Cisco Systems CIVS-IPC-2500 User Manual

Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera
User Guide

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CONTENTS

Preface v

Overview v

Organization v

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines v

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

1 Overview 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

2 Getting Started 2-1

Installing the IP Camera 2-1

Performing the Initial Setup of the IP Camera 2-4

Accessing the IP Camera Windows 2-5

Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera 2-7

Powering the IP Camera On or Off 2-7

Resetting the IP Camera 2-8

3 Configuring and Managing the IP Camera 3-1

Configuration Overview 3-2

Navigating the Configuration Windows 3-4

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Setup Windows 3-5

Basic Setup Window 3-5
Advanced Setup Window 3-7
IP Filter Window 3-9

Administration Windows 3-10

Users Window 3-10
Maintenance Window 3-12
Firmware Window 3-13

Audio/Video Windows 3-14

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Video Window 3-14
Audio Window 3-17

Security Windows 3-18

Product Process Window 3-19
Initialization Window 3-19
Complexity Window 3-20

Applications Windows 3-20

Mail & FTP Window 3-21
Motion Detection Window 3-23
Event Window 3-24
SNMP Window 3-26
Alarm I/O Ports Window 3-27
PTZ (RS-485) Window 3-28
Preset Positions Window 3-30

Status Windows 3-31

System Window 3-32
Audio/Video Window 3-32
Network Window 3-33
Syslog & Log Window 3-34
Video Log Window 3-37

CHAPTER

CHAPTER

APPENDIX

I

NDEX

4 Viewing and Live Video 4-1

Viewing Video through the Home Window Overview 4-1

Home Window Overview 4-1
Home Window Controls 4-3

Viewing Video through Third-Party Devices or Software 4-6

5 Troubleshooting 5-1

A Using the IP Camera with Cisco VSM A-1

Obtaining the Required Driver Pack A-2

Guidelines for Using the IP Camera with VSM A-2

Troubleshooting the IP Camera when used with VSM A-3

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Preface

Overview

This document, Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera User Guide provides information about installing,
configuring, using, managing, and troubleshooting the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera model
CIVS-IPC-2500.

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, connecting to the IP
camera so that you can configure it or view video
from it, powering the IP camera on and off, resetting
the IP camera, and adjusting its back focus

Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP
Camera”

Chapter 4, “Viewing and Live Video” Explains how to view live video from the IP camera

Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting” Provides basic troubleshooting information

Appendix A, “Using the IP Camera with Cisco
VSM”

Explains how to configure, manage, and administer
the IP camera through the web-based interface

Provides information that applies when you use the IP
camera with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager
(VSM)

Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines

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revised Cisco technical documentation, at:

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Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera and its features. It
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

Note If you use the IP camera with Cisco Video Surveillance Manager (VSM), not all IP camera features are

currently supported. These features are noted throughout this manual. For more detailed information,
including usage guidelines and troubleshooting tips, see Appendix A, “Using the IP Camera with Cisco

VSM.”

IP Camera Features

The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera offers a feature-rich digital camera solution for a video
surveillance system. It provides high-quality, bandwidth-efficient video capture and transmission, with
support for D1 resolution, motion-triggered viewing, and MPEG-4 encoding. It can be powered through
an external power supply or by integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE).

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 IP camera includes the following key features:

• Built-in MPEG4 encoder—An internal MPEG4 encoder can generate up to two video streams.

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

• 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—Su p po rt s th es e pr ot o co ls : DH CP, F TP, HT T P, H TT P S, NT P, RT P, RT S P,

SMTP, SSL/TLS, and TCP/IP.

• Web-based management—You perform ongoing administration and management of the IP camera

through web-based configuration menus.

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IP Camera Physical Details

Chapter 1 Overview

• Motion detection—The IP camera can detect motion in up to three 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 wired IP camera model can be powered with 12 volts DC, 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.

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 2-7.

3 Microphone Captures audio.

There also is a connection for an optional external microphone on
the rear of the IP camera.

4 Activity LED (green) Indicates activity as follows:

• Off—No activity.

• Blinking—Activity detected.

Activity can occur when the IP camera communicates with the
network or when a user views video from the IP camera.

5 Ready LED (amber) Indicates power state as follows:

• On—Power is on.

• Off—No power.

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• Blinking—IP camera is starting up. The start up process takes

15 to 20 seconds.

