Vivotek FD6122V, FD6112V User Manual

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Product name:

Network Camera (FD6112V/FD6122V)

Release Date:

2006/03/15

 

Manual Revision:

1.10

 

Web site:

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Email:

technical@vivotek.com

 

 

sales@vivotek.com

 

Made in Taiwan.

©Copyright 2000-2005.

All rights reserved

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Before You Use This Product

The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited in your country by law. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.

It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation Installation guideGuide” before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.

The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic network knowledge. The “Troubleshooting” chapter in the Appendix provides remedies to the most common errors in set up and configuration. You should consult this chapter first if you run into a system error.

The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For the creative and professional developers, the "URL Commands of The the Network Camera" chapter serves to be a helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.

For paragraphs preceded by the reader should use caution to understand

completely the warnings. Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards or injuries.

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Package Contents

FD6112V/FD6122V

Software CD

Power adapter

Quick installation guide

Screw Pack

Warranty card

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Table of Contents

Before You Use This Product....................................................................

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Package Contents ....................................................................................

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Table of Contents..........................................................................................

1

Installation ..............................................................................................

4

Hardware Installation ...........................................................................

4

Ethernet Connection ..................................................................

4

Mount the Camera ....................................................................

5

Software Installation ............................................................................

9

Initial Access to the Network Camera....................................................

13

Installing Plug-in ..........................................................................

13

Check Network Settings ................................................................

14

Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access..................................

14

How to Use ............................................................................................

15

Authentication ...................................................................................

15

Primary User’s Capabilities ..................................................................

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Main Screen with Camera View.......................................................

16

The Configuration: ..................................................................

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The camera view.....................................................................

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Client Settings .............................................................................

18

Administrator’s Capabilities .................................................................

20

Fine-tuning for Best Performance....................................................

20

For Best Real-time Video Images...............................................

21

Only Quality Images Will Do .....................................................

21

Somewhere Between Real-time and Clear Images .......................

22

Select for Motion JPEG .............................................................

22

Opening Accounts for New Users ....................................................

23

Protect Network Camera by Passwords.......................................

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More Flexible Options for Viewers ..............................................

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Build a Multimedia Web Attraction Site.............................................

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Demo on Multiple Sites – Mid-scale Service.................................

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Product Demo for E-business – Large-scale Service .....................

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If the web space has FTP service...............................................

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If the web space has no FTP service ..........................................

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Build a Security Application............................................................

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Send Snapshots When Motion is Detected ..................................

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Definitions in Configuration .................................................................

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System Parameters ............................................................................

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User Group Administration ..................................................................

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Edit User .....................................................................................

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Network Settings ...............................................................................

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General.......................................................................................

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HTTP ..........................................................................................

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Streaming ...................................................................................

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DDNS & UPnP....................................................................................

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Mail & FTP.........................................................................................

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SMTP ..........................................................................................

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FTP ............................................................................................

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Video Codec Parameters .....................................................................

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Image Settings ............................................................................

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Camera Settings...........................................................................

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Audio ...............................................................................................

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Motion Detection................................................................................

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Application Setup ...............................................................................

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Weekly Schedule ..........................................................................

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Event Operation ...........................................................................

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Sequential Operation ....................................................................

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Naming rule of snapshot file...........................................................

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Viewing System Log ...........................................................................

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Viewing System Parameters ................................................................

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Factory Default ..................................................................................

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Appendix ...............................................................................................

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A. Troubleshooting .............................................................................

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C. URL commands of Network Camera ..................................................

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Overview.....................................................................................

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Style convention...........................................................................

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General CGI URL syntax and parameters .........................................

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Get server parameter values ..........................................................

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Set server parameter values ..........................................................

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Available parameters on the server .................................................

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Application page CGI command ......................................................

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Drive the digital output .................................................................

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Query status of the digital input .....................................................

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Query status of the digital output....................................................

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Capture single snapshot ................................................................

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Account management .........................................................................

83

System logs.................................................................................

84

Configuration file ..........................................................................

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System Information ......................................................................

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D. Technical Specifications...................................................................

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Technology License Notice .....................................................................

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) .................................................

