Thank you for purchasing PROLiNK® PHC-105 3G Video Alarm Camera. This camera is a GSM/WCDMA device and
uses SIM/USIM card. It is a remote controlled image-capturing device consisting of a microphone, infrared lights and a
high quality 300,000-pixel camera lens. The PROLiNK® PHC-105 3G Video Alarm Camera can capture images
according to a pre-programmed remote command and then send it to your multimedia messaging (MMS) enabled
mobile phone with color display, or to an E-mail address. You can control and change the camera settings via SMS
command.
The PROLiNK® PHC-105 3G Video Alarm Camera also supports WCDMA network. You can call the camera and
watch the video of monitoring area directly with your WCDMA video-call supported mobile phone. The built-in high-
light infrared LED’s allows the camera to capture clear images, even in dark environment. If users select the PROLiNK®
PHC-105 3G Video Alarm Camera with memory card, the images and video can be stored in the camera. When the
users want to check images or video, they can connect the camera with computer via USB cable.
The PROLiNK® PHC-105 3G Video Alarm Camera has a motion detective function and an integrated infrared body
detector. It will therefore detect any unauthorized entry into your house and notify you via SMS, MMS, video calls or Email.
All services and functions need to be supported by the GSM and WCDMA network and a SIM/USIM card.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................... ii
WARNING ................................................................................................................................................................................. iv
FOR YOUR SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................... iv
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................................................................... iv
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 MAIN FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2.1 INSTALL THE SIM/USIM CARD ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 EXTENDING THE CAMERA’S BASE BOARD ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.3 CONNECTING TO POWER ADAPTER ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 MOUNT THE CAMERA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.5 CHOOSE THE INSTALLING PLACE ................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.6 POWER ON/OFF ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 3 DEFINE THE USER ................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 USER AUTHORIZATION LEVEL ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 DEFINE ALARM NUMBER ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 4 BASIC USE AND SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 THE REGULATION OF CAMERA TIME .......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.5 CHECK ON-SPOT VIDEO .................................................................................................................................................................10
4.6 LISTEN IN THE MONITORING AREA ..........................................................................................................................................11
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4.7 INFRARED BODY DETECTOR .........................................................................................................................................................12
4.9 ARMING OR DISARMING THE CAMERA ..................................................................................................................................13
4.10 CHECK STATUS ...................................................................................................................................................................................13
4.11 RESETTING THE CAMERA ...............................................................................................................................................................14
5.2 RECORDING FUNCTION .................................................................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 7 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX: SMS COMMANDS LIST ..................................................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX: TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 21
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WARNING
1. Purchase a SIM/USIM card (mobile phone card) from 3G network service and install it in the camera. This
SIM/USIM card number is referred as camera number on this brochure.
2. User should activate the MMS function and Caller ID Presentation function of SIM/USIM card, and deactivate
PIN code of the SIM/USIM card. Contact your SIM/USIM card provider for more information.
3. Change the original password at the beginning use. Be sure to keep the password and SIM/USIM card number
secret. Do not disclose this information to anyone other than the authorized users in order to ensure your
safety.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This product is a wireless signal transmission device. Keep it away from electronic equipment likely to interfere
with the wireless signals, in order to avoid signals interference.
Switch off your 3G alarm camera and mobile phone when entering areas marked "Explosive", "Might explode",
"Closed wireless transceiver devices" etc.
Do not cast this product in a fire, as this may cause the battery to explode.
This product should only be operated from power approved by the product manufacturer. The use of any other
types of power may damage the product.
Keep the product and its accessories out of the children reach.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
1. We operate on a policy of continuous development. We reserve the right to make changes and improvements
to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.
2. For the latest product information, please visit: http://www.prolink2u.com. We don’t guarantee for the
document veracity, reliability or any content except regulate in proper laws. Including no guarantee for product
suitable market or suitable area promise.
3. Use only this product according to the law. Respect one another’s privacy. Neither monitor another’s home nor
private. We hold no responsibility for the illegal use of this product.
4. We hold no responsibility for any loss of data or income; or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect
damages howsoever caused.
5. The contents of this document are provided “as is”. Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any
kind, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the accuracy, reliability or contents of this document.
