PLANET ICA-M220, IC-M220W User Guide

Wired / Wireless

Mega-Pixel CMOS PT IP Camera

ICA-M220 / ICA-M220W

User’s Manual

Version: 2.00

Date: April, 2009

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and ( 2 ) this Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for a n uncontrolled enviro nment . 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.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who in st all and use it. However, spe cial 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 Wired/Wireless Mega-Pixel CMOS PT Internet Cam era Model: ICA-M220 / ICA-M220W Rev: 2.0 (April. 2009) Part No. EM-ICAM220_M220Wv2

Table of Content

1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................. 6

2. Basic Setup................................................................................................................. 7

2.1 System Requirements....................................................................................... 7

2.2 Physical Description.......................................................................................... 8

2.2.1 Front Panel.............................................................................................. 8

2.2.2 Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 9

2.2.3 Bottom Panel ........................................................................................ 10

2.3 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 11

2.3.1 Camera Physical Installation.............................................................. 11

2.3.2 Locate the IP Address of this IP Camera......................................... 13

2.4 Initial Utility Installation ................................................................................... 17

2.5 Camera Admin locate PT Internet Camera ................................................. 21

2.6 UPnP Function................................................................................................. 24

2.6.1 Windows XP.......................................................................................... 24

2.6.2 Windows Vista...................................................................................... 28

2.7 Setup ActiveX to use the PT Internet Camera............................................ 30

2.7.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP..................................................30

2.7.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP..................................................31

2.7.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista............................................... 32

3. Web-based Management Interface....................................................................... 33

3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 33

3.2 Connecting to PT Internet Camera............................................................... 33

3.3 Camera Settings.............................................................................................. 36

3.4 Pan and Tilt Settings....................................................................................... 40

3.4.1 Preset Points......................................................................................... 40

3.4.2 Grand Tour............................................................................................. 41

3.5 Network Settings.............................................................................................. 43

3.5.1 LAN......................................................................................................... 43

3.5.2 WLAN (ICA-M220W only)................................................................... 45

3.5.3 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................... 47

3.5.4 UPnP...................................................................................................... 48

3.5.5 LoginFree .............................................................................................. 49

3.6 Motion Detection Setting................................................................................ 50

3.6.1 Motion Detection .................................................................................. 50

3.6.2 Motion Region....................................................................................... 51

3.6.3 Email....................................................................................................... 53

3.6.4 FTP Configuration................................................................................54

3.6.5 SD Card Configuration........................................................................ 55

3.7 System Info....................................................................................................... 56

3.7.1 Camera Information............................................................................. 56

3.7.2 Date / Time Setting............................................................................... 57

3.7.3 Utilities.................................................................................................... 58

3.7.4 Status ..................................................................................................... 59

3.8 Account Settings.............................................................................................. 60

3.9 SDHC................................................................................................................. 62

3.9.1 Status ..................................................................................................... 62

3.9.2 Space Alarm.......................................................................................... 62

3.9.3 File Management.................................................................................. 63

Appendix A: Reset Factory Default Settings.............................................................. 64

Appendix B: PING IP Address...................................................................................... 65

Appendix C: DDNS Application.................................................................................... 66

Appendix D: ICA-M220 Series Specification.............................................................. 72

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Mega-Pixel CMOS PT Internet Camera. It is versatile and high image solution of surveillance application PT Internet Camera is also a stand-alone camera system with a built-in processor and web server that provides highest quality video and system performance.

1.1 Overview

This user’s manual explains how to operate the Mega-Pixel CMOS PT Internet Camera from a computer, unless model name specified terms “PT Internet Camera” will be used for the two models. 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. This guide shows how to quick set up the three cameras.