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Installation

Hardware Installation

Please verify that your product package contains all the accessories listed in the foregoing Package Contents. Depending on the user’s application, an Ethernet cable may be needed. The Ethernet cable should meet the specs of UTP Category 5 and not exceed 100 meters in length.

Connect the power adapter jack to the Network Camera before plugging in to the power socket. This will reduce the risk of accidental electric shock.

Upon powering up, the device runs through a self-test procedure and the LEDs will blink between green and red for a few times. If self-test passes, the green LED will shut off while the red LED is constantly on and the Network Camera will be on stand-by and ready for software installation. If self-test fails the red LED will blink several times. Refer to Appendix A for troubleshooting.

Ethernet Connection

Make sure the Ethernet is firmly connected to a switch hub; then, plug in the power adapter. If the LED turns out to be steady green after self-test, go to next paragraph “Software Installation”.

The Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input and one relay switch for device control. Pin 3 and Pin 4 can be connected to an external sensor device and the state of voltage can be monitored from the initial state 'LOW'. The relay switches Pin 1 and Pin 2 can be used to turn on or off an external device.

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Consult with the dealer of the peripherals for correct installation.

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SW_NOPEN

OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC)

2

SW_COMMON

OUTPUT (open from SW_OPEN at initial state)

 

 

(close with SW_OPEN when set DO to ON)

3

DI+

INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC)

4

DI-

INPUT (Initial state of DI is low)

Mount the Camera

1. Use the supplied wrench to remove the dome cover

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2. Fix the camera to the wall/ceiling with four supplied screws

3. Make connections

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4. Use the pan/tilt mechanism to set the camera to a proper position

5. Attach the dome cover back to the camera

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z Waterproof Process

To completely avoid the camera from water sock, apply waterproof process if necessary.

1.Utilize silicone clay or similar waterproof material applied to the screws, screw holes and other necessary portions.

2.Tape the junction points of the connecters on the cable.

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Software Installation

In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant user access to the camera.

At the end of the hardware installation, the Administrator must place the product software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in MS Windows. An auto-run program will pop up (If the program is not on auto-run, go to the root directory of the software CD and click on “autorun.exe”).

Click on “Software Utility” item, after the window contains changed, click on “Installation Wizard” to run Vivotek’s installation program.

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Upon Installation Wizard’s start up, a searching box will pop up. This program searches for Vivotek’s product on the same LAN:

After searching, Vivotek Video Servers or Network Cameras will be located by the Installation Wizard. There may be several entries shown in the window. The Administrator may differentiate the Network Cameras with the serial number.

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For the series number in the “Serial Number” field, please check the label on the bottom of the camera.

The IP addresses shown in the "Current IP Address" field reflect those on the local network. They may be from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, the camera will try to find a free IP address (this takes from 15 second to 3 minutes, depending on the LAN status). The method of finding IP address is seeking from 192.168.0.99, to 192.168.0.254. If any of the address inside this range is free, the Network Camera will be assigned to this IP address, and its subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0. If none of the addresses is free, the Network Camera will try the range from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.98. After an IP address is assigned to the camera, the “Activity” status LED blinks.

The Vivotek’s new UPnP function will always assign an IP address for the Network Camera. The Administrator can click on button “Link to selected device” to connect the I.E. to the camera. If the camera is not on the IP installer list, click on the “Search” button to search for the camera on the LAN.

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For more detailed usage of the Installation Wizard, please refer to the user’s manual of the Installation Wizard.

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Initial Access to the Network Camera

Installing Plug-in

For the initial access to the Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the Network Camera after a period of time of downloading. Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation and execution attempt. This plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to display the video in the browser. Users may click on to proceed. If the web browser does not allow the user to continue to install, check the Internet security option and lower the security levels or contact your IT or networking supervisor for help.

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Check Network Settings

The Network Camera can be connected either before or immediately after software installation onto the Local Area Network. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page, including the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask your network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information. By default the Network Camera requires the Administrator to run installation every time it reboots. If the network settings are to remain unchanged, disable the Install option. Refer to “Network settings” on the System Configuration page for details. If any setting is entered incorrectly and cannot proceed to setting up the Network Camera, restore the factory settings following the steps in the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the Appendix.

Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access

The default Administrator’s password is blank and the Network Camera initially will not ask for any password. The Administrator should immediately implement a new password as a matter of prudent security practice. Once the Administrator’s password is saved, the Network Camera will ask for the user’s name and password before each access. The Administrator can set up a maximum of twenty (20) user accounts. Each user can access the Network Camera except to perform system configuration. Some critical functions are exclusive for the Administrator, such as system configuration, user administration, and software upgrades. The user name for the Administrator is permanently assigned as “root”. Once the password is changed, the browser will display an authentication window to ask for the new password. Once the password is set, there is no provision to recover the Administrator’s password. The only option is to restore to the original factory default settings.

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How to Use

Authentication

After opening the web browser and typing in the URL of the Network Camera, a dialogue window pops up to request a username and password.

The foreground is the login window and the background shows the message if authentication fails. The user may check the option box to save the password for future convenience.

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Primary User’s Capabilities

Main Screen with Camera View

The main page layout has two parts:

Configuration functions: The camera can be configured using these user interfaces.

Camera View: What the camera sees.

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The Configuration:

“Digital Output”

Clicking on the “On” or “Off” button turns the digital output to either on or off status.

“Snapshot”

Clicking on the “Snapshot” can get a JPEG format image of the current camera view in another window.

“Client Settings”

Clicking on this button links you to the client setting pages, please check the following session for more details.

“Configuration” Only the Administrator can access camera configurations.

The camera view

The information bar at the top of the camera view shows the assigned caption and the current date/time. The information bar at the bottom of the camera view shows the current streaming mode and audio transmission mode. You can push/toggle the talk button to talk to the remote server. The volume of speaker and microphone can also be adjusted.

Digital zoom

Microphone volume

Talk button

Speaker volume

The camera view provides not only the live video, but also a way to aim the Network Camera to different target. Using mouse to click on the target inside the video will command the Network Camera to aim at the target and with the mouse wheel up or down, the camera view will zoom out or in.

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Client Settings

There are four settings for the client side.

Media Options - For the User to determine whether to receive video, audio or both.

Protocol Options – Which allows choiceschoosing on connection protocol between client and server. There are two protocol choices to optimize your usage – UDP and HTTP.

The UDP protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, some packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be obscured.

The HTTP protocol must be selected if the network is protected by a firewall which allows only HTTP Port (80) to be opened. If there is no restriction, UDP protocol is recommended. Generally speaking, the client’s choice will be in the order of UDP → HTTP. After the Network Camera is connected successfully, “Protocol Options” will indicate the selected protocol. The selected protocol will be recorded in the user's PC and will be used for the next connection. If the network environment is changed, or the user wants to let the web browser to detect again, manually select the UDP protocol and save, then return to HOME to connect to the Network Camera.

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Streaming Options – For users to select the video streaming types. Select “Streaming Video” options, the video connection will keep alive to enable you to see smooth video, while “Single JPEG” options will let you see the video in JPEG format by client periodic update the JPEG image from server according to the “Frame rate” settings.

Talk Button Control Style – For the User to determine whether to “click once and talk” or “push to talk”.

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Administrator’s Capabilities

Fine-tuning for Best Performance

There are a few choices the Administrator is allowed to maximize the capabilities of the Network Camera. Best performance generally equates to the fastest image refresh rate with the best video quality, and at the lowest network bandwidth as possible. The six factors, “Size”, “Maximum frame rate”, “Video codec type”, “Key frame interval”, “Fix bit rate”, and “Fix quality” on the Video Configuration page, are correlative to allow for achieving the best performance possible.

