Sercomm RC8221 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sercomm Manuals
  4. Security Camera
  5. RC8221
  6. User manual

Sercomm RC8221 User Manual

Compact hd (11n) wireless network camera
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Compact HD (11N) Wireless
Network Camera
User's Guide

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the RC8221 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sercomm RC8221

Summary of Contents for Sercomm RC8221

  • Page 1 Compact HD (11N) Wireless Network Camera User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................1 Overview..........................1 Physical Details - Network Camera..................4 Package Contents.......................6 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP....................7 System Requirements ......................7 Installation - Network Camera ..................7 Setup using the Windows Wizard ..................9 CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ................14 Overview...........................14 Requirements ........................14 Connecting to a Camera on your LAN ................14 Connecting to a Camera via the Internet...............16 Viewing Live Video......................18...
  • Page 3 CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS VIEWING/RECORDING UTILITY ........66 Overview...........................66 System Requirements ......................66 Installation........................66 System Tray Icon ......................67 LiveView Screen.......................68 Camera Setup........................69 LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing .............71 View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording ............73 Setup Program - for Streams Configuration ..............75 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING...................78 Overview...........................78 Problems ...........................78...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality Mega Pixel Omni Vision CMOS Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.
  • Page 5 • The video encoder and Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. HTTP/HTTPS server built into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video. •...
  • Page 6 Security Features • If desired, access to live video can be restricted to User Authentication. known users. Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream. • . Configuration data can be password Password-Protected Configuration protected, so that it only can be changed by the Network Camera Administrator.

  • Page 7: Physical Details - Network Camera

    Physical Details - Network Camera Front - Network Camera Figure 2: Front Panel No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you Lens should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged. The PIR sensor is designed for human body detection.
  • Page 8 Rear - Network Camera Figure 3: Rear Panel Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Network Camera to a LAN port 10/100BaseT hub or switch. Note: • Plugging in the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface. Only 1 interface can be active at any time. •...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    pressed and held over 10 seconds, the settings of Network Camera will be set to their default values. Note: After this procedure is completed, the Power LED will blink three times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully. On - Power on. Power LED (Green) Off - No power.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Basic Setup

    Chapter 2 Basic Setup This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Network Camera. System Requirements • To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required. • To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE 802.11n specifications.
  • Page 11 3. Power Up Connect the supplied 12Vpower adapter to the Network Camera and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage. 4. Check the LEDs • The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which takes 15 to 20 seconds.

  • Page 12: Setup Using The Windows Wizard

    Setup using the Windows Wizard Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.
  • Page 13 • Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right. • Click Next to continue. 3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password, as shown below.
  • Page 14 Figure 8: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection • Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used. • Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server. • PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems.
  • Page 15 • The Secondary DNS is optional. If provided, it will be used if the Primary DNS is unavailable. Click Next to continue. 7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 10: PPPoE Settings Screen •...
  • Page 16 Figure 12: Confirm Screen 10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below. Figure 13: Final Screen Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility. 11. Click Exit to end the Wizard. Setup is now complete.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video

    Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video. Overview After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using Internet Explorer on Windows. This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer. But many other powerful features and options are available: •...
  • Page 18 Figure 14: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Camera Via The Internet

    Connecting to a Camera via the Internet You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the camera. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.
  • Page 20 4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 16: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator.

  • Page 21: Viewing Live Video

    Viewing Live Video After installing the ActiveX component, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below. Figure 18: View Video Screen There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon.
  • Page 22 Microphone On/Off. Use this button to toggle the microphone on or off. Setup. Select the desired folder to save the file.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup

    Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Network Camera. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only. Introduction This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video: •...
  • Page 24 3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes. Select either "High Resolution Mode" or "High Frame Rate Mode". Video Mode Options Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Default Streaming Channel Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG) This displays the default format.

  • Page 25: Controlling User Access To The Video Stream

    Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, anyone can connect to the Network Camera and view live Video at any time. If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users. To Control User Access to Live Video: 1.

