Megapixel Day & Night
Outdoor Bullet Network Camera
OB-100A V2 Series
OB-100A/WOB-100A/GOB-100A
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group
Product name: Network Camera (OB-100A_V2 Series)
Release Date: 2010/10
Manual Revision: V1.0
Web site: www.brickcom.com
Email: technical@brickcom.com
info@brickcom.com
©2010 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved
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Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product.............................................................................................0
Regulatory Information.......................................................................................................1
Package Contents..............................................................................................................0
Outdoor Bullet Network Camera Overview ........................................................................2
Device Appearance Description.........................................................................................4
Extension I/O Terminal Block .............................................................................................6
DI/DO Diagram ..................................................................................................................6
Installation..........................................................................................................................8
Hardware Installation...................................................................................................... 8
System Requirements .................................................................................................. 17
Software Installation ..................................................................................................... 18
EasyConfig ......................................................................................................... 25
Accessing the Network Camera.......................................................................................34
Check Network Settings ............................................................................................... 34
Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access...........................................................34
Authentication...............................................................................................................35
Installing the Plug-In.....................................................................................................36
Live View..........................................................................................................................37
Configuration....................................................................................................................40
Camera/Video/Audio.....................................................................................................40
Camera...............................................................................................................40
Video...................................................................................................................43
Audio...................................................................................................................47
Multicast..............................................................................................................48
Network ........................................................................................................................49
IP Settings .......................................................................................................... 49
UPnP .................................................................................................................. 52
DDNS (dynamic domain name service)..............................................................52
EasyLinkTM..........................................................................................................54
Wireless(*)..........................................................................................................55
HTTP/HTTPS......................................................................................................62
Event.. ..........................................................................................................................64
Event Settings.....................................................................................................64
Motion Detection.................................................................................................68
Digital Input (DI)..................................................................................................69
Notifications..................................................................................................................70
FTP Settings.......................................................................................................70
E-mail Settings....................................................................................................71
Samba Settings ..................................................................................................72
HTTP Settings .................................................................................................... 73
Digital Output (DO) .............................................................................................74
Video Clip ........................................................................................................... 74
System..........................................................................................................................75
System Log.........................................................................................................75
Date and Time....................................................................................................77
Device Information..............................................................................................78
Storage Management(*)......................................................................................79
Maintenance.................................................................................................................81
User Management ..............................................................................................81
Language............................................................................................................82
IP Filter ............................................................................................................... 82
Firmware Upgrade..............................................................................................83
Configuration ...................................................................................................... 83
Reset to Default..................................................................................................83
Reboot................................................................................................................84
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Before You Use This Product
In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance devices.
This Network Camera is a high-performance, web-ready camera which can be part of a
flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of
this camera is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the “Package
Contents” are included. Before installing the Network Camera, read the warnings in the
“Quick Installation Guide” to avoid misuse. When installing the Network Camera,
carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapters to avoid damages
due to faulty assembly or installation.
Regulatory Information
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The
firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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Package Contents
Please check to make sure that the product package contains all the accessories listed
below.
A. Camera Package contents
a. OB-100A
b. Shielding Cover
c. Screws Bag
d. Product CD
e. Warranty Card / Easy Installation Guide
f. 2 Water Proof Connectors
g. Dry Bag
h. High Power PoE (Optional)
i. Bracket (Optional)
j. Bracket Assembly Plate (Optional)
k. Wi-Fi Dual Band Antenna package
(Optional)
l. 3G Antenna package (Optional)
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B. Wi-Fi Antenna Package contents (optional)
Refer to the installation guide included in the package when installing the Wi-Fi
antenna.
a. Wi-Fi Dual Band Antenna
b. Extension Cable
c. Surge Arrestor Kit
d. Mount Kit
C. 3G Antenna Package contents (optional)
Refer to the installation guide included in the package when installing the 3G
antenna.
a. 3G Antenna
b. Extension Cable
c. Surge Arrestor Kit
d. Mount Kit
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Outdoor Bullet Network Camera
Overview
The Brickcom OB-100A SERIES is an outdoor bullet network camera. It adopts a
megapixel sensor which allows the camera to deliver extremely clear and detailed images
that CCTV cameras cannot offer. To optimize use of the megapixel resolution, the
OB-100A SERIES uses efficient H.264/ MJPEG/ MPEG-4 codec compression to deliver
dual configurable video streams simultaneously at up to 30 fps. These features make
this series the perfect outdoor camera for neighborhood, school campus, and parking lot
surveillance.
The OB-100A SERIES has many user friendly features, such as the Smart Focus
capability which allows users to configure settings for excellent image quality without
difficult procedures. Support for Power over Ethernet enables the camera to use the
same cable for power and data transmission, eliminating the need to install an external
power supply.
Installation for the WOB-100A/GOB-100A models is not restricted by location or landforms.
The cameras offer various wireless options that make connecting to networks easier by
adopting the technology of IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n and 3G SIM module. The wireless Bullet
Cameras can be set within any wireless or 3G signal coverage areas. Users do not have
to worry about the data connection failing because each camera is equipped with a
SD/SDHC memory card slot for local storage.
