Planet ICA-2500 User manual

User’s Manual
www.PLANET.com.tw
0HJD3L[HO
3R(%R[,3&DPHUD
*$"

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
II
Copyright
Copyright ©2012 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,
optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.
PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to
the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not PLANET, its distributor, or
its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, PLANET reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof
without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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.
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.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
III
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 5 Mega-Pixel PoE Box IP Camera
Model: ICA-2500
Rev: 1.0 (July. 2012)
Part No. EM-ICA2500_v1.0

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
IV
CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Product Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Product Description................................................................................................................ 1
1.3. Product Features.................................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Product Specification.............................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2. Hardware Interface............................................................................................................. 7
2.1. Front View............................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Rear View............................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Hardware Installation............................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3. Initial Utility Installation....................................................................................................11
3.1. Preparation........................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1. Search and View by PLANET IP Wizard II............................................................... 14
3.2. Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista or Win7...................................................................... 18
Chapter 4. Installation Guide............................................................................................................. 19
4.1. System Requirements.......................................................................................................... 19
4.2. Before You Begin.................................................................................................................. 20
4.2.1. Connecting to Internet Camera ................................................................................ 20
Chapter 5. Web Configuration for Live View.................................................................................... 22
5.1. Live View .............................................................................................................................. 22
5.2. ActiveX Control..................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1. Digital Zoom.............................................................................................................. 24
5.2.2. Snapshot................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.3. Record ...................................................................................................................... 25
5.2.4. Volume...................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.5. About......................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 6. Configuration & Operation.............................................................................................. 28
6.1. Network Configuration.......................................................................................................... 28
6.1.1. Network..................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2. IPv6 function............................................................................................................. 30
6.1.3. HTTPS...................................................................................................................... 30
6.1.4. DDNS server............................................................................................................. 31
6.1.5. PPPoE ...................................................................................................................... 32
6.1.6. Streaming.................................................................................................................. 33
6.1.7. UPnP......................................................................................................................... 35
6.1.8. Bonjour...................................................................................................................... 36

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
V
6.1.9. ONVIF....................................................................................................................... 36
6.1.10. IP Filter.................................................................................................................... 37
6.1.11. IP Notification.......................................................................................................... 38
6.2. Adjust Camera Configuration ............................................................................................... 40
6.2.1. Picture....................................................................................................................... 40
6.2.2. Privacy Mask ............................................................................................................ 43
6.2.3. PTZ Setting............................................................................................................... 44
6.2.4. Preset Setting ........................................................................................................... 45
6.2.5. Tour Setting............................................................................................................... 46
6.3. System.................................................................................................................................. 47
6.3.1. System...................................................................................................................... 47
6.3.2. Date & Time.............................................................................................................. 48
6.3.3. Maintenance............................................................................................................. 49
6.4. Video..................................................................................................................................... 51
6.4.1. Common ................................................................................................................... 51
6.4.2. Overlay Image .......................................................................................................... 52
6.4.3. Video Profile.............................................................................................................. 53
6.4.4. ROI............................................................................................................................ 55
6.5. Audio Configuration.............................................................................................................. 55
6.6. User PrivilegeAccess Configuration.................................................................................... 56
6.7. E-Mail Configuration............................................................................................................. 57
6.8. Object Detection................................................................................................................... 58
6.9. Storage Configuration........................................................................................................... 59
6.9.1. SD Card.................................................................................................................... 59
6.9.2. SAMBA Server.......................................................................................................... 60
6.10. Continuous Recording........................................................................................................ 61
6.11. Recording List..................................................................................................................... 61
6.11.1. Recording List......................................................................................................... 61
6.11.2. Continuous Recording List...................................................................................... 62
6.12. Event Server Configuration................................................................................................ 63
6.12.1. FTP Server.............................................................................................................. 63
6.12.2. TCP Server............................................................................................................. 64
6.12.3. HTTP Server........................................................................................................... 65
6.12.4. SAMBA Server........................................................................................................ 66
6.13. Event Schedule Configuration............................................................................................ 67
6.14. Record Configuration.......................................................................................................... 71
6.15. Port Status.......................................................................................................................... 72
Chapter 7. PLANET DDNS Application............................................................................................. 73
Chapter 8. Alarm I/O Connector ........................................................................................................ 74

