PLANET ICA-HM136 User Manual

2Mega-Pixel

20M IR Vandal Proof Dome IP Camera

ICA-HM136

User’s Manual

Version: 1.1

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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 Rul es. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interfere nce in a residential inst allation. This eq uipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freq uency ener gy and, if not in stalled and used in acco rdance with the instructions, may cau se harmful inte rference to radio com munications. However , the re i s n o guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inte rference to radio or tel evision re ception, which can b e det ermined by turning t he 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 complie s with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmf ul 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 possi bility of exceeding t he FCC radio frequency ex posure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, sp ecial attention must be p aid to the dangers of electric sho ck and static ele ctricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the comp uter 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 elect rical and el ectronic eq uipment should und erstand the meanin g of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not di spose of W EEE as unsorted muni cipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET H.264 2Mega-Pixel 20M IR Vandal Proof Dome IP Camera Model: ICA-HM136 Rev: 1.00 (December. 2010) Part No. EM-ICAHM136

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 Identification of ICA-HM136 cable....................................................... 9

2.2.2 ICA-HM136 I/O Control Instruction.................................................... 10

2.3 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................... 12

2.3.1 Physical Installation .............................................................................12

2.4 Initial Utility Installation ................................................................................... 15

2.5 Initial Utility Installation ................................................................................... 15

2.5.1 Search and Configure Network by PLANET IP Installer................ 15

Search and Configure Network.................................................................... 15

2.6 Setup ActiveX to use the Internet Camera ..................................................19

2.6.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP .................................................. 19

2.6.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP .................................................. 20

2.6.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista............................................... 21

3. Web-based Management...................................................................................... 22

3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 22

3.2 Connecting to Internet Camera ..................................................................... 22

4. Live View ................................................................................................................. 24

5. Configuration........................................................................................................... 26

5.1 System............................................................................................................... 27

5.1.1 System Information .............................................................................. 27

5.1.2 User Management................................................................................ 29

5.1.3 System Update ..................................................................................... 30

5.2 Network ............................................................................................................. 31

5.2.1 IP Setting ............................................................................................... 31

5.2.2 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista ................................................ 32

5.2.3 PPPoE.................................................................................................... 39

5.2.4 DDNS ..................................................................................................... 39

5.2.5 Mail & FTP............................................................................................. 42

5.3 A/V Setting ........................................................................................................43

5.3.1 Image Setting........................................................................................ 43

5.3.2 Video Setting......................................................................................... 43

5.3.3 Audio ...................................................................................................... 46

5.4 Event List .......................................................................................................... 48

5.4.1 Event Settinig........................................................................................ 48

5.4.2 Schedule................................................................................................ 49

5.4.3 I/O Setting.............................................................................................. 50

5.4.4 Log List ..................................................................................................52

5.4.5 SD Card ................................................................................................. 52

Appendix A: Factory Default ......................................................................................... 54

Appendix B: PING IP Address...................................................................................... 55

Appendix C: 3GPP Access ........................................................................................... 56

Appendix D: Bandwidth and Video Size Estimation ................................................. 57

Appendix E: DDNS Application.................................................................................... 58

Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually .................................................... 63

Appendix G: SD Card Recommended........................................................................ 66

Appendix H: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ................................ 67

Appendix I: Product Specification................................................................................ 71

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the

ICA-HM136. Simultaneously providing H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG video streaming, provides sma ll video size and save you lots of bandwidth. The ICA-HM136 through high performance 2Mega-Pixel CMOS sensor, it deliv ers h igh qua lity ima ge at maximum 1600x1200(UXGA) resoluti ons for capturi ng color im ages. Als o equipped with 2.7mm to 9mm Vari-focal auto iris lens, it allo ws e asy i nstallation and cam era angl e adjustment for different installed sites.

Built-in 18 IR L ED around the lens of the IC A-HM136 and with the built-in IR-cut filter, th e ICA-HM136 can provide go od video quality in both da y a nd night. And it’s equ ipped with net work a nd analog video output interfaces for flexible viewing and recording implementations.

The ICA-HM136 IP Compliant with IEEE 802 .3af PoE int erface for quick and eas y installation in the cei ling without concerning the outlet / socket locations and also eliminates the need of power cables and installation costs. And the ICA-HM136 supp orts 2-Way audio that can let administr ator speaks to an yone dir ectly to make a udio c ommunication between local and r emote I CA-HM136 i nstalled sites by usin g the external microphone and adding an external speaker.

