Planet ICA-H610 User Manual
H.264 Indoor PTZ
Internet Camera
ICA-H610
User’s Manual
Version: 1.00
Date: November. 2009
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 an uncontrolled environment.
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
.
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 Indoor PTZ Internet Camera
Model: ICA-H610
Rev: 1.00 (November. 2009)
Part No. EM-ICAH610
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Table of Content
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................. 6
2. Basic Setup ................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 System Requirement ........................................................................................ 7
2.2 Physical Description ......................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Terminal Connections ........................................................................... 8
2.3 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Wall Mount............................................................................................ 11
2.3.2 Ceiling Mount ....................................................................................... 12
2.4 Initial Utility Installation ................................................................................... 13
2.5 Preparation....................................................................................................... 15
2.5.1. Search and View by PLANET IPWizard II....................................... 15
2.5.2. Configure Network by PLANET IPWizard II.................................... 16
2.6 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista ........................................................... 18
2.6.1. Windows XP......................................................................................... 18
2.6.2. Windows Vista ..................................................................................... 22
2.7 Setup ActiveX to use the Internet Camera.................................................. 24
2.7.1. Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP ................................................. 24
2.7.2. Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP ................................................. 25
2.7.3. 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
3.3.1. Camera PTZ Control........................................................................... 31
3.3.2. Camera OSD Control.......................................................................... 32
3.4 ActiveX Control................................................................................................ 33
3.4.1. Digital Zoom......................................................................................... 34
3.4.2. Record................................................................................................... 34
3.4.3. Snapshot............................................................................................... 35
3.4.4. Voice ...................................................................................................... 35
3.4.5. Statistics ................................................................................................ 36
3.4.6. About ..................................................................................................... 36
3.5 Network Configuration.................................................................................... 37
3.5.1. Network................................................................................................. 37
3.5.2. DDNS server........................................................................................ 39
3.5.3. PPPoE................................................................................................... 40
3.5.4. Streaming ............................................................................................. 41
3.5.5. UPnP ..................................................................................................... 43
3.5.6. Bonjour.................................................................................................. 44
3.5.7. IP Filter.................................................................................................. 45
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3.5.8. IP Notification....................................................................................... 46
3.6 Camera Configuration .................................................................................... 48
3.6.1. Picture ................................................................................................... 48
3.6.2. Preset Setting ...................................................................................... 50
3.6.3. Tour Setting .......................................................................................... 51
3.7 System .............................................................................................................. 52
3.7.1. System .................................................................................................. 52
3.7.2. Date & Time.......................................................................................... 53
3.7.3. Maintenance......................................................................................... 54
3.8 Video ................................................................................................................. 56
3.8.1. Common ............................................................................................... 56
3.8.2. Video Profile......................................................................................... 57
3.9 Audio Configuration ........................................................................................ 59
3.10 User Privilege Access Configuration......................................................... 60
3.11 E-Mail Configuration .................................................................................... 61
3.12 Object Detection........................................................................................... 62
3.13 Storage Configuration.................................................................................. 63
3.14 Recording List............................................................................................... 64
3.15 Event Server Configuration ........................................................................ 65
3.15.1. FTP Server ........................................................................................ 65
3.15.2. TCP Server........................................................................................ 66
3.15.3. HTTP Server ..................................................................................... 67
3.15.4. SAMBA Server.................................................................................. 68
3.16 Event Schedule Configuration.................................................................... 69
3.17 Record Configuration................................................................................... 73
Appendix A: Alarm I/O Connector .............................................................................. 74
Appendix B: PING IP Address .................................................................................... 76
Appendix C: 3GPP Access .......................................................................................... 77
Appendix D: Bandwidth and Video Size Estimation ................................................ 78
Appendix E: DDNS Application................................................................................... 79
Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually .................................................. 84
Appendix G: Power Line Frequency .......................................................................... 87
Appendix H: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ............................... 88
Appendix I: Product Specification............................................................................. 93
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1. Introduction
The PLANET ICA-H610, H.264 10x Indoor PTZ Internet Camera, offers the next generation video
compression – H.264. It is the most effective solution on the bandwidth limited networks, like
Internet transmission. The ICA-H610 features a 100X zooming (10x optical zoom, 10x digital
zoom), auto focus, and auto iris.
High-speed motorized structure offers a wide pan range of 355-degrees and tilt range of
120-degrees to control over TCP/IP networks. 180 degree/sec pan speed and 140 degree/sec tilt
speed drive the camera move to the preset point faster than normal-speed P/T IP cameras. Plus
the 128 presets, 16 camera tour configurations, and combining the motion detection, these
unparalleled surveillance functions of the ICA-H610 are able to satisfy the demanding surveillance
and remote monitoring applications.
The PLANET Internet Camera support Multi-Profile function can stands for simultaneously video
streams. The Internet 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 guide explains how to operate this camera from a computer. User should read this
manual completely and carefully before you operate the device
1.2 Features
• Sony Day/Night Zoom Module with ICR
• Offer PAN degree 355°, Tilt 120° and 100X zooming (10X optical, 10X digital) adjustment
• Up to 30 fps at D1 Video Resolution
• H.264 / MPEG-4 / M-JPEG multi video compression
• 3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications
• Store-to-NAS function to save video files without operating software
• Plug-N-Watch is able to simplify system integration in existing network environment
• 20 simultaneous uni-cast users, unlimited users using multi-cast
• DDNS, PPPoE and FTP uploading supports more alternatives in surveillance network
• Motion Detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in specific area
• SD card to save local recording video and image
• Supports Web management & Cam Viewer Plus central management software
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1.3 Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Camera Mount Kit x 1
A/V Cable x1
User’s Manual CD-ROM 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 installing and configuring the Internet Camera.
