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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Cameras GCI-M1566F 6 MP Fisheye Vandalproof Dome IP Camera with IR LED GCI-R1667F 12 MP Fisheye Vandalproof Dome IP Camera with IR LED GCI-M1566F.163.1.11.06.2015 © ASP AG...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Security 14. Internet Security Settings 3. Network 15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure 4. DDNS 16. Install UPnP Components 5. Mail 17. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer 6. FTP 7. HTTP 8. Events 9. Storage Management 10. Recording 11. Schedule 12.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this product in any way. (GRUNDIG is not liable for problems caused by unauthorised modifications or attempted repair.) To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the inside of this device to rain or moisture.

  • Page 5: Installation

    4. Installation Do not install the product in a location subject to high temperature (over 50°C), low temperature (below -10°C), or high humidity. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Keep out of direct sunlight and heat radiation sources. This may cause fire. Avoid aiming the camera directly towards extremely bright objects such as the sun, as this may damage the image sensor.
  • Page 6 All-in-One Cable: Follow the steps below to waterproof the connectors of the All-in-One cable. Step 1: Connect the required devices to the All-in-One cable and coat the joints with silicone gel. There should be no gap between the connectors and the cables. For the alarm I/O connector and the power connector, make sure the sides with wires attached to it are also sealed with silicone gel.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    Step 2: Carefully remove a section of rubber coating from the end of the Ethernet cable to reveal the wires. Inset the wires to the correct pins of the connector. Plug the Ethernet cable to the connector of the IP66 RJ-45 cable. Step 3: Fasten the IP66 RJ-45 plug to the connector of the IP66 RJ-45 cable.

  • Page 8: Accessing The Camera

    Finder.exe, which can be found on the supplied CD. GRUNDIG Finder Software Setup : Step 1: Double-click on the program GRUNDIG Finder.exe (see the desktop icon below). Its window will appear as shown below. Then click on the “Find Device” button.
  • Page 9 Device Search : Step 3: Click “Find Device” again, afterwards all IP devices found will be listed on the page, as shown in the picture below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.1. Step 4: Double-click or right-click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via the web browser. Step 5: Then the dialogue box for entering the default user name and password (as shown below) will appear for login to the IP Dome Camera.
  • Page 10 NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. It is strongly advised to alter the administrator’s password due to security concerns. Please refer to section 9.2. Security for further details. Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either to DHCP or Static IP, directly in the device finding list.
  • Page 11 15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure. NOTE: If the Live Video Pane on the Home Page cannot be shown to the users who have installed the GRUNDIG Viewer on the PC previously, please refer to the procedure in chapter 17. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer.

  • Page 12: Video Resolution Setup

    Once logged in to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below: Administrator/User Privileges : “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and who authorises users to have access to the camera; “User” refers to someone who has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. to enter the Home and Camera setting pages.

  • Page 13: Browser-Based Viewer Introduction

    7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction The picture below shows the Home page of the IP Camera’s viewer window. There are four tabs on the left (System, Streaming, Camera and Logout) and one tab on the right (Languages). System setting : The administrator can set host name, system time, admin password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in chapter 9.

  • Page 14: Home Page

    8. Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons that are specified below. Display Mode (Screen Size Adjustment) : The display size of the image can be adjusted here to x1/2 and x1 size. Talk Button (on/off) : Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site.
  • Page 15 Video Streaming Pause/Restart Button (pause/restart) : If you click on the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black. Click on the restart button to show the live video again. Recording Button (on/off) : When you click on this button, the recordings from the Live View will be saved to the location specified in the “File Location”...
  • Page 16 Wall Mount Installed Camera: When you set the Installation type to "Wall Mount" in "System" > "Fisheye Setting" and press the "Save" button, the following buttons will replace the buttons <Quad View>, <360° Panoramic View> and <Single ePTZ View> in the Main menu page: - 180°...

  • Page 17: System Related Settings

    9. System Related Settings The picture below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator. 9.1. Host Name & System Time Setting Click on the first category <System>...