With an IP67 certified outdoor enclosure, the OB-100A SERIES is not only weather proof,
but also dust and rust resistant. By utilizing a built-in industrial fan and heater, it can
perform well in extreme environments.
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Device Appearance Description
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Extension I/O Terminal Block
The Network Camera provides an extension I/O terminal block which is used to connect the
camera with external input/output devices. The pin definitions are listed as below.
DI/DO Diagram
Pin Function
1 Power +4.5V
2 Digital Output
3 Digital Input
4 Ground
Pin Function
1 RS485+
2 RS4853 AC24V
4 AC24V
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Hardware Reset
The Reset Button can be used to reboot the camera or restore it to factory default settings.
If the camera experiences a problem, rebooting the camera may correct the problem. If
the problem remains, please restore the camera to factory default settings and reinstall
the software.
To Reboot - Press and hold the Reset Button for one second using a paper clip or thin
object. Wait for the camera to reboot.
To Restore – Press and hold the Reset Button for ten seconds until the LED light turns off.
When successful restored, the LED will be blue during normal operation.
NOTE - By restoring the camera, all settings will be restored to the factory default
settings.
Micro- SD/SDHC Card Capacity (*)
The network camera is compatible with Micro-SD/SDHC (Maximum 32GB) cards.
(*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of
optional features that are available for this product.
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Installation
WARNING: Do not mount the camera on a soft material. The camera may fall and be
damaged.
Hardware Installation
1 Micro-SD/SDHC Card and 3G SIM Card Installation
1.1 Remove the Lens cover from the Bullet Camera.
1.2 Inset the Micro SD/SDHC card and 3G SIM card(*) into their respective slots.
1.3 Place a dry bag onto the camera device.
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1.4 Reattach the Lens cover and secure the cover to the top of the camera device
using two screws.
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2 Wall Installation Using the Optional Bracket
2.1 Using the Bracket plate as a guide, drill three holes into the wall and hammer the
supplied plastic anchors into the three holes. Use a screwdriver and the
supplied screws to secure the plate to the wall.
2.2 Attach the Bracket Assembly Plate to the bottom of the camera using two
screws.
2.3 (1) Use the two supplied screws to secure the bracket to the side of the camera.
(2) Push back the spring on the mortise lock and hook the camera and attached
bracket onto the groove of the wall mount bracket as shown in the diagram.
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2.4 Connect (1) the POE cable; (2) DIDO, Audio In/Out, RS485 cable; and (3)
Antenna cable with the camera. Refer to step 4 for more details installation
information.
2.5 Secure the two screws on the wall mount bracket.
2.6 Place the wall mount bracket on the plate and attach it using the supplied screws.
Adjust the angle of the wall mount bracket towards the area to be monitored.
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3 DIDO, Audio In/Out, RS485, and Antenna Connection
3.1 PoE Connection
For the Power over Ethernet connection, construct the PoE cable using the pin
definitions of the RJ45 connector below and refer to step 5 for instructions on
how to install the Water Proof Connector. Once the PoE cable has been
constructed using the waterproof connector, pass the RJ-45 cable from the
camera through the bracket and connect it to the PoE cable.
RJ45 Connector 1
Pin No. Function
Pin 1 Transmit Out+ (Tx+)
Pin 2 Transmit Out- (Tx-)
Pin 3 Receive In+ (Rx+)
Pin 4 DC 48V
Pin 5 DC 48V
Pin 6 Receive In- (Rx-)
Pin 7 48V_GND
Pin 8 48V_GND
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3.2 DIDO, Audio In/Out, RS485 Cable Connection
For the DIDO, Audio In/Out and RS485 cable connection, construct an Ethernet
cable using the pin definitions of the RJ-45 connector below and refer to step 5
for instructions on how to install the Water Proof Connector. Once the Ethernet
cable has been constructed using the waterproof connector, pass the cable
through the bracket and connect it to the RJ-45 connector at the bottom of the
camera.
3.3 WiFi or 3G Antenna Extension Cable Connection
Pass the Antenna extension cable through and bracket and connect it to the
Antenna connector at the bottom of the camera.
RJ45 Connector 2
Pin No. Function
Pin 1 Power +4.5V
Pin 2
Digital Output
Pin 3
Digital Input
Pin 4
Ground
Pin 5 RS-485Pin 6 RS-485+
Pin 7 Audio-in
Pin 8 Audio-out
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4 Water Proof Connector
Refer to the installation guide included in the package when installing the Water
Proof connector
4.1 Insert the stripped cable through the sealing nut and the housing. Clamp the
cable with an RJ45 plug.
4.2 Push the RJ45 plug into the housing and secure the sealing nut tightly.
4.3 Attach the gasket to the front of the housing.
4.4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 cable.
4.5 Secure the connectors tightly.
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5 Camera Connection
The OB-100A is PoE compliant, so there are two options for connecting the camera to
a power and Ethernet source. The camera can either be connected to a
PoE-enabled switch or a non-PoE switch.
