Owner´s Manual IP Cameras & Domes GCI-C0735P Mini Smart Dome IP-Camera, Colour/B&W, 12x Zoom GCI-C0745P Outdoor PTZ Dome IP-Camera 36x Zoom WDR GCI-C0735P.13.1.04.02.
Content: 15. Factory Default 40 1. Introduction 1 16. Software Version 41 2. Important Safety Instructions 2 17. Software Upgrade 42 3. Package Contents 2 4. Installation 3 1. Video Format 43 1. Switch & Connector Definition 4 2. Video Compression 44 2. System Requirements 4 3. Video OCX Protocol 46 3. Cable Connection 5 4. Video Frame Rate 47 5. Audio 48 5. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer 6 6. Accessing the Camera 8 7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction 13 8.
2. Important Safety Instructions Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product. Incorrectly connecting the power supply or replacing battery may cause explosion, fire, electric shock, or damage to the product. Do not connect multiple cameras to a single adapter. Exceeding the capacity may cause abnormal heat generation or fire. Do not place conductive objects (e.g.
These parts are included for GCI-C0745P: 4. Installation Do not install in a location subject to high temperature (over 50°C), low temperature (below -10°C), or high humidity. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Keep out of direct sunlight and heat radiation sources. It may cause fire. Avoid aiming the camera directly towards extremely bright objects such as sun, as this may damage the image sensor. Do not install the unit in humid, dusty, or sooty locations.
4.1. Switch & Connector Definition There are various switches and connectors located on the Dome Camera’s back plate as shown in the pictures below. Please refer to the diagrams and tables for use of each switch/connector. NOTE: DO NOT change the network Speed Dome Camera’s Communication Switch factory default settings. 4.2. System Requirements To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meets the system requirements as described below.
4.3. Cable Connection Before logging in, please complete power, alarm (if available) and network connections and check the system requirements. For further details and instructions on cable connection, please refer to the following sections. Please refer to the illustrations below for connector definition of each kind of data cable (AC 24V) before wiring. On the power connector you find a sticker with a definition of the pin allocation.
Ethernet Cable Connection: Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have best transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector of the IP Camera, and the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC. NOTE: In some cases, you may need use an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting the IP Camera directly to the PC.
STEP 1: Click on the “Tools” tab and select the option “Internet Options”. STEP 2: Click on “Delete” in the first pop-up window. Then tap the “Delete Files” in the “Temporary Internet files” section in the next pop-up window.
6. Accessing the Camera For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: GRUNDIG Finder.exe, which can be found on the supplied CD. GRUNDIG Finder Software Setup : Step 1: Double-click on the program GRUNDIG Finder.exe (see the icon below); its window will appear as shown below. Then click the “Find Device” button. Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Unblock” to continue.
Device Search : Step 3: Click “Find Device” again, and all the IP devices found will be listed on the page, as shown in the picture below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.1. Step 4: Double-click or right-click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser. Step 5: Then the dialogue box for entering the default username and password (as shown below) will appear for logging in to the IP Dome Camera.
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for security concerns. Refer to section 9.2. Security for further details. Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in the device finding list. Refer to the following section for changing the IP Camera’s network property. Example of changing IP Camera’s network property : Users can directly change an IP Camera’s network property, e.g.
Step 4: Click the “Find Device” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the correct MAC address. Double-click on the IP Camera, and the login window will come out. Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera. Installing the GRUNDIG Viewer Software Online : For initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, GRUNDIG Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC when connected to the IP Camera.
Once logged in to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below: Administrator/User Privileges : “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and who authorizes users to have access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. to enter Home and Camera setting pages. Image and Focus Adjustment : This image appears on the Home page when successfully accessing to the IP Camera.
7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction The picture below shows the Home page of the IP Camera’s viewer window. There are five tabs on the left: Home, System, Streaming, PTZ and Logout. Home : Users can monitor the live video of the targeted area. System setting : The administrator can set host name, system time, admin password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in chapter 9. System Related Settings.
8. Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons right down the displayed image. NOTE: Please note that the function buttons will vary depending on the camera model. Display Mode (Screen Size Adjustment) : Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen. Talk button (on/off) : Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site. Click on the button to switch it to on/off. Please refer to section 9.2. Security: User >> Add user >> Talk/Listen for further details.
Recording button (on/off) : Press the button and the recordings from the Live View will be saved to the location specified in the “File Location” (snapshot) page. The default storage location for the recording is: C:/. See section 9.11. File Location for further details. NOTE: Users with Windows 7 operating system who want to use the Recording function, need to follow the procedure in the NOTE below the “Snapshot button” section in this chapter.
- Manual Focus: Click on the “manual” button, and users can adjust the focus manually via “near” and “far” buttons. The status will also be displayed above the screen as shown below. Multiple Languages Support : Multiple languages are supported for the viewer window interface.
