Planet ICA-H651 User Manual

H.264 Outdoor Speed Dome

Internet Camera

ICA-H651

User’s Manual

Version: 1.01

Date: October. 2009

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Copyright

Copyright © 2009 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
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PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to
the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or
its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof
without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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

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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 Outdoor Speed Dome Internet Camera
Model: ICA-H651
Rev: 1.01 (October. 2009)
Part No. EM-ICAH651

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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

2.2.1 Terminal Connections ............................................................................ 9

2.3 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 10

2.3.1 Wall Mount............................................................................................. 10

2.3.2 Ceiling Mount ........................................................................................ 11

2.4 Initial 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 ...................................................................................... 21

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............................................... 25

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 ................................................................................................ 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 IP Filter................................................................................................... 44

3.5.7 IP Notification........................................................................................ 45

3.6 Camera Configuration..................................................................................... 47

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3.6.1 Picture .................................................................................................... 47

3.6.2 PTZ Setting ........................................................................................... 48

3.6.3 Preset Setting ....................................................................................... 49

3.6.4 Tour Setting ........................................................................................... 50

3.7 System............................................................................................................... 51

3.7.1 System ................................................................................................... 51

3.7.2 Date & Time........................................................................................... 52

3.7.3 Maintenance.......................................................................................... 53

3.8 Video.................................................................................................................. 55

3.8.1 Common ................................................................................................ 55

3.8.2 H264 Profile........................................................................................... 56

3.8.3 MPEG4 Profile ...................................................................................... 57

3.8.4 MJPEG Profile ...................................................................................... 58

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 Event Server Configuration.......................................................................... 63

3.13.1 FTP Server.......................................................................................... 63

3.13.2 TCP Server.......................................................................................... 64

3.13.3 HTTP Server....................................................................................... 65

3.13.4 SAMBA Server.................................................................................... 66

3.14 Event Schedule Configuration..................................................................... 67

3.15 Record Configuration.................................................................................... 71

Appendix A: Alarm I/O Connector ................................................................................ 72

Appendix B: PING IP Address...................................................................................... 74

Appendix C: 3GPP Access ........................................................................................... 75

Appendix D: Bandwidth and Video Size Estimation ................................................. 76

Appendix E: DDNS Application.................................................................................... 77

Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually .................................................... 82

Appendix G: Power Line Frequency ........................................................................... 85

Appendix H: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ................................ 86

Appendix I: Product Specification................................................................................ 91

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1. Introduction

The PLANET ICA-H651, H.264 Outdoor Speed Dome 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-H651 features a 230X zooming (23x optical zoom, 10x digital
zoom), auto focus, and auto iris. Fast, Accurate and continuous 360 panning operations. Plus the
128 presets, 16 camera tour configurations, and combining the motion detection, these
unparalleled surveillance functions of the ICA-H651 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. 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 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

• Multi-profile encoder supports H.264 / MPEG-4 and M-JPEG video compression

simultaneously and 30fps for all resolution

• Supports 360 degree continuous PAN, Tilt (0°~180°) and 230X zooming (23X optical, 10X

digital) adjustment

• Clear and high resolution quality pictures for day and night

• 3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications

• Store-to-NAS function to save video files without operating software

• Secure protection for current rejections

• Plug-N-Watch is able to simplify system integration in existing network environment

• 20 simultaneous uni-cast users, unlimited users using multi-cast

• Because of supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail and HTTP public network standards,

ICA-H651 can be applied and utilized to a mixed IP network environment

• Easy configuration: Network administrators can configure and manage ICA-H651 via

Windows-based utility or web interface

• DDNS, PPPoE and FTP uploading supports more alternatives in surveillance network

• Motion Detection: the 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:

Speed Dome Camera Unit x 1

Power Adapter x 1

Power Box Wall Mount Kit x 1

Power Box Electric Wire Kit x 1

Camera Bracket Screws Kit x 1

Waterproof Strip x 1

Terminal Block x 2

Video and Audio Cable x 3

Zoom Cable x 1

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 ICA-H651

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 MB or above

(at least 128 MB for Megs-pixel resolution)

NOTE:

· Network bandwidth: In VGA resolution mode, minimum
upload bandwidth is 1Mbps.

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

2.2.1 Terminal Connections

MIC in

RJ-45 LAN socket Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.

For connections 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. The LAN cable is wired well for user’s easy installation.

RS-485 Connect to a local keyboard controller.

DI/DO Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices

Local Video output 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.

Line out 12VDC

Name Function

12VDC DC 12V (60mA maximum)
GND GND
D+ RS-485 data +
D- RS-485 data ­DI Digital signal input (Digital In)
DO Digital signal output (Alarm Out)

DI / DO

RS-485 Video Out

AC 24V in

AC 24V in The input power is 24VAC.

Note that supply the power to the Network Camera with the power adapter

included in package.

MIC in (audio in) Connect a microphone input source 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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2.3 Hardware Installation

2.3.1 Wall Mount

1. Disassemble the Outdoor Flange and dome housing with wrench. Mount the dome housing as

figure.

2. Mount the power box on a solid wall. Mount the wall bracket on the power box.

3. Fix the wall bracket to the outdoor flange with screws and wrench. Tighten the screws as

figure.

4. Connect all the cables as required.

5. Mount the Safety Hanging-Lock of the outdoor flange on the outdoor speed dome. Aim the

guide pin of mounting base at the longest curved chute of outdoor flange. Fix the speed dome
on the outdoor flange. Tighten the screw as figure.

NOTE: Due to the camera is heavy, please take care safety for installer and camera when

camera mounting.

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2.3.2 Ceiling Mount

1. Disassemble the Outdoor Flange and dome housing with wrench. Mount the dome housing as

following.

2. Fix the ceiling bracket and connect it with outdoor flange with screws and wrench. Tighten the
screws as following.

3. Connect all the cables as required.

4. Mount the Safety Hanging- Lock of the outdoor flange on the outdoor speed dome. Aim the

guide pin of mounting base at the longest curved chute of outdoor flange. Fix the speed dome
on the outdoor flange. Tighten the screw as following.

NOTE: Due to the camera is heavy, please take care safety for installer and camera when

camera mounting.

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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 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 II” 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\IPWizard II\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.

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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 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. PLANTE 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.

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: 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

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 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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2.8.2 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.

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….”

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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-H651 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,

please enter the new User name and Password here.

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Web browser may display the “Security Warming” window, select “Yes” to install and run the
ActiveX control into your PC.

After the ActiveX control was installed and run, the first image will be displayed.

NOTE: If you log in the camera as an ordinary user, setting function will be not available. If

you log in the camera as the administrator, you can perform all the settings

provided within the device.

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