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  • Page 1 Megapixel (PoE) Cube Network Camera CB-100A/CB-101A/CB-102A Series User’s Manual Quality Service Group...
  • Page 2 Product name: Network Camera (CB-100A/CB-101A/CB-102A series) Release Date: 2010/11 Manual Revision: V1.0 Web site: www.brickcom.com Email: technical@brickcom.com info@brickcom.com © 2010 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Use This Product ..................0 FCC Warning ........................0 Regulatory Information ....................1 Package Contents ......................0 Cube Network Camera Overview ..................1 Device Appearance Description ..................4 LED Behavior ........................6 Installation ........................8 System Requirements ....................
  • Page 4 PIR(*) ....................... 61 Audio Detection ....................61 Notifications ......................62 FTP Settings ....................62 E-mail Settings ....................63 Samba Settings ....................64 HTTP Settings ....................65 Digital Output (DO) ..................66 Video Clip ......................66 Audio Clip(*) ..................... 67 LED Light(*) ..................... 68 System ........................

  • Page 5: Before You Use This Product

    Before You Use This Product In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices. This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check to make sure the product package contains all the accessories listed below. a. Network Camera b. Product CD CB-100A/CB-101A CB-102A c. Camera Stand d. Warranty Card CB-100A/CB-101A CB-102A e. Terminal I/O Connector Block f. Easy Installation Guide g.

  • Page 8: Cube Network Camera Overview

    The Brickcom CB-102A is equipped with a CS mount which allows users to change the camera lens. This interchangeable lens capability enables users to use a lens which gives the exact angle of view or distance they desire.
  • Page 9 Small Office Surveillance – Security systems for small offices can be expensive and difficult to install and maintain. With the EasyConfig software, the (PoE) Cube series can easily be installed and configured by anyone without extensive technical knowledge. The video can be reviewed remotely so business owners can monitor office safety and employee productivity at all times.
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  • Page 11: Device Appearance Description

    Device Appearance Description < Front & Rear view > <CB-100A/CB-101A> <CB-102A> Adjustable Focal Lens Built-in Microphone PIR(*) Illumination LED(*) Speaker(*) Ethernet RJ45 Terminal I/O Connector 10/100 Socket Reset Button Reset Button Power Connector - 4 -...
  • Page 12 <Side view> Power LED Micro SD slot(*) Status LED Internet LED WPS button WPS LED (WCB-100A) (WCB-100A Only) Firmware upgrade LED Privacy button(*) (CB-100A/CB-101A/CB-102A) Privacy LED NOTE - The WPS and Privacy buttons must first be enabled through the web GUI in order to work.

  • Page 13: Led Behavior

    LED Behavior Function LED Behavior Description Remark Power Continuous Illumination Normal Operation (Blue) Powered off Power Unlit (Blue) 1. Connected to switch by Status Continuous Illumination Ethernet or WiFi. Second (Blue) 2. Reset to default. 1. Powered off Status Unlit Second (Blue) 2.
  • Page 14 Hardware Reset Reset Button The Reset Button can be used to reboot the camera or restore it to factory default settings. If the camera experiences a problem, rebooting the camera may correct the problem. If the problem remains, please restore the camera to factory default settings and reinstall the software.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation System Requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Computer: IBM PC/AT Compatible CPU: Pentium 3GHz or faster Memory: 1024 MB or more Monitor: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better Network Interface: 10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed Web Browser:...

  • Page 16: Camera Connection

    Camera Connection <CB-100A> 1 Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to the power outlet. 2 Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable. <CB-101A/CB-102A> 3 Terminal I/O Connector Block Connection 3.1 The supplied terminal I/O connector block can be used to connect external devices, such as sensors and alarms to the camera.
  • Page 17 connector on the camera. 2 Basic Connection (Without PoE) 2.1 Connect the camera to a switch using a standard Ethernet cable. 2.2 Connect the power adapter from the camera to a power outlet. Note: DC12V 1A power adapter is required. 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection 3.1 The CB-101A is PoE compliant, so there are two options for connecting the camera to a power and Ethernet source.
  • Page 18 5. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the camera to a PoE Injector. 6. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the PoE Injector to the non-PoE switch. 7. Use a standard power cable to connect the PoE Injector to a power outlet. - 11 -...

