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Welcome Thank you for purchasing this network camera. The camera adopts the Progressive Scan technology with low-bit-rate video compression, providing the high image resolution, outstanding picture quality, real time performance, and clear image under motion for your surveillance solution. The camera comes with a browser-based configuration utility that allows you to integrate it into your network easily.
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Chapter 1 Knowing Your Camera Package contents Check the following items that are included in the package. Contact the authorized dealer of your locale immediately if any item contained is damaged or missing. One network camera One DC power adapter* One camera stand One Ethernet cable (RJ-45 type) One Product CD One Quick Installation Guide Camera components and functions 1.
3. Lens assembly The lens assembly is equipped with a focus ring, allowing you to adjust the focus manually to capture clear image. 4. Built-in microphone The internal microphone allows the camera to receive sound and voice on the spot. 5. Built-in speaker The internal speaker allows the camera to broadcast sound and voice. 6. Ethernet port The port is used to connect the camera to your network via the Ethernet cable (RJ-45 type).
System requirements When the camera is installed in your network for remote surveillance applications, ensure the computer is in good network connection and meet system requirements as below: Minimum system requirement for connecting one camera CPU: Pentium 4 class, 2.0GHz Memory: 512MB RAM Hard disk drive: 500MB of available space GPU: AGP card, 128MB RAM; resolution @ 800x600 or above Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Win 7 Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.
Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Installation Installing the camera stand The camera is designed with a camera stand hook-up located on the back panel. Install the camera to the camera stand by screwing the swivel base to the hook-up, and then you can mount the camera stand on the wall (or ceiling) through the two screw holes*. To mount the camera to a wall, unscrew the base of the camera and remove the metal plate.
Connecting the cables Connecting the Ethernet cable Use the RJ-45 type Ethernet cable to connect the camera to your local area network (LAN). Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the bottom panel of the camera and the other end to an active port on the switch/router of the network. Connecting the DC power adapter* Plug the AC power adapter cable to the DC power input on the bottom panel of the camera and the power plug to the wall socket.
Applications of the Camera The camera installed in your network can be applied in multiple applications, including: Monitor different places, such as baby room/workshop, and objects remotely via the Internet or Intranet. Capture still images and record video clips. Alert function that includes FTP upload and email messages. The following explains how to set up the camera in the network and how does it work in your surveillance applications.
Installing software The camera setup wizard, CameraSetupWizard, that comes with your camera is a convenient utility to search the connected camera within the network from your computer. To install the utility on your computer: 1. Insert the Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. The CD Menu should pop up automatically. Go into "Software/Utility" and double click " CameraSetupWizard " to initiate the setup. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 3.
Chapter 3 Managing the Camera Setting up the camera’s networking by setup wizard CameraSetupWizard tool lets you configure your camera’s networking easily and quickly. The wizard will guide you through the necessary settings step-by-step. 1. Launch CameraSetupWizard on your computer. 2. Select the camera you want and then click Wizard. 3. When prompted, enter the User Name and Password to access the camera. The default User name is “admin” and the default password is “12345”. 4.
Accessing the camera’s Configuration Utility You can manage the camera via the computer’s Web browser easily. The following sections will guide you through the basic and advanced settings of the camera by using the browser-based Configuration Utility. 1. You can access the camera through CameraSetupWizard or via Internet Explorer: Access from CameraSetupWizard Launch CameraSetupWizard. From the Camera List, select the desired camera and then click Connect IE.
Using the Configuration Utility The Main screen of the Configuration Utility provides you with many useful information and functions, including the menus on the left column, the control buttons on the top of the screen, and the Live View area for displaying the real-time video image. You can also change the display language from the Language drop-down menu. The menus The menus contain the basic and advanced settings of the camera. Click the desired button to display the menu screen.
Network Setting LAN This sub-menu allows you to select the IP address mode and set up the related configuration. - Ethernet Interface: Select the Use DHCP option when your network uses the DHCP server. When the camera starts up, it will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server automatically. Otherwise, select the Use fixed IP address option to assign the IP address for the camera directly, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS1, and DNS2.
WLAN This sub-menu is available for wireless model only. Select On from the Wireless Enable drop-down menu to enable this feature. The available wireless network will be automatically displayed in the list. You can search the wireless network manually by clicking Refresh. - Wireless Setting: When the wireless function is enabled, it is recommended to set the authentication method for the wireless network to secure the camera from being used by unauthorized user.
When the authentication method is set as Open or Shared, you need to select the Default Key ID and then enter the WEP key(s) in the Key1/2/3/4 option. When the authentication method is set as WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, you need to enter the Shared Key that must match the Pre-shared key value in the remote device. The SSID (Network ID) keeps the default setting of this option to connect the camera to any access point under the infrastructure network mode.
DDNS This sub-menu allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. Select the Enable option to enable this feature. Note: You need to sign up for DDNS service with the service provider before configuring this feature and accessing the server. To set up the DDNS: b. Select the DDNS Service type. c. Select the Interface. d. Enter the required information in the Host Name, User Name, and Password options. e. When done, click Save.
- Manual Update: - Synchronized with PC: You can also enter the date and time manually by selecting the option. Select the option and the date/time settings of the camera will be synchronized with the connected computer. When done, click Save. UPnP This sub-menu allows you to enable of disable the UPnP function for the camera. Select the Enable option to enable this function.