9. System Related Settings The picture below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator. 9.1. Host Name & System Time Setting Press the first category: in the left column; the page is shown below.
Host Name : The name is for camera identification (max. 30 characters). If alarm function (see section 9.7. Application) is enabled and is set to send an alarm message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message. Time Zone : Select the time zone you are in from the drop-down menu. Enable Daylight Saving Time : To enable DST, please check the item and then specify time offset and DST duration.
Add User : Type the new user's name and password and click to add the new user. The user name can have up to 16 characters, the password up to 14 characters. The new user will be displayed in the user name list. A maximum of 20 user accounts can be set. To each user the privileges of “Camera control”, “Talk” and “Listen” can be assigned. - I/O access: This item supports fundamental functions that enable users to view video when accessing the camera.
Manage User : To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to delete. Then click to remove it. To edit a user, pull down the user list and select a user name. Click to edit the user’s password and privilege. NOTE: It is required to enter the User password and to select the function open to the user. When finished, click to modify the account authority. 9.3.
Get IP address automatically (DHCP): The camera’s default setting is “Use fixed IP address”. Please refer to the previous section 6. Accessing the Camera for login with the default IP address. If “Get IP address automatically” is selected, after the IP Camera restarts, users can search the IP address through the installer program “GRUNDIG Finder.exe”, which can be found in the “GRUNDIG Finder” folder on the supplied CD.
- Secondary DNS: Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backups the primary DNS. Use PPPoE : For the PPPoE users, enter the PPPoE Username and Password into the fields, and click on the “Save” button to complete the setting. Advanced : - Web Server port: The default web server port is 80. Once the port is changed, the users must be informed about the change for the connection to be successful. For instance, when the Administrator changes the HTTP port of the IP Camera whose IP address is 192.
9.4. DDNS The Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronised with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so that others can connect to it through this name. Enable DDNS : Check the item to enable DDNS. Provider : Select one DDNS host from the provider list. Host name : Enter the registered domain name in the field.
9.5. Mail The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when a motion is detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and to whom the message text is transferred. The configuration page is shown below: Two sets of SMTP can be configured. Each set includes SMTP Server, Account Name, Password and E-mail Address settings.
9.6. FTP The Administrator can set to sending alarm messages to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected. Users can assign an alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the fields. Click “Save” when the setting is finished. 9.7.
Alarm Pin Selection : Select an alarm pin which is to be configured from the “Alarm Pin Selection” field. Then press the button “Edit” below the field to carry on alarm programming. Alarm Status Settings : The specific alarm pin’s property can be programmed in this section as shown below.
Alarm Switch : The Administrator can enable or disable the alarm function. Alarm Type : Select an alarm type, “Normal close” or “Normal open”, that corresponds with the alarm application. Alarm Output : Define alarm output signal as “high” or “low” for the normal alarm output status according to the current alarm application. Triggered Action (Multi-option) : The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take place when motion is detected.
- Upload Image by E-Mail: Select this item, and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. NOTE: Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section 9.5. Mail and 9.6. FTP for further details.
If the selected function is “Preset”, it is required to enter its dwell time (1 ~ 256 sec.) in the corresponding field as shown below. When the alarm is triggered, the camera will go to the selected Preset Point and stay there for a user-defined period of time. As for other function modes, the camera will keep executing the specified function; to stop the performance, simply change the camera’s status. NOTE: The dwell time is only adjustable when selecting Preset as the alarm action.
9.8. Motion Detection The Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection setting page is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed in the Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area.
When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed in the Motion window as shown below: Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection : You will be able to turn on/off Motion Detection in the System section: Motion Detection. The default setting is Off. Motion Detection Setting : Users can adjust various parameters of Motion Detection in this section.
- Upload Image by FTP: Select this item, and the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the picture below. When a motion is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. - Upload Image by E-Mail: Select this item, and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the picture below. When a motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address.
NOTE: Please format the Micro SD/SDHC card when using it for the first time. Formatting will also be required when a memory card has already been used on one camera and was later transferred to another camera with a different software platform. Device Information : When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the memory capacity and status will be shown in the Device Information section.
When the recording mode is set to “Always” (consecutive recording) in the submenu "Recording" and the Micro SD/SDHC card recording is also allowed to be enabled when triggered by events, once the events occur, the system will immediately implement the recorded events to the memory card. After events recording, the IP Camera will return to regular recording mode. - Remove: To remove a file, select the file first, and then press the “Remove” button.
9.10. Recording In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording : Two types of schedule mode are offered: "Always" and "Only during time frame". Users can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule or choose “Always” to allow the Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording to be activated all the time. Please click on the “Save” button to confirm the schedule mode.
