User's Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides details of the iCamera2's features, components and

capabilities.

Overview

The iCamera2 has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS Sensor, enabling it

to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the

iCamera2, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.

Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the iCamera2 is able to stream high quality video and

audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of H.264 reduce network

bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.

Furthermore, with the built-in infrared LEDs, the Wireless IP camera can provide illumination

around 5 meters long under low light conditions in a simple, economical manner.

Features

• Standalone Design. The iCamera2 is a standalone system with built-in CPU and Video

encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless LAN.

• Dual Video Support. The iCamera2 can support H.264 and MJEPG video for different

image compression.

• Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The video encoder and HTTP server built into

the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using your

Web browser to view live video.

• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or

Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the iCamera2 has the

features you need.

• Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP and other Internet

related protocols, the iCamera2 can be easily integrated into your existing network.

• IR LEDs Support. Each iCamera2 has two infrared LEDs. The LEDs can provide

illumination around 5 meters long, that can help to output a better video quality while

under low-light conditions such as indoors, on cloudy days, or in the morning or evening.

• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The iCamera2

will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large

objects. This function only works indoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.

When motion is detection or some other action may be triggered.

• Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specify times using a

flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule,

so it is active only when required.

• Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the iCamera2 can send its log data to your

Syslog Server.

• Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the video if

desired. With built-in microphone, it is useful for bi-direction voice conversation.