Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Integrated Wireless IP Camera INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Nexxt Solutions XPY 300 Camera. Our new XPY is an integrated wireless IP Camera solution that combines a high quality digital video camera with network connectivity and a powerful web server to bring a clear picture to your desktop or mobile phone from anywhere on your local network or over the Internet.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera BEFORE YOU BEGIN • This camera is intended for indoor use only. the supplied power adaptor to connect the camera to the AC mains (5.0V DC, 1.5A). The warranty does not cover any damage caused by applying the wrong voltage. • Never attempt to disassemble the unit. The warranty does not cover damages as a result of tampering with, or the improper alteration of the device. • Do not point the camera at the sun or at any other strong light source.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera FEATURES • The camera combines a high-sensitivity 1/4 CMOS image sensor with a powerful wireless web server in order to capture clear images from anywhere, and to transmit them instantly on your local network or over the internet. • Can be used on WiFi or wired networks. • Selectable image resolution of 640x480 and 320x240 pixels. • The system can be expanded at any time by adding multiple cameras.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Mac users are only able to: - view live images via compatible web browsers including Safari, Firefox and Chrome but are limited to viewing one camera at a time. - take and save snapshot images via the web browser interface.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 1.Begin by screwing the bracket to the camera. Connect the camera using the power adaptor that comes with the product. 2.Using a standard Ethernet network cable, connect the camera to your network. The camera can either be connected to a router/ switch or directly to a PC with an Ethernet network cable. We recommend setting up the camera on your network using a wired connection prior to using the device in a wireless configuration.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 2. Plug the other end into an available RJ-45 port on your router. 3. Connect the power cable to the wall outlet. Please note that if you are using the camera on a wireless network, you will need to configure the camera for wired use, prior to configuring wireless settings in the device (later described in this manual).
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Functions: *Supports up to 81-video monitoring in one screen *Supports multi-level structured device list. *Supports scheduled recording with alarm. *Supports panoramic recording. *Supports motion detection, sound alert and external alarm trigger. *Supports audio, SMS, SMS modem, dialing, email, FTP and alarm output switch. *Supports inquiries, browsing of alarm and operation log records. *Supports multi-level access management.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Now, let’s take the 300-series and 330-series as examples to introduce the adding device option.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 330-Series Image: Name: name assigned to the camera, used to distinguish it from other devices connected.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera name will be displayed on the camera list name will be displayed on the camera list. Basic information: the basic information used for connecting the camera, such as connection method, username, password, PT protocol, etc. Device parameters: set size of the image and frame rate. Not all series have this option available. Alarm: this menu contains all the alarm-related settings. Record: this menu contains all recording related settings.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Camera Parameters 300-Series Image 330-Series Image 12
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera This menu is used to quickly set the camera parameters. Not all models have this function. Click the Get button to obtain the current settings. Click Apply or Set depending on the model to save your modifications. Alarm It includes all the alarm-related settings. Please refer to the Alarm section for more details. Record It includes all the recording-related settings. Please refer to the Recording section for more details. Freq.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Device Tree Components: this tree provides a visual representation of all detected devices. Supports multi-level structure from which users can connect or disconnect devices in a particular group. Users can double click on a device to connect it and see the video in the display area, or click the Camera/ Group Options button to modify the settings.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera continuously, schedule a recording or setup a recording whenever an alarm is triggered. Under the Scheduled recording option, users can set specified dates and times. Records will be then saved to the assigned folder path set in the options settings, and will automatically overwrite the earliest files when the disk is full. The user can set the parameter of how long to keep the files.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Scheduled recording: users can appoint a certain period in which the client will start recording. Alarm The Client software supports various kinds of alarm triggers, alarm events, and can be used to set an alarm schedule. Select the camera in the display area or from the device list, click the right button to choose Camera Options, or click the Camera/Group Options button. Next, go to Alarm tab.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Enable alarm: in order to use the alarm function, you must check this option. Alarm group: it is a user-defined name to identify and link cameras belonging to the same group. Alarm lasting time: the period of time the software will keep the alarm active. That will have the same duration as the event causing the alarm, which includes the capturing of audio and the video recording time. Schedule trigger: sets the schedule during which alarm can be triggered.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Days: specify the day(s) of the week the alarm will be triggered. Time: sets a starting and ending time for the alarm. Trigger mode: specifies the type of event that would trigger an alarm. It currently supports motion detection and alarm sensor input (depending on the model). An action on alarm defines how the software will respond once the alert is triggered.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera program. Select the sound and click OK to save the setting. You can also choose other sound files from your local disk drive. In other words, you can record “Catch the thief” in a file, save it and then select the sound file by clicking the folder button to add the file you want. If you want to read a text on alarm, you can check the “Speech” icon and edit the contents to be read.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Email: when the alarm goes off, the program will send an email acknowledgement with the pictures or video recording attached. Attachment: the user can choose to send emails with or without attachments, or with pictures or videos. However, when choosing to send an attachment, the user needs to have the live recording function enabled first. Receiver: it is the email address to which the alarm acknowledgement will be sent to.