Edimax Technology Co 9550200921 User Manual
Day & Night IP Camera
User Manual
C A T A L O G
Chapter I: Familiar with your Internet IP Camera ................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents ........................................................................................ 4
1.2 Basic Introduction ......................................................................................... 5
1.3 Product Highlights ........................................................................................ 6
1.4 Familiar with Key Components ................................................................... 7
1.5 Descriptions for LED Indicators ................................................................ 13
1.6 Camera Installation .................................................................................... 14
1.7 Locate the IP Address of this IP Camera ................................................ 18
1.8 Using Camera Admin Software to Locate Camera ............................... 22
Chapter II: Using Web Management Interface ..................................................... 34
2.1 Camera Settings ......................................................................................... 34
2.2 Video ............................................................................................................. 38
2.2.1 MJPEG ................................................................................................ 39
2.2.2 MPEG4 ............................................................................................... 40
2.2.3 H.264 ................................................................................................... 41
2.2.4 OSD ........................................................................................................... 42
2.2.5 Night Vision .............................................................................................. 43
2.3 Pan and Tilt .................................................................................................. 44
2.3.1 Preset Points .................................................................................... 44
2.3.2 Grand Tour ........................................................................................ 46
2.4 Network Settings ......................................................................................... 49
2.4.1 LAN .................................................................................................... 50
2.4.2 WLAN ................................................................................................. 53
2.4.3 Dynamic DNS .................................................................................. 56
2.4.4 UPnP ................................................................................................. 57
2.4.5 LoginFree ......................................................................................... 59
2.4.6 RTSP ................................................................................................. 60
2.5 Motion Detection ......................................................................................... 61
2.5.1 Motion Detection ............................................................................. 62
2.5.2 Motion Region .................................................................................... 64
2.6 System Info .................................................................................................. 71
2.6.1 Camera Information ........................................................................ 72
2.6.2 Date / Time Setting.......................................................................... 73
2.6.3 Utilities ............................................................................................... 75
2.6.4 Status ................................................................................................... 77
2.7 Account ......................................................................................................... 78
2.7.1 Status ................................................................................................... 81
2.7.2 Space Alarm ........................................................................................ 82
2.7.3 File Management ............................................................................................. 84
Chapter III: Using Surveillance Software ............................................................... 85
3-1 Installing IP Camera Surveillance Software ........................................... 85
3-2 Using IP camera surveillance software ................................................... 89
3-3 Configure IP camera surveillance software ............................................ 92
3-3-1 Configure cameras ......................................................................... 92
3-3-2 General Settings ........................................................................... 101
3-4 Change Display Layout ........................................................................... 107
3-5 Full-screen mode ...................................................................................... 110
3-6 Scan............................................................................................................ 11 1
3-7 Zoom-in / Zoom-out ................................................................................. 112
3-8 PTZ ............................................................................................................. 1 13
3-9 Snapshot .................................................................................................... 114
3-10 Recording ................................................................................................ 115
3-11 Video Playback ....................................................................................... 116
Chapter IV: Appendix .............................................................................................. 117
4.1 Specification .............................................................................................. 117
4.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 1 18
Chapter I: Familiar with your Internet IP Camera
1.1 Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing this IP camera! Before you start to use this IP
camera, please check the package contents. If anything is missing, please
contact the dealer of purchase and return the package to claim for missing
contents.
Item Name Quantity
1 IP Camera 1
2 Antenna(wireless model only) 2
3 Power Adapter 1
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4 Ethernet Cable 1
5 Driver and User Manual CD-ROM 1
6 Accessory kit 1
7 Quick Installation Guide 1
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1.2 Basic Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Internet IP camera! This IP camera is an ideal
product for all kinds of video-surveillance purposes, like home/office safety,
kid/pet monitoring, and remote video acquire etc. Unlink conventional
close-circuit video camera; you’re not limited to the length of cable! Once this
IP camera is connected to Internet, you can receive video from anywhere in
the world where Internet access is available.
If you have problem installing a new cable from the place the camera is
installed to your monitoring computer, don’t worry! This IP camera also
supports wireless network, that is, you can link to this camera wirelessly! You
only have to provide this IP camera with 12V power by the power adapter that
comes with the product package, and you don’t have to set a new network
cable between the IP camera and monitoring computer.
Worry about the content will be intercepted by unauthorized person when the
video is transmitted over the air? That’s also not a problem! Unlink
conventional analog wireless camera, which video will be intercepted by
anyone who got a compatible video receiver, this IP camera supports data
encryption (WEP & WPA), which will provide ultimate data security level. All
video transmitted over the air is encrypted; therefore no one will be able to get
the video captured by the IP camera, expect yourself.
Some people may concern that there will be some places which will not be
covered by camera, but this problem is completely solved by this IP camera.
With built-in pan-tilt function, you can point the camera to the position where
you wish to look at with user interface. You can even define a preset path, and
the camera will cruise along the path you defined.
