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SkyIPCam 650
Model # AICAP650
User's Manual
Ver. 1.0

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  • Page 1 SkyIPCam 650 Model # AICAP650 User’s Manual Ver. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction... 3 2. Getting Started ... 7 3. Installing the Setup Wizard... 9 4. Using the Setup Wizard ... 11 5. Viewing Images ... 14 6. Enabling and Installing ActiveX... 16 7. Web Configuration Utility ... 19 7.1 Main Menu... 20 7.2 Preset Menu ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this SkyIPCam 650. The IP Camera allows you to view images and live videos from internal and external networks. With a built-in CPU and Web Configuration Utility, the IP Camera is a standalone network device that delivers high quality videos at a low cost of ownership.
  • Page 4 Components Guide This section explains the function of each component. Front and Side View 1. Internal MIC The built-in Omni-directional microphone allows the camera to record sound. 2. ACCESS LED The ACCESS LED indicates the system status with: Green light on: The camera is powered on. Green light flashing: The camera is sending/receiving data to/from the LAN port.
  • Page 5 4. Camera Lens To adjust the focus of the lens, turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or counter- clockwise direction until the image is in focus. DO NOT overturn the lens in either direction. 5. Flash LED The Flash LED allows you to capture video images even in dark environments. You can turn on the flash light from the Web Configuration Utility.
  • Page 6 Rear and Bottom View 1. Screw Hole The screw hole is used to attach the camera to a stand or tripod. 2. Reset Button Press the button to reboot the camera. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds will reset the camera’...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    2. Getting Started Note: Before using the IP Camera, you’ll need to perform the following tasks: 1. Connect the IP Camera to your network. 2. Install the Setup Wizard. 3. Configure the IP Camera using the Setup Wizard. Please follow the steps in this Manual carefully to ensure proper setup of the IP Camera. Caution: The IP Camera is designed for indoor use only.
  • Page 8 Step 2 Connect one end of the network cable to the IP Camera and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router or switch. Step 3 Power on the IP Camera by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the Camera and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.

  • Page 9: Installing The Setup Wizard

    3. Installing the Setup Wizard Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Install Setup Wizard. Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start, Run, type D:\ Setup\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
  • Page 10 Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 11: Using The Setup Wizard

    4. Using the Setup Wizard Step 1 Go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard. Step 2 Select the IP Camera you want to configure from the list and click on the Wizard...
  • Page 12 Step 3 If the Camera’s default IP address is on a different subnet, the following message will appear. Click Yes to continue. If you do not receive this message, skip to Step Step 4 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password and click OK. Step 5 The Wizard will automatically generate an IP address for the camera, if this address is not in use by any other device in your local network, click OK.
  • Page 13 Step 6 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password field and click Next. Optionally, you can change the password by checking on the Change box and entering the new password. Step 7 If you need to change the Camera’s IP address because another network device is already using the same address, you can assign a new address here and click Next.

  • Page 14: Viewing Images

    5. Viewing Images Note: The following steps describe how to view images from within the same local area network as the IP Camera. To view images from an external network such as the Internet, please refer to Section 8 of this manual for further instructions. Step 1 At the Setup Wizard, select the desired camera from the list and click on the Web Config button.
  • Page 15 Step 3 The welcome page appears. If you did not change the default password, you will be prompted to do so before accessing the camera. Step 4 The Main menu along with the live video appears on screen. The IP camera is ready for use now.

  • Page 16: Enabling And Installing Activex

    6. Enabling and Installing ActiveX If no image appears on the web browser (Internet Explorer), follow the steps below to enable and install ActiveX Step 1 Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options. Step 2 Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level.
  • Page 17 Step 3 Verify the following settings are selected. Click OK when done: • Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls: Enable • Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt • Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Enable Step 4 Close Internet Explorer and re-launch the Web Config screen.
  • Page 18 Step 5 Click on the ActiveX Control prompt. Step 6 Select Install ActiveX Control. Step 7 Click on Install to install the ActiveX Control. Step 8 After the ActiveX Control is installed you should see the live video on Internet Explorer.

