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.

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Parameter
Configuration
Device information, video
information, serial port setup,
record setup, motion detection
setup, alarm setup, OSD
information.
IPC provides interface to
modify system setup.
Search log, status, user
management, email setup, data
modification, program upgrade,
reboot and etc.
IPC provides interface to
check system running
information.
Log Important event log record
Record the following
information：
.system operation, setup
operation, alarm event,
record management, user
management, clear log.
Encryption Anti-pirated version
Power supply PoE Comply to IEEE802.3af
standard
DC12V power supply
RESET Support
hardware/software/Watchdog reset
Watch dog max support 35
seconds for HI3510.
Port ESD
protection
Alarm input port
Analog video output port
12V adapter
Interface
Alarm input（two）
Alarm output（one）
Network interface（RJ45
10M/100M self-adaptive Ethernet
port）
Wireless network interface（1
antenna）
SD interface（one）
Support high-speed
card/low-speed
card(1/2/4GB capability
now)
Others
Running status indication light
（one light，red/green ）
Network receive and send
indication light （one light, green）Network interface seat has
Network connection indication light
（one light ，yellow）
Wireless network receive/send
indication light （one light，green）
Power indication light （one
light ，red）Board has
RESET button（one ）

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Auto aperture interface（one, DC
drive mode）
2.2 Feature
User
Management
zDifferent user rights for each group, one user belongs to one group only.
zYou can freely set monitor right when there is no user logged in.
Backup
Management
zSupport central server backup function in accordance with your
configuration and setup in alarm or schedule setting
zSupport local record function and backup recorded video in client end.
zSupport SD card memory backup function, support short time backup
when encounter network connection failure.
Alarm
Function
zReal-time respond to external alarm input(200MS) as user pre-defined
activation setup and exert corresponding message in screen and audio
prompt(allow user to pre-record audio file)
zProvide central management server management option so that system
can initiatively send alarm notice remotely. Alarm input can connect with
various peripheral equipments.
zProvide prompt or alarm option when encounter video loss.
zReserve 9M for you to record and backup audio and video file
zSupport SMS(short messaging service) function
Network
Monitor
zIPC one-channel audio/video data transmit to network terminal and then
decompress.
zDelay within 1 second(network bandwidth support needed)
zMax support 10 connections.
zAdopt the following audio and video transmission protocol: HTTP 、
TCP、UDP、RTP/RTCP.
zSend some alarm data or message via SMTP
zSupport web access, suitable for WAN.
Network
Management
zRealize IPC configuration and management via Ethernet.
zSupport web and client-end.
Peripheral
Equipment
zSupport peripheral equipment management, each peripheral equipment
control protocol and interface can be set freely
zSupport serial port (RS485) transparent data transmission.
Assistant
Function
zSupport system resource information and running status real-time
display.
zSupport log function.

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3Installation
3.1 Install CS Camera
This series Network Camera is compatible with CS installation lens besides the one
in the accessories package.
3.1.1 Suitable lens
The lens should be less than 1kg and use CS installation mode.
The real standout should be less than 4mm.
Figure 3-1
3.1.2 About Auto Iris Lens
This series camera supports DC servo auto iris lens.
When you want to connect with auto lens, you need to select a suitable lens plug
(not provided) to replace the original one in the lens cable.
zDismantle the plug in the lens cable
zWelding lens cable with the plug stitch.
Please refer to lens user’s manual for more information about pin distribution.
nLid
oLens cable
pFinned cable（You can cut finned
cable if the cable is thick enough..）
qPlug（Not provided）
rPin ４：driver ＋（ground wire）
sPin ２：Control＋
tPin １：Control －
uPin ３：Driver ＋
Figure 3-2
3.2 Lens Installation

