Edimax NC-203 User manual

NC-203/NC-203E
NC-213/NC-213E
User Manual
02-2012 / v1.0

- CONTENTS -
Chapter I Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Highlights of your new Network IP Camera................................................................. 1
1.2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Packaging Contents...................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Familiar with your new Network IP Camera................................................................ 3
1.5 Installation of the Network IP Camera ........................................................................ 6
Chapter II Using Network IP Camera by Web Interface ............................................... 10
2.1 Locate the IP address of Network IP Camera.................................................................... 10
2.2 Connect to IP Camera’s Web User Interface and Install ActiveX Plugin ........................... 13
2.3 Viewing Live Video ............................................................................................................ 15
2.4 Client Settings.................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter III Advanced Configuration................................................................................ 21
3-1 System............................................................................................................................... 22
3-2 Security ............................................................................................................................. 23
3-3 Network ............................................................................................................................ 26
3-3-1 “General” Setup Page ................................................................................................ 26
3-3-2 “Advanced” Setup Page............................................................................................. 29
3-4 IP Filter .............................................................................................................................. 32
3-5 Video ................................................................................................................................. 34
3-5-1 Image Setting ............................................................................................................. 34
3-5-2 Video Setting.............................................................................................................. 36
3-5-3 Overlay Setting........................................................................................................... 38
3-6 Audio ................................................................................................................................. 39
3-7 Motion............................................................................................................................... 40
3-8 PTZ Control (RS-485) ......................................................................................................... 42
3-9 Event ................................................................................................................................. 44

3-9-1 Settings ...................................................................................................................... 45
3-9-2 Media ......................................................................................................................... 47
3-9-3 Event Server............................................................................................................... 48
3-10 Recording to SD Card ...................................................................................................... 51
3-11 Log................................................................................................................................... 52
3-12 Device Info ...................................................................................................................... 52
3-13 Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 53
3-14 Language ......................................................................................................................... 54
CHAPTER IV: EDIVIEW 64-CHANNEL VIEWER................................................................... 55
4-1 EdiView Installation........................................................................................................... 55
4-2 EdiView Interface .............................................................................................................. 63
4-3 Configuration .................................................................................................................... 72
4-3-1 Device......................................................................................................................... 73
4-3-2 Recording ................................................................................................................... 76
4-3-3 System........................................................................................................................ 79
4-3-4 Schedule..................................................................................................................... 83
4-3-5 Event .......................................................................................................................... 87
4-3-6 Security ...................................................................................................................... 89
4-4 Video Playback .................................................................................................................. 91
4-4-1 Advanced Search........................................................................................................ 93
4-4-2 Event Search .............................................................................................................. 96
4-4-3Video Playback.......................................................................................................... 100
Chapter V Troubleshooting .......................................................................................103
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement.........................................104
Notice According to GNU General Public License Version 2 ............................................109

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Chapter I Introduction
1.1 Highlights of your new Network IP Camera
Congratulates on purchasing this high-resolution 3Mega pixels network IP
Camera! This IP Camera provides 3Mega pixels high-resolution video
quality, with the advanced megapixel lens, you can view images remotely
in more detail than conventional close-circuit cameras.
Other highlights of this network IP Camera include:
High-quality megapixel level lens set.
Analog video (BNC) output, works with conventional video devices such
as TV Monitors, analog DVRs, etc.
Digital input / output interface lets you connect peripherals such as
external alarm, sensor, etc.
Audio input / output interface, you can listen to voices in remote place,
and speak to person in remote place.
Built-in SD-card slot for local storage, which can act like a stand-alone
DVR.
Two Way audio.
3GPP Mobile Surveillance Supported.
RS-485 communication supported.
ONVIF Compliant.

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1.2 Safety Instructions
Please follow the safety instructions listed below when you’re using this
Network IP Camera, or you would harm this camera and / or yourself! Also,
the warranty will become void if you disobey these safety instructions.
This Network IP Camera is sophisticated electronic device; do not drop
it from high places.
Do not place this IP Camera at hot / humid places, and avoid direct
sunlight.
This IP Camera is not a toy; keep it out from the reach of children.
Do not insert any accessories of this IP Camera into your body.
Make sure lens set is secured when you’re using this IP Camera, lens set
may fall down if it’s not properly secured, and cause damage to human
and itself.
If you want to use this IP Camera at any place that may be spilled by
water or dirt, a secure and water-proof camera housing is required.
Do not pull any cord that is connected to this IP Camera by force.
IP Camera will become hot after long time of use. Refrain from touch IP
Camera with hand, or cover this IP camera with paper or cloth.
Never connect powered cable to IP Camera’s DI/DO contacts.
If the IP Camera falls into water when powered, do not attempt to
retrieve it back by yourself! Find a qualified electric technician for help.

