Encore Wireless IP Camera
Advanced Installation Guide
Version 1.0
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing ENCORE Wireless MPEG4/MJPEG
Wireless IP Camera, a powerful dual-codec wireless network camera
with the 1-way or 2-way audio function that provides the high-quality
image and on-the-spot audio via the Internet connection. The
Infrared LEDs and light sensor (optional) enable the camera to
capture images even in the dark environment. The camera can be
installed as a standalone system within your application environment
easily and quickly, and supports remote management function so
that you can access and control it using a Web browser on your PC.
This Advanced Installation Guide provides you with the instructions
and illustrations on how to use your camera, which includes:
Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Camera describes the features of
the camera. You will also know the components and
functions of the camera.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation helps you install the camera
according to your application environment. You can use
this camera at home, at work, at any where you want.
Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera lets you start using your camera
without problem. The camera can be set up easily and
work within your network environment instantly.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Camera guides you through the
configuration of the camera using the web browser on
your PC.
Chapter 5 Appendix provides the specification of the camera and
some useful information for using your camera.
NOTE The illustrations and configuration values in this guide are for
reference only. The actual settings depend on your practical
application of the camera.
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Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1 Introduction To Your Camera................................................3
1.1 Checking the Package Contents...............................................3
1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera...................................................4
1.3 Features and Benefits.................................................................6
1.4 System Requirement...................................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation..............................................................9
2.1 Installing the Camera Stand.......................................................9
2.2 Connecting the Camera to LAN/WLAN..................................10
2.3 Applications of the Camera......................................................11
Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera.........................................................12
3.1 Using IP Finder..........................................................................12
3.2 Accessing to the Camera.........................................................13
3.3 Configuring the IP Address of the PC.....................................16
Chapter 4 Configuring the Camera.......................................................17
4.1 Using the Web Configuration...................................................17
4.2 Using Smart Wizard ..................................................................18
4.3 Basic Setup ................................................................................21
4.4 Network Settings........................................................................23
4.5 Setting up Video & Audio .........................................................29
4.6 Event Server Configuration......................................................33
4.7 Motion Detect.............................................................................36
4.8 Event Config...............................................................................37
4.9 Tools............................................................................................40
4.10 USB .............................................................................................42
4.11 Information..................................................................................44
Chapter 5 Appendix ................................................................................45
A.1 Specification...............................................................................45
A.2 Glossary of Terms..................................................................... 47
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO YOUR
CAMERA
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
Check the items contained in the package carefully. You should have
the following:
5 One Wireless MPEG4/MJPEG IP Camera.
5 One AC Power Adapter.
5 One External Antenna.
5 One Camera Stand.
5 One Ethernet Cable (RJ-45 type).
5 One Installation CD-ROM.
5 One Quick Installation Guide.
NOTE Once any item contained i s dama ged or missing, contact the
authorized dealer of your locale.
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1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera
Power LED indicates
Internal Microphone
allows the camera to
receive sound and voice.
Infrared LEDs (optional)
allows your camera to
capture clear image in a
dark environment.
Lens Assembly
Light Sensor (optional)
is used to trigger on and
off the Infrared LEDs
according the
environmental light level.
the camera is powered
on with the steady
amber light.
Front View
Link LED indicates
the camera’s network
connectivity with the
flashing green light.
USB Port* allows you
to connect an external
USB device.
It provides the power
distribution up to 500mA.
USB Unmount Button
is used to remove the
connected USB device
safely.
* The camera’s USB port supports WCN (Windows Connect Now)
technology, which allows you to use the notebook computer to set
up and store your wireless networking configuration on the USB
storage device, and then retrieve the wireless settings when you
connect the USB storage device to the camera.
NOTE After long pressi ng the Unmount button for four seconds, the
Power LED starts flashing. When the Power LED resumes the
steady amber light, you can remove the USB device safely.
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A
External Antenna
Screw Hole is used
to connect the camera
stand.
Audio-out Connector (for
2-way audio model) is used
to connect an external
active speaker.
DC Power Connector
is used to connect the
C power adapter, in
order to supply power
to the camera.
Reset Button will restart
the camera when it is
pressed quickly; when it is
long pressed for five
seconds, the camera will
resume the factory default
settings.
Ethernet Cable Connector
is used to connect the
network cable, which supports
the NWay protocol so that the
camera can detect the
network speed automatically.
Rear View
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1.3 Features and Benefits
MPEG4/MJPEG Dual-codec Supported
The camera provides you with excellent images by the
MPEG4/MJPEG dual-codec selectable technology, allowing you
to adjust image size and quality, and bit rate according to the
networking environment.
1-way/2-way Audio Capability
The built-in microphone of the camera provides on-the-spot
audio via the Internet, allowing you to monitor the on-site voice.
In addition, you can connect an external speaker to the camera
to speak through the camera (for 2-way audio model only); the
camera is embedded with an echo cancellation processor to
provide a better sound quality.
Day & Night Surveillance Supported (optional)
The six Infrared LEDs around the standard lens assembly
(optional) enable the camera to capture crystal clear images in
the dark environment or at night. When the Light Sensor detects
the environmental light level becomes low, the camera captures
the images in black & white mode using these infrared LEDs.
