Sercomm ICAMERA2 User Manual

iCamera2

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1

Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1

Physical Details - iCamera2 .......................................................................................... 3

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ............................................................................................... 6

System Requirements ................................................................................................... 6

Installation - iCamera2 ................................................................................................. 6

Wall Mounting .............................................................................................................. 9

CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ............................................................................. 10

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 10

Requirements .............................................................................................................. 10

Connecting to a Camera on your LAN ....................................................................... 10

Connecting to a Camera via the Internet ................................................................... 12

Viewing Live Video ..................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP................................................................. 16

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 16

Adjusting the Video Image ......................................................................................... 16

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream............................................................. 19

Making Video available from the Internet ................................................................. 20

Viewing Live Video via the Internet ........................................................................... 21

Motion Detection Alerts .............................................................................................. 22

CHAPTER 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT .................................................................. 23

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 23

Connecting to iCamera2 ............................................................................................. 23

Welcome Screen .......................................................................................................... 24

Administration Menu ................................................................................................. 25

System Screen ............................................................................................................. 26

Network Screen ........................................................................................................... 28

Wireless Screen ........................................................................................................... 32

DDNS Screen............................................................................................................... 35

IP Filter ....................................................................................................................... 37

Streamings .................................................................................................................. 38

Video & Audio Screen ................................................................................................ 41

Video Access Screen .................................................................................................... 43

User Database Screen ................................................................................................. 45

Pan/Tilt Screen............................................................................................................ 46

Motion Detection Screen ............................................................................................. 48

Audio Detection Screen ............................................................................................... 49

E-Mail Screen ............................................................................................................. 50

FTP Screen .................................................................................................................. 51

HTTP Screen............................................................................................................... 52

Trigger & Recording Screen....................................................................................... 54

Maintenance Screen .................................................................................................... 57

Status Screen ............................................................................................................... 59

Log Screen................................................................................................................... 61

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 62

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 62

Problems ..................................................................................................................... 62

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 64

iCamera2 ..................................................................................................................... 64

Regulatory Approvals ................................................................................................. 64

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides details of the iCamera2's features, components and capabilities.

Overview

The iCamera2 has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS Sensor, enabling it to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the iCamera2, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.

Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the iCamera2 is able to stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of H.264 reduce network bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.

Furthermore, with the built-in infrared LEDs, the Wireless IP camera can provide illumination around 5 meters long under low light conditions in a simple, economical manner.

Features

• Standalone Design. The iCamera2 is a standalone system with built-in CPU and Video

encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless LAN.

• Dual Video Support. The iCamera2 can support H.264 and MJEPG video for different

image compression.

• Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The video encoder and HTTP server built into

the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using your Web browser to view live video.

• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or

Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the iCamera2 has the features you need.

• Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP and other Internet

related protocols, the iCamera2 can be easily integrated into your existing network.

• IR LEDs Support. Each iCamera2 has two infrared LEDs. The LEDs can provide

illumination around 5 meters long, that can help to output a better video quality while under low-light conditions such as indoors, on cloudy days, or in the morning or evening.

• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The iCamera2

will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large objects. This function only works indoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor. When motion is detection or some other action may be triggered.

• Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specify times using a

flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule, so it is active only when required.

• Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the iCamera2 can send its log data to your

Syslog Server.

• Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the video if

desired. With built-in microphone, it is useful for bi-direction voice conversation.

• Day/Night Switch. With the day/night switching feature, you are able to view and record

better images even in the dark of night.

Internet Features

• User-definable HTTP/HTTPS port number. This allows Internet Gateways to use

"port mapping" so the iCamera2 and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP address.

• NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the iCamera2 to calibrate its

internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video from the iCamera2 will be correct.

Security Features

• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users.

Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream.

• Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so

that it only can be changed by the iCamera2 Administrator.

Wireless Features

• Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n standard provides for backward

compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

• Wired and Wireless Network Support. The iCamera2 supports either wired or wireless

transmission.

• WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is provided.

• WPA/WPA2 Support. The WPA Personal/WPA2 Personal standard is also supported,

allowing advanced encryption of wireless data.

• WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any

device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the iCamera2, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.

Physical Details - iCamera2

Front - iCamera2

Figure 1: Front Panel

1. Light Sensor

2. Lens No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you

3. POWER/WiFi indicator (Green)

4. Network indicator (Green)

5. WPS indicator (Green)

This is hardware sensor to detect LUX.

should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged.

On (Green) - Power is on. Off - Power is off. Flashing - Wifi signal-strength indication.

