NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 1 NetCam2 Installation Instructions Eng Lens optional Default IP address: 211.53.133.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 2 Safety IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 3 Safety 12. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to train or water. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 4 NetCam2 Safety SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 5 Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 6 Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 4.2.10 4.2.11 4.2.12 5 6 6 Administrator’s page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 User Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 7 Section 1 1 INTRODUCTION NetCam2 is a network-based high-resolution digital network camera for CCTV applications. It contains an integrated Internet server and connects directly to an Ethernet network. No other hardware is necessary. NetCam2 provides real-time color pictures from up to two cameras over the Internet using an image compression format. 1.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 8 NetCam2 Section 1 1.2 Unpacking Unpack carefully and handle all electronic equipment with care to prevent damage. Check for the following items: • NetCam2 - Web Camera Server • Crossover cable, 1 m (red) • Direct cable 2 m (white) • Adapter & Power cable (12V DC, 1.5 A) • Software • Manual Note: Save the packaging materials for future use if the unit needs to be shipped for service or repair. 1.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Connector name Video Zoom Lens Network Iris Lens DIP switch Page 9 Section 1 Description Remark Output of internal camera or input for channel 2 as set by DIP switch To control zoom and focus adjustment.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 10 NetCam2 Section 1 Description on LED of Ethernet Port Yellow LED: This LED indicates the status of Yellow LED Green LED data transmission. After power is supplied, it is on for the first 4-5 seconds and then it goes off. It blinks continuously when NetCam 2 transmits data. Green LED: This LED indicates the status of networking.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 11 NetCam2 2 Section 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 Installation summary • Connect Ethernet and power to the NetCam2 on a local network for configuration (see 2.1.3). • Install the setup program for NetCam2 (see 2.2). • Assign an IP address to NetCam2 and configure its network settings (see 2.3). • Configure the operational settings (see 2.4). • Install NetCam2 in its location, and re-connect the power and Ethernet. • Adjust the focus (see section 6). 2.1.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 12 NetCam2 2.1.4 Section 2 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC using crossover cable Crossover cable (red) Select 'IP Address' FIgure 2-2 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC using a crossover (cross link) Network cable. 2.1.5 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC via a HUB HUB 2 FIgure 2-3 Connecting NetCam2 to a PC via a HUB, using ‘Direct’ cables.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Page 13 Section 2 2.1.6 PSTN dial-in connection 1. Connect a PSTN modem to the NetCam’s RS232 serial port. 2. Ensure that the modem is selected as connected device in the Serial Configuration screen of the Administrator’s pages. 3. On the client side use a recommended browser with dial-up connection. 4. In the dial screen enter username/password of the NetCam. (default is guest or admin). 5. To view the NetCam pages enter IP address 10.0.0.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 14 NetCam2 Section 2 2.3 Assigning IP Address and Starting Configuration It is possible to setup a NetCam2 that is either connected to a local network or directly connected to a PC using the red-colored crossover cable (supplied). When setup is executed, the table lists all NetCam2s connected to the local network. • Select the ‘MAC address’ of the NetCam2 requiring an IP address.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 15 NetCam2 1. • Section 2 Using ARP in Windows 98 and NT Start a DOS window and type the following commands. arp -s ping -t • Example arp -s 200.243.232.178 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping -t 200.243.232.178 2. • Using ARP in Windows 95 Start a DOS window and type the following commands. arp -s
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 16 Section 2 If you succeed in utilizing the above commands, you will receive a continuous connection. Stop the process by pressing + keys. If the statistic shows ‘100% loss’, you should check that the network line and connection status are stable; the IP address which is assigned to NetCam2; and whether a PC has the same local IP address as the NetCam2.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Page 17 Section 3 3. OPERATION This section looks at accessing the NetCam2’s homepage and monitoring realtime images. The NetCam2’s own web pages are accessed through one of the recommended Web browsers. 3.1 Starting Web browser • Start the browser and enter the NetCam2 IP address: http:/// • Example – http://200.243.232.178/ Note: NetCam2 simultaneously supports up to 100 users.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Page 18 Section 3 Note: Program installation takes less than 1 minute. Do not click any button until the ‘Active-X Control’ installation is completed. 3.3 3.3.1 Various viewers in NetCam2 homepage Login and homepage On the NetCam2 Login Page: • Enter your user name and password to log in (max 9 characters).
