GrandTec Grand iFalcon User manual

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Grand iFalcon IP Cam
QUICK GUIDE
1. Hardware Overview
2. Connecting to a Network
Please consult the user manual in Driver CD for hardware installation.
Connect the network camera to an Ethernet hub or switch by using a standard cable.
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3. Software Installation
Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, then the autorun function will start up the shell program.
Step1. Press the Install Audio and Video Codec to install the audio and video codec.
Step2. Press the Install Mega Pixel IP Camera Viewer to install the surveillance software.
Step3. Press the Install IPCam Setup to install the IPCam Setup program.
Step4. The shortcut icons ( Mega Pixel IP Camera Viewer and IPCamSetup) will be shown
on your desktop after installing.
NOTE: If your computer is running on 64bit version of Windows 7 or Windows Vista, please follow these
steps to complete the installation
Step1.
- Windows XP: Click Start > Run, type cmd, and then click OK to open the Command Prompt
window.
- Windows 7/ Vista: Click Start and type cmd in the Start Search box (don’t press Enter).
In the list of programs, right-click cmd, and then click Run as administrator to open the
Command Prompt window.

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Step2. Type your CD-ROM driver letter (for example: i:) and press Enter to access CD-ROM driver.
Step3. Type run.bat and press Enter to copy the driver files automatically.
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4. Network Installation
Confirm that the camera is already connected to the network.
Step1. Double click on ( ) IPCam Setup’s execution file on the desktop, and the following screen will
appear.
Step2. Click the “Auto Detect” button, and your camera’s MAC and default IP Address will be listed.
Step3. Click on the “MAC”, and the “IP”, “Net Mask”, “Gateway”, “Port Number 1” and “Camera Name”
will be displayed in the “Network Setting” area.

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NOTE: The IP Address, Net Mask and Gateway must be corresponding with your network settings for
you to access the camera. You can follow the steps to get your network information.
-Open the Microsoft DOS Command Prompt shell window.
Windows XP/ Vista: <Start> →<Programs> →<Accessories> →<Command Prompt>
Windows 7: <Start> →<All Programs> →<Accessories> →<Command Prompt>
-Type “ipconfig” and then press “Enter” to get your network information.
-Assign IP Address, Netmask (Subnet Mask) and Gateway (Default Gateway) for the Mega
Pixel IP Spill-Resistant Camera. (You must use the same Net Mask (ex. 255.255.255.0) and
Gateway (192.168.2.254). You can use any IP address between 192.168.2.1-254, but make
sure that the IP Address has never been used or is used by another IP addressable device.)
Step4. Directly modify the “IP Address”, “Net Mask” and “Gateway”, and click “Setup” to save.
Step5. Click the “Auto Detect” button again, and the new network information will be shown.
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Step6. Click on the “MAC” and click the “Connect” button to connect the Mega Pixel IP Spill-Resistant
Camera.
Step7. When the login screen appears, enter the user name and password (default user name: root,
default password: admin), and click the “OK” button to login your camera.
Windows XP/ Vista
Windows 7
PS. Please consult the user manual in Driver CD for more detail.

User’s Manual
ISSUE: Nov 16, 2010
GRAND iFalcon IP Cam
IP66 Waterproof IP Camera/ 1.3 Mega Pixel/ Compatible with Win7, Vista & XP
INDEX
1. Package Contents……………………………..………….. 1
2. Introduction………………………………….……………... 1
3. System Requirements...………..………….……………… 1
4. Product Features…….……….……………….…………... 2
5. Hardware Overview……………..…………….…………... 3
6. Hardware & Software Installation……..…..……..……… 4
6.1 Hardware Installation……….....….………………..…. 4
6.2 Software Installation.............…….…………………… 6
6.3 Internet Browser Settings….…….…………………… 10
7. Network Installation………..……..………………….….… 11
8. Using the Built-In Web for Configuration………....…….. 14
8.1 Language Select…………..………………………..…. 14
8.2 Display……..……………....…………………………… 15
8.3 Video Settings….….……..…….……………………… 16
8.4 Network Settings……….……………………………… 19
8.5 PPPoE Configuration……..………………………..…. 20
8.6 Dynamic DNS…………......…………………………… 21
8.7 SMTP Settings…….……..…….……………………… 22
8.8 FTP Settings………..…………….……………………. 23
8.9 Date and Time Settings……………………………… 24
8.10 Motion Detection Settings…………………………… 25
8.11 Authentication Settings…….…...…………………… 26
8.12 Account Management….…….……………………… 27
8.13 Port Settings………….…..………………………..…. 28
8.14 UPnP Services………......…………………………… 29
8.15 Video Connection Status….….……………………… 30
8.16 Firmware Update……………….……………………. 31

