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C O N T E N T S

Preface

v

Overview v

Organization

v

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines v

Overview

C H A P T E R

1

1-1

IP Camera Features

1-1

IP Camera Physical Details

1-2

DC Auto Iris Lens Connector Pinouts

1-6

Package Contents

1-6

Getting Started

C H A P T E R

2

2-1

Installing the IP Camera

2-1

Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera

2-5

Accessing the IP Camera

2-6

Understanding the IP Camera User Interface

2-7

IP Camera Window Links 2-7

IP Camera Windows

2-8

Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera

2-9

Powering the IP Camera On or Off 2-10

Resetting the IP Camera

2-10

Configuring and Managing the IP Camera 3-1

C H A P T E R

3

Accessing Navigating the Configuration Windows 3-1

Feature Setup Windows

3-2

Streaming Settings Window

3-3

Camera Settings Window

3-6

Video Overlay Settings Window

3-8

IO Ports Settings Window

3-8

Pan Tilt Settings Window

3-9

Event Notification Window

3-10

Patrol Sequence Window

3-14

Analytics Windows

3-16

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Network Setup Windows	3-16
Basic Settings Window		3-16
IP Addressing Window		3-17
Time Settings Window		3-18
Discovery Settings Window			3-20
SNMP Settings Window		3-21
802.1x Settings Window		3-23
IP Filter Settings Window		3-24
QoS Settings Window	3-25
Administration Windows	3-26
Account Initialization Window			3-26
User Settings Window		3-28
Maintenance Settings Window 3-29
Firmware Settings Window			3-31
Device Processes Window 3-32
Password Complexity Window			3-33
Log Windows 3-33
Log Setup Settings Window			3-33
Local Log Window 3-35

C H A P T E R	4	Viewing Live Video 4-1
		Troubleshooting 5-1
C H A P T E R	5
I N D E X

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Overview

This document, Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera User Guide, provides information about installing, configuring, using, managing, and troubleshooting the Cisco 4000 Series Video Surveillance High-Definition IP Cameras.

Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, “Overview”	Provides an overview of the IP camera and its features
Chapter 2, “Getting Started”	Provides instructions for installing and performing
	the initial setup of the IP camera, accessing and
	understanding the IP camera user interface, powering
	the IP camera on and off, resetting the IP camera, and
	adjusting its back focus
Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP	Explains how to configure, manage, and administer
Camera”	the IP camera through the web-based configuration
	pages
Chapter 4, “Viewing Live Video”	Explains how to view live video from the IP camera
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”	Provides basic troubleshooting information

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security

Guidelines

For information about obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco 4000 Series Video Surveillance High-Definition IP Cameras and their features. These IP cameras include:

•CIVS-IPC-4300—High-definition digital camera that is suitable for a wide range of video surveillance applications

•CIVS-IPC-4500—Identical features to the CIVS-IPC-4300 model with the addition of digital signal processor (DSP) capabilities that are used for the Cisco video analytics feature

Note The CIVS-IPC-4300 model is not designed to be upgraded with a DSP.

This chapter includes these topics:

•IP Camera Features, page 1-1

•IP Camera Physical Details, page 1-2

•DC Auto Iris Lens Connector Pinouts, page 1-6

•Package Contents, page 1-6

IP Camera Features

The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera offers a feature-rich digital camera solution for a video surveillance system. The camera provides high-definition (HD) video and simultaneous H.264 and MJPEG compression, streaming up to 30 frames per second (fps) at 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, and 60 fps at 720p (1280 x 720) resolution. Contact closures and two-way audio allow integration with microphones, speakers, and access control systems.

In addition, the IP camera provides networking and security capabilities, including multicast support, hardware-based Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and hardware-based Data Encryption Standard/Triple Data Encryption Standard (DES/3DES) encryption. The camera can be powered through an external power supply or by integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE).

The IP camera includes the following key features:

•H.264 and MJPEG compression—The IP camera can generate H.264 and MJPEG streams simultaneously.

•Progressive scan video—The camera captures each frame at its entire resolution using progressive scan rather than interfaced video capture, which captures each field of video.

•Day/night switch support—An IR-cut filter provides increased sensitivity in low-light conditions.

