LevelOne FCS-5043 User manual

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FCS-5043
Zoom Network camera, 2-Megapixel,
Outdoor, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, Day
& Night, 3x
User Manual
Version 1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview...............................................................................................................3
Package Contents.................................................................................................4
Connections..........................................................................................................5
Hardware description.....................................................................................5
Hardware Installation............................................................................................6
Connect to the Network Camera...........................................................................8
Install the IP Finder program..........................................................................8
Bonjour program..........................................................................................15
C2.mylevel1.com (Free DDNS service).......................................................16
Initial Access to the Network Camera.................................................................17
Primary user’s capability .....................................................................................18
Main Screen with Camera View...................................................................18
Client Setting ...............................................................................................21
Definitions in Configuration.................................................................................23
System parameters.............................................................................................23
Security...............................................................................................................25
Network...............................................................................................................26
Access list...........................................................................................................29
Audio and Video setting......................................................................................32
Video record .......................................................................................................36
Stream................................................................................................................38
Application..........................................................................................................40
Storage...............................................................................................................43
Syslog.................................................................................................................45
Status and Parameters.......................................................................................46
Maintenance .......................................................................................................47
Appendix.............................................................................................................49
A. Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions......................................49
B. Technical specifications...........................................................................55
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
Zoom Network camera, 2-Megapixel, Outdoor, 802.3af PoE, IR LEDs, Day
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.
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.
Network Camera (Wired or PoE)
Software CD
Power adapter
Quick installation guide
Wrench/Screws/Wall Mount Bracket
Moisture Absorber/RJ45 Female

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Connections
Hardware description
Plan view panel
Inner View

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Hardware Installation
1. Attach the Network Camera with the included stand
2. Place the Camera fix it onto ceiling or wall
Use screws to fix the Network Camera onto the ceiling or wall.
3. Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Using a PoE-enabled switch
The Network Camera is PoE-compliant, allowing transmission of power and data via a
single Ethernet cable. Follow the below illustration to connect the Network Camera to a
PoE-enabled switch via Ethernet cable.

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General Connection (without PoE)
1. Connect the camera to a switch via Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the power cable from the Network Camera to power outlet.
4.General I/O Terminal Block
This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block which is used to connect
external input devices. The pin definitions are described below.

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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.