8.17 Reset Configuration…..……………………………… 32
8.18 Reboot the Camera………..………………………… 33
9. Connecting Multiple Cameras to a Router……………... 34
10. Using UPnP to Connect the Camera…………………... 35
11. Surveillance Software…..………..………………………. 37
11.1 Using the Mega Pixel IP Camera Viewer………..… 37
11.2 Motion Detect Setting………………………………… 42
11.3 Play the Recorded Files...…………………………… 43
12. Focus Adjustment & Hardware Reset………….………. 44
12.1 Camera Focus Adjustment……..…………………… 44
12.2 Hardware Reset……………………………………… 45
12.3 Replace the Silica Gel...…..………………………… 46
13. Troubleshooting………..………..………………………. 48
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1. Package Contents
Grand iFalcon IP Cam
Sun Shield
Mounting bracket
Tool & Screws
Silica Gel
Quick Guide
Power Adapter (DC 5V, 2A)
RJ-45 Cable
CD Driver (user manual/ IP Detect Tool/ Surveillance software)
2. Introduction
The Grand iFalcon IP Cam is a 1.3 mega pixel IP66-rated outdoor network camera with built-in 24
infrared LEDs. The Grand iFalcon IP Cam uses the latest video compression technology that provides
clearer and more fluent image transmission. You can use Safari, Internet Explorer or Firefox browser on
PC or iPhone to remotely monitor your home or office from anywhere in the world.
3. System Requirements
Processor:
- IE Remote View: Intel Pentium4 2.4GHz or higher
- Surveillance Software:
1 channel: Intel Pentium4 2.4GHz or higher
2~7 channel: Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher
8~16 channel: Intel Pentium Core 2 Quad 2.83 GHz or higher
RAM: 1GB or higher
Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer V6.0 or higher

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4. Product Features
1/4” CMOS SXGA Sensor (1.3MegaPixel)
IP66 Waterproof housing for outdoor use.
Automatically removable IR-cut filter for day and night function
Built-in 24 infrared LEDs illuminate objects up to a distance of 10m
View Angle: Diagonal: 89 Degree / Horizontal: 71 Degree / Vertical: 49.5 Degree.
High Resolution Image Processor (160x120/ 320x240/ 640x480/ 1280x1024).
High Performance Image Compression.
Compatible with Windows 7/ Vista/ XP (32bit & 64bit) and Linux OS.
The provided IP Detect tool allows you to quickly search for and set up cameras located in the local
area network (supports Windows 7/ Vista/ XP.
Supports Safari/ Internet Explorer/ Firefox browser for remote viewing on PC or iPhone.
Supports Motion detected Mail Function
Supports digital zoom in function.
LAN connector: RJ45 port to connect to 10/ 100Mbps Ethernet
Supports TCP/IP / HTTP / FTP / SMTP / DHCP / PPPoE / DDNS / UPnP / NTP service
Multi-Languages OSD: English / French / Portuguese / German / Italian / Netherland / Spanish/
Russian / Japanese / Traditional Chinese
Bundle Surveillance Software:
-Video File Management: Video file database and playback control.
-Storage Recyclable: When running out of disk space, files with the earliest date will be
overwrite automatically.
-Motion Detection: Detect any movement in the mask area and invoke the alarm as soon as
movement is detected.
-Supports up to 16 cameras remote view and record simultaneously.
NOTE: When remote view and record 16 cameras simultaneously, a system with higher
CPU performance is recommend
-Multi-Languages OSD: English/ French/ German/ Italian/ Dutch/ Spanish/ Russian/
Japanese/ Traditional Chinese.
-Supports scheduled recording function.
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5. Hardware Overview
DC Input: Connects to the power adapter. (DC5V, 2A)
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector: For connects to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet cabling.

