2 Mega-Pixel Wireless Outdoor IR IP
Camera
ICA-HM315W
User’s Manual
Version: 1.00
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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 2 Mega-Pixel Wireless Outdoor IR IP Camera
Model: ICA-HM315W
Rev: 1.0 (December. 2010)
Part No. EM-ICAHM315W
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Table of Content
1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Feature................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................. 6
2. Basic Setup................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 System Requirements....................................................................................... 7
2.2 Physical Description.......................................................................................... 8
2.3 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................... 10
2.3.1 Physical Installation ............................................................................. 10
2.4 Preparation ....................................................................................................... 11
2.4.1 Search and View by PLANET IP Installer......................................... 11
2.4.2 Configure Network by PLANET IP Installer...................................... 12
2.5 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista........................................................... 13
2.5.1 Windows XP.......................................................................................... 13
2.5.2 Windows Vista ...................................................................................... 17
2.6 Install the Device behind a NAT Router....................................................... 19
2.7 Setup ActiveX to use the Internet Camera.................................................. 20
2.7.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP .................................................. 20
2.7.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP .................................................. 21
2.7.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista............................................... 22
3. Web-based Management ......................................................................................... 23
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 23
3.2 Connecting to PLANET Internet Camera..................................................... 23
3.3 Live View........................................................................................................... 25
4. Configure..................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 System- System Information .......................................................................... 27
4.2 System- User Management............................................................................ 30
4.3 System-System update................................................................................... 31
4.4 Network- IP Setting ......................................................................................... 32
4.5 Network- PPPoE.............................................................................................. 33
4.6 Network-DDNS ................................................................................................ 34
4.7 Network-Mail & FTP ........................................................................................ 35
4.8 Wireless Setting ............................................................................................... 36
4.9 A/V Setting- Image Setting............................................................................. 37
4.10 A/V Setting- Video Setting ........................................................................... 40
4.1 1 A/V Setting- Audio.......................................................................................... 43
4.12 Event- Event Setting...................................................................................... 44
4.13 Event-Schedule.............................................................................................. 45
4.14 Event- I/O Setting.......................................................................................... 46
4.15 Log List............................................................................................................ 47
Appendix A PING IP Address.......................................................................................48
Appendix B 3GPP Access............................................................................................. 49
Appendix C DDNS Application..................................................................................... 50
Appendix D Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ................................. 55
Appendix E Specifications ............................................................................................ 59
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1. Introduction
This 2 Mega-Pixal Wireless Outdoor IR IP Camera is an inexpensive fully scalable surveillance
technology. Because the 2 Mega-Pixal Wireless Outdoor IR IP Cameras can be plugged into your
existing local area network infrastructure, you will potentially save thousands of dollars on
unnecessary cabling.
The 2 Mega-Pixal Wireless Outdoor IR IP Cameras is accessible via the LAN or Internet
connection. Connect your 2 Mega-Pixal Wireless Outdoor IR IP Camera directly to a local area
network or xDSL modem, and with Microsoft Internet Explorer you get instant, on demand video
streams. Within minutes you can set up the 2 Mega-Pixal Wireless Outdoor IR IP Camera to
capture a video sequence to a PC. The live video image can be uploaded to a website for the
world to see or made available only to select users on the network.
The PLANET Internet camera support Multi-Profile function can stands for simultaneously video
streams. These Network Cameras can generate H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG streaming
simultaneously to different clients. Moreover, the resolution can be different from one client to
another. This state-of-art design is considerable to fit in various network environments.
1.1 Overview
This user’s manual explains how to operate the 2 Mega-Pixal Wireless Outdoor IR IP Camera from
a computer. Basically, the user’s manual is written to be read on the computer display. However,
users might consider printing it out to access easily and read it before you operate the Network
Camera.
1.2 Feature
z 2 Mega-Pixel COMS Sensor with Vari-Focal Lens in 25 meters IR distance
z Clear and high resolution quality pictures for day and night
z 3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications
z Supports IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN with WEP and WPA encryption
z Weather proof housing offers protection against various weather conditions
z Motion Detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in specific area
z DDNS, PPPoE and FTP upload supports more alternatives in surveillance network
z Easy configuration and management via Windows-based utility or web interface
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1.3 Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
ICA-HM315W x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Screw package x 1
Stand x 1
Antenna x 1
User’s Manual CD x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
NOTE:
1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in Internet camera packet
will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
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2. Basic Setup
This chapter provides details of installing and configuring the ICA-HM315W.
