Phylink Cube PLC-223W User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cube USER MANUAL VERSION 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview .................... Package Contents ......................5 System Requirements ..................... 5 Introduction ........................6 Hardware Overview ......................8 Installation ......................Hardware Installation ....................9 Restore Camera back to factory settings .............. 10 Wireless Installation with WPS function..............11 Wireless Installation Considerations................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Stream Setup ......................46 OSD Setup ........................ 49 Night Vision Setup ....................50 Network..........................51 Wireless Setup......................51 TCP/IP Setup......................53 DDNS Setup......................54 UPNP Setup......................57 Storage ..........................59 Storage Setup ......................59 Browse Storage ....................... 60 Format SD Card .......................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ....................Status indicator LED of camera does not light up ............. 88 The picture viewing interface does not appear on internet explorer ....88 The camera’s network connection unreliable............. . 88 Wireless communication does not work ............... 88 Video window shows "on connecting”...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Package Contents Verify the package contents against the list below. PLC-223W/PLC-233W Network Camera Camera Stand Manual and Software on CD-ROM CAT5 Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Quick Install Guide System Requirements Minimum PC System Requirements Operating system-Windows 2000/XP/Vista...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction Thank you for your interest and support in our product and purchasing this wireless IP security camera. Professional High Quality Video Camera With Megapixel optical lens, Surveillance CMOS Sensor, DSP processor, you can experience outstanding HD video at full resolution. Built-in IR LED Lamps for Night vision that gives you ability to view clearly even in the dark environments.
  • Page 7 Section 1 - Product Overview Approval Information All our products meet the requirements of approval FCC or CE, and are granted the FCC or CE certification. They are authorized to bear FCC or CE mark. 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.
  • Page 8: Hardware Overview

    Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview 1. Ethernet RJ45 connector 2. WPS status indicator LED 3. WPS Button 4. Reset pin hole 5. Audio Out 6. Power Jack 7. Light Sensor 8. Infrared LED 9. Microphone 10. Power/Status indicator LED 11.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Section 2 - Installation Hardware Installation Connect network cable and power Connect the camera to your switch or router using the provided network cable. Connect the AC adapter cable from the camera to a power outlet. Note: DHCP sever and UDP port must be enabled on your router(which is default setting on most router), for automatic of IP address to the network camera.
  • Page 10: Restore Camera Back To Factory Settings

    Section 2 - Installation Restore Camera back to factory settings If you ever forget your admin password or have any other reason to reset the camera to its factory settings, please use the following procedure: Make sure the camera is powered up. It is easier to use the software reset function in the “Backup or Reset”...
  • Page 11: Wireless Installation With Wps Function

    Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation with WPS function You may create a Wi-Fi connect using the Reset/WPS Button on the Camera Cable Step 1 After the camera is powered on, press the WPS button on the back of the camera. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink.
  • Page 12: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Section 2 - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The PHYLINK wireless IP security camera lets you access your network using a wireless connection from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
  • Page 13: Quick Installation For Ios Device

    Section 2 - Installation Quick installation for iOS device Camera installation on iOS device Download and install "Phycam" App from App Store. Start the application after it is installed. The " Add Camera " screen will appear. iPad 17:50 Add Camera QRCode Camera Found! (2) Camera Found! (2)
  • Page 14 Section 2 - Installation Option 2 Scan the camera UID using smart phone Press "QRCode" to scan the camera UID from the sticker on the product. 17:50 iPad 17:50 iPad Add Camera Place a barcode inside the viewfinder rectangle to scan it. QRCode Camera Found! (2) Camera Found! (2)
  • Page 15 Section 2 - Installation Press on the Camera name from “ Camera List ” for "Live View" using a wired connection. iPad 17:50 Camera Back Live View Online / LAN 768x432 / FPS: 16 / BPS: 154 Kbps Press to View saved pictures. Press to take a snapshot.
  • Page 16: Wireless Setup On Ios Device

    Section 2 - Installation Wireless Setup on on iOS device There are two ways to setup wireless connection on iOS device. Option 1 Quick setup with smart phone Press on next to the camera name from Camera List iPad 17:50 Camera List Edit Camera...
  • Page 17 Section 2 - Installation Press on Network Setup from the Advanced Setting iPad 17:52 iPad 17:52 Network Setup Back Back WiFi Networks CHOOSE A NETWORK... WiFi Networks D-Link_DIR-612 Data & Time TP-Link_245416 FAST_11DA2E phr-002 Press on WiFi Networks , then the App will search for available wireless networks, select your network among this list.
  • Page 18 Quick installation for iOS device Option 2 Quick setup with WPS function You may create a WiFi connect using the WPS Button on the back of the camera. Step 1 After the camera is powered on, press the WPS button on the back of the camera.
  • Page 19: Advanced Settings On Ios Device