If the environment is too dark, it’s also not a problem. This camera equips 9
IR-LEDs and will illuminate automatically when the environment is too dark,
and the image captured by this camera will still be clear.
You can discover more useful functions in next section!
1.3 Product Highlights
No pre-loaded software required - all you need is a browser like Internet
Explorer 6 (and above, with plugin installed).
With supplied video surveillance software, you can connect up to 16 video
cameras and view images captured by every camera at the same time.
Supports 3 video resolutions: MJPG and H.264 SXGA(1280 x 1024), VGA
(640 x 480), and QVGA (320 x 240); MPEG4 XGA (1024 x 768), VGA (640
x 480), and QVGA (320 x 240).
Anti-flicker function (eliminates flash caused by fluorescent lights, 50 /
60Hz selectable).
Video control functions, like brightness and zoom-in / zoom-out.
Audio function, suitable for applications like video conference or
environment monitor.
Pan-tilt control.
9 automatically-controlled IR LEDs.
Wired and wireless network (802.11b / 802.11g / 802.11n) support,
supports up to 100Mbps for wired network and 100Mbps for wireless
network.
Wireless data encryption (WEP / WPA)
Supports DHCP and PPPoE protocol, you can also assign a fixed IP
address to the camera also.
Supports Dynamic DNS (used to allocate the IP camera’s Internet address,
when the ISP you’re using does not assign you with a fixed Internet
address).
Supports UPnP, Windows XP (and above) will discover this IP camera in
network neighbor automatically.
Send captured picture and video by Email or FTP when motion is
detected.
Configurable motion detection sensitivity (6 levels from most sensitive to
least sensitive).
Built-in real-time clock, date and time information will be recorded with
every captured picture / video clip (also supports auto time
synchronization via network time protocol).
Upgradeable firmware - enjoy new functions without buying a new
camera!
Supports up to 16 users, and you can set different password to different
user.
Usage and event logging.
1.4 Familiar with Key Components
Front View
Focus Ring
IR LEDs
Microphone
Wired & Wireless:
POE model:
Power LED: Indicates power status
Audio LED: Indicates Audio status
LAN LED: Indicates LAN activity
ACT LED: Indicates Data activity
WLAN LED: Indicates Wireless LAN activity
Focus Ring: Adjusts focus
IR LEDs: Lights up when environment is too dark
Microphone: Collects audio
Power LED Audio LED LAN LED WLAN LED
Power LED Audio LED ACT LED LAN LED
Back View
Ethernet
Connector
Antenna Base (L/R) Power Connector SD Card Slot WPS Button Audio Connector
Antenna Base: Connects to supplied antenna
Power Connector: Connects to 12V DC power adapter
SD Card Slot: Accepts SD / SD-HC memory card for image / video storage
WPS Button: click the buttom on IP Cam and click it on the AP you want to
connect for wireless
Audio Connector: Connects to external speaker for audio output
Ethernet Connector: Connect to your local area network
Back View of Wir ed model
Ethernet
Connector
Power Connector SD Card Slot USB Port Audio Connector
Power Connector: Connects to 12V DC power adapter
SD Card Slot: Accepts SD / SD-HC memory card for image / video storage
USB Port: Connects to certain wireless module.
Audio Connector: Connects to external speaker for audio output
Ethernet Connector: Connect to your local area network
Back View of POE model
Ethernet
Connector
Power Connector SD Card Slot Audio Connector
Power Connector: Connects to 12V DC power adapter
SD Card Slot: Accepts SD / SD-HC memory card for image / video storage
Audio Connector: Connects to external speaker for audio output
Ethernet Connector: Connect to your local area network
Side View
Reset Button
Reset Button: Press the button with pen nib and hold for 5 seconds to reset the
camera settings to factory default value.
Bottom View
Tripod Connector
Tripod Connector: Connects to tripod to secure the camera when the camera
is not put on a horizontal surface.
1.5 Descriptions for LED Indicators
Wired and Wireless model
LED Name Status Description
Power Off Camera is not powered (camera off)
On Camera is correctly powered (camera on)
LAN Off LAN port not in use
On LAN port in use
Flash Transferring data via LAN port
WLAN Off Wireless LAN not in use
On Wireless LAN in use
Flash at low
speed
Flash Transferring data via wireless LAN
Audio Off Audio function is disabled (Volume 0)
On Audio function is enabled
Flash Two way audio is working
Waiting for WPS connection from AP and
flash speed is once a second.
POE model
LED Name Status Description
Power Off Camera is not powered (camera off)
On Camera is correctly powered (camera on)
ACT Off No data is transferred
On Transferring data
LAN Off LAN port not in use
On LAN port in use
Audio Off Audio function is disabled (Volume 0)
On Audio function is enabled
Flash Two way audio is working
1.6 Camera Installation
Please follow the following instructions to set your IP camera up.
1. Unpack the product package and check if anything’s missing.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to your local area network, and connect the
other end to the LAN jack of this IP camera.
NOTE: You can skip this step if you plan to use wireless LAN only.
