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  • Page 1 Internet Camera TV-IP200 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS A B O U T T H I S G U I D E ................5 I N T R O D U C T I O N ..................6 S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T ..............7 ..................
  • Page 3 U N P A C K I N G T H E I N T E R NE T C A M E R A ........19 ..20 ONNECTING THE NTERNET AMERA TO THE AMERA TAND H A R D W A R E I N S T A L L A T I O N ............21 ............
  • Page 4 I P V I E W – G E T T I N G S T A R T E D.............65 ......................65 ..............66 OW TO HANGE ASSWORD Change Password..................66 IP A ..............68 OW TO HANGE DDRESS Change IP Address ................68 ................
  • Page 5 ................112 PGRADE IRMWARE ................. 113 ABLE ............115 PLUG ONTROL NSTALLATION ........... 119 DJUST NTERNET AMERA OCUS ..................122 PECIFICATION ................125 LOSSARY OF ERMS...
  • Page 6: About This Guide

    BOUT UIDE This manual describes Internet Camera, including a description of the features, as well as the installation procedures and web configuration. Included in the manual are the operating procedures for the IPView application.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for the purchase of the Internet Camera connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet. It is different from the conventional PC Camera, the Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring.
  • Page 8: System Requirement

    YSTEM EQUIREMENT Internet Camera Network: Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base TX Fast Ethernet Recommended PC or Notebook to Access the Internet Camera Web Browser: System requirement: CPU: Pentium II, 266 MHz or above Memory Size: 32 MB (64 MB recommended) VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above...
  • Page 9 Internet Explorer 5.0 or above (ActiveX & JAVA Mode – Image View for Windows OS and JAVA Mode – Image View for other OS) Netscape 6.0 or above (JAVA Mode – Image View) IPView Application: Support OS: Win 98, Win 98 SE, Win 2000, Win Me, Win XP System requirement for IPView: CPU: Pentium III, 450 MHz or above...
  • Page 10: Features And Benefits

    EATURES AND ENEFITS This section describes the features and benefits of the Internet Camera Simple To Use The Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The Internet Camera supports both ActiveX mode for Internet Explorer and Java mode for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
  • Page 11: Support Variety Of Platforms

    Support Variety of Platforms Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols. The Internet Camera can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment such as Windows, Unix, and Mac. It can be integrated easily into other www/Intranet applications.
  • Page 12: Connection To External Devices

    over the network for added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the image, and take snapshots. Connection to External Devices Supporting auxiliary Input/Output Connector, you can connect the Internet Camera to a variety of external devices such as IR- sensors, switches and alarm relays.
  • Page 13 Camera can also be used for intruder detection, capture still images for archiving and many more applications.
  • Page 14: Physical Description

    HYSICAL ESCRIPTION This section describes the externally visible features of the Internet Camera. Front Panel Power LED LAN LED...
  • Page 15: Power Led

    Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera. Steady blue confirms the Internet Camera is powered on. Note: There are three settings for the Power LED to control the light illumination for monitoring purpose from Normal / Off / Dummy.
  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Network Cable DC Power Connector Connector Reset Button I/O Connector Network Cable Connector The Internet Camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
  • Page 17: Dc Power Connector

    DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the Internet Camera’s rear panel and is labeled DC 5V with a single jack socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. Power will be generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet. Reset Button Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and Power LED begins to flash.
  • Page 18: Top Panel

    Top Panel Screw Hole Screw Hole Located on the top panel of the Internet Camera the screw hole is used to connect the camera stand onto the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole of the Internet Camera.
  • Page 19: Screw Hole

    Screw Hole Located on the bottom panel of the Internet Camera the screw hole is used to connect the camera stand onto the Internet Camera by attaching the screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole of the Internet Camera.
  • Page 20: Unpacking The Internet Camera

