Wireless Network Camera User’s Guide
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1 Physical Details - Network Camera ................................................................................. 4 Package Contents ........................................................................................................
CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS VIEWING/RECORDING UTILITY ........................................ 70 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 70 System Requirements ...................................................................................................... 70 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 70 System Tray Icon ..........
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Wireless Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality Mega Pixel Omni Vision CMOS Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11N Wireless LAN. Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC.
Triple Video Support. The Network Camera can support H.264, MPEG4 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 or the provided Windows utility to view live video. Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities.
Security Features User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users. Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream. Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so that it only can be changed by the Network Camera Administrator. Wireless Features Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.
Physical Details – Wireless Network Camera Front – Wireless Network Camera Figure 2: Front Panel 1. Lens No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged. 2. PIR Sensor The PIR sensor is designed for human body detection. 3. Privacy LED On - The Privacy function is enabled. Off - The Privacy function is disabled. 4.
Rear – Wireless Network Camera Figure 3: Rear Panel 1. LAN port Use a standard LAN cable to connect your Network Camera to a 10/100BaseT hub or switch. Note: Plugging in the LAN cable will disable the Wireless interface. Only 1 interface can be active at any time. The LAN cable should only be connected or disconnected when the camera is powered OFF. Attaching or detaching the LAN cable while the camera is powered on does NOT switch the interface between wired and wireless. 2.
depress it. It can be activated at any time the camera is in the "ready" mode. Reset to manufacturer default valued and reboot. When pressed and held over 10 seconds, the settings of Network Camera will be set to their default values. Note: After this procedure is completed, the Power LED will blink three times to confirm that the reset was completed successfully. 8. Power LED (Green) On - Power on. Off - No power. Blinking - The Power LED will blink during start up. This will take 55 to 57 seconds. 9.
against any voltage transients. 4 GND DO/GND Package Contents The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Chapter 2 Basic Setup 2 This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Network Camera. System Requirements To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable is required. To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE 802.11n specifications. All Wireless stations must use compatible settings.
3. Power Up Connect the supplied 12Vpower adapter to the Network Camera and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage. 4. Check the LEDs The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which takes 55 to 57 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON. The Network LED should be ON. For more information, refer to Physical Details – Wireless Network Camera in Chapter 1.
Setup using the Windows Wizard Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Network Camera even if its IP address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the Network Camera with appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN. Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in Chapter 5 - Web-based Management. Setup Procedure 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive.
Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right. Click Next to continue. 3. You will be prompted to enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password, as shown below. If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the password blank. Otherwise, enter the Administrator Name and Administrator Password set on the Maintenance screen. Figure 6: Password Dialog 4.
Figure 8: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used. Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your LAN has a DCHP Server. PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems. Click Next to continue. 6. If you chose Fixed IP Address, the following TCP/IP Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 9: TCP/IP Settings Enter an unused IP Address from within the address range used on your LAN.
Click Next to continue. 7. If you chose PPPoE, the following PPPoE Settings screen will be displayed. Figure 10: PPPoE Settings Screen Enter the User Name provided by your ISP. Enter the Password for the user name above. Click Next. 8. The next screen, shown below, displays all details of the Network Camera. Click Next if the settings are correct Click Back to modify any incorrect values. Figure 11: Save Settings 9. Click OK to confirm that you want to save the new settings.
Figure 12: Confirm Screen 10. After clicking OK, you will see the screen below. Figure 13: Final Screen Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Recording Utility. 11. Click Exit to end the Wizard. Setup is now complete.
Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video 3 This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video. Overview After finishing setup via the Windows-based Wizard, all LAN users can view live video using Internet Explorer on Windows. This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer.
Figure 14: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator. 7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below. You must install this ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file) in order to view the Video stream in Internet Explorer.
Connecting to a Camera via the Internet You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the camera. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration. Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections are NOT supported.
4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 16: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the Network Camera administrator. 7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install an ActiveX component (OCX or CAB file), as in the example below.
Viewing Live Video After installing the ActiveX component, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below. Figure 18: View Video Screen There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon. See the table below for details. Note: The options can only be configured while using IE browser. Other browsers can just view the video rather than configuration.
General Options These options are always available, regardless of the type of camera you are connected to. Streaming. Use this drop-down list to select the desired streaming. Full Size. When using high-resolution mode (1280*720), click this button to see the full size of the image. Select the desired option from the drop-down list. Use this icon to start/stop viewing. Use this icon to make the image back to original size. Zoom Out. A digital zoom out feature is available.
Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup 4 This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Network Camera. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only.
3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes. Default Streaming Channel Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Streaming 1 Settings Video Format Select the desired format from the list. Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. Video Quality Control Profile Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set to 1.0 Mbps. Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal.
Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream. The default value is 30. User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the live video from camera through cell phone connection.
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, anyone can connect to the Wireless Network Camera and view live Video at any time. If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users. To Control User Access to Live Video: 1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the Network Camera. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for details.) 2. Select Administration, then Video Access. 3. Set the desired options for Access.
Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you can make the Network Camera available via the Internet. You will need to configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the camera. Router/Gateway Setup Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from Internet Viewers) to the Network Camera.
Network Camera Setup The Wireless Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: You wish to change the port number from the default value. You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the Network Camera. HTTPS Port Configuration Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80. Since the Network Camera uses HTTP, but port 80 is likely to be used by a Web Server, you can use a different port for the Network Camera. This port is called the Secondary Port.
Figure 24: DDNS Screen 4. Operation is then automatic: The Network Camera will automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. Internet users can then connect to the camera using the Domain Name allocated by the DDNS service provider. Example: HTTP://mycamera.dyndns.tv:1024 mycamera.dyndns.tv is domain host name. 1024 is the port number.
Viewing Live Video via the Internet Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT recommended. Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of the camera's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number. Enter the Internet address of the Router/Gateway, and its port number, in the Address (or Location) field of your Browser. Example - IP address: HTTP://203.70.212.
Motion Detection Alerts The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected. The Network Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. But the motion detector can also be triggered by: Sudden changes in the level of available light Movement of the camera itself. Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there is good steady illumination, and the camera is mounted securely.
Chapter 5 Web-based Management 5 This Chapter provides Setup details of the Network Camera’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only. Introduction The Wireless Network Camera can be configured using your Web Browser. The Network Camera must have an IP address which is compatible with your PC. The recommended method to ensure this is to use the supplied Windows-based Wizard, as described in Chapter 2 - Basic Setup.
Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 27: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are: View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. See Chapter 3 - Viewing Live Video for details. Administration - Access the Administration menu.
Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Network Camera.
System Screen After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Administration menu, you will see a screen like the example below. Figure 28: System Screen Data - System Screen System Settings Device ID This displays the ID for the Network Camera. Camera Name Enter the desired name for the Network Camera. Description This field is used for entering a description, such as the location of the Network Camera.
Time Zone Choose the Time Zone for your location from the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, please enable the Adjust for daylight saving checkbox. Network Time Protocol Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required. NTP Server Address Enter the address for the desired NTP server. Update The Schedule determines how often the Network Camera contacts the NTP Server. Select the desired options. LED Operation Enable this if you want to use this function.
Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network option is clicked.
Data - Network Screen Network Internet Connection Type There are 3 connection types: Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the Network Camera will obtain its IP address and related information from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a DHCP Server. Static IP Address: If selected, you must assign the following data to the Network Camera. IP Address - Enter an unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN.
HTTP/HTTPS This sets the port number for HTTP/HTTPS connections to the Camera, whether for administration or viewing video. The HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used for the standard of transferring files (text, graphic images and other multimedia files) on the World Wide Web. The default HTTP port is 1024. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) can provide more secure communication with the SSL/TLS protocol, which support data encryption to HTTP clients and servers.
Enable Traversal If enabled, HTTP connections (from your Web Browser or the Viewer and Recorder utility) can use secondary port instead of port 80 (the standard HTTP port) to access the camera. Bonjour Enable Bonjour Service If enabled, the Network Camera can be accessed through a "Bonjour" enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (with a Bonjour plug-in) or Safari browser. You can also find other Bonjour-enabled devices on your network.
Wireless Screen This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked. Figure 30: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Wireless Network Site Survey Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available APs. WSC PIN Code It displays the WSC PIN code number for the camera. Network Type This determines the type of wireless communication used by the Network Camera. If you have an Access Point, select Infrastructure. Otherwise, select Ad-hoc.
Channel No. In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The Network Camera will use the Channel set on the Access Point. For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your Network Camera. Other Wireless stations should use the same setting. If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to see which one is the best.
WPA/WPA2 Personal Shared Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters in length.