We reserve the right to revise this document or withdraw it at any time without prior notice.
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Color
Action
Status
Red
Flash slowly
Searching the network.
Flash quickly
motion detection alarm or Infrared body detects alarm
Constant Light
Not installed SIM/USIM card, or the remote camera damaged.
Green
Constant Light
Defense status, Activating the auto-alarm function.
Flash slowly
Cancel defense status. Canceling the auto-alarm function.
Flash quickly
Data processing during sending alarm or in standby status or voice call.
Light two seconds
Successfully reset factory setting.
CHAPTER 1 FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
1.1 Main Functions
Multi-mode alarm: Camera can send alarm notification in 4 ways – send to mobile phone by SMS, MMS and
video phone-call (Need 3G network support), also can send photos to E-mail address.
Send photos at any time to mobile phone or to E-mail address: The camera sends images to MMS enabled
mobile phones or to E-mail address with color display for you to watch anytime and anywhere GSM network
coverage and MMS service coverage.
Infrared light: The built-in high-light infrared LED’s allows the camera to capture clear images in dark
environments.
Built-in microphone: User can listen in the monitoring area via mobile phone by calling the camera.
Check on-spot video: Any WCDMA mobile phone can call the camera and watch the on-spot video.
Built-in infrared body heat detector.
Built-in memory card: Alarm images or video can be stored.
Preset one phone number to receive alarm messages.
Remote control: Control and configure the camera with SMS commands from a mobile phone.
Easy installation: Wireless connection.
Built-in Lithium battery: Rechargeable battery ensures operation of camera amid external power failures.
1.2 Package Contents
a) Camera host (including 1 TF card)
b) Power adapter
c) USB cable
d) User’s Manual
e) Quick Installation Guide
f) CD
1.3 Light Indicator
Note:
1. Slow flashes 1 time per second, quick flashes 2 times per second.
2. Under normal working conditions, the indicator can be closed absolutely: Under normal working conditions, press SET key for 5-10
seconds, the indicator will open/close. A “DI” tone can be heard after setting successfully.
3. If you press SET key for more than 10 seconds, the camera will be reset.
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[1]. Camera
[2]. Infrared Lights (8pcs)
[3]. Infrared Body Detector
[4]. Microphone
[5]. Indicator
[6]. SIM/USIM Card Slot (rubber cover)
[7]. Base Board
[8]. Slot Buckle
[9]. Hanging Holes
[10]. Setting Key
[11]. Base Board
[12]. Power Switch
[13]. Power Interface (Mini USB)
[14]. Line Holder
1.4 PROLiNK® PHC105 Host Instruction
Figure 1: PROLiNK® PHC105 camera Instructions
Tip: Keep the camera lens clean to insure best imaging quality.
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Install the SIM/USIM Card
Remove the rubber cover from the left side of the camera.
Open the SIM/USIM card slot by pressing the small dot beside the card slot with the tip of a pencil, and pop
open the slot.
Insert the card into the slot.
Push the slot back into place.
Put the rubber cover back in its place.
2.2 Extending The Camera’s Base Board
Hold the base of the camera and pull the top part and the bottom part (base) in opposite directions (i.e. away
from each other).
Then the slot buckle will be pulling open.
The head of the camera can now be moved freely and located at any direction.
2.3 Connecting To Power Adapter
Connect the adapter to an AC power, and connect the mini-USB plug to the power interface of the
camera .(See Figure 1)
The camera has a built-in rechargeable Lithium battery.
The camera will notify the user when the power changes. For example, if the power adapter is disconnected or
failure of the AC power occurs, the camera will notify the user “External power cut. The device is operating on
battery.”
If the camera is again connected to the external power, or the AC power is available again, the notification will
be sent to the user, i.e.” The device is now resuming the use of external power source.”
Low battery: The configure setting cannot be saved when the camera is operating on low battery.
2.4 Mount the Camera
The camera can be mounted on a wall (vertically with the screws) or put down on any suitable horizontal surface.
2.5 Choose the Installing Place
In order to capture better image quality, avoid any areas where bright light will be irradiated directly into the
lens of the camera on the camera.
