CBC MP3 User manual

CBC (America) Corp.
Megapixel Cameras and MP100 Surveillance Video Server System Software
USER MANUAL
Rev 5.0.4
Dec. 27, 2007
MP100 SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ON AS-IS BASIS. CBC (AMERICA) CORP
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Table of Contents
Chapter1.Introduction................................................1
ProductOverview................................................................................................. 1
Productcontents.................................................................................................. 1
SystemRequirements......................................................................................... 2
Standardperformance....................................................................................... 2
Networkswitchorrouter .................................................................................. 2
RecommendedAccessories............................................................................. 3
Introduction............................................................................................................. 4
Connectors.............................................................................................................. 5
Power……………………….................................................................................... 5
HousingandMounting ....................................................................................... 6
NetworkCabling.................................................................................................... 6
Optics……………………………………………………………………………..6
ManualLenses........................................................................................................ 6
UsingManualIrisLenses.................................................................................... 7
Auto-IrisLenses ..................................................................................................... 7
UsingAuto-IrisLenses ........................................................................................ 7
MonitoringIrisStatuswithMPVideoSystem.......................................... 7
AccessingMPCameras...................................................................................... 7
SupportedNetworkServices .......................................................................... 8
Chapter2.VideoSurveillanceSoftware...................9
Softwareinstallation............................................................................................ 9
ConfigureFirewall................................................................................................. 9
MPApplicationManager.................................................................................14
CameraInstaller...................................................................................................14
BasicMode............................................................................................................15
AdvancedMode..................................................................................................15
OperatingCBCAmericaVideoSystemMP100 ...................................18
Toolbar…………………………………………………………………….. .....19
SelectingFull/ReducedResolutionandZoom ...................................20
Settings…………………………………………………………………...........23
Exposure………………………………………………………………………...24
SingleCapture .....................................................................................................25
ImageQuality .......................................................................................................28
Archive…………………. ......................................................................................29
MotionDetection................................................................................................30
Saveto……………………...................................................................................31

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Advanced ...............................................................................................................32
Authentication......................................................................................................33
RemoteViewing ..................................................................................................35
Day/Night...............................................................................................................37
Auto-Iris…………………………………………………………………………37
Right-ClickMenu.................................................................................................39
LanguageSelection ...........................................................................................41
BrowsingArchives..............................................................................................41
AVIMaker-Makingvideoclipsfromthearchive................................43
FirmwareLoader-UpgradingtheCameras............................................45
Chapter3.HTTPAccess........................................... 47
Non-PanoramicCameras.................................................................................47
CameraWebPage .............................................................................................47
HTTPJPEGImageRequestFormat............................................................48
HTTPMJPEGImageStreamRequestFormat........................................49
BasicCameraControlParameters .............................................................50
ParametersSpecifictoMP3-DNDAY/NIGHTCameras.....................53
MotionDetectionControlParameters......................................................54
AccessControl ....................................................................................................56
HTTP/1.1vs.HTTP/1.0 ...................................................................................57
HTTPAccessofPanoramicCameras........................................................58
RequestingImagesfromCamera................................................................59
GettingandSettingCameraParameters.................................................60
AccessControl ....................................................................................................65
MotionDetection................................................................................................65
Chapter4.TroubleshootingandUsefulTips ....... 66
ConnectingDirectlyToLaptoporPC.......................................................66
SwitchesandRouters .......................................................................................66
LowSharpness.....................................................................................................66
FrequentlyAskedQuestions..........................................................................67
Chapter5.RegulatoryCompliance ......................... 78
FCCComplianceStatement...........................................................................78
TermsandConditionsofSale.......................................................................78