2.1 System Requirements
Network Interface 10/100MBase-T Ethernet
Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
System Hardware
(Suggested)
System Hardware
(Minimum)
NOTE:
The listed information is minimum system requirements only. Actual requirement will
vary depending on the nature of your environment.
· CPU: Intel Dual Core 1.66G, or above
· Memory Size : 1024MB (1024 MB or above Recommended )
· Graphic card:128MB
· CPU: Intel-C 2.8G, or above
· Memory Size : 512MB (512 MB or above Recommended )
· Graphic card:64MB
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2.2 Physical Description
DC12V / Network
I/O Control Instruction
Digital Input (GND+Alarm)
Relay output (COM +N.O.) /
(COM+N.C.)
Digital Input
Relay Output
Connect a power adapter and IP Camera to PC or local network
I/O terminal connector – used in application, for e.g., motion detection,
event triggering, alarm notifications. It provides the interface to:
n 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.
An output to Relay switch, for example: LEDs, Sirens, etc
Alarm Input
1. GND (Ground): Initial state is LOW
2. Alarm: Max. 50mA, DC 3.3V
1. N.C. (Normally Close): Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.2A, 125~240VAC
2. COM: (Common)
3. N.O. (Normally Open): Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.2A, 125~240VAC
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Relay
1. Digital Input connection
2. Relay Output Connection
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2.3 Hardware Installation
2.3.1 Physical Installation
1. Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect the LAN cable on the camera to the network device (hub or switch).
2. Attach the power supply
Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, the camera will start to
operate.
NOTE: 1. Only use the power adapter supplied with Internet camera Otherwise, the
product may be damaged.
2. The product may be damaged when Internet camera is connected to a PoE
switch and power adapter simultaneously.
3. Attach BNC connector (option)
Connect the video BNC connector to a monitor set if necessary check camera viewing angle and
focus.
4. Attach Speaker to camera (option)
If user needs not only video stream but also audio stream, then the speaker should be attached to
camera.
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2.4 Preparation
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.
2.4.1 Search and View by PLANET IP Installer
When you installed the Camera on a LAN environment, you have two easy ways to search your
Cameras by PALENT IP Installer or UPnP discovery. Here is the way to execute PLANTE IP
Installer to discover Camera’s IP address and set up related parameter in a Camera.
Search
When launch the PLANET IP Installer, a searching window will pop up. PLANET IP Installer is
starting to search Network Cameras on the LAN. The existed devices will be listed as below.
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2.4.2 Configure Network by PLANET IP Installer
In case you want to change the IP related parameters of PLANET IP Installer, please select the
device you want to configure and click the “Server Name“. Relative settings will be carried out as
below.
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You could modify the relative settings of the selected device, when you set your IP address.
Please check ”Submit” button to perform your setting accordingly.
2.5 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista
2.5.1 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
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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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2.5.2 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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2.6 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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2.7 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 ICA-HM315W 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 PLANET 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/
admin
;
Web browser may display the “Security Warming” window, select “Yes” to install and run the
ActiveX control into your PC.
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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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3.3 Live View
Start-up screen will be as follow no matter an ordinary users or an administrator.
3. Video Information
1. Configure 2. Snapshot
4. Streaming Protocol
Configure Get into the administration page
Snapshot
Video
Information
5. 2-way audio
Item
System
Network IP Setting
A/V Setting Image Setting
Event
Video Snapshot
Show system time, video resolution, and video refreshing rate
System Information
IP Camera provides multiple event settings.
6. Online Visitor
Explanation
7. Control the relay
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Streaming
2-way audio
Online Visitor
Select video streaming source (When streaming 2 setting in『Video Setting』 is
closed, this function will not display)
IP Camera supports 2-way audio. Click the “Chatting” check box. Then you can
use microphone which connects to the PC to talk to server side, which is IP
Camera side
Shows how many people connect to this IP camera
Double-click the video; it will change to full screen mode. Press “Esc” or double-click the video
again, it will change back to normal mode.
