Ansel Vandal P/T User manual

H.264 Vandal P/T
Mega-Pixel / Multi-Profile
Network Camera
User’s Manual
Firmware Version 5.0.0

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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
© 2006~9 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.
WE PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE
OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY
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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......................................................................................................................... 9
Mounting the Camera....................................................................................................... 11
Install the Camera in LAN................................................................................................ 11
Preparation....................................................................................................................... 12
Search and Set up by IPWizard II............................................................................. 12
Search................................................................................................................ 12
View.................................................................................................................. 13
LAN .................................................................................................................. 14
Wireless............................................................................................................. 15
Using UPnP of Windows®XP or Vista..................................................................... 16
Install the Device behind a NAT Router................................................................... 17
Access the device from the Internet Explorer for the first time................................ 18
Logging in as an User............................................................................................... 19
Logging in as an Administrator................................................................................. 19
Operating the Network Camera........................................................................................ 20
Monitor Image Section ............................................................................................. 20
Video Profile............................................................................................................. 20
Streaming Protocol.................................................................................................... 21
Language................................................................................................................... 21
2-Way Audio............................................................................................................. 21
PTZ Control.............................................................................................................. 21
ActiveX Control........................................................................................................ 22
Digital Zoom..................................................................................................... 23
Record............................................................................................................... 23
Snapshot............................................................................................................ 24
Voice ................................................................................................................. 25
Statistics............................................................................................................ 25
About................................................................................................................. 26
Administrating the Device................................................................................................. 27
System Setting .......................................................................................................... 27
Network: Configure Network settings.............................................................. 27
Network..................................................................................................... 27
DDNS service ........................................................................................... 29
PPPoE ....................................................................................................... 30
Streaming.................................................................................................. 32
UPnP......................................................................................................... 32
IP Filter ..................................................................................................... 34
IP Notification........................................................................................... 34

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Camera: Adjust Camera parameters.................................................................. 37
Picture....................................................................................................... 37
Preset Setting ............................................................................................ 38
Tour Setting............................................................................................... 39
System: Configure and maintain system........................................................... 41
System....................................................................................................... 41
Date & Time.............................................................................................. 42
Maintenance.............................................................................................. 44
Video: Configure profile................................................................................... 47
Common.................................................................................................... 47
H264.......................................................................................................... 47
MPEG4 ..................................................................................................... 48
MJPEG...................................................................................................... 49
Audio: Audio parameters.................................................................................. 51
User: Manage user name, password and login privilege.................................. 52
E-Mail: Setup E-Mail configuration................................................................. 53
Object detection: Setup Object detection.......................................................... 55
Event Server: Setup FTP/TCP/HTTP/SAMBA server configuration............... 56
FTP Server ................................................................................................ 56
TCP Server................................................................................................ 57
HTTP Server............................................................................................. 57
SAMBA Server......................................................................................... 59
Event Schedule: Configure the event schedule................................................. 60
Setting....................................................................................................... 60
Record....................................................................................................... 63
Appendix A: Alarm I/O Connector.................................................................................... 64
Appendix B: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions.......................................... 66
Appendix C: PING IP Address.......................................................................................... 71
Appendix D: Bandwidth Estimation.................................................................................. 72
Appendix E: Specifications............................................................................................... 73
Appendix F: Configure Port Forwarding Manually......................................................... 75
Appendix G: DDNS Application....................................................................................... 78
Appendix H: Power Line Frequency................................................................................. 85
Appendix I: 3GPP............................................................................................................. 86
Appendix J: Enable UPnP of Windows XP....................................................................... 87

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Overview
This user’s guide explains how to operate this 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
zVandal proof enclosure
zWide and fast Pan range: 355 degree and 180 degree/sec
zWide and fast Tilt range: 100 degree and 120 degree/sec
zEasy installation with setup wizard
zUPnP device discovery and NAT router transversal for easy installation
zDynamic IP Service, DIPS®, to search your IP camera from Internet easily
zH.264, MPEG4 and JPEG triple compression simultaneously
zMega-pixel resolution up to 1280x1024
zUp to 11-profile encoder simultaneously
zUDP / TCP / HTTP protocols selectable
zSupports video/audio multi-casting
z3GPP for 3G mobile remote application
zMega-pixel or VGA mode selectable
z30 fps for VGA mode
z15 fps for Mega-pixel mode
zDigital zoom
zExternal microphone
zAudio line out

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zTwo-way audio
zIntelligent motion detection up to 10 zones
zGo to preset once motion triggered
zImage transmission using an FTP or e-mail for event
zDDNS and PPPoE
zMulti-channel control software for surveillance application
zOn-line firmware upgrade
z802.3af PoE support (wired model only)
Minimum System Requirements
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
zMicrosoft Media Player 11.0 or later (to playback recorded file)
zVGA Monitor resolution 1280 x 1024 or higher
zPentium-4 2.0 GHz or higher
zMemory Size: 512MB or more
zWindows XP, Vista

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Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
Item Descriptions
1. This Unit is the main element of
the product.
2. Screws x 3
3. Power Adapter dedicates 12V
DC electric power output to Network
Camera.
4. User’s Manual CD provides
important information and
instructions for operating the
Network Camera..
5. Quick Start Guide provides
important information and
instructions for installing this device.
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
1. RJ45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.
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 cable to connect the Network Camera to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.
In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
Power & Wireless LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not. In addition, this LED will be
flashing while the wireless accessing of the Camera.
2. DI/ DO: Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices.
Cable for I/O connectors:
Name Cable Color Function
RJ45
DI/DO
12V DC in
MIC in
Line out
Factory Default
Reset

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12VDC Brown/White DC 12V (50mA maximum)
GND Blue/White GND
NC Purple/White Do not connect
NC Gray Do not connect
DI Green/White Digital signal input
DO Orange/White Digital signal output
3. Factory Default Reset
This button is used to restore the all factory default settings. Sometimes restarting the
device will make the system back to a normal state. However, if the system still got
problems after restart, user can restore the factory default settings and install it again.
Restore the device:
(i) Press the button down continuously.
(ii) Hold the button at least 5 seconds and release it. Then the device has been
restored to default settings and reboot again.
Note: Restoring the factory default setting will lose the all previous settings included IP
address forever. User needs to run the IPWizard II program to search the device and
configure it to let the device work properly again.
4. DC-in Jack
The input power is 12VDC. Note that supply the power to the Network Camera with the
power adapter included in package.
5. MIC in (audio in)
Connect a microphone to the network camera.
6. Line out (audio out)
Connect a loud speaker to the network camera. This function is for voice alerting and
two-way audio.