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1.3 Packaging Contents
Please check the contents of your new Network IP Camera when you
unpack the package. If any item is missing, please contact your dealer of
purchase for help.
Item No.
Description
Quantity
1
Network camera
1
2
Power adapter (NC-213/NC-213E only)
1
3
CD (with utility software, user manual &
multi-language QIG)
1
4
Quick installation guide
1
5
Accessory kit (NC-213/NC-213E only)
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1.4 Familiar with your new Network IP Camera
Microphone
Light sensor

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Item
Description
1. Lens mounting hole
Lens C-mount or CS-mount hole
2. Iris control port
Connects to lens set’s iris control cable
3. Mounting hole
Connects to tripod or pan-tilt camera cradle
to secure the IP camera
*There’s another mounting hole located at
the opposite side of IP camera’s body.*

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[Back]
Item
Description
1. MIC IN
Connects to external microphone to input audio signal
to IP camera. Use 3.5mm audio cable.
2. AUDIO OUT
Connects to external audio amplifier to output voice.
Use 3.5mm audio cable.
3. SD
Inserts SD card for video recording. Maximum 32GB of
SD-HD card supported.
4. RESET
When the IP camera is not functioning properly, you
can use a pen or similar object to press this reset
button to reset the IP camera. You can also press and
hold this button for more than 5 seconds to clear all
settings of IP camera, include administrator password,
then the IP camera will download default setting
automatically.
5. ETHERNET
Connect to your local area network by Ethernet cable.
Left LED: Power indicator
Right LED: Data transfer
6. DI/DO (Digital
Input / Digital
Output)
Digital input / output dry contacts. Connects to
external peripherals by wire. See next page for pin
definitions.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT POWERED CABLE!
7. DC12V
Connect to DC power adapter output
8. VIDEO OUT
Output video signal, connect to external video devices
9. DC lens drive
Adjust the DC lens driving ability

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[DI/DO PIN Assignment]
Item
Description
D+
RS485 signal positive (+)
D-
RS485 signal negative (-)
GND
Signal ground
DO
Digital Output #1
DI1
Digital Input #1
DI2
Digital Input #2
AC24V-
AC 24V power input negative (-)
AC24V+
AC 24V power input positive (+)
To insert or release a wire, press the button of the PIN you wish to insert
or release.
1.5 Installation of the Network IP Camera
1Carefully remove the protective cap(s) from the lens and the
network camera.
Note: NC-213/NC-213E standard fixed lens included

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NC-203/NC-203E No lens included, Optional
advances lenses are available separately
2Connect the lens to the network camera by twisting the lens
set clockwise slowly and carefully until it is secured. Please be
careful not to touch the lens or the sensor during the process.
3If you have an auto iris lens, connect the lens’iris control
cable to the network camera’s iris control port.
Note: Do not connect the iris control cable before
connecting the lens to the camera.

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4Secure the network camera to a tripod, camera housing, or
pan and tilt cradle via the tripod socket(s) on the camera.
5Connect the network camera to a router/switch in the
network via the Ethernet port.
Note: The NC-203E/NC-213E (PoE model) supports the
IEEE 802.3af PoE standard and can be powered via the
Ethernet cable when connected to a PoE switch.
6Plug the power adapter to a power outlet, and then connect it
to the power connector on the network camera.

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7You should then see the left LED on the Ethernet port light up.
If not, please try the above steps again, or contact your dealer
for help.