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 19 Section 3 Homepage On the NetCam2 Homepage there are four viewing options. Users may monitor real-time images via these main viewers. The four viewers are: • Lite viewer: for real-time monitoring with simplified viewer with limited camera and image control (faster page download). • Full viewer: for real-time monitoring with full camera and image control. • Server-Push viewer: for real-time monitoring from behind a fire wall.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 20 NetCam2 Section 3 The homepage displays one image. The following can be selected using pulldown menus: • Select View – camera 1, 2 or all cameras. • Resolution – set image resolution to 720x486, 720x243, 360x243, 180x121 or 90x60. • Expansion – expand image 1x, 2x or 4x. • Frame rate – set frame rate. 3.3.2 Real-time monitoring through Full viewer (single view) • From the home page, click on ‘Full Viewer’. • The default view is shown.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Page 21 Section 3 Selecting and controlling cameras The user may select the following viewing options (active selection is highlighted in yellow): • ‘Camera selection’: Select camera icons 1 or 2 for viewing or controlling a camera. • ‘Camera View’: select the single view (one camera) or quad (both connected cameras) icon. • ‘Camera Control’: for adjusting the pan/tilt, zoom and focus of the camera selected in ‘Camera Select’.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 • Page 22 Section 3 ‘Frame rate’: Select the image transmission speed. Note: Transmission speed depends on network capacity and PC performance. NetCam2 transmits a maximum of 30 frames per second, and total number of frames transmitted by all 4 channels cannot exceed this. • • ‘Greymode’: switches to monochrome images (reduces amount of data transmitted and therefore increases maximum frame rate.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 23 NetCam2 3.3.3 Section 3 Real-time monitoring through Full viewer (dual image) To use the Full viewer in quad mode: • Click on the quad icon in ‘Camera Select’ Compared to full-screen mode, this viewer does not have the following controls: • Resolution • Expansion • Greymode • Progressive • Single shot Note: To select a camera in dual mode, click on one of the two camera select buttons.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 NetCam2 2:22 PM Page 24 Section 3 3.3.4 Real-time monitoring through Lite Viewer (single view) The Lite Viewer has much of the functions of the Full Viewer, Its size is reduced to overcome low-speed transmission (although there is no difference in transmission time between Full Viewer and Lite Viewer for real-time images). To use the Lite Viewer: • From the homepage – click on 'Lite Viewer'.
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NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 26 NetCam2 Section 3 3.3.6 Real-time monitoring through Server-push viewer If there is a firewall on the network where the NetCam2 is connected, the NetCam2 can be accessed through the Server-push viewer to monitor real-time images. To use the Push Server Viewer: • From the homepage – click on 'Server Push Viewer'. • From Full Viewer or Lite Viewer – click on 'Svr Push' button.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Page 27 Section 4 3.3.7 Real-time monitoring through Java applet Viewer The Java applet viewer is for access to NetCam2 through a computer that does not use Microsoft Windows operating systems (such as a Macintosh computer, etc.). The Java applet viewer is run with Java virtual machine that is installed on the User’s computer. To use the Java applet Viewer: • From the homepage – click on 'Java applet Viewer'. • Enter ID. • Enter Password.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM NetCam2 Page 28 Section 4 4 CONFIGURING ADMINISTRATOR’S OPTIONS 4.1 Login 4.1.1 Accessing Administration from Setup program • Click on the MAC address of the NetCam2. • Type in the administrator’s password and then click the ‘Start Configuration’ button. The setup program automatically connects to the Admin page of NetCam2's Homepage. 4.1.2 Accessing through Web browser • On the Web browser, key in the IP address of the NetCam2 to be configured.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 4.2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 29 Section 4 Administrator’s page 4.2.1 System Configuration This page is for setting name, date, location and description of the NetCam2 • NetCam Name – Type in the NetCam2 name. Note: The name is used to identify the NetCam2 at a certain server for dynamic IP address registration (if this function is available).