  • Page 26: Making Video Available From The Internet

    Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Network Camera available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the camera.
  • Page 27 Network Camera Setup The Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: • You wish to change the port number from the default value. • You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Network Camera. HTTPS Port Configuration Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80.
  • Page 28 Figure 23: DDNS Screen 4. Operation is then automatic: • The Network Camera will automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. • Internet users can then connect to the camera using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider.

  • Page 29: Viewing Live Video Via The Internet

    Viewing Live Video via the Internet Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of the camera's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number.

  • Page 30: Motion Detection Alerts

    Motion Detection Alerts The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected. The Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by: •...

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Web-Based Management

    Chapter 5 Web-based Management This Chapter provides Setup details of the Network Camera’s Web- based Interface. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only. Introduction The Network Camera can be configured using your Web Browser. The Network Camera must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC. The recommended method to ensure this is to use the supplied Windows-based Wizard, as described in Chapter 2 - Basic Setup.

  • Page 32: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 26: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are: • View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. See Chapter 3 - Viewing Live Video for details. •...

  • Page 33: Administration Menu

    Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Network Camera. The Administration menu contains the following options: Setup • System • Network • Wireless • DDNS • IP Filter • I/O Port Video &...

  • Page 34: System Screen

    System Screen After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Administration menu, you will see a screen like the example below. Figure 27: System Screen Data - System Screen System Settings This displays the ID for the Network Camera. Device ID Enter the desired name for the Network Camera.
  • Page 35 Choose the Time Zone for your location from the drop-down list. Time Zone If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, please enable the Adjust for daylight saving checkbox. Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. Network Time Protocol If Enabled, the Network Camera will contact a Network Time Server at regular intervals and update its internal timer.

  • Page 36: Network Screen

    Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network option is clicked. Figure 28: Network Screen...
  • Page 37 Data - Network Screen Network There are 3 connection types: Internet Connection Type • Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the Network Camera will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server.
  • Page 38 This sets the port number for HTTP/HTTPS connections to the HTTP/HTTPS Camera, whether for administration or viewing video. The HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used for the standard of transferring files (text, graphic images and other multimedia files) on the World Wide Web. The default HTTP port is 1024. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) can provide more secure communication with the SSL/TLS protocol, which support data encryption to HTTP clients and servers.
  • Page 39 If enabled, HTTP connections (from your Web Browser or the Enable Traversal Viewer and Recorder utility) can use secondary port instead of port 80 (the standard HTTP port) to access the camera. Bonjour If enabled, the Network Camera can be accessed through a Enable Bonjour "Bonjour"...

  • Page 40: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Screen This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked. Figure 29: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Wireless Network Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available Site Survey APs. It displays the WSC PIN code number for the camera. WSC PIN Code This determines the type of wireless communication used by the Network Type...
  • Page 41 • In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The Network Channel No. Camera will use the Channel set on the Access Point. • For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your Network Camera. Other Wireless stations should use the same setting.
  • Page 42 WPA/WPA2 Personal Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the Shared Key network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters in length.

  • Page 43: Ddns Screen

    DDNS Screen Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established. This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection. DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows: •...
  • Page 44 Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the Domain (Host) DDNS Server provider. Name Enter the login name for the DDNS account. Account/E-Mail Enter the password for the DDNS account. Password/Key Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has Check WAN IP changed.

  • Page 45: Ip Filter

    IP Filter The IP Filter feature allows administrator to control network camera access by filtering IP addresses. This screen is displayed when the IP Filter menu option is clicked. Figure 31: IP Filter Screen Data - IP Filter Screen IP Filter Select the desired method to perform the IP address (or addresses) IP Filter filtering function.

  • Page 46: I/O Port

    I/O Port The Network Camera supports 1 input port and 1 output port. This screen is displayed when the I/O Port menu option is clicked. Figure 32: I/O Port Screen Data - I/O Port Screen Input Ports It indicates the current state of the input port. Once the configured Current State state is happened, it will trigger the event actions.

