Clas Ohlson RC8030 User manual

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Wireless IP Camera
Article number 36-2914 Model RC8030
18-2062 RC8030-UK
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Wireless IP Camera
Article number 36-2914 Model RC8030
18-2062 RC8030-UK
Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and save it for future
reference. We apologise for any text or photographic errors and any changes of techni-
cal data. If you have any questions concerning technical problems please contact our
Customer Service Department (see address on reverse).
Table of Contents
1. Safety 3
2. Product Description 4
3. Features 5
4. Mounting and installation 6
5. Basic Setup 7
6. Show the camera image via the web browser 11
7. Conguration via the web browser 12
8. Advanced use 27
9. Monitor Manager 30
10. Care and Maintenance 40
11. Troubleshooting 40
12. Disposal 40
13. Specications 40
1. Safety
• The camera is for indoor use only.
• Use only the supplied or recommended power adaptor (5 V DC).
• Never expose the camera to moisture or humidity.
• Always disconnect the camera from the electricity network before cleaning.
• Never dismantle the camera. Certain parts inside the casing carry dangerous
currents. Touching these can give you an electric shock.

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2. Product Description
2.1 Features
Wireless IP camera with motor with the possibility to control the camera from
another computer.
• 126° (horizontal) + 64° (vertical) panorama angle.
CMOS Picture sensor.
The MPEG 4 technology offers high video quality but reduced band width
directly to pc.
Built-in microphone and connector for speakers for two-way communication
between computer and camera.
Software programme for conguration, monitoring, and recording.
Conguration via installation guide.
Alarm and recording during motion detection.
Scheduled recording.
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Internet functions
• Denable http-port Allows the user to pick a port for access
via the Internet.
• Support for DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Function for updates against a Dynamic
DNS-server.
• NTP (Network Time Protocol) Synchronization of the clock against
an Internet time server.
Safety Features
• User verication The camera can be password protected for
up to 20 users.
• Password protected conguration Prevents unauthorized change of the
camera’s properties.

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2.2 System requirements
• Network connected PC with Windows 2000 or XP
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
• Router/Wireless access point
2.3 The package contains
• Network camera with aerial
• Power adaptor (5 V DC)
• Installation disc
• Instruction manual
3. Features
3.1 Front of camera
Camera lens The camera lens can be adjusted. However make sure that it is free from dirt and
dust to obtain the best image.
Microphone The built-in microphone is located on the front of the camera. There is also a socket
on the back of the camera for an extra microphone. When an external microphone
is connected the internal microphone is disconnected.
POWER LEDs illuminate when the camera is turned on.
When the camera starts the LEDs ash for 15-20 seconds.
ACTIVE When the LEDs ash, the camera image is transferred in real time to one or several
users.
NETWORK LEDs are lit when the camera is connected to a network.
The LEDs ash when data is transmitted on the network.
3.2 Back of camera
Power input Connection for the supplied power adaptor.
MIC In Connection (3.5 mm) for external microphone (e.g. a regular pc microphone).
The camera’s built-in microphone is automatically disconnected when an external
microphone is connected.
LAN Use a standard network cable to connect the camera to your network switch
or router.
N.B.
• When a network cable is connected the wireless network (WLAN) is
automatically disconnected.
• The power adaptor must always be disconnected before you connect or disconnect
the network cable for the camera to be able to change between LAN or WLAN.
RESET The reset button has two functions:
• A quick press restores the camera to a DHCP client (the camera obtains an IP
address from e.g. a router. Any personal congured IP address is removed).
• A long press (press and hold in for 3 seconds) restores the IP address,
administrator’s name and the administrator’s password. The LED (Power) blinks
three times when the camera is restored.
• IP address: DHCP
• Administrator’s name: administrator
• Administrator’s password: (no password)
SPEAK Connection for speakers (3,5 mm).

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4. Mounting & Installation
1. Mounting the aerial
Attach the supplied aerial to the bracket on top of the camera. The aerial can be
angled for the best possible reception. The best reception is obtained with the aerial
angled vertically.
2. Mounting the camera
Mount the camera on the included table stand. The table stand can also be ceiling
or wall mounted.
3. Connecting the network cable
Use a standard network cable for the LAN connection to connect the camera
to your network switch or router.
N.B. You must rst connect the camera with the network lead in order to
congure the camera for the wireless network. You can remove the network
lead after conguration.
4. Switching on the camera
Connect the supplied power adaptor to the outlet marked POWER. The camera
starts up automatically. Use only the included or recommended adaptor.
5. LED Indicators
• POWER - At start-up the indicator is lit for a short while before it begins
ashing for 15-20 seconds. The indicator then remains lit.
• ACTIVE - Lights only when video is transmitted in real time to one or
several users.
• NETWORK - Lights when the camera is connected to the network.