Right-Click the mouse on the video, it will show a pop-up menu.
Function Explanation
Snapshot
Record
Start
Mute
Full
Screen
ZOOM
Save a JPEG picture
Record the video in the local PC. It will ask you where to save the video. To stop
recording, right-click the mouse again. Select “Record Stop”. The video format is AVI.
Use Microsoft Media Player to play the recorded file.
Turn of the audio. Click again to turn on it.
Full-screen mode.
Enable zoom-in and zoom-out functions. Select “Enable digital zoom” option first
within the pop-up dialogue box and then drag and drop the bar to adjust the zoom
factors.
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4. Configure
4.1 System- System Information
Click to get into the administration page. Click to go back to the live video
page.
Function Explanation
Server
Information
Server Name This is the Camera name. This name will show on the PLANET IP Installer.
Select
language
Set up the camera name, select language, and set up the camera time.
There are English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese to select. When
change language, it will show the following dialogue box for the confirmation of
changing language.
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OSD Setting
Select a position where date & time stamp / text showing on screen.
Moreover, click “Text Edit” can entry to adjust the OSD contents which is including Size and Alpha
of text. Finally, click “Upgrade” button to reserve the setting.
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Server time setting
Select options to set up time - “NTP”, “Synchronize with PC’s time”, “Manual”, “The date and time
remain the same”.
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4.2 System- User Management
PLANET IP Camera supports three different users, administrator, general user, and anonymous
user.
Function Explanation
Anonymous User
Login
Add user Type the user name and password, then click “Add/Set”.
Yes：Allow anonymous login
No：Need user name & password to access this IP camera
User List Click “edit” or “delete” to modify the user.
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4.3 System-System update
Function Explanation
Firmware Upgrade
Reboot system re-start the IP camera
Factory default Delete all the settings in this IP camera.
Setting
Management
To update the firmware online, click “Browse…” to select the firmware. Then
click “Upgrade” to proceed.
User may download the current setting to PC, or upgrade from previous
saved setting.
1. setting download
Right-click the mouse button on Setting Download Æ Select “Save
AS…” to save current IP CAM setting in PC Æ Select saving directory
Æ Save
2. Upgrade from previous setting
Browse Æ search previous setting Æ open Æ upgrade Æ Setting
update confirm Æ click index.html. to return to main page
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4.4 Network- IP Setting
Function Explanation
IP Assignment
Port Assignment
UPnP
1. DHCP：Using DHCP, IP Camera will get all the network
parameters automatically.
2. Static IP：Please type in IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and
DNS manually.
User may need to assign different port to avoid conflict when setting
up IP assignment.
1. Web Page Port: setup web page connecting port and video
transmitting port (Default: 80)
2. RTSP Port: setup port for RTSP transmitting (Default: 554)
3. RTP Start and End Port: in RTSP mode, you may use TCP and
UDP for connecting. TCP connection uses RTSP Port (554).
UDP connection uses RTP Start and End Port.
This IP camera supports UPnP, If this service is enabled on your
computer, the camera will automatically be detected and a new icon
will be added to “My Network Places.”
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Note:
UPnP must be enabled on your computer. Please follow the
procedure to activate UPnP
1. open the Control Panel from the Start Menu
2. select Add/Remove Programs
3. Select Add/Remove Windows Components and open
Networking Services section
4. Click Details and select UPnP to setup the service
5. The IP device icon will be added to “MY Network Places”
6. User may double click the IP device icon to access IE
browser
4.5 Network- PPPoE
Function Explanation
PPPoE Setting
Send mail after
dialed
Select “Enabled” to use PPPoE.
Key-in Username and password for the ADSL connection.
When connect to the internet, it will send a mail to a specific mail account.
For the mail setting, please refer to “Mail and FTP” settings.
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4.6 Network-DDNS
It supports “DDNS” (Dynamic DNS) and “Camddns service” service.
Function Explanation
1.
Enable this service
2.
