ACTi CAM-5100 User manual

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Full D1 IP Camera
CAM-5100
User’s Manual

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CAM-5100
14
th Feb, 2005
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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS..............................................................1-1
1.2 FRATURES AND BENEFITS......................................................1-2
1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.........................................................1-4
1.3.1 RS-485 Pin Assignment 1-8
2INSTALLATION 2-1
2.1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................2-1
2.2 WEB SERVER CONFIGURATION......................................................2-3
2.2.1 Login 2-4
2.2.2 Video Display 2-5
2.2.3 Host Setting 2-7
2.2.4 WAN Setting 2-9
2.2.5 Date Setting 2-11
2.2.6 Video Setting 2-12
2.2.7 Video Adjustment 2-14
2.2.8 User Account Management 2-15
2.2.9 Logo Setting 2-16
2.2.10 System Info 2-18
2.2.11 Image Upgrade (1/2) 2-19
2.2.12 Image Upgrade (2/2) 2-20
2.2.13 Factory Default 2-21
2.2.14 Save Reboot 2-22
2.2.15 Logout 2-23

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1INTRODUCTION
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS
CAM-5100 Warranty Card
SoftwareCD TerminalBlockforDI/O
Power Adaptor
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1.2 FRATURES AND BENEFITS
The CAM-5100 is a high resolution, Ethernet (LAN and WAN) ready digital video
transmission device. With powerful ARM9 SoC, MPEG-4 compression chip inside, it
can compress and transmit the high quality real-time video through standard TCP/IP
network. In addition to meet the basic needs of video feed, many advanced features are
added to help building applications of surveillance
zReal-time MPEG-4 Compression
With Hardware MPEG-4 compression chip inside, the composite video inputs can be
efficiently compressed into MPEG-4 bit stream without any delay. The ASIC base
compression engine could support not only CIF, but also FULL D1 image resolution.
zQoS Enabled Video Straming
For real-time video streaming requirements, CAM-5100 implemented the 802.1pQ
features inside of SoC as the streaming engine. The QoS enabled video streaming packet
could be forwarding faster then normal TCP/UDP packet in QoS switch/router.
zAutomatic Frame Rate Control
CAM-5100 supports automatic/manual streaming frame rate control. Especially for
multiple clients concurrent access the same video stream in different network bandwidth.
zDigital Time Code Embedded
The “Digital Time Code Embedded” function is embedded recording time in MPEG bit
stream. Therefore, the exact time each frame is recorded will be saved. It is very useful
when users want to find the video at an exact time or a certain time interval.
zBuild-in LAN and WAN (Low Latency PPPoE Supported) Ports
CAM-5100 provides two RJ-45 connectors. One is WAN and the other is LAN. The WAN
port is to be connected to the internet, while LAN port is connecting to the local network.
Since the internet’s bandwidth is very critical, the WAN port is equipped with PPPoE
(Point-to-Point over Ethernet) which enables the CAM-5100 to connect to and ADSL.
zDDNS Supported
CAM-5100 supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server), users can set the
CAM-5100 at a virtual domain name (such as cam1.ACTi.Taipei.xxx) at dynamic IP, and
be able to view this video anywhere that has access to the internet.
zBuild-in Motion Detection
No more external motion sensors are required. Each CAM-5100 can be set up to 3
detection areas. By tuning the object size and sensitivity, it is very reliable to fit into your
environment.

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zBundle Powerful Surveillance Software
To extend the capabilities of CAM-5100, a powerful surveillance program is included in
the package and totally free to use. Users can easily utilize the existing PC to be a digital
video recorder or multiplexer. Schedule or one-click recording keep every important
moment in the local hard disk, reliable motion detection and instant warning make you
sharp for every conditions. Quick and simple search and playback let you easily find the
moment you want to inspect more carefully and output to AVI files for another copy.
zSoftware Development Kit Support
The CAM-5100 can be integrate or control by user’s application program through ACTi
Streaming Library or ActiveX control. With ACTi high level programming interface can
ease and speed developers’ task.

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1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
1. DI/O
CAM-5100 supports one alarm input and one alarm output.
DI: Logic Level 0: 0 ~ 0.8 V; Logic Level 1: 2.31 ~ 5.3 V
DO: Logic Level 0: 0 ~ 0.5V; Logic Level 1: 2.8 ~ 3.3 V
2. Power LED Indicator
3. Power
12 V 1.5A DC jack input.
4. LAN Port
10/100 Mbps auto sensing, fast Ethernet port for secure Local Network.
5. Analog Video Output
CAM-5100 supports one channel analog video output.
6. WAN Port
10/100 Mbps auto sensing, fast Ethernet port of WAN for FTTH or xDSL connectivity.