In order to avoid backlighting photography, it is suggested that the camera is located at the place where can
look down the monitoring place with the minimum angel 30°.
The GSM/WCDMA network’s signal strength may affect the image, live voice, video quality and MMS
transmission speed. Therefore, upon installation, the user should ensure that the camera is located in an area
with a strong network signal.
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Operation
Indicator light
Status
Turn the power
switch to “On”
position.
Red light flashing slowly
Green light flashing slowly or green light is on
constantly.
The camera is disarmed, or
armed.
A “Beep…” tone will be heard.
After installation, the user should perform a test-run by taking several images and sending it to the user’s
mobile phone. This allows the user to check the image quality of the camera. The position of the camera can
then be adjusted until a satisfactory image quality level is reached.
2.6 Power ON/OFF
2.6.1 Power on:
2.6.2 Power off:
Turn the power switch to downside “Off” position.
The battery will be charged if external power is not cut off.
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User Type
Function
Administrator
Operators
Alarm number
Receive alarm
No
No
Yes
Listen to the monitoring area
No
Yes
No
Set alarm number, E-mail address, time, MMS
parameters, data account
No
Yes
No
Arm/Disarm the camera
No
Yes
No
Check status, receive images by mobile phone
or E-mail
No
Yes
No
Set alarm-mode
No
Yes
No
Change password
Yes
No
No
Reset the camera
Yes
No
No
CHAPTER 3 DEFINE THE USER
3.1 User Authorization Level
There are two levels, each with a different password and authorization level, namely Administrator and
Operators. Both authorities are realized by password.
Default password for operators is 1234, for administrator is 5678.
Furthermore, the camera can preset one alarm number to receive alarm. Every time the camera sends alarm,
the alarm number will receive.
Table 3.1 the difference in authority for users:
Note:
1. Any MMS enabled mobile phone can receive the images captured by the camera by sending SMS command with password.
2. Any SMS enabled mobile phone can control the camera with the password command.
3. Any WCDMA supported mobile phone can check on-spot video with the password command.
All the settings of the camera can be set or adjusted via a SMS command.
About the SMS command:
1. All the SMS commands are composed with password and words; password must be input before the words for
each command. Different passwords have different authority. (See Appendix: SMS command list).
2. Administrator and operator users’ SMS command format: password commands
3. The password must be a four-digit number.
4. The original password for operators is 1234, while for administrator is 5678.
5. The maximum digits that are allows for the phone number is 16.
6. The camera will reply to the user after it receives the SMS command.
Note:
For SMS commands, between not only password and word but also word and word must have one space character.
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3.2 Define Alarm Number
If the camera is being used for the first time, or it has been reset, the alarm number must be programmed into the
camera, in order to ensure activation.
SMS Command [1] - Add/Modify the Alarm Number
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD phone number alarm number
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
ALARM NUMBER is a mobile phone number. Only one alarm number can be stored on one camera. The last
setting is available.
For example, to set 18700000000 as alarm number, the command is 1234 PHONE NUMBER 18700000000
3.3 Change Password
In order to ensure your privacy and safety during the use of this device, change the password once the camera is being
used. Any mobile phone can send following commands to the camera to change the password.
SMS Command [2] – Change the Administrator password
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
OldAdminPSWD change admin passcode NewAdminPSWD
OLDADMINPSWD and NEWADMINPSWD are four digit numbers.
The original OLDADMINPSWD is 5678.
For example, to change administrator password to 9123, the command is 5678 CHANGE ADMIN PASSCODE
9123
SMS Command [3] – Change the Operator password
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
OldOprtPSWD change password NewOprtPSWD
OLDOPRTPSWD and NEWOPRTPSWD are four digit numbers.
The original OLDOPRTPSWD is 1234.
For example, to change operator password to 1111, the command is 1234 CHANGE PASSWORD 1111
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CHAPTER 4 BASIC USE AND SETTINGS
4.1 The Regulation of Camera Time
If the camera is being used for the first time, or the camera has been reset, the user must regulate the camera time
according to the current date.
SMS Command [4] – Regulate camera time
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD set time DD/MM/YYYY
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
DD/MM/YYYY is current date, where DD is day, MM is month, YYYY is year.
