CBC Megapixel Camera User Manual
Megapixel Cameras and Surveillance Software User Manual
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Megapixel Cameras
and
Surveillance Software
User Manual
August 22, 2006
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WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS,
WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
TORTUOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................5
Technical Support .............................................................................................................................................5
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................................5
Dedicated PC .....................................................................................................................................................5
Network Switch or Router ................................................................................................................................5
Recommended Accessories ..............................................................................................................................6
Camera Reference ..................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................6
Connectors .........................................................................................................................................................7
Power .................................................................................................................................................................7
Housing and Mounting .....................................................................................................................................7
Network Cabling ...............................................................................................................................................7
Optics .................................................................................................................................................................8
Manual Lenses...................................................................................................................................................8
Using Manual Iris Lenses .................................................................................................................................8
Auto-Iris Lenses ................................................................................................................................................8
Using Auto-Iris Lenses ................................................................................................................................8
Monitoring Iris Status with CBC Video System ........................................................................................8
Accessing CBC Cameras ..................................................................................................................................8
Supported Network Services ............................................................................................................................9
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE MPS .................................................................................................10
Software Installation ............................................................................................................................................10
Configure Firewall .....................................................................................................................................10
CBC Application Manager ..................................................................................................................................13
Camera Installer ..............................................................................................................................................13
Operating CBC Video System MPS ..............................................................................................................15
Toolbar ........................................................................................................................................................15
Selecting Full / Reduced Resolution and Zoom .......................................................................................16
Settings........................................................................................................................................................17
Exposure .....................................................................................................................................................18
Image Quality .............................................................................................................................................19
Archive........................................................................................................................................................21
Motion Detection........................................................................................................................................21
Save to.........................................................................................................................................................23
Advanced ....................................................................................................................................................23
Access Control / Permission......................................................................................................................24
Remote Viewing.........................................................................................................................................24
Day/Night ...................................................................................................................................................25
Auto-Iris......................................................................................................................................................25
Right-Click Menu.......................................................................................................................................26
User Authentication ...................................................................................................................................27
Language Selection ....................................................................................................................................28
Browsing Archives.....................................................................................................................................28
AVI Maker - Making video clips from the archive.......................................................................................29
Firmware Loader - Upgrading the Cameras ..................................................................................................30
HTTP Access........................................................................................................................................................32
Camera Web Page ...........................................................................................................................................32
Troubleshooting and Useful Tips ........................................................................................................................33
Connecting Directly To Laptop or PC ...........................................................................................................33
Switches and Routers ......................................................................................................................................33
Low Sharpness ................................................................................................................................................33
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Frequently Asked Questions......................................................................................................................33
Regulatory Compliance .......................................................................................................................................41
FCC Compliance Statement ...........................................................................................................................41
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing CBC mega-pixel IP video cameras. MP2, MP3DN, MP5, and MP8D
are state-of-the-art IP cameras designed to deliver full-motion high definition digital video across
local area networks. The CBC software system accommodates multiple cameras connected to a
single video server and provides for a variety of display and digital archiving modes. Delivering
over 45 Mpixels/sec of crystal-clear imagery, CBC cameras represent a vastly superior alternative
to low resolution analog and digital video. To accommodate this level of performance certain
minimum system requirements have to be met. Please make sure to read this entire Manual and to
follow installation instructions given below.
Technical Support
CBC (America) technical support can be reached:
• On the web at www.cbcamerica.com
• In the US, toll-free phone 1-800-888-0131 (West Coast) or 1-800-422-6707 (East Coast)
System Requirements
Dedicated PC
A dedicated PC is recommended to receive the image streams from cameras for archiving and display. The
suggested minimum computer requirements are as follows.
Standard Performance, 16-17 FPS (frames per second) of full-resolution video:
CPU: 3.4 GHz
RAM: 512 MB
Video Card: 1600x1200, 64 MB RAM
Network card: 100 base-T
High Performance, 24FPS at full resolution for MP2:
CPU: Dual CPU or DualCore 3.2 GHz
RAM: 1 GB
Video Card: 1920x1200, 128 MB RAM
Network card: 100 base-T, 2 network cards – one for cameras and one for remote viewing
A PC with single, slower CPU is sufficient in the case when images are to be archived, but not displayed.
