Chapter 1 Overview; Introduction; Features - Planet ICA-106 User Manual

Chapter 1 Overview

This user's guide explains how to operate the Network Camera from a computer. This
user's guide is written to be read on the computer display. However, users might
consider printing it out to access easily and read it before you operate the Network
Camera.

1.1 Introduction

This Network Camera is an inexpensive and fully scalable surveillance technology.
Because the Network Cameras can be plugged in to your existing computer network
infrastructure, you will potentially save thousands of dollars on unnecessary cabling.
The Network Camera is accessible via the LAN / WLAN or Internet connection. Connect
your Network Camera directly to a computer network or DSL modem, and with a
standard Web browser you get instant, on demand video streams. Within minutes you
can set up the Network Camera to capture a video sequence to a PC. Live video image
can be uploaded to a website for the world to see or made available only to select users
on the network.

1.2 Features:

MPEG4 / JPEG dual video compression
6 high-light IR LEDs for 0 Lux operation
High quality 1/4" CMOS image sensor
Pre recording for motion triggered up to 15 seconds
Wired and Wireless LAN interface
Up to 400% digital zoom
Built-in internal microphone
Remote-Control via Internet Explorer
Support statistic and dynamic IP address
DDNS and UPnP
Multi-channel control software for surveillance application
On-line firmware upgrade
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