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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL Mega-Pix IP Fixed Dome Before trying to connect or operate this product, please read this manual completely...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................3 1. PRODUCT FEATURES................4 1.1 P ..............4 RODUCT NSTRUCTIONS 1.2 P ................5 RODUCT EATURES 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE .............8 2.1 N ..................8 AME OF PARTS 2.2 T ................9 ONNECTORS 2.3 T ................10 FUNCTION 2.4 P E (P )............11 OWER OVER...
  • Page 4 5.1.2 Live Video ............................27 5.1.3 Setup..............................31 5.2 T IP C CMS (C )....82 AMERA ENTRAL ANAGEMENT YSTEM 5.2.1 Introduction to the CMS ........................82 5.2.2 Install the CMS in your PC ......................83 5.2.3 Login the IP Camera software......................84 5.2.4 Operation ............................86 6.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS All the following safety and operational instructions to prevent harm or injury to the operator(s) or other persons should be read carefully before the unit is activated. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, avoid exposing this unit to rain or moisture. Do not block ventilation openings.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    360°and tilts 180°. This new generation mega-pix IP fixed dome offers a more progressive digitalized image technology and a user-friendly, controlled interface in the IE Browser to thoroughly update your...

  • Page 7: Product Features

    1.2 Product Features Camera Image sensor SONY 1.3M CMOS Sensor (IMX035) Image co-processor Sony CMOS Sensor IMX035 Minimum Illumination Color 0.2 lux@F1.2 Lens type CS (C mount adaptor can be used) Shutter time AES:1/30 ~1/1000 Sensor resolution 1280 x 960...
  • Page 8 IP Address/Date/Time/ICON Timestamp Title/Date/Time Software Platform Operation System Linux-based system System Integration System Requirement Microsoft Windows XP Remote Access Software Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above Network API SDK/CGI/DLL Recording Software 16 channel free-bundled CMS Alarm Alarm triggers Motion Detection, Schedule, Alarm input, System Boot Alarm application SD recording, SMTP, FTP, Network Storage, CMS recording Alarm duration...
  • Page 9 DDNS Dyndns IE recording support Storage SD Card Support MMC/SD/SDHC 2.0 32MB~32GB Pre-alarm File system FAT32/16/12 Recording format JPG/AVI Network play-back SD card brand verified A-Data, PQI, Toshiba, Transcend, A-Pacer, Photo Fast Multi-lingual User Interface English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Czech, Dutch Languages Finland, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spain, Swedish, Hungarian, Rumanian, Turkish...

  • Page 10: Description Of The Device

    2. DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 2.1 Name of parts 1. SD CARD slot: This is used for system software updating and archiving / accessing critical images. 2. 5pin MINI USB Port: You can use a USB device cable to connect the IP camera to the USB port on the PC. 3.

  • Page 11: The Connectors

    2.2 The Connectors 1. VIDEO OUT BNC Connector: The connector provides the unit’s composite video signals to a monitor. 2. ETHERNET 10/100 Connector (PoE): This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks. PoE (Power over Ethernet) function: Provides power to the device via the same cable as used for the network connection.

  • Page 12: The Usb Function

    2.3 The USB function By connecting the IP camera with a PC via the USB connector, the IP camera can provide two different functions. 1. Insert an SD card: As a card reader. Insert an SD card into the IP camera, then connect to the PC. You might transfer files between the SD card and the PC.

  • Page 13: Poe (Power Over Ethernet)

    2.4 PoE (Power over Ethernet) These technologies will enable the development of new networked appliances, by providing power as well as data over existing Ethernet cables. The Summary Comparison of PoE Standards (Table 1) is listed as follows. Table 1. Summary Comparison of PoE Standards SOURCE LOAD Ethernet RJ-45 connector pin number *...

  • Page 14: Lens Adjustment

    2.5 Lens adjustment Before adjusting the lens, the user has to remove the cover of the dome. 1) Loosen the screws holding the camera mount and then 2) carefully lift the cover up. After all adjustments completion, attach the dome cover to the camera. Focus adjustment: Zoom ring Focus ring...