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera FTP Uploading: when the alarm is triggered, the program will upload the snapshots to the FTP server. Upload file: three options are available: picture only, video only, or both picture and video. FTP host address: account information required to access the File Transfer Protocol host. FTP port: the default is set to 21. User name: the user name used in the FTP login window. Password: the FTP password used in the login window.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera supports the dialing feature. Number to be dialed: the number which will be dialed once the alarm is triggered. Test: Click Test to make sure this setting is functional. SMS modem: when an alarm is triggered, the program will send a Short Message Service transmission to the assigned phone through the modem. This service requires an SMS modem to be installed on the PC. SMS modem port: the serial port number which is attributed to the SMS modem.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Skype: when an alarm is triggered, the program will use Skype to send Skype messages, text messages, Skype calls and call a mobile phone. This feature requires for Skype to be installed on your computer. When the alarm is triggered, the program will call or open the Skype interface, so that it can execute the actions mentioned above. If Skype is not running, the program will automatically start Skype. You can download Skype by going to http://www.skype.com.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Test: Click Test to make sure this setting is functional. Application: when the alarm is triggered, the program will execute the selected program. Program: it defines the path for the .exe file belonging to the selected program. Run parameter: the run parameter values should be entered in this box. Run once: this option will execute the command only when the alarm goes off for the first time, with no further action after that.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera URL Link: When the alarm is triggered, the program will open the assigned URL. Usually, this is used to inform other systems about the alert. User Account Administration The Client supports a multi-level management system, whereby different users are granted specific privileges and passwords for controlled access. This function is not enabled by default.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera When this feature is enabled, the program will always request authentication from users. By default, the admin account enjoys full administrator privileges. This account can never be deleted; however, its password can be changed. Add operator: click the Add button and the dialogue box below will appear Once you type in the account information and assign the corresponding permissions, click OK to save it.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Delete: the currently selected operator will be erased. Modify authority: it changes the permission level assigned to this operator. Change password: it allows the user to modify the existing password. Log manager The client software has log management function. It will keep records of user operation and device connection information. Click the Setup menu button on the bottom right corner of the dialog box, and then choose Log Management to open the window.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera After selecting the desired device and date, click the Find button. Records publisher Users can remotely view videos and alarm logs using the records publishing tool from the client. Click the Setup menu on the bottom right corner of the dialog box, and choose Record History Web Publisher. The following window will be displayed, as shown below.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera By default, this function is not enabled. You must first select the Enable History Publisher option and click the Apply button to enable this feature. The LAN IP address will be displayed at this point. Users can directly view records in the LAN if the PC has a fixed IP address. Records can also be accessed by entering the IP address and adding the port number.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Users can set a password for controlled access permissions. The Web server port is the port provided for remote visit. Normally, this value does not need to be changed, but if that port is being occupied by other devices, users can assign a different port number within the 1 ~ 65535 range. When entering the URL in IE address box, a page like the one below this will be displayed.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera A list containing all the devices with recorded video files will appear. Next, click on any specific device, and a list of recordings identified with the date will be displayed at this stage. When the operator chooses a certain date, the page below will pop up on the screen. The list contains the files recorded that day. When you click on a specific file, it will play the video.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera During playback, the user can rewind or forward the video, take a snapshot or invert the recorded images. The process to remotely access alarm records is the same as with video records. Registration Go to the Setup menu and select Registration. Enter the registration name and code, and click Register to complete the process. The registration name and code can be found on the supplied CD-ROM.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera When done, the camera login page will be displayed on the screen. 2. Click “sign in” to enter your account and password on the camera login page, as shown below. By default, the administrator’s username is “admin” and the password is left blank. You can log on to this page as an Administrator, Operator or Visitor. Access privileges will be assigned on the web browser interface based on the user.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera functions and to the advanced configuration of the camera. 3. If you are using a PC, follow the top link for IE Browsers. This will activate ActiveX which allows access to additional features of the user interface. If you are a Mac user, you can view the camera via a second link, Server Push Mode. This web browser mode features limited functionality; however, it allows you to view live video and take snapshot pictures using the XPY 300.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Indicates the number of cameras connected on the network. For Viewer When logged in as visitor, the user will be able to view the main monitoring page for all the enabled cameras on the network. This window allows you to choose between Full View or Split Screen configurations. Select the icons according to the view preferred. For example: select for Full Screen, for Quad view or for Multi Split Screen.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Audio switch Click to enable the audio stream from the camera. The icon will change to . In order to be able to listen to the sound around the camera, you need to have an earphone or speaker connected to the computer, and the microphone function enabled. Click this icon once again when you want to disable this feature. Record Click on the icon to begin video recording. The camera will create an AVI file and save it in the folder you specified.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera For operator When logged in as an operator, the user will have access to the Operator Page, and to certain parameters associated with the operation of the camera. Pan/Tilt This function is not available for this model. Mirror Click the icons to see the horizontal or vertical mirror image. Video rotation options allow you to adjust the image if you set up the camera upside down or in a special position. Resolution Select either VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240).
