Appro LANCAM LC-7214P User manual

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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
LANCAM
LC-7214P

Table Of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................3
1. PRODUCT FEATURES.............................................................................4
1.1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION ....................................................................4
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ...........................................................................5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW.........................................7
2.1 FRONT PANELAND REAR PANEL...........................................................7
2.2 RS-232 PORT & ALARM I/O ..............................................................8
2.3 FLANK PANEL ......................................................................................9
3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................10
3.1 CONNECTING WITH AN NVR.......................................................10
3.2 CONNECTING WITH A DVR..........................................................10
3.3 CONNECTING WITH A MULTIPLEXER.........................................11
3.4 UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.................................................11
3.5 LAN CAMERA SD CARD TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................13
4. Network Configuration..........................................................................14
4.1 CABLE CONNECTIONS........................................................................14
4.1.1 Connect to a computer.......................................................................................................14
4.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET)..............................................................................15
4.2 CONFIGURE YOUR LAN CAMERA NETWORK SETTINGS.....................16
4.2.1 Enable DHCP Function.....................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Set IPAddress....................................................................................................................16
4.3 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE.................................................18
4.4 TCP/IP INSTALLATION .......................................................................19
4.5 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION SETTING ......................................................20
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4.6 CONNECTION TESTING.......................................................................21
5. Operating Instructions for Image Software and Network..................23
5.1 MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER......................................................24
5.1.1 Connecting the LAN CAMERA......................................................................................24
5.1.2 Change Image Setting ......................................................................................................26
5.1.3 Change the Network Setting ............................................................................................28
5.1.4 Change the System Setting...............................................................................................36
5.1.5 Change the Application Setting........................................................................................41
5.1.6 Change the SD card Setting .............................................................................................48
5.1.7 Change the Pan/Tilt setting ..............................................................................................49
5.1.8 PPPoE & DDNS...............................................................................................................50
5.2 THE LAN CAMERA IP SURVEILLANCE ..............................................52
5.2.1 Introduction to IP surveillance .........................................................................................52
5.2.2 Install the IP surveillance in your PC...............................................................................53
5.2.3 Login the Network camera software................................................................................54
5.2.4 Operation..........................................................................................................................57
5.2.5 The Image Viewer ............................................................................................................74
6. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................75
7. Functions of client PC...........................................................................76
APPENDIX 1. –SCANIP..............................................................................77
APPENDIX 2. –FAQ....................................................................................80
APPENDIX 3. –Register as a DDNS member ..........................................81
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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.
 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 you
r
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 shock hazard.
WARNING
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1. PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Product Introduction
The LC-7214 is the state-of-the-art equipment in its field. It combines many digital video
capabilities with the internal functions of the network video camera. The user can immediately
connect to a standard network, and the device can transmit the digital images to a remote
browser. The LAN CAMERA is unlike any Web Camera, it connects to the LAN rather than the
USB or other communication ports. Since the various types of Web Cameras must initially be
connected and installed with a PC, the Web Camera is limited regarding some practical
applications. The principal function of the LAN Camera is to remotely view, control and record
over a digital network. By using the LAN Camera you can increase your surveillance capabilities
and help monitor a store, house, factory, school, other public areas, and so forth. Image size and
quality vary according to the user’s requirements. Different settings have different picture
qualities and compression ratios that can be regulated according to the user’s needs. The digital
images that are stored are more convenient to retrieve than analog images, and also enable the
user to access the latest status instantly. Moreover the user can use multiple modes of accessing
images, such as schedule, time, and alarm.
The LC-7214 is a user-friendly product whose simplified installation and setup procedure make it
easy to apply and to handle. Additionally it provides all-weather automation-monitored control.
Installation will automatically start up the LAN CAMERA, which further supports by default
without disrupting the existing network clients. The user needs only to start up a browser such as
the Microsoft Internet Explorer, and proceed with the connections.
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1.2 Product Features
 A built-in web server and Network Interface.
 Dual purpose: the LAN CAMERA can simultaneously export both the traditional analogs
and the digital compression images.
