OvisLink SMARTCUBE300W User Manual
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the 3.0 MP H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG Cube
Type WIFI Network Camera, a standalone system that can be
connected directly to an Ethernet, Fast Ethernet or Wireless
network. The elegant design makes it an ideal solution for offices,
shops and homes. Moreover, the camera are equipped with IR
LEDs and IR-cut filter, providing clear video in completely dark
environments.
The camera boasts high-definition video resolution, allowing for the
delivery of extremely detailed images and coverage 6 or more
times or larger than a VGA camera. To maximize the benefit of the
high-definition sensor, the camera employs several innovative
technologies for optimized bandwidth efficiency. The ROI function
enables users to quickly move to a target area for close-up shots
without moving the camera physically. Users can also receive only
the portions of the images they are interested in via the cropping
function. Furthermore, multiple video streams can be delivered
simultaneously in different resolutions, frame rates, and image
qualities for viewing on different platforms so as to meet different
needs or bandwidth constraints. The camera also offers activity
adaptive streaming support that dynamically allocates bandwidth
according to the video content and trigger state.
Moreover, the cameras boast 802.11b/g/n compatible wireless
connection, making installation easier and more cost-efficient. The
WPS function of camera makes wireless configuration easy and
straightforward. Together with the multi-lingual 32-channel
recording software, users can set up an easy-to-use IP
surveillance system with ease.
With other advanced features such as tamper detection, SD/SDHC
card onboard storage, and two-way audio, the camera is a fullfledged surveillance solution for indoor environments. The simple
installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to
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Surveillance Solution
integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive
applications supported, the camera is your best solution for remote
monitor, high quality, and high performance video images.
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
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ETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
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CHAPTER 1
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INTRODUCTION TO YOUR CAMERA
1.1 Checking the Package Contents
Check the items contained in the package carefully. You should
have the following:
One Network Camera
One AC Power Adapter
Accessory Package (Screws / Plastic Anchors)
□ One Installation CD-ROM (
□ One Quick Installation Guide(
NOTE Once any item contained is damaged or missing, contact the
authorized dealer of your locale.
optional
optional
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)
)
Power Input
Ethernet Port
WPS and Reset
Microphone
Lens
PIR
Sensor
Temperature and
IR LED and ICR
Speaker
802.11n Wi
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Fi
Micro SD
Slot
Status LED
1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera
Front Panel
Humidity Sensors
Rear Panel
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1.3 Features and Benefits
H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG Multi-codec Supported
The camera provides you with excellent images by the
H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG multi-codec selectable technology,
allowing you to adjust image size and quality, and bit rate
according to the networking environment.
High Resolution Surveillance
Equipped with 3 Mega pixel color CMOS sensor, the high
performance camera is designed for your professional
surveillance and security applications. The image resolution
is up to 2048x1538 (3M).
Remote Control Supported
By using a standard Web browser or the bundled GVMS
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.
Multiple Profiles Supported
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: H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG.
Flexible Audio Capability
The camera allows you to connect the external microphone
to receive on-the-spot audio via the Internet, allowing you to
monitor the on-site voice. In addition, you can connect an
external active speaker to the camera to speak through the
camera (supporting mono audio only).
Supports RTSP
The camera supports RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol),
which is a technology that allows you to view streaming
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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:
Stream 1: rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/stream1
Stream 2: rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/stream2
Stream 3: rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/3gp
Temperature and Humidity Sensor Supported
The camera provides the display of temperature and
humidity in real-time or send the user daily report. Alert the
user when temperature and humidity exceed or bellow
certain value.
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 XP/ Vista,
and Windows 7.
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.
PIR Sensor Supported
The camera provides PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor for
human detection. The PIR sensor detects motion by
measuring changes in infrared light. The sensor can for
example be used in low-light environments where video
motion detection is not reliable.
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ONVIF Compliance
This product supports ONVIF. For more information, refer to
www.onvif.org.
1.4 System Requirement
Networking
LAN 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet; Auto-MDIX.
Accessing the Camera using Web Browser
Platform Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Win7
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
RAM 1GB or more
Resolution 1024x768 or higher
User Interface Microsoft® Internet Explorer 7.0 or
above; Apple Safari 2 or above; Mozilla
Firefox 2.00 or above; Google Chrome
Accessing the Camera using GVMS
Platform Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/Win7
Resolution 1024 x 768 or higher
Hardware Requirement:
1~8 cameras Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM
9~32 cameras Intel Core 2 Quad 4GB RAM
NOTE If you connect multiple cameras to monitor various places
simultaneously, you are recommended to use a computer with higher
performance.
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CHAPTER 2
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WIRELESS CONNECTION
2.1 Using WPS Button
Make sure your AP (Access Point) and Operation System
support WPS (Access Protected Setup) functions WPS
enables easy setup with compatible Aps.
Disconnect your LAN cable, and wait for the LED to turn red.
Press the WPS button for 1 second.
Press and hold down the WPS button on your AP (some
router/AP will have a virtual button on their management
software instead). Refer to your AP's documentation for
details using its WPS functions.
When WPS configuration is done, wireless connectivity will be
established and the security encryption, such as WEP or WPAPSK, will be synchronized with the AP.
As for IP setting, the camera's use of DHCP or static IP is
determined by your configuration on the network camera via the
web based configuration of firmware. The camera's default is
DHCP.
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2.2 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.