DDNS Screen Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established. This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection. DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows: You must register for the DDNS service with a DDNS service provider. The DDNS Service provider will allocate a Domain Name to you upon request.
Domain (Host) Name Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the DDNS Server provider. Account/E-Mail Enter the login name for the DDNS account. Password/Key Enter the password for the DDNS account. Check WAN IP Address Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has changed. If the IP address has changed, the DDNS Server will be notified. NOTE: If the DDNS Service provided some software to perform this IP address update or notification, you should NOT use this software.
IP Filter The IP Filter feature allows administrator to control network camera access by filtering IP addresses. This screen is displayed when the IP Filter menu option is clicked. Figure 32: IP Filter Screen Data - IP Filter Screen IP Filter IP Filter Select the desired method to perform the IP address (or addresses) filtering function. Single/Range Select to perform either single IP address or a range of IP addresses that you desired.
I/O Port The Network Camera supports 1 input port and 1 output port. This screen is displayed when the I/O Port menu option is clicked. Figure 33: I/O Port Screen Data - I/O Port Screen Input Ports Current State It indicates the current state of the input port. Once the configured state is happened, it will trigger the event actions. Triggered When… Select the desired State: High Low Rising Falling Output Ports Current State It indicates the current state of the output port.
Streamings This screen is displayed when the Streamings menu option is clicked. If you want to view streaming via the cell phone: 1. Cell phone should be supported by 3GPP protocol. 2. Enter 554 for RTSP port number in the Network screen. 3. Both MPEG-4 and H.264 format support cell phone option. 4. Enter the following address in the URI: RTSP:// Router IP address / User Defined URI 5. Select 15 fps for Max Frame Rate.
Data - Streamings Screen Default Streaming Channel Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list. Streaming 1 Settings Video Format Select the desired format from the list. Resolution Select the desired video resolution format. Video Quality Control Profile Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set to 1.0 Mbps. Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality is set to Normal. This is only for H.264 format only.
Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream. The default value is 30. User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the live video from camera through cell phone connection.
Video & Audio Screen This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio menu option is clicked. Figure 35: Video & Audio Screen Data - Video & Audio Screen Basic Video Adjustment Power Line Frequency Select the power line frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) used in your region, to improve the picture quality under florescent lighting. White Balance Select the desired option to match the current environment and lighting. Brightness If necessary, you can adjust the brightness to obtain a better image.
Options Enable Microphone Enable audio by checking this checkbox. Using Audio will increase the bandwidth requirements slightly. Audio Type Select the desired audio type. Enable Speaker Enable speaker sound by checking this checkbox. Volume Choose the desired volume for the speaker. Flip This setting will have the image swapped top-to-bottom. Mirror This setting will have the image swapped left-to-right. Enable Time Stamp If enabled, the current time will be displayed on the Video image.
Video Access Screen This screen is displayed when the Video Access option is clicked. Figure 36: Video Access Screen Data - Video Access Screen User Access Enable Security Checking If disabled (default) - No login required. Users do not have to provide a username and password when they connect to the camera for viewing video. If enabled - Require login. Users will be prompted for a username and password when they connect to the camera for viewing video.
Add New Schedule Day Choose the desired option for the period. Start Time Enter the start time using a 24 hr clock. End Time Enter the end time using a 24 hr clock. Add Click this button to add a new period. Clear Use this button to clear the input fields.
User Database Screen This screen is displayed when the User Database option is clicked. Figure 37: User Database Screen Data - User Database Screen Existing Users User List This displays all users you have entered into the User database. If you have not entered any users, this list will be empty. The maximum number of users is 20. Edit, Delete, Delete All Use these buttons to manage the user database. User Properties User Name Enter the name for the user here.
Motion Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Motion Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 38: Motion Detection Screen Data - Motion Detection Screen Motion Detection Set Detection Areas You can set the full screen or selected areas of the video image to be examined. Note: Motion detection can be triggered by rapid changes in lighting condition, as well as by moving objects. For this reason, it should only be used indoors.
Audio Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Audio Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. . Figure 39: Audio Detection Screen Data - Audio Detection Screen Audio Detection Current Volume It displays the current volume of the environment. Click Refresh to update the status. Triggered Volume Drag the bar to set the volume for triggering. Triggered When Choose the desired situation for triggering the audio detection.