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Product Overview
MP100supportsfull-motionreal-timemulti-cameraviewingandpolicy-based
archiving,remoteaccesstoliveandarchivedvideoviaInternetExplorer,post-
eventzoomingfromdigitalarchives,simultaneousviewingoffull-fieldofview
andmultiplezoomedimagesandamultitudeofotherfeaturesthattake
advantageofuniquefunctionalityandperformanceofCBC(America)cameras.
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TocomplementitslineofMegapixelcameras,CBC(America)offersfull-featured
videosurveillancesoftware,MP100.
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Atypicalsystemconsistsofanumberofcamerasconnectedoverthelocalor
wideareanetworktoserverPCrunningMP100software.Toachievefullmotion
archivalrate,theservermaybeplacedlocallytothecamerassothatthe
interconnectingLANhassufficientbandwidthandsmallroundtripdelaybetween
camerasandtheserverPC.
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AremotePCcanconnecttotheserverPCoveraslowernetworkconnection,
suchasInternet.Onceconnected,theremotePCcandisplaylivevideostream
andbrowsearchivesusingInternetExplorer.Notethatwhenconnectedto
MP100software,theremotePCdoesnotconnecttocamerasdirectly,but
rathertotheserverPConwhichMP100isrunning.
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Product contents
TheMegapixelCamerasystemconsistsofthefollowing:
•CBC(America)MPcamera
•CDwithNVRsoftware
LAN
Server Running
MP Video System
Internet
Figure 1. Typical System Configuration

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Inspect the package and contents for visible damage.  If any components are
damaged or missing, do not use the unit; contact the supplier immediately.  If
youneedtoreturntheunit,youmustshipitintheoriginalbox.
System Requirements
WerecommendadedicatedPCtoreceivetheimagestreamsfromcamerasfor
archiving and display.  The suggested minimum computer requirements are
detailedforstandardandhighperformanceinstallations.
Standard performance
24FPSatfullresolutionforMP2:
•OS: Windows XP Pro, Vista, Windows 2003 server, or Windows 2008
server
•CPU:Core2Duo2Ghz
•RAM:1GB
•VideoCard:NVIDIA,128MBRAM
•Networkcard:100base-T,2networkcards‒oneforcamerasandonefor
remoteviewing
A PC with single, slower CPU is sufficient in the case when images are to be
archived,butnotdisplayed.
HDDsizeaccordingtothedesiredcapacityofthevideoarchives(approximately
200Kbytes/image).
As an example, two 400GB drives will yield approximately 6 days of archiving
capacityforan8-camerasystemrecordingat1framepersecond.
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Network switch or router
Usinga100Mbpsnetworkswitchorrouterisrecommended.Simplehubsdonot
providecollisionmanagementandarenotsuitableformulti-cameraMPsystem.
Suggestedmodels:
Power-over-Ethernetrouters:
•NetgearProSafe8PT100Base-TXSwitchwithPoE#FS108PNA,
10/100Base-TXw/4PoE100Base-TX,StreetPrice$120(www.netgear.com).
•NetgearProSafe24+2GigabitSwitchwithPOE#FS726TP,2Gigabit
outputw/12PoE,100Base-TX,StreetPrice$300(www.netgear.com)
•NetgearProSafe24+4GigabitSwitchwithPOE# FS728TP,4Gigabit
outputw/24PoE,100Base-TX,StreetPrice$400(www.netgear.com)

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•NetgearProSafe24GigabitSwitchwithPOE# GS724TP,24Gigabit
outputw/24PoE,100Base-TX,StreetPrice$700(www.netgear.com)
•D-LinkWebSmart#DES-1316(POESwitch/Hub)10/100Base-TX,
8PoEportsand8non-PoEports,TrueIEEE802.3af,Streetprice$388
(www.compuplus.com)
•TRENDnet#TPE-S88(POESwitch/Hub)www.trendnet.com10/100Base-TX
8PoEportsand8non-PoEports,TrueIEEE802.3af,Streetprice
$250(www.provantage.com)
•PowerDsine#PD-6001/AC(PoESingleporthub)www.powerdsine.com
10/100Base-TX,SingleMidspanPOEport,TrueIEEE802.3af,Streetprice
$29(www.provantage.com)
PoEnetworkequipmentmustbeCEmarkedforuseinEuropeanCommunity.
Notethatthecamerasaredesignedforusewithindoornetworkcablingonly.
Recommended Accessories
Werecommendthefollowingaccessories:
Monitors:
•DellUltraSharp2405FPW
24-inchWideAspectFlatPanelLCDMonitorwithHeightAdjustable
Stand
(www.dell.com)
•Samsungʼs243T,24InchLCDDisplay(www.samsung.com)
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MP3-DNrequiresa3”window;allothercamerascanusemostanyoutdoorhousingcapableof
accommodatingthe3”widthx2-1/2”height,suchasHWB-3orGH-FWC24