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6. Hardware & Software Installation
6.1 Hardware Installation
Step1. Drill four holes into the wall, and then hammer the supplied plastic anchors into the holes and
secure the wall mount bracket with supplied screws.
Step2. Use two screws to fix the bracket to the side of the network camera.
Step3. Use the screw to fix the network camera to the wall mount bracket.
NOTE: If the screw cannot be tightened, please re-tighten the screws on the other side.
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Step4. Use the supplied hexagon wrench to adjust the angle of the wall mount bracket.
Step5. Tighten the two screws to fix the sun shield.
Step6. Connect the network camera to an Ethernet hub or switch by using a standard cable.

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6.2 Software Installation
Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive, then the autorun function will start up the shell program. If
the autorun window does not display, please execute the Autorun.exe program to bring out the autorun
screen.
Follow the below steps to install the software programs:
Step1: Press the Install Audio and Video Codec to install the audio and video codec.
click Next to continue select the installation folder
and click Next to continue
Select the DirectX patch
and click Next to continue
click Next to continue click Install to start
the installation
click Finish to complete
the installation
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Step2: Press the Install Mega Pixel IP Camera Viewer to install the surveillance software.
Step3: Press the Install IPCam Setup to install the IPCam Setup program.
Step4: The shortcut icons ( Mega Pixel IP Camera Viewer and IPCamSetup) will be shown on
your desktop after installing.
click Next to continue select the installation folder
and click Next to continue
select the start menu folder
and click Next to continue
click Install to start
the installation
Installing click Finish to complete
the installation
click Next to continue select the installation folder
and click Next to continue
Create a desktop icon and
click Next to continue
click Install to start the
installation
Installing click Finish to complete
the installation

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NOTE: If your computer is running on 64bit version of Windows 7, Vista or XP, please follow these steps
to complete the installation
Step1. Open the command prompt window.
Windows XP: Click Start > Run, type cmd,and then click OK to open the Command Prompt
window.
Windows 7/ Vista: Click Start and type cmd in the Start Search box (don’t press Enter).
In the list of programs, right-click cmd, and then click Run as administrator to open the Command
Prompt window.
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Step2. Type your CD-ROM driver letter (for example: i:) and press Enter to access CD-ROM driver.
Step3. Type run.bat and press Enter to copy the driver files automatically.

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6.3 Internet Browser Settings
NOTE: Your browser must be enabled the ActiveX for connect to the IP Camera first time.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer browser.
Step 2: Click Tools, select Internet Options from the menu.
Step 3: Select Security Tab, and click on the Custom Level. Set to Prompt on the Download unsigned
ActiveX controls and Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe items.
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 7
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7. Network Installation
Step 1: Double click on ( ) IPCam Setup’s execution file on the desktop, and the following screen will
appear.
Step 2: Click the “Auto Detect” button, and your camera’s MAC and default IP Address will be listed.

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Step 3: Click on the “MAC”, and then the “IP”, “Net Mask”, “Gateway”, “Port Number 1” and “Camera
Name” of network camera will be displayed in the “Network Setting” area.
NOTE: The IP Address, Net Mask and Gateway must be corresponding with your network settings for
you to access the camera. You can follow the steps below to get your network information.
-Open the Microsoft DOS Command Prompt shell window.
Windows XP/ Vista: <Start> →<Programs> →<Accessories> →<Command Prompt>
Windows 7: <Start> →<All Programs> →<Accessories> →<Command Prompt>
-Type “ipconfig” and then press “Enter” to get your network information.
-Assign IP Address, Netmask (Subnet Mask) and Gateway (Default Gateway) for the network
camera. (You must use the same Net Mask (ex. 255.255.255.0) and Gateway (192.168.2.254).
You can use any IP address between 192.168.2.1-254, but make sure that the IP Address has
never been used or is used by another IP addressable device.)
Step 4: Directly modify the “IP”, “Net Mask” and “Gateway”, and click “Setup” to save.
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Step 5: Click the “Auto Detect” button again, and the new network information will be shown.
Step 6: Click on the “MAC” and click the “Connect” button to connect the network camera.
Step 7: When the login screen appears, enter the user name and password (default user name: root,
default password: admin), and click the “OK” button to login your camera.
Windows XP/ Vista
Windows 7