  • Page 47: Streamings

    Streamings This screen is displayed when the Streamings menu option is clicked. If you want to view streaming via the cell phone: 1. Cell phone should be supported by 3GPP protocol. 2. Enter 554 for RTSP port number in the Network screen. 3.
  • Page 48 Data - Streamings Screen Select either "High Resolution Mode" or "High Frame Rate Mode". Video Mode The resolution of the streaming will be different according to the Options video mode you choose. Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Default Streaming Channel Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG)

  • Page 49: Video & Audio Screen

    Video & Audio Screen This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio menu option is clicked. Figure 34: Video & Audio Screen Data - Video & Audio Screen Video Adjustment Select the power line frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) used in your region, Power Line to improve the picture quality under florescent lighting.
  • Page 50 Enable this setting if you want text to be displayed on the Video Enable Text image, and enter the desired text - up to 20 characters. This feature Display is often used to identify each camera when multiple cameras are installed.

  • Page 51: Video Access Screen

    Video Access Screen This screen is displayed when the Video Access option is clicked. Figure 35: Video Access Screen Data - Video Access Screen User Access • If disabled (default) - No login required. Users do not have to Enable Security provide a username and password when they connect to the Checking camera for viewing video.
  • Page 52 Add New Schedule Choose the desired option for the period. Enter the start time using a 24 hr clock. Start Time Enter the end time using a 24 hr clock. End Time Click this button to add a new period. Use this button to clear the input fields.

  • Page 53: User Database Screen

    User Database Screen This screen is displayed when the User Database option is clicked. Figure 36: User Database Screen Data - User Database Screen Existing Users This displays all users you have entered into the User database. If User List you have not entered any users, this list will be empty.

  • Page 54: Motion Detection Screen

    Motion Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Motion Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 37: Motion Detection Screen Data - Motion Detection Screen Motion Detection You can set the full screen or selected areas of the video image to be Set Detection examined.

  • Page 55: Audio Detection Screen

    Audio Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Audio Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 38: Audio Detection Screen Data - Audio Detection Screen Audio Detection It displays the current volume of the environment. Current Volume Drag the bar to set the volume for triggering.

  • Page 56: E-Mail Screen

    E-Mail Screen This screen is displayed when the E-Mail option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 39: E-Mail Screen Data - E-Mail Screen Primary/Secondary SMTP Server Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) SMTP Server Server to be used to send E-Mail. Address Select the desired Authentication type for the SMTP Server.
  • Page 57 Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail Subject when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 58: Ftp Screen

    FTP Screen This screen is displayed when the FTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 40: FTP Screen Data - FTP Screen Primary/Secondary FTP Enter the address of the FTP Server. FTP Server Enter the Port of the FTP Server to be connected. Port Enter your login name for the FTP Server.

  • Page 59: Http Screen

    HTTP Screen This screen is displayed when the HTTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 41: HTTP Screen Data - HTTP Screen HTTP Notification Enter the URL of your HTTP notification server. Enter the user name of your HTTP server. User Name Enter the password to match the user name above.

  • Page 60: Sd Card Screen

    SD Card Screen Figure 42: SD Card Screen Data - SD Card Screen HTTP Notification Enter the URL of your HTTP notification server. Enter the user name of your HTTP server. User Name Enter the password to match the user name above. Password Specify the proxy server name in the provided field if the camera Proxy Server...

  • Page 61: Smb/Cifs Client Screen

    SMB/CIFS Client Screen This screen is displayed when the SMB/CIFS Client option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 43: SMB/CIFS Client Screen Data - SMB/CIFS Client Screen SMB/CIFS Client Click Browse button to select the desired SMB/CIFS server. Browse SMB/CIFS Server Enter the name of your SMB/CIFS server.

  • Page 62: Event Trigger Screen

    Event Trigger Screen This screen is displayed when the Event Trigger option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 44: Event Trigger Screen Data - Event Trigger Screen Event Schedule The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently Schedule List configured in the Network Camera, along with various information about their configuration, as listed below:...
  • Page 63 Trigger Event Check to perform all of the event(s) that were configured and Enable scheduled. Select the desired option for the events interval. (* "0" = No Delay) Interval • Audio Detection - The sound detection can be used to trigger Trigger by events.