Supports Multiple Profiles
The camera supports multiple profiles simultaneously, so that
you can separately set up different image settings (such as
image quality and frame rate) for the three video types of the
camera: MPEG4, MJPEG, and 3GPP.
Supports RTSP
The camera supports RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol),
which is a technology that allows you to view streaming media
via the network. You can view the real-time video with the Quick
Time player or RealPlayer. To view the real-time streaming
image on your computer, open the Web browser and enter the
RTSP link:
rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/mpeg4.
Remote Control Supported
By using a standard Web browser or the bundled Ultra View
software application, the administrator can easily change the
configuration of the camera via Intranet or Internet. In addition,
the camera can be upgraded remotely when a new firmware is
available. The users are also allowed to monitor the image and
take snapshots via the network.
Supports Connection to the External Devices
With the auxiliary Input/Output connectors, you can connect the
camera to a variety of external devices, such as the external
speaker and the USB device.
Multiple Platforms Supported
The camera supports multiple network protocols, including
TCP/IP, SMTP e-mail, HTTP, and other Internet related
protocols. Therefore, you can use the camera in a mixed
operating system environment, such as Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
Multiple Applications Supported
Through the remote access technology, you can use the
cameras to monitor various objects and places for your own
purposes.
For example, babies at home, patients in the hospital, offices
and banks, and more. The camera can capture both still images
and video clips, so that you can keep the archives and restore
them at any time.
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1.4 System Requirement
Networking
LAN: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.
WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g.
Accessing the Camera using Web Browser
Platform: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
CPU: Intel Pentium III 350MHz or above
RAM: 128MB
Resolution: 800x600 or above
User Interface: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
Accessing the Camera using Ultra View
Platform: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
Hardware Requirement:
1 camera connected: Intel Pentium III 800MHz; 512MB RAM
2 ~ 4 cameras connected: Intel Pentium 4 1.3GHz; 512MB RAM
5 ~ 8 cameras connected: Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz; 1GB RAM
9 ~ 16 cameras connected: Intel Pentium 4 3.4GHz; 2GB RAM
Resolution: 1024x768 or above
NOTE If you connect multiple ca meras to monitor various places
simultaneously, you are recommended to use a computer with
higher performance.
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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Installing the Camera Stand
The camera comes with a camera stand, which uses a swivel ball
screw head to lock to the camera’s screw hole. When the camera
stand is attached, you can place the camera anywhere by mounting
the camera through the three screw holes located in the base of the
camera stand.
The Camera Stand
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2.2 Connecting the Camera to LAN/WLAN
Use the provided Ethernet cable to
connect the camera to your local
area network (LAN).
When you connect the AC power
adapter, the camera is powered on
automatically. You can verify the
power status from the Power LED
on the front panel of the camera.
Once connected, the Link LED
starts flashing green light and the
camera is on standby and ready
for use now.
If you use a wireless network in
your application environment, you
need to attach the included
external antenna to the camera.
When the camera is powered on,
the camera will automatically
search any access point with
“default” SSID.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connecting the External Antenna
NOTE If the camera can not to your wireless network, you need to
install the camera in LAN and proceed with WLAN settings.
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2.3 Applications of the Camera
The camera can be applied in multiple applications, including:
Monitor local and remote places and objects via Internet or
Intranet.
Capture still images and video clips remotely.
Upload images or send email messages with the still images
attached.
The following diagram explains one of the typical applications for
your camera and provides a basic example for installing the camera.
*
*Please enclosed by waterproof
housing when using in outdoor
Home Applications
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CHAPTER 3
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ACCESSING THE CAMERA
3.1 Using IP Finder
The camera comes with a conveniently utility, IP Finder, which is
included in the Installation CD-ROM, allowing you to search the
camera on your network easily.
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive to initiate the Auto-Run program.
2. Click the IP Finder item to launch the utility. The control panel
will appear as below.
Display the
connected camera(s
3. Once you get the IP addre ss of the camera, launch the Web
Click Search to find the IP address of the connected camera(s).
Click Change IP to modify the IP address of the selected camera.
Click Exit to close the utility.
browser or Ultra View to access your camera.
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3.2 Accessing to the Camera
Whenever you want to access the camera:
1. Open the Web browser on your computer (for example, Microsoft
Internet Explorer in this guide)
2. Type the default IP address (192.168.0.30) or the IP a ddress
found by IP Finder in the Address bar, and then press [Enter].
3. When the login window appears, enter the default User name
(admin) and password (admin) and press OK to access to the
main screen of the camera’s Web Configuration.
Enter the IP address
of the camera here.
Enter the User name
and Password.
NOTE If you are initially access to the camera, you will be ask to
install a new plug-in for the camera. Permission request
depends on the Internet security settings of your computer.
Click Yes to proceed.
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After you login into the Web Configuration of the camera, the main
page will appear as below:
Live View/Setup
Switch
Compression
Buttons
Function Buttons
Zoom In
Buttons
Nightmode Button
Camera Information
Live View Image
The main page of the Web Configuration provides you with many
useful information and functions, including:
Camera Information
– Display the camera’s location and the
current date & time. The information can be modified in the Web
Configuration.