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•Two-way audio communication—Audio can be encoded with the video. With the internal or optional external microphone and optional external speaker, you can communicate with people at the IP camera location while you are in a remote location and viewing images from the IP camera.

•Multi-protocol support—Supports these protocols: DHCP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, RTP, RTSP, SMTP, SNMP v2 and v3, SSL/TLS, and TCP/IP.

•Web-based management—You perform ongoing administration and management of the IP camera through web-based configuration menus.

•Motion detection—The IP camera can detect motion in user-designated fields of view by analyzing changes in pixels and generate an alert if motion is detected.

•Flexible scheduling—You can configure the IP camera to respond to events that occur within a designated schedule.

•Syslog support—The IP camera can send log data to a Syslog server.

•IP address filter—You can designate IP addresses that can access the IP camera and IP addresses that cannot access the IP camera.

•User-definable HTTP/ HTTPS port number—Allows you to define the port that is used to connect to the camera through the Internet.

•DHCP support—The IP camera can automatically obtain its IP addresses in a network in which DHCP is enabled.

•Network Time Protocol (NTP) support—Allows the IP camera to calibrate its internal clock with a local or Internet time server.

•Support for C and CS mount lenses—The IP camera supports a variety of C and CS mount lenses.

•RS-485/PTZ support—The IP camera supports Pelco D protocol, which enables PTZ functions when used with a supported motorized zoom lens, external pan/tilt mount, and control device.

•Power options—The IP camera can be powered with 12 volts DC or 24 volts AC, which is provided through an optional external power adapter, or through PoE (802.3af), which is provided through a supported switch.

•Camera access control—You can control access to IP camera configuration windows and live video by configuring various user types and log in credentials.

•Video analytics (CIVS-IPC-4500 only)—Provides an intuitive interface and tools for video analysis.

IP Camera Physical Details

The IP camera includes a reset button, built-in microphone, status LEDs, several ports for connecting external devices, and two threaded mounting holes, one on the bottom and one on the top.

Figure 1-1 and the table that follows describe the items on the front of the IP camera.

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Figure 1-1 Front of IP Camera

1	Lens opening	The IP camera supports a variety of C and CS mount lenses, which
		attach here.
		For best performance, Cisco recommends that you use a DC auto
		iris lens.
2	Focus ring	Allows you to adjust the back focus of the IP camera.
		You must loosen the focus ring hex screw on the bottom of the IP
		camera before you can rotate the focus ring. For instructions, see
		the “Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera” section on page 2-9.
3	Microphone	Captures audio.
		There also is a connection for an optional external microphone on
		the rear of the IP camera.

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Figure 1-2 and the table that follows describe the items on the rear of the IP camera.

Figure 1-2 Rear of IP Camera

				1	Power LED	Lights bright when the IP camera is powering up. Lights dim when
						the camera is IP operating
2					Audio Port	Allows the connection of the audio Y cable that is provided with
						the IP camera. You can connect an optional external speaker,
						optional external microphone (with pre-amplifier), or both devices
						through this cable.
						Each device connects to the audio cable through a standard 3.5 mm
						mini phone jack. A speaker connects to the green jack, which is
						labeled “Audio Out.” A microphone connects to the pink jack,
						which is labeled “Audio In.” Microphones and speakers that are
						designed for use with PCs usually are compatible with this input
						jack.
						Connecting an external microphone disables the internal
						microphone on the IP camera.
3					PoE LED	Indicates information about PoE as follows:
						• Lit green—PoE connection is detected
						• Off—PoE connection is not detected
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4	LAN port	Accepts a standard LAN cable to connect the IP camera to a
		100BaseT hub, router, or switch.
5	Network Activity LED	Indicates information about the network connections as follows:
			• Lit amber—LAN connection is detected
			• Off—LAN connection is not detected
			• Blinking—Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN
			connection
6	Power input	Provides for the connection of an optional 12 V, 1 amp DC power
		adapter or 24 VAC power adapter.
		Caution Use only the Cisco specified power supply adapter.
7	Reset button	Recessed button that reboots the IP camera or resets it to a default
		state. You can use a pin or paper clip to depress it. It can be used
		any time that the IP camera is on and can have various effects, as
		described in the “Resetting the IP Camera” section on page 2-10.
8	GPIO ports	General purpose input/output (GPIO) terminal block that includes
		2 input ports (labeled DI1, DI2), 2 output ports (labeled DO1,
		DO2), a grounding port (labeled GND), and a a 5-pin RS-232 port.
9	USB port	Not supported.