E-Mail Screen This screen is displayed when the E-Mail option on the Event menu is clicked. . Figure 40: E-Mail Screen Data - E-Mail Screen Primary/Secondary SMTP Server SMTP Server Address Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) Server to be used to send E-Mail. Authentication Select the desired Authentication type for the SMTP Server. SMTP Login name Enter your login name for the SMTP Server. SMTP Password Enter your password for the SMTP Server.
Subject Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric characters.
FTP Screen This screen is displayed when the FTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 41: FTP Screen Data - FTP Screen Primary/Secondary FTP FTP Server Enter the address of the FTP Server. Port Enter the Port of the FTP Server to be connected. Login name Enter your login name for the FTP Server. Password Enter your password for the FTP Server. Enable Passive Mode Check the box to enable the Passive mode feature of the FTP. File Path Name Enter the file path/name of the FTP.
HTTP Screen This screen is displayed when the HTTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 42: HTTP Screen Data - HTTP Screen HTTP Notification URL Enter the URL of your HTTP notification server. User Name Enter the user name of your HTTP server. Password Enter the password to match the user name above. Proxy Server Name Specify the proxy server name in the provided field if the camera needs to pass through a Proxy Server to do the HTTP notification.
SD Card Screen This screen is displayed when the SD Card option is clicked. Figure 43: SD Card Screen Data - SD Card Screen Card Management Card Status It shows details of the card, if any. Total Size Used Size Free Size Used (%) Refresh Click this button to update the status of the current SD card Format Format the SD card by clicking the Format button. Safely Remove When you want to remove the card, click this button.
Video Clips Click View button to see the details of the video clips. Recording Enable Check the box if you want to enable recording function. Enter the desired time (minute) to set the maximum time period of a recording. When disk is full Select the desired option for the behavior when the disk space limit is reached. Overwrite oldest file. The Recorder will overwrite the oldest file if the space is not enough for further recording. Stop recording.
SMB/CIFS Client Screen This screen is displayed when the SMB/CIFS Client option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 44: SMB/CIFS Client Screen Data - SMB/CIFS Client Screen SMB/CIFS Client Browse SMB/CIFS Server Click Browse button to select the desired SMB/CIFS server. Server Name Enter the name of your SMB/CIFS server. File Path Enter the file path of your SMB/CIFS server. User Name Enter the user name for the SMB/CIFS client account.
Event Trigger Screen This screen is displayed when the Event Trigger option is clicked. Figure 45: Event Trigger Screen Data - Event Trigger Screen Event Schedule Schedule List The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently configured in the Network Camera, along with various information about their configuration, as listed below: Name - the descriptive event name set by the user. Effective Time Frame - shows when the event at a set time will be triggered.
Trigger Event Enable Check to perform all of the event(s) that were configured and scheduled. Interval Select the desired option for the events interval. (* "0" = No Delay) Trigger by PIR - If the PIR sensor detects a human body, it will be used to trigger events. Input - This describes the states that the input must be in for an event to be triggered. Only one input can be used, also note that the states for the input used must first be reached before the event will be triggered.
Maintenance Screen . Figure 46: Maintenance Screen Data - Maintenance Screen Administrator Login Administrator ID Enter the name for the Administrator here. Administrator Password The password for the Administrator. Verify Password Re-enter the password for the Administrator, to ensure it is correct. Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the name.
Backup & Restore Backup Configuration File Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a text file. It is suggested to backup the configuration file, in order to restore the camera easily. Restore Configuration File Click Restore button to reinitialize the camera to load the new updated software. Do this after loading the upgrade file. Clear File Name This does NOT stop the Restore process if it has started. It only clears the input for the "Restore Configuration File" field.
Status Screen . Figure 47: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System Device Name This shows the name of the Network Camera. Description This shows the description of the Network Camera, such as location. F/W version The version of the current firmware installed. Network MAC Address The current IP address of the Network Camera. IP Address The IP Address of the Network Camera. Network Mask The network mask associated with the IP address above.
Wireless WSC PIN Code It displays the current WSC PIN code. Network Type This shows the Network Type currently in use (Ad-hoc or Infrastructure). SSID This displays the wireless SSID. Channel This shows the wireless channel currently used. Security The current security setting for Wireless connections. Signal Strength This shows the strength of the signal. Streaming (1~3) Video Format It displays the current format of video. Resolution The image size of the video stream.