  • Page 19: Software Installation

    1. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-Run Tool directly from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the Brickcom software kit for the first time, select a desired language for the interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box.
  • Page 20 2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue. 3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”. Click <Next> to continue. - 13 -...
  • Page 21 4. Select either “Complete” setup or “Custom” setup to install the system. a. If COMPLETE SETUP is selected: i. All program features will be installed into the default directory. Check the option “Complete” and then click <Next>. ii. Select to create shortcuts.
  • Page 22 iii. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to continue. b. If CUSTOM SETUP is selected: This option is recommended for advanced users. It can be used to install the system to a preferred directory or to select specific program feature(s). Check the option “Custom”, and then click <Next>.
  • Page 23 iii. Select the features to install. Click <Next> to continue. Click <Change> to change the appointed folder where installation and program files will be stored. Click <Next> to continue. - 16 -...
  • Page 24 v. Select programs to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue. vi. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to continue. - 17 -...
  • Page 25 5. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click <Finish>. When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user manual. - 18 -...

  • Page 26: Easyconfig

    C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a preferred directory. 1. Click <Start> to continue. The program will automatically search for the camera in the intranet. NOTE - Check “Skip the hardware installation guide” to skip checking the hardware connection.
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  • Page 28 2. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s IP settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will need to configure the IP settings manually. - 21 -...
  • Page 29 3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to connect. 4. Enter the username and password of the camera. For first time use, the default username and password are “admin/admin.”...
  • Page 30 5. For configuring the IP address settings, select either <Settings remain the same>, <Automatically obtain an IP Address (DHCP)> or <Set IP Address configuration manually>. The DHCP setting is recommended. a. If <Set IP Address configuration manually> is selected, the following pages will be displayed.
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  • Page 32 EasyLink is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses.
  • Page 33 7. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either display a successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed, either try again or quit the installation. a. If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be displayed as below: b.
  • Page 34 c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message: “Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.” When this window is displayed, click <PC-NVR> to start the PC-NVR program, <Live View> to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or <X> in the top right corner of the screen to close the installation window.

  • Page 35: Accessing The Network Camera

    Accessing the Network Camera Check Network Settings The camera can be connected either before or immediately after the software installation. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page, including entering the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask the network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information.

  • Page 36: Authentication

    Authentication To access the camera’s live view, open a web browser and enter the IP address of the camera. A dialog window will pop requesting a username and password. As stated on the previous page, for the default username and password for the Administrator are assigned as “admin/admin”.

  • Page 37: Installing The Plug-In

    Installing the Plug-In For the initial access to the camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt the administrator for permission to install a new plug-in for on Internet Explorer. Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation and execution attempt.

  • Page 38: Live View

    Live View NOTE - (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of optional features available for the product. Live View is the default page that opens when accessing the camera. Live video is displayed directly in the browser window.
  • Page 39 TCP - This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and provides better video quality. The downside of using this protocol is that the quality of its real-time effect is less than that of the UDP protocol. UDP - This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, network packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be broken.
  • Page 40 Mirror - Horizontally reflect the display of the live video. Flip - Vertically reflect the display of the live video. Real Size - View the object in real size. Press it again to switch back to normal mode. Full Screen - Switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to return to normal mode.

  • Page 41: Configuration

    Configuration Click <Configuration> on the main page to change the camera settings pages. NOTE - Only Administrators can access the Configuration page. Camera/Video/Audio Camera Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level from -5 to +5. Contrast - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image contrast level from -5 to +5.
  • Page 42 Exposure Control Sport – Select this option when monitoring rapid moving objects. Normal – Select this option for normal monitoring conditions. Night Vision – Select this option when monitoring at night or in low light conditions. User Defined – Select this option to define the exposure manually. AGC (Auto Gain Control) - The AGC can be set between 1X to 5X.

  • Page 43: Video

    Video The Network Camera offers two separate streams for different viewing options. Stream 1 & Stream 2 Video Codec - The Network Camera offers three choices of video codec standards for real-time viewing: H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG. Video Resolution - Select from the drop-down menu to choose the best resolution recording settings.
  • Page 44 NOTE - a higher bitrate will use higher network bandwidth. The video quality can be set between Level 1 to Level 6, with Level 6 producing the best image quality. HTTP Transport – If MJPEG is used for Video Codec, users can enable HTTP Transport protocol for video communication.
  • Page 45 RTSP Server To utilize RTSP authentication, the user must first set a password for the camera. RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default the port number is set to 554. Authentication - Depending on the network security requirements, the camera provides two types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: NONE and DIGEST.

  • Page 46: Audio

    Snapshot folder path - The destination for saving the snapshot files. Click Browse to specify the saving path and select the format from the drop-down menu. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes. Audio The administrator can set up two separate streams for the camera for different viewing devices. The administrator can enable or disable the audio function on either stream.

  • Page 47: Multicast

    Multicast Multicast sends a video stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address. Therefore, multicast can effectively save Internet bandwidth. The RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media.

  • Page 48: Privacy Mask Control

    Privacy Mask Control The Cube camera is equipped with a privacy feature which allows users to disable the video recording when it is not needed. This application is particularly useful when the camera is being used for home surveillance. With the privacy button, the user can have privacy while they are going about their daily life.

