Mega System Tech iCV-01b, iCV-01a, iCV-03, iCV-02 User Manual

iCAMView

User Manual

Version 2.2

For models:

iCV-01a / iCV-01b / iCV-02 / iCV-03

Copyright Information

Copyright © 2004, Mega System Technologies, Inc.

All rights reserved.

Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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iCAMView Web: www.icamview.com

Customer Service: [e-mail]

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction ________________________________________1

Section 1. Features___________________________________________1
Section 2. iCAMView as a Remote Surveillance System ______________1
Section 3. Package Contents ___________________________________2

Chapter 2: Installation Procedure ________________________________4
Chapter 3: iCAMView, USB Camera and the Network ________________5

Section 1. Installation Procedure_________________________________5

Chapter 4: Us i n g i C A M V i e w U t i l i t y t o S e t u p I P & U pd a t e F i r m w a r e_________7

Section 1. Installing iCAMView Utility _____________________________7
Section 2. Using iCAMView Utility________________________________8

2.1 Setup Wizard_____________________________________________9

2.2 Launch iCAMView________________________________________13

2.3 IP Configuration__________________________________________14

2.3.1 IP Address ____________________________________________14

2.3.2 Advanced _____________________________________________15

2.4 Upgrade Firmware________________________________________17

2.5 About__________________________________________________19

2.6 Refresh ________________________________________________19

Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager _____________________________20

Section 1. Introduction________________________________________20
Section 2. iCAMView Web Manager Interface______________________20

2.1 Web-Camera Selection ____________________________________22

2.2 Information _____________________________________________23

2.2.1 System Status _________________________________________23

2.2.2 Current Connections ____________________________________24

2.2.3 Event Log_____________________________________________25

2.3 Basic Settings ___________________________________________25

2.3.1 Camera Settings________________________________________25

2.3.2 Network ______________________________________________26

2.3.3 Account Settings________________________________________29

2.4 Advanced Settings________________________________________31

2.4.1 Event Notification _______________________________________31

2.4.2 Motion Detection _______________________________________35

2.4.3 Image Recording _______________________________________38

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2.4.4 E-mail / FTP ___________________________________________39

2.4.5 System Settings ________________________________________42

2.4.6 Image Server __________________________________________45

2.4.7 Language_____________________________________________46

2.4.8 About ________________________________________________47

2.5 Viewing images using PDA / Web enabled mobile phone__________48

Chapter 6: iMultiView _________________________________________50

Section 1. Installing iMultiView _________________________________50
Section 2. Using iMultiView____________________________________50

2.1 Device _________________________________________________51

2.2 View___________________________________________________60

2.3 System ________________________________________________60

2.4 User___________________________________________________61

2.5 Help___________________________________________________62

2.6 Drag-and-Drop Feature____________________________________62

Appendix A: Router Configuration ______________________________64
Appendix B: Methods to Update iCAMView Firmware_______________82
Appendix C: IP Address, Subnet and Gateway ____________________83
Appendix D: Glossary ________________________________________85

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Section 1. Features

iCAMView is a compact stand-alone web-server capable of remote video
surveillance. It can be accessed from anywhere in the world via a standard browser
by entering the IP, account and password. Each system can simultaneously support
any two combinations of USB PC cameras be it regular, infrared or pan-tilt. With its
built-in web-server, iCAMView can stream video images directly to the Internet without
have to go through a computer. iCAMView features a Windows-based software that
allows the user to archive streaming video directly into the hard-drive. The same
software also allows the user to monitor multiple cameras on one screen.

Features:

• Built-in Web Server

• 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Access

• Support Any Java-Enabled Web Browser

• LCD display shows the IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway

• 32-Bit RISC CPU

• 1MB Flash Memory

• 8MB Dynamic Memory

• Support Up to 30 Remote Viewers for each camera

• Allow Up to 8 User Accounts and Passwords

• 5.3VDC 1A Maximum

• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 60°C

• Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90%

• Dimensions: 48mm x 63mm x 21m

• Weight: 75g

• For Indoor Use. Protective housing required for use

• Network Protocol: HTTP, TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS, DNS

Client, SNTP, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP, SNMP

• Support All USB PC Camera with VIMICRO ZC0301 Plus processor built-in

• Resolution: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120.

• Frame Rate: Up to 20fps in 320 x 240

• Motion JPEG streaming video

• 2 USB Ports for PC Cameras

• USB 1.1 & 2.0 compliant

• Can combine with two different PC cameras

• Support Pan/Tilt and Infrared USB PC Camera

Section 2. iCAMView as a Remote Surveillance System

Once iCAMView is installed, the user can check any of the connected PC cameras
using a standard web browser. The user can monitor and control these cameras
simply by entering the IP address of the iCAMView into a Web Browser from
anywhere in the world. For instance, the user can be in Australia but is able to

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monitor his factory production in China, and if he likes, check on his branch office
located in Singapore, all simultaneously.