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
VI
Chapter 9. PING IP Address............................................................................................................... 76
Chapter 10. Bandwidth Estimation ................................................................................................... 77
Chapter 11. Configure Port Forwarding Manually........................................................................... 78
Chapter 12. Power Line Frequency................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 13. 3GPP ............................................................................................................................... 82
Chapter 14. Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................... 83

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
1
Chapter 1. Product Introduction
1.1. Package Contents
The following items should be contained in the package:
ICA-2500 / 5 Mega-Pixel PoE Box IP Camera x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Camera Mount Kit x 1
User’s Manual CD x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Screw Packet x 1
A/V cable x 1
NOTE: 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 Internet Camera packet
will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
1.2. Product Description
High resolution, professional day and night network camera
The PLANET ICA-2500 (or “Internet Camera” in the following section) Network Camera is a high
resolution camera for round-the-clock surveillance over IP networks. This camera supports
H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG compression formats and delivers excellent picture quality in 5
Mega-Pixel resolutions at 15 frames per second (fps). Incorporating the Mega-Pixel Vari-Focal
Lens from TAMRON, which is specially designed for surveillance applications, this camera
provides high quality images under all lighting conditions, which makes it an ideal solution for
indoor/outdoor applications, e.g. surveillance of buildings, roads, parking areas, garages,
railway stations and airports.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
2
Day & Night functionality
The ICA-2500 features an automatic, removable infrared-cut filter, which enables the camera
to provide color video when there is sufficient light, and black/white video in dark conditions.
The camera is able to maintain clear images 24 hours a day.
Exceptional Image quality
Together with powerful image processing attributes like Wide Dynamic Range and 3-Dimension
Noise Reduction technology, the camera is able to filter the intense backlight surrounding a
subject and remove noises from video signal. The result is that an extremely clear and
exquisite picture quality can be produced even under any challenging lighting conditions.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
3
Advanced event management
The ICA-2500 also supports a number of advanced features that give the camera increased
flexibility and capabilities, including Auto-iris for improve the image quality to avoid over
exposure, AV out for perform the two-way audio function, microSD/SDHC card slot for local
storage, RS485 for connectivity to an optional pan/tilt enclosure which effectively adds pan/tilt
functionality and inputs/outputs for connecting external devices such as door sensors and
relays to activate light or close doors.
Flexible installation and Power functionality
The ICA-2500 incorporates Power over Ethernet supplies power to the camera via the network,
eliminating the need for power cables and reducing installation costs. With other advanced
features such as the Gigabit Ethernet Transmission, giving a user the utmost in bandwidth
flexibility and storage efficiency. The ICA-2500 is ONVIF-compliant and therefore interoperable
with other manufacturer’s products, it’s also included 64-CH central management software;
the ICA-2500 is indisputably the top choice for reliable and high performance surveillance.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
4
1.3. Product Features
¾Camera
z1 / 3” Progressive 5MP CMOS sensor
z2.8~8 mm Vari-focal, Auto-iris Lens
z1.0 lux Minimum Illumination at F1.4
zMaximum resolution 2592 x 1944
zRemovable IR-cut Filter for Day & Night Function
zCS- or C-mountAdjustment Ring for Flexible Lens Installation
¾Video / Audio
H.264 / MPEG-4 and M-JPEG video compression simultaneously
Simultaneous multi-stream support
H.264 high profile, main profile and baseline
Max. Resolution 5MP at 15 fps, 1080P at 30fps
3DNR to improve picture quality at low Lux
WDR Enhancement for enhance visibility under extremely bright or dark environments
Two-way audio support with enhanced audio quality
¾Network and Configuration
Compliant with IEEE 802.3af PoE interface for flexible deployment
Equipped with Gigabit Ethernet port
Auto MDI/MDI-X supported
Support for IPv6 in addition to the standard IP protocol version 4
RTSP / UPnP / 3GPP / HTTPS protocols selectable
¾Easy Installation & Management
Onvif compliant for interoperability
Built-in Samba client for NAS
3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications
RS485 interface for P/T scanner control