1.2 Features

• 1.3 Mega-Pixel CMOS sensor built-in

• Offers pan range of 350-degrees and tilt range of 120-degrees to control over network

• 2-Way audio with built-in microphone an d additional external speaker

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

• Easy configuration: Network administrators can configure and manage via Windows-based

utility or web interface

• Wireless model is compatible with IEEE 802.11n and backward compatible with IEEE

802.11b/g

• 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

• Supports 3 video resolutions: MPEG4: XGA (1024 x 768), VGA (640 x 480),

QVGA (320 x 240), MJEP G: SXGA (1280 x 1024), VGA (640 x 480), and QVGA (320 x 240)

• Anti-flicker function, eliminates flash caused by fluorescent lights, 50 / 60Hz selectable

• Supports UPnP, Windows XP (and above), automatically detects the IP camera in network

neighborhood

• Sends captured picture and video by Email or FTP when motion is detected

• Built-in real-time clock, date and time information will be recorded with every captured picture

/ video clip

• Supports up to 16 users with different passwords for each user

• WEP / WPA / WPA2 Wi reless data encryption (wireless model)

• Supports WPS function (wireless model)

• Supports SD card to save local recording video and image

• Cam Viewer - Central management software supported

1.3 Package Contents

IP Camera unit x 1 Power Adapter x 1 Ethernet cable x 1 Quick Installation Guide x 1 User’s manual CD x 1 Accessories Package x 1 Antenna x 2 (ICA-M220W)

1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your

ÍNote

dealer immediately.

2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in unit

packet will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

2. Basic Setup

This chapter provides details of installing and configu ring the PT Internet Camera Internet Camera

2.1 System Requirements 2.1 System Requirements

Network Interface Network Interface 10/100M Base-TX Ethernet 10/100M Base-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)

• Network bandwidth: In VGA resolution mode, minimum

upload bandwidth is 1Mbps.

ÍNote

The listed information is minimum system requirements only.

ctual requirement will vary depending on the nature of your

environment.

2.2 Physical Description

2.2.1 Front Panel

Microphone

Focus Ring

Audio LED

Power LED

Focus Ring User could use this ring to adjust focus manually. LAN LED The LED indicates LAN activity.

It be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.

WLAN LED

The LED indicates the wireless accessing of the PT Internet Camera.

LAN LED

WLAN LED

(ICA-M220W only)

Microphone

Audio LED

Power LED

Light be flashing while transferring via wireless LAN. If be flashing at low speed once a second indicated that waiting for WPS connection form AP.

The Camera has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is hidden in the pinhole located on the front panel.

The LED indicates the audio activity, when it be flashing while speak function enable, if volume adjust to 0 the function will be disable.

The LED is used to indicate DC power status.

2.2.2 Rear Panel

SD Card Slot

WPS Button

Power Connector

Audio Connector

LAN

Antenna Base

Reset Button

Audio Connector Audio-Out allows device to output audio or alerting sound.

LAN This is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10/100 B ase-TX Ethernet

cabling and built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network automatically.

Reset Button Press the button with pen nib and hold for 5 seconds to reset the

camera settings to factory default value.

SD Card Slot Accepts SD / SD-HC memory card for image / video storage

Antenna Base (ICA-M220W only)

WPS Button (ICA-M220W only)

Power Connector The input power is 12VDC, 1A.

Allows device connects to the supplied antenna.

Press the button on IP Cam and press it on the AP you want to connect for wireless.

Only use the power adapter supplied with PT Internet Camera, otherwise the product may be damaged.

2.2.3 Bottom Panel

Tripod Connector

Tripod Connector:

Allows connects to tripod to secure the camera when the camera is not put on a horizontal su rface.

2.3 Hardware Installation

2.3.1 Camera Physical Installation

Please follow the following instructions to set your IP camera up.

1. Unpack the product package and check if anything’s missing.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable to your local area network, and connect the other end to the LAN

jack of this IP camera.

ÍNote

User can skip this step if you plan to use wireless LAN only

Plug the power adapter to wall socket, and connect the power connector to the power jack located at the bottom of the IP camera,

3. (ICA-M220W only) Connect two antennas to the antenna bases, which is located at the back

of the PT Internet Camera.

