Fuho IP901 User Manual

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IP901-IP-CAM

USER MANUAL

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Cautions

1. Read this user manual before use

2. Keep this user manual accessible

3. Follow instruction

4. Keep this unit away from cleanser

5. Keep this unit dry in ventilation

6. Give way to ventilation outlet

7. Power cord must be fixed properly

8. To avoid damage, unit must not be stuffed or be splashed with something

9. Do not repair this unit on your own

10. Please contact local dealer for the following condition:
a. Power cord damaged
b. Showered unit
c. Failure in operation
d. Unit dropped or cabinet damaged

11. Repairing components must be approved by original manufacturer.

12. Ground wire of outdoor image source must be well connected to the ground to prevent from

thunder attack

13. Power cord and outdoor image source cable should be detached in case of thunder attack

Warning

Only qualified engineer can detach the cover. There is nothing inside for end users.
Cover must not be removed in case of power on.

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CONTENT

1. OUTLINE

1.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................4

1.2 FEATURE ................................................................5

1.3 ACCESSORY ..........................................................5

1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ................................... 5

1.5 PANELS ................................................................... 6

1.5.1 FRONT PANEL ....................................................6

1.5.2 REAR PANEL ......................................................6

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 CABLING ................................................................8

2.2 SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE ............................ 11

2.3 ETHERNET FRAMEWORK & CONNECTION .13

2.3.1 PC TO IP-CAM CONNECTION ........................13

2.3.2 INTRANET CONNECTION ...............................16

3. OPERATION

3.1 LivePlayer SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE ........19

3.1.1 LivePlay SOFTWARE INTERFACE .................19

3.1.2 LivePlayer INTERFACE SETUP .......................21

3.2 IE BROWSER SETUP CAMERA FUNCTION ..29

3.2.1 Web Server AUTHORIZATION ........................30

3.2.2 Status ...................................................................31

3.2.3 View .......................................................................32

3.2.4 System ....................................................................33

3.2.5 Network .................................................................34

3.2.6 Image .....................................................................35

3.2.7 User ........................................................................35

3.2.8 Alert .......................................................................36

3.2.9 Factory Default Function .....................................38

3.2.10 Restart Function .................................................38

3.2.11 Upgrade ...............................................................39

4. ELSE

4.1 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................40

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1. OUTLINE

IP-CAM is a low cost provision of network surveillance facility which transmits images on

network to remote PC in format of compression technology. Monitoring, storage and recognition
on line are provided by IP-CAM. Image transmission remains the same quality on both ends of
server site and remote site. Single image source can be transmitted to multi ports saving lots of
cabling overhead.

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Dual compression technology JPEG & MPEG-4, remote site operator can access to the server
site via IE browser to secure personal safeguard and property. IP-CAM works with existing
digital network transmission system. LivePlayer software provides functions of live monitoring,
monitoring setup conditions & motion/schedule recording.

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1.2 FEATURE

; Image & audio transmission via network

; Dynamic IP & static IP support

; Dual compression technology JPEG & MPEG-4

; Digital alarm I/O

; RS-485 for PTZ control

; LivePlayer client software

; Built in motion detection & recording functions

; IE browser remote monitoring & setup support

; Firmware upgrade via IE browser on line

1.3 ACCESSORY

[1] . IP-CAM

[2] . CD ROM

Remarks

[1] . Please contact local dealer in case of accessory shortage

[2] . IP-CAM may be damaged & warranty void in use of other power adaptors

1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

; Pentium4 or above

; Windows 2000/XP OS

; Protocol comply to 802.11 or ADSL network

; Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above

; Microsoft Codec Installation Package for Windows Media Player 6.4 or above

( http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/format/codecdownload.aspx )

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1.5 PANELS

1.5.1 FRONT PANEL

Microphone

Build-in Microphone

1.5.2 REAR PANEL

DC +12V

Power input port receives 12VDC power

Video Out

Video output port provides images to monitor or recording devices

RS-485

RS-485 control port for PTZ control

LAN

RJ-45 10/100 Based-T Ethernet transmission port

Reset Button

Press this button to restart

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ALARM I/O

Alarm input/output port two sets for digital sensor input one set for digital alarm output
Definition of the pins

