iViewHD Userʼs Manual Manual V1.05 Firmware V2.0drn or later Website V2.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual NetMedia, Inc. 10940 N. Stallard Place Tucson, Arizona 85737 TEL: (520) 544-4567 FAX: (520) 544-0800 http://NetMedia.com PURCHASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS The laws of the State of Arizona shall govern PURCHASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. LIMITED WARRANTY: NETMEDIA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN AND NETMEDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE OR OF MERCHANTABILITY.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Conventions • The term iViewHD is used throughout this manual to denote the family of iViewHD cameras such as the iViewHD-2M or iViewHD-D1. • Web screen shots may not appear exactly the same between various web browsers and operating systems. © 2009 NetMedia, Inc.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Table of Contents Introduction!....................................................................................6 Distinguishing Various iViewHD Models!.....................................7 iViewHD-2M!...............................................................................................................7 iViewHD-D1!...............................................................................................................7 Specifications!................................
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Factory defaults are being set. Please wait...!.......................................................31 Parameters set OK!..................................................................................................31 Restarting. Please wait...!........................................................................................31 Bad flash file.!..........................................................................................................
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Introduction iViewHD is a family of high resolution small form factor internet protocol (IP) cameras. The cameras provide both still JPEG and Motion-JPEG (MJPEG) images which are either viewable with a standard web browser or usable with a Network Video Recorder (NVR). iViewHD cameras are powered using Power Over Ethernet (POE) which means that data and power are supplied via a single Ethernet cable. Power is provided by standard POE network switches or power injectors.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Distinguishing Various iViewHD Models Below you will find several iViewHD cameras illustrated so that you can distinguish between them. iViewHD-2M • 2 Megapixel maximum image output (1600x1200) • Power Over Ethernet (POE) powered iViewHD-D1 • 385K maximum pixel output (720x536) • Power Over Ethernet (POE) powered © 2009 NetMedia, Inc.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Specifications Some of the iViewHD features include • Compact size • MJPEG streaming output. Can be preconfigured or selectable via HTTP or JSON commands for NVR integration • JPEG output • Various standard and user configurable resolutions from 1600x1200(UXGA) to 160x120 (QQVGA) • Maximum resolution: 1600x1200 2M Camera; 720x536 D1 Camera • Lens: F3.2, 59.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual FCC Compliance Statement This device compiles with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning 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.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Quick Setup Procedure This section presents a quick setup guide in configuring the iViewHD camera. For a more detailed explanation, please consult the following sections of the manual The iViewHD camera connects to a Power Over Ethernet (POE) network switch, such as the Netmedia POEmax or other suitable POE switch. The POE switch provides the network connectivity and power for the camera. To configure the iViewHD camera: 1. Plug in an Ethernet cable to the POE switch: 2.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual 4. Run a web browser on the computer which has Bonjour support enabled. Or for Windows download and install the Standalone Bonjour Browser for Windows http://netmedia.com/iviewhd/downloads.html On the the Mac run the Safari browser which has Bonjour already built in. See appendix A (Alternate Ways to Locate an iViewHD Camera on the Network) which provides several options for locating an iViewHD camera. 5. Locate the camera using Bonjour.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Configuration and Setup iViewHD uses Link Local and multicast DNS (also known as Bonjour) to advertise its presence on the network. You can use a Bonjour enabled web browser to locate an iViewHD camera and configure it. Some web browsers, such as Appleʼs Safari, have a built in Bonjour browser. Other web browsers, such as Internet Explorer, can have a Bonjour plug-in installed for them.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual There are other options also available for locating an iViewHD camera.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual following window, you should enter your username and password. If enabled, the factory default username is user and the factory default password is password. Usernames and passwords are case sensitive. You will have an opportunity later on to change these if you wish. The following sections describe the main iViewHD image control web page and the other web pages which are used to configure your camera.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual iViewHD Image Control Page Navigation Bar Help and Information Area Use Flash Plugin Option Resolution Frame Rate Special Image Effects JPEG Compression Level White Balance Exposure Value Contrast Level Brightness Level Color Saturation Color Hue Sharpness Vertical Flip Horzontal Mirror Save Parameters Restore Parameters Footer This is the first page you will see when connecting to the iViewHD camera.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Each iViewHD web page contains a footer which can be clicked to access the iViewHD home page where you will find out more information about iViewHD and also access support forums, documentation and firmware updates. You can change various camera parameters and then save them in the cameraʼs persistent storage. You can also retrieve your saved parameters. The parameters that you can modify are • Use Flash - Enables use of an optional Flash plugin.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual • BW Negative - The image appears as a black and white negative • JPEG Compression Level - You can select a number from 0 to 45 which specifies the JPEG compression level. A lower number represents less compression and hence a better appearing image (at the expense of a larger image size). A higher number represents more compression and hence a lower quality image (but at a reduced file size).
