Mace Easy Watch EWIP-DOM-WIFI Product manual

EWIP-DOM-WIFI
HD Megapixel Wireless Network
Pan/Tilt Surveillance Camera
Product Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing a Mace® Easy Watch™
HD Megapixel Wireless Network Pan/Tilt
Surveillance Camera.
Your new camera is a standalone system that can be connected wirelessly
or wired to an ethernet or fast ethernet network.
Equipped with a megapixel CMOS sensor, the camera allows you to
capture a wider field of view with a resolution of up to 1280 x 1024. With
support for latest H.264 technology, you can record streaming video to
your hard drive that utilizes high-quality H.264 images, enable motion
detection and set up automated e-mail alerts for added security.
With infrared LEDs and light sensors, you can capture clear images even
in a dark environment. Monitor everything remotely using the camera’s
pan/tilt functions that allow you to control the camera’s viewing angles.
In addition, the camera can attach a variety of external devices for various
purposes through the GPIO connectors.
Compared to a conventional PC camera, the Easy Watch™ camera features
a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective
solution to transmit real-time high-quality video images and sound
synchronously for monitoring. The camera can also be managed remotely
via a web browser to access and control it from any desktop/notebook
computer over your intranet or the internet.
The simple installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to
integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive applications
supported, this HD Megapixel Wireless Network Surveillance Camera is a
great solution for remote monitoring, high-quality, and high-performance
video images.
5101 NW 21st Ave, Suite 210 • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
www.mace.com • (888) 530-6223
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This Product Manual provides you with instructions and illustrations on
how to use your camera, including:
Chapter 1
Introduction to your Camera
Learn the features, components and functions of the camera.
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Easily install the camera at your home or workplace.
Chapter 3
Accessing the Camera
Learn how easy it is to start using your camera. Get set up and work within
your network environment instantly.
Chapter 4
Configuring the Camera
Guide for configuring the camera using a web browser on your PC.
Chapter 5
Appendix
Provides the specifications of the camera and some helpful information
for use and care.
NOTE: The illustrations and configuration values in this guide are for
reference only. The actual settings depend on your practical
application of the camera.
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Contents
Preface /2
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Your Camera /5
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Checking the Package Contents /5
Getting to know your Camera /6
Features & Benefits /9
System Requirements /11
Chapter 2 — Hardware Installation /12
2.1
2.2
2.3
Installing the Wall Mount Kit /12
Connecting the Camera to your LAN/WLAN /13
Applications of the Camera /15
Chapter 3 — Accessing the Camera /16
3.1
3.2
3.3
Using IPFinder /16
Accessing the Camera /17
Configuring the IP address of the PC /21
Chapter 4 — Configuring the Camera /22
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
Using the Web Configuration /22
Quick Setup /23
Basic Setup /27
Network Settings /30
Pan/Tilt Settings /39
Setting up Video & Audio /40
Event Server Configuration /45
Motion Detect /50
Event Configuration /51
Tools /55
USB /57
Information /58
Appendix /59
A.1
A.2
A.3
Specifications /59
Terminal Application /62
Glossary of Terms /63
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Your Camera
1.1
Checking the Package Contents
Check the items contained in the package carefully. You should have the
following:
• One HD Megapixel Wireless Network
Pan/Tilt Surveillance Camera
• One AC power adapter
• One wall mount kit
• One external antenna
• One ethernet cable (RJ-45 type)
• One GPIO connector
• One installation CD-ROM
• One User Guide
NOTE: If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact Mace Tech
Support at 888-530-MACE (6223).
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1.2
Getting to know your Camera
→ Front and side panels
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a. Infrared LEDs (x7)
• Allows the camera to capture clear images in a dark
environment
b. Light Sensor
• Senses the environmental light level
• Triggers ON and OFF the infrared LEDs
c. Lens Assembly
d. USB Port
• Allows you to connect an external USB device
• Provides power distribution (up to 500mA)
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e. Internal Microphone
• Allows the camera to receive sound and voice
f. Link LED
• Indicates the camera’s network connectivity
with a flashing green light
g. Power LED
• Indicates the camera is powered on with a steady
amber light.
h. External Antenna
→ Rear panel
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i.USB Unmount Button
• Used to safely remove the connected USB device
NOTE: After long pressing the Unmount button for four seconds, the
Power LED starts flashing. When the Power LED resumes the
steady amber light, you can remove the USB device safely.
j.DC Power Connector
• Connects the AC power adapter, in order to supply power to
the camera.
k.WPS Button
• Used to protect your WLAN—instead of entering the network
name (SSID), your wireless network can be protected simply by
pushing a button
TIP: For more information on the WPS button see:
Network » Wireless » WPS Settings
l.GPIO Connectors
• Used to connect external devices
m. Reset Button
• Restarts the camera when it is pressed quickly
• Resumes factory default settings when it is pressed and held
for five seconds
n.Wireless Antenna Connector
• Used to attach the external antenna
o.Ethernet Cable Connector
• Connects the network cable, which supports the NWay
protocol so that the camera can detect network speed
automatically
p.Audio-out Connector
• Connects an external active speaker
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1.3
Features & Benefits
• H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG Multi-codec supported
The camera provides you with excellent images by the H.264/MPEG4/ MJPEG
multi-codec selectable technology, allowing you to adjust image size and
quality, and bit rate according to the networking environment.
• High Resolution Surveillance
Equipped with a megapixel CMOS sensor, the high performance camera is
designed for your professional surveillance and security applications. The
image resolution is up to 1280 x 1024.
• Day & Night Surveillance Supported
The seven infrared LEDs around the standard lens assembly enable the
camera to capture crystal clear images in a dark environment or at night.
When the Light Sensor detects the environmental light level becomes low,
the camera captures the images in black & white mode using the infrared
LEDs.
• Optimal Viewing
With the Pan/Tilt functions, you can easily monitor many views by moving
the camera lens to the left and right (165/165 degrees) or up and down
(90/15 degrees). In addition, you can assign up to eight preset positions for
the camera, enabling you to quickly move the camera lens to the desired
position.
• Remote Control Supported
By using a standard web browser or the bundled Easy Watch IP software
application, the administrator can easily change the configuration of the
camera via Intranet or Internet. In addition, the camera can be upgraded
remotely when a new firmware is available. The users are also allowed to
monitor the image and take snapshots via the network.
• Multiple Profiles Supported
The camera supports multiple profiles simultaneously, so that you can
separately set up different image settings (such as image quality and frame
rate) for the three video types of the camera: H.264, MPEG4, MJPEG, and
3GPP.
• Flexible Audio Capability
The camera allows you to connect the external microphone to receive onthe-spot audio via the Internet, allowing you to monitor the on-site voice. In
addition, you can connect an external active speaker to the camera to speak
through the camera (supporting mono audio only).