Key-in the DynDNS server name, user name, and password.
3.
Set up the IP Schedule update refreshing rate.
DynDNS
Camddns
DDNS Status
4.
Click “Apply”
5.
If setting up IP schedule update too frequently, the IP may be blocked. In
general, schedule update every day (1440 minutes) is recommended.
1.
Please enable this service
2.
Key-in user name.
3.
IP Schedule update is default at 5 minutes.
4.
Click “Apply”.
1.
Updating：Information update
2.
Idle：Stop service
3.
DDNS registration successful, can now log by
http://<username>.ddns.camddns.com：Register successfully.
4.
Update Failed, the name is already registered：The user name has already
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been used. Please change it.
5.
Update Failed, please check your internet connection：Network connection
failed.
6.
Update Failed, please check the account information you provide：The
server, user name, and password may be wrong.
4.7 Network-Mail & FTP
To send out the video via mail of ftp, please set up the configuration first.
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4.8 Wireless Setting
Wireless Setting
Mode
SSID
Channel
Security
WEP Setting
There are Infrastructure and Ad-hoc. Infrastructure is for connecting with
the router. Ad-hoc is for connecting with PC. There is “Channel” to select
only when user uses Ad-hoc mode.
e.g. If one PC’s channel is 1, the other’s channel has to 1, too.
Based on AP setting.
This is only be used when the user selects Ad-hoc mode in order to avoid
conflict.
It supports “None”, “WEP”, “WPA-PSK” security encryption based on the
setting of the Router.
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There are Open System and Shared Keys, it is based on different
Authentication
encryptions. This has to be the same as the Router’s setting.
Encryption
Key Type
Key 1~4
There are 64 bits and 128 bits. This is based on Key Type based on the
Router’s setting.
There are HEX and ASCII. When selecting HEX, the user only can input
0~9 characters and use A, B, C, D, E, and F.
When selecting ASCII, the user can input any character.
Based on Key Type to input characters.
4.9 A/V Setting- Image Setting
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Function Explanation
For the security purpose, there are three areas can be setup for privacy
Privacy Mask
mask. Click Area button first and pull an area on the above image.
Finally, click ”Save” button to reserve the setting.
Image Setting
Back Light
Compensation, Night
Mode and “Video
Orientation”
Adjust “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Sharpness” to get clear video.
IP CAMERA supports “Back Light Compensation”, “Night Mode” and
“Video Orientation”.
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This IP camera belongs to external vari-focal lens adjustment camera. Please
adjust “ZOOM” first and “FOCUS” in the following to complete the adjustment.
Video Setting
User may select 2 streaming output simultaneously:
Streaming 1 Setting: “Basic” mode and “Advanced” mode
Streaming 2 Setting: “Basic” mode, “Advanced” mode, and “3GPP” mode
(Max Video Frame Rate for both streaming combined is 30 FPS)
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4.10 A/V Setting- Video Setting
Video System: click the drop down list to select the Input Resolution, Video System and TV
Output.
Stream 1/2 Setting (Basic Mode / Advanced Mode)
Resolution: There are 8 resolutions can be chosen. For example, 1600x
1200, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x720, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240,
176x144
Quality:
1. There are 5 levels to adjust. Best/ High/ Standard/ Medium/ Low
Streaming 1/2
Basic Mode
Streaming 1/2
Advanced
2. The higher the quality is, the bigger the file size is. Also not good for
internet transmitting
Video Frame Rate: The video refreshing rate per second.
Video Format: H.264 or JPEG
RTSP Path: RTSP output name
Resolution: There are 8 resolutions can be chosen. For example, 1600x
1200, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1280x720, 800x600, 640x480, 320x240,
176x144.
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Mode
Bitrate Control Mode:
1. There are CBR (Constant Bit Rate) and VBR (Variable Bit Rate) to use.
2. CBR：32Kbps~4Mbps (the higher the CBR is, the better the video quality is)
3. VBR：1(Low)~10(High) – Compression rate, the higher the compression
rate, the lower the picture quality is; vise versa.
4. The balance between VBR and network bandwidth will affect picture
quality. Please carefully select the VBR rate to avoid picture breaking up or
lagging.
