USER GUIDE BUSINESS SERIES Business Internet Camera with Audio Model: PVC2300, WVC2300
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2 General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3: Product Overview 3 Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Restore Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Administration > Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction With extensive feature support like IP Multicast, RTSP, RTP, and 3GPP, video can be viewed from multiple endpoints and client applications like 3G phones, and Quicktime clients on PCs or WiFi phones. Thank you for choosing the Linksys Business Internet Video Camera with Audio. This User Guide covers two models: Support for multiple network protocols like SNMP, 802.1p priority, 802.
Wireless Security Checklist Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by sending information over radio waves, it can be more vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network. Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals from your wireless network can also be intercepted.
Product Overview Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Product Overview Back Panel The ports and reset button are located on the back panel of the Camera. Front Panel The LEDs and Camera lens are located on the front panel of the Camera. Back Panel Front Panel Lens The Camera includes a removable CS-mount lens. For specifications on the included lens, refer to the Specifications section of this User Guide. For a list of recommended lenses to use with this Camera, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide.
Product Overview Chapter 3 Ethernet The Ethernet port supports network speeds of either 10Mbps or 100Mbps, and can operate in half and full-duplex modes. Auto-sensing technology enables each port to automatically detect the speed of the device connected to it (10Mbps or 100Mbps), and adjust its speed and duplex accordingly. The Camera’s Ethernet port also supports the IEEE 802.
Chapter 4 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Chapter 4: Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software 3. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. To install the Viewer & Recorder Utility files in the default folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, click the Browse button and follow the on-screen directions. Overview This chapter will instruct you on how to install and use the Internet Camera Viewer & Recorder Utility on your PC.
Chapter 4 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Using the Monitor Application Viewing When a Camera has a green light under this icon, it indicates the video is being viewed. After the software has been installed, you can launch the application from shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu. Recording When a Camera has a red light under this icon, it indicates that video is being recorded. Motion When a Camera has a light under this icon, it indicates that motion has been detected.
Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Chapter 4 Zoom Clicking this magnifies a section of the window. Click the icon and then click the portion of the screen you want to magnify. Click the icon again to return magnification to normal. Camera Setup Flip Video Click this to have the image swapped top-to-bottom. Mirror Video Click this to have the image swapped left-to-right. Toggles the sound on or off. Click this icon to turn the microphone on.
Chapter 4 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software 1. Select the camera you want to delete from the list in the box at the top of the screen. Deleting a Schedule 2. Click the Delete button. You can delete any of the nine schedules displayed on this screen by doing the following: Recording Schedule 1. Select the camera you want to delete from the list in the box at the top of the screen. Scheduling a Recording 2. Click the Delete button.
Chapter 4 Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Disk Allocation for Recording Total Disk Space This shows the total amount of storage space on your hard drive. Available Disk Space This shows the amount of storage space available on your hard drive. Enable Disk Space Limitation This feature allows you to limit the amount of space your recordings occupy on your hard drive. Click the box for this feature and then enter the Maximum Allowed Space in the next box.