HDD size according to the desired capacity of the video archives (approximately 200Kbytes/image). As an
example, two 400GB drives will yield approximately 6 days of archiving capacity for an 8-camera system
recording at 1 frame per second.
Network Switch or Router
Using a 100 Mbps network switch or router is recommended. Simple hubs do not provide collision
management and are not suitable for multi-camera CBC system. Suggested models:
Power-over-Ethernet routers:
• Netgear ProSafe 8PT 100Base-TX Switch with PoE #FS108PNA
10/100Base-TX w/4 PoE 100Base-TX
Street Price $110
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• D-Link Web Smart #DES-1316 (POE Switch/Hub)
www.dlink.com
10/100Base-TX
8 PoE ports and 8 non-PoE ports
True IEEE 802.3af
Street price $388(www.compuplus.com)
• TRENDnet #TPE-S88 (POE Switch/Hub)
www.trendnet.com
10/100Base-TX
8 PoE ports and 8 non-PoE ports
True IEEE 802.3af
Street price $250(www.provantage.com)
• PowerDsine #PD-6001/AC (PoE Single port hub)
www.powerdsine.com
10/100Base-TX
Single Midspan POE port
True IEEE 802.3af
Street price $29(www.provantage.com)
PoE network equipment must be CE marked for use in European Community. Note that the cameras are
designed for use with indoor network cabling only.
Recommended Accessories
Monitors:
• Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW
24-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand
Street price $750 (www.dell.com)
• Samsung’s 243T
24 Inch LCD Display
Street Price $1400 (www.samsung.com)
MP3DN requires a 3” window; all other cameras can use most any outdoor housing.
Camera Reference
Introduction
MP2, MP3DN, MP5, and MP8D are mega-pixel resolution IP cameras capable of delivering crisp, lownoise images at a video frame rate.
MP2 is a 2-megapixel resolution camera having maximum resolution of 1600 by 1200 and achieving a
maximum frame rate of 24.
MP3DN is a dual-sensor, day-night camera featuring a 3-megapixel color sensor paired with a 1.3megapixel monochrome sensor sensitive to near infrared illumination. When the scene is well-illuminated
the 3-megapixel sensor is selected to deliver color images of up to 2048x1536 pixels. To provide seamless
transition between day and night modes the color sensor is set to default resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. In
low-light conditions MP3DN can automatically switch to the 1.3-megapixel (1280x1024) monochrome
sensor, enabling the delivery of clear imagery at illumination levels as low as 0.01 lux. MP3DN typically
delivers 20 FPS in day mode and over 30 FPS in night mode.
MP5 is a 5-megapixel resolution camera. Its maximum resolution is 2592 by 1944.
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MP8D is a quad-sensor 8-megapixel panoramic camera consisting of four 2-megapixel sensors and
operating at up to 22 FPS per camera.
All cameras are equipped with LAN connector and can deliver image data at a maximum data rate of up to
55 Mbps. Images are sent over the network in a compressed Motion JPEG format using TFTP protocol.
All cameras feature:
• Automatic exposure (AE) and Gain (AGC) control
• Automatic backlight compensation
• Automatic multi-matrix white balance
• 50/60Hz selectable flicker control
• Electronic Zoom, Pan and Tilt (PTZ)
• Programmable brightness, saturation, gamma, sharpness, windowing and decimation
• Simultaneous delivery of full-field view and zoomed images at video frame rate
• Electronic image rotation by 180 degrees
• On board motion detection (except MP5 and MP8D: subject to change)
• Optional auto iris
Connectors
MP2, MP3DN, and MP5 have the following connectors located on the rear side of the camera housing:
• LAN connector, accepting a network UTP or ScTP cable carrying 100 Base-T. The LAN
connector also accepts power-over-Ethernet
• DC jack, accepting 9V-12V DC supply
• Optionally, a DC auto-iris connector. MP3DN does not support auto-iris and does not have this
connector
Power
Power for MP2, MP3DN, and MP5 can be supplied as follows:
• Via DC jack, 9V-12V. For power ratings see below. The center contact in the power connector is
positive.
