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  • Page 1 Network Video Server User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................1 Overview ..........................1 Physical Details - Video Server..................3 Package Contents ......................4 CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ....................5 System Requirements......................5 Installation - Video Server....................5 Setup using the Windows Wizard ..................6 CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ................
  • Page 3 System Requirements...................... 64 Installation ........................64 System Tray Icon......................65 LiveView Screen ......................66 Camera Setup ........................67 LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing ............. 69 View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording............ 71 Setup Program - for Streams Configuration..............73 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides details of the Video Server's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Video Server digitizes analog video signals and transmits digital images directly to your wired LAN or the Internet. The Video Server is a device that used to turn an analog video system into high performance IP-based solutions.
  • Page 5 objects. Motion detection alarm can be triggered via e-mail, FTP, instant messaging and/or an external alarm device. • Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specified times using a flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule, so it is active only when required.

  • Page 6: Physical Details - Video Server

    Physical Details - Video Server Front - Video Server Figure 1: Front Panel This button is recessed; you need a pin or paper clip to press it. It RESET button can be activated at any time the video server is in the "ready" mode. •...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Rear - Video Server Figure 2: Rear Panel ETHERNET port Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Video Server to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch. IO Ports The terminal block includes 1 RS-485 port (2 pins), 2 GND ports, 1 input port and 1 output port.

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Basic Setup

    Chapter 2 Basic Setup This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Video Server. System Requirements To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required. Installation - Video Server 1. Assemble the Video Server For Wireless model, screw the supplied antennae to the mounting points on the rear.

  • Page 9: 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 Video Server even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Video Server with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN. Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management.
  • Page 10 • Select the desired video server from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected video server 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 11 Figure 7: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection • Fixed IP is recommended, and can always be used. • Dynamic IP 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 12 Click Next to continue. 7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 9: PPPoE Settings Screen • Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. • Enter the Password for the user name above. Click Next.
  • Page 13 Figure 11: Confirm Screen 10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below. Figure 12: 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 14: 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 15 Figure 13: 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 Video Server administrator. 7.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Video Server Via The Internet

    Connecting to a Video Server via the Internet You can NOT connect to a Video Server via the Internet unless the Video Server Administrator has configured both the Video Server and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the Video Server. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.
  • Page 17 4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 15: 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 Video Server administrator. 7.

  • Page 18: Viewing Live Video

    Viewing Live Video After installing the ActiveX component, you be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below. Adjust focus manually by turning the front lens until the video becomes clear. Figure 17: View Video Screen There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon.
  • Page 19 Volume. Use this slider to adjust the volume. Setup. Select the desired folder to save the file.

  • Page 20: 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 Video Server. This Chapter is for the video server Administrator only. Introduction This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video: •...
  • Page 21 Data - Streamings Screen Default Streaming Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Channel Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG) This displays the default format. Video Format Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. The default resolution is set to 704*576. Fixed Video Select the desired option.

  • Page 22: Controlling User Access To The Video Stream

    Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, anyone can connect to the Video Server 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 23: 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 Video Server available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the video server. Router/Gateway Setup Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from Internet Viewers) to the Video Server.
  • Page 24 Video Server Setup The Video Server 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 Video Server. HTTPS Port Configuration Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80.
  • Page 25 Figure 21: DDNS Screen 4. Operation is then automatic: • The Video Server 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 Video Server using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider.

  • Page 26: 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 video server's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number.

  • Page 27: Motion Detection Alerts

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

  • Page 28: Chapter 5 Web-Based Management

    Chapter 5 Web-based Management This Chapter provides Setup details of the Video Server’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for the video server Administrator only. Introduction The Video Server can be configured using your Web Browser. The Video Server must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC.

  • Page 29: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 24: 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 30: Administration Menu

    Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Video Server. The Administration menu contains the following options: Setup • System • Network • Wireless (Wireless Model Only) • DDNS • IP Filter •...

  • Page 31: System Screen

    System Screen After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Setup menu, you will see a screen like the example below. Figure 25: System Screen Data - System Screen System Settings Device ID This displays the ID for the Video Server. Enter the desired name of the Video Server.
  • Page 32 Network Time Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. Protocol If Enabled, the Video Server will contact a Network Time Server at regular intervals and update its internal timer. Enter the address for the desired NTP server. NTP Server Address Update The Schedule determines how often the Video Server contacts the NTP...

