i-Rec Cam104 User manual

i-Rec Cam104 Manual Version 2.1
* This manual is for i-Rec Cam 104 firmware version 2.0.3 and CamViewer II version 1.0.2.
If your i-Rec Cam has the later version of firmware, please download the last updated user’s
guide from WebGate’s homepage.(www.webgateinc.com)
i-Rec Cam 104 User’s Guide
System Requirements
 For i-Rec Cam104
• Network: 10 Base-T LAN (Leased line only)
 For a PC to access i-Rec Cam104
• Processor: Pentium II and above
• RAM: 64MB and More
• OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/NT
• Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768 pixels and above
• Network: 10 Base-T LAN (Leased line, xDSL,
Cable Modem) or PSTN
WebGate Inc.

FCC Compliance Statement
CAUTION : Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environmental. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at own expense.
Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures
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Important Notice
1. i-Rec Cam104 is for indoor use. Therefore note that the CCD (charged coupled
device) inside the product can be damaged permanently if the camera lens is exposed to
direct sunlight. When you place i-Rec Cam104 under the glaring light, we recommend
using an iris lens. If your application demands prolonged exposure to sunlight, you
should consider to equip with a sun visor.
2. i-Rec Cam104 is not weatherproof. Therefore you should be well aware of
environmental specifications that are included in the manual. In case of outdoor use,
where it needs additional weather criteria, you should equip weatherproof case to
protect i-Rec Cam104 from water, moisture, or temperature (higher or lower than
specification). For i-Rec Cam104 cleaning, gently wipe with clean dry cloth.
3. Be sure to use a DC adapter that is provided by Web Gate Inc. Connecting i-Rec
Cam104 directly to a AC current, may cause electric damages to i-Rec Cam104.
4. Be caution in handling i-Rec Cam104 for physical shocks may harm the product.
Especially, its self-contained HDD can be seriously damaged, when i-Rec Cam104 is
shocked during recording images.
5. i-Rec Cam104 is made of aluminum. Therefore you can hurt human beings if you
throw it to them or hit on them. When installing i-Rec Cam104, be sure it is attached tight
and stable to avoid any human injures. Be cautious to locate on safe places where
children are unreachable.
6. If i-Rec Cam104 does not operate properly, please contact the closest local WebGate
distributor for after sales service. In all cases, you are prohibited to disassemble the
product. If so, WebGate is not responsible for any malfunction nor service warranty.
7. Camera surveillance laws may differ for each country. Therefore, please contact the
local region first to avoid any surveillance law violations and to apply for authorized
purposes only.
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Contents
I. Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 6
II. Product Description ......................................................................................................................... 7
1. Contents....................................................................................................................................... 7
2. i-Rec Cam104 rear view and descriptions................................................................................... 8
1) Descriptions on HD-15 port................................................................................................ 9
2) Descriptions on DIP Switches........................................................................................... 10
III. i-Rec Cam104 Installation Summary, Connection & Placing................................................... 12
1. Installation Summary ................................................................................................................ 12
2. Connecting ................................................................................................................................ 12
3. Placing....................................................................................................................................... 12
IV. Setting Up i-Rec Cam104.............................................................................................................. 13
1. Connecting i-Rec Cam104 to a PC on Internet or LAN............................................................ 14
2. Connecting i-Rec Cam104 directly to a PC .............................................................................. 14
V. Installing CamViewer II Setup Program...................................................................................... 15
1. InstallShield Wizard Installation ............................................................................................... 15
2. Uninstall .................................................................................................................................... 17
VI. Configuring CamViewer II and Monitoring image................................................................... 18
1. Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 18
1) My Cam World.................................................................................................................. 19
2) Not Registered Cam .......................................................................................................... 20
3) CRS ................................................................................................................................... 20
4) Log–in Screen ................................................................................................................... 22
5) Setting up CamViewer II................................................................................................... 23
2. Monitor...................................................................................................................................... 34
1) Opening CamViewer II ..................................................................................................... 34
2) Connection ........................................................................................................................ 35
3) Quick recording................................................................................................................. 35
4) PTZ function ..................................................................................................................... 36
3. Playback .................................................................................................................................... 37
1) Panel Control..................................................................................................................... 37
2) Recorded image monitoring.............................................................................................. 41
IX. Adjusting Focus............................................................................................................................. 42
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Appendix
Detailed Specifications of i-Rec Cam104........................................................................................... 43
1. General ...................................................................................................................................... 43
2. CCD Camera ............................................................................................................................. 43
3. Network..................................................................................................................................... 44
4. Mechanical ................................................................................................................................ 44
5. Environmental ........................................................................................................................... 44
Frequently Asked Question ................................................................................................................ 46
1. About i-Rec Cam104’s Feature .................................................................................................46
2. About i-Rec Cam104 Installing................................................................................................. 47
Utilizing IPAddresses on Local Network.......................................................................................... 50
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 50
2. IP construction and Network class ............................................................................................50
3. C-class Network ........................................................................................................................ 51
Upgrading i-Rec Cam104 Firmware .................................................................................................53
1. Connect i-Rec Cam104 to a PC.................................................................................................53
2. Upgrade firmware with upgrading program.............................................................................. 54
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I. Introduction
 What is i-Rec Cam104?
