Mobi Technologies 70168 User Manual

70168

Table of Contents

Package Contents 1

Hardware & System Requirements 1

Equipment Needed to Connect 1

Primary Features 1

Installation 2

Quick Features Setup 7

Motion Detection 7

Standard Recording 9

User Name & Password Settings 10

Troubleshooting 11

Warranty 13

Package Contents…

• MobiCam® Anywhere Software Disc

• AV to USB Adaptor Cord

• Registration Serial Number and Key (on CD sleeve)

• Instruction Manual

Hardware & System Requirements…

• Intel Pentium 2 GHz or higher

• Microsoft Windows 200, XP, 2003, Vista 32 bit

• 512MB RAM (1GB recommended)

• Color Monitor

• Mouse or other pointing device

• Broadband Internet Service

Before you begin installation please verify that you meet all of the

above hardware and software requirements.

Equipment Needed to Connect…

• MobiCam®AV or MobiCam® Digital Monitoring System or…

• other video source with A/V output

• PC running Windows 2000, XP, or Vista

Currently this software does not support Apple operating systems.

Primary Features…

• Motion detection with e-mail or text-message alerts

• Scheduled motion detection and recording

• Record and playback up to 4 cameras to your PC

• Date and time stamp recordings

• Advanced hard drive space management for continuous recording

• Broadcast live video and sound

• Password protected Internet account

Note: To stream video using the MobiCam

browser or Windows Media cell phone, you will need to set up your personal
account with mobicam.com during the MobiCam® Software account signup.
The streaming account comes with 2 free hours per month. You can also
choose a plan with unlimited hours for $9.95 per month.

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Internet Kit Software to a web-

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Installation

Note: Do not connect the USB Connector to your computer until you have

completed Step 2.

1. Insert the MobiCam® Software CD into the CD drive of your computer.

2. At the menu shown above, select “Install USB Drivers.” Once the installation

is completed you will need to reboot your computer before continuing.

Note: This step could take several minutes, depending on your connection
speed, to download the latest version.

3. Plug the AC adaptors into your MobiCam®AV camera and monitor and turn

them on.

4. Connect the AV-to-USB adapter (included in with the Internet Kit) to the AV
cord (included with the MobiCam®AV monitor) as shown here.
Connect the Yellow to Yellow plug, Red to Red plug, and White to White
plug. The S-Video (Black) plug is not used with the MobiCam®AVsystem.

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If you are using another video source, connect the three AV connections from
that source the same as above, or use the S-Video plug instead (if S-Video is
available from your source).

5. Once your computer restarts close any programs on your PC and plug the
USB adaptor into an available USB port directly on the computer. We recom­ mend you DO NOT connect the USB capture cable to the computer through a
USB hub. Windows automatically recognizes, and installs, the USB adapter
drivers for video and audio. Depending on your operating system you may be
directed to the Install New Hardware Wizard. From there, select “Automatic
Installation” and allow sufcient time for your PC to nd your new adapter
and install the needed drivers. (Only after your hardware is installed success­ fully will you be able to get picture and sound to your PC). After installa-

tion is complete you may be asked to restart your computer depending on
your operating system.

Note: If you disconnect your USB adapter you must reconnect to the same
USB port each time. Otherwise the USB driver will need to be reinstalled.
(This is a Window function for video devices.)

6. Make sure the USB

adapter is plugged into
your PC then reinsert

(restart) the MobiCam

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Software CD.

At this menu select

“Install” MobiCam

Software.

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Upon successful installa-

tion you will see this.

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7. Enter your Serial

Number (found

on the program CD

sleeve) into the Se­ rial Number eld...

8. Once the Camera

Setup Screen appears

select “Ok” to begin

setup...

9. On the following

screen click on the
drop down menu and

select “USB 2861
Device.” Once you
have selected the

camera the picture
should appear on the
screen as shown...