PLANET ICA-HM136 designed with vandal-proof and IP66 weather-proof case that can shield 400 pounds of impact. T he vandal-proof desi gn with d ie-cast alum inum bod y pre vents the intentional destru ction. Water-resistant construction with weather-proof sol id ho using mainta ins the relia ble operati on in any environment. It is the perfect choic e for outd oor surveillance system by providing IP-66 certified water-proof protection.

The ICA-HM136 can b e mana ged b y P LANET Cam Viewer T hree, the professio nal IP-Surve illance management s oftware for m ulti-camera vid eo surve illance application, th at provi des monitoring, r ecording and ev ent ma nagement fun ctions. T he C am Vie wer T hree en ables you to setup a compreh ensive an d effective surve illance s ystem quickl y and easily, it provi des an en hanced, professional, and sec ured environment to protect your property and life.

H.264 2Mega-Pixel 20 meter outdoor infrared vandal proof Internet Camera

1.1 Overview

This u ser’s g uide explain s how to operate this ca mera from a compute r. User sho uld re ad this manual completely and carefully before you operate the device

1.2 Features

• High resolution pi ctures for d ay and n ight wi th high quality of 2 Mega-Pixel CMOS imag e sensor

• Built-in IR LED and visible distance up to 20 meters

• Support 3GPP and JAVA for iPhone and Windows mobile for remote view

• Supports H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG video compression

• Easy configuration and management via Windows-Based utility or web browser

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

• Motion Detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in a specific area

• 2-Way audio supported with external speaker and microphone

• IR-Cut filter brings better video quality in the daytime and nighttime

• IP-66 protection for outdoor application

Compliant with IEEE 802.3af PoE interface

1.3 Package Contents

User can find the following items in the package:

Camera unit x 1

Power Adapter x 1

Accessories 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 th at is not th e one in cluded in Internet camera packet will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

2. Basic Setup

This chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Internet camera

2.1 System Requirements

Network Interface 10/100Base-TX Ethernet

Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

· CPU: Intel Dual Core 1.66G

System Hardware

(Suggested)

System Hardware

(Minimum)

NOTE:

The listed inf ormation is minimum system requirements only. Actual requirement will

vary depending on the nature of your environment.

· Memory Size : 1024 MB (1024 MB or above Recommended )

· VGA card resolution : 1024 x 768 or above

· VGA card memory : 128 MB or above

· CPU: Intel C-2.8G

· Memory Size : 512 MB

· VGA card resolution : 1024 x 768

· VGA card memory : 64 MB

2.2 Physical Description

2.2.1 Identification of ICA-HM136 cable

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

For connect 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 CAT-5 cable to connect the Network Camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.

2.Power Jack: The input power is DC 12V.

NOTE: ONLY u se package po wer a dapter supplie d with the Intern et. Otherwi se, the

product may be damaged.

2.2.2 ICA-HM136 I/O Control Instruction

I/O terminal connector – used in application, for e.g., motion detection, event triggering,

(1)Digital Input: (GND+Alarm) An alarm input for connecting devices that can toggle between an open and closed circuit, for example: PIRs, door/window contacts, glass break detectors, etc. When a signal is received the state changes and the input becomes active.

(2)Relay output: (COM +N.O.) / (COM+N.C.) An output to Relay switch, for example: LEDs, Sirens, etc.

1.Digital Input:

Alarm Input:

1. GND (Ground) : Initial state is LOW

2. Alarm : Max. 50mA, DC 3.3V

2.Relay Output:

1. N.C. (Normally Close): Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.2A, 110~240VAC

2. COM: (Common)

3. N.O. (Normally Open): Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.2A, 110~240VAC

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.Relay Connection:

(1)Digital Input connection

(2)Relay Output Connection

4.MIC_IN:

Connect a microphone to the network camera.

5.AUDIO_IN

Connect a loud speaker to the network camera. This is for voice alerting and two-way audio.

2.3 Hardware Installation

2.3.1 Physical Installation

1. Fix Internet camera to desired location with mount fixture

2. 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 swit ch in you r n etwork, you can connect the

camera LAN cabl e to thi s PoE switch to obt ain power. The power ada pter is

unnecessary when Internet camera is connected to a PoE switch.

3. Attach the power supply

Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, the camera will st art to operate.

NOTE: 1. Only use the power ada pter suppli ed with Internet came ra Othe rwise, the

product may be damaged.

2. The power a dapter is unn ecessary wh en Internet camera is con nected 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

Connect the video BNC conne ctor to a monitor set if necessary check came ra viewing angle and focus.