    NPACKING NTERNET AMERA Carefully remove all items from the package. In addition to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have: One Internet Camera One Installation CD-ROM One Quick Installation Guide One AC power adapter suitable for your country’s electric power One Camera Stand If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for assistance.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Internet Camera To The Camera Stand

    Connecting the Internet Camera to the Camera Stand The Internet Camera comes with a camera stand (optional) with a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the Internet Camera 's bottom screw hole. Attach the camera stand to the Internet Camera and station it for your application.
  • Page 22: Hardware Installation

    ARDWARE NSTALLATION This section describes the Hardware installation procedure for the Internet Camera. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Internet Camera’s rear panel and attach it to the network.
  • Page 23: Attach The External Power Supply

    2 Attach the external power supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the Internet Camera’s rear panel and is labeled DC 5V and connect it to your local power supply. Note: Confirm power source is supplied from the LED indicators label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated.
  • Page 24: Security

    ECURITY To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the Internet Camera the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration for settings and control requirements to allow users the level of entry and authorize the privileges for all users.
  • Page 25: Software Installation

    OFTWARE NSTALLATION This section describes the Software installation procedure of the Internet Camera for Web Configuration and IPView Application. Web Configuration The Internet Camera must be configured through its built-in Web- based Configuration. Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in setting up the Internet Camera From the web browser enter the default IP address to access the Welcome screen of the Internet Camera to configure your Internet...
  • Page 26 Note: The PC’s IP address must correspond with the Internet Camera’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 27: Main Menu Image

    Main Menu Image After the default IP address is entered from the browser the Internet Camera’s Welcome screen will appear with a still image. There will be three options to choose from to set-up and view your Internet Camera and they are as follows: ?? View Image –...
  • Page 28: System Administration

    System Administration Click on “System Administration” from the Welcome screen to access the settings required for the Internet Camera. There will be several options in the System menu bar to choose from to set your Internet Camera and they are as follows: ?? System ?? Image ?? Users...
  • Page 29: Camera Name

    Click on "System" in the system administration menu bar and the System screen will appear as illustrated below: Click on “Home” to return to Welcome Screen Camera Name: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the device.
  • Page 30 The default setting for the Camera Name is CS-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last six digit of the MAC Address. The maximum length is 32 (Printable ASCII). Location: This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location Internet Camera used by the Admin:...
  • Page 31 There are two options to select from the IP Assignment either Manually Assign or Assign Automatically Using. Manually Assign You can click “Manually Assign” and directly enter the IP address. The default settings are as follows: Default IP – 192.168.0.20 Subnet Mask –...
  • Page 32 DNS IP Address: DNS (Domain Name System) server is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Enter at least one DNS IP Address. LED Control: The LED control allows user to setup the LED illumination as desired. This feature provides the flexibility when surveillance activity is ON.
  • Page 33 to falsify the monitoring status. In Normal Mode the LED indicator functions as normally. Under Off Mode the LED indicators are both off however, it is still monitoring the activity. In Dummy Mode the LED indicators operate in monitoring condition but monitoring activity is off or on. Loading ActiveX From: This field is used to specify the location of Xplug Control (ActiveX) plug-in program.
  • Page 34 Internet Camera 1 – IP 192.168.0.101, second web port 81 Internet Camera 2 – IP 192.168.0.102, second web port 82 Internet Camera 3 – IP 192.168.0.103, second web port 83 Internet Camera 4 – IP 192.168.0.104, second web port 84 Internet Camera 5 –...
  • Page 35: System Administration - Image

    System Administration - Image Image menu in the system administration contains commands to Internet provide the settings for the images captured by the Camera Click on “Image” in the system administration menu bar and the Image screen will appear as illustrated below: Click on “Home”...
  • Page 36 Frame Rate: Select the frame rate desired with default setting at Auto for optimal frame rate. Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness level with default setting at 64. Contrast Control: Adjust the contrast level with default setting at 64. Hue Control: Adjust the hue level with default setting at 64.
  • Page 37: System Administration - Users

