Cisco PVC2300 - Small Business Internet Video... User manual

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Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera: Audio/PoE
Cisco Small Business Video Surveillance Cameras
High-Quality Video Surveillance Platform with Power over Ethernet Provides Flexible Installation
Highlights
●Box camera with PoE, interchangeable lenses, and I/O ports allow for flexible installation for multiple
applications
●High-quality CCD sensor with low light sensitivity and an IR filter switcher provides optimal video image under
multiple conditions
●Simultaneous dual codecs provide optimal combination of viewing and storage of video
●Two-way audio, IP Multicast, 3GPP, and lots of other advanced features make this solution ideal for
surveillance deployments
Figure 1. Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera: Audio/PoE
Product Overview
Cisco®Small Business Video Surveillance Cameras provide customizable ways for small business owners to
monitor and protect their companies. These high-quality solutions can be optimized for many different applications
and sites. Each camera can be quickly mounted using the bracket included in the package. The cameras’ compact
form factor also enables them to be put inside a protective enclosure for interior or exterior installations. The Cisco
Small Business Video Surveillance Cameras use removable CS-mount lenses and can be customized with optional
zoom, wide-angle, vari-focal, auto-iris, or other types of lenses as required for a specific application or setting.
The Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera (Figure 1) is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) device, so it can be
powered from a PoE switch or power injector via Ethernet cabling. This enables installation near ceilings, on
rooftops, or anywhere where power outlets may not be available. The Cisco PVC2300 camera can be mounted on
any pan-tilt (PT) base that supports the Pelco D protocol and can be remotely rotated and controlled through an RS-
485 interface. It also has two input and two output ports, which can be used to connect the camera to an alarm
panel, siren, passive infrared (PIR) sensor, smoke detector, lighting switch (on/off), door sensor, etc.
The Cisco PVC2300 uses a high-quality progressive-scan charge-coupled device (CCD) sensor delivering good-
quality video. The CCD sensor also has low-light sensitivity, so video can be captured even in very low light
environments or during near-dark times of day. Additionally, the camera incorporates an infrared (IR) cut filter that,
when used with a separate IR lamp, allows for video capture in total darkness.

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The Cisco PVC2300 camera supports dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG). Both codecs can be used
simultaneously. MPEG-4 gives efficient bandwidth consumption with good-quality compression and is optimal for
real-time viewing of video. MJPEG gives optimal video quality with lossy compression, making it ideal for large-
volume storage to a network attached storage (NAS) device.
The Cisco PVC2300’s audio capabilities include two-way audio, embedded microphone, external speaker and
microphone ports, and voice compression. With extensive feature support, such as IP Multicast, Real Time
Streaming Protocol (RTSP), Real Time Protocol (RTP), and 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), video can
be viewed from multiple endpoints and client applications such as 3G phones and QuickTime clients on PCs or Wi-Fi
phones. Support for multiple network protocols such as 802.1p priority, 802.1q VLANs, and Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
make the solution ideal for multiple IP surveillance applications. The camera can also be managed securely using
HTTPS.
Features
●Standard box-type camera allows for flexible installation
●Mounts in a standard outdoor or indoor enclosure
●Provides controls for mounting on a Pelco pan/tilt base to control movement remotely
●Removable CS-mount lens
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Camera can be customized for multiple applications
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Supports zoom lens, wide-angled, vari-focal, auto-iris lenses, etc
●1/4-inch progressive-scan CCD sensor delivers good-quality video
●Low light sensitivity with high-quality lens, sensor, and programmable IR cut filter capability
●Audio input/output for external microphone and/or speaker
●I/O ports facilitate alarm triggers, turning lights on/off, etc.
●PoE allows for flexible installation
●Dual codecs (MPEG-4 and MJPEG) supported simultaneously
●IP Multicast support
●RTSP video/audio streaming to unicast and multicast clients
●4x digital zoom; can also use optical zoom with appropriate interchangeable lens
●Real-Time video recording from the Web interface directly with one button recording
●PC-less event recording directly to Network Attached Storage via integrated Samba client