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• Supports RTSP
The camera supports RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), which is a
technology that allows you to view streaming media via the network. You can
view the real-time video with the Quick Time player or RealPlayer. To view
the real-time streaming image on your computer, open the Web browser and
enter the RTSP link:
MPEG4 stream: rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/mpeg4
H.264 stream: rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/h264
• Mobile Device Viewing Supported
The camera supports real time video viewing on your mobile device. After
installing the required software applications, you can easily motor the
camera’s real-time video from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad (requires
iPhone OS 3.1 or later). The latest Android phone can be supported too.
• I/O Connectors Provided
The camera provides the I/O connectors on the rear panel (IN/OUT), which
provide the physical interface to send and receive digital signals to a variety
of external alarm devices. You can connect a special featured device, and
then configure the settings and control the device from the GPIO Trigger
window of Web Configuration.
• Multiple Platforms Supported
The camera supports multiple network protocols, including TCP/IP, SMTP
e-mail, HTTP, and other Internet related protocols. Therefore, you can use the
camera in a mixed operating system environment, such as Windows Vista and
Windows 7.
• Multiple Applications Supported
Through the remote access technology, you can use the cameras to monitor
various objects and places for your own purposes. For example, babies at
home, patients in the hospital, offices and banks, and more. The camera can
capture both still images and video clips, so that you can keep the archives
and restore them at any time.
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1.4
System Requirements
Networking
LAN:
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet;
Auto-MDIX.
WLAN:
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Accessing the Camera using a Web Browser
Platform:
Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/Win7
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 800MHz or above
RAM:
512MB
Resolution:
800 x 600 or above
User Interface:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 or above; Apple Safari 2
or above; Mozilla Firefox 2.00 or above; Google Chrome
Accessing the Camera using Easy Watch IP software
Platform:
Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Win7
Resolution:
1024 x 768 or above
Hardware Requirements
1 to 8 cameras:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM
9 to 32 cameras: Intel Core 2 Quad 4GB RAM
NOTE: If you connect multiple cameras to monitor various places
simultaneously, it is recommended to use a computer with more
performance.
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Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
2.1
Installing the Wall Mount Kit
The camera comes with a Wall Mount Kit, which allows you to place your
camera anywhere by attaching the camera through the three screw holes
located in the base of the Wall Mount Kit bracket.
Wall Mount Kit
Screw
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Screw
Screw
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2.2
Connecting the Camera to your
LAN/WLAN
Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the camera to your local area
network (LAN).
When you connect the AC power adapter, the camera is powered on
automatically. You can verify the power status from the Power LED on the
front panel of the camera.
Once connected, the Link LED starts flashing green and the camera is on
standby and ready for use.
110.7
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
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If you use a wireless network in your application environment, you need
to attach the included external antenna to the camera.
When the camera is powered on, the camera will automatically search for
any access point with an SSID of “default”.
Attaching the external antenna
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2.3
Applications of the Camera
The camera can be used in multiple applications, including:
•Monitoring local and remote places and objects via the
Internet or your Intranet
•Capture still images and video clips remotely
•Upload images or send email messages with still images
attached
The following diagram explains one of the typical applications for your
camera and provides a basic example for installing the camera.
Home Applications
*NOTE: Enclose the camera in a waterproof housing when using outdoors.
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Chapter 3
Accessing the Camera
3.1
Using IPFinder
The installation CD comes with IPFinder, a convenient utility that allows
you to easily search for the camera on your network.
1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive to initiate the autorun program.
2. Click “IPFinder” to launch the utility. The control panel will
appear as below.
Display for the connected
camera(s). Double-click to
link the camera.
Click About to get the version information for IPFinder.
Click Link to connect the selected camera.
Click Change IP to modify the IP address of the selected camera.
Click Search to find the IP address of the connected camera(s).
Click Exit to close the utility.
3. Once you see the IP address of the camera, launch the web
browser or Easy Watch IP software to access your camera.
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3.2
Accessing the Camera
Remember the following whenever you want to access the camera:
1. Since the default mode for the camera is DHCP enabled,
it is recommended to launch IPFinder to search for the IP
address that is assigned to the camera by the DHCP server—
then click “Link” to access the camera via the web browser.
2. If the camera is unable to attain an IP address using DHCP,
the default IP address will be 192.168.0.30.
3. When the login window appears, enter the default User
Name (admin) and password (admin). Press OK.
Enter the IP address of
the camera here.
Enter the User Name
and Password here.
NOTE: If you are accessing the camera for the first time, you will be asked
to install a new plug-in. Click Yes to proceed.
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After a successful login, the main screen will appear as below:
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The main screen of the Web Configuration provides you with useful
information and functions, including:
k Live View/Setup Switch
• Click
to configure the camera. For details, see Chapter 4.
• Click
image.
to return to the Main screen to view the live view
l Compression Buttons
Select to transmit and record the video using H.264, MPEG4 or MJPEG
compression.
m Pan/Tilt Buttons
Provides the buttons to control the camera lens.
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Left/Right/Up/Down/Home
These buttons allow you to move the camera lens position. Clicking the Home
button will move the camera lens to the assigned home position.
Up
Home
Left
Right
Down
Auto Patrol
This button tells the camera to automatically scan the preset positions once.
Number buttons
Click (1–8) to move the camera lens to the preset position immediately.
To set up the preset positions, move the camera lens by clicking the Left/
Right/Up/Down buttons to the desired position first, then select the number
(1–8) from the pulldown list and click the Apply button. You can enter a
descriptive name for the assigned position in the text box to identify it easily.
n Function Buttons
Use these buttons to control the audio, video, and trigger functions.
Manual Record
Allows you to record and save a video clip.
Snapshot
Allows you to capture and save a still image.
Browse
Allows you to assign the destination folder to store the video clips
and still images.\
Talk
Allows you to speak out through the camera.
Please note only one user is allowed to use this function at a time.
Listen
Allows you to receive the on-site sound and voice from the camera.
Trigger Out
Allows you to trigger on/off the GPIO output manually.
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o Live View Area
Displays the real-time video image of the connected camera.
Compression Mode
Displayed above the Live View image
Zoom Buttons
Click the
buttons to zoom in the live view by 1x, 2x, and 3x.
p Language and Camera Information
• The Language pull-down menu allows you to select the displayed language for
the system.
• The Camera Information area displays the camera’s location and the current
date & time. (This information can be modified in the Web Configuration)
NOTE: If you have trouble finding the recorded files that are saved by
Snapshot or Manual Record in Microsoft Vista, you may need
to modify the security settings for Internet Explorer through the
following steps:
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools > Internet Options.
3. Click Security.
4. Disable the “Enable Protected Mode” option and click OK.
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3.3
Configuring the IP address of the PC
If you failed to access to the camera, please check the IP address of your
computer. Connect the camera to your computer directly to proceed. You
will need to set up both IP addresses to be in the same segment for the
two devices to communicate.
1. On your computer, click Start > Control Panel to open the
Control Panel window.
