LevelOne FCS-1041 User manual

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FCS-1041
PTZ Network Camera, 802.3af PoE,
2-Megapixel, WDR, 10x
User Manual
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview...............................................................................................................3
Package Contents.................................................................................................4
Connections..........................................................................................................5
Hardware description.....................................................................................5
Hardware Installation............................................................................................7
Connect to the Network Camera.........................................................................10
Install the IP Finder program........................................................................10
Bonjour program..........................................................................................17
C2.mylevel1.com (Free DDNS service).......................................................18
Initial Access to the Network Camera.................................................................19
Primary user’s capability .....................................................................................20
Main Screen with Camera View...................................................................20
Client Setting ...............................................................................................25
Definitions in Configuration.................................................................................27
System parameters.............................................................................................27
Security...............................................................................................................29
Network...............................................................................................................31
Access list...........................................................................................................35
Audio and Video setting......................................................................................38
Video record .......................................................................................................42
Stream................................................................................................................44
Camera control ...................................................................................................46
Application..........................................................................................................48
Storage...............................................................................................................51
Syslog.................................................................................................................52
Status and Parameters.......................................................................................53
Maintenance .......................................................................................................54
Appendix.............................................................................................................56
A. Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions......................................56
B. Technical specifications...........................................................................62
Default Settings
IP Address
DHCP
Username
root
Password

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Overview
Law in your country may prohibit the use of surveillance devices. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible
surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such
devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in
the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in ―Quick installation guide‖
before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in
the ―Installation‖ chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This
also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your
Network Camera directly to a computer network or DSL modem, and with a standard
Web browser you get instant, on demand video streams. Within minutes you can set up
the Network Camera to capture a video sequence to a PC. Live video image can be
uploaded to a website for the world to see or made available only to select users on the
network.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those
who have basic network knowledge.
The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The ―How to Use‖ chapter suggests ways to best
utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations.
Minimum System Requirement
PTZ Network Camera, 802.3af PoE, 2-Megapixel, WDR, 10x
Network Environment
LAN
10/100/1000M Ethernet
Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer
System Hardware
Basic requirements
·CPU: Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core @2.70GHz or above
·Memory Size: 2 GB or above Recommended
·VGA card resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
System Requirement for Viewer & Recorder Application
Support OS
XP, Windows 7
System Hardware
1-4 cameras surveillance application
·CPU: Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core @ 2.70GHz or above
·Memory Size: 2 GB or above
·VGA card resolution: 1024 x 768 or above

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Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Network Camera
Software CD
Power adapter
Quick installation guide
Bracket

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Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the Network
Camera will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Connections
Hardware description
1. DC Power Jack
The DC power input jack is located on the rear of Network Camera’s. The input power is
12VDC. Note that supply the power to the Network Camera with standard power adapter
included in package. Otherwise, the improper power adapter may damage the unit and
result in danger.
2. LAN Socket
Beside the DC power Jack, the LAN socket is an RJ-45 connector for connections to
10Base-T or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. Please use Category 5 ―straight
through‖ cable to connect the Network Camera to an Ethernet network switch or hub.
3. Antenna (Wireless model only)
4. Microphone
The Network Camera’s has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is also
hidden in the pinhole located on the head of camera.
5. Front LEDs
Red LED indicates power, red LED will turn on always after plug-in power.
Green LED indicates networking, green LED will blink every second after getting IP
address.
Upon powering up, two of front LEDs will become lighted then the camera will do
self-rotation. During the self-rotation, red LED will be on and the network camera is
standby for getting IP address.
6. Factory Default Reset
This button is hidden in the pinhole under then Network Camera’s bottom. Please refer
to the Appendix A in this manual for more information.
7.SD Card slot and USB socket
The built-in SD/SDHC card slot offers a convenient and portable storage
(snapshots and video clips) option to prevent data loss in case of network
disconnection.
8.Microphone in and Audio out
The Network Camera supports two way audio communication so that operators can
transmit and receive audio simultaneously. By using the Network Camera’s built-in or
external microphone and an external speaker, you can communicate with people around
the Network Camera.