  • Page 64: Maintenance Screen

    Maintenance Screen Figure 45: Maintenance Screen Data - Maintenance Screen Administrator Login Enter the name for the Administrator here. Administrator Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name. The password for the Administrator. Administrator Password Re-enter the password for the Administrator, to ensure it is correct. Verify Password Firmware Upgrade Click the "Browse"...
  • Page 65 Backup & Restore Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a Backup text file. Configuration It is suggested to backup the configuration file, in order to restore the File camera easily. Click Restore button to reinitialize the camera to load the new updated Restore software.

  • Page 66: Status Screen

    Status Screen Figure 46: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System This shows the name of the Network Camera. Device Name This shows the description of the Network Camera, such as location. Description The version of the current firmware installed. F/W version Network The current IP address of the Network Camera.
  • Page 67 This displays the wireless SSID. SSID This shows the wireless channel currently used. Channel The current security setting for Wireless connections. Security This shows the strength of the signal. Signal Strength Streaming (1~3) It displays the current format of video. Video Format The image size of the video stream.

  • Page 68: Log Screen

    Log Screen This screen displays a log of system activity. Figure 47: Log Screen Data - Log Screen This is a log of system activity. System Log Click this to update the data shown on screen. Refresh Button Click this button to restart the log. Clear Log Check the box to enable the System Log Server feature.

  • Page 69: Chapter 6 Windows Viewing/Recording Utility

    Chapter 6 Windows Viewing/Recording Utility This Chapter describes how to use the supplied Utilities package to view and listen the live streams generated by the Network Camera. Overview The Utilities package includes following three functions: • LiveView - to view/listen the live streams. •...

  • Page 70: System Tray Icon

    Figure 48: Welcome Screen 2. Click the Install Utility button to start the installation of the Utilities package. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 4. After the installation, double click the Monitor icon on the desktop or click Monitor menu item in the Windows main program menu to launch the Utilities.

  • Page 71: Liveview Screen

    LiveView Screen When Utility launched, the Camera Utility screen like the example below will be displayed. Figure 50: Main Screen If no cameras have been defined and added to the Utilities, no video will be displayed. Utilities should be configured first to view the camera streams. See the following section for information on defining a camera.

  • Page 72: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup To define a camera and associate it with a Channel Number: 1. Click the Setup icon on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 51: Cameras Setup Screen 2. Add desired Network Camera to the Camera List: •...
  • Page 73 Note: The Port Number, User Name, Password and Stream Type can only be modified in the WEB UI instead of Camera Setup screen. • Click the Test Camera button to check that a connection and login can be performed successfully. •...

  • Page 74: Livevew Program - For Streams Live Viewing

    LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing You can view live video in the Monitor screen. The built-in software can let you view up to 9 cameras on a single computer screen at one central location. The following table lists the icons displayed on the Monitor screen: View Layout.
  • Page 75 Move Control. Use this to move the camera to the desired position. There may a short delay after clicking the desired icon. You should wait a couple of seconds rather than click again. Or you can drag the vertical or horizontal slider bar to have quicker movement of the Network Camera to the desired position.

  • Page 76: View Recordings Program - For Streams Recording

    View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording To access the saved recordings of the Cameras, click View Recordings icon on the top of the screen, then you will see a screen like following. Figure 52: View Recordings Screen Searching Recorded Streams Files Skip to Next Record.
  • Page 77 Recording Bar. It displays the recordings that match your requests. Calendar. Choose the date of the calendar for finding desired recordings.

  • Page 78: Setup Program - For Streams Configuration

    Setup Program - for Streams Configuration There are 3 tabs of the Setup program: • Cameras • Recording Options • Settings For the Cameras configuration, please refer to the Camera Setup for details. You can record the streams from camera by pressing the Instant Record button in the Monitor program as mentioned in the "...
  • Page 79 3. If Record in a Scheduled Time Range is selected, set the recording time range from Start Date, Start Time and End Time boxes. 4. Press Add button to add the schedule. You will see all the schedules in the recording list. Settings Clicking the Settings tab on the Configuration program to make change of default Utilities parameter settings.
  • Page 80 Motion Detection Set the time so that the Recorder will make a pre-recording and Record Before and post-recording for at most the specified time range while a after motion begins motion begins and ends. Disk Space for Each Camera Recording This displays the total size of the selected disk.