  • Page 49: Network

    Network IP Settings This section explains how to configure a wired network connection for the camera. There are several ways to setup the camera over the Internet: (1) obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP server, (2) use a static IP, or use PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet). Select the desire setup mode from the IP settings drop-down menu.

  • Page 50: Upnp

    3. PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet): Use this mode if connecting to the Internet through a DSL Line. NOTE - To utilize this feature, it requires an account provided by an Internet Service Provider. Enter the user name and password provided by the ISP. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.

  • Page 51: Ddns (Dynamic Domain Name Service)

    DDNS links a domain name to an IP address, allowing users to easily access their camera even with a changing IP address. Brickcom network cameras are compatible with two DDNS service providers (1) DynDNS, and (2) TZO. NOTE - Before utilizing this function; please apply for a dynamic domain account from a DDNS provider.

  • Page 52: Easylink Tm

    EasyLink EasyLink is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique domain name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. When this function is enabled, users can log onto [uniquedomainname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live...

  • Page 53: Wireless

    Wireless devices have a default SSID set by the factory. Brickcom wireless products use Brickcom as the default name. It is recommended for users to rename their SSID to something unique in order to distinguish their wireless device from surrounding wireless networks.
  • Page 54 Security - Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels security wireless communication. network encrypted with WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP because WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes through the airwaves, it is recommended to enable the highest level of encryption supported by the network equipment.
  • Page 55 WEP- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a basic encryption method which transmits network broadcast messages using radio signals. It is not as secure as WPA. Tx Key - Select a key from the drop-down menu. WEP Encryption - Select a level of WEP encryption: 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits.
  • Page 56 WPA-Personal - WiFi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal Encryption - Supports two encryption methods with dynamic encryption keys: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select the algorithm type from the drop down menu: TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP. Shared Key - Enter the key shared between the Router and the server keys.
  • Page 57 WPA2-Persona l - WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-Personal) Encryption - WPA2 supports AES encryption method with dynamic encryption keys. Shared Key - Enter the key shared between the Router and the server keys. Enter a password of 8-63 characters. NOTE - If using WPA or WPA2, each device in the wireless network must use the same WPA or WPA2 method and shared key or else the network will not function properly.
  • Page 58 Advanced Settings Network Mode - From the drop-down menu, select the wireless standards running on the network. If there are Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices on the network, use the default setting, BGN-Mixed. If there are Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices on the network, select BG-Mixed. If there are only Wireless-B devices on the network, select Wireless-B Only.
  • Page 59 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Use this method if the client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number. 1. Enter the network name from the device in the field. 2. Click <Register> to start WPS. 3. Click “Enable” to enable the WPS Button. If this feature is not enabled, the user will not be able to use the WPS button Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.

  • Page 60: Http/Https

    HTTP/HTTPS HTTP – (HyperText Transfer Protocol) - This protocol allows for TCP protocol quality without having to open specific ports for streaming. Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow streaming data through. HTTPS - (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) - This protocol allows authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer).
  • Page 61 2. Enter the User name and Password of the camera 3. Click “Certificate Error” on the top right corner of the window to view the certificate. 4. Click “Install Certificate” and follow the steps to finish the installation. - 54 -...

  • Page 62: Event

    Event Event Settings When an event (such as unauthorized movement) occurs, the camera can be scheduled to perform certain actions. An Event Type is a set of parameters that defines these actions. This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when events occur.
  • Page 63 How to Set Up an Event Schedule Event Schedule describes how and when the camera performs certain actions. 1. Check “Enable” and enter a descriptive name for the event schedule. 2. Set Event Schedule to define when the event is activated by selecting from Always (24 hours), Schedule or Recurrence pattern.
  • Page 64 b. If Recurrence Pattern is selected, the following page will be displayed. i. An event schedule can be programmed to recur at different times according to the user’s needs. Select the days for the event schedule to occur. Select a start time and specify the duration. 3.
  • Page 65 a. When <Send to Email> is selected, the following page will be shown: i. From - Enter the email address of the sender. ii. To - Enter the email address of the recipient. To enter multiple recipients, separate each using a comma. iii.

  • Page 66: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection Motion can be detected by measuring changes in the speed or vector of an object or objects in the monitored area. This section explains how to configure the Network Camera to enable motion detection. Detection Setting – Use this setting to enable and define the motion detection windows. The user can defined up to three areas on the live view window for motion detection.

  • Page 67: Digital Input (Di)

    The chart below the Live View window indicates the activity level of the Motion Detection window. When motion is detected by the camera and exceeds the defined threshold, a red bar will appear. Users can use this feature as a trigger source to send photos or videos to a remote server via email or FTP.