- Audio Format: From the drop-down menu, set the encoding laws as A law (a-law), μ law (u-law) or ACC. The A law option is usually used in European PCM systems and the μ law option is used in American PCM systems. - OSD Timer: Select the ON or OFF option from the drop-down menu to display or hide the date & time information on the live view image. - Resolution Max.: From the drop-down menu, select the maximum resolution as 720P(1280x720). This camera provides 3 streams simultaneously.
Note: The camera supports H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG compression. The MJPEG mode captures the images in JPEG format, requiring higher bandwidth to view smooth video. You should control the bandwidth of each connection well through the setting options above. When done, click Save. Speaker Volume Settings This sub-menu allows you to adjust the speaker volume settings. - Speaker Volume: In the field, you can set the speaker’s volume from value -41 to 3. When done, click Save.
- Saturation Adjust the saturation level from 0 ~ 9. The default setting is 4. Sharpness Adjust the sharpness level from 0 ~ 9. The default setting is 4. Video Orientation: In the field, the Mirror / Flip option allow you to mirror the image horizontally / vertically. Select the ON or OFF option from corresponding drop-down menu to enable or disable the function. - Enhancement: The images that are not properly corrected may look either bleached out or too dark.
Event Setting Motion Detection This sub-menu allows you to set up the motion detection feature of the camera. The camera buffer a 10 seconds pre-record stream. This stream can be record to SD card or network storage. The camera provides three detecting areas. To activate the detecting area, select the Enable option in the Window 1/2/3 fields. When the detecting area is activated, select the desired window and then you can use the mouse to move the detecting area and change the area coverage.
Assign specific recording seconds of the video clip when motion detection triggered. - Send To: Select the destination to send or store for video clip from the drop-down menu. When done, click Save. FTP This sub-menu allows you set up the FTP server so the camera will be able to upload images per events. To set up the FTP server, complete the required settings in the FTP field, including: Server, Port, User, Password, Remote Folder, and Passive Mode.
To set up the SMTP server, complete the required settings in the FTP field, including: Server, Port, Connection Security, Recipient, User, and Password. Option Description Server Enter the mail server address. Example: yourmail.com Port Assign the SMTP port. The default SMTP port is 25. Connection Security Select None, STARTTLS, or SSL/TLS according to the mail server’s configuration. Recipient Enter the email address of the user who will receive the notification message.
- Video Streaming: From the drop-down menu, select the video streaming as Master mode or Slave mode. - Recording Storage: The recorded video files will be stored to the MicroSD card (when it is inserted). The status of the inserted MicroSD card will be displayed in the Storage Space field. - Auto clean old data: Select the option so the system will delete the old files when the storage space of the MicroSD card is less than 10%.
- Server: - System Type: Specify the shared network storage server Choose the server’s OS system from the drop down menu. - Share Folder: Assign the path to upload the media - User Name: Grant user name on the network storage - Password: Grant password on the network storage When done, click Save.
System Setting Information This menu displays the current configuration of the camera. Basic This sub-menu lets you manage the port numbers and camera name for the camera. - Unicast Start/End port: Set the start port and end port for the unicast service of the camera. The default start port is 5000 and the end port is 6000.
Set the transmission of streaming data within the network. The default RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) port is 554. RTSP is a technology that allows you to view streaming media via the network. You can view the real-time video using Quick Time player or RealPlayer. To view the real-time streaming video on your computer, open the Web browser and then enter the RTSP link (for example, rtsp://camera’s IP address/live/0).
When done, click Save. Account This sub-menu lets you manage the users for the camera. - Add New User: In the User Name option, enter the user’s name you want to add to use the camera. Then, enter the Password (twice) for the new user. When done, click Add. - Delete User or Reset User Password: You can manage the users for the camera by removing the user or changing the account’s password.
To upgrade your camera to the latest firmware (if available), click Browse to locate the firmware file and then click Upgrade. Note: Ensure to keep the camera connected to the power source during the process of upgrading firmware. Backup This menu allows you to save the current configuration of the camera. - Backup: To backup the current configuration of your camera, click the Backup button to save the configuration to a specified file.
- Authentication Mode: Select the Enable of Disable option to enable or disable the security for the camera. - Number of Connections: From the drop-down menu, select the number of users (from 1 to 10) that are allowed to access the camera simultaneously. When done, click Save. Reboot Reboot This menu lets you restart the camera just like turning the device off and on. Click Reboot. The system will keep the configuration status after rebooting.
Appendix Specifications Model Image sensor Lens CAM1215 1/4" progressive CMOS sensor Fixed focal length: 4.2 mm Electronic shutter Min. illumination Auto 0 lux (with IR LEDs activated); Bulit-in IR LEDs (automatic illumination < 5 lux) Video compression H.264 / M-JPEG Stream 1: 1280x720 Stream 2: 640x480, Stream 3: 640x480 Video resolution Stream bit rate 16 Kbps~4 Mbps, VBR or CBR Audio format G.711μ-Law / G.711a-Law/AAC G.
Dimension (mm) 100(L) x 56 (W) x 40 (D) Weight 80.0 g Emission CE, FCC Configuring the IP Address of the computer The camera’s default IP address is “192.168.1.2”. If you cannot access the camera by entering the default IP address froom the browser, check the settings of your computer. When you connect the camera to your computer directly to configure the camera, you have to set the computer’s IP address to be in the same segment as the camera’s to communicate. 1.
Warnings: 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. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