    System Administration - Users The User options menu contains commands to allow system administrator to assign legal users who are permitted to monitor Internet Camera from the remote site. Click on “Users” in the system administration menu bar and the Users screen will appear as illustrated below: Click on “Home”...
  • Page 38 User Password: Enter the user’s password assigned by the administrator. The maximum password length is 8 (Printable ASCII). I/O Output Control: Administrator has the authority to give permission for the privilege to control the I/O Output Control to user’s by selecting “Yes”...
  • Page 39: System Administration -Datetime

    System Administration – DateTime Internet The DateTime menu contains commands for setting the Camera 's time and date requirements to provide correct information to users who might be thousands of miles away in the remote site. There are two options to select from the DateTime menu bar either Synchronized with Time Server or Set Manually.
  • Page 40: System Administration -Trigger

    Protocol: Two options of NTP or Time are available for your selection to link with the Time Server. The default setting is NTP. TimeZone: System administrator must select the time zone for the region. Please refer to the appendix for the time zone selection table. To set the Date Time manually select “Set Manually”...
  • Page 41 Internet Camera external alarm devices to the such as IR-Sensor and alarm relay. Click on “Trigger” in the system administration menu bar and the Trigger screen will appear as illustrated below: Click on “Home” to return to Welcome Screen The default setting for the I/O Trigger functions are disabled you must enable the I/O Trigger first before the Triggers will perform.
  • Page 42 Address, Receiver e-mail Address, Sending Interval and Sending Times. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers you need to input the mail server address in this field. Sender e-mail is the person’s e-mail address whom will be sending the e-mail.
  • Page 43: Internet Camera

    Receiver e-mail is the e-mail address of the person whom will receive the e-mail. Sending Interval is the period of time between each e - mail being sent to the receiver. If the setting is at 10 seconds, a new e-mail will be sent in 10 seconds interval to the receiver.
  • Page 44: System Administration - Information

    System Administration - Information The Information menu contains commands for displaying Internet Camera information about the Click on “Information” in the system administration menu bar and the Information screen will appear as illustrated below: Click on “Home” to return to Welcome Screen The Information table provides detailed information of the Internet Camera such as the Model N ame, Firmware Version,...
  • Page 45 Click on “Tools” in the system administration menu bar and the Tools screen will appear as illustrated below: Click on “Home” to return to Welcome Screen Reset: Internet Camera The Reset command restarts the just like turning the device off and on and saved settings are retained. The Reset panel contains the message “Do you really want to reset this device?”...
  • Page 46: View Image - Activex Mode

    through ActiveX Mode or Java M ode as described in the next section. Internet Camera Then position the to the desired location appropriately for your purpose. Followed by adjustment of the Internet Camera focus, done manually by turning the lens clockwise or anti-clockwise to the desire image quality.
  • Page 47 Camera Name* - The Camera name will be display when the Camera Name field is entered in the Web Configuration setting under “System” Location**- The location of the Internet Camera will be displayed when the Location field is entered in the Web Configuration settings under “System”.
  • Page 48: View Image - Java Mode

    View Image – Java Mode Click on “View Image – Java Mode” from the Welcome screen to access the video images from the Internet Explorer or Netscape browser as illustrated below: Camera Name* Location** Click on “Home” to return to Welcome Screen Camera Name* - The Camera name will be display when the Camera Name field is entered in the Web Configuration setting...
  • Page 49 Note 1: Output trigger will send a 5V signal to the device connected to the Internet Camera. A maximum of two devices is permitted to connect to the Internet Camera to utilize the output trigger function. Please refer to appendix for detailed information. Note 2: Administrator has the authority to allow user’s the permission to set the output trigger functions through the setting in the “Users”...
  • Page 50: Internet Camera Application

    NTERNET AMERA PPLICATION Internet Camera can be applied in wide variety of applications. It is an all-in-one device attached directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It is a standalone system with built-in CPU along with web-based solutions transmitting high quality video images for monitoring purposes.
  • Page 51: Applications