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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

Chapter 1 Overview

1 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 2-8.

2 Network LED (amber) Indicates information about the network connections as follows:

• On—LAN connection is detected

• Off—LAN connection is not detected

• Blinking—Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN

connection

3 LAN port Accepts a standard LAN cable to connect the IP camera to a

10/100BASET hub, router, or switch.

4 PoE LED (green) Indicates information about PoE as follows:

• On—PoE connection is detected

• Off—PoE connection is not detected

5 Analog video output BNC connector for video output (75 ohm).

6 Speaker output Allows the connection of an optional external speaker through a

standard 3.5 mm mini phone jack.

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7 Microphone input Allows the connection of an optional external microphone (with

pre-amplifier) through a standard 3.5 mm mini phone jack.
Microphones 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.

8 GPIO ports General purpose input/output (GPIO) terminal block that includes

a 2-pin RS-485 port, 2 input ports (labeled DI1, DI2), 2 output
ports (labeled DO1, DO2), and 3 ground ports (labeled GND).

9 Power input Provides for the connection of an optional 12 V, 1 amp DC power

adapter.

Caution Use only the Cisco specified power supply adapter.

Figure 1-3 and the table that follows describe the items 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

2 Lockdown cable slot Connection for Kensington-compatible lockdown equipment

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DC Auto Iris Lens Connector Pinouts

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

1Damp –

2Damp +

3Drive +

4Drive –

Chapter 1 Overview

Package Contents

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

• Camera

• Lens opening dust cap

• Mounting hole protector

• 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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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 2-4

• Accessing the IP Camera Windows, page 2-5

• Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera, page 2-7

• Powering the IP Camera On or Off, page 2-7

• Resetting the IP Camera, page 2-8

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 10/100BaseT 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 the

Cisco 12 V power adapter (Cisco part number CIVS-PWRPAC-12V). You can order the power
adapter from Cisco.

• If you are using an external speaker, microphone, input device, output device, or 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 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.

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

Statement 331

enclosure.

Warning

Warning

Warning

Caution Inline power circuits provide current through the communication cable. Use the Cisco provided cable or

This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.

Statement 1045

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

The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.

Statement 1019

a minimum 24AWG communication cable

To install the IP camera, follow the steps in Tab le 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.

.

Table 2-1 Installing the IP Camera

Action Explanation

Step 1

Step 2

Attach a lens to the lens opening on the IP camera. • If you are using a CS mount lens, screw the lens into

If you are using a DC auto iris lens, connect its cable to
the DC auto iris lens connector on the IP camera.

Step 3

Optional. Connect a speaker to the speaker output jack
on the rear of the IP camera.

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.

For best performance, Cisco recommends that you use a
DC auto iris lens.

A speaker plays audio that is captured by a microphone
that is attached to the PC on which you view video from
the camera.

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Table 2-1 Installing the IP Camera (continued)

Action Explanation

Step 4

Optional. Connect a microphone to the microphone
input jack on the rear of the IP camera.

Step 5

Optional. Connect an NTSC or PAL compliant analog
video display device to the video output connector on
the rear of the IP camera.

Step 6

Optional. Use the GPIO ports on the rear of the IP
camera to connect external devices that trigger alarms
(connect through alarm input ports) or respond to alarms
(connect through alarm output ports).

Installing the IP Camera

Connecting an external microphone disables the IP camera
internal microphone. Place the external microphone in a
location that allows it to capture the audio that you want.

The microphone must include a pre-amplifier.

This device displays video from the IP camera. The
display does not include the time stamp or text that are
configured for the camera.

You can connect up to two input devices and two output
devices to these ports:

DI1—Alarm input 1

DI2—Alarm input 2

DO1—Alarm output 1

DO2—Alarm output 2

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Optional. Use the RS485 GPIO ports on the rear of the
IP camera to connect a control device (motorized
housing) that supports the Pelco D protocol.

Connect a category 5 or higher network cable to the
LAN port on the back of the camera and to a
10/100BaseT hub, router, or switch.

If you are using the IP camera on a network connection
that does not provide PoE, connect the optional 12 V
power adapter.

GND—Ground (for use if needed)

These ports are labeled D+ (data plus) and D– (data
minus) and accept a cable with two conductors. The cable
fits into the ports in one way. Make sure to insert it
properly.

