PheeNet MJCAS-310PTD User manual

MJPEG IP Camera
User Manual Version 2.1.7
MJCAS-310PTD

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© 2004~2005.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom. Record these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ____________________
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
For AC Adaptor to avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
For customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in
order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTICE TO USERS
© 2004~2005. All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part,
may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written
approval.
WE PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR
OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH
OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
We reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at
any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a
separate user license agreement.

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Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents................................................................................................................ 8
Connections....................................................................................................................... 11
Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................... 13
Logging in to Homepage................................................................................................... 15
Before Operation....................................................................................................... 15
Access the MJPEG IP Camera from the Internet Explorer for the first time............ 19
Logging in as an ordinary User................................................................................. 21
Logging in as an Administrator................................................................................. 21
Operating the MJPEG IP Camera.................................................................................... 22
Control Panel ............................................................................................................ 23
Advanced Function Area........................................................................................... 25
Basic Setting ..................................................................................................... 25
System .......................................................................................... 26
Camera.......................................................................................... 28
Network ........................................................................................ 31
User............................................................................................... 37
IP Filter ......................................................................................... 38
FTP Client..................................................................................... 41
SMTP............................................................................................ 43
Image Memory ............................................................................. 45
Alarm 1......................................................................................... 47
Alarm 2......................................................................................... 48

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Schedule ....................................................................................... 49
Motion Detection.......................................................................... 50
Time Setting ................................................................................. 51
Popup............................................................................................ 53
Firmware upgrade:........................................................................ 54
Factory Default............................................................................. 57
Reboot........................................................................................... 58
Trigger............................................................................................................... 59
Capture.............................................................................................................. 60
RightMouseButton of ActiveX Control.............................................................................. 61
View Menu................................................................................................................ 62
“Image Recording…-> Save as JPEG” .................................................................... 68
“Save Current Picture As …” ................................................................................... 74
Appendix A: Restore Factory Default Settings ................................................................. 76
Appendix B: Alarm I/O Connector ................................................................................... 77
Appendix C: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ......................................... 79
Appendix C: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ......................................... 79
Appendix D: PING IP Address ......................................................................................... 84
Appendix E: Bandwidth Estimation.................................................................................. 85
Appendix F: Specifications ............................................................................................... 86
Appendix G: Time Zone Table........................................................................................... 88
Appendix H: DDNS Application ....................................................................................... 90

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Overview
This user’s guide explains how to operate the MJPEG IP Camera from a computer.
Basically, the user’s guide is written to be read on the computer display. However, users
might consider printing it out to access easily and read it before you operate the MJPEG
IP Camera.
Introduction
This MJPEG IP Camera is an inexpensive fully scalable surveillance technology.
Because the MJPEG IP Cameras can be plugged in to your existing computer network
infrastructure, you will potentially save thousands of dollars on unnecessary cabling.
The MJPEG IP Camera is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your
MJPEG IP 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 MJPEG IP 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.
Features:
zHigh quality 1/3” CCD sensor
zComposite video output
zMotorized and wide-range pan and tilt operation
z16 Preset Points
zJPEG video compression
zBuilt-in internal microphone
zRemote-Control via Internet Explorer
zSupport statistic and dynamic IP address
zDDNS and PPPoE
zCF memory card interface (for CF card enabled version only)
zMulti-channel control software for surveillance application
zOn-line firmware upgrade

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Application:
zRemote monitoring
zSurveillance
Minimum System Requirement
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
zVGA Monitor resolution 1024 x 768
zPentium 4 1.3GHz or above
zMemory Size: 256MB or above
zWindows ME, 2000, XP, or 2003

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Package Contents
User can find the following items in the package:
1. PT MJPEG IP Camera x 1
2. Power adapter x 1
3. Power cord x 1
4. Decoration ring x 1
5. Screw x 4
6. Terminator for Alarm I/O x 1
7. Installation software and manual CD x 1
8. Quick Start Guide x 1
Item Descriptions
1. This unit is the main element of
the system.
2. Switching Power Adapter
dedicates 12V DC electric power
output to MJPEG IP Camera.

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3. Power Cord provides connection
between AC Power Adapter and
Power Outlet for electricity.
4. Decorate the mounting parts.
Provide four screw holes to fix
MJPEG IP Camera.
5. Screws are used to fix MJPEG
IP Camera.
6. Alarm I/O connector is used to
provide an easy fixing interface for
the wire connection from alarm
devices and sensor devices to
MJPEG IP Camera.
7. User’s Manual provides
important information and
instructions for operating the
MJPEG IP Camera.

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8. Quick Start Guide provides
important information and
instructions for installing this device.
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
MJPEG IP Camera will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

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Connections
DC Power and Video Output Cable
The DC power input and video output cable are located on the MJPEG IP Camera’s
back panel. The input power is 12VDC. Note that supply the power to the MJPEG IP
Camera with standard power adapter included in package. Otherwise, the improper
power adapter may damage the unit and result in danger.
The MJPEG IP Camera also provides composite video output. User can use BNC video
cable to connect the MJPEG IP Camera with a TV monitor or VCR.
LAN Socket
Beside the DC power and video output cable, the LAN socket is an RJ-45 connector for
connections to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This Ethernet
port built NWay protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network
automatically. Please use Category 5 “straight through” cable to connect the MJPEG IP
Camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.