  • Page 18: Security

    Host Name : The name is for camera identification (max. 30 characters). If the alarm function (see section 9.8.1. 'Application (Alarm Settings)') is enabled and is set to send an alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will be displayed in the alarm message.
  • Page 19 9.2.1. User When you click on the <User> tab under the category <Security>, the <User> page will be shown as in the picture below. Admin Password : Change the administrator’s password by putting in the new password in the “Admin password” and “Confirm password”...
  • Page 20 Manage User : To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to delete. Then click <Delete> to remove it. To edit a user, pull down the user list and select a user name. Click <Edit> to edit the user’s password and privileges.
  • Page 21 9.2.2. HTTPS <HTTPS> allows secure connections between the IP Camera and the web browser using the <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or the <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which prevent others from snooping on your camera settings or Username/Password. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implemention of <HTTPS>.
  • Page 22 Create self-signed certificate : Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first. Click on the <Create> button under “Create self-signed certificate” and provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the IP Camera. Please refer to the last part of this section: "Provide the Certificate Information"...
  • Page 23 Install signed certificate : Click on the “Create Certificate Request” button to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain a signed certificate from the CA (Certificate Authority). Provide the requested information in the Create Dialog. Please refer to the section "Provide the Certificate Information"...
  • Page 24 When the signed certificate is returned, install it by uploading the signed certificate. Provide the Certificate Information : To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested: English...
  • Page 25 - Country: Enter a 2-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in. For instance, type in “GB” to indicate Great Britain. - State or province: Enter the local administrative region. - Locality: Enter other geographical information. - Organisation: Enter the name of the organisation to which the entity identified in “Common Name”...
  • Page 26 9.2.3. IP Filter When using the IP filter, access to the IP Camera can be restricted by denying/allowing specific IP addresses. General : - Enable IP Filter: Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, access to the IP Camera will be allowed/denied for the listed IP addresses (IPv4).
  • Page 27 Example: Filtering a group of consecutive IP addresses The steps below show what will be filtered when 192.168.2.81/30 is entered. Step 1: Convert 192.168.2.81 to binary numbers. The binary numbers for the decimal numer 192.168.2.81 are: 11000000.10101000.00000010.01010001. (For conversion, you can use the calculator of Windows. For Windows XP and Windows Vista, click <View> on the calculator and click <Scientific>.
  • Page 28 9.2.4. IEEE 802.1X The IP Camera can access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN). To do this, users need to contact the network administrator to receive certificates, user Ids and passwords. CA Certificate : The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Upload the certificate for checking the server’s identity.

  • Page 29: Network

    9.3. Network When you click on the category <Network>, there will be a drop-down menu with several tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>. 9.3.1. Basic Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera through a fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) support for users who connect to the network via PPPoE.
  • Page 30 IP address in the URL bar will be changed, and users have to login again. When using a static IP address to login to the IP Camera, users can access it either through the “GRUNDIG Finder” software (see 5. Accessing the Camera) or input the IP address in the URL bar and click on “Enter”.
  • Page 31 - Default gateway: This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnets. An invalid gateway setting will fail in the transmission to destinations in different subnets. - Primary DNS: Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. - Secondary DNS: Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backs up the primary DNS.
  • Page 32 9.3.2. QoS QoS allows providing differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets which guarantees delivery of priority services especially when network congestion occurs. Adapting the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model, traffic flows are classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ capable routers.
  • Page 33 9.3.3. SNMP With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the IP Camera can be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. SNMP v1/v2 : - Enable SNMP: Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the corresponding box. - Read Community: Specify the community name which has read-only access to all supported SNMP objects.
  • Page 34 Traps for SNMP v1/v2/v3 : Traps are used by the IP Camera to send messages to a management system about important events or status changes. - Enable Traps: Check the box to activate trap reporting. - Trap address: Enter the IP address of the management server. Trap option : - Warm start: A Warm start SNMP trap signifies that the SNMP device, i.e.
  • Page 35 UPnP Setting : - Enable UPnP: When UPnP is enabled, whenever the IP Camera is presented to LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access as shown below. NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Please refer to chapter 17.

  • Page 36: Ddns

    9.4. DDNS The Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronised with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so that others can connect to it through this name.

  • Page 37: Mail

    9.5. Mail The Administrator can can set up the sending of an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when an event is triggered. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages from server to server. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and to whom the message text is transferred.

  • Page 38: Ftp

    9.6. FTP The Administrator can set the sending of alarm messages to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when an event is detected. Users can assign an alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below.

  • Page 39: Http

    9.7. HTTP A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages from IP Cameras by triggered events. The HTTP setting page is shown below. Enter the HTTP details, which include the server name (for instance, http://192.168.1.1/admin.php), user name, and password into the fields. <Alarm> triggered and <Motion Detection>...