2.Double-click Network Connection to open the Network
Connection window.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties
from the shortcut menu.
4. When the Local Area Connection Properties window
appears, select the General tab.
5.Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] and then click Properties to
bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Properties window.
6. To configure a fixed IP address that is within the segment
of the camera, select the Use the following IP address
option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field.
The suggested IP address is 192.168.0.X (X is 1–254 except
30), and the suggested Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
7. When you are finished, click OK.
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Chapter 4
Configuring the Camera
4.1
Using the Web Configuration
You can access and manage the camera through a web browser or the
provided Easy Watch™ IP software application. This chapter describes
the Web Configuration and guides you through the configuration of the
camera by using a web browser.
To configure the camera, click
on the main screen of
Web Configuration. The Web Configuration will start from the Basic page.
The Web Configuration contains the settings that are required for the
camera in the left menu bar, including Smart Wizard, My Android, Basic,
Network, Video/Audio, Event Server, Motion detect, Event Config, Tools,
USB, and Information.
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4.2 Quick Setup
4.2.1
Using Smart Wizard
The camera’s Smart Wizard lets you configure your camera easily
and quickly. The wizard will guide you through the necessary
settings with detailed instructions on each step.
To start the wizard, click Smart Wizard in the left menu bar.
Step 1.
Camera Settings
Enter the name and
location for the camera.
Enter the administrator
password twice.
Step 2.
IP Settings
Select the IP setting
according to your network:
DHCP, Static IP, or PPPoE.
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Step 3. Email Settings
Enter the
required
information
to be able to
send email with
images.
Step 4. Wireless Networking
Enter the
required settings
for wireless
networking.
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Step 5. Confirm Settings
Click Apply to finish the wizard
and reboot the camera.
Click Prev to go back to the
previous step(s) and change the
settings.
Click Cancel to end the wizard
and discard the changes.
4.2.2
Using My Android
The camera’s My Android wizard lets you set up your Android
mobile and Google services (Google Talk and Picasa) easily and
quickly. The wizard will guide you through the necessary settings
with detailed instructions on each step.
To start the wizard, click My Android in the left menu bar.
Step 1. Setting Up Your Google Talk Account
Enter the Google Talk account
information for your camera.
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Step 2. Setting Up Your Gmail Account
Enter the Gmail account
information for your camera.
Step 3. Setting Up Your Picasa Account
Enter the Picasa account
information for your camera.
Step 4. Confirm Settings
Click Apply to finish the wizard
and reboot the camera.
Click Prev to go back to the
previous step(s) and change the
settings
Click Cancel to end the wizard
and discard the changes.
NOTE: Once you have set your Gmail account in Step 2, the Email settings
in Event Server Settings will be completed automatically. For more
information, refer to Web Configuration: Event Server Setting >>
Email.
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4.3 Basic Setup
The Basic menu contains three sub-menus that provide the system
settings for the camera, such as the Camera Name, Location, Date & Time,
and User Management.
4.3.1
Basic » System
•Basic
This item allows you to assign the camera name and location
information.
Camera Name
Enter a descriptive name for the camera. This is helpful to identify
the camera easily when multiple cameras are connected to the
network.
Location
Enter a descriptive name for the location that is being monitored
by the camera.
Language Default
Select your preferred language.
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• Indication LED
This item allows you to set the LED illumination as desired.
There available options include: Normal, OFF, and Dummy.
• IR LED
This item allows you to set the IR LED control by selecting
Auto or OFF.
TIP:
If you select OFF in the IR LED option, you can set the Start/End
Time to control the time to use the IR LED function. The default
setting of 00:00–00:00 will disable the IR LED.
4.3.2
Basic » Date & Time
•Date and Time
Enter the correct date and time for the system.
TimeZone
Select the proper time zone for the region from the pull-down
menu.
Synchronize with PC
Select this option and the date & time settings of the camera will
be synchronized with the connected computer.
Synchronize with NTP Server
Select this option and the time will be synchronized with the NTP
Server. You need to enter the IP address of the server and select
the update interval in the following two boxes.
Manual
Select this option to set the date & time manually.
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4.3.3
Basic » User
•Administrator
To prevent unauthorized access to the camera’s Web Configuration, you are
strongly recommended to change the default administrator password. Type
the administrator password twice to set and confirm the password.
•General User
User Name
Enter the user’s name you want to add to use the camera.
Password
Enter the password for the new user.
User List
Display the existing users of the camera. To delete a user, select
the one you want to delete and click Delete.
When you are finished, click Add/Modify to add the new user to
the camera. To modify the user’s information, select the one you
want to modify from User List and click Add/Modify.
•Guest
User Name
Enter the guest’s name you want to add to use the camera.
Password
Enter the password for the new guest.
User List
Display the existing guests of the camera. To delete a user, select
the one you want to delete and click Delete.
NOTE: The “General User” can access the camera and function buttons
of the camera’s Web Config. “Guest” users can only view the live
view image from the main screen. Only the “Administrator” is
allowed to change the camera’s Web Configuration settings.
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4.4 Network Settings
The Network menu contains networking-related settings for the camera,
such as: IP Settings, DDNS Settings, IP Filter, and Wireless Network.
4.4.1
Network » Network
• IP Setting
This item allows you to select the IP address mode and set up the related
configuration. The default setting is DHCP mode enabled.
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DHCP
Select this option when your network uses the DHCP server.
When the camera starts up, it will be assigned an IP address from
the DHCP server automatically.
Static IP
Select this option to assign the IP address for the camera directly.
You can use IPFinder to obtain the related setting values.
IP
Enter the IP address of the camera.
The default setting is 192.168.0.30.
Subnet Mask
Enter the Subnet Mask of the camera.
The default setting is 255.255.255.0.
Default
Gateway
Enter the Default Gateway of the camera.
The default setting is 192.168.0.1.
Primary/
Secondary
DNS
DNS (Domain Name System) translates
domain names into IP addresses. Enter the
Primary DNS and Secondary DNS that are
provided by your ISP.
PPPoE
Select this option when you use a direct connection via the ADSL
modem. You should have a PPPoE account from your Internet
service provider. Enter the User Name and Password. The
camera will get an IP address from the ISP as starting up.
NOTE: Once the camera gets an IP address from the ISP at startup, it
automatically sends a notification email to you. Therefore, when
you select PPPoE as your connecting type, you have to set up the
email or DDNS configuration in advance.
• DDNS Setting
With the Dynamic DNS feature, you can assign a fixed host and domain name
to a dynamic Internet IP address. To set up the DDNS:
1. Select the Enable option to enable this feature.
2. Select the Provider from the pull-down list.
3. Enter the required information in the Host Name, User
Name, and Password boxes.
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NOTE: You have to sign up for DDNS service with the service provider
before configuring this feature.
• UPnP
The camera supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), which is a set of
computer network protocols that enable device-to-device interoperability. In
addition, it has an auto port mapping function so you can access the camera
from behind an NAT router or firewall. Select Enable to enable this feature.
