36x Speed Dome Network Camera OSD-040 36x Series User’s Manual
Product name: Network Camera ( OSD-040 36x series ) Release Date: 2011/01 Manual Revision: V1.0 Web site: www.brickcom.com Email: support@brickcom.com info@brickcom.com © 2010 Brickcom Corporation.
Table of Contents Before You Use This Product ....................................................................................... 1! Regulatory Information ................................................................................................. 2! Chapter 1 - Package Contents ...................................................................................... 3! Chapter 2 - 36x Outdoor Speed Dome Network Camera Overview ...........................
8.4.2!Motion Detection ..................................................................................... 55! 8.4.3!Digital Input (DI) ...................................................................................... 56! 8.5! Notifications ................................................................................................... 57! 8.5.1!FTP Settings ........................................................................................... 57! 8.5.2!E-mail Settings .......................
Before You Use This Product In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices. This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the “Package Contents” are included.
Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Chapter 1 - Package Contents a. Network Camera (OSD-040 36x) b. Mount Kit c. I/O Cable d. Waterproof Rubber e. Warranty Card / Easy Installation Guide f. M5 Screw g. Dome Cover h. Lubricant i. Product CD j.
Chapter 2 - 36x Outdoor Speed Dome Network Camera Overview The Brickcom OSD-040 36x series is a high-end, Speed Dome network camera designed to provide high-quality video surveillance for outdoor environments. By offering H.264/M-JPEG/MPEG-4 triple codec compression, it is able to provide a flexible system which does not require high bandwidth or storage capabilities. The advanced features of the OSD-040 36x series work together to create crystal-clear video surveillance.
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Mount Holder Link LED Extension I/O Terminal Block Power LED AC Power Input Ethernet Video OutRJ45 10/100 Socket Audio Out(Pink) Reset Button In Microphone/Line (Green) I/O Cable Connector Chapter 3 - Device Appearance Safety Wire Hook Description < Bottom View > < I/O Cable > < Dimension > 6
Chapter 4 - LED Behavior Function LED Behavior Description Power LED Continuous illumination Power on Power LED Unit Power off Link LED Continuous illumination Link Link LED Blinking Connecting 7
Chapter 5 - Installation 5.1 Hardware Installation A. Before Installation The SD-040 36x is supplied with a dome cover to protect the camera unit. Before installation, follow these instructions to attach the dome cover and remove the mount holder. 1) Unpack the dome package and take out the Dome body. 2) Rotate the mount holder and take it off the Dome body. 3) Remove the protective cover and PE sheet.
4) Apply lubricant to the Dome cover’s water-proof rubber to make the installation process smoother. NOTE - The tiny protrusion on the dome cover must align with one of the four holes on the dome body. 5) Attach the Dome cover to the Dome body by gently pressing down on the sides of the Dome cover with both hands. NOTE - DO NOT press the cover from the top as this may cause damage to the Dome body. 6) Screw the Dome cover and body together.
B. Install Camera with Mount Kit 1) Make a cable entry hole on the wall/ ceiling to insert the cable(s). 2) Mount the Speed Dome camera according to the “Speed Dome Mounting Accessories Installation Guide”. 3) Attach the waterproof rubber to the selected mount kit. 4) Route the Ethernet and I/O cables through the top holder and join the selected mount kit with supplied screws and washers. Then adjust the Waterproof Rubber over the joint.
5.2 Camera Connection 1) Connect the camera to a switch using an Ethernet cable. 2) Connect supplied I/O cable to the camera. 3) To attach external devices, such as sensors and alarms, connect them to the extension I/O terminal block.
5.3 System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: Pentium 3GHz or faster Memory: 1024 MB or more Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed Web Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher Adobe Reader: Adobe Reader 8.
5.4 Software Installation In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the camera and grant user access to the camera. After checking the hardware connection, run the Installation Wizard program included on the product’s CDROM to automatically search the intranet for the camera. There may be many cameras on the local network.
B. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click to continue. C. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click to continue.
D. Select either “Complete” setup or “Custom” setup to install the system. a. If COMPLETE SETUP is selected: i. All program features will be installed into the default directory. Check the option “Complete” and then click . ii. Click to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click to continue.
iii. Select to create shortcuts. Click to continue. iv. The installation information will be displayed. Click to continue.
v. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click . When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual. b. If CUSTOM SETUP is selected: i. This option is recommended for advanced users. It can be used to install the system to a preferred directory or to select specific program feature(s). ii. Check the option “Custom”, and then click .
iii. Select the features to install. Click to continue. iv. Click to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click to continue.
v. Select programs to create shortcuts. Click to continue. vi. The installation information will be displayed. Click to continue.
E. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click . When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual.
