Summary of Contents for Adata Cortex MD 2MP IP66
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Page 1: User Manual
Full HD Real-time Compact IP Dome Camera Indoor/Rugged User Manual Ver1.3 00P3NV102ZXSEA3... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction.........................3 Features ........................3 Package Contents ......................4 Camera Overview......................4 Preparations for IP Camera Setup ................6 System Requirements ....................6 Ethernet Connection...................... 6 2.2.1 Indoor Camera....................6 2.2.2 Rugged Camera .................... 7 Deleting the Existing DC Viewer ................9 Accessing Camera ....................12 Configuration &... - Page 3 5.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings............... 62 Camera Settings......................63 5.5.1 Exposure Setting ..................64 5.5.2 White Balance Setting ................. 65 5.5.3 Brightness Setting..................66 5.5.4 Sharpness Setting ..................66 5.5.5 Contrast Setting ................... 66 5.5.6 Saturation Setting ..................66 5.5.7 Hue Setting ....................
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Following high standard of Megapixel IP Camera, the Full HD Compact IP Dome Camera is capable of serving real-time streaming and makes image quality more smoothly. In addition to MJPEG real time streaming, the Full HD Compact IP Dome Camera develops superior H.264 codec to apply for high resolution digital broadcast. -
Page 5: Package Contents
Package Contents Please check the package contains the following items listed below. Indoor Camera/ Self-tapping Plastic Anchors Security Screw screws (×3) (×3) (×1) Rugged Camera (with Cable) Rubber Washer (×1, Casing) Rubber Washers (×3, Baseplate) Security Torx Quick Guide (Rugged Camera only) Camera Overview Designation Description... - Page 6 Dimensions...
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Page 7: Preparations For Ip Camera Setup
Preparations for IP Camera Setup This chapter provides information about system requirements for IP Dome Camera operation, power and Ethernet connection for Indoor/Outdoor IP Dome Camera and ways to access to the camera. System Requirements To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet system requirements as described below. -
Page 8: Rugged Camera
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are unlit, please check the connections. Green Link Light indicates good network connection. Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication. 2.2.2 Rugged Camera The Rugged IP Dome Camera supports two kinds of Ethernet cable; one is M12 D-Coded Cable, and the other is RJ-45 Dongle Cable. - Page 9 RJ-45 Dongle Cable Connection RJ-45 Dongle RJ-45 Dongle Cable Connection Run the Ethernet cable through the Waterproof RJ-45 Screw-On Plug. Then connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 dongle, tightening the sealing nut of the Waterproof RJ-45 Screw-On Plug completely.
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Page 10: Deleting The Existing Dc Viewer
Deleting the Existing DC Viewer For users who have installed the DC Viewer in the PC previously, please first delete the existing DC Viewer from the PC before accessing to the IP Camera. Deleting the DC Viewer Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently installed programs”... - Page 11 STEP 1: Click the “Tools” tab and select the option “Internet Options.” STEP 2: Click on “Delete”, then tap the “Delete Files” in the “Temporary Internet files” section.
- Page 12 The popup window for confirmation will come out as shown below. Click “OK” to start deleting the files.
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Page 13: Accessing Camera
Accessing Camera For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in “DeviceSearch” folder in the supplied CD. Device Search Software Setup Step 1: Double click on the program Device Search.exe (see the icon below); its window will appear as shown below. - Page 14 Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser. Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username and password (as shown below) will appear for logging in to the IP Dome Camera.
- Page 15 NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security concerns. Refer to section 5.3.2 Security for further details. Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in the device finding list.
- Page 16 Step 3: Click “OK” on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search the IP Camera. Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the correct MAC address. Double click on the IP Camera, and the login window will come out.
- Page 17 Installing DC Viewer Software Online For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC when connecting to the IP Camera. If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (see Appendix B: Internet Security Settings) to continue the process.
- Page 18 Administrator/User Privileges “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize users access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. entering Home and Camera setting pages. Image and Focus Adjustment The image displays on the Home page when successfully accessing to the IP Camera.
- Page 19 Step 2: Loosen the focus fixed screw, and rotate the lens counter-/clockwise to adjust focus; loosen the tilt fixed screw, and adjust the camera’s tilt angle.
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Page 20: Configuration & Operation
Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, as well as a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video playback and recording. In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail. - Page 21 There are five tabs: Home, System, Streaming, Camera and Logout on the top of the viewer window. Home Users can monitor live video of the targeted area. System setting The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related settings, etc.
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Page 22: Home Page
Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons right down the displayed image. NOTE: Please note that the function buttons will vary depending on the camera model. Screen Size Adjustment Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen. Digital Zoom Control In the full screen mode, users can implement digital PTZ by rotating the mouse wheel (for zoom in/out), and drag the mouse into any direction. - Page 23 Snapshot button Press the button, and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. To change the storage location, please refer to section 5.3.10 File Location for further details. (pause/restart) Video Streaming Pause /Restart button Press the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed...