  • Page 15: Installation

    2.6 Installation Hardware Installation Follow the steps below to install the dome network camera: Figure 1. Step 1. Secure the mount base to the wall / ceiling and rotate the mount cap into the mount base ( see figure 1 ). Figure 2.
  • Page 16 Figure 3. Step 3. Pass the cable through the mount base, then rotate the dome camera into the cap. The installation is complete ( see figure 3 ).

  • Page 17: Updating System Software

    3. UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system. If the system software of the IP camera needs to be upgraded, please take the following steps to safely process it. Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is working and the file of the system firmware is intact 1.
  • Page 18 WARNING Steps 1 to 2 have to be done on a PC. Make sure the file of UPDATE.BIN is a correct one in step 2, or the IP Camera will not work normally after being updated. If the power of the IP Camera is suddenly lost in step 7, please remove the SD card first and turn on the IP Camera next to test its operation.

  • Page 19: Network Configuration

    4. Network Configuration 4.1 Cable Connections Please follow the instructions below to connect your IP camera to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections. Physical specifications of the RJ-45 cable for Ethernet Cat.

  • Page 20: Set Ip Address

    4.2.2 Set IP Address You need to set an IP address for the unit if the LAN unit isn’t connected to a DHCP server. Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below: Set the IP, MASK and GATEWAY. The following is a sample setting. 192.168.1.X MASK: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 21: Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    4.3 TCP/IP Communication Software Follow the procedure below to install the TCP/IP communication program in your computer. Click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double click the Network Connections icon to enter the windows.
  • Page 22 Right-click your network connection, and then click Properties. On the General tab, check if the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is included in the list. If the TCP/IP is included, please process section 4.5. If it is not included, please follow section 4.4 to install the TCP/IP.

  • Page 23: Tcp/Ip Installation

    4.4 TCP/IP Installation On the General tab of the Connection Properties, under “This connection uses the following items”, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Then click Install. Select Protocol from the network component type then click Add. Select Microsoft TCP/IP from the network protocol then click Click Close to return to the Network Connections window.

  • Page 24: Tcp/Ip Configuration Setting

    4.5 TCP/IP configuration setting Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties. Before processing the IP camera installation in a WAN, please make sure the Internet connection works properly. If not, please contact your ISP provider. 　...

  • Page 25: Connection Testing

    4.6 Connection Testing With the previous settings, follow the instructions below to ensure whether you have established the connection successfully. Click Start > All Programs > Command Prompt. Enter ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (the camera’s IP address), then enter. (See the sample screen below).
  • Page 26 If you receive a response as in the sample screen below, the connection hasn’t been successfully established. Please re-check all the hardware and software installations by repeating sections 4.4 and 4.5. If you still can’t establish the connection after rechecking, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions For Image Software And Network

    5. Operating Instructions for Image Software and Network Two choices of software are available for linking with the IP camera: (1) the Microsoft Internet Explorer; and (2) the IP camera viewer software, a network browser in a PC which provides the functions of monitoring remote zones or watching recorded data through the TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 28: Microsoft Internet Explorer

    5.1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1.1 Connecting the IP camera Start up the Microsoft Internet Explorer, and then follow the steps below to connect the IP camera. Click on the URL block at the top of the window. Enter the URL address of the IP camera into the URL block and press the “Enter” button to enter the home page.

  • Page 29: Live Video

    5.1.2 Live Video The Live Video from the IP camera is displayed on the home page when your PC is online with the IP camera. There are also additional settings provided on the home page. The AJAX (default) and the ActiveX viewer types display different display formats on their home page. The AJAX viewer type: Non-IE browsers support (for the JPEG mode only).
  • Page 30 Alarm on-icon: When there is a detection of external devices such as a sensor, The icon will appear on the upper right corner warn the user. When an alarm is triggered, the icon will blink red Alarm on-icon: When there is a detection of external devices such as a sensor, the icon will appear on the upper right corner warn the user.
  • Page 31 The ActiveX viewer type: You can select from the available thumbnails for your option of taking a Snapshot, setting the Storage Folder, selecting the Full Screen mode, Recording, Listen, Talk and Zoom. Snapshot: Click on the button to take a snapshot. The icon will change to a blue color while working effectively.
  • Page 32 Digital output: Click on the button to start/stop digital output. The icon will change to a blue color while working effectively. Zoom: Click on the button to bring a popup “Zoom” window. The icon will change to a blue color while working effectively.

