Philips NetCam 4 Installation Instructions Manual

Philips NetCam 4 Installation Instructions Manual

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NetCam 4
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Communication,
Security & Imaging

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  • Page 1: Important Safeguards

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 1 NetCam 4 Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...
  • Page 2 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 2 NetCam4 Safety IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3.
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 3 NetCam4 Safety 12. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to train or water.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 4 NetCam4 Safety SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations. CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 5 NetCam4 Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .........2 FCC INFORMATION .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 7 NetCam4 Section 1 INTRODUCTION NetCam4 is an Internet-based high resolution digital network camera. It connects directly to an Ethernet network and provides live motion color pictures over the Internet, using image compression format. Description NetCam4 is a microprocessor-based device that contains a digital color camera, web server functionality, optimized hardware for image compression, and physical Ethernet connection.
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 8 NetCam4 Section 1 Unpacking Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be handled with care to prevent damage to the unit. Check for the following items: NetCam4 - Web Camera Server AC Adapter & Power cable DC 12V, 1A Lens 8mm, f 1.3, C mount, already assembled 1 m crossover cable (Red) 2 m direct cable (White)
  • Page 8 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 9 NetCam4 Section 1 Connection Function RS-232 transmit. RS-232 receive. NetCam4 RS-485. (half-duflex). NetCam4 RS-485. (half-duflex). Ground Input 1 + Isolated input port Input 1 - Isolated input port Input 2 + Isolated input port Input 2 - Isolated input port Output 1 +...
  • Page 9 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 10 NetCam4 Section 1 Switch Function OUT/IN Configures NetCam4 to accept input (IN) or output (OUT) signal to the BNC connector. 75 Ω (ON) or High impedance (OFF) (Loop through). 1, 2, 3, 4 OUT 1 75Ω...
  • Page 10: Installation

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 11 NetCam4 Section 2 INSTALLATION Setup Connect Ethernet and Power to NetCam4 on local network for configuration. Install the setup program for NetCam4. Assign an IP address to NetCam4 and configure administrator’s condition. Configure user’s condition. Locate NetCam4, and re-connect power and Ethernet.
  • Page 11: Installing Netcam4 Setup Program

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 12 NetCam4 Section 2 Installing NetCam4 Setup Program 1. Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive and copy ‘NetCam4.exe’ to your PC. Locate and double click. Follow the screen instructions. Assigning IP Address and Starting Configuration You can only setup a NetCam4 that is connected on a local network or direct...
  • Page 12: Configuring Netcam4

    After setup, close NetCam4 homepage. Click ‘Save’ button. Save the information (select a suitable directory and file name). To Load: Select the directory and file name of the saved NetCam 4. Click the ‘open’ button and click ‘ok’ to confirm.
  • Page 13: Assigning Ip Address With Arp Command

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 14 NetCam4 Section 2 Assigning IP Address with ARP command If you fail to assign an IP address with the setup program, carry out the process with ARP command. NetCam4 IP address = IP address to be assigned to the NetCam4. NetCam4 Ethernet address = MAC printed on the bottom of the NetCam4.
  • Page 14 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 15 NetCam4 Section 2 3. Verifying installation After completion, the following message (or similar) will be displayed after the ping command: Request timed out Request timed out Reply from 200.243.232.178: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=255 Reply from 200.243.232.178: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=255 Ping statistics for 200.243.232.178: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss), Approximate round trip times in milliseconds:...
  • Page 15: Accessing Netcam4 Homepage & Monitoring Real-Time Image

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 16 NetCam4 Section 3 ACCESSING NETCAM4 HOMEPAGE & MONITORING REAL-TIME IMAGE You can access the NetCam4’s own web pages through any standard Web browser. Starting Web browser http://<NetCam4 IP address>/ Start your web browser and enter your NetCam4 IP address. http://200.243.232.178/ Example NetCam4 simultaneously supports up to 100 users.
  • Page 16: Login Page And Various Viewers In Netcam4 Homepage

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 17 NetCam4 Section 3 Note: Program installation takes less than 1 minute. Do not click any button until the ‘Active-X Control’ installation is completed. Login page and various viewers in NetCam4 homepage Login Page: Enter your name and password to log in (max 9 characters).
  • Page 17: Changing With Other Image Viewer