• Via LAN connector, 48V DC over spare wires or over data pairs. The cameras are compliant with
IEEE 802.saf. The polarity is arbitrary. For a list of recommended PoE switches. (See “Network
Switches and Routers”)
Power consumption will vary depending on the mode of operation. The maximum power consumption
takes place when the camera is polled at full frame rate and runs at full resolution. The maximum power
consumption is 3.6 Watts for MP2; 4.5 Watts for MP3DN and MP5; and 8 Watts for MP8D.
Housing and Mounting
All camera models feature a durable aluminum housing that minimizes fire hazards. The housing is not
hermetically sealed. The ambient temperature should be maintained between 0ºC and 50ºC. The cameras
are not to be used outdoors without appropriate protective enclosures.
Cameras are mounted using a ¼” x 20 threaded hole at the bottom of the housing. When mounting the
camera make sure the screw that goes into the hole is short, ¼” or less, and does not touch the camera
board.
The cameras are to be installed according to the applicable code. The mounting means should be adequate
for mounting a 1 lb camera (except MP8D that weighs 4lbs)
Network Cabling
Category 5 cabling or better is recommended. All network cabling must be installed according to applicable
codes and regulations.
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Optics
MP2, MP3DN, and MP5 should be used with a 1/2” or 2/3” optical format lenses. MP3DN requires two
manual iris lenses and has a limitation on lens diameter (<38mm).
Manual Lenses
A wide variety of C/CS mount lenses with megapixel resolution may be used with CBC cameras. Note that
all C-mount lenses require a 5mm adaptor ring. Some lenses may also require 0.4mm-0.8mm adjustment
spacers. CBC (America) lens suggestions include:
Computar M0514-MP (5mm), M0814-MP (8mm), M1214-MP (12mm), M1614-MP
(16mm), M2514-MP (25mm), M5018-MP (50mm).
Using Manual Iris Lenses
Choosing the lens correctly is very important for mega-pixel cameras. Poorly selected lenses may cause
the image to appear blurry when the lens iris is fully open or closed too much. To deliver sharp mega-pixel
resolution images you should:
• Use mega-pixel-resolution lenses.
• Obtain best resolution and depth of focus by having the iris slightly closed.
When setting up the camera, direct the camera at the scene and try closing the iris by several F-stops. At
some point the image will look it’s sharpest. Leave the iris closed at this value.
Auto-Iris Lenses
Standard DC auto-iris lenses could be used with MP2 cameras equipped with the auto-iris feature. CBC
(America) recommends the following high-resolution optics:
Computar HG2Z0414FC-MP 4mm-8mm
Using Auto-Iris Lenses
MP2 is available with DC auto-iris option. To use the DC auto-iris lens:
1) Attach the lens to the CBC camera.
2) Plug in the lens cable into the connector on the back of the camera. Make sure that the lens cable is
long enough. Many DC lenses are available with short and long cable options.
The camera will automatically detect the presence of an auto-iris DC lens and start using it. Auto-iris lens
operation typically proceeds as follows:
If illumination is sufficient, the camera will close the iris within half-a-minute.
When the iris is closed, the image should become visibly sharper. As the iris is gradually closed
the image brightness may fluctuate slightly.
Monitoring Iris Status with CBC Video System
You can monitor the state of the iris in CBC Video System “Settings” dialog. See “Operating CBC Video
System” for details.
Accessing CBC Cameras
Cameras can be accessed and controlled by means of
• CBC Video System software
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• User software utilizing CBC (America) camera SDK (Software Developer Kit)
• HTTP requests issued from IE Explorer or other applications
Supported Network Services
MP2, MP3DN and MP5 implements deliver video over TFTP and HTTP network protocols. TFTP protocol
yields the highest frame rate. It is accessible to the user through CBC SDK. CBC Video software also
utilizes TFTP protocol. HTTP protocol delivers lower frame rates but allows direct access to the cameras
through Internet Explorer or other HTTP-based application.
