Toshiba IK-WB15A manual

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    For information on the latest our products and peripheral devices, refer to the following Web page. ■ http://www.ipvideo.toshiba.com The above URL is subject to change without prior notice. If the URL changes, refer to the Toshiba website (http://www.toshiba.com). NETWORK CAMERA Model : IK-WB15A Safety Precautions See the instruction manual (PDF [...]

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    2 Introduction FCC(US) Information Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Product Name : NETWORK CAMERA Model Number(s) : IK-WB15A FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information" This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause h[...]

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    3 Canadian Information Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme norme NMB-003 du Canada. #002-016_SafetyPre_IKWB15A 06.4.28, 10:05 AM Page 3 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC[...]

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    4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IK-WB15A Network Camera. Before you start using the camera, read this User's Guide carefully to ensure co rrect usage. Once you have finished reading this User's Guide, keep it in a convenient place for future reference. The design, specifications, software, and User's Guide contents are su[...]

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    5 Accessories Confirm that all of the following accessories have been supplied with the network camera. AC adapter Power cord DC extension cable Quick Start Guide WARRANTY CD-ROM Contains the instruc- tion manual and Camera Finder soft- ware. IK-WB15A Rear cover (waterproof cover and attachment holder for indoor and outdoor installation) with a tri[...]

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    6 Table of Contents Introduction ● Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2 ● Terms and Trademarks .............................................................................................. 4 ● Accessories ................................................[...]

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    7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety instructions and instruction manual should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the product and in the instruction manual. 4. Follow Instruct[...]

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    8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Cont.) 10. Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your location, consult your product dealer. 11. Power-Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or[...]

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    9 17. Damage Requiring service Disconnect this video product from the power supply and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or wate[...]

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    10 The CAUTION label, shown on the above part, is attached on the camera. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilatera l triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of unin sulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric sho[...]

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    11 NOTES ON USE AND INSTALLATION ・ Do not aim the camera at the sun Avoid aiming the camera at the sun with or without power applied. ・ Do not shoot intense light Intense light such as a spotlight may cause a bloom or smear. A vertical stripe may appear on the screen. However, this is not a malfunction. ・ Treat the camera with care Do not dro[...]

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    12 Setting Network Camera Environment Items needed for network camera monitoring system ● Administrator's personal computer The personal computer that is given all authorities for setting, operating, monitoring and other functions with the network camera is called the "administrator's personal computer" in this manual. * The p[...]

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    13 IP Address To connect to the network, the administrator needs to set the I P address of the network camera. There are two options to set the IP address. ・ Obtaining an IP address automatically from the DHCP server ・ Entering an IP address manually ●O btaining an IP address automatically from the DHCP server Your camera is set to get data a[...]

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    14 Connection Configuration Two configurations are available for connecting a network cameras. ・ Crossover connection ・ Connection via a hub, switch, or router ●Using a crossover cable to establish a connection (example) Network camera Personal computer 192.168.0.30 LAN cable (crossover) 192.168.0.50 IP address IP address Crossover cable is n[...]

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    15 Connecting Camera and Personal Computer 1 Connect LAN cable and turn the power on. ・ If you are using a hub, connect the LAN cable (straight cable) from the camera to the hub. Power-up the camera. ・ If you are connecting the camera to a personal computer, with the computer turned on connect the LAN cable (cross cable) from the camera to the [...]

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    T OSHIBA AMERICA INFORMA TION SYSTEMS, INC. Security & Network Video Products 9740 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine California 92618-1697 Phone Number: (877)696-3822 #002-016_SafetyPre_IKWB15A 06.4.28, 10:05 AM Page 16 Adobe PageMaker 6.5J/PPC[...]