    Applications Monitoring of local and remote places and objects such as construction sites, hospitals, amusement parks, schools and day-care centers through the use of a web browser. From the IPView application you can capture single frame images. Internet Connect up to two external devices to the Camera for alarm notifications when a trigger is activated you can configure to send-mail messages with a...
  • Page 52: Internet Camera Application Diagrams

    Internet Camera Application Diagrams Home Applications...
  • Page 53: Soho Applications

    SOHO Applications...
  • Page 54: Enterprise Applications

    Enterprise Applications...
  • Page 55: I/O Connector Application

    I/O Connector Application...
  • Page 56: Auto -Run Installation

    NSTALLATION Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto- run program once completed a menu screen will appear as follows:...
  • Page 57 Then select the desired options from the menu buttons and they are as follows: User's Guide IPView Xplug Control Adobe Acrobat Browse CD Exit To preview the User's Guide in .pdf format for detailed Internet information regarding the installation procedure for the Camera simply click on the "User's Guide"...
  • Page 58 If you wish to glance the contents of the CD-ROM click on the "Browse CD" button and the content of the CD-ROM will be available for preview. To exit the CD-ROM just double click on the "EXIT" button.
  • Page 59: Ipv Iew Application Installation

    PPLICATION NSTALLATION Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto- run program. Once completed a menu screen will appear as follows:...
  • Page 60 To install the IPView Application click on the "IPView" button to activate the installation procedure for the application program. Once executed a prompt will appear requesting the input of the desired language selection. Make the desired selection and click on “OK” to continue. The Welcome screen will appear.
  • Page 61 The License Agreement prompt will appear as below. Read the details carefully and click on the “Yes” icon to continue with the installation procedure. A prompt will appear and in the Destination Location dialog box, you may click on “Next” to accept the recommended destination location or clic k on “Browse”...
  • Page 62 specifying the desired destination location, click on “Next” to proceed further. The Select Program Folder prompt will appear providing information of where the IPView application will be located, click on “Next” to continue. If you wish to modify your settings, click on “Back”...
  • Page 63 Please wait until one of the two dialog box to appear, select either “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click on the “Finish” icon to restart the computer to complete the installation procedure. or click on the “Finish” icon to complete the installation procedure...
  • Page 64 After successfully installing the IPView, the application program Internet Camera automatically installe d \Programs\Files Directory. To start running the IPView click on windows Start Menu/Programs/IPView/IPView Once IPView is executed a Login prompt will appear, you must enter the default User Name: admin into the respective field and click on “OK”...
  • Page 65 Once login, the IPView application is executed and the IPView interface will appear as follows in the default List View format:...
  • Page 66: Ipv Iew - Getting Started

    – G ETTING TARTED This section describes the operation of the IPView application User Interface with detailed procedures for using the application. IPView IPView is responsible for the management of preview, configuration, and searching of each camera. It is designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation requirements as illustrated below.
  • Page 67: How To Change Password

    List vi ew format How to Change Password Change Password When IPView is used for the first time it is highly recommended to change the User Name and Password by the Administrator to constrain users access to the IPView application. Once the User Name and Password are defined only the Administrator has access to the management of IPView applications.
  • Page 68 Once IPView is executed a Login prompt will appear, you must enter the default User Name : admin into the respective field and click on “OK” to log into the application. To change the User Name and Password select “Tools” > “Options”.
  • Page 69: How To Change Ip Address

    The administrator needs to enter a User Name , Password and Confirm password into the respective fields. Once all the new details are entered click on the “OK” icon. Make sure to save any changes you have made to keep the information updated.
  • Page 70 Click on the “Browse” icon, the Browse Camera dialog box will appear with a blank screen as illustrated below. Click on the “Search” icon and IPView will detect and search all the available camera’s that are installed on the local area network as depicted below:...
  • Page 71: How To Add A Camera