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3. When the installation
programme has started
a welcome screen is displayed.
Click on Setup Camera to start
the installation.
If there is more than one
camera in the network,
select the rst camera on
the list and click ►.
. Basic Setup
.1 Conguring the camera
The camera must rst be congured before using.
These installation instructions apply to Windows XP with Service pack 2 installed.
1. Connect the camera according to the instructions in section 4.
2. Insert the supplied CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the installation does
not start automatically, use the le NetworkCamera.exe application found directly
under the root folder on the CD-ROM.
4. The installation programme searches for the camera on the network and then
displays the camera on the list to the left.

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• On the next screen you will be prompted to enter a user name and password.
Then click ►.
The preset username and password are:
User name: administrator
Password: (no password)
5. In the following dialogue box you will set the time zone and date. You can also give
a name and description for the camera. Enter your settings and click ►.

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6. Select the camera to use a xed IP address (Fixed IP address) or to automatically
obtain an IP address (Dynamic IP address) from e.g. a router with DHCP function.
Make your selection and click ►.
7. If you have previously chosen to give the camera a xed IP address the TCP/IP
Settings will appear in the dialogue box.
• Enter an available IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for
your network.
• Fill in a Primary DNS and a Secondary DNS if you wish to use the e-mail and
DNS functions. Refer to the information provided by your Internet service provider.
• Click ► next to continue.
N.B. Write down the IP address; you will need it later to congure the camera.

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8. The following dialogue box shows the settings you have just entered. Click ►.
9. Click OK to save and then OK again.
10. Click Exit to complete the installation.

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6. Show the camera image via the web browser
The camera shows video in real time via the camera’s web interface.
Real time video can only be shown if the web browser is ActiveX 8.0 compatible
(e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0).
1. Start the computer’s web browser and enter the camera’s IP address (in this case
http://192.168.1.37) and press Enter.
Tip! Add this page to the web browser’s favourites/bookmarks!
2. Click on View Video.
3. Check the picture quality and change the picture’s properties with the controls
on the screen.
Obs!
• Real time video can only be
shown if the web browser
is ActiveX 8.0 – compatible
(e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0).
• You must accept and install
the Active X component
when requested in the web
browser window.

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Explanation of buttons and functions:
Selects the camera resolution/picture size
Zooms in
Takes a snapshot
Rotates the picture vertically
Rotates the picture horizontally (mirror image)
Turns on/off the microphone sound
Adjusts the microphone’s sound level
Setup
Controls the camera’s position
Preset positions
Automatic switching/Automatic panning/Motion detector/
Quick panning
. Conguration via the web browser
.1 Opening the conguration interface
1. Start the computer’s web browser and enter the camera’s IP address (in this case
http://192.168.1.37) and press Enter.
Tip! Add this page to the web browser’s
favourites/bookmarks!
2. Click on Administration to
access the control panel.
AUTO
Preset Points
None
Preset Points
None
Preset Points
None

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3. In order to change the camera’s
settings the correct password must
be entered. Log in with the preset
username and password:
User name: administrator
Password: (no password)
4. In the menu to the left, conguration interface options are shown.
5. The conguration is divided into submenus which are described in the
7.2 Setup section.
6. Enter your desired settings and click on Save to save your settings. You can at
any time click on Help to read the help section for each respective.

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.2 Setup
7.2.1 System
System Settings
Camera Name Enter a desired name for the camera.
Description Enter a desired description for the camera.
Date & Time
Time Zone Choose time zone.
Network Time Protocol Check to synchronize the clock against an Internet-
time server.
NTP Server Address Does not normally have to be changed
(preset address: clock.via.net).
Update Enter the interval for time synchronization.
LED Operation Deselect to turn off the LEDs on the camera’s front
(for discrete surveillance).

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7.2.2 Network
IP Address Congures the camera’s IP address.
Obtain an IP address automati-
cally (DHCP)
Receive an IP address automatically from
a DHCP server.
Use the following IP address Give the camera its own IP address.
DNS Server Address Enter desired DNS servers. Normally the
router’s DNS setting can be used, then type
in the router’s IP address here.
Secondary Port Select to activate a secondary http port for
access to the camera (if port 80 is used for
another application). Enter desired port number.
RTP/RTSP RTSP (Real-time Streaming Protocol):
Indicates port for streaming of media over the
Internet.
RTP (Real-time Transport Protocol):
Indicates port for streaming in real time of
sound and picture over the Internet.
Multicast RTP/RTSP Select to activate Multicast. Enter address and
port number for video and sound.
UPnP Select to activate UPnP.
QoS Activates QoS.

