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- Page 1 User’s Manual Internet Camera with Pan/Titl/Zoom Model No.: SP5530 http://www.micronet.info...
- Page 2 FCC Certifications This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating in a commercial environment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABOUT THIS MANUAL ... 1 1. INTRODUCTION... 2 1.1. F EATURES AND ENEFITS 1.2. U NPACKING THE 1.3. S YSTEM EQUIREMENT 1.4. P HYSICAL ESCRIPTION 2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ... 6 2.1. A TTACHING THE 2.2. C ONNECTING THE 2.3. A TTACHING THE 3. -
Page 4: About This Manual
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera as follows: Chapter 1, Introduction camera. Chapter 2, Hardware Installation installation procedure for the camera. Chapter 3, Security Chapter 4, Application of the Camera of the camera’s applications. -
Page 5: Introduction
1.1. Features and Benefits Simple to Use The SP5530 Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU with no special hardware (such as a PC frame capture card) or software required. The camera supports DirectX 9.0; therefore, only web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above is required. -
Page 6: Unpacking The Package
1.2. Unpacking the Package Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition to this User’s Manual, be certain that you have: One SP5530 Pan/Tilt Internet Camera One power adapter One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable One Metal Clip... -
Page 7: System Requirement
1.3. System Requirement Networking Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Accessing the Camera For Web Browser Users Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP CPU: Intel Celeron 1.5GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is preferred) Memory Size: 128MB or above Resolution: 800x600 or above Microsoft®... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Depending on the data traffic, the Link LED will begin to flash, indicating that the camera is receiving/sending data from/to the network. 3. Internal MIC The built-in omni-directional microphone allows the camera to receive sound and voice. Rear Panel Network Cable 1. -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
2.1. Attaching the Metal Clip Wall screw Base of the camera To attach the metal clip, remove the two rubber pads under the base of the camera first. Place the metal clip onto the camera base and align the two holes of metal clip with two screw holes on the camera base. -
Page 10: Attaching The Power Supply
2.3. Attaching the Power Supply Attach the external power supply to power input connector located on camera’s rear panel and then connect the other end to your local power supply. TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied if the Power LED on the camera is illuminated. -
Page 11: Security
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration to set, control, and authorize the level of entry and privileges for all users. The camera supports multi-level password protection, and access to the camera is strictly restricted to defined user who has a “User Name”... -
Page 12: Application Of The Camera
The camera can be applied in a wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution, transmitting high quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. -
Page 13: Application Diagrams Of The Camera
Application Diagrams of the Camera Home Applications SOHO Applications - 10 -... - Page 14 Enterprise Applications - 11 -...
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Page 15: Using The Camera
You can access and manage the camera through your web browser. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser. 5.1. Web Configuration Utility The camera must be configured through its built-in Web-based Configuration. Whenever you want to configure the camera, open your web browser (e.g. - Page 16 “admin” is the default username and password of the camera, and can be changed in the Web Configuration Utility. After login, the Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which includes three areas: Menu Bar, Video Show Area, and Control Buttons. NOTE: If you are denied to enter the Web Configuration Utility, the following warning message will appear on the screen: “Please try to enter the correct username and password again, or contact your network administrator.”...
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Page 17: Controlling And Viewing Video
5.2. Controlling and Viewing Video In the Home window, you can control the camera through the control buttons on the right side of the window. The real-time image from the camera will be displayed in the Video Show Area. Zoom On / Zoom Off When you select ON, move your mouse to the Video Show Area, and the cursor will change to the icon. -
Page 18: Basic Setup
Click the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the active camera, and save it into your computer. NightShot The camera is equipped with a high-resolution CCD lens to provide crystal clear images in real time, even at night. At dark or low light situation, select the NightShot option to switch the camera to deliver black &... - Page 19 When completed, click Next to continue. Basic Time Zone This step displays the current time setting of the camera. management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to having accurate time stamps on the system logs. SP5530 - 16 - For system...