  • Page 33: Network Screen

    Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network option is clicked. Figure 26: Network Screen...
  • Page 34 Data - Network Screen Network There are 3 connection types: Internet Connection Type • Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the Video Server will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server.
  • Page 35 HTTP/HTTPS This sets the port number for HTTP/HTTPS connections to the Video Server, 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 36 Enable Traversal If enabled, HTTP connections (from your Web Browser or the Viewer and Recorder utility) can use secondary port instead of port 80 (the standard HTTP port) to access the video server. Bonjour Enable Bonjour If enabled, the Video Server can be accessed through a "Bonjour" Service enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (with a Bonjour plug-in) or Safari browser.

  • Page 37: Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only)

    Wireless Screen (Wireless Model Only) This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked. Figure 27: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Wireless Network Site Survey Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available APs.
  • Page 38 • Channel No. In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The Video Server will use the Channel set on the Access Point. • For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your Video Server. Other Wireless stations should use the same setting.
  • Page 39 WPA/WPA2 Personal Shared Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the 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 40: 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 41 Domain (Host) Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the DDNS Server provider. Name Account/E-Mail Enter the login name or the E-mail address for the DDNS account. Password/Key Enter the password/key for the DDNS account. Check WAN IP Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has changed.

  • Page 42: Ip Filter Screen

    IP Filter Screen This screen is displayed when the IP Filter option is clicked. Figure 29: IP Filter Screen Data - IP Filter Screen IP Filter The IP Filter feature allows administrators to control Video Server IP Filter access by filtering IP address. Select the desired option from the drop-down list.

  • Page 43: I/O Port Screen

    I/O Port Screen The Video Server supports 1 input port and 1 output port. This screen is displayed when the I/O Port menu option is clicked. Figure 30: I/O Port Screen Data - I/O Port Screen Input Ports Current State It indicates the current state of the input port.

  • Page 44: Rs485 Screen

    RS485 Screen This screen is displayed when the RS485 menu option is clicked. Figure 31: RS485 Screen Data - RS485 Screen RS485 Enable RS-485 Enable the RS-485 feature to enable pan and tilt functions for the device. Ports Settings Baud Rate Select the desired baud rate from the drop-down list.
  • Page 45 Patrol Sequence This feature determines how the Video Server will move when it is set to "Rotate". You can set a number of Preset Positions; the Video Server will go to the first position, then move through the list of preset positions until it is finished.

  • Page 46: 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 47 Data - Streamings Screen Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Default Streaming Channel Streaming 1 Settings (MJPEG) Video Format This displays the default format. Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. Fixed Video Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal. Quality Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

  • Page 48: Video & Audio Screen

    Video & Audio Screen This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio option is clicked. Figure 34: Video & Audio Screen Data - Video & Audio Screen Video Adjustment The current video system used in the Video Server. Video System Brightness If necessary, you can adjust the brightness to obtain a better image.
  • Page 49 Enable Text Enable this setting if you want text to be displayed on the Video Display image, and enter the desired text - up to 20 characters. This feature is often used to identify each Video Server when multiple Video Servers are installed.

  • Page 50: Video Access Screen

    Video Access Screen This screen is displayed when the Video Access option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked. Figure 35: Video Access Screen Data - Video Access Screen • If disabled - No login required. Users do not have to provide a Enable Security username and password when they connect to the video server Checking...
  • Page 51 Add New Schedule Choose the desired option for the period. Start Time Enter the start time using a 24 hr clock. End Time Enter the end time using a 24 hr clock. Click this button to add a new period.

  • Page 52: User Database Screen

    User Database Screen This screen is displayed when the User Database option on the Video & Audio menu 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 53: 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 areas of the video image to be Set Detection Areas examined.

  • Page 54: 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 Triggered Drag the bar to set the volume for triggering.

  • Page 55: 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 SMTP Server Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) Address Server to be used to send E-Mail.
  • Page 56 Subject Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 57: 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 FTP Server Enter the address of the FTP Server. Port Enter the Port of the FTP Server to be connected. Enter your login name for the FTP Server.

  • Page 58: 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. User Name Enter the user name of your HTTP server. Password Enter the password to match the user name above.