  • Page 33: Setup

    5.1.3 Setup Click on the Setup button on the home page to proceed to the advanced settings. 5.1.3.1 Wizard To quickly configure your IP Camera, click Wizard on the top of the Setup pages. This wizard will guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new camera and connect the camera to the Internet.
  • Page 34 If your Internet Service Provider has provided you with connection settings, or you wish to set a static address within your home network, enter the accurate information for your static IP setting. Click Next to continue. Step 2: If you are using PPPoE, select Enable and enter your user name and password, otherwise select Disable and click Next to continue.
  • Page 35 Step 4: Enter a name for your camera and click Next to continue. Step5: Configure the correct time to ensure that all events will be triggered, captured and scheduled at the right time. Click Next to continue. Step 6: If you have selected DHCP, you will see a summary of your camera’s settings. Please note down all this information as you will need it for accessing your camera within the network.
  • Page 36 5.1.3.2 Change Image Setting Please follow the steps below to change the video setting through the network as necessary. A preview of the image will be shown in the window of Live Video. Click Submit to activate and save your changes. The Image Setup setting page 1.
  • Page 37 2. Adjust the “Viewer Type”. Click to choose the viewer type of the “AJAX” or “ActiveX” mode. 3. Adjust the ”Image Settings”, including “AGC”, “Exposure Time “, “Mirror”, “Flip”, “Power Line”, ”White Balance”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Saturation”, “Sharpness” and “WDR Level” as necessary.
  • Page 38 provide clear images even under back light circumstances. WDR enables the capture and display of both bright areas and dark areas in the same frame, in a way that there are details in both areas, i.e. bright areas are not saturated, and dark areas are not too dark.
  • Page 39 The Audio and Video setting page 6. Click on the Audio and Video button to enter the Audio and video page to set the details of the device. You may configure video profiles with different settings for your camera. Hence, you may setup different profiles for your computer and mobile displays.
  • Page 40 9. Click on the Submit button to submit the new setting. Description of function keys: Choose the video format from “JPEG” or “MPEG4”. It can be either JPEG Mode: or MPEG4. In JPEG mode, the video frames are independent. However, MPEG4 consumes much less network bandwidth than JPEG.
  • Page 41 The Privacy Mask setting page Click on the Privacy Mask button to enter the Privacy Mask Area setting page. Mask 3 privacy area(s) on video to specify up to the area(s) on the camera's image to be blocked/excluded from recordings and snapshots. Click the right mouse button on the video control to show the pop-menu.
  • Page 42 5.1.3.3 Change the Network Setting Please follow the steps below to change the network setting through the network as necessary. Set the network options and IP address. Click on the Network button in the home page to enter the Network Setup page. The accessible networks here are the “PPPoE”, “Port Detail”, ”Traffic”, “Dynamic DNS”, “HTTPS”...
  • Page 43 Change the Network Setting — PPPoE. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “PPPoE” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the PPPoE setting through the network as necessary. Click on the PPPoE button on the upper left menu to enter the “PPPoE Settings” page. Active the “Enable”...
  • Page 44 Change the Network Setting — Port Detail. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “Port Detail” icon. It allows you to specify and reserve the ports for both the HTTP and RSTP streaming. Please follow the steps below to change the Port Detail setting through the network as necessary.
  • Page 45 Description of function keys: HTTP ports allow you to connect to the camera via a standard web HTTP Port browser. This port can be set to a number other than the default HTTP port 80. A corresponding port must be opened on the router. For example, if the port is changed to 8080, users must type in the web browser 'http://192.168.0.100:8080' instead of 'http://192.168.0.100'.
  • Page 46 Change the Network Setting —Network Traffic. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “Traffic” icon. Specifying the maximum download/upload bandwidth for each socket is useful when connecting your device to a busy or heavily loaded network. Please follow the steps below to change the setting through the network as necessary. 1.
  • Page 47 Change the Network Setting — DDNS. The DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) will hold a DNS host name and synchronize the public IP address of the modem when it has been modified. The user name and password are required when using the DDNS service.
  • Page 48 Description of function keys: Checkmark to activate the function. Enable DDNS Function: (The Domain Name System) is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses (i.e. 192.168.0.20). The address can be obtained from your ISP or network gateway. Select your Dynamic DNS provider from the pull down menu or enter the Server Address: server address manually.
  • Page 49 Change the Network Setting — HTTPS. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “HTTPS” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the HTTPS setting through the network as necessary. Click on the HTTPS button on the upper left menu to enter the “HTTPS Setting” page. Mark the “Enable HTTPS secure connection”...
