Appro LC-7222E User manual

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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
IP CAMERA
LC-7222E
(NTSC)

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Table Of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................3
1. PRODUCT FEATURES.............................................................................4
1.1 PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................4
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ...........................................................................5
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW.........................................7
2.1 FRONT PANEL AND REAR PANEL ...........................................................7
2.2 FLANK PANEL ......................................................................................8
2.3 THE USB FUNCTION ............................................................................9
2.4 BRACKET MOUNT INSTALLATION ..........................................................10
2.5 POE (POWER OVER ETHERNET).........................................................11
3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................12
3.1 CONNECTING WITH AN NVR .......................................................12
3.2 CONNECTING WITH A DVR ..........................................................12
3.3 CONNECTING WITH A MULTIPLEXER.........................................13
3.4 UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.................................................13
3.5 IP CAMERA SD CARD TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................15
4. Network Configuration..........................................................................16
4.1 CABLE CONNECTIONS........................................................................16
4.1.1 Connect to a computer ......................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET) .............................................................................................17
4.2 CONFIGURE YOUR IP CAMERA NETWORK SETTINGS............................18
4.2.1 Enable DHCP Function.....................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Set IP Address ...................................................................................................................................18
4.3 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE .................................................20
4.4 TCP/IP INSTALLATION .......................................................................21
4.5 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION SETTING ......................................................22
4.6 CONNECTION TESTING.......................................................................23
5. Operating Instructions for Image Software and Network..................25

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5.1 MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER ......................................................26
5.1.1 Connecting the IP camera ................................................................................................................26
5.1.2 Change Image Setting......................................................................................................................28
5.1.3 Change the Network Setting............................................................................................................31
5.1.4 Change the System Setting ..............................................................................................................40
5.1.5 Change the Application Setting .......................................................................................................48
5.1.6 Change the SD card Setting.............................................................................................................54
5.1.7 Change the Pan/Tilt setting..............................................................................................................55
5.1.8 PPPoE & DDNS...............................................................................................................................56
5.2 THE IP CAMERA IP SURVEILLANCE .....................................................58
5.2.1 Introduction to IP surveillance.........................................................................................................58
5.2.2 Install the IP surveillance in your PC...............................................................................................59
5.2.3 Login the Network camera software................................................................................................60
5.2.4 Operation..........................................................................................................................................63
5.2.4 The Image Viewer ............................................................................................................................80
6. ADVANCED OPERATION......................................................................81
7. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................84
8. Functions of client PC...........................................................................85
APPENDIX 1. –SCANIP..............................................................................86
APPENDIX 2. –IP camera UPnP How To..................................................89
APPENDIX 3. –The ARP function.............................................................99
APPENDIX 4. –Register as a DDNS member ........................................101
APPENDIX 5. –MPEG4 Bit Rate Lookup Table of IP camera...............105
APPENDIX 6. –PoE Installation Method ................................................106
APPENDIX 7. –FAQ..................................................................................109

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All the following safety and operational instructions to prevent harm or injury to the operator(s) or
other persons should be read carefully before the unit is activated.
WARNING
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, avoid exposing this unit to rain or moisture.
 Do not block ventilation openings.
 Do not place anything on top of the unit that might spill or fall into it.
 Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Please refer all servicing to
your distributor / retailer.
 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols for cleaning.
 To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload wall outlets or extension cord.
 This unit must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shocks.
 Indoor use only.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

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1. PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Product Instructions
This user-friendly device combines cutting-edge sophistication with practical reliability and
convenience, high performance with smooth remote communication. Just plug in the network
cable!! You’ll get live streaming Video & Audio anytime any place! You’ll have security you can rely
on! The especially high resolution has 520 TV lines, a built-in web server and a Network interface to
connect you with the Internet securely and fast.
Other special features include the masking of personal private images with flexible mask-area
positioning and size, the self-downloading automatic video codec and other components, and the
whole unit is very easy to set up. You can access the network to get smooth images through the
real-time and synchronized audio / visual stream provided by the device, because it supports two
compression modes, the MJPEG and the MPEG4 -- you can change from one to the other as you
wish. The MPEG4 file format is a very small size file, so it can save more images over a longer time
and can be set extremely fast. The device also has a built-in website server providing many Internet
functions and protocols, including the MDIX protocol which recognizes both the normal and the
crossover cables, either of which can connect up with an IP camera.
We hope this device makes it easier for you to get your IP address information. This unit supports
the USB interface which helps you to very easily get an IP address to open the IE browser: just type
in your IP address to the browser and you can access your IP camera.
The device can hopefully provide the advanced motion detection function to improve your network
surveillance with both the powerful and enhanced multi-zone and multi-sensitivity modes of
detection. We believe this day & night IP camera is the right answer to all your network surveillance
problems. Try it and you'll see.
Note: Our camera already has a built-in refocus for its Day and Night function. So users
don't need to have an IR lens in this camera, they can just use a normal lens. If an IR
lens is used, the focus will become blurred.

