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Philips NetCam2 Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 1 NetCam2 Lens optional Default IP address: 211.53.133.92 Administrator login: Password: admin ID: admin User login: Password: guest ID: guest Philips Communication, Security & Imaging...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 2 NetCam2 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.

  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 3 NetCam2 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.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 4 NetCam2 Safety SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Starting Web browser .........17 Installing NetCam2 Plug-in ........17 3.2.1...
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 6 NetCam2 Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Administrator’s page ......... .29 4.2.1...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The operating temperature range of the camera supports indoor application only. Recommendation: Use a dedicated outdoor camera that connect to the NetCam2’s input for serving an external cameras. Also the internal camera can be disabled. That channel is then available for a second external camera.

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    NetCam2 Section 1 Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle all electronic equipment with care to prevent damage. Check for the following items: • NetCam2 - Web Camera Server • Crossover cable, 1 m (red) • Direct cable 2 m (white) •...
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 9 NetCam2 Section 1 Connector Description Remark name Video Output of internal camera or input for channel 2 as set by DIP switch Zoom Lens To control zoom and focus adjustment. +/-6V drive...

  • Page 10: Dip Switch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 10 NetCam2 Section 1 Description on LED of Ethernet Port Yellow LED Green LED Yellow LED: This LED indicates the status of data transmission. After power is supplied, it is on for the first 4-5 seconds and then it goes off.

  • Page 11: Installation

    NetCam2 Section 2 INSTALLATION Installation summary • Connect Ethernet and power to the NetCam2 on a local network for configuration (see 2.1.3). • Install the setup program for NetCam2 (see 2.2). • Assign an IP address to NetCam2 and configure its network settings (see 2.3).

  • Page 12: Connecting Netcam2 To A Pc Using Crossover Cable

    Connecting NetCam2 to a PC using crossover cable Crossover cable (red) Select 'IP Address' FIgure 2-2 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC using a crossover (cross link) Network cable. 2.1.5 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC via a HUB FIgure 2-3 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC via a HUB, using ‘Direct’ cables.

  • Page 13: Pstn Dial-In Connection

    • Place NetCam2 appropriately for your purpose. Caution: Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight. When operating NetCam2 in outdoor light, an auto iris lens is recommended. Installing NetCam2 Setup program • Insert the software CD-ROM (supplied) into the drive.

  • Page 14: Assigning Ip Address And Starting Configuration

    Section 2 Assigning IP Address and Starting Configuration It is possible to setup a NetCam2 that is either connected to a local network or directly connected to a PC using the red-colored crossover cable (supplied). When setup is executed, the table lists all NetCam2s connected to the local network.
  • Page 15 -t 200.243.232.178 2. Using ARP in Windows 95 • Start a DOS window and type the following commands. arp -s <NetCam2 IP add.> <NetCam2 Ethernet add.> <my PC IP add.> ping <NetCam2 IP address> • Example arp -s 200.243.232.178 00-40-8c-10-00-86 200.243.232.130 ping 200.243.232.178...
  • Page 16 IP address which is assigned to NetCam2; and whether a PC has the same local IP address as the NetCam2. (Same local IP address of C grade network means that the first 3 numbers are same but the fourth is different.

  • Page 17: Operation

    3.2.1 Netscape Users To view images transferred from a NetCam2, install the NetCam2 Plug-in. When NetCam2 is connected for the first time (or an old version of Plug-in is present) it is necessary to download the Plug-in. • The Plug-in Download screen is accessible from the various viewers and log- in screens by clicking on 'Plug-in'.

  • Page 18: Various Viewers In Netcam2 Homepage

    • Click on 'Home Page' to connect to the NetCam2's Home page. Note: The default user ID and password are ‘guest’. The administrator can change them at Admin page (refer to section 4).
  • Page 19 Page 19 NetCam2 Section 3 Homepage On the NetCam2 Homepage there are four viewing options. Users may monitor real-time images via these main viewers. The four viewers are: • Lite viewer: for real-time monitoring with simplified viewer with limited camera and image control (faster page download).

