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  • Page 1 H.264 Full-HD Fixed Dome IP Camera ICA-HM131 / ICA-HM131R User’s manual Version 1.0.0 - 1 -...

  • Page 2: Ce Mark Warning

    PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
  • Page 3 Revision User’s Manual for PLANET H.264 Full-HD Fixed Dome IP Camera Model: ICA-HM131 / ICA-HM131W Rev: 1.0.0 (2010, April) Part No. EM-ICAHM131 Series - 3 -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ......................6 Overview............................... 6 Package Content ............................7 Physical Details ............................7 Top View .............................. 7 Side View ............................. 8 Chapter 2 Preparations for IP Cameam Setup..............9 Physical Installation Requirement......................9 2.1 System Requirements ..........................9 2.2 Ethernet Connection..........................
  • Page 5 4.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type .................. 42 4.4.2 Video Compression ......................44 4.4.3 Video OCX Protocol ....................... 45 4.4.4 Video Frame Skip......................46 4.4.5 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings.................. 47 4.5 Camera Settings ........................... 48 4.5.1 Exposure Setting ......................49 4.5.2 White Balance Setting.....................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    The Cam Viewer Plus enables you to setup a comprehensive and effective surveillance system quickly and easily. With the ICA-HM131/131R managed by the Cam Viewer Plus, it provides an enhanced professional security environment to protect your property and life.

  • Page 7: Package Content

    The contents of your product should contain the following items: IP Camera Quick installation guide User’s manual CD Accessories Kit Physical Details Top View 4. Tilt Fixed 1. Lens Screw 2. Reset Button 5. Microphone 3. Focus Fixed Screw Top View of ICA-HM131/131R - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Side View

    Side View 2. RJ-45 LAN Socket 1. Micro-SD Card slot Side View of ICA-HM131/131R Item Description User can insert a micro SD card into this slot for event recording. Micro-SD Card slot The LAN socket is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Preparations For Ip Cameam Setup

    Chapter 2 Preparations for IP Cameam Setup Physical Installation Requirement The notices and introduction on system installation will be described particularly in this chapter. Please follow the description to operate the unit. In order to prevent the unit from data loss and system damage that caused by a sudden power fluctuation, use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.
  • Page 10 1. The RJ-45 interface only accept IEEE802.3af PSE (Power Source Equipmetns) Any non-standard or passive POE is not allowed to power the system and will damage the IP Camera permanently. 2. You can also consult your local dealer for 802.3af POE PSE devices such as single port injector for single point installation.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Accessing Camera

    DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in “DeviceSearch” folder in the supplied CD. 3.1 Device Search Software Setup Step 1: Double click on the program Planet Device Search.exe (see the icon below); its window will appear as shown below. Then click the “Device Search” button.

  • Page 12: Device Search

    3.2 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: 192.168.0.20. Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser. 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 Camera.

  • Page 13: Example Of Changing Ip Camera's Network Property

    Login ID Password admin null (without password) 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 4.3.2 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 14: Installing Dc Viewer Software Online

    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. Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera.
  • Page 15 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. The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser (see the figure below).

  • Page 16: Administrator / User Privileges

    3.5 Administrator / User Privileges “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize users access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. entering Home and Camera setting pages. 3.6 Lens Adjustment The image displays on the Home page when successfully accessing to the IP Camera.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Configuration & Operation

    Chapter 4 Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) 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 CMS software, please refer to Chapter 5.

  • Page 18: Home Page

    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. Camera setting Users can adjust various camera parameters, including <Exposure>, <White Balance>, <Brightness>, <Sharpness>, <Contrast>...

  • Page 19: System Related Settings

    Snapshot Press the button, and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. 4.3 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.
  • Page 20 Host Name The name is for camera identification. If Motion Detection function is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message. Time Zone Select the time zone you are in from the drop-down menu. Sync With Computer Time Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s.

  • Page 21: Security

    4.3.2 Security Click the category: <Security>, and the page is shown as the figure below. Root password Change the administrator’s password by inputting the new password in both text boxes. The input characters/numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes. After clicking <Save>, the web browser will ask the Administrator for the new password for access.

  • Page 22: Network

    • Camera control This item allows the appointed User to change camera parameters on the Camera Setting page. • Listen Listen functions allow the administrator hear the sounds in the local site (PC site). NOTE: The IP Camera does not have the Talk function. Manage User Delete user To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to delete.
  • Page 23 Users can choose to use fixed IP address or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The following is descriptions for the two ways of setting IP address. Get IP address automatically (DHCP) The camera’s default setting is “Use fixed IP address”. Please refer to the previous section Chapter 3.
  • Page 24 When using static IP address to login to the IP Camera, users can access it either through “DeviceSearch” software (see Chapter 3. Accessing Camera) or input the IP address in the URL bar and press “Enter”. General • IP address This is necessary for network identification.

  • Page 25: Ddns

    • 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. • Web Server port The default web server port is 80. Once the port is changed, the user must be notified the change for the connection to be successful.

  • Page 26: Mail

    Enable DDNS Check the item to enable DDNS. Provider Select one DDNS host from the provider list. Host name Enter the registered domain name in the field. Username/E-mail Enter the username or e-mail required by the DDNS provider for authentication. Password/Key Enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for authentication.