  • Page 59: 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 42: SMB/CIFS Client Screen Data - SMB/CIFS Client Screen SMB/CIFS Client Browse SMB/CIFS Click Browse button to select the desired SMB/CIFS server. Server Enter the name of your SMB/CIFS server.

  • Page 60: Event Trigger Screen

    Event Trigger Screen This screen is displayed when the Event Trigger option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 43: Event Trigger Screen Data - Event Trigger Screen Event Schedule The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently Schedule List configured in the Video Server, along with various information about their configuration, as listed below:...
  • Page 61 Add Button Use this button to add the new schedule. Trigger Event Enable Check to perform all of the event(s) that were configured and scheduled. Interval Select the desired option for the events interval. (* "0" = No Delay) • Input 1 - This describes the states that the input must be in for Trigger by an event to be triggered.

  • Page 62: Maintenance Screen

    Maintenance Screen This screen is displayed when the Maintenance option on the Administration menu is clicked. Figure 44: Maintenance Screen Data - Maintenance Screen Administrator Login Administrator Enter the name for the Administrator here. Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name.
  • Page 63 Backup & Restore Backup Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a Configuration text file. File Click Restore button to reinitialize the video server to load the new Restore Configuration updated software. Do this after loading the upgrade file. File Clear File Name This does NOT stop the Restore process if it has started.

  • Page 64: Status Screen

    Status Screen This screen is displayed when the Status option on the Administration menu is clicked. Figure 45: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System Device Name This shows the name of the Video Server. Description This shows the description of the Video Server, such as location. F/W version The version of the current firmware installed.
  • Page 65 Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway associated with the IP Address above. The IP Address of the WINS server. WINS Address Wireless (Wireless Model Only) WSC PIN Dode It displays the current WSC PIN code. Network Type This shows the Network Type currently in use (Ad-hoc or Infrastructure).

  • Page 66: Log Screen

    Log Screen This screen displays a log of system activity. Figure 46: Log Screen Data - Log Screen This is a log of system activity. System Log Refresh Button Click this to update the data shown on screen. Click this button to restart the log. Clear Log Enable Syslog Check the box to enable the System Log Server feature.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6 Windows Viewing/Recording Utility

    Chapter 6 Windows Viewing/Recording Utility This Chapter describes how to view and record the live video stream generated by the Video Server, using the supplied Windows utility. Overview The Utilities package includes following three functions: • LiveView - to view/listen the live streams. •...

  • Page 68: System Tray Icon

    Figure 47: 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 69: Liveview Screen

    LiveView Screen When Utility launched, the Camera Utility screen like the example below will be displayed. Figure 49: Main Screen If no devices have been defined and added to the Utilities, no video will be displayed. Utilities should be configured first to view the streams. See the following section for information on defining a device.

  • Page 70: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup To define a device 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 50: Cameras Screen 2. Add desired Video Server to the Camera List: •...
  • Page 71 • Click the Test Camera button to check that a connection and login can be performed successfully. • Click Add button. The device will now appear in the Camera List. Cameras Data Camera list This displays the devices you've added, if any. Use the Delete button to delete the selected device in the list.

  • Page 72: 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 73 Move Control. Use this to move the device 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 device to the desired position.

  • Page 74: 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 51: View Recordings Screen Searching Recorded Streams Files Skip to Next Record.
  • Page 75 Recording Bar. It displays the recordings that match your requests. Calendar. Choose the date of the calendar for finding desired recordings.

  • Page 76: 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 77 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. Figure 53: Settings Screen Data - Settings Recording Path This is the Drive and Folder on your PC/Notebook where Recording...
  • Page 78 Disk Space for Each Camera Recording Total Disk Space This displays the total size of the selected disk. Available Disk Space This displays the available space of the selected disk for storing recordings. Enable Disk space Enable this if you wish to limit the disk space used by video limitation recordings.

  • Page 79: 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 Video Server and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Video Server still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 80 indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password. Problem 4 Video quality may suddenly deteriorate. This can happen when an additional viewer connects to the Video Server, Solution 4 overloading the video server or the available bandwidth.