- Page 20 The Method pull-down menu allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (an Internet connection required). In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select the time zone based on your location. When completed, click Apply. NOTE: If you set up these steps using incorrect networking settings, it will pop up a warning message on the screen.
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Page 21: Advanced Setup
5.4. Advanced Setup The camera will function fine after the Basic configuration; however, you may wish to explore more advanced options. This section explains each parameter and setting procedures for advanced configuration of the camera. Move your mouse onto the Advanced button, and it will automatically pop up a submenu bar as below. - Page 22 - Default Level: Select this option to use the default image settings of the camera. • Quality: You can set up the image quality from this pull-down list. The default setting is High. - Custom Level: Select this option when you want to customize the image configuration.
- Page 23 - Location: When you have saved the position in the camera, select the location from the pull-down list, and then click Apply. The camera lens will move to the location immediately. Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection item of the Video submenu to bring up the following screen for setting up the motion detection settings of the camera.
- Page 24 Advanced Network There are three options under the Network submenu: LAN, PPPoE and DDNS. The settings in these three options are the same as configured in the Network under Basic configuration. (The settings here are the same as the configuration made in Basic menu.) Click the LAN item of the Network submenu to bring up the following screen.
- Page 25 If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select this option by checking the Yes item. Fill in the User Name and Password fields accordingly with data supplied by your ISP. The IP Address is usually provided automatically. DDNS Click the DDNS item of the Network submenu to bring up the following screen.
- Page 26 Advanced Tools There are three options under the Tools submenu: Recording, Port and Mail. Recording Click the Recording item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following screen for setting up the record function of the camera. Upload image to Network share folder: checking the item, and then configure the following settings in this field.
- Page 27 Then, you can select the upload mode and the recording method from the following two fields: Shared Folder Mode and Recording Method. • Shared Folder Mode: You can set up this option by selecting None, Recording File Number, or Shared Folder Size. •...
- Page 28 Mail Click the Mail item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following screen for setting up e-mail function of the camera. When you select By E-mail, the system will enable the alert function which will notify you IP Change or Motion Detection events by e-mail. If you select None, the system will do nothing.
- Page 29 NOTE: Click the Test button to test if the e-mail account is set up correctly. To test, you have to enable and configure the Motion Detection option first. Advanced Account The Account submenu contains the options that allow you to add/delete users. Also, you can manage camera users.
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Page 30: Maintenance
- Method: Allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (Internet connection required). - Time Zone: Select the time zone based on your location. 5.5. Maintenance There are two submenus under the Maintenance menu: Configuration and Firmware Upload. - Page 31 Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the camera. This function is the same as pressing the Reset button on the camera. Reboot Click the Reboot item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following screen for restarting the camera.
- Page 32 The Status option contains camera information, including its basic status and the networking status. Maintenance Firmware Upload The Firmware Upload submenu allows you to update the firmware of the camera once you obtained the latest version of firmware. Click Browse to point to the firmware file saved in your computer, and then click Upload.
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Page 33: Logout
5.6. Logout Click the LOGOUT button to exit the Web Configuration Utility and return to the login screen of the utility. Help Clicking the HELP button brings up a window, which provides you with general help information on controlling the camera. - 30 -... -
Page 34: Ffdshow & Avisavior
& AVIS DSHOW AVIOR This chapter is about the FFdshow and AVISavior software provided in the Installation CD. FFdshow allows you to play the recorded video files on your computer. AVISavior allows you to fix the damaged recorded video files. 6.1. - Page 35 Step 3 Read and accept the License Agreement, and then click I Agree. Step 4 Choose the components to be installed. If there is no specific requirement, leave the default setting, and click Next. - 32 -...