 Motion detection: You can select the range and sensitivity of the detection.
 The user can use a java enabled web browser to directly view the images and also modify
the settings.
 A 1/ 3 inch interlaced CCD (charge - coupled device).
 This product is a standard resolution device. It can support a resolution of up to 270K pixels
(NTSC) or 320K pixels (PAL)
 340 TV lines.
 Adjustable C / CS Mount.
 Programmable Automatic white balance (AWB), automatic gain control (AGC), backlight
compensation (BLC), and electronic shutter speeds :
(NTSC：1/50-1/100000 sec. PAL：1/60-1/100000sec).
 The sensitivity is 1-2,000,000 Lux.
 Image compression：MJPEG.
 There are 5 levels of image quality the user can select from：Lowest, Low, Medium, High,
and Highest.
 There are 4 different Resolution levels the user can choose from：
【NTSC ：352x240，720x480(Frame)，720x240，720x480(Field) 】
【PAL ：352x288，720x576(Frame)，720x288，720x576(Field) 】
 The user can regulate the categories of Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, and Camera Title.
 A pair of RJ-45 Fast Ethernet 10 / 100 Base-TX ports. Using an Ethernet cable, the LAN
CAMERA can be connected to the network.
 Protocol for remote control.
 Networking：TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, UDP, FTP, SMTP, SNTP, ICMP, DNS, and DDNS.
 Alarm sensor Input/Output Terminals.
 The digital mode saves images via E-mail, FTP or SD card.
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 The RECORD–SCHEDULE provides seven periods of time and the LAN CAMERA starts
and stops recording according to the programmed schedule.
 The device will record as long as the alarm input is activated and allow users to set the
alarm for a certain duration.
 The LAN CAMERA lets users change the date and time.
 There are 3 levels of users’ accounts：Admin, Operator, and Viewer. The total number of
users’ accounts included under these 3 levels is ten.
 The device is capable of working with various known multiplexers and quad processors.
 An RS-232 communication port.
 Distribution of live and recorded images through the TCP/IP network environment.
 Watchdog：In the event of any malfunction, the Watchdog immediately alerts the LAN
CAMERA, which will restart automatically.
 The LAN CAMERA can automatically synchronize the time with the SNTP server.
 The device has a microphone installed in its front panel which records sound.
 A built-in SD card slot for recording video and images to an SD card.
 An SD card may be inserted into the SD card slot in the flank panel to update the device.
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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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I/O
DC5V
ETHERNET
VIDEO
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1. MICROPHONE:
The LAN CAMERA has an additional audio function. The device has a microphone built into its
front panel which records sound.
2. ALARM I/O & RS-232 Port:
The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device. This
port includes ALARM OUT, GROUND, ALARM IN, andALARM RECOVER for connecting with
external devices.
WARNING: You can't use general RS-232 cables to link up with the I/O connectors in the rear
panel of the device (please see the next page for further details).
3. VIDEO OUT Connector:
The connector provides the unit’s composite video signals to a monitor.
4. Plug Inlet:
A DC 5V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
5. ETHERNET 10/100 Connector:
This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks.
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2.2 RS-232 Port & ALARM I/O
1 2 3 4 5
9876
1. GND: Ground contact.
2. RX: This pin is one of the RS-232 pins. It connects with the TX pin of another device.
3. TX: This pin is one of the RS-232 pins. It connects with the RX pin of another device.
Please refer to the note below on the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and
Pin 3 exchanged; see the pin configuration chart below for details.
4. GND: Ground contact.
5. GND: Ground contact.
6. ALARM RESET (INPUT): This pin connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing an
alarm. ( 5V, 20mA
0V(Active) )
7. ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input that can be programmed in the menu
system to active low. ( 5V, 20mA
0V(Active) )
8. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger. Connect this to external
devices such as buzzers or lights. ( 5V, 20mA
0V(Active) )
9. AUDIO OUT: This provides the unit’s audio signal to a speaker.
NOTE:
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