3. Plug the power adapter to wall socket, and connect the power connector to
the power jack located at the bottom of the IP camera.
4. Connect two antennas to the antenna bases, which is located at the back of
this IP camera.
5. Place the camera at a secure place, and point the camera to the place you
wish to monitor. If you wish to hang the camera on the ceiling or wall,
please use the tripod connector (located at the bottom of the camera) to
secure the camera.
6. Launch Internet Explorer on your computer, and following the instructions
given in next section to set the IP camera.
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1.7 Locate the IP Address of this IP Camera
Default IP address of this IP camera is 192.168.2.3. If you wish to assign
another IP address to this IP camera, you have to log onto the web
configuration interface of the camera first.
If the left three fields of the IP address of your computer is not 192.168.2, you’ll
have to change the IP address of your computer first:
1. Click ‘Start’ -> ‘Control Panel’
2. Double-click ‘Network Connections’ icon.
3. Right-click ‘Local Area Connection’, and click ‘Properties’.
4. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’.
5. In ‘IP address’ field, please fill in any IP address begins with ‘192.168.2’,
and ends with a value greater than 2 and less than 254 (You can use the
example in the picture ‘192.168.2.339’). In Subnet mask field, please fill
‘255.255.255.0’. Please keep all other fields empty, and click ‘OK’.
If you changed the IP address of this IP camera and you forget it, there’re 2
methods to recover it:
a. Press and hold the ‘Reset’ button located at the bottom of this IP
camera, to clear all settings of the IP camera and reset the IP address
back to 192.168.2.3. You’ll lose all settings in the IP camera.
b. Ask network administrator to check the DHCP release table, if the
camera was set to obtain the IP address by DHCP, a new record will
be added to DHCP release table on DHCP server when the IP camera
is connected to the local area network.
1.8 Using Camera Admin Software to Locate Camera
If you can’t connect to the camera by the instructions given in last chapter, you
can use camera admin software to search the camera which is connected to
your local area network. The admin software is also capable to locate multiple
cameras on your local area network.
Please insert the user manual CD-ROM supplied in the product package, and
the CD will automatically running the installation, if not please double-click
‘Setup_Admin_3.0.1’ icon:
Then follow the following instructions to install and use camera admin
software:
1. Click ‘Next’ to start install camera admin software:
2. You can change the installation folder of camera setup software here, click
‘Browse’ to select an existing folder, or you can just click ‘Next’ to use default
installation folder:
3. If you wish to create desktop icon and / or quick launch icon for camera
admin software, please check corresponding box, and click ‘Next’ to continue.
4. You’ll see a brief of all options you selected, click ‘Install’ to install camera
admin software now, or click ‘back’ to back to previous steps to change
settings.
5. When you see this message, the installation of camera admin software is
complete. If you wish to launch camera admin software now, keep ‘Launch IP
Cam Admin Utility’ box checked, and click ‘Finish’ to close installation utility.
After the camera admin software is launched, all cameras found on your local
area network will be displayed:
All camera-related information will be displayed here. If you wish to connect to
certain camera by web browser, double-click the camera listed here.
The camera admin software also provides several functions:
Language change: This camera admin software supports 3 languages: English,
Chinese, and Japanese. You can select the language you wish to use from
language dropdown menu located at upper-right corner of camera admin
software.
Search camera: Click this button to search all cameras on local area
network again.
Browse camera via web: Select a camera listed above first, and then
click this button to connect to the camera by web browser.
Configure camera: Click this button to configure camera’s network
and security setting. You’ll be prom pted to input camera’s password:
Input the password (default: 1234) and click OK to configure the camera’s
network and security setting:
In ‘Lan Setting’ page, you can configure camera’s network settings. Select
‘DHCP’ to set the camera to obtain an IP address from DHCP server on local
area network automatically, and select ‘Manual IP’ to input the IP address
information manually. Click ‘OK’ to save settings.
In ‘Security’ page, you can change the camera’s name and password (user
name is always ‘admin’ and cannot be changed). You have to input the same
password in both ‘New Password’ and ‘Confirm Password’ field, or you’ll be
prompted to input new password again. Click ‘OK’ to save settings or click
‘Cancel’ to discard changes.
1.9 Log Onto Web Management Interface
Make sure the IP camera is correctly powered (Power LED is on), and then
launch Internet Explorer and type the IP address of the IP camera in address
bar of Internet Explorer. You should be prompted to input the user name and
password:
Default user name is ‘admin’ and password is ‘1234’. Click ‘OK’ to continue
after user name and password has entered.
If you’re rejected, maybe the password has been modified previously. This
should not happen if this is a newly-purchased camera, however, if you get the
camera from someone else, the password would be changed. Please try to
obtain the correct user name / password, or you’ll have to reset the camera.
If this is the first time you log onto web management interface, you’ll be
prompted to install ActiveX Plugin:
When you see this message, please click ‘OK’, and click ‘Download the latest
ActiveX’ link to download plugin so you can use this camera:
Click ‘Run’ to download plugin:
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