  • Page 81: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Network Camera and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Network Camera still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 82 If you are just trying to view Video, the User Name/Password prompt indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password. Problem 4 I can't connect to the Network Camera using a Wireless connection. 1) If a LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, the Wireless interface is Solution 4 disabled.
  • Page 83 In order to view H.264/MPEG4 video streaming in the older Window XP Solution 10 systems, please install the Microsoft .net framework 2.0 or later version, so the system will be able to deploy the built-in H.264/MPEG4 decoder of the camera. I use the camera via IE browser in protected mode of Windows Problem 11 Vista/7, there is no local recording/setup feature to be used.

  • Page 84: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Compact HD(11N) Wireless Network Camera Model RC8221 Dimensions 63mm (W) x 95mm (H) x 35mm (D) Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C Video compression H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG Image resolution 1280x 720, 640x480 (VGA, system default ), 320x 240 (QVGA),...

  • Page 85: Copyright Notice

    Copyright Notice Many software components are covered by the GNU GPL (General Public License). Some are covered by other Licenses. You can check more details of each applicable license by clicking the License button in the Maintenance screen. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 86: Appendix B Network Camera Http Cgi

    Appendix B Network Camera HTTP User-level CGI commands (user level privilege) Notes: If camera is in privacy mode, it will reject the streaming/snapshot request with “406 Not Acceptable” and stop video post for event. Video and Image commands Stream M-JPEG video HTML page for the end user Method: GET URL:...
  • Page 87 The camera will check the request User-Agent parameter in HTTP header to identify the client type. The camera will regard the client as MSIE if there is the string “MSIE”, regard the client as SerComm OCX if there are the strings “CameraActiveX” or “Viewer” or “AlertCfg”, and regard others as PushServer.
  • Page 88 SerComm 23-24 Bit Rate The audio bit rate. 0x02 (02): 2 KbytesPerSecond 0x04 (04): 4 KbytesPerSecond 0x08 (08): 8 KbytesPerSecond Version The version number. It is 0x02 (02). 26-45 Time The ASCII string to present the current camera time. (Not...
  • Page 89 SerComm HTTP/1.0 400 Bad Request\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n current_ resolution=A\r\n current_framerate=B\r\n The A and B are in the following format. Parameter Value and description Image resolution 1: 160x120 (or 160x128, 176x120 (NTSC)/ 176x144(PAL), depends on models) 2: 320x240 (or 352x240(NTSC)/ 352x288(PAL), depends...
  • Page 90 SerComm http://192.168.0.99/img/snapshot.cgi?quality=4 Return: A JPEG image will be returned to client with user specified resolution and quality. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: image/jpeg\r\n … <JPEG image data> SDP (MPEG-4/H.264 video, not for MJPEG video) Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/media.sdp Return: A SDP file will be returned.
  • Page 91 SerComm Audio only: rtsp://<ip>/img/audio.sav If the client player is QuickTime player, there are always around 3 seconds latency. If there is not audio content in the streaming, you can use the extension parameter “[?|&]latency=no” to push QuickTime player to play the streaming without any latency, but this method causes the frame rate is not stable.