If your network provides PoE, the IP camera powers on.
Skip to Step 10.

First, connect the bare wires at the end of the power
adapter to the terminal block that is provided with the IP
camera:

• With the screws on the terminal block facing down,

put the positive wire into the slot at the right rear of
the terminal block and put the negative wire into the
slot on the left. (On the Cisco power adapter, the
positive wire has a white stripe and the negative wire
has no stripe.)

• 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.

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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.

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Table 2-1 Installing the IP Camera (continued)

Action Explanation

Step 10

Step 11

Step 12

Check the LEDs on the IP camera.

Mount the IP camera in the desired location. Connect the mounting device to the threaded mounting

Optional. Use the lockdown cable slot to secure the IP
camera.

After you install the IP camera, follow the instructions in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP

Camera” section on page 2-4 to access and configure the camera.

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• The Ready LED blinks while the IP camera starts up.

After 15 to 20 seconds, startup completes and the
Ready LED should remain on.

• The Network LED should be on.

hole on the bottom or top of the IP camera, depending on
your installation requirement.

You may first need to remove the rubber protector from the
mounting hole. Place this protector in the unused
mounting hole.

You can secure the IP camera to a fixed object by using
Kensington-compatible lockdown equipment

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 2000, XP, or Vista

• Browser—Internet Explorer 6.x with Service Pack 2, or later

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 the

“Initialization Window” section on page 3-19.

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.

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

Step 3 In the Set Password and Verify Password fields in the Root column, enter a password that is used when

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

Step 5 Click Apply.

Accessing the IP Camera Windows

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: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~.

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.

to the IP camera.

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

The IP camera reboots.

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

protocol://192.168.0.100

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

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 Main window appears and video from the IP camera starts playing automatically.

You can take these actions in the Main window:

• Click the Setup link to access configuration menus for the camera. For detailed information about

these menus, see Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP Camera.”

• Click the Home link to view and control live video from the camera. For detailed information about

these actions, see Chapter 4, “Viewing and Live Video.”

• Click the Logout button to exit the window.

Accessing the IP Camera Windows

After you perform the initial configuration as described in the “Performing the Initial Setup of the IP

Camera” section on page 2-4, follow the steps in this section each time that you want to access the IP

camera windows to make configuration settings or view live video.

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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 2000, Windows XP, or Vista

• Browser—Internet Explorer 6.x with Service Pack 2, or later

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Accessing the IP Camera Windows

You need this information to access the IP camera windows:

• IP address of the IP camera. The default IP address is 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 enable an alternative HTTPS port and an
alternative HTTP port as described in the “Advanced Setup Window” section on page 3-7.

• Your user name and password for the IP camera. The IP camera administrator configures user names

and passwords as described in the “Users Window” section on page 3-10.

To access the IP camera windows, follow these steps:

Procedure

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

protocol://ip_address:port_numb er

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 2-4.

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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 when prompted, then click OK.

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.

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Note If an administrator or user is already logged in with the user name and password that you enter,

the following message appears, where name is the IP camera user name and address is the IP
address of the PC from which the user is accessing the IP camera:

in use [id:

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, ip:

address

This account is currently

].

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The Main window appears and video from the IP camera starts playing automatically. You can take these
actions in the Main window:

• Click the Setup link to access configuration menus for the camera. For detailed information about

these menus, see Chapter 3, “Configuring and Managing the IP Camera.”

• Click the Home link to view and control live video from the camera. For detailed information about

these actions, see Chapter 4, “Viewing and Live Video.”

• Click the Logout button to exit the window.

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.

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

Adjusting Back Focus on the IP Camera

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:

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• Use a category 5 or higher network cable to connect the IP camera to a network switch that provides

802.3af compliant PoE

• Use the optional 12 V 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

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Resetting the IP Camera

• 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 ). There are various
reset types, as described in Ta b le 2 -2.

You also can perform some reset operations from the Maintenance window as described in the

“Maintenance Window” section on page 3-12.

Table 2-2 Resetting the IP Camera

Reset Type Procedure Remarks

Reboot. Press and immediately release

IP address reset. Press and hold the Reset button

Factory reset. Press and hold the button for at

the Reset button.

for at least 1 second but no more
than 9 seconds.

least 10 seconds.

Chapter 2 Getting Started

This action is equivalent to
powering the IP camera down
and then powering it up. Settings
that are configured for the IP
camera are retained.

