PLANET ICA-H612 User Manual

H.264 Outdoor Speed Dome IP Camera
ICA-H612 / ICA-H652
User’s manual
Version 1.0.0
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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET H.264 Outdoor Speed Dome IP Camera
Model: ICA-H612 / ICA-H652
Rev: 1.0.0 (2010, October)
Part No. EM-ICAH612_H652_v1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6
Overview....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Package Content .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Physical Details ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Camera Substance ................................................................................................................................8
Switch Identification ............................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Camera Setup and Cable Connections...............................................................10
Physical Installation Requirement............................................................................................................ 10
2.1 System Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Verify the Contents inside Package Box............................................................................................. 10
2.3 Physical Installation............................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Dome Camera Setups ..........................................................................................................................18
2.4.1
Switch/Connector Definition........................................................................................... 18
2.4.2
Communication Switch Setting....................................................................................... 19
2.5 Cables and Connections ......................................................................................................................19
Chapter 3 Accessing Camera................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Device Search Software Setup.............................................................................................................21
3.2 Device Search .......................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Example of Changing IP Camera’s Network Property .................................................................... 23
3.4 Installing DC Viewer Software Online............................................................................................... 24
3.5 Administrator / User Privileges........................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 4 Configuration & Operation................................................................................. 27
4.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction................................................................................................... 27
4.2 Home Page......................................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 System Related Settings.................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1
Host Name and System Time Setting .............................................................................. 32
4.3.2
Security ........................................................................................................................... 32
4.3.3
Network........................................................................................................................... 34
4.3.4
DDNS.............................................................................................................................. 37
4.3.5
Mail ................................................................................................................................. 38
4.3.6
FTP.................................................................................................................................. 38
4.3.7
Application (Alarm Settings) ..........................................................................................39
4.3.8
Motion Detection............................................................................................................. 45
4.3.9
Snapshot .......................................................................................................................... 48
4.3.10
View Log File.................................................................................................................. 49
4.3.11
View User Information .................................................................................................... 49
4.3.12
View Parameters.............................................................................................................. 51
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4.3.13
4.3.14
4.3.15
Factory Default................................................................................................................ 51
Software Version ............................................................................................................. 52
Software Upgrade............................................................................................................ 52
4.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings .................................................................................................. 54
4.4.1
Video Resolution and Deinterlacing Function................................................................. 54
4.4.2
Video Compression .........................................................................................................55
4.4.3
Video OCX Protocol ....................................................................................................... 56
4.4.4
Video Frame Skip............................................................................................................ 57
4.4.5
Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings.................................................................................. 58
4.5 PTZ Settings......................................................................................................................................... 59
4.5.1
Preset............................................................................................................................... 59
4.5.2
Cruise ..............................................................................................................................59
4.5.3
Auto Pan.......................................................................................................................... 60
4.5.4
Sequence ......................................................................................................................... 61
4.5.5
Home............................................................................................................................... 63
4.5.6
Tilt Angle......................................................................................................................... 64
4.5.7
Privacy Mask................................................................................................................... 64
4.5.8
Camera - Exposure.......................................................................................................... 66
4.5.9
Camera - WB................................................................................................................... 66
4.5.10
Camera - Miscellaneous Setups Menu 1 ......................................................................... 67
4.5.11
Camera - Miscellaneous Setups Menu 2 ......................................................................... 69
4.5.12
Camera - Default ............................................................................................................. 70
4.6 Logout ................................................................................................................................................... 71
Appendix A: IP Camera Specifications ................................................................................ 72
Appendix B: Internet Security Settings................................................................................ 75
Appendix C: DC Viewer Download Procedure ...................................................................78
Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................... 80
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Chapter 1
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Introduction