  • Page 92 SerComm SWF/FLV Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/media.swf Return: Action script content to trigger the player to get the media content. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <data> Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/img/media.flv Return: media content. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <data> Extension to the streaming URL defines We extend some parameters for some products which support the multiple streamings simulatenously.
  • Page 93 SerComm Parameter Description channel If the product supports multiple streaming channels simultaneously, we will append the parameter “[?|&]channel=[1|2|...]” to identify, example: To view the 1st channel streaming: video.sav or video.sav?channel=1 To view the 2nd channel streaming: video.sav?channel=2 video If the product supports multiple video codec simultaneously, we will append the parameter “[?|&]video=[MPEG4|MJPEG|H264]”...
  • Page 94 SerComm Example#2: Total is 3 channels, the 1 channel has H264 video and the 2 channel has H264 video, the 3 channel has MJPEG video, default viewer channel is 1 , then: To view the H264 at 1 channel: video.sav?channel=1&video=H264 or video.sav?video=H264...
  • Page 95 Camrea default name, example: default name defname Camera's MAC address, example: 00C002123456 company_name Camera's comany name, example: SerComm model_number Camera's model number, example: RC8020 Phase out in new projects. The resolutions camera support, depends resolutions on models, valid values:...
  • Page 96 SerComm Current MPEG-4 resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: mpeg4_resolutio [1280|640|320|160|704|352|176] For multiple streaming channels, use the keys: mpeg4_resolution, mpeg4_resolution2, … Won't provide this paramter if there is not such video format enabled or supportted. Current JPEG resolution setting, depends on models, valid values:...
  • Page 97 SerComm IR LED HW capability, valid values: [on|off] irled WPS PIN code value, example: 00000048 wps_pin_code Wireless HW capability, example: [on|off] wireless PPPoE software feature capability/supported, valid values: [yes|no] sw_pppoe URL: http://<ip>/img/query.cgi This CGI indicates the accessed user's privilege with some H/W features. Ex.
  • Page 98 Query/Control the peripheral components status (Operator, combination CGI) Notes: This combination CGI command will replace the separated peripheral control CGIs. Query the peripheral components status Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/io/query_pc.cgi[?<parameter>[&<parameter>...]] Input parameters: None parameter provided, CGI responds all supported peripherals' status. The peripheral parameter provided, CGI just responds the specific peripherals' status.
  • Page 99 SerComm privacy_button Query Privacy button status, valid values: [disabled|off|on] only Query PIR status, valid values: [disabled|actionless|active] only light_sensor Query Light sensor status, valid values: [disabled|night|day] only pt_position Query Query current Pan & Tilt position, because the MCU can’t get only response from PT, so the values maybe wrong under some conditions.
  • Page 100 SerComm \r\n OK\r\n...
  • Page 101 Query IR cut switch status Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/io/query_filter.cgi Return: Network Camera will return a Web page that contains the following messages. HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n filter=[0|1]\r\n <- 0= Close the window; 1= Open the window \r\n...