The world smallest 4-channel camera style Network DVR
i-Rec Cam104 is a 4-channel camera style DVR. It is an all-in-one system with a Web server of
embedded Linux, a networking device, a CCD module and a HDD (6GB standard and
changeable). i-Rec Cam 104 only needs designated power supply and network connection in
order to operate.
DVR with a built-in HDD
i-Rec Cam104 records images into its own HDD at the maximum speed of 30 frames per second,
protecting them in the safest way. Since i-Rec Cam 104 is equipped with a file system, which is
applied for worldwide patent, it always prevents recorded data from being damaged or lost in
course of sudden power failure.
Powerful image compression
i-Rec Cam104 utilizes Wavelet that is a still image compressing algorithm and more efficient than
JPEG by 30% - 300%. In addition to this, i-Rec Cam104 is equipped with 32bit RISC CPU to
make it more efficient in image processing. Therefore the size of the compressed image is smaller
than any other DVR. i-Rec Cam104 compresses 30 frames per second and transmits 30 frames
per seconds.
Simple installation and various functions
Functional firmware of i-Rec Cam104 is saved in flash memory chip of 8MB. For this reason, its
firmware can be upgraded remotely through Internet or Intranet. i-Rec Cam104 is designed to
have a HD-15 port(RS-232 & RS-485) to connect external devices such as sensor, pan/tilt
mechanism, zoom lens, etc. All the external devices can be controlled remotely. i-Rec Cam104
also controls 4 external CCD cameras, even existing analogue CCTV cameras by connecting
them to video input ports.
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II. Product Description
1. Contents
* Unpack and check all the items as below.
Item Description Remarks
i-Rec Cam104 Network DVR
AC Adapter & Power cable DC 12V, 1.5A
Lens 8mm, f 1.3, C mount Already assembled
Manual i-Rec Cam104 User's Guide
Quick reference guide
Provided on CD
Printed material
Crossover Cable 1 m crossover cable Red-colored
Direct Cable 2 m direct cable White-colored
Plug & Holder Plug & holder for HD-15
Wrench L-shaped hexagonal wrench
CD ROM title CamViewer II install program and manual
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2. i-Rec Cam104 rear view and descriptions
Video In
p
ut / Out
p
ut
Power
Ext. Video In
p
ut
Dip Switch
Networ
k
HD(High-Density)-15
PTZ / DIO /AUTO IRIS
Connector Name Description Remark
DIP switch
To configure the function of ‘CH1 BNC connector’ and to
designate video signal termination of all four BNC
connectors.
CH1 BNC connector To output or input video signal through a coaxial cable.
CH2 BNC connector To input video signal through a coaxial cable.
CH3 BNC connector To input video signal through a coaxial cable.
CH4 BNC connector To input video signal through a coaxial cable.
Power connector To supply power connecting provided SMPS power
supply unit (DC 12V 1.5A)
HD-15 port To connect external devices such as pan/tilt/zoom
mechanism, sensor, video iris lens, etc.
RJ-45 Ethernet port To connect 10 Base-T Ethernet cable.
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1) Descriptions on HD-15 port
1
TXD
2
RXD
3
S+
4
S-
10
O1+
5
GND
15
EM
9
I2-
8
I2+
7
I1-
6
I1+
14
GND
13
IRIS
12
+12V
11
O1-
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1, 2 TXD, RXD
To communicate between external devices such as PTZ
controller and i-Rec Cam104. These pins are for devices that
satisfy RS-232 standard.