iViewHD Userʼs Manual The following camera orientation illustrates Vertical Flip and Horizontal Mirror values: Vertical Flip Horizontal Mirror No Vertical Flip No Horizontal Mirror After the above parameters are selected, they can be saved in the cameraʼs persistent storage. They can later be retrieved. This is useful if the parameters are altered and you wish to restore them to their saved state: • Save Parameters - When you click this, the current parameters are saved in the cameraʼs persistent storage.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Info Web Page The Info web page gives a quick overview of some of iViewHDʼs settings: • Device Name - shows the name of the iViewHD camera. This name is directly translatable to a Bonjour name which allows the camera to be located on the network. • Website Version - shows the current version of the website that is loaded into the iViewHD camera. You can load new website firmware using the Update page. • Firmware Version - shows the current Firmware version number.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual • Static IP 1 & 2 - shows each static IP address that iViewHD will respond to. A value of 0.0.0.0 means that no Static IP address has been configured. • System Events - These are internal events that iViewHD logs. If you are experiencing problems, technical support may ask you for these values to assist in isolating the problem. Any changes that are made to iViewHD parameters are saved in persistent storage.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Services Web Page The Services web page allows you to change the iViewHD device name, the HTTP port that various iViewHD services use (such as the web page and the MJPEG streaming), various TCP keep-alive parameters and an extra port offset. Change Device Name The device name is the name that iViewHD uses to advertise its services and is seen by the Bonjour browser.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual See iViewHD Services and Protocols section for more details about the protocols and how to use them. Change TCP Keep-Alive You can enable and change various parameters which control iViewHDʼs keep-alive mechanism. The keep-alive mechanism will terminate network connections if a computer is not reachable for a period of time. The parameters which can be changed here are global and effect all iViewHD TCP/IP protocols/services (i.e. HTTP).
iViewHD Userʼs Manual IP Options Web Page The IP Web page allows you to specify how iViewHD acquires an IP address. You can enable or disable DHCP address acquisition or you can assign fixed IP addresses to iViewHD. DHCP Configuration The current DHCP status is displayed along with the DHCP address, gateway, mask and DNS server that has been acquired. The only option you have is to enable or disable DHCP address acquisition. Fixed IP Addresses You can specify up to 2 static IP addresses.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual If you disable DHCP address acquisition and you donʼt specify any static IP addresses, the only IP address that iViewHD will have is the automatically generated Link Local address. This may make iViewHD more difficult to locate on a network if your computer does not support link local addressing/ Bonjour. See Appendix A - Adding Route to Windows so Link Local Devices Can be Accessed if you have Windows and need to only use a link local address.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Security Web Page The Security Web page allows you to specify the level of protection you need for iViewHD. Change Username and Password You can enable or disable username and password protection for iViewHDʼs web pages. If you disable username/password security anyone can access iViewHDʼs web setup pages.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Default Username user Default Password password Authorized Port, IP address and Mask You can specify up to 4 TCP ports that need protection. Ports may be protected so that only computers with certain IP addresses can have access to iViewHD. For each protected port you can set three parameters: • Port Number - the number of the port you wish to have protected. These port numbers should correspond to the port numbers in the Services web page.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Admin Web Page The Admin Web page provides several options which help you manage iViewHD. You can control the Link LED and force iViewHD to restart (reboot) or to have iViewHD set itself into a factory default configuration. Set LED Brightness You can control the brightness level of the Link LED. • LED Brightness - specifies the LED brightness level. You can set a level from 0 to 255. A level of 0 turns off the LED and a level of 255 sets the LED brightness to its maximum.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Press “Blink LED” to start the LED blinking immediately without iViewHD restarting. Restart iViewHD Press the “Restart iViewHD” button to force iViewHD to restart itself. Any active network connections will be lost when iViewHD restarts. Set to Factory Defaults Press “Set to Factory Defaults” to cause iViewHD to erase its persistent storage. iViewHD will revert to a factory default configuration. The current Website will be erased, but the current Firmware will not be altered.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual after persistent storage is erased. This is useful when persistent storage is getting full and you want to reinitialize it, but donʼt want to lose your configuration parameters. If power is lost during this operation, then it is likely that the current configuration parameters were not saved and restored. © 2009 NetMedia, Inc.