Chapter 1 Configuration; Before You Start; What's Included And What's Required - StarDot Technologies NetCam SC User Manual

Chapter 1
Congratulations on your purchase of a StarDot NetCam SC network camera with
integrated web server. The NetCam SC combines the best of the analog CCTV world
(auto iris, day/night IR filter*, video out, 24VAC/12VC power inputs, I/O) with the
best of the digital IP camera world (up to 5 megapixel, Power over Ethernet, integrated
video motion detection).
With proper usage, NetCam SC will provide many years of quality video. We
recommend that you read this manual carefully to completely understand the camera's
capabilities. Throughout this manual, your NetCam SC camera will also be referred
to as simply NetCam.
* Day/night IR filter available only on IR models.
1.1

Before You Start

This manual guides you through the basic setup procedure for the
NetCam SC and provides a detailed resource of the camera's advanced
options and capabilities.
Setting up NetCam SC consists of three steps. The first step is to
configure the network settings. The second step is to configure NetCam to
upload images to a web server (this step is optional). The third step is the
physical installation of the camera.
1.2

What's Included and What's Required

The basic package includes a NetCam SC camera, a lens and the
StarDot Tools software (and this manual) on CD-ROM. Since the NetCam
SC is a PoE device (Power over Ethernet), it is assumed that most users
will provide their own CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable, as well as a PoE switch or
power injector. StarDot optionally offers a wall mount, a power supply, a
combination network/power cable and a null serial configuration cable. In
order to use the NetCam SC, you will need the following:
• Power source (PoE, 12VDC or 24VAC)
• A computer – for configuring NetCam SC and for viewing video
(viewing requires Java or ActiveX-enabled web browser)
Note: A computer is not necessary to operate NetCam, only to configure it.
• Network connectivity (LAN, cable modem, DSL, T-1, Dial-Up
Internet Account, Satellite Modem, etc.)
NetCam SC
Configuration
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