5.4.1 EasyConfig To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete Setup type was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was installed on the desktop. Double click to open the icon. If Custom Setup type was used in the software installation and an EasyConfig icon was not installed on the desktop, the program will be installed under C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a preferred directory. A. Click to continue.
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B. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s IP settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually.
C. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to connect. D. For configuring the IP address settings, select either , or . The DHCP setting is recommended.
If is selected, the following pages will be displayed.
E. If the camera supports the EasyLinkTM function, the following page will be displayed. Otherwise, this page will not be shown. *If desired, click to skip this setting. EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. Users can log onto [uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live view. a.
F. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either display a successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed, either try again or quit the installation. a. If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be displayed as below: b.
c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message: “Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.” When this window is displayed, click to start the PC-NVR program, to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or in the top right corner of the screen to close the installation window. If the user starts the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual.
Chapter 6 - Accessing the Network Camera 6.1 Check Network Settings The camera can be connected either before or immediately after the software installation. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page, including entering the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask the network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information. 6.
6.3 Authentication To access the camera’s live view, open a web browser and enter the IP address of the camera. A dialog window will pop requesting a username and password. As stated on the previous page, for the default username and password for the Administrator are assigned as “admin/admin”. For accounts other than the administrator’s account, the user can choose to remember the password for future convenience. It is not recommended to check this box when viewing the camera feed from a public computer.
6.4 Installing the Plug-In For the initial access to the camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt the administrator for permission to install a new plug-in for on Internet Explorer. Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation and execution attempt. This plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to display the video in the browser. Click “Install” to proceed.
Chapter 7 - Live View Live View is the default page that opens when accessing the camera. Live video is displayed directly in the browser window. A. Stream1/Stream2 Channels The network camera offers simultaneous dual stream for optimized quality and bandwidth. Go to Configuration → Camera/Video/Audio → Video to configure the codec compression and video resolution or refer to the Video configuration page. B. HTTP/TCP/UDP protocol a. HTTP – This unicast method can be used to traverse firewalls.
C. Go to Preset Position To view a preset position at any time, select the position from the Preset Positions drop-down menu and press . NOTE - The Preset Position drop-down menu will appear after the user has set at least one preset position for the camera. D. Camera Control Panel a. Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level. b. Mic volume - Drag the slider bar to adjust the microphone volume. c.
Full Screen - Switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to return to normal mode. Motion Detection Alert - Enable the motion detection alert function. Mute – Turn off the sound. Talk – Communicate through the camera using the computer MIC. Set Default – Reset to default settings. Patrol - Enable the patrol function. If a designated patrol has not been set for that time period, the first patrol group on the patrol list will be enabled. Pan/Tilt Control - Click on the arrows to pan and tilt the camera.
Chapter 8 - Configuration Click on the main page to change the camera settings pages. NOTE - Only Administrators can access the Configuration page. 8.1 Camera/Video/Audio 8.1.1 Camera a. Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level from -5 to +5. b. Contrast - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image contrast level from -5 to +5. c. Sharpness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image sharpness level from -5 to +5. d.
A. Auto Iris Enable to adjust iris automatically. B. True Day & Night a. Auto - The Network Camera automatically removes the filter by judging the level of ambient light. b. Manual - In day mode, enable the IR CUT to keep the IR cut filter active at all times so the infrared light does not reach the sensor and distort the color. In night mode. C. White Balance a. Disable - Disable the Auto White Balance function. b. AWB - Enable to adjust the White Balance automatically.
8.1.2 Video The Network Camera offers two separate streams for different viewing options. A. Stream 1 & Stream 2 a. Video Codec - The Network Camera offers three choices of video codec standards for real-time viewing: H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG. b. Video Resolution - Select from the drop-down menu to choose the best resolution recording settings. c. Frame Rate - Select the frame rate from drop-down menu. When H.264 or MJPEG is selected, the frame rate ranges from 1 to 30 fps.
e. HTTP Transport – If MJPEG is used for Video Codec, users can enable HTTP Transport protocol for video communication. NOTE – HTTP Transport is for non-IE browser used only. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes. NOTE – For best recording experience, configure the Network Camera to one of the following frame rates based on the Flicker-Free setting: Flicker-Free Frame Rate Outdoor Indoor (50/60 Hz) 25, 10, 7, 5, 3, 2 25, 20, 10, 7, 5, 3, 2 B. Video Overlay a.
C. RTSP Server To utilize RTSP authentication, the user must first set a password for the camera. RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default the port number is set to 554. a. Authentication - Depending on the network security requirements, the camera provides two types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: NONE and DIGEST.