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera with other basic information pertaining to the camera. Alias Settings: iallow the administrator to set a name to easily identify the IP camera. Anonymous is the default alias for the XPY300. Date & Time Settings: these are used to determine the time zone for your country. You can choose Sync with NTP Server or Sync with PC Time. User Settings: the administrator can set up a maximum of eight (8) user accounts.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Restore Factory Settings - Restores the original settings of the device. Reboot Device - Reboots the device. Multi-Device Settings In the Multi Device Settings page, the user can visualize all devices detected in the LAN. The firmware inside the camera supports up to 9 cameras monitoring at the same time. You may view either 9 or 4 cameras at once in a grid on one screen, or choose to view a single camera at a time. The ‘1st device’ is the default IP camera.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera ‘Add’. Repeat the same procedure to add additional cameras. To add cameras to the Internet First make sure the camera added can be accessed on the Internet with the IP address or DDNS domain. (for example: http://XXX.XXX.XXX. XXX:81 or http://ipcamera.dyndns.org:81). Enter the Host in the format: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX port: 81 or Host: ipcamera.dyndns.org port: 81. Enter the correct User Name and Password followed by ‘Add’.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera ADSL Settings When connected to the Internet through ADSL, you can enter the ADSL username and password obtained directly from your ISP. DDNS Service Settings The system supports protocols from some DDNS providers such as dyndns.org. Fill in the following fields once the DDNS service has been setup.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera User and Password: the User Name and Password used when applying for the domain name. DDNS Host: the domain name. DDNS or Proxy Server: if you access the DDNS host through a proxy, you should enter the Proxy IP here. DDNS or Proxy Port: the Proxy Port. Mail Service Settings Configure the email addresses that will receive and send mails after an alarm is triggered. Sender - This device uses the sender mailbox to send mails.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera There are 8 possible Mail Test errors: 1. Cannot connect to the server. 2. Network Error. Please try later. 3. Server Error. 4. Incorrect username or password. 5. The Sender is denied by the server - The server needs to authenticate the user; check settings and try again. 6. The Receiver is denied by the server - Could be caused by the anti-spam privacy settings of the server. 7.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Report Internet IP by Mail - Check the box so when the IP camera is powered on or the Internet IP address changes, an email will be sent. (For example: XPY 300`s address is http://119.123.207.96:9002). Make sure the port is mapped to the router correctly by UPnP or Virtual Map function. FTP Service Settings Note: When under Alarm Service Settings the option “Upload Image on Alarm” is checked, the FTP Service takes effect. FTP Server - The FTP server address.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 1. Cannot connect to the server - Please check FTP Server settings. 2. Network Error. Please try later. 3. Server Error. 4. Incorrect username or password - Check the username and password. 5. Cannot access the folder - Ensure the folder exists and your account is authorized. 6. Error in PASV mode - Ensure the server supports PASV mode. 7. Error in PORT mode - PASV mode should be selected if the device is behind a NAT. 8.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Motion Detection Sensitivity - Sensitivity can be determined in a scale from 1 to 10, 1 being the setting with the highest motion detection sensitivity, while 10 represents the lowest sensitivity available you can preset. Send Mail on Alarm - Sends picture & mail information to the set email address after the alarm is triggered. Upload Image on Alarm - Enable this function to upload an image after the alarm is triggered.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 5. Log in to the web browser of the IP camera. 6. Now you can use the IP Camera as a Visitor, Operator or Administration in the LAN. 7. Open the wireless router setup page and enter the SSID, Channel, Security Method (NONE, WEP), Authentication Type and Encryption. NOTE: This product supports WEP and WAP security encryption methods. 8. Click “Submit” to reboot the device. 9.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 6. By connecting the IP Camera to the ADSL directly, you can access the Camera through the Internet using the domain name. NOTE: Choose the option ‘Report ADSL IP by Mail’, for the ADSL IP address to be sent via email. Connect to the Internet using a router Follow the steps below to use a router to access the Internet by shared ADSL. If a router is set for dial-up Internet access, setting an ADSL dial-up account and password on the IP Camera is not required.