Planet Networking & Communication ICA-M220 User manual

Wired / Wireless
Mega-Pixel CMOS PT IP Camera
ICA-M220 / ICA-M220W
User’s Manual
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Version: 1.00

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution
To assure continued compliance. (example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting
to computer or peripheral devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity
when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer
manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
WEEE Regulation
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users
of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the
crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal
waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Wired/Wireless Mega-Pixel CMOS PT Internet Camera
Model: ICA-M220 / ICA-M220W
Rev: 1.0 (Nov. 2008)
Part No. EM-ICAM220_M220W
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Table of Content
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Features.............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Package Contents............................................................................................. 6
2. Basic Setup................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 System Requirements....................................................................................... 7
2.2 Physical Description.......................................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Front Panel.............................................................................................. 8
2.2.2 Rear Panel .............................................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Bottom Panel ........................................................................................ 10
2.3 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 11
2.3.1 Camera Physical Installation.............................................................. 11
2.3.2 Locate the IPAddress of this IP Camera ......................................... 13
2.4 Initial Utility Installation ................................................................................... 17
2.5 Camera Admin locate PT Internet Camera ................................................. 22
2.6 UPnP Function................................................................................................. 24
2.6.1 Windows XP.......................................................................................... 24
2.6.2 Windows Vista ...................................................................................... 28
2.7 Setup ActiveX to use the PT Internet Camera............................................ 30
2.7.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP.................................................. 30
2.7.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP.................................................. 31
2.7.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista............................................... 32
3. Web-based Management Interface....................................................................... 33
3.1 Introduction....................................................................................................... 33
3.2 Connecting to PT Internet Camera............................................................... 33
3.3 Camera Settings.............................................................................................. 36
3.4 Pan and Tilt Settings....................................................................................... 40
3.4.1 Preset Points......................................................................................... 40
3.4.2 Grand Tour............................................................................................. 41
3.5 Network Settings.............................................................................................. 43
3.5.1 LAN......................................................................................................... 43
3.5.2 WLAN (ICA-M220W only)................................................................... 45
3.5.3 Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................... 47
3.5.4 UPnP...................................................................................................... 48
3.5.5 LoginFree .............................................................................................. 49
3.6 Motion Detection Setting................................................................................ 50
3.6.1 Motion Detection .................................................................................. 50
3.6.2 Motion Region....................................................................................... 51
3.6.3 Email....................................................................................................... 53
3.6.4 FTP Configuration................................................................................ 54
3.6.5 SD Card Configuration........................................................................ 55
3.7 System Info....................................................................................................... 56
3.7.1 Camera Information............................................................................. 56
3.7.2 Date / Time Setting............................................................................... 57
3.7.3 Utilities.................................................................................................... 58
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3.7.4 Status ..................................................................................................... 59
3.8 Account Settings.............................................................................................. 60
3.9 SDHC................................................................................................................. 62
3.9.1 Status ..................................................................................................... 62
3.9.2 Space Alarm.......................................................................................... 62
3.9.3 File Management.................................................................................. 63
Appendix A: Reset Factory Default Settings.............................................................. 64
Appendix B: PING IPAddress...................................................................................... 65
Appendix C: DDNS Application.................................................................................... 66
Appendix D: ICA-M220 Series Specification.............................................................. 72
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mega-Pixel CMOS PT Internet Camera. It is versatile and high
image solution of surveillance application PT Internet Camera is also a stand-alone camera
system with a built-in processor and web server that provides highest quality video and system
performance.
1.1 Overview
This user’s manual explains how to operate the Mega-Pixel CMOS PT Internet Camera from a
computer, unless model name specified terms “PT Internet Camera” will be used for the two
models. The user’s manual 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 Network Camera. This
guide shows how to quick set up the three cameras.
1.2 Features
•1.3 Mega-Pixel CMOS sensor built-in
•Offers pan range of 350-degrees and tilt range of 120-degrees to control over network
•2-Way audio with built-in microphone and additional external speaker
•Plug-N-Watch is able to simplify system integration in existing network environment
•Easy configuration: Network administrators can configure and manage via Windows-based
utility or web interface
•Wireless model is compatible with IEEE 802.11n and backward compatible with IEEE
802.11b/g
•DDNS, PPPoE and FTP uploading supports more alternatives in surveillance network
•Motion Detection: the motion detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in
specific area
•Supports 3 video resolutions: MPEG4: XGA (1024 x 768), VGA (640 x 480),
QVGA (320 x 240), MJEPG: SXGA (1280 x 1024), VGA(640 x 480), and QVGA (320 x 240)
•Anti-flicker function, eliminates flash caused by fluorescent lights, 50 / 60Hz selectable
•Supports UPnP, Windows XP (and above), automatically detects the IP camera in network
neighborhood
•Sends captured picture and video by Email or FTP when motion is detected
•Built-in real-time clock, date and time information will be recorded with every captured picture
/ video clip
•Supports up to 16 users with different passwords for each user
•WEP / WPA / WPA2 Wireless data encryption (wireless model)
•Supports WPS function (wireless model)
•Supports SD card to save local recording video and image
•Cam Viewer - Central management software supported
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1.3 Package Contents
IP Camera unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Ethernet cable x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
User’s manual CD x 1
Accessories Package x 1
Antenna x 2 (ICA-M220W)
ÍNote 1. If any of the above items are missing, please contact your
dealer immediately.