8.1.3 Audio A. Stream The administrator can set up two separate streams for the camera for different viewing devices. The administrator can enable or disable the audio function on either stream. If audio enable is selected, select the Audio codec from the drop-down menu. B. Advanced Settings a. Camera Speaker – If the speaker is enabled, select the volume from the drop-down menu. b. Echo Cancellation Enabled - Enable to avoid an echo. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.1.4 Multicast Multicast sends a video stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address. Therefore, multicast can effectively save Internet bandwidth. The RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. Click “Enable” to enable Multicast stream 1 or Multicast stream 2. The default value for multicast address and port are 234.1.2.3 and 10000.
8.2 Camera Control 8.2.1 Preset Point A preset position is a pre-defined camera view that can be used to quickly move the camera view to a specific location. To create a preset position: a. Use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls to steer the camera view to the required position. b. Enter a descriptive name under Current Position and click Add. c. The camera position and focus settings will be saved as a preset position. NOTE – A total of sixteen preset points can be set. a.
8.2.2 Privacy Mask Add / Edit Privacy mask A privacy mask can be created to conceal areas within the camera’s view. The Privacy Mask List displays all the masks that are currently configured for the network camera and if they are enabled. NOTE – A total of sixteen privacy masks can be created. To create a new privacy mask: a. Use the Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) controls or select Preset Point from the drop-down menu to steer the camera view to the required position. b. Click on Add.
8.2.3 Patrol Settings The camera can be set to patrol a group of preset points. For each patrol group, the user can configure the preset point order, movement speed, and viewing duration. To create a patrol group: a. Click on Add and enter a descriptive name in Description. b. Add preset points to the patrol group by clicking the preset point. next to the desired c.
8.3 Network 8.3.1 IP Settings This section explains how to configure a wired network connection for the camera. There are several ways to setup the camera over the Internet: (1) obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP server, (2) use a static IP, or use PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet). Select the desire setup mode from the IP settings drop-down menu. a.
c. PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) - Use this mode if connecting to the Internet through a DSL Line. NOTE - To utilize this feature, it requires an account provided by an Internet Service Provider. Enter the user name and password provided by the ISP. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes. 8.3.2 UPnP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) simplifies the process of adding a camera to a local area network. Once connected to a LAN, the camera will automatically appear on the intranet.
8.3.3 DDNS (dynamic domain name service) DDNS links a domain name to an IP address, allowing users to easily access their camera even with a changing IP address. Brickcom network cameras are compatible with two DDNS service providers (1) DynDNS, and (2) TZO. NOTE - Before utilizing this function; please apply for a dynamic domain account from a DDNS provider. a. DynDNS – Enable the DynDNS to allow the camera to have a fixed host and domain name. Refer to the DynDNS website (www.dyndns.
8.3.4 EasyLinkTM EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique domain name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. When this function is enabled, users can log onto [uniquedomainname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live view. a. Check the box to enable EasyLinkTM. b. Enter a unique domain name whose length must be between 5-32 characters.
8.3.5 HTTP/HTTPS a. HTTP – (HyperText Transfer Protocol) - This protocol allows for TCP protocol quality without having to open specific ports for streaming. Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow streaming data through. b. HTTPS - (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) - This protocol allows authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on a higher security level than HTTP.
ii. Enter the User name and Password of the camera. iii. Click “Certificate Error” on the top right corner of the window to view the certificate. iv. Click “Install Certificate” and follow the steps to finish the installation.
8.4 Event 8.4.1 Event Settings When an event (such as unauthorized movement) occurs, the camera can be scheduled to perform certain actions. An Event Type is a set of parameters that defines these actions. This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when events occur. Click on the Event Settings page. The Event Setup page will appear.
How to Set Up an Event Schedule Event Schedule describes how and when the camera performs certain actions. a. Check “Enable” and enter a descriptive name for the event schedule. b. Set Event Schedule to define when the event is activated by selecting from Always (24 hours), Schedule or Recurrence pattern. i. If Schedule is selected from the Event Schedule, the following page will be displayed: A Scheduled Event can be programmed for certain times and day.
ii. If Recurrence Pattern is selected, the following page will be displayed. An event schedule can be programmed to recur at different times according to the user’s needs. Select the days for the event schedule to occur. Select a start time and specify the duration. c. Define what will trigger an event to occur by selecting an option from the Event drop-down list. d. Select the Actions that will occur when the event is triggered.
i. When is selected, the following page will be shown: 1) From - Enter the email address of the sender. 2) To - Enter the email address of the recipient. To enter multiple recipients, separate each using a comma. 3) My Name - Enter the sender’s name that will appear in the recipient’s inbox. 4) Subject - Enter the title of the email. e. When complete, click Apply to save new event or Cancel to delete the event. The new event will appear on the event list. f.