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Update Web Page The Update web page allows you to load new Firmware or Website ROM software. You will do this when new software becomes available. You can also do this to reload the current software. iViewHD determines from the contents of the file you select which kind of software is being loaded. The currently loaded Firmware or Website version is displayed for reference purposes. The Update web page will appear slightly different depending on which browser you use.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Informational and Error Messages You will encounter several informational and error messages as you use iViewHDʼs setup web pages. These messages will appear after you have clicked on a form button on a web page. The message are Factory defaults are being set. Please wait... You have requested that the iViewHD is set back to its factory default state. Persistent storage is being cleared. This operation will take about a minute.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Website received OK. Restarting... iViewHD has determined that you are attempting to upload a website file and that it was received with no errors. iViewHD will now reflash its persistent storage with a copy of the newly received firmware. This operation will take several minutes. 32 © 2009 NetMedia, Inc.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Appendix A Alternate Ways to Locate an iViewHD Camera on the Network The iViewHD camera supports Bonjour which allows it to be easily located on a network. Bonjour Browser for Windows (plugin) For Windows, you can install Bonjour support for Windows which can be downloaded at http://support.apple.com/downloads/Bonjour_for_Windows This will enable Bonjour for your computer and also place a Bonjour item into Internet Explorerʼs task bar.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual You will then be able to associate the camera with an IP address that you can use in a browser. ARP Table Modification The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table in your computer translates an IP address to an Ethernet MAC address. This allows your computer to use an IP address to access devices on the network. The ARP table is normally filled in automatically by the operating system, but you can also modify it and assign your iViewHD camera an IP address.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Letʼs say we wanted to address the iViewHD camera at IP address 192.1681.200. The command in Windows would be arp -s 192.168.1.200 00-03-75-00-00-07 In Linux or Mac OS X the command would be arp -s 192.168.1.200 00:03:75:00:00:07 Here is an example CMD.EXE session for windows mapping the IP address 192.168.1.200 to the MAC address of 00-03-75-47-00-07: The arp -a command lists all the entries in the ARP table.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual Adding Route to Windows so Link Local Devices Can be Accessed You only need to be concerned about this if you have not installed Bonjour for Windows. Windows supports Link Local (LL) addressing. If you are connected to a network and an IP address cannot be obtained manually or automatically (via DHCP), Windows will choose a LL address. These addresses are in the form 169.254.x.y, where x.y are randomly chosen numbers such that they are unique on the network.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual HTTP Commands iViewHD accepts HTTP commands that may be used with NVR software to control the operation of the camera. These commands are case sensitive and must be issued in the proper case or else they will not be understood. The general form of the HTTP commands is http://IP-Address/image.cgi?CAPTURE=YES/NO&STREAM=0/1&COMMAND=commands Where • IP-Address is the IP-Address of the camera.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual • 7 - Black & White • 8 - Black & White Negative • MODE: UXGA, SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, QVGA, QQVGA or CIF - or numeric corresponding value 0..8 (Default XD1) • UXGA 0 - 1600x1200 • SXGA 1 - 1280x960 • XGA 2 - 1024x768 • SVGA 3 - 800x600 • XD1 4 - 720x536 • VGA 5 - 640x480 • QVGA 6 - 320x240 • QQVGA 7 - 160x120 • CIF 8 - 400x298 • RATE: 0..2 (default varies based on resolution and compression) • 0 - Best for Night • 1 - Better for Night • 2 - Best for Day • BRIGHT: 0..
iViewHD Userʼs Manual • 0 - Low • 4 - Normal • 8 - High • SHARP: 0..7 Sharpness (default 0) • 0 is Automatic sharpness • 1..7 Progressively sharper images. Sharpness is based on edge detection and enhancement • WB: 0..5 White balance (default 1) • 0 - AWB Off • 1 - AWB Automatic • 2 - Sunny • 3 - Cloudy • 4 - Office • 5 - Home • DCW: Digital Crop Window. Defaults to size of current base resolution. This specifies an area of the current image that is cropped before being displayed.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual A special form of the HTTP command is available to retrieve a single JPEG image using the current camera parameters. Itʼs equivalent to the /image.cgi?CAPTURE=YES&STREAM=0&COMMAND= The command is simply /Image.jpg For example, http://192.168.1.140/Image.jpg 40 © 2009 NetMedia, Inc.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual JSON Object Support The iViewHD camera supports a variety of JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) objects to manipulate camera parameters. JSON is of primary interest to those that want to make custom web applications that communicate to the iViewHD camera without having to issue HTTP commands. For a general outline on what JSON is and various JSON links, please see http://www.json.org/ iViewHD supports both reading and writing JSON objects.
iViewHD Userʼs Manual iViewHD JSON Objects Below is a list of iViewHDʼs supported JSON objects.