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera for remote access. When the settings of the IP camera in LAN mode are complete, you can access the Camera directly through the Internet using the WAN IP. Two methods are available to obtain the WAN IP address. 1. Obtain the WAN IP from a Website You can discover this easily by turning on a computer using the same connection as the IP camera and entering this address: http://www. whatismyip.com.The page at this address will show you the current WAN IP. 2.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Accessing the IP Camera over the Internet Users can access the IP Camera from the Internet. Enter the WAN IP address and port number into the browser. For example, http://116.25.51.115:85. Note: Make sure Port mapping is successful. Port mapping can be configured in two ways: • Enter the setting page of the router which the IP camera connects with to enable the UPNP function.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 2. Enter DDNS Settings Page to enable the DDNS service, and click ‘Submit’ to reboot the camera. 3. Re-log in to the Camera web browser as Administrator and enter the ”DDNS Service Settings” page to check if the DDNS Status has been successfully changed to DynDNS. 4. Enter the ‘UPnP Settings’ page, the UPnP Status should be ‘Successful UPnP Session’. If not, you may enter the “Basic Network Settings” page to change the Http Port.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera If the gateway settings and DDNS settings have been completed, enter the DDNS dynamic domain name (for example,http://ipcam.vicp.net, do not add www.) in the address bar of IE to access the IP Camera. If multiple IP Cameras are connected to the same router, enter DDNS dynamic domain with the port number (for example, http://ipcam.vicp. net:85) in the address bar of IE to access different IP cameras.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Camera: port number 3. Demo example: http://y-cam.dtns.net:8152. 4. This will bring up the authentication window to enter your user security settings. 5. Next, a window with 2 different option will pop up. 6. Select the best option based on the web browser supported by your particular phone. 7. Click on ‘Live Video’ to see real time video footage captured by the camera.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera IP Address configuration Check whether the IP address of the IP Camera server shares the same subnet as your work station: Click My Computer > Control Panel > Network & Dial-up Connections > LAN > Attributes > Internet Protocols (TCP/IP). Make sure they are in the same subnet when configuring the camera’s IP address manually if you are unable to access IP Camera via a web browser.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 1. Install the ‘IP Camera Tool’. ActiveX controller will be installed simultaneously (recommended). 2. Download ActiveX controller and set the Security Properties of IE on the PC when you view it for the first time: Go to Tools > Internet Properties > Security > Custom Level > ActiveX control and Plug-ins. All 3 options need to be set to ‘Enable’. - Enable: Download unsigned ActiveX controls.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Can’t access the IP camera on the internet? There could be a number of reasons: 1. ActiveX controller is not installed correctly. 2. The port IP camera being used is blocked by Firewall or an anti-virus software. Use a different port number and try again. 3. Port mapping failed. There are two ways available for configuring port mapping: Open the setting page of the router which the IP camera connects with to allow the UPNP function.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 2. Click ‘Add to Firefox (in Windows)’ to start the download. 3. Wait for the download to complete. A dialog box will pop-up as shown as in the chart below. 1. Click the ‘Install Now’ button to start installation.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera 5. When installation is complete, click ‘Restart Firefox’ to initialize the browser. 6. Log in to your device and locate the monitoring page, right click on the web browser page and click the new menu item named ‘View page in IE-Tab’ to log in to the IP camera again.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera Default Parameters Default network parameters IP address: Automatically obtained Subnet mask: 255.255.255.
Nexxt Solutions - Integrated Wireless IP Camera SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model Camera Audio Video Network Alarm General AILR6324U1 Image sensor 1/4 color CMOS Lens 4 mm Infrared LED 21 pcs Pixels 300,000 Night vision range 15 m AWS/AGC/AES Auto Compression format MJPEG Minimum Illumination 0.1 Lux Viewing angle Horizontal 57° – Vertical 49.5 ° Audio 2 way audio Input Built in microphone Output Built in speaker Image format PAL/NTSC Max.