    You must highlight the camera you wish to change the IP Address and click on the “Change IP” icon and the Change IP Address dialog box will appear as depicted below: Enter the new IP Address along with the Subnet Mask and Default gateway into the respective fields and click on the “OK”...
  • Page 72 You can enter the IP Address of the camera in the specified field and click the “Add” icon to add a new camera. If the IP Address is entered incorrectly a dialog box will appear to notify the error. If you are unsure of the IP Address of the camera you can click on the “Browse”...
  • Page 73 Click on the “Search” icon and IPView will detect and search all the available camera’s that are installed on the local area network as depicted below: You must highlight the camera you wish to add and click on the “Add” icon. The Add Camera dialog box will appear once again with the IP Address entered.
  • Page 74 If the Login Camera dialog box appears make sure to enter the correct User Name and Password and click on the “OK” icon and the camera will be added into IPView in list format. If the User Name and Password is entered incorrectly the camera will not be added into IPView.
  • Page 75: How To Delete A Camera

    Make sure to save any changes you have made to keep the information updated. Note 1: You are only able to add one camera at a time. Note 2: Alternatively you can click the Add icon as illustrated or use the hot key “Shift+Ins”.
  • Page 76: How To View A Camera

    Alternatively you can click the Delete icon as illustrated or use the hot key “Del”. How to View a Camera View Camera From the menu bar select “View” > “4 Cameras” (other choices are available in 1 Camera, 9 Cameras and 16 Cameras viewing format) and the viewing screen will appear with the video image.
  • Page 77: How To Snap Shot A Camera

    Note 1: A maximum of 16 cameras are available for viewing with the IPView application. Note 2: Alternatively you can click the 1 Camera icon as illustrated or use the hot key “Ctrl+F3”. For 4 Cameras , 9 Cameras and 16 Cameras click the respective icon or use the hot key as follows “Ctrl+F4”, “Ctrl+F5”...
  • Page 78: How To Adjust The Property Setting

    How to Adjust the Property Setting Property Setting “Property” is initiated by selecting “Camera” > “Property” and a dialog box will appear allowing settings of Web Configuration and upgrade firmware (Please refer to the appendix for detailed information). The Camera Property dialog box will appear for you to select the desired options from the tab selections to Configure the camera as shown below.
  • Page 79 IP Assignment There are two options to select from the IP Assignment either Manually Assign or Assign Automatically Using. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – System” for further details.
  • Page 80 DNS (Domain Name System) server is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Enter at least one DNS IP Address. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – System” for further details.
  • Page 81 Wireless (Please skip this section if your camera is not wireless) Allows setting for connection mode, network name, wireless channel, and WEP key. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – System” for further details.
  • Page 82 Misc Allows setting for LED Control, ActiveX control location, and second port. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – System” for further details.
  • Page 83 Image Image provides the settings for the video image of the camera such as brightness, contrast, hue, resolution, compression, frame rate, and light freq. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – Image” for further details.
  • Page 84 Users Contain commands to allow system administrator to assign legal users who are permitted to monitor the camera from the remote site by Add or Delete user.
  • Page 85 To add a user click on the “Add” icon and the Add User dialog box will appear. Enter the User Name and Password into the specific field. Select the I/O Output Control to give users the privilege of accessing the I/O Output Control. To delete a user, select the user and click on the “Delete”...
  • Page 86 Contain commands for setting the camera’s time and date to provide correct time information to users who might be thousands of miles away in the remote site by selecting Synchronized with Time Server or Set Manually. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration –...
  • Page 87 refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – Trigger” for further details. Trigger 2 Contains commands for setting the I/O Trigger connectors providing the physical interface for 1 digital output and 1 digital input that is used for connecting a diversity of external alarm devices to the camera such as IR-Sensor and alarm relay.
  • Page 88 refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – Trigger” for further details. Information Displays information about the camera such as the model, firmware version, MAC address, and IP address. Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – Information”...
  • Page 89 Tools Contains commands for reset the camera and update firmware (please refer to the appendix for detailed information). Please refer to the Web Configuration section under “System Administration – Tools” for further details on reset.
  • Page 90: Menu Bar

