PLANET ICA-H312 User Manual
H.264 25-meter IR
Internet Camera
ICA-H312
User’s Manual
Version: 1.00
Date: May. 2009
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Federal Communication Commission Interference St atement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two
conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for a n uncontrolled enviro nment .
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity
when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture
must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment
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CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users
of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal
waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET H.264 25-meter IR Internet Camera
Model: ICA-H312
Rev: 1.0 (May. 2009)
Part No. EM-ICAH312
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Table of Content
1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................. 7
2. Basic Setup............................................................................................................... 8
2.1 System Requirements....................................................................................... 8
2.2 Physical Description.......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Physical Installation ............................................................................. 11
2.4 Windows Utility Installation............................................................................. 12
2.5 Preparation....................................................................................................... 14
2.5.1 Search and View by PLANET IPWizard II........................................ 14
Search.............................................................................................................. 14
View.................................................................................................................. 15
2.5.2 Configure Network by PLANET IPWizard II..................................... 15
2.6 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista........................................................... 17
2.6.1 Windows XP.......................................................................................... 17
2.6.2 Windows Vista......................................................................................22
2.7 Install the Device behind a NAT Router....................................................... 23
2.8 Setup ActiveX to use the Internet Camera.................................................. 24
2.8.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP.................................................. 24
2.8.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP.................................................. 25
2.8.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista............................................... 26
3. Web-based Management...................................................................................... 27
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Connecting to Internet Camera..................................................................... 27
3.3 Live View........................................................................................................... 29
3.4 ActiveX Control ................................................................................................ 32
3.4.1 Digital Zoom.......................................................................................... 33
3.4.2 Record.................................................................................................... 33
3.4.3 Snapshot................................................................................................ 34
3.4.4 Voice....................................................................................................... 34
3.4.5 Statistics................................................................................................. 35
3.4.6 About......................................................................................................35
3.5 Network Configuration....................................................................................36
3.5.1 Network.................................................................................................. 36
3.5.2 DDNS server......................................................................................... 38
3.5.3 PPPoE.................................................................................................... 39
3.5.4 Streaming..............................................................................................40
3.5.5 UPnP...................................................................................................... 41
3.5.6 IP Filter................................................................................................... 43
3.5.7 IP Notification........................................................................................ 44
3.6 Camera Configuration ..................................................................................... 46
3.6.1 Picture.................................................................................................... 46
3.6.2 PTZ Setting ........................................................................................... 47
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3.6.3 Preset Setting ....................................................................................... 48
3.6.4 Tour Setting ........................................................................................... 48
3.7 System............................................................................................................... 50
3.7.1 System................................................................................................... 50
3.7.2 Date & Time...........................................................................................51
3.7.3 Maintenance.......................................................................................... 52
3.8 Video.................................................................................................................. 54
3.8.1 Common................................................................................................54
3.8.2 H264 Profile........................................................................................... 55
3.8.3 MPEG4 Profile...................................................................................... 56
3.8.4 MJPEG Profile...................................................................................... 57
3.9 Audio Configuration......................................................................................... 58
3.10 User Privilege Access Configuration.......................................................... 59
3.11 E-Mail Configuration...................................................................................... 60
3.12 Object Detection............................................................................................ 61
3.13 Event Server Configuration.......................................................................... 62
3.13.1 FTP Server.......................................................................................... 62
3.13.2 TCP Server.......................................................................................... 63
3.13.3 HTTP Server....................................................................................... 64
3.13.4 SAMBA Server.................................................................................... 65
3.14 Event Schedule Configuration..................................................................... 66
3.15 Record Configuration.................................................................................... 69
Appendix A: Alarm I/O Connector................................................................................ 70
Appendix B: PING IP Address...................................................................................... 72
Appendix C: 3GPP Access........................................................................................... 73
Appendix D: Bandwidth and Video Size Estimation................................................. 74
Appendix E: DDNS Application.................................................................................... 75
Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually................................................. 80
Appendix G: Power Line Frequency ........................................................................... 83
Appendix H: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions............................. 84
Appendix I: Product Specification............................................................................. 89
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1. Introduction
This H.264 25-meter IR Internet Camera is an inexpensive fully scalable surveillance technology.
