Encore ENVCWI-PTG1 - ADVANCED INSTALLATION GUIDE V1.1 Installation Manual
ENVCWI-PTG1
Wireless Network (IP) Camera with
PAN & TILT
Advanced Installation Guide
Version 1.1
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Regulatory notes and statements
Wireless LAN, Health and Authorization for use
Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from Wireless LAN
devices. The energy levels of these emissions however are far much less
than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices like for
example mobile phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use frequency
safety standards and recommendations. The use of Wireless LAN devices
may be restricted in some situations or environments for example:
•On board of airplanes, or
•In an explosive environment, or
•In case the interference risk to other devices or services is perceived or
identified as harmful
In case the policy regarding the use of Wireless LAN devices in specific
organizations or environments (e.g. airports, hospitals, chemical/oil/gas
industrial plants, private buildings etc.) is not clear, please ask for
authorization to use these devices prior to operating the equipment.
Regulatory Information/disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the
product. Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or
television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, of
the substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of this device.
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FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET
65 and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections
2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio
frequency devices. The radiated output power of this Wireless LAN device is
far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device
shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during
normal operation is minimized.
When nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF exposure compliance, in
order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1
standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be
less than 20 cm.
FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Export restrictions
This product or software contains encryption code that may not be exported
or transferred from the US of Canada without an approved US Department
of Commerce export license.
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Safety Information
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it
sends out radio frequency (RF) signal.
CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Article
3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301
489-17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant
and sufficient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufficient.
CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland,
Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.
France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other
channels.
Caution
The Federal Communication Commission warns the user that changes or
modifications to the device not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Copyright
The company has an on-going policy of upgrading its products and it may be
possible that information in this document is not up-to-date. Please check
with your local distributors for the latest information.
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a
whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into
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magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without
the prior written permission or consent from the company.
Trademarks
All products, companies and brand names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies. They are used for identification
purpose only.
Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice.
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P
REFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Network (IP) Camera with
PAN & TILT, a powerful wireless network camera with the 2-way
audio function which provides the high-quality image and on-the-spot
audio via the Internet connection. The camera’s pan/tilt functions
allow you to control the camera to monitor everywhere remotely.
Through the GPIO connectors, the camera can attach a variety of
external devices for your specific purposes. 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................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction To Your Camera.............................................7
1.1 Checking the Package Contents...........................................7
1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera..............................................8
1.3 Features and Benefits.........................................................10
1.4 System Requirement...........................................................12
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation.......................................................13
2.1 Installing the Wall Mount Kit................................................13
2.2 Connecting the Camera to LAN/WLAN...............................14
2.3 Applications of the Camera.................................................15
Chapter 3 Accessing The Camera....................................................16
3.1 Using IPFinder....................................................................16
3.2 Accessing to the Camera....................................................17
3.3 Configuring the IP Address of the PC.................................21
Chapter 4 Configuring The Camera..................................................22
4.1 Using the Web Configuration..............................................22
4.2 Using Smart Wizard............................................................23
4.3 Basic Setup.........................................................................26
4.4 Network Settings.................................................................30
4.5 Pan/Tilt Settings..................................................................37
4.6 Setting up Video & Audio....................................................38
4.7 Event Server Configuration.................................................42
4.8 Motion Detect......................................................................45
4.9 Event Config........................................................................46
4.10 Tools ...................................................................................51
4.11 Information..........................................................................53
Appendix...........................................................................................54
A.1 Specification........................................................................54
A.2 GPIO Terminal Application..................................................56
A.3 Glossary of Terms...............................................................57
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C
HAPTER
1
I
NTRODUCTION TO
Y
OUR
C
AMERA
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
Check the items contained in the package carefully. You should have
the following:
One Wireless Network (IP) Camera with PAN & TILT.
One AC Power Adapter.
One External Detachable Antenna
One Wall Mount Kit.
One GPIO Connector
One Ethernet Cable (RJ-45 type).
One Installation CD-ROM.
One Quick Installation Guide.
NOTE Once any item contained is damaged or missing, contact the
authorized dealer of your locale.
If you have any problem on the product(s), please contact your
local authorized dealer or check our web site
http://www.encore-usa.com for support.
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1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera
Front View
Lens Assembly
Power LED
indicates the
camera is powered
on with the steady
amber light.
Internal Microphone
allows the camera to
receive sound and voice.
Link LED
indicates the
camera’s network
connectivity with the
flashing green light.
Antenna
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Rear View
GPIO Connectors
is used to connect the
external devices.
Audio
-
out Connect
or
connects an external
active speaker.
