Network Camera User’s Guide
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1 Physical Details - Network Camera ................................................................................. 4 Package Contents ........................................................................................................
Installation ....................................................................................................................... 69 System Tray Icon............................................................................................................. 70 Main Screen ..................................................................................................................... 70 Camera Setup .....................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digitalImage-Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11g Wireless LAN. Using enhanced MPEG-4 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC.
• Dual Video Support. The Network Camera can support both MEPG4 and MJEPG video for different image compression. • Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The MPEG4 encoder and HTTP server built into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video. • Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities.
• NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the Network Camera to calibrate its internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video from the Network Camera will be correct. Security Features • User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users. Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream. Up to 10 users can view the video simultaneously. • Password-Protected Configuration.
Physical Details - Network Camera Front - Network Camera Figure 2: Front Panel White Light LEDs These white LEDs are designed for the supply of backlighting while under the low-light environments. Light Sensor The light sensor can be used to distinguish between light and dark, as well as determine the intensity of the light. Echo Cancellation Echo cancellation can reduce background noise and remove hybrid to provide better voice quality.
Privacy Button On (Green) - The privacy button is in use. Off - The privacy button is not activated. Rear - Network Camera Figure 3: Rear Panel Antenna Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable; best results are usually obtained with the antenna positioned vertically. Power Input Connect the supplied 5V power adapter here. Do not use other power adapters; doing so may damage the camera. Reset Button This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip can be used to depress it.
LAN port Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch. Note: • Plugging in the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface. Only 1 interface can be active at any time. • The LAN cable should only be connected or disconnected when the camera is powered OFF. Attaching or detaching the LAN cable while the camera is powered on does NOT switch the interface between wired and wireless.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup 2 This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Network Camera. System Requirements • To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required. • To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. All Wireless stations must use compatible settings.
Installation - Network Camera 1. Assemble the Camera Screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the rear. Attach the Camera Mount to the camera. 2. Connect the LAN Cable Connect the Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch, using a standard LAN cable. For the Wireless Model, this will disable the Wireless Interface. The Wireless and LAN interfaces cannot be used simultaneously. Using the LAN interface is recommended for initial configuration.
Setup using the Windows Wizard Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN. Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management. Setup Procedure 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive.
• Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right. • Click Next to continue. 3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password, as shown below. • If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the password blank. • Otherwise, enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password set on the Maintenance screen. Figure 6: Password Dialog 4.
Figure 8: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection • Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used. • Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server. Click Next to continue. 6. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 9: TCP/IP Settings • Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your LAN. • The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must match the values used by PCs on your LAN.
• Click Next if the settings are correct • Click Back to modify any incorrect values. Figure 10: Save Settings 8. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings. If you want to cancel your changes, click Cancel. Figure 11: Confirm Screen 9. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below.
Figure 12: Final Screen Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility. 10. Click Exit to end the Wizard. Setup is now complete.
Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video 3 This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video. Overview After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using Internet Explorer on Windows. This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer.
Figure 13: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator. 7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below. You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer.
Connecting to a Camera via the Internet You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the camera. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration. Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections are NOT supported.
4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 15: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator. 7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.
Viewing Live Video After installing the ActiveX component, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below. Figure 17: View Video Screen There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon. See the table below for details. Note: The options can only be configured while using IE browser. Other browsers can just view the video rather than configuration.
Speaker On. This icon is displayed if speaker is On. Click on the icon to turn speaker Off. Volume. If audio is enabled, use this slider to adjust the volume. Setup. Select the desired video format from the drop-down list. ON. Click this to set the output I/O port to ON mode. OFF. Click this to set the output I/O port to OFF mode. LED ON. Click this to turn on the White LEDs. LED OFF. Click this to turn off the White LEDs. Camera Patrol.
Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup 4 This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Network Camera. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only.
MPEG-4 Settings Resolution Video Quality Control Max. Frame Rate Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 320*240. • Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set to 256 Kbps. • Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal. Select the desired Maximum bandwidth for the video stream. Note that you can specify EITHER the Bandwidth OR the Frame Rate, not both.
Options Microphone Enable audio by checking this checkbox. Using Audio will increase the bandwidth requirements slightly. Audio Type Select the desired audio type. Speaker Enable speaker sound by checking this checkbox. Flip This setting will have the image swapped top-to-bottom. Mirror This setting will have the image swapped left-to-right. Time Stamp If enabled, the current time will be displayed on the Video image.
Viewing the live Video on your cell phone The live streaming of the Network Camera can even be viewed from a compatible cell phone, so you can keep an eye on things almost everywhere you go. It’s just as easy as following the required steps. To Adjust the Mobile Settings 1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Network Camera. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for details.) 2. Select Administration, then Video & Audio. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 19: Mobile Settings 3.
Steps : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Start IE Select Add Bookmark Click Edit Enter desired value for Subject or leave it blank Enter the camera’s IP address into the Address box. RTSP://Internet_Address/Access_code 6.
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, anyone can connect to the Network Camera and view live Video at any time. If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users. To Control User Access to Live Video: 1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Network Camera. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for details.) 2. Select Administration, then Video Access. 3. Set the desired options for Access.
Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Network Camera available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the camera. Router/Gateway Setup Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from Internet Viewers) to the Network Camera.
Network Camera Setup The Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: • You wish to change the port number from the default value (1024). • You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Network Camera. HTTP Port Configuration Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80. Since the Network Camera uses HTTP, but port 80 is likely to be used by a Web Server, you can use a different port for the Network Camera. This port is called the Secondary Port.
Figure 23: DDNS Screen 4. Operation is then automatic: • The Network Camera will automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. • Internet users can then connect to the camera using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider. Example: http://normanyu123456789.dyndns.org:6016 normanyu123456789.dyndns.org is domain host name. 6016 is the port number.
Viewing Live Video via the Internet Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of the camera's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number. Enter the Internet address of the Router/Gateway, and its port number, in the Address (or Location) field of your Browser. Example - IP address: HTTP://203.70.212.
Motion Detection Alerts The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected. The Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by: • Sudden changes in the level of available light • Movement of the camera itself. Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there is good steady illumination, and the camera is mounted securely.
If the Motion Detection feature is enabled, but E-Mail is not enabled, then the only action when motion is detected is to log this event in the system log.
Chapter 5 Web-based Management 5 This Chapter provides Setup details of the Network Camera’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only. Introduction The Network Camera can be configured using your Web Browser. The Network Camera must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC. The recommended method to ensure this is to use the supplied Windows-based Wizard, as described in Chapter 2 - Basic Setup.
Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 26: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are: • View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. See Chapter 3 - Viewing Live Video for details. • Administration - Access the Administration menu.
Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Network Camera.
System Screen After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Administration menu, you will see a screen like the example below. Figure 27: System Screen Data - System Screen System Settings Device ID This displays the ID for the Network Camera. Camera Name Enter the desired name for the Network Camera. Description This field is used for entering a description, such as the location of the Network Camera.
Current Date & Time Time Zone This displays the current date and time on the camera. If it's not correct, click the Change button to modify the date/time settings. This button will open a sub-screen where you have 2 options: • Set the camera's date and time to match your PC. • Enter the correct date and time. Choose the Time Zone for your location from the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, enable the Adjust for daylight saving checkbox.
Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network menu option is clicked.
Data - Network Screen Network Internet Connection Type There are 3 connection types: • Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the Network Camera will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server. • Static IP Address: If selected, you must assign the following data to the Network Camera. • • IP Address - Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN.
RTP/RTSP The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), a standard for connected client(s) to control streaming data (MPEG-4) over the World Wide Web. Enter the RTSP Port number (between 1024 and 65535) in the field provided. The default RTSP Port is 554. The RTP (Real Time Transport Protocol), an Internet protocol for transmitting real-time data such as audio and video. Max RTP Data Packet field will let users limit the size of the file. Enter the desired value between 400 and 1400.
Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only) This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked. Figure 29: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Wireless Network Site Survey Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available APs. WSC PIN Code It displays the WSC PIN code number for the camera. Network Type This determines the type of wireless communication used by the Network Camera. • If you have an Access Point, select Infrastructure. • Otherwise, select Ad-hoc.
Channel No. • In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The Network Camera will use the Channel set on the Access Point. • For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your Network Camera. Other Wireless stations should use the same setting. • If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to see which one is the best.
DDNS Screen Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established. This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection. DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows: • You must register for the DDNS service with a DDNS service provider. The DDNS Service provider will allocate a Domain Name to you upon request.
Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site for the selected DDNS service provider. Domain (Host) Name Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the DDNS Server provider. Account/E-Mail Enter the login name for the DDNS account. Password/Key Enter the password for the DDNS account. Check WAN IP Address Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has changed. If the IP address has changed, the DDNS Server will be notified.
IP Filter The IP Filter feature allows administrator to control network camera access by filtering IP addresses. This screen is displayed when the IP Filter menu option is clicked. Figure 31: IP Filter Screen Data - IP Filter Screen IP Filter IP Filter Select the desired method to perform the IP address(or addresses) filtering function. Single/Range Select to perform either single IP address or a range of IP addresses that you desired.
I/O Port The Network Camera supports 1 input port and 1 output port. This screen is displayed when the I/O Port menu option is clicked. Figure 32: I/O Port Screen Data - I/O Port Screen Input Ports Current State It indicates the current state of the input port. Once the configured state is happened, it will trigger the event actions. Triggered When… Select the desired State: • High • Low • Rising • Falling Output Ports Current State It indicates the current state of the output port.
Video & Audio Screen This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio menu option is clicked. Figure 33: Video & Audio Screen Data - Video & Audio Screen MPEG-4 Settings Resolution Video Quality Control Max. Frame Rate Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 320*240. • Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set to 256 Kbps. • Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.
MJPEG Settings Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 320*240. Fixed Video Quality Select the desired fix quality. The default fix quality is set to Normal. Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum bandwidth for the video stream. Note that you can specify EITHER the Bandwidth OR the Frame Rate, not both. If the Bandwidth is defined, the frame rate will be adjusted as necessary to achieve the specified frame rate. The default value for bandwidth is 30.