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1.2 Product Features
• 1/3" SONY Super HAD CCD.
• Mechanical IR Cut Filter.
• MPEG4 / MJPEG video compression.
• High resolution: 520 TV
• Supports POE.
• Embedded web server.
• Supports a built-in microphone.
• Supports motion detection.
• Supports the SD card for alarms & scheduled recording.
• Supports USB interface for basic network setup.
• Supports day & night function.
1.3 Technical Specifications
General:
‧Built-in Web Server and network interface. You don’t need a PC to operate.
Installation:
‧Fast and simple installation – connect to your network and assign an IP address within a
minute. The null modem cable enclosed helps you to set up without a network.
Camera:
‧ Digital, 24-bit color.
Image sensor:
‧1/3 inch Sony Super HAD CCD sensor.
‧MPEG4 resolution (pixels): 640×480, 320x240
Exposure:
‧Automatic AGC.
‧White Balance: Indoor installation.
‧Exposure times: 1/60-1/100,000s.
Sensitivity:
‧Minimum Illumination: 0.5 Lux. F1.2
Image:
‧Image frame rate: up to 30 frames/second.
‧Supports two compression modes, the Motion - JPEG and the MPEG4.

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‧5 levels of compression provided. The file size of an M-JPEG compressed image depends
on the image’s actual content. Images with a lot of detail will generate bigger files. The
level of compression determines the image quality. High compression requires smaller
files while low compression gives you finer image quality along with bigger files. The
table below contains the average file size in Kbytes, derived from real life tests.
General I/O:
‧Input/Output connector to trigger the camera vis-a-vis external events, for instance a door
sensor with a solenoid.
System Requirements:
‧Compatible with operating systems such as Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
‧Internet Explorer 6.x.
‧Non-network modem installation needs Windows PC.
Supported Protocols:
‧TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, UDP, SNTP, ICMP, DDNS, DNS, UPnP
Security:
‧Password protection available, unless exposure is preferred.
Connections:
‧RJ 45 twisted pair cable, 10/100 Mbit Ethernet network connection.
‧Input/Output connector to trigger the camera vis-a-vis external events.
Operating Environment:
‧Operation temperature: 41-122° F (5-50° C).
‧Humidity: 20-80% RHG, non-condensing.
WARNING: Avoid aiming the camera at the sun or other extremely bright lights.
Irrespective of whether the camera is used or unused, the CCD image sensor may be
damaged if exposed to very bright objects. Dimensions and weight are as follows.
Dimensions / Weight:
‧Height: 55 (mm)
‧Width: 95 (mm)
‧Length: 62 (mm)
‧Weight: 306 g
(Not including power supply and mini-tripod.)
Accessories Included:
‧CD-R x 1
‧Power supply: 12V DC/2A.
‧Instruction manual.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW
2.1 Front Panel and Rear Panel
-- Front Panel -- -- Rear Panel --
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1 MICROPHONE: The IP camera has an additional audio function. The device has a
microphone built into its front panel which records sound.
2 Plug Inlet: A DC 12V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
3 ETHERNET (PoE): This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks.
PoE (Power over Ethernet) function: Provides power to the device via the same cable as
used for the network connection.
NOTE: Please refer to the APPENDIX 6 –PoE Installation Method for more details.
4 AUDIO OUT Connector: The connector provides the unit’s audio signal to a speaker.
5 VIDEO OUT Connector: The connector provides the unit’s composite video signals to a
monitor.
6 POWER indicator: Indicates the power status of the unit. The green light indicates the unit
is activating. The red light indicates the power is on and the SD card cannot be removed.
7 LAN indicator: Indicates the LAN status of the unit. The green light indicates the 100 Mbps
Ethernet network is activating. The red light signals the LAN is data linking.
8 SD CARD slot: This is used for system software updating and archiving / accessing critical
images.

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2.2 Flank Panel
-- Left Flank Panel -- -- Right Flank Panel --
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1. Lens Mount: This IP camera is used with either a C or a CS mount lens.
2. DIP Switch:
1. AES: Auto electric shutter.
2. DC IRIS: Use an auto iris (DC drive)
3. DHCP: Turn On / Turn Off to use the DHCP protocol. If the switch points
upwards, the device can change the setup of network function
(enable/disable) via the network.
4. STATIC IP: If the switch points down, the device can’t obtain an IP address
from the DHCP server. This option is needed to configure the
network communication settings.
3. ALARM I/O: This is a 6-PIN connector including the ALARM IN/OUT, ALARM RESET
and GROUND items for connecting with external devices.
 RS485 pin: D+
 RS485 pin: D-
 GND: Ground Contact.
 ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input which can be programmed in the menu
system to Normally Open or Normally Closed. ( )
 ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm-output trigger. Connect this to external
devices such as buzzers or lights. ( )
 ALARM RST (RESET): This pin connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing an
alarm. ( )
4. RESET: Recover to factory default.
5. 5pin MINI USB Port: The user can use a USB device cable to connect the IP camera to
the USB port on the PC.
6. ALC VR: Iris control VR.
When an auto iris (DC Drive) lens is used, this VR is used to adjust the iris for different
lighting environments. Adjust the VR clock-wise to open the iris and counter-clockwise
to close the iris of the camera.
7. IRIS: Auto iris connector.
This camera works with a DC drive auto iris lens. Please refer to the pin assignment
marked on the camera when connecting the auto iris lens.
5V
0V(Active)
5V
0V(Active)
5V
0V(Active)