AirLive POE-280HD User Manual

POE-280HD

H.264 1.3 MegaPixel IR Night Vision Dome Camera

User’s Manual

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AirLive POE-280HD User’s Manual

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FCC Statement

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview...................................................................................................1

1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................1

1.2 Features...............................................................................................1

1.3 Product Specification ...........................................................................2

1.4 System Requirement ...........................................................................3

2. Package Contents and Installation ........................................................4

2.1 Hardware Overview .............................................................................4

2.2 Hardware Installation ...........................................................................6

2.3 Connect to IP Camera .........................................................................9

3. Using IP Camera via Web Browser ......................................................11

3.1 Windows Web Browser......................................................................11

3.2 Mac Web Browser..............................................................................12

4. Operating IP Camera via Mobile Phone ...............................................15

4.1 Mobile Phone Viewing .......................................................................15

4.2 Using IP Camera via iPhone..............................................................16

5. Configuration of Main Menu .................................................................17

5.1 Live View............................................................................................18

5.2 Setting................................................................................................19

5.3 Client Setting .....................................................................................20

5.4 Image Setup ......................................................................................21

6. Setting-Basic..........................................................................................22

6.1 System...............................................................................................22

6.2 Camera ..............................................................................................27

6.3 Network..............................................................................................39

6.4 Security..............................................................................................51

7. Setting-Advanced ..................................................................................55

7.1 FTP Client..........................................................................................55

7.2 SMTP.................................................................................................60

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7.3 Network Storage ................................................................................66

7.4 Memory Card .....................................................................................71

7.5 HTTP Event .......................................................................................75

7.6 Alarm output.......................................................................................78

7.7 Schedule............................................................................................79

7.8 Alarm Input.........................................................................................81

7.9 Alarm Buffer .......................................................................................82

7.10 Motion Detection..............................................................................82

7.11 System Log ......................................................................................84

8. Appendix ................................................................................................85

A. Frame-rate and Bitrate Table............................................................85

B. Storage Requirement Table..............................................................90

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1. Overview

This user’s guide explains how to operate this camera from a computer. User should read this manual completely and carefully before you operate the device.

1.1 Introduction

The AirLive POE-280HD is a high-end 1.3 -megapixel network camera designed for professional indoor surveillance and security applications. Megapixel (MP) IP cameras are now available that offer a huge jump in image quality compared to conventional surveillance cameras. This new model complements an architecture and software that is based on variations for professional indoor surveillance and security applications. The possibility to view video from AirLive IP Cameras over the Internet is only one of the benefits. AirLive POE-280HD is designed to offer high-performance and is equipped with PoE port, ensuring to power IP camera and provide network activity via one RJ45 network cable. This provides an easier installation and lower cable costs and allows placement of Airlive POE cameras in locations with power limitation. The built-in IR LED and ICR make POE-280HD provide a clear and smooth video image even in the night time or in a low illumination environment. For applications such as hallways or stairwell, the POE-280HD is an ideal IP camera for these locations.

1.2 Features

This manual will illuminate the steps of how to setup and operation this IP camera, so you’ll also soon be enjoying the benefits of these product features:

 UPnP for fast and easy installation

 Support 18pcs high illumination LED

 1.3 megapixel progressive scan CMOS

 Multiple H.264, Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams

 Mobile Phone Live Viewing

 64 channel surveillance software

 IR Night Vision Dome Camera suits various of application

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1.3 Product Specification

1. Overview

Models

Image sensor

Lens

Digital Zoom

Min Illumination

IR working distance

Video Compression

Resolutions

Frame rate

Video streaming

Wireless

AirLive POE-280HD

1/4” Progressive scan CMOS 1.3 Megapixel sensor

F1.5, 4.0mm Megapixel board lens

10x digital

0 Lux with Night-vision LEDs on

15 M

H.264 / MPEG-4 / Motion JPEG

UP to 1280 x 1024

Motion JPEG: Up to 15 fps at 1280x1024 Up to 30 fps at 640x480 MPEG-4: Up to 15 fps at 1280x1024 Up to 30 fps at 640x480 H.264: Up to 15 fps at 1280x1024 Up to 30 fps at 640x480