Live View Image
– Displays the real-time image of the
connected camera.
Live View/Setup Switch
– Click Setup to configure the camera.
For details, see Chapter 4.
Compression Buttons
– Select to transmit and record the video
using MPEG4 or MJPEG compression.
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Function Buttons
video functions.
z Manual Record allows you to record and save a video clip.
z Snapshot allows you to capture and save a still image.
z Browse allows assign the destination folder to store the
video clips and still images.
z Talk allows you to speak out through the camera. Please
note that this button displays only for the 2-way audio model,
and only one user is allowed to use this function at a time.
z Listen allows you receive the on-site sound and voice from
the camera.
Zoom In Buttons
image by 1x, 2x, and 3x.
Nightmode Button
mode” to deliver clearer images in the dark environment.
However, this will reduce the frame rate of video setting.
– Use these buttons to control the audio and
– Click the buttons to zoom in the live view
– Click the button to enable the “nightshot
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3.3 Configuring the IP Address of the PC
If you are failed to access to the camera, please check the IP
address of your computer. When you connect the camera to your
computer directly to proceed with configuration of the camera, you
need to set up the IP addresses to be in the same segment for the
two devices to communicate.
1. On your com puter, click Start > Control Panel to open the
Control Panel window.
2. Double-click Network Connection to open the Network
Connection window.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection and then click Properties
from the shortcut menu.
4. When the Local Area Connection Properties window appears,
select the General tab.
5. Select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] and then click Properties to
bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Properties window.
6. To configure a fixed IP address that is within the segment of the
camera, select the Use the following IP address option. Then,
enter an IP address into the empty field. The suggested IP
address is 192.168.0.x (x is 0~254 except 30), and the
suggested Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
7. When you are finished, click OK.
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CHAPTER 4
CONFIGURING THE CAMERA
4.1 Using the Web Configuration
You can access and manage the camera through the Web browser
and the provided software application Ultra View. This chapter
describes the Web Configuration, and guides you through the
configuration of the camera by using the web browser.
To configure the camera, click Setup on the main page of Web
Configuration. The Web Configuration will start from the Basic page.
The Web Configuration contains the settings that are required for the
camera in the left menu bar, including Smart Wizard, Basic,
Network, Video/Audio, Event Server, Motion detect, Event
Config, Tools, USB, and Information.
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4.2 Using Smart Wizard
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The camera’s Smart Wizard lets you configure your camera easily
and quickly. The wizard will guide you through the necessary
settings with detailed instructions on each step.
To start the wizard, click Smart Wizard in the left menu bar.
Step 1. Camera Settings
Enter the name for
the camera and
lace.
Enter the
administrator
assword.
Step 2. IP Settings
Select the IP
setting according
to your network:
DHCP, Static IP,
or PPPoE.
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Step 3. Email Settings
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Step 4. Wireless Networking
Enter the required
information to be
able to send email
with ima
Select Enable to
enable the wireless
function of the
camera, and then
complete the
re
e.
uired settings.
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Step 5. Confirm Settings
This step shows the configuration of your camera. When you confirm
the settings, click Apply to finish the wizard and reboot the camera.
Otherwise, click Prev to go back to the previous step(s) and change
the settings; or click Cancel to end the wizard and di scard the
changes.
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4.3 Basic Setup
The Basic menu contains three sub-menus that provide the system
settings for the camera, such as the Camera Name, Location, Date &
Time, and User management.
Basic >> System
Basic
- Camera Name: Enter a descriptive name for the camera.
- Location: Enter a descriptive name for the location used by
the camera.
Indication LED
This item allows you to set the LED illumination as desired.
There are two options: Normal and OFF.
Basic >> Date & Time
Date & Time
- TimeZone: Select the proper time zone for the region from the
pull-down menu.
- Synchronize with PC: Select this option and the date & time
settings of the camera will be synchronized with the connected
computer.
- Synchronize with NTP Server: Select this option and the
time will be synchronized with the NTP Server. You need to
enter the IP address of the server and select the update
interval in the following two boxes.
- Manual: Select this option to set the date and time manually.
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Basic >> User
Administrator
To prevent unauthorized access to the camera’s Web
Configuration, you are strongly recommend to change the default
administrator password. Type the administrator password twice
to set and confirm the password.
General User
- User Name: Enter the user’s name you want to add to use the
camera.
- Password: Enter the password for the new user.
When you are finished, click Add/Modify to add the new user
to the camera. To modify the user’s information, select the one
you want to modify from UserList and click Add/Modify.
- UserList: Display the existing users of the camera. To delete
a user, select the one you want to delete and click Delete.
Guest
- User Name: Enter the guest’s name you want to add to use
the camera.
- Password: Enter the password for the new guest.
- UserList: Display the existing guests of the camera. To delete
a user, select the one you want to delete and click Delete.
NOTE The “Gene ral User” can access the camera and control the
Function buttons of the camera’s Web Configuration; the
“Guest’ can only view the live view image from the main page
of the Web Configuration while accessing the camera. Only
the “Administrator” is allowed to configure the camera through
the Web Configuration.
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4.4 Network Settings
The Network menu contains three sub-menus that provide the
network settings for the camera, such as the IP Setting, DDNS
Setting, IP Filter, and Wireless network.