  • Page 40: Events

    9.8. Events 9.8.1. Application (Alarm Settings) The IP Camera is equipped with one alarm input and one relay output for cooperation with the alarm system to catch event images. Please refer to the alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed.
  • Page 41 - Send Message by FTP: The Administrator can choose to send an alarm message by FTP when an alarm is detected. - Send Message by E-Mail: The Administrator can choose to send an alarm message by E-Mail when an alarm is triggered. - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 42 - Upload Image by E-Mail: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address.
  • Page 43 - Send HTTP notification: Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications when an <Alarm> is triggered. As soon as an alarm is triggered, the notification will be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as ”action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server’s name is ”http://192.168.1.200/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to the HTTP server as ”http://192.168.1.200/admin.php? Action=1&group=2”...
  • Page 44 - Record Video Clip: Check this item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card> or <NAS> (Network-Attached Storage). The alarm-triggered recording will be saved onto the microSD card or the NAS. The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
  • Page 45 Save : After completing all the settings mentioned above, please click on the <Save> button to save all the settings in this page. 9.8.2. Motion Detection The Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggers alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
  • Page 46 When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed in the Motion window as shown below: The detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection : In each set of the Motion Detection Setting, the default setting for the Motion Detection function is <Off>. Enable this function by selecting <On>.
  • Page 47 - Record Video Clip: Check this item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card> or <NAS> (Network-Attached Storage). The alarm-triggered recording will be saved onto the microSD card or the NAS. The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
  • Page 48 - Upload Image by E-Mail: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the picture below. When a motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. The <Pre-trigger buffer>...
  • Page 49 9.8.3. Network failure detection The Network Failure Detection function allows the IP Camera to ping another IP device (e.g. NVR, VSS, Video Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure occurance, for instance, when a Video Server is somehow disconnected. Being capable of implementing local recording (through Micro SD card) or the remote recording (via NAS) when a network failure happens, the IP Camera can be a backup recording device for the surveillance system.
  • Page 50 - Record Video Clip: Check this item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card> or <NAS> (Network-Attached Storage). The alarm-triggered recording will be saved onto the microSD card or the NAS. The pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
  • Page 51 Detection of camera tampering is achieved by measuring the differences between the older frames of video (which are stored in buffers) and more recent frames. Tampering Alarm : You will be able to turn the Tampering Alarm function on/off in the Tampering Alarm setting section. The default setting is: Off.
  • Page 52 The <Pre-trigger buffer> recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 20 frames. On the other hand, the <Post-trigger buffer> is for uploading a certain amount of images after the alarm input is triggered.
  • Page 53 - Send HTTP notification: Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for HTTP notifications. When the Tampering Alarm is triggered, the HTTP notifications can be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as ”action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server’s name is ”http://192.168.1.200/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to the HTTP server as ”http://192.168.1.200/admin.php? Action=1&group=2”...
  • Page 54 Triggered Action (Multi-option) : The administrator can specify alarm actions that will take place at alarm occurrence. All options are listed as follows. - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 55 File Name : The uploaded image’s filename format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets your requirements (please see the section "File Name" in 9.8.1. 'Application (Alarm Settings)'). Save : After completing all the settings mentioned above, please click on the Save button to save all the settings in this page.
  • Page 56 - Send Message by E-Mail: The Administrator can choose to send an alarm message by E-Mail when an alarm is triggered. - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 57 The <Pre-trigger buffer> recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 20 frames. On the other hand, the <Post-trigger buffer> is for uploading a certain amount of images after the alarm input is triggered.
  • Page 58 - Add date/time suffix: File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number - Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value): File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg X: Sequence Number - Add sequence number suffix up to _ and then start over: File Name: imageXX.jpg X: Sequence Number The file name suffix will end at the number being set.
  • Page 59 - Detection level [1-100]: The default level is 10. This item is to set the detection level for each sampling pixel; the smaller the value, the more sensitive the detection is. - Time interval (sec) [0-7200]: Here you can set the interval between each detected audio occurrance. The default interval is 10. Triggered Action (Multi-option) : The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take place when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 60 - Upload Image by FTP: After selecting this item, the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. The <Pre-trigger buffer>...
  • Page 61 The <Pre-trigger buffer> recording function allows users to check what happened to trigger the alarm. The pre- trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 20 frames. On the other hand, the <Post-trigger buffer> is for uploading a certain amount of images after the alarm input is triggered.