  • Page 50 Methods of creating and installing the certificate: 1. Create self-signed certificate automatically Before using HTTPS for communication with the IP camera, a Create self-signed certificate automatically: (1) Enable HTTPS secure connection. (2) Select the “Create self-signed certificate automatically” option. (3) Click the Create button. (4) The new Certification Information will show in the third column on the HTTPS setting page.
  • Page 51 Change the Network Setting —Access List. The “Network” page has, on its upper left, the “Access List” icon. Please follow the steps below to change the Access List setting through the network as necessary. 1. Click on the Access List button on the upper left menu to enter the “Access List” page. 2.
  • Page 52 Deny List: The starting IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) which don’t Start IP Address have permission to access the video of the camera. The ending IP Address of the devices (such as a computer) which don’t End IP Address have permission to access the video of the camera.
  • Page 53 5.1.3.4 Change the System Setting Please follow the steps below to change the date and time of the system setting through the network as necessary. Set the Time and Date of the system 1. Click on the System button to enter the “Time And Date” page (default). From this section, you may automatically or manually configure, update and maintain the internal system clock for your camera.
  • Page 54 Description of function keys: Select your time zone from the drop-down menu. Time Zone: Select this to enable the daylight saving time. Enable Daylight Saving: Select this option so that your camera will configure the Auto Daylight Saving: Daylight Saving setting automatically. Select this option so that you may configure the Daylight Set date and time manually: Saving date and time manually.
  • Page 55 Change the System Setting — Digital Input &Output. You may enable the Digital Input (D/I) and Digital Output (D/O) feature and configure the source of events for your camera. 1. Click on the DI and DO button on the left side of the “System” page to enter the “DI and DO” page. 2.
  • Page 56 Change the System Setting — ICR. Please follow the steps below to change the IR cut function through the network as necessary. Click on the ICR button on the left side of the “System” page to enter the “ICR” page. For the “IR-Cut Removable filter trigger condition”, mark your options from “Automatic”, “Day Mode”, “Night Mode”...
  • Page 57 Change the System Setting — RS485 Setting. You may configure the RS-485 settings or communication specifications (baud rate, data bit, stop bit, and parity bit) for your camera. The RS-485 is a serial communication method for computers and devices. For your camera, the RS-485 is used to control a PAN/TILT device, such as an external camera enclosure, to perform the PAN and TILT movement.
  • Page 58 Baud Rate: Choose between 2400 and 115200 bps. This is a speed measurement for communication between a transmitter and receiver, indicating the number of bit transfers per second. A higher baud rate will reduce the distance of the two devices (transmitter and receiver). Data Bits: Either 7 or 8.
  • Page 59 Change the System Setting — Users. You may modify the name and administrator’s password of your camera, as well as add and manage the user accounts for accessing the camera. You may also use this section to create the unique name and configure the OSD setting for your camera.
  • Page 60 Change the System Setting — Maintenance. Please follow the steps below to change the system setting through the network as necessary. Click on the Maintenance button on the left side of the “Date and Time” page to enter the “System” page.
  • Page 61 Change the System Setting — Update Firmware. Please follow the steps below to update the firmware through the network as necessary. Click on the Firmware Upgrade button on the left side of the “Date and Time” page to enter the “Firmware Upgrade”...
  • Page 62 1. Quit Internet Explorer and quit any instances of Windows Explorer. 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Internet Options. 3. On the General tab, click Delete Files under Temporary Internet Files. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the Delete Files dialog box, and then click 5.
  • Page 63 5.1.3.5 Change the Application Setting Please follow the steps below to change the application setting through the network as necessary. Change the Application Setting —Language Setting. Please follow the steps below to change the Language setting via the network as necessary. Click on the Language button on the left side to enter the “Language Setting”...
  • Page 64 Change the Application Setting —Motion Detection. Please follow the steps below to enable changes in the motion detection function of the alarm through the network as necessary. Set the motion detection: Click on the Motion Detection button on the left side of the Alarm to enter the “Motion Detection”...
  • Page 65 Change the Application Setting —Event. In this section, you can configure and schedule the recording setting for your IP camera. Click on “Add” to enter the setting pages of the Server, Media, Event and Recording to make the advanced settings. Or click on “Delete” to erase the settings. The Event Setup page includes 4 different sections: Server, Media, Event and Recording.
