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  • Page 1 FCS-3071 2-Megapixel PoE Dome Network Camera User Manual Ver1.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction.........................3 Features ........................3 Package Contents ....................... 4 Camera Overview ......................4 Preparations for IP Camera Setup ................6 System Requirements ....................6 Accessing Camera .....................6 Using recording software....................... 11 Installing DC Viewer Software Online..................12 Configuration & Operation..................15 Browser-based Viewer Introduction ................
  • Page 3 4.5.1 Exposure Setting ..................60 4.5.2 White Balance Setting ................61 4.5.3 Brightness Setting ..................62 4.5.4 Sharpness Setting ..................62 4.5.5 Contrast Setting ..................62 4.5.6 Saturation Setting..................62 4.5.7 Hue Setting ....................63 4.5.8 TV System Setup ..................63 Logout ........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Ethernet cable, giving greater ease of installation and cost savings. In order to facilitate on-board storage and data portability, the FCS-3071 is also complete with a Micro SD/SDHC card slot for local recording. Features - 2-Megapixel Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor - Dual streaming simultaneously - H.264 and MJPEG Compression...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the package contains the following items listed below. Indoor Camera/ Self-tapping Plastic Anchors Security Screw screws (×3) (×3) (×1) Rugged Camera (with Cable) Rubber Washer (×1, Casing) Rubber Washers (×3, Baseplate) Security Torx Quick Guide (Rugged Camera only) Camera Overview Designation Description...
  • Page 6 Dimensions...

  • Page 7: Preparations For Ip Camera Setup

    Preparations for IP Camera Setup This chapter provides information about system requirements for IP Dome Camera operation, power and Ethernet connection for Indoor/Outdoor IP Dome Camera and ways to access to the camera. System Requirements To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet system requirements as described below.
  • Page 8 Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Unblock” to continue. Device Search Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.0.250.
  • Page 9 Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username and password (as shown below) will appear for logging in to the IP Dome Camera. The default login ID and password are: Login ID Password root null(without password) NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
  • Page 10 Users can directly change an IP Camera’s network property, ex. from static IP to DHCP, in the finding device list. The way to change the IP Camera’s network property is specified below: Step 1: In the finding device list, click on the IP Camera that you would like to change its network property.
  • Page 11 Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the correct MAC address. Double click on the IP Camera, and the login window will come out. Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera.

  • Page 12: Using Recording Software

    Using recording software The product software CD also contains recording software-IP CamSecure, allowing simultaneous monitoring and video recording for multiple Network Cameras. Please install the recording software; then launch the program to add the Network Camera to the Channel list. For detailed information about how to use IP CamSecure, please refer to the user’s manual of the software or download it at http://global.level1.com.

  • Page 13: Installing Dc Viewer Software Online

    Installing DC Viewer Software Online For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC when connecting to the IP Camera. If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (see Appendix B: Internet Security Settings) to continue the process.
  • Page 14 Once login to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below: Administrator/User Privileges “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize user’s access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e.
  • Page 15 Step 2: Loosen the focus fixed screw, and rotate the lens counter-/clockwise to adjust focus; loosen the tilt fixed screw, and adjust the camera’s tilt angle.

  • Page 16: Configuration & Operation

    Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, as well as a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video playback and recording. In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail.
  • Page 17 There are five tabs: Home, System, Streaming, Camera and Logout on the top of the viewer window. Home Users can monitor live video of the targeted area. System setting The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related settings, etc.

  • Page 18: Home Page

    Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons right down the displayed image. NOTE: Please note that the function buttons will vary depending on the camera model. Screen Size Adjustment Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen. Digital Zoom Control In the full screen mode, users can implement digital PTZ by rotating the mouse wheel (for zoom in/out), and drag the mouse into any direction.
  • Page 19 Snapshot button Press the button, and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. To change the storage location, please refer to section “File Location” for further details. Video Streaming Pause /Restart button (pause/restart) Press the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black.

  • Page 20: System Related Settings

    System Related Settings The figure below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator.

  • Page 21: Host Name And System Time Setting

    4.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting Press the first category: <System> in the left column; the page is shown as below. Host Name The name is for camera identification. If alarm function is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message.

  • Page 22: Security

    Manual The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with that shown next to the enter fields. Sync with NTP server Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server.
  • Page 23 NOTE: The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~. Add user Type the new user's name and password and click <Add> to add the new user. Both user name and password can be up to 16 characters. The new user will be displayed in the user name list.

