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IP Security Cam Copyright The Atlantis Land logo is a registered trademark of Atlantis Land SpA. All other names mentioned mat be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Subject to change without notice. No liability for technical errors and/or omissions.
IP Security Cam Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 .............................0 1.1 I NTRODUCTION ............................0 CHAPTER 2 .............................1 2.1 N ETWORK ..............................1 2.2 W ROWSER ............................1 2.3 IPV SE A PPLICATION .....................1 CHAPTER 3 .............................2 3.1 S IMPLE ............................2 3.2 S UPPORT ARIETY OF LATFORMS ................2...
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IP Security Cam 5.1 C IP S ONNECTING THE ECURITY AM TO THE AMERA TAND .....................................6 CHAPTER 6 .............................6 6.1 A TTACH IRELESS NTENNA ..................7 6.2 C ONNECT AN THERNET CABLE ..................7 6.3 A TTACH THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY ............7 CHAPTER 7 .............................7 CHAPTER 8...
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IP Security Cam Add Camera ................................33 11.1.3.How to Change Camera ............................36 Assign IP of New Camera ........................... 36 11.1.4 How to Connect / Disconnect the Image........................37 Connect the Image ............................. 37 Disconnect the Image ............................39 11.1.5 How to Delete a Camera ............................40 Erase Camera ................................
IP Security Cam Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IP Security Cam, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and also supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11b standard. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the IP Security Cam features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit real-time high-quality video images and sounds for monitoring.
IP Security Cam Chapter 2 System Requirement 2.1 Network: Local Area Network: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base TX Fast Ethernet Wireless Local Area Network: IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Recommended PC or Notebook to Access the IP Security Cam 2.2 Web Browser: System requirement: CPU: Pentium II, 266 MHz or above...
IP Security Cam Chapter 3 Features and Benefits This section describes the features and benefits of the IP Security Cam 3.1 Simple To Use The IP Security Cam is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards.
IP Security Cam Chapter 4 Physical Description This section describes the externally visible features of the IP Security Cam. 4.1 Front Panel Link LED Power LED Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the IP Security Cam’s lens while facing the IP Security Cam. A steady blue light confirms that the IP Security Cam is powered on.
IP Security Cam 4.2 Rear Panel 10/100 Ethernet DC Power Reset Connector DC 5V Reset Button Network Cable Connector Antenna Connector Network Cable Connector The IP Security Cam’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).
IP Security Cam 4.3 Top Panel Screw Hole Screw Hole Located on the top panel of the IP Security Cam, the screw hole is used to connect the camera stand onto the IP Security Cam by attaching the screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole of the IP Security Cam. 4.4 Bottom Panel Screw Hole Screw Hole...
IP Security Cam Chapter 5 Unpacking The IP Security Cam Carefully remove all items from the package. In addition to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have: • One IP Security Cam • One External Wireless Antenna • One Installation CD-ROM •...
IP Security Cam This section describes the Hardware installation procedure for the IP Security Cam. 6.1 Attach Wireless Antenna From the rear panel of the IP Security Cam, screw the external Antenna that came with the IP Security Cam into the antenna connector. 6.2 Connect an Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the IP Security Cam’s rear panel, and then attach it to the network.
IP Security Cam To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the IP Security Cam 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. The IP Security Cam supports multi-level password protection and access to the IP Security Cam is strictly restricted to defined the user who has a "User Name"...
IP Security Cam This section describes the Software installation procedure of the IP Security Cam for Web Configuration and IPView SE application. 8.1 Web Configuration The IP Security Cam must be configured through its built-in Web-based Configuration. Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in setting up the IP Security Cam From the web browser, enter the default IP address to access the Welcome screen of the IP Security Cam.
IP Security Cam After the default IP address is entered from the browser, the IP Security Cam Welcome screen will appear with a still image. There will be three options to choose from to set-up and view your IP Security Cam, including: View Image –...
IP Security Cam 8.3.1 System Administration The System menu contains commands for settings that are required for inputting key details to set-up the IP Security Cam for operation. Click "System" in the system administration menu bar, and the System screen will appear as illustrated below: Click “Home”...
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IP Security Cam This field is used to enter the Administrator ID along with the password to access the System Administration settings. Be sure to enter the password twice to confirm the details once in the Admin Password field and again in the Confirm Password field.
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IP Security Cam The default Network Name is blank space (NULL String), and this default setting will let the IP Security Cam connect to ANY access point under the infrastructure network mode. To connect the IP Security Cam to a specific access point on the network, please make sure to set the ESS-ID of the IP Security Cam to correspond with the access point’s ESS-ID for communication.
