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- Page 1 IP Night/Day Camera USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IP Camera User Manual Table Of Contents 1. INITIAL INSTALLATION ..............................4 2. IP CAMERA FINDER ............................... 8 3. IP CAMERA MANAGER ..............................11 3.4 Camera Software Navigation Buttons ........................12 3.5 Adding Another Camera............................13 3.6 User Equipment List .............................. 15 3.7 User Account Setup ............................... - Page 3 IP Camera User Manual 5.1 I have opened Camera Manager but can’t view the camera image ..............33 5.2 I cannot connect to my wireless network ......................33 5.3 I cannot connect to my camera remotely ......................34 5.4 The green light is reflecting in my window and causing image flare ..............34 5.5 I wish to mount the camera on the ceiling but the image is upside down ............
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Page 4: Initial Installation
IP Camera User Manual 1. INITIAL INSTALLATION This IP Camera and its software are designed for Windows XP / Vista / 7. Please follow these instructions to install and use your new device. 1.1 IMPORTANT: Before starting, connect the IP camera to your router via standard RJ45 network cable, and plug it into the mains supply. - Page 5 IP Camera User Manual 2.In the Windows Run Command window enter “cmd” At the c: prompt type “ipconfig” and press the Enter key. In this example the network range is 192.168.1.xxx and the IP address of the Gateway and DNS Server is 192.168.1.1. Insert the software disk into your computer;...
- Page 6 IP Camera User Manual You will be presented with the IP Camera Manager setup wizard. The wizard will guide you through the Storage Options IP Camera software installation process. Click “Next” to continue. Before you can install the software and use your new IP camera, you must accept the licence agreement.
- Page 7 IP Camera Finder: Used to locate your camera on the network and configure settings. IP Camera Manager: Used to view and record single or multiple Storage Options IP cameras from one management interface. IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0...
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Page 8: Ip Camera Finder
To use IP Camera Manager, you first need to launch IP Camera Finder. To do this, go to: Start Menu All Programs Storage Options Windows may display a security alert asking if you want to keep blocking the “DevFind” program. Click the “Unblock”... - Page 9 IP Camera User Manual Click “Manually Set” to set the IP addresses. This operation makes the IP address static. The local or “Inner access” address can be used to access your IP camera on the local network, via a Web browser. Make a note of this address.
- Page 10 IP Camera User Manual DDNS allows you to view your IP camera from any Internet connected computer, via an easy to remember domain name rather than IP address. The “Check DDNS” screen will test for connectivity with the DDNS server. If you get a DDNS error, the camera may be unable to communicate with your router. In this case, you will have to refer to your router’s operating instructions.
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Page 11: Ip Camera Manager
IP Camera User Manual 3. IP CAMERA MANAGER Open the Storage Options IP Camera Manager program, by default located Start Menu All Programs Storage Options You will be presented with four blank camera windows and various options. Click the “Search & Add Equipment”... -
Page 12: Camera Software Navigation Buttons
IP Camera User Manual 3.4 Camera Software Navigation Buttons The Storage Options IP Camera Manager control interface is divided into 6 distinct sections. Each of these areas has a specific function in controlling your IP camera surveillance system. You can hover the mouse pointer over a button to view a description. -
Page 13: Adding Another Camera
IP Camera User Manual Each camera has four options to choose from, located in the bottom right of its window. You can use them to set up alarm notification, start or stop continuous recording, take a snapshot image from the camera feed, or adjust advanced options. - Page 14 IP Camera User Manual Select the next camera (unselected cameras are shown in bold) Enter the username and password. You can also rename the camera. Note options for enabling audio, flipping the image and turn on/off PTZ suport (this allows you to turn off the green light function through the web browser if required –...
