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Page 1: Network Camera
PiXORD H.264 Series 2-Megapixel Network Camera PL621 / PL621E User’s Manual Version: 1.0 Date: 09/04/2010... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ..............................2 Introduction............................4 Installation............................5 Using the Web UI..........................10 1. Live View ..........................11 2. Video ............................14 General ..........................14 Advanced ...........................15 3. Camera ...........................16 General ..........................16 Advance ..........................18 4. Event ............................19 Event Server........................19 Motion Detection .......................21 I/O Ports ..........................23 Event Configuration......................24 5. -
Page 3: Notices
Notices This user manual is intended for administrators and users of the PiXORD Network Camera, including instructions for using and managing the camera on your network. The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use. - Page 4 PiXORD is not responsible or liable for the resale of its products with statements different from or beyond the specification/parameters stated by PiXORD. Customers are responsible for their applications using PiXORD products.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction PiXORD PL621 Network Camera delivers superior H.264-AVC performance, state of the art design and function. PL621 is specifically adapted for maximum performance indoor applications, such as commercial, banking, government buildings, schools, universities and airports. H.264-AVC video compression can lower bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality;... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation 1. Hardware Connection 1. Prepare a PC with Ethernet link to the network 2. Connect LAN port (RJ45) of the camera to a network switch/hub 3. Connect power jack 4. Ensure the power adaptor specification matches the power system (110V or 220V) and connect the adaptor to the outlet 5. -
Page 7: Software Installation
2. Software Installation The following software is necessary for the proper display and use of the PL621 from the Web site. The software will be taken from the Software Package CD. IP Installer The IP Installer is used to locate and configure network cameras and video servers on the LAN. This utility is useful for conveniently configuring the network settings of the device, or for finding a device once the network settings have been modified. -
Page 8: Network Configuration
*0004290000 Although the IP Installer is able to find and configure any PL621 in the LAN except those that are behind a router, it is a good idea to set the host PC to the same subnet. In order to connect to the Web-based user interface of the camera, the host PC must be in the same subnet. - Page 9 From the list, select the device with the MAC Address that corresponds to the device that is to be configured. The MAC Address is identical to the unit’s S/N (Serial Number). Double click the item to open the Property Page for the selected device or click the menu bar View > Property.
- Page 10 Open the Web-based UI of the Selected camera To access the Web-based UI of the selected unit, run the View > Open Web on the menu bar. If the device has been configured correctly, the default Web browser will open to the home page of the selected device.
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Page 11: Using The Web Ui
Using the Web UI Start your Web browser and enter the URL or IP address in the Address field. The Home page of the camera is now displayed. -
Page 12: Live View
1. Live View Video format Bit rate IP address of the camera Resolution Frame Rate Button Description Click for more general/advance camera settings Select languages among English, traditional Chinese and simplify Chinese Check actual size to view the actual size (resolution) of the image Click to trigger the alarm manually Choose among the 3 streams for viewing... - Page 13 Button Description Full screen Listen the audio input from local end Talk function Record instant live video Snapshot the image Rotate image 90 degrees clockwise...
- Page 14 Configuration Pages List Video General Advance External Video Source Camera: General Advance Event Event Server Motion Detection I/O Ports Event Configuration Schedule General Storage Network General Advance SMTP (E-mail) DDNS System Information User Date & Time Server Maintenance Log Service Customize Style Layout...
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Page 15: Video
2. Video General Video General Setting: Check each box to enable streams (max 3) for live viewing Note: Digital PTZ is only available with stream 2 OSD Setting: Enable OSD to display camera name and date/time on the image... -
Page 16: Advanced
Advanced Stream 1 Setting: RTSP Path: It is the stream ID used for RTSP client streaming connection, such as VLC player. Resolution: Choose image size from 320x240 to 1600x1200 Video Mode: Choose between variable bit rate (VBR) and constant bit rate (CBR) VBR->... -
Page 17: Camera
3. Camera General... - Page 18 Camera General Setting: Brightness, hue and saturation: Adjust the image for a better view Rotation 180: Rotate the image by 180 degrees, so that the image becomes upside down. This function is useful when camera device must be physically installed in vertically reversed direction. Audio Setting: Audio Enable: Turn on/off the audio Web Record Setting:...