  • Page 66 Server: Click on the Add button in the Server column to enter the “Server” setting page. Enter the Server name, the unique name for a server. There are four kinds of servers supported. They are email server, FTP server, HTTP server and network storage. Set the details of the Email.
  • Page 67 to the instructions for the external FTP server for details. The folder privilege must be open for uploading. "Passive Mode": Check it to enable the passive mode in transmission. Set the details of the Network storage. Only one network storage is supported. "Network storage location": The path to upload the media.
  • Page 68 FTP: Select to send the media files to an FTP server when a trigger is activated. (a) Server address: Enter the domain or IP address of the FTP server. (b) Port: The default FTP server port is 21. It can also be assigned to another port number.
  • Page 69 SD card: Select to send the media files to an SD card when a trigger is activated. (a) Insert your SD card first. (b) To verify if the storage setting is correctly configured, click the Test button. The result will be shown in above this setting page (TEST OK or TEST ERROR).
  • Page 70 Media: Click on the Add button in the Media column to enter the “Media” setting page. Enter the Media name, the unique name for media. There are three kinds of media: snapshot, video clip and system log. Set the details of the Snapshot. "Source": Select the video source.
  • Page 71 limitations for video clip file. "Maximum duration": The maximum recording file duration in seconds. "Maximum file size": The maximum file size would be generated. Click on the System log to activate the function. Click on “Submit” to save, or click on “Don’t Submit” to go back to the Event main page. Media settings: Click Add under the Media column on Event Settings page to open the Media setting page.
  • Page 72 Snap_20090101_122030 The prefix file name Date and time suffix The format is: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS (e) Add date and time suffix to file name: Select the option to add the date/ time suffix to the file name. Click Submit to activate the setting. Video Clip: Select to send video clips when a trigger is activated.
  • Page 73 System log: Select to send a system log when a trigger is activated. Click Submit to activate the setting. When completed, click Submit to enable the settings to exit this page. The new media settings will appear on the Event Settings page. NOTE: To remove a media setting from the list (Application>...
  • Page 74 Event: Click on the Add button in the Event column to enter the “Event” setting page. Enter the Event name. Checkmark the “Enable this event” box and activate the function. Then set the Priority and the Source from the drop-down list. "Priority": The event with higher priority will be executed first.
  • Page 75 seconds when an event is triggered. Click on “Submit” to save or click on “Don’t Submit” to go back to the Event main page. Event settings: (1) Click Add under the Event column on Event Settings page to open the Event setting page. On this page, you can arrange three parts –Trigger, Event Schedule, and Action to set an event.
  • Page 76 Digital input: This option allows the IP camera to use an external digital input device or sensor as a trigger source. Depending on your application, there are many choices of digital input devices on the market which helps to detect changes in temperature, vibration, sound, and light, etc. (d) System boot: This option triggers the IP camera when the power to the IP camera is disconnected.
  • Page 77 Recording: Click on the Add button in the Recording column to enter the “Recording” setting page. Enter the Recording entry name. Checkmark the “Enable this recording” box and activate the function. Enable this option if you want to upload the recording to a shared folder in the network.
  • Page 78 Record settings: Click Add under the Record column on Event Settings page to open the Record setting page. In this page, you can define the recording source, recording schedule and recording capacity. A total of 2 recording settings can be configured. Enter the Record entry name for the event setting.
  • Page 79 5.1.3.6 Change the SD card Setting Please follow the steps below to change the SD card setting through the network as necessary. Change the SD card Setting. Please follow the steps below to change the setting via the network as necessary. Click on the “storage”...
  • Page 80 5.1.3.7 Device information The device information. This page displays all the information about your device and network connection. Click on the “Device info” button of the Status page to enter the “Device info” screen.
  • Page 81 The device information. This page displays the log information of your camera. Click on the “Device info” button of the Status page to enter the “Device info” screen. Click on the “Clear “ to erase all of the logs. You may also download the information by clicking “Download”.
  • Page 82 5.1.3.8 PPPoE & DDNS Using the PPPoE Install the XDSL software (obtained from your ISP dealer) in your PC. Search your IP camera's IP address: you can connect the IP camera and the Video monitor. The monitor screen will show the IP address on its right side. Turn off the DHCP function (of the IP camera) if it is “ON”.
  • Page 83 Test: Go to the Internet. Set your PC to enter the Internet. Desktop → IE browser → Enter the IP camera IP address (the same address as in the PPPoE settings and step 3 above) → You can see the IP camera images. DDNS settings Check your IP camera’s IP address (monitor) →...