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1Line up the lens to the installation position
and turn it clockwise until it is fixed firmly.
2 Insert lens cable plug into auto lens shutter
connector. (Go to step 3 directly if you are
installing manual lens.)
3You can use slot screwdriver to turn screw to
adjust focus if you can not adjust properly
when it is ∞.
Figure 3-3
3.3 Remove Lens
1 Unplug lens cable from the auto lens shutter
connector.
2 Turn lens counter clockwise and dismantle it.
Figure 3-4
3.4 Real Panel
The network camera real panel is shown as in Figure 3-5.
1. Audio output 2.Audio input 3.SD card port
4. I/O port 5. Status indication light 6.Wireless network indication light
7. Video output 8.Wireless antenna 9.Power port
10. RESET button 11.Brightness adjust button 12.Network port
Figure 3-5

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Working status of status indication light
Power indication light
1. When connect the IP camera to power, the red light becomes on. Green light
flashes and becomes on so that you can know power is O.K, you can log in now.
2. All lights turn off when system reboots via software.
3. Green light flashes when system is reading-writing SD card.
Network indication light
When connect the IP camera to the wireless network, network indication light
becomes green.
When connect the IP camera to the cable network, network indication light becomes
red.
Reset Operation
You can click RESET button to restore factory default setup. After the power
indication light became green, press this button for at least five seconds, you can
see the system automatically reboot. After rebooting, the system restored factory
default setup.
3.4.1 I/O Port (RS485) Pin Distribution
Pin No. Pin Name
A RS485_A
B RS485_B
1 ALARM_IN1
2 ALARM_IN2
NO ALARM_OutA
C ALARM_OutB
RX RS232_RX
TX RS232_TX
G GND
3.4.2 I/O socket
Use slotted screwdriver to press the button of cable groove (AWG SN 28 to 22).
Insert the cable into the groove and then release the screwdriver. See Figure 3-6.

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Figure 3-6
3.4.3 Alarm Input and Output
Connect peripheral device with alarm output port of IP camera I/O. See Figure 2-4.
In the main menu, from configuration to alarm setup, you need to set alarm type as
arm input.
normal open. See chapter 5.6.5
You can refer to Figure 3-7 for al
Figure 3-7
Please refer to Figure 3-8 for alarm output.
Figure 3-8
3.5 Profile
ole profile is shown as in Figure 3-9 and Figure 3-10.The general wh

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Lens connection device
Figure 3-9
Figure 3-10
3.6 SD Card Installation
Before installing SD card, please make sure current SD card is not in protection
mode, and then you can insert the SD card in the network camera.
When you want to remove the SD card from the network camera, please make sure
current SD card is not in protection mode, otherwise it may result in error loss or card
damage.
Warning!
Our SD file system is not compatible with MS Windows OS, you need to log in
network camera and then download data to local PC via network.
3.7 PC or Network Connection
Please use crossover cable if you want to connect Network Camera with PC
Please use straight-through cable if you wan to connect Network Camera with
network.
zLAN

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Please refer to Figure 3-11 for installation in LAN. When you need to install more
than one camera, please refer to the following-up contents to specify an independent
IP address for each camera.
Figure 3-11
zPublic Network
Install the network camera in the LAN, and then you need a PC in the same IP
section of the camera. Now you can set PPPoE or use specified IP (Public IP) .The
above information you can get from your internet service provider (ISP). Please refer
to Figure 3-12 for connection information.
Figure 3-12

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4Operation Flow Diagram
4.1 Operation after Your First Time Installation
Please follow the operation flows below after you first installation (For your reference
only).

Please make sure you have properly
installed Network Camera lens and
connected to network (12 VDC).
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Set PC IP address in the same network
segment of the Network Camera factory
default setup.
Such as PC IP Address
is192.168.xxx.xxx, subnet mask and
gateway is the same with factory default
setup.
Network Camera factory default
setup：
IP：192.168.1.108；
Subnet mask：255.255.255.0；
Gateway：192.168.1.1
Open system, you can see security alarm
interface asking you whether install
Network Camera web control
webrec.cab or not. Please click OK, you
can see system begins auto installation.
After logged in, you can modify default IP
address, subnet mask and gateway.
Factory default account is:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Please refer to chapter 4.2 for IE
setup modification if you can not
install controls properly.
After installation, you can enter the main
interface. Please input your user name
and password to login.
Open IE browser and then input Network
Camera address in the address column:
such as 192.168.xxx.xxx.
Use ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (Network
Camera IP address) to check network
connection.