Overview

The PLANET ICA-H612/ICA-H652 is the outdoor speed dome Internet camera offering the next generation
H.264 video compression. It is a prefect and effective surveillance solution for the bandwidth limited networks.
The ICA-H612 features a 12x12 zooming (12x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom) with auto focus and auto iris,
and ICA-H652 features a 36x12 zooming (36x optical zoom, 12x digital zoom) with auto focus and auto iris. It
offers fast, accurate and continuous 360 panning operations. The unparalleled surveillance functions of the
ICA-H612/ICA-H652 including 256 camera presets, 8 camera cruise configurations, and the motion detection
function make it able to satisfy the demanding surveillance and remote monitoring applications.
The ICA-H612/ICA-H652 provides Multi-Profile function which can generate H.264 and M-JPEG video
streaming simultaneously. Moreover, the resolution can be different from one user to another. This
state-of-the-art design is considerable to fit in various network environments such as traffic centers, shopping
malls, railway stations, warehouses, airports, and production facilities.
The ICA-H612/ICA-H652 supports Store-to-NAS function so the video file can be saved in a NAS directly
which help to release more PC resource and keep monitoring the environment with motion detection at 7/24. It
provides 2-Way audio surveillance so that the administrator can speak to anyone at ICA-H612 remote site with
a speaker connected. The ICA-H612/ICA-H652 can also be installed in most of bad outdoor environment and
keep working properly under bad weather conditions in outdoor with its IP-66 protection cover.
Product Features
Multi-Profile encoder supports H.264 and M-JPEG video compression simultaneously
D1 / CIF Real-time resolutions (30fps)
360 degree continuous PAN, Tilt (0 ~ 180 degree) and 12x12 zooming (12X optical, 12X digital)
adjustment [ICA-H612]
360 degree continuous PAN, Tilt (0 ~ 180 degree) and 36x12 zooming (36X optical, 12X digital)
adjustment [ICA-H652]
High resolution quality pictures for day and night surveillance
Built-in IR Cut Filter (ICR)
3D de-interlaced video image
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
2D/3D Noise Reduction
Store-to-NAS function to save video files without operating software
3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications, iPhone viewer support
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Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail and HTTP public network standards, the IP Cam can be
applied and utilized to a mixed IP network environment
Easy configuration: network administrators can efficiently configure and manage the IP Cam via
Windows-Based utility or web interface
DDNS and FTP uploading supports more alternatives in surveillance network
Motion detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in specific area
IP-66 outdoor classification with heater and fan for rigorous environment

Package Content

The contents of your product should contain the following items:
Dome Camera with Outdoor Mount Kit
Compact Pendent Mount Kit
Data Cable
Waterproof Rubber
Dome Cover
M3/M5 Standard Screw
M3/M5 Security Screw
Lubricant
Security Tool
Bracket screws kit
Quick installation guide
User’s manual CD
Power Adapter
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Physical Details

Camera Substance

1. Outdoor Mount
2. Compact Pendent
Mount
3. Dome Cover

Switch Identification

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Item Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
DO NOT change the Speed Dome IP Camera’s Communication Switch factory default
Note
settings.
F1
F2
G
None
Communication Switch (Reserved)
RJ45 Connector
Data Cable 22-Pin Connector
None
Reboot Button
Factory Reset Button
ISP Connector (for FW upgrade)
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Chapter 2
2
Camera Setup and Cable Connections

Physical Installation Requirement

Before installing or connecting the dome camera, please refer to this section and complete preparations for
dome setups and various switch settings.

2.1 System Requirements

To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet
system requirements as described below for appropriate setup and well view quality.
Items System Requirement
Personal Computer
R
1. Intel
2. 2 GB RAM or more
Pentium
R
M, 2.16 GHz or Intel
R
CoreTM2 Duo, 2.0 GHz
Operating System
Web Browser
Network Card
Viewer
Windows Vista or Windows XP
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE

2.2 Verify the Contents inside Package Box

The package should contain the below items. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the seller
immediately.
Dome Camera with Outdoor
Mount Kit
Compact Pendent Mount Data Cable
Waterproof Rubber Dome Cover Bracket screws kit
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Security Tool Lubricant M3/M5 Standard Screw
M3/M5 Security Screw
AC Power Adapter
Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM Power Cord

