iCamera F4X5 User manual

F4X5 Indoor Series Fixed Network Camera User’s Manual

Table of Contents
1General Introduction ...................................................................................................................6
1.1 Feature ...........................................................................................................................6
1.2 System Requirement....................................................................................................7
2Specification.................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Technical Specification ................................................................................................8
2.2 Feature .........................................................................................................................12
3Installation ..................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Install CS Camera.......................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Suitable lens .........................................................................................................13
3.1.2 About Auto Iris Lens ............................................................................................13
3.2 Lens Installation ..........................................................................................................13
3.3 Remove Lens...............................................................................................................14
3.4 Real Panel....................................................................................................................14
3.4.1 I/O Port (RS485) Pin Distribution ......................................................................15
3.4.2 I/O socket ..............................................................................................................15
3.4.3 Alarm Input and Output.......................................................................................16
3.5 Profile............................................................................................................................16
3.6 SD Card Installation....................................................................................................17
3.7 PC or Network Connection........................................................................................17
4Operation Flow Diagram..........................................................................................................19
4.1 Operation after Your First Time Installation............................................................19

4.2 IE Security Setup ........................................................................................................21
5Client Operation ........................................................................................................................24
5.1 Network Connection ...................................................................................................24
5.2 Login and Logout ........................................................................................................24
5.3 Go to Real-time Monitor Mode..................................................................................25
5.4 Video (Right-click Mouse Menu)...............................................................................25
5.4.1 Real-time Monitor.................................................................................................26
5.4.2 Start Dialog ...........................................................................................................26
5.4.3 Playback Control Bar...........................................................................................26
5.4.4 Volume Adjustment..............................................................................................26
5.4.5 Alarm Settings ......................................................................................................26
5.4.6 Net Data Flux........................................................................................................27
5.4.7 Full-screen ............................................................................................................27
5.4.8 Video Zoom...........................................................................................................27
5.4.9 PTZ Control...........................................................................................................28
5.5 Search...........................................................................................................................30
5.6 Configure......................................................................................................................31
5.6.1 Load and Save Configuration ............................................................................31
5.6.2 General ..................................................................................................................32
5.6.3 Record ...................................................................................................................33
5.6.4 Image .....................................................................................................................34
5.6.5 Alarm......................................................................................................................35
5.6.6 Video Detection ....................................................................................................37
5.6.7 Network..................................................................................................................39
5.7 Assistant .......................................................................................................................41
5.7.1 Change Language ...............................................................................................42
5.7.2 User Manage ........................................................................................................42
5.7.3 Record Control .....................................................................................................45
5.7.4 Log Information ....................................................................................................45
5.7.5 Date Time..............................................................................................................45

5.7.6 System Information..............................................................................................46
5.7.7 Alarm Prompt........................................................................................................46
5.7.8 Camera Title .........................................................................................................47
5.7.9 Upgrade BIOS ......................................................................................................47
5.7.10 Mail Setting ....................................................................................................47
5.7.11 Reboot ............................................................................................................49
5.7.12 Record Directory ..........................................................................................49
5.7.13 Auto Maintenance .........................................................................................50
5.7.14 About...............................................................................................................50
5.8 Un-install web control .................................................................................................50
6Pro Enterprise Surveillance System ......................................................................................51
6.1 Log in ............................................................................................................................51
6.2 Enable Monitor ............................................................................................................52
6.3 Add New Device..........................................................................................................53
7Auto Search IP Tool .................................................................................................................55
8Appendix: Factory Default Setup............................................................................................57
8.1 General .........................................................................................................................57
8.2 Schedule.......................................................................................................................57
8.3 Video .............................................................................................................................57
8.4 Alarm.............................................................................................................................57
8.5 Motion Detection .........................................................................................................58
8.6 Network.........................................................................................................................58
8.7 Video setup ..................................................................................................................58
8.8 Assistant setup ............................................................................................................58

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing our network camera!
This user’s manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of
your system.
Here you can find information about this series Network Camera features and functions.
Before installation and operation please read the following safeguards and warnings
carefully!
Important safeguards and warnings
1．Electrical Safety
All installation and operation here should conform to your local electrical safety codes.
We assume no liability or responsibility for all the fires or electrical shock caused by
improper handling or installation.
2．Transportation Security
No heavy stress, violent vibration or water splash are allowed during transportation,
storage and installation.
3．Installation
Keep upwards. Handle with care.
Do not apply power to the Network Camera before completing installation.
4．Qualified Engineers Needed
All the examination and repair work should be done by the qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or attempted
repair.
5．Environment
This series Network Camera should be installed in a cool, dry place away from direct
sunlight, inflammable, explosive substances and etc.
6. About Camera
Camera should be installed away from direct sunlight or other strong artificial lights to avoid
blooming and smear.
Only use mild detergent or dry cloth to clean the camera.
7. About Accessories
Be sure to use all the accessories recommended by manufacturer.