Video Frame Rate
1. The video refreshing rate per second.
2. NTSC: Max 30 frames/second PAL: Max 25 frames/second
GOP Size: It means "Group of Pictures". The higher the GOP is, the better the
quality is.
Video Format:
1. H.264
2. JPEG
RTSP Path: RTSP output connecting route
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GPP streaming mode
3GPP Streaming
3GPP
Note:
3GPP mode suggested setting: 176x144 resolution, 5FPS, MPEG4 format
You can Enable or Disable 3GPP Streaming
3GPP output name
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4.11 A/V Setting- Audio
PLANET IP Camera supports 2-way audio. User can send audio from IP Camera Built-in mic to
remote PC; User can also send audio from remote PC to IP Camera’s external speaker.
1.
2.
Audio from IP camera built-in mic to
local PC
Select “Enable” to start this function.
Audio from local PC to IP Camera
Check “chatting” in the browsing page.
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4.12 Event-
PLANET IP Camera provides multiple event settings.
Event Setting
IP CAMERA allows 3 areas motion detection. When motion is triggered,
it can send the video to some specific mail addresses, transmit the video
Motion Detection
Record File Setting
to remote ftp server, trigger the relay, and save video to local SD card. To
set up the motion area, click “Area Setting”. Using mouse to drag and
draw the area. The same operation for area 2 and 3.
IP CAMERA allows 3 different types of recording file to change its record
size. When motion/alarm is triggered, there are 3 different types of record
mode.
1. AVI File (With Record File Setting )
2. Multi-JPEG (With Record File Setting), only with JPEG
compression format.
3. Single JPEG (Single File with Interval Setting)
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Pre Alarm and Post Alarm setups for video start and end time when
motion detected, I/O, or other devices got triggered.
Record Time Setting
Note: Pre/Post Alarm record time is base on record time setting and IP
Cam built-in Ram memory. Limited by IP Cam built-in Ram Memory,
When information is too much or video quality set too high, it will cause
recording frame drop or decrease on post alarm recording time.
4.13 Event-Schedule
After complete the schedule setup, the camera data will be recorded according to the schedule
setup.
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4.14 Event-
I/O Setting
PLANET IP Camera supports 1 input/ 1 output. When input is triggered, it can send the video to
some specific mail addresses, transmit the video to remote FTP server, and trigger the relay.
CATUTION!!
Please connect to propriety relay box to reduce the risk of electric shock &
damaged.
Alarm Input Setting
By GPIO I/O port input that provide related action while I/O input triggered.
GPIO Output Setting
By GPIO I/O port output that provide “On” and “Off” Switch, Slide Switch & Pan/Tilt Module for
using with relay box.
GPIO pin define please refer to the part of Front / Back plane & I/O port pin
assignment
GPIO 0
GPIO 1
GPIO 2
GPIO 3
ALARM INPUT
Normal: 3.3V (The voltage differential from GPIO pin & GND)
Active: 0V (GPIO 0 & GPIO1 link to PIN2 GND)
ALARM OUTPUT
Normal: 3.3V (The voltage differential from GPIO pin & GND)
Active: 0V (GPIO 0 & GPIO1 link to PIN2 GND)
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GPIO INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 1
Trigger a normal off (Normal Open) alarm siren on when event/motion occur at COM:
9PIN D-SUB
WEB SERVER / IP CAMERA
GPIO INSTALLATION EXAMPLE 2
Trigger the normal on (Normal Close) indoor illumination off when event / motion occur at COM:
9PIN D-SUB
WEB SERVER / IP CAMERA
4.15 Log List
Sort by System Logs, Motion Detection Logs and I/O Logs. In addition, System Logs and I/O Logs
won’t lose data due to power failure.
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Appendix A PING IP Address
The PING (stands for Packet Internet Groper) command is used to detect whether a specific IP
address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It’s also
a very useful tool to confirm Internet camera installed or if the IP address conflicts with any other
devices over the network.
If you want to make sure the IP address of Internet camera, utilize the PING command as follows:
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Start a DOS window.
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Type ping x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the Internet camera.