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Specifications
Table 1 gives the specifications, package contents, and minimum requirements for the Cisco PVC2300 Business
Internet Video Camera.
Table 1. Specifications for the Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera: Audio/PoE
Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1p (QoS Priority), IEEE 802.1q (VLAN)
Protocols supported TCP/IP, HTTP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), FTP,
Bonjour, Network Time Protocol (NTP), DNS, Universal Plug and Play (UPnP), RTP, RTSP, and DDNS
Ports Ethernet with PoE, microphone IN, speaker OUT, power (12V, 1A), general-purpose I/O (GPIO), 4-pin IRIS port,
RS-485 Serial Port
Buttons Reset
Cabling type Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Category 5
LEDs Power, Network
Camera type Box
I/O ports ●RS-485 x 1 (2 pins): supports Pelco D Protocol commands
●Input control x 2 (2 pins)
●Output control x 2 (2 pins)
Lens
Sensor 1/4-in. progressive CCD sensor
Illumination 0.4LUX @ F1.7
Lens type CS-mount lens, fixed focus; adapter also included for lenses that require more distance between sensor and lens
Focal length 500mm~infinity (for included lens)
Field of view 47º Diagonal (for included lens)
Video resolution 640 x 480 (VGA), 320 x 240 (QVGA), 160 x 120 (QQVGA)
Frame rate 1 to 30 frames per second (selectable)
Iris Provides iris control for CS-mount auto-iris lens when attached
Setup/configuration
Web UI Built-In web interface for easy browser-based configuration (HTTP)
Management
Web browser ●Internet Explorer 5.x or later
●Limited support for Netscape and Firefox. Browser controls for pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ), audio, and motion detection
are limited or not supported with Netscape and Firefox.
Event logging Event logging (syslog)
Web firmware upgrade Firmware upgradable through web browser
Video Compression
Dual codec ●MPEG-4 simple profile
●MJPEG
●Simultaneous dual stream
Snapshot JPEG, BMP
Modulation National Television System Committee (NTSC) and Phase Alternating Line (PAL)
Image settings Brightness and contrast
Zoom 4x digital zoom
Night vision IR cut filter for low light
Video controls Auto-white balance (AWB), auto-exposure (AES)
Image control Select video by quality, bandwidth, and frame rate
Format 3GPP for use with 3G phones

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Alerts
Motion detection 4 detection areas with individual sensitivity
Email alert 3 email addresses
FTP uploading FTP server address and login settings
Instant messaging Jabber client support
Scheduled Schedule by time
Triggers Inputs 1, input 2, motion detection
Actions Outputs 1, output 2, messaging, email, FTP
Audio
Summary 2-way audio
Built-in microphone 6mm, -40dB + 3dB
Microphone input 3.5-mm phone jack
Speaker output 3.5-mm phone jack
Compression G.726 - 16K, G.711 A-law and µ-law
Sampling rate 8 KHz
Default bit rate 16 Kbps
Included Video Monitoring System Software (SWVMS16)
Monitoring/recording software ●Monitoring, recording, and playback for up to 16 cameras
●Advanced search histogram or by time and date
●Recording set up to record by motion trigger, manual, or schedule
Security
User list User rights list to view video and/or to control camera functions. Multi-level permissions (Administrator, Operator,
and Viewer)
Username/password Logon authentication: 20-character username and 8-character password
Kensington lock Physical security option
Network
RTP/RTSP Allows for viewing from any client supporting these protocols, like 3G phones or QuickTime client
NTP Keeps time of camera in sync with your network
SMTP Allows video clips to be emailed
FTP client Facilitates scheduling transfer of images to an FTP server
DDNS Facilitates reaching the camera by a name irrespective of camera’s IP address. Supports DDNS, TZO, and 3322
DDNS services
UPnP Allows autodiscovery of the camera by other UPnP devices
IP filtering Allows or disallows access by IP address
Power
Power options ●IEEE 802.3af PoE—48V/0.3A
●External power adapter: 12V/1A, 110~120V AC/60 Hz, switching
Power consumption 10W
Environmental
Dimensions 4.72 x 2.99 x 1.81 in. (120 x 76 x 46 mm)
Unit weight 1.15 lb (0.52 kg)
Power External power adapter 12V DC 1A 110~120V AC/60-Hz switching or PoE 48V/0.3A
Certification FCC part 15C Class B, CE, UL, EMC/EMI Part 15B Class B for US
Operating temperature 32º to 122ºF (0º to 50ºC)
Storage temperature -4º to 158ºF (-20º to 70ºC)
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Storage humidity 0% to 19%