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Chapter II Using Network IP Camera by Web
Interface
2.1 Locate the IP address of Network IP Camera
You can use your new Network IP Camera by its web user interface via web
browser. Currently the viewing system requirement for Network IP camera
is:
■OS: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
■Browser: Mozilla Firefox, IE7 (and above for full functionality),
Chrome, Safari or above
■Cell phone: 3GPP player
■Quick Time 6.5 or above
By default, the network camera automatically obtains an IP address from
the DHCP server on your local network. Check your DHCP server’s IP
address lease table to find the network camera’s IP address, or use the
EdiView Finder utility included in the CD.
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the wizard appears, click
“Setup Utility”to install the “EdiView Finder” software.

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2. After the installation is complete, double-click the “EdiView_Finder”
icon to execute the application.

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3. Press ‘Discover’ button to search for all IP Cameras on your local
network (make sure all IP Cameras are powered on and connect to local
network first). When you find any IP Camera, you can double click on it
or click ‘Link’ button to connect to it by your web browser.
If you need to change a certain IP Camera’s IP address, you can also click
on the IP Camera you wish to change IP address, then click ‘Change IP’
button to change select IP Camera’s IP address setting.
If you no longer need to use this utility, click ‘Exit’ button to close it.
Please note:
If you have several network connections, such as “Wireless
Function”, please disable the “Wireless Functions”or/and
other network connections that is not connected to IP camera,
or IPFinder may fail to search IP camera!

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2.2 Connect to IP Camera’s Web User Interface and Install
ActiveX Plugin
When you know the IP address of IP Camera, you can connect to it by
Internet Explorer web browser by entering its IP address in address bar.
The use login screen will appear when you get connected:
IP Camera’s administrator username is ‘admin’(lower case) and password
is ‘1234’ by default. Click ‘OK’ button or press ‘ENTER’ key on your
keyboard when you finish entering username and password.
When you connect to IP Camera for the first time, you’ll see the following
message. This message prompts you that you need to install ActiveX plugin
before you can see the video from IP Camera.
For IE 8 and earlier version:
Right click the indication bar and click:
‘‘Install This Add-on for All Users on This Computer…’ to install ActiveX
plugin.

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For IE 9:
Click ‘Install’ button located at the bottom of IE to install ActiveX plugin.
If you’re prompted that:
‘Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program’
Click ‘Allow access’, or IP Camera will not be able to function properly.
When you’re installing Internet Explorer plugin, you may also be prompted
that if you want to allow changes to be made to your computer:

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Click ‘Yes’ to allow changes.
After ActiveX plugin is installed, you should be able to see the video stream
from camera.
NOTE:
If this is the first time you use this IP Camera, you can refer to
chapter 2.4 for instructions on Setup Wizard, which will guide
you to complete the software setup of your new IP Camera.
2.3 Viewing Live Video
After ActiveX control is installed, you can view IP camera’s video by web
browser. Just connect to IP camera by web browser and login, then you
can see live video from IP camera:

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There are various controls on web page, here are descriptions of every
control item:
Item
Description
‘Home’ button
This button is visible in all setup pages of IP
camera, and you can go back to live video view
by clicking this button when you’re in other
page.
Stream
Select video stream type: H.264 or MJPEG.
H.264 required less network bandwidth and
this will help when network connection is slow.
Digital Output
(ON / OFF)
Switch digital output interface on or off.
Client Settings
Open ‘Client Setting’ menu.
Configuration
Open ‘Configuration’ menu.
Language
Open language menu, you can switch web
interface to other language.
Available languages: English, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese
Original size /
Fit screen
/
Switches live image view between original size
(full size: 3M pixels) and fit screen (smaller
size).
If you want to see video in detail, switch to
original size. If your computer monitor’s

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resolution is not enough and you want to see
full image view, switch to fit screen and image
size will adjust automatically.
‘Connect’ button
Start live video view.
‘Disconnect’ button
Stop live video view.
‘Snapshot’ button
Take a snapshot or camera video and save
image file on your computer. When you click
this button, a new window will appear:
Click ‘Save’ button when you see the image you
wish to save, and you’ll be prompted to indicate
the folder on your computer to save image file.
If you changed your mind and don’t want to
save image file, click ‘Cancel’.
‘Start Video Record’
button
Click this button to record video and save video
file on your computer. You’ll be prompted to
indicate the folder on your computer to save
video file.
‘Enable Digital
Zoom’ button
This function will enlarge video view digitally
from 1X to 10X, so you can see objects in video
in detail.
Please note: that digital zoom uses computer
algorithm to enlarge the video and some details