•Port Number
HTTP Port
The default HTTP port is 80.
NOTE: If the camera is behind an NAT router of firewall, use a port
number ranging from 1024 to 65535.
4.4.2
Network » Network » Advanced
•Bonjour
The devices with Bonjour will automatically broadcast their own services and
listen for services being offered for the use of others. If your browser with
Bonjour, you can find the camera on your local network without knowing its
IP address.
Apple’s browser, Safari, has Bonjour built-in. You can download the complete
Bonjour for Internet Explorer from Apple’s web site by visiting http://www.
apple.com/bonjour/.
•RTSP
RTSP Streaming
Set the Authentication option as Disable, Basic, or Digest to
configure the transmission of streaming data within the network.
The default RTSP Port (Real Time Streaming Protocol) is 554.
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4.4.3
Network » IP Filter
The IP Filter setting allows the administrator of the camera to limit the users
within a certain range of IP addresses to access the camera. To disable this
feature, select the Disable option; otherwise, select the Accept option to
assign the range of IP addresses that are allowed to access the camera, or
select the Deny option to assign the range of IP addresses that are blocked
from accessing the camera.
•Disable
Select this option to disable the IP Filter function of the camera.
•Accept
IPv4
Assign a range of IP addresses that are allowed to access the camera by
entering the Start IP address and End IP address options. When you are
finished, click Add to save the range setting. You can repeat the action to
assign multiple ranges for the camera.
IPv6
Enter the IP Address that is allowed to access the camera.
•Deny
IPv4
Assign a range of IP addresses that are blocked to access the camera by
entering the Start IP address and End IP address options. When you are
finished, click Add to save the range setting. Repeat this step to assign
multiple ranges for the camera.
IPv6
Enter an IP Address that will not be allowed to access the camera.
For example, when you enter 192.168.0.50/192.168.0.80 in Start/End
IP Address of Accept > IPv4, the user whose IP address is located within
192.168.0.50–192.168.0.80 will be allowed to access the camera. On the
other hand, if you enter the IP range in Start/End IP Address as Deny > IPv4,
the users whose IP address falls within the range will NOT be allowed to
access the camera.
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4.4.4
Network » Wireless Setting
The camera supports WLAN while you use the wireless network.
Select the Enable option to enable this feature.
•Wireless
Network ID (SSID)
• Keep the default setting of this option to connect the camera to any access
point under the infrastructure network mode.
• To connect the camera to a specified access point, set an SSID for the camera
to correspond with the access point’s ESS-ID.
• To connect the camera to an Ad-Hoc wireless workgroup, set the same
wireless channel and SSID to match with the computer’s configuration.
Click Site Survey to display the available wireless networks,
so that you can easily connect to one of the listed wireless
networks.
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List of search results
Wireless Mode
Select the type of wireless communication for the camera:
Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc.
Channel
Select the appropriate channel from the list.
Authentication
Select the authentication method to secure the camera from being used by
unauthorized users: Open, Shared-key, or WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK.
The following table explains the options:
Open
The default setting of Authentication mode,
which communicates the key across the
network.
Shared-key
Allows communication only with other
devices having identical WEP settings.
WPA-PSK/
WPA2-PSK
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is specially designed for
the users who do not have access to network
authentication servers. The user has to
manually enter the starting password in their
access point or gateway, as well as in each PC
on the wireless network.
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If you select Open or Shared-key as the Authentication mode,
you will need to complete the following settings:
Encryption
Select the WEP option to enable the data encryption feature to secure the
camera within the wireless network.
Format
Once you enable the Encryption feature, you need to determine the
encryption format by selecting ASCII or HEX. ASCII format causes each
character you type to be interpreted as an eight-bit value. Hex format causes
each pair of characters you type to be interpreted as an eight-bit value in
hexadecimal (base 16) notation.
Key Length
Select the WEP key length you use: 64 bits or 128 bits.
WEP Key 1/2/3/4
Enter the WEP key(s) in the boxes.
If you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK as the Authentication mode,
you will need to complete the following settings:
Encryption
Select TKIP or AES. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the
temporal key every 10,000 packets to insure much greater security than the
standard WEP security. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is used to ensure
the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information.
Pre-Shared Key
This is used to identify each other in the network. Enter the name in the box.
(this name must match the Pre-shared key value in the remote device)
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4.4.5
Network » Wireless » WPS Setting
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) sets a new standard of Wi-Fi
security, providing a simplified secure network setup solution for
the end users. WPS can be enabled by the following two options:
1. PIN Mode
2. PBC Mode (WPS Button)
•PROTECTED SETUP
Press the Reset to Unconfigured button to reset the WPS configuration.
•WPS
PIN Mode
The PIN (Personal Information Number) mode builds the
connection by entering the PIN Code directly.
a. Click the PIN Mode option.
b. Click the Site Survey button to select the router (or access
point) you want to connect to.
c. Click the Connect button to start the WPS function.
d. You will need to enter the PIN Code displayed on the camera
into the router (or access point) within 120 seconds to
complete the setup.
PBC Mode
The PBC (Push-Button-Configuration) mode builds the connection
by simply pressing a button on the device.
a. Click the PBC Mode option.
b. Click the Connect button to start the WPS function.
TIP:
Instead of clicking the Connect button in the Configuration Utility,
you can simply press the WPS button.
c. You will need to press the WPS button on the router (or access
point) within 120 seconds to complete the setup.
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•Device Status
Displays the WPS configuration of the camera.
TIP:
The Power LED indicates the WPS connection status by:
— Blinking 3 times when the connection is built successfully
— Repeating 3 [ short-short-long ] blinks when it fails to connect
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4.5 Pan/Tilt Settings
The Pan/Tilt menu allows you to configure the Pan/Tilt functions of the
camera.
•Pan/Tilt Calibration
Click Calibration to calibrate the position of the camera lens.
•Pan Steps
Set the changing range (1–20 degrees) when you click the Left/Right button.
•Tilt Steps
Set the changing range (1–20 degrees) when you click the Up/Down button.
•Auto Patrol Stay Time
Set the stay time (1–999 seconds) of each preset positions when the camera
is patrolling.
•Startup Preset
Set the position (1–8, or None) to start patrolling.
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4.6 Setting up Video & Audio
The Video & Audio menu contains four sub-menus that provide the video
and audio settings for the camera.
4.6.1
Video & Audio » Camera
•Image Settings
Brightness
Adjust the brightness level from 0–100.
Saturation
Adjust the colors level from 0–100.
Sharpness
Adjust the sharpness level from 0–100.
TIP:
Click Default to restore the default settings of these three options.
Mirror
Select Vertical to mirror the image vertically, or select Horizontal to mirror
the image horizontally.
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Light Frequency
Select the proper frequency according to the camera’s location to reduce the
noise: 50Hz, 60Hz, or Outdoor.