A. If using a PoE-enabled switch:
i. Use a single Ethernet cable to connect the camera to the PoE-enabled
switch.
B. If using a non-PoE switch:
i. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the camera to a PoE Injector.
ii. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the PoE Injector to the non-PoE
switch.
iii. Use a standard power cable to connect the PoE Injector to a power outlet.
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C. If using a PoE injector as power input (For GOB-100A, WOB-100A):
i. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the camera to a PoE Injector.
ii. Use a standard power cable to connect the PoE Injector to a power outlet.
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System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Computer:
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU:
Pentium 3GHz or faster
Memory:
1024 MB or more
Monitor:
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface:
10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher
Adobe Reader:
Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher
Audio:
The audio function will not work if a sound card is not installed in the PC. Audio may be
interrupted depending on network traffic.
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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 camera and grant user access
to the camera.
After checking the hardware connection, run the Installation Wizard program included on
the product’s CDROM to automatically search the intranet for the camera. There may be
many cameras on the local network. Differentiate the cameras using the serial number
which is printed on the labels on the carton and the bottom of the camera.
1. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-Run Tool directly
from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the Brickcom software kit
for the first time, select a desired language for the interface. The available
languages are listed in the scroll box. Click <Install> and follow the steps to install
the EasyConfig wizard on the desired computer.
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2. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue.
3. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the terms of
the license agreement”. Click <Next> to continue.
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4. Select either “Complete” setup or “Custom” setup to install the system.
a. If COMPLETE SETUP is selected:
i. All program features will be installed into the default directory.
Check the option “Complete” and then click <Next>.
ii. Select to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue.
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iii. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to continue.
b. If CUSTOM SETUP is selected:
i. This option is recommended for advanced users. It can be used to
install the system to a preferred directory or to select specific program
feature(s).
ii. Check the option “Custom”, and then click <Next>.
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iii. Select the features to install. Click <Next> to continue.
iv.
Click <Change> to change the appointed folder where installation
and program files will be stored. Click <Next> to continue.
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v. Select programs to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue.
vi. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to
continue.
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5. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click
<Finish>. When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the PC-NVR user
manual.
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EasyConfig
To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete Setup type
was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was installed on the desktop.
Double click to open the icon.
If Custom Setup type was used in the software installation and an EasyConfig icon was
not installed on the desktop, the program will be installed under C:\Program
Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a preferred directory.
1. Click <Start> to continue. The program will automatically search for the
camera in the intranet.
NOTE - Check “Skip the hardware installation guide” to skip checking the hardware
connection. To check the hardware installation settings, do not check the option box.
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2. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s IP
settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the connection
automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will need to
configure the IP settings manually.
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3. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras
using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to
connect.
4. Enter the username and password of the camera. For first time use, the
default username and password are “admin/admin.”
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5. For configuring the IP address settings, select either <Settings remain the
same>, <Automatically obtain an IP Address (DHCP)> or <Set IP Address
configuration manually>. The DHCP setting is recommended.
a. If <Set IP Address configuration manually> is selected, the following pages
will be displayed.
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6. If the camera supports the EasyLinkTM function, the following page will be
displayed. Otherwise, this page will not be shown. *If desired, click <Skip>
to skip this setting.
EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique EasyLink
name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to
open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. Users can log onto
[uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live view.
• Enter a unique EasyLink name whose length must be between 5-32 characters.
• When finished, click the arrow button to continue.
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7. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either display a
successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed, either try again or
quit the installation.
a. If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be
displayed as below:
b. If “Static IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be displayed
as below:
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c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message:
“Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.”
When this window is displayed, click <PC-NVR> to start the PC-NVR program, <Live
View> to view the live video from the connected IP camera, or <X> in the top right
corner of the screen to close the installation window. To run the PC-NVR program,
please refer to the PC-NVR user manual for more information.
Once installation is complete, the Administrator should proceed to the next section
"Accessing the Network Camera" for necessary changes and configurations.
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Accessing the Network Camera
Check Network Settings
The camera can be connected either before or immediately after the software installation.
The Administrator should complete the network settings on the configuration page,
including entering the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask the
network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information.
Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access
The Administrator should immediately implement a new password as a matter of
prudent security practice. For first time use, the user name and password for the
Administrator are assigned as “admin/admin”. After the Administrator changes the
Administrator password, the web browser will display an authentication window to confirm
the new password. Once the password is set, there is no provision to recover the
Administrator’s password. If the Administrator’s password is lost, the only option
is to restore the original factory default settings.
The Administrator can set up a maximum of ten (10) user accounts. Users will be able to
access the Network Camera, but will not be allowed to access system configurations.
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Authentication
To access the camera’s live view, open a web browser and enter the IP address of the
camera. A dialog window will pop requesting a username and password. As stated on
the previous page, for the default username and password for the Administrator are
assigned as “admin/admin”. For accounts other than the administrator’s account, the
user can choose to remember the password for future convenience. It is not
recommended to check this box when viewing the camera feed from a public computer.