    Make sure to save any changes you have made to keep the information updated. Note: Alternatively you can click the Property icon as illustrated or use the hot key “F2”. Menu Bar The menu bar provides easier access for users to navigate the IPView with different selections along with hot key capabilities as follows:...
  • Page 91: Menu Bar - File

    Menu Bar - File “File” on the menu bar provides “New”, “Open” , “Save”, “Save As” and “Exit” for users to create new files, open existing files, save files, and exit the IPView as depicted below. Menu Bar – View “View”...
  • Page 92: Viewing Format

    When “Columns” is launched a dialog box will appear allowing the option to choose the columns one would like to display in List View as illustrated below. Viewing Format You can view the format in “List” view. The “List” viewing format allows easy management and control of each camera.
  • Page 93: Menu Bar - Camera

    Note: Right click the mouse pad on any kind of the camera will bring up a context sensitive menu which shows the actions you can apply to the selected camera. Double click on the desired camera will bring up the Property dialog box.
  • Page 94: Enable Function

    function one can “Delete” a camera, manage the “Property”, “Enable” for real time and take a “Snap shot” image. The menu bar is illustrated below: Enable Function By default the video image is enabled. There will be a “check” next to the Enable command to show that the Enable function is working.
  • Page 95: Menu Bar - Help

    Menu Bar - Help “Help” on the menu bar provides “Contents” and “About” to instruct users how to operate the camera in HTLM format. From the menu bar select “Help” and can choose either “Contents” or “About” as depicted below:...
  • Page 96: Ipview Icon Description

    IPView Icon Description Open a new file. Alternatively the hot key is Ctrl+N. Open an existing file. Alternatively the hot key is Ctrl+O. Save a file. Alternatively the hot key is Ctrl+S. List view format. Alternatively the hot key is Ctrl+F1. 1 Camera view format.
  • Page 97 Property setting to configure the camera. Alternatively the hot key is F2. Snap shot to capture a single still image. Alternativel y the hot key is F5. Options to modify the User Name and Password for IPView. Alternatively the hot key is F10.
  • Page 98: Context Sensitive Menu

    Context Sensitive Menu In list view format by highlighting a camera and right clicking the mouse pad will bring up a context sensitive menu for features such as “Add”, “Delete”, “Property” , “Enable”, and “Snap shot”.
  • Page 99 In view mode format click on the icon located on the upper left corner of the screen and a case sensitive menu will appear as illustrated below. Features such as “Enable”, “Snap shot”, “List”, “1 Camera”, “4 Cameras”, “9 Cameras”, “16 Cameras”, “Previous Page” and “Next Page”...
  • Page 100: Uninstall Ipv Iew Application

    NINSTALL PPLICATION Click on windows Start Menu / Settings / Control Pane l. A prompt screen will be displayed like the one below and double click on the Add/Remove Programs icon.
  • Page 101 From the Add/Remove Programs Properties Menu, select “IPView” as illustrated below. Then click on the “Remove” button. A new prompt screen will be displayed like the one below confirming the removal. Click on the “OK” icon to continue the process or click on the “Cancel”...
  • Page 102 The InstallShield Wizard prompt will appear and click on “Finish” to complete the uninstallation procedure.
  • Page 103: Appendix

    PPENDIX A Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is a Internet Camera? Internet Camera A: The is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It is different Internet Camera from the conventional PC Camera, the is an all- in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video...
  • Page 104: Internet Camera Installation

    Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image? Internet Camera A: The utilizes the JPEG image compression technology providing high quality images for users. JPEG is adopted since it is a standard for image compression and can be applied to various web browser and application software without the need to install extra software.
  • Page 105 Internet Camera Q: Can the be installed and work if a firewall exists on the network? If a firewall exists on the network, port 80 is open for Internet ordinary data communication. However, since the Camera transmits image data, the default port 8481 is also required.
  • Page 106: B Ping Your Ip Address