    Section 2 - Installation Advanced Setting on iOS device Video Quality There are two pre-programmed stream profiles: primary stream and secondary stream. These streams profiles help for quick setup. The settings for these can be adjusted. Press on for the settings of stream profiles. iPad 17:52 iPad...
  • Page 20: Alarm Actions

    Section 2 - Installation Alarm Actions The camera refers to motion detection as an “alarm”. If any alarm occurs, the camera can trigger a recording and send an email. iPad 17:52 Back Alarm Actions Alarm Recording Alarm Email Press on to enter the Alarm Recording settings or Alarm Email settings.
  • Page 21: Alarm Email

    Section 2 - Installation Alarm Email For automatic emailing you will need both a mail server and one or more email receiving addresses. If you don’t have this information handy you may want to refer to your internet service provider’s help pages or other email program account settings. SMTP Email Server Setting Server iPad...
  • Page 22 Section 2 - Installation Receiver Setting Receiver#1 Receiver#2 Receiver#3 Subject Warning from Network... Message [Receiver#] Input the receiver mail address. You can set up a total of three E-mail address. [Subject] Input the subject of mail. [Message] Fill with the content you want to send in the mail Note: Gmail requires that you go to your account settings on Gmail.com and enable the POP feature (Post Office Protocol).
  • Page 23: Quick Installation For Android Device

    Section 2 - Installation Quick installation for Android device Camera installation on Android device Download and install "Phycam" App from Google Play. Start the application after it is installed. The " Camera List " screen will appear. 20:46 PHYCAM Click here to add camera There are three ways to add cameras on an Android device.
  • Page 24 Section 2 - Installation Option 2 Scan the camera UID using smart phone Press " Scan " to scan the camera UID from the sticker on the product or Camera Cable. you must have a bar code reader application installed on your Android device) 20:46 Barcode Scanner Add Camera...
  • Page 25 Section 2 - Installation Press on the Camera name from “ Camera List ” for " Live View " using a wired connection. 20:46 PHYCAM Camera VNW5V15K6RY7J4VWC7W1 Online Click here to add camera Live View Camera Press to view saved pictures. Press to take a snapshort of live view.
  • Page 26: Wireless Setup On Android Device

    Section 2 - Installation Wireless Setup on on Android device There are two ways to setup wireless connection on Android device. Option 1 Quick setup with smart phone press and hold camera name until the menu shown below pops up. And press "Edit Camera".
  • Page 27 Section 2 - Installation Option 2 Option 2 Quick setup with WPS function You may create a WiFi connect using the WPS Button on the back of the camera. Step 1 After the cameras start, press the WPS button on the back of the camera. The blue WPS status LED above the button will blink.
  • Page 28: Advanced Settings On Android Device

    Section 2 - Installation Advanced Setting on Android device Video Setting There are two pre-programmed stream profiles: primary stream and secondary stream. These streams profiles help for quick setup. The settings for these can be adjusted. Press on for the settings of stream profiles. Video Setting Advanced Setting Primary Stream...
  • Page 29 Section 2 - Installation Alarm Actions The camera refers to motion detection as an “alarm”. If any alarm occurs, the camera can trigger a recording and send an email. Alarm Actions Alarm Email Alarm Recording Press on to enter the Alarm Recording settings or Alarm Email settings. Alarm Recording Alarm Recording Alarm Recording...
  • Page 30 Section 2 - Installation Alarm Email For automatic emailing you will need both a mail server and one or more email receiving addresses. If you don’t have this information handy you may want to refer to your internet service provider’s help pages or other email program account settings. Alarm Email In the Alarm Email settings, you can turn on or off the Alarm...
  • Page 31 Section 2 - Installation Alarm Email Receiver Setting Receiver#1 Receiver#2 Receiver#3 Subject Message [Receiver#] Input the receiver mail address. You can set up a total of three E-mail address. [Subject] Input the subject of mail. [Message] Fill with the content you want to send in the mail Note: Gmail requires that you go to your account settings on Gmail.com and enable the POP feature (Post Office Protocol).
  • Page 32: Camera Installation On Pc