  • Page 62: Storage Management

    9.9. Storage Management 9.9.1. SD Card Users can store local recordings on a Micro SD/SDHC card of up to 32 GB. This page shows the capacity information of the Micro SD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the memory card. Users can also format the SD card and implement automatic recording cleanup through the setting page.
  • Page 63 Recording List : Each video file on the microSD/SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list as shown below. The maximum file size is 60 MB (60 MB per file). If the recording modus is set to "Always" and at the same time the event recording (when a motion detection or an alarm takes place) is also turned on, in this case, when an event occurs, the event will be recorded first, afterwards the camera will return to normal recording mode.
  • Page 64 9.9.2. Network Share Users can store the recording videos onto a network share folder, or NAS (Network-Attached Storage). A NAS device is used for data storage and data sharing via a network. This page displays the capacity information of the network device and presents a recording list with all the recording files saved on the network device.
  • Page 65 - Download: To open/download a video clip, select the file first, and then click on the “Download” button underneath the Recording list field. The selected file window will pop up as shown below. Click on the AVI file to directly play the video in the player or download it to a specified location.

  • Page 66: Recording

    9.10. Recording In the Recording setting page, the Micro SD Card recording schedule supports up to ten sets of time frames. Users can specify the recording schedule to fit their present surveillance requirements. Recording Storage : Select a recording storage type, <SD Card> or <Network Share>. Activating the Recording Schedule : Two types of schedule mode are offered: "Always"...

  • Page 67: Schedule

    9.11. Schedule This function allows the users to setup schedules for features including: <Alarm Switch>, <Motion Detection> , <Network Failure Detection> and <Profile>. This function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list. Schedule Setup : First, you need to set up a schedule and select a time frame from the time frame list.

  • Page 68: File Location (On Pc)

    9.12. File Location (on PC) Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and the live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once the setting is confirmed, click on “Save,” and all the snapshots and recordings will be saved in the designated location.

  • Page 69: View Information

    9.13. View Information 9.13.1. Log file Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of this file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up. 9.13.2. Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting. English...

  • Page 70: Factory Default

    9.14. Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed. Full Restore : Click on the “Full Restore” button to recall the factory default settings. After 30 seconds the system will restart. NOTE: The IP address will also be restored to default (192.168.1.1).

  • Page 71: Software Version

    9.15. Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown in the picture below. 9.16. Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out on the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out the software upgrade. English...

  • Page 72: Maintenance

    Step 5: Go to “Start” on your Windows desktop, activate “Control Panel”, and then double-click on ”Add or Remove Programs“. In the “Currently installed programs” list, select “GRUNDIG Viewer” and click on the button “Remove” to uninstall the existing GRUNDIG Viewer.
  • Page 73 Export: Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. When you click on the “Export” button, the File Download window will pop up as shown below. Click “Save” and specify a desired location for saving the configuration file. Upload: To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please first click on “Browse”...

  • Page 74: Streaming Settings

    10. Streaming Settings 10.1. Video Format Video Resolution : Under the Video Resolution section, the available video resolution formats include MJPEG and H.264. Please refer to Chapter 6. Video Resolution Setup for combination details. Click on “Save” to confirm the setting. Text Overlay Settings : Users can select these items to display data (date/time/text/subtitle) on the live video pane.
  • Page 75 To rotate the image, users can select “Flip video”, for instance. Then the displayed image will be reversed as shown below. The following are descriptions of different video rotation types. - Flip video: If you select <Flip video>, the image will be rotated horizontally. - Mirror video: If you select <Mirror video>, the image will be rotated vertically.

  • Page 76: Video Compression

    10.2. Video Compression Users can specify the values for MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page (see the picture below), depending on the application. MJPEG compression setting (MJPEG Q (Quality) factor): A higher value implies higher bit rates and a higher visual quality. The default setting is 35; the setting range is from 1 to 70.

  • Page 77: Video Ocx Protocol

    10.3. Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode.

  • Page 78: Video Frame Rate

    10.4. Video Frame Rate Video frame skipping is for saving bandwidth if necessary. The setting page is shown below. MJPEG / H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 Frame Rate: The default setting of MJPEG/H.264-1/H.264-2/H.264-3/H.264-4 Frame Rate is 25 fps. The setting range is from 1 to 25.

  • Page 79: Video Mask

    10.5. Video Mask There are five video masks which can be set by the users. Active Mask Function : - How to add a mask: When you check a Video Mask checkbox ("Enable to display Mask…"), a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side.

  • Page 80: Audio (Audio And Bit Rate Settings)

    10.6. Audio (Audio and Bit Rate Settings) The audio setting page is shown below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and the audio bit rate. Transmission Mode : - Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously): In the Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e. both sites can speak and be heard at the same time.

  • Page 81: Camera Settings

    Input Type: Set the audio input type. The audio input types are <Line in> and <Microphone>. If you select <Microphone>, the audio input will be from the built-in microphone of the camera. If you select <Line in>, the audio input will be from the audio device connected via the Audio In/Out connecters.