3, 4 S+, S-
To communicate between i-Rec Cam104 and external devices
that satisfies RS-485 standard. They are half-duflex. The ports
are used to connect several PTZ controllers.
5, 14 GND To ground cables of power, communication, IRIS, etc.
6, 7 I1+, I1-
8, 9 I2+, I2-
To connect external devices such as infrared sensors.
Solid State Relay (Optocoupler)
- Current
. Minimum: No
. Typical: 16mA
. Maximum: 20mA (Maximum Rating: 60mA)
- Pulse time
. Minimum: 200msec
- Internal register: 1k ohm (Ω)
10, 11 O1+, O1-
To connect external devices such as infrared sensors. They are 1
pair of photovoltaic reply output ports. (Basically, two pins have
no polarity so can be connected regardless polarity of external
device.)
Photovoltaic Relay
- Operation Voltage Range: 0 to ±250
- Maximum Load Current: 190mA
12 +12V
To supply power to external devices such as an auto iris driver
or a sensor.
13 IRIS To transmit video iris signal from i-Rec Cam to auto iris lens.
15 EM To maintain firmware of i-Rec Cam104.
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2) Descriptions on DIP Switches
 OUT/IN
To configure the function of the first BNC cable port at the rear of i-Rec Cam104.
If you set the switch at position ‘OUT’, the first port can be used to transmit video signal from
i-Rec Cam104’s inner CCD module to outer displayer such as TV or computer monitor. Setting
the first DIP switch at ‘OUT’ and the second DIP switch at ‘OFF’, you can connect an outer
displayer directly to the first port with BNC cable. In this case, you cannot use external camera as
video source for Ch1 at the browser of ‘i-Rec CamViewer II’. However you can monitor a
channel on outer displayer with motion pictures sent from i-Rec Cam104’s inner CCD module. It
means that i-Rec Cam104 could not receive video signal from an external camera, connected to
the first BNC cable port, though.
If you set the switch at position ‘IN’, the first port can be used to receive video signal from
external CCD camera. Setting the first DIP switch at ‘IN’ and the second DIP switch at ‘ON’, you
can connect an external CCD camera to the first port with BNC cable. In this case, you may select
and monitor 4-channel among 5 video sources. You can choose a source out of two at
‘Configuration’ program in ‘i-Rec CamViewer II’. If you choose ‘internal’ at ‘Channel’, you can
monitor Ch1 that shows video signals from an inner CCD of i-Rec Cam104. And if you choose
‘external’ at ‘Channel’, you can monitor Ch1 that shows video signals from an external CCD
camera.
 ON/OFF
To designate video signal termination. This is for expanded usage. If you want to connect external
CCD camera to CCTV monitoring system as well as i-Rec Cam104, you can use T-type coaxial
cable jack. In this case, you should decide which one is terminal of video signal. i-Rec Cam104 is
not affected if the CCTV system is designated as terminal. However, CCTV system does be
affected if the i-Rec Cam104 is designated as terminal. CCTV monitor will show vague image if
it is not designated as terminal.
If you want to connect 4 external cameras to coaxial cable ports of i-Rec Cam104 and CCTV
system at the same time, you use T-type coaxial cable jack to i-Rec Cam104’s coaxial cable port.
In this case, you should place 4 switches of 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the position of ‘OFF’. T-type jack has
3 ports to connect coaxial cables from i-Rec Cam104, an external CCD camera, and CCTV
system.
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If you want to connect 4 external cameras only to i-Rec Cam104, you should place the switches at
‘ON’
T
-sha
p
ed connecto
r
Camera
Monitor
i-Rec Cam104
CCTV Monitor
CCTV Camera
PC
Video signal flows
through LAN Cable.
Video signal flows throug
h
BNC Cable. For this
application, use a ‘T’
shaped BNC connector.
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III. i-Rec Cam104 Installation Summary, Connection & Placing
1. Installation Summary
 Connect Power and Ethernet to i-Rec Cam104 on local network for configuration
 Install i-Rec CamViewer II into a PC on local network
 Setup Administrator’s condition
 Configure recording & searching condition
 Place i-Rec Cam104 for your purpose, and re-connect power and Ethernet
 Adjust the Focus
2. Connecting
 Connect Ethernet line to the Ethernet port in the rear.