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Installing the Plug-In
For the initial access to the camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt the
administrator for permission to install a new plug-in for on Internet Explorer. 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. Click on to proceed. If the web browser does not allow the
administrator to continue the installation, check the Internet security option and lower the
security levels or contact the networking supervisor or IT for help.
NOTE – If an error occurred or the plug-in fails to install, it is because the version of
the Electronic Signature is newly released and the VeriSign has not been submitted to
Microsoft Windows update for validation. Therefore, plug-in will not have its root
certificate. If IE discovers that there is no root certificate after the user’s PC connects to
the camera, it will automatically redirect to VeriSign Web site to download and install the
latest root certificate to make the installation successfully. If the user’s computer is able
to connect to camera but unable to access the internet, then the installation will fail
because the computer will not be able to download the latest root certificate. This
problem can be resolved if computer can be connect to the internet and the camera at the
same time and will not recur when Windows update patches become available.
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Live View
NOTE - (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full
list of optional features available for the product.
Live View is the default page that opens when accessing the camera. Live video is
displayed directly in the browser window.
Stream1/Stream2 Channels
The network camera offers simultaneous dual stream for optimized quality and bandwidth.
Go to Configuration → Camera/Video/Audio → Video to configure the codec compression
and video resolution or refer to the Video configuration page.
HTTP/TCP/UDP protocol
HTTP – This unicast method can be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are commonly
configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be tunneled.
TCP - This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and provides
better video quality. The downside of using this protocol is that the quality of its real-time
effect is less than that of the UDP protocol.
UDP - This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, network
packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be broken. Activate UDP
connection time-sensitive responses are more important than video quality.
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/ Recording on/off - Displays the status of recording video
/ MIC on /off - Displays the status of the MIC volume
/ Speaker on/off - Displays the status of the Speaker
/ MD on/off - Displays the status of Motion Detection
Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level.
Mic volume - Drag the slider bar to adjust the microphone volume.
Speaker volume - The built-in speaker will play sound from an audio clip from the
computer microphone when it is enabled.
Optical Zoom (*) – Drag the slider bar to adjust the optical zoom, and the camera
will automatically focus.
For more Audio settings, please refer to the Audio configuration page.
Play or Stop - Play or stop the video.
Recording - Record video to a computer.
Snapshot - Capture and save still images.
Digital Zoom - Enable the digital zoom operation.
Mirror - Horizontally reflect the display of the live video.
Flip - Vertically reflect the display of the live video.
Real Size - View the object in real size. Press it again to switch back to
normal mode.
Full Screen - Switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to return to
normal mode.
Motion Detection Alert - Enable the motion detection alert function.
Mute – Turn off the sound.
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Talk – To communicate through the camera using the computer MIC.
Set Default – Reset to default settings.
NOTE
The <Camera Control Panel> functions have no effect on the recorded video.
Whatever changes are made to the <Camera Control Panel> will not be applied to
the recorded video.
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Configuration
Click <Configuration> on the main page to change the camera setting pages.
Note: Only Administrators can access the Configuration page.
Camera/Video/Audio
Camera
Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level from -5 to +5.
Contrast - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image contrast level from -5 to +5.
Sharpness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image sharpness level from -5 to +5.
Saturation - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image saturation level from -5 to +5.
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Exposure Control
Sport – Select this option when monitoring rapid moving objects.
Normal – Select this option for normal monitoring conditions.
Night Vision – Select this option when monitoring at night or in low light conditions.
User Defined – Select this option to define the exposure manually.
AGC (Auto Gain Control) - The AGC can be set between 1X to 5X. Set the Gain
Rate higher for a better video illumination, with 5X giving the best video illumination.
NOTE - higher gain rate may cause a higher judder or blur on fast moving
images.
Shutter Speed
Fast – For high activity exposure function.
Normal – For normal exposure function.
Slow – For night vision exposure function.
AE Lock (Auto Exposure) - The camera will automatically adjust the exposure to the
changes in ambient light.
De-Noise
Auto - The camera will automatically filter the frame-to-frame defects to reduce the visual
impact of blur.
The De-noise can be set between 1 to 3, with 3 giving the best video resolution.
Auto Iris - Enable when the auto Iris lens is installed. Manual Iris lens is the default lens.
Mirror and Flip
Mirror - Enable to horizontally reflect the display of the live video.
Flip - Enable to vertically reflect the display of the live video.
Flicker-Free – Eliminate the problem of flicker.
Click the Radio button to select outdoor or indoor mode based on the conditions.
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True Day & Night
Auto - The Network Camera automatically removes the filter by judging the level of
ambient light.
Manual - In day mode, enable the IR CUT to keep the IR cut filter active at all times
so the infrared light does not reach the sensor and distort the color. In night mode,
disable the IR CUT to deactivate the IR cut filter at all times so the sensor accepts
infrared light and improves low light sensitivity.
IR LED - Select this option to turn on the IR Illuminators when in low light conditions.
Light Sensor
The light sensor uses light sensitivity to signal the camera when to activate the IR LED
and switch to night mode. When the light exposure falls below the threshold, the camera
will automatically switch from day to night mode. Select the threshold value from 0-255;
higher threshold values raise illumination sensitivity.