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Page 24: System Related Settings
System Related Settings The figure below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator. -
Page 25: Host Name And System Time Setting
5.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting Press the first category: <System> in the left column; the page is shown as below. Host Name The name is for camera identification. If alarm function is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message. -
Page 26: Security
Manual The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with that shown next to the enter fields. Sync with NTP server Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server. - Page 27 NOTE: The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~. Add user Type the new user's name and password and click <Add> to add the new user. Both user name and password can be up to 16 characters. The new user will be displayed in the user name list.
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Page 29: Network
5.3.3 Network Click <Network> in the left column, and the page will display as shown below. Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera with fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE support for users who connect to the network via PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). - Page 30 Use fixed IP address To setup static IP address, select “Use fixed IP address” and move the cursor to the IP address blank (as indicated below) and insert the new IP address, ex. 192.168.7.123; then go to the Default gateway (explained latter) blank and change the setting, ex.
- Page 31 • Default gateway This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet. Invalid gateway setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet. • Primary DNS Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses.
- Page 32 UPnP Setting • Enable UPnP When the UPnP is enable, whenever the IP Camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access as shown below.
- Page 33 NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Please refer to Appendix D: Install UPnP components for UPnP component installation procedure. • Enable UPnP port forwarding When the UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the IP Camera is allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically.
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Page 34: Ddns
5.3.4 DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name. -
Page 35: Mail
Password/Key Enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for authentication. 5.3.5 Mail The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when motion is detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred. -
Page 36: Ftp
5.3.6 The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the fields. -
Page 37: Motion Detection
5.3.7 Motion Detection Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection setting page, there is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed on the Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area. - Page 38 If Motion Detection function is activated, the pop-off window (Motion) with indication of motion will be shown. When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection You will be able to turn on/off Motion Detection in System section.
- Page 39 • Sensitivity level [1-100]: The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are detected differently, system will detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is. Meanwhile, when the value is bigger, the red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lower accordingly.
- Page 40 • Upload Image by E-Mail Select this item, and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. NOTE: Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed.
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Page 41: Storage Management
5.3.8 Storage Management Users can implement local recording to the Micro SD/SDHC card. NOTE: Please format the Micro SD/SDHC card first before recording starts. Device information When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the memory capacity and status will be shown at Device Information section. Device setting Press the “Format”... - Page 42 Recording List Each video file on the Micro SD/SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list as shown below. • Remove To remove a file, select the file first, and then press the “Remove” button. • Sort: Press the “Sort” button, and the files in the Recording list will be listed in name and date order.
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Page 43: Recording
5.3.9 Recording In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording Two types of schedule mode are offered: Always and Time Frame setting. Users can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule or choose “Always” to activate Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording all the time. -
Page 44: File Location
5.3.10 File Location Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once confirm the setting, press “Save,” and all the snapshots and recording will be saved in the designate location. NOTE: Please make sure the selected file path contains valid characters such as letters and numbers. -
Page 45: View Log File
5.3.11 View Log File Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up. -
Page 46: View User Information
5.3.12 View User Information The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (see 5.3.2 Security). View User Login Information All the users in the network will be listed in the “User information” zone, as shown below. As the figure below shows: User: 4321 It indicates that one user’s login username is: User, and the password is: 4321. - Page 47 View User Privilege Press “get user privacy” down the page, and the Administrator can view each user’s privileges. As the figure above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1= I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (see 5.3.2 Security) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.
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Page 48: View Parameters
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Page 49: Factory Default
5.3.14 Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown as below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed. Set Default Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds. -
Page 50: Software Version
5.3.15 Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure below. -
Page 51: Software Upgrade
5.3.16 Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out in the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is like the following:... - Page 52 Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex. Userland.jffs2. NOTE: Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file. Step 2: Pull down the upgrade binary file list and select the file you want to upgrade;...
- Page 53 After the upgrade process is finished, the viewer will return to Home page. Step 4: Close the video browser. Step 5: Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently install programs” list, select “DCViewer” and click the button “Remove”...
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Page 54: Maintenance
5.3.17 Maintenance Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the IP Camera. Export Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. Press the “Export” button, and the popup File Download window will come out as shown below. -
Page 55: Video And Audio Streaming Settings
Upload To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please first click on “Browse” to select the configuration file, and then press the “Upload” button for uploading. Video and Audio Streaming Settings Press the tab ”Streaming” in the top of the page, and the configurable video and audio items will display in the left column. - Page 56 Video Format The IP Camera provides various video resolution like the following: • H.264 720p (30fps) ＋ MJPEG 720p (30fps) • H.264 720p (30fps) ＋ MJPEG D1 (30fps) • H.264 720p (30fps) ＋ MJPEG CIF (30fps) • H.264 720p (30fps) + H.264 D1 (30fps) •...