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9.General I/O Terminal Black
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to
connect external input / output devices.
USB socket
Microphone In
and Audio out
DC power Jack
SD Card Slot
General I/O
Terminal Block
LAN Socket
Zoom Module
Front LEDs
Front LEDs
Microphone
Factory default
reset button

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Hardware Installation
1. Attach the Network Camera with the included stand
2. Place the Camera on the table or fix it onto ceiling or wall
Use screws to fix the Network Camera onto the ceiling or wall. You could also put the
Network Camera on the table directly.
3. Plug a RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the Network Camera
Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN socket located on the rear of Network Camera’s
and attach it to the network.
Ethernet
Cable Socket

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4. Connect the external power supply to Network Camera
Connect the attached power adapter to the DC power jack of the Network Camera. Note:
Use the power adapter, 12VDC, included in the package and connect it to wall outlet for
AC power.
Once you have installed the Network Camera well and powered on, the camera
will do self-rotation and then the red LED will turn on and green LED will flash
every second. It means that the system is booting
5. General I/O Terminal Block
Power
Socket
1: Power
2: Digital output
3. Digital input
4. Ground

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If you have external devices such as sensors and alarms make connection from
I/O terminal block.

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Connect to the Network Camera
Install the IP Finder program
When you installed your Network camera on your LAN environment, you may install ―IP
Finder‖ to discover Network camera’s IP address. The Administrator must place the
product software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in Microsoft Windows. An
auto-run program will pop up (If the program is not on auto-run, go to the root directory
of the software CD and click on ―autorun.exe‖).
Click on ―Software Utility‖ item, after the window contents changed, click on ―Install IP
Finder‖ to run ―IP Finder‖ program.

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―IP Finder‖ is used to search the IP address of Network Cameras or Video
servers on a LAN. After searching, Video Servers or Network Cameras will be
located by the IP Finder.

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Search Camera
Click search Camera button, The program will search for all family network
devices on the same LAN. After searching, the main installer window will pop up.
Click on the MAC and model name which matches the product label on your
device to connect to the Network Camera via Internet Explorer.

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Setup Camera
Auto Install Wizard will be started and that it can auto guide through the
installation process. Press the “Next” button execute next process. For more
information, please refer to the Network section on page 37.

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Bonjour program
Safari browser supports Bonjour search program the will search for all family network
devices on the same LAN.

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C2.mylevel1.com (Free DDNS service)
1. When you want to connect the network camera over Internet, you can use the
service ―C2.mylevel1.com‖. The ―ip-discovery.com‖ is a free DDNS server for
this camera. Make sure that the router must start UPnP and DHCP server
functions. You can get the domain name which you wish very easily after
registration. In Network page—DDNS settings of this camera, you just input the
host name you want and your e-mail address, and click ―Register‖, then you can
have the hostname for this camera not longer than 20 seconds if the DDNS
registration result is OK. Then you can connect to this ip camera by
*http://XXX.c2.mylevel1.com:@@@@
*XXX: the host name you type
*@@@@: The HTTP port (get it automatically by C2.mylevel1 server)
User password: Default the password is last six number of the MAC. To change
―root‖ password at ―Security configuration‖ can change the user password, This
―User password‖ is entered in the c2.mylevel1.com Password.
Note: You must set the ports between your router and camera manually if the
registration is failed.

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Initial Access to the Network Camera
(1) For the initial access to the Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may
prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the Network Camera. This plug-in
has been registered for certificate and is used to display the video in the browser.
Users may click on to proceed.
1. Click “Install” and “Run” ActiveX controls
2. The video will be displayed.

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Primary user’s capability
Main Screen with Camera View
The main page has three parts:
1. Configuration functions: The camera can be configured using these user
interfaces.
2. Pan/Tilt/Zoom & connection control buttons: These buttons provide the
direction to control the pan and tile of camera.
3. Camera View: What the camera sees.
Click the configuration in the bottom of left column to link to the configuration page.
Configuration functions:
“Client Settings” Clicking on this button links you to the client setting pages,
please check the following session for more details.
“Configuration” Please notes that only the administrator can access it.
“ Language” Click this button to choose a language for the user interface.
Language options are available in: English, traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italiano.
Camera view:
On the top of image shows the connecting type of the Network Camera and the current
date/time.
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