Log Screen This screen displays a log of system activity. . Figure 48: Log Screen Data - Log Screen Log System Log This is a log of system activity. Refresh Button Click this to update the data shown on screen. Clear Log Click this button to restart the log. Enable Syslog Service Check the box to enable the System Log Server feature. Syslog Server Address Enter the address of the Syslog Server.
Chapter 6 Windows 6 Viewing/Recording Utility This Chapter describes how to use the supplied Utilities package to view and listen the live streams generated by the Network Camera. Overview The Utilities package includes following three functions: LiveView - to view/listen the live streams. View Recordings - to record the live streams. Setup - to configure the Utilities such as adding camera, making recording schedules and setting required parameters, etc..
Figure 49: Welcome Screen 2. Click the Install Utility button to start the installation of the Utilities package. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. 4. After the installation, double click the Monitor icon on the desktop or click Monitor menu item in the Windows main program menu to launch the Utilities. System Tray Icon When started, the program will create an icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar, as shown below.
LiveView Screen When Utility launched, the Camera Utility screen like the example below will be displayed. Figure 51: Main Screen If no cameras have been defined and added to the Utilities, no video will be displayed. Utilities should be configured first to view the camera streams. See the following section for information on defining a camera. Note that each Camera is given a number (Channel Number).
Camera Setup To define a camera and associate it with a Channel Number: 1. Click the Setup icon on the main screen. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 52: Cameras Setup Screen 2. Add desired Network Camera to the Camera List: To associate a camera automatically with the current Channel: The Utilities will search and display all available Network Cameras found on your LAN in the Add Camera list automatically. The Add Camera list can be updated by clicking the Refresh button.
Click the Test Camera button to check that a connection and login can be performed successfully. Click Add button. The camera will now appear in the Camera List. Cameras Data Camera list This displays the cameras you've added, if any. Use the Delete button to delete the selected camera in the list. Add cameras This list displays all available Network Cameras found on your LAN.
LiveVew Program - for Streams Live Viewing You can view live video in the Monitor screen. The built-in software can let you view up to 9 cameras on a single computer screen at one central location. The following table lists the icons displayed on the Monitor screen: View Layout. Use this to select the number of Channels (Cameras) to be displayed on screen. Up to 9 cameras can be displayed. View. This indicates if the camera stream is being viewed. Red indicates the configured camera is being viewed.
Move Control. Use this to move the camera to the desired position. There may a short delay after clicking the desired icon. You should wait a couple of seconds rather than click again. Or you can drag the vertical or horizontal slider bar to have quicker movement of the Network Camera to the desired position. Setup. Click this button to open the Utilities configuration program. View Recordings.
View Recordings Program - for Streams Recording To access the saved recordings of the Cameras, click View Recordings icon on the top of the screen, then you will see a screen like following. Figure 53: View Recordings Screen Searching Recorded Streams Files Skip to Next Record. Use this to view the next available record. Play. Use this to re-start viewing, after using the Pause button. Playing speed. Use the to accelerate (right) or decelerate (left) the playing speed. Pause.
Recording Bar. It displays the recordings that match your requests. Calendar. Choose the date of the calendar for finding desired recordings.
Setup Program - for Streams Configuration There are 3 tabs of the Setup program: Cameras Recording Options Settings For the Cameras configuration, please refer to the Camera Setup for details. You can record the streams from camera by pressing the Instant Record button in the Monitor program as mentioned in the " LiveVew Program - for Streams Live viewing" section or by making schedules to let the recording happen on the arranged time period.
4. Press Add button to add the schedule. You will see all the schedules in the recording list. Settings Clicking the Settings tab on the Configuration program to make change of default Utilities parameter settings. Figure 55: Settings Screen Data - Settings Recording Path Recording This is the Drive and Folder on your PC/Notebook where recorded files will be placed. You need a drive which has large amounts (Gigabytes) of free space.
Disk Space for Each Camera Recording Total Disk Space This displays the total size of the selected disk. Available Disk Space This displays the available space of the selected disk for storing recordings. Enable Disk space limitation Enable this if you wish to limit the disk space used by video recordings. Maximum Allowed Space per Camera Enter the maximum amount of disk space assigned to each camera for stream recordings. When allowed space is full.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 7 This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Network Camera and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Network Camera still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. Problems Problem 1: I can't connect to the Network Camera with my Web Browser to configure it.