Color Effect - Select to display color or black and white video streams.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Video
The Network Camera offers two separate streams for different viewing options.
Stream 1 & Stream 2
Video Codec - The Network Camera offers three choices of video codec standards
for real-time viewing: H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG.
Video Resolution - Select from the drop-down menu to choose the best resolution
recording settings.
Frame Rate - Select the frame rate from drop-down menu. When H.264 or MJPEG
is selected, the frame rate ranges from 1 to 30 fps. When MPEG-4 is selected, the
frame rate ranges from 1 to 15 fps. Set a higher frame rate for smoother video quality.
Video quality and bit rate - Choose either “quality” or “bitrate” to control the video
quality with video codec at H.264 or MPEG4. Only “quality” can be chosen when
video codec at MJPEG is selected. Set the bitrate higher for a better video quality.
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NOTE - a higher bitrate will use higher network bandwidth. The video quality can
be set between Level 1 to Level 6, with Level 6 producing the best image quality.
HTTP Transport – If MJPEG is used for Video Codec, users can enable HTTP
Transport protocol for video communication.
NOTE – HTTP Transport is for non-IE browser used only.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
NOTE - For best recording experience, configure the Network Camera to one of
the following frame rates based on the Flicker-Free setting:
Flicker-Free Frame Rate
------------------------------------ ---------------------------------Outdoor 25, 10, 7, 5, 3, 2
Indoor (50/60 Hz ) 25, 20, 10, 7, 5, 3, 2
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Video Overlay
Timestamp
To display the date and time on the screen during live view, check “Enable” to enable the
timestamp function and select the display position from the drop-down menu.
Text
To make a NOTE about the camera, check “Enable” and select the display position from
the drop-down menu. Enter a video description in the text box.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
NOTE - The video overlay will only takes effect in stream 1.
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RTSP Server
To utilize RTSP authentication, the user must first set a password for the camera. RTSP
(Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media. By default the
port number is set to 554.
Authentication - Depending on the network security requirements, the camera provides
two types of security settings for streaming via RTSP protocol: NONE and DIGEST.
If DIGEST authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted using MD5 algorithm,
thus providing better protection against unauthorized access.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
Save File Folder
Recording folder path - The destination for saving the recording video files. Click Browse
to specify the saving path.
Snapshot folder path - The destination for saving the snapshot files. Click Browse to
specify the saving path and select the format from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Audio
The administrator can set up two separate streams for the camera for different viewing
devices. The administrator can enable or disable the audio function on either stream. If
audio enable is selected, select the Audio codec from the drop-down menu.
Advanced Settings
Camera Speaker – If the speaker is enabled, select the volume from the drop-down
menu.
Echo Cancellation Enabled - Enable to avoid an echo.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Multicast
Multicast sends a video stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple clients
to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group
address. Therefore, multicast can effectively save Internet bandwidth. The RTSP
(Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of streaming media.
Click “Enable” to enable Multicast stream 1 or Multicast stream 2. The default value for
multicast address and port are 234.1.2.3 and 10000. Use different port number for
different streams. It is recommended to use the default values.
NOTE - Using the IP address of the Network Camera enables access to the video.
Example: rtsp://192.168.1.1/channel1
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Network
IP Settings
This section explains how to configure a wired/wireless network connection for the
Network Camera. There are several ways to setup the Network Camera over the Internet:
(1) obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP server, (2) use a static IP,
(3) use PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) or (4) use 3G (3rd Generation). Select the
desire setup mode from the IP settings drop-down menu.
1. DHCP – If this option is selected, the camera will automatically obtain an available
dynamic IP address from the DHCP server each time it connects to the LAN.
2. Static IP - Select this option to manually assign a static IP address to the camera.
Enter the static IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway, Primary and
Secondary DNS provided by the ISP.
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3. PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet): Use this mode if connecting to the Internet
through a DSL Line. NOTE - To utilize this feature, it requires an account
provided by an Internet Service Provider. Enter the user name and password
provided by the ISP.
4. 3G(*) – Use this option if using a 3G SIM card to transmit video/audio surveillance
over a 3G network. NOTE –This function is only available for GOB models.
1. Enter the APN (Access Point Number), Dial Number, PIN Code, User Name
and Password provided by the ISP.
2. Click Apply to apply the settings. The message below will be displayed if the
3G settings were successfully applied.
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3. Before disconnected the wired connection with the network camera, obtain the
IP Address by opening the path: <System> -> <Device Information> ->
<Network Settings>. The 3G connection IP Address will be displayed in the IP
Address column.
4. The network camera can now be accessed over a 3G network. To access the
video feed through the internet, open a web browser and enter the network
camera’s IP address. A dialog window will pop up requesting a username and
password. As stated on the previous page, the default username and
password for the Administrator account are “admin/admin”.
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UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) simplifies the process of adding a camera to a local area
network. Once connected to a LAN, the camera will automatically appear on the intranet.
