Netgear VZCM2050-100NAS - Manual

5 1 1. Getting Started This chapter covers the following topics: • VueZone Network • Set Up Your VueZone System • Install the Cameras • Start Viewing For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com . Firmware updates with new feat...

Getting Started 6 VueZone System VueZone Network The base station connects to your network and uses the Internet connection to stream video to your private VueZone account. You can use your smartphone or a computer to visit your VueZone account to access your video. During video streaming, several o...

Getting Started 7 VueZone System Package Contents Your VueZone personal video network includes the following: Base Station Cameras (2) Power adapter Ethernet cable camera mounts ( 4) Wall-mounting Batteries (4) Installation guide screws and anchors Shell mounting arm Camera Screwdriver Screws Note: ...

Getting Started 8 VueZone System Base Station The base station connects to your network and wirelessly communicates with the VueZone cameras. Camera Sync button Sync LED Power LED Internet LED Reset Ethernet USB Power connector Status LED Figure 3. Base station, front view. Camera The VueZone camera...

Getting Started 9 VueZone System Set Up Your VueZone System Your network must be connect to the Internet before you install the VueZone base station. Follow the steps in this section in the order in which they are presented. Connect the Base Station The base station needs to be connected to a networ...

Getting Started 10 VueZone System Install Camera Batteries Depending on the camera model, you need to install either one or two batteries. The camera batteries are provided in the package.  To install camera batteries: 1 Slide the battery latch toward the camera back, and press down on the bottom o...

Getting Started 11 VueZone System Sync Cameras to the Base Station Syncing the cameras establishes communication between the cameras and the base station.  To sync cameras to the base station: 1 On the base station, make sure that the Internet LED on front is flashing. The flashing Internet LED sho...

Getting Started 12 VueZone System Install the Cameras Use the magnetic mounts provided in the package to install your cameras.  To install a camera: 1 Decide where you want to install the camera. 2 If you want to stick the mount directly to a surface, peel off the protective layer on the back of th...

Quick Tour of my.VueZone.com 14 VueZone System VueZone Tabs VueZone.com has three tabs: Cameras, Library, and Settings. This is where you control everything for your VueZone personal video network. When you log in the Camera tab displays. Figure 6. Camera tab Camera • View the video stream from all ...

Quick Tour of my.VueZone.com 15 VueZone System Settings • View your current account information. • Change your password. • Set up motion-activated alerts. • Adjust the sensitivity of your motion-activated camera. • Schedule recordings. • Adjust your auto record settings. • Add or delete friends who ...

Quick Tour of my.VueZone.com 16 VueZone System  To rename a camera from the Camera tab: 1 Double-click the camera name. 2 Type a new name. Camera names are limited to 13 characters, no spaces. 3 Click outside the field. The new name is saved automatically.  To rename a camera from the Settings tab...

17 3 3. Cameras Tab This chapter covers the following topics: • Cameras Tab Views • Record Video • Take a Snapshot • Zoom • Adjust Brightness Level • Motion Detection Cameras

Cameras Tab 18 VueZone System Cameras Tab Views This is where you watch video from your cameras. There are two views you can use: • 320-grid view, which shows all of your cameras at a smaller size (320 x 240). • 640-view shows one camera at a large size (640 x 480). To select the camera to view, cli...

Cameras Tab 19 VueZone System 3 If you have more than one camera, you can play all of them at once by clicking the Play All button below the tabs. The button name changes to Stop All. To stop playing video from all the cameras, click Stop All . Icons Your cameras show icons and a drop-down menu. If ...

Cameras Tab 20 VueZone System Control Bar Buttons There are six controls on the tool bar: start/stop streaming, record video, take a snapshot, zoom, adjust brightness, and full screen/time lapse mode. Control bar Figure 8. Cameras tab control bar The following table describes the control bar buttons...

