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LevelOne FCS-1131 User Manual

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  • Page 1 FCS-1131 H.264 2-Megapixel PoE 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 Installation ........................6 3. Accessing Camera......................8 Using recording software....................... 12 Installing DC Viewer Software Online..................13 Configuration &...
  • Page 3 4.4.5 Video Mask....................63 4.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings.............. 64 Camera Settings......................66 4.5.1 Exposure Setting ..................67 4.5.2 White Balance Setting ................68 4.5.3 Brightness Setting ..................69 4.5.4 Sharpness Setting ..................69 4.5.5 Contrast Setting ..................69 4.5.6 Saturation Setting..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Following high standard of Megapixel IP Camera, the Full HD Multi-Res IP Camera is capable of serving real-time streaming and makes image quality more smoothly. Compare with our HD WDR IP Camera product line, Full HD Multi-Res IP Camera offer a more economical solution to serve 2 Megapixel resolution.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the package contains the following items listed below. Full HD IP Camera Back focus adjuster Quick Guide (bundled software and documentation) Camera Overview Network LEDs Power LED Reset Button Definition Remarks LINE OUT & LINE IN / MIC IN Two-way audio transmission Power LED Power connection indication (green light) Reset button...
  • Page 6 Dimensions...

  • Page 7: Preparations For Ip Camera Setup

    Preparations for IP Camera Setup This chapter provides information about system requirements for IP Camera operation, power connection, Ethernet connection 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 Ethernet Cable Connection Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector of the IP Camera, and the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.

  • Page 9: Accessing Camera

    3. Accessing Camera For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in “Device Search” folder in the supplied CD. Device Search Software Setup Step 1: Double click on the program Device Search.exe (see the icon below); its window will appear as shown below.
  • Page 10 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. Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser.
  • Page 11 The default login ID and password are: Login ID Password root NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security concerns. Refer to section 5.3.2 Security for further details. Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in the device finding list.
  • Page 12 Step 3: Click “OK” on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search the IP Camera. 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.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 Once login to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below: NOTE: The “talk” button below the screen only displays in Box Camera and Vandal Proof IP Dome. Administrator/User Privileges “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize users access to the camera;...

  • Page 16: Configuration & Operation

    Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled IP CamSecure Lite for record and playback video. In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail. For further information about IP CamSecure, please refer to IP CamSecure user manual.

  • Page 17: Home Page

    System setting The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in section 4.3 System Related Settings. Streaming setting The administrator can modify video resolution and rotate type and select audio compression mode in this page.
  • Page 18 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: System Related Settings

    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 5.3.11 File Location for further details. (pause/restart) Video Streaming Pause /Restart button Press the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed...

  • 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 (see section 4.3.7 Application 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.
  • Page 28 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. FCS-1131 FCS-1131 FCS-1141 FCS-3071...
  • 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: Application (Excluding Compact Ip Dome)

    4.3.7 Application (Excluding Compact IP Dome) The IP Camera (Box Camera and Vandal Proof Dome) equips one alarm input and one relay output for cooperating with alarm system to catch events’ images. Refer to alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed.
  • Page 34 Alarm Output Define alarm output signal “high” or “low” as the normal alarm output status according to the current alarm application. Triggered Action (Multi-option) The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when the alarm is triggered. All options are listed as follows: •...
  • Page 35 • Record Stream to SD Card Select the item, and the alarm-triggered recording will be saved into your Micro SD card. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented. See section 4.3.10 Recording for further details.
  • 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 the alarm is triggered, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address.
  • Page 37 • Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value) File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg X: Sequence Number • Add sequence number suffix (limited value) File Name: imageXX.jpg X: Sequence Number The file name suffix will end at the number being set. For example, if the setting is up to “10,”...

  • Page 38: Motion Detection

    4.3.8 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 39 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 40 • 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 41 • 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.

  • Page 42: Storage Management

    4.3.9 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 43 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 44: Recording

    4.3.10 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 45: File Location

    4.3.11 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 46: Iris Adjustment (Excluding Compact Ip Dome)

    4.3.12 Iris Adjustment (Excluding Compact IP Dome) For users who use Auto-iris lens, when it is required to implement iris adjustment, please refer to the Iris adjustment procedure in the setting page to adjust iris.

  • Page 47: View Log File

    4.3.13 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 48: View User Information

    4.3.14 View User Information The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (see 4.3.2 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: root: It indicates that one user’s login username is: root, and the password is blank.
  • Page 49 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 4.3.2 Security) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.

  • Page 50: View Parameters

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

  • Page 51: Factory Default

    4.3.16 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 52: Software Version

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

  • Page 53: Software Upgrade

    4.3.18 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 54 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 55 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 56: Maintenance

    4.3.19 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 57: 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 58 Video Format Resolution for MJPEG & H.264 format includes: • 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) •...
  • Page 59 To rotate the image, users can select “Flip”, for instance. Then the displayed image will be reversed as shown below. The following is descriptions for different video rotate type. • Flip If select <Flip>, the image will be rotated vertically. •...

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 •...

  • Page 64: Video Mask

    4.4.5 Video Mask There are up to five video masks can be set by users. 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 65: 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 66 NOTE: This option is only available in the Box Camera and Vandal Proof Dome. • Half-duplex (Talk or Listen, not at the same time) In the Half-duplex mode, the local/remote site can only talk or listen to the other site at a time. NOTE: This option is only available in the Box Camera and Vandal Proof Dome.

  • Page 67: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings The figure below is the camera configuration page. Details of each parameter setting are described in the following subsections. NOTE: Camera settings and function buttons will vary depending on the camera model.

  • Page 68: 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 69: White Balance Setting

    Fixed Shutter Mode In this mode, fixed shutter speed could be selected from the dropdown menu. The shutter speed range is from 1/10000 to 1 sec. with 19 options. Users could select suitable shutter speed according to the environmental illumination. 4.5.2 White Balance Setting The White Balance pull-down menu is shown as follows:...

  • Page 70: Brightness Setting

    Manual Mode In this mode, users can change the White Balance value manually. Users can select a number between 0 ~127 of “Rgain/ Bgain” item to gain the red/ blue illuminant on the Live Video Pane. Press <SET> to confirm the new setting. 4.5.3 Brightness Setting Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item.

  • Page 71: 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 IR Function With the IR cut filter, the Dome Camera can still catch clear image at night time or in low light conditions.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Camera Full-HD Image Sensor 1/2.7" Progressive CMOS Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V) Minimum Illumination 0.2 lux @ F 1.2 Shutter Speed 1~ 1/10000 sec. White Balance Manual / ATW (1500 ~ 15000K) Lens CS mount Lens C/CS mount Lens Operation Video Compression...
  • Page 74 ∅ Audio Stereo phone jack, 3.5 mm Alarm 4 pins terminal block, pitch 3.5 mm Auto Iris (optional) DC Drive Analog Video (optional) 1.0 Vp-p / 75 , BNC LED Indicator Power, Link, ACT General 0° C ~ 50° C Operating Temperature Humidity: 10% to 90%, No Condensation Power Source...

  • Page 75: 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 76 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 77 The Security Settings screen is displayed as below: 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.

  • Page 78: 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 79 Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows:...

  • Page 80: Appendix D: Install Upnp Components

    NOTE: Please note that the function buttons will vary depending on the camera model. 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”.
  • Page 81 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 82 Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete installation.

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