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Page 15: User Equipment List
IP Camera User Manual 3.6 User Equipment List Click “Equipment List” This shows the status of the cameras currently added. 3.7 User Account Setup This option allows you to add or modify user logon accounts. Click “Setup”, “User Account Setup” Click “Add”... -
Page 16: Log Management
IP Camera User Manual Select the camera you wish to use and add or modify entries as required. 3.8 Log Management Click “Setup”, “Log Management” This option allows you to view the log history. IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0 Page 16... -
Page 17: History Publisher
IP Camera User Manual 3.9 History Publisher Click “Setup”, “History Publisher” This option is currently under review. 3.10 IP Camera Installation Tool The “IP Camera Installation Tool” repeats the steps used when first installing the software. It can be used to repeat test and troubleshoot DDNS connection and password issues. -
Page 18: Viewing Recordings
IP Camera User Manual (A) shows the IP address of your connected PC/laptop (B) shows the IP address of the selected camera device (C) shows available cameras In Section (B) you can change the IP address of the camera. Click “Apply” to set and the camera will reboot. - Page 19 IP Camera User Manual space to save new records. To view completed recordings of both video and snapshots click “Recordings”. Scroll down to the date you wish to view to see the available recordings. IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0 Page 19...
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Page 20: Creating Recordings
IP Camera User Manual 3.13 Creating Recordings To start or schedule recordings, click the Options icon and select Record. Click “Enable recording” and select “Continuous” or “Scheduled”. You can add any number of different schedules to the camera. The Record option is for video only. Tip: For reduced file size change the video format to MPEG4 and lower the frame rate. -
Page 21: Creating Motion Detection Alarms
IP Camera User Manual 3.14 Creating Motion Detection Alarms Before setting recordings you need to turn on the motion detection option through the Equipment Options tab. Click “Get” to show the current settings. You can adjust the Motion Detection Sensitivity. The higher the value the greater sensitivity. - Page 22 IP Camera User Manual To record video on movement detection use this option. To get the camera to email on motion detection you need to use a non-SSL based email such as smtp2go NB Please note, we do not affiliated to smpt2go in any way and therefore cannot provide support for their services.
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Page 23: Web Based Management
IP Camera User Manual 4. WEB BASED MANAGEMENT Please bear in mind that some of the settings set through the browser options work independently to those set through the Camera Manager Software. For example, any alarm settings made are in addition to those set through the Camera Manager software. - Page 24 IP Camera User Manual Key To Browser Icons Moves camera position. Centre button stops/starts cruise. Current Mode Horizontal Patrol Vertical Patrol Set Turn Speed Mirror Vertically Mirror Horizontally (Not used) (Not Used) Change view mode to 1, 3 or 9 camera view Record to a local address (icons turn red when activated) Snapshot Listen...
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Page 25: Finding The Camera
IP Camera User Manual Talk 4.1 Finding The Camera You can access your IP camera via any computer with a Web browser installed. To do this, you must open your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer / Firefox) and point it to your IP camera’s IP address. -
Page 26: Configuring Wireless Connectivity
IP Camera User Manual If you are using Internet Explorer you may be asked if you want to install an ActiveX control – this is required to view the camera feed. Once you have installed the ActiveX, refresh your browser window by clicking the “Refresh”... -
Page 27: Device Info
IP Camera User Manual Click the “Scan” button to view the Wireless SSIDs available. Select your wireless and enter the Share Key. If you are not sure what your Share Key Encryption type is you should refer to your router’s documentation or check an existing device already connected on wireless. -
Page 28: Date & Time Settings
IP Camera User Manual 4.5. Date & Time Settings Use this option to synchronize the camera time with the PC time or an NTP time server. 4.6 Users Settings To change the admin password or add additional users click “User Settings”. You can add additional users with view only access by selecting the “Visitor”... -
Page 29: Basic Network Settings