Installing and Using the Viewer and Recorder Software Chapter 4 Print This button is used to print the image. Playback Speed This slide bar allows you to adjust the speed of the video playback. Audio Controls This slide bar allows you to control the volume level. Toggles the sound on or off. Hard Disk Quota Free Space Displays the amount of available space on the hard disk. Used Space Displays the total amount of space used on the hard disk. Setup Clicking this button opens the Camera Setup window.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Advanced Configuration Home The Home screen is where live video can be viewed and the output can be updated. NOTE: By default the camera is set to receive an IP address from a DHCP server. If you do not have a DHCP server on your network, you can set a static IP address by pressing the Reset button on the camera for less than 3 seconds. A default IP address of 192.168.1.101 will be assigned to the camera.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Resolution PC’s Date and Time Displays the current time of the PC connected to the web-based utility. Setup > Basic Setup Camera Date and Time Displays the current time as configured on the camera. Sync with PC This option allows you to synchronize the camera to the clock on the PC connected to the web-based utility. New Date This option allows you to manually enter the date for the camera.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Gateway IP address of the gateway router between this device and management stations that exist on other network segments. Primary DNS The IP address of your ISP’s primary server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Secondary DNS The IP address of your ISP’s secondary server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 • Password This is for this Camera’s client login to the RADIUS server, and must match the key stored on the RADIUS server. Enable HTTPS Alternative Port This option allows you to define the port number used to communicate with the camera using an HTTPS connection. The default value is 1024. A value in the range of 1024-65535 can be defined. NOTE: The port number must be specified in the URL. For example, if the Camera’s IP address is 192.168.1.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 • Audio Address Enter the IP address. • Audio Port Enter the port number. • Time to Live Define the number of hops (the number of network routers that can be passed before the multimedia data packets arrive at their destination or are dropped) that can occur before the packets are dropped. A value in the range of 1 to 255 can be defined. The default value is 16.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 • Enable and Allow the Following IP Address This option will allow only the IP addresses specified here to access the camera. Choose Single to enter a specific IP address or Range to enter a range of IP addresses. Up to 10 values can be configured. Administration > Users Privilege Level Select the appropriate privilege level from the drop-down menu.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Administration > Firmware MPEG-4 Settings Resolution Select the desired video resolution setting. The default resolution is set to 320x240. Video Quality Control Choose one of the following: • Constant Bit Rate Select the desired fix bit rate. The default bit rate is set to 1.2 Mbps. • Fix Quality Select the desired fix quality. The default fix quality is set to Normal. NOTE: Higher image quality requires more bandwidth.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 • Access Code Enter a code to use to access the live video from the Camera through cell phone connection. Video Adjustments Power Line Frequency Select the power line frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) used in your region, to improve the picture quality under fluorescent lighting. White Balance Select the suitable white balance option as you desired. Brightness If necessary, you can adjust the brightness to obtain a better image.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Audio Settings Applications > Mail & FTP Enable Audio Enable audio by checking the check box.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 • Requires SMTP Authentication Select this if the SMTP Server requires a “login” to send mail. • Requires POP before SMTP Select this if the SMTP Server requires a POP “login” to send mail. Applications > Instant Messaging E-mail Setup Send To Enter at least one (1) e-mail address; the 2nd and 3rd addresses are optional. The e-mail alert will be sent to the e-mail address or addresses specified here.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 NOTE: Motion detection can be triggered by rapid changes in lighting conditions, as well as by moving objects. For this reason, it should only be used indoors. When you first select the Motion Detection option, you will be prompted to install an Active-X plug-in. It is necessary to install this plug-in to use this feature. • Window 2-4 Enable one or more of these options to detect motion in specific areas of the video screen.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 New Schedule NOTE: The Network Camera can be configured for up to 10 events. Effective Time Frame Select the event time frame, available options are every day, weekdays, or a specific day of the week. – • Video – Start Time Select the event start time in hours and minutes (use the 24 hour time format). End Time Select the event end time in hours and minutes (use the 24 hour time format).
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 NOTE: To complete the DDNS Service setup, port forwarding needs to be configured on your router. Applications > I/O Ports Output State Changing and saving Output State settings on this page will also reset outputs to their Default States. The state will be correct the next time the triggering event activates the output. Output Ports Manual Control # Displays the port number.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Preset List Select the desired preset position, the screen will update with the current data for the selected preset. If you don’t need the desired preset position, click the Remove button to remove. Preset Name Enter a suitable name for the current desired position and then click the “Add” button to add into the preset list. Pan Speed Select the desired speed for camera panning. Tilt Speed Select the desired speed for camera tilting.
Advanced Configuration Chapter 5 Status > Network Status > Syslog & Log Status > Syslog & Log Status > Network Network Log Network Type This displays the type of network the camera is connected to. Log Type Place a check mark next to the types of logs that you wish to view on the Log List. IP Address This displays the IP address assigned to the camera. • System Log • FTP Log Subnet Mask This displays the subnet mask assigned to the camera.