    Section 2 - Installation Camera Live installation on PC Camera Live installation on PC Insert provided installation CD into computer's CD-ROM drive and then the installation window the will appear. Click on the "Install Camera Live" button and follow the setup wizard to complete the software installation.
  • Page 33 Section 2 - Installation Add Camera Discover Password Name Cancel Option 1 The camera is in your Local Area Network with your PC. Click "Discovery", the App will automatically search for available camera in Local Area Network. Select the right camera UID you want to add from the list. Select Camera T7S5TH5K2BYRS5BW87Z1 (PLC-325PW) T5M5TN7U67A4VW87FJ2M (PLC-335PW)
  • Page 34: Play, Delete And Modify Cameras

    Section 2 - Installation Play, Delete and Modify cameras Click on “menu” button to play/delete/modify camera. Click on ”play” button for live viewing. Or you can double click on Camera preview for live viewing. Click on ”delete” button to delete a camera has been added. In the lower left corner of camera preview, there is a camera connection status indication icon.
  • Page 35 Section 2 - Installation Click ”play” button or double click on a camera preview, enter the live viewing mode. You can perform various operations with Play Control Panel at the bottom of live viewing window. Live Viewing Window Setup Camera Multilive Video Album...
  • Page 36: Muliti-Viewing On One Screen

    Section 2 - Installation Muliti-viewing on one screen Click on "Muliti-Live" button from Main Toolbar, then click selection icon the Select Camera window pop up as below. Video Album Setup Multilive Select Camera Home Bedroom School Office Cancel All cameras has been added. will be listed out and then select the right cameras for Muliti-viewing on one screen.
  • Page 37: Video Recording, Storage And Viewing

    Section 2 - Installation Video recording, Storage and Viewing Click ”play” button or double click on a camera preview, enter the live viewing window. Click on “Video recording” icon on Play Control Pane to start the video recording and then click on the icon again to stop the recording. Click on “Recorded video”...
  • Page 38: Snapshots, Storage And Viewing

    Section 2 - Installation Snapshots, Storage and Viewing Click ”play” button or double click on a camera preview, enter the live viewing window. Click on “Snapshot” icon on Play Control Pane to take a snapshot. Click on “Album” icon from Main Toolbar, and select the right camera from the list then you can view the snapshots in Album.
  • Page 39: Installation Via Web Browser

    Section 2 - Installation Installation via Web Browser IMPORTANT! - Viewing and configuration Camera via web browser apply to the users who have fundamental knowledge about Internet and whose cameras are set in Local Area Network with their PC. You do not need this way unless for some advanced function. You can set up a camera on a smart phone with simple steps.
  • Page 40: Wireless Setup On Pc Via Web Browser

    Section 2 - Installation PLC-233W Click "Live Video" button to view live camera. Click "Setting" button to config the camera. When prompted for authentication use the following information. User Name: admin (default User Name is "admin") Password: admin (default password is "admin") Note: When using the camera for first time on a PC with Internet Explorer, the user may be prompted to select allow installation of "Active X"...
  • Page 41 Section 2 - Installation After login the camera via browser, click "Setting" button to config the camera. Click on "Network", then click on "wireless setup", and you will get the following: Live View Wizard System Support Reboot Camera Wireless Setup Network Wireless: Enable...
  • Page 42 Section 2 - Installation Live View Wizard System Support Reboot Camera Wireless Setup Network Wireless: Enable Disable Wireless Setup TCP/IP Setup Search... SSID: TP-LINK_4B8C68 DDNS Setup Mode: Infrastructure UPNP Setup (Select infrastruture mode using wireless router.) P2P Setup Security mode: WPA2PSK Storage Encryption type:...
  • Page 43: Advanced Configuration

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration IMPORTANT! - Advanced configuration camera via web browser apply to the users who have fundamental knowledge about Internet and whose cameras are set in Local Area Network with their PC. You do not need this way unless for some advanced function. You can set up a camera on a smart phone with sample steps.
  • Page 44 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration After successful login, the following page will appear. * User modified successfully! User Management Group User name Admin Administrators PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...
  • Page 45: Camera