8.4.2 Motion Detection Motion can be detected by measuring changes in the speed or vector of an object or objects in the monitored area. This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. a. Detection Setting – Use this setting to enable and define the motion detection windows. The user can defined up to three areas on the live view window for motion detection. i. Select , , or to adjust the motion detection window. ii.
vi. The chart below the Live View window indicates the activity level of the Motion Detection window. When motion is detected by the camera and exceeds the defined threshold, a red bar will appear. Users can use this feature as a trigger source to send photos or videos to a remote server via email or FTP. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes. 8.4.3 Digital Input (DI) The DI socket allows the IP camera to receive input from an external device.
8.5 Notifications Use the tools in this section to specify what type of notification will be sent when an event occurs. The camera can send buffered images to an FTP server, Samba, Email, or HTTP. 8.5.1 FTP Settings File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used as an application component to automatically transfer files for program internal functions. Select “Primary FTP Server” from the Server Selection drop down menu to send media files to a FTP server when an event is triggered.
8.5.2 E-mail Settings Select “Primary Email Server” option from the Server Selection drop down menu to send media files to an email server when an event is triggered. a. SMTP Server - Enter the server host name of the email server. b. SMTP Port - Enter the port number of the email server; by default, the SMTP port is set to 25. c. Authentication - Select the authentication type from the drop-down menu. d. Email Account - Enter the user name of the email account if necessary. e.
8.5.3 Samba Settings Select this option to send the media files via a network neighborhood when an event is triggered. a. Server Address - Enter the IP address of the Samba server. b. User Name - Enter the user name of the Samba server. c. Password - Enter the password of the Samba server. d. Workgroup - Enter the workgroup of the Samba server. e. Shared Folder - Enter the share folder of the Samba server. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.5.4 HTTP Settings Select this option to send the media files via an HTTP notification when an event is triggered. a. URL – Specify the URL to send HTTP requests. The URL is normally written as: http://ip_address/notification.cgi?parameter ip_address – type the IP address or host name of the HTTP host. Parameter – type the notification parameter if necessary. Example URL - http://192.168.1.1/xxxx.cgi Message - name1=value1&name2=vlaue2 Result - http://192.168.1.1/xxxx.
8.5.5 Digital Output (DO) The DO socket allows the IP camera to send output to an external device. While executing the DO notification action, the IP camera drives voltage on the connected DO wire to the triggering voltage level for X number of seconds. The connected external device will then be triggered for X number of seconds. a. Triggered Voltage Level: OPEN or GROUND. Users should select the option according to the specification of their external device.
8.6 System 8.6.1 a. System Log System Log – Set up the camera to record a system log when an event is triggered. This page displays the system’s log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when the buffer area is full. Click Retrieve to retrieve the log or click Save to file to save the system log.
Remote Logging - The user can configure the camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup. i. Click to enable remote log and enter the IP address of the remote server. ii. Enter the port number of the remote server. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.6.2 Date and Time a. Manual – Manually enter the date and time. b. Clone from PC – The camera will sync with the time, date and time zone of the computer used to modify the camera settings. Check “Clone” to utilize this option. The read-only date and time of the PC will be displayed. c. NTP (Network Time Protocol) - NTP is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of a computer system. Select to update the time with a NTP server on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. i.
8.6.3 Device Information a. System Information – Displays the complete system information of the camera. b. Network Settings – Displays the complete network settings information of the camera. c. Video/Audio Settings – Displays the complete video/audio settings information of the camera.
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8.7 Maintenance 8.7.1 User Management This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. The administrator account name is “admin”, which is permanent and cannot be deleted. a. Click Add to create an account. b. Enter the new user’s name, password and confirm password. Administrators can add up to 10 user accounts. c. Select the privilege level for the new user account from the drop-down list.
i. Administrator - user has access to view and change the Configuration page. Users with administrator privilege can change other user’s access rights and user accounts. Click Delete or Update to delete or modify a user’s account. ii. Viewer - user can only access the main page for live viewing. iii. Remote Viewer - user can only access the main page for live viewing using TCP protocol. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes. 8.7.
8.7.4 Firmware Upgrade This feature allows the user to upgrade the camera firmware. It will take a few minutes to complete the process. NOTE - Do not power off the camera or camera during the upgrade. a. Upgrade - Click Browse… and specify the firmware file. Click Upgrade. The camera will begin upgrading and will reboot automatically when the upgrade is finished. 8.7.5 Configuration This feature allows the user to export/import the configuration files of the network camera. a.
8.7.6 Reset to Default Click Apply to restore the network camera to factory default setting. 8.7.7 Reboot This feature will reboot the camera. Click Apply to begin. A message will pop up asking “The device will reboot. Are you sure?” The camera will take about one minute to reboot. Click “OK” to continue. The following message will show during the rebooting process. When completed, the live video page will be displayed in the web browser.