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Network >> Network
IP Setting
This item allows you to select the IP address mode and set up
the related configuration.
- DHCP: Select this option when your network uses the DHCP
server. When the camera starts up, it will be assigned an IP
address from the DHCP server automatically.
- Static IP: Select this option to assign the IP address for the
camera directly. You can use IP Finder to obtain the related
setting values.
IP Enter the IP address of the camera. The
default setting is 192.168.0.30.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask of the camera. The
default setting is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway Enter the Default Gateway of the camera.
The default setting is 192.168.0.1.
Primary/
Secondary DNS
- PPPoE: Select this option when you use a direct connection
via the ADSL modem. You should have a PPPoE account from
your Internet service provider. Enter the User Name and
Password. The camera will get an IP address from the ISP as
starting up.
DNS (Domain Name System) translates
domain names into IP addresses. Enter the
Primary DNS and Secondary DNS that are
provided by ISP.
NOTE Once the camera g et an IP addre ss from the ISP as starting
up, it automatically sends a notification email to you.
Therefore, when you select PPPoE as your connecting type,
you have to set up the email or DDNS configuration in
advance.
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DDNS Setting
With the Dynamic DNS feature, you can assign a fixed host and
domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. Select the
Enable option to enable this feature. Then, select the Provider
from the pull-down list and enter the required information in the
Host Name, User Name, and Password boxes. Please note
that you have to sign up for DDNS service with the service
provider first.
UPnP
The camera supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), which is
a set of computer network protocols that enable the device-todevice interoperability. In addition, it supports port auto mapping
function so that you can access the camera if it is behind an NAT
router or firewall. Select the Enable option to enable this feature.
Ports Number
- HTTP Port: The default HTTP port is 80.
- RTSP Port: Configure the transmission of streaming data
within the network. The default RTSP (Real Time Streaming
Protocol) port is 554.
NOTE If the camera is behind an NAT router of firewall, the
suggested to be used is from 1024 to 65535.
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Network >> IP Filter
The IP Filter setting allows the administrator of the camera to limit
the users within a certain range of IP addresses to access the
camera.
Start/End IP Address
Assign a range of IP addresses that are not allowed to access
the camera by entering the Start IP address and End IP address.
When you are finished, click Add to save the range setting. You
can repeat the action to assign multiple ranges for the camera.
For example, when you enter 192.168.0.50 in Start IP Address
and 192.168.0.80 in End IP Address, the user whose IP address
located within 192.168.0.50 ~ 192.168.0.80 will not be allowed to
access the camera.
Deny IP List
The list displays the range setting(s) of IP addresses that are not
allowed to access the camera. To clear the setting, select a
range of IP addresses from the list and click Delete.
Network >> Wireless Setting
Wireless
The camera supports WLAN while you use the wireless network.
Select the Enable option to enable this feature.
- Network ID (SSID}: Keep the default setting of this option to
connect the camera to any access point under the
infrastructure network mode. To connect the camera to a
specified access point, set a SSID for the camera to
correspond with the access point’s ESS-ID. To connect the
camera to an
Ad-Hoc wireless workgroup, set the same wireless channel
and SSID to match with the computer’s configuration.
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Click Site Survey to display the available wireless networks,
so that you can easily connect to one of the listed wireless
networks.
List of searching results
- Wireless Mode: Select the type of wireless communication for
the camera: Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc.
- Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list.
- Authentication: Select the authentication method to secure
the camera from being used by unauthorized user: Open,
Shared-key, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. The following table
explains the four options:
Open The default setting of Authentication mode,
which communicates the key across the network.
Shared-key Allow communication only with other devices
with identical WEP settings.
WPA-PSK/
WPA2-PSK
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK is specially designed for
the users who do not have access to network
authentication servers. The user has to manually
enter the starting password in their access point
or gateway, as well as in each PC on the
wireless network.
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If you select Open or Shared-key as the Authentication mode,
you need to complete the following settings:
Encryption: Select the WEP option to enable the data
encryption feature to secure the camera within the wireless
network.
Format: Once you enable the Encryption feature, you need
to determine the encryption format by selecting ASCII or
HEX. ASCII format causes each character you type to be
interpreted as an eight-bit value. Hex format causes each
pair of characters you type to be interpreted as an eight-bit
value in hexadecimal (base 16) notation.
Key Length: Select the WEP key length you use: 64 bits or
128 bits.
WEP Key 1/2/3/4: Enter the WEP key(s) in the following
boxes.
If you select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK as the Authentication
mode, you need to complete the following settings:
Encryption: Select TKIP or AES. TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000
packets to insure much greater security than the standard
WEP security. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is used
to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for
digital information.
Pre-Shared Key: This is used to identify each other in the
network. Enter the name in the box, and this name must
match the Pre-shared key value in the remote device.
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4.5 Setting up Video & Audio
The Video & Audio menu contains three sub-menus that provide the
video and audio settings for the camera.
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Video & Audio >> Camera
Image Setting
- Brightness: Adjust the brightness level from 0 ~ 100.
- Contrast: Adjust the contrast level from 0 ~ 100.
