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Page 3: Before You Use This Product
Before You Use This Product The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before You Use This Product...1 Package Contents ...5 Installation ...5 Hardware installation...5 Software installation...6 Initial Access to the Network Camera ...7 Check Network Settings ...7 Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access...7 How to Use ...8 Authentication...8 Installing plug-in...9 Primary user’s capability ...
Page 5 FTP ... 35 DDNS and UPnP settings ... 37 Video codec parameters ... 37 Motion detection ... 40 Application settings ... 41 Weekly schedule... 41 Send out the snapshot while motion detection ... 41 Sequential operation ... 41 Homepage layout settings... 43 Viewing system log ...
Page 6: Package Contents
Package Contents Network Camera Antenna Power adapter Camera stand Software CD - 5 -...
Page 7: Package Contents
Installation In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant user access to the camera. Hardware installation Upon powering up, the device runs through a self-test procedure and the front LEDs will blink between green and red a few times.
Page 8: To Install In Ethernet
To install in Ethernet Make sure the Ethernet is firmly connected to a switch hub. After attaching the Ethernet cable plug in the power adapter. If the LED turns out to be steady green after self-test, go to next paragraph “Software installation”. If the Ethernet is not available, Network Camera will switch to wireless LAN mode.
Page 9: Initial Access To The Network Camera
Once installation is complete, the Administrator should proceed to the next section "Initial access to the Network Camera" for necessary checks and configurations. Initial Access to the Network Camera Check Network Settings The Network Camera can be connected either before or immediately after software installation onto the Local Area Network.
Page 10: How To Use
only option is to restore to the original factory default settings. How to Use Authentication After opening the Web browser and typing in the URL of the Network Camera, a dialogue window pops up to request a username and password. Upon successful authentication, the following figure is displayed.
Page 11: Installing Plug-In
Installing plug-in For the initial access to the Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the Network Camera. Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation and execution attempt.
Page 12: Primary User's Capability
Primary user’s capability Main Screen with Camera View The main page layout has two parts: Configuration functions: The camera can be configured using these user interfaces. Camera View: What the camera sees. Click on the configuration link to the left of the image window to enter the configuration page.
Page 13: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Click on the magnifier icon under the camera view then the digital zoom control panel will be shown. Uncheck “Disable digital zoom” and use the slider control to change the zoom factors. - 11 -...
Page 14: Snapshot
Snapshot Click on “Snapshot”, web browser will pop up a new window to show the snapshot. Users can point at the snapshot and click the right button of mouse to save it. Client settings At the initial access to the “Connection type” page in Windows, the web browser will ask for a new plug-in installation, the plug-in being the Network Camera.
Page 15 lower the security level or contact your IT or networking supervisor. There are two settings for the client side. One is “Media Option” for users to determine if audio should be muted. The other is “Protocol Option” which allows choices on connection protocol between client and server. There are three protocols choices to optimize your usage - UDP, TCP and HTTP.
Page 16 to re-connect. <url> http://<Network Camera>/protocol.html <Network Camera> is the domain name or the original IP address of the Network Camera. - 14 -...
Page 17: Administrator's Capability
Administrator’s capability Fine-tuning for Best Performance Best performance generally equates to the fastest image refresh rate with the best video quality, and at the lowest network bandwidth as possible. The three factors, “Maximum frame rate”, “Fix bit rate”, and “Fix quality” on the Video Configuration page, are correlative to allow for achieving the best performance possible.
Page 18: Only Quality Images Will Do
and set the maximum frame rate to 30 fps. If the images vary dramatically in your environment, you may want to slow the maximum frame rate down to 20 fps in order to lower the rate of data transmission. This allows for better video quality and the human eyes cannot readily detect the differences between those of 20, 25, or 30 frames per second.
Page 19: Opening Accounts For New Users
Opening accounts for new users Protect Network Camera by passwords The Network Camera is shipped without any password by default. That means everyone can access the Network Camera including the configuration as long as the IP address is known. It is necessary to assign a password if the Network Camera is intended to be accessed by others.