  • Page 19: Web Configuration Utility

    7. Web Configuration Utility The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows you to remotely manage the IP Camera with the ease and convenience of your Web Browser (Internet Explorer). If you are not using Internet Explorer, you can use the bundled IPView Pro software to manage the camera.

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    The index page displays the menu bar, information bar, and the live video. 7.1 Main Menu Digital Zoom In/Out In the Main menu, click the Digital Zoom Bar to zoom in and out of the displayed image by 1X, 2X, or 4X.
  • Page 21 Adjust the Camera Lens Position You can control the camera lens position by clicking the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons in the Main menu. Clicking the Home button will move the lens to the original home position. Additionally, you can click directly in the area of the live video to change the position of the lens.

  • Page 22: Preset Menu

    7.2 Preset Menu You can preset up to 8 positions for the camera from the Preset menu. This enables you to move the camera lens to the desired position quickly. To set up the position, move the camera lens to the desired position first and select the number (1~8) from the pull-down list, then click the Register button.

  • Page 23: Record Video And Capture Image

    7.3 Record Video and Capture Image In the Live Video Area, you can click the Record button ( ) to record and save a video clip, or click the Snapshot button ( ) to capture and save a still image. You can change the settings of the recorded/captured file by clicking on the Setting button ( ), which will bring up the following window:...

  • Page 24: Setting Menu

    7.4 Setting Menu The Setting menu contains the basic camera settings. Click on the Setting Menu bar to display the Setting Menu. Resolution: You can set the image resolution by selecting 176x144, 320x240, or 640x480. Horizontal degree(s): Allows you to change the moving range (1°~10°) when you pan the camera lens position.

  • Page 25: Multiview Mode

    7.5 Multiview Mode If you have multiple cameras connected to your network, you can monitor the videos of these cameras simultaneously by switching to Multiview Mode. Click the Multiview Mode button in the Setting menu to change to the following multiview screen. To add an additional camera, enter the new camera’s IP address and click Register.

  • Page 26: Advanced Setting

    7.6 Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting allows you to configure various settings of the camera, including Camera setting, Security setting, Network setting, System setting, and Maintenance. 7.6.1 Camera Setting The Camera setting provides three sub-menus: Camera setting, Date/Time setting, and Buzzer setting. Camera Setting Camera name: Assign a descriptive name for the camera.
  • Page 27 Frequency: To eliminate flicker image, select the proper frequency according to the camera’s location. The options include: 50Hz, 60Hz, or Outdoor. Flip Image: Select Horizontal to display the image in a horizontal mirror mode. Select Vertical to display the image in a vertical mirror mode. Click Setup to save the settings.
  • Page 28 Buzzer Setting If you enabled the camera’s buzzer feature, you can setup the buzzer type for the following action: System start, Motion detected, Scheduled operation, and Buzzer button pressed. The available buzzer sound include: Bi-Bi, Bi, Alarm, Bi-Bo-Bi-Bo, and Robot. Click Setup to save the settings.

  • Page 29: Security Setting

    7.6.2 Security Setting The Security Setting page provides three sub-menus: Sensor setting, Schedule setting, and Access time setting. Sensor Setting This sub-menu allows you to assign the time period for the camera to take the selected action(s) when motion is detected. Sensor setting: Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable the camera’s sensor feature.
  • Page 30 Schedule Setting This sub-menu allows you to assign scheduled time period(s) for the camera to perform the pre-selected actions. Schedule setup: Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable the camera’s schedule feature. Timer 1/2: If the camera’s schedule feature is enabled, these two options allow you to assign the specific time frame for the camera’s action(s).
  • Page 31 Access Time Setting This sub-menu allows you to assign the time period for the users to view the live video. When this feature is enabled, the users can only access the camera to view the live video during the specified time period. During other times, the message “Access restricted.