2.1 System Requirement
The Internet Camera can be monitoring on all of Windows operating system that suggest with
system requirment below in order to got better video performance.
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 above Recommended )
· VGA card resolution : 1024 x 768 or above
· VGA card memory : 64 MB or above
· Network bandwidth: In D1 resolution mode, minimum upload
bandwidth is 1.5 ~ 2Mbps.
NOTE: 1. The listed information is minimum system requirements only. Actual requirement
will vary depending on the nature of your environment.
2. The ICA-H610 can be managed by PLANET Cam Viewer Plus if you want to
configure more detail information and settings of camera viewer plus software
please refer to the CD-ROM folder “D:\Manual\Cam Viewer Plus\”, assume D is
your CD-ROM drive.
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2.2 Physical Description
2.2.1 Terminal Connections
1. Power LED
2. LAN LED
3. Microphone
Front View
1 Power LED This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
2 LAN LED This LED will be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
3 Microphone
The Camera has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is
hidden in the pinhole located on the front panel.
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1. Power Jack
2. Audio/Video
Output Jack
3. External
Microphone
4. SD Card Slot
Rear View
1. Power Jack The input power is DC 12V.
Audio/Video
2.
Output Jack
Audio/Video-out Jack allows this device to output audio and video signal.
Use the attached A/V cable to connect A/V device where white cable is for
audio and yellow cable is for video.
5. LAN Socket
6. Factory
Default Reset
7. DI/DO
Connector
External
3.
Microphone
4. SD Card Slot User can insert a micro SD card into this slot for event recording.
RJ-45 LAN
5.
Socket
Factory
6.
Default Reset
Connect a microphone to the IP camera.
The LAN socket is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10/100Base-TX
Fast Ethernet cabling. This Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect
or negotiate the transmission speed of the network automatically. Please
use CAT-5 cable to connect the IP camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
network switch or hub.
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 restart, user can restore the
factory default settings and install it again.
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Restore the device:
a. Insert the paper clip or other tool and press and hold the
button down continuously.
Hold it at least 5 seconds and release the tool. Then the device has been
restored to default settings and reboot again.
7. DI/DO
Connector
The Camera provides a terminal block with 4 pins of connectors for DI and
DO. Please refer to the user’s manual for more information.
Alarm I/O connectors:
Pin Function
1 12VDC power supply (50mA maximum)
2 Alarm Input
3 GND
4 Alarm Output
Note:
The pin 1 is located at the right side of terminal block from rear view.
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2.3 Hardware Installation
2.3.1 Wall Mount
Step 1. Fix the L-type bracket to the wall using two holly wall anchors and screws.
Step 2. Fix the IP camera to L-type bracket with the two supplied screws.
Step 3. Connect the LAN cable to a switch or hub. When this switch/hub is a PoE device, you
can ignore the next step.
Step 4. Connect DC-Jack to the with the bundle power adapter power source.
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
IEEE802.3af PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be damaged when
Internet Camera is connected to a PoE switch and power adapter
simultaneously.
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2.3.2 Ceiling Mount
Step 1. Fix the IP camera to L-type bracket with the two supplied screws.
Step 2. Fix the bracket and IP camera to the ceiling using two holly wall anchors and screws.
Step 3. Connect the LAN cable to a switch or hub. When this switch/hub is a PoE device, you
can ignore the next step.
Step 4. Connect DC-Jack to the with the bundle power adapter power source.
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
IEEE802.3af PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be damaged when
Internet Camera is connected to a PoE switch and power adapter
simultaneously.
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2.4 Initial 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 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:
3. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PLANET IPWizard II” prompt will display on the
screen and click “Next” to continue.
If the welcome screen does not appear, click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select
“Run” and type “D:\Utility\IPWizard II\setup.exe”, assume D is your CD-ROM drive.
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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.
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 Internet Camera on a LAN environment, you may execute PLANET
IPWizard 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 Internet Camera on a LAN environment, you have two easy ways to search
your cameras by PLANET IPWizard or UPnP discovery. Here is the way to execute PLANET
IPWizard to discover camera’s IP address and set up related parameter in a camera.
9 Search
When launch the PLANET IPWizard, a searching window will pop up. PLANTE IPWizard is
starting to search Internet Cameras on the LAN. The existed devices will be listed as below.
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9 View
If PLANET IPWizard finds Internet Camera, View button will be available. Please select the
camera 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 Internet Camera
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 Internet
Camera 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.
After keying in new username and password, click “Submit” button to perform your setting
accordingly. Click “<<” button will go back to previous page.
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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: Please notice that MS Windows 2000 does not support UPnP feature.
Go to Start > Settings, and Click Control Panel.
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.
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The “Networking Services” will display on the screen, select “Universal Plug and Play” and click
“OK” to continue.
Please click “Next” to continue.
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The program will start installing the UPnP automatically. You will see the below pop-up screen,
please wait while Setup configures the components.
Please click “Finish” to complete the UPnP installation
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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”.
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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 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:
2.7.1. 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 ActiveX controls
• 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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2.7.2. 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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2.7.3. 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 Internet Camera 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 Internet 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,
please enter the new User name and Password here.
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After logged on, you should see the following messages at the top of Internet Explorer:
Click on the message, and click Install ActiveX Control…
When you see this message, click Install’ to install required ActiveX control
After the ActiveX control was installed and run, the first image will be displayed.
You should be able to see the images captured from the Internet Camera in the web page now. For
advanced functions, please refer to instructions given in follows chapters.
If you log in the camera as an ordinary user, setting function will be not available. If
NOTE:
you log in the camera as the administrator, you can perform all the settings
provided within the device.
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