Speco VIP2P1, VIP2P1N User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

VIP2P1 /

VIP2P1N

Full HD Mini Dome

Network Camera

Please read this manual thoroughly before use, and ke ep it handy for future reference.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROCUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT THROUGH THE VENTILATION GRILLS OR OTHER OPENNINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an eq uilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product ’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

he exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is inte nded to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PRECAUTIONS Safety -------------------------------------- Installation -------------------------------

Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before operating it any further.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not going to be used for several days or more. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials(curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes.

Height and vertical linearity controls located at the rear panel are for special adjustments by qualified personnel only.

Do not install the unit in an extremely hot or humid place or in a place subject to excessive dust, mechanical vibration.

The unit is not designed to be waterproof. Exposure to rain or water may damage the unit.

Cleaning ---------------------------------

Clean the unit with a slightly damp soft cloth. Use a mild household detergent. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzene as they might damage the finish of the unit.

Retain the original carton and packing materials for safe transport of this unit in the future.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

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.

FCC INFORMATION : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

HEREBY, SPECO TECHNOLOGIES. DECLARES THAT THIS PRODUCT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER RELEVANT PROVISIONS OF DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC. A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MAY BE OBTAINED FROM SPECO TECHNOLOGIES, 200 NEW HIGHWAY AMITYVILLE, NY 11701, USA.

THIS DIGITAL EQUIPMENT FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RF EMISSION ACCORDING TO THE CLASS B LIMIT OF EN 55022. THIS PRODUCT FULFILLS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR IMMUNITY ACCORDING TO EN 55024 AND EN 50130-4 OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENTS.

TO COMPLY WITH RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, THE ANTENNA USED FOR THIS TRANSMITTER MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATION DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 20cm (7.9in) FROM ALL PERSONS AND MUST NOT BE CO-LOCATED OR OPERATING IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER ANTENNA OR TRANSMITTER.

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BA TTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. CAUTION – THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE B Y QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERAT ING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU QRE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

16. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

17. ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.

Contents

1. Description ------------------------------------------------------------------7

1.1 Components - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7

1.2 Key Features- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

1.3 Layout ---- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9

2. Installation ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10

2.1 Camera Installation ---- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

2.2 Network Connection and IP Assignment ----------------------------------------------------------12

3. Operation -------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

3.1 Access from a browser --------------------------------------------------------------------------------13

3.2 Access from the internet------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection------------------------------------------- 14

3.4 Live View Page ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

3.5 Network Camera Setup-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

3.5.1 Basic Configuration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

1) Users------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18

2) Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

3) Video & Image ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20

4) Date & Time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22

3.5.2 Video & Image---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

3.5.3 Event ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30

1) Event-In -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

2) Event-Out ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35

3) Event Map------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 41

3.5.4 System ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 45

1) Information ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45

2) Security--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46

3) Date & Time --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49

4) Network -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50

5) Language ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

6) Maintenance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61

7) Support---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------62

3.5.5 About ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------65

3.6 Playback----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------66

3.7 Help ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 68

3.8 Resetting to the factory default settings-------------------------------------------------------------69

4. Appendix -------------------------------------------------------------------- 70

4.1 Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 70

4.2 Alarm Connection---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 71

4.3 Preventive Maintenance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 71

4.4 Product Specification------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 72

1. Description

This network camera supports network service for surveillance video with progressive scan, which can be monitored real-time regardless of distance or location. Through the VMS application, multiple users can access the camera simultaneously or a single use r can monitor various network cameras at the same time. Users can also play, store and retrieve a recording through a PC. Settings, live view, and recordings can be accessed through a web browser as well.

1.1 Components

The following are included in the package:

ini Camera Installation CD Installation Guide

ccessory Kit Template sheet Alarm Cable

Notes:

1. Check your package to make sure that you received all components shown above.

2. Adapter for DC 12V is not supplied

1.2 Key Features

• Brilliant video quality

This network camera offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility.

• Triple streams

This network camera can deliver triple video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 using Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4). This mean s that several video streams can be configured with different compression formats, resolutions and frame rates for dif ferent needs.

• Image setting adjustment

This network camera also enables users t o adjust image settings such as contrast, brightness and saturation to improve images bef ore encoding takes place.

• Micro-SD Recording support This network camera also has a micro-SD memory slot for local recording with removable

storage.

• Improved Security

This network camera logs all user access, and lists currently connected users. Also, its full frame rate video can be provided over HTTPS.

• Megapixel Resolution

Max 1920x1080@30fps

• PoE

This network camera can be powered through PoE, which simplifies installation since only one cable is needed for carrying power, as well as video controls.

• ONVIF

This is a global interface standard that makes it easier for end users, in tegrators, consultants, and manufacturers to take advantage of the possibilities offered by network video technology. ONVIF enables interoperability between different vendor products, increased flexibility, reduced cost, and future-proof systems.

