Before operating this machine, please read the entire manual thoroughly.
This unit is designed to be used as surveillance appliance for transporting soun ds and images to and
from other locations across various interconnects. The manufacturer designed, built, and tested this
product for use indoors, using nominal local voltages. Outdoor operation or use of different voltages could
damage the unit or peripheral equipment or create a potentially unsafe operating conditi on
Important Safeguards
Use close supervision when using or allowing children to use any app liance.
To avoid electrical shock or damage, always unplug appliance from electrical outlet before cleaning
and servicing. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquids, or place
liquids on it.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do no disassemble this appliance. Use factory repairs only
when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the
appliance is subsequently used.
The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
To reduce the chance of electrical shock, connect this appliance to a grounded outlet.
Extension cords rated for less amperage than the system is rated may overheat and cause a fire.
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at least equal to that of the system
should be used.
Operating a system with a damaged cord, or if the appliance has been droppe d or damaged, could
cause electrical shorts and overheating, resulting in fire. Do not use until it has been examined by
a qualified service technician.
Position cords so that they will not be tripped over, pulled, or contact hot surfaces.
Keep ventilation openings free of any obstructions to avoid overheating and possible damage or
fire.
To avoid electrical shorts, damage, or shock, do not spray liquids directly on to the system when
cleaning. Always apply the liquid first to a static free cloth.
Lighting storms can cause voltage spikes on power and telecomm lines. In case of lighting storms,
please make sure the system connect to surge protected outlets.
Safety Notices
Please observe all safety markings when using this product.
Caution! - Potential hazard that can damage the product.
Important! - Potential hazard that can seriously impair operation.
Do not proceed beyond any of the above notices until you
have fully understood the implications.
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About This Document
This manual is intended for administrators and users of NetCam 8001 Network Camera. The manual includes
instructions for installing and using the product on your network. Any previous experience of networking will be of
use to the reader when installing and using this product. With knowledge of IP networking, router, firewall,
UNIX/Linux-based systems would also be greatly helpful for installing and operating the system.
Legal Considerations
Camera surveillance can be prohibited by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region
before using the NetCam 8001 for surveillance.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
USA - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his/her own
expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables
should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Europe - This digital equipment fulfills the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1994,
and the requirements for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry.
Liability
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please
inform reseller, Asante Networks cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the
right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. Asante Networks makes no warranty of any
kind with regard to the material contained within this document, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Asante Networks shall not be liable nor responsible for incidental
or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
Trademark Acknowledgment s
Linux, UNIX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Adobe, IBM, Intel, x86, LAN, Microsoft, Netscape, WWW, ActiveX, Acrobat, HTTP,
router, firewall, VPN, Acrobat, Adobe, are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Java and all Java-based
trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and
other countries.
Asante Support Services
If you require any technical assistance, please contact Asante’s reseller. You may ask your reseller forward your
queries through the appropriate channels to Asante to ensure a rapid response. If you are connected to the Internet,
you can:
Visit the Asante Support Web at
• Download user documentation and firmware updates.
• Find answers to resolved problems in the FAQ database.
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The Package Contents
hank you for choosing the Asante products. NetCam 8001 is a very competitive Pan Tilt(Digital Zoom)
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Network Camera system. It is to plug into Ethernet jack with plug-n-play fashion to allow you to delivers
clear and sharp image to any browser on the Internet.
The NetCam8001 PT(Z) Internet Camera is provided with the following accessories. Please contact
your dealer if any one of the following is missing.
Item Descriptions
NetCam 8001 Network Camera
12V DC Power Adaptor
Tripod
AV & 3mm Stereo Plug Converter
10. User Manual (CD/ROM)
Quick Installation guide
Safety Instruction:
For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
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Internet Environments
LAN 10/100M Ethernet
Wireless LAN 802.11b or 802.11g
Monitor System Requirements
OS support Windows 2000 Professional SP4, XP Home SP2
Browser support Internet Explorer 6.x or later
CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or later
Hardware
Memory: 256 MB (512 MB recommended)
VGA card resolution: 800 x 600 or higher
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The NetCam8001 PT Network Camera is a combined Network Camera and Pan/Tilt device. It
plugs directly into an Ethernet network and delivers clear and sharp surveillance video/images to
any Internet browser via Ethernet or IP network. The NetCam 8001 includes its own, built-in Web
server that enhances traditional surveillance systems by distributing monitored images over a
secure intranet network. The unit’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions are controlled directly from the
browser window, as are all of the other available configuration options. All that is required is a
Microsoft Internet Explorer.