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • • • 30 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 30 Section 4 Chassis version – Click on 'Detailed H/W Information' to view the detailed hardware information such as maximum number of channels, serial port, digital output, etc. The Chassis serial number and S/W version are for service purposes only. Installation location – Type in the location of the NetCam2. This will appear as the second line of text in the Homepage header.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • • 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 31 Section 4 Administrator’s E-mail Address – type in the administrator’s e-mail address (this information is for information only). Initialize Flash Info – this resets the internal system setting to the factory defaults. Some settings, such as ‘Date & Time’, ’Model’, and ‘Serial Number’ in ‘System’ menu, ‘IP configuration’ in ‘Network’ menu, and all items in ‘Video’ menu, are not changed.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • • • 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 32 Section 4 User Account – account names can be changed using unique names (max. 9 characters). The default administrator's name is 'Admin'. The default user names are 'guest'. Password – the passwords can be changed using unique names (max. 9 characters). The default administrator's password is 'Admin'. The default user passwords are 'guest'. Re-Type password – enter password again to confirm it is correctly typed.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 33 Section 4 DHCP Client Protocol • If enabled, the NetCam2 automatically sets all addresses by detecting them from the DNCP server. The detected addresses are not shown on the screen. • If disabled, the administrator must configure all information on network addresses. Select Network Interface • Select 'Ethernet' if the NetCam2 is connected with Internet via a dedicated line, cable modem line or LAN environment.
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NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 35 NetCam2 • • Section 4 User ID – enter the user password Password – enter the user password To configure the PSTN interface: • Enter user ID. • Enter the password thatr you have received from your Internet provider. • Enter the phone number of your Internet provider (do not forget to add a zero (0) if you have to dial a 0 to obtain an outside line). • Click on ‘Apply’.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 36 Section 4 IP/Subnet Filtering Mode – to temporarily disallow a registered user accessing a NetCam2, the access IP addresses can be changed. If ‘IP/Subnet Filtering Mode’ is disable, anyone can access the NetCam2 through a Web browser with any PC. Select 'Enable' to activate the IP/Subnet filtering mode. Note: A Subnet is identified by entering 0’s in the Subnet section of the IP address e.g. entry 192.168.1.0 affects all users in the 192.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 37 Section 4 IP • • • Subnet filtering rules A total of 10 lines can be entered. Each line has the option of 'Allow' or 'Deny' access to a Subnet. Annotation of a Subnet is: IP address followed by / and extended network prefix. • The extended network prefix ranges from 0 to 31. • The value '0' identifies the IP address itself.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 4.2.6 • • • • • • 38 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 38 Section 4 Video Configuration Video Channel Select – it is possible to configure each individual channel. Select the Camera to configure from the pull-down menu. Video Channel Status – Select 'Disable' or 'Enable' (a disabled channel will be black when selected). Camera Color Type – Select 'Color' or 'Black/White' (as appropriate). Video Signal Type – Select 'NTSC' or 'PAL' (as appropriate).