  • Page 68: Pir(*)

    PIR(*) The PIR (Passive InfraRed) sensor measures infrared light radiating from objects in its field of view. This can be used to detect a moving object, such as a person, in dimly lit areas. Sensitivity – Adjust the sensitivity of the PIR Sensor from the drop down menu. The sensitivity can be set from 10 - 100%;...

  • Page 69: Notifications

    Notifications Use the tools in this section to specify what type of notification will be sent when an event occurs. The camera can send buffered images to an FTP server, Samba, Email, or HTTP. FTP Settings File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used as an application component to automatically transfer files for program internal functions.

  • Page 70: E-Mail Settings

    E-mail Settings Select “Primary Email Server” option from the Server Selection drop down menu to send media files to an email server when an event is triggered. SMTP Server - Enter the server host name of the email server. SMTP Port - Enter the port number of the email server; by default, the SMTP port is set to Authentication - Select the authentication type from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 71: Samba Settings

    Samba Settings Select this option to send the media files via a network neighborhood when an event is triggered. Server Address - Enter the IP address of the Samba server. User Name - Enter the user name of the Samba server. Password - Enter the password of the Samba server.

  • Page 72: Http Settings

    HTTP Settings Select this option to send the media files via an HTTP notification when an event is triggered. URL –Specify the URL to send HTTP requests. The URL is normally written as: http://ip_address/ notification.cgi?parameter ip_address – type the IP address or host name of the HTTP host. Parameter –...

  • Page 73: Digital Output (Do)

    Digital Output (DO) The DO socket allows the IP camera to send output to an external device. While executing the DO notification action, the IP camera drives voltage on the connected DO wire to the triggering voltage level for X number of seconds. The connected external device will then be triggered for X number of seconds.

  • Page 74: Audio Clip(*)

    Audio Clip(*) Audio Recording – Audio clips can be recording and played when an event occurs. Click Browse to import a file from a local hard drive or network disk. Select the file and click NOTE – The camera can only play audio clips which are saved as .wav files Import.

  • Page 75: Led Light(*)

    LED Light(*) Mode – Select “Keep active during event” or “Keep active for” a specific amount of time when an event is triggered. LED Control - The LED on the front of the camera can be set to flash at a configurable interval when an event is triggered.

  • Page 76: System

    System System Log Log – Set up the camera to record a system log when an event is triggered. This page displays the system’s log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when the buffer area is full. Click Retrieve to retrieve the log or click Save to file to save the system log.
  • Page 77 Remote Logging The user can configure the camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log backup. Click to enable remote log and enter the IP address of the remote server. Enter the port number of the remote server. Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.

  • Page 78: Date And Time

    Date and Time Manual – Manually enter the date and time. Clone from PC – The camera will sync with the time, date and time zone of the computer used to modify the camera settings. Check “Clone” to utilize this option. The read-only date and time of the PC will be displayed.

  • Page 79: Device Information

    Device Information System Information – Displays the complete system information of the camera. Network Settings –Displays the complete network settings information of the camera. Video/Audio Settings –Displays the complete video/audio settings information of the camera. - 72 -...

  • Page 80: Storage Management(*)

    Storage Management(*) Storage Management is used to view all the recorded files on the Micro-SD/SDHC card. Click Reload to refresh the list of recorded files. Click Remove to safely remove the Micro-SD/SDHC memory card. Click Format to format the Micro-SD/SDHC memory card. Left click on the folder to list the recorded files.

  • Page 81: Led Indicators

    Advanced Settings Automatic Recycle(*) – Enable to automatically overwrite older files when the available space remaining on the Micro-SD/SDHC card is less than 100MB. If the Automatic Recycle function is disabled, there must be at least 50MB hard drive space available for the camera to be able to record video files.

  • Page 82: Maintenance

    Maintenance User Management This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts. The administrator account name is “admin”, which is permanent and cannot be deleted. Click Add to create an account. Enter the new user’s name, password and confirm password. Administrators can add up to 10 user accounts.

  • Page 83: Language

     Administrator - user has access to view and change the Configuration page. Users with administrator privilege can change other user’s access rights and delete user accounts. Click Delete or Update to delete or modify a user’s account.  Viewer - user can only access the main page for live viewing. ...

  • Page 84: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade This feature allows the user to upgrade the camera firmware. It will take a few minutes to complete the process. NOTE - Do not power off the camera or camera during the upgrade. Upgrade - Click Browse… and specify the firmware file. Click Upgrade. The camera will begin upgrading and will reboot automatically when the upgrade is finished.

  • Page 85: Reset To Default

    Reset to Default Click Apply to restore the network camera to factory default setting. Reboot This feature will reboot the camera. Click Apply to begin. A message will pop up asking “The device will reboot. Are you sure?” Click “OK” to continue. The camera will take about one minute to reboot.

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