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IP Security Cam Link - Steady On of the LED indicator. When WLAN activity is present the LED indicator will flash steadily. OFF – Power - LED indicator is off Link – LED indicator is off Dummy – Power - Steady On of the LED indicator. Link - Steady On of the LED indicator with random flashing.
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IP Security Cam Save/Cancel: After making sure all settings in the System are correct, click the “Save” button to store the settings for the IP Security Cam. You can alternatively click the “Cancel” button to restore all settings to the values last saved to or retrieved from the IP Security Cam.
IP Security Cam 8.3.2 Image Image menu in the system administration contains commands to provide the settings for the images captured by the IP Security Cam. Click “Image” in the system administration menu bar and the Image screen will appear as illustrated below: Click “Home”...
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IP Security Cam 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants are available to accommodate the different light frequency found in USA (60 Hz) and Europe (50 Hz) for the IP Security Cam to ensure better image quality.
IP Security Cam 8.3.3 Users The User options menu contains commands to allow the system administrator to assign legal users who are permitted to monitor the IP Security Cam from the remote site. Click “Users” in the system administration menu bar and the Users screen will appear as illustrated below: Click “Home”...
IP Security Cam 8.3.4 DateTime The DateTime menu contains commands for setting the IP Security Cam'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.
IP Security Cam 8.3.5 Upload The Upload menu contains the commands for FTP server, time schedule and manual operation settings. Click “Upload” in the system administration menu bar, and the Upload screen will appear as below: Click “Home” to return to Home Screen...
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IP Security Cam There are three options to proceed in the Upload screen, including FTP Server, Time Schedule and Manual Operation. FTP Server: There are six basic settings for your FTP server. • Host Address: The IP Address of the target FTP server. •...
IP Security Cam 8.3.6 E-mail The E-mail menu contains the commands for E-mail account, time schedule and manual operation settings. Click “E-mail” in the system administration menu bar, and the setting screen will appear as below: Click “Home” to return to Home Screen Enter the relevant information, such as the SMPT Server Address, Sender e-mail Address, Receiver e-mail Address, User Name and Password.
IP Security Cam 8.3.7 Information The Information menu contains commands for displaying information about the IP Security Cam. Click “Information” in the system administration menu bar and the Information screen will appear as illustrated below: Click “Home” to return to Welcome Screen The Information table provides detailed information of the IP Security Cam, such as the Model Name, Firmware Version, Mac Address, and IP Address.
IP Security Cam 8.4 View Image – ActiveX Mode To view video images from the browser, click “View Image – ActiveX Mode” from the welcome screen to access the video images from Internet Explorer as illustrated below: Camera Name* Date Time*** Camera Name* - The Camera name will be display when the Camera Name field is entered in the Web Configuration setting under “System”...
IP Security Cam 8.5 View Image – Java Mode Click “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* Date/Time*** Camera Name* - The Camera name will be display when the Camera Name field is entered in the Web Configuration setting under “System”...
IP Security Cam Chapter 9 IP Security Cam Application The IP Security Cam can be applied in wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes.
IP Security Cam 9.2 IP Security Cam Application Diagrams 9.2.1 Home Applications: SOHO Internet Camera SOHO Wireless Internet Camera 9.2.2 SOHO Applications: SOHO...
IP Security Cam Chapter 10 IPView SE Application 10.1 Installation Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto-run program. Once completed, a menu screen will appear as below: To install the IPView SE application click the "IPView SE" button to activate the installation procedure for the application program.
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IP Security Cam The Welcome screen will appear as below. Click the “Next” button. The License Agreement window will appear as below. Read the details carefully and click the “Yes” button. In the following window, you may click “Next” to accept the recommended destination location or click “Browse” to select another location.
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IP Security Cam Please wait until one of the following two dialog boxes to appear. If the system has to restart, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click the “Finish” button to complete the installation procedure. Otherwise, you may simply click the “Finish”...
IP Security Cam Chapter 11 Getting Started This section describes the operation of the IPView SE application with detailed procedures for using the application. 11.1 IPView SE IPView SE 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.
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IP Security Cam • Minimize: To minimize the control panel • Exit: To close IPView SE Play: • To play back the recorded file Scan: • To display for each camera one by one Combine: • To combine all display windows in one About: •...
IP Security Cam 11.1.2.How to Add a Camera Add Camera Add Camera To add a new camera, click the Add Camera button. An Add Camera dialog box will appear as illustrated below. You must select the camera and click the “Add” button to add a new camera. You can select the “Input IP”...
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IP Security Cam If you are unsure of the IP Address of the camera, you can click the “Browse” button, the Browse Camera dialog box will appear with a blank screen as illustrated below. You must select the camera and click the “Add” button to add a new camera. If the Login Camera dialog box appears, make sure to enter the correct User Name and Password and click the “OK”...