  • Page 25: Network

    4.3.3 Network Click <Network> in the left column, and the page will display as shown below. Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera with fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE support for users who connect to the network via PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
  • Page 26 Use fixed IP address To setup static IP address, select “Use fixed IP address” and move the cursor to the IP address blank (as indicated below) and insert the new IP address, ex. 192.168.7.123; then go to the Default gateway (explained latter) blank and change the setting, ex.
  • Page 27 Default gateway This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet. Invalid gateway setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet. Primary DNS Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. Secondary DNS Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backups the primary DNS.
  • Page 28 UPnP Setting Enable UPnP When the UPnP is enable, whenever the IP Camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access as shown below.
  • Page 29 NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Please refer to Appendix D: Install UPnP components for UPnP component installation procedure. Enable UPnP port forwarding When the UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the IP Camera is allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically.

  • Page 30: Ddns

    4.3.4 DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name.

  • Page 31: Mail

    Password/Key Enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for authentication. 4.3.5 Mail The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when motion is detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred.

  • Page 32: Ftp

    4.3.6 The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the fields.

  • Page 33: Motion Detection

    4.3.7 Motion Detection Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection setting page, there is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed on the Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area.
  • Page 34 If Motion Detection function is activated, the pop-off window (Motion) with indication of motion will be shown. When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection You will be able to turn on/off Motion Detection in System section.
  • Page 35 Sensitivity level [1-100]: The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are detected differently, system will detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is. Meanwhile, when the value is bigger, the red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lower accordingly.
  • Page 36 Upload Image by E-Mail Select this item, and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. NOTE: Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section “Mail”...

  • Page 37: Storage Management

    4.3.8 Storage Management Users can implement local recording to the Micro SD/SDHC card. NOTE: Please format the Micro SD/SDHC card first before recording starts. Device information When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the memory capacity and status will be shown at Device Information section. Device setting Press the “Format”...
  • Page 38 Recording List Each video file on the Micro SD/SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list as shown below. Remove To remove a file, select the file first, and then press the “Remove” button. Sort: Press the “Sort” button, and the files in the Recording list will be listed in name and date order.

  • Page 39: Recording

    4.3.9 Recording In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording Two types of schedule mode are offered: Always and Time Frame setting. Users can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule or choose “Always” to activate Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording all the time.

  • Page 40: File Location

    4.3.10 File Location Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once confirm the setting, press “Save,” and all the snapshots and recording will be saved in the designate location. NOTE: Please make sure the selected file path contains valid characters such as letters and numbers.

  • Page 41: View Log File

    4.3.11 View Log File Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up.

  • Page 42: View User Information

    4.3.12 View User Information The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (see “Security”). View User Login Information All the users in the network will be listed in the “User information” zone, as shown below. As the figure below shows: User: root It indicates that one user’s login username is: root, and the password is: blank.
  • Page 43 View User Privilege Press “get user privacy” down the page, and the Administrator can view each user’s privileges. As the figure above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1= I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (see “Security”) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.

  • Page 44: View Parameters

    4.3.13 View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting.

  • Page 45: Factory Default

    4.3.14 Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown as below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed. Set Default Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds.

  • Page 46: Software Version

    4.3.15 Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure below.

  • Page 47: Software Upgrade

    4.3.16 Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out in the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is like the following:...
  • Page 48 Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex. Userland.jffs2. NOTE: Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file. Step 2: Pull down the upgrade binary file list and select the file you want to upgrade;...
  • Page 49 After the upgrade process is finished, the viewer will return to Home page. Step 4: Close the video browser. Step 5: Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently install programs” list, select “DCViewer” and click the button “Remove”...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    4.3.17 Maintenance Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the IP Camera. Export Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. Press the “Export” button, and the popup File Download window will come out as shown below.

  • Page 51: Video And Audio Streaming Settings

    Upload To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please first click on “Browse” to select the configuration file, and then press the “Upload” button for uploading. Video and Audio Streaming Settings Press the tab ”Streaming” in the top of the page, and the configurable video and audio items will display in the left column.
  • Page 52 Video Format The IP Camera provides various video resolution like the following: H.264 720p (30fps) ＋ MJPEG 720p (30fps) H.264 720p (30fps) ＋ MJPEG D1 (30fps) H.264 720p (30fps) ＋ MJPEG CIF (30fps) H.264 720p (30fps) + H.264 D1 (30fps) H.264 720p (30fps) + H.264 CIF (30fps) MJPEG 1080p (30fps);...
  • Page 53 The following is descriptions for different video rotate type. Flip If select <Flip>, the image will be rotated vertically. Mirror If select <Mirror>, the image will be rotated horizontally. 180 Degree Selecting <180 Degree> will make the image 180° counter-/clockwise inversed.