  • Page 20: Real-Time Monitoring Through Full Viewer (Single View)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 20 NetCam2 Section 3 The homepage displays one image. The following can be selected using pull- down menus: • Select View – camera 1, 2 or all cameras.
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 21 NetCam2 Section 3 Selecting and controlling cameras The user may select the following viewing options (active selection is highlighted in yellow): • ‘Camera selection’: Select camera icons 1 or 2 for viewing or controlling a camera.
  • Page 22 ‘Frame rate’: Select the image transmission speed. Note: Transmission speed depends on network capacity and PC performance. NetCam2 transmits a maximum of 30 frames per second, and total number of frames transmitted by all 4 channels cannot exceed this. •...

  • Page 23: Real-Time Monitoring Through Full Viewer (Dual Image)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 23 NetCam2 Section 3 3.3.3 Real-time monitoring through Full viewer (dual image) To use the Full viewer in quad mode: • Click on the quad icon in ‘Camera Select’...

  • Page 24: Real-Time Monitoring Through Lite Viewer (Single View)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 24 NetCam2 Section 3 3.3.4 Real-time monitoring through Lite Viewer (single view) The Lite Viewer has much of the functions of the Full Viewer, Its size is reduced to overcome low-speed transmission (although there is no difference in transmission time between Full Viewer and Lite Viewer for real-time images).

  • Page 25: Real-Time Monitoring Through Lite Viewer (Dual Image)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 25 NetCam2 Section 3 3.3.5 Real-time monitoring through Lite viewer (dual image) Compared to Lite Viewer in single shot mode, the dual mode does not have the following controls: •...

  • Page 26: Real-Time Monitoring Through Server-Push Viewer

    Section 3 3.3.6 Real-time monitoring through Server-push viewer If there is a firewall on the network where the NetCam2 is connected, the NetCam2 can be accessed through the Server-push viewer to monitor real-time images. To use the Push Server Viewer: •...

  • Page 27: Real-Time Monitoring Through Java Applet Viewer

    3.3.7 Real-time monitoring through Java applet Viewer The Java applet viewer is for access to NetCam2 through a computer that does not use Microsoft Windows operating systems (such as a Macintosh computer, etc.). The Java applet viewer is run with Java virtual machine that is installed on the User’s computer.

  • Page 28: Configuring Administrator's Options

    NetCam2's Homepage. 4.1.2 Accessing through Web browser • On the Web browser, key in the IP address of the NetCam2 to be configured. • At the login page, type in the administrator’s ID and password to access the Admin page.

  • Page 29: Administrator's Page

    Note: The name is used to identify the NetCam2 at a certain server for dynamic IP address registration (if this function is available). It is therefore important to enter the correct name in order for a user to be able to find the NetCam2 in the dynamic IP registration list.
  • Page 30 • Date and Time – there are three date and time menus: • ‘NetCam2 Current Date & Time’: the current date and time of the NetCam2's real-time clock appears. • ‘System(PC) Current Date & Time’: the current date and time in the administrator’s PC appears.

  • Page 31: User Configuration

    This page defines IDs, passwords and access rights for the administrator and up to five users. Note: If the NetCam2 should be open to everyone, do not change the default user IDs and passwords. Otherwise, you must change all user account names.

  • Page 32: Network Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 32 NetCam2 Section 4 • User Account – account names can be changed using unique names (max. 9 characters). The default administrator's name is 'Admin'. The default user names are 'guest'.
  • Page 33 IP address and Network Mask address and the broadcast address is automatically set. Note: If addresses are incorrectly assigned, the NetCam2 cannot be accessed. • DNS Server IP Address – this is used when NetCam2 is registered on the dynamic IP registration list of the Netcam registration server.
  • Page 34 Password – enter the user password for PPPoE PSTN Interface If the NetCam2 is connected to the Internet via an PSTN line (Public Switched Telephone Network) based on PPP, select 'PSTN(Dial-out)' In this case NetCam2 is connected to a dial-up modem with a serial cable (rather than a...

