Grundig GCI-F1576V User manual

GCI-F1576V.149.1.12.11.2014
Owner's Manual
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IP Cameras
GCI-F1576V 3 MP Full HD VF Dome IP-Camera 3~9mm AFZ Modul/P-Iris
Lens ICR IR 24LED
GCI-F1576VH 3 MP Full HD VF Dome IP-Camera 3~9mm AFZ Modul/P-Iris
Lens ICR IR 24LED

Content:
1. Introduction 2
2. Important Safety Instructions 2
3. Package Contents 2
4. Installation 2
1. Camera´s Connectors 3
2. System Requirements 3
3. Power Connection 4
4. Ethernet Cable Connection 4
5. Hard Ceiling Installation 4
6. Detach / Attach the Dome Cover 7
7. Cable Gland Installation 7
5. Accessing the Camera 10
6. Video Resolution Setup 14
7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction 15
8. Home Page 16
9. System Related Settings 19
1. Host Name & System Time Setting 19
2. Security 20
3. Network 30
4. DDNS 37
5. Mail 38
6. FTP 39
7. HTTP 40
8. Events 41
9. Storage Management 64
10. Recording 68
11. Schedule 69
12. File Location (on PC) 70
13. View Information 71
14. Factory Default 72
15. Software Version 73
16. Software Upgrade 73
17. Maintenance 74
10. Streaming Settings 76
1. Video Format 76
2. Video Compression 78
3. Video Text Overlay 79
4. Video ROI 80
5. Video OCX Protocol 81
6. Video Frame Rate 82
7. Video Mask 83
8. Audio (Audio and Bit Rate Settings) 84
11. Camera Settings 85
1. Exposure Setting 85
2. White Balance Setting 87
3. Picture Adjustment 88
4. IR Function 88
5. Noise Reduction 89
6. Profile 90
7. Backlight Setting 92
8. Digital Zoom Setting 92
9. WDR Function 92
10. TV System Setup 92
12. Logout 93
13. CMS Software Introduction 93
14. Internet Security Settings 94
15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure 97
16. Install UPnP Components 99
17. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer 101
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1. Introduction
Supported with both H.264 and MJPEG standard, this GRUNDIG camera series not only features a superior Full
HD resolution for streaming at 25 fps, but also supplies a D1 720p streaming. With more computing power, these
IP Cameras can provide more flexibility for users and system managers.
With a compact and sophisticated mechanical design, this IP Dome Camera is easily installed and aesthetic.
Additionally, the IP Dome Camera’s vandal proof cover (IK10) can protect the camera from heavy damage.
2. Important Safety Instructions
Be sure to use only the standard adapter that is specified in the specification sheet. Using any other adapter
could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage to the product. Incorrectly connecting the power supply may cause
explosion, fire, electric shock, or damage to the product. Do not connect multiple products to one single adapter.
Exceeding the capacity may cause abnormal heat generation or fire.
Do not place conductive objects (e.g. screwdrivers, coins or any metal items) or containers filled with water on
top of the product. Doing so may cause personal injury due to fire, electric shock, or falling objects.
If any unusual smells or smoke comes out of the unit, stop using the product. In this case, immediately
disconnect the power source and contact the service center. Continued use in such a condition may cause fire or
electric shock.
If this product fails to operate normally, contact the nearest service center. Never disassemble or modify this
product in any way. (GRUNDIG is not liable for problems caused by unauthorised modifications or attempted
repair.)
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the inside of this device to rain or moisture.
3. Package Contents
These parts are included:
4. Installation
Do not install this product in a location subject to high temperature (over 55°C), low temperature (below -25°C),
or high humidity. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Keep out of direct sunlight and heat radiation
sources. This may cause fire.
Do not install the unit in humid, dusty or sooty locations. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Install it in a
place with good ventilation.
When installing the unit, fasten it securely and firmly. A falling unit may cause personal injury.
If you want to relocate the already installed product, be sure to turn the power off and then move or reinstall it.
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4.1. Camera´s Connectors
The diagram below shows the IP Dome Camera’s reset button and various connectors. Definition for each
connector will be given as follows.
4.2. System Requirements
To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meets the
system requirements as described below.
Personal Computer :
1.) Intel Pentium M, 2.16 GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz
2.) 2 GB RAM or more
Operating System :
Windows XP / Windows VISTA / Windows 7 / Windows 8
Web Browser :
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Firefox
Chrome
Safari
Network Card :
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
Viewer :
ActiveX control plug-in for Microsoft IE
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4.3. Power Connection
Make sure the camera’s power cable is correctly and firmly connected, please refer to the pin definition table in
section 4.1. Camera’s Connectors. If using Power over Ethernet (PoE), make sure the Power Sourcing Equipment
(PSE) is in use in the network.