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Camera Setup From the home page click setting button and enter the administrator user name and password. Click on Camera Setup under the title Camera to change the image and audio parameters of the camera. Camera Camera Setup Stream Setup...
  • Page 46: Stream Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Stream Setup The camera supports three streams: primary stream, secondary stream and mobile stream. Primary stream: Please choose bandwidth status... Preset: 1280x720 Image size: Frame rate: 2048 H.264/MPEG4 bitrate: kbps (20-100) MJPEG quality: JPEG snapshot quality: (20-100) AAC-LC 16kbps Audio:...
  • Page 47 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Secondary stream: Please choose bandwidth status... Preset: 512x228 Image size: Frame rate: H.264/MPEG4 bitrate: kbps (20-100) MJPEG quality: JPEG snapshot quality: (20-100) AAC-LC 16kbps Audio: Enable Disable Authentication: Disable Prerecord: Mobile stream: Please choose bandwidth status... Preset: 176x114 Image size:...
  • Page 48 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration You can use RealPlayer, VLC Player or QuickTime Player to play the live stream from camera in Intranet or Internet. RTSP steams can be opened by the “Open URL…” menu in Apple QuickTime 7.0 or later and “Open Network…”menu in VLC 2.0 version on Macintosh or Windows desktop with audio and video.
  • Page 49: Osd Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration OSD Setup This function can display system name, date and time, or use-defined on screen. [OSD] Enable or disable OSD function. [Display date and time] OSD is date and time of camera. [Display system name] OSD is system name of camera.
  • Page 50: Night Vision Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Night Vision Setup (IR-CUT) The camera can be opened automatically when camera check dark environment. [Infrared LED control] When the environment is dark, the LED will be opened automatically due to a photosensitive component. Users also can select open or close the infrared LED manually.
  • Page 51: Network

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Network Network Wireless Setup TCP/IP Setup DDNS Setup UPNP Setup Wireless Setup The camera corresponds to the wireless system based on IEEE802.11b/g/n. Encryption establishes the security to prevent unauthorized users to access the wireless data communication.
  • Page 52 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Live View Wizard System Support Reboot Camera Wireless Setup Network Wireless: Enable Disable Wireless Setup TCP/IP Setup Search... SSID: TP-LINK_4B8C68 DDNS Setup Mode: Infrastructure UPNP Setup (Select infrastruture mode using wireless router.) P2P Setup Security mode: WPA2PSK Storage Encryption type:...
  • Page 53: Tcp/Ip Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration TCP/IP Setup The camera is set up to obtain the IP address automatically (DHCP) by default. Should you may wish to assign the IP address manually, use the TCP/IP Setup page to enter the address details. Obtain an IP address automatically(DHCP): If your network supports a DHCP server (e.g.
  • Page 54: Ddns Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration DDNS Setup Dynamic DNS (DDNS) is simply a way of using a static hostname to connect to a dynamic IP address. When connected to your ISP, you are assigned a temporary IP address. DDNS services keep track of your IP address and route your Domain name to that address when you wish to connect to the camera from a remote location.
  • Page 55 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Create a free DDNS account First you create a free account with one or both of these companies. We’ll take www.no-ip.com as an example. The “create account” function is on the top right under the Username/ Password fields. Do not register a domain or sign up for any other paid services.
  • Page 56 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration After you enter your account and hostname information you can go to the camera’s “ System ” menu at the top of the Settings screen and scroll down to the DDNS section to see if it worked. DDNS Status: Success...
  • Page 57: Upnp Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration UPNP Setup The camera supports UPnP which is enabled by default. This function requires a Windows XP/Vista operating system. It is a quick way to discover the camera on your network. Please make sure that the UPnP function is enabled on your PC. [UPnP] Enable or disable the UPnP function.
  • Page 58 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration [Gateway RTP port forwarding] Enable this function, users can use mobile phone , RealPlayer or QuickTime Player to visit the camera from Internet through the router. [External RTP port range] 30000—30200 default. (See TCP/IP setup) Click Apply to confirm your setting.
  • Page 59: Storage

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Storage Setup Storage Storage Setup Browse Storage Format SD Card [Storage] Select Enable [Store to] NAS or SD Card [Store directory] The file that Videos will be saved to. [Max Space] Unlimited (The capacity of all videos) [Max files] The Max quantity of all the videos.
  • Page 60: Browse Storage

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Browse Storage When click Browse Storage and you can browse, download, delete the snapshot and recording files in it. Format SD Card Click Format to format SD card click , all the recorder files will be lost after format. PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...
  • Page 61: Recording To Nas