Click “Enable” to enable this function and enter an UPnP name which the camera will
appear under on the intranet.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
DDNS (dynamic domain name service)
DDNS links a domain name to an IP address, allowing users to easily access their camera
even with a changing IP address. Brickcom network cameras are compatible with two
DDNS service providers (1) DynDNS, and (2) TZO. NOTE - Before utilizing this
function; please apply for a dynamic domain account from a DDNS provider.
DynDNS – Enable the DynDNS to allow the camera to have a fixed host and domain
name. Refer to the DynDNS website (
www.dyndns.com
) to apply for a dynamic domain
account. When an account has been created, enter the username, password and
hostname.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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TZO
TZO is a DDNS provider which allows users to create a dynamic DNS. Refer to the TZO
website (http://www.tzo.com/) to apply for a dynamic domain account. When an account
has been created, enter the e-mail address, password and domain name.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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EasyLink
TM
EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a unique domain
name to their network camera’s IP address. There is no need to configure the router to
open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP addresses. When this function is
enabled, users can log onto [uniquedomainname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s
web GUI and live view.
1. Check the box to enable EasyLinkTM.
2. Enter a unique domain name whose length must be between 5-32 characters.
Verify that the domain name is available.
3. Select a desired amount of time from the Refresh Time drop-down menu to confirm
the connection status.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
NOTE - The EasyLink function will not work if the following conditions occur:
1. The camera cannot be located behind a double NAT network.
2. The camera’s IP address cannot be assigned to specific port numbers using the
router’s port forwarding.
3. EasyLink uses UPnP to exchange port information with the router. The camera
must connect to the internet through a router which supports UPnP.
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Wireless(*)
These settings control how a Network Camera interacts with a wireless network. Users
can identify the wireless network and enable wireless encryption.
NOTE –This function is only available for WOB models.
Basic Settings
Network Name (SSID) - The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name used to
identify the wireless signal emitted from a wireless camera. It is case-sensitive and can
be up to 32 characters long.
Wireless devices have a default SSID set by the factory. Brickcom wireless products use
Brickcom as the default name. It is recommended for users to rename their SSID to
something unique in order to distinguish their wireless device from surrounding wireless
networks.
NOTE - Be careful when including personal information when naming the SSID as it
is viewable by anyone browsing for wireless networks.
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Security - Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected
Access (WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer
different levels of security for wireless communication. A network encrypted with
WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal is more secure than a network encrypted with WEP
because WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the
information as it passes through the airwaves, it is recommended to enable the highest
level of encryption supported by the network equipment.
Site Survey – Survey the local area for available wireless networks. The user should
select their Local Area Network (LAN) from the Site Survey List.
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WEP- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a basic encryption method which transmits
network broadcast messages using radio signals. It is not as secure as WPA.
Tx Key - Select a key from the drop-down menu.
WEP Encryption - Select a level of WEP encryption: 64 bits 10 hex digits or 128 bits 26
hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10 hex digits.
Key 1-4 - Enter the WEP key(s) manually.
Authentication - The default is set to Open System, which allows either Shared Key or
Auto authentication to be used. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient
use a WEP key for authentication. With Auto authentication, the sender and the recipient
do not use a WEP key for authentication.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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WPA-Personal - WiFi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal
Encryption - Supports two encryption methods with dynamic encryption keys: Temporal
Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select the
algorithm type from the drop down menu: TKIP or AES. The default is TKIP.
Shared Key - Enter the key shared between the Router and the server keys. Enter a
password of 8-63 characters.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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WPA2-Personal- WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-Personal)
Encryption - WPA2 supports AES encryption method with dynamic encryption keys.
Shared Key - Enter the key shared between the Router and the server keys. Enter a
password of 8-63 characters.
NOTE - If using WPA or WPA2, each device in the wireless network must use the
same WPA or WPA2 method and shared key or else the network will not function
properly.
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Advanced Settings
Network Mode - From the drop-down menu, select the wireless standards running on the
network.
• If there are Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices on the network,
use the default setting, BGN-Mixed.
• If there are Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices on the network, select BG-Mixed.
• If there are only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B Only.
• If there are only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G Only.
• If there are only Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices, select Wireless-N Only.
• (*)If there are Wireless-A and Wireless-N devices on the network, select AN-Mixed.
• (*)If there are Wireless-A, Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices
on the network, use the default setting, ABGN-Mixed.
• (*)If there are only Wireless-A devices on the network, select Wireless-A Only.
• (*)If there are only Wireless-N_5G devices on the network, select Wireless-N_5G
only.
Radio Band - The settings are available for the Auto-20/40MHz channel and Standard-20
MHz channel.
Enable WMM (802.1e QoS) - WMM is a wireless Quality of Service feature that improves
quality for audio, video, and voice applications by prioritizing wireless traffic. To use this
feature, the wireless client devices on the network must support Wireless WMM. The
default setting is Enable. To disable this feature, select Disable.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Use this method if the client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.
1. Enter the network name from the device in the field.
2. Click <Register> to start WPS.
3. Click “Enable” to enable the WPS Button. If this feature is not enabled, the user will
not be able to use the WPS button
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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HTTP/HTTPS
HTTP – (HyperText Transfer Protocol) - This protocol allows for TCP protocol quality
without having to open specific ports for streaming. Users inside a firewall can utilize this
protocol to allow streaming data through.