Page 20: Change Homepage Layout
Change homepage layout How to change the subject text of homepage 1. Click on “Configuration” on homepage, 2. Change the text in “Host name”, 3. Click on “Save” button. - 18 -...
Page 21 How to change the font color 1. Click on “Configuration” on homepage, 2. Click on “Homepage layout” at the left column, 3. Find “Font color” and pull down the list to choose any color you like, 4. Click on “Save” button. * The font color is better to contrast with the background.
Page 22 If you want to use the image from another web site as background, 3. Find “Background graph” and choose “Url”, 4. Type the URL of the image on the Internet in the edit box, for example, “http://dgl.microsoft.com/thumbnails/j023/j0235217(t).gif”, 5. Click on “Save” button. If you want to change the default background image stored in the Network Camera, 3.
Page 23 4. Click on “Save” button, 5. Prepare an image file with size less than 65000 bytes and rename it to logo.gif, 6. Open an FTP client program and connect to the Network Camera. The user name and password is as same as the Administrator’s. 7.
Page 24 How to design my own homepage to replace the current one 1. Prepare your own homepage with size less than 65000 bytes and rename it to user.htm, 2. Insert the html codes of video object, the bold Italian text in the following example, into the appropriate position in user.htm.
Page 25 3. Open an FTP client program and connect to the Network Camera. The user name and password is as same as the Administrator’s. 4. Transfer user.htm in local folder to the Network Camera, 5. Close the FTP program and reload the homepage of the Network Camera, 6.
Page 26: Build A Multimedia Web Attraction Site
Build a multimedia web attraction site Demo on multiple sites – mid-scale service The Network Camera can allow ten visitors on-line simultaneously. After Installation, focus the Network Camera on any view you would like friends to share and tell the visitors to type in the web browser address.
Page 27 If you want to expand to allow in more viewers, the host server should be able to handle large network traffic, which must handle the picture refreshing from the Network Camera. If the web space has FTP service, Set the Network Camera as an FTP client to upload the pictures. The access to the Network Camera will be independent of the number of viewers and the picture quality will remain constant.
Page 28 ****** Example homepage begin ****** <html> <head> <title>Example - auto refresh</title> </head> <body background="/pic/wallppr.jpg"> Network Camera Demo <!-- Begin of scripts to auto refresh the image. Change the IP address in the image URL and refreshrate if necessary.
Page 29: Build A Security Application
Build a security application The Administrator can use the built-in motion detection to monitor any movement to perform many useful security applications. To upload the snapshots, users can choose either email or FTP according to user’s needs. Both e-mail and FTP use the network settings on the network page.
Page 30: Software Revision Upgrade
Software revision upgrade Customers can obtain the up-to-date software from the web site. An easy-to-use Upgrade Wizard is provided to upgrade the Network Camera with just a few clicks. The upgrade function is opened to the Administrator only. To upgrade the system, follow the procedures below.
Page 31: Definitions In Configuration
Definitions in Configuration Only the Administrator can access system configuration. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following pages. The bold texts are the specific phrases on the Option pages. The Administrator may type the URL below the figure to directly enter the frame page of configuration.
Page 32: System Parameters
System parameters "Host name" The text displays the title at the top of the main page. "Keep current date and time" Click on this to reserve the current date and time of the Network Camera. An internal real-time clock maintains the date and time even when the power of the system is turned off.
Page 33: Security Settings
Security settings “Root password” Change the Administrator’s password by typing in the new password identically in both text boxes. The typed entries will be displayed as asterisks for security purposes. After pressing , the web browser will ask the Administrator for the new password for access.
Page 34: Network Settings
Network settings Any changes made on this page will restart the system in order to validate the changes. Make sure every field is entered correctly before clicking on "Reset IP address at next boot", the default status is checked to get IP address automatically at the server start.