If you are just trying to view Video, the User Name/Password prompt indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password. Problem 4 I can't connect to the Network Camera using a Wireless connection. Solution 4 1) If a LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, the Wireless interface is disabled. Only one interface can be active. 2) Check that your PC and the Network Camera have compatible Wireless settings.
Solution 10 Problem 11 In order to view H.264/MPEG4 video streaming in the older Window XP systems, please install the Microsoft .net framework 2.0 or later version, so the system will be able to deploy the built-in H.264/MPEG4 decoder of the camera. I use the camera via IE browser in protected mode of Windows Vista/7, there is no local recording/setup feature to be used. Even if I run it with IE browser in non-protected mode of Windows 7, the folder like "Windows" still can not be accessed.
Appendix A Specifications A Network Camera Model Network Camera Dimensions 63mm (W) x 95mm (H) x 35mm (D) Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C Video compression H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG Image resolution 1280x 720, 640x480 (720p system default), 320x 240 (QVGA), 160 x 120 (QQVGA) Storage Temperature -20 C to 70 C Network Protocols TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DHCP, NTP, SMTP, UPnP, FTP, RTP/RTSP Network Interface 1 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection Wireless interface IEEE 802.11n/802.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Appendix B Network Camera HTTP CGI B User-level CGI commands (user level privilege) Notes: If camera is in privacy mode, it will reject the streaming/snapshot request with “406 Not Acceptable” and stop video post for event. Video and Image commands Stream M-JPEG video HTML page for the end user Method: GET URL: http:///img/mjpeg.htm Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/html\r\n … http:///img/video.
Server Push page for the programmer Method: GET URL: http:///img/video.mjpeg (utility) The camera will check the request User-Agent parameter in HTTP header to identify the client type. The camera will regard the client as MSIE if there is the string “MSIE”, regard the client as SerComm OCX if there are the strings “CameraActiveX” or “Viewer” or “AlertCfg”, and regard others as PushServer. Return (OK situation): If the client is MSIE HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: image/jpeg\r\n … If
23-24 Bit Rate The audio bit rate. 0x02 (02): 2 KbytesPerSecond 0x04 (04): 4 KbytesPerSecond 0x08 (08): 8 KbytesPerSecond 25 Version The version number. It is 0x02 (02). 26-45 Time String The ASCII string to present the current camera time.
… content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n current_ resolution=A\r\n current_framerate=B\r\n The A and B are in the following format. Parameter A Value and description Image resolution 1: 160x120 (or 160x128, 176x120 (NTSC)/ 176x144(PAL), depends on models) 2: 320x240 (or 352x240(NTSC)/ 352x288(PAL), depends on models) 3: 640x480 (or 704x480(NTSC)/ 704x576(PAL), depends on models) 4: 1280x960 (depends on models) B Frame rate 1 ~ 30fps Snapshot Method: GET URL: http:///img/snapshot.
… content-type: image/jpeg\r\n … SDP (MPEG-4/H.264 video/MJPEG) Method: GET URL: http:///img/media.sdp Return: A SDP file will be returned. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … Audio Upload (uploading audio streaming to the camera) Method: POST URL: http:///img/g726.cgi depends on models) G.726 audio stream (16Kbps or 32Kbps, URL: http:///img/g711a.cgi G.711 a-law audio stream (64Kbps) URL: http:///img/g711u.cgi G.
1. 2. 3. 4. Note that camera is able to support the following four RTP protocols. But user needs to specify the desired RTP protocol in the player. Unicast RTP Multicast RTP RTP over RTSP (RTP over TCP) RTP over RTSP over HTTP (HTTP tunnel) Return: Video and/or audio will be returned.
SWF/FLV Method: GET URL: http:///img/media.swf Return: Action script content to trigger the player to get the media content. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … Method: GET URL: http:///img/media.flv Return: media content. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … Extension to the streaming URL defines We extend some parameters for some products which support the multiple streamings simultaneously. Related URLs: video.asf, video.mjpeg, mjpeg.cgi, snapshot.cgi, media.sdp, media.sav, video.
Parameter channel video Mix the parameters channel and video Description If the product supports multiple streaming channels simultaneously, we will append the parameter “[?|&]channel=[1|2|...]” to identify, example: To view the 1st channel streaming: video.sav or video.sav?channel=1 To view the 2nd channel streaming: video.
padding and the 2nd channel has H264 video, the 3rd channel has MJPEG video, default viewer channel is 1st, then: To view the H264 at 1st channel: video.sav?channel=1&video=H264 or video.sav?video=H264 To view the H264 at 2nd channel: video.sav?channel=2&video=H264 Have not MPEG4 video for viewing. To view the MJPEG: video.
