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

 

OL-19609-04

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