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WL-5420CAM
Wireless MPEG4 IP Camera
User’s Manual
Table of Contents |
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE .................................................................................................. |
3 |
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... |
4 |
FEATURES AND BENEFITS .................................................. |
5 |
UNPACKING THE PACKAGE ................................................ |
7 |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ..................................................... |
8 |
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION .................................................... |
9 |
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................. |
12 |
ATTACHING THE CAMERA TO THE STAND ........................ |
12 |
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE ............................... |
13 |
ATTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY ..................................... |
13 |
SECURITY ...................................................................................................................... |
14 |
APPLICATION OF THE CAMERA ................................................................... |
15 |
APPLICATIONDIAGRAMSOFTHECAMERA............................... |
16 |
USING THE CAMERA .............................................................................................. |
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WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....................................... |
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CONTROLLING AND VIEWING IMAGE ............................... |
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BASIC SETUP.................................................................... |
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ADVANCED SETUP ........................................................... |
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MAINTENANCE ................................................................ |
48 |
LOGOUT........................................................................... |
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HELP................................................................................ |
54 |
FFDSHOW&AVISAVIOR...................................................................................................... |
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INSTALLING FFDSHOW .................................................... |
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CONFIGURATION OF FFDSHOW ........................................ |
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PLAYING THE VIDEO........................................................ |
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FIXING THE VIDEO FILE ................................................... |
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IPVIEW PRO ................................................................................................................. |
63 |
INSTALLATION ................................................................. |
63 |
GETTING STARTED........................................................... |
67 |
USING IPVIEW PRO ......................................................... |
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CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM ............................................. |
75 |
APPENDIX ...................................................................................................................... |
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A. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ............................... |
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B. PING YOUR IP ADDRESS ............................................ |
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C. TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................... |
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D. TIME ZONE TABLE ...................................................... |
97 |
E. ADJUST INTERNET CAMERA FOCUS............................. |
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F. SPECIFICATION .......................................................... |
100 |
G. GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................ |
102 |
F .................................................................................... |
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G ................................................................................... |
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your MPEG4 Internet Camera, includes:
zChapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information on the camera.
zChapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware installation procedure for the camera.
zChapter 3, Security, explains the security feature of the camera.
zChapter 4, Application of the Camera, provides the illustrations of the camera’s applications.
zChapter 5, Using the Camera, guides you through the configuration using the web browser.
zChapter 6, FFdshow & AVISavior, helps you to use the utilities provided within the Installation CD.
zChapter 7, IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the software.
zChapter 8, Appendix.
Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS staff for help.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing MPEG4 Internet Camera, a standalone system that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet, and also supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard*. With support for latest MPEG4 technology, you can record streaming video that utilizes high quality MPEG4 images to your hard drive, enable motion detection and setup automated email alerts for security. The built-in microphone provides you with the audio function, allowing you to “watch” and “listen” from the camera. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the camera features a built-in CPU and web-based solutions that can provide a costeffective solution to transmit the real-time high-quality video images and sounds synchronously for monitoring.
The camera can be managed remotely, so that you can use a web browser to access and control it from any notebook/desktop PC over the Intranet or Internet. The simple installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive applications supported, the Internet camera is your best solution for remote monitor, high quality, and high performance video images.
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Features and Benefits
Simple To Use
The MPEG4 Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU, no special hardware (such as a PC frame capture card) or software required. The camera supports DirectX 9.0; therefore, the only requirement you need is the web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. Once you have a valid IP Address, just connect it and you can view the picture and receive sound from your camera. In addition, the camera’s stand allows you to adjust the camera for optimal viewing angle.
Support Variety of Platforms
The camera supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, HTTP and other Internet related protocols. It can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment, including Windows 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP. Moreover, it can be integrated easily into other www/ Intranet applications.
Web Configuration
Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure and manage the camera directly from its own web page via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 users name and password are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the administrator.
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Remote Utility
The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administrator with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the administrator to modify the camera settings from the remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is available, you can also upgrade remotely over the network for added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the image, and take snapshots.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet services, the camera can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet or Internet for remote monitoring. The camera allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing, and allows the administrator to manage and control the camera anywhere and anytime in the world. Apply the camera to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks, hospitals, childcare centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring. The camera can also be used for intruder detection; in addition, it can capture still images for archiving and many more applications.