Page 35: Wlan Configuration
order to work with the port opened by the firewall. “Audio channel port” This can be something other than the default port 5002 in order to work with the port opened by the firewall. “Video channel port” This can be something other than the default port 5003 in order to work with the port opened by the firewall.
Page 36 transmission errors) for communication between the Access Point and the roaming wireless device. Long Preamble is the default setting. Note: High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type. “Data encryption” Checking the box to enable the data encryption. By default it is disabled.
Page 37: Mail & Ftp
Mail & FTP SMTP When the SMTP server support SMTP authentication, users need to give the valid user name and password to send email via the server. “SMTP (mail) server 1” The domain name or IP address of the external email server. “User name of SMTP 1”...
Page 38 the external FTP server for details. The folder privilege must be open for upload. “Primary FTP passive mode” The Network Camera is located inside the network protected by a firewall, data connection for FTP may be prohibited. By selecting passive mode, the FTP can bypass the rule and allow snapshot upload to proceed.
Page 39: Ddns And Upnp Settings
DDNS and UPnP settings “Enable DDNS” This option turns on the DDNS function. “Provider” The provider list contains four hosts that provide DDNS services. Please connect to the service provider’s website to make sure the service charges. “Host name” If users wants to use DDNS service, this field must be filled. Please input the hostname that is registered in the DDNS server.
Page 40 “Color” Select either for color or monochrome video display. “Size” There are five options for three video sizes. “Half” is the quarter size of “Normal”. “Half x 2” has the same video size as “Normal” but of a lesser quality, while consuming less network bandwidth.
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Page 42: Motion Detection
Motion detection “Enable motion detection” Check this option to turn on motion detection. Click on this button to add a new window. At most three windows can exist simultaneously. Use the mouse to click, hold, and drag the window frame to resize or the title bar to move.
Page 43: Application Settings
Application settings Weekly schedule “Sun” ~ “Sat” Select the days of the week to perform the following operations. “Snapshots begin at” Set the time to start operations. “Snapshots stop at” Set the time to stop operations. Setting identical begin time and stop time means 24-hour operation. “All the time except for the above schedule”...
Page 44 “Send snapshots by FTP” The snapshots will be uploaded to the external FTP server with the file name defined in the next option. This can also be used to refresh the captured images stored in the external web server to build creative homepages. “FTP put snapshots with date and time suffix”...
Page 45: Homepage Layout Settings
Homepage layout settings “Use the customized homepage”, check this option to use “user.htm” uploaded by the Administrator instead of the default one. Refer to the section “Administrator’s capability” for detail usage. The following options related to the default homepage will not affect the “user.htm”.
Page 46: Viewing System Log
Viewing system log Click the link on the configuration page to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connection after system boot- Viewing system parameters Click on this link on the configuration page to view the entire system’s parameter set. The content is the same as those in CONFIG.INI.
Page 47: Appendix
Appendix A. Troubleshooting Status LED After powering up, the Network Camera performs a self-diagnostic to detect any hardware defects. The following table lists the LED patterns in general. In case of any fatal error, the LED will blink in a pattern other than those below. Condition During self-diagnostic after power on Ethernet signal is lost...
Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions
B. Frequently asked questions Q What if I forget my password? A After the Administrator's password is assigned, every access to the Network Camera needs authentication. If you are one of the managed users, you have to ask the Administrator for the password. If you are the Administrator, there is no way to recover the root password except for restoring factory default.
Page 49 Differences of several hours may result from the time zone setting. Q Can I install it on ceiling? A Yes. There are flip and mirror options in video configuration page to correct the images for upside down installation. Q The image is not clear enough. A Rotate the lens to adjust the focus after the Network Camera is installed in the proper position.
Page 50 of users, it is recommended to build another web server to host the retrieving contents from the Network Camera. Q How fast is the video rate of the Network Camera? A The MPEG4 codec engine can process 30 frames per second internally. However the total performance is subject to many coefficients as follows: 1.