If DHCP is enabled in your
network, the IP camera obtains
an IP address from the DHCP
server. Otherwise, after 90
seconds, the IP camera IP
address resets to the default
address of 192.168.0.100. All
other configuration settings are
retained.

Sets all IP camera options to
their default values. After you
perform this procedure, follow
the steps in the “Performing the

Initial Setup of the IP Camera”
section on page 2-4.

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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 administrator or an IP camera user with administrator privileges to access

the configuration windows.

• Only one administrator can access the IP camera configuration windows at a time. If you click the

Setup link on the Main window when another administrator is accessing the configuration windows,
the following message appears, where name is the IP camera user name of the administrator and
address is the IP address of the PC from which the user is accessing the IP camera:

Another administrator is setting up the device. [id:

user

, ip:

address

]

• If an administrator exits the configuration windows by clicking the Logout button, that

administrator or another administrator can access the windows immediately. If an administrator
exits the configuration windows by closing the browser window without first logging out, the
configuration windows may not be available for up 2 minutes. (For this reason, it is a best practice
to exit the configuration windows by clicking the Logout button.)

• For security, the configuration windows time out after 2 minutes of no activity. If a time out occurs,

a pop-up window prompts you 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 configuration window that you were
displaying remains on your screen, but all settings revert to their last saved values.

This chapter includes these topics:

• Configuration Overview, page 3-2

• Navigating the Configuration Windows, page 3-4

• Setup Windows, page 3-5

• Administration Windows, page 3-10

• Audio/Video Windows, page 3-14

• Security Windows, page 3-18

• Applications Windows, page 3-20

• Status Windows, page 3-31

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Configuration Overview

Configuration Overview

There are many settings and options that you can configure for the IP camera. The items that you
configure depend on several factors, including your camera model, operational requirements, and
connected external devices.

Table 3-1 provides general information to help you determine what items you need to configure for your

situation. Use this table as a guide as you configure your IP camera and as a reference if you need to
change configurations in the future.

Table 3-1 Guidelines for Configuring the IP Camera

Configuration Item Explanation Guidelines for Use Reference

IP camera name and
description

LED operation Determines whether the LEDs

Time information Sets the date and time for the IP

Network options Determine how the IP camera

Advanced network
and protocol options

IP address filters Controls access to the IP camera

IP camera users Sets the password for the IP

Video options Sets video resolution and quality,

Identifies the IP camera. Recommended. See the “Basic Setup Window”

section on page 3-5.

Optional. See the “Basic Setup Window”
on the front of the IP camera
light or remain off.

camera. Also determines how the
IP camera obtains the date and
time, its time zone, and whether
it adjusts for daylight saving
time.

obtains its IP address, and
provides options for configuring
subnet mask, gateway, and DNS
servers.

Determine whether the IP
camera uses Cisco Discovery
Protocol (CDP), configure
alternate ports for HTTP or
HTTPS connections, configure
RTP or RTSP options, and
configure QoS.

by IP address.

camera administrator, and sets
log in credentials and privileges
for up to 20 users.

whether you use one or two
video streams, picture
appearance, whether video
includes a time stamp or text
overlay, and how the IP camera
handles day and night modes.

Recommended. See the “Basic Setup Window”

IP address is required if DHCP is

not enabled in your network,

other items depend on your

network configuration.

Optional, depending on your

network and requirements.

Optional. See the “IP Filter Window”

Optional. See the “Users Window” section

Optional, depending on your

requirements.

section on page 3-5.

section on page 3-5.

See the “Basic Setup Window”

section on page 3-5.

See the “Advanced Setup

Window” section on page 3-7.

section on page 3-9.

on page 3-10.

See the “Video Window” section

on page 3-14.

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Table 3-1 Guidelines for Configuring the IP Camera (continued)

Configuration Item Explanation Guidelines for Use Reference

Audio options Includes options for audio

streams that are received or sent
by the IP camera.

Security options Let you stop IP camera

processes, configure
administrator and root password
requirements, and allow access
to the IP camera through HTTP
or Secure Shell (SSH)
connections.

Mail and FTP
options

Determines whether and how the
IP camera notifies you when an
event occurs.

Motion detection Determines whether and how the

IP camera detects activity in its
field of view, which in turn can
generate an alert.