Simultaneous Motion JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264 and 3GPP (4 streaming)

None

Alarm and event management

Input: alarm buffer, motion detection Output: network storage, FTP, SMTP, HTTP event Pre-and post alarm buffer

Casing

Power

Operating conditions

Supported protocols

PC+ABS casing

12V DC, 1A, Max 5W

Operation: Temp: 0℃ ~ 50℃ (32 ~ 122 ℉)

Humidity: 20% ~ 85% non-condensing

Bonjour, TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, ARP, ICMP, FTP, SMTP, DNS, NTP, UPnP, RTSP, RTP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, 3GPP/ISMA RTSP

Dimension

Approvals

HxWxD:145x145x100 mm

CE, FCC, RoHS

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1. Overview

1.4 System Requirement

For normal operation and viewing of the network camera, it’s recommended that your system meet these minimum requirements for proper operation:

Item Requirements

CPU Pentium 4 2.8GHz (or equivalent AMD)

Graphic Card 256 MB RAM graphic cards(or equivalent on-board graphic

cards)

RAM 1G

Operating System

Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X Leopard

Web Browser Internet Explore 6 or later

Note: Please keep updating the latest Windows software and service package. (Ex: Net Framework, Windows Media Player, Enhance ActiveX Security)

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2. Package Contents and Installation

User can find the following items in the package as below:

1. POE-280HD is the main element of the product.

2. Bundle CD include Setup Wizard II, Quick Start Guide, User Manual and other tools

3. Power Adapter dedicates 12V DC electric power output to Network Camera.

4. Quick Start Guide provides important information and instructions for installing this device.

5. Accessory Package

2. Package Contents

and Installation

2.1 Hardware Overview

Inside View

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LED Indicator

2. Package Contents and Installation

Steady orange means SD card ready SD Card Orange

Flashes orange while accessing SD card.

Power

Red Steady red for booting up process; Steady red 30

Blue Steady blue for booting up competition.

Purple Flash purple during firmware upgrading.

Unlit When you press reset button.

Back Side View

Seconds when WPS configure failed.

LED Indicator

Green Steady green for Network link. Network

Orange Flash orange while Network activity.

Reboot Press the Reset Button to reboot the camera. Reset

Reset to Factory Default

Hold the Reset Button for 10 seconds to restore the camera to default

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2. Package Contents and Installation

2.2 Hardware Installation

Follow these steps to install the POE-280HD on your Ethernet:

A. Wall mounting and Ceiling mounting

1. Attach the alignment sticker to the wall/ceiling and drill two pilot holes into it.

2. Hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes.

3. Align the three holes on the base of camera with the three plastic anchors on the wall and ceiling, insert the supplied screws to the corresponding hole and screw them.

B. Connect Cables

1. Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Using a standard RJ-45 network cable, connect the IP Camera to a PoE-enabled Hub / Switch / Router

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2. Package Contents and Installation

2. Without Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection

Connect the power adaptor to the IP Camera. Using a standard RJ-45 network cable, connect the IP Camera to a normal Hub / Switch / Router.

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2. Package Contents and Installation

C. Adjust the view angle- 3 axis Mechanism Design

1. Turn the lens module right and left to your desired pan position.

2. Turn the lens module up and down to your desire tile position.

3. Turn the lens module to adjust the image orientation to satisfied angle.

D. Completion

1. Clean the dome bubble to remove the dust and finger print.

2. Rotate the black shield on the dome bubble to match the camera’s position.

3. Fasten the dome cover to the base clockwise and make secure two parts reaching the final position by checking two small dots on the side of housing

4. Slightly adjust dome bubble to final position if needed and double check the camera is properly focused.

5. The installation is complete now.

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2. Package Contents and Installation

2.3 Connect to IP Camera

A. Insert the bundle CD into your PC/Laptop

B. Auto Run Screen then shows up, click “Install Driver & Utility Æ IP Search Tool” to

install the configuration tool software

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2. Package Contents and Installation

C. After complete installation, run the configuration tool software

D. The Software scans the network and finds the IP Camera, then list in the dialog box.

E. If the Camera’s IP address is in the same IP segment as your LAN, select the founded

IP Camera and double click on the item, then the default browser will show up and connect to the IP camera’s Web automatically.