Then select “Next”

at the bottom of the
window to create

your MobiCam

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Internet Account...

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10. You will now be directed to mobicam.com where you will select your view­ ing plan and create your own secure MobiCam® account that you can access
via the Internet with a PC browser or a cell phone. Upon completing the
registration you will be returned to the MobiCam® program. Be sure to keep

your user name and password.

Note: If you missed the registration process you can simply go to the main

screen, select “Tools,” then “Account to Stream to Web Server,” then “Sign
Up for Account,” and register. You can also view your user name, password,
and personal webpage address.

MAIN SCREEN

11. Double click on the

video image to go to

the Camera Setup
page.

12. To enable the Audio

features, double click
on the camera’s im­ age to go to the Cam-

era setup screen.

Under Audio Device,

select the drop down

list, then select “USB
EMP Audio Device
Capture,” then select
“Apply”...

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13. To begin broadcasting and remote access to your account page for viewing,
select the “Broadcasting” tab at the top of the camera setup screen, then
check the “Stream to Web Server” box and select “Ok”...

If you signed up correctly in Step 10 the link to your camera should appear
on the broadcasting page.

Otherwise, go to “Tools” on the Main MobiCam® Anywhere page, then
select “Stream to Web Server” and sign up...

You must sign up for your streaming account to broadcast.

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14. Once you have completed the setup process it is important to save your
settings. To save the settings simply go to the main screen click on “File”
then select “Save Session” and name the File. This step ensures that when
you open the program the next time all settings remain the same. It is re­ commended that you follow this step whenever you make changes to any of

your settings.

Congratulations! Your MobiCam® software installation is complete.

For more advanced features and functions, please refer to the MobiCam

Help area within the program. You can now see and hear the signal from

your camera via the internet at: http://YourUserID.mobicam.com

Note: Your User ID and Password were created during the registration pro­ cess covered earlier. Additional information regarding your account, and
available options, will be sent to the e-mail address you entered during
registration.

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Quick Features Setup

Please refer to the Help les within the software for a complete list of fea­ tures and expanded explanations for advanced setup.

Motion Detection

a) To activate motion detection, double-click on the camera image to open
the main setup page for the camera. Then select the “Motion” tab...

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b) Select one of two detection modes: “By Scheduler” or “All the Time.”

Then select “Dene Motion Area.”

If you chose the “By Scheduler” mode be sure to enable and setup a schedule
for the camera under “Tools” then “Scheduler” on the main menu.

c) You may then dene the whole frame or specic areas of the camera view to
be sensitive to motion detection by clicking and dragging your mouse over

the desired area...

You may also select multiple zones if you want.

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Note that areas you select will respond to the sensitivity setting on the prev­ ious page and you can adjust the sensitivity or the selected area for your
desired result in triggering automatic notications and recordings.

Select “Ok” to accept.

d) By checking their appropriate boxes, you can activate features that will be
triggered automatically based on motion detection, such as e-mail and text
message Notication or Recording of short video clips...

To set up either e-mail or text message alerts you must enter your account

settings in the appropriate elds. Once you have set up the information you
can send a test email or text message to ensure the settings are correct.

To change the settings at any time simply double click on the main camera

image go to the “Motion” tab and select the setting you wish to change.

Standard Recording

You can set your camera to record constantly (instead of on a schedule or
triggered by motion) directly to your computer’s hard drive for playback

later.

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a) To activate constant recording, double-click on the camera image to enter the
camera setup page then select the “Recording” tab.

b) Then select “Record All the Time.” Next select “Browse” on the “Folder for
Archives” to chose where you want the les saved on your hard drive. (You
can change the le name.) Then select “Apply” to save the settings.

c) To view your recorded Files choose “View” and “Gallery” from the Menu.

d) To customize the captions on your camera, select the “Captions” tab, then
single-click on the caption that you want to change. You can change the
name, date or both.