  • Page 81: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Video Server Model Video Server Dimensions 90mm (W) * 30mm (H) * 140mm (D) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 60° C Network Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, UPnP, FTP, RTP, RTSP Network Interface: 1 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection...

  • Page 82: 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 83: Appendix B Network Camera Http Cgi

    Appendix B Network Camera HTTP CGI User-lev el 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...
  • Page 84 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 85 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 String used) Padding The padding flag...
  • Page 86 … 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 on models) 3: 640x480 (or 704x480(NTSC)/ 704x576(PAL), depends on models) 4: 1280x960 (depends on models)
  • Page 87 … 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. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … <SDP data> Audio Upload (uploading audio streaming to the camera) Method: POST URL: http://<ip>/img/g726.cgi G.726 audio stream (16Kbps or 32Kbps,...
  • Page 88 Note that camera is able to support the following four RTP protocols. But user needs to specify the desired RTP protocol in the player. 1. Unicast RTP 2. Multicast RTP 3. RTP over RTSP (RTP over TCP) 4. RTP over RTSP over HTTP (HTTP tunnel) Return: Video and/or audio will be returned.
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91 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 To view the H264 at 2 channel: video.sav?channel=2&video=H264 Have not MPEG4 video for viewing. To view the MJPEG: video.mjpeg Example#3...
  • Page 92 Camera description, example: Hello camera defname Camrea default name, example: default name Camera's MAC address, example: 00C002123456 Camera's comany name, example: SerComm company_name Camera's model number, example: RC8020 model_number resolutions Phase out in new projects. The resolutions camera support, depends...
  • Page 93 mpeg4_resolution Current MPEG-4 resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: [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. mjpeg_resolution Current JPEG resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: [1280|640|320|160|704|352|176] For multiple streaming channels, use the keys: mjpeg_resolution, mjpeg_resolution2, …...
  • Page 94 Wireless HW capability, example: [on|off] wireless sw_pppoe PPPoE software feature capability/supported, valid values: [yes|no] URL: http://<ip>/img/query.cgi This CGI indicates the accessed user's privilege with some H/W features. Ex. The user could use Speaker Out, but couldn't control the I/O ports, etc. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n …...
  • Page 95 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 96 dn_mode Get & Day/Night mode status, valid values: [day|night] Day mode, IR LED off, IR cut switch close the window to filter the IR lights. Night mode, IR LED on, IR cut switch open the window not to filter the IR lights. ir_cut Get &...
  • Page 97 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 98: 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 99 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 100 \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 101 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 Network Configuration file Spec year Year (2005~2037)
  • Page 102 Upload/Download configuration Download configuration content Method: GET URL: http://<ip>/adm/admcfg.cfg Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: application/configuration\r\n \r\n <configuration content encoded in Base64 format> All data in the configuration are encoded in a Base64 format. Please refer to the chapter “Error! Reference source not found.”.
  • Page 103 Ending characters, for backward support 0x00x0 Variable TLV blocks content for extension items, such Logo TLV blocks image... Type: 4 bytes, block types Length: 4 bytes, block size excluding Type & Length items Value: Block content Variable TLV blocks … File tail information: File tail Version: 4 bytes, (init as 0x0001)
  • Page 104 For some reasons, the client S/W might need to backward support the motion detection CGI and padding data within the old models of camera. Please refer the appendix section to get the details.. The home (0, 0) position is located at the left-top corner. The whole scale is for 640x480 resolution.
  • Page 105 … content-type: text/plain \r\n \r\n [MOTION] ..Please refer to the chapter [MOTION] group in Configuration file Spec document. \r\n Set Motion Detection Settings Method: GET URL: http://<IP>/adm/set_group.cgi?group=MOTION&<parameter>=<value>… (Please refer to Set group parameters command and Configuration file Spec document.) Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n …...
  • Page 106 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 107 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 & not in effect schedule 0x11 = 17 = On &...
  • Page 108 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 109 10 seconds, and the maximal number of sites is 30, so the maximal length of data is up to around 16Kbytes. Successful request returns the result of wireless site survey as below, case sensitive. 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...
  • Page 110 <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. 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 </SiteList>\r\n The parameters of result as below. Parameter Value Description SSID...
  • Page 111 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 112 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 action...
  • Page 113 </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 114 \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 Denied , resoource occupied file-exist...

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