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1. RS-485
The RJ45 connector for RS-485 serial port as a communication to external device. Pin
assignment please reference 1.3.1 in page 1-8.

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Reset Button
1. Switch off the CAM-5100 by
disconnecting the power cable
2. Release the screw and replace the
Side_Plate
3. Using a suitable pointed object, press
and continue to hold the Reset Button
depressed. While continuing to hold
the Reset Button depressed,
reconnect the power cable
4. Keep holding the Reset Button
depressed around 6 seconds, release
the Reset Button. The unit will start
up with the factory default settings.

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1. Auto IRIS Output
2. Auto IRIS Control
Video / DC (Switchable)
3. Video DC Level Adjustment
4. Auto Electronic Shutter
AES OnL 1/50 (60) sec. ~ 1/100,000 sec;
AES Off: 1/50 (60) sec.
5. Back Light Compensation
On / Off (Switchable)
6. Flickerless
On / Off (Switchable)
7. Automatic Gain Control
On / Off (Switchable)
8. Auto White Balance
AWB (ATW) / PWB (Switchable)

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1.3.1 RS-485 Pin Assignment
RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignment for RS-485
RS-485 Cable Pin Assignment
P8…………….P1
Pin RS-485
1 GND
2 D-
3 D+
4 GND
5 GND
6 -
7 -
8 GND

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2INSTALLATION
2.1 Hardware Installation
Please follow the following steps to configure your CAM-5100 before you install and
running ACTi bundled software application.
2.1.1 Make sure network environment
Default IP of CAM-5100 is 192.168.1.1. Please make sure CAM-5100 and your PC are in the
same network segment before running the installation.
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Please set the number
from 2 to 254.
e.g. 192.168.1.2

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Connect necessary cables
The Ethernet cable and power cable are necessary for previewing function.Make sure all
cables are correctly and firmly connected.
1. Connect an analog monitor to CAM-5100 Video Out (BNC connector)
2. Connect the power adaptor to CAM-5100
3. Connect CAM-5100 LAN port to an Ethernet hub (RJ45 connectors)
4. Connect a PC to the Ethernet hub (RJ45 connectors)
NOTE: When the LAN port yellow LED start flashing, means CAM-5100 start
streaming

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2.2 Web Server Configuration
Whenever you want to configure the CAM-5100, you can access the Configuration Utility by
opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the CAM-5100. The CAM-5100 default
IP Address is 192.168.1.1
Please open the internet browser as 192.168.1.1
NOTE: If your web browser is earlier than IE6, then download IE6 is
recommended.

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2.2.1 Login
Please login with specific Account and Password
1. Account : Type Admin as the default account name.
2. Password : Type 123456 as the default password.
3. Language : Choose the language of Web Configurator. The default setting is English.
Value Description
0 English
1 Tradition Chinese
2 Simplified Chinese
3 Japanese
4. : Click this button to login.
5. : Click this button to reset.

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2.2.2 Video Display
This section allows you to preview live video.
NOTE: Please register your client information through ACTi CD before
viewing live video.
NOTE: In your Client PC, please make sure the setting of Network
Connections Type is set to Auto Negotation, since CAM-5100 follows MII
standard. Otherwise, you might not see the live video.

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1. Video Display: Viewing live video
2. Quit: Quit the Video Display function

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2.2.3 Host Setting
Please config the LAN setting of this section
1. Host Name : Enter the domain name for CAM-5100
2. Language : Language setting for Web Configurator after Save Reboot. Default
setting is English.
Value Description
0 English
1 Tradition Chinese
2 Simplified Chinese
3 Japanese
3. : Click this button to apply the setting of this section.

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4. : Click this button to reset.
5. IP Address : The IP address of the LAN.
6. Subnet Mask : The subnet mask of the LAN.
7. LAN Port : The setting of network link speed and duplex mode. Default is Auto
Detect.
Value Description
0 Auto Detect
1 100 Mbps / Full Duplex
2 100 Mbps / Half Duplex
3 10 Mbps / Full Duplex
4 10 Mbps / Half Duplex
8. WAN Port: The setting of network link speed and duplex mode. Default is Auto
Detect.
Value Description
0 Auto Detect
1 100 Mbps / Full Duplex
2 100 Mbps / Half Duplex
3 10 Mbps / Full Duplex
4 10 Mbps / Half Duplex
NOTE: Check with your MIS department, if Client PC and CAM-5100 are
setting in different VLANs, please connect to WAN port.
NOTE: In your Client PC, please make sure the setting of Network
Connections Type is set to Auto Negotation, since CAM-5100 follows MII
standard. Otherwise, you might not see the live video.
NOTE: Save Reboot is necessary to execute for keeping this configuration
after reboot next time.

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2.2.4 WAN Setting
Please config the WAN setting of this section
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