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8. Using the Build-In Web for Configuration
The Grand iFalcon IP Cam provides a way for users to administrate the camera, a build-in web for
accessing the video, setting up the video parameter, configuring the network address etc. After login the
camera, the page as below will appear. There are two areas in the page: the Menu List and the Main
Display area.
You might access the video stream or select what you want to configure through the Menu List. The video
or the details of corresponding configuration will show up in the Main Display area.
8.1 Language Select
You might choose the language used in the build-in web from the draw down list in the top of the Menu
List. The network camera supports multi-languages: English, Chinese (Tri), Italian, Russian, French,
Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Netherlands and German.
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8.2 Display
User can view the video by clicking on the “Display” in the Menu List. The live stream will show up in the
Display area.
NOTE: If your camera view shows a black screen, you need to disable the Internet Explorer’s Protect
Mode.
Clicks Tools, then select Internet Options. Click the Security tab, and uncheck the box for protected
mode, and click Apply. Restart Internet Explorer.
Digital Zoom In/ Out Function: Click left/ right mouse buttons to change the zoom.
- Zoom In: Move your mouse cursor to the video display area, and click left mouse button to
zoom in (The screen can be zoomed in 5 steps).
- Zoom Out: Move your mouse cursor to the video display area, and click right mouse button to
zoom out.

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8.3 Video Settings
User can adjust the parameters of the video stream by clicking on “Video” in the Menu List. The details of
video setting should appear in the Main Display area.
8.3.1 IE User
Fixed BitRate: User might decide the video quality by the bitrates of the video stream. The range
of the bitrates is from 16Kbps to 5Mbps.
Fixed Quality: User might decide the video quality by selecting the degree of the video quality.
Quality Checkbox and QMax/Qmin: If the Quality Checkbox is checked, user might specify a
dynamic quality range via QMax/Qmin. The quality range supported by the network camera is from
0 to 51.
Resolution: Select the video resolution. The network camera supports 4 kinds of resolution: 160 x
120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480 and 1280 x 1024.
Framerate: Select the frame rate of the video. The range of frame rate supported by the network
camera is from 1 to 30 fps.
IPInterval: Select the interval between two I-Frames in the video stream. The higher this value,
the easier the video is vague.
CMOS Freq: Select the frequency of the CMOS sensor. Please accord to the frequency of the
power system (50Hz or 60 Hz) to determine this value.
Vflip: Vertically rotate the video.
Mirror: Horizontally rotate the video.
Save button: Save the configuration. All configurations should be available after the
configurations are successfully saved.
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8.3.2 iPhone User
The network camera supports iPhone’s browser, Safari. If user uses an iPhone to access to the network
camera, the Video Setting page should appear as below.
Quality: Select the video quality. The degrees of the video quality supported by the network
camera are from 1 to 100.
Resolution: Select the video resolution. The network camera supports 4 kinds of resolution: 160 x
120, 320 x 240, 640 x 480 and 1280 x 1024.
Framerate: Select the frame rate of the video.
CMOS Freq: Select the frequency of the CMOS sensor. Please accord to the frequency of the
power system (50Hz or 60 Hz) to determine this value.
Vflip: Vertically rotate the video.
Mirror: Horizontally rotate the video.
Save button: Save the configuration. All configurations should be available after the
configurations are successfully saved.

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View the Camera from iPhone
Step 1: Assign your IP Camera an IP address and make your IP Camera accessible through the
Internet.
Step 2: Connect your iPhone to the network via 3G or Wi-Fi (refer to your user’s manual of iPhone
for detail about network setting).
Step 3: Open the Web browser (Safari) and enter the URL that you assign to your IP Camera (we
use IP in this case). Then the IP Camera will ask you user name (default user name: root) and
password (default password: admin) for authentication.
IP Camera’s Web page
open the Web browser enter the IP adress enter the user name
and password
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8.4 Network Settings
User can configure the network setting by clicking the “Network” in the Menu List. The details of network
setting should appear in the Main Display area.
Ethernet Interface:
-DHCP Client: Enable/ Disable the DHCP Client function. If the user wants to use dynamic IP
address for network camera, please select “On” here.
-IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway: If the user wants to use a static IP address for network
camera, please enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway
-DNS Settings: Enter the DNS servers to network camera for name resolution.
Save button: Save the configuration. All configurations should be available after the
configurations are successfully saved.

