading the software. - 9. Connecting to the software. - 10. Running the camera wirelessly. - 11. Set up of the Motion Detection. 13. Set-up for Apple Mac PC:
- 13. Downloading the software. - 14. Connecting to the software. - 15. Running the camera wirelessly. 16. Focus of the camera lens.
16. Functions of the control Panel. 17. Managing your camera settings. 19. Main Menu features
19. How to turn on the Zoom feature 20. How to save your recordings.
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Important Safety Information
WARNING
Do not install the product outdoors or in any place where it may become wet.
Do not install the product in any place that might be exposed to extreme heat or cold – the camera should be kept out of direct sunlight.
It is not permitted to open the device yourself or to have it opened, neither is it permitted to repair the product yourself or to have it repaired. This will void the warranties.
Only use original accessories from the manufacturer. Keep the product out of reach of children.
Disconnect the device from all power sources before cleaning it. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the product.
Do not use any abrasive agents, corrosive cleaning products or any substances that contain bleach or solvents to clean the product. Remove the adapter from the power outlet during storms,
lightning and whenever the product will not be used for a longer period of time.
The camera is not able to view through glass at night. Keep this in mind when positioning it.
PLEASE NOTE
Install the product as indicated in this manual. The camera should be kept out of direct sunlight.
Wireless systems can be affected by interference from wireless telephones, microwave ovens and other wireless devices that operate in the 2.4 GHz range.
Keep the product at least 3 metres away from any possible sources of interference during installation and operation.
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Main Components (What comes in the box?)
MIP11 Camera with base 2 Assembly screws and plugs Ethernet (internet) cable DC supply (Power lead) User’s manual
Connections
1. Ethernet port (Internet port) 2. DC connection (Power supply) 3. Reset opening
Camera Installation
Please ensure that the camera functions properly in the chosen location before starting installation
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1. To mount the camera on the stand, twist the camera into the screw on the stand. (See image 1).
2. Use the screw-plate on the back of the camera to tighten the grip and hold the camera in place.
3. To twist the camera on an angle or landscape, the stand has a rotating casing where the ball joint is. Twist this to loosen the ball (See image 2).
This will then let you move the camera up and down or landscape or portrait.
4. Tighten the casing where the ball joint is to hold securely in place (See image 3).
Connecting the camera
Connect the power adapter to the back of the camera then plug into a power outlet. (See image 1)
Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet cable to the network port on the camera. (See image 2).
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the router. The green LED light on the back of the camera and on the front of the camera will light up and flash when the camera has successfully
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To mount the camera to a surface using the screws such as a wall, please see below:
Mounting the camera to the wall
Remove the rubber case at the bottom of the stand to expose two holes. (See image 1)
Measure the distance from the holes to ensure that the camera will fit nicely to the screws. (See image 2)
Drill the screws into the wall. The base of the camera should now fit and slide into this. (See image 3)
Please note:
Only do this once you have set-up the camera
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Connecting to the Internet Router
During the setup of your camera, ensure the camera is connected to your Internet router for internet access. For this you will need the internet cable provided and access to your internet router.
1. Put one end of the Ethernet cable into the back of the camera (See image 1).
2. Put the other end of the Ethernet cable into the back of the router (See image 2).
3. When the cable is put into the internet router, a green light should
appear (See image 3).
Downloading the software
Before you can start the set-up of your camera, you will require: A computer
Internet access Power supply
Time2 MIP11 Camera
Go to www.time2technology.com on your internet browser to get the software required from an online download.
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PLEASE NOTE: If you select Web view, you will not have downloaded the software. This just allows you to view the camera online without downloading the program. All the set up features will not be available.
Downloading for Windows
1. Visit www.time2direct.com and find the downloads available for the MIP11 Wireless surveillance camera
2. You will need to choose the appropriate file to download (PC client is a version of the software which runs on windows laptops or computers)
3. It will then start to download
4. Once the file has finished downloading, it will automatically
open/or ask you to open the download. This will direct you to the SYSM Monitor Setup.
5. When you have read through the SYSM Setup Window, click the next button. It will then ask you where you wish to locate the download.
6. When you have chosen this, it will ask you if you wish to make a desktop icon. This means that you will be able to access the software from your computer home screen.
7. Click on next and press install to begin installation. When this is complete it will then open on your computer. If this does not happen, open the software using the short cut created on your desktop.