The NetCam8001 is a family of Network Camera:
1. NetCam 8001 Network Camera – Connecting directly to Ethernet or Fast Ethernet
networks,
2. NetCam 8001P, a Power over Ethernet (PoE) Network Camera - is designed for
Non-stop power security support environment using Ethernet supply power.
3. NetCam 8001W, a Wireless, 802.11b/g Network Camers – Is designed for Wireless LAN
operation.
The Web-based interface in both models features several user-friendly Wizards that simplify the
installation process and provide for a seamless integration into your netwo rking environment and
custom applications. The open-network structure minimizes the need for costly coax cabling, to
offer remote imaging over the network for a minimal connection overhead.
The NetCam8001 family is smart and cost-effective solution for meeting the sop histicated
demands expected of a modern interactive surveillance and remote monitoring system. It is
simple to install - and easy to use. Please see the technical specifications me19 dalir
Cost effective - NetCam8001 can deliver quality image/video over prevail
broadband IP networks such as DSL/cable or any Ethernet which is
majority of worldwide Internet infrastructure. The load or overhead to
bring this IP surveillance is very cost effective. There is no additional
hardware of software are required.
Open System
- The NetCam8001 generates high-quality pictures in st andard JPEG,
MPEG4 and up coming H.264 format that can be viewed using any
standard Web browser technology. The system design using
Operating System which
provides a stable platform for open-source
development in future releases of the product. It gives a great
scalability of extending the product for both near term and long term.
Security -
The NetCam 8001 provides multi-user password protection, so that
access can be limited to specified individuals or groups.
Applications -Network Camera naturally extend the distance boundary of being
viewed and monitored over the network. Use it for validating
intrusion, traffic, finance applications, retail security (cashier/teller),
buildings and factories, process control, visual security, nanny,
children, senior center and much more beyond. In additional,
NetCam8001 provides 3GPP, SMTP e-mail support also allows
images to be sent as e-mail attachments, or identified within an
e-mail, using a hypertext link to any target server on your network.
Linux
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Please do read the following information to familiarize with NetCam 8001 before you sta rt to install
and use it.
Front View
o Link Indicator
The Network Link LED shows steady, flash or
off during normal operation end depend on
setting.
o Event Indicator
The Event Link LED shows flash green during
detecting moving object or alarm is triggered.
Rear Panel
o Wireless Antenna
Antenna is default to NETCAM 8001W
model only.
o I/O Terminal Block
The I/O Terminal Block connector provides
the physical interface to one relay switch
output and one digital opto-coupled input.
This block is used for receiving external
tri
ers and for controllin
o Ethernet RJ45 Jack
The RJ45 network jack is designed for 10
Mbps Ethernet and100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
network, or Power Over Ethernet and
connect to the network.
o Reset button
A button is to reset system or reset to
default manufacture setting after holding the
button for more than 5 seconds .
o Power Connector
The connector jack for DC adaptor from
NETCAM 8001.
o Embedded Microphone hole
The microphone voice receiving hole. If block
it the quality of voice reception will be
degraded.
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The NetCam 8001 is supplied with a screw hole for tripod mounting. The screw hole is
located on the base of the unit, as shown below. The base plate of the NetCam 8001 is
similar, but is supplied with a ceiling or wall mounting plate instead of the tripod screw hole.
Wall Mounting the NetCam 8001
Ceiling Mounting the NetCam 8001
The NetCam8001 is designed exclusively for ceiling/wall mounting and a special mounting plate is
supplied for the purpose. Screw the plate (screws not supplied) to the ceiling at the point of inst allation.
WARNING!
When installing the NetCam 8001 on the ceiling,
Please check for looseness in the camera installation mount at least once a year.
Please note that PAN degree -135° ~ 135°(Max120°/sec.) and Tilt degree -45° ~ 90° (Max120°/sec.).
Mounting Plate Information
Note: The horizontal angle is important when you hang the product from the ceiling. Excessive
inclination may bring about abnormal rotation of the camera lens.
(1) check the position of NetCam 8001 need to be vertically 90 degree even. Any non-vertical setting will cause
abnormal PAN/TILT operation.
(2) check that the ceiling is strong enough to bear the weight of the camera plus the mounting plate. A weak fitting
could result in the camera falling and causing serious injury.
Plug the AV converter into the audio/video output.