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8.5 PPPoE Configuration
The network camera supports PPPoE dial-up function that let it directly connect to the Internet through a
DSL modem. Please click on the “PPPoE” in the Menu List for further setup.
PPPoE User/Password: User might enter the PPPoE user name and password here.
Auto start after reboot: If this function is selected, the PPPoE function will auto start after the
network camera reboot.
Apply button: Apply the configuration. All configurations should be available after the
configurations are successfully saved.
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8.6 Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS is a network service that provides the domain name resolution for dynamic IP address.
After creating an alias on the service provider’s web site, user might use this alias to access network
camera on the Internet. For further configure this function, please click on the “DDNS” in the Menu List.
Dynamic DNS: Enable/Disable the DDNS function.
DDNS Service: Select the DDNS service provider the user wanted to use.
Interface: Select the network interface for registering. If network camera connects to the Internet
via a PPPoE connect, please use the ppp0 interface.
Host Name: In put the host name (alias) that the user creates on the service provider’s web site.
User Name/Password: Enter the account information for login the DDNS service.
OK button: Press “OK” button for apply the configurations.

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8.7 SMTP Settings
The network camera supports a build-in SMTP client for sending alarm e-mail. When the motion detection
function (see 8.11, Motion Detection Settings) is enabled, user might choose to receive alarm e-mail
when motion is detected. Please click on “SMTP” in the Menu List for further configuration.
SMTP Server: Enter the mail server’s address that the user wants to use for sending e-mails.
Recipient: Enter the e-mail address for receiving the alarm e-mail.
Username/Password: Enter the account information for logging in the mail server.
Authentication Method: Select the authentication method for the delivering e-mail account.
Save button: Save the configuration. All configurations should be available after the
configurations are successfully saved.
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8.8 FTP Settings
The network camera supports a build-in FTP client for uploading image or video. When the motion
detection function (see 8.11, Motion Detection Settings) is enabled, user might choose to upload video or
image when motion is detected. Please click on “FTP” in the Menu List for further configuration.
FTP Server: Enter the FTP server’s address that the user wants to use for uploading files.
FTP Port: Enter the FTP port number. The default port used in FTP is 21.
User Name/Password: Enter the account information for logging in the FTP server.
Remote Folder: Enter the remote folder on the FTP server for uploading files.
Passive Mode: If the FTP server supports passive mode, user might enable this function for
utilizing this mode.
Save button: Save the configuration. All configurations should be available after the
configurations are successfully saved.

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8.9 Date and Time Settings
User could click on the “NTP” in the Menu List for configuring the time of network camera.
Synchronized with Time Server: Use a NTP server to configure the time of network camera
-NTP Server: Enter the NTP server the user wants to use.
-Time Zone: Enter the Time Zone in which network camera is located.
Manual Update: Configure the time of network camera manually.
-Date: Specify the date here.
-Time: Specify the time here.
Synchronized with PC: When this function been selected, the network camera will synchronize
its time with the PC that is browsing it.
Save button: Save and apply the configuration.
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8.10 Motion Detection Settings
The network camera supports the motion detection function. When this function is enabled, the network
camera will monitor the video captured by it. And the network camera will send alarm e-mail with
image/video or upload the image/video to a FTP server when some object moves in the video.
Detect Frame Interval: Define the detection frame interval here.
Window: Define the detection area which needs to be monitored in the video. User could draw this
area by using the x and y coordinates.
-Motion Detection On/Off: Enable/ Disable this detection area. The lower this value, the easier
the motion detection is triggered.
-Sensitivity: Defines a value of the changes. It compares the last image and the current image
and counts changes. A small value means more sensitivity.
-Threshold: Set the threshold of the motion detection function.
-Start/Stop Coordinate: Using the X, Y coordinate to draw the scope of the detection area.
Alarm Picture: Configuring the alarm picture here. The pictures will be sent with the alarm e-mail
or upload to the FTP server when motion is detected.
-Enable: Enable/ Disable the alarm picture function.
-Filename: Set the name of the pictures sent along with the e-mail or uploaded to the FTP server.
Alarm Video: Configuring the alarm video here. The video clips will be sent with the alarm e-mail
or upload to the FTP server when motion is detected.
-Enable: Enable/Disable the alarm video function.
-Pre-Alarm I Frame Number: Set the I frame number the user wants to capture before the motion
happened.
-Post-Alarm I Frame Number: Set the I frame number the user wants to capture after the motion
happened.
-Filename: Set the name of the video clips sent along with the e-mail or uploaded to the FTP
server.