2. Using the power supply that is not the one included in unit
packet will cause damage and void the warranty for this
product.
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2. Basic Setup
This chapter provides details of installing and configuring the PT Internet CameraInternet Camera
2.1 System Requirements2.1 System Requirements
Network InterfaceNetwork Interface 10/100M Base-TX Ethernet10/100M Base-TX Ethernet
Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
System Hardware •CPU: Pentium 4, 3.0GHz or above
•Memory Size : 512 MB (512 MB or above Recommended )
•VGA card resolution : 1024 x 768 or above
VGA card memory : 64 MB or above
(At least 128 MB for Megs-pixel resolution)
•Network bandwidth: In VGA resolution mode, minimum
upload bandwidth is 1Mbps.
ÍNote
The listed information is minimum system requirements only.
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ctual requirement will vary depending on the nature of your
environment.
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2.2 Physical Description
2.2.1 Front Panel
Focus Ring
Power LED
Audio LED
Microphone
WLAN LED
LAN LED
Focus Ring User could use this ring to adjust focus manually.
LAN LED The LED indicates LAN activity.
It be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
WLAN LED
(ICA-M220W only)
The LED indicates the wireless accessing of the PT Internet Camera.
Light be flashing while transferring via wireless LAN. If be flashing at low
speed once a second indicated that waiting for WPS connection form AP.
Microphone The Camera has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is
hidden in the pinhole located on the front panel.
Audio LED The LED indicates the audio activity, when it be flashing while speak
function enable, if volume adjust to 0 the function will be disable.
Power LED The LED is used to indicate DC power status.
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2.2.2 Rear Panel
LAN
Audio Connector
Antenna Base
Reset Button
Power Connector
WPS Button
SD Card Slot
Audio Connector Audio-Out allows device to output audio or alerting sound.
LAN This is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
cabling and built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the
transmission speed of the network automatically.
Reset Button Press the button with pen nib and hold for 5 seconds to reset the
camera settings to factory default value.
SD Card Slot Accepts SD / SD-HC memory card for image / video storage
Antenna Base
(ICA-M220W only)
Allows device connects to the supplied antenna.
WPS Button
(ICA-M220W only)
Press the button on IP Cam and press it on the AP you want to
connect for wireless.
Power Connector The input power is 12VDC, 1A.
Only use the power adapter supplied with PT Internet Camera,
otherwise the product may be damaged.
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2.2.3 Bottom Panel
Tripod Connector
Tripod Connector:
Allows connects to tripod to secure the camera when the camera is not put on a horizontal surface.
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2.3 Hardware Installation
2.3.1 Camera Physical Installation
Please follow the following instructions to set your IP camera up.
1. Unpack the product package and check if anything’s missing.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to your local area network, and connect the other end to the LAN
jack of this IP camera.
ÍNote User can skip this step if you plan to use wireless LAN only
Plug the power adapter to wall socket, and connect the power connector to the power jack
located at the bottom of the IP camera,
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3. (ICA-M220W only) Connect two antennas to the antenna bases, which is located at the back
of the PT Internet Camera.
4. Place the camera at a secure place, and point the camera to the place you wish to monitor. If
you wish to hang the camera on the ceiling or wall, please use the tripod connector (located at
the bottom of the camera) to secure the camera.
Lock
5. Launch Internet Explorer on your computer, and following the instructions given in next section
to set the PT Internet Camera.
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2.3.2 Locate the IP Address of this IP Camera
Default IP address of this IP camera is 192.168.0.20. If you wish to assign another IP address to
this IP camera, you have to log onto the web configuration interface of the camera first.
If the left three fields of the IP address of your computer is not 192.168.0, you’ll have to change the
IP address of your computer first:
1. Click Start ÎControl Panel
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2. Double-click Network Connections icon.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection, and click Properties.
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4. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click Properties.
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5. In IP address field, please fill in any IP address begins with 192.168.0, and ends with a value
greater than 2 and less than 254 (You can use the following example 192.168.0.239). In
Subnet mask field, please fill 255.255.255.0. Please keep all other fields empty, and click OK.
If you changed the IP address of this PT internet camera and you forget it, there’re 2 methods to
recover it:
a. Press and hold the Reset button located at the bottom of this IP camera, to clear all
settings of the IP camera and reset the IP address back to 192.168.0.20. You’ll lose all
settings in the IP camera.
b. Ask network administrator to check the DHCP release table, if the camera was set to
obtain the IP address by DHCP, a new record will be added to DHCP release table on
DHCP server when the IP camera is connected to the local area network.
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2.4 Initial Utility Installation
This chapter shows how to quick set up your PT Internet Camera. The Camera is with the default
settings. However to help you find the networked camera quickly the admin software can search
the cameras in the network that shall help you to configure some basic setting before you started
advanced management and monitoring.
Please insert the user manual CD-ROM supplied in the product package, and the CD will
automatically running the installation, if not please double-click Setup_ICA-M220_x.x.x icon:
Then follow the following instructions to install and use camera admin software:
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1. Click Next to start install camera admin software:
2. You can change the installation folder of camera setup software here, click Browse to select
an existing folder, or you can just click Next to use default installation folder:
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3. If you wish to create desktop icon and / or quick launch icon for camera admin software,
please check corresponding box, and click Next to continue.
4. You’ll see a brief of all options you selected, click Install to install camera admin software now,
or click back to back to previous steps to change settings.
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