 Connect the power supply to a power supply port in the rear.
 Confirm that the LED of the Ethernet port blinks
3. Placing
Place i-Rec Cam104 appropriately for your purpose
* You can use a general camera stand or tripod for i-Rec Cam104.
*Warning *
• Please note that camera lens’ direct exposure to sunlight may cause permanent
CCD (charged coupled device) damage, if the camera lens is exposed to direct
sunlight. When you operate i-Rec Cam104 in the glaring light, we recommend
using an iris lens.
• If your application demands prolonged exposure to sunlight, you should consider
to purchase a sun visor.
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IV. Setting Up i-Rec Cam104
* Important *
To access i-Rec Cam104, you firstly have to assign an appropriate
IP address. When you assign an IP address to i-Rec Cam104, make
sure to use unoccupied IP address, and not to use the default or
example IP address.
* Terminology *
IPAddress
IP address is an identification code for computers and devices on a TCP/IP network. Networks
using TCP/IP protocol route messages based on the IP address of the destination. Within a
closed network, IP addresses can be assigned at random as long as each one is unique.
However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses to
avoid duplicates. IP address can be acquired from a network administrator or an
Internet service provider.
MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)
MAC address is a hardware identification code that uniquely identifies each node of a
network. The MAC layer interfaces directly with the network media. Consequently, each type
of network media requires a different MAC layer. The MAC address of i-Rec Cam104 is a
12-digit number. A unique MAC address can be found on the label at the bottom of each i-Rec
Cam104.
Crossover Cable
The crossover cable (red) provided with the i-Rec Cam104 is used to connect the i-Rec
Cam104 with a PC. A HUB is not necessary to connect the i-Rec Cam104 to a PC if a
crossover cable is used.
Direct Cable
The direct cable (white) should be used if a HUB is used as an intermediary between the i-Rec
Cam104 and PC.
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1. Connecting i-Rec Cam104 to a PC on Internet or LAN
 You may use direct cable (white colored one) to connect i-Rec Cam104 on Internet or LAN.
With this connection remote user may not access i-Rec Cam104 before local user configure its
network setting.
Dedicated line, xDSL line, cable
modem line, ISDN line, and PSTN
(telephone) line are available.
Router
Remote User
Local User
Internet
Direct cable
HUB
Connect i-Rec Cam104
to a PC through a HUB.
2. Connecting i-Rec Cam104 directly to a PC
 You may use crossover cable (red colored one) to directly connect i-Rec Cam104 to a PC.
This connection is just to configure i-Rec Cam104.
Connect i-Rec Cam104 directly
to a PC through LAN ports.
Crossover cable
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V. Installing CamViewer II Setup Program
1. InstallShield Wizard Installation
Copy the ‘CamViewer II 1.0.2 Setup.exe’ file onto your PC. Click the file and the CamViewer II
install shield wizard will be installed automatically.
Click the ‘I Agree’ button to accept
the license agreement.
Select a component to install and
press the ‘Next’ button.
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Browse and choose a directory if
the default directory is not preferred.
Click the ‘Install’ button, after
selecting a directory to install.
Click the ‘Browse’ button to change the
default directory, and confirm a directory to
change.
CamViewer II program will be
automatically installed. Click the
‘Close’ button after CamViewer II
Setup Program is installed
successfully.
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* If you installed the program on default value, ‘CamViewer II’ execution file is made under
‘C:/Program Files/Digital Image World/ CamViewer II’ directory. You may start CamViewer II
program by clicking the execution file in the directory or you may start the program as the
following figure show.
2. Uninstall
If you have some problem running
the CamViewer II program or you
want to upgrade with newer version,
remove the current CamViewer II
with ‘Uninstall’ program of ‘Digital
Image World’ directory at first. And
then reinstall CamViewer II.
After the removing process is
completed, you should install
CamViewer II again referring
back to the installation process.
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VI. Configuring CamViewer II and Monitoring image
CamViewer II is composed entirely of these three programs:
• Configuration: To configure Administrator’s condition
• Monitor: To monitor the real-time image
• Playback: To search the recorded image and backup files
1. Configuration
This is to configure Administrator’s condition in order to manage i-Rec Cams, which is connected
the to local network or the Internet, using the Cam explorer. Cam explorer is composed of three
main menus. In Cam explorer, you can ascertain whether each Cam is operational or not.