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For Best Real-time Video Images

To achieve good real-time visual effect, the network bandwidth should be large enough to allow a transmission rate of greater than 20 image frames per second. If the broadband network is over 1 Mbps, set the “Fix bit rate” to 1000Kbps or 1200Kbps, or set “Fix quality” at the highest quality. The maximum frame rate is 25 fps in a 50Hz system and 30 fps in a 60Hz system. If your network bandwidth is more than 384Kbps, you can fix the bit rate according to your bandwidth and set the maximum frame rate to 25 fps or 30 fps. If you are shooting fast-moving images, you may want to slow the maximum frame rate down to 20 fps in order to lower the rate of data transmission. This allows for better video quality and the human eyes cannot readily detect the differences between those of 20, 25, or 30 frames per second. If your network bandwidth is below 384 Kbps, set the “Fix bit rate” according to your bandwidth and try to get the best performance by fine-tuning with the “Maximum frame rate”. In a slow network, greater frame rate results in blur images. Another work-around is to choose “Half” in the “Size” option for better images, or “Halfx2” for a larger image view. Video quality performance will vary somewhat due to the number of users viewing on the network; even when the parameters have initially been finely tuned. Performance will also suffer due to poor connectivity because of the network’s burst constraint.

In multi-user environment, the user who has poor network performance will receive only the key frame in MPEG4 format. Try to reduce the key frame interval can improve the frame rate for poor network performance, but the penalty is the increasing of network traffic. If the server is running on the Internet, select the “improve efficiency in the multi-user environment” will improve the efficiency in the multi-user environment.

Only Quality Images Will Do

To have the best video quality, you should set “Fix quality” at “Detailed” or “Excellent” and adjust the “Maximum frame rate” to match your network’s bandwidth. If your network is slow and you receive “broken” pictures, go to the HTTP protocol in “Connection type” and choose a more appropriate mode of transmission. The images may suffer a time delay due to a slower connection.

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Somewhere Between Real-time and Clear Images

If you have a broadband network, set “Fix quality” at ”Normal” or better, rather than setting “Fix bit rate”. You can also fix the bandwidth according to your actual network speed and adjust the frame rate. Start from 30 fps down for best results but not below 15 fps. If the image qualities are not improved, select a lower bandwidth setting.

Select for Motion JPEG

The Network Camera is a camera with dual video codec, they’re MPEG4 and MJPEG. If MJPEG is selected, the camera will transmit video data in JPEG format. Therefore, it requires higher bandwidth to view smooth video. General speaking, each normal sized JPEG image would be 3k~12k bytes, depending on the selected video quality and contents. Together with the frame rate selected, the administrator can control the bandwidth of each connection.

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Opening Accounts for New Users

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Protect Network Camera by Passwords

The Network Camera is shipped without any password by default. That means everyone can access the Network Camera including the configuration as long as the IP address is known. It is necessary to assign a password if the Network Camera is intended to be accessed by others. Type a new word twice in the first field to enable protection. This password is used to identify the administrator. Then add an account with user name and password for your friends in the second field. The Network Camera can provide ten twenty accounts for your valuable customers or friends. Each account identifies the access right rather than the real visitor. That allows multiple visitors share the same account of different level. Each account has four kinds of privileges, which can be set individually. The “I/O access” privilege permits the user

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to access DI/DO of the server. The “Talk” privilege permits the user to send speech to the Network Camera. The “Listen” privilege permits the user to listen sounds from the server. You may edit or delete some users from the third field.

More Flexible Options for Viewers

If you want to have a guest account for viewers only, you just need to add a user without password and disable all the privileges. Share the account to your friends to access your camera.

Build a Multimedia Web Attraction Site

Demo on Multiple Sites – Mid-scale Service

The Network Camera can allow ten visitors on-line simultaneously. After Installation, focus the Network Camera on any object you wish to share, and tell the visitors to type in the web browser address. Caution: You may want to maintain your visitor’s list in the security configuration page to block out unexpected visitors.

Product Demo for E-business – Large-scale Service

If the number of visitors has exceeded the limit, the Network Camera can allow the "overload" viewers to see the snapshots in JPEG mode, on the homepage. These are still images and will be refreshed periodically and automatically.

1.Click on “Client Settings” on the homepage,

2.Select “Single JPEG” in “Streaming Options”,

3.Set the snapshot interval to refresh the still image automatically. The longer the snapshot interval, the better the snapshot mode works for multiple viewers.

If you want to expand to allow in more viewers, the host server should be able to handle large network traffic, which must handle the picture refreshing from the Network Camera.

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If the web space has FTP service

Set the Network Camera up as an FTP client to upload the pictures. The access to the Network Camera will be independent of the number of viewers and the picture quality will remain constant.

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