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Alarm I/O Connector
The MJPEG IP Camera provides a terminal block with 8 pins of connectors located on
the center of the back panel. There are 3 pins for two alarm inputs and 5 pins are for
alarm output. The I/O connectors are physical interface to sense and/or activate alarm
signals to a variety of external sensors or alarms. Please refer to the Appendix B in this
manual for more information.
CF Card Socket
The CF card socket is located on the right side of the back panel of the MJPEG IP
Camera. User can plug a CF memory card into this socket to store the alarm or
scheduled images. This is very useful to keep the evidence of alarms or scheduled
images for reference.
Factory Default Reset
This button is hidden in the pinhole above the Alarm I/O connector. Please refer to the
Appendix A in this manual for more information.
Microphone
The MJPEG IP Camera’s has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is also
hidden in the pinhole above the Alarm I/O connector.
Status and 10/100M Ethernet LEDs
LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode. The Status and Ethernet LEDs are located on the
right side of the back panel of the MJPEG IP Camera. The Status LED will turn orange
while system is booting up successfully.
Ethernet LED is used to indicate the status of Network connection. While not any
connection to the MJPEG IP Camera, the LED will be off and flash orange while some
one access this MJPEG IP Camera.

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Hardware Installation
1. Fix the MJPEG IP Camera to Ceiling
Use 4 screws to fix the MJPEG IP Camera onto the ceiling as below. You can
also put the MJPEG IP Camera on the table directly.
2. Plug an Ethernet cable into MJPEG IP Camera
Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN socket located on the MJPEG IP Camera’s back
panel and attach it to the network.

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3. Connect the external power supply to MJPEG IP Camera
Connect the external power supply to the DC power connector attached on the
extension cable from the MJPEG IP Camera. Note: Use the power adapter, 12VDC,
included in the package and connect the other end to wall outlet for AC power.
Once you have installed the MJPEG IP Camera well, the status LED will turn orange. It
means the system is booting up successfully. Furthermore, if you have a proper network
connection, and access to the MJPEG IP Camera, the 10/100M LAN LED will flash
orange

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Logging in to Homepage
Before Operation
Install the IP Address of MJPEG IP Camera
When you installed your MJPEG IP Camera on your LAN environment, you may execute
IPFINDER.EXE to discover MJPEG IP Camera’s IP address.
IPCam Finder program (IPFINDER.EXE) is used to scan the Installed MJPEG IP
Camera, setting the MJPEG IP Camera Name, IP address settings and so on.
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environment, you can find out its IP address and other IP parameters as follows:
1. Edit the Name of this MJPEG IP Camera. Note that use “_” or “-“ to
replace “space” character to separate the name string. For example,
“PT_IP” or “PT-IP” will be right. However “PT IP” will not work here.
2. Might be needed to update the IP address of this MJPEG IP Camera.
( Power recycling might be necessary)
3. Might be needed to update the Gateway Address. ( Power recycling might
be necessary)
4. Might be needed to update the Network Mask (255.255.255.0). ( Power
recycling might be necessary)
5. Might be needed to modify the port number 1 of HTTP access. ( Power
recycling might be necessary)
6. Might be needed to modify the port number 2 of HTTP access. ( Power
recycling might be necessary)
7. ‘Submit’ it.
Click “submit”, the IP information of this MJPEG IP Camera will be updated after
seconds
Install the MJPEG IP Camera with an ADSL Router
If the MJPEG IP Camera was installed on the LAN with an ADSL router, then the MJPEG
IP Camera can get a dynamic IP address from the DHCP server. However, if the MJPEG
IP Camera wants to be access from the WAN, its IP address needs to be setup as fixed
IP, also the Virtual Server function of ADSL router needs to be setup as follows:
1. Setup the MJPEG IP Camera as Fixed IP, such as 192.168.0.49.
2. Enter the administrator page of ADSL router. (Use zonet ASDL router as an
example).
3. Enter the Virtual Server Page.
a. Setup the mapping of HTTP Port (80) to 192.168.0.49.
b. Restart the ADSL router.
Then the MJPEG IP Camera can be access from WAN by the ADSL WAN IP Address.

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First time uses the MJPEG IP Camera
The MJPEG IP Camera web page communicates with the MJPEG IP Camera using an
ActiveX control. The ActiveX control must be downloaded from the MJPEG IP Camera
and installed on your PC. Your Internet Explorer security settings must allow for the web
page to work correctly. To use the MJPEG IP Camera, user must setup his IE browser
as follows:
From your IE browse ΔTools” ΔInternet Options…” ΔSecurity” ΔCustom
Level…”, please setup your “Settings” as follow.
Set the first 3 items
• Download the signed ActiveX controls
• Download the unsigned ActiveX controls
• Initialize and script the ActiveX controls not masked as safe
To Prompt

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By now, you have finished your entire PC configuration for MJPEG IP Camera.

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Access the MJPEG IP Camera from
the Internet Explorer for the first time
1. Start the web browser on the computer and type the IP address of the MJPEG IP
Camera you want to monitor as below:
The Login Window of the MJPEG IP Camera is displayed:
2. Type in your login name and password under “USERNAME” and “PASSWORD”
textbox.
For the first time use (default value), input the
User Name: admin
Password:

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That’s, type in “admin” on the “USERNAME” as a default name and leave PASSWORD
textbox blank. Click “OK” button to start the main menu.
Now, you login to the MJPEG IP Camera as a full-authorized administrator. You can
enter “Setting” to change the password and setup “Administrator” or “User” authority.
Please refer to “Setting” ΓUser” and “IP Filter”.
3. The IE Web Page will display the “Security Warning” window, select “Yes” to install
and run the ActiveX control into your PC.
4. Display the image. After the ActiveX control was installed and ran, the first image will
be displayed.