Non-operational Cam is indicated in black ( ), and operational Cam is indicated in green ( ).
The Cam in local Network is indicated in the ‘Not Registered Cam’. Cams in this directory, can be
registered onto the ‘My Cam World’ directory. The name of registered Cam may be changed
within 30 English characters or numbers. Cams that are connected with dynamic IP may be
registered on the ‘CRS’ directory.
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1) My Cam World
If you register a Cam in the ‘Not Registered Cam’ directory
into ‘My Cam World’ directory, you may operate the Cam
in a remote Network. You may also register a Cam of
remote Network onto this directory.
If you register Cams that you like, the information of
selected Cam will be recorded into your PC. And the last
accessed Cam out of ‘My Cam World’ is detected and
accessed. Therefore you can access the Cam without being
in the local network.
(1) Folder registration
If you make folders by region and register relevant Cams on
each folder, you may manage Cams conveniently. To
register folders, move the mouse cursor over the ‘My Cam
World’ and click the right button of the mouse. Then select
‘Insert Folder’, which will bring the dialogue to enter a new
folder name. If you enter the name and press ‘OK’ button, a
new folder is registered.
To delete a registered folder, select ‘Delete Folder’ at
pop-up menu.
(2) Cam registration
There are two methods in registering Cam onto ‘My Cam World’ or the sub-folders.
Registration in remote Network: First,
move the mouse cursor over ‘My Cam
World’ and click the right button of the
mouse. Then if select ‘Insert Cam’, the
dialogue to register a new Cam will appear.
If you enter an IP address of a Cam and press
the ‘Start Probe’ button, the Cam will be
registered automatically. To delete a
registered Cam, select ‘Delete Cam’ at pop-up menu.
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In the case of CRS, you may not know the IP address of the Cam. To register those Cam in the
‘CRS’, drag it from ‘CRS’ into ‘My Cam World’.
Registration in local Network: You can drag the Cam from ‘Not Registered Cam directory into
‘My Cam World’ directory or sub-folder. To delete a registered Cam, drag the registered Cam
from ‘My Cam World’ into the ‘Not Registered Cam’ directory.
2) Not Registered Cam
This indicates Cams that are not registered on the ‘My Cam World’ among the Cams of the same
local network. If you register a Cam onto ‘My Cam World’, the registered Cam will disappear
from the ‘Not Registered Cam’ directory into the ‘My Cam World’ directory.
3) CRS
You may register the information of a Cam with dynamic IP onto CRS. This enables you to
manage several Cams by groups. If you register several Cams by a group, you can manage them
with one IP address from the server.
For this purpose, administrator should assign an group ID to each i-Rec Cam104 when one
configure each i-Rec Cam104. Please refer to ‘Network Configuration’ of Configuration
program.
CRS (Cam Registration Server)
When a Cam is installed under the environment of ISDN, xDSL, or Cable Mode
m
connection, its IP address changes whenever it reconnects to the Internet service
p
rovider. In this case users who don’t know the changed IP address cannot get access
to the Cam. This is why the CRS (Cam Registration Server) is necessary. A Cam with
dynamic IP is registered to the CRS server to make it easy for users to find the
changed IP address when they want to access.
i-Rec Cam Access Process through CRS: The whole process is as follow.
- Administrator describes ‘Registration interval’, ‘CRS address (IP or domain name)’, and
‘Group ID’ on i-Rec Cam104 at ‘Network setting’ page of ‘Configuration’ program
- Administrator enables ‘DHCP’ mode at ‘Network setting’ page of ‘Configuration’ program.
- i-Rec Cam104 gets dynamic IP address from ISP and registers the IP and other information
onto CRS
- Administrator or user registers CRS address and Group ID at initial page of ‘Configuration’
program of the CamViewer II that is installed on the user’s PC.
- CamViewer II accesses CRS and requires information on listed i-Rec Cam104 of designated
group ID when it is started.
- CRS sends information on the i-Rec Cam104 that is listed with designated group ID.
- Administrator or user registers the i-Rec Cam104 on ‘My Cam World’.
- User accesses the i-Rec Cam104 and monitors images.
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