
Cam Viewer Plus Pro
QuickInstallationGuide
Table of Contents
Chapter1. Introduction................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Before Installation............................................................................................ 1
1.2 System Requirements .................................................................................... 1
1.3 Comparison Sheet .......................................................................................... 3
Chapter2. Cam Viewer Plus Pro Installation ............................................................. 4
Chapter3. Import Surveillance Product ...................................................................... 9
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Chapter1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the IP surveillance application program. The Cam Viewer Plus Pro is a
multi-camera video surveillance application that enables you to set up a comprehensive and
effective surveillance system quickly and easily. It works with PLANET network cameras and
video servers to provide video monitoring, recording and event management functions.
1.1 Before Installation
Before installation, please be sure to read this quick installation guide and user’s manual (CD)
carefully to complete machine installation.
This QIG includes the following chapter:
• Chapter2. Cam Viewer Plus Pro Installation
• Chapter3. Import Surveillance Product
1.2 System Requirements
The system consumes huge of computation power to decode and record multiple video streams
from IP cameras. Therefore, bear in mind that much faster CPU speed and higher system
memory will be very useful to handle and process multi-channel video streams. Here is a
minimum recommendation of system requirement as below:
The Minimum system requirement
CPU
RAM
Video RAM
Display Chip
Display Resolution
Operating System
DirectX
Intel® Pentium 4 3.0GHz with Hyper-threading
1 GB
128MB
nVIDIA GeForce 8500GT
ATI Radeon HD 4350
1024X768 24bits
Windows2000 SP4 / Windows XP Pro SP2 /Windows 2003 /Vista
9.0c
Required space for installation 100MB
Recommended HD free space 160 GB
Network
Ethernet 100Base-TX
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Recommended for 16 Channels on CIF resolution
CPU
RAM
Video RAM
Display Chip
Recommended HD free space 160GB or above
Intel® Core™2 Duo E7400
2 GB
256 MB
nVIDIA GeForce 8600GT
ATI Radeon HD 4670
Network
Recommended for 64 Channels on CIF resolution
Video RAM
Display Chip
Recommended HD free space 500GB or above
Network
Also it does strongly recommend that close the unnecessarily programs while running Cam
Viewer Plus Pro to monitor and record video stream from IP cameras.
CPU
RAM
Ethernet 100Base-TX or above
Intel® Core™2 Quad Q8200
4 GB
1 GB
nVIDIA GeForce 9500GT
ATI Radeon HD 4850
Gigabit Ethernet 1000Base-T or above
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1.3 Comparison Sheet
Specification Description Cam Viewer Plus Pro Cam Viewer Plus
Live view channel Max. channels monitored simultaneously Up to 64 channels Up to 64 channels
E-Map Showing camera's location and map background V V
Remote Server Provide remote server, support remote live view V V
Counting Function Provide counting function V N/A
Compression format H.264/MPEG4/MJPEG V V
Opens recorded video files by event type
Event options:
- General Motion Detection
Open by event
Smart Search
- Focal Loss Detection
- Missing Object Detection
- Foreign Object Detection
- Obstruction Detection
- Camera Tampering Detection
Searches archives by event on specific area(s) on video
- Genera Motion Detection
- Missing Object Detection
- Foreign Object Detection
- Focal Loss Detection
- Obstruction Detection
- Camera Tampering Detection:
Options:
- General Motion
- Focal Loss
All
General Motion Detection
Camera Signal Lost
General Motion
All
Camera Signal Lost
Intelligent Guard
SMS Alarm Send a SMS to mobile phone. V N/A
Preset Go Control PZ camera to a specify location. V N/A
- Missing Object
All
- Foreign Object
- Obstruction
- Camera Tampering
- Camera Signal Loss
General Motion
Camera Signal Lost
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Chapter2. Cam Viewer Plus Pro Installation
Note: Before install the software, please plug the bundled USB dangle into your PC’s USB port
in advance.
1. Simply place the setup disc into your optical drive and wait for seconds, you will see the
welcome web page, please click the Cam Viewer Plus to start the installation.
2. Select the language once the “Choose Setup Language” Windows pop-up, and then click
“Next” to continue the installation.
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3. The “Welcome” window will then pop-up, click on “Next” to continue.
4. You may choose where to install the program. Click on “Change” button to browse your
computer. Once you have specified the directory, click on “Next” to continue.
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5. You are now ready to install the program. Click on “Install” to begin the installation process.
6. You will now see the installation progress. Please wait a few minutes to complete the
installation.
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7. Click on “Finish” to exit the InstallShield wizard.
8. You will now be prompted to create an administrator account. This account allows full
control of Cam Viewer Plus Pro. Enter a password for this administrator account in the
“Password” field and re-enter it in “Password Confirm” field.
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9. You will then be prompted to login by the administrator user name and password. Enter
“administrator” in the “User Name” field. Enter the password you just created in the
“Password” field.
10. You have successfully entered Cam Viewer Plus Pro.
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Chapter3. Import Surveillance Product
Please double click the icon on desktop, the Main Console will display on the screen.
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In Main Console, go to “Config” and click “System Setting” to open the Setting dialog box
The Setting window will display on the screen, please go to “Camera” page and click “Add” icon
for add new IP camera.
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In “Channel Setting” dialog box. Please enter the Name, IP Address, Port, User Name and
Password, then select “Vender Name” and “Device Name”, then click “OK” to finish inserted
camera procedure.
Further Configuration
If you want to configure more detail settings of Cam Viewer Plus Pro, please refer to the user
manual in the CD disk.
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