The yellow RCA female plug is for video output.
The white RCA female plug is for audio output.
Video
output
Audio
output
LAN Socket
Connect the LAN cable into the LAN socket.
LAN socket
External alert bus (DI/DO)
For more information about DI/DO, refer to Attachment A.
Reset to factory settings
After turning on the power, insert a slim plastic object into the reset orifice and press for five seconds to
restore the unit to factory settings.
Built-in microphone
The product is provided with built-in microphone pickup function. Don't block this hole if you want to
use this function to acquire the best audio response.
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MIC External alert bus Reset
Link LED and Event LED
1. Link LED: The green LED lights up when you transmit images after turning on the camera.
2. Event LED: The green LED flashes when motion or alert detection is implemented after you turn
on the camera.
Focus knob
You can rotate the focus knob clockwise or anticlockwise to acquire the sharpest image. This is not
recommend to change unless you can not focus the image.
Focus knob
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View or set up device via browser
System Requirements
o Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or XP Home SP2/Profession
o 256 MB Memory
o Ethernet/WLAN
o Internet Explorer 6.x or above
o VGA resolution: 800 x 600 or above
o CPU:Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or above (If you would like to monitor multiple IP camera and
record, Pentium 4 with 3GHz above or Dual Core Intel process, 1 GB Memory
and 32 MB display card are recommended)
Internet Router/Firewall Setting
How to access IP Camera form outside of LAN or Intranet
(1) Public IP address
In general, setting IP based video and voice end point device are close to the same and it
subjects to be different from router, switch, firewall and VPN environment. Please refer to
the manual to set up a static public IP address, network mask and default gateway. This is
the simplest way to bring up video device on the network.
(2) DMZ
De-Military Zone are quite popular and simple to bring up a server or device to allow
external user to access. A router normally stops incoming Internet traffic from getting
information inside the network, unless the traffic is to designate to one of your computers
and route will IP address and port forwarding the packet. But inste ad of discarding the
incoming traffic or using port forwarding, you can send incoming traffic to any device on
your network by establishing a "Default DMZ Server". (DMZ = humorous reference to
"Demilitarized Zone".) This avoids you having to figure out what ports an Internet
application wants — by throwing all ports open for that device.
Please refer to your router/firewall manual that there are hardware DMZ po rt or software
DMZ port. In the most case SOHO router , the sof tware DMZ does only allow a single device
can refer to. Thus, the network device like video server or camera need to set into an
private IP address.
After setting up complete, the viewer should be able to use router’s public IP address to
access. Please note that
(1) If you use HTTP to streaming the video – make su re there i s no se cond devic e including
router or firewall are using TCP port 80. Other wise, you have to ch ange the port to others
to differentiate from it. For example,
address is 71.6.38.188 and network device could be any available static private IP address
with port 8888 for HTTP streaming access.
(3) Port forwarding
This is a one of common programs and the ports they use for network access.
Port Forwarding can typically be used to enable similar functionality, but it is static and has
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http://71.6.38.188:8888 is showing router ‘s public IP
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some limitations.
Using the Port Forwarding, you can make local computers or servers available to the
Internet for different services (for example, FTP or HTTP), to play Internet games (like
Quake III), or to use Internet applications (like CUseeMe).
Port Forwarding is designed for FTP, Web Server or other server based services like IP
Camera web server. Once port forwarding is set up, requests from the Internet will be
forwarded to the proper server. For example, the below is an Netgear SOHO router that
we set HTTP port 80 to forward to 192.168.41.199 which is IP camera or video server’s
private IP address. As same HTTP port 80, you may add TCP or UDP streaming transport
into the port forwarding map as well.
Change the Internet Explorer (IE) Browser Setting
1. Please be aware that the Internet security setting on router or your personal PC might block
the IP video or voice access. Please do verify the following condition.
2. Verify Internet Explorer is v ersion 6.0 or above. Please go to menu and click Help and “About
Internet Explorer”’ and confirm make sure IE is version 6.0 or above.
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3. Verify Internet browser security. Click menu “tools” and “Internet Options” . Continue click tab
on “Security” and press the button on “Default Level”. If your browser is being set into
“Medium”, then you may close all pop-up windows meaning you should be able to access
video without any blocking.