1.3 Layout

NO Name Description

1 Alarm Cable 2 Power Cable 3 Ethernet Cable

 Camera Dimension

See the diagrams below for the exact dimension

Yellow : Alarm input, Black : GND, Blue : Alarm output Cable for Power source (DC 12V) Cable for Ethernet (POE)

Dimensions Unit: inch

2. Installation

2.1 Camera Installation

Carefully remove the contents from the box, and verify that nothing is damaged.

1) Make screw holes for camera on the ceiling with Template Sheet

2) Remove the Camera Cover

3) Fix the camera set using Anchors(2x) and Screws(2x) to the ceiling.

4) A

ttach Camera Cover to Dome Camera. Turn Camera Cover clockwise to complete installation

Lock clock

wise

• Connecting Ethernet Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of This network camera. Generally a

cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub.

 Micro SD memory slot

If desired, before closing the Camera Cover, insert a micro SD memory card.

• Connecting the Power

Connect the DC 12V power adapter to the camera.

• Connecting the Wireless using WPS function (VIP2P1N model only)

Follow steps for a proper operation.

1. Make sure your AP (Access Point) and Operating System support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) functions. WPS enables easy setup with compatible APs.

2. Press the WPS button on the camera board. You can then see the Status LED is blinking.

4. Press and hold down the WPS button on your AP (some router/AP will have a virtual button on their management software instead). Refer to your AP's documentation for details using its WPS functions.

When WPS configuration is done, wireless connectivity will be established and the security encryption, such as WEP or WPA-PSK , will be synchronized with the AP. As for IP setting, the camera's use of DHCP or static IP is determined by your configuration on This network camera via the web- based configuration of firmware. The camera's default is DHCP for the

VIP2P1N.

Notes:

1. WPS m

ay not work if your AP is configured with a "hidden" SSID.

2. If any WPS-enabled AP is not detected, the camera will search APs for 60 seconds after pressing the WPS button, and if the camera still can not detec t an AP after 1 minute, the wireless setup will be cancelled.

3. If a camera is assigned with a fixed IP outside the AP's network segment, wireless setup will fail.

4. A wired connection always has a higher priority, and hence wireless setup will not take effect when the RJ45 LAN port is connected.

2.2 Network Connection and IP assignment

The camera supports network operation. When a camera is first connected to the network, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the “SpecoManager” utility on the CD. (Default DHCP)

1. Connect this network camera / device to the network and power up.

2. Start SpecoManager. The main window will be displayed and after a short while, devices connected to the network will be displayed in the list. Compatible devices include Speco network cameras and ONVIF Profile S listed cameras.

Select the camera on the list and click right button of the mouse. You can see the pop-up menu below.

. Select Assign IP. You will see the Assign IP window. Enter the required IP address.

Note: F

or more information, refer to the SpecoManager User’s Manual.

3. Operation

This network camera can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome with Windows.

NOTE: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls.

3.1 Access from a browser

1. Start a browser.

2. Enter the IP address or host name of This network camera in the Location/Address field of your browser.

3. You can see a starting page. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.

. This network camera’s Live View page appears in your browser.

3.2. Access from the internet

To g

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Once connected, this network camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access this network camera from the Internet (outside of the LAN), you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to this network camera. To do this, enable the NAT-traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to This network camera. This is enabled from Setup > System > Network > NAT.

For more information, please see “3.5.4 System>Network>NAT” of User’s Manual.

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection

ain access to the product, the password for

he default administrator user must be set. This is done in the “Admin Password” dialog, which is displayed when this network camera

or the setup at the first time. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.

is accessed

Note: The default administrator username is admin and password is 1234. If the password is lost, This network camera must be reset to the

actory default settings. See “3.8 Resetting to the Factory Default Settin

To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the admin password, this can be done via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see note below).

To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown below. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, see “3.5.6 System >Security>HTTPS”.

Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information.

3.4 Live View Page

he live view page comes in several screen modes: 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 800x600, 704x480(576), 640x480, 352x240(288) and 320x240. Users are allowed to select the most suitable one out of those modes. Please, ad accordance with your PC specifications and monitoring purposes.

1) General controls

Live View Page Search & Playback Page Setup Page Help Page

The video dr video stream on the live view page. Stream profiles are configured under Setup > Basic Configuration > Video & Image. For more information, please see “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Video & Image” of User’s Manual.

video resolutions to be displayed on live view page.

and methods to use depends on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network.

2) Control

The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following buttons:

start and stop. The Start button connects to This network camera or start playing a video stream.

toolbar

The St

op button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles the

ust the mode in

op-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed

The r

esolution drop-down list allows you to select the most suitable one out of

otocol drop-down list allows you to select which combination of protocols

The pr

The Pause button pause the video stream being played. The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The location where the

image is saved can be specified.

The digital zoom activates a zoom-in or zoom- out function for video image on the live

screen.

windows will be visible. Press the 'Esc' button on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view.

The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other

The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the event.

3) Video Streams

This network camera provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.

The Live View page in network camera provides access to H.264, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available video streams. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.

