Table of Contents Overview ..................................- 3 - Product Description ................................ - 3 - Hardware Description ............................- 4 - Setting up the Network Camera ............................. - 5 - Read Before Use ..............................- 5 - Hardware Installation Steps ........................... - 5 - Using the Network Camera for the first time ......................
1 Overview This camera is a high-end 2 Megapixel Box Network Camera, which is designed for professional security applications. This network camera is equipped with ICR (IR-Cut filter Removable) and provides outstanding day and night performance. It comes with a 2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200, delivering sharp image quality.
Hardware Description Reset Video Out BNC Connector (75 Ohm) for connecting analog monitor Power Jack connect AC/DC power adapter for DC12V power input Ethernet RJ45 port for network connection Micro SD insert SD card for local storage ...
3 Setting up the Network Camera Read Before Use The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but can also be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
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Installing the Network Camera A. Attach the bracket that comes in the package to the Bracket Nut Hole B. Connect the Ethernet Plug to the Network Connector RJ-45 from the device. C. Plug the Power Jack to the Power Connector (Not necessary for Power-over-Ethernet Network Camera Models).
Using the Network Camera for the first time The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic networking knowledge. Making the initial steps for setting up the network camera will be based on a simple network connection.
Using the Terminal Block Terminal Block Definition The network camera comes with a Terminal Block that can offer multiple functions to the user: Relay Common Pin 1 ~ 3, 6: Intended for triggering and receiving D_OUT Relay Normal Open / Close alarms for the Event Configuration feature.
3.4.3 Connecting Pan/Tilt/Zoom Devices The Network Camera allows the connection of a Pan/Tilt/Zoom device into the camera. The RS485 (+) and RS485(-) may be used for connecting such devices. The supported protocol is Pelco D and Pelco P. Refer to Chapter 5) Configuring the Camera, Camera Settings for more references on setting and controlling the device by the Web user interface.
POE Single Injector & POE Network Camera Power Adapter Power Adapter Power Adapter Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet cable cable cable cable ADSL Modem Broadband Router POE Injector Hub / Switch Network Camera with Power-over-Ethernet Using the Micro SD Card The network camera comes with a Micro SD card slot to allow users insert a Micro SD card to save snapshots and videos into it.
“CAM7 Series Device Search” from the CD-ROM, and then use this program to do that. Find Camera 1. Once installed on the PC, click on [Start Menu >> All Programs >> Asoni >> Search Tooling >> Asoni CAM7 Series Device Search] to open the software.
For example, C:\ >ipconfig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connections: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : king-tech.com IP Address... . : 192.168.1.102 Subnet Mask ... : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway .
Access the camera from the browser Start the IE browser, type the IP address of the network camera in the address field: http://<IP of camera> If the “HTTP Port” has been changed from “80”, type the URL as: http://<IP of camera>:<HTTP Port> Once the Network Camera is accessed, the Network Camera will request a Username and Password.
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Kindly note that if you didn't install ActiveX and you will not be able to see the Live view image. Please make sure to install it first. To adjust the Security Options of Internet Explorer follow the below instructions: Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Custom Level > Security Settings > Download unsigned ActiveX controls >...
Then, the Live View page will be opened. Click on the “Setup” link of the Live View page to change the configurations of the network camera. Select user interface language: English, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese The Live View Page Video Source: The Stream Profile drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed stream - 15 -...
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profile on the Live View page. Refer to Streaming Settings of this chapter for more references. Rotation: allows the rotation of the video to be viewed in an angle of 0 (current), 90, 180 or 270 degrees at a clockwise direction. Full Screen: Maximizes the video to be displayed at a full screen size.
before the recording and snapshot functions can be enabled. iPhone Camera Viewer The network camera provides “iPhone Camera Viewer” for user to monitor via iPhone. Once LAN or internet settings are completed on iPhone, as below, user can monitor via iPhone web browser by just entering the IP address (or domain name) of the network camera.
5 Configuring the camera Video Main features and advanced configurations of video streaming. Camera Image adjustments such as brightness, white balance and more. Storage Displays information of the files located in the Micro SD card (if any). Event Smart features for event settings to send emails, snapshots and more. Network Network configuration for the network camera and Event features.
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Video General Setting: The Network Camera has in total 8 independent and simultaneous streams which can be used. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use. The Live View page in the network camera provides access to a list of streams which are set in this page. They can either be H.264 or Motion JPEG video streams that are configured according to each user’s need.
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5.1.2 Advanced Settings Enable Digital PTZ: The Digital PTZ feature allows you pan, tilt and zoom electronically around the image without having moving parts at the device. Once enabled, it will display a frame which will let you slide it through different areas and automatically zoom the area being focused on, to have a bigger and more detailed image for your viewing.