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Connecting to the software
Open the ‘SYSM Monitor’ program. The desktop icon is called SYSM Monitor.
When the camera is connected to the router, open the LAN tab and the camera will automatically appear as shown below:
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When the camera appears Blue, it means the camera is connected to the software.
When the camera appears in Red, it means the camera is currently being viewed.
When the camera appears in Grey, it means that the camera is offline or fails to connect to a network. By logging into WAN, the camera can be viewed using the Ethernet (internet) cable or wirelessly.
If the camera fails to show in LAN, please log into the WAN section using the details on the back of the camera. These will show the status of the camera.
To log into the camera via the WAN setting, on the back of the camera you will see a Cam ID/User, Login Password and access code. When logging in, you will only need the Camera ID/Username.
Setting the camera up wirelessly.
On the software under the LAN Tab, you will need the camera to be online (Showing Red/Blue).
To set the camera up to your WiFi, right click on the camera name to bring up a list of options. ‘Click on Set WiFi Connection.’
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Click on ‘Start WiFi Setting.
Click on Scan to look for local WiFi Networks. Select your home WiFi network from the list.
Enter the Password for your internet router.
Leave the DHCP selected, this
automatically enters your IP Address into the settings.
Upon completion. Press Ok and the following window will appear.
It may take a few minutes for the camera to connect to your WiFi and may also make a slight noise.
Settings up Motion Detection
Right click on the camera name and you will see a list of options. (See image 1)
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Important: Motion detection can only be set up with Hotmail, Yahoo and Gmail email addresses.
Please see below for following details required:
Upon completion, the motion detection will have been activated and when the camera detects movement, it will automatically send out an email alert. If for any reason you do not receive an email. Please check your Sensitivity settings (See section for managing camera settings)
Yahoo
Receiver email Your email
Sender email Your email @Yahoo.com SMTP Server Smtp.mail.yahoo.com SMTP Port 465
SMTP User Your email (Do not include @Yahoo.com
SMTP Password Your email password Alarm Pictures Optional
Data Encryption USE_SSL
Gmail
Receiver email Your email
Sender email Your email @gmail.com SMTP Server Smtp.gmail.com
SMTP Port 587
SMTP User Your email (Do not include @gmail.com)
SMTP Password Your email password Alarm Pictures Optional
Data Encryption USE_TLS
Hotmail
Receiver email Your email
Sender email Your email @Hotmail.com SMTP Server Smtp.live.com
SMTP Port 25
SMTP User Your email @Hotmail.com SMTP Password Your email password Alarm Pictures Optional
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Please Note: Some mail may go to your Junk folder! Please check your junk folder and add the email address to your contact list to avoid any issues.
If you do not have one of these accounts, these can be created at: www.hotmail.com, www.gmail.com, www.yahoo.com
Downloading for Apple Mac PC
In order to download this software, your Mac’s requirement are: Mac OS 10.7 or above
Basic hardware requirement:
1GB RAM and 2 Core CPU for 1 camera at 1 time
2GB RAM and i3 or updated processor for 4 cameras at 1 time
No matter how many cameras you would like to connect, this software has no requirement for GPU (Graphic Processing Unit)
There are limited functions for MAC version, such as SD card, Alarm and Alarm alert by email are not available for MAC software.
To use the full functions for your IP camera, please use the “SYSM MONITOR” in Window PC or Set up on Mobile device (Android and Apple).
1. Visit www.time2direct.com and find the downloads available for the MIP11 Wireless surveillance camera
2. You will need to choose the appropriate file to download (PC client is a version of the software which runs on windows laptops or computers)
3. It will then direct you to a link to download the software onto your Apple Mac PC.
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5. Drag and drop the file to install the software.
PLEASE NOTE: You can also download the software in the Apple App Store, Please search “p2pCamViewer (MAC)” to install it.
Connecting to the software
Open the ‘SYSM Monitor’ program. The desktop icon is called SYSM Monitor.
When the camera is connected to the router, open the LAN tab and then right click on the blank area. You will see an option for ‘Refresh’.
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By logging into WAN, the camera can be viewed using the Ethernet (internet) cable or wirelessly.
If the camera fails to show in LAN, please log into the WAN section using the details on the back of the camera. These will show the status of the camera.
To log into the camera via the WAN setting, on the back of the camera you will see a Cam ID/User, Login Password and access code. When logging in, you will only need the Camera ID/Username.
Setting the camera up wirelessly.