HTTPS - (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) - This protocol allows authentication and
encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket Layer). It helps protect streaming
data transmission over the Internet on a higher security level than HTTP.
Click “Enable” to enable and Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
.
To enable HTTPS, users have to create and install a certificate.
1. Click “Continue to this website” to install.
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2. Enter the User name and Password of the camera.
3. Click “Certificate Error” on the top right corner of the window to view the certificate.
4. Click “Install Certificate” and follow the steps to finish the installation.
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Event
Event Settings
When an event (such as unauthorized movement) occurs, the camera can be scheduled
to perform certain actions. An Event Type is a set of parameters that defines these
actions.
This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions when
events occur.
Click <Add Event> on the Event Settings page. The Event Setup page will appear.
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How to Set Up an Event Schedule
Event Schedule describes how and when the camera performs certain actions.
1.
Check “Enable” and enter a descriptive name for the event schedule.
2.
Set Event Schedule to define when the event is activated by selecting from Always
(24 hours), Schedule or Recurrence pattern.
a.
If Schedule is selected from the Event Schedule, the following page will be
displayed:
i. A Scheduled Event can be programmed for certain times and day.
Click individual boxes to schedule specific times for the camera to
detect events.
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b. If Recurrence Pattern is selected, the following page will be displayed.
i. An event schedule can be programmed to recur at different times
according to the user’s needs. Select the days for the event schedule
to occur. Select a start time and specify the duration.
3. Define what will trigger an event to occur by selecting an option from the Event
drop-down list.
4. Select the Actions that will occur when the event is triggered.
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a. When <Send to Email> is selected, the following page will be shown:
i. From - Enter the email address of the sender.
ii. To - Enter the email address of the recipient. To enter multiple
recipients, separate each using a comma.
iii. My Name - Enter the sender’s name that will appear in the recipient’s
inbox.
iv. Subject - Enter the title of the email.
5. When complete, click Apply to save new event or Cancel to delete the event.
The new event will appear on the event list.
6. To edit an event setting; select the event from the list. To remove an event setting
from the list, select an event name from the list and then click <Delete Event>. Click
<Add Event> to add more events.
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Motion Detection
Motion can be detected by measuring changes in the speed or vector of an object or
objects in the monitored area. This section explains how to configure the Network Camera
to enable motion detection.
Detection Setting – Use this setting to enable and define the motion detection windows.
The user can defined up to three areas on the live view window for motion detection.
1. Select <Window1>, <Window2>, or <Window3> to adjust the motion detection
window.
2. Check the box to enable the window.
3. Use the mouse to resize or move the motion detection window.
4. Adjust the “Sensitivity” level. Lower sensitivity levels will result in more activity
needed to trigger an event.
5. Adjust the “Threshold” to change the threshold level. The higher the threshold,
the larger objects need to be to trigger an event.
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6. The chart below the Live View window indicates the activity level of the Motion
Detection window. When motion is detected by the camera and exceeds the
defined threshold, a red bar will appear. Users can use this feature as a trigger
source to send photos or videos to a remote server via email or FTP.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
Digital Input (DI)
The DI socket allows the IP camera to receive input from an external device.
The external device should have the ability to drive voltage on the connected DI wire to
the triggering voltage level in order to notify the IP camera of any event of interest. The IP
camera will then process the event notification according to the specific event rules.
Triggering voltage Level: LOW or HIGH
Users should select the option according to the capability of their external device.
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Notifications
Use the tools in this section to specify what type of notification will be sent when an event
occurs. The camera can send buffered images to an FTP server, Samba, Email, or
HTTP.
FTP Settings
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used as an application component to automatically
transfer files for program internal functions. Select “Primary FTP Server” from the
Server Selection drop down menu to send media files to a FTP server when an event
is triggered. Enter the FTP IP address or hostname. By default, the FTP port
server is set to 21. Enter the account name, password and FTP Path to configure
the settings.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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E-mail Settings
Select “Primary Email Server” option from the Server Selection drop down menu to
send media files to an email server when an event is triggered.
SMTP Server - Enter the server host name of the email server.
SMTP Port - Enter the port number of the email server; by default, the SMTP port is
set to 25.
Authentication - Select the authentication type from the drop-down menu.
Email Account - Enter the user name of the email account if necessary.
Email Password - Enter the password of the email account if necessary.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Samba Settings
Select this option to send the media files via a network neighborhood when an event
is triggered.
Server Address - Enter the IP address of the Samba server.
User Name - Enter the user name of the Samba server.
Password - Enter the password of the Samba server.
Workgroup - Enter the workgroup of the Samba server.
Shared Folder - Enter the share folder of the Samba server.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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HTTP Settings
Select this option to send the media files via an HTTP notification when an event is
triggered.
URL –Specify the URL to send HTTP requests. The URL is normally written as:
http://ip_address/ notification.cgi?parameter
ip_address – type the IP address or host name of the HTTP host.