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Audio Setting Adjust the output gain. Audio Format: select “AAC”, “u-LAW” or “Off” as the audio compression format. The “u-LAW” is highly recommended for 3GPP mobile surveillance (for example, on iPhone or other network-enabled smart phones and NVR surveillance application software). OSD Setting: Camera Name: To display the OSD, type a text on the box with a maximum of 20 characters.
Camera Settings 5.2.1 Camera General Settings Button to save the frame range ! AE Window: The area of selected window will be the auto-exposure sense area for entire camera image. Therefore, if you want to have the image lighting-exposed level depends on particular area, please use the AE Window to select the desired area, otherwise we suggest you selecting the window to cover the central area of the image, same as default setting.
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Video Output Format: Select for redundant output (analog monitor) to assign video signal “NTSC” or “PAL”. White balance: This is used to compensate for the different colors present in different light sources, to make the colors in the image appear the same. The Network Camera can be set to automatically identify the light source and compensate for its color.
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5.2.2 PTZ Settings Enable PTZ To enable PTZ control on the connected analog camera. Once the video encoder is appropriately configured, the Live View page will display the control panel for the installed PTZ device. Protocol: Select one from the list of protocols, such as Pelco D, Pelco P, Li-Lin, and Select ID of the analog camera that the video encoder intends to control.
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5.2.3 Privacy Window Privacy Window is used to generate an masking area in the video image for protect your personal privacy. To set the privacy window, follow the steps below: 1. Click Add button to create a new window. 2. Use the mouse to decide window size and drag-drop the window. 3.
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Privacy Window List Add: 6 areas can be set for which they will be identified in 3 colors each, Red, Green or Blue. Once clicked, according to the color selected, a squared block can be drawn on top of the video displayed using the mouse.
Storage Settings 5.3.1 Disk Information Displays information on the Micro SD Card inserted in the network camera that the user is working with, which will be useful for saving live videos and snapshots, lately used in the built-in live recording Schedule feature of this same section.
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5.3.2 File list Displays the list of files which are stored in the Micro SD Card. User can find the needed files by configuring the duration (between Start time and End time) and clicking on “Search”. A checkbox is shown to allow the deletion of the file if necessary. The network camera supports 2 ways to play the recorded video files: *.file click on the file to play the record video file online.
Event Settings The Event Settings page allows the user to customize the Network Camera to perform actions during a period of time, upon the occurrence of certain events in order to have a result. For example: Capture a snapshot, at anytime, when a motion is detected; and send the snapshot to an email address.
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Event Type Setup Name: Input a name to identify the Event that will perform the action upon some event occurrence. Trigger by: (Condition) Schedule: it will perform an action during a time defined by the user. Motion Detection: it will perform an action upon a motion detected set in some are defined by the user.
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Respond to Trigger (Activated Time) Always: always keep the Network Camera alert to wait for some condition to happen. Only during time frame: it will perform the action only for the time frame set. This is different from the Schedule condition, since the Schedule condition sets the time as the main reason to start doing something, while the “time frame”...
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It won't display if insert Micro SD card not yet ! Upload Images: sends the images to an FTP server. Interval: Set the time between each two notifications. Send Email notification: Send an email message to a predefined email address set in the Network Configuration.
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Interval: Set the time between each two notifications. To: the email account that will be sent to Subject: input the subject of the email Message: write in the message contents Attach file: tick it if you need to attach a file Send HTTP notification: Send a text message as a parameter to an HTTP port that should be expecting a text message or a command.
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Record to SD: Record video image to SD card. Note: It won't display if insert SD card not yet ! GPOUT: Set to activate a connected device (at Pin1&2) once triggered. When Trigger by: (Condition): Motion Detection、By Boot or GPIN,it would be show below configure. Post Alarm: Set the duration of action after the event 5.4.2 Motion Detection...
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Video motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 3 Include and/or Exclude windows can be configured. Once configured, the video motion detection windows appear in the list of available triggers, for triggering events.
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Motion Detection List Add: 3 areas can be set for which they will be identified in 3 colors each, Red, Green or Blue. Once clicked, according to the color selected, a squared block can be drawn on top of the video displayed using the mouse.
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Add FTP: adds an FTP to be used as a recipient for the images Add HTTP: adds an HTTP server to receive text messages. Add TCP: adds a TCP port to received text messages. Add SMTP: adds an Email server/address to receive email messages Delete: to Delete any existing Event Server, select a Name from the Event Server List and click on Delete.