Event handling Determines actions that the IP

camera takes when it detects an
event. An event can be motion
that is detected in the field of
view or a state change that is
detected on and input port.

SNMP options Configure SNMP settings. Optional. See the “SNMP Window”

I/O ports options Set the default states for the IP

camera input and output ports,
how the ports respond to events,
and how the ports respond to
manual control.

Pan, tilt, zoom
options

Patrol sequence
options

Enable PTZ functions for the IP
camera.

Define a preset position and
patrol sequence for the IP
camera.

Log file options Control which log information

the IP camera captures and
whether it sends the log file to a
Syslog server.

Video log options Let you manage the IP camera

video log.

Required if you use the internal
or an external microphone, or an

See the “Audio Window” section

on page 3-17.

external speaker.

Optional. See the “Security Windows”

section on page 3-18,

Required if you want the IP
camera send e-mail notification

See the “Mail & FTP Window”

section on page 3-21.

of an event.

Optional. See the “Motion Detection

Window” section on page 3-23.

Optional. See the “Event Window” section

on page 3-24.

section on page 3-26.

Required if you connect devices
through the IP camera input or

See the “Alarm I/O Ports

Window” section on page 3-27.

output ports.

Required to control PTZ
functions.

See the “PTZ (RS-485)

Window” section on page 3-28

Optional. See the “PTZ (RS-485)

Window” section on page 3-28

and the “Preset Positions

Window” section on page 3-30.

Recommended. See the “Syslog & Log Window”

section on page 3-34

Recommended. See the “Video Log Window”

section on page 3-37

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Navigating the Configuration Windows

After you access the configuration windows as described in the “Accessing the IP Camera Windows”

section on page 2-5, a window appears that includes the following components:

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

• Basic Setup window—Appears at the right of the window

The navigation tree always appears. The right area varies depending on the configuration window that
you choose from the navigation tree.

You can perform the following activities from when any configuration window is displayed:

• Click the Home link at the top of the Navigation Tree to display live video from the IP camera. For

related information, see Chapter 4, “Viewing and Live Video.”

• Click the Logout button to exit the Main window and close your web browser.

• Use the Navigation Tree to access each configuration window. To do so, click the link or the plus

sign (+) 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 minus sign (-) next to the top-level link.

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The configuration windows are organized as follows:

• Setup

–

Basic Setup

–

Advanced Setup

–

IP Filter

• Administration

–

Users

–

Maintenance

–

Firmware

• Audio/Video

–

Video

–

Audio

• Security

–

Product Process

–

Initialization

–

Complexity

• Applications

–

Mail & FTP

3-4

–

Motion Detection

–

Event

–

SNMP

–

Alarm I/O Ports

–

PTZ (RS-485)

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• Status

–

System

–

Audio Video

–

Network

–

Syslog & Log

–

Video Log

Setup Windows

The Setup windows let you configure a variety of basic and advanced settings for the IP camera, and to
designate IP addresses that are allowed or denied access to the IP camera.

The following sections describe the Setup windows in detail:

• Basic Setup Window, page 3-5.

• Advanced Setup Window, page 3-7.

• IP Filter Window, page 3-9.

Setup Windows

Basic Setup Window

The Basic Setup window provides options for configuring device and network settings for the IP camera.

To display the Basic Setup window, access the configuration windows as described in the “Performing

the Initial Setup of the IP Camera” section on page 2-4, click Setup, then click Basic Setup.

If you change any options except the Current Date/Time in the Basic Setup window, you must click Save
to save the changes. To discard the changes, click Cancel before clicking Save. These buttons appear at
the bottom of the window. You may need to scroll down to see them.

Table 3-2 describes the options in the Basic Setup window.

Table 3-2 Basic Setup Window Options

Option Description

Device Settings

Device ID Display only. Unique identifier of the IP camera. The device ID is configured

Camera Name Enter a name for the IP camera. This name appears in the video log if an

Description Enter a description of the IP camera. For example, enter the IP camera

for the IP camera at the factory.

event occurs. (For related information, see the “Video Log Window” section

on page 3-37.)

The camera name can include any combination of up to 15 letters and
numbers. Cisco recommends that you give each IP camera a unique name so
that you can identify it easily.

location, such as “North Entrance.”

The description can include any combination of up to 32 letters, numbers,
and spaces.

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