Because the H.264 25-meter IR Internet Cameras can be plugged into your existing local area
network infrastructure, you will potentially save thousands of dollars on unnecessary cabling.
The H.264 25-meter IR Internet Cameras is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection.
Connect your H.264 25-meter IR Internet Cameras directly to a local area network or xDSL
modem, and with Microsoft Internet Explorer you get instant, on demand video streams. Within
minutes you can set up the H.264 25-meter IR Internet Cameras to capture a video sequence to a
PC. The live video image can be uploaded to a website for the worl d to see or made avail able only
to select users on the network.
The PLANET internet camera support Multi-Profile function can stands for simultaneously video
streams. These Network Cameras can generate H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG streaming
simultaneously to different clients. Moreover, the resolution can be different from one client to
another. This state-of-art design is considerable to fit in various network environments.
1.1 Overview
This user’s manual explains how to operate the H.264 25-meter IR Internet Cameras from a
computer. Basically, the user’s manual is written to be read on the computer display. However,
users might consider printing it out to access easily and read it before you operate the Network
Camera.
1.2 Features
• High quality of 1/3 inch color SONY CCD sensor in 25M IR distance
• Clear and High resolution of quality pictures for day and night
• Multi-profile encoder supports H.264 / MPEG-4 / M-JPEG video compression simultaneously
• 3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications
• LED used on ICA-H312 are 4 times brighter than ordinary IR LED
• Secure protection for current rejections
• Store-to-NAS function for save video files without operating soft ware
• Special mental base enhance s lighting and dissipating heat
• Weatherproof protection housing guards against the variou s weather
• Plug-N-Watch is able to simplify system integration of existing network environment
• Easy configure and manage ICA-H312 via Windows-based utility or web interface.
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3af standard PoE interface
• DDNS, PPPoE and FTP upload supporting provide more alternatives in surveillance network
• Motion Detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in specific area
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1.3 Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
Internet Camera x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Camera Mount Kit x 1
User’s Manual CD x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
NOTE:
1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in internet camera packet
will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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2. Basic Setup
This chapter provides details of installin g and configuring the ICA-H312
2.1 System Requirements
Network Interface 10/100MBase-TX Ethernet
Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
System Hardware · CPU: Pentium 4, 3.0GHz or above
· Memory Size : 512 MB (512 MB or above Recommended )
· VGA card resolution : 1024 x 768 or above
· VGA card memory : 64 M B or above
· Network bandwidth: In VGA resolution mode, minimum
upload bandwidth is 1Mbps.
NOTE:
The listed information is minimum system requirements only. Actual requirement will
vary depending on the nature of your environment.
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2.2 Physical Description
Identification of ICA-H312 cables
RS485 &
DI/DO
Video out
MIC in
Line out
12V DC in
RJ45
Reset Button
RS-485 & DIDO
Video out
(BNC connector)
Connect RS-485 to external scanner and connect to sensor in and alarm out
devices.
Name Cable Color Function
12VDC Brown/White DC 12V (50mA maximum)
GND Blue/White GND
D+ Purple/White RS485 data +
D- Gray RS485 data DI Green/White Digital signal input
DO Orange/White Digit al sign al output
NOTE: The RS-485 of ICA-H312 is mast er that can control extern al scanner.
The Network Camera also provides composite video output. User can use
BNC video cable to connect the Network Camera with a TV monitor or VCR.
MIC in (audio in) Connect a microphone to the network camera.
Line out (audio out)
Connect a loud speaker to the network camera. This function is for voice
alerting and two-way audio.
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DC-in Jack
RJ-45
The input power is 12VDC.
Note: ONLY use package power adapter supplied with the internet.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
Connects to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This
Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission
speed of the network automatically. Please use Category 5 cable to connect
the Network Camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.
In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
Power & Wireless LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not. In addition, this
LED will be flashing while the wireless accessing of the Camera.
This button is used to restore the all factory default settings. Sometimes
restarting the device will make the system back to a normal state. However, if
the system still got problems after rest art, user can restore the factory default
settings and install it again.
Reset Button
Restore the device:
a.) Press the button down continuously.
b.) Hold the button at least 5 seconds and release it. Then the device
has been restored to default settings and reboot again.
Note: Restoring the factory default setting will lose the all previous settings
included IP address forever. User needs to run the PLANET IPWizard II
program to search the device and configure it to let the device work properly
again.