4.4. Ethernet Cable Connection
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection. To have the best transmission quality,
the cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector of the
IP Camera, and the other end of the cable to the network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need to use an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting the IP Camera directly
to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and the activity indicator LEDs. If the LEDs are unlit, please check the LAN
connection.
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
4.5. Hard Ceiling Installation
This IP Dome Camera can be directly installed on a wall or a ceiling. Please note that the wall or ceiling must
have enough strength to support the IP Dome Camera.
Follow the steps below to install the Dome Camera:
Items Needed:
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Cable (supplied) (necessary if PSE is not available)
- Alarm Cable (optional)
- Audio Cable (optional)
- Alignment Template (supplied)
- Rubber Washer (supplied) x2
- Plastic Screw Anchor (supplied) x2
- M4x50 Self-tapping Screw (supplied) x2
Tools Needed:
- Tools for drilling
- (+,–) Screwdriver
- Security Torx (supplied)
Step 1:
Use a Security Torx to unscrew the two Torx screws on both
sides of the Dome Cover, as shown in the figure, and open the
Dome Cover. The Security Torx is included in the package.
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NOTE: The dome cover is attached to the camera housing with an anti-drop cable. Users can choose whether to
separate the cover from the housing. In later installation steps, the dome cover is detached from the housing. If
users you would like to detach the cover, please see Chapter 4.6. "Detach / Attach the Dome Cover".
Step 2:
Choose a suitable conduit entry on the camera for cable
connection (Side Conduit Entry or Back Conduit Entry). If users
are using the back conduit entry for cable connection, please
use a coin to open the conduit entry block (shown in the figure)
and put the block on the side conduit entry.
Step 3:
Place the supplied rubber washers on the camera housing (as
shown in the figure).
Step 4:
Thread the Ethernet cable through the chosen conduit entry hole. If there are other cables, such as a power
cable, alarm I/O cable or audio I/O cable, please also insert them through the conduit entry.
Step 5:
Connect the cable(s) to the camera. For alarm I/O and audio
I/O connections, please refer to Chapter 4.1. for further
details. If the back conduit entry is used, please thread the
other end of the cable(s) through the cable entry hole at the
installation location.
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Step 6:
Place the camera where the installation location is and align
the screw holes with the drilled holes. Tighten the two
supplied M4x50 self-tapping screws at the spot shown in the
figure to fix the camera to the wall / ceiling.
Step 7:
Adjust the pan / tilt / spin holders of the camera to point the
lens at a desired camera view. Users can see the camera view
by accessing the Camera's Browser-viewer (please refer to
Chapter 6 for further details). Alternatively, users can also
check the camera view via connecting a BNC monitor. Please
refer to the figures below for the corresponding type of BNC
connector. Please note that the extending type BNC connector
needs an extension cable.
NOTE: The pan adjustment angle is nearly 360°. The tilt angle is adjustable between 0° ~ 80°. The spin
adjustment angle is adjustable between -100° ~ 100°.
NOTE: If the BNC cable is connected, it must be disconnected for camera lens adjustment. Otherwise the dome
cover cannot be installed.
Step 8:
Fasten the tilt screw as in the picture to fix the tilt angle of the
camera.
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Step 9:
Place the inner cover back onto the camera. If the dome cover
is separated from the camera housing, please fasten the anti-
drop cable back to the housing by referring to Chapter 4.6.
"Detach / Attach the Dome Cover". Then align the arrow mark
on the dome cover with the one on the camera housing and
fasten the two security screws.
4.6. Detach / Attach the Dome Cover
The dome cover is attached to the camera housing with an anti-drop cable. Follow the instructions below to
detach / attach the dome cover.
Detach the Dome Cover :
To detach the dome cover from the camera housing, please
loosen the screw indicated in the figure on the left.
Attach the Dome Cover :
To attach the dome cover to the camera housing, fasten the
anti-drop cable to the housing at the spot indicated in the
figure on the left.
4.7. Cable Gland Installation
For the Vandal Proof Dome-Indoor housing, the cable connection can be protected from water damages by
installing the cable with a cable gland.