  • Page 32: Network Setting

    7.6.3 Network Setting The Network setting page provides five sub-menus: IP/Port Setting, Dynamic DNS Setting, UPnP Setting, Email Setting, and FTP Setting. IP/Port Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure the camera’s IP address mode and assign its port number. DHCP: If your network uses a DHCP server, select this option.
  • Page 33 Dynamic DNS Setting This camera supports Dynamic DNS feature which allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. Please note that you have to sign up for DDNS service with one of the listed service providers before using this feature. Select the Enable Dynamic DNS check box to enable the feature.
  • Page 34 UPnP Setting UPnP allows peer-to-peer connectivity between various network devices seamlessly. Select Enable/Disable in the UPnP setting option to enable/disable this function. Click Setup to save the settings.
  • Page 35 Email Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure the Email setting. If one of the selected actions in the Security setting is Email, you have to specify the appropriate Email properties. SMTP/POP server: Enter the mail server in SMTP server or POP server field according to your network configuration.
  • Page 36 FTP Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure the FTP Setting. If one of the selected actions in the Security setting is FTP, you have to specify the appropriate FTP properties. FTP server name: Enter the IP address of the target FTP site. User name: Enter the user name to log into the FTP server.

  • Page 37: System Setting

    7.6.4 System Setting The System setting page provides two sub-menus that allow you to manage users of the camera: Administrator password and User setting. Administrator Password This sub-menu allows you to change the administrator’s login password. Enter the new password twice in the New password and New password (confirm) field to setup the new password for the administrator.
  • Page 38 User Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure user-level access to the camera. User authentication: When this feature is enabled, you have to enter the username and password in the login window to access the camera. When the option is disabled, you can directly access the camera as a Power user without entering the username and password;...
  • Page 39 The following explains the various user levels: Admin: Have full control and access to the camera Power: Allowed to use some basic functions of the camera such as Zoom In/Out, Buzzer, Flash LED, camera’s lens position, Preset menu, and switching to multiview mode.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    7.6.5 Maintenance The Maintenance page provides six sub-menus: USB Removal, Reboot, Factory Reset, Firmware Update, Information, and Log Display. USB Removal To remove the connected USB storage device safely, click the USB remove button in this sub-menu before removing the USB device. Alternatively, you can press and hold the Privacy Mode button for 5 seconds until the camera activates the buzzer indicating that you can remove the USB storage device from the USB port safely.
  • Page 41 Reboot Click Reboot to restart the camera while retaining all the settings. Factory Reset Click Yes to return all the settings to factory default.
  • Page 42 Backup Setting You can save the camera’s settings to the local hard drive by using the Backup Setting feature. Click Backup to save the settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the settings. The default filename is Config.cfg Restore Setting You can restore previously saved settings by using the Restore Setting feature.
  • Page 43 Download the new firmware from our web site at Step 2 Unzip the new firmware. Step 3 Click on the Browse button and locate the new firmware. Step 4 Click on the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade. www.airlink101.com to see if there is a newer firmware www.airlink101.com...
  • Page 44 Information This sub-menu provides general information of the camera including the firmware version, networking configuration, and security settings. Log Display This sub-menu provides a list that contains the events and actions of the camera.

  • Page 45: Viewing Videos From External Network

    8. Viewing Videos from External Network If you want to access the Camera from an external network such as the Internet, please read the following example carefully and follow the steps. Before you begin, you’ll need to know your Internet IP Address (WAN IP) assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and at least one of your ISP’s DNS IP Address.
  • Page 46 Step 3 Go to Setting Menu > Advanced Setting > Network Setting > IP/Port Setting. Step 5 Enter your ISP’s DNS IP Address at the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields.
  • Page 47 Step 6 Assign a port number for the camera to use. (Default is 80). Important: You must assign a port number that’s not in use by any other application on your network. Step 7 Click Setup to apply the new settings. Now the Camera with IP Address of 192.168.1.240 has port 80 Open.