- Saturation: Adjust the colors level from 0 ~ 100
Click Default to restore the default settings of the three options
above.
- Mirror: Select the Horizontal option to mirror the image
horizontally. Select the Vertical option to mirror the image
vertically.
- Light Frequency: Select the proper frequency according to
the camera’s location: 50Hz, 60Hz, or Outdoor.
Overlay Setting
- Includes Date & Time: Select this option to display the date &
time stamp on the live view image.
- Enable Opaque: Select this option to set a black background
to the displayed date & time stamp.
.
Video & Audio >> Video
MPEG4
- Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from
the three formats: VGA, QVGA and QQVGA. The higher
setting (VGA) obtains better video quality while it uses more
resource within your network.
- Video Quality: Select the desired image quality from five
levels: Lowest, Low, Medium, High, and Highest.
- Frame Rate: Select Auto or a proper setting depending on
your network status.
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MJPEG
- Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution from
the three formats: VGA, QVGA and QQVGA. The higher
setting (VGA) obtains better video quality while it uses more
resource within your network.
- Video Quality: Select the desired image quality from five
levels: Lowest, Low, Medium, High, and Highest.
- Frame Rate: Select Auto or a proper setting depending on
your network status.
NOTE The camera suppo rts both MPEG4 and MJPEG compression.
MJPEG capture the images in JPEG format, which require
higher bandwidth to view smooth video. The administrator can
control the bandwidth of each connection well through the
setting options above.
3GPP
The camera supports 3GPP specification. Select the Disable
option to disable this feature. Otherwise, select 3GPP Without
Audio or 3GPP With Audio to transfer the video clips without or
with audio.
If you use a mobile phone that supports 3GPP, you can also
view the real-time streaming image captured by the camera on
your phone (with the default player on the phone) by entering the
RTSP link:
rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/3gp.
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Video & Audio >> Audio
Camera Microphone In
Select the Enable option to enable the camera’s audio function,
so that you can receive the on-site sound and voice from the
camera.
Camera Speaker Out
This option is displayed when you connect a 2-way audio
camera. Select the Enable option to enable the camera’s
external speaker function, so that the connected speaker can
play the sound and voice through the camera.
- Volume: Set the speaker’s volume.
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4.6 Event Server Configuration
The Event Server menu contains three sub-menus that allow you to
upload images to FTP, send emails that include still images, and
store the images to a NAS system.
When you complete the required settings for FTP, Email, or Network
Storage, click Test to test the related configuration is correct or not.
Once the camera connects to the serve r successfully, click Apply.
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Event Server Setting>> FTP
FTP
- Host Address: Enter the IP address of the target FTP server.
- Port Number: Enter the port number used for the FTP server.
- User Name: Enter the user name to login into the FTP server.
- Password: Enter the password to login into the FTP server.
- Directory Path: Enter the destination folder for uploading the
images. For example, /Test/.
- Passive Mode: Select the Enable option to enable passive
mode.
Event Server Setting >> Email
Email
- SMTP Server Address: Enter the mail server address. For
example,
- Sender Email Address: Enter the email address of the user
who will send the email. For example,
- Sender User Name: Enter the user name to login the mail
server.
mymail.com.
John@mymail.com.
- Sender Password: Enter the password to login the mail
server.
- Receiver #1 Email Address: Enter the first email address of
the user who will receive the email.
- Receiver #2 Email Address: Enter the second email address
of the user who will receive the email.
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Event Server Setting >> Network Storage
Net Storage
- Samba Server Address: Enter the IP address of the Network
Storage server.
- Share: Assign the folder on the Network Storage server to
share the files to users.
- Path: Assign the path for uploading the files on the Network
Storage server. For example, /Test/.
- User Name: Enter the user name to login into the Network
Storage server.
- Password: Enter the password to login into the Network
Storage server.
- Split By: When the file is too large to upload smoothly, use
this option to split it by selecting File Size or Recording Time.
- When Disk Full: Select Stop Recording or Recycle – Delete
Oldest Folder of File when the storage space on the Network
Storage server is full.
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4.7 Motion Detect
The Motion Detect menu contains the command and option that
allow you to enable and set up the motion detection feature of the
camera. The camera provides two detecting areas.
To enable the detecting area, select Window 1 or 2 from the pulldown list, and then select Enable. When the detecting area is
enabled, you can use the mouse to move the detecting area and
change the area coverage.
- Name: Assign a name to the detecting area.
- Threshold: Move the slide bar to adjust the level for detecting
motion to record video.
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4.8 Event Config
The Event Config menu contains four sub-menus that provide the
commands to configure event profiles.
Event Configuration >> General Setting
- Snapshot/Recording Filename Prefix: You can assign a
given prefix to each new captured file. Otherwise, leave this
option blank to use the default setting.
- Network Storage Recording Time Per Even: Limit the
recording time while you are using the Network Storage
solution.
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Event Configuration >> Arrange Schedule Profile
This sub-menu displays the scheduled profile(s). To customize the
profile, click Add and then enter a descriptive name for the profile in
the prompt dialog window. After entering the profile name, click OK
and the profile is added to the Schedule Profiles list. To delete the
profile, select the profile in the list and click Delete.