1. +12VDC

2. digital sensor input #1; Hi active

3. digital sensor # 2; Hi active

4. GND。

5. digital output out

6. digital output in

caution: pin #2 & pin #3 are individual input ports Hi active input voltage rated 12VDC

pin #5 & pin #6 are the same output port normal open alarm close

POWER LED

Power indicator power on indicator red
LAN LED

Network indicator LED ON LAN working

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2. INSTALLATION

2.1 CABLING

1. Power Input

Plug in the power adaptor which supplies +12VDC. IP-CAM could be damaged of
improper voltage input. Power LED turns to red in five seconds IP-CAM system
activated.

2. Plug in Ethernet Cable

Plug the cable in the Ethernet port with “LAN＂ mark for Ethernet connection.

Ethernet port

Power Input

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3. Video Output

“VIDEO OUTPUT＂ is to be connected to CCTV monitor for live monitoring. The

video output format is 1 Vp-p Composite Video Signal, 75 Ω

4. RS-485 Connection

RS-485 --- Pan Tilt Control Port. User can setup pan tilt control on IE browser.

Please keep alert on the polarity D+ & D- of RS-485 port.

RS-485

Video Output

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2.2 SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE

Please use the enclosed CD ROM to install the software

1. Put the CD ROM in CD drive

2. Execute the file “Liveplayer_Setup.exe” to start installation. This software promptly
supports OS of English, traditional Chinese & simplified Chinese.

3. Click “Next” to initiate software

installation

4. Click “Next” in the dialog of

“Choose Components”

5. Choose the default directory

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6. Execute Codec Installation Package

to download software via internet

7. Click “Close” upon installation

finished

8. Click “start” Δprogram files”

ΔIPCam”ΔLivePlayer”

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2.3 ETHERNET FRAMEWORK & CONNECTION

IP-CAM can be connected to DSL modem or hub. IP-CAM will start detecting DHCP
protocol upon power input. IP-CAM enables DHCP protocol to work with NAT IP address when
NAT router in use. Default IP address 192.168.1.200 starts working when NAT router not in use.
Suppose 192.168.1.200 has been occupied by other device. Other device must be shut down

beforehand until IP-CAM finishes IP setup.

2.3.1 PC TO IP-CAM CONNECTION

1. Use Cat5 Cross-over Cable to connect PC
Cat5 Cross-over Cable (EIA 568A/B ）layout & definition

2. Video server default setup as follows

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3. Setup IP address of PC’s LAN card same as IP-CAM’s domain.

In condition of W indowns-2000/XP OS
a. Select “My Network Places” by clicking mouse on the right.

Click “properties” accordingly.

b. Select “Local Area Connection” by clicking mouse on the right.

Click “Properties” accordingly.

c. Select ”TCP/IP” and click “Properties”

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d. Select “Use the following IP address” to input IP address, Subnet mask and

Default gateway. Click “OK” accordingly.

4. Follow the following procedure to make sure IP address correct.

a. Click “START” ΔRUN” and input “cmd”.

Click “OK”.

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b. Enter DOS and input “ipconfig”. Click “enter” to inspect IP address, Subnet

mask and Default gateway.

Please logout and login if IP incorrect.

5. Connection

a. Execute the client software LivePlayer. Click “Setup” and “Refresh” to search

IP-CAM. It takes time to search the IP-CAM. Please be patient. Alert dialog
pops up upon video server found. Please review 3.1.2 for details.

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b. Click “View” and “OK” to start connection.

2.3.2 INTRANET CONNECTION

1. Cat 5 cable must be used in condition of connection via router, DSL modem and hub.

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2. Please make sure PC and video server same domain.

3. IP-CAM detects DHCP when system starts working. IP-CAM enables DHCP protocol to

accept IP address from NAT when NAT router detected. Default IP address becomes

192.168.1.200 when NAT router not detected. Suppose there is an IP address

192.168.1.200 on internet. This device must be turned off prior to IP-CAM renew the IP
setup.