  • Page 48: Ipview Pro

    9. IPView Pro The bundled IPView Pro software features a user-friendly interface that allows you to manage, view, and configure multiple IP Cameras on your network. If your web browser doesn’t support ActiveX, you may use this software to view the live video instead. Follow the steps below if you wish to install and use this software.
  • Page 49 Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 50: Starting Ipview Pro

    9.2 Starting IPView Pro To start IPView Pro, go to Start > (All) Programs > Airink101 IPView Pro > Airlink101 IPView Pro The main screen will appear as below: Note: Be sure to set your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 or higher.

  • Page 51: Adding Camera Using The Search Method

    9.2.1 Adding Camera using the Search Method Before you can do anything, the camera must be added to the Camera List first. If you have more than one camera, you’ll need to add the additional cameras to the list as well. The Search Method is the easiest way to add your local cameras to the list.
  • Page 52 Step 3 Verify your camera is connected to your network and is powered on. Click on the Search button. Step 4 Select your camera from the Add Camera list and click on Add Camera.
  • Page 53 Step 5 Enter the User Name and Password for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 6 You should see your camera added to the Camera List. Step 7 Click Save to apply the changes.
  • Page 54 Step 8 Click on the System Configuration button to close the System Configuration Window. You should now see live images from the camera. Note: If you want to add a camera located on a remote network (through the Internet), you must add the camera using the Input IP method described below.

  • Page 55: Adding Camera Using The Input Ip Method

    9.2.2 Adding Camera using the Input IP Method An alternative way to add your local camera to the Camera List is to use the Input Method. If you want to add a camera located on a remote network (through the Internet), you must use this method.
  • Page 56 Step 2b For remote camera, enter the Internet IP Address (WAN IP) of the remote router and the port number of the open HTTP Port of the remote camera and click Add Camera. Step 3 Enter the User Name and Password for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 4 You should see your camera added to the Camera List.

  • Page 57: Using Ipview Pro

    9.3 Using IPView Pro This section describes the various features of IPView Pro. 9.3.1 Status Mode Window The Status Mode Window displays a list of cameras that are added to IPView Pro as well as the status of each selected camera. Select the desired camera from the list then click on the Change Status Mode button to view the status of the camera.
  • Page 58 Use the Camera Buttons to control the camera’s various functions. From left to right: Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects the video signals from the selected camera. Rotate Image Angle: Rotates the angle of the video. Snapshot: Takes a snapshot image of the current video. When you click on this button, a window will appear asking you to specify the image name and the save location.

  • Page 59: View Window And View Mode Buttons

    9.3.2 View Window and View Mode Buttons The View Window displays video from the currently selected camera. Use the View Mode Buttons to select the desired viewing mode. From left to right: Up/Down Arrows: If you have more than one camera in your network, you can use the Up/Down Arrow Buttons to view the videos from each camera.

  • Page 60: Control Panel

    9.3.3 Control Panel The Control Panel contains essential buttons for operating IPView Pro. Key Lock: The Key Lock button locks all the buttons on the IPView Pro for security purposes. If you have enabled a password login for IPView Pro, you’ll need to input the same password to unlock the key lock.
  • Page 61 Play: Click on the Play button to playback the recorded videos from your hard drive. A window will appear asking you for the location of the recorded video. Select the desired video and click OK to begin playback. System Configuration: Click on the System Configuration Button to open the System Configuration Window.

  • Page 62: System Configuration

    9.4 System Configuration The System Configuration Window is where you configure the settings of IPView Pro and all the cameras that are added to the Camera List. The Camera Configuration page allows you to add the cameras in your network to IPView Pro’s Camera List.

  • Page 63: Web Configuration

    9.4.1 Web Configuration The Web Configuration page allows you to access the Web Configuration Utility of the selected camera. If you have more than one camera, you can use the drop-down menu to select the desired camera.

  • Page 64: Motion Configuration-1

    9.4.2 Motion Configuration-1 The Motion Configuration-1 page allows you to set the Motion Detection settings. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Detect Region: When you select Full picture, the camera will monitor the entire screen. Sensitivity Level: Adjust the slide bar to set the sensitivity level of the motion detection. Once motion is detected, recording will begin if you have enabled Motion Record from the Record Button.
  • Page 65 Custom Region: Custom region sets the motion detection to focus on designated areas of the screen. Click Add Region and then use the mouse to draw an area in the viewing screen. When motion is detected within the specified area, the camera starts to record automatically.