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Package Contents
●Cisco PVC2300 Business Internet Video Camera
●Stand kit
●Power supply (12V 1A)
●6-foot Ethernet cable
●Adapter ring to allow for C mount lens
●Allen wrench
●Quick installation guide
●CD including setup wizard, user guide and video monitoring software
Minimum Requirements (Camera)
●Wired Ethernet network
●Network adapter with Ethernet network cable and TCP/IP protocol installed per PC
●Switch/router to support multiple connection points
●Internet Explorer 6.x or later with ActiveX support for viewing
●Microsoft Windows Vista, XP to support Installation Wizard
●2-GHz Pentium 4, or AMD Athlon Class CPU with 512 MB RAM
●128-MB AGP video adapter
Minimum Video Monitoring System Requirements (4-Camera Viewing)
●CPU - Intel Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz
●RAM - 512 MB
●Motherboard - Intel 945 or 965 chip or above; Intel chipset recommended
●Video card - ATI Radeon 9200, NVIDIA GeForce FX-5200, or Intel 945G/965G or later; ATI recommended
●Ethernet - 100 BASE-T or above; Gigabit LAN recommended
●Hard disk - 80 GB or more
●Operating system - Microsoft Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2, or Microsoft Vista
Product Warranty
3-year limited hardware warranty with return to factory replacement and 90-day limited software warranty.
Table 2. Camera Upgrade Accessories
SKU Description Camera Compatible Auto Iris Lens Types Manufacturer
CAMLMI Camera Lens Tamron 3-8mm Varifocal Manual Iris PVC/WVC2300 No 3-8 mm Tamron
CAMLWA Camera Lens Computar Wide Angle 2.3mm Fixed
Manual Iris PVC/WVC2300 No 2.3 mm Computar
CIVS-IPC-VF31= IP Camera Fujinon 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens PVC/WVC2300 Yes - DC 3-11mm Fujinon
CIVS-IPC-VT31= IP Camera Tamron 3-11 mm Varifocal Lens PVC/WVC2300 Yes - DC 3-11mm Tamron
CIVS-IPC-VF38= IP Camera Fujinon 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens PVC/WVC2300 Yes - DC 3-8 mm Fujinon
CIVS-IPC-VT38= IP Camera Tamron 3-8 mm Varifocal Lens PVC/WVC2300 Yes - DC 3-8 mm Tamron
CIVS-IPC-VF55= IP Camera Fujinon 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens PVC/WVC2300 Yes - DC 5-50 mm Fujinon
CIVS-IPC-VT55= IP Camera Tamron 5-50 mm Varifocal Lens PVC/WVC2300 Yes - DC 5-50 mm Tamron
Cisco Limited Warranty for Cisco Small Business Series Products
This Cisco Small Business product comes with a 3-year limited hardware warranty with return to factory replacement
and a 90-day limited software warranty. In addition, Cisco offers software application updates for bug fixes and
telephone technical support at no charge for the first 12 months following the date of purchase. To download
software updates, go to: http://www.cisco.com/go/smallbiz.
Product warranty terms and other information applicable to Cisco products are available at
http://www.cisco.com/go/warranty.
For More Information
For more information on Cisco Small Business Video Surveillance Camera Solution, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/go/surveillance.

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