Fig.1. iCAMView Network Diagram

Section 3. Package Contents

Your iCAMView package should contain the following items;

1. iCAMView,

2. Quick Installation Guide

3. iCAMView Utility CD, which contains;
a. iCAMView Utility: to configure IP address, update the firmware, etc.
b. iMultiView: Windows platform to monitor multiple iCAMView.
c. Time Server: Time adjustment utility.
d. Adobe Acrobat 5.0 Reader.
e. iCAMView user manual, and
f. Camera Windows Driver

4. 5.3V DC Adapter

5. USB Camera

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Fig.2. iCAMView Front View

Fig.3. iCAMView Back View

LED Status Indicators on iCAMView

Light color Signal definition Condition description

Green Power state On: Normal power

Red Error Condition On: Error condition occurred

Orange Logon state

Yellow

USB data activity

Fig.4. iCAMView Status LED Indicator

On: When there is user logon and
receive the image.

Flash when there is data
transmit/receive on the USB.

Light indicators on iCAMView LAN Port LED

Light color Condition description

Green

Yellow

On: Internet correspond speed is 100M
Flash: Data transmitting/receiving
On: Internet correspond speed is 10M
Flash: Data transmitting/receiving

Fig.5. iCAMView LAN LED Indicators

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Chapter 2: Installation Procedure

Chapter 2: Installation Procedure

Before you start using iCAMView, you will need to set-up both the hardware and
software. The following is a flow chart on the installation procedure:

1

Connect iCAMView,

USB Camera and the Network cable

(Chapter 3)

2

Connect Network cable to ROUTER

/ HUB / xDSL modem

3

Install iCAMView Utility (Chapter 4)

and iMultiView (Chapter 6)

4

Use Internet Explorer (>5.0) to

access iCAMView Web Manager

(Chapter 5).

5

iCAMView set-up completed

Fig.6. iCAMView installation flowchart

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Chapter 3: iCAMView, USB Camera and the Network

Chapter 3: iCAMView, USB Camera and the Network

The following details the installation procedure for iCAMView.

Section 1. Installation Procedure

Step 1:
Connect the PC camera

into the USB port of
iCAMView.

Step 2:
Connect the iCAMView

to LAN by using the
Ethernet UTP port.

Step 3:
Connect DC power

adapter output into
iCAMView socket, and
plug the DC power input
into the wall socket

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Step 4:
The LCD will display the

IP, Subnet Mask and
Gateway IP. Use a WEB
browser to login into the
iCAMView IP address.

Chapter 3: iCAMView, USB Camera and the Network

The
LCD shows that a USB
camera is connected.

The LCD display shows
that two USB cameras
are attached to the
iCAMView.

Warning:

Please make sure the input Voltage and Frequency of the DC power adapter (DC

5.3V) is correct before plugging into the power outlet!

icon on the

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Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP & Update Firmware

Chapter 4: Using iCAMView Utility to Setup IP & Update
Firmware

Section 1. Installing iCAMView Utility

1. Insert the enclosed iCAMView CD into the CD-ROM drive. iCAMView setup will
auto run. The following menu will show up. Click on the buttons on the left to
install the programs you want.

" iCAMView Utility - This is a program that helps the user perform quick

installation. It will detect the current configuration and take the user through
the necessary network setup.

a. Click the ‘iCAMView Utility’ button to commence installation.
b. After the step by step installation is completed, the iCAMView Utility

group will appear in Windows ’Start’ Æ iCAMView Utility ‘Program
Group’. Click this to start the program.

Fig.7. iCAMView Utility Group

" iMultiView - This is a windows based program designed to allow user to

control a large number of iCAMView websites located either in a LAN or on a
WAN.

" Read User’s Manual - Click to read iCAMView's User Manual. You will

need Adobe Acrobat Reader v5.0 or higher.

" Adobe Acrobat Reader v5.0 - This will install Acrobat Reader v5.0 on your

local hard drive.

" Sun Jave / ActiveX - Install Sun Java for viewing the video image by Java, or

install the OCX for viewing by ActiveX.

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Section 2. Using iCAMView Utility

The iCAMView Utility main menu is shown below. The selection menu is located on
the left. The Serial Number, current Firmware and IP Address of every iCAMView
connected to the LAN will be displayed on the table to the right.

Fig.8. iCAMView Utility Mai n Menu

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2.1 Setup Wizard

Use “Setup Wizard” to take you through the basic configurations necessary to start
using iCAMView.

1. Click to highlight the iCAMView on the right that you want to configure.

2. Click on “Setup Wizard”.

3. iCAMView Setup Wizard will initiate to take you through the installation.