  • Page 82: White Balance Setting

    The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. With this item, users can define how the Auto Exposure function should work. Auto Mode: - Max Gain: The maximum gain can be set to reduce the image noises.

  • Page 83: Picture Adjustment

    Manual Mode : In this mode, users can change the White Balance value manually. Users can select a number between 0 ~ 127 in the “R-Gain/B-Gain” item to gain the red/blue illuminant on the Live Video Pane. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 11.3.

  • Page 84: Wdr Function

    Auto/On/Off Mode: With the IR cut filter, the Dome Camera can still catch a clear image at night time or in low light conditions. - Smart Mode: The Smart Mode enhances the monochrome/night mode stability in ascenario where IR illumination is dominant. In this mode, when the external IR illuminator is turned on, the IR cut filter of the IP Camera will stay open (i.e.

  • Page 85: Fisheye Setting

    11.8. Fisheye Setting You can choose here a dewarping method for correcting the fisheye source image (see “Fisheye Dewarping Type”, and you can also select the camera’s installation method to see the dewarped images in the correct view (see section “Installation”). After a suitable dewarping method and the correct installation method are selected, you can view the dewarped images on the camera’s web browser configuration interface.

  • Page 86: Tv System Setup

    The video format can be set to any available stream. The fisheye source images will be dewarped by the Grundig Viewer and displayed on the home page. However, you can only record video or take snapshots of the fisheye source images delivered by the camera.

  • Page 87: Logout

    The GRUNDIG CMS Software gives the user access to monitor multiple IP Cameras and Video Servers, and allows the user to monitor simultaneously 16 sites per group (up to 10 groups) within several clicks.

  • Page 88: Internet Security Settings

    14. Internet Security Settings If the ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set the Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-in settings. Internet Security Level : Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer. Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then click on <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click on the <Security>...
  • Page 89 Step 4: Down the page, click on “Default level…” and then click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings : Step 1~3: Please refer to the previous section above. Step 4: Down the page, click on “Custom level…”...

  • Page 90: Grundig Viewer Download Procedure

    Step 8: Close the browser window, and open a new one later for accessing the IP Camera. 15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure The procedure of the GRUNDIG Viewer software download is specified as follows: Step 1: In the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page, click “Next” to start the installation. English...
  • Page 91 Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out. Step 3: Click on “Finish” to close the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page. English...
  • Page 92 Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will be displayed as follows: NOTE: Please note that the function buttons may vary depending on the camera model. Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Please note that the items may vary depending on the Internet Explorer version you are using.

  • Page 93: Install Upnp Components

    16. Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. (The procedure is for Windows XP, for other systems please refer to the corresponding manuals.) Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double-click on “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components”...
  • Page 94 Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click on “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click on “OK”. Step 5: Click on “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. English...

  • Page 95: Deleting The Existing Grundig Viewer

    Step 6: Click on “Finish” to complete the installation. 17. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer Users who have installed the GRUNDIG Viewer for 1.3 Megapixel Series IP Cameras on the PC need to delete the existing GRUNDIG Viewer first from the PC before accessing this IP Camera.
  • Page 96 STEP 1: Click on the “Tools” tab and select the option “Internet Options”. STEP 2: Click on “Delete” in the first pop-up window. Then tap “Delete Files” in the “Temporary Internet files” section in the next pop-up window. English...
  • Page 97 Specifications GCI-M1566F Image Sensor 1/1.8 Sony Progressive Scan CMOS, 6 megapixel Pixels - Total 3072 x 2048 Sensitivity Colour 0.04 Lux @ F2.0 Sensitivity B/W 0.002 Lux @ F2.0 Col/B On/Off/SMART, IR-cut filter removable (ICR) Lens Focal Length 1.55 mm Viewing Angle 180°...
  • Page 98 Input/Output sockets Micro Card slot, All in one cable: RJ45 Plug, 2 Pin Power Connector, 4 Pin Alarm I/O, Audio I/O 2 x mini jack plug Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade by Web Browser Configuration Upload & Download configuration on remote PC Operating System English, German, French, Italian, Russian Video Text Overlay...
  • Page 99 Dimensions English...
  • Page 100 EC Declaration of Conformity GCI-M1566F 6 MP Fisheye Vandalproof Dome IP Camera with IR LED GCI-R1667F 12 MP Fisheye Vandalproof Dome IP Camera with IR LED WDR It is hereby certified that the products meet the standards in the following relevant provisions:...

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