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
5
1.4. Product Specification
Model ICA-2500
Camera
Image device 1/3“ progressive scan CMOS sensor
Lens
Vari-focal 2.8~8mm, F1.0 DC Auto-iris, CS mount
Mechanical IR Cut Filter
Angle of view (horizontal x vertical):
1/3W- 100.1°x 72.9°
1/3T- 35.8°x 26.8°
Minimal Illumination 1.0 lux @ F1.4
Effective Pixels 2592 x 1944 pixels
Image
Video Compression H.264 / MPEG-4 / M-JPEG
Video Resolution
5M mode
H.264: 2592 x 1944 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 / 320 x 240
2M mode
H.264: 1080P / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 360 / 320 x 180
MPEG4: 1280 x 720 / 640 x 360 / 320 x 180
M-JPEG: 1080P / 1280 x 720 / 640 x 360 / 320 x 180
Frame Rate Up to 30fps for all resolutions
Image Setting
AE, AWB
3D Noise reduction
WDR
Color, brightness, sharpness, contrast
Mirror/Flip
8 Privacy Masks
Text, time and date overlay
Streaming
Simultaneously multi-profile streaming
Streaming over UDP, TCP, or HTTP HTTPS
M-JPEG streaming over HTTP (server push)
Supports 3GPP mobile surveillance (MPEG4)
Controllable frame rate and bandwidth
Constant and variable bit rate (MPEG4/H.264)
ROI
Audio
Audio Streaming Two-way Audio
Audio Compression RTSP: G.711 64kbps, G.726 32kbps
3GPP: AMR
Microphone External microphone input
Audio Output Adjustable audio output gain

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
6
Network and Configuration
Standard
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
Protocol
IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP, FTP, NTP, DNS,
DDNS, DHCP, ARP, Bonjour, UPnP, RTSP, RTP, RTCP, IGMP,
PPPoE, 3GPP, ICMP, Samba
Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encrypted data
transmission, user access log
Users 20 clients on-line monitoring at the same time
System Integration
Application
Programming Interface
Open API for software integration
ONVIF Compliant
Alarm Triggers Intelligent video motion detection and external input
Alarm Events
File upload via FTP, Samba to NAS, SD card or email
Notification via email, HTTP, and TCP
External output activation
Audio alerting output
Pre- and post-alarm buffering
General
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1A
IEEE 802.3af Class 3
Power Consumption 7W max.
Operating Temperature 0 ~ 50 Degree C
Operating Humidity 20 ~ 80% (non-condensing)
Weight (include LENS) 404g
Dimension (W x D x H) 58 x 125 x 62 mm
Emission CE, FCC
Connectors
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45
DC power jack
Terminal block for 1 alarm input and 1 output
RS-485 interface for scanners, pan/tilts
External MIC input
Audio out
Composite video out
Micro SD/SDHC card (Max 32GB, Class 6)
Factory default reset

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
7
Chapter 2. Hardware Interface
2.1. Front View
1 Lens User could adjust the focus to get the best picture quality.
2 Internal
Microphone The Camera has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is hidden in the pinhole located on the front panel.
3 Back Focus Ring Adjust this ring to adapt focus of C/CS mount lens

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
8
2.2. Rear View
1. MIC In Connect an external microphone to the network camera.
2. Audio
Output
Connect a loud speaker to the network camera. This function is for alerting
sound and two-way audio.
3. DC Power
The input power is 12VDC.
Note that supply the power to the Camera with the power adapter included in
package. Otherwise, the improper power adapter may damage the unit and
result in danger.
4 Micro SD
Card Slot User can insert a micro SD card into this slot for event recording.
5 LAN
Socket
The LAN socket is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet or
100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This Ethernet supportsAuto-Negotiation can
detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network automatically. Please
use Category 5 cable to connect the Network Camera to a 100Mbps Fast
Ethernet network switch or hub.
The LAN port also supports IEEE802.3af class 3 Power over Ethernet capability
that can direct connect with standard IEEE802.3af mid-span / end-span PSE
(Power Sourcing Equipment) device. No DC power in required if the ICA-2500 is
connected with 802.3af PSE.