Figure 1-3 and the table that follows describe the item on the side of the IP camera.

Figure 1-3 Side of IP Camera

		1	DC auto iris lens connector	Connection for cable from DC auto iris lens
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DC Auto Iris Lens Connector Pinouts

Figure 1-4 and the table that follows describe the pinouts of the DC auto iris lens connector on the IP camera.

Figure 1-4 DC Auto Iris Lens Connector Pinouts

Pin	Function
1	Damp –
2	Damp +
3	Drive +
4	Drive –

Package Contents

The the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera package includes these items:

•Camera

•Lens opening dust cap

•USB port cover

•Audio Y cable, 3.5 mm male mono jack / dual 3.5 mm female mono jacks, for connecting an external speaker and microphone

•Terminal block for power connection

•C mount lens adaptor

•0.9 mm Allen wrench for unlocking and locking the focus ring

•Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

•Quick Start Guide

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C H A P T E R 2

Getting Started

This chapter provides instructions for installing and performing the initial setup of the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera. It also describes how to access the IP camera through a web browser so that you can configure it or view video from it, and how to perform other important tasks.

This chapter includes these topics:

•Installing the IP Camera, page 2-1

•Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera, page 2-5

•Accessing the IP Camera, page 2-6

•Understanding the IP Camera User Interface, page 2-7

•Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera, page 2-9

•Powering the IP Camera On or Off, page 2-10

•Resetting the IP Camera, page 2-10

Installing the IP Camera

This section describes how to install the IP camera. Before installing, review these guidelines:

•The IP camera requires a network cable and a connection to a standard 100BaseT hub, router, or switch. To power the IP camera with Power over Ethernet (PoE), a switch must be 802.3af compliant.

•If you are using the IP camera on a network connection that does not provide PoE, you must use a Cisco 12 VDC power adapter (Cisco part number CIVS-PWRPAC-12V) or a third-party 24 VAC power adapter.

•If you are using an external speaker, microphone, input device, output device, or pan/tilt control device, you must configure additional settings after installing and performing the initial set up of the IP camera before the external device can fully operate. For detailed information about these settings, see Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP Camera.”

•If you do not connect an external device (speaker, microphone, analog video display, input device, output device, or pan/tilt control device) when you perform the following installation procedure, you can install any of these devices later.

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074

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Warning The power supply must be placed indoors. Statement 331

Note If you use the IP camera outdoors, place the camera and the power supply in a suitable NEMA enclosure.

Warning This product must be connected to a power-over-ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant limited power source. Statement 353

Caution Inline power circuits provide current through the communication cable. Use the Cisco provided cable or a minimum 24AWG communication cable.

Note The power adapter that you use with the IP camera must provide power that is within +/–10% of the required power.

Note The equipment is to be connected to a Listed class 2, limited power source.

To install the IP camera, follow the steps in Table 2-1. For illustrations of the connectors and ports that the steps refer to, see the “IP Camera Physical Details” section on page 1-2.

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Table 2-1	Installing the IP Camera
	Action	Explanation
Step 1	Attach a lens to the lens opening on the IP camera.	• If you are using a CS mount lens, screw the lens into
		the lens opening. The IP camera accepts CS-mount
		lenses with a lens protrusion of up to 5 mm.
		• If you are using a C mount lens, screw the C mount
		lens adapter that is supplied with the IP camera into
		the lens opening, then screw the lens into the adapter.
		Ensure that the lens is clean because any dirt may degrade
		the quality of video images.
		Note Save the lens opening dust cap and replace the dust
		cap if you remove the lens.
Step 2	If you are using a DC auto iris lens, connect its cable to	For best performance, Cisco recommends that you use a
	the DC auto iris lens connector on the IP camera.	DC auto iris lens.

