Brickcom CB-100A Series User manual

Megapixel Cube Network Camera
CB-100A series
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group

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Product name:
Megapixel Cube Network Camera (CB-100A series)
Release Date:
2010/
Manual Revision:
V1.1
Web site:
www.brickcom.com
Email:
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Made in Taiwan.
© 2009 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved

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Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product.......................................................................................... 0
Package Contents........................................................................................................... 0
Cube Network Camera Overview.................................................................................... 1
Device Appearance Description...................................................................................... 3
LED Behavior.................................................................................................................. 4
Installation....................................................................................................................... 6
System Requirements.............................................................................................. 6
Camera Connection ................................................................................................. 7
Basic Connection............................................................................................... 7
Software Installation................................................................................................. 8
EasyConfig ...................................................................................................... 15
Access to the Network Camera..................................................................................... 24
Check Network Settings......................................................................................... 24
Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access..................................................... 24
Authentication......................................................................................................... 25
Installing plug-in ..................................................................................................... 26
Live View....................................................................................................................... 27
Configuration................................................................................................................. 30
Camera/Video/Audio .............................................................................................. 30
Camera............................................................................................................ 30
Video................................................................................................................ 32
Audio................................................................................................................ 35
Multicast........................................................................................................... 36
Privacy Mask Control....................................................................................... 37
Network.................................................................................................................. 38
IP Settings ....................................................................................................... 38
UPnP ............................................................................................................... 39
DDNS (dynamic domain name service)........................................................... 40
Easy Link......................................................................................................... 41
Wireless........................................................................................................... 42
HTTP/HTTPS................................................................................................... 49
Event...................................................................................................................... 51
Motion Detection.............................................................................................. 51
Notification Settings......................................................................................... 52
Scheduled Event.............................................................................................. 57
Audio Clip ........................................................................................................ 58

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PIR................................................................................................................... 58
System ................................................................................................................... 60
System Log...................................................................................................... 60
Date & Time..................................................................................................... 61
Device Information........................................................................................... 62
LED Indicators................................................................................................. 63
Storage Management ...................................................................................... 63
Maintenance........................................................................................................... 65
User Management ........................................................................................... 65
IP Filter ............................................................................................................ 66
Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................... 66
Configuration ................................................................................................... 67
Reset to Default............................................................................................... 67
Reboot............................................................................................................. 67
FCC Caution................................................................................................................. 68
BRICKCOM IPCAM HTTPAPI ..................................................................................... 69
Preface................................................................................................................... 69
Overview ................................................................................................................ 69
HTTPAPI Transaction .................................................................................................. 70
API Categories.............................................................................................................. 72
Streaming API............................................................................................................... 73
1.1 getChannels.............................................................................................. 77
1.2 getChannel................................................................................................ 78
1.3 addChannel............................................................................................... 79
1.4 updateChannel.......................................................................................... 81
1.5 updateChannels........................................................................................ 82
1.6 getStream.................................................................................................. 83
Camera API................................................................................................................... 84
2.1 setWhiteBalance ....................................................................................... 89
2.2 getWhiteBalance....................................................................................... 90
2.3 setBrightness ............................................................................................ 90
2.4 getBrightness ............................................................................................ 90
2.5 setColorSaturation..................................................................................... 91
2.6 getColorSaturation .................................................................................... 91
2.7 setMirrorFlip .............................................................................................. 91
2.8 getMirrorFlip.............................................................................................. 92
2.9 setSharpness ............................................................................................ 92
2.10 getSharpness............................................................................................ 92

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2.11 setContrast................................................................................................ 93
2.12 getContrast................................................................................................ 93
2.13 setFrequcny .............................................................................................. 93
2.14 getFrequency ............................................................................................ 94
2.15 setEffect .................................................................................................... 94
2.16 getEffect.................................................................................................... 94
2.17 setEnvMode .............................................................................................. 95
2.18 getEnvMode.............................................................................................. 95
2.19 setIRCutFilter ............................................................................................ 95
2.20 getIRCutFilter............................................................................................ 96
2.21 setIRLED................................................................................................... 96
2.22 getIRLED................................................................................................... 96
2.23 setVideoOverlay........................................................................................ 97
2.24 getVideoOverlay........................................................................................ 97
2.25 setAutoIris ................................................................................................. 98
2.26 getAutoIris................................................................................................. 98
2.27 setCameraSetting...................................................................................... 99
2.28 getCameraSetting ................................................................................... 100
Audio API.................................................................................................................... 102
3.1 setAudioDevice ....................................................................................... 103
3.2 getAudioDevice....................................................................................... 103
3.3 setAudioMuteState.................................................................................. 103
3.4 getAudioMuteState.................................................................................. 104
3.5 setAudioVolume ...................................................................................... 104
3.6 getAudioVolume...................................................................................... 104
Network API................................................................................................................ 105
4.1 setBasicNetwork.......................................................................................112
4.2 getBasicNetwork ......................................................................................113
4.3 setUPnP...................................................................................................113
4.4 getUPnP...................................................................................................113
4.5 setDDNS..................................................................................................114
4.6 getDDNS..................................................................................................115
4.7 setEthernet...............................................................................................115
4.8 getEthernet...............................................................................................116
4.9 setWIFI.....................................................................................................116
4.10 getWIFI.....................................................................................................117
4.11 setIPFilter.................................................................................................118
4.12 getIPFilter.................................................................................................119