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 18 NetCam4 Section 3 Extension: Select the image size of 1X to 4X. Extension (2X to 4X) does not increase the image’s resolution, but rather enlarges its size. Therefore, the quality of extended image is not as clear as original image. Frame rate: Select the image transmission speed.
  • Page 18: Accessing Administrator's Page

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 19 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.3 Accessing administrator’s page Click ‘Administration’ menu, to access the login page for the administrator options. 3.3.4 More Services Click the respective button to access the additional services. Information is provided in the respective chapters 3.3.5 Download...
  • Page 19: Placing A Company Logo And Hyper-Linking

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 20 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.6 Placing a company logo and hyper-linking You can place your company’s logo onto the viewed iamge. (Refer to Chapter VII for detailed information) 3.3.7 Real-time monitoring through normal viewer Number of connected users When more...
  • Page 20 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 21 NetCam4 Section 3 Single image displayed Single image displayed Select camera image Play to start image updates P/T control Rate of change control Zoom control for P/T/Z Focus control Records images onto your PC. Stop to end image updates.
  • Page 21 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 22 NetCam4 Section 3 Extension: You can see Frame Rate: You can Resolution: You can choose images in different sizes choose the transmission 5 resolution levels. 1X to 4X.. speed. Download: Save Capture: Save a To Home: Return FAQ: Access the Admin: Access...
  • Page 22: Real-Time Monitoring Through Simple Viewer

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 23 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.8 Real-time monitoring through simple viewer The simple viewer has the same functional menus as normal viewer. It is designed for very simple images (normally no movement) so that its size is decreased dramatically to overcome low speed transmission.
  • Page 23: Real-Time Monitoring Through Server-Push Viewer

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 24 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.9 Real-time monitoring through server-push viewer If there is a firewall on the network where NetCam4 is connected, you can access the NetCam4 through the server-push viewer to monitor real-time images. Image resolution, size and transmission rate selection...
  • Page 24: 3.3.10 Real-Time Monitoring Through Java Applet Viewer

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 25 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.10 Real-time monitoring through java applet viewer The Java applet viewer is for the users who access NetCam4 through a computer that does not utilize MS Windows OS such as a Macintosh computer, etc. Java applet viewer is run with java virtual machine that is installed on User’s computer.
  • Page 25: 3.3.11 Real-Time Monitoring Through Snapshot Viewer

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 26 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.11 Real-time monitoring through snapshot viewer Snapshot viewer allows you to view a frozen image before monitoring real-time motion pictures through the other viewers. Only the video from the internal CCD (Ch0) or from the first external camera (Ch1, providing an external camera is connected) can be viewed.
  • Page 26: Configuring Administrator's Options

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 27 NetCam4 Section 4 CONFIGURING ADMINISTRATOR’S OPTIONS Login The Administrator option allows system configuration. Access to the Adminitrator option is available in many ways. Accessing through setup program Click on MAC address of NetCam4. Key in the administrator’s password and then click ‘Start Configuration’...
  • Page 27: Configuring Administrator's Condition At Homepage

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 28 NetCam4 Section 4 Both default administrator’s ID and password are set as ‘admin’, and administrator may change them (max 9 characters) at the Admin page. Configuring Administrator’s Condition at Homepage 4.2.1 System Configuration Set date & time, name, location, and description of your NetCam4. The model and serial number appear automatically.
  • Page 28: User Configuration

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 29 NetCam4 Section 4 Administrator’s E-mail Address: Set the administrator’s e-mail address. Initialize Flash Info: The administrator initializes almost all the information saved on flash memory. However ‘Date & Time’, ’Model’, and ‘Serial Number’ in ‘System’ menu, ‘IP configuration’ in ‘Network’ menu, and all items in ‘Video’ menu are not initialized.
  • Page 29: Dynamic Ip Registration Service For Isdn, Xdsl Users

    NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 30 NetCam4 Section 4 When the addresses are not assigned properly, you cannot access NetCam4 remotely. Even on the local network, you are not able to access if you do not assign an IP address to NetCam4 properly. If you activate the ‘DHCP Client Protocol’...
  • Page 30 NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 45  2000 Philips Electronics N.V. 3922 988 99011 00-47 Data subject to change without notice...

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