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Name: Descriptive name of your choice URL: URL (IP address or host name) Username and Password: Enter the Username and Password for allowing the reception of messages. Note : Consult your Network Administrator for the correct Username and Password applied to the HTTP and Proxy Server.
Name: Descriptive name of your choice Email Address: enter sender’s (the network camera) email address Mail Server: URL of mail server (IP address or host name) Username and Password: Enter the Username and Password for authentication if necessary. 5.4.4 Server I/O GPIO: is used to configure normal circuit status for receiving and triggering Alarms.
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General: Basic IP configuration settings. Advanced: Page for network settings that include Time Server, Hostname and Port for services. DDNS: Service for accessing the Network Camera through domain names rather than IP addresses. PPPoE: Configuration page for connecting directly to ADSL internet services. Event Server: Sets up the servers utilized in the Event feature page, such as FTP, HTTP, SMTP and TCP.
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5.5.2 Advanced NTP Configuration Obtain NTP server address via DHCP - check this radio button to automatically look up and use the NTP server settings as provided by DHCP. Click the View button to see the current settings. Use the following NTP server address - to create manual settings, check this radio button and enter the host name or IP address of the NTP server.
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Note: if you enter a different value other than 80 for your HTTP port, you can not return to the Live View screen. In order to return to the Live View screen, please launch IP Discovery tool again and select your network camera.
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5.5.3 DDNS The DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) feature allows users to access the Network Camera without the need of remembering the IP address, but rather using a name. For example: http://www.mycamera.com Reminder: the DDNS is only effective for PPPoE connection. To be able to use the DDNS feature, a domain name must be registered first in a domain name service from a 3 party service provider, such as DynDNS (www.dyndns.org).
This setting triggers an email sending to notify the latest IP address when the IP address of this network camera is changed. Please configure SMTP Server information (Network -> Event Server) first. IPCHANGE: Disable or Enabled SMTP Server: Select one on the list of configured Email servers Mail To: Set the destination (e.g.
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System Settings page displays information about the current status of the Network Camera. Such information is useful to have references when direct information is required without going through the different pages of configuration of the Network Camera. 5.6.2 User The user configuration page allows the Network Camera to have multiple users and profiles to access the Network Camera.
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Operator: Has permission to change certain configuration of the camera. Viewer: Has only permission to view the Network Camera. Note : follow the instructions displayed on the User’s page while selecting of a Username and Password. Deleting a user To delete user, click on a Name from the Users list and click on “Delete”, then click on “Save” to make the changes permanent.
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5.6.4 Server Maintenance The Server Maintenance page allows the user to make changes in the Network Camera, such as: Reboot: restarts the Network Camera Load Default: sets the Network Camera back to the default parameters from factory. Upload File: Upgrades the Network Camera to a new firmware. Look up for the file and select it. Click on “Upgrade”...
6 Troubleshooting Factory Default Reset Button To execute the Factory Default, proceed as follows: Delete the power adapter from the socket power of the network camera With a pin thin enough to go through the Reset Button hole, push inside gently Plug back the power The Power LED will flash Release the pin...
6.2.1 Standard connection Local Network Network Camera 192.168.1.21 / Port 80 Internet Service Provider Internet Broadband ADSL Modem Public IP Router 210.20.34.23 Terminal Remote Location Company Web Server 192.168.1.22 192.168.1.23 In this case what we have here is: Public IP Address 210.20.34.23, assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Network Camera, with a local IP of 192.168.1.22 Broadband router Since we are sharing only one single Internet connection through our Local Network, the Port Forwarding...
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6.2.2 Assigning Ports Manually Local Network Network Camera 192.168.1.21 / Port 8080 Internet Service Provider Internet Broadband ADSL Modem Public IP Router 210.20.34.23 Port 8080 For the Network Camera Terminal Remote Location Company Web Server 192.168.1.22 192.168.1.23 In this case what we have here is: Public IP Address 210.20.34.23, assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP), but we will be using Port 9999 for accessing the camera from the Internet.
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6.2.3 Using two ore more public IPs The following figure is just an illustration on how the camera can be connected when 2 or more Public IPs are involved in a network infrastructure Internet Service Provider Network Camera Hub / Switch ADSL Modem 2 Public IP Public IP...
7 Frequently Asked Questions Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Remedial Action Problems setting the IP address The camera is located on a different subnet If the IP address intended for the camera and the IP address of your computer are located on different subnets, you will not be able to set the IP address.
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Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation for more information. Lower frame rate than expected Reduce number of applications running on the client computer. Limit the number of simultaneous viewers. Check with the system administrator that there is enough bandwidth available. See also the online help. Lower the image resolution.
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