- Profile Name: Display the profile name that you select in the
Schedule Profiles list.
- Weekdays: Select the weekday(s) that you want to separately
assign in the schedule profile. The weekday that has been
assigned will be displayed with green color.
- Time List: Display the time period that you have assigned
within the selected weekday. To assign the same time period
to every weekday, click Add this to all weekdays; click
Delete this from all weekdays to remove the selected time
period from every weekday. Click Delete to remove the
selected time period.
- Start/End Time: Enter the start and end time and then click
Add to assign a time period within in the selected weekday.
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Event Configuration >> Motion Detect Trigger
Select the Enable option to enable the trigger function of the camera,
so that you can send captured images within the detecting area to
the FTP server, email receiver, Network Storage server, or the
connected USB device. You have to configure corresponding
settings, such as FTP server and email server, to enable this feature.
- Schedule Profile: Select a schedule profile from the pull-down
list.
- Action: Select the destination that the captured images will be
sent to: Send Email, FTP Upload, Record to Network
Storage, or Save Image to USB.
Event Configuration >> Schedule Trigger
You can separately configure the schedule for trigger function of the
camera by Email, FTP, or Network Storage. Select the Enable
option on each item, and then select a Schedule Profile from the
pull-down list and set the Interval time.
NOTE If the setting value of the Network Storage Recording Time
Per Event option in General Setting is longer than the
Interval time in Network Storage Schedule, the recorded file
will be a continuous video clip.
For example, if you set the Network Storage Recording
Time Per Event as 10 seconds and the Interval as 5 seconds,
recorded file becomes a non-stop video clip because the
camera will record a 10-second video clip every 5 seconds.
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4.9 Tools
The Tools menu provides the commands that allow you to restart or
reset the camera. You can also backup and restore your
configuration, and upgrade the firmware for the camera.
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Factory Reset
Click Reset to restore all factory default settings for the camera.
System Reboot
Click Reboot to restart the camera just like turning the device off
and on. The camera configuration will be retained after rebooting.
Configuration
You can save your camera configuration as a backup file on your
computer. Whenever you want to resume the original settings,
you can restore them by retrieving the backup file.
- Backup: Click Get the backup file to save the current
configuration of the camera.
- Restore: Click Browse to locate the backup file and then click
Restore.
Update Firmware
This item displays the current firmware version. You can upgrade
the firmware for your camera once you obtained a latest version
of firmware.
- Select the firmware: Click Browse to locate the backup file
and then click Update.
NOTE Make su re to keep the camera connected to the power source
during the process of upgrading firmware. Otherwise, the
camera might be damaged because of failure of upgrading
firmware.
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4.10 USB
The USB menu provides the information and controls of the
connected USB device.
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USB Dismount
To safely remove the connected USB device, you can press the
Unmount button for four seconds on the camera or click
Dismount from this item.
USB Information
Display the Total space and Free space of the USB device.
USB Setting
- When Disk Full: Select Stop Recording or Recycle – Delete
Oldest Folder of File when the storage space on the USB
device is full.
NOTE The conne cted USB storage device can be only used to store
still images.
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4.11 Information
The Information menu displays the current configuration and events
log of the camera.
Device Info
Display the Basic, Video & Audio, Network, and Wireless
settings of the camera.
System Log
The Logs table displays the events log recorded by the system.
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CHAPTER 5
APPENDIX
A.1 Specification
Image Sensor
Sensor 1/4” color CMOS
Resolution 640x480
Video
Compression MPEG4/MJPEG
Video resolution VGA/QVGA/QQVGA; 30fps max.
System Hardware
Processor ARM9 base
RAM 32MB SDRAM
ROM 8MB NOR Flash
Power DC 5V
Communication
LAN 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet, auto-sensed,
Auto-MDIX
WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g
Protocol support TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DNS,
DDNS, SMTP, FTP, Samba, PPPoE, UPnP,
RTP, RTSP, RTCP
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User Interface
LAN One RJ-45 port
Antenna One external antenna
Reset One Reset button
USB USB 1.1 port, with one unmount button;
Power distribution: 500mA Max.
Support FAT,FAT32 file system
LEDs Power LED (amber); Link LED (green)
Audio
Input Built-in MIC
Output Headphone output jack (Mono)
Codec PCM/AMR (AMR is for 3GPP only)
Software
OS Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Browser Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
Software Ultra View for playback/recording/
configuration features
Operating Environment
Temperature - Operation: 5 °C ~ 45°C
- Storage: -15°C ~ 60°C
Humidity - Operation: 20% ~ 85% non-condensing
- Storage: 0% ~ 90% non-condensing
EMI
FCC Class B, CE Class B
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A.2 Glossary of Terms
NUMBERS
10BASE-T
100BASE-TX
A
ADPCM
AMR
Applet
ASCII
ARP
AVI
B
BOOTP
10BASE-T is Ethernet over UTP Category III, IV, or V
unshielded twisted-pair media.
The two-pair twisted-media implementation of 100BASET is called 100BASE-TX.
Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation, a new
technology improved from PCM, which encodes analog
sounds to digital form.
AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) is an audio data compression
scheme optimized for speech coding, which is adopted
as the standard speech codec by 3GPP.