IP Camera User Manual 4.8 Basic Network Settings It is always preferable to use a “static” rather than dynamic IP address to ensure a consistent IP address. The gateway and DNS address should always agree with those your PC/laptop is using. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use Port 80 for the camera if you intend to use port forwarding. -
Page 30: Mail Service Settings
IP Camera User Manual 4.11 Mail Service Settings The option allows you to set mail options via the browser. The email settings set here relate to actions through the browser “Alarm Service Settings” option below rather than those set in the Camera Manager Software. -
Page 31: Alarm Service Settings
IP Camera User Manual 4.13 Alarm Service Settings You can use this option to set various alarm settings. A. Turns on Motion Detection. B. Set the alarms function to feed to the Pin Settings (see Appendix I). C. Makes the camera move to a set position on alarm activation. -
Page 32: Maintenance
IP Camera User Manual 4.16 Maintenance When need firmware is released they can be updated from here. IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0 Page 32... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
IP Camera User Manual 5. TROUBLESHOOTING To troubleshoot any networking issues you will need: 1. The router’s administrator login name and password. 2. Router documentation. 3. The wireless network’s security type and key. Your current PC/laptop IP address settings. 5.1 I have opened Camera Manager but can’t view the camera image With the network cable connected check the camera’s IP address is on the same range as your network. -
Page 34: I Cannot Connect To My Camera Remotely
IP Camera User Manual 5.3 I cannot connect to my camera remotely Check the DDNS registration work properly by using the Installation Wizard (section 3.10). Make sure you see “DDNS successful” messages complete. The DDNS password is shown underneath the camera and on the packaging box. -
Page 35: Appendix I - Alarm Pin Settings
IP Camera User Manual APPENDIX I – ALARM PIN SETTINGS If you wish to connect to the GPIO Alarm interface on the back of the camera, these are the settings. NB The software may show more GPI pins that on your chosen camera Power Supply Light: constant on when power is on Network light: constant flash when power is on which shows data transmission. -
Page 36: Appendix Ii - Port Forwarding Using Dyndns
APPENDIX II – PORT FORWARDING USING DYNDNS Set Up Remote Access With DDNS To enable easy remote access to your Storage Options IP Camera, you can create a free DynDNS account. DDNS “locks” your public ip address to a conveniently name: e.g. - Page 37 IP Camera User Manual Finally, log into your IP camera via its IP address and click the “Options” link. Once on the options page, click “DDNS Service Settings” and fill in the details of your DynDNS account. Once this is done, you will have remote access to your IP camera via a combination of the domain name you have registered and the IP camera port number, e.g.: http://soipcam.dyndns.org:81...
- Page 38 IP Camera User Manual 7. Click Apply. 8. You then need to link the custom rule to the camera device picked up by your router. You can do this by its IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.126 – yours maybe different) or device name (if you have renamed it in the router). Remotely the access link was http://myname.dyndns.org:81 BT HOMEHUB PORT FORWARDING...
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- Page 40 IP Camera User Manual Click “Create a new game or application”. We are creating a port forwarding rule to come in on 8080 and translate to 81 (or whatever port your camera is on). After you have created the application you need to link to the camera. The camera is typically on 192.168.1.126 and can also be identified by its MAC address (browser, options, device info).
- Page 41 IP Camera User Manual Select the device to want the “IP camera” application to connect to, in other words, the target camera e.g. "Unknown-01-1a-2b-3c-4d" or 192.168.1.126). Now click edit and assign the device to the “IP camera” application you created. Click apply and you’re done! IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0 Page 41...
- Page 42 IP Camera User Manual If you register with www.dyndns.com you will be able to use an easier location name that will change if your public IP address changes. You would then come in on http://myname.dyndns.org:8080 (where myname is your registration username when registering with dyndns).
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- Page 44 IP Camera User Manual Click Add Custom Service Please also refer to this link. http://www.pcwintech.com/port-forwarding-netgear-dg834-v3-netgear-firmware IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0 Page 44...
- Page 45 IP Camera User Manual Support: Hotline: E-mail: YEAR United Kingdom 0844 248 7191 support@storageoptions.com WARRANTY IP Camera SON-IPC1 Version 1.0 Page 45...
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