For example, to set system time as 31st January, 2011, the command is 1234 SET TIME 31/01/2011
4.2 Network Parameter Settings
Note
In general, the user does not need to set the network parameter before use. The correct parameters have been set by the manufacturers
according to every country’s respective GSM/WCDMA provider. If the camera is unable to send MMS messages continually, the user can
attempt to do these settings.
If the camera is unable to send MMS messages continually, the GSM/WCDMA provider’s MMS parameter must be
added onto the camera.
SMS Command [5] – Set MMS parameters
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
URL should be the MMS center URL address of GSM/WCDMA provider.
CONNECTIONTYPE should be the code of connection type when sending MMS message:
0 - Sending MMS via HTTP (no proxy)
1 - Sending MMS via HTTP (have proxy)
2 - Sending MMS via WEB
DATAACCOUNTID should be the code of connection type when sending MMS message.
For example: 1234 MMS PARAM http://mmsc.monternet.com,1,10.0.0.172,80,0
SMS Command [6] – Set data account parameters
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD data account DataAccountID,APN,AuthorType,UserName,Password
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
DATAACCOUNTID numbers from 0 to 9;
Data account default APN is: 0-cmwap, 1-cmnet, 2-3gnet, all author types are 0, user name and password are
empty.
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AUTHOR TYPE: Authentication type for a PDP context
USERNAME can be empty.
PASSWORD can be empty.
All parameters need to have comma in between, if comma is forgotten to add, the camera will remind reset the
parameters.
Please contact product supplier if other data account is needed.
4.3 E-Mail Settings
Note
1. This setting is necessary only if the user want to see image by E-mail.
2. This function should be supported by the local network provider. Please contact your local network provider for the details concerning
this function.
SMS Command [7] – Add/modify an Email address for receiving image
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD email address Email
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
EMAIL should be the E-mail address which the user appointed to receive image.
Only one E-mail address can be set as receiving address.
If the user wishes receiving image by an appointed E-mail address when needed, see 4.4.2 send image to E-
mail address.
If the user wishes the camera sending the alarm image to appointed E-mail address, see 5.1.10 MMS
notification to pre-set E-mail address.
For example: 1234 EMAIL ADDRESS david@gmail.com
SMS Command [8] – Add/modify an Email address for sending image
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
ACCOUNTNAME, ACCOUNTADDRESS, USERNAME, PASSWORD, RECEIVESERVER, SENDSERVER,
RECEIVEPORT, SENDPORT, DATAACCOUNTID should be the E-mail parameters which offered by network
server.
All parameters need to have a comma in between; parameters should be set completely so that the images can
be received.
For example: 1234 EMAIL ADDRESS david@gmail.com
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4.4 Send Image
Any mobile phone can send SMS command to the camera to get the MMS image(s) or send the image(s) to an
appointed E-mail address.
SMS Command [9] – Send image to user’s mobile
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD send mms
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
For example: 1234 SEND MMS
SMS Command [10] – Send storage image to user’s mobile with specified image quantify
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD send mms ImageQuantity
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
IMAGEQUANTITY should be in the range of 1-6. But the actual images quantity depends on the history image
quantity storage on the camera TF memory card, because the camera can send maximum all history images on
memory card and one on-spot image to email box.
The image size is 640× 480. Each image file is within 100KB.
For example: 1234 SEND MMS 2
SMS Command [11] – Send one on-spot image to an E-mail address
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
The E-mail address must be set at first. See Chapter 4.3 E-mail settings for more information regarding this function.
PSWD send Email
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
EMAIL should be email address which to receive the image.
The on-spot image size is 640× 480, within 100KB.
For example: 1234 SEND david@gmail.com
SMS Command [12] – Send storage images to an E-mail address
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
The E-mail address must be set at first. See Chapter 4.3 E-mail settings for more information regarding this function.
PSWD send Email ImageQuantity
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
EMAIL should be email address which to receive the image.
IMAGEQUANTITY should be in the range of 1-6. But the actual images quantity depends on the history image
quantity storage on the camera TF memory card, because the camera can send maximum all history images on
memory card and one on-spot image to email box.