    B PING Your IP Address The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waitin g for a reply. It can also provide a very useful tool to confirm if the IP address conflicts with the Internet Camera over the network.
  • Page 107: C Trouble Shooting

    C Trouble Shooting Internet Camera Q: I cannot access the from a web browser? Internet A1: The possible cause might be the IP Address for the Camera is already being used by another device. To correct the Internet possible problem, you need to first disconnect the Camera from the network.
  • Page 108 A3: Other possible problems might be due to the network cable. Try replacing your network cable. Test the network interface of the product by connecting a local computer to the unit, utilizing a standard Crossover (hub to hub) Cable. If the problem is not Internet Camera solved the might be faulty.
  • Page 109 Q: Why does a series of broad vertical white line appears through out the image? A: A likely issue is that the CMOS sensor becomes overloaded when the light source is too bright such as direct exposure to Internet sunlight or halogen light. You need to reposition the Camera into a more shaded area immediately as this will damage the CMOS sensor.
  • Page 110 Note: Applying only 16 or 256 colors on your computer will produce dithering artifacts in the image. Internet Camera A2: The configuration on the image display is incorrect. Through the Web Configuration Image section you need to adjust the image related parameter for improve images such as brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency.
  • Page 111: D I/O Connector

    D I/O Connector I/O Connector Definition for the Internet Camera An 8-pole connector is provided for auxiliary IO connections to Internet Camera The IO connector provides the physical interface for 2 digital output and 2 digital input that is used for connecting a diversity of Internet Camera external alarm devices to the such as IR-Sensor...
  • Page 112 I/O Schematic Diagram Warning When connecting a device to the Input connector, the device must be a passive component without voltage and electrical current. When connecting other devices through the Output connector, please make sure the maximum current of DC 5V, 100mA is strictly observed.
  • Page 113: E Upgrade Firmware

    E Upgrade Firmware User’s can update firmware from the IPView applic ation. Select “Camera” > “Properties” and the Camera Property dialog box will appear. Select the Tools tab and enter the full path of the firmware binary file name in the Update Firmware field or you can click on the “Browse”...
  • Page 114: F Time Zone Table

    F Time Zone Table...
  • Page 116: G Xplug Control Installation

    G Xplug Control Installation Installation To Web Server Important Information It is highly recommended to install the Xplug Control application to the Web Server for IE 5.0. It must be installed to a Public Domain with Fixed IP address. 1. Installation: Copy the “xplug.ocx”...
  • Page 117 Installation To Local PC Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiated the auto- run program once completed a menu screen will appear as follows: To install Xplug Control click on the "Xplug Control" button to activate the installa tion procedure for the plug-in program.
  • Page 118 Once executed a prompt will appear requesting the input of the desired language selection. Make the desired selection and click on “OK” to continue. The Welcome screen will appear. Click on the “Next” button to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 119 The License Agreement prompt will appear as below. Read the details carefully and click on the “Yes” icon to continue with the installation procedure. Click on the “Finish” button to complete Setup of the Xplug Internet Camera Control Utility program for the...
  • Page 120: H Adjust Internet Camera Focus

    H Adjust Internet Camera Focus Internet Camera features an exchangeable CS-type lens that can be used for different applications as necessary. It supports rotational focus control so the lens can be adjusted to focus under normal and stable conditions to maximize the image quality of the Internet Camera To adjust the focus of the lens you need to turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction until the desired...
  • Page 121: Replacing The Lens

    Note: You can further adjust the Internet Camera's image quality through the Web Configuration under System Administration - Image . Please refer to Web Configuration section for further details. Warning Direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent damage to the CMOS sensor.
  • Page 122 2. C-lens only, attach the new lens to a CS-C adapter Internet Camera 3. Screw the new lens onto the appropriate, adjust the iris according to the prevailing light conditions. 4. Refer to Adjusting the Internet Camera Focus on the previous page.
  • Page 123: I Specification