  • Page 102: Admin-Level Cgi Commands (Administrator Level Privilege)

    Admin-level CGI commands (administrator level privilege) Query FW version Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/sysinfo.cgi Return: Network Camera will return a Web page that contains the following messages. HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n Firmware Version: V1.0.01\r\n Serial Number: SQJ00G100001\r\n Reboot Method: GET URL:...
  • Page 103 Query/Control the peripheral components status Start/Stop the camera privacy mode Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/privacy_ctl.cgi?privacy=<parameter> Parameter Value and description start: camera enter privacy mode. Any user can't view the video any more. start stop stop: camera end the privacy mode. Return: Successful request returns all group parameters or the specified parameters as below.
  • Page 104 content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n [group1]\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n ...\r\n [group2]\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n <parameter pair>\r\n ...\r\n Where <parameter pair> is <parameter_name>=<parameter_value>. Set group parameters Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/set_group.cgi?<parameter>=<value>[&<parameter pair>…] Parameter Value and description group Group name is specified here. (The group name is case insensitive.) Note that all group values are defined in the Network Camera Configuration Spec.
  • Page 105 HTTP notification spec * Please refer to the “HTTP_NOTIFY group” chapter in the Configuration file spec document. Get/Set System date and time Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/date.cgi?action=<value>[&<parameter pair>…] Parameter Value and description action Get/Set the system date and time get= Get the system date and time set= Set the system date and time time_zone The index value in time zone table (Readonly), please refer to...
  • Page 106 … <boundary=...> … <FW binary data> The client must wait as least 5 minutes to make sure all flashes have been programmed. Return: A FW Upgrade Progress window will be returned. Upload/Download configuration Download configuration content Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/admcfg.cfg Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n …...
  • Page 107 Extension to the configuration format The configuration contents are shown as following: Data length Items Description (Bytes) Configuration file Variable The general/original configuration file Ending characters, for backward support 0x00x0 Variable TLV blocks content for extension items, such Logo TLV blocks image...
  • Page 108 Motion detection commands The user could configure the motion detection in max up to 4 specific areas (depends on models). Each area could have its own name and its own threshold setting. Once the moving indicators exceed the user-configured threshold, then it should have a motion detection event.
  • Page 109 Parameter Value and description group Motion This is a required paramter & value to let the CGI know the request is for “motion detection” group. Return: All group settings or one group setting will be returned as below. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n …...
  • Page 110 Motion Vector Data To include the motion vector values in the streaming packets. Whatever the streaming method is - ASF (through HTTP) or RTP (through UDP), the streaming data will include such information to let the client side S/W to judge whether the motion event is triggered or not.
  • Page 111 5. The padding command could be in any sequence. Command Description 0x01 Motion Detection Padding, in video frame The data length is 13. Byte 1: Motion detection is enabled or not (main switch) and whether it is in the effect schedule or not.. 0x00 = 0 = Off 0x01 = 1 = On &...
  • Page 112 How frequently is the movement updated into the reference frame. 100 indicate to update per frame. 1 ~ 100 Byte 5,6 in block: Current threshold of the detected window, word type 0 ~ 65535, currently use only 0~255 Byte 7,8 in block: Current sensitivity of the detected window, word type 0 ~ 65535, currently use only 0~10, 10 is the most sensitive.
  • Page 113 0x01 = 1 = On & not in effect schedule 0x11 = 17 = On & effect schedule Byte 2: Current audio volume level 0 ~ 100 0xBF End-Of-Padding The data length is 0. There's no additional padding after this command (0xBF00).
  • Page 114 HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … Content-type: text/xml\r\n \r\n <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>\r\n <SiteList>\r\n <Site>\r\n <SSID>SerComm</SSID>\r\n <BSSID>00:C0:02:FF:C2:B3</BSSID>\r\n <Mode>Infrastructure</Mode>\r\n <Security>WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK</Security>\r\n <AUTH>OpenSystem</AUTH>\r\n <Encryption>Mixed(TKIP,AES)</Encryption>\r\n <Channel>6</Channel>\r\n <Signal>72</Signal>\r\n <WPS>Yes</WPS>\r\n </Site>\r\n ..</SiteList>\r\n If can't survey anything or wireless card is not available, the result as below, case sensitive.
  • Page 115 Security Wireless security system, the value can be as below, and using ‘/’ to express multiple selections: None WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise Example for expressing multiple selections: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK AUTH Wireless authentication type, the value can be as below, ShareKey type is only support in WEP security mode: Unknown OpenSystem SharedKey...
  • Page 116 HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n signal_strength=100\r\n # Wireless signal, percentage, Integer type, the value can be 1~100, 100 is the strongest. \r\n SMB/CIFS Server/SharedFolder commands SMB/CIFS Server Survey Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/smb_survey.cgi[?parameter=value[&parameter=value...]] Parameter Value and description timeout Optional, the timeout in seconds of the cgi, the cgi will stop survey and return the result if timeout, valid values: 5-120, default is 30...
  • Page 117 </WorkGroup>\r\n </List>\r\n The xml tag description Parameter Value Description Name It's the work group name, up to 15 characters. (WorkGroup) Name (Server) It's the PC name of the server, up tp 63 characters. Comment It's the description of the server, up to 256 characters. (Server) SMB/CIFS SharedFolder command Method: GET...
  • Page 118 HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … Content-type: text/xml\r\n \r\n <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>\r\n <List> <Status></Status> <Folder> <Name></Name> ..</Folder> </List> The xml tag description Parameter Value Description Status Value as following (all are in lower case): Operate the folder successfully. invalid Invalid input parameters unauth Need the correct username/password denied...

Table of Contents