Applets are small Java programs that can be embedded
in an HTML page. The rule at the moment is that an
applet can only make an Internet connection to the
computer form that the applet was sent.
American Standard Code For Information Interchange, it
is the standard method for encoding characters as 8-bit
sequences of binary numbers, allowing a maximum of
256 characters.
Address Resolution Protocol. ARP is a protocol that
resides at the TCP/IP Internet layer that delivers data on
the same network by translating an IP address to a
physical address.
Audio Video Interleave, it is a Windows platform audio
and video file type, a common format for small movies
and videos.
Bootstrap Protocol is an Internet protocol that can
automatically configure a network device in a diskless
workstation to give its own IP address.
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C
Communication
Connection
D
DHCP
DNS
Communication has four components: sender, receiver,
message, and medium. In networks, devices and
application tasks and processes communicate messages
to each other over media. They represent the sender and
receivers. The data they send is the message. The
cabling or transmission method they use is the medium.
In networking, two devices establish a connection to
communicate with each other.
Developed by Microsoft, DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) is a
dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With
dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP
address every time it connects to the network. In some
systems, the device's IP address can even change while
it is still connected. It also supports a mix of static and
dynamic IP addresses. This simplifies the task for
network administrators because the software keeps track
of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to
manage the task. A new computer can be added to a
network without the hassle of manually assigning it a
unique IP address. DHCP allows the specification for the
service provided by a router, gateway, or other network
device that automatically assigns an IP address to any
device that requests one.
Domain Name System is an Internet service that
translates domain names into IP addresses. Since
domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to
remember. The Internet however, is really based on IP
addresses every time you use a domain name the DNS
will translate the name into the corresponding IP
address. For example, the domain name
www.network_camera.com might translate to
192.167.222.8.
protocol for assigning
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E
Enterprise
network
Ethernet
F
Fast Ethernet
Firewall
G
Gateway
Group
An enterprise network consists of collections of networks
connected to each other over a geographically dispersed
area. The enterprise network serves the needs of a
widely distributed company and operates the company’s
mission-critical applications.
The most popular LAN communication technology. There
are a variety of types of Ethernet, including 10Mbps
(traditional Ethernet), 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet), and
1,000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). Most Ethernet networks
use Category 5 cabling to carry information, in the form
of electrical signals, between devices. Ethernet is an
implementation of CSMA/CD that operates in a bus or
star topology.
Fast Ethernet, also called 100BASE-T, operates at 10 or
100Mbps per second over UTP, STP, or fiber-optic
media.
Firewall is considered the first line of defense in
protecting private information. For better security, data
can be encrypted. A system designed to prevent
unauthorized access to or from a private network.
Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized
Internet users from accessing private networks
connected to the Internet, especially Intranets all
messages entering or leaving the intranet pass through
the firewall, which examines each message and blocks
those that do not meet the specified security criteria.
A gateway links computers that use different data
formats together.
Groups consist of several user machines that have
similar characteristics such as being in the same
department.
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H
HEX
I
Intranet
Internet
Internet address
IP
IP address
Short for hexadecimal refers to the base-16 number
system, which consists of 16 unique symbols: the
numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the
decimal number 15 is represented as F in the
hexadecimal numbering system. The hexadecimal
system is useful because it can represent every byte (8
bits) as two consecutive hexadecimal digits. It is easier
for humans to read hexadecimal numbers than binary
numbers.
This is a private network, inside an organization or
company that uses the same software you will find on the
public Internet. The only difference is that an Intranet is
used for internal usage only.
The Internet is a globally linked system of computers that
are logically connected based on the Internet Protocol
(IP). The Internet provides different ways to access
private and public information worldwide.
To participate in Internet communications and on Internet
Protocol-based networks, a node must have an Internet
address that identifies it to the other nodes. All Internet
addresses are IP addresses
Internet Protocol is the standard that describes the layout
of the basic unit of information on the Internet (the
packet) and also details the numerical addressing format
used to route the information. Your Internet service
provider controls the IP address of any device it connects
to the Internet. The IP addresses in your network must
conform to IP addressing rules. In smaller LANs, most
people will allow the DHCP function of a router or
gateway to assign the IP addresses on internal networks.
IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies
each sender or receiver of information that is sent in
packets across the Internet. For example 80.80.80.69 is
an IP address. When you “call” that number, using any
connection methods, you get connected to the computer
that “owns” that IP address.
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ISP
J
JAVA
L
LAN
M
MJPEG
MPEG4
N
NAT
ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that
maintains a network that is linked to the Internet by way
of a dedicated communication line. An ISP offers the use
of its dedicated communication lines to companies or
individuals who can’t afford the high monthly cost for a
direct connection.
Java is a programming language that is specially
designed for writing programs that can be safely
downloaded to your computer through the Internet
without the fear of viruses. It is an object-oriented multithread programming best for creating applets and
applications for the Internet, Intranet and other complex,
distributed network.
Local Area Network a computer network that spans a
relatively small area sharing common resources. Most
LANs are confined to a single building or group of
buildings.
MJPEG (Motion JPEG) composes a moving image by
storing each frame of a moving picture sequence in
JPEG compression, and then decompressing and
displaying each frame at rapid speed to show the moving
picture.