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Page 36: Configuration Of Ffdshow
Step 5 Choose the destination location. If there is no specific requirement, leave the default setting, and click Install. Step 6 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding. When completed, click Next. Then, click Finish. -
Page 37: Playing The Video
2. Check the Subtitles item. 3. Select the Miscellaneous item, and then set the Error resilience option to none. Check this item. 6.3. Playing the Video Since you have the recorded video files from the camera, you can play the video files by simply using Windows Media Player in your computer. -
Page 38: Fixing The Video File
6.4. Fixing the Video File If, unfortunately, the recorded video restored in your computer is damaged, you can try to fix it using AVISavior. To launch the utility, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the AVISavior item, and the following window will appear on the screen. First, set up the File Fixing Options by checking the “Create a new AVI file for fixing”... - Page 39 Click the Start to Fix button to start fixing. - 36 -...
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Page 40: Ipview Pro
This chapter is about IPView Pro, a powerful software application designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation needs. 7.1. Installation Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2 Click the “Utility/ IPView Pro/ IPViewPro Standard.exe” item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. - Page 41 Read and accept the License Agreement, and then click Yes. Step 4 Choose the destination location. If there is no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next. Step 5 The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding.
- Page 42 Step 6 When the Digital Signature warning screen appears, click Continue Anyway. Step 7 Click Finish to complete the installation. - 39 -...
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Page 43: Getting Started
Show the camera’s status in this window. Click the Change Status Mode button ( corner of the window to change the display mode: Camera list mode Show the camera’s view in this window. - 40 - Description ) on the right lower SP5530 Camera information mode... - Page 44 View Mode Buttons Select the view mode from these buttons. Key Lock Button Click to lock/unlock the camera. When locked, the user cannot operate any camera. Power Button Click to exit or minimize IPView Pro. Pan/Tilt Control When the camera is added, the Pan/Tilt control buttons Panel will appear on the panel, as shown below: the camera’s viewing angle to Up/ Down/Left/Right/Left-...
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Page 45: Using Ipview Pro
7.3. Using IPView Pro Adding a Camera To add a camera: Click the Configuration button If you are not sure of the camera’s IP address, you can click Search to search for all the available camera(s) within the network. 1. Select the camera you want by highlighting it, and then click Add Camera. -
Page 46: Removing A Camera
As an alternative, you can add a camera by entering its IP address. 1. Select the Input IP tab. Camera button 2. Enter the camera’s IP address (default: 192.168.1.2) and Port (default: 80), and then click Add Camera. 3. Click Save, and then click the Configure button to return to View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now. -
Page 47: Recording Video
Recording Video IPView Pro allows you to record the video clip and save it in your computer in three methods: Manual Record, Schedule Record, and Motion Record. When you click the Record button and select Manual Record, it will start recording. -
Page 48: Configuring The System
7.4. Configuring the System Clicking the Configuration button on the panel allows you to configure the system settings, and the System Configuration Screen will appear in the View Window as shown below. Once configured, click Save to save the settings, and then click the Configuration button again to exit configuration. - Page 49 You can configure these settings according to the description in Chapter 5, Using the Camera. Click Back to exit the Web Configuration Utility. Motion Configuration-1 The Motion Configuration-1 item provides the commands for motion detection control. Before configuring, you should select one camera from the pull-down menu.
- Page 50 - Invoke Alarm: Select this option to enable alarm when motion is detected by the system. - Send e-mail: When this option is checked, click the Mailing Configuration in the left column to enter the required information (see the following section). - Play music: Selecting this option allows the system to play music.
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Page 51: Mailing Configuration
Mailing Configuration When Motion Detection function is enabled and the Send e-mail option is checked, you should enter the required information in the respective fields. - Mail Server: Enter the mail server address used to send your e-mail. - Mail From/To: Enter the sender’s/receiver’s e-mail address. - Subject: Enter the title of the e-mail. -
Page 52: Recording Configuration
Recording Configuration In this field, you can configure the storage settings. - Log Storage: • Reserved HDD Space in MS-Windows OS – You must reserve 500 MB to 1000 MB hard disk space for the program. • Each Recording File Size – If the recorded video files reach the file size limit, video images will be recorded into another file automatically. - Page 53 - Week Mode: First, select the desired camera from the pull-down menu. Then, set up the time in the Start/Stop fields, and select the desired day of the week from the weekday buttons. Click Add to add the recording schedule to the list. Click Save to save the settings.