Reset Button
will restart the camera when it
is pressed quickly; when it is
pressed and held for five
seconds, the camera will
resume the factory default
settings.
DC Power Connect
or
connects the AC
power adapter, in
order to supply power
to the camera.
Ethernet Cable Connector
connects the network
cable, which supports the
NWay protocol so that the
camera can detect the
network speed
automatically.
External Antenna
Connector connects
the external antenna.
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1.3 Features and Benefits
MJPEG codec Supported
The camera provides you with excellent images by the MJPEG
codec technology, allowing you to adjust image size and quality,
and bit rate according to the networking environment.
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.
Optimal Viewing
With the pan/tile functions, you can easily monitor everywhere
via the camera by moving the camera lens to the left/right
(165/165 degrees) or up/down (90/15 degrees). In addition, you
can assign up to eight positions for the camera, enabling you to
move the camera lens to the desired position quickly.
I/O Connectors Provided
The camera provides the I/O connectors on the rear panel
(IN/OUT), which provide the physical interface to send and
receive digital signals to a variety of external alarm devices. You
can connect a special featured device, and then configure the
settings and control the device from the GPIO Trigger window of
Web Configuration.
Remote Control Supported
By using a standard Web browser or the bundled UltraView
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.
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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 802.11g/b compliant wireless interface.
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 6.0 or above
Apple Safari 2 or above
Mozilla Firefox 2.00 or above
Accessing the Camera using UltraView
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 cameras to monitor various places
simultaneously, you are recommended to use a computer with
higher performance.
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C
HAPTER
2
H
ARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Installing the Wall Mount Kit
The camera comes with a Wall Mount Kit, which allows you to place
your camera anywhere by mounting the camera through the three
screw holes located in the base of the Wall Mount Kit.
Wall Mount Kit
S
crew
Screw
Screw
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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.
NOTE If the camera cannot connect to your wireless network, you
need to install the camera in LAN and proceed with WLAN
settings.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Connecting the External Antenna
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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.
Home Applications
*
Please enclose by
waterproof housing
when using in outdoor
*
*
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C
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3
A
CCESSING THE
C
AMERA
3.1 Using IPFinder
The camera comes with a convenient utility, IPFinder, 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 IPFinder item to launch the utility. The control panel will
appear as below.
3. Once you get the IP address of the camera, launch the Web
browser through the Link button or use UltraView software to
access your camera.
Display the connected
camera(s).
Double click to link the
Camera.
Click About to get the Version information of IPFinder.
Click Link to connect the selected camera.
Click Change IP to modify the IP address of the selected camera.
Click Search to find the IP address of the connected camera(s).
Click Exit to close the utility.
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3.2 Accessing to the Camera
Whenever you want to access the camera:
1. Connect your camera to the network (or the PC directly).
2. Since the default configuration of the camera is DHCP mode
enabled, you are recommended to launch IPFinder to search the
IP address that is assigned to the camera by the DHCP server,
and then click Link to access the camera via the Web browser.
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.
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.
Enter the User name
and Password.
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After you login into the Web Configuration of the camera, the main
page will appear as below:
The main page of the Web Configuration provides you with many
useful information and functions, including:
Camera Information – Displays 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.
Move your mouse to the Live View area and click on
anywhere, the camera lens will then move to the position
where you clicked to display it in the central part of Live View
area.
When you enlarge the Live View by clicking the Zoom In
buttons (2x or 3x), you can move the displayed image by
right-clicking your mouse on the Live View area. The position
Pan/Tilt
Buttons
Live View/Setup
Switch
Camera Information
Live View
Image
Zoom In
Buttons
Nightmode Button
Function Buttons
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where you right-clicked will be displayed in the central part of
Live View area.
Zoom In Buttons – Click the buttons to zoom in the live view
image by 1x, 2x, and 3x.
Nightmode Button
–
Click the button to enable the “nightshot
mode” to deliver clearer images in the dark environment.
However, this will reduce the frame rate of video setting.
Live View/Setup Switch – Click Setup to configure the camera.
For details, see Chapter 4.
Pan/Tilt Buttons – Provides the buttons to control the camera
lens:
Left/Right/Up/Down/Home buttons allow you to move the
camera lens position. Clicking the Home button will move
the camera lens to the assigned home position.
Auto Patrol button controls the camera to automatically
scan the preset positions once. Click Stop to stop patrolling.
Click the Number button (1~8) to move the camera lens to
the preset position immediately.
To set up the preset positions, move the camera lens by
clicking the Left/Right/Up/Down buttons to the desired
position first, then select the number (1~8) from the pulldown list and click the Apply button. You can enter a
descriptive name for the assigned position in the text box to
identify it easily.
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