On the software under the LAN Tab, you will need the camera to be online.
To set the camera up to your WiFi, right click on the camera name to bring up a list of options. ‘Configuring Network.’
You will then need to fill in your WiFi Network details.
Click on ‘Start WiFi Setting.
Click on Scan to look for local WiFi Networks. Select your home WiFi network from the list.
Enter the Password for your internet router.
Leave the DHCP selected, this
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Upon completion. Press Ok and the following window will appear.
After WIFI connections succeeded, the wireless device may be found offline after refreshing, please unplug the network cable to restart the device.
It may take a few minutes for the camera to connect to your WiFi and may also make a slight noise.
Adjusting the camera lens
The first step of the process is to adjust the camera focus lens.
To do this the camera will need to be online, click to view the camera.
To adjust the camera lens, twist the camera lens until you see the sharpest focus point. You will need to keep checking the viewing screen on the software.
Functions on the control panel.
On the software, you will see a control panel. Not all options in this panel are available, this will vary depending on the camera you have.
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Please see link below for the options available:
Managing your camera settings
Click on the settings icon to adjust the camera settings. The night vision is automatic
The following window will appear:
Resolution – This will change the quality of the image.
Alarm sensitivity – This changes the sensitivity of the motion detection feature. The higher the setting, the more sensitive motion will trigger the alarm.
Apply – This will save the settings you have changed
Restore to default – This will restore the settings back to default.
Mirror – Flip the image
vertically
Talk – click to activate
microphone.
Capture – take a snapshot of
what the camera is seeing.
Record – click to start recording.
Click again to stop recording.
Listen – click to activate
speaker.
Vertical flip – Flip the image
horizontally
Alarm Log – This will let you see a
log of the alarms
Settings – Change the camera
settings.
Zoom In – Use this to zoom in
on the image
Zoom out – Use this to zoom
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Hue – This is the balance of the red, green and blue colour. Changing this will make one of these colours stand out more. (See image 1)
Brightness – This will alter the brightness of the image (See image 2)
Saturation – This allows you to view the image in black and white or in colour, 1 being black and white. (See image 3)
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Full screen - Live video will become full screen. To exit the Full screen please click the button in the screen top right hand corner or “Esc” in the keyboard.
Settings - This is where you can change the settings of the system, video, alarm and net.
Capture image – This will capture an image on the viewing screen Search – This will allow you to search for any recordings.
Change password – This is where you can change the password of your IP camera / Registered account.
Log – This will show you a log of the alarm and videos.
Help – This will provide help regarding the software and set-up.
Turning on the Zoom features.
To turn on the zoom feature, go to the settings on the main features . Under system, you will see a 3D Option. This will ask you to ‘Use smooth 3D transition as shown below.
Tick the box to turn this on. Once you have turned on the 3D transition, restart the software. The zoom feature will now work.
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To view the camera recordings, click on the magnifying glass on the main menu .
This will allow you to search for all recent recordings. (Search within specific dates or view all recordings.)
To save the camera recordings, right click on the video/image you wish to save. You will see a list and an option will be available to ‘save as’, click this.
You will be asked to choose the folder you wish to store the file, choose the name you wish for the file to be called and click ‘save’. The file will be saved in the chosen folder.
Downloading the application to your Android/Apple device.
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Go to the Apple App Store or Google Playstore to download the P2Pcamviewer application (See image below)
Connecting to your Apple/Android device
To view and control the camera from your Apple/Android device, you will require a strong WiFi connection on your phone and the
application mentioned above.
Open the application to see the login window. Login to the camera using the Username and Password (found on the back of the device). (See image 2)
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Manage Camera Settings from your Apple/Android device.
The Camera list allows you to see all connected cameras.
You can also see the status of the camera to show if the camera is offline or online.
- Change your log in password for the camera or add another camera.
- The local camera list allows you to see all cameras connected to your internet.
- You will find all photos and video recordings saved here
- Alarm reports allows you to see when
movement has been detected.
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Click the icon to bring up the Camera settings.
Video settings – Edit the main settings of the viewing frame e.g. quality, resolution, frame scale and brightness etc
SD-Card settings – Change the recording settings to save on SD card. Please note: this is only applicable to the HD version of the camera
SD-Card Query – Change the SD card files
Alarm Settings – Change the motion detection settings (e.g. how many images you would like emailed to you, alarm sensitivity etc.)
Email Settings – Set up motion detection