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 39 NetCam2 Section 4 Advanced configuration Advanced calibration parameters can be entered for each channel. Calibration Parameters • Adjust the screen settings to optimise for video gain, brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, horizontal line shift, and vertical line shift.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 40 Section 4 Caption options • Select 'Black' for black text on a light background. • Select 'White' for white text on a dark background. • Select 'Time information' if current time to be displayed in the caption. • Select 'Channel information' if channel information is to be displayed in the caption. • User defined string – Enter a text caption (max. 102 characters for a 720pixel wide image.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 NetCam2 4.2.7 • 2:22 PM Page 41 Section 4 Application Configuration Video Channel Selection - select a Camera to configure. The two channels shown are the same as in ‘Video Configuration’. Click on ' Apply' before switching to another channel.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 • • • 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 42 Section 4 Recipient E-mail Address – designate a person to receive an e-mail after the event alarm triggers images. Sender E-mail Address – enter the 'sent by' e-mail address that should appear on the recipient's e-mail. Check E-Mail Options – some e-mail servers only pass e-mails with URLs such as abc@abcdefg.com (to avoid receiving 'spam' or junk mail that does not have a URL). NetCam2 uses plain IP addresses.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 NetCam2 2:22 PM Page 43 Section 4 FTP event configuration Set the sending conditions for an FTP event. The setting methods for FTP are same as that for E-mail (see above). 4.2.8 • • • • • • • Pan/Tilt/Zoom Configuration Video Channel Selection – select a camera to control pan/tilt/zoom (the four channels shown are same as seen in ‘Video Configuration’). Pan Tilt Function – switch the pan/tilt control function on (Enable) or off (Disable).
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 4.2.9 • • 44 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 44 Section 4 Serial Configuration Serial Port Selection – select a serial port to configure. NetCam2 has two serial ports. Serial #1 is a RS232C interface port, and Serial #2 is a RS485 (Half-Duplex) interface port. Select the RS232C interface port for the Philips (M) PTZ and AutoDome attached devices. Select Attached Device: selects a communication protocol that an attached external device uses.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 NetCam2 2:22 PM Page 45 Section 4 4.2.10 Digital Input Configuration The sensor (alarm) inputs comprise LED type photo-couplers. The specification of the input is 5 to 12 Vdc at 10 to 20 mA Recommendation: Activate the sensor inputs in one of the following ways; 1. Connect sensor input minus (SEN-) to ground (GND) and use a relay or switch to connect the sensor input plus (SEN+) to +12 V (POW). 2.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 46 Section 4 4.2.11 Alarm Configuration • • Motion Detection Threshold – sets the threshold for the motion detection function. Threshold ‘0’ is the most sensitive state (low threshold) and ‘900’ is the least sensitive state (high threshold). Alarm Parameters for E-mail / FTP Application: - defines the imagerecording parameters for the NetCam2.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 NetCam2 2:22 PM Page 47 Section 4 4.2.12 User Custom Configuration • • • Web Server TCP Port – assigns the TCP port of the NetCam2 through which people can access the NetCam2 and through which the NetCam2 sends data. Normally, port 80 is assigned as a Web Server TCP port. Video Server TCP Port – assigns a port through which the NetCam2 transmits images. Normally, port 8080 is assigned as a video server TCP port.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 48 NetCam2 Section 5 5 CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS OF MOUSE A small window of 5 functions appears when you click the right mouse button in the video picture. Users who have the authorities can use functions such as ‘Image Info’, ‘Quality Box’, ‘Focus Sensitivity’, and ‘Image Quality’. 1 Video Information Setting This page is to change the color of the time shown on the left top of the image, or hide the time.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd NetCam2 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 49 Section 5 4 Image quality You set the image quality of the complete image per channel. If you choose ‘Level 9’, the NetCam2 sends the finest image. However, transmission speed will be reduced because of large sized data. If you choose ‘Level 0’, the NetCam2 sends lowst quality image but fast. 5 Save File As You can save a still image from real time images. A still image can be saved as a Wavelet method file (*.eye) or bitmap (*.bmp) file format.
NetCam2 _ii_00592en.qxd 1/23/03 2:22 PM Page 50 NetCam2 6 Section 6 ADJUSTING FOCUS Screw 1 2 3 4 5 50 First, adjust focus of the NetCam2 by turning the front focus ring of the lens. If you cannot focus with the lens, loosen the screw in the back focus ring. Setting the lens at the middle range, focus by turning the back focus ring. When you have focused, tighten the screw. Complete the focus by turning the front focus ring of the lens.
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