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Table 2-1	Installing the IP Camera (continued)
	Action	Explanation
Step 3	Optional. Use the audio Y cable that is provided with	The audio cable that is provided with the IP includes two
	the IP camera to connect a speaker, microphone, or both	plugs. The cable from an external speaker connects to the
	devices to the audio port on the rear of the IP camera.	Audio Out plug on the audio cable. The cable from an
		external microphone connects to the Audio In plug on the
		audio cable.
		A speaker plays audio that is captured by a microphone
		that is attached to the PC on which you view video from
		the camera.
		Place the external microphone in a location that allows it
		to capture the audio that you want.
		Note By default, the IP camera does not transmit or
		receive audio. To enable and configure audio, see
		the “Streaming Settings Window” procedure on
		page 3-3.
Step 4	Optional. Use the GPIO ports on the rear of the IP	You can connect up to two input devices and two output
	camera to connect external devices that trigger alarms	devices to these ports:
	(connect through input ports) or respond to alarms	DI1—Alarm input 1
	(connect through output ports).
		DI2—Alarm input 2
		DO1—Alarm output 1
		DO2—Alarm output 2
		GND—Ground (for use if needed)
Step 5	Optional. Use the RS-232 ports on the rear of the IP	A RS-232 cable fits into the ports in one way. Make sure
	camera to connect a control device (motorized housing)	to insert it properly.
	that supports the Pelco D protocol.
Step 6	Connect an STP (shielded twisted pair) Category 5 or	If your network provides PoE, the IP camera powers on.
	higher network cable to the LAN port on the back of the	Skip to Step 8.
	camera and to a 100BaseT hub, router, or switch.

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Table 2-1	Installing the IP Camera (continued)
	Action	Explanation
Step 7	If you are using the IP camera on a network connection	First, connect the bare wires at the end of the power
	that does not provide PoE, connect the optional 12 VDC	adapter to the terminal block that is provided with the IP
	or 24 VAC power adapter.	camera:
		• With the screws on the terminal block facing down,
		take either of these actions:
		– For a 12 VDC power adapter—Put the positive
		wire into the slot at the right rear of the terminal
		block, put the negative wire into the middle slot
		and put the ground wire in the left slot. (On the
		Cisco power adapters, the positive wire has a
		white stripe and the negative wire has no stripe.)
		– For a 24 VAC power adapter—Put one wire into
		the into the slot at the right rear of the terminal
		block and put the other wire into the middle slot.
		There is polarity, so either wire can go into either
		slot.
		• Use a small flat-head screwdriver to tighten the
		screws on the bottom of the terminal block so that the
		power adapter wires are attached securely.
		Note The power adapter may include an attached
		terminal block that does not fit the IP camera. If
		so, remove that terminal block and replace it with
		the one that is provided with the IP camera.
		Next, plug the terminal block into the power input port on
		back of the IP camera. The terminal block fits into the
		input port in one way. Make sure that the tabs on the
		terminal block face the bottom of the IP camera.
		Finally, plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
		The IP camera powers up.
Step 8	Check the LEDs on the IP camera.	• The Ready LED lights brightly while the IP camera
		starts up. After a few minutes, the Ready LED flashes
		briefly then dims.
		• The Network LED should be on.
Step 9	Mount the IP camera in the desired location.	Connect the mounting device to the threaded mounting
		hole on the bottom or top of the IP camera, depending on
		your installation requirement.

After you install the IP camera, follow the instructions in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera” section on page 2-5 to access and configure the camera.

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Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera

After you install IP camera as described in the “Installing the IP Camera” section on page 2-1, or after you perform a factory reset procedure, you must access the IP camera and make initial configuration settings. These settings include administrator and root passwords, and whether the IP camera can be accessed through an HTTP connection in addition to the default HTTPS (HTTP secure) connection.

To make these configuration settings, you connect to the IP camera from any PC that is on the same network as the IP camera. The PC must meet these requirements:

•Operating system—Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or 3

•Browser—Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher

In addition, you must know the IP address of the IP camera. By default, when the IP camera powers on, it attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server in your network. If the camera cannot obtain an IP address through DCHP within 90 seconds, it uses a default IP address of 192.168.0.100.

To connect to the IP camera for the first time and make initial configuration settings, perform the following steps. You can change these configuration settings in the future as described in Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP Camera.”

Before you Begin

The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or later must be installed on the PC that you use to connect to the IP camera. You can download the .NET Framework from the Microsoft website.