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3. Using IP Camera via Web Browser

3. Using IP Camera via

Web Browser

3.1 Windows Web Browser

A. Open your web browser, and enter the IP address or host name of the IP camera in the

Location / Address field of your browser.

Note: If you only want to view the video without accessing Setting screen, enter “http://<IP>/index2.htm” as your web URL.

B. Use the default account “admin” and default password “airlive”.

Note: The default user name “admin” and the password “airlive” are set at the factory

for the administrator. You can change them in the Account Menu. (Please check “Setting → Basic → Security → Account”)

C. The monitor image will be displayed in your browser. In the far left side of main

configuration are Setting, Client Setting, and Image Setup.

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3. Using IP Camera via Web Browser

3.2 Mac Web Browser

A. Click the Safari icon, and enter the IP address of the IP camera in the Location /

Address field of your browser.

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3. Using IP Camera via Web Browser

Note: If you only want to view the video without Setting screen “http://<IP>/index2.htm” as your web URL.

B. Enter the default account “admin” and default password “airlive”.

Note: The default user name “admin” and the password “airlive” are set at the factory

for the administrator. You can change them in the Account Menu (Please check “Setting → Basic → Security → Account”)

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3. Using IP Camera via Web Browser

C. The monitor image will be displayed in your browser. In the far left side of main

configuration are Setting, Client Setting, and Image Setup.

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4. Operating IP Camera via Mobile Phone

4.1 Mobile Phone Viewing

 3G Mobile Phone Streaming Viewing

For 3G mobile phone viewing, type “rtsp://<IP>:<PORT>/video.3gp ” into your 3G Streaming Link. <IP> is the Public IP address of your IP camera; <PORT> is the RTSP port of your IP camera (Default value is 554.) Example: rtsp://100.10.10.1:554/video.3gp

Note: You can also use RTSP clients (RealPlayer, VLC, QuickTime Player…etc.) to view RTSP streaming, just type in “rtsp://<IP>:<PORT>/video.3gp” as the Player URL

4. Operating IP Camera

via Mobile Phone

 2.5G Mobile Phone WAP Viewing

For 2.5G mobile phone viewing, type “http://<IP>/mobile.wml” into your 2.5G WAP Browser. <IP> is the Public IP address of your IP camera.

2.5G Mobile Phone Browser Viewing



For 2.5G mobile phone viewing, type “http://<IP>/mobile.wml ” into your 2.5G Web Browser. <IP> is the Public IP address of your IP camera.

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4. Operating IP Camera via Mobile Phone

4.2 Using IP Camera via iPhone

You can access to your IP camera via your iPhone. Please follow the setting process below. Then you can use the Web UI via iPhone.

A. Select Safari function

B. Type IP address in your web link.

C. Type name and password.

Default value is admin / airlive. Then click Login In

D. The Web User Interface and live image will show up in the middle of screen.

Note: The image is continuous snapshots, not video. Thus, live image can’t be recorded here.

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5. Configuration of Main Menu

In the left side of main configuration are Setting, Client setting, and Image setting. In the right side, you can control Live View in your main Browser. The functions include Snapshot, Open digital zoom, and Video Play.

5. Configuration of Main

Snapshot

Full screen

Video Play

Open digital zoom

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5. Configuration of Main Menu

5.1 Live View

 Snapshot

You can capture a still image shot by clicking the camera icon and save it in the operating computer.

Symbols Meaning

a snapshot window appears after clicking the icon

save the picture captured by snapshot into your computer

Return to the view screen

full screen

 Digital zoom in / out the image via the monitor window

A.Click to display the digital zoom in window.

B.Pull the to adjust the digital zoom range, and it

will be showed on the above window.

C.Use the left click of your mouse to move to anywhere in the window area.

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 Video play buttons

Symbols Meaning

5. Configuration of Main Menu

Pause the current video

Play the video

Stop the current video

Record the current video

Note: Concerning the recording storage requirement of your hard disk, please refer to APPENDIX. Storage Requirement Table.