4. Connection

a. Execute client software “LivePlayer”. Click “Setup” and “Refresh” to start

IP-CAM search. Please be patient for waiting IP-CAM search. Click “OK” by

the time video server detected. Please review 3.1.2 for details.

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b. Tick the item “View” and click “OK” to start connection.

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3. OPERATION

3.1 LivePlayer SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE

IP-CAM provides LivePlay client software. Four units of IP-CAM can be monitored and

managed at the same moment.

3.1.1 LivePlay SOFTWARE INTERFACE

1. LivePlay icon comes up on the desktop after installation. Double clicks on the mouse to

activate LivePlay software. Screen shot and control panel displays as follows:

2. Click “Change to Small Panel” for small size panel.

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3. Definition of buttons in the control panel

Exit

Exit LivePlayer

Hide the Panel

Minimize LivePlayer

Quad View

Viewing four channels at the same time

Single view

Viewing single channel

Setting

Entering setup menu to setup internet server, recording, system configuration,

alarm……

View recorded files

Click this button to execute the folder in explorer. Default directory can be
found C:\Program files\IPCam. Recorded files can be found there.

Audio volume

PC’s Sound Card Volume Adjustment
Can monitor the sound at the remote site.

Mute

Mute the sound of sound card.

Change to big panel/change to small panel

Change the size of the panel.

Hide the status menu

Hide the channel selection and alarm status to clarify the screen shot.

Camera 1-4

Inspect the intended channel in single channel status. Input audio in quad status.

motion detection status

Motion Detection Indicator

IP-CAM gives alert when motion detected.

Camera record status

Recording Indicator
PC keeps writing video files in the hard drive.

Digital input trigger status

Digital Sensor Input Indicator
Indicator of Digital Input
Left --- Port # 1
Right --- Port # 2
Video Server comes with two digital input ports to receive alert from sensor.

Digital output alarm status

Digital Alarm Output Indicator
Indicator gives alert when IP-CAM delivers digital output.

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3.1.2 LivePlayer INTERFACE SETUP

1. Refresh

Refresh function makes installation user-friendly.

a. Click “Setting” to activate
LivePlayer software.

b. Enter “Camera” setup mode.

c. Click ”Refresh” to detect NAT
router and to add camera status in
the list.

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d. LivePlayer tells quantity of
camera being added.

e. Click OK

f. Tick up the camera items and
click OK

g. Camera image comes up to the
screen display

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2. Add New Camera

a. Fill in IP address to add up a new

camera

b. Click “Test” to make sure

camera on line

c. Camera name and description
will be seen and test indicator green
in condition of well connected.
Test indicator red in condition of
camera disconnected.

d. Click “Add” to add the new
camera to the list. Software will
search the cameras in the list upon
next activation.

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e. If your router or your server
requires Name and Password.
Name and Password must be given.
Click “Modify”.

f. Tick up “View” item, click
“APPLY” and click “OK”.

g. Back to LivePlayer screen
display.

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3. Test on Camera Connection

a. Find a camera in the list.

b. Click “Test” to make sure camera
on line.

c. Camera name and description
will be seen and test indicator green
in condition of well connected.
Test indicator red in condition of
camera disconnected.

4. Setup in IE Browser

a. Click camera name in the list

b. Click “Setup”.

c. IE browser must be executed.

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5. Recording Setup

a. Browse
Setup the location for saved video

files.

b. Time Limit For Recording
Setup recording time for a video
file. File name will be changed
upon time up.

c. Scheduled Recordings
Users can choose a camera to setup

its Scheduled Type, Start Time and
Duration.

6. LivePlayer Password Setup

a. Click “SYSTEM” to enter system

setup mode.

b. Tick up “Enable” to start
password setup.
Password can be a single letter or
digit up to eight letters or digits.
Users must keep password firmly in
mind.

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c. Password request pops out before

entering setup mode. Input
password to enter the system.

7. Superimpose camera information on the image view

a. Tick “Superimpose camera
information on the image view” to
input some information on the
imge.