MPEG4 is designed to enable transmission and
reception of high-quality audio and video over the
Internet and next-generation mobile telephones.
Network Address Translator generally applied by a router
that makes many different IP addresses on an internal
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Network
NWay Protocol
P
PCM
PING
PPPoE
network appear to the Internet as a single address. For
routing messages properly within your network, each
device requires a unique IP address. But the addresses
may not be valid outside your network. NAT solves the
problem. When devices within your network request
information from the Internet, the requests are forwarded
to the Internet under the router's IP address. NAT
distributes the responses to the proper IP addresses
within your network.
A network consists of a collection of two or more devices,
people, or components that communicate with each
other over physical or virtual media. The most common
types of network are:
LAN – (local area network): Computers are in close
distance to one another. They are usually in the same
office space, room, or building.
WAN – (wide area network): The computers are in
different geographic locations and are connected by
telephone lines or radio waves.
A network protocol that can automatically negotiate the
highest possible transmission speed between two
devices.
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is a technique for
converting analog audio signals into digital form for
transmission.
Packet Internet Groper, a utility used to determine
whether a specific IP address is accessible. It functions
by sending a packet to the specified address and waits
for a reply. It is primarily used to troubleshoot Internet
connections.
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. PPPoE is a
specification for connecting the users on an Ethernet to
the Internet through a common broadband medium, such
as DSL or cable modem. All the users over the Ethernet
share a common connection.
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Protocol
R
RJ-45
Router
RTP
RTSP
Communication on the network is governed by sets of
rules called protocols. Protocols provide the guidelines
devices use to communicate with each other, and thus
they have different functions. Some protocols are
responsible for formatting and presenting and presenting
data that will be transferred from file server memory to
the file server’s net work adapter Others are responsible
for filtering information between networks and forwarding
data to its destination. Still other protocols dictate how
data is transferred across the medium, and how servers
respond to workstation requests and vice versa.
Common network protocols responsible for the
presentation and formatting of data for a network
operating system are the Internetwork Packet Exchange
(IPX) protocol or the Internet Protocol (IP). Protocols that
dictate the format of data for transferors the medium
include token-passing and Carrier Sense Multiple Access
with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD), implemented as
token-ring, ARCNET, FDDI, or Ethernet. The Router
Information Protocol (RIP),a part of the Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite,
forwards packets from one network to another using the
same network protocol.
RJ-45 connector is used for Ethernet cable connections.
A router is the network software or hardware entity
charged with routing packets between networks.
RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol) is a data transfer
protocol defined to deliver live media to the clients at the
same time, which defines the transmission of video and
audio files in real time for Internet applications.
RTSP (Real-time Streaming Protocol) is the standard
used to transmit stored media to the client(s) at the
same time, which provides client controls for random
access to the content stream.
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S
Server
SIP
SMTP
SNMP
Station
Subnet mask
T
(TCP/IP)
Transceiver
It is a simple computer that provides resources, such as
files or other information.
SIP (Session Initiated Protocol) is a standard protocol
that delivers the real-time communication for Voice over
IP (VoIP), which establishes sessions for features such
as audio and video conferencing.
The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is used for Internet
mail.
Simple Network Management Protocol. SNMP was
designed to provide a common foundation for managing
network devices.
In LANs, a station consists of a device that can
communicate data on the network. In FDDI, a station
includes both physical nodes and addressable logical
devices. Workstations, single-attach stations, dual-attach
stations, and concentrators are FDDI stations.
In TCP/IP, the bits used to create the subnet are called
the subnet mask.
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a
widely used transport protocol that connects diverse
computers of various transmission methods. It was
developed y the Department of Defense to connect
different computer types and led to the development of
the Internet.
A transceiver joins two network segments together.
Transceivers can also be used to join a segment that
uses one medium to a segment that uses a different
medium. On a 10BASE-5 network, the transceiver
connects the network adapter or other network device to
the medium. Transceivers also can be used on 10BASE2 or 10BASE-T networks to attach devices with AUI
ports.
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U
UDP
User Name
Utility
UTP
W
WAN
WEP
Windows
WPA
WPA2
The User Datagram Protocol is a connectionless protocol
that resides above IP in the TCP/IP suite
The USERNAME is the unique name assigned to each
person who has access to the LAN.
It is a program that performs a specific task.
Unshielded twisted-pair. UTP is a form of cable used by
all access methods. It consists of several pairs of wires
enclosed in an unshielded sheath.
Wide-Area Network. A wide-area network consists of
groups of interconnected computers that are separated
by a wide distance and communicate with each other via
common carrier telecommunication techniques.
WEP is widely used as the basic security protocol in WiFi networks, which secures data transmissions using 64bit or 128-bit encryption.
Windows is a graphical user interface for workstations
that use DOS.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access ) is used to improve the
security of Wi-Fi networks, replacing the current WEP
standard. It uses its own encryption, Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol (TKIP), to secure data during
transmission.
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, the latest security specification
that provides greater data protection and network access
control for Wi-Fi networks. WPA2 uses the governmentgrade AES encryption algorithm and IEEE 802.1X-based
authentication, which are required to secure large
corporate networks.
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