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Alarm Action: Enable/ Disable the Mail/FTP upload function.
-Alarm Mail: Enable/Disable the alarm e-mail function. Before enabling this function, please
configure the SMTP configuration first. (refer to section 8.8)
-Alarm Ftp: Enable/Disable the FTP upload function. Before enabling this function, please
configure the FTP configuration first. (refer to section 8.9)
Save button: Save and apply the configuration.
8.11 Authentication Settings
The network camera provides video stream authentication. If this function is enabled, users need to be
authenticated for accessing the video stream. For further configure this function, please click on the
“Authen” in the Menu List.
Authentication On/Off: Enable/Disable video authentication.
Number of Connections: User might specify the maxima of connections here. The network
camera could support up to 20 connections simultaneously.
Save button: Save and apply the configuration.
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8.12 Account Management
User could change the password of the root account through the Account Management. Click on
“Account” in the Menu List and follow the steps below for changing the password:
Step 1: Enter the user name and current password twice. Then press the “OK” button for getting into the
“Change Password” page.
Step 2: Enter the new password twice. And then press “SET PASSWORD” button for changing the
password.

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8.13 Port Settings
User could change the port number that used by the video stream. The video stream utilizes the
RTP/RTSP protocol for delivering through the network. Click on “Port” in the Menu List for further settings.
RTSP Port: Specify the port number the user wants to use for RTSP. The default port is 554.
Control Port: Specify the control port the user wants to use for sending controlling message to
network camera. The default port number is 21.
RTP Range Low/High: User might specify the range of the random port that used by RTP protocol.
The default range is from 50000 to 60000.
HTTP Port: User might change the default port used by HTTP protocol here. The default port
number is 80.
RTSP Over: Select the transferring protocol from AUTO, UDP or TCP.
Save button: Save and apply the configuration.
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8.14 UPnP Services
The network camera supports UPnP function. Using this function, user could find network camera by just
one click on “My Network Place” (Windows XP and later version). For further setting the UpnP function,
please click on the “UPnP” on the Menu List.
ON: Enable the UPnP function.
Discovery Enable: If this function is checked, a Windows user could find network camera in the
My Network Place. About how to enable the UPnP function in the Windows, please refer to
“Section 10 Using UPnP to Connect to the Camera”
UPNP HOSTNAME: Specify the host name for the UPnP function here.
NAT Traversal Enable: Enable/ Disable NAT Traversal function. If network camera is located
behind a router (uses a NAT network technology), and the router supports NAT Traversal function,
user might enable network camera to negotiate with the router about the port configuration via this
function.
Off: Disable the UPnP function.

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8.15 Video Connection Status
User could view the video connection status of network camera by clicking on the “Status” in the Menu
List.
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8.16 Firmware Update
User could update the firmware of network camera when upgrade is needed. Please follow the steps
below for updating your firmware.
Step 1: Get the new firmware and save it in the hard disk.
Step 2: Log in the network camera. Click on the “Upgrade” in the Menu List.
Step 3: Click on the “Browser” button in the Main Display area and a dialogue box will pop up for the user
to choose the new firmware file (the file saved in Step 1).
Step 4: Click on “Upgrade” button for starting the upgrade process.
NOTE: The upgrading process should not be interrupted, that is user should not turn off the power of or
reset the network camera when upgrading, for that will cause a hardware damage of network camera.