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Camera Reference
Introduction
MP1, MP2, MP2A, MP3, MP3-DN, MP5, MP5A, MP8D and MP8P are mega-
pixel resolution IP cameras capable of delivering crisp, low-noise images at
videoframerate.
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MP1 is a 1.3-megapixel resolution camera having a maximum resolution of
1280by1024andachievingamaximumframerateof30.
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MP2&MP2Aare2-megapixelresolutioncamerashavingmaximumresolution
of 1600 by 1200 and achieving a maximum frame rate of 24. MP2A has a
connectorforanAutoirislens.
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MP3 is a 3-megapixel resolution camera. Its maximum resolution is 2048 by
1536.MP3istypicallyviewedat1920by1200resolutionwiththeframerate
upto20.
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MP3-DN is a dual-sensor, day-night camera featuring a 3-megapixel color
sensor paired with a 1.3-megapixel monochrome sensor sensitive to near
infraredillumination.Whenthesceneiswell-illuminatedthe3-megapixelsensor
isselected to deliver color images of up to 2048x1536 pixels.  To provide
seamlesstransition between dayandnight modesthecolorsensor issetto
default resolution of 1920x1200 pixels.  In low-light conditionsMP3-DN can
automaticallyswitchtothe1.3-megapixel(1280x1024)monochromesensor,
enablingthedeliveryofclearimageryatilluminationlevelsaslowas0.01lux.
MP3-DNtypicallydelivers20FPSindaymodeandover30FPSinnightmode.
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MP5&MP5Aare5-megapixelresolutioncameras.Theirmaximumresolution
is 2592 by 1944.  MP5 & MP5A are typically viewed at 2560 by 1600
resolutionwiththeframe rateupto 15.MP5Ahasa connectorforanAuto
irislens.
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MP8D is aquad-sensor 8-megapixel panoramic cameraconsisting offour2-
megapixelsensorsandoperatingatupto22FPSperchannel.Itiscapableof
providing360degreefieldofview.
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MP8P is a quad-sensor 8-megapixel camera consisting of four 2-megapixel
sensorsandoperatingatupto22FPSperchannel.Itiscapableofproviding
180degreefieldofview.

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All camerasareequippedwithLAN connector andcan deliverimage data ata
maximum data rate of up to 55 Mbps. Images aresent over the network in a
compressedMotionJPEGformatusingTFTPprotocol.
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Allcamerasfeature:
•Automaticexposure(AE)andGain(AGC)control
•Automaticbacklightcompensation
•Automaticmulti-matrixwhitebalance
•50/60Hzselectableflickercontrol
•ElectronicZoom,PanandTilt(PTZ)
•Programmablebrightness,saturation,gamma,sharpness,windowingand
decimation
•Simultaneousdeliveryoffull-fieldviewandzoomedimagesatvideoframe
rate
•Electronicimagerotationby180degrees
•Onboardmotiondetection(exceptMP8D/MP8P:subjecttochange)
•Optionalautoiris
Connectors
AllMPcamerashavethefollowingconnectorslocatedontherearpanel ofthe
camerahousing:
•LANconnector,acceptinganetworkUTPorSTPcablecarrying100Base-
T.TheLANconnectoralsoacceptsPower-over-Ethernet(PoE)
•Powerterminals,accepting12V-48VDCswitchingpowersupplyorbetter
•Optionally, a DC auto-iris connector. MP3-DN does not support auto-iris
anddoesnothavethisconnector
Power
PowerforallMPcamerascanbesuppliedasfollows:
•ViaDCjack,12V-48V.Forpowerratingsseebelow.Thecentercontactin
thepowerconnectorispositive.ASwitchingtypeorbetter(inexpensive
transformertypesinducetoomuchsignalnoise).
•Via LAN connector, 48V DC over spare wires or over data pairs. The
camerasarecompliantwithIEEE802.saf.Thepolarityisarbitrary.(Fora
list of recommended PoE switches, see  “ Network Switch or Router ”on
page4 ) 
Powerconsumptionwillvarydependingonthemodeofoperation.Themaximum
powerconsumptiontakesplacewhenthecameraispolledatfullframerateand
runs at full resolution. The maximum power consumption is 4 Watts for MP1,

