Planet Technology ICA-210 User Manual

Internet Camera

ICA-210 / ICA-210W

User’s Manual

Version 1.0

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Internet Camera Model: ICA-210/ICA210W

Rev: 1.0 (Mar. 2006) Part No.EM-ICA210WV1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE...................................................5

INTRODUCTION............................................................6

GENERAL FEATURES AND BENEFITS ...................................................7

UNPACKING THE PACKAGE ................................................................. 9

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT.....................................................................10

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................11

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................16

CONNECTING TO LAN AND POWER...................................................16

NSTALLING THE CAMERA STAND

SECURITY......................................................................18

APPLICATIONS ...........................................................19

APPLICATIONS OF THE CAMERA ........................................................ 20

APPLICATION DIAGRAMS OF THE CAMERA .......................................21

USING THE CAMERA ...............................................23

WEB CONFIGURATION....................................................................... 23

CONTROLLING AND VIEWING VIDEO.................................................25

BASIC CONFIGURATION.....................................................................30

ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ............................................................31

IPVIEW PRO..................................................................54

INSTALLATION...................................................................................54

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................ 58

USING IPVIEW PRO...........................................................................61

CONFIGURING THE SYSTEM...............................................................66

APPENDIX .....................................................................79

A. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.................................................79

B. PING YOUR IP ADDRESS.............................................................. 81

C. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................82

D. TIME ZONE TABLE........................................................................85

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E. ADJUSTING THE CAMERA FOCUS ..................................................87

F. SPECIFICATION..............................................................................88

G. GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...................................................................90

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to use your Pan/Tilt Wireless Internet Camera, includes:

z Chapter 1, Introduction, provides the general information

on the camera.

z Chapter 2, Hardware Installation, describes the hardware

installation procedure for the camera.

z Chapter 3, Security, explains the security feature of the

camera.

z Chapter 4, Application of the Camera, provides the

illustrations of the camera’s applications.

z Chapter 5, Using the Camera, guides you through the

configuration using the web browser.

z Chapter 6, IPView Pro, helps you to install and use the

software.

z Chapter 7, Appendix.

Please note that the illustrations or setting values in this manual are FOR YOUR REFE RENCE ONLY. The actual settings and values depend on your system and network. If you are not sure about the respective information, please ask your network administrator or MIS staff for help.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ICA-210/ICA-210W Wired /Wireless Internet Camera, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and also supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE

802.11g standard. Internet Camera features a built-in CPU (central processing unit) and web-based solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit the real-time high-quality video images for monitoring. In addition, the built-in microphone provides you with the audio function, allowing you to “watch” and “listen” from the camera.

The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, so that you can use a web browser to access and control it from any notebook/desktop PC over the Intranet or Internet. The simple installation procedures and web-based interface allow you to integrate it into your network easily. With comprehensive applications supported, the Internet camera is your best solution of high quality, and high performance remote video viewing.

Compared to the conventional PC camera, the

General Features and Benefits

Simple to Use

The ICA-210/ICA-210W is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. Allows remote access from web browser for live image/Audio viewing and listen.

Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or above to view image online. Just plug and view the picture from your ICA-210/ICA-210W with a valid IP Address.

Support Variety of Network usage

The ICA-210/ICA-210W supports TCP/IP networking, UPnP, SMTP e-mail, FTP, DDNS, HTTP and other Internet related protocols for various applications. It can be utilized in a mixed operating system environment, including Windows 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP and Windows NT 4.0. It can be integrated easily into other www/Intranet applications.

Web Configuration

Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can configure and manage the ICA-210/ICA-210W directly from web page via the Intranet or Internet. Built-in wide angle Pan/Tilt device and allows remote control from web browser. View multiple video windows simultaneously on the web page.

Remote Utility

The powerful IPView Pro application allows the administrator to modify the ICA-210/ICA-210W settings from the remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is available, you can also upgrade remotely over the network for added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the image, and take snapshots / motion detection with alert and e-mail sending / recording triggered by Motion Detection, Schedule, and Manual.

Broad Range of Applications

With today’s high-speed Internet services, the ICA-210/ICA210W can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The ICA210/ICA-210W allows remote access from a web browser for live image viewing and allows administrator to manage and control the ICA-210/ICA-210W anywhere and any time in the world. Apply the ICA-210/ICA-210W to monitor various objects and places such as homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring.

With built-in Pyroelectricity Passive Infrared Sensor for motion detection, the ICA-210/ICA-210W can be used for intruder detection; in addition, it can capture still images for archiving.

802.11g / 802.11b compliant

To avoid wire burden ICA-210W supports wireless LAN and security protection WEP (64/128bit) and WPA-PSK.