The replies, as illustrated below, will provide an explanation to the problem.
If you want to detect any other devices conflicts with the IP address of Internet camera, also can
utilize the PING command but you must disconnect the Internet camera from the network first.
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Appendix B 3GPP Access
To use the 3GPP function, in addition to previous section, you might need more information or
configuration to make this function work.
Note:
RTSP Port:
Port 554 is the default for RTSP service. However, sometimes, some service providers change
this port number for some reasons. If so, user needs to change this port accordingly.
Dialing procedure:
1. Choose a verified player (PacketVideo or Realplayer currently)
2. Use the following default URL to access:
Where host is the host name or IP address of the camera.
Compatible 3G mobile phone:
Please contact your dealer to get the approved list of compatible 3G phone.
That to use the 3GPP function, it strongly recommends to install the Networked Device
with a public and fixed IP address without any firewall protection.
rtsp://IP-Address/3g
Note:
Besides IP camera and 3G mobile phone. You will also need to make sure the
ISP and company has provided the 3GPP service to you.
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Appendix C DDNS Application
1. Preface
If you have a Cable modem or xDSL, this is a great way to host your own Networked Device or
other TCP/IP Service. Get your own domain like www.yourname.com, www.yourname.com.tw
etc. (Note: This domain must be registered with Internic via registration authorities such as
Network Solutions, DirectNIC, Register.com etc). Your domain name's dynamic IP address is
automatically tracked by a DDNS server.
Host your own Networked Device and much more no matter what your computer's IP address
may be and even if you have dialup, DSL or cable modem internet connection where your
computer's IP address changes all the time!! DDNS service supports all top level domain
names including but not limited to .com, .net, .org, .to, .uk etc.
2. Ethernet Network Environment
Normally, DDNS service is only necessary for the users that could only obtain dynamic IP
addresses. As to the users that could obtain the static valid IP address, they do not usually
have to apply the DDNS service. Before we decide if DDNS is necessary for the users, we
have to check what kind of Ethernet network environment we have to install our Networked
Device on.
(1) Environment of Fixed Valid IP Network
If users could obtain valid IP addresses, they could save the effort to apply DDNS service.
Because the IP address in this environment is fixed, users could input the IP address or
domain name of demo site directly in the IE browser.
(2) Environment of Dynamic IP Network
If users is under an environment of dynamic IP network (Dial-up xDSL), they have to apply a
domain name in advance. Then apply DDNS service. Finally setup the necessary information
of DDNS and PPPoE of the Networked Device in order to let the outside administrator be able
to access through internet.
3. Application Steps – DDNS & Domain Name
(1). Visit the following web site: http://www.dyndns.org/
(2). Click “Account”
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(3). After the columns show up at the left side, click “Create Account”.
(4). Fill the application agreement and necessary information.
a. Username
b. E-mail address and confirmation
c. Password and confirmation
d. Submit all the input information and finish creating an account
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Click these two options
(5). Check your e-mail mailbox. There will be an e-mail with a title “Your DynDNS Account
Information“. Click the hyperlink address to confirm the DDNS service that you just applied.
Then DDNS you applied activated.
Click to confirm
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(6). Enter the web page http://www.dyndns.org/
you just applied to login administration interface of DDNS server.
(7). If the correct username and password are input, you can see the following picture at the
top-right of the login page.
(8). Click the “Services”.
Input your account
again. Input your username and password that
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(9). Click the “ Dynamic DNS ”.
(10). Click the “Create Hosts”.
(11). We could create a domain name without any charge at this step. First, we input the host
name. (No.1) Then we pick a domain that is easy to remember. Finally (No.2), click the “Add
Host” to submit the domain name information. (No.3)
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4. Setup the DDNS and PPPoE of Network Device
At last, users have to enter the web page of Networked Device and setup the necessary
information of DDNS and PPPoE after the application of DDNS service. Please check the user
manual to access the DDNS and PPPoE pages. After saving the modification, restart the
device. The external users could browse the Networked Device by the input of their domain
name.
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Appendix D Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions
Features
The device utilizes H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG triple compression
to providing high quality images. Where H.264 and MPEG-4 are
The video and audio codec is
adopted in the device.
standards for video compression and M-JPEG is a standard for
image compression.