5.2 Setting

This function is only for the Administrator. Click “Setting” on the home page of web user interface to get into the Basic and Advanced Settings menu.

 Basic

Click Basic, there are sub-menus including System, Camera, Network, and Security.

 Advanced

Click Advanced, there are sub-menus including FTP Client, SMTP, Network storage, HTTP event, Schedule, Alarm buffer, Motion Detection, and System Log.

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5. Configuration of Main Menu

5.3 Client Setting

This function is only for the client. Click this button to control Mode, View Size, Protocol, and Video Buffer.

 Mode

Click the pull-down box to choose video compression mode of LIVE VIEW among H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG.

Note: As long as the operating system not able to afford loading under H.264 mode, please downgrade the mode to MPEG-4 or MJPEG.

 View Size

Select the desired view size of image resolution among 1/4X, 1/2X, and 1X.

 Protocol

Select the transferring protocol among TCP, UDP, and HTTP.

 Video Buffer

Turn the Video Buffer function On / Off. The Video Buffer function makes the streaming more smoothly in unsteady network environment, but might cause a little delay in live viewing

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5. Configuration of Main Menu

5.4 Image Setup

The tool bar can be adjusted to optimize video Brightness, Contrast, Saturation and Sharpness.

 Brightness

The value range is 0~99. The higher value the brightness is, the brighter the image is.

 Contrast

The value range is 0~99. The contrast is a measure of a display system, defined as the white to black that the system is capable of producing. The higher value the contrast is, the more delicate of color you can have.

 Saturation

The value range is 0~99. The saturation of a color is determined by a combination of light intensity and how much it is distributed across the spectrum of different wavelengths. The higher value the saturation is, the more colorful the image will be.

 Sharpness

The value range is 0~99. It applies image processing techniques to adjust the sharpness of live view. However, higher the value is, more the noise is.

 Default

After the adjustment of all setting, you can still click Default to make the setting back to the original setting.

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6. Setting-Basic

Click the Basic to display the sub-menus including System, Camera, Network, and Security.

6.1 System

Click System to display the sub-menus including Information, Date / Time, Initialize, and Language.

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6. Setting-Basic

 Information

The Information screen provides the product factory information which includes Product Name, and Firmware Version.

 Date / Time

The Date/ Time screen displays all options of time setting.

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6. Setting-Basic

Current Date / Time:

This displays the current date and time of this IP Camera.

PC Clock:

This displays the date and time of the monitoring PC clock.

Date / Time Format:

You can click the pull down box to select different time display formats.

Note: If you would like the Date / Time information shows on the Live View screen, please check “Setting → Basic → Camera → General → Date / Time ” to execute the setting.

Adjust:

You can select one of those four adjusting modes for your IP Camera.

Keep current setting:

Select this mode to keep the current date and time of this IP Camera.

Synchronize with PC:

Select this mode to keep the date and time of this IP Camera is the same as the monitoring PC.

Manual setting:

Select this mode to adjust manually the date and time of this IP Camera.

Synchronize with NTP:

Specify the NTP server name and the Refresh Interval to synchronize the date and time of this IP Camera with those of the time server, known as the NTP server.

Time Zone:

Select the Time Zone format of Greenwich Mean Time among different cities. The time display will be the same as the current date / time option.

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6. Setting-Basic

Daylight Saving Time:

There are two modes to choose for setting up daylight saving time.

By Date:

Set the start and end time by select month, day, hour, and minute.

By Week Number:

Set the start and end time by select month, week, and day.

Note: The NTP server (Network Time Protocol) is the time server which is an Internet standard protocol built on the top of TCP / IP. This assures accurate synchronization to the millisecond of computer clock times in a network of computers.

 Initialize

Reboot:

Click this button to reboot this IP Camera. A confirmation dialogue will appear and then click “OK” to execute. It takes one minute to complete the reboot process.

Factory Default:

Click this button to recover this IP Camera to the factory default setting. A confirmation dialogue will appear and then click “OK” to execute. The network indicator on this IP Camera will start to blink. This IP Camera will reboot automatically after completing adjustments to the default setting. Don't turn off this IP Camera until the device reboots.

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