2.3 Physical Installation

1. During the installation, please take care and avoid crash. That may cause the device
damage or cause injury of the installer.
Caution
STEP 1.
Unpack the Dome Camera’s package and take out the Dome Camera unit.
2. Please make sure the hardware had been located on the wall properly. If the hardware
drops down, it is possible make someone injury or hurt. Please check the hardware
again after the installation.
3. Please according to the practical local power voltage to adjust the power switch. The
wrong input voltage may cause the device damage.
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STEP 2.
Rotate the Outdoor Mount Kit, and take it off from the camera body.
STEP 3.
Attach the dome cover to the camera body. Before doing that, apply some lubricant on the cover’s
water-proof rubber to make the installation process smoother.
The tiny protrusion on the dome cover must align with one of the four holes on the dome
body.
Note
STEP 4.
Gently pressure the dome cover downward with two hands on the side of it. DO NOT press the cover, as
shown in the figure; this might cause damage to the camera body.
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STEP 5.
Use the M3 screw to screw the dome cover and camera body together.
STEP 6.
Make a cable entry hole on the wall to recess the cables. Otherwise, users could push up the Cable
Entry Board on the Compact Pendent Mount’s Mounting Plate to place the cables, as shown in the photo
below.
STEP 7.
Fix the Compact Pendent Mount on the wall with proper screws and screw anchors.
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The screws and screw anchors don’t attach in package.
Note
STEP 8.
Attach the Waterproof Rubber to the Outdoor Wall Mount.
STEP 9.
Pass the network and data cables through the Compact Pendent Mount with the Data Cable’s 22-pin
cable coming out of the outlet.
1. The network cable doesn’t attach in package
2. Please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponge to avoid insects entering the
Note
Pendent Mount. The sponge can be placed in two ways as shown in the illustrations
below.
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STEP 10.
Thread the cables through the Outdoor Mount Kit and join the Outdoor Mount Kit to the Compact Pendent
Mount with the supplied screws and washers. Then adjust the Waterproof Rubber to the joint.
STEP 11.
Use the safety hook hanging the camera, and connect the cables to the Dome Camera.
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STEP 12.
Join the Dome Camera to the Outdoor Mount Kit with the supplied M5 screw and washers.
STEP 13.
Connecting power wires of AC adapter with Power Input connector of data cable. Please check the color
of power wire carefully, and screwed that with connector properly.
STEP 14.
Connecting the AC power adapter with Power Input connector of data cable.
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Then according to the practical local power voltage to adjust the power switch, and connect the power
cord with adapter and power outlet.
Use only the power adapter shipped with the unit to ensure correct functionality
Note
STEP 15.
Connecting the network cable with switch.
STEP 16.
Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.0.x, where x is a number between 1 to 253 (except 20 where
is being used for the camera by default). If you don’t know how to do this, please ask your network
administrator.
STEP 17.
Use web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or above) to connect to 192.168.0.20 (type this address in the
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address bar of web browser). You’ll be prompted to input user name and password: admin / null (without
password).

2.4 Dome Camera Setups

Before connecting the IP Camera to other devices of IP Surveillance system, please complete the IP
Camera’s ID and communication switch settings. These switches are located on the bottom of the IP Camera.

2.4.1 Switch/Connector Definition

Item Description
A
B
C
D
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None
Communication Switch (Reserved)
RJ45 Connector
Data Cable 22-Pin Connector
E
None
F
F1
F2
G
DO NOT change the Speed Dome IP Camera’s Communication Switch factory default
Note
settings.

2.4.2 Communication Switch Setting

Communication Switch SW 1
Reboot Button
Factory Reset Button
ISP Connector (for FW upgrade)
SW 2
SW 3
SW 4
SW 5
SW 6
Reserved
Termination
Line Lock
Factory Default Reset
Reserved
Please do not change the default setting without qualified specialist or supplier’s notice. As for the
SW 3 and SW 4, they are used for termination and Line Lock adjustment respectively. The SW 5 is
mainly used when users want t o restore the camera to the factory default status; moreover, once
firmware upgrade is carried out, users also need to reset the SW 5 afterward.

