LevelOne FCS-5042 User Manual
Network Camera User’s Manual
FCS-5042
2-Megapixel Day/Night PoE
Outdoor Network Camera
User Manual
Version 1.0
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IP Address
DHCP
Username
root
Password
Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................... 3
Package Contents ................................................................................................. 4
Connections .......................................................................................................... 5
Hardware description ..................................................................................... 5
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................ 6
Connect to the Network Camera ........................................................................... 8
Install the IP Finder program .......................................................................... 8
Bonjour program .......................................................................................... 15
C2.mylevel1.com (Free DDNS service) ....................................................... 16
Initial Access to the Network Camera ................................................................. 17
Primary user’s capability ................................ ................................ ..................... 18
Main Screen with Camera View ................................................................... 18
Client Setting ............................................................................................... 21
Definitions in Configuration ................................................................................. 23
System parameters ............................................................................................. 23
Security ............................................................................................................... 25
Network ............................................................................................................... 26
Access list ........................................................................................................... 29
Audio and Video setting ...................................................................................... 32
Video record ....................................................................................................... 36
Stream ................................................................................................................ 38
Application .......................................................................................................... 40
Storage ............................................................................................................... 43
Syslog ................................................................................................................. 45
Status and Parameters ....................................................................................... 46
Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 47
Appendix ............................................................................................................. 49
A. Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ...................................... 49
B. Technical specifications ........................................................................... 55
C. Notification of Compliance....................................................................... 56
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Network Environment
LAN
10/100/1000M Ethernet
Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer
System Hardware
Basic requirements
· CPU: Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core @2.70GHz or above
· Memory Size: 2 GB or above Recommended
· VGA card resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
System Requirement for Viewer & Recorder Application
Support OS
XP, Windows 7
System Hardware
1-4 cameras surveillance application
· CPU: Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core @ 2.70GHz or above
· Memory Size: 2 GB or above
· VGA card resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
Overview
Law in your country may prohibit the use of surveillance devices. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible
surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such
devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in
the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in ―Quick installation guide‖
before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in
the ―Installation‖ chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This
also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your
Network Camera directly to a computer network or DSL modem, and with a standard
Web browser you get instant, on demand video streams. Within minutes you can set up
the Network Camera to capture a video sequence to a PC. Live video image can be
uploaded to a website for the world to see or made available only to select users on the
network.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those
who have basic network knowledge.
The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The ―How to Use‖ chapter suggests ways to best
utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations.
Minimum System Requirement
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Network Camera (Wired or PoE)
Software CD
Power adapter
Quick installation guide
Wrench/Screws/Wall Mount Bracket
Moisture Absorber/RJ45 Female
Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
Network Camera will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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Connections
Hardware description
Plan view panel
Inner View
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Hardware Installation
1. Attach the Network Camera with the included stand
2. Place the Camera fix it onto ceiling or wall
Use screws to fix the Network Camera onto the ceiling or wall.
3. Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a
single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a
PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.
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General Connection (without PoE)
1. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to power outlet.
4.General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect
external input devices. The pin definitions are described below.
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Connect to the Network Camera
Install the IP Finder program
When you installed your Network camera on your LAN environment, you may install ―IP
Finder‖ to discover Network camera’s IP address. The Administrator must place the
product software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in Microsoft Windows. An
auto-run program will pop up (If the program is not on auto-run, go to the root directory
of the software CD and click on ―autorun.exe‖).
Click on ―Software Utility‖ item, after the window contents changed, click on ―Install IP
Finder‖ to run ―IP Finder‖ program.
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“IP Finder” is used to search the IP address of Network Cameras or Video
servers on a LAN. After searching, Video Servers or Network Cameras will be
located by the IP Finder.
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Search Camera
Click search Camera button, the program will search for all family network
devices on the same LAN. After searching, the main installer window will pop up.
Click on the MAC and model name which matches the product label on your
device to connect to the Network Camera via Internet Explorer.
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Setup Camera
Auto Install Wizard will be started and that it can auto guide through the
installation process. Press the “Next” button execute next process. For more
information, please refer to the Network section on page 31.
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Bonjour program
Safari browser supports Bonjour search program the will search for all family network
devices on the same LAN.
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C2.mylevel1.com (Free DDNS service)
1. When you want to connect the network camera over Internet, you can use the
service ―C2.mylevel1.com‖. The ―ip-discovery.com‖ is a free DDNS server for
this camera. Make sure that the router must start UPnP and DHCP server
functions. You can get the domain name which you wish very easily after
registration. In Network page—DDNS settings of this camera, you just input the
host name you want and your e-mail address, and click ―Register‖, then you can
have the hostname for this camera not longer than 20 seconds if the DDNS
registration result is OK. Then you can connect to this ip camera by
*http://XXX.c2.mylevel1.com:@@@@
*XXX: the host name you type
*@@@@: The HTTP port (get it automatically by ip-discovery server)
User password: Default the password is last six number of the MAC. To change
―root‖ password at ―Security configuration‖ can change the user password, This
―User password‖ is entered in the c2.mylevel1.com Password.
Note: You must set the ports between your router and camera manually if the registration
is failed.
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Initial Access to the Network Camera
(1) For the initial access to the Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may
prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the Network Camera. This plug-in
has been registered for certificate and is used to display the video in the browser.
Users may click on to proceed.
1. Click “Install” and “Run” ActiveX controls
2. The video will be displayed.
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