Cable Gland Installation Kit:
1. Silicone Rubber Ring
2. Cable Gland
2a. Black Rubber Ring (on the Cable Gland)
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Items Needed:
- Ethernet Cable
- Power Cable (supplied) (necessary if PSE is not available)
- Alarm Cable (optional)
- Audio Cable (optional)
Tools Needed:
- (+,–) Screwdrivers
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue
- Security Torx (supplied)
Step 1:
First put the silicone rubber ring on the cable gland body from
the top, as shown on the left, for later use.
Step 2:
Loosen the thread-lock sealing nut of the cable gland. Then
thread the Ethernet cable through the sealing nut and the
gland body. If there are other cables, such as the power cable,
alarm I/O cable or audio I/O cable, please also insert them
through the sealing nut and the gland body.
NOTE: The terminal block of the power cable needs to be
loosened before threading the cable through the sealing nut
and the gland body. After threading through, attach the
terminal block back to the cable as shown in the figure.
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Step 3:
Loosen the two security screws indicated in the figure with the
supplied security torx and open the dome cover.
NOTE: The dome cover is attached to the camera housing with an anti-drop cable. Users can choose whether to
separate the cover from the housing. In later installation steps, the dome cover is detached from the housing. If
you would like to detach the cover, please see Chapter 4.6. "Detach / Attach the Dome Cover".
Step 4:
Choose a suitable conduit entry on the camera for cable
connection (Side Conduit Entry or Back Conduit Entry). If you
are using the back conduit entry for cable connection, please
use a coin to open the conduit entry block (shown in the figure)
and put the block on the side conduit entry.
Step 5:
Thread the cables through the chosen conduit entry and connect them to the camera. For alarm I/O and audio I/O
connections, please refer to Chapter 4.1.
Step 6:
Fasten the gland body to the side conduit entry / back conduit
entry. Then tighten the thread-lock sealing nut to the gland
body.
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Step 7:
Seal the end of the thread-lock sealing nut with hot glue by
using a hot glue gun. Make sure there is no gap between the
sealing rubber and the cables, otherwise the waterproof
function cannot be guaranteed.
Step 8:
If the dome cover is separated from the camera housing,
please fasten the anti-drop cable back to the housing by
referring to Chapter 4.6. "Detach / Attach the Dome Cover".
Then align the arrow mark on the dome cover with the one on
the camera housing and fasten the two security screws.
5. Accessing the Camera
For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: GRUNDIG
Finder.exe, which can be found on the supplied CD.
GRUNDIG Finder Software Setup :
Step 1: Double-click on the program GRUNDIG Finder.exe (see the desktop icon below). Its window will appear as
shown below. Then click on the “Find Device” button.
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Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Unblock” to continue.
Device Search :
Step 3: Click “Find Device” again, afterwards all IP devices found will be listed on the page, as shown in the
picture below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.1.
Step 4: Double-click or right-click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via the web browser.
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Step 5: Then the dialogue box for entering the default user name and password (as shown below) will appear
for login to the IP Dome Camera.
The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
Login ID: admin
Password: 1234
NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive.
It is strongly advised to alter the administrator’s password due to security concerns. Please refer to section 9.2.
Security for further details.
Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either to DHCP or Static IP, directly in the
device finding list. Please refer to the following section for changing the IP Camera’s network property.
Example of changing the network property of the IP Camera :
Users can directly change an IP Camera’s network property, e.g. from static IP to DHCP, in the finding device list.
The procedure to change the IP Camera’s network property is explained below:
Step 1: In the finding device list, click on the IP Camera of which you would like to change the network property.
Right-click on the selected item, and select “Network Setup”. Meanwhile, record the IP Camera’s MAC address
for future identification.
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Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and click on the “Apply” button at the bottom
of the page.
Step 3: Click on “OK” in the Note of setting the change. Wait for one minute to search again for the IP Camera.
Step 4: Click on the “Find Device” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the correct
MAC address. After double-clicking on the IP Camera, the login window will appear.
Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera.
Installing the GRUNDIG Viewer Software Online :
For initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, GRUNDIG Viewer, will be automatically installed to your PC
when connecting to the IP Camera.
If the Web browser does not allow the GRUNDIG Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings
or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (see 14. Internet Security Settings) to continue the process.
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The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the ActiveX Control
for displaying video in browser (see the picture below). Right-click on the Information Bar and select “Install
ActiveX Control…” to allow the installation.
Then the security warning window will pop up. Click “Install” to carry on with the software installation.
Click on “Finish” to close the GRUNDIG Viewer window when download is finished. For detailed software
download procedure, please refer to chapter 15. GRUNDIG Viewer Download Procedure.
NOTE: If the Live Video Pane on the Home Page cannot be shown to the users who have installed the GRUNDIG
Viewer on the PC previously, please refer to the procedure in chapter 17. Deleting the Existing GRUNDIG Viewer.