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Storage API (TBD) ...................................................................................................... 120
System API ................................................................................................................. 121
5.1 getDeviceInfo .......................................................................................... 125
5.2 setTimeSetting ........................................................................................ 125
5.3 getTimeSetting........................................................................................ 126
5.4 setSyslogSetting...................................................................................... 127
5.5 getSyslogSetting ..................................................................................... 127
5.6 getSyslogFile........................................................................................... 128
5.7 syslogClear ............................................................................................. 128
Admin API................................................................................................................... 129
6.1 addUser................................................................................................... 131
6.2 deleteUser............................................................................................... 132
6.3 getUsers.................................................................................................. 132
6.4 updateUser.............................................................................................. 133
6.5 setHTTP.................................................................................................. 133
6.6 setHTTP/HTTPS ..................................................................................... 134
6.7 getHTTP.................................................................................................. 134
6.8 setHTTPS................................................................................................ 134
6.9 getHTTPS ............................................................................................... 135
6.10 resetToDefault......................................................................................... 135
6.11 upgradeFirmware.................................................................................... 135
6.12 reboot...................................................................................................... 135
6.13 importConfigFile...................................................................................... 136
6.14 exportConfigFile...................................................................................... 136
6.15 setPWDComplexity ................................................................................. 136
6.16 getPWDComplexity................................................................................. 137
CapabilityAPI (TBD)................................................................................................... 138
7.1 getCapability............................................................................................ 138
Motion detection API................................................................................................... 140
8.1 setMotionDetection.................................................................................. 142
8.2 getMotionDetection ................................................................................. 143
8.3 getMotionDetections................................................................................ 144
Event API.................................................................................................................... 145
9.1 setEventSetting....................................................................................... 151
9.2 addEventSetting...................................................................................... 152
9.3 updateEventSetting................................................................................. 152
9.4 removeEventSetting................................................................................ 153
9.5 getEventPolicy ........................................................................................ 153

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9.6 getEventRule........................................................................................... 153
9.7 setEmailSetting ....................................................................................... 154
9.8 getEmailSetting....................................................................................... 155
9.9 setFTPSetting ......................................................................................... 155
9.10 getFTPSetting ......................................................................................... 156
9.11 setAlarmMediaInfo .................................................................................. 157
9.12 getAlarmMediaInfo.................................................................................. 157
9.13 setSamba................................................................................................ 158
9.14 getSamba................................................................................................ 158
I/O Control API............................................................................................................ 159
10.1 setGPIOSetting ....................................................................................... 159
10.2 getGPIOSetting....................................................................................... 160
10.3 getGPIOStatus ........................................................................................ 160
MSN API ..................................................................................................................... 161
11.1 setMSNBot.............................................................................................. 162
11.2 getMSNBot.............................................................................................. 163

Before You Use This Product
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network
Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a
flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of
such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list
in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation
guide” before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the
instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and
installation.

Package Contents
a. CB-100A/ WCB-100A
b. Product CD
c. Camera Stand
d. White Flat RJ-45 cable(1.5m)
e. Warranty Card
f. Power Adapter
g. Quick Guide

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Cube Network Camera Overview
Compact designed Brickcom CB-100A/ WCB-100A offers high video quality surveillance
solution for residences and small businesses. Unlike general webcam, Brickcom CB-100A/
WCB-100A camera is a standalone complete system that does not need to be connected to a
computer. The built-in web server allows user to access over local area network (LAN) and
through the internet via a web browser for live viewing and intercom functions. Enhanced
facility for user, live viewing can also be supported via 3GPP phone and MSN.
Wireless capacity makes it easy to mount the device anywhere such as wall or desktop.
802.11b/g/n wireless with WPS and Ethernet connectivity can be integrated with an existing
network environment. “Easy Installation Wizard” also allows user to configure device easily,
even without IT background. Furthermore, the fashionable and streamline shape let the
CB-100A/ WCB-100A not only a network camera, but also a decoration device.
The CB-100A/ WCB-100A helps user monitor closely on family members, pets, offices,
properties or anything valuables.
Pet monitor - Office workers can monitor pet in the house anytime, and also deliver
voice by built-in speaker to let pet feel that the Owner is nearby
Residence monitor - Built-in PIR sensor can detect stranger intruding, which can trigger
illumination LED, and send alert with snapshot in email or MMS to user’s portable
device.
Labor monitor - Labor can be monitored when user is outside, and images also can be
recorded and stored in micro SD.