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2.3 Hardware Installation
2.3.1 Physical Installation
1. Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect the LAN cable on the camera to the network device (hub or switch).
NOTE: If there has an IEEE802.3af PoE switch in your network, you can connect the
camera LAN cable to this PoE switch to obtain power. The power adapter is
unnecessary when internet camera is connected to a PoE switch.
2. Check the LAN LED
The LED is defined to identify LAN connection type. When LAN port is connected, the LED
will be green.
3 Attach the power supply
Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, the camera will start to
operate.
NOTE: 1. Only use the power adapter supplied with internet camera Otherwise, the
product may be damaged.
2. The power adapter is unnecessary when internet camera is connected to a
PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be damaged when internet camera is
connected to a PoE switch and power adapter simultaneously.
4 Attach BNC connector (option)
Connect the video BNC connector to a monitor set if necessary check camera viewing angle and
focus.
5 Attach Speaker to camera (option)
If user needs not only video stream but also audio stream, then the speaker should be attached to
camera.
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2.4 Windows Utility Installation
This chapter shows how to quick set up your H.264 camera. The camera is with the default
settings. However to help you find the networked camera quickly the windows utility PLANET
IPWizard II can search the cameras in the network that shall help you to configure some basic
setting before you started advanced management and monitoring.
1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto-run program. Once
completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.
2. Click the “IPWizard” hyperlink; you will see the dialog box as below.
NOTE: If the welcome screen does not appear, click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select
“Run” and type “D:\Utility\setup.exe”, assume D is your CD-ROM drive.
3. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PLANET IPWizard II” prompt will display on the
screen and click “Next” to continue.
4. Please click “Next” to install with original settings, or you may click “Change…” button to
modify the install folder then press “Next” to continue.
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5. Please click “Install” to start the installation.
6. Please click “Finish” to complete the installation and launch program immediately.
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2.5 Preparation
When you installed the camera on a LAN environment, you may execute PLANET IPWizard II to
discover camera’s IP address and set up related parameters in the camera.
2.5.1 Search and View by PLANET IPWizard II
When you installed the Camera on a LAN environment, you have two easy ways to search your
Cameras by PLANET IPWizard II or UPnP discovery. Here is the way to execute PLANET
IPWizard II to discover Camera’s IP address and set up related parameter in a Camera.
Search
When launch the PLANET IPWizard II, a searching window will pop up. PLANET IPWizard II is
starting to search Network Cameras on the LAN. The existed devices will be listed as below.
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View
If PLANET IPWizard II finds network devices, View button will be available. Please select the
device you want to view and click the View button. Then you could see the video from camera
directly. Furthermore you could double click the left button of mouse to link to the network device
by browser.
2.5.2 Configure Network by PLANET IPWizard II
In case you want to change the IP related parameters of wired interface, please select the device
you want to configure and click the LAN button. Relative settings will be carried out as below.
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You could modify the relative settings of the selected device. Click “<<” button will quit the LAN
setting procedure and click “>>” button will move to next page as below.
In case, you do not want to change username and/or password, then just click “Submit” button to
perform your setting accordingly. Click “<<” button will go back to previous page.
If you like to change username and/or password of the device, just click the check button. Then,
the related fields will show up as below.
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After keying in new username and password, click “Submit” button to perform your setting
accordingly. Click “<<” button will go back to previous page.
2.6 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista
2.6.1 Windows XP
UPnP™ is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides
compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. This device is an UPnP
enabled device. If the operating system, Windows XP, of your PC is UPnP enabled, the device will
be very easy to configure. Use the following steps to enable UPnP settings only if your operating
system of PC is running Windows XP.
NOTE: Windows 2000 does not support UPnP feature.
Go to Start > Settings, and Click Control Panel
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The “Control Panel” will display on the screen and double click “Add or Remove Programs” to
continue
The “Add or Remove Programs” will display on the screen and click Add/Remove Widows
Components to continue.
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The following screen will appear, select “Networking Services” and click “Details” to continue
The “Networking Services” will display on the screen, select “Universal Plug and Play” and click
“OK” to continue.
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Please click “Next” to continue
The program will start installing the UPnP automatically. You will see the below pop-up screen,
please wait while Setup configures the components.