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Unpacking the Package
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have:
One MPEG4 Internet Camera
One External Antenna
One power adapter
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
One Camera Stand
One Installation CD-ROM
One Quick Installation Guide
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
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System Requirement
Networking
Local Area Network:
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
Wireless Local Area Network (wireless model):
IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN
Accessing the Camera
For Web Browser Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP
CPU: Intel Celeron 1.1GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is preferred)
Memory Size: 128MB or above
Resolution: 800x600 or above
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
For IPView Pro Application Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP.
CPU: Intel Celeron 1.1GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is preferred)
Memory Size: 128 MB or above
Resolution: 800x600 or above
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Physical Description
This section describes the externally visible features of the camera.
Front Panel
There are two LED indicators on the front panel of the camera:
Power LED and Link LED.
Link
Power
1. Power LED
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the camera is powered on.
2. Link LED
The Link LED is positioned on the left side of the two LEDs. A steady light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN connectivity.
Dependent on the data traffic, the LED will begin to flash to indicate that the camera is receiving/sending data from/to the network.
3. Internal MIC
The built-in omni-directional microphone allows the camera to receive sound and voice.
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Rear Panel
4 Antenna
1 DC Power Connector 2 Reset Button |
3 Network Cable Connector |
1. DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the camera’s rear panel, and is labeled DC5V 2.5A with a single jack socket to supply power to the camera. Power will be generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet.
2. Reset Button
Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed continuously for three seconds; meanwhile, the Link LED lights up or blinks. Release the reset button and the Link LED will turn off, indicating that the camera restores the factory default settings.
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When factory reset is completed, the configuration of camera will return to the defaults as:
-IP address: 192.168.1.2
-Administrator’s login name: admin
-Password: admin
-Wireless status (for wireless model): disabled
3. Network Cable Connector
The camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the N-Way protocol and “AutoMDIX” function, allowing the camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.
4. Antenna (for wireless model)
The rotatable external antenna allows you to adjust its position to obtain the maximum signal.
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HARDWARE
INSTALLATION
Attaching the Camera to the Stand
The MPEG4 Internet Camera comes with a camera stand (optional) with a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the bottom screw hole of camera. Attach the camera stand to the camera and station it for your application. There are three holes located in the base of the camera stand, allowing the camera to be mounted on the ceiling or any wall securely.
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Connecting the Ethernet cable
Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the rear panel of camera, and then attach it to the network.
Attaching the Power Supply
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on the rear panel of camera, and then connect it to your local power supply.
TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED indicators label Power on the MPEG4 Internet Camera is illuminated.
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SECURITY
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the camera the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration for settings and control requirements to allow users the level of entry and authorize the privileges for all users. The camera supports multi-level password protection and access to the camera is strictly restricted to defined the user who has a “User Name” and “User Password” that is assigned by the Administrator.
The administrator can release a public user name and password so when remote users access the camera they will have the right to view the image transmitted by the camera.
NOTE: The default settings of Administrator’s login name/password are admin/admin, which are easily to be known by unauthorized users. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to change the login name and password when you are the first time to use the camera.
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APPLICATION OF
THE CAMERA
The camera can be applied in wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. It can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. With the easy installation procedure, real-time live images will be available.
The following section will provide the typical applications for the camera, and also includes some basic knowledge to assist in the installation and configuration of the camera.
Applications:
Monitoring of local and remote places and objects such as construction sites, hospitals, amusement parks, schools and day-care centers through the use of a web browser.
View image from IPView Pro.
Configure the camera to save image or send-mail messages with a short video file.
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Application Diagrams of the Camera
Home Applications
ADSL/Cable
Modem
MPEG4
Internet Camera
Wireless
Video Server
MPEG4
Internet Camera
Wireless
Video Server
MPEG4 Wireless
Internet Camera
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SOHO Applications
MPEG4
Internet Camera
MPEG4 Wireless
Internet Camera
MPEG4
Internet Camera
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Enterprise Applications
MPEG4
Internet Camera
MPEG4
Internet Camera
MPEG4 Wireless
Internet Camera
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USING THE CAMERA
You can access and manage the camera through your web browser. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser.