3.5 Network Camera Setup

This section describes how to configure this network camera, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have acce ss to the settings for Basic, Live View, Video & Image and System Configuration.

You can configure this network camera by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page. Click on this page to access the online help that explains the setup tools

When accessing this network camera for the first time, the “Admin Password” dialog appears. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.

Note: If the p be reset to the factory default settings. See “3.8 Resetting to the Factory Default Settings”.

assword is lost, this network camera must

3.5.1 Basic Configuration

You can see the device information in this information page.

1) Users

User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:

The user list display

s the authorized users and user groups (levels):

User Group Authority Guest

Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page. An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify

Operator

events, and adjust certain other settings. Operators have no access to System Options.

Administrator

An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup tools and can determine the registration of all other users.

 Enable anonymous viewer login: Check the box to use the webcasting feat ures. Refer to

“3.5.2 Video & Image” for more details.

2) Network

This network camera supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for this network camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, this network camera will receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router. There is also the option of using Speco’s free Dyna mic DNS Service. For more information on setting the Network, please see Setup> System>Security>Network.

•

Obtain IP address via DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol

that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.

• Use the following IP address - To use a static IP address for thi s network camera, check the radio button and then set the following settings:

- IP address - Specify a unique IP address for your Network Camera.

- Subnet mask - Specify the mask for the subnet this network camera is located on.

- Default router - Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.

Notes:

1. If DHCP is used, Speco’s free DDNS service can be utilized. In the camera’s page in the web browser, go to Settings/Network/DDNS to set it up.

2. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or

as soon as an IP address is set.

3. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.

3) Video & Image

•

Stream1 Setting

- Codec:

The codec settings are separated into MPEG4 and H.264.

H.264

video. This function offers higher video resolution than Motion JPEG or MPEG-4 at the same bit rate and bandwidth, or the same quality video at a lower bit rate.

is also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. This is the new generation compression standard for digital

- Profile:

There are 4 pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up. Choose the form of video encoding you wish to use from the drop-down list:

* H.264 HP(High Profile): The primary profile for broadcast and disc storage applications,

particularly for high-definition television applications (for example, this is the profile adopted by the Blu-ray Disc storage format and the DVB HDTV broadcast service).

* H.264 MP(Main Profile):

Primarily f

or low-cost applications that requires additional error robustness, this profile is used rarely in videoconferencing and mobile applications, but it does add additional error resilience tools to the Constrained Baseline Profile.

* H.264 BP(Baseline Profile):

Originally intended as the mainstream consumer profile for broadcast and storage applications, the importance of this profile faded when the High profile was developed for those applications.

* MPEG4 SP(Simple Profile):

Mostly aimed for use in situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandated by other conditions of the applications, like network bandwidth, device size etc.

- Resolution:

It enables users to determine a basic screen size when having an access through the Web Browser or PC program. The screen size control comes in seven modes like 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 352x240, and 320x240. Users can reset the selected screen size anytime while monitoring the screen on a real-time basis.

- Bitrate control:

Limiting the maximum bit rate helps control the bandwidth used by the H.264 or MPEG-4 video stream. Leaving the Maximum bit rate as unlimited maintains consistently good image quality but increases bandwidth usage when there is more activity in the image. Limiting the bit rate to a defined value prevents excessive bandwidth usage, but images are lost when the limit is exceeded.

Note that the maximum bit rate can be used for both variable and constant bit rates.

The bit rate can be set as Variable Bit Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the image complexity, using up bandwidth for increased activity in the image, and less for lower activity in the monitored area.

CBR allows you to set a fixed target bitrate that consumes a predictable amoun t of bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased image activity, but in this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality whenever the bit rate needs to be increased. Not setting a priority means the frame rat e and image quality are equally affected.

- Frame rate:

Upon the real-time play, users should select a frame refresh rate per second. If the rate is high, the image will become smooth. On the other hand, if the rate is low, the image will not be natural but it can reduce a network load.

- GOP size:

Select the GOP(Group of Picture) size. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one by one, please decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, please do not change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance. For the details of GOP setting, please contact the service center.

• Stream2 Setting

Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the frame rate and quality helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. Limiting the frame rate and quality optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the Resolution, Frame rate, and Frame Quality should be set to an optimal value.

- JPEG resolution: Same as the Stream1 Setting.

- JPEG frame rate: Same as the Stream1 Setting.

- JPEG quality:

Select the picture quality. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one by one, decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, do not change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance.

• Stream3 Setting

Same as the Stream1 Setting. Click the checkbox to activate the 3

stream.

When satisfied with the settings, click Save, or click Reset to revert to previously saved settings.

4) Date & Time

•

Current Server Time

It displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below).

• New Server Time

Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”.

From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:

- Synchronize with computer time: sets the time from the clock on your computer.

- Synchronize with NTP Server: This network camera will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.

- Set manually: this option allows you to manually set the time and date.

• Date & Time Format

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