4.6.2
Video & Audio » Video
•H.264
Video Resolution
Select the desired video resolution from the four formats: SXGA, VGA, QVGA
and QQVGA. The higher setting (VGA) obtains better video quality, but it uses
more resources within your network.
Video Quality
Select the desired image quality: Lowest, Low, Medium, High, and Highest.
Frame Rate
Select a proper setting (1–30) depending on your network status.
•MPEG4
Video Resolution
Select the desired video resolution from the three formats: VGA, QVGA and
QQVGA. The higher setting (VGA) obtains better video quality, but it uses
more resources within your network.
Video Quality
Select the desired image quality: Lowest, Low, Medium, High, and Highest.
Frame Rate
Select a proper setting (1–30) depending on your network status.
•MJPEG
Video Resolution
Select the desired video resolution from the four formats: SXGA, VGA, QVGA
and QQVGA. The higher setting (VGA) obtains better video quality, but it uses
more resources within your network.
Video Quality
Select the desired image quality: Lowest, Low, Medium, High, and Highest.
Frame Rate
Select a proper setting (1–30) depending on your network status.
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Non-IE Browser Viewer
If you are not using Internet Explorer as your web browser, select Java
Applet, Still Image, or Server Push in the MJPEG settings.
NOTE: The camera supports H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG compression.
Please note that MJPEG mode captures the images in JPEG format,
which requires a higher bandwidth to view smooth video. You can
control the bandwidth of each connection through the setting
options. For further information, refer to the Appendix: Bandwidth
Reference Guide.
•3GPP
The camera supports 3GPP specifications. Select the Disable
option to disable this feature. Otherwise, select 3GPP Without
Audio or 3GPP With Audio to transfer video clips with or without
audio.
If you use a mobile phone or device that supports 3GPP, you can
view real-time streaming images captured by the camera using
it’s default player. Simply enter the RTSP link in the following
format:
rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/3gp
NOTE: Your mobile device and your service provider must support 3GPP.
4.6.3
Video & Audio » Audio
•Camera Microphone In
Select the Enable option to enable the camera’s audio function, so that you
can receive the on-site sound and voice from the camera.
•Camera Speaker Out
Select the Enable option to enable the camera’s external speaker function,
so that the connected speaker can play the sound and voice through the
camera.
You can set the speaker’s volume by entering the proper value in the Volume
option. The default setting is 90.
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4.6.4
Video & Audio » Overlay/Mask
This sub-menu is used to set the image overlay and mask
features of the camera.
•Image Overlay
This item allows you to set the image overlay.
In the Image File option, click Browse to select the image file from your
computer, and then click Upload. You can click Preview to check the image
size and adjust the image position before clicking Upload. The preview image
area is displayed with a dotted red line. If you want to remove the preview
image before uploading, click Delete.
After clicking Upload, the preview image area will display a dotted white line.
Click Enable to set the transparency option. Click Apply. You will now see the
image overlay on the live view image when you click Live View.
NOTE: The width and height of the input overlay graphic should be in
multiples of 4 with a maximum size of 43,690 pixels. It must be in
JPG or BMP (24-bit RGB) format.
•Privacy Mask
This item allows you to configure up to two mask areas.
Select area 1 or 2 from the Window pull-down list, and then click Enable.
You can change the size and position of the area by holding and dragging the
mouse.
You can also change the color of the mask area by clicking the Color box and
then selecting the color you want. When done, click Apply. You will now see
the mask area(s) on the live view image when you click Live View.
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4.6.5
Video & Audio » Overlay/Mask » Text Overlay
This page is used to set the text overlay feature of the camera,
including the following three options: date & time, heading text,
and background transparency setting.
•Include Date & Time
Select this option to display the date & time information on the live view
image.
•Include Text
Select this option and enter your heading text in the box to display the text
information on the live view image.
•Enable Opaque
Select this option to display the overlay text with a background color.
When you select the Include Date & Time and Include Text
options and click Apply, you can see the related information on
the live view image when you click Live View.
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4.7
Event Server Configuration
The Event Server menu contains four sub-menus that allow you
to upload images to FTP, send emails that include still images,
and store the images to a NAS system, send instant messages,
and upload image/video files to your Picasa account.
Once you have entered the required settings for FTP, Email, and
Network Storage, click Test to verify. Once the camera connects
to the server successfully, click Apply.
4.7.1
Event Server Setting » FTP
• FTP
Host Address
Enter the IP address of the target FTP server.
Port Number
Enter the port number used for the FTP server.
User Name
Enter the user name to login into the FTP server.
Password
Enter the password to login into the FTP server.
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Directory Path
Enter the destination folder for uploading the images. For example: /Test/
Passive Mode
Select the Enable option to enable passive mode.
FTP Upload With
Select to upload to FTP with one snapshot image OR a series of images in
pre-event/post-event time when the event is triggered.
NOTE: Due to the network environment, the camera may not upload
number of images that you set.
4.7.2
Event Server Setting » Email
•Email
SMTP Server Address
Enter the mail server address. For example: mymail.com
Sender Email Address
Enter the email address of the user who will send the email.
For example: [email protected]
SMTP Port
Assign the SMTP port in the text box. The default SMTP port is 25. If the mail
server requires an encrypted connection, you should check the SSL option.
Authentication Mode
Select None or SMTP according to the mail server configuration.
Sender User Name
Enter the user name to login the mail server.
Sender Password
Enter the password to login the mail server.
Receiver #1 Email Address
Enter the first email address of the user who will receive the email.
Receiver #2 Email Address
Enter the second email address of the user who will receive the email.
Send Email With
Select the attachment type that is to be added to the email.
NOTE: Due to the network environment, the camera may not upload
number of images that you set.
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4.7.3
Event Server Setting » Network Storage
•Network Storage
Samba Server Address
Enter the IP address of the Network Storage server.
Share
Assign the shared folder on the Network Storage server.
Path
Assign the path for uploading the files on the Network Storage server.
For example: /Test/
User Name
Enter the user name to login into the Network Storage server.
Password
Enter the password to login into the Network Storage server.
Split By
When the file is too large to upload smoothly, use this option to split it by
selecting File Size or Recording Time.
When Disk Full:
Select Stop Recording or Recycle –Delete Oldest Folder of File when the
storage space on the Network Storage server is full.
Encode Format
Select MPEG4 or H.264 as the encode format while recording.
File Format
Select MP4 or AVI as the file format while recording.
NOTE: The recorded video files in Network Storage are enclosed by AVI
format without audio.
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4.7.4
Event Server Setting » Instant Message
The camera supports the Jabber IM service, so that you can send
an instant message once you have a Jabber account. For more
information of Jabber, please visit the Jabber Website at: http://
jabber.org/Main_Page.
•Instant Message
Jabber ID
Enter your user ID to login into the Jabber IM service.
Jabber Password
Enter the password to login into the Jabber IM service.