Web Configuration Utility
The camera must be configured through its built-in Web-based Configuration. Whenever you want to configure the camera, open your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer in this manual), and type the default IP address http://192.168.1.2 in the Address bar and press [Enter]. When the login page appears, type admin in the Name and Password box, and then click Login
NOTE:
1.Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in setting up the camera.
2.The computer’s IP address must correspond with the camera’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.
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Enter the default
IP Address in the
Address bar.
Enter the default username and password.
Login Screen of Web Configuration Utility
“admin” is the default username and password of the camera, and can be changed in the Web Configuration Utility.
After login, the Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which includes three areas: Menu Bar, Video Show Area, and Control Buttons.
NOTE: If you are denied to enter the Web Configuration Utility, the following warning message will appear on the screen. Please try to enter the correct username and password again, or contact your network administrator.
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Menu Bar
Control Buttons
Video Show Area
Home Window
zMenu Bar – in the top of the window, containing six items that allow you to setup the camera.
zVideo Show Area – allows you to view the image from the camera.
zControl Buttons – contains some buttons that allow you to control the camera’s audio, image, etc.
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Controlling and Viewing Image
In the Home window, you can control the camera through the control buttons on the right side of the window. The real-time image from the camera will be displayed in the Video Show Area.
Zoom In / Zoom out
Move your mouse to the Video Show Area, and the cursor will change to the 
icon. Then, you can zoom in/out the image by clicking the left/right button on your mouse.
Adjusting Image Brightness
You can adjust the image brightness level through the Brightness option. The range is from +5 to -5.
Audio Function
Click the Audio On button to enable the camera’s audio function; click again to disable.
Assigning the Destination Folder
The destination folder to save the recorded video file can be specified in the File path option. Click the right button to bring up a dialog window, which allows you to assign the destination folder. When assigned, click Start.
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NightShot
The camera is equipped with a high-resolution CCD lens to provide crystal clear images in real time, even at night. At dark or low light situation, select the NightShot option to switch the camera to deliver black & white images.
Changing Image Display
Click the Upside Down button to display the image in a vertical mirror mode. Click the Mirrored button to display the image in a horizontal mirror mode.
Capturing Still Images
Click the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the active camera, and save it into your computer.
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Basic Setup
The Basic menu contains three steps that will guide you through the basic configuration for the camera. Click Basic in the top menu bar to start the step-by-step configuration.
Basic J Network
The first step is to configure networking settings of the camera. According to your ISP’s service, select one from the three connection types: LAN, PPPoE, and DDNS.
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If your network access uses a fixed IP address or DHCP service, select this option and fill in the LAN required data provided by your network administrator in the fields of IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS
(Domain Name Server).
If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-to- Point Protocol over Ethernet), select this option.
PPPoE Fill in the required data in the User Name and Password fields, which are supplied by your
ISP. The IP Address is usually allocated automatically.
The camera supports Dynamic DNS (DDNS) feature, which allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP
DDNS address. Select Yes to enable this function, and then fill in the required data in the User Name,
Password and Domain Name fields. Please note that you have to sign up for DDNS service with service providers before using this function.
When completed, click Next to continue.
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Basic J Camera Name
The second step is to setup a descriptive name for the camera.
When completed, click Next to continue.
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Basic J Time Zone
This step displays the current time setting of the camera. For system management purpose, a correct time setting is critical to have accurate time stamps on the system logs.
The Method pull-down menu allows you to setup the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (need an Internet connection). After choosing one method from the pull- down-down menu, click Test. In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select a time zone according to your location.
When completed, click Apply. Then it will pop up a warning message on the screen, click Yes to confirm the modifications or No to reserve the currently settings.
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Basic J Report
The last step provides some tips when you have Internet access problems.
Click Start to complete your basic network configuration. When completed, you are brought to the Home window.
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NOTE: During the configuration, you can return to Home window by clicking the HOME button that is available in every page of the utility, or exit the utility by clicking the LOGOUT button whenever you want.
Advanced Setup
Move your mouse onto the Advanced button, and it will automatically pop up a submenu bar, providing six submenu buttons: Video, Network, Wireless (for wireless model), Tools, Account, and Timezone. Each submenu button allows you to access advanced feature settings, and is explained details in the following sections.
Advanced J Video
The Video submenu contains three options: Image Setting,
Location Setting and Motion Detection.
Image Setting
Click the Image Setting item of the Video submenu to bring up the following page, which allows you to setup the image settings of the camera.
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