  • Page 54: Video Compression

    4.4.2 Video Compression Users can select a proper MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page (see the figure below), depending on the application. Users can also decide whether to display compression information on the Home page. Click “Save” to confirm the setting.
  • Page 55 CBR Mode Setting The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode could be the preferred bit rage mode if the bandwidth available is limited. It is important to take account of image quality while choosing to use CBR mode.

  • Page 56: Video Ocx Protocol

    4.4.3 Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode.

  • Page 57: Video Frame Skip

    4.4.4 Video Frame Skip Video frame skipping is for saving bandwidth if necessary. The setting page is shown as below. Video Frame Skip options include: No skipping, default Frame skipping at 5 frame internal Frame skipping at 10 frame internal Frame skipping to 15 frame internal NOTE: Higher frame skipping rate will decrease video smoothness.

  • Page 58: Video Mask

    4.4.5 Video Mask Active Mask Function Add a Mask Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side. Use the mouse to drag and drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone.

  • Page 59: Audio Mode And Bit Rate Settings

    Mask Setting Mask color The selections of Mask color include red, black, white, yellow, green, blue, cyan, and magenta. Type Select to change the mask type as solid or transparent. 4.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings The audio setting page is show as below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate.

  • Page 60: Camera Settings

    Server Gain Setting Set the audio input gain levels for sound amplification. The audio gain values are adjustable from 1 to 6. The sound will be turned off if the audio gain is set to “Mute”. Bit Rate Selectable audio transmission bit rate include 16 kbps (G.726), 24 kbps (G.726), 32 kbps (G.726), 40 kbps (G.726), uLAW (G.711) and ALAW (G.711).

  • Page 61: Exposure Setting

    4.5.1 Exposure Setting The Exposure pull-down menu is shown as follows: The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. With this item, users can define how the Auto Exposure function works.

  • Page 62: White Balance Setting

    4.5.2 White Balance Setting The White Balance pull-down menu is shown as follows: A camera needs to find reference color temperature, which is a way of measuring the quality of a light source, for calculating all the other colors. The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin (K).

  • Page 63: Brightness Setting

    4.5.3 Brightness Setting Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item. To increase video brightness, select a bigger number. Press <SET> to confirm the new setting. 4.5.4 Sharpness Setting Increasing the sharpness level can make the image looked sharper; especially enhance the object’s edge.

  • Page 64: Hue Setting

    4.5.7 Hue Setting Camera image hue level is adjustable; please select ranging from -12 to +13. Press <SET> to confirm the new setting. 4.5.8 TV System Setup Select the video format that matches the present TV system.

  • Page 65: Logout

    Logout Press the tab “Logout” in the top of the page, and the login window will pop up. This enables login with another user name.

  • Page 66: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Camera Full HD Real-time Full HD Image Sensor 1/2.7" Progressive CMOS Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V) Minimum Illumination 0.1 lux @ F 1.6 Shutter Speed 1~ 1/10000 sec. White Balance Manual / AWB / ATW Lens Fixed Lens F 1.5 / f = 4.0 mm 78°...
  • Page 67 Power Source Power Consumption 3.8W Regulatory CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant ∅117 x 50 mm (4.6 x 2.0 Inches) Dimension Weight 180 g (0.40 lbs)

  • Page 68: Appendix B: Internet Security Settings

    Appendix B: Internet Security Settings If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings. Internet Security Level: Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE). Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then Click <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click the <Security>...
  • Page 69 Step 4: Down the page, press “Default Level” (see the figure above) and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings Step 1~3: Refer to the previous section above. Step 4: Down the page, press “Custom Level”...
  • Page 70 Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings: 1. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls 2. Binary and scrip behaviors 3. Download signed ActiveX controls 4. Download using ActiveX controls 5.

  • Page 71: Appendix C: Dc Viewer Download Procedure

    Appendix C: DC Viewer Download Procedure The procedure of DC Viewer software download is specified as follows. Step 1: In the DC Viewer installation page, click “Next” for starting installing. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out.
  • Page 72 Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows: NOTE: Please note that the function buttons will vary depending on the camera model.

  • Page 73: Appendix D: Install Upnp Components

    Appendix D: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in the Add or Remove Programs page..
  • Page 74 Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click “OK”.
  • Page 75 Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete installation.

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