Parameter extension Value and description Extension value yes: extension is enabled, the extended data as below will be extended to generic response. fw_ver=V1.0.0R44\r\n ip_addr=192.168.1.12\r\n netmask=255.255.255.0\r\n gateway=192.168.1.1\r\n current_time=07/02/2008 10:12:10\r\n -> MM/DD/YYYY HH:MM:SS 24-Hour format timezone=4\r\n http_port=80\r\n -> The value is -1 or none this parameter indicate the HTTP disabled. https_port=443\r\n -> The value is -1 or none this parameter indicate the HTTPS disable
mpeg4_resolutio Current MPEG-4 resolution setting, depends on models, valid values: n [1280|640|320|160|704|352|176] For multiple streaming channels, use the keys: mpeg4_resolution, mpeg4_resolution2, … Won't provide this paramter if there is not such video format enabled or supportted.
wireless Wireless HW capability, example: [on|off] sw_pppoe PPPoE software feature capability/supported, valid values: [yes|no] URL: http:///img/query.cgi This CGI indicates the accessed user's privilege with some H/W features. Ex. The user could use Speaker Out, but couldn't control the I/O ports, etc. Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n mic_in=[on|off]r\n speaker_out=[on|off]\r\n ptctrl=[on|off]\r\n ioctrl=[on|off]\r\n interlace=[0|1]\r\n(only for analog CCTV input) 9
Query/Control the peripheral components status (Operator, combination CGI) Notes: This combination CGI command will replace the separated peripheral control CGIs. Query the peripheral components status Method: GET URL: http:///io/query_pc.cgi[?[&...]] Input parameters: None parameter provided, CGI responds all supported peripherals' status. The peripheral parameter provided, CGI just responds the specific peripherals' status.
dn_mode Get & Set Day/Night mode status, valid values: [day|night] Day mode, IR LED off, IR cut switch close the window to filter the IR lights. Night mode, IR LED on, IR cut switch open the window not to filter the IR lights.
Query IR cut switch status Method: GET URL: http:///io/query_filter.cgi Return: Network Camera will return a Web page that contains the following messages. HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n filter=[0|1]\r\n <- 0= Close the window; 1= Open the window \r\n 101
Admin-level CGI commands (administrator level privilege) Query FW version Method: GET URL: http:///adm/sysinfo.cgi Return: Network Camera will return a Web page that contains the following messages. HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n Firmware Version: V1.0.01\r\n Serial Number: SQJ00G100001\r\n Reboot Method: GET URL: http:///adm/reboot.cgi Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n OK\r\n Restore to factory defaults Method: GET URL: http:///adm/res
Query/Control the peripheral components status Start/Stop the camera privacy mode Method: GET URL: http:///adm/privacy_ctl.cgi?privacy= Parameter Value and description start start: camera enter privacy mode. Any user can't view the video any more. stop stop: camera end the privacy mode. Return: Successful request returns all group parameters or the specified parameters as below. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n ... \r\n OK\r\n Get/Set group parameters Get group parame
... \r\n [group1]\r\n \r\n \r\n ...\r\n [group2]\r\n \r\n \r\n ...\r\n Where is =. Set group parameters Method: GET URL: http:///adm/set_group.cgi?=[&…] Parameter Value and description group Group name is specified here. (The group name is case insensitive.) Note that all group values are defined in the Network Camera Configuration Spec. 1.
Get/Set System date and time Method: GET URL: http:///adm/date.
Upload/Download configuration Download configuration content Method: GET URL: http:///adm/admcfg.cfg Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK \r\n … content-type: application/configuration\r\n \r\n All data in the configuration are encoded in a Base64 format. There is the hidden check sum data inside the configuration content to validate the data, Because we use the dword-aligned checksum algorithm, so we will ignore the last data misaligned by dword.
TLV blocks Variable TLV blocks content for extension items, such Logo image... Type: 4 bytes, block types Length: 4 bytes, block size excluding Type & Length items Value: Block content TLV blocks … Variable File tail 12 File tail information: Version: 4 bytes, (init as 0x0001) CheckSum: 4 bytes, validation information for the whole configuration content excluding this file tail. Because we use the dword-aligned checksum algorithm, so we will ignore the last data misaligned by dword.