4. Enter the necessary camera configurations. Choose the appropriate frequency
(Indoor 60 Hz, Indoor 50 Hz or Outdoor) to prevent flickering on the video feed.
Enter a name for the camera in the “Location” box to easily identify it.

5. Click “Next >” to configure the Network Connection.

“Obtain an IP address by DHCP”
Choose this if you do not know your basic Network Configurations

“Use the following IP Address”

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Enter an appropriate internal IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for
iCAMView (Refer to Appendix C for an explanation of IP Addresses)

“Obtain an IP address by Bootp”
Allow iCAMView to obtain an IP address using Bootp protocol.

6. Click “Next >” to proceed to xDSL/Cable modem setup.
This section has to be configured to allow iCAMView to access the Internet

through an xDSL.

Select “Enable PPPoE connection” and enter your account and password details
as provided by your ISP.

Otherwise, leave it at the default “Disable PPPoE connection”

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7. Click “Next >” to proceed with DDNS setup or registration

You will need to setup this section if you are using a Dynamic IP

If you do not already have a Domain Name registered with your ISP, select from
one of the 4 Free DDNS service providers (3322.org, dhs.org, dyndns.org or
myddns.org). Follow the link to the respective free service providers to register a
Domain Name and obtain a User Name and Password. Enter these details in the
boxes provided

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8. Click “Next >” to create an administrator account and password.

An administrator account is necessary to ensure privacy. If you do not set one,
iCAMView can be viewed by anyone on the web.

WARNING: Do not lose the administrator account and password. Once set,
you will not be able to configure iCAMView without the administrator account and
password.

9. Click “Next >” to upload these configuration to iCAMView.

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10. Click “Next >” to save and restart iCAMView with the new configurations.

2.2 Launch iCAMView

Once you have finished with the above Setup Wizard, either click “Launch iCAMView”
or double click on the iCAMView listed on the table to launch it.

Click either one to
Launch iCAMView.

Once you have done the above, the iCAMView login screen will appear. Key in the
administrator account number and password entered earlier (if you did not input one,
then just press ENTER or click on the “OK” button).

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The iCAMView webpage will appear. Click ActiveX for Camera A to view the video
images.

2.3 IP Configuration

This section allows you to determine IP address configuration for iCAMView.

Select the iCAMView on the right display screen, and then click “IP Configuration”.
This will bring up the IP Address Configuration window. There are two tabs;

• IP Address

• Advanced (for port setting configuration)

2.3.1 IP Address

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Use this section to set the IP Address of iCAMView.

When using iCAMView for the first time, it is advisable to choose the “Using Static IP
Address” option. For this option, the user will have to enter an IP Address, Subnet
Mask and Gateway of their choice (refer to Appendix C for IP address explanation).

Fig.9. IP Configuration: Set an IP Address for iCAMView

Once the IP Address is set, you will be able to connect to iCAMView webpage by
entering this IP Address into a standard browser.

“Obtain an IP address by DHCP or BOOTP”
The IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway is acquired directly and assigned

automatically by the system.

2.3.2 Advanced

This section sets security password against unauthorised access to devices through
iCAMView Utility.

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Fig.10. IP Configur ation: iCAMV iew Advanced settings

i. Device Password

Use this to set an access password to the individual device. Once set, the user
must enter the password to access the device. In addition, the IP Address will
not be shown on the right display panel of iCAMView Utility.

Devise
Password
enabled. IP
Address
hidden.

Devise
Password
not set.

iCAMView Utility will request for the “Input Device Password” when you click
either “Setup Wizard”, “Launch iCAMView” or “IP Configuration”

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WARNING:

Do not lose this password. If the password is lost, you can not access the device
to make changes.

To remove the password, you must first enter a valid “Input Device Password”,
go to “Device Password” and delete the entries, click “OK”.

ii. Management Protocol

The administrator can determine the parameter settings when providing access
via HTTP (web) to iCAMView. For security reasons, the administrator can
choose to use either an open or advanced port setting to control these access.

The default values are set to port number 80 for HTTP.

Once the HTTP port number is set to another port (other than 80), the full IP
Address must be entered in order to access the Website.

For example:

) If a value of 61 is set as the HTTP port number, then http://192.168.0.177:61

must be entered as the web address in order to access iCAMView website.

Uncheck to disable this function.

2.4 Upgrade Firmware

iCAMView Utility offers a convenient method to upgrade iCAMView firmware.

1. Click “Upgrade Firmware” to bring up the Wizard.

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Fig.11. Upgrade Firmware: Updates iCAMView firmware

If you have downloaded the latest firmware to your local hard drive, check
“Upgrade the iCAMView firmware with file saved on the local hard drive” and
browse to the file location.