  • Page 27: Ftp

    Two sets of SMTP can be configured. Each set includes SMTP Server, Account Name, Password and E-mail Address settings. For SMTP server, contact your network service provider for more specific information. 4.3.6 FTP The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected.

  • Page 28: 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. - 28 -...
  • Page 29 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. To change the size of the Motion Detection Window, move the mouse cursor to the edge of the frame and draw it outward/inward.
  • Page 30 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 31 • Time interval (sec) [0-7200]: The default interval is 10. The value is the interval between each detected motion. Users could adjust the parameter and level of Motion Detection Settings. • Sampling pixel interval [1-100]: Default value: 10 • Detection level [1-100]: Default value: 10 •...

  • Page 32: Snapshot

    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 4.3.5 Mail 4.3.6 FTP for further details. File Name The uploaded image’s filename format can be set in this section.

  • Page 33: View Log File

    4.3.9 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. - 33 -...

  • Page 34: View User Information

    4.3.10 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: User: 4321 It indicates that one user’s login username is: User, and the password is: 4321.
  • Page 35 View User Privilege Press “get user privacy” down the page, and the Administrator can view each user’s privileges. - 35 -...

  • Page 36: View Parameters

    As the figure above shows: User: 1:1:1 1:1:1= I/O access : Camera control : Listen (see 4.3.2 Security) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen. 4.3.11 View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting. - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Factory Default

    4.3.12 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. - 37 -...

  • Page 38: Software Version

    Set Default Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds. NOTE: The IP address will be restored to default. Reboot Click on the “Reboot” button, and the system will restart without changing current settings. 4.3.13 Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure below.

  • Page 39: Software Upgrade

    4.3.14 Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out in the “Software Upgrade” page as shown below. - 39 -...
  • Page 40 NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is like the following: Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex.Userland.jffs2. - 40 -...
  • Page 41 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; in this case, select “userland.jffs2.” Step 3: Press “Upgrade”. The system will first check whether the upgrade file exists or not, and then begin to upload the upgrade file.

  • Page 42: Video And Audio Streaming Settings

    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” to uninstall the existing DC Viewer.
  • Page 43 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) •...

  • Page 44: Video Compression

    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 45: Video Ocx Protocol

    MJPEG compression settings include: • high compression, low bitrate, low quality • middle compression, default • low compression, high bitrate, high quality H.264 compression settings include: • 1024kbps, highest compression, lowest quality • 2048kbps • 4096kbps, middle compression, default • 6144kbps •...

  • Page 46: Video Frame Skip

    Video OCX protocol setting options include: • RTP over UDP / RTP over RTSP(TCP) / RTSP over HTTP / MJPEG over HTTP Select a mode according to your data delivery requirements. • Multicast Mode Enter all required data, including multicast IP address, H.264 video port, MJPEG video port, audio port and TTL into each blank.

  • Page 47: Audio Mode And Bit Rate Settings

    MJPEG/H.264 Frame Skip options include: • No skipping, default • Frame skipping at 5 frame internal (lowest frame loss rate) • Frame skipping at 10 frame internal • Frame skipping at 15 frame internal (highest frame loss rate) NOTE: Higher frame skipping rate will decrease video smoothness. 4.4.5 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings The audio setting page is show as below.

  • Page 48: Camera Settings

    Transmission Mode • Simplex (Listen only) In the Listen only Simplex mode, the local/remote site can only listen to the other site. • Disable Select the item to turn off the audio transmission function. 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 49: Exposure Setting

    NOTE: Camera settings and buttons below the screen vary among different types of camera. 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 (iris adjustment), the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters.

  • Page 50: White Balance Setting

    Full Auto Mode In this mode, the camera’s Shutter Speed, IRIS and AGC (Auto Gain Control) control circuits work together automatically to get consistent video output level. The maximum shutter speed is adjustable from 1/30 to 1 sec. Fixed Shutter Mode In this mode, fixed shutter speed could be selected from the dropdown menu.

  • Page 51: Brightness Setting

    4.5.3 Brightness Setting Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item. The value of Backlight is adjustable from -12 (dim) ~ +13 (brightest). 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 52: Tv System Setup

    4.5.8 TV System Setup Select the video format that matches the present TV system. 4.6 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. - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Ip Camera Specifications

    Appendix A: IP Camera Specifications Product ICA-HM131 ICA-HM131R Video Specification Image Sensor 1/2.7” Progressive CMOS Lens 4 mm, F1.5 Minimum illumination 0.2 Lux @ F1.2 View Angle (Horizontal / Vertical) 66 / 52 Degree Scan Method Progressive Video Encoder H.264 / M-JPEG...

  • Page 54: 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 55 Step 4: Down the page, press “Custom Level” (see the figure below) to change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings. 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>.
  • Page 56 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. Initialize and script ActiveX not marked as safe 6. Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins 7.

  • Page 57: 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. - 57 -...
  • Page 58 Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows: - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions

    Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions [ICA-HM131/131R] How can I know the IP address of IP camera? The default IP address is 192.168.0.20, and you could use the Device Search utility on the Ans: bundled CD to obtain the current IP address of IP camera. Please refer to the user’s manual for more detail information.

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