    I Specification Video Specification Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel Sensor: 1/3” color CMOS sensor Gain control: Automatic Exposure: Automatic White Balance: Automatic Shutter: Electronics 1/60 ~ 1/15000 sec Minimum Illumination: 2.5lux@F1.4, 3000K color Focal Length: 6.0 mm Aperture: f=1.8 Focus Extent: 20 cm - 8 Lens mounting: Fixed board lens, CS-mount type...
  • Page 124 System Hardware LAN Connector: One RJ-45 port to connect to 10/100Mbps Ethernet, auto-sensed Generic I/O Port: Four I/O ports, two for input and two for output Total 8-pin: Pin 1 Input Port (1) Pin 2 Input Port (1) Pin 3 Input Port (2) Pin 4 Input Port (2)
  • Page 125: Operating Environment

    Browser Support System requirement: CPU: Pentium II, 266 MHz or above Memory Size: 32 MB (64 MB recommended) VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above Internet Explorer 5.0 or above (ActiveX & JAVA Mode – View Image for Windows OS and JAVA Mode – View Image for other OS) Netscape 6.0 or above (JAVA Mode –...
  • Page 126: G Glossary Of Terms

    G Glossary of Terms NUMBERS 10BASE-T 10BASE-T is Ethernet over UTP Category III, IV, or V unshielded twisted-pair media. 100BASE-TX The two-pair twisted-media implementation of 100BASE-T is called 100BASE-TX. Applet Applets are small Java programs that can be embedded in an HTML page.
  • Page 127 BOOTP Bootstrap Protocol is an Internet protocol that can automatically configure a network device in a diskless workstation to give its own IP address. Communication Communication has four components: sender, receiver, message, and medium. In networks, devices and application tasks and processes communicate messages to each other over media.
  • Page 128 other network device that automatically assigns an IP address to any device that requests one Domain Name System is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Since domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to remember. The Internet however, is really based on IP addresses every time you use a domain name the DNS will translate the name into the corresponding IP address.
  • Page 129 designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially Intranets all messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall, which examines each message and blocks those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
  • Page 130 information worldwide. Internet To participate in Internet communications and on Internet address Protocol-based networks, a node must have an Internet address that identifies it to the other nodes. All Internet addresses are IP addresses Internet Protocol is the standard that describes the layout of the basic unit of information on the Internet (the packet) and also details the numerical addressing format used to route the information.
  • Page 131 applications for the Internet, Intranet and other complex, distributed network. Local Area Network a computer network that spans a relatively small area sharing common resources. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. Network Address Translator generally applied by a router, that makes many different IP addresses on an internal network appear to the Internet as a single address.
  • Page 132 PING Packet Internet Groper, a utility used to determine whether a specific IP address is accessible. It functions by sending a packet to the specified address and waits for a reply. It is primarily used to troubleshoot Internet connections. PPPoE Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.
  • Page 133 RARP Reverse Address Resolution Protocol, a TCP/IP protocol that allows a physical address, such as an Ethernet address, to be translated into an IP address. RJ-45 RJ-45 connector is used for Ethernet cable connections. Router A router is the network software or hardware entity charged with routing packets between networks.
  • Page 134 transport protocol that connects diverse computers of various transmission methods. It was developed y the Department of Defense to connect different computer types and led to the development of the Internet. Transceiver A transceiver joins two network segments together. Transceivers can also be used to jo in a segment that uses one medium to a segment that uses a different medium.
  • Page 135 telecommunication techniques. Windows Windows is a graphical user interface for workstations that use DOS. Workgroup A workgroup is a group of users who are physically located together and connected to the same LAN, or a group of users who are scattered throughout an organization but are logically connected by work and are connected to the same network group.

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