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Please click “Finish” to complete the UPnP installation
Double-click “My Network Places” on the desktop, the “My Network Places” will display on the
screen and double-click the UPnP icon with internet camera to view your device in an internet
browser.
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2.6.2 Windows Vista
UPnP™ is short for Universal Plug and Play, which is a networking architecture that provides
compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. This device is an UPnP
enabled device. If the operating system, Windows Vista, of your PC is UPnP enabled, the device
will be very easy to configure. Use the following steps to enable UPnP settings only if your
operating system of PC is running Windows Vista.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center, and turn
on “Network Discovery”.
Double-click “My Network Places“ on the desktop, the “My Network Places” will display on the
screen and double-click the UPnP icon with internet camera to view your device in an internet
browser.
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2.7 Install the Device behind a NAT Router
Once installed, the device is accessible on your LAN. To access the device from the Internet you
must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the device. If the device is
installed on the LAN with a router, then it may get a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server.
However, if the device wants to be accessed from the WAN, its IP address needs to be setup as
fixed IP, also the port forwarding or Virtual Server function of router needs to be setup.
However, if your NAT router supports UPnP feature, it can be very easy to achieve NAT traversal
automatically. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically
configure the router to allow access to the camera.
Installing the device with an UPnP router on your network is an easy 3–step procedure:
(1) Enable UPnP option of your NAT router
(2) Enable UPnP NAT traversal option of the Network Camera (default)
(3) Access your Network Camera by DIPS
(1) Enable UPnP option of your NAT router
To use UPnP IGD function (NAT traversal), you need to make sure the UPnP function is enabled
in your router. Most new home routers should support this function. Some of routers are default
enable and others are not. Please check user’s manual of your NAT router for detail.
(2) Enable UPnP NAT traversal option of the Network Camera
Refer to Setting Î Network Î UPnP page for detail NAT traversal setting. Note that this option
is default enabled.
(3) Access your Network Camera by DIPS
Refer to Setting Î System Î System page for detail DIPS information
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2.8 Setup ActiveX to use the Internet Camera
The internet camera web pages communicate with the internet camera using an ActiveX control.
The ActiveX control must be downloaded from the internet camera and installed on your PC. Your
Internet Explorer security settings must allow for the web page to work correctly. To use the
internet camera, user must setup his IE browser as follows:
2.8.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP
From your IE browse Î ”Tools” Î ”Internet Options…” Î ”Security” ΔCustom Level…”, please
setup your “Settings” as follow.
Set the first 3 items
• Download the signed A ctiveX co ntrols
• Download the unsigned ActiveX controls
• Initialize and script the ActiveX controls not masked as safe to Prompt
By now, you have finished your entire PC configuration for internet camera.
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2.8.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
From your IE browse Î ”Tools” Î ”Internet Options…” Î ”Security” ΔCustom Level…”, please
setup your “Settings” as follow.
Set the first 3 items
• Allow previously unused ActiveX control to run…
• Allows Script lets
• Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls
By now, you have finished your entire PC configuration for internet camera.
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2.8.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista
From your IE browse Î ”Tools” Î ”Internet Options…” Î ”Security” Î ”Internet” ΔCustom
Level…”, please setup your “Settings” as follow.
• Enable “Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls”
• Prompt “Initialize and script active controls not marked….”
From your IE browse Î ”Tools” Î ”Internet Options…” Î ”Security” Î ”Trusted Sites”
ΔCustom Level…”, please setup your “Settings” as follow.
• Enable “Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls”
• Prompt “Initialize and script active controls not marked….”
By now, you have finished your entire PC configuration for internet camera.
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3. Web-based Management
This chapter provides setup details of the internet camera’s Web-based Interface.
3.1 Introduction
The ICA-H312 can be configured with your Web Browser. Before configure, please make sure
your PC is under the same IP segment with internet camera.
3.2 Connecting to Internet Camera
z Use the following procedure to establish a connection from your PC to the camera.
z Once connected, you can add the camera to your Browser’s Favorites or Bookmarks.
Start the web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the camera. The Default IP:
“ http://192.168.0.20
“
The login window of internet camera will appear, Default login username/password is :
admin/ <no password>
;
NOTE: If the User name and Password have been changed with PLANET IPWizard II,
please enter the new User name and Password here.
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