The LED indicates SNR for the first 5 minutes after the camera is powered on. Then it will stay solid to indicate power LED for 5 minutes when wireless setup is ready.

• Flashing Low at 1/2Hz - WiFi signal is weak, SNR < 15 dB

• Flashing Middle at 2Hz - WiFi signal is acceptable, SNR

15-22 dB

• Flashing High at 5Hz - WiFi signal is strong, SNR > 22 dB

On - LAN/Wireless connection established. Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN port, or not

associated to Wireless AP.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received. On - If the WPS association fails, the WPS LED will be on

continuously for 5 seconds.

Off - WPS function is off. Flashing - WPS association is in process. The LED goes off when

the connection is complete.

Rear - iCamera2

Figure 2: Rear Panel

1. LAN Port Use standard Ethernet cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PC

to the port for installation and configuration. The port is also used for power connection when the camera is under wireless mode. A customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) splitter, as a Y-cable, for both Ethernet and DC Jack is provided.

2.WPS/Reset

This button has two (2) functions:

• WPS.

• WPS PBC Mode

1. Turn on the camera without connecting the Ethernet cable.

2. Wait for three minutes, and then press and release (less then 3

seconds). The WPS LED will start blinking. Press the WPS button on the gateway within two minutes.

3. The WPS LED will be off and the Network LED will be on if

the connection is successful.

• WPS Pin Code Mode

1. Turn on the wireless camera without connecting the Ethernet

cable.

2. Wait for three minutes, and then press and hold the button for

over three seconds (3 ~ 10 seconds). The WPS LED will start blinking. Get the pin code in the "WSC PIN Code" field of Wireless screen (camera’s web interface). Enter the pin code on the gateway within two minutes.

3. The WPS LED will be off and the Network LED will be on if

the connection is successful.

• Reset.

1. Power On.

2. Keep holding the button down for 10 seconds, then release.

3. Microphone

The built-in microphone is located on the rear of the device.

Package Contents

The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

1. iCamera2 x 1

2. Stand x 1

3. Y-cable x 1

4. DC Cable x 1

5. Ethernet Cable x 1

6. RJ45 Cap x 1

7. Power Adapter x 1

Chapter 2

Basic Setup

This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the iCamera2.

System Requirements

• To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable

is required.

• To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices must be

compliant with the IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE 802.11n specifications. All Wireless stations must use compatible settings.

The default Wireless settings are: Mode: Infrastructure

SSID: ANY Wireless Security: Disabled Domain: USA Channel No.: Auto

Installation - iCamera2

Step 1 - Initial Setup

Initial setup is required when the iCamera2 is used for the FIRST time. It only needs to be done

ONCE in order to configure the wireless settings for the iCamera2. Note: Skip this section if the iCamera2 has been set up already.

Figure 3: Initial Setup

1. Assemble the Camera

a. Hold the metal screw of the stand up. b. Face the back of the iCamera2 to the stand and turn the iCamera2 clockwise to attach

it to the stand.

2. Connect the Y-cable

Connect the provided Y-cable (with Ethernet) to the LAN port of iCamera2.

The wireless and wired modes cannot work simultaneously. It is recommended to first configure the wireless settings of an iCamera2 using wired mode. After configuration, disconnect the wire and power, and power on the iCamera2 again. Then, it will be ready for wireless operation.

3. Connect the Router

Use the Ethernet cable to connect the Y-cable and connect the other end to the LAN port of the router.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Y-cable and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which

takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.

• The Network LED should be ON.

Step 2 - Installation

Figure 4: Installation

1. Disassemble the Camera

Unplug the Y-cable and power off the camera.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable

Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the iCamera2.

3. Power Up

Connect the DC cable to the Ethernet cable. Connect the supplied power adapter to the DC cable to power up the iCamera2. Use only

the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

4. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which

takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.

• The Network LED should be ON.

For more information, refer to Physical Details - iCamera2 in Chapter 1.

Wall Mounting

*Note: Please ensure that the iCamera2 is configured and added to the network before

permanent mounting.

1. Using hands to remove the plate from the bottom of the stand.

2. Place the plate in the desired position of the wall. Screw three screws into ceiling through

the holes of the plate.

3. Attach the stand to the plate.

4. Connect the LAN cable into the LAN port of the device. Turn the iCamera2 clockwise to

attach it to the stand.

5. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the adapter through the holes of the stand.

Adjust it to the desired position and secure the iCamera2 firmly.