Parameter – type the notification parameter if necessary.
Example
URL - http://192.168.1.1/xxxx.cgi
Message - name1=value1&name2=vlaue2
Result - http://192.168.1.1/xxxx.cgi? name1=value1&name2=vlaue2
Ex:
https://192.168.1.1/notification.cgi?event=MD&camera=FB-100A
Message - Enter the message notification that will be sent when an event is
triggered.
Enter the user name and password if necessary.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Digital Output (DO)
The DO socket allows the IP camera to send output to an external device. While executing
the DO notification action, the IP camera drives voltage on the connected DO wire to the
triggering voltage level for X number of seconds. The connected external device will then
be triggered for X number of seconds.
Triggered Voltage Level - OPEN or GROUND
Users should select the option according to the specification of their external device.
Video Clip
This function is used to determine when video clips will be recorded and stored after an
event is triggered.
Pre-alarm buffer - Images can be stored internally on the server from the time
immediately preceding the trigger. Enter the desired length of time.
Post-alarm buffer - Images can be stored internally on the server from the time
immediately following the trigger. Enter the desired length of time.
Maximum buffer size –Specify the maximum file size allowed.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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System
System Log
Log – Set up the camera to record a system log when an event is triggered.
This page displays the system’s log in chronological order. The system log is stored in the
camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when the buffer area is full.
Click Retrieve to retrieve the log or click Save to File to save the system log.
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Remote Logging
The user can configure the camera to send the system log file to a remote server as a log
backup.
Click to enable remote log and enter the IP address of the remote server.
Enter the port number of the remote server.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Date and Time
Manual – Manually enter the date and time.
Clone from PC – The camera will sync with the time, date and time zone of the
computer used to modify the camera settings. Check “Clone” to utilize this option.
The read-only date and time of the PC will be displayed.
NTP – (Network Time Protocol) - NTP is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of a
computer system. Select to update the time with a NTP server on an hourly, daily,
weekly, or monthly basis.
Time Zone – Select the local time zone from drop-down menu.
NTP Server 1 and Server 2 - Enter the address of the NTP server
Daylight Saving - Enable this option to automatically update for Daylight Savings
Time.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Device Information
System Information –Displays the complete system information of the camera.
Network Settings –Displays the complete network settings information of the camera.
Video/Audio Settings –Displays the complete video/audio settings information of the
camera.
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Storage Management(*)
Storage Management is used to view all the recorded files on the Micro-SD/SDHC card.
Click Reload to refresh the list of recorded files.
Click Remove to safely remove the Micro-SD/SDHC memory card.
Click Format to format the Micro-SD/SDHC memory card.
Left click on the folder to list the recorded files. The user can either play the snapshot of
the recorded files by moving the mouse pointer over the file or double click on a file to play
it.
Right click on the folder to download, play or delete the recorded files.
NOTE – The user may need to install QuickTime multimedia framework to play
the video clips..
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Advanced Settings
Automatic Recycle (*) – Enable to automatically overwrite older files when the available
space remaining on the Micro-SD/SDHC card is less than 100MB. If the Automatic
Recycle function is disabled, there must be at least 50MB hard drive space available for
the camera to be able to record video files.
Offline Record – Enable to keep recording if the Network Camera is offline.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Maintenance
User Management
This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple accounts.
The administrator account name is “admin”, which is permanent and cannot be deleted.
Click Add to create an account.
Enter the new user’s name, password and confirm password. Administrators can add up
to 10 user accounts.
Select the privilege level for the new user account from the drop-down list. Privilege levels
can be assigned as:
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♦ Administrator - user has access to view and change the Configuration page.
Users with administrator privilege can change other user’s access rights and
delete user accounts. Click Delete or Update to delete or modify a user’s
account.
♦ Viewer - user can only access the main page for live viewing.
♦ Remote Viewer - user can only access the main page for live viewing using
TCP protocol.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
Language
Select the desired language from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
IP Filter
The IP Filter is used to filter the IP addresses which are able to access the network
camera. Enable the IP Filter and select to allow or deny a range of IP addresses access
to the server. Click Add to List to add the IP range to the IP filter list.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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Firmware Upgrade
This feature allows the user to upgrade the camera firmware. It will take a few minutes to
complete the process.
NOTE - Do not power off the camera or camera during the upgrade.
Upgrade - Click Browse… and specify the firmware file. Click Upgrade. The camera
will begin upgrading and will reboot automatically when the upgrade is finished.
Configuration
This feature allows the user to export/import the configuration files of the network camera.
Import/Export - Click export to pop up a dialog to indicate the location and file to
export. Click browse to indicate the location and file of the camera configuration and
click import to import the configuration file back into the network camera.
Reset to Default
Click Apply to restore the network camera to factory default setting.
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Reboot
This feature will reboot the camera. Click Apply to begin. A message will pop up asking
“The device will reboot. Are you sure?” Click “OK” to continue. The camera will take
about one minute to reboot.
The following message will show during the rebooting process.
When completed, the live video page will be displayed in the web browser.
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