4. Place the camera at a secure place, and point the camera to the place you wish to monitor. If

you wish to hang the camera on the ceiling or wall, please use the tripod connector (located at the bottom of the camera) to secure the camera.

Lock

5. Launch Internet Explorer on your computer, and following the instru ctions given in next section

to set the PT Internet Camera

2.3.2 Locate the IP Address of this IP Camera

Default IP address of this IP camera is 192.168.0.20. If you wish to assign another IP address to this IP camera, you have to log onto the web configuration interface of the camera first.

If the left three fields of the IP address of your computer is not 192.168.0, you’ll have to change the IP address of your computer first:

1. Click Start Î Control Panel

2. Double-click Network Connections icon.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection, and click Properties.

4. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click Properties.

5. In IP address field, please fill in any IP address begins with 192.168.0, and ends with a value

greater than 2 and less than 254 (You can use the following example 192.168.0.239). In Subnet mask field, please fill 255.255.255.0. Please keep all other fields empty, and click OK.

If you changed the IP address of this PT internet camera and you forget it, there’re 2 methods to recover it:

a. Press and hold the Reset button located at the bottom of this IP camera, to clear all

settings of the IP camera and reset the IP address back to 192.168.0.20. You’ll lose all settings in the IP camera.

b. Ask network administrator to check the DHCP release table, if the camera was set to

obtain the IP address by DHCP, a new record will be added to DHCP release table on DHCP server when the IP camera is connected to the local area n etwork.

2.4 Initial Utility Installation

This chapter shows how to quick set up your PT Internet Camera. The Camera is with the default settings. However to help you find the networked camera quickly the admin software can search the cameras in the network that shall help you to configure some basic setting before you started advanced management and monitoring.

Please insert the bundle CD-ROM supplied in the product package, and the CD will automatically running a welcome page, please click your IP came ra model name to next page. If the welcome page doesn’t appear, please run this installation manually, you can find the utility in E:\Utility\SetupUtility\Setup_ICA-M220_x.x.x.exe. Suppose “E” is your CD-ROM drive.

Then follow the following instructions to install and use camera ad min software:

1. Click Next to start install camera admin software.

2. You can change the installation folder of camera setup software here, click Browse to select

an existing folder, or you can just click Next to use default installation folder.

3. If you wish to create desktop icon and / or quick launch icon for camera admin software,

please check corresponding box, and click Next to continue.

4. Y ou’ll see a brief of all options you selected, click Install to install camera admin software now ,

or click back to back to previous steps to change settings.

5. When you see this message, the installation of camera admin software is complete. If you

wish to launch camera admin software now, keep Launch IP Cam Admin Utility box checked, and click Finish to close installation utility.

6. Please double-click the utility icon on the desktop then you will see the PT Internet Camera

utility.

After the camera admin software is launched, all came ras fou nd on your local are a netwo rk will be displayed:

All camera-related information will be displayed here. If you wish to connect to certain camera by web browser, double-click the camera listed here. The camera admin software also provides several functions:

This camera admin software supports 3 languages:

Language

English, Chinese, and Japanese. User can select the language oneself wish to use from language dropdown menu located at upper-right corner of camera admin software.

Search camera: Click this button to search all cameras on local area network

again.

Browse camera via web: Select a camera listed above first, and then click this button to

connect to the camera by web browser.

Configure camera: Click this button to configure camera’s network and security

setting. You’ll be prompted to input camera’s password:

2.5 Camera Admin locate PT Internet Camera

If you can’t connect to the camera by the instructions given in last chapter, you can use camera admin software to search the camera which is connected to your local area network. The admin software is also capable to locate multiple cameras on your local area network.

Input the password (default: admin) and click OK to configure the camera’s network and security setting:

In Lan Setting page, user can configure camera’s network settings. Select DHCP to set the camera to obtain an IP address from DHCP server on local area network automatically, and select Manual IP to input the IP address information manually. Click OK to save settings.

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