9.11. File Location Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and the live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once the setting is confirmed, press “Save,” and all the snapshots and recordings will be saved in the designate location. NOTE: Please make sure the selected file path contains valid characters such as letters and numbers. NOTE: Users with Windows 7 operating system need to follow the following procedure to be able to use the Snapshot and Recording function.
9.12. View Log File Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of this file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up.
9.13. View User Information The Administrator can view each user’s login information and their privileges (see section 9.2. Security). View User Login Information : All the users in the network will be listed in the “User Information” zone, as shown below.
View User Privilege : If you press “Get user privacy” at the bottom of the page, the Administrator will be able to view each user’s privileges. As the picture above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1 = I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (see 9.2. Security) This denotes that the user has been granted the privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.
9.14. View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting. 9.15. Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed.
Set Default : Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds. NOTE: The IP address will be restored to default. Reboot : Click on the “Reboot” button, and the system will restart without changing the current settings. 9.16. Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown in the picture below.
9.17. Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out on the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out the software upgrade. The procedure of a software upgrade is as follows: Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, e.g. Userland.jffs2. NOTE: Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file.
10. Streaming Settings Press the tab ”Streaming” on the top of the page, and the configurable video and audio items will display in the left column. In Streaming, the Administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc. Further details of these settings will be specified in the following sections. 10.1.
GOV Settings : Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream for saving bandwidth. Longer GOV means decreasing the frequency of I-frames. The setting range for the GOV length is from 2 to 64. Click “Save” to confirm the GOV setting. 10.2. Video Compression Users can specify the values for MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page (see the picture below), depending on the application.
CBR Mode Setting : The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode can become the preferred bit rate mode if the bandwidth available is limited. It is important to take into account the image quality when you choose to use CBR mode. Click “Save” to confirm the setting.
10.3. Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode. The Video OCX Protocol page is as follows: Video OCX protocol setting options include: - RTP over UDP / RTP over RTSP (TCP) / RTSP over HTTP / MJPEG over HTTP (Select a mode according to your data delivery requirements.
10.4. Video Frame Rate The Frame rate options include: - 25 fps - 12.5 fps - 5 fps - 2.5 fps - 1.5 fps Click "Save" to confirm the setting.
10.5. Audio The audio setting page is shown below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate. Transmission Mode : - Full-Duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously): In the Full-Duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e. both sites can speak and be heard at the same time.
11. PTZ Settings Under the “PTZ” category, users are allowed to program Preset Point(s), Cruise Line(s), Auto Pan Path(s) and Sequence Line(s) via PTZ controls. Additionally, various camera settings including Auto Exposure (AE), White Balance (WB), Back Light Compensation (BLC), Sharpness, Exposure Compensation, Digital Zoom, etc. can also be set here. 11.1. Preset Programming Totally 256 Preset Points can be programmed for the network Speed Dome Camera.
11.2. Cruise Programming The network Speed Dome Camera supports up to eight Cruise Paths. Please follow the instructions below for Cruise Path setup. Cruise Setting : To set up a Cruise Path, please first select a path number from the drop-down list. Then move the cursor to the live view pane, and move the camera to a desired view (PTZ controls) as the start point of a Cruise Path. Press the “Set” button of “Record Start” and start programming the Cruise Path via PTZ controls.
11.3. Auto Pan Programming The network Speed Dome Camera supports four Auto Pan Paths. Please refer to the instructions below to set an Auto Pan Path. Auto Pan Setting : To set up an Auto Pan Path, please first select a path number from the drop-down list. Then move the cursor to the live view pane, and move the camera to a desired view as the Start Point of an Auto Pan Path.
11.4. Sequence Line Programming The network Speed Dome Camera supports in total eight Sequence Lines; each Sequence Line consists of up to 64 Preset Points. Please refer to the instructions below to program a Sequence Line. NOTE: Before setting this function, users must pre-define at least two Preset Points. Sequence Setting : Please press the “Edit” button in “Sequence Setting” section to enter the Sequence setting menu as shown in the next page.
- Sequence Line: Please select the number of Sequence Lines to be set from the drop-down list on the top of the Sequence setting menu. - Sequential Preset Points Setting: Please set up each Preset Point of the programmed Sequence Line in order, by assigning a Preset Point from the “Name” list to the specified number of Preset Point and entering both Dwell Time (0~225) and Speed (0~20) into the corresponding fields.
- Time: The time here represents the duration of camera idle time previous to running a Preset Point/Cruise Line/Auto Pan Path/Sequence Line. When the Home function is activated, the Dome Camera will start to count down when it idles, and then execute the predefined action as time expires. The time period ranges from 1 to 128 minutes; please specify it in the field.