Introduction Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Business Internet Video Camera. Read the questions and answers below to solve your problems: I can’t connect to the Camera with my web browser to configure it. It is possible that your PC’s IP address is not compatible with the IP address of the Camera. Use the Windows utility to configure the Camera with a valid IP address.
Glossary Appendix B Appendix B: Glossary This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. WEB: For additional terms, please visit the glossary at www.linksys.com/glossary Access Mode Specifies the method by which user access is granted to the system. Access Point A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Appendix B CoS (Class of Service) The 802.1p priority scheme. CoS provides a method for tagging packets with priority information. A CoS value between 0-7 is added to the Layer II header of packets, where zero is the lowest priority and seven is the highest. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address. Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
Appendix B Glossary MAC (Media Access Control) Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) A protocol that uses an authentication server to control network access. Mask A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for example parts of an IP address. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.
Appendix B Glossary TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a network. Telnet A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability.
Specifications Appendix C Appendix C: Specifications PVC2300 Specifications Model PVC2300 Standards IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.1p (QoS Priority), IEEE802.
Specifications Appendix C Sampling Rate 8 KHz Power Default Bit Rate 16Kbps Power Options Management Utility Monitoring and Recording software External Power Adapter: 12V/1A, 110~120V AC/60Hz, Switching Monitoring and Recording for up to 16 cameras Advanced search histogram or by time and date IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) - 48V/0.3A Power Consumption 10W Environmental Recording set up to record by motion trigger, manual or schedule recording and playback Dimensions WxHxD 4.72" x 2.
Specifications Appendix C Lens type CS Mount lens, fixed focus; Adapter also included for lenses that requires more distance between sensor and lens Focal Length 500mm~Infinity (for included lens) Audio Field of View 60º (for included lens) Summary 2-Way Audio Video Resolution 640x48 (VGA), 320x240 (QVGA), 160x120 (QQVGA) Built-in Microphone 6mm, -40db + 3db Microphone input 3.5 mm Phone jack Frame Rate 1 to 30 fps (selectable) Speaker output 3.
Specifications Appendix C FTP Client FTP Client facilitates scheduling transfer of images to an FTP server DDNS Dynamic DNS facilitates reaching the camera by a name irrespective of camera’s IP address. Supports DynDNS, TZO, and 3322 Dynamic DNS services UPnP Allows autodiscovery of the camera by other UPnP devices IP Filtering Allow or disallow access by IP address Power Power Options External Power Adapter: 12V/1A, 100~240V AC, 50-60Hz, Switching Power Power Options IEEE 802.
Appendix D Appendix D: Warranty Information Limited Warranty Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the "Warranty Period"), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys’ entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
Appendix E Wired Product Regulatory Information Appendix E: Wired Product Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement FCC Statement This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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.
Appendix E Wired Product Regulatory Information User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ceština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix E Wired Product Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix E Wired Product Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix E Wired Product Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
Appendix F Wireless Product Regulatory Information Appendix F: Wireless Product Regulatory Information Safety Notices FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Appendix F Wireless Product Regulatory Information Avis d’Industrie Canada Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil Cet appareil est conforme aux normes NMB003 et RSS210 d’Industrie Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : 1. il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2. il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
Appendix F User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Appendix F Wireless Product Regulatory Information Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele Français (French) - Informations environnementales pour les clients de l’Union européenne Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol , keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest olmejäätmevoogudest.
Appendix F Wireless Product Regulatory Information Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija, skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten in de Europese Unie Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį), negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto.
Appendix F Wireless Product Regulatory Information Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para clientes da União Europeia Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke v Evropski uniji A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
Contact Information Appendix F Appendix G: Contact Information Linksys Contact Information Website http://www.linksys.com E-Mail support@linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com Advice Line 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Support 800-326-7114 RMA (Return Merchandise 949-823-3000 Authorization) Fax 949-823-3002 NOTE: Details on warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty and Regulatory Information section of this Guide.