Manually Specify Server Host/Port
Select the Enable option to manually configure the Jabber server settings.
Jabber Server Address
Enter the Jabber server address manually.
Jabber Port
Assign the Jabber port manually in the text box.
Encrypt Connection
Select the Enable option to secure the connection.
Encrypt Authentication
Select the Enable option to secure the connection.
Receiver
Enter the receiver’s information.
Message
Enter the message that is to be sent.
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4.7.5
Event Server Setting » Picasa Setting
The camera supports the Picasa upload service. You can send the
camera’s images to your existing Picasa account.
•Picasa Setting
User Name
Enter your user name to login into the Picasa account.
Password
Enter the password to login into the Picasa account.
Privacy
Set the account as Public or Private.
When Disk Full
Select Stop or Recycle – Delete Oldest Folder when the storage space on the
Picasa account is full.
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4.8 Motion Detect
The Motion Detect menu contains the commands and options that allow
you to enable and set up the motion detection feature of the camera. The
camera provides three detection areas.
To enable the detection area, select Window 1|2|3 from the pull-down
list, and then select Enable. When the detection area is enabled, you can
use the mouse to move the detection area and change the coverage.
•Name
Assign a name to the detection area.
•Threshold
Move the slide bar to adjust the level
(when detecting motion to record video)
NOTE: Sliding the Threshold bar to the right will decrease the sensitivity
of motion detection; sliding the Threshold bar to the left will
increase the sensitivity of motion detection.
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4.9 Event Configuration
The Event Config menu contains five sub-menus that provide the
commands to configure event profiles.
4.9.1
Event Configuration » General Settings
•General
Snapshot/Recording Subfolder
You can assign a descriptive name for the subfolder to save the captured
image/video files. Otherwise, leave this option blank to use the default
setting.
Storage Recording Time Per Event
Limit the recording time while you are using the Network Storage solution.
GPIO Trigger Out Retention Time Per Event
Limit the retention time of the GPIO Trigger Out function.
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4.9.2
Event Configuration » Arrange Schedule Profile
•Schedule Profile
This sub-menu displays the scheduled profile(s). To customize the profile,
click Add and then enter a descriptive name for the profile in the prompt
dialog window. After entering the profile name, click OK and the profile will
be added to the Schedule Profiles list. To delete the profile, select the profile
in the list and click Delete.
Profile Name
Name the profile that you will select in the Schedule Profiles list.
Weekdays
Select the weekday(s) that you want to separately assign in the Schedule
Profile. The weekday that has been assigned will be displayed as green.
Time List
Set the time period within the selected weekday. To assign the same time
period to every weekday, click Copy this to all weekdays; click Delete this
from all weekdays to remove the selected time period from every weekday.
Click Delete to remove the selected time period.
Start/End Time
Enter the start and end time and then click Add to assign a time period within
in the selected weekday.
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4.9.3
Event Configuration » Motion Detect Trigger
•Motion Detect Trigger
Select the Enable option to enable the trigger function of the camera, so
that you can send captured images within the detecting area to the FTP
server, email receiver, or the Network Storage server. You have to configure
corresponding settings, such as FTP server and email server, to enable this
feature. Please note that you have to configure the related settings before
enabling these features.
Schedule Profile
Select a schedule profile from the pull-down list.
Action
Set the Trigger Out function or select the destination that the captured
images will be sent to: Record to USB, Record to Network Storage, Send
Email, FTP Upload, Instant Message, or Upload Image to Picasa.
4.9.4
Event Configuration » Schedule Trigger
You can separately configure the schedule for trigger function of
the camera by Email, FTP, or Network Storage. Select the Enable
option on each item, and then select a Schedule Profile from the
pull-down list and set the Interval time.
NOTE: If the value for the Network Storage Recording Time Per Event
option in General Settings is longer than the Interval time in
Network Storage Schedule, the recorded file will be a continuous
video clip.
For example, if you set the Network Storage Recording Time Per
Event as 10 seconds and the Interval as 5 seconds, the recorded
file becomes a non-stop video clip because the camera will record
a 10-second video clip every 5 seconds.
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4.9.5
Event Configuration » GPIO Trigger
Select the Enable Trigger in 1 option to enable the GPIO trigger
function of the camera, so that you can set Trigger Out function
or send captured images within the detecting area to the FTP
server, email receiver, Network Storage server, or the connected
USB device. You have to configure corresponding settings, such
as FTP server and email server, to enable this feature.
Schedule Profile
Select a schedule profile from the pulldown list.
Action
Set the trigger function to enable the White LED light warning, or select the
destination that the captured images will be sent to: Trigger Out, Record to
USB, Record to Network Storage, Send Email, FTP Upload, Instant Message,
or Upload Image to Picasa.
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4.10 Tools
The Tools menu provides the commands that allow you to restart or
reset the camera. You can also backup or restore your configuration, and
upgrade the firmware for the camera.
•Factory Reset
Click Reset to restore all factory default settings for the camera.
• Reboot
Click Reboot to restart the camera just like turning the device off and on. The
camera configuration will be retained after rebooting.
•Configuration
You can save your camera configuration as a backup file on your computer.
Backup
Click Get the backup file to save the current configuration of the camera.
Restore
Click Browse to locate the backup file and then click Restore.
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•Update Firmware
You can upgrade the firmware for your camera once you have obtained the
latest version of firmware.
Current Firmware Version
This item displays the current version of firmware.
Select the Firmware
Click Browse to locate the backup file and then click Update.
NOTE: Make sure to keep the camera connected to the power source
during the process of upgrading firmware. Failing to do so may
cause damage to the camera. If power is disconnected or lost
during upgrading, the system will enable Rescue mode (shown
below) after the camera reboots, so you can try again.
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4.11 USB
The USB menu provides the information/controls for a connected USB device.
•USB Dismount
To safely remove the connected USB device, you can press the Unmount
button for four seconds on the camera or click Dismount from this item.
•USB Information
Display the Total space and Free space of the USB device.
•USB Setting
Split By
When the file is too large to transfer smoothly, use this option to split it by
selecting File Size or Recording Time.
When Disk Full
Select Stop Recording or Recycle – Delete Oldest Folder when the storage
space on the USB device is full.
Encode Format
Set the encode format of the captured image as MJPEG or H.264.
File Format
Set the file format of the recorded video as MP4 or AVI.
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4.12 Information
The Information menu displays the current configuration and events log of
the camera.
Device Information
Display the Basic, Video & Audio, and Network settings of the
camera.
System Log
The Logs table displays the events log recorded by the system.
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Appendix
A.1Specifications
•Image Sensor
Sensor �������������������������� 1/4" Color 1.3 Megapixel color CMOS
Resolution �������������������� 1280 x 1024
Min. Illumination ��������� 2 Lux
•System Hardware
Processor���������������������� ARM9 base
RAM ����������������������������� 64MB SDRAM
ROM ����������������������������� 8MB NOR Flash
Power ��������������������������� DC 12V
Power Consumption����� 10W max.