Procedure

Step 1 Start Internet Explorer, enter HTTPS://ip_address in the address field, and press Enter.

Replace ip_address with the IP address that the IP camera obtained through DHCP or, if the camera was unable to obtain this IP address, enter 192.168.0.100.

The Account window appears.

Step 2 In the Set Password and Verify Password fields in the Admin column, enter a password for the IP camera administrator.

You must enter the same password in both fields. The password is case sensitive and must contain at least eight characters, which can be letters, numbers, and special characters, but no spaces. Special characters are: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~.

Step 3 In the Set Password and Verify Password fields in the Root column, enter a password that is used when accessing the IP camera through a Secure Shell (SSH) connection.

You must enter the same password in both fields. The password is case sensitive and must contain at least eight characters, which can be letters, numbers, and special characters, but no spaces. Special characters are: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~.

You use the root password if you need to troubleshoot the IP camera through a SSH connection with the assistance of the Cisco Technical Assistance Center.

Step 4 In the HTTP area, click the HTTP radio button if you want to allow both HTTP and HTTPS connections to the IP camera.

The default setting is HTTPS, which allows only HTTPS (secure) connections to the IP camera.

Step 5 Click Apply.

The IP camera reboots.

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Step 6 After the IP camera reboots, start Internet Explorer and, in the Address field, enter the following:

protocol://ip_address

where:

•protocol is HTTPS or HTTP. (You can use HTTP only if you enabled it in Step 4.)

•ip_address is the IP address that you used in Step 1.

Step 7 If you are prompted to install ActiveX controls, which are required to view video from the IP camera, follow the on-screen prompts to do so.

The Home window for the IP Camera appears. For information about this window, see the “Understanding the IP Camera User Interface” procedure on page 2-7.

Accessing the IP Camera

After you perform the initial configuration as described in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera” section on page 2-5, follow the steps in this section each time that you want to access the IP camera windows to make configuration settings, view live video, or perform other activities.

You access these windows by connecting to the IP camera from any PC that is on the same network as the IP camera and that meets these requirements:

• Operating system—Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or 3

•Browser—Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher You need this information to access the IP camera windows:

•IP address of the IP camera. By default, the IP camera attempts to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server in your network. If the IP camera cannot obtain an IP address through DHCP within 90 seconds of powering up or resetting, it uses the default IP address of 192.168.0.100.

•Port number, if other than the default value. Default port numbers for the IP camera are 443 for HTTPS and 80 for HTTP. The IP camera administrator can configure an HTTPS port and an HTTP port as described in the “Account Initialization Window” section on page 3-26.

•Your user name and password for the IP camera. The IP camera administrator configures user names and passwords as described in the “User Settings Window” section on page 3-28.

To access the IP camera windows, perform the following these steps.

Before you Begin

The Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or later must be installed on the PC that you use to connect to the IP camera. You can download the .NET Framework from the Microsoft website.

Procedure

Step 1 Start Internet Explorer and enter the following in the address field:

protocol://ip_address:port_number

where:

•protocol is HTTPS for a secure connection or HTTP for a non-secure connection. You can use HTTP only if you configure the camera to accept non-secure HTTP connections as described in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera” section on page 2-5.

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•ip_address is the IP address of the IP camera. The default IP address is 192.168.0.100.

•port_number is the port number that is used for HTTPS or HTTP connections to the IP camera. You do not need to enter a port number if you are connecting through the default HTTPS port 443 or the default HTTP port 80.

For example,

•Enter the following for a secure connection if the IP address is 192.168.0.100 and the HTTPS port number is 443:

https://192.168.0.100

•Enter the following for a secure connection if the IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTPS port number is 1024:

https://203.70.212.52:1024

•Enter the following for a non-secure connection if the IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 80:

http://203.70.212.52

•Enter the following for a non-secure connection if the IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 1024:

http://203.70.212.52:1024

Step 2 Enter your IP camera user name and password in the Username and Password fields, then click Login.

To log in as the IP camera administrator, enter the user name admin (which is case sensitive) and the password that is configured for the administrator. To log in as a user, enter the user name and password that are configured for the user.

The Home window for the IP Camera appears.