2. Click “Next >” to check for the latest available firmware.

3. Select new firmware file (*.bin) and,

4. Click “Start”.

The iCAMView red and yellow LED will flash alternately to indicate that firmware
upgrading is in progress. Once completed, iCAMView will reboot.

Please check the following URL on a regular basis for the latest firmware;
<http://www.icamview.com/downloads.htm>

NOTE:

If the downloading / upgrade process is interrupted or the data is corrupted,
iCAMView will keep its default firmware to avoid complete data loss. If this happens,
repeat the above firmware upgrade procedure.

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2.5 About

Click on this button to show software and version details.

Fig.12. About iCAMView Utility

2.6 Refresh

iCAMView Utility automatically searches for any iCAMView connected to the LAN.
However, the user can do a manual search by clicking the “Refresh” icon located at
the bottom right of the menu.

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Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager

Chapter 5: iCAMView Web Manager

Section 1. Introduction

After you have setup the hardware and set an IP address for iCAMView, you will then
be able to go to iCAMView web site to monitor and control the PC cameras. All you
have to do is enter the new IP address into any web browser.

1. Start the Web Brower (Netscape or Internet Explore)

2. Enter the iCAMView IP Address that was set earlier using “Setup Wizard” (e.g.

192.168.0.30, if you do not remember, goto to iCAMView and look at the LCD
display) and press ENTER

Fig.13. Enter iCA MView IP address

3. A login screen will appear. Enter the Administrator User Name and Password if
you have set these in the “Setup Wizard”. Otherwise, just press ENTER.

Fig.14. iCAMView Login screen

Section 2. iCAMView Web Manager Interface

The iCAMView webpage main menu is divided into two sections. The selection menu
on the left and display menu on the right. The selection menu consists of the following
options:

2.1 Web-Camera Selection

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2.2 Information

2.3 Basic Settings

2.4 Advanced Settings

2.5 Viewing images using a PDA / Web Enabled Phone

Fig.15. iCAMView Main Menu

When using iCAMView for the first time, you must set the following to ensure that
iCAMView works smoothly;

a. Set the necessary parameters in the “Configuration” menu. In

particular, the “Anti Flicker” under “Camera Settings” should be set to
50Hz or 60Hz (change this to 60Hz or 50Hz / Outdoor if video output
continues to flicker).

b. That the USB PC camera lens is adjusted for best results.

By default the above Camera Settings page is displayed when you login.

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2.1 Web-Camera Selection

Click on either “ActiveX” or “Sun Java” from Camera
A or B to view the camera images.

By default the first USB camera connected to
iCAMView will be denote as “Camera A”

Click “Camera B” to view camera B.

Note: ActiveX can only function on Windows
platform and a plug-in has to be installed on the
client's computer. If this is prohibited for safety

reasons you will have to use Sun Java to view the
video feed. Sun Java also allows users who are not using Windows based Operating
System to view the video feed.

Once you click on “Camera A” the
following image will appear.

Make sure to adjust the USB camera
lens for best picture results.

Click on the controls along the
Window to control the camera.

Note:

The pan and tilt controls will only work
with cameras which has this function
built-in.

Click to record the current image to the selected directory. The default directory
is C:\Program Files\Megatec\iMultiView

To change the saved location and filename. Click
pop up. Choose an alternate location and filename. Click the “Save” button to confirm
changes.

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and the “Save As” window will

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To change Video Codec, click

Note: The availability of Codec depends on weather the individual user has it installed
on the PC or not. Download and install Windows Media Player 10 to enable MPEG4
codec.

Digital Zoom In, Digital Zoom Out
Rotate Left, Rotate Right
Flip the image vertically.
Auto Pan the camera
Pan Left by 5 deg / Pan Left by 1 deg.
Pan Right by 1 deg / Pan Right by 5 deg.
Tilt Up by 5 deg / Tilt Up by 1 deg.
Tilt Down by 1 deg / Tilt Down by 5 deg.

2.2 Information

The “Information” tab contains the following subsections;

2.2.1 System Status,

2.2.2 Current Connections and

2.2.3 Event Log.

2.2.1 System St atus

This section displays all the information relating to iCAMView.

i. System Information

This section shows iCAMView System Information such as the Hardware and
Firmware Version, the serial number, current / local System Time, the system
name, contact, location and uptime. These values are either provided by
iCAMView or set by user.

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Fig.16. iCAMView System Status

ii. System Information

This section shows iCAMView Network settings. The MAC Address is unique
to every iCAMView. All the other values are set by the user in Setup Wizard.

2.2.2 Current Connections

This section will show all the users currently viewing either Camera A or Camera B.
It also lists, the login time, and total bytes received. The user has an option to block
the IP or even disable the account of any errant viewer (The administrator privilege
will be required for this feature). A total of 10 connections can be displayed at the
same time.

Note: If you do not have Administrator’s privilege, the IP and Account details will be
hidden.

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