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Page 54: Log List
Log List This field displays the user(s) information, which includes the Date, MAC address, and the brief description of events. Account This field allows the system administrator to manage the account information. Select Login Password check to enable the system to check the password when login. - Page 55 About This field provides information on the software application. - 52 -...
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Page 56: Appendix
A. Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is an Internet Camera? A: Internet camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and is supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard. It is different from the conventional PC camera. Internet camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring. -
Page 57: Ping Your Ip Address
Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the Internet Camera be used outdoors? A: The camera is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors, and it is not recommended. Q: What network cabling is required for the camera? A: The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connector, which allows 10 Base-T and 100 Base networking. -
Page 58: Trouble Shooting
C. Trouble Shooting Q: I cannot access the camera from a web browser. A1: One possible cause might be the IP Address for the camera is already being used by another device. To correct this problem, you need to first disconnect the camera from the network. - Page 59 A3: The wireless connection might be at fault. In ad-hoc mode, make sure the camera wireless channel and SSID are set to match the PC/Notebook wireless channel and SSID for direct communication. Under infrastructure mode, make sure the SSID on the PC/Notebook and the camera must match with the access point’s SSID.
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Page 60: Time Zone Table
NOTE: Applying only 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image. A2: The configuration on the camera image display is incorrect. Through the Web Configuration Image section, you need to adjust the image related parameter for improving images such as brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. -
Page 61: Adjust Internet Camera Focus
E. Adjust Internet Camera Focus To adjust the focus of the lens, you need to turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until the desired image appears. DO NOT over turn the lens in either of the directions, as it will be out of focus. NOTE: You can further adjust the camera's image quality through System Administration –... -
Page 62: Specification
F. Specification Video specification Resolution: Sensor: Lens: Minimum illumination Gain control: White Balance: Motion Detection: Image (Video Setting) Image compression: Frame rate: Compression Rate selection: Frame rate setting: Video resolution: Audio MIC Input: Sensitivity: Hardware LAN Connector: Wireless LAN: Communication protocol: CPU: RAM: Flash ROM:... -
Page 63: Glossary Of Terms
Software Browser: Application Software: OS supported: Operating Environment Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Humidity: FCC, CE, VCCI G. Glossary of Terms NUMBERS 10BASE-T 10BASE-T is Ethernet over UTP Category III, IV, or V unshielded twisted-pair media. 100BASE-TX The two-pair twisted-media implementation of 100BASE-T is called 100BASE-TX. 802.11g An IEEE standard for wireless local area networks. - Page 64 Communication has four components: sender, receiver, message, and medium. In networks, Communication devices and application tasks and processes communicate messages to each other over media. They represent the sender and receivers. The data they send is the message. The cabling or transmission method they use is the medium.
- Page 65 Short for hexadecimal refers to the base-16 number system, which consists of 16 unique symbols: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15 is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system. The hexadecimal system is useful because it can represent every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits.
- Page 66 information from the Internet, the requests are forwarded to the Internet under the router's IP address. NAT distributes the responses to the proper IP addresses within your network. Network A network consists of a collection of two or more devices, people, or components that communicate with each other over physical or virtual media.
- Page 67 station includes both physical nodes and addressable logical devices. Workstations, single-attach stations, dual-attach stations, and concentrators are FDDI stations. Subnet mask In TCP/IP, the bits used to create the subnet are called the subnet mask. (TCP/IP) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a widely used transport protocol that connects diverse computers of various transmission methods.
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