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The elderly and baby care - The elderly and baby can be cared easily by live view and
intercom.
Small office surveillance - Employees working status can be monitored by portal device.

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Device Appearance Description
<Front & Rear view >
<Side view>
Power Connector
Reset Button
Ethernet RJ45
10/100 Socket
Illumination LED
Speaker
PIR
Built-in
Microphone
Adjustable focal Lens
Micro SD slot
Privacy button
WPS button
(WCB-100AOnly)
Power LED
WPS LED (WCB-100A )
Firmware upgrade LED
(CB-100A)
Status LED
Internet LED
Privacy LED

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LED Behavior
Function
LED Behavior
Description
Remark
Power
Steady On
Normal Operation
Top
(Blue)
Power
Unlighted
Power off
Top
(Blue)
Status
Steady On
1. Connect to switch by
Ethernet or WiFi.
2. Reset to default.
Second (Blue)
Status
Unlighted
1. Power off
2. No connection
Second (Blue)
Status
1.While F/W upgrading
2.While WiFi site survey
performing
Second (Blue)
Status
Blinking
1.While network
connection in progress
2. Restoring settings.
Second (Blue)
Internet
Steady On
Connect to Internet
Third (Blue)
Internet
Unlighted
1. Power off
2. No connection
Third (Blue)
WPS
WPS in progress
WCB-100A
Fourth (Blue)
WPS
WPS Error
WCB-100A
Fourth (Blue)

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WPS
Session overlap detected
WCB-100A
Fourth (Blue)
WPS
Unlighted
WPS Success
WCB-100A
Fourth (Blue)
Firmware
Upgrade
Steady On
Firmware Upgrade
Success
CB-100A
Fourth (Blue)
Privacy
Steady On
Privacy mask active
Bottom(Red)
Privacy
Unlighted
Privacy mask inactive
Bottom(Red)
Hardware Reset
The reset button is used to reset the system or restore the factory default settings. Sometimes
resetting the system can return the camera to normal operation. If the problems remain after
reset, please restore the factory settings and install it again.
Reboot - Please press and release the indented reset button within 1 second with paper clip
or thin object. Wait for the network camera to reboot.
Restore - Please press and hold the reset button until the status of LED turns off. It takes
about 10 seconds. Please note that all settings will be restored to factory default. Upon
successful restore, the status of LED will be blue again during normal operation.
Micro-SD Card Capacity
The network camera is compliant with Micro-SD (Maximum 32GB) cards.
Reset Button

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Installation
System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Computer
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU
Pentium 3GHz or faster
Memory
1024 MB or more
Monitor
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface
10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2
CD-ROM Drive
It is necessary to read the operating instructions in the provided CD-ROM.
Adobe Reader
It is necessary to read the operating instructions in the provided CD-ROM.
Audio function will not be working if a sound card is uninstalled on PC. Audio may be
interrupted depending on the network environment.

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Camera Connection
Basic Connection
1. Connect the supplied power cable from the camera to the power outlet.
2. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
Please check your product package contains all the accessories listed in the foregoing
Package Contents. Upon powering up, the power LED will become lighted first and then
the device will go through booting process. The status LED will be steady amber for getting
IP address. After getting IP Address, the link LED will blink orange while network
connection is processing.

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Software Installation
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and
"Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant user
access to the camera.
After hardware connection checking, the users can run the Installation Wizard program
included in the product CDROM to automatically search for the Network Camera in the
Intranet. There may be many Network Cameras in the local network. Users can differentiate
the Network Cameras with the serial number. The serial number is printed on the labels on the
carton and the bottom of the Network Camera body.
Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto run Tool from the CD-ROM
directly to start the installation. For the first time of installing Brickcom software kit, select a
desired language for the interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box.
Click “Install” and follow the steps to install the easy configuration wizard on user’s computer.

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In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue.
Check the option “I accept the terms of the license agreement”.
Click <Next> to continue.

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Select appointed folder where setup will install files to. Click <Change> to modify the
installation directory. Click <Next> to continue.
Select either “Complete” setup type or “Custom” setup type to install the System. If
COMPLETE SETUP TYPE is selected, install all program features into the default
directory. Check the option “Complete”, and then click <Next>. All program features
will be installed.

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Display the installation information. Click <Next> to continue.
Select either EasyConfig or PC-NVR to launch.