Unpacking the Package

Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. Be certain that you have:

 One ICA-210 or ICA-210W Internet Camera.  One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable  One Camera Stand  One AC power adapter  One Installation CD-ROM  One Quick Installation Guide

If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the packing materials and box in case you need to ship the units in the future.

System Requirement

Networking

 LAN: 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.  WLAN: IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN with internal chip

antenna.(ICA-210W)

Accessing the Camera

For Web Browser Users

 OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP  CPU: Intel Pentium III 350MHz or above  Memory Size: 128MB  Resolution: 800x600 or above  Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above

For IPView Pro Application Users

 OS: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP.  CPU: Intel Pentium III 650MHz or above (Pentium 4 is

preferred)

 Memory Size: 256MB  Resolution: 1024x768 or above

NOTE: When you connect multiple cameras and monitor their images synchronously, it is recommended to use a high performance system, such as a Pentium 4, 2.4GHz, 512MB RAM computer.

Physical Description

This section provides the illustration of the camera and explains the function of each component.

Front and Side View

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4. 12.

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1. Internal MIC

The built-in omni-directional microphone allows the camera to receive sound and voice.

2. ACCESS LED

The ACCESS LED indicates the system status by:

- Green light on: The camera is powered on.

- Green light flashing: The camera is receiving/sending data

from/to the LAN.

- Orange light flashing slowly: The camera is in Privacy

mode.

3. PIR Sensor

The PIR Sensor allows you to monitor the target area dynamically. To use this motion detection function, you have to enable this sensor from the web configuration page.

4. Camera Lens

5. Compensative Flash LED

This Flash LED allows you to capture video images even in a dark environment. You can turn on the flash light from the web configuration page.

6. Internal Antenna for ICA-210W

7. USB Port

The USB port allows you to expand the camera’s function, such as connecting a large storage device. To connect the USB device, simply plug the USB device into the USB port. Alternately, you can connect the USB device through a USB cable.

8. STATUS LED

The STATUS LED indicates the configuration status by:

- Green light flashing: The camera is powered on and works

in normal mode.

- Orange-Red light flashing: Indicates the camera cannot

access DHCP within the network.

9. Privacy Mode Button

Press this button to enter the camera’s privacy mode; this makes the camera stop monitoring temporarily until it releases from the privacy mode.

10. Network Cable Connector

This RJ-45 connector is used to connect the 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the camera to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network.

11. DC Power Connector

The DC power input connector is located on the camera’s side panel, and is labeled DC 5V with a single jack socket to supply power to the camera. Power will be generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet.

12. Camera Stand

The camera stand allows you to place the camera on a flat surface, instead of hanging on the wall or installing on a tripod.

Rear and Bottom View (without the Camera Stand)

1. Screw Hole

The screw hole can be used to attach the camera stand or a tripod.

2. Reset Button

Press the button to reboot the camera; press and hold the button for 5 second will reload the factory default settings for the camera. The button works as the function in Web Configuration Utility > Setting menu > Maintenance > Reboot or Factory reset.

When you perform a factory reset and try to re-login into the camera, the default password is re-loaded as “admin.” Use the factory default setting for password to login, and then the system will ask you to change the password.

3. Hanging Hole

The two holes on the rear panel of the camera allow you to place the camera on the wall.

HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

Connecting to LAN and Power

To connect the camera to your network, connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN connector located on the camera’s side panel, and then attach it to the network device.

To provide power to the camera, connect the AC power adapter to the DC power input connector located on the camera’s side panel, and then plug it to the electrical outlet.

Connect to LAN

Connect to power

Installing the Camera Stand

If you want to place the camera on the flat surface, instead of hanging on the wall, you have to install the camera stand onto the bottom part of the camera.

The following describe the installation procedure of the camera stand:

1. Align the camera stand with the bottom part of the camera.

Then, secure the camera stand with the screw.

2. Place the camera on a flat surface, and connect the Ethernet

cable and AC power adapter as described in the previous section.

SECURITY

To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the camera, the administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration for settings and control requirements to allow users the level of entry and authorize the privileges for all users. The camera supports multi-level password protection. Accessing to the camera is strictly restricted to defined users with a "User Name" and "User Password", which are assigned by the administrator.

The administrator can release a public user name and password. Therefore, when remote users access the camera, they will have the right to view the image transmitted by the camera.

NOTE: Since the default settings are Null String, it is highly recommended to set the "Admin Password" when you are the first time to use the camera. Once the password is defined, only the administrator is permitted to manage the camera. The security feature of the camera will not be enabled until the "Admin Password" is defined; therefore, you have to complete this procedure as soon as possible.