  • Page 84: The Ip Camera Cms (Central Management System)

    5.2 The IP Camera CMS (Central Management System) This section provides instructions for installing and using the Central Management System ( CMS ) which is included with the IP Camera. The programs can be operated by a selected PC equipped with the following requirements. System Requirements Intel Pentium 1.5 GHz processor or higher (2.8 GHz or higher recommended).

  • Page 85: Install The Cms In Your Pc

    5.2.2 Install the CMS in your PC Install the CMS from the supported CD-R. 1. Exit all applications currently running in the selected PC. 2. Insert the supported CD in the CD-ROM drive. The program will execute the installation automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the rest of the installation procedure as they appear.

  • Page 86: Login The Ip Camera Software

    5.2.3 Login the IP Camera software Once the CMS is executed, a Login prompter will appear. You must enter the default user name: admin, and the password: 9999 in the respective spaces (and confirm the password again the first time you log in). Click the “OK” button and enter the console page of the CMS: both the user name and password must be entered correctly.
  • Page 87 Add a channel from the Add Device page. (1) Click the Auto Search button at the bottom of the "Add Device " page to discover the connection of the IP Camera-type device in the LAN. Instantly the "Search Device" page will appear. Click the device of your choice and click "Add"...

  • Page 88: Operation

    5.2.4 Operation 5.2.4.1 Device Management Once the connection has been established, click the button to enter the Device Management window ( see the sample screen below.) On the left side of the window is the connected device that has been arranged when you established the connection.
  • Page 89 NOTE: The Device Setting page: For additional settings for each channel, please select the device title on the left side and click the setting button to enter the setting pages of the device. Click the “Setting” button to bring up the device-setting pages. The method of operation is the same as with the Microsoft Internet Explorer setting pages (please refer to section 5.1 for more details).
  • Page 90 NOTE: The Schedule Setting page: Click the icon to enter the Schedule setting page. The setting area: Sets the recording day from the drop-down list. Note: After the setting of the starting and ending time is done, select “Daily” to add the same time schedule from Sunday to Saturday.
  • Page 91 Sets the starting time of recording from the drop-down list. Sets the ending time of recording from the drop-down list. Clicks the icon to enable the just added schedule. Clicks the icon to disable the selected schedule. The working area: (1) Click the working area directly to add a new schedule as you wish.
  • Page 92 5.2.4.2 Live View Press the button to enter the Live View page. Add Live View Group: Press to add a new group of the live view. To change the group name, please left click twice on the title of the group, and then enter the new title. Group Sequence: This button enables you to see the sequential display of the group.
  • Page 93 The audio function is available. Press to activate the function and the icon will turn purple “ ”. Press again to deactivate the function. The recording function is not available. Recording function: The recording function is available. Press to activate the function and the icon will turn red “...
  • Page 94 5.2.4.3 PC Playback Press the button to enter the PC Playback page. Click to choose the recording list by channel. Click to choose the recording list by time search. Enter the MONTH /DAY /YEAR /HOUR /MINUTE you wish to search and click the button to proceed.
  • Page 95 : Click to set the export function. The function fits the starting and ending points of an image display, when the user wants to transfer a file. Start/ End time: Set the start and end time that you want to export (backup) the recorded files to the AVI files.
  • Page 96 5.2.4.4 DVR Remote Playback (for DVR devices only) Press the button to enter the DVR Remote Playback setting page. This setting page is for connecting with the DVR devices...
  • Page 97 5.2.4.5 Config Press the button to enter the Config setting page. NOTE: After finishing the settings of each page, please click Save to save the parameters. (1) User Click the icon to enter the User setting page. User List: Add User: 1.) Click to open the Add User window.
  • Page 98 User Information: Provides the selected user’s information on Username, Description and Group. (2) User Group Click the to enter the User Group setting page. User Group List: Add Group User: 1.) Click to open the Add Group User window. 2.) Enter the information of the Group Name and Description, then select the Authority.
  • Page 99 (1) Folder for Snapshot Images: Click to select. (2) Folder for Export AVI Clips: Click to select the path to save the AVI files. Image Settings: Select the aspect ratio: ( NOTE: The STRETCH status : Images are resized to full screen status.
  • Page 100 Undo: Undo the latest changes Restore Defaults: Recover the default setting. (5) Record Settings Click the icon to enter the Record setting page. Click to add a new record saving path. Click to delete a selected recording path. Max. Usage: Set the maximum recording quota from the drop-down list. Overwrite: Checkmark to activate the function.
  • Page 101 5.2.4.5 Tray Press the button to minimize the CMS monitor into the systray* of the Windows taskbar. Right click the button once to select the functions on the list: The Microsoft Windows systray is a portion of the Windows Operating Systems that help display running programs.