• Lens Assembly
Lens Type ��������������������� Board Lens
Lens Specification��������� F2.8, 4.0mm
View Angle ������������������� 60 degree
•Video
Compression����������������� H.264 / MPEG4 / MJPEG
Video resolution ���������� H.264 and MJPEG:
SXGA (1280 x 1024) @ 15fps
VGA (640 x 480) @ 30fps
QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30fps
QQVGA (160 x 120) @ 30fps
MPEG4:
VGA (640 x 480) @ 30fps
QVGA (320 x 240) @ 30fps
QQVGA (160 x 120) @ 30fps
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•Communication
LAN ������������������������������ 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet with Auto MDIX
WLAN ��������������������������� (for wireless model) IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Protocol support����������� TCP/IP,IPV6, UDP, ICMP,DHCP client, NTP, DNS, DDNS,
SMTPs, FTP, HTTP, Samba, UPnP, RTP, RTCP, RTSP
•Audio
Input ���������������������������� Built-in microphone
Output ������������������������� Headphone output jack (Mono)
Codec ��������������������������� PCM/AMR (AMR is for 3GPP only)
•User Interface
LAN ������������������������������ One RJ-45 port
Antenna ����������������������� (for wireless model) One external antenna
USB Port ����������������������� USB 2.0 port, with one unmount button; Power
distribution: 500mA Max
GPIO ����������������������������� 1 in/1 out connectors
Input:
Active high: 9~40V DC; dropout: 0V DC
Output:
Close circuit current 70mA AC or 100mA DC
maximum, 30 Ohm; open circuit voltage 240V AC or
350V DC maximum
USB Dismount �������������� One USB Dismount button
Reset ���������������������������� One Reset button
WPS ������������������������������ One WPS button
Volume ������������������������� Two Volume (up/down) buttons
LEDs ����������������������������� Power LED (amber); Link LED (green)
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•Pan/Tilt
Pan ������������������������������� 165 degree (left) to 165 degree (right)
Tilt �������������������������������� 90 degree (up) to 15 degree (down)
•Software
OS Support�������������������� Windows XP/Vista/Win7
Browser������������������������� Internet Explorer 6.0 (or above)
Apple Safari 2 (or above)
Mozilla Firefox 2.00 (or above)
Google Chrome
Software����������������������� Easy Watch IP software for playback/recording/
configuration
•Operating Environment
Temperature ���������������� Operation: 32o F – 113o F (0o C – 45o C)
Storage: 5o F – 140o F (-15o C – 60o C)
Humidity ���������������������� Operation: 20% – 85%, no condensation
Storage: 0% – 90%, no condensation
•EMI
LVD, EuP Power report (ERP), FCC/CE class B
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A.2 Terminal Application
Typically used in association with programming scripts for developing
applications for motion detection, event triggering, alarm notification via
e-mail, and a variety of external control functions. The GPIO connectors
are located on the rear panel of the camera, and provide an interface for
connecting the sensor device (IN) and controlled device (OUT).
•Connector Pin Assignment
PIN
SPECIFICATION
IN
Active High voltage 9~40V DC;
Dropout-out voltage 0V DC
OUT
Close circuit current 70mA AC or 100mA DC maximum,
Output resistance 30 Ohm;
Open circuit voltage 240V AC or 350V DC maximum
•Interface Schematic
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A.3 Glossary of Terms
Numbers
10BASE-T
10BASE-T is Ethernet over UTP Category III, IV, or V unshielded
twisted-pair media.
100BASE-TX
The two-pair twisted-media implementation of 100BASE-T is
called 100BASE-TX.
A
ADPCM
Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation, a new
technology improved from PCM, which encodes analog sounds
to digital form.
AMR
AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is an audio data compression
scheme optimized for speech coding, which is adopted as the
standard speech codec by 3GPP.
Applet
Applets are small Java programs that can be embedded in an
HTML page. The rule at the moment is that an applet can only
make an Internet connection to the computer form that the
applet was sent.
ASCII
American Standard Code For Information Interchange, it is the
standard method for encoding characters as 8-bit sequences of
binary numbers, allowing a maximum of 256 characters.
ARP
Address Resolution Protocol. ARP is a protocol that resides
at the TCP/IP Internet layer that delivers data on the same
network by translating an IP address to a physical address.
AVI
Audio Video Interleave, it is a Windows platform audio and
video file type, a common format for small movies and videos.
B
BOOTP
Bootstrap Protocol is an Internet protocol that can
automatically configure a network device in a diskless
workstation to give its own IP address.
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C
Communication
Communication has four components: sender, receiver,
message, and medium. In networks, devices and application
tasks and processes communicate messages to each other
over media. They represent the sender and receivers. The data
they send is the message. The cabling or transmission method
they use is the medium.
Connection
In networking, two devices establish a connection to
communicate with each other.
D
DHCP
Developed by Microsoft, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to
devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device
can have a different IP address every time it connects to the
network. In some systems, the device’s IP address can even
change while it is still connected. It also supports a mix of
static and dynamic IP addresses. This simplifies the task for
network administrators because the software keeps track of IP
addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage
the task. A new computer can be added to a network without
the hassle of manually assigning it a unique IP address. DHCP
allows the specification for the service provided by a router,
gateway, or other network device that automatically assigns an
IP address to any device that requests one.
DNS
Domain Name System is an Internet service that translates
domain names into IP addresses. Since domain names are
alphabetic, they’re easier to remember. The Internet however,
is really based on IP addresses every time you use a domain
name the DNS will translate the name into the corresponding
IP address. For example, the domain name www.network_
camera.com might translate to 192.167.222.8.
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E
Enterprise network An enterprise network consists of collections of networks
connected to each other over a geographically dispersed
area. The enterprise network serves the needs of a widely
distributed company and operates the company’s missioncritical applications.
Ethernet
The most popular LAN communication technology. There are
a variety of types of Ethernet, including 10Mbps (traditional
Ethernet), 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and 1,000Mbps (Gigabit
Ethernet). Most Ethernet networks use Category 5 cabling to
carry information, in the form of electrical signals, between
devices. Ethernet is an implementation of CSMA/CD that
operates in a bus or star topology.
F
Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet, also called 100BASE-T, operates at 10 or
100Mbps per second over UTP, STP, or fiber-optic media.
Firewall
Firewall is considered the first line of defense in protecting
private information. For better security, data can be encrypted.
A system designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from
a private network. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent
unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks
connected to the Internet, especially Intranets all messages
entering or leaving the intranet pass through the firewall,
which examines each message and blocks those that do not
meet the specified security criteria.
G
Gateway
A gateway links computers that use different data formats
together.
Group
Groups consist of several user machines that have similar
characteristics such as being in the same department.
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H
HEX
Short for hexadecimal refers to the base-16 number system,
which consists of 16 unique symbols: the numbers 0 to 9
and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15
is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system.