  • Page 35: Dynamic Ip Registration Service For Isdn, Xdsl Users

    Note: It is recommended to use the NetCam2 with a fixed IP address. If NetCam2 is installed on a network with a dynamic IP address (floating IP address), the NetCam2 must be registered to a ‘dynamic IP registration server’ to give connectivity using the NetCam2 name set in the System Configuration menu.
  • Page 36 IP addresses that are denied access. • Select 'Deny' to disable access to the NetCam2. The filter rules define the IP addresses that are allowed access. He administrator can always access the NetCam2 irrespective of IP filter settings.
  • Page 37 Note: The filter rules allow smaller Subnets to be set within a broader Subnet. In this case, the smaller Subnet has highest priority. Image Encryption Mode It is possible to prevent people from receiving images from the NetCam2, even though they can access it. •...

  • Page 38: Video Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 38 NetCam2 Section 4 4.2.6 Video Configuration • Video Channel Select – it is possible to configure each individual channel. Select the Camera to configure from the pull-down menu.
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 39 NetCam2 Section 4 Advanced configuration Advanced calibration parameters can be entered for each channel. Calibration Parameters • Adjust the screen settings to optimise for video gain, brightness, contrast,...
  • Page 40 Image Quality Level: • Select the image quality level from 0 to 9. In level 9, NetCam2 sends the best image (lowest compression). However, transmission speed will be reduced because of larger data. The image quality inside the ‘QBOX’ is set to the same level as specified in this menu.

  • Page 41: Application Configuration

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 41 NetCam2 Section 4 4.2.7 Application Configuration • Video Channel Selection - select a Camera to configure. The two channels shown are the same as in ‘Video Configuration’. Click on ' Apply' before...
  • Page 42 Check E-Mail Options – some e-mail servers only pass e-mails with URLs such as abc@abcdefg.com (to avoid receiving 'spam' or junk mail that does not have a URL). NetCam2 uses plain IP addresses. To solve the problem, NetCam2 has a function to relay its e-mail through an available e-mail server that only passes e-mail using URL addresses.

  • Page 43: Pan/Tilt/Zoom Configuration

    (for if a camera is mounted up-side-down). • Select Serial Port – select an interface that satisfies a receiver (controller) box. NetCam2 has two interface options: RS232C interface or RS485 (Half-Duffel) interface. Select RS232 for Philips PTZ. •...

  • Page 44: Serial Configuration

    Serial Configuration • Serial Port Selection – select a serial port to configure. NetCam2 has two serial ports. Serial #1 is a RS232C interface port, and Serial #2 is a RS485 (Half-Duplex) interface port. Select the RS232C interface port for the Philips (M) PTZ and AutoDome attached devices.

  • Page 45: 4.2.10 Digital Input Configuration

    Active State for Input Port 1 – define the normal state of connected input devices such as infrared sensors. • Current Status for Input Port 1 – NetCam2 shows the current state of the two connected digital devices. Their states are defined at ‘Active State for Input Port 1 and 2’ menus.

  • Page 46: 4.2.11 Alarm Configuration

    (MD Event) or external sensor (SID1 Event), image storage is triggered. Note: NetCam2 can record 2 images for 2 seconds before the event, one image of the event and 2 images for 2 seconds after the event. Its maximum recording rate is 1 frame per second.

  • Page 47: 4.2.12 User Custom Configuration

    4.2.12 User Custom Configuration • Web Server TCP Port – assigns the TCP port of the NetCam2 through which people can access the NetCam2 and through which the NetCam2 sends data. Normally, port 80 is assigned as a Web Server TCP port.

  • Page 48: Convenient Functions Of Mouse

    3 Focus sensitivity When you use zoom lens on the NetCam2, you can configure the moving range for each mouse click. The sensitivity is from Level 0 to Level 9. By selecting ‘Level 9’,...
  • Page 49 You set the image quality of the complete image per channel. If you choose ‘Level 9’, the NetCam2 sends the finest image. However, transmission speed will be reduced because of large sized data. If you choose ‘Level 0’, the NetCam2 sends lowst quality image but fast.

  • Page 50: Adjusting Focus

    Section 6 ADJUSTING FOCUS Screw First, adjust focus of the NetCam2 by turning the front focus ring of the lens. If you cannot focus with the lens, loosen the screw in the back focus ring. Setting the lens at the middle range, focus by turning the back focus ring.
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