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b. Click “Superimpose camera
information on the image view” in
the live mode to show time and
date.

8. Alarm Setup

a. Click “Alarm” to enter alarm
setup.
b. There are two event types.

One is motion detection the other
Is Din. We can setup event
type in alarm setup mode.

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3.2 IE BROWSER SETUP CAMERA FUNCTION

System manager can setup hardware via Goahead web server interface. Users must install

LivePlayer to modify device setup via IE browser.

Execute IE browser to input camera IP address or enter camera setup to click “CAMERA＂.

Both are used to modify camera setup.

Please execute “Restart＂ function before leaving.

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The interface menu includes --- System, Network, Image, User, Alerts, States, View and

Support

3.2.1 Web Server AUTHORIZATION

Different users have different limit on the web pages. Please read 3.2.7for detils.

Page Name Administrator View’s User Config’s User Everyone

System YES NO YES NO
Network YES NO YES NO
Images YES NO YES NO
User YES NO NO NO
Alerts YES NO YES NO
Status YES YES YES YES
View YES YES YES YES*
Support YES YES YES YES
Factory Default YES NO YES NO
Restart YES NO YES NO
Upgrade YES NO YES NO

(1) YES stands for positive. NO stands for negative.
(2) * is the mark for everyone in User Access option. If setup “Only users in database”

only User Database person can operate the page.

Sub menu

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Default User Name & Password

User Name：admin
Password：passwd

User Name and Password can be changed at the first time. User name and Password
must be kept carefully in mind. Tick “Save this password in your password list”. Password
will be save in the remote site PC.

3.2.2 Status

Status includes device name, description, MAC address, IP address, Network Mask, Gateway,

Firmware Version, Built Date, Setup Date, Current Viewers.

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3.2.3 View

View enables users to monitor camera. Provision of View: Scale Up, Scale Down, Record,

Snap……

Main Page

Click “Main Page＂ for previous page.

Pan/Tilt Set

Click down pull option of protocol to choose Fum-MMS or Pelco-D. Choose
correct baud rate and ID. Connect Pan/Tilt and video server via RS-485 control
port.

Pan/Tilt Control

Click “Up/Down/Left/Right/Stop” to control Pan/Tilt.

Zoom/Focus Control

Click “Zoom In/Zoom Out/Stop” to control zoom lens.

Auto Pan

Pan/Tilt auto scanning feature.

Browse

System saves the files in C:\ as default directory.

Message Display

Tick “Time” & “Date” for time & date display. Tick “Text” for other display of
“IP Address”, “Device Name” & “Description”.

Snap

Please be aware of the directory of saving files prior to snap feature executed.
System generates file name promptly. Format of the file is .Bmp.

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Record

Please remember the directory before record button executed. Record button
will become stop button soon as recording starts. Filename will be generated to
device name plus system time. Asf is the format of the file.

Scale Up

Amplify the picture

Scale Down

Minimize the picture

3.2.4 System

Prior to system setup, User Name and Password are requested.

System provides administrator with amendment on camera information, NTP protocol,

IPaddress, email alert. Please click ok upon amendment finished.

System Settings

System settings are time, date and area. Device name is not a setting for
administrator.

NTP

NTP makes time rectification possible via time server. Time rectification can be
pre-scheduled through local time server. NTP time server as follows:
time.nist.gov

time-A.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov

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tick.stdtime.gov.tw prefer

time.stdtime.gov.tw prefer
clock.stdtime.gov.tw

IP Address Notification

Tick “Notify by E-Mail” and input email information. Video server will notify
users IP address change by email.

3.2.5 Network

DHCP, DDNS and HTTP can be modified in “Network”. Click OK upon information

amended.

IP Setting

DHCP on IP-CAM detects and receives IP address from NAT network. IP
address 192.168.1.200 will be used in condition of NAT router not detected.

DHCP off IP-CAM works in static IP mode.

DDNS

Please register on http://www.dyndns.com prior to DDNS setting.