The audio codec is defined as AMR for 3GPP and G.711 for RTSP
streaming.
The maximum number of user
accesses the device
simultaneously.
The network cabling is required for
the device.
The device will be installed and
work if a firewall exists on the
network.
The username and password for
the first time or after factory default
reset
Forgot the IP address of the
device.
The maximum number of users is limited to 10. However, it also
depends on the total bandwidth accessed to this device from clients.
Install this device
The device uses Category 5 UTP cable allowing 10 and/or 100
Base-T networking.
If a firewall exists on the network, port 80 is open for ordinary data
communication. The HTTP port and RTSP port need to be opened
on the firewall or NAT router.
Username = admin and Password = admin.
Note that it’s all case sensitivity.
Check IP address of device by using the PLANET IP Installer
program or by UPnP discovery or set the device to default by Reset
button.
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Re-power the device if cannot find the unit within 1 minutes.
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Do not connect device over a router. PLANET IP Installer
program cannot detect device over a router.
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If IP address is not assigned to the PC which running PLANET IP
PLANET IP Installer program
cannot find the device.
Internet Explorer does not seem to
work well with the device
Installer program, then PLANET IP Installer program cannot find
device. Make sure that IP address is assigned to the PC properly.
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Antivirus software on the PC might interfere with the setup
program. Disable the firewall of the antivirus software during
setting up this device.
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Check the firewall setting of your PC or Notebook.
Make sure that your Internet Explorer is version 6.0 or later. If you
are experiencing problems, try upgrading to the latest version of
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer from the Microsoft webpage.
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PLANET IP Installer program fails
to save the network parameters.
Can not work with NAT router
Some IP cameras are working but
others are failed
Network may have trouble. Confirm the parameters and connections
of the device.
UPnP NAT Traversal
Maybe NAT router does not support UPnP function. Please check
user’s manual of router and turn on UPnP function.
Maybe too many IP cameras have been installed on the LAN, and
then NAT router is out of resource to support more cameras. You
could turn off and on NAT router to clear out of date information
inside router.
Access this device
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Maybe the IP Address of the Network Camera is already being
used by another device or computer. To confirm this possible
problem, disconnect the Network Camera from the network first,
and then run the PING utility to check it out.
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Maybe due to the network cable. Try correcting your network
cable and configuration. Test the network interface by connecting
a local computer to the Network Camera via a crossover cable.
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Make sure the Internet connection and setting is ok.
Cannot access the login page and
other web pages of the Network
Camera from Internet Explorer
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Make sure enter the IP address of Internet Explorer is correct. If
the Network Camera has a dynamic address, it may have
changed since you last checked it.
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Network congestion may prevent the web page appearing
quickly. Wait for a while.
The IP address and Subnet Mask of the PC and Network Camera
must be in the same class of the private IP address on the LAN.
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Make sure the http port used by the Network Camera, default=80,
is forward to the Network Camera’s private IP address.
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The port number assigned in your Network Camera might not be
available via Internet. Check your ISP for available port.
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The proxy server may prevent you from connecting directly to the
Network Camera, set up not to use the proxy server.
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Confirm that Default Gateway address is correct.
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The router needs Port Forwarding feature. Refer to your router's
manual for details.
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Packet Filtering of the router may prohibit access from an
external network. Refer to your router's manual for details.
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Access the Network Camera from the Internet with the global IP
address of the router and port number of Network Camera.
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Some routers reject the global IP address to access the Network
Camera on the same LAN. Access with the private IP address
and correct port number of Network Camera.
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When you use DDNS, you need to set Default Gateway and DNS
server address.
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If it’s not working after above procedure, reset Network Camera
to default setting and installed it again.
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The first time the PC connects to Network Camera, a pop-up
Security Warning window will appear to download ActiveX
Controls. When using Windows XP, or Vista, log on with an
Image or video does not appear in
appropriate account that is authorized to install applications.
the main page.
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Network congestion may prevent the Image screen from
appearing quickly. You may choose lower resolution to reduce
the required bandwidth.