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7.2.3 Wireless
Congures the camera for use in a wireless network. Select network type, SSID (name
of network) and the network’s security settings. Enter the same information you gave
for other wireless devices which also communicate on the wireless network. Contact
the network administrator for assistance if you do not own the network yourself.
Connect the camera to a wireless network
1. Connect and congure the camera according to section 4 & 5.
2. Go to the Wireless menu and
enter the settings for your
wireless network. Select Save in
order to save your settings and
then close your browser.
3. Detach the network cable
and restart the camera by
disconnecting it from, and then
reconnecting to the adaptor.
If you are satised with the settings, connect the camera to network after it has
been restarted.
Wireless Network
Network
Type
Select the type of wireless network you will be connecting the
camera to.
Infrastructure – If you are connecting to a wireless router/access point.
Ad-hoc – Peer to peer network.
SSID Enter the network’s SSID (network name).
The name must correspond to the network’s SSID.
Domain Select your region from the drop-down list.
Channel No Auto – Chooses a channel automatically (selected automatically
when connecting to a router/access point).
1-13 – Only used when connecting to an Ad-Hoc network. Select
the same channel as the other wireless stations which the camera
connects to.
Security
Security
System
Use the same security settings as the wireless network you will be
connecting to.
Disabled – No security is in use, the wireless network is available
for all connections.
WEP – Select the network you wish to be protected by WEP.
WPA/WPA2 Personal – Choose the wireless network you wish to
be protect by a WPA key.

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7.2.3 DDNS
If you are provided with a dynamic IP address from your Internet provider instead of
a permanent IP address you may with help of a dynamic DNS server connect a domain
name to your external IP address.
The camera automatically contacts and updates the DNS server with the new IP
address if your Internet connection is given a new IP address. The dynamic domain
name always updated to your IP address in that way.
An example of Dynamic DNS sever is dyndns.org where you can register for free for
a dynamic domain name.
N.B.
If your router has its own function for dynamic dns it can be used instead of the
camera’s ddns service.
Enable DDNS Select to activate the feature.
Service Provider Choose in the list the dynamic dns server
you are using.
Web Site Click to open the website for chosen dns server.
Domain (Host) Name Type in your dynamic domain name.
Account/E-Mail Username/login name for the account.
Password/Key Password for the account.
Check WAN IP Address Enter how often the camera should search for
changed IP address.

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7.3.2 Video Access
User Access Protects access to the camera. The users must enter a
username and password to access to the camera. Add the
users in the User Database menu.
Video Access Activate scheduled access to the camera. Access to the
camera is only given during specied times.
NB: Regardless of setting the administrator always has
access to the camera.
Access Schedule
Delete Removes marked schedules from the list.
Add New Schedule
Day Choose desired days to be scheduled.
Start Time Enter a start time.
End Time Enter a stop time.
Add Adds a schedule to the list.

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7.3.3 User Database
Existing Users
Edit Edits users.
Delete Removes users.
Delete All Removes all users.
User Properties
User Name Type in desired username.
User Password Password for the user.
Conrm Password Conrm the password one more time.
Add Adds the user to the user database.

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.3 Video & Audio
7.3.1 Video & Audio
MPEG-4 Settings
Resolution The camera's picture
resolution.
Video Quality
Control
Constant Bit Rate:
Choose desired Bit Rate.
Fixed Quality:
Choose picture quality.
Max Frame Rate Choose frames per second.
MJPEG Settings
Resolution The camera's picture
resolution.
Fixed Video
Quality
Choose picture quality.
Max Frame Rate Choose frames per second.
Mobile Settings
Enable Mobile
Streaming
See section 8.2 Streaming
to the mobile phone.
Video Adjustments
Power Line
Frequency
Choose the frequency that
corresponds with the power
supply’s frequency (with
uorescent tube lighting).
White Balance Indicates the white balance.
Lighting
Condition
Lighting conditions.
Brightness Light intensity.
Sharpness Sharpness.
Options
Enable
Microphone See section 9.4 Using the
microphone and speakers.
Enable Speaker
Flip Turns the picture upside
down.
Mirror Mirrors the picture.
Enable Time
Stamp
Adds current time to the
picture.
Enable Text
Display
For (camera) identication
when several cameras are
being used. Type in desired
text to be displayed in the
picture (up to 20 characters).