The hexadecimal system is useful because it can represent
every byte (8 bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is
easier for humans to read hexadecimal numbers than binary
numbers.
I
Intranet
This is a private network, inside an organization or company
that uses the same software you will find on the public
Internet. The only difference is that an Intranet is used for
internal usage only.
Internet
The Internet is a globally linked system of computers that
are logically connected based on the Internet Protocol (IP).
The Internet provides different ways to access private and
public information worldwide. Internet address To participate
in Internet communications and on Internet Protocol-based
networks, a node must have an Internet address that identifies
it to the other nodes. All Internet addresses are IP addresses
IP
Internet Protocol is the standard that describes the layout of
the basic unit of information on the Internet (the packet) and
also details the numerical addressing format used to route
the information. Your Internet service provider controls the
IP address of any device it connects to the Internet. The IP
addresses in your network must conform to IP addressing
rules. In smaller LANs, most people will allow the DHCP
function of a router or gateway to assign the IP addresses on
internal networks.
IP address
IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each
sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across
the Internet. For example 80.80.80.69 is an IP address. When
you “call” that number, using any connection methods, you get
connected to the computer that “owns” that IP address.
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ISP
ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that maintains a
network that is linked to the Internet by way of a dedicated
communication line. An ISP offers the use of its dedicated
communication lines to companies or individuals who can’t
afford the h a direct connection.
J
JAVA
Java is a programming language that is specially designed
for writing programs that can be safely downloaded to your
computer through the Internet without the fear of viruses. It is
an object-oriented multi-thread programming best for creating
applets and applications for the Internet, Intranet and other
complex, distributed network.
L
LAN
Local Area Network a computer network that spans a relatively
small area sharing common resources. Most LANs are confined
to a single building or group of buildings.
M
MJPEG
MJPEG (Motion JPEG) composes a moving image by storing
each frame of a moving picture sequence in JPEG compression,
and then decompressing and displaying each frame at rapid
speed to show the moving picture.
MPEG4
MPEG4 is designed to enable transmission and reception
of high-quality audio and video over the Internet and nextgeneration mobile telephones.
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N
NAT
Network Address Translator generally applied by a router that
makes many different IP addresses on an internal network
appear to the Internet as a single address. For routing
messages properly within your network, each device requires
a unique IP address. But the addresses may not be valid
outside your network. NAT solves the problem. When devices
within your network request information from the Internet,
the requests are forwarded to the Internet under the router’s
IP address. NAT distributes the responses to the proper IP
addresses within your network.
Network
A network consists of a collection of two or more devices,
people, or components that communicate with each other
over physical or virtual media. The most common types of
network are:
LAN – (local area network): Computers are in close distance to
one another. They are usually in the same office space, room,
or building.
WAN – (wide area network): The computers are in different
geographic locations and are connected by telephone lines or
radio waves.
NWay Protocol
A network protocol that can automatically negotiate the
highest possible transmission speed between two devices.
P
PCM
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is a technique for converting
analog audio signals into digital form for transmission.
PING
Packet Internet Groper, a utility used to determine whether
a specific IP address is accessible. It functions by sending
a packet to the specified address and waits for a reply. It is
primarily used to troubleshoot Internet connections.
PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is a specification
for connecting the users on an Ethernet to the Internet
through a common broadband medium, such as DSL or cable
modem. All the users over the Ethernet share a common
connection.
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Protocol
Communication on the network is governed by sets of rules
called protocols. Protocols provide the guidelines devices use
to communicate with each other, and thus they have different
functions. Some protocols are responsible for formatting and
presenting and presenting data that will be transferred from
file server memory to the file server’s net work adapter Othe
responsible for filtering information between networks and
forwarding data to its destination. Still other protocols dictate
how data is transferred across the medium, and how servers
respond to workstation requests and vice versa. Common
network protocols responsible for the presentation and
formatting of data for a network operating system are the
Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) protocol or the Internet
Protocol (IP). Protocols that dictate the format of data for
transferors the medium include token-passing and Carrier
Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD),
implemented as token-ring, ARCNET, FDDI, or Ethernet. The
Router Information Protocol (RIP),a part of the Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite, forwards
packets from one network to another using the same network
protocol.
R
RJ-45
RJ-45 connector is used for Ethernet cable connections
Router
A router is the network software or hardware entity charged
with routing packets between networks.
RTP
RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is a data transfer protocol
defined to deliver live media to the clients at the same time,
which defines the transmission of video and audio files in real
time for Internet applications.
RTSP
RTSP (Real-time Streaming Protocol) is the standard used to
transmit stored media to the client(s) at the same time, which
provides client controls for random access to the content
stream.
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S
Server
It is a simple computer that provides resources, such as files or
other information.
SIP
SIP (Session Initiated Protocol) is a standard protocol that
delivers the real-time communication for Voice over IP (VoIP),
which establishes sessions for features such as audio and video
conferencing.
SMTP
The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is used for Internet mail.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP was designed to
provide a common foundation for managing network devices.
Station
In LANs, a station consists of a device that can communicate
data on the network. In FDDI, a station includes both physical
nodes and addressable logical devices. Workstations, singleattach stations, dual-attach stations, and concentrators are
FDDI stations.
Subnet mask
In TCP/IP, the bits used to create the subnet are called the
subnet mask.
T
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a widely
used transport protocol that connects diverse computers
of various transmission methods. It was developed y the
Department of Defense to connect different computer types
and led to the development of the Internet.
Transceiver
A transceiver joins two network segments together.
Transceivers can also be used to join a segment that uses
one medium to a segment that uses a different medium. On
a 10BASE-5 network, the transceiver connects the network
adapter or other network device to the medium. Transceivers
also can be used on 10BASE-2 or 10BASE-T networks to attach
devices with AUI ports.
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U
UDP
The User Datagram Protocol is a connectionless protocol that
resides above IP in the TCP/IP suite
User Name
The USERNAME is the unique name assigned to each person
who has access to the LAN.
Utility
It is a program that performs a specific task.
UTP
Unshielded twisted-pair. UTP is a form of cable used by all
access methods. It consists of several pairs of wires enclosed in
an unshielded sheath.
W
WAN
Wide-Area Network. A wide-area network consists of groups
of interconnected computers that are separated by a wide
distance and communicate with each other via common
carrier telecommunication techniques.
WEP
WEP is widely used as the basic security protocol in Wi-Fi
networks, which secures data transmissions using 64-bit or
128-bit encryption.
Windows
Windows is a graphical user interface for workstations that use
DOS.
WPA
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is used to improve the security
of Wi-Fi networks, replacing the current WEP standard. It uses
its own encryption, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), to
secure data during transmission.
WPA2
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, the latest security specification that
provides greater data protection and network access control
for Wi-Fi networks. WPA2 uses the government-grade AES
encryption algorithm and IEEE 802.1X-based authentication,
which are required to secure large corporate networks.
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