5. 3-Axis Gimbal Adjustments

Once the users open the case, the gimbal adjustment offers the convenience method to install on the wall. The pan, tilt, and rotation are provided in this model. The users can adjust the gimbal with Pan 175 degree, tilt 75 degree, and rotation 180 degree respectively.

6. PoE (Power Over Ethernet)

Power over Ethernet (P oE) is a te chnology t hat i ntegrates p ower i nto a standard LA N infrastructure. It enables power to be provided to the network device, such as an IP phone or a network ca mera, using the same cabl e as that use d for network conne ction. It eliminates the need fo r powe r outle ts at the ca mera lo cations an d en ables ea sier a pplication of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to ensure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation.

2.4 Initial Utility Installation

This chapter sho ws how to quick set up your H.264 cam era. T he ca mera is with the def ault settings. However to hel p you find the networked came ra quickly the windows utility PLANET IP Installer 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 bundle d CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto-run p rogram. Once completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.

2. Click the “PLANET IPInstaller” hyperlink; you will see the dialog box as below.

NOTE: If the welco me scre en d oes n ot appe ar, click “Start” at the t askbar. Th en, se lect

“Run” and type “D:\Utility\PLANETIPinstaller\PLANETIPinstaller.exe”, assume D

drive is your CD-ROM drive.

2.5 Initial Utility Installation

When you installed the camera on a LAN environment, you may execute PLANET IP Installer to discover camera’s IP address and set up related parameters in the camera.

2.5.1 Search and Configure Network by PLANET IP Installer

When you i nstalled the Camera on a L AN environment, you have two e asy ways to search your Cameras by PLANET IP Installe r or UPnP discov ery. Here is th e way to execute PLANE T IP Installer to discover Camera’s IP address and set up related parameter in a Camera.

Search and Configure Network

1. OS: Windows XP SP2 or above. If the following “Windows Security Alert” popup, please click

“Unblock”.

2. The GUI of IP Installer is as follows (Default IP: 192.168.0.20).

(1) IP Installer will search all IP Cameras connected on LAN. The user can click “Search

Device” to search again.

(2) Click one of IP Cameras listed on the left side of IP Installer, then the network configuration

of that IP Camera will be listed on the right side. If parameters changed, click on “Submit”. Then, the network configuration will be changed. Just click “OK” to reboot

(3) Please make sure the subnet of PC IP address and IP CAM IP address are the same.

IP CAM IP address: 192.168.0.20 PC IP address: 192.168.0.100

(4) Different Subnets:

IP CAM IP address: 192.168.0.20 PC IP address: 192.168.1.100

(5) To Change PC IP address:

Control PanelÆNetwork ConnectionsÆLocal Area Connection PropertiesÆInternet Protocol (TCP/IP) ÆProperties Please make sure your IP Camera and PC have the same Subnet. If not, please change IP Camera IP subnet or PC IP subnet accordingly.

(6) A quick way to access remote monitoring is to left-click the mouse twice on a selected IP

Camera listed on “Device list” of PLANET IP Installer. An IE browser will be opened.

(7) Then, please key in the default “Username: admin” and “Password: admin” in the

following message box.

(8) If the user name and password are input correctly, the following web page will be displayed.

2.6 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 Explore r se curity settings mu st allow for the web pag e to work correctly. To use th e Internet camera, user must setup his IE browser as follows:

2.6.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP

From your IE browse Î ”Tools” Î ”Internet Options…” Î ”Security” Î”Custom 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.

2.6.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP

From your IE browse Î ”Tools” Î ”Internet Options…” Î ”Security” Î”Custom 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.

2.6.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista

From yo ur IE bro wse Î ”Tools” Î ”In ternet Options…” Î ”Se curity” Î ”Int ernet” Î”Custom Level…”, please setup your “Settings” as follow.

• Enable “Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls”

• Prompt “Initialize and script active controls not marked….”

From your I E browse Î ”Tool s” Î ”Internet Option s…” Î ”Secu rity” Î ”Truste d Sites” Î”Custom 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.

3. Web-based Management

This chapter provides setup details of the Internet camera’s Web-based Interface.

3.1 Introduction

The Internet came ra ca n be configu red with your Web Browser. Before configure, plea se 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 comput er and type the IP address of the ca mera. The Default I P: “ http://192.168.0.20

“

The login window of Internet camera will appear, Default login username/password is: admin/ admin

;

NOTE: If the Use r name and Password have been chang ed with PLANET IP Installer,

please enter the new User name and Password here.

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