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VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE MPS
To complement its line of megapixel cameras CBC (America) offers full-featured video surveillance
software, MPS.
MPS supports full-motion real-time multi-camera viewing and policy-based archiving, remote access to
live and archived video via Internet Explorer, post-event zooming from digital archives, simultaneous
viewing of full-field of view and multiple zoomed images and a multitude of other features that take
advantage of unique functionality and performance of CBC (America) cameras.
A typical system consists of a number of cameras connected over the local or wide area network to a server
PC running CBC Video System, MPS. To achieve full motion archival rate the server may be placed
locally to the cameras so that the interconnecting LAN has sufficient bandwidth and small roundtrip delay
between cameras and the server PC.
A remote PC can connect to the server PC over a slower network connection, such as over Internet. Once
connected, the remote PC can display live video stream and browse archives using Internet Explorer. Note
that when used with CBC Video System the remote PC does not connect to cameras directly, but rather to
the CBC Video System server.
Software Installation
To install CBC software:
1. Make sure your Windows XP/2K account has administrative privileges.
2. Run the setup.exe
Setup process installs software and places two shortcuts, “CBC Camera Installer” and “CBC Video
System” on the desktop and in the Start menu.
Configure Firewall
As you start CBC applications, your PC may prompt you to permit access to the network. CBC Video
System includes two applications that need access to the network:
• CBCInstaller.exe: the camera finding and installation program
• LocalMachine.exe: the viewing and archiving program
Both executables are located in the CBC installation folder. You should grant access to these two
applications when the firewall prompts you. For example:
• For Norton Internet Security choose “Permit Always” and click Ok, see Figure 1
• For McAfee Personal Firewall click “Grant Access”, see Figure 2.
LAN
Server Running
CBC Video System
Internet
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Figure 1. Open Norton Internet Security firewall for CBC
Camera Installer application
Figure 2. Open McAfee Personal Firewall
for CBC Video System application
If you are using Windows XP firewall, follow these instructions:
1. Click the Windows Start button and select “Control Panel”.
2. From the “Control Panel” open “Windows Firewall”.
3. “Windows Firewall” settings dialog will appear. If the firewall is “on”, make sure “Don’t allow
exceptions” is unchecked, see Figure 3.
4. Click “Exceptions” tab. Make sure “CBC Manager”, “CBC Video System” and “CBC Installer”
appear in the list of programs and services and have a checkmark next to them, see Figure 4. If
these applications are not in the list, click “Add Program” button.
5. Find “CBC Installer” in the list of programs and click “Ok”. Repeat same for “CBC Video
System”.
6. Click “Ok” to close the Windows Firewall dialog.
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Figure 3. Windows firewall is enabled and
exceptions are allowed
Figure 4. Verify "LocalMachine" or “CBC
Video System”, “CBC Manager”, and “CBC
Installer” are in the list of exceptions
Figure 5. Add CBC Installer, CBC Application Manager, and CBC Video System to the list of
exceptions
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CBC Application Manager
Setup.exe places the shortcut to the CBC Application Managers on the user’s Desktop. All programs and
utilities comprising CBC Video System can be accessed via CBC Application Manager. The standard
selections include Camera Installer, Video System, and AVI Maker. The Firmware Loader can also be
listed as shown below if the CBCFirmwareLoader.exe is placed in the CBC (America) Video Surveillance
folder.
Camera Installer
Camera Installer allows to find all CBC cameras that are present on the local area network, assign IP
addresses to detected cameras and to verify that the cameras are accessible and operational. Camera
Installer saves information about installed cameras into an .ini file used by CBC Video System. Camera
Installer supports two modes of operation – Basic and Advanced.
• Basic Mode – In this mode Camera Installer detects all CBC cameras that can be reached by
the broadcast request and automatically assigns IP addresses to the cameras, selecting those
addresses that belong to the same sub-network as the computer running Camera Installer and
that are not assigned to other devices. To detect and install the cameras automatically the user
should simply press Automatic button in the Basic mode. The installer will find, configure
and verify the operability of the cameras and will report installation results as shown below.
Once the installation is completed the user should press Save/Exit button to save the
installation information in the MPS .ini file
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