  • Page 66: Motion Configuration-2

    9.4.3 Motion Configuration-2 The Motion Configuration-2 page allows you to set the desired action when motion is detected. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Motion Options: Check on each box to enable the desired action when motion is detected. Invoke Alarm: A notice will appear in the Status Mode Window when motion is detected.

  • Page 67: Tools

    9.4.4 Tools The Tools page allows you to perform various administrative functions on the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Reset: Click on the Reset button to reset the selected camera. Factory Reset: Click on the Factory Reset button to reset the camera and return all of the camera’s settings to factory default.

  • Page 68: Mail Configuration

    9.5 Mail Configuration The Mail Configuration page allows you to specify the recipient of the E-mail alert when motion is detected and the Send e-Mail option is selected. Mail Server: Enter the IP Address of the Mail Server that is used to send your e-mail. Mail From: Enter the sender’s e-mail address.

  • Page 69: Proxy Server

    9.6 Proxy Server The Proxy Server page allows you to specify the use of a proxy server. Proxy Server: Check on this box to enable the use of a proxy server. Address: Enter the IP Address of the desired proxy server. Port: Enter the port number for the proxy server.

  • Page 70: Recording Configuration

    9.7 Recording Configuration The Recording Configuration page allows you to set the recording’s storage settings. Reserved HDD Space for MS-Windows OS: Use this drop-down menu to select the size of the hard drive space you want to reserve for your Windows operating system. (500 MB –...

  • Page 71: Schedule-Recording Configuration

    9.7.1 Schedule-Recording Configuration The Schedule-Recording Configuration page allows you to setup automated recording at the scheduled time. Date Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start Date/Time and the Stop Date/Time and click Add. Click Save to apply the changes. At the Record Button, select Schedule Record.
  • Page 72 Week Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start and Stop time for each week and click on the Days of the week that you want to record and click Add. Click Save to apply the changes. At the Record Button, select Schedule Record.

  • Page 73: Others

    9.8 Others The Others page allows you to set the time interval to scan through each camera in your network. Use the drop-down menu to select the time interval (in seconds) for each scan. Click Save to apply the changes. Click on the Scan Mode button to begin scanning.

  • Page 74: Log List

    9.9 Log List The Log List page displays the log of the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu to display its log.

  • Page 75: Account

    9.10 Account The Account page allows you to setup a user name and password to log in to IPView Pro. Enter the desired Admin ID and Password. Login password check: Check this box to enable the login prompt when you start IPView Pro and when you unlock the Key Lock button.

  • Page 76: About

    9.11 About The About page provides the version number of IPView Pro.

  • Page 77: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Network Camera Features Q: What is a Network Camera? A network camera is a standalone camera connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC camera in that it is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based configuration utility.
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting Q: I cannot access the camera from a web browser. A1: The possible cause might be the IP Address for the camera is already being used by another device. Please verify that no other device is using the camera’s IP address. If there is an IP address conflict, you’ll need to change one of the device’s IP address.

  • Page 79: Specification

    A2: The configuration for the camera image display is incorrect. Through the Web Configuration Utility, you can adjust the display parameters such as brightness, contrast, hue, and light frequency. Q: There are no images available through the web browser? A: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images through Internet Explorer, make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the Internet Options menu.
  • Page 80 Communication LAN Port: RJ-45, 10/100M auto-sensed, Auto MDI-X Communication Protocol: HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP, UDP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, POP3, SMTP, PPPoE, DDNS, UPnP Power Power Supply: DC 5V 2.5A, switching type Power Consumption: 7.5W @ 1500mA/5V (max.) Environment Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C Operating Humidity: 20% ~ 85%, non-condensing Storage Temperature: -10°C ~ 60°C Storage Humidity: 0% ~ 90%, non-condensing...

  • Page 81: Technical Support

    Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com * Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2006...

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