Page 51: Url Commands Of The Network Camera
C. URL commands of the Network Camera For some customers who already have their own web site or web control application, the Network Camera can be easily integrated through convenient URLs. This section lists the commands in URL format corresponding to the basic functions of the erase Network Camera.
Page 52: Page Url
Page URL The configuration page has a frame layout including an option list frame and an option page frame. Referenced URLs, except for the configuration page, direct users to the option page frame only. Some pages, such as image quality setting and preset setting, are opened in new windows for preview.
Page 53: General Format Of Command Url
Resource name system logo image background image General format of command URL Every configuration can be set through URL with POST method by the Administrator only. <general format> URL[?[name=value][&name=value]……] <method> POST <authorized user> root System configuration URL URL: /setup/system.cgi NAME VALUE host <text string shorter than 40...
Page 54: Security Configuration Url
Security configuration URL URL: /setup/security.cgi NAME VALUE rootpass <text string shorter than 16 characters> username <text string shorter than 16 characters> userpass <text string shorter than 16 characters> deluser <text string shorter than 16 characters> action <blank> open slow selay 0 ~ 99 Network configuration URL URL:...
Page 55 dns2 <IP address> http <number less than 65535> cport <number less than 65535> aport <number less than 65535> vport <number less than 65535> band mute ssid <text string shorter than 32 characters> chan 1 ~ 14 preamb encr auth auto secondary DNS server HTTP port control Channel port...
Page 56: Ddns & Upnp Configuration Url
shared open klen kform DDNS & UPnP configuration URL URL: /setup/ddns.html NAME VALUE enddns anything provider host <text string shorter than 63 characters> usermail <text string shorter than 63 characters> passkey <text string shorter than 20 characters> enupnp anything authentication mode authentication mode key length in 64 bits key length in 128 bits...
Page 57: Mail & Ftp Configuration Url
Mail & FTP configuration URL URL: /setup/mailftp.html NAME VALUE smtp1 <domain name or IP address> primary SMTP server smtp1Usr <string shorter characters> smtp1pass <string shorter characters> mail1 <string shorter characters> smtp2 <domain name or IP address> secondary SMTP server smtp2Usr <string shorter characters>...
Page 58: Video Configuration Url
ftpuser2 <text string shorter than 63 characters> ftppass2 <text string shorter than 15 characters> ffd2 <text string shorter than 40 characters> Pasv2 Video configuration URL URL: /setup/video.cgi NAME VALUE text <text string shorter than 16 characters> color <other than B/W> size mode 50Hz...
Page 59: Image Quality Configuration Url
128000 256000 384000 512000 768000 1000000 1200000 frame flip mirror Image quality configuration URL URL: /setup/image.cgi NAME VALUE brightness <-5 ~ 5> set bit rate to 128K bps set bit rate to 256K bps set bit rate to 384K bps set bit rate to 512K bps set bit rate to 768K bps set bit rate to 1000K bps...
Page 60: Application Configuration Url
contrast <-5 ~ 5> <-5 ~ 5> saturation <-5 ~ 5> preview <not required> restore <not required> save <not required> Application configuration URL URL: /setup/app.cgi NAME VALUE emode <not required> smode <not required> smethod mail suffix <not required> delay <integer> inter <integer>...
Page 61: Homepage Layout Configuration Url
Homepage layout configuration URL URL: /setup/layout.cgi NAME VALUE cuslogo blank logourl <text string shorter than 80 characters> linkurl <text string shorter than 80 characters> cusback blank backurl <text string shorter than 80 characters> fcolor <0 ~ 15> bcolor <0 ~ 15> DESCRIPTION hide logo use default logo...
Page 62: Technical Specifications
D. Technical specifications - System CPU: Trimedia PNX1300 RAM: 16MB SDRAM ROM: 2MB FLASH ROM Networking Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, DDNS, UPnP , Telnet, NTP, DNS and DHCP Physical 10 baseT or 100 baseT Fast Ethernet auto negotiation WLAN 802.11g wireless LAN - Video Algorithm supported...

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