Encore WIRELESS IP CAMERA - ADVANCED Advanced Installation Manual
Encore Wireless IP Camera
Advanced Installation Guide
Version 1.0
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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 is damaged or missing, contact the
authorized dealer of your locale.
1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera
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.
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.
Power LED indicates
the camera is powered
on with the steady
amber light.
Link LED indicates
the camera’s network
connectivity with the
flashing green light.
Front View
* 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 pressing 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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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.
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.
DC Power Connector
is used to connect the
A
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.
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.
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Remote Control Supported
By using a standard Web browser or the bundled Ult ra 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 cameras to monitor various places
simultaneously, you are recommended to use a computer with
higher performance.
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.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
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 External Antenna
NOTE If the camera cannot 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
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
)
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.
3. Once you get the IP address of the camera, launch the Web
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, Micro soft
Internet Explorer in this guide)
2. Type the default IP address (192.168.0.30) or the IP address
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 requ est
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:
Zoom In
Buttons
Nightmode Button
Compression
Buttons
Live View/Setup
Switch
Camera Information
Function Buttons
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
– Use these buttons to control the audio and
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
– 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.
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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 computer, 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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