For some reasons, the client S/W might need to backward support the motion detection CGI and padding data within the old models of camera. Please refer the appendix section to get the details.. The home (0, 0) position is located at the left-top corner. The whole scale is for 640x480 resolution. So the horizontal position, x, will be expressed as an integer value from 0 to 639 and ascend from left to right.
… content-type: text/plain \r\n ... \r\n [MOTION] .... Please refer to the chapter [MOTION] group in Configuration file Spec document. \r\n Set Motion Detection Settings Method: GET URL: http:///adm/set_group.cgi?group=MOTION&=… (Please refer to Set group parameters command and Configuration file Spec document.) Return: HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n OK\r\n Notes: In some special models (the first motion window is used for full screen), the S/W (OCX) side ne
Motion Vector Data To include the motion vector values in the streaming packets. Whatever the streaming method is - ASF (through HTTP) or RTP (through UDP), the streaming data will include such information to let the client side S/W to judge whether the motion event is triggered or not. The data locates in the padding bytes of the streaming data. As to the data format in the streaming packet, please refer to the next section.
Command Description 0x01 Motion Detection Padding, in video frame The data length is 13. Byte 1: Motion detection is enabled or not (main switch) and whether it is in the effect schedule or not.. 0x00 = 0 = Off 0x01 = 1 = On & not in effect schedule 0x11 = 17 = On & in effect schedule Byte 2 ~ 5 Current motion indicator of the detected window 1 ~ 4 0 ~ 255 Byte 6 ~ 9 Current threshold of the detected window 1 ~ 4 0 ~ 255 Byte 10 ~ 13 Motion detect window 1 ~ 4 is enabled or not.
Byte 5,6 in block:Current threshold of the detected window, word type 0 ~ 65535, currently use only 0~255 Byte 7,8 in block:Current sensitivity of the detected window, word type 0 ~ 65535, currently use only 0~10, 10 is the most sensitive. 0x02 Input I/O Ports Padding, in video frame The data length is 2. Byte 1: The Input port 1 is triggered or not.. and whether it is in the effect schedule or not..
Examples: A. The padding contains motion detection data only. Length Command Length On/Off 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x15 0x01 0x0D 0 (OFF) Indicator 20 Threshold 30 129 0 128 End Window On/Off 128 128 128 1 1 1 0 0xBF 0x00 0x15 = 21 (total length = 21 bytes) B. The padding contains both motion detection and input ports data.
Infrastructure\r\n WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK\r\n OpenSystem\r\n Mixed(TKIP,AES)\r\n 6\r\n 72\r\n Yes\r\n \r\n ...... \r\n If can't survey anything or wireless card is not available, the result as below, case sensitive. HTTP/1.0 200 OK\r\n … Content-type: text/xml\r\n ... \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n The parameters of result as bel
Security Wireless security system, the value can be as below, and using ‘/’ to express multiple selections: None WEP WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-Enterprise WPA2-Enterprise Example for expressing multiple selections: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK AUTH Wireless authentication type, the value can be as below, ShareKey type is only support in WEP security mode: Unknown OpenSystem SharedKey Encryption Wireless encryption method, the value can be: Unknown None WEP TKIP AES Mixed(TKIP+AES) Channel Wireless channel, Integer typ
content-type: text/plain\r\n \r\n signal_strength=100\r\n # Wireless signal, percentage, Integer type, the value can be 1~100, 100 is the strongest. \r\n SMB/CIFS Server/SharedFolder commands SMB/CIFS Server Survey Method: GET URL: http:///adm/smb_survey.cgi[?parameter=value[¶meter=value...
... \r\n The xml tag description Parameter Value Description Name (WorkGroup) It's the work group name, up to 15 characters. Name (Server) It's the PC name of the server, up to 63 characters. Comment (Server) It's the description of the server, up to 256 characters. SMB/CIFS SharedFolder command Method: GET URL: http:///adm/smb_dirctrl.cgi?server=value[¶meter=value...
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The xml tag description Parameter Value Description Status Value as following (all are in lower case): ok Operate the folder successfully. invalid Invalid input parameters unauth Need the correct username/password denied Denied , resoource occupied file-exist There is the file, reject the operation. readonly Read only rights. writeonly Write only rights.