Go to C:\Windows\Downloaded Program Files and check to see if
there is an entry for the file “Web Watch2 Control”. The status
column should show “Installed”. If the file is not listed, make sure
How to check the device’s ActiveX
is installed on your computer
your Security Settings in Internet Explorer are configured properly
and then try reloading the device’s home page. Most likely, the
ActiveX control did not download and install correctly. Check your
Internet Explorer security settings and then close and restart Internet
Explorer. Try to browse and log in again.
Internet Explorer displays the
following message: “Your current
security settings prohibit
downloading ActiveX controls”.
The device work locally but not
externally.
The unreadable characters are
displayed.
Setup the IE security settings or configure the individual settings to
allow downloading and scripting of ActiveX controls.
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Might be caused from the firewall protection. Check the Internet
firewall with your system or network administrator. The firewall
may need to have some settings changed in order for the device
to be accessible outside your LAN.
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Make sure that the device isn’t conflicting with any other web
server running on your LAN.
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Check the configuration of the router settings allow the device to
be accessed outside your local LAN.
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Check the bandwidth of Internet connection. If the Internet
bandwidth is lower than target bit rate, the video streaming will
not work correctly.
Use the operating system of the selected language. Set the
Encoding or the Character Set of the selected language on the
Internet Explorer.
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The traffic of the network and the object of the image affect the
Frame rate is slower than the
setting.
frame rate. The network congestion causes frame rate slower
than the setting.
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Check the bandwidth of Internet connection. If the Internet
bandwidth is lower than target bit rate, the video streaming will
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not work correctly.
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Ethernet switching hub can smooth the frame rate.
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Your connection to the device does not have enough bandwidth
to support a higher frame rate for the streamed image size. Try
reducing the video streaming size to 160x120 or 320x240 and/or
Blank screen or very slow video
disabling audio.
when audio is enabled.
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Audio will consume 32 kbps. Disable audio to improve video.
Your Internet connection may not have enough bandwidth to
support streaming audio from the device.
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Default Gateway and DNS server address should be set up
Image Transfer on e-mail or FTP
does not work.
correctly.
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If FTP does not work properly, ask your ISP or network
administrator about the transferring mode of FTP server.
Video quality of the device
The focus on the Camera is bad.
The color of the image is poor or
strange.
Image flickers.
The lens is dirty or dust is attached. Fingerprints, dust, stain, etc. on
the lens can degrade the image quality.
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Adjust White Balance.
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To insure the images you are viewing are the best they can be,
set the Display property setting (color quality) to 16bit at least and
24 bit or higher if possible within your computer.
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The configuration on the device image display is incorrect. You
need to adjust the image related parameters such as brightness,
contrast, hue and sharpness properly.
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If the object is dark, the image will flicker. Make the condition
around the Camera brighter.
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Appendix E Specifications
Product ICA-HM315W
Camera Specification
Sensor 2 Mega-Pixel CMOS Senor
Lens / Focus Type
1/3.2” Vari-focal 3.6~16mm Lens
Gain Control
White Balance
BLC
Sensitivity
IR Wavelength
ICR Mechanism IR cut Filter
Digital Input/Output
Video Out BNC
Audio in / out 1 / 1
IR LED Built-in 35 IR LED, IR Distance 20-25 M
Auto
Auto
Yes
0Lux at IR on
850mm
1 In / 1 Relay Out
Image (Video Setting)
Video Encoder H.264 / M-JPEG / MPEG4 (3GPP only)
Video Resolution
1600x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x960,1280x720, 800x600,640x480,
320x240, 176x144
Network and Configuration
Network interface 1 x 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 port
1 x RP-SMA
Network Standard IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u
IEEE 802.11b/g
Security WEP and WPA-PSK encryption
Networking Protocol HTTP, TCP/ IP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, PPPoE, DHCP, DDNS, NTP, UPnP,
3GPP
Browser / Software Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.0 or later , Cam Viewer 3 Lite/Pro
Hardware
Dimension 83 (D) × 180 mm (L)
Power Supply 12 V DC, 1 A
Power Consumption IR on:6.24W, IR off: 4.44W
Protection Class IP-66 classification
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