Understanding the IP Camera User Interface

After you log in to the IP camera as described in the “Accessing the IP Camera” section on page 2-6, you can access the IP camera windows and perform a variety of administrative and user procedures.

The links and activities that you can see and access in the IP camera windows depend on your IP camera privilege level. Privilege levels are configured as described in the “User Settings Window” section on page 3-28 and include the following:

•Administrator—Can access all IP camera windows, features, and functions.

•Viewer—Can access the Camera Video/Control window with limited controls, and can access the Refresh, Logout, About, and Help links from that window.

IP Camera Window Links

The IP Camera user interface includes links that you use to access various windows and perform other activities. Table 2-2 describes each link and lists the IP camera privilege level that you must have to access the link.

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Table 2-2	Links in the IP Camera Windows
Link		Description	Privilege Level
Refresh		Updates the information in the window that is currently displayed.	Administrator
			User
Home		Displays the Home window.	Administrator
View Video		Displays the Camera Video/Control window.	Administrator
		You may be prompted to install ActiveX controls when trying to	User
		access this window for the first time. ActiveX controls are required
		to view video from the IP camera. Follow the on-screen prompts to
		install ActiveX controls.
Setup		Provides access to the configuration menus for the IP camera.	Administrator
Logout		Logs you out from the IP camera.	Administrator
			User
About		Displays a pop-up window with model, version, and copyright	Administrator
		information for the IP camera.	User
Help		Displays reference information for the window that is currently	Administrator
		displayed.	User

IP Camera Windows

The IP camera user interface includes these main windows:

• Home window—Displays the information that is described in Table 2-3.

				Table 2-3	Home Window Information
				Field		Description
				General Information
				ID		Identifier of the IP camera. To configure the ID, see the “Basic Settings
						Window” section on page 3-16.
				Name		Name of the IP camera. To configure the name, see the “Basic Settings
						Window” section on page 3-16.
				Current Time		Current date and time of the IP camera. To set the date and time, see the
						“Time Settings Window” section on page 3-18
				S/N		Serial number of the IP camera.
				Firmware		Version of the firmware that is installed on the IP camera.
				Codec		Version of the codec that is running on the IP camera.
				Part Number		Cisco manufacturing part number of the IP camera.
				Top Assembly Revision		Cisco assembly revision number.
				Network Status
				MAC Address		MAC address of the IP camera.
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Table 2-3	Home Window Information (continued)
Field		Description
Configuration Type		Method by which the IP camera obtains its IP address. To configure this
		method, see the “IP Addressing Window” section on page 3-17.
LAN IP		IP address of the LAN to which the IP camera is connected. To configure this
		IP address, see the “IP Addressing Window” section on page 3-17.
Subnet Mask		Subnet mask of the LAN to which the IP camera is connected. To configure
		the subnet mask, see the “IP Addressing Window” section on page 3-17.
Gateway Address		IP address of the gateway through which the IP camera is connected. To
		configure this IP address, see the “IP Addressing Window” section on
		page 3-17.
Primary DNS		IP address of the primary DNS server, if configured for the IP camera. To
		configure a primary DNS server, see the “IP Addressing Window” section
		on page 3-17.
Secondary DNS		IP address of the secondary DNS server, if configured for the IP camera. To
		configure a secondary DNS server, see the “IP Addressing Window” section
		on page 3-17.
IO Port Status
Input Port 1		Current state of input port 1 on the IP camera.
Input Port 2		Current state of input port 2 on the IP camera.
Output Port 1		Current state of output port 1 on the IP camera.
Output Port 1		Current state of output port 2 on the IP camera.
Channel 1 and Channel 2
User		IP camera user name of each user who is accessing the primary video stream
		(Channel 1) or the secondary video stream (Channel 2) through a client PC
		or a third-party device.
		Be default, users appear in order of start time. To displays users in ascending
		order of any information in any corresponding column, click the column
		heading. Click a column heading again to reverse the display order.
IP Address		IP address of the client device.
Start Time		Time and date that the client accessed the video stream for this session.
Elapsed Time		Length of time that the client has been accessing the video stream.

•Setup window—Provides access to the IP camera configuration windows. For detailed information, see Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP Camera.”