Cameras Tab 21 VueZone System Record Video You can start recording video, or you can schedule it (see Schedule a Recording on page 32).  To start recording video: 1 Click the Start Streaming icon to begin streaming live video. 2 To start recording, click the Record icon. The border around the video...

Cameras Tab 22 VueZone System Zoom You can zoom in on the video you see from the cameras.  To zoom: 1 When streaming video, click the Zoom icon in the control bar. The zoom window opens with the option to zoom in by 1x, 2x or 4x. 2 Select the zoom level. The 640 view allows for up to 2x view. The 3...

Cameras Tab 23 VueZone System Adjust Brightness Level The cameras use the normal image setting unless you change the setting to compensate for bright light or low light environments. Friends cannot change the brightness level. • Bright light : Reduces exposure for bright light or outdoor settings. •...

24 4 4. Library Tab You can use the Library tab to manage and watch video clips and review snapshots. This chapter covers the following topics: • View Your Recordings and Snapshots • Download a Recording or Snapshot to Your Computer • Lock or Unlock a Recording or Snapshot • Share a Video or Snapsho...

Library Tab 25 VueZone System View Your Recordings and Snapshots On the Library tab you can sort snapshots and recordings by name, camera, date, or type by making a selection in the View By section above the recordings.  To view your recording or snapshot: Click the recording or snapshot. To close ...

Library Tab 26 VueZone System Lock or Unlock a Recording or Snapshot Your account has a storage limit which varies depending on your subscription level. When you reach your limit, your oldest files are deleted automatically. Locked files are not deleted.  To lock a file: 1 Select the check box for ...

Library Tab 27 VueZone System 4 Enter the email addresses and a message to your recipients. To send to more than one email address, use a semi-colon between the addresses. 5 Click Send . To cancel, click the X in the upper right corner. When your friends receive the email, they can click a link to a...

Library Tab 28 VueZone System You are asked to confirm that you want to delete the selected items. 3 Click Delete to complete the action. Tip: You can store up to 500 MB of files depending on the VueZone service plan that you have. To ensure that you have sufficient space, periodically save files to...

29 5 5. Settings Tab This chapter covers the following topics: • Personal Settings • Cameras • Recording Format • Schedule a Recording • Sharing • Base Stations • Software Updates

Settings Tab 30 VueZone System Personal Settings This is where you can view your current account information, change your user name (used to log in to your account), password, and your contact information including email address and physical address.  To change the user name, password, or email: 1 ...

Settings Tab 31 VueZone System 2 In the left pane, click a camera name. 3 Type the new camera name in the field. The name is saved automatically. When you click another tab or link, the name change is shown. Recording Format You can control the settings of video that is recorded as a result of motio...

Settings Tab 32 VueZone System Motion Detection To adjust your motion detection settings, you must first enable motion detection using the radio buttons.  To adjust your motion detection settings: 1 Click the Motion Detection link. 2 Using the slider, select the sensitivity. The higher the number, ...

Settings Tab 34 VueZone System Sharing Sharing is where you manage who can see your cameras, and which cameras they have permission to view. This is free and easy for your friends. All they have to do is register.  To add a friend: 1 On the Settings tab, click Add a Friend . 2 Enter the name, email...

Settings Tab 35 VueZone System  To remove a friend completely: 1 Click the friend’s name, to highlight it. 2 Click Remove . Your friend is deleted. Base Stations On the Settings tab, you can view information about your base stations and their connections. You can change the name of your base statio...

Settings Tab 36 VueZone System If you choose to cancel the update, you can update when you are ready by clicking Base Station on the Settings tab.  To update the software: 1 Make sure that your base station is on and your camera’s battery life indicator shows two yellow or green bars. 2 Click the S...

37 A A. Notification of Compliance N E TG E A R W i r e l e s s R o u t e r s , G a t e w a y s , A Ps This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ...

VueZone System Notification of Compliance 39 This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spe...

VueZone System Notification of Compliance 40 • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help...