The other image size is depends on the history images on camera storage.
For example: 1234 SEND david@gmail.com 2
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DTMF(KEY)
Function
0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
#
Delete one character or return to previous
menu
*
Yes or enter next menu
Figure 2 : Enter password
Figure 3 : Wrong password
Figure 4 : Camera is being disabled.
DTMF(KEY)
Functions for video calling
3
Reduce
1
Enlarge
0
Enter menu
2
Motor turns upward
8
Motor turns on left*
4
Motor turns on right*
Remark:Functions with * need hardware supporting.
4.5 Check On-Spot Video
Make a video call to the camera, after connecting with the camera, input 4 digits valid password (default user password
1234), users can watch the on-spot video on mobile phone.
Method
a) Make a video call: Use a WCDMA supported mobile phone to make a video call to the camera.
b) Type in the password: After connecting with the camera, your mobile phone will show password dialog box
(see Figure 2), 4 digits valid password must be input for continuing.
Mobile phone keys of the video calling menu are as bellows:
If the password is wrong, it will indicate “Wrong passcode. Please try again.” (See Figure 3)
If you input 5 times incorrect password, you have to ring off and redial the camera after 3 minutes. If the
camera is dialed within 3 minutes, it will show not available and ring off. (See Figure 4)
Note
For any interface, if you don’t input within 30 seconds, camera will ring off automatically.
c) Watch the on-spot vide: If the input password is verified correctly, users can watch and control the on-spot
video through following keys on mobile phone:
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DTMF (KEY)
Function
1
Set and cancel defense switch
2
Open/Close video calling beep
3
Open/Close 3G network
4
Enter modifying alarm number interface (see Figure 6)
5
Enter modifying users password interface (see Figure 7)
Figure 5 : Main menu
Figure 6 : Modify alarm number
Figure 7 : Modify password
Main menu (see Figure 5) keys functions list:
4.6 Listen In the Monitoring Area
4.6.1 Call the camera and listen in
The user calls the camera with any mobile phone after which it will beep for inputting password. If the input password
is verified correctly, users can listen to the on-spot monitoring area. However;
If you don’t input the 4-digit password within 30 seconds, camera will ring off automatically.
If the input password is wrong, the camera will remind to input again.
If you input 5 times incorrect password, you have to ring off and redial the camera after 3 minutes. If the
camera is dialed within 3 minutes, it will show not available and ring off.
4.6.2 Listening in upon automatically alarm
When the camera is in armed status and if the user preset the auto-alarm way as calling the user (Refer to
chapter 5.1.8 Call notification upon alarm for more details) a call will automatically go through to the preset
alarm number when the camera alarms. The user can communicate with the monitoring area by answering the
call.
If the alarm number user does not answer the call, the camera will redial for twice.
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4.7 Infrared Body Detector
When the camera is working under arming mode, if someone approaches to the detecting area, the built-in
infrared body detector will trigger the camera alarm as preset ways
SMS Command [13 & 14] – Activate/Deactivate infrared body detector
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD ir alarm on
PSWD ir alarm off
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
IR ALARM ON is to activate the body detector
IR ALARM OFF is to deactivate the body detector
For example: 1234 ir ALARM ON
Infrared body detector is activated as default.
Note
When the camera is operating on low battery, it’ll send SMS message to notify “low voltage”. The infrared body detector will
be deactivated and the configure setting cannot be saved.
4.8 Motion Detection
The motion detection feature is based on image frame compare technology. The firmware will compare
front and after images which capture from camera and therefore detect motion.
The motion detection feature only functions when the camera is armed and motion detection is activated.
User must send the following SMS Command to device via mobile phone.
PSWD motion off
PSWD motion on
PSWD is a four digit number password. The original password is 1234.
MOTION ON is to activate the motion detection
MOTION OFF is to deactivate the motion detection
For example:1234 MOTION ON
Motion detection is deactivated as default.
Note
1. If the camera faces an object that moves constantly, such as a tree shaking in the wind, it will send alarm message
constantly. Recommend to use the camera in a still place.
2. Low battery: The motion detection function will be deactivated and the configure setting cannot be saved when the
camera is operating in low battery.
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