User Name and Password
Settings

You can change your user name

and password at anytime. Sim-

ply open your web browser and
go to login.mobicam.com.

You will be prompted to enter
your current user name and
password before continuing.

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Once you have entered the required information you will be able to change

your password. The main screen will display your account information and

account Status. To change your password simply click on “Change Pass­ word” and follow the prompts. You can also upgrade your subscription and

cancel your subscription on this page.

To add password protection for remote access, click on “Password Protec­ tion” and select “Restrict access to camera.” Once you have changed this set­ ting your camera will become accessible only if a valid password is entered.

Troubleshooting

To ensure the USB driver is installed correctly, please check the following
information:

1. Check the latest version of Windows Service Pack. Go to Start, Control
Panel, and System.

Please make sure your Win-

dows system has the minimum

required Service Pack in-

stalled.

• Windows XP must have at
least Service Pack 1 installed.

Note: If you have Windows
XP and have Service Pack 2,

no further action is required.

Windows XP Service Pack
1 download site: http://www
microsoft.com/windowsxp
pro/downloads/servicepacks
sp1/network.asp

• Windows 2000 must be
upgraded to Service Pack 4.
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
download site: http://www.microsoft.com/Windows2000/downloads/service
packs/sp4/download.asp

• Windows Vista can block the driver setup if the latest updates are not in­ stalled. Go to your “Start Menu” type in Windows Updates and select
“Windows Updates.” After you have installed the latest updates you will need
to remove the MobiCam Anywhere Software program completely and rein-

stall the program.

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2. Next check the USB Enhanced Host Controller. Go to Control Panel, then
select Device Manager

The USB Enhanced Host Controller must be listed in the Universal Serial
Bus Controller section in order for the USB driver to function properly.

Check the version of the device driver for USB Enhanced Host Controller by
right-clicking on the Enhanced Host Controller and selecting Properties.
Click on the “Driver” Tab and check to make sure the driver is provided by
Microsoft.

If it is not, you will need to update the device driver. If you are not familiar
with the process we recommend you contact a PC technician or Microsoft.

3. Determine if your anti-virus blocked the setup process. Certain anti-virus
programs can block the upload of the USB driver. Please disable you anti­ virus program, remove the MobiCam® Software completely and re-install
the program. Once you have completed the setup you can enable your anti­ virus program.

• To remove the MobiCam Anywhere Lite Software from Windows XP, go
to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, and Select MobiCam® Anywhere
Lite once the programs populate and click on Change/Remove. Repeat the
same step to remove the USB Video/Audio Device Driver. You will also need
to remove the folder that was created during the initial setup. Go to my Com­ puter, Select your Local C Drive, go to Program Files, Select the MobiCam

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File, right-click and select delete.

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• To remove the MobiCam® Anywhere software from Vista, go to Control
Panel, Programs and Features, select MobiCam® Anywhere, right-click and
press delete. To delete the folder created during set up go to Computer, select
your Local C Drive, and delete the appropriate folder.

Limited Warranty

Mobi Technologies, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
purchase. Should this product prove to be defective at any time during the
warranty period, Mobi Technologies, Inc. will, at its option, either replace
or repair it without charge. After the warranty period, a service charge will be
applied for replacement of parts or labor for repair. To obtain warranty ser­ vice, please return the product to Mobi® along with a dated sales receipt

from the place of purchase. Purchaser is responsible for shipping the product

to Mobi Technologies, Inc. at the address indicated below and for all associ­ ated freight and insurance cost. This warranty does not cover damage caused
by accident, misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, or unauthorized modica­ tion. A charge will be made for repair of such damage. This warranty ex-

cludes all incidental or consequential damages and any liability other than

what is stated above.

Mobi Technologies, Inc.

5913 Blackwelder St

Culver City CA 90232

www.getmobi.com

© 2009 Mobi Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Mobi Technologies, Inc.

Please register your product at: www.getmobi.com/registerproduct.php

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