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MP2,&MP3;4.5WattsforMP3-DN;5WattsforMP5;6WattsforMP8D;and8
WattsforMP8P.
Housing and Mounting
All MP camera models feature a durable aluminum housing that minimizes fire
hazards.Thehousingisnothermeticallysealed.Theambienttemperatureshould
bemaintainedbetween0ºCand50ºC(32ºFto122ºF). The camerasarenotto
beusedoutdoorswithoutappropriateprotectiveenclosures.
Cameras are mounted using a ¼” x 20 threaded hole at the bottom of the
housing.Whenmountingthecameramakesurethescrewthatgoesintothehole
isshort,¼”orless,anddoesnottouchthecameraboard.
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Thecamerasaretobeinstalledaccordingtotheapplicablecode.Themounting
meansshouldbeadequateformountinga1lbcamera(exceptMP8D&MP8P
thatweights4lbs)
Network Cabling
Category 5e cabling or better is recommended. All network cabling must be
installedaccordingtoapplicablecodesandregulations.
Optics
AllMPcamerasshouldbeusedwitha1/2”or2/3”opticalformatlenses.MP3-
DNrequirestwomanualirislensesandhasalimitationonlensdiameter(<38mm).
MP8Dissuppliedwith4preinstalledhigh-qualitylenses.
Manual Lenses
A wide variety of C/CS mount lenses with mega-pixel resolution may be used
with MP cameras. Note that all C-mount lenses require a 5mm adaptor ring.
Somelensesmayalsorequire0.4mm-0.8mmadjustmentspacers.CBC(America)
lenssuggestionsinclude:
•ComputarMLM-3XMP(3Xmacrozoom),format=2/3”
•ComputarH0514-MP(5mm),format=1/2”
•ComputarM0814-MP(8mm),format=2/3”
•ComputarM1214-MP(12mm),format=2/3”
•ComputarM1614-MP(16mm),format=2/3”
•ComputarM2514-MP(25mm),format=2/3”
•ComputarM5018-MP(50mm),format=2/3”
•ComputarH2Z0414C-MP(4mm-8mm),format=1/2”
•ComputarH3Z4512-CS(4.5mm‒12.5mm),format=1/2”

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•ComputarM3Z1228C-MP(12mm-36mm),format=2/3”
See http://computarganz.com/productcategory.cfm?categoryid=14 for more
data.
Using Manual Iris Lenses
Choosing the lens correctly is very important for mega-pixel cameras.  Poorly
selectedlensesmaycausetheimagetoappearblurrywhenthelensirisisfully
open or closed too much. To deliver sharp mega-pixel resolution images, it is
recommendedto:
•Usemega-pixel-resolutionlenses.
•Obtainbestresolutionanddepthoffocusbyhavingtheirisslightlyclosed.
Whensettingupthecamera,directthecameraatthesceneandtryclosingthe
irisbyseveralF-stops.Atsomepointtheimagewilllookitʼssharpest.Leavethe
irisclosedatthisvalue.
Auto-Iris Lenses
Standard DC auto-iris lenses can be used with MP1, MP2 and M5 cameras
equipped with the auto-iris feature.  CBC (America) recommends the following
high-resolutionoptics:
•ComputarHG2Z0414FC-MP4mm-8mm,format=1/2”
Using Auto-Iris Lenses
MP1,MP2andMP5areavailablewithDCauto-irisoption.TousetheDCauto-iris
lens:
1) AttachthelenstotheMPcamera.
2) Pluginthelenscableintotheconnectoronthebackofthecamera.Make
surethatthelenscableislongenough.ManyDClensesareavailablewith
shortandlongcableoptions.
The camera will automatically detect the presence of an auto-iris DC lens and
startusingit.Auto-irislensoperationtypicallyproceedsasfollows:
•Ifilluminationissufficient,thecamerawillclosetheiriswithinhalf-a-minute.
•Whentheirisisclosed,theimageshouldbecomevisiblysharper.Astheiris
isgraduallyclosedtheimagebrightnessmayfluctuateslightly.
Monitoring Iris Status with CBC America Video System
You can monitor thestate of the iris in CBC America Video System “Settings”
dialog.See“OperatingCBCAmericaVideoSystem”fordetails.
Accessing MP Cameras
Camerascanbeaccessedandcontrolledbymeansof