11.7. Privacy Mask Settings The Privacy Mask function aims to avoid any intrusive monitoring. When setting a mask, it is suggested to set it at least twice bigger (height and width) than the masked object. The Dome Camera will assume the center of the selected view as a starting point. Therefore, please keep the target object/region positioned in the center of the scene. Refer to the following descriptions for setting a privacy mask. NOTE: The Image Flip function (see section 11.10.
Mask Clearing : In this section, users can delete an existing Privacy Mask. Please select the Privacy Mask to be removed from the drop-down list, and press the button “Clear”. Then the selected Privacy Mask will readily disappear. 11.8. Camera - AE Mode In the AE Mode setting page, users can select either the “Full Auto” mode or adjust the parameter of the Shutter/Iris/Bright Priority mode for optimized video output in accordance with the operating environment.
11.9. Camera - WB Mode A camera needs to find a reference colour temperature, which is a way of measuring the quality of a light source, for calculating all the other colours. The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin (K). Users can select one of the White Balance Control modes according to the operating environment. The following table shows the colour temperature of some light sources for reference.
11.10. Camera - Miscellaneous Setups 1 In the Camera—Misc (Miscellaneous) Setups 1, users can set various camera parameters including Backlight Compensation (BLC), Sharpness, Exposures Compensation (ExpComp), Image Freeze, Image Flip, Digital Zoom and ICR function. Each setting is specified as follows: BLC : Users can choose to activate or disable the BLC function. Press the button “Set” to save the setting. - M.E. Mode: M.E. is a standard mechanical operation.
- Image Mode: IMAGE represents digital IMAGE FLIP, which enables users to keep tracking objects seamlessly; in this mode, almost no delay occurs in comparison with the M.E. mode. NOTE: The Privacy Mask function will be automatically disabled if the Image Flip function is enabled. Digital Zoom : The network Speed Dome Camera can support a Digital Zoom up to 12×.
Inverse : When the Image Inverse function is activated, the image will be inversed vertically and horizontally. Press the button “Set” to save the setting. Auto Calibration : With the Auto Calibration function, the network Speed Dome Camera calibrates when the deviation of dome pivot is detected. Press the button “Set” when finishing setting.
12. Logout Press the tab “Logout” at the top of the page, and the login window will pop up. This permits login with another user name.
13. CMS Software Introduction The Central Management System (CMS) software bundles the IP cameras into one system. Offering powerful functionalities via intuitive interface, it is a centralized monitoring solution for your video surveillance equipments. It gives the user access to monitor multiple IP Cameras, and allows the user to simultaneously monitor 16 sites per group (up to 10 groups) within several clicks. For further information on CMS software, please refer to the supplied CD.
Step 3: Click the tab, and select . Step 4: Down the page, press “Default Level” (see the picture above) and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-in Settings : Step 1~3: Refer to the previous section above. Step 4: Down the page, press “Custom Level” (see the picture below) to change ActiveX controls and plug-in settings.
The Security Settings screen is displayed as shown below: Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to or . Please note that the items may vary depending on the Internet Explorer version you are using. ActiveX controls and plug-in settings: 1. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt 2. Allow Scriptlets 3. Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls. 4. Binary and script behaviors 5.
15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure The procedure of GRUNDIG Viewer software download is specified as follows: Step 1: In the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page, click “Next” for starting the installation. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out.
Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the GRUNDIG Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows: NOTE: Please note that the function buttons may vary depending on the camera model.
16. Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. (The procedure is for Windows XP, for other systems please refer to the corresponding manuals.) Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double-click on “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in the Add or Remove Programs page.
Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click “OK”. Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page.
Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Specifications GCI-C0735P Image Sensor 1/4" CCD (Sony ExView HAD) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Sony EFFIO DSP solution Col/B&W On/Off/Auto, IR-cut filter removable (ICR) Pixels - total 795 x 596 Sensitivity 0.1 lux (Colour) / 0.01 lux (B&W) S/N Ratio 50 dB Resolution 650(H) lines BLC On/Off + WDR White Balance Auto, Manual, Indoor, Outdoor, ATW Shutter Speed 1 sec to 1/10,000 sec Camera ID 20 character Number of Privacy Zones 16 Pan Speed Manual: 1°/s ~ 80°/s, Preset: 400°/s (max.
Number of Privacy Zones 16 Pan Speed Manual: 0.5°/s ~ 90°/s, Preset: 400°/s (max.) Tilt Speed Manual: 0.5°/s ~ 90°/s, Preset: 400°/s (max.) Range Panning 360° endless Range Tilting -10° ~ 190° Number of Preset 256 Number of Pattern 8 Lens Drive Type Auto iris, DC Focal Length 3.4 ~ 122.4 mm Zoom Ratio x 36 Digital Zoom Off/1 ~ 12x OSD Yes Video Outputs 1Vpp, BNC Alarm Inputs 4 Alarm Outputs 1 Web Browser MS Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) Video Compression Dual stream: H.
