Cisco Systems 4300 manual Action Explanation

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Installing the IP Camera

Table 2-1	Installing the IP Camera (continued)
	Action	Explanation
Step 3	Optional. Use the audio Y cable that is provided with	The audio cable that is provided with the IP includes two
	the IP camera to connect a speaker, microphone, or both	plugs. The cable from an external speaker connects to the
	devices to the audio port on the rear of the IP camera.	Audio Out plug on the audio cable. The cable from an
		external microphone connects to the Audio In plug on the
		audio cable.
		A speaker plays audio that is captured by a microphone
		that is attached to the PC on which you view video from
		the camera.
		Place the external microphone in a location that allows it
		to capture the audio that you want.
		Note By default, the IP camera does not transmit or
		receive audio. To enable and configure audio, see
		the “Streaming Settings Window” procedure on
		page 3-3.
Step 4	Optional. Use the GPIO ports on the rear of the IP	You can connect up to two input devices and two output
	camera to connect external devices that trigger alarms	devices to these ports:
	(connect through input ports) or respond to alarms	DI1—Alarm input 1
	(connect through output ports).
		DI2—Alarm input 2
		DO1—Alarm output 1
		DO2—Alarm output 2
		GND—Ground (for use if needed)
Step 5	Optional. Use the RS-232 ports on the rear of the IP	A RS-232 cable fits into the ports in one way. Make sure
	camera to connect a control device (motorized housing)	to insert it properly.
	that supports the Pelco D protocol.
Step 6	Connect an STP (shielded twisted pair) Category 5 or	If your network provides PoE, the IP camera powers on.
	higher network cable to the LAN port on the back of the	Skip to Step 8.
	camera and to a 100BaseT hub, router, or switch.

Cisco Video Surveillance 4300 and 4500 High-Definition IP Cameras User Guide

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