Trendnet TV-IP212, TV-IP212W User Manual

PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing the TV-IP212/TV-IP212W Wire/Wireless
Internet Camera Server, a powerful dual-codec wireless network
camera with the 2-way audio function that provides the high-quality
image and on-the-spot audio via the Internet connection. The camera
can be installed as a standalone system within your application
environment easily and quickly, and supports remote management
function so that you can access and control it using a Web browser on
your computers.

This guide will provide you more information of instruction and
illustrations on how to use your camera, which includes:

Chapter 1 Introduction to Your Camera describes the features of

the camera. You will also know the components and
functions of the camera.

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation helps you install the camera

according to your application environment. You can use
this camera at home, at work, at any where you want.

Chapter 3 Accessing the Camera lets you start using your camera

without problem. The camera can be set up easily and
work within your network environment instantly.

Chapter 4 Configuring the Camera guides you through the

configuration of the camera using the web browser on
your PC.

Chapter 5 Using SecurView™ shows you the detail instructions on

operating SecurView™ softare.

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Chapter 6 Appendix provides the specification of the camera and

some useful information for using your camera.

NOTE The illustrations and configuration values in this guide are for

reference only. The actual settings depend on your practical
application of the camera.

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Contents

PREFACE ............................................................................ 1

CHAPTER 1........................................................................ 5

INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 5

1.1 CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................... 5

1.2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ............................................. 6

1.3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS ......................................................... 10

1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ............................................................ 12

CHAPTER 2...................................................................... 13

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................... 13

2.1 INSTALLING THE CAMERA STAND .............................................. 13

2.2 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO LAN/WLAN .............................. 14

2.3 APPLICATIONS OF THE CAMERA ................................................ 15

CHAPTER 3...................................................................... 16

ACCESSING THE CAMERA ......................................... 16

3.1 USING IP SETUP ..................................................................... 16

3.2 ACCESSING TO THE CAMERA ..................................................... 21

3.3 CONFIGURING THE IP ADDRESS OF THE PC ................................. 24

CHAPTER 4...................................................................... 25

CONFIGURING THE CAMERA ................................... 25

4.1 USING THE WEB CONFIGURATION ............................................. 25

4.2 USING SMART WIZARD ............................................................ 26

4.3 BASIC SETUP .......................................................................... 31

4.4 NETWORK SETTINGS................................................................ 36

4.5 SETTING UP VIDEO & AUDIO..................................................... 44

4.6 EVENT SERVER CONFIGURATION ............................................... 49

4.7 MOTION DETECT .................................................................... 53

4.8 EVENT CONFIG ....................................................................... 55

4.9 TOOLS .................................................................................. 60

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4.10 USB ..................................................................................... 62

4.11 INFORMATION ........................................................................ 64

CHAPTER 5...................................................................... 66

SECURVIEW™ SOFTWARE ......................................... 66

5.1 INSTALLATION ................................................................... 66

5.2 USING INSTALLATION ........................................................ 72

ITEM FEATURES ................................................................................ 72

TO ADD A CAMERA ........................................................................... 79

TO REMOVE A CAMERA ..................................................................... 82

TO LINK TO THE WEB PAGE OF THE CAMERA ......................................... 83

TO RECORD VIDEO ........................................................................... 84

TO CONFIGURE THE RECORDING SETTINGS ........................................... 89

TO PLAYBACK THE RECORDED VIDEO ................................................... 91

TO SET UP MOTION DETECTION OPTIONS ............................................. 92

ACCOUNT ....................................................................................... 94

OTHER ........................................................................................... 94

INFORMATION ................................................................................. 95

CHAPTER 6...................................................................... 97

APPENDIX ....................................................................... 97

A.1 SPECIFICATION ....................................................................... 97

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Checking the Package Contents

Please check the packaging contents. The packaging should include
the following:

 TV-IP212/TV-IP212W
 Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide
 Utility CD-ROM
 Detachable External Antenna (for TV-IP212W only)
 Camera Stand.
 RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
 AC Power Adapter (5VDC, 2.5A)

NOTE : If there is any item damage or missing, please contact your

local authorized deal for replacement.

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1.2 Getting to Know Your Camera

TV-IP212 (Front/Back View)

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TV-IP212W (Front/Back View)

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- Internal Microphone: It allows the camera to receive the sound

or voice.

- Light Sensor: It is used to trigger on and off the Infrared LEDs

according the environmental light level.

- Power LED: A steady orange light indicates the camera is

powered on.

- Link LED: A flash green light indicates the camera’s network

connection correctly.

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- Detachable Antenna (TV-IP212W only):

The detachable external antenna allows you to adjust its position
to obtain the maximum signal.

- USB Port: Connects an external USB Flash Drive, Hard Drive. It

provides the power distribution up to 500mA.

- USB Unmount Button: Removed the connected USB device

safely.

Pressing the Unmount button for four seconds, the Power LED
will start flashing. After the Power LED rsumes the steady orange
light, you can remove the USB device safely.

- Camera Stand Connection: Connects the camera with the

camera stand.

- Speaker Connector: Connects a external active speaker to the

camera.

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- Power Connector: Connects the AC power adapter to supply

power to the camera.

- LAN Port: It is used to connect the network RJ-45 cable, which

supports the NWay protocol so that the camera can detect the
network speed automatically.

- Reset Button: Reset will be initiated when the reset button is

pressed once. The power LED begins to flash.

Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed
continuously for three seconds or when Power LED begins to
light up. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin to
flash.

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1.3 Features and Benefits

 MPEG4/MJPEG Dual-codec Supported

The camera provides you with excellent images by the
MPEG4/MJPEG dual-codec selectable technology, allowing you to
adjust image size and quality, and bit rate according to the
networking environment.

 2-way Audio Capability

The built-in microphone of the camera provides on-the-spot
audio via the Internet, allowing you to monitor the on-site voice.
In addition, you can connect an external speaker to the camera to
speak through the camera; the camera is embedded with an echo
cancellation processor to provide a better sound quality.

 Supports Multiple Profiles

The camera supports multiple profiles simultaneously, so that you
can separately set up different image settings (such as image
quality and frame rate) for the three video types of the camera:
MPEG4, MJPEG, and 3GPP.

 Supports RTSP

The camera supports RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), which
is a technology that allows you to view streaming media via the
network. You can view the real-time video with the Quick Time
player or RealPlayer. To view the real-time streaming image on
your computer, open the Web browser and enter the RTSP link:

rtsp://(IP address of the camera)/mpeg4

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 Remote Control Supported

By using a standard Web browser or the bundled SecurView™
software application, the administrator can easily change the
configuration of the camera via Intranet or Internet. In addition,
the camera can be upgraded remotely when a new firmware is

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