  • Page 102: Advanced Operation

    6. ADVANCED OPERATION Question 1: How do I view the live images of the IP camera via the Microsoft Internet Explorer on the Desktop PCs or the laptop computers in a situation where there are no monitors or television? ◇The ways to get the IP address of an IP camera without a monitor are: UPnP and IP function.
  • Page 103 2. Click on the Dynamic DNS button on the left side of the page to enter the “Dynamic DNS” page. 3. Tick on the “Enable DDNS” to activate it. 4. Enter the DDNS Host Name, DDNS Account and DDNS Password which you created in the www.dyndns.com website.

  • Page 104: Specifications

    7. SPECIFICATIONS Mega-Pix IP Fixed Dome Video sensor SONY 1.3M CMOS Sensor Varifocal: 2.7~9 mm, F1.2, DC iris Lens Horizontal viewing angle : 30°~ 101° Focus range: 0.5m ~ infinity Video system 1/30 ~ 1/1000 sec Min. illumination Color 0.2 lux @ F1.2 Day &...

  • Page 105: Functions Of Client Pc

    8. Functions of client PC System requirement Windows XP Browser IE 6.x Live Monitor Max. 16 Split, Real Time REC/ Capture/ Audio/ Live Event/ Full Screen Playback Viewer Playback, Time / live event Search / Export (JPEG / AVI) Settings Device/ System/ Camera management/ web page Client PCs One camera can supports 8 simultaneous client PCs.

  • Page 106: Appendix 1. -Ip Camera Upnp How To

    APPENDIX 1. –IP camera UPnP How To ® The most troublesome issue when you setup a LANCam is that you have no idea what the IP ® address of this device is. Now LANCam supports the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) protocol ®...
  • Page 107 Figure 2 Step 2: When Control Panel appears, double-click the Network Connections icon. The Network Connections dialog box appears. See Figure 3. Figure 3 Step 3: Click on the Protocols tab in the Network Connections dialog box. See Figure 4. Figure 4 Step 4: When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box shows up, choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 108 Figure 5 Step 5: In the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, choose Use the following IP Address to indicate that you do not wish to use DHCP, and assign IP Address 192.168.1.200 with Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click OK when you finish it. See Figure 6. Figure 6 Step 6: Choose Close to finish the modification.
  • Page 109 2. Install UPnP Packets ® As described before, Microsoft Windows XP doesn’t start the UPnP service by default; however, we have to install some packets before we initialize it. The following steps will help you to install them. Step1: From the Start menu, point to Set Program Access and Default, and then click it. See Figure 8 Figure 8 Step 2: When the Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears, click the Add/Remove...
  • Page 110 Figure 10 Step 4: Check UPnP User Interface, and choose OK. See Figure 11. Figure 11 Step 5: When the original Network Component Wizard dialog box returns, click Next. See Figure12. Figure 12...
  • Page 111 Step 6: After about one minute the UPnP installation will be done, and choose Finish to close it. See Figure13. Figure 13 3. Turn on Services After installation, we should turn on the relative services to start the UPnP protocol. The following procedures will teach you how to do it.
  • Page 112 Figure15 Step 3: Click on the Services icon in the Administrative Tools dialog box. See Figure16. Figure16 Step 4: When the Services dialog box shows up, double click the SSDP Discovery Service icon. See Figure17.
  • Page 113 Figure17 Step 5: Choose Automatic in the Startup type, and click OK to start it. See Figure18. Figure18 Step 6: When the Services dialog box appears again, double click the Universal Plug and Play Device Host icon. See Figure19.
  • Page 114 Figure19 Step 7: Choose Automatic in the Startup type, press the Start button, and click OK to start it. See Figure20. Figure20 Step 8: Restart your system.
  • Page 115 ® 4. Scan LANCams through My Network Place After your installation and starting services, the UPnP protocol will take effect. You can scan all ® LANCams in My Network Place like Figure21 and Figure22 below. Figure21 Figure22 Just double click the UPnP MPEG4 IP camera the video live stream will pop up automatically ®...