“Security” and click “Customer Level” then you should see “Security Setting” pop up. Please
verify the following ActiveX related are set accordingly.
a. “Download signed ActiveXcontrols” – Please set “Prompt”
b. “Download unsigned ActiveXcontrols” – Please set “Enable”
c. “Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe” – Please set “Prompt”
d. “Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins – Please set “Enable”
e. “Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting” – Please set “Enable”
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5. Verify Window Firewall Se tting. Click Control Panel and Window Firewall. If the setting is ON,
then the IP video may be blocked but in normal case the Windows may ask if you want to
unblock for temporary. It is not recommend to turn off firewall permanently in order to view the
video. It is totally user’s decision to change this setting. HTTP is the transport which normally
allow in Window Firewall.
6. “tools” and “Internet Options” . Continue click tab on “Security” and press the button on
“Default Level”. If your browser is being set into “Medium”, then you may close all pop-up
windows meaning you should be able to access video without any blocking.
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Use Internet Explorer (IE) Browser
1. Start a new IE browser
2. Enter NetCam 8001 IP address and enter default username “root” with a default password
“root”.
3. You should be able to observe NetCam 8001 control panel and video. If video can not be
observed, then you may be blocked by your firewall or router. In case of this, please select
HTTP as streaming options which is the most popular available streaming transportation and
open ports for most network environment.
Video Camera product’s main page display the video streaming from camera or video server using
TCP, UDP or HTTP transport to streaming the video to viewer, where
Under the video frame, there is text message showing source streaming is presented at 4 different
resolutions of video format.
(1) QCIF (176x120 (NTSC) or 174x144 (PAL))
(2) CIF (352x240 (NTSC) or 352x288(PAL))
(3) 4CIF (704x480 (NTSC) or 704x576(PAL))
(4) FullD1 (720x480 (NTSC) or 720x576(PAL))
FPS: Frame Per Second (from 1-30).
Bitrate: Network bandwidth available from 32K to 4096kbps and depends on device setting.
Video Format : Network Camera/Video server offers
1. MPEG4 – MPEG4 simple profile video encoding technologies
2. Motion JPEG – Motion JPEG solution will higher resolution but more cost on
network bandwidth.
Video Size : View screen can be zoom in from x1 to x4
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Streaming: Video Streaming Protocol
a. UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
UDP is non-flow control protocol and it is good for real time video voice
application. However, the UDP packet will no guarantee of delivering and
re-transmit if UDP packet loss due to the network or intermediate IP
network node congestion or service disruption.
b. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
Unlike UDP, it has flow control it will guarantee of delivering by giving
buffering and retransmit mechanism. This device using RTSP (Real-time
Transport Streaming Protocol) to streaming the video/audio and it is a
TCP application.
c. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTP is WWW application protocol using TCP port 80. This is very open
to most enterprise and home router/firewall system. Leverage HTTP for
video streaming would be easier for most environments but would potential
receive more intrusion.
Brightness/Contrast:
Brightness: 0-100 adjustable
Contrast: 0-100 adjustable
Alert “ Alert light will flash in “RED” if the alert trigger condition is met. Please refer to “Event” menu
about trigger condition. This is to raise attention to staff who is monitoring the camera.
Press button again will reset the alert.
REC: “Record the video. By default, it will be stored at C:\video. You may change it at PATH
button.
SNAP shot: Real-time image capture will be stored at C:\snapshot as default. You may change it
at PATH button.
PATH: Change record or snap shot storage path at your local PC.
Audio On/Off: Enable or Disable device audio input
Microphone: Enable or Disable monitor side audio input – from PC/laptop microphone input.
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Camera control panel offers capability of managing camera from Pan, Tilt, Preset position, or auto
Pan. The camera control wheel is able to manage the direction, speed of pan and tilt, and display
“alert message”
Control wheel: With Up, Down, Left and Right directional button to allow you to adjust the
direction.
Center button: Home position and calibration.
Speed : Scale from 1 to 7. 1 is the slowest one and 7 is the fastest.
Speed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Angel/Sec 3 20 40 60 80 100 120
Zoom: Zoom could be Zoom In or Zoom Out on camera. If camera has zoom capability, it will
control zoom motor. If camera has no zoom capability, the digital zoom will be applied as
default.
Preset : Device could have 16 position with capability to naming the position so that you can
expedite the camera pan/tilt by one button. Procedure described as follow:
1) Select SET, a sub window will popup
2) Select Location Number from sub windows and enter the position name.
3) Control camera wheel to desire location for this position identity
4) Click “Update” and “exit”.
5) You may test by select number on control panel and press “go”. Camera will speedy
to turn to that location you set easier.
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