Once logged in to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below:
Administrator/User Privileges :
“Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and who authorises users to have
access to the camera; “User” refers to someone who has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. to
enter the Home and Camera setting pages.
Image and Focus Adjustment :
Adjust zoom and focus of the lens as necessary to produce a clear image. To set the correct angle of view and
focus, you can use the BNC output on the camera. For this, please connect a PAL monitor to the BNC output.
6. Video Resolution Setup
Users can set up the Video Resolution on the Video Format page of the user-friendly browser-based
configuration interface. The page “Video Format” can be found in the IP camera menu under the path:
Streaming > Video Format.
Under the Video Resolution section in the menu page “Video Format”, please select your preferred resolution
setting.
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7. Browser-based Viewer Introduction
The picture below shows the Home page of the IP Camera’s viewer window.
There are four tabs on the left (System, Streaming, Camera and Logout) and one tab on the right (Languages).
System setting :
The administrator can set host name, system time, admin password, network related settings, etc. Further
details will be interpreted in chapter 9. System Related Settings.
Streaming setting :
The Administrator can configure a specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio
transmission mode, etc. in this page. Further details will be interpreted in chapter 10. Streaming Settings.
Camera setting :
Users can adjust various camera parameters. Further details will be interpreted in chapter 11. Camera Settings.
Logout :
Click on this tab to re-login to the IP Camera with another user name and password. Further details will be
interpreted in chapter 12. Logout.
Languages :
Please choose one of the supported languages (German, English, French, Italian or Russian).
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8. Home Page
In the Home page, there are several function buttons that are specified below.
Display Mode (Screen Size Adjustment) :
The display size of the image can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen.
Talk Button (on/off) :
Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site. Click on this button to switch it on/off. Please refer to
section 9.2. Security: User >> Add user >> Talk/Listen for further details. This function is only open to the “User”
who has been granted this privilege by the Administrator.
Please note that additional equipment will be necessary.
NOTE: This function is only open to the “User” who has been granted this privilege by the administrator.
Speaker Button (on/off) :
Click on the Speaker button to mute/activate the audio.
NOTE: This function is only open to the “User” who has been granted this privilege by the administrator.
Snapshot Button :
After clicking this button, the JPEG snapshots will be automatically saved in the appointed place. The default
place of saving snapshots is: C:\. For changing the storage location, please refer to section 9.12. 'File Location
(on PC)' for further details.
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NOTE: Users with the Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system on their PC need to follow the following
procedure to be able to use the Snapshot function. First you need to log on to your computer as an Administrator.
Then please go to Windows Start menu, click with the right mouse button on your Internet Browser and select in
the appearing pop-up window “Run as Administrator”. Afterwards you can log in to your camera as usual (as an
administrator or user).
Video Streaming Pause/Restart Button (pause/restart) :
If you click on the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black. Click on the
restart button to show the live video again.
Recording Button (on/off) :
When you click on this button, the recordings from the Live View will be saved to the location specified in the “File
Location” page. The default storage location for the recordings is: C:/. See section 9.12. 'File Location (on PC)'
for further details.
NOTE: Users with the Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating system on their PC who want to use the Recording
function, need to follow the procedure in the NOTE below the “Snapshot button” section in this chapter.
Manual Trigger Button :
Click on the <Manual Trigger > button to turn the manual trigger on or off.
Multiple Languages Support :
Multiple languages are supported for the viewer window interface.
The following functions are additional in the camera models GCI-F1576V and GCI-F1576VH:
Optical/Digital Zoom Control :
In Normal View display mode, users can implement zoom in/out by clicking in the zoom setting bar and adjusting
the zoom manually or by clicking on the "Wide" / "Tele" buttons. In Full Screen mode, users can rotate the
mouse wheel to zoom in/out on the image. When the camera reaches the limit of its optical range, it will
automatically switch to digital zoom.
Zoom Adjustment :
Click on the buttons "Wide"/ "Tele" to control zoom in/out.
Focus Adjustment :
Users can adjust the focus manually via the "Near" and "Far" buttons.
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- Push AF:
The one-push AF function is for fixing the focus on the target using Auto Focus (AF). After one click on the button,
AF will be implemented.
AF Mode:
- Manual (Manual Focus):
After clicking on the “Manual” button, users can adjust the focus manually via the “Near” and “Far” buttons. This
status will be displayed above the live screen.
- Zm Trig:
The Zoom Trigger function is for fixing the focus everytime the Zoom is adjusted.
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