  • Page 116: Appendix 2. -The Arp Function

    APPENDIX 2. –The ARP function Setting the IP Address The Ethernet interface on the IP camera has a default IP address (192.168.1.168) that most likely needs to be changed to make it work on your local network. You need to acquire a unique IP address (ask your network administrator).
  • Page 117 ARP and ping from UNIX or GNU/Linux: Start a shell Type the following as superuser (root): arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address> [or arp -s <IP address> < MAC address>] ping <IP address> Example: arp -s 192.168.1.100 00-0C-0C-00-00-01 ping 192.168.1.100 The device responds to the ping in the examples above if the new address was configured.

  • Page 118: Appendix 3. -Register As A Ddns Member

    APPENDIX 3. –Register as a DDNS member The DDNS（dynamic domain name system） is a function which is provided by an American company. Please refer to www.dyndns.com. This chapter provides the user with the basic instructions on how to register a free DDNS service. Registering for a DDNS Enter the URL www.dyndns.com.
  • Page 119 Figure 2 Figure 3 Click “My Services” to enter the service page. Please click the “Add Host Service” item which is below the ”My Hosts“ item, as shown in Figure 4. Click “Add Host Service”, and its service items will appear. The Add Dynamic DNS Host item helps to add a new DDNS.
  • Page 120 Figure 4 Figure 5 All we have to set in this page is the “Hostname” item. You can choose a Sub Hostname as s/he likes from the right-hand side of the Hostname’s drop-down list. NOTE: You don’t have to set the “IP Address” in the same format as the camera’s IP Address.
  • Page 121 Figure 6...

  • Page 122: Appendix 4. -Mpeg4 Bit Rate Lookup Table Of Ip Camera

    APPENDIX 4. –MPEG4 Bit Rate Lookup Table of IP camera 1. When frame rate is higher than 15 frames/second (15 is not including): Highest High Medium Lowest FULL D1 2.63 2.25 1.75 1.31 0.88 2CIF 1.25 0.75 Half VGA 1.31 1.13 0.88 0.67...

  • Page 123: Appendix 5. -Poe Installation Method

    Warning: Please follow the steps in this instruction carefully. Connecting these adapters incorrectly may result in damage to your network devices. 1. Provided accessories: Mega-Pix IP Fixed Dome Ethernet (CAT5 UTP/Straight Through) Cable Power over Ethernet Injector (input rating: DC 48V) AC Adapter (input: AC 100-240V;...
  • Page 124 POWER+DATA OUT port on the Power over Ethernet Injector. 3. Power over Ethernet Injector POWER+DATA OUT: Provides the data and power to the Mega-Pix IP POWER IN: Using the supplied 48V Fixed Dome. Connect this port to the power supply, connect to a wall POWER+DATA IN port on the IP box power outlet.
  • Page 125 Connect another Cat 5 Ethernet RJ-45 cable from the Power over Ethernet Injector “POWER+DATA OUT” port to the “POWER+DATA IN” port of the Mega-Pix IP Fixed Dome. The installed connection looks the same as in Figure 2 and Figure 3.

  • Page 126: Appendix 6. -Faq

    APPENDIX 6. –FAQ 1. Can the SD card be removed during recording? A：No, it cannot be removed until the recording comes to a single point. The POWER LED flashing light signals the SD card is operating. The green light indicates the unit is activating. The red light warns the SD card cannot be removed.

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