2.5 Cables and Connections

The Dome Camera is supplied with one integrated 22-pin Data Cable for connecting with the power, video,
and audio input & audio output cables. Please read the following sections thoroughly before making
connections.
2.5.1 Cable Requirements
For operation, the Integrated Speed Dome IP Cameras require video and power cables as
described below:
The video cable sends video signals to a remote viewing site. Using a coaxial cable to send
video signals is recommended.
Power supply: DC 12V/AC 24V output voltage
Ensure power supply meets the Dome Camera’s power requirement, or product
impairment will occur. If any mistake happens, please contact with a qualified
Note
maintenance engineer.
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2.5.2 22-Pin Data Cable
The Speed Dome IP Camera’s Data Cables are illustrated respectively as shown below.
2.5.3 22-Pin Connector Definition
With the 22-pin connector, installers can simply connect the power and video cables to the IP
Camera at once. Particularly, the alarm pins are serviceable for connecting alarm input and output
devices, such as alarm sensors, sirens or flashing lights with the surveillance system. The Speed Dome
IP Cameras’ 22-pin connector definition will also be specified as follows.
Pin Definition Cable Color
AC 24-1/DC ()
1
ALM NC White
2
AC 24-2/DC ()
3
ALM NO
4
FG 20AWG Yellow
5
ALM COM
6
Audio in
7
Audio out
8
Audio GND
9
20AWG Red
20AWG Black
24AWG
White/
Black
Green
/Black
Yellow
/Black
Orange
/Block
Green
/Block
13
15
17
Pin Definition Cable Color
12
ALM-1
ALM-3 Purple
ALM-2 Grey
14
ALM-4 Blue
16
Reserved
Reserved
18
Reserved
19
Reserved
20
ALM GND
Red
/White
White
/Block
Orange
/Block
Purple/
Block
Grey
/Block
Brown
/White
10
Audio GND
Brown
21
VGND
/Block
24AWG
11
ISOG
Blue
22
Video
/Block
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Block
/Grey
Red
/Grey
Chapter 3
3
Accessing Camera
For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program:
DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in “DeviceSearch” folder in the supplied CD.

3.1 Device Search Software Setup

Step 1: Double click on the program Planet Device Search.exe (see the icon below); its window will
appear as shown below. Then click the “Device Search” button.
Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Run” to continue.

3.2 Device Search

Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown
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in the figure below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.0.20.
Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser.
Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username and password (as shown
below) will appear for logging in to the IP Camera.
The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
Login ID Password
admin
null (without password)
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
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NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security
concerns. Refer to section
Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in
the device finding list. Refer to the following section for changing the IP Camera’s network property.
4.3.2 Security for further details.

3.3 Example of Changing IP Camera’s Network Property

Users can directly change an IP Camera’s network property, ex. from static IP to DHCP, in the finding
device list. The way to change the IP Camera’s network property is specified below:
Step 1: In the finding device list, click on the IP Camera that you would like to change its network
property. On the selected item, right click and select “Network Setup.” Meanwhile, record the IP
Camera’s MAC address, for future identification.
Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press “Apply” button down the
page.
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Step 3: Click “OK” on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search the IP Camera.
Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the
correct MAC address. Double click on the IP Camera, and the login window will come out.
Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera.

3.4 Installing DC Viewer Software Online

For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically installed to
your PC when connecting to the IP Camera.
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If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (see Appendix B: Internet Security Settings
) to continue the
process.
The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the
ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser (see the figure below). Right click on the Information Bar
and select “Install ActiveX Control…” to allow the installation.
Then the security warning window will pop up. Click “Install” to carry on software installation.
Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer window when download is finished.
Once login to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below:
NOTE: The “talk” button below the screen only displays in ICA-HM126 Series IP Camera.
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