1General Introduction
This series Network Camera adopts traditional camera feature and network video
technology. Besides video snapshoot function of ordinary camera, this camera also allows
you to monitor, backup and analyze video information, and take corresponding measures
via client-end.
You can use this Network Camera alone or you can use in a network and configure
network client-end.
Please refer to the following layout for network connection information. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
1.1 Feature
zIPC-F425 series：1/3 inch SONY CCD，420TVL，support day/night mode
switch
zIPC-F445 series：1/3 inch SONY CCD，480TVL，support day/night mode
switch
z

zIPC-F465 series：1/3 inch SONY CCD，540TVL，support day/night mode
switch
zIPC-F425 series：Min illumination Color 0.1Lux/F1.2 B/W 0.01Lux/F1.2
zIPC-F445 series：Min illumination Color 0.1Lux/F1.2 B/W 0.01Lux/F1.2
zIPC-F465 series ：Min illumination Color 0.1Lux/F1.2 B/W 0.01Lux/F1.2
zStandard CS interface lens：
Manual aperture: 3.5mm~8mm / F1.4（For F425 series only）
Manual aperture: 3.5mm~8mm / F1.2（For F445 and F465 series ）
zMax D1 resolution. Support 30f/s(NTSC), 25f/s(PAL）in all resolutions.
zSupport dual-stream function.
zSupport network on-site listening, broadcast and audio talk.
zSupport hot swap SD card storage(compatible with SDHC)
zSupport 802.11b/802.11g wireless LAN （For W series only）
zSupport PoE（For P series only）
zEnterprise professional surveillance software to monitor, record and video file
management.
1.2 System Requirement
This series Network Camera has the following system requirement.
zProcessor
Pentium 4, 1.5 GHz or higher（Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or higher recommended ）
zRAM
256 MB or higher
zOS
Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP
zNetwork Browser
Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher

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2Specification
2.1 Technical Specification
Specification Index Note
Power
DC 12V 12V DC
PoE PoE（48V DC）
Power Consumption Normal value:4.5W
It shall not exceed 5W
Temperature
Working
Temperature 0-50℃
Chassis Internal
Temperature
（working
status）
<20℃
The value here is
chassis internal
temperature minus
working environment
temperature.
Working Humidity Below 90％
Network
Max support 10 users to
implement real-time network
monitor.
Tcp output capability:
75Mbps
Udp output capability
85Mbps
Video
Standard
Supported
PAL (625 Line，50f/s)
NTSC（525 Line，60f/s）
Encode
Capability
Support max 1-ch D1 H.264 bit
stream.
Encode bit
stream
D1 （704×576）
CIF （352×288）
QCIF（176×144）
HD1 (352×576)
There is 6-level video quality.
Video Recording
Speed
Real-time mode：
NTSC 1f/s-30f/s for each
channel (Adjustable).
PAL 1f/s-25f/s for each channel
(Adjustable)
Narrow-bandwidth transmission
capability
Video max delaying
time:500ms
Audio max delaying
time:200ms

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Specification Note
Lens Control
Zoom Adjustment Manual/Auto
Focus Adjustment Manual/Auto
Aperture Adjustment Manual/Auto DC
CS interface External
CCD Video
Process
Backlight compensation control Manual On/Off
White balance adjustment Manual/Auto
Contrast ness adjustment Manual/Auto
Bright ness adjustment Manual/Auto
Electronic shutter control Manual/Auto
Color/B&W(Day/Night) switch
Manual/Auto
The color/B&W (Day/Night)
switch here just an
electronic switch. System
removes the color elements
and reserves the B&W
elements. It is not a filter
switch.
Video
QCIF/CIF/ D1 Max support D1 resolution
H.264 Video compression Standard H.264
encode/decode format
M-JPEG Not supported right now.
Motion Detection
Take 16*19 pix as a macro
unit. Support 1620 detection
zones. Sensitivity value
ranges from 0 to 100.
Dual-stream 1-ch D1(20FPS) + 1-ch
CIF(20FPS)
Audio Audio Talk Within 200ms
Audio Listening 1-ch MIC input.
Network
WEB Access Hisilicon standard H.264
decode library
PPPoE Dial function
DHCP Auto get IP address
DDNS DDNS
SMTP Email function
TR-069/SNMP Simple network
administration function
IP address /MAC address filter Network Safety
Support IP address auto search
function
Wireless Network Interface 802.11b/g
Record
Schedule Record Support max 6 periods.
Manual Record
After enabling manual
record, no matter system is
in schedule or alarm status
or not, system just begins
recording.
Alarm Record
System automatically
enables recording function
when alarm occurred.
Motion Detection Record
When there is change in the
video, system automatically
enables record operation.

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OSD
Time Title Display
There are 256 layers. O is
the bottom layer and 255 is
the highest layer.
Transparent value ranges
from 0 to 100. O means
completely transparent and
100 is opaque.
OSD character type zone is
within 40000 pixels.
Channel Title Display Please refer to the above
information.
Privacy Mask
Please use A/D chip to
realize this function to lower
system
consumption(recommended)
Storage
Local SD storage
Support high-speed
card/low-speed
card(1/2/4GB capability
now)
Based on SDK network storage Storage directory can be
modified.
Local HDD support DHFS
protocol.
Based on NAS network storage
Based on IP-SAN network storage
Alarm
Network alarm/local alarm output 1-ch output
Local alarm/network alarm input 2-ch input
Event
Management
Activate alarm via motion detection
or external input
Please enable pre-record
function when activating the
alarm
Upload video file or JPEG file via
email、FTP、HTTP Upload initiatively
Send out alarm notice via email,
HTTP and external port.
Support de-jitter when alarm
occurs frequently.
Support video short time buffer
storage before or after alarm
Pre-record is 2Mbytes
Buffer storage video of 5s.
Control
RS485 PTZ control Support semi-duplex
communication way.
RS232 For debug
On-line Upgrade
Network remote upgrade Upgrade program via web or
client-end.
Serial port upgrade Upgrade from network via
serial port command.
Device
Management
Serial port control platform
View PC running status or
IPC parameter via serial
port.
Network client-end
Log in the client-end
software in the PC to
monitor IPC.