This guide is for quick installing and connecting the BT821 Bullet IP Camera. For more details, please refer to the
User’s Manual of the camera in the supplied CD.
All-in-One Cable
For network and PoE connections
2 Power (DC 12V / AC 24V)
(3-pin Terminal Block)
3 Alarm I/O
(4-pin Terminal Block)
Two-way audio transmission
microSD Card Slot / Default Button
The positions of microSD card slot and default button are shown as below. For details about how to detach the
camera’s front housing, please refer to section microSD Card Slot / Default Button in the User’s Manual.
microSD Card Slot
Insert the microSD card into the card slot to store videos and snapshots. Do not remove the microSD card when the
camera is powered on.
NOTE: It is not recommended to record with the microSD card for 24/7 continuously, as it may not be able to
support long term continuous data read/write. Please contact the manufacturer of the microSD card for
information regarding the reliability and the life expectancy.
Default Button
Press the default button with a proper tool for at least 20 seconds to restore the system.
Camera Cabling
Please follow the instructions below for cable connections.
Power Connection
Please use a DC 12V / AC 24V adaptor and connect it to the 3-pin terminal block of the All-in-One cable and the
power outlet. Alternatively, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the All-in-One cable, and plug the
other end of the cable to a Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) switch.
Ethernet Cable Connection
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector of the All-in-One cable, and plug the other end of the
cable to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, Ethernet crossover cable might be needed when connecting the camera directly to the
PC.
NOTE: Check the status of the link indicator and the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please
check the LAN connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
Before Login to the Camera
A client program will be automatically installed to the PC when connecting to the camera. Before logging in to the
camera, please ensure downloading the ActiveX control is allowed by either changing the ActiveX controls and
plug-ins or setting Internet’s security level to default. For further details, please refer to the User’s Manual in the
supplied CD.
ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click the <Security> tab and select <Internet>,
and click <Custom level> to change ActiveX
settings.
Step 4: Set “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”items to
<Prompt> or <Enable>.
Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE).
Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the
browser. Then click <Internet Options>.
Step 3: Click the <Security> tab and select <Internet>.
Step 4: Down the page, click “Default Level”and click
<OK> to confirm the setting. Close the browser
window, and open a new one later for
accessing the IP camera.
Camera Login
The default IP address of the camera is: 192.168.0.250. Therefore, to access the camera for the first time, please set
the IP address of the PC as: 192.168.0.XXX; for example:
IP Address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Login ID and Password
Key in the camera’s IP address in the URL bar of the web browser window and hit on “Enter”.
Enter the default username (admin ) and password (admin) in the prompt request dialogue. Note that username is
case sensitive.
AUTO
IRIS
1 2 3 4
I/O
NETWORK
DC12V
LINE LINE IN
MIC IN
OUT
VIDEO
DC
RESET
