ABS MegaCam 312M User manual

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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom of device. Record these numbers in the
spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
For AC Adaptor to avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in
order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.

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Declaration of Conformity
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no
change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could
result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority to operate
the device.
NOTICE TO USERS
©1990-2008 ABS Computer Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved
This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced,
translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval.
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OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
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INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON
TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR
THE USE THEREOF.
We reserve the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein
at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a
separate user license agreement.

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Table of Contents
Overview............................................................................................................................. 6
Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
Features....................................................................................................................... 6
Minimum System Requirements................................................................................. 7
Package Contents................................................................................................................ 8
Connections and Outlook.................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Installation....................................................................................................... 11
Preparation....................................................................................................................... 13
Search and Set up by IPWizard................................................................................. 13
Search................................................................................................................ 13
Wizard............................................................................................................... 14
Using UPnP of Windows®XP or Vista..................................................................... 17
Install the Device behind a NAT Router................................................................... 18
Access the device from the Internet Explorer for the first time................................ 19
Logging in as an User............................................................................................... 20
Logging in as an Administrator................................................................................. 20
Operating the Network Camera........................................................................................ 21
Monitor Image Section ............................................................................................. 21
Video Profile............................................................................................................. 21
Streaming Protocol.................................................................................................... 22
Language................................................................................................................... 22
ActiveX Control........................................................................................................ 22
Digital Zoom..................................................................................................... 23
Record............................................................................................................... 23
Snapshot............................................................................................................ 24
Volume.............................................................................................................. 25
Statistics............................................................................................................ 25
About................................................................................................................. 26
Administrating the Device................................................................................................. 27
System Setting .......................................................................................................... 27
Network: Configure Network settings.............................................................. 27
Network..................................................................................................... 27
Wireless..................................................................................................... 29
DDNS service ........................................................................................... 31
PPPoE ....................................................................................................... 32
Streaming.................................................................................................. 34
UPnP......................................................................................................... 34
IP Filter ..................................................................................................... 36
IP Notification........................................................................................... 36
Camera: Adjust Camera parameters.................................................................. 39
Picture....................................................................................................... 39
System: Configure and maintain system........................................................... 41
System....................................................................................................... 41

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Date & Time.............................................................................................. 42
Maintenance.............................................................................................. 44
Video: Configure profile................................................................................... 46
General...................................................................................................... 46
MPEG4/VGA............................................................................................ 47
MPEG4/QVGA......................................................................................... 48
MPEG4/QQVGA...................................................................................... 49
Video/JPEG............................................................................................... 50
MEGA MPEG4......................................................................................... 50
MEGA JPEG............................................................................................. 51
Audio: Audio parameters.................................................................................. 53
User: Manage user name, password and login privilege .................................. 54
E-Mail: Setup E-Mail configuration................................................................. 55
Object detection: Setup Object detection.......................................................... 57
Event Server: Setup event server configuration................................................ 58
FTP: Setup FTP configuration.................................................................. 58
TCP Server: Setup TCP Server configuration........................................... 59
HTTP Server: Setup HTTP Server configuration..................................... 59
Event Schedule: Configure the event schedule................................................. 61
Appendix A: Restore Factory Default Settings................................................................. 62
Appendix B: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions.......................................... 63
Appendix C: PING IP Address.......................................................................................... 67
Appendix D: Bandwidth Estimation.................................................................................. 68
Appendix E: Specifications............................................................................................... 69
Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually......................................................... 70
Appendix G: DDNS Application....................................................................................... 73
Appendix H: Power Line Frequency................................................................................. 79
Appendix I: 3GPP............................................................................................................. 80
Appendix J: Enable UPnP of Windows XP....................................................................... 81

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Overview
This user’s guide explains how to operate the Mega-pixel Network Camera from a
computer. User should read this manual completely and carefully before you operate the
device.
Introduction
This camera is an inexpensive and fully scalable surveillance device. Because the
Network Cameras can be plugged into your existing local area network (LAN), you will
potentially save thousands of dollars from unnecessary cabling.
The device is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your device
directly to a local area network or xDSL modem, and with Microsoft® Internet Explorer
you get instant, on demand video streams. Within minutes you can set up the device to
capture a video sequence to a PC. The live video can be uploaded to a website for the
world to see.
Features
zEasy installation with setup wizard
zDynamic IP Service, DIPS®, to search your IP camera from Internet
zMPEG4 and JPEG video compression simultaneously
zMega-pixel resolution up to 1280x1024
zMega-pixel or Multi-profile mode selectable
zUDP / TCP / HTTP protocols selectable
zIEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN (WLAN model)
zWEP/WPA/WPA2-PSK wireless security (WLAN model)
z3GPP for 3G mobile remote application
z30 fps for VGA/QVGA/QQVGA resolutions
z15 fps for Mega/MPEG4 resolution
z5 fps for Mega/JPEG resolution
zBuilt-in 6 IR LEDs for night mode or low Lux. environment
zBuilt-in microphone
zDigital zoom
zTwo-way audio
zIntelligent motion detection

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zVoice alerting while motion triggered
zImage transmission using an FTP or e-mail for event
zDDNS and PPPoE
zSupport UPnP device discovery and NAT router transversal
zMulti-channel control software for surveillance application
zOn-line firmware upgrade
Minimum System Requirements
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
zVGA Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 or higher
zPentium-4, 2.0 GHz or higher
zMemory Size: 512MB or more
zWindows 2000, XP, Vista

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Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
Item Descriptions
1. Camera is the main element of
the product package. (The color of
the camera may vary)
2. Camera Stand with screws
3. Detachable Wireless LAN
Antenna (optional, only comes
with Wireless Camera )
4. Power Adapter dedicated 5V
DC power to the camera.
5. Software Package CD provides
User’s Manual, Software & Tools,
and Quick Installation Guide etc.
6. Quick Installation Guide
provides important information and
simple instructions for installing /
using the camera.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
Network Camera will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Connections and Outlook
LAN Socket
The LAN socket is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet or
100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or
negotiate the transmission speed of the network automatically. Please use Category 5
“straight through” cable to connect the Network Camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet
network switch or hub. Note that, in case you need to connect the device to PC or
notebook directly, you should use “cross-over” cable instead.
Audio Output Jack
Audio-out Jack allows this device to output audio or alerting sound.
DC Power Jack
The DC Power Jack is located on the Network Camera’s bottom. The input power is
5VDC. Note that supply the power to the Network Camera with the power adapter
included in package. Otherwise, the improper power adapter may damage the unit and
result in danger.
Factory Default Reset
This button is hidden in the pinhole beside the DC Power Jack. Please refer to the
Appendix A in this manual for more information.
LAN Socket
DC Power
Jack
Factory
Default Reset
Audio
Output Jack

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Microphone
The Network Camera has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is hidden in
the pinhole located on the front panel.
IR LEDs
These LEDs are Infra-Red type. It’s very useful for low-lux environment to provide extra
light source for image sensor.
Network Accessing Type LED
This LED is used to indicate the network type of Network Camera. The green LED
means the Network Camera under wired Ethernet mode (LAN) and orange LED means
Camera under wireless mode (WLAN).
Microphone
Network
Accessing
Type LED
IR LEDs