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IP Security Cam When the user add the IP Security Cam, four icons will appear, including: “Assign IP to Camera”, “Connect/Disconnect”, “Erase”, “Extra Information” Camera Config Motion record Assign IP to Camera Schedule record Connect / Disconnect Manual record Erase Extra Information...
IP Security Cam 11.1.3.How to Change Camera Assign IP of New Camera To change camera, click the “Assign IP of Camera” button. An Assign IP of Camera dialog box will appear as illustrated below. You must select the camera and click the “Add” button to add a new camera.
IP Security Cam 11.1.4 How to Connect / Disconnect the Image Connect the Image Click the “Connect/Disconnect” button and the preview screen will appear with the video image. When a new camera is added, it IS connected. You can see the image right away. If you click the “Connect/ Disconnect”...
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IP Security Cam Snapshot Click to snapshot a picture from the IP Security Cam. Rotate image Click to rotate the image of the IP Security Cam.
IP Security Cam 11.1.5 How to Delete a Camera Erase Camera To delete a camera, you must select the camera to delete from the IPView SE control panel. Then, click the “Erase Camera” button. After deleting the camera, the IPView SE control panel will appear as below.
IP Security Cam 11.1.7 How to Adjust the Property Setting System Configure From the control panel, select the button and the dialog box will appear as shown below. Log Storage: 1. Single HDD Reserve Space This option permits reserved HDD space from 500 MB to 1000 MB. 2.
IP Security Cam Camera Configure Click the “Camera Config” button and it will active the Camera Setting, Motion Setting and Update Firmware buttons. Camera Setting Motion Setting Update Firmware Camera Setting Please refer to the “Web Configuration” section.
IP Security Cam Motion Setting You can adjust the sensitivity level and choose the Invoke Alarm options to work with motion detection function. Besides the Alarm Beep, Send Email can be enabled when motion detected. The user can define the time interval to Send E-mail. •...
IP Security Cam Update Firmware Enter the File Path and click the “Update” button, the firmware will be updated automatically. If you are unsure of the File path, you can click the “Browse” button, the Browse dialog box will appear as illustrated below.
IP Security Cam 11.1.8 How to Adjust the Recording Setting There are three ways to start recording image - Motion Record, Schedule Record & Manual Record. Motion Record This option allows the camera to trigger recording by motion detected. You can adjust the sensitivity level and choose the warning options when motion is detected from motion setting.
IP Security Cam Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer What is an IP Security The IP Security Cam is a standalone system connecting directly to Cam? an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11b standard. It is different from the conventional PC Camera, the IP Security Cam 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 images for...
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IP Security Cam Question Answer Can the IP Security Cam The IP Security Cam is not weatherproof. It needs to be equipped be used out-doors? with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended. Question Answer What network cabling is The IP Security Cam uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 Base- required...
IP Security Cam Appendix B Trouble Shooting Question Answer I cannot access the IP The possible cause might be the IP Address for the IP Security Cam Security Cam from a web is already being used by another device. To correct the possible browser.
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IP Security Cam Question Answer Why does the Power LED The power supply used might be at fault. Confirm that you are not light up constantly? using the provided power supply DC 5V for the IP Security Cam and verify that the power supply is well connected. Question Answer •...
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IP Security Cam Question Answer • There is bad focus on the The focus might not be correctly adjusted for the line of IP Security Cam, what sight. You need to adjust the IP Security Cam focus should be done? manually as described in Adjust IP Security Cam Focus.
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IP Security Cam Question Answer There images The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images available through the web from Internet Explorer make sure ActiveX has been enabled in the browser? Internet Options menu. Alternatively, you can use the Java Applet for viewing the required images.
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IP Security Cam Appendix C Xplug Control Installation Installation To Web Server 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.
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IP Security Cam The License Agreement prompt will appear as below. Read the details carefully and click the “Yes” button to continue with the installation procedure. Click the “Finish” button to complete Setup of the Xplug Control Utility program for the IP Security Cam.
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IP Security Cam Appendix D Adjust IP Security Cam Focus To adjust the focus of the lens, you need to turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction until the desired image appears. DO NOT over turn the lens in either of the directions as it will be out of focus. You can further adjust the IP Security Cam's image quality through System Administration –...
IP Security Cam Appendix E 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:...
IP Security Cam 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 Mode –View Image supports Internet Explorer under Windows OS) Netscape 6.0 or above IPView SE Application Support OS: Win 98 SE, Win 2000, Win Me, Win XP...
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APPENDIX F Support If you have any problems with the IP Security Cam, please consult this manual. If you have any other questions you can contact the Atlantis Land company directly at the following address: Atlantis Land SpA Viale De Gasperi, 122 20017 Mazzo di Rho(MI) Tel: +39.
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