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Recording to NAS Getting your camera recording to a NAS drive, please follow 3 steps below. 1. Prepare your NAS Ensure that your NAS drive is compatible with the CIFS or SMB protocol – most are but best to check first anyway (refer to the user manual for your NAS box).
  • Page 62 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration [Storage Select] Select whether you want to record on NAS or micro SD card. [NAS remote path] Enter the path that you wish to save the files to on your NAS Drive. Remember the camera only accepts one level directory e.g. //192.168.1.3/camvideo as opposed to //192.../cam/abc.
  • Page 63 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Select the task you want to set and then access it, e.g. click on the 'Record to storage on alarm' link if you want to get the camera to record to your NAS drive based on motion detection.
  • Page 64: Task

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Motion Detection The camera refers to motion detection as an “alarm”. You can select what you want the camera to do once the motion is detected.The factory default setting for motion detection is a single motion detection window covering the entire visible area.
  • Page 65 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Window 1 Checked the windows box to enable this window. Threshold Threshold bar and indicator Sensitivity 1. When you enable, disable, relocate or resize a window click Apply to for the new settings to Window 2 be enable.
  • Page 66: Schedule Setup

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Schedule Setup Alarm Sending, Periodical Sending and Buffer Sending sends images via e-mail or FTP according to schedule setup. Schedule Setup Schedule ID: Start time Every day Always End time Apply PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...
  • Page 67: Task Management

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Task Management The camera refers to motion detection as an “alarm”. You can select what you want the camera to do once the motion is detected One option is to set up the details of your email server account and have the camera send you JPEG snapshots.
  • Page 68: Email Alarm Sending

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Email alarm sending [Snapshot from] Select Primary stream [Snapshot duration] Input the number of seconds [Snapshot frame rate] Select the frame [Alarm interval] Input the interval time [SMTP server name] Input your E-mail’s SMTP server name. [SMTP server port] 25, as default.
  • Page 69 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration For automatic emailing you will need both an outgoing email server and one or more email receiving addresses. If you don't have this information handy you may want to refer to your internet service provider's help pages or your Microsoft Outlook or other email program account settings.
  • Page 70: Email Periodic Sending

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Email periodic sending Instead of using motion detection in Email Alarm Sending, you can also use the “Email Periodic sending” menu to upload pictures at regular time intervals. [Periodic interval] Input the interval time. The default setting is the same as E-mail Alarm Sending. Click Apply to confirm your setting.
  • Page 71: Ftp Alarm Sending

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration FTP alarm sending If you prefer, you can have the pictures uploaded to an FTP server instead of an email address. There are many choices for FTP servers. For example, you could enable the built-in FTP server function on one of your computers or download free FTP server software such as FileZilla server.
  • Page 72 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration [Snapshot from] Primary stream. [Snapshot duration] Input the duration time. [Snapshot frame rate] Select the number of frame per second. [Alarm interval] Type the interval time. [FTP server name] Input the FTP server name. [FTP server port] As default 21.
  • Page 73: Ftp Periodic Sending

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration FTP periodic sending [Periodic interval] Input the interval time. The default setting is the same as FTP Alarm Sending. Click Apply to confirm your setting. Note:The menu option for “HTTP alarm sending” and “ HTTP Periodic sending”are not explained here since HTTP servers are only used by network professionals.
  • Page 74: Http Alarm Sending

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration HTTP alarm sending [Alarm interval] Input the FTP server name. [HTTP server name] Input the HT TP server name. [HTTP server port] As default 80. [Authentication] Select Yes. [User name] Type your HT TP user name. [Password] Type your HT TP password.
  • Page 75: Http Periodic Sending

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration HTTP periodic sending [Period interval] Input the interval time. The rest setting is the same as HT TP Alarm Sending. Click Apply to confirm your setting. PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...
  • Page 76: Snapshot To Storage On Alarm

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Snapshot to storage on alarm The following chapters will show even more possibilities to use motion detection. You can use motion detection to initiate the snapshots to Micro SD card or NAS (Snapshot to storage on Alarm) or at regular time intervals (Snapshot to Storage Periodically) to take snapshots and store them to MicroSD card or NAS.
  • Page 77: Snapshot To Storage Periodically

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Snapshot to storage periodically [Period interval] Input the interval time. The rest setting is the same as Snapshot to storage on alarm. Click Apply to confirm your setting. PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...
  • Page 78: Record To Storage On Alarm

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Record to storage on alarm [Record from] Primary stream [Record duration] Input the duration time. [Split duration] Input the split duration time. ( The videos will be split.) [Record thumbnail] Select Enable or Disable. Click Apply to confirm your setting.
  • Page 79: Record To Storage Continuously