- Page 57 The following is descriptions for different video rotate type. • Flip If select <Flip>, the image will be rotated vertically. • Mirror If select <Mirror>, the image will be rotated horizontally. • 180 Degree Selecting <180 Degree> will make the image 180° counter-/clockwise inversed.
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Page 58: Video Compression
5.4.2 Video Compression Users can select a proper MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page (see the figure below), depending on the application. Users can also decide whether to display compression information on the Home page. Click “Save” to confirm the setting. - Page 59 CBR Mode Setting The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode could be the preferred bit rage mode if the bandwidth available is limited. It is important to take account of image quality while choosing to use CBR mode.
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Page 60: Video Ocx Protocol
5.4.3 Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode. -
Page 61: Video Frame Skip
5.4.4 Video Frame Skip Video frame skipping is for saving bandwidth if necessary. The setting page is shown as below. Video Frame Skip options include: • No skipping, default • Frame skipping at 5 frame internal • Frame skipping at 10 frame internal •... -
Page 62: Video Mask
5.4.5 Video Mask Active Mask Function • Add a Mask Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side. Use the mouse to drag and drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone. -
Page 63: Audio Mode And Bit Rate Settings
Mask Setting • Mask color The selections of Mask color include red, black, white, yellow, green, blue, cyan, and magenta. • Type Select to change the mask type as solid or transparent. 5.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings The audio setting page is show as below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate. -
Page 64: Camera Settings
Server Gain Setting Set the audio input gain levels for sound amplification. The audio gain values are adjustable from 1 to 6. The sound will be turned off if the audio gain is set to “Mute”. Bit Rate Selectable audio transmission bit rate include 16 kbps (G.726), 24 kbps (G.726), 32 kbps (G.726), 40 kbps (G.726), uLAW (G.711) and ALAW (G.711). -
Page 65: Exposure Setting
5.5.1 Exposure Setting The Exposure pull-down menu is shown as follows: The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. With this item, users can define how the Auto Exposure function works. -
Page 66: White Balance Setting
5.5.2 White Balance Setting The White Balance pull-down menu is shown as follows: A camera needs to find reference color temperature, which is a way of measuring the quality of a light source, for calculating all the other colors. The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin (K). -
Page 67: Brightness Setting
5.5.3 Brightness Setting Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item. To increase video brightness, select a bigger number. Press <SET> to confirm the new setting. 5.5.4 Sharpness Setting Increasing the sharpness level can make the image looked sharper; especially enhance the object’s edge. -
Page 68: Hue Setting
5.5.7 Hue Setting Camera image hue level is adjustable; please select ranging from -12 to +13. Press <SET> to confirm the new setting. 5.5.8 TV System Setup Select the video format that matches the present TV system. -
Page 69: Logout
Logout Press the tab “Logout” in the top of the page, and the login window will pop up. This enables login with another user name. -
Page 70: Cms Software Introduction
CMS Software Introduction The IP Camera bundles Central Management System (CMS) software. Offering powerful functionalities via intuitive interface, it is a centralized monitoring solution of your video surveillance equipments. It gives the user access to monitor multiple IP Cameras and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), and allows the user to simultaneously monitor 64 sites per group (up to 10 groups) within several clicks. -
Page 71: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Camera Full HD Real-time Full HD Image Sensor 1/2.7" Progressive CMOS Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V) Minimum Illumination 0.1 lux @ F 1.6 Shutter Speed 1~ 1/10000 sec. White Balance Manual / AWB / ATW Lens F 1.6 / f = 6.0 mm Fixed Lens F 1.5 / f = 4.0 mm... - Page 72 General -20° ~ 50°C Operating Temperature Humidity: 10% to 90%, No Condensation Power Source Power Consumption 3.8W Regulatory CE, FCC, RoHS Compliant ∅110 x 50 mm (4.3 x 2.0 Inches) Dimension Weight 180 g (0.40 lbs)
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Page 73: Appendix B: Internet Security Settings
Appendix B: Internet Security Settings If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings. Internet Security Level: Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE). Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then Click <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click the <Security>... - Page 74 Step 4: Down the page, press “Default Level” (see the figure above) and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings Step 1~3: Refer to the previous section above. Step 4: Down the page, press “Custom Level”...
- Page 75 Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings: 1. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls 2. Binary and scrip behaviors 3. Download signed ActiveX controls 4. Download using ActiveX controls 5.
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Page 76: Appendix C: Dc Viewer Download Procedure
Appendix C: DC Viewer Download Procedure The procedure of DC Viewer software download is specified as follows. Step 1: In the DC Viewer installation page, click “Next” for starting installing. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out. - Page 77 Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows: NOTE: Please note that the function buttons will vary depending on the camera model.
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Page 78: Appendix D: Install Upnp Components
Appendix D: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in the Add or Remove Programs page.. - Page 79 Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click “OK”.
- Page 80 Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete installation.
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