Option

HTTP control port Number: 80

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3.2.6 Image

Provides image format settings including resolution, compression quality and live mode

display. Picture quality adjustment includes brightness, contrast, sharpness and audio.
Image rotation provides mirror and reversal function. Please click ok upon setting finished.

Video Settings

Provides image format settings including resolution, compression quality and live
mode display. There are three options on resolution: 640*240、320*240、160*128.

Power line frequency：50HZ/60HZ can be different from different area. Image
Quality: High/Normal/Low. Image quality will decline in condition of Max Frame
Rate. Default frame rate 30 is the second best.

Adjustment

Provides adjustment on brightness, contrast and sharpness.

3.2.7 User

Provides administrator information and password setting. Provides User Name and
Password setup also. Only users in the list are authorized to enter system setup.
Administrator is the only user to get into user setup. Please click ok upon setup finished.

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Admin Login

User Name and Password can be created and amended in Admin Login. User
Name and Password must be kept in mind firmly.

User Access

Click “Everyone” for all users viewing via network. Click “Only users in
database” for users in the list only viewing via network.

User Database

Administrator creates users in the list and gives authorization to the users. Input

User Name and Password. Setup authorization in “Privilege” down pull bar.
Click “Add” to save the information upon setup finished.

3.2.8 Alert

IP-CAM comes with external sensor input and motion detection. Setup parameters can

be modified. Record mode, email transmission and ftp upload can be pre-scheduled also.
Please click ok upon setup finished.

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Alerts

Tick “Enable＂ to enable motion detection.
User can enable or disable Movement on image, Digital Input 1 and Digital Input 2 in

Detect Method. There are five degrees for the sensitivity of Movement on image.

Record mode, email transmission and ftp upload can be pre-scheduled in “Video
Record”. System sends emails only if “No, e-mail notify only”. System sends

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recorded files if “Yes, and send recordings only”. System sends snap pictures if
“Yes, and send snaps only”. Transmission can be email or ftp upload.

Recording

Pre-record time, record time and Gap to next detect can be modified.

E-mail

Create information about email transmission.

FTP

Information must be correct for ftp upload.

3.2.9 Factory Default Function

Back to factory default. Everything will be back to the initial including User Name,
Password and IP address.

3.2.10 Restart Function

Better restart system after amendment. Live mode must be closed prior to restart
function. It takes time to finish restart function. System gets back to “Status” when restart
finished. IP address should be given again if previous IP address changed while restarting.

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3.2.11 Upgrade

Firmware can be upgraded via IE browser.

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4. ELSE

4.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Compression

MPEG4 / JPEG

VGA 640x240

QVGA 320x240

Resolution

QQVGA 160x128

VGA (MPEG-4) 8 frames/sec

QVGA (JPEG ) 10 frames/sec

Transmission Speed

QVGA (MPEG-4) 26 frames/sec

Network Protocol TCP/UDP/IP, DHCP,SMTP, HTTP, NTP/SNTP,DDNS, and TFTP

File Format AVI (MPEG-4/M-JPEG video stream with 32kbps ADPCM audio)

Recorded format AVI (MPEG-4/M-JPEG video stream with 32kbps ADPCM audio)

Movement on image

Motion Detection

Digital Sensor

email

Email and file attached

Alert Files

Transmission

ftp upload

IE Browser Internet Explorer 5.0 or above

IP setup

Image Mirror

Image Reversal

Brightness

Contrast

Sharpness

Pan/Tilt Control --- FUHO MMS / PELCO-D

Camera Setup via IE

Audio on/off

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Memory 2M Byte Flash ROM / 8M Byte SDRAM

network 10/100 Ethernet

X1 power input port

X1 RJ-45 network port

X1 audio port

Motion Detection Port

X1 Video Input Port

X1 Video Output Port

X1 System Reset

I/O Ports

X1 RS-485 Control Port

Dimension 100mm × 170mm × 30mm

Weight 800g

Power Input DC +12V

Power Consumption 500mA

Operating

Temperature

5°C ~ 40°C

Storage Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C

Humidity 10% ~ 80%