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Page 19: Advance
Advance White balance: Adjust the white balance according to the environment Exposure: Select the exposure frequency Max Exposure Time: Increase / reduce the exposure time for lens Max Gain Control: image at low light control on how much noises are allowed Infrared (IR) Cut Filter: IR will activate depending on the light sensor, it is for better vision at night Color / Mono Mode: Switch among color, mono or auto mode Video External Output Format: Adjust the format according to the environment... -
Page 20: Event
4. Event Event Server Click on the [Add FTP] to expand FTP server setting FTP Server: Name: Give a name for the FTP server Network Address: Input the network address of the FTP server Upload Path: Choose the desired upload path for events Port: Input the port number of the FTP server... - Page 21 Login Information: Username / Password: Input the username and password of the FTP Click [Remove] to delete selected event servers (circled in red)
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Page 22: Motion Detection
Motion Detection To add a motion detection area: 1. Click on [Add] to set up a detection area (Set up panel will be expanded) - Page 23 2. Give a name to this window area 3. Select the trigger level and sensitivity for this detection window (0~100, low~high) 4. Select color for detection window 5. Draw detection window on the image 6. Once everything is done, click on [Save] to save the configuration made.
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Page 24: I/O Ports
Configured detection window will be displayed in motion detection list (circle in blue) Note: Maximum number of detection window is 10 I/O Ports Input Ports Setting 1 and 2: Name: The name of Digital Input1/2 Current State: Current Input state Output Ports Setting: Name: The name of relay output Current State: Current Output state... -
Page 25: Event Configuration
Event Configuration To add an event trigger, click on [Add] and setup panel will be expanded... - Page 26 2. Give a name to this event. 3. Set the time interval between each trigger 4. Set the time period for the trigger. Choose “Always”, “During time frame” or “Never” During time frame: Choose a day and the starting time then configure the duration time (168hrs = 24x7). For example if duration time is set to 168(hrs), it is the same as choosing “Always”...
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Page 27: Schedule
5. Schedule General Define the day (specified by days of a week) and time (specified by each single hour) for that will be recording during the scheduled period. Note that only video data will be recorded. User can select which video stream should be recorded, and the size of each sliced file. -
Page 28: Storage
Storage Display the storage information, includes disk size info, type and status. The warning message shows when recording is on process; SD card should not be removed during the recording process. *It is the best to format the disk first before using it. -
Page 29: Network
6. Network General Device IP configuration, includes DHCP, Static IP setting and PPPoE. “Enable ARP/Ping” enable device to accept ARP or ping packets from the network. Disable this option may provide extra security from intentional ping. *After all settings are made please reboot the camera to activate PPPoE. You will receive email with IP address later. -
Page 30: Advanced
Advanced Enable or configure other network functions. NTP: Configure a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, so that the device system date and time can be synchronized with a specified Time Server. This configuration is provided for one of the potions of system date/time adjustment. -
Page 32: Smtp (E-Mail)
SMTP (E-Mail) Configure an email host in the device that will send email on behalf of the configured email account in a circumstance like sending an email notice to a specified mail address (Event Configuration). Sender: Complete the Mail Server, Server Port, Authentication information (if required) and the sender email address. -
Page 33: Ddns
DDNS Dynamic DNS configuration; the network device can be assigned with a host name by registering this service (Internet access required). Host Name: Assigned name that will be used for access to the device User Name/Password: Account authentication for logging to this service Update Time: Periodically, the device updates its access info to sever in the configured time. -
Page 34: System
7. System Information Lists of System and Network configurations... -
Page 35: User
User Login users for Web access and operations; authentication required. The Check box is for anonymous logging on to the live view page. Logging for further configurations will still require user name and password. Follow the conditions shown to add different users with different authority. -
Page 36: Date & Time
Date & Time System date/time configuration. Options of synchronizing with PC and NTP server are provided for automatic adjustment. -
Page 37: Server Maintenance
Server Maintenance This page provides tool for system maintenance; Reboot and Load default settings, as well as functionalities of launching upgrade process, backup/restore user settings and language defines. -
Page 38: Log Service
Log Service Most system operations and / or process will be kept in a log system. The link provides the review of these records. -
Page 39: Customize
7. Customize This page provides the function of adjusting the look of live view page. There are two types of layout settings; use default look or use custom settings. Use Default Look: the default layout of live/configuration pages Use Defined Links: Web link(s) will be presented on the live page when enabled. It can be a link to another IP camera for instance, or other preferred web link. - Page 40 Use Custom Settings: The modifications allowed are change of Background / Text Color, Background picture, Title, Description, Logo and etc.
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Page 41: Faq
I/O Terminal Connector - Pin Assignment Function COMMON RELAY_NO DGND DIGI input DGND Load default Restore Factory Default To restore factory default, please follow the steps: Unplug the power jack to turn off the camera Short pin 5 and pin 6 with a wire Plug in the power jack to turn on the camera.
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