APPLICATIONS

The ICA-210/ICA-210W can be applied in wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. It can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. With the easy installation procedure, real-time live images will be available. In addition, once the ICA-210/ICA-210W is installed coupled with the IPView Pro application, you can further expand the scope of the ICA-210/ICA-210W.

The following section provides the example applications for your camera with the IPView Pro application, and also includes some basic knowledge to assist in the installation and configuration of the camera.

Applications of the Camera

z Monitor local and remote places and objects through a web

browser, such as construction sites, hospitals, parks, schools and day-care centers.

z Capture a single image or record video images from the

IPView Pro application.

z Configure the camera to upload image or send email

messages with a single frame image.

Application Diagrams of the Camera

Home Application Diagram

Office Application Diagram

Wireless Internet Camera

USING THE CAMERA

You can access and manage the ICA-210 / ICA-210W Internet Camera through: 1) a web browser, and 2) the enclosed software IPView Pro. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser.

Web Configuration

From the web browser, enter the default IP address 192.168.0.20 in the Address bar and then press [Enter] to access the Web Configuration Utility. The welcome viewing screen is shown on the next page. When the login page appears, type

Name and Password blank space, and then click OK

NOTE: The computer’s IP address must correspond with the camera’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate.

admin and admin in the

Enter the default IP address in the Address bar.

Enter the default username and

assword.

Login the Web Configuration Utility

“admin” and “admin” are the default username and password of the camera, and can be changed in the Web Configuration Utility.

TIP: Extensive knowledge of LAN will be helpful in configuring the camera.

After login, the home page of the Internet camera will show as below, which includes three major areas: Configuration Area, Information Area, and Video Show Area.

z Configuration Area – provides three menus that allow you

to configure the camera’s function settings, including the Main menu, Preset menu, and Setting menu.

z Information Area – displays the general information of the

camera, including the camera name and the current date/time.

z Video Show Area – displays the real-time video of the

connected camera. This area also provides the video clip recording and image snapshot features.

Information Area

Configuration Area

Home page of the Internet Camera

Video Show Area

Controlling and Viewing Video

In the Home page of the Internet Camera, you can control the camera through the control buttons in the Main menu and Preset menu, and the real-time video images from the connected camera will be displayed in the Video Show Area.

Digital Zoom In/Out

In the Main menu, click the Digital Zoom Bar to zoom in/out the displayed image by 1X, 2X, or 4X.

Zoom by 4X

Zoom by 2X

Zoom by 1X

Digital Zoom Bar

Adjust the Camera Lens Position

You can control the camera lens position by clicking the Up/ Down/Left/Right arrow buttons in the Main menu. Clicking the Home button will move the lens to the original home position.

Left Home Right

Down

Camera Lens Control Buttons

You can also assign up to 8 positions for the camera by pressing Register button in the Preset menu, this enables you to move the camera lens to the desired position by a simple finger click.

To set up the position, move the camera lens to the desired position first, and select the number (1~8) from the pull-down list, then click the Register button. To identify the assigned position easily, you can name the position by entering a descriptive name in the Register name box.

When you have assigned the position for the camera, simply click the Number button (1~8) and the camera lens will move to the pre-defined position immediately.

Record Video and Capture Image

In the Video Show Area, you can click the Record button

) to record and save a video clip, or click the Snapshot

( button (

You can change the settings of the recorded/captured file by clicking the Setting button ( ), which will bring up the following dialog window:

) to capture and save a still image.

- Save path: Assign the destination folder to save the recorded/

captured file.

- AVI file name: Assign the file name for the recorded video

clip.

- JPEG file name: Assign the file name for the captured still

image.

- Recording restriction: Set up the restriction for the

recorded/ captured file by Nothing, File size, or Time.

Flash LED On/Off

The camera is equipped with a compensative flash LED that allows you to capture clear images in a dark environment.

dark or low illumination situation, click the Flash LED button

( ) to turn on the flash light of the camera. Press again to turn

off the flash light.

Buzzer On/Off

In the Main menu, you can use the Buzzer button ( ) to test the internal buzzer of the camera. When user click the camera will sound

depending on the Buzzer Setting.

Bi-Bi, Bi, Alarm, Bi-Bo-Bi-Bo, and Robot

PIR Sensor On/Off

In the Main menu, you can click Sensor button ( ) to turn on/off the camera’s sensor motion detection feature, which allows you

to monitor the target area dynamically.

Privacy Mode On/Off

In the Main menu, you can click Privacy mode button ( ) to enter the camera’s Privacy mode, this makes the camera stop

monitoring temporarily until it leaves the Privacy mode.

Multiple-View Mode

If you connect multiple cameras within your system, you can monitor the video of these connected cameras from the browser. Click the Setting menu Æ Multiview mode to change to the following window that allows you to monitor the cameras simultaneously.

To return to the Home page, click Back.

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