•Camera Video/Control window—Displays live video from the camera and lets you control a variety of camera and display functions. For detailed information, see Chapter 4, “Viewing Live Video.”

Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera

To obtain the sharpest image from the camera, you may need to adjust its back focus. This adjustment is useful if the focus control on a lens does not allow you to obtain a sharp enough image.

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To adjust the back focus, perform the following steps while viewing video from the camera. For information about viewing video, see Chapter 4, “Viewing Live Video.”

Procedure

Step 1 With a lens attached to the IP camera, use the 0.9mm Allen wrench that is supplied with the IP camera to loosen the focus ring hex screw.

This screw is on the bottom of the camera just behind the focus ring.

Step 2 Adjust the back focus by aiming the IP camera at an object that is at least 15 feet (4.5 meters) away and rotating the focus ring to obtain a clear image as follows:

•For a variable-focus lens, obtain a sharp picture in both wide-angle and telephoto positions.

•For a zoom lens, ensure that the object of interest remains in focus throughout the entire zoom range of the lens.

Step 3 Use the Allen wrench to tighten the focus ring hex screw.

Powering the IP Camera On or Off

The IP camera does not include an on/off switch. You power it on or off by connecting it to or disconnecting it from a power source. When you power off the IP camera, configuration settings are retained.

To power on the IP camera, take either of these actions:

•Use an STP (shielded twisted pair) Category 5 or higher network cable to connect the IP camera to a network switch that provides 802.3af compliant PoE

•Use an optional 12 VDC or 24VAC power adapter to connect the IP camera to a wall outlet

To power off the IP camera, take either of these actions:

•If the IP camera is receiving PoE, disconnect the network cable

•If the IP camera is receiving power through the power adapter, unplug the adapter from the wall or disconnect it from the camera

Resetting the IP Camera

You reset the IP camera by pressing the Reset button on the rear of the device (see Figure 1-3 on page 1-5). There are various reset types, as described in Table 2-4.

You also can also perform these reset operations from the Maintenance Settings window as described in the “Maintenance Settings Window” section on page 3-29.

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Table 2-4	Resetting the IP Camera
Reset Type		Procedure	Remarks
Reboot.		Press and immediately release	This action is equivalent to
		the Reset button.	powering the IP camera down
			and then powering it up. Settings
			that are configured for the IP
			camera are retained.
Factory reset.		Press and hold the button for at	Sets all IP camera options to
		least 15 seconds.	their default values. After you
			perform this procedure, follow
			the steps in the “Performing the
			Initial Setup of the IP Camera”
			section on page 2-5.

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C H A P T E R 3

Configuring and Managing the IP Camera

The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera provides configuration windows that you use to configure and manage the IP camera. This chapter explains how to access the configuration windows, describes each window, and provides detailed information about the options that are available in each window.

When configuring the IP camera, be aware of these guidelines:

•You must install and set up the Cisco Video Surveillance IP camera as described in Chapter 2, “Getting Started,” before you can access the configuration menus.

•You must be an IP camera user with administrator privileges to access the configuration windows.

•For security, the configuration windows time out after 30 minutes of no activity. If a time out occurs, you are prompted to log back in by entering your user name and password when you next press a key or click an item. When you log back in, the home window appears.

This chapter includes these topics:

•Accessing Navigating the Configuration Windows, page 3-1

•Feature Setup Windows, page 3-2

•Network Setup Windows, page 3-16

•Administration Windows, page 3-26

•Log Windows, page 3-33

Accessing Navigating the Configuration Windows

When you are logged in to the IP camera as a user with administrator privileges, you can access the configuration windows at any time by clicking the Setup link at the top of an IP camera window. (For information about logging in to the IP camera, see the “Accessing the IP Camera” section on page 2-6).

When you click Setup, a window appears that includes these components:

•Navigation tree—Appears at the left of the window and provides links to each configuration window

•Configuration area—Appears to the right of the navigation tree

The navigation tree always appears. The right area varies depending on the configuration window that you choose from the navigation tree. Use the Navigation Tree to access each configuration window. To do so, click the link or right arrow next to the link for the group of configuration windows that you want. The name of each associated window appears as a link. Then click the link for the desired window.

To collapse a set of links, click the down-arrow next to the top-level link.

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