Home Applications of the Internet Cameras
* Please have the camera enclosed by waterproof housing when using in outdoor.
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CHAPTER 3
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ACCESSING THE CAMERA
3.1 Using IP Search Software (CamWizard)
The camera comes with a conveniently utility, CamWizard, which
is allowing you to search the camera on your network easily.
1. Click the CamWizard item to launch the utility. The control
panel will appear as below.
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Click
camera information.
to get the
Display the connected
camera(s).
Double click to link the
Camera.
root
Click DHCP/Static IP to modify the IP
address of the selected camera.
Enter the default User name (
password (root) and press OK the IP
address will be change.
) and
2. Once you get the IP address of the camera, launch the Web
browser or GVMS to access your camera.
3.2 Accessing to the Camera
Whenever you want to access the camera:
1. Since the default configuration of the camera is DHCP mode
enabled, you are recommended to launch IPFinder to search
the IP address that is assigned to the camera by the DHCP
server, and then click Link to access the camera via the Web
browser.
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2. If Network Camera can't get IP Address under DHCP mode,
Enter the User name
and Password.
the default IP Address will be 192.168.1.99.
3. When the login window appears, enter the default User name
(root) and password (root) and press OK to access to the
main screen of the camera’s Web Configuration.
NOTE If you are initially access to the camera, you will be ask to install a
new plug-in for the camera. Permission request depends on the
Internet security settings of your computer. Click Yes to proceed.
After you login into the Web Configuration of the camera, the Main
screen will appear as below:
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The Main screen of the Web Configuration provides you with many
useful information and functions, including:
Configuration: Click for configuring the camera settings.
Stream: The device supports multi-profile function for H.264,
MEPG4 and JPEG simultaneously. A user can
choose the proper and/or preferred profile which is
listed here.
Protocol: Select the protocol type: RTS, TCP, HTTP or RTSP
over HTTP.
Language: The device can provide multiple languages to meet
customer’s requirement.
Digital Output: Switch digital output interface on or off.
2-Way Audio The device supports 2-way audio function. A user
can choose to enable or disable this function by toggling the icon
below.
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: Disable speaker function.
: Enable speaker function.
: Disable audio uploading function
: Enable audio uploading function.
Volume: Click Speaker button to activate this
function. Scroll the control bars to adjust the audio attribute.
Original size/
view between original size (full size: 3MegaPixels) and preview
size
(smaller size).
Digital Zoom: From 1X to 10X, so you can see
objects in video in detail.
Please note: that digital zoom uses computer algorithm to
enlarge the video and some details may lost. If you need
to focus on detail of specific objects in video view, please
use optical zoom ring on lens set of IP camera.
Preview Size: Switches live image
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Snapshot: Take a snapshot or camera video
and save image file on your computer.
Click ‘Save’ button when you see the image you wish to save, and
you’ll be prompted to indicate the folder on your computer to save
image file.
If you changed your mind and don’t want to save image file, click
‘Cancel’.
button to start recording. The video file is saved as ASF format into
your local PC. While you want to stop it, press Stop to recording.
Record: Click Record to activate this function. Press Record
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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 192.168.1.x (x is 1~254 except 99), and the
suggested Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
7. When you are finished, click OK.
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CHAPTER 4
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CONFIGURING THE CAMERA
4.1 Using the Web Configuration
You can access and manage the camera through the Web browser
and the provided software application ZeroVew. This chapter
describes the Web Configuration, and guides you through the
configuration of the camera by using the Web browser.
To configure the camera, click “configuration “on the Main screen
of Web Configuration. The Web Configuration will start from the
Basic page.
The Web Configuration contains the settings that are required for
the camera in the left menu bar, including Network, Video, Audio
Event, Storage, System, Status, Video Analytics
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4.2 System
The System menu contains two sub-menus that provide the
system settings for the camera, such as the Camera Name,
Location, Date & Time, etc.
When completed, click Apply to save the settings.
4.2.1 System>>Device Settings
Information: This item allows you to assign the camera
name and location information.
- Camera Name: Enter a descriptive name for the camera,
which is helpful to identify the camera easily while multiple
cameras are connected within the network.
- Location: Enter a descriptive name for the location where
is monitored by the camera.
Indication LED: This item allows you to set the LED
illumination as desired. The available options include:
Normal and OFF.
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Date and Time: Enter the correct date and time for the system.
- TimeZone: Select the proper time zone for the region from
the pull-down menu.
- DayLight Saving: Select this option if the Daylight Saving
Time is used in your location.
Daylight Saving means a period from late spring to early
fall, and during the period many countries will set their
clocks ahead of normal local time by one hour to give more
daytime light in the evening.
- Don't Modify: Select this option to set the date and time
as system’s default settings.
- Synchronize with NTP Server: Select this option and the
time will be synchronized with the NTP Server. You need
to enter the NTP Server Address of the server and set the
Update Interval.
- Manual: Select this option to set the date and time
manually.
- Synchronize with PC: Select this option and the date &
time settings of the camera will be synchronized with the
connected computer.
4.2.2 System>>Firmware
Update Firmware: You can upgrade the firmware for your
camera once you obtained a latest version of firmware.
- Current Firmware Version: This item displays the current
firmware version.
- Update: Click Browse to locate the backup file on your PC
and then click Update.
4.2.3 System>>Maintenance
Factory Reset: Click Reset to restore all factory default
settings for the camera.
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