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Record to storage continuously [Record from] Select Primary stream. [Split duration] Input the split duration time. ( The videos will be split.) [Record thumbnail] Select Enable or Disable. Click Apply to confirm your setting. With the larger Micro SD cards it is practical to use the camera as a continuously recording DVR (Digital Video Recorder) with the right settings.
  • Page 80: Sending Files In Storage To Ftp Server

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Sending files in storage to FTP server Phylink cameras can transfer files automatically to a standalone NAS hard drive or any other FTP server, such as a computer with FTP software or an online server. [FTP server name] Input the FTP server name.
  • Page 81: Tools

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Tools Tools System Identity User Management Date & Time Backup or Reset Automatic Reboot Setup Firmware Upgrade System Identity System Identity Setup PhyLink Bullet HD1080 System Name: Default Contact System Contact: Default Location System Location: Apply [System Name] Type a name to easily identify the camera.
  • Page 82: User Management

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration User Management User Management Group User name Admin Administrators Add Up to 64 users (including the admin) can created. Note: 1. A maximum of 16 users are allowed to access the camera simultaneously. 2. As the number of simultaneously users increase, the overall performance will decrease. This is dependant on the Network bandwidth.
  • Page 83: Date & Time

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Date & Time [Current device time] Internal time for camera. [Proposed device time] PC system time. On clicking Apply the internal time of the camera will be changed to this time. [Select to change the time zone for the device location] choose proper time zone.
  • Page 84: Backup Or Reset

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Backup or Reset Backup or Reset Settings Click Reset to erase the camera's configuration Reset and restore the factory defaults. Click Backup to save the camera's Backup configuration to a file. Restore the camera's configuration from a previously Restore backed-up file.
  • Page 85 Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Step 2 Click Browse... to search for the newest Firmware you downloaded from Phylink technical support website , and then click Upgrade. Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Firmware (path and file name) Browse... Upgrade Step 3 Click Reboot when the upgrade terminates. IMPORTANT! Do not unplug or power off the camera while the upgrade is in progress! PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...
  • Page 86: Advanced Functions

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration Advanced functions Wizard In order to facilitate the setup of the camera there is a Wizard that helps non technical users setup the camera easily. Click on Wizard at the top of the window to launch the wizard.
  • Page 87: System

    Section 3 - Advanced Configuration System Click System to see over system information about your camera. The data of the software activity of the camera and recorded in this. It includes data that are useful when a problem occurs. Live View Wizard System Reboot...
  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Section 4 - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Status indicator LED of camera does not light up The power supply might be faulty. Confirm that you are using the provided DC 5V power supply for this network camera. Verify that the power supply is correctly connected.
  • Page 89: Forget The Ip Address Of Network Camera

    Section 4 - Troubleshooting Forget the IP address of network camera 1. Use Phylink Camera Live. 2. Use Phycam App. 3. Reset your Network to default IP address. Note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Forget the password to access the setting interface Initialize the network camera by pressing the RESET button.
  • Page 90: Technical Specifications

    Section 5 - Technical Specifications Technical Specifications PLC-223W / PLC-233W Camera Aperture-F2.0 White Balance, Exposure, Gain-Auto Min.illumination -0 Lux Infrared LED Night Vision Distance Image compression -H.264,MPEG-4,MJPEG Audio output -2-Way Audio Audio compression -AAC Built-in microphone-Yes SD slot -microSD card (Up to 64Gb)
  • Page 91: Glossary Of Terms

    Section 6 - Glossary of Terms Glossary of Terms 1. Network Camera: A stand-alone device which allows users to view live, full motion video from anywhere on a computer network, even over the Internet, using a standard web browser. 2. JPEG: A standard image format, used widely for photographs, also known as JPG. 3.
  • Page 92 Section 6 - Glossary of Terms 14. Time server: A time server consists of a computer networking device that reads the actual time from a reference clock and distributes this information to its clients using a computer network. 15. WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) is a class of systems to secure wireless (Wi-Fi)computer networks.
  • Page 93: Technical Support

    Phylink’s products. Visit www.phylink.com for more details. For more information or support, visit: Phylink Solutions LLC One Commerce Center-1201 http://www.phylink.com Orange St. #600 Or contact Wilmington support@phylink.com Delaware 19899 Copyright 2014 Phylink Solutions LLC. United States All Rights Reserved. PHYLINK Cube HD User Manual...

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