Chapter 3

Viewing Live Video

This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video.

Overview

This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer. But many other powerful features and options are available:

• The camera administrator can also adjust the Video Stream, and restrict access to the video

stream to known users by requiring viewers to supply a username and password. See Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.

• To make Live Video from the camera available via the Internet, your Internet Gateway or

Router must be configured correctly. See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.

Requirements

To view the live video stream generated by the iCamera2, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7.

• Internet Explorer 7 or later, Firefox 3.0 or later.

Connecting to a Camera on your LAN

To establish a connection from your PC to the iCamera2:

1. Start Internet Explorer.

2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the iCamera2.

3. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 5: Home Screen

4. Click View Video.

5. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a

username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the iCamera2 administrator.

6. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install decoders.

Choose "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click "OK".

7. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the

video stream is buffered.

Connecting to a Camera via the Internet

You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router used by the camera.

See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details of the required configuration.

Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections are NOT supported.

To establish a connection from your PC to the iCamera2 via the Internet:

1. Obtain the following information from the Administrator of the camera you wish to

connect to:

• Internet IP Address or Domain Name of the camera.

• Port number for HTTP connections.

• Login (username, password) if required.

2. Start Internet Explorer.

3. In the Address box, enter the following:

HTTP://Internet_Address:port_number Where Internet_Address is the Internet IP address or Domain Name of the camera,

and port_number is the port number used for HTTP (Web) connections to the camera.

Examples using an IP address:

HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024

Where the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 1024.

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 6: Home Screen

5. Click View Video.

6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a

username and password. Enter the name and password assigned to you by the iCamera2 administrator.

7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install decoders.

Choose "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click "OK".

8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the

video stream is buffered.

Viewing Live Video

After installing the decoders, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below.

Figure 7: View Video Screen

There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon. See the table below for details.

Note: The options can only be configured while using IE browser. Other browsers can just view the video rather than configuration. If the video still cannot be viewed, please install the decoders to solve this problem. You can install it from the following screens:

• View Video Screen (preferred)

Figure 8: Install Decoders

• Motion Detection Screen

General Options

These options are always available, regardless of the type of camera you are connected to.

Streaming. Use this drop-down list to select the desired streaming. Full Size. When using high-resolution mode (1280*720), click this

button to see the full size of the image. Select the desired option from the drop-down list.

Use this icon to start/stop viewing.

Use this icon to make the image back to original size. Zoom Out. A digital zoom out feature is available. To zoom out the

window, click this icon. Zoom In. A digital zoom in feature is available. To zoom in the

window, click this icon.

Speaker On/Off. Use this button to turn the PC's speaker on or off. Audio Upload On/Off. Use this button to toggle the microphone on or

off. Volume. If Speaker or Microphone is enabled, use this slider to adjust

the volume. Full Screen Display. Click this button to see the full screen of the

image. Camera Patrol. Move through the Preset positions in the sequence

defined by the Camera Administrator. Camera Auto Pan. Click this to have the camera moved from left to

right automatically.

Direct P/T. Use this to move the camera to the Pan/Tilt position directly.

Preset Points. Select the desired Preset points. Move Control. Use this to move the camera to the desired position.

There may a short delay after clicking the desired icon. You should wait a couple of seconds rather than click again. Or you can drag the vertical or horizontal slider bar to have quicker movement of the Network Camera to the desired position.

Chapter 4

Advanced Viewing Setup

This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the iCamera2. This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only.

Introduction

This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:

• Adjusting the video image

• Controlling user access to the live video stream

• Making video available from the Internet

• Using the Motion Detection feature

Adjusting the Video Image

If necessary, the iCamera2 Administrator can adjust the Video image.

To Adjust the Video Image:

9. Connect to the Web-based interface of the iCamera2. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based

Management for details.)

10. Select Administration, then Streamings. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 9: Streamings Screen

11. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.

•

Default Streaming

Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list.

Channel

Streaming 1 Settings

Video Format Resolution Video Quality

Control

Select the desired format from the list. Select the desired video resolution format.

Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set

to 2.0 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality

is set to Normal.

Fixed Video Quality

There are five options:

• Very Low

• Low

• Normal

• High

• Very High

GOV Length Adjust the GOV interval in frame base. "2" means 1 I frame and 1 P

Frame. "3" means 1 I frame and 2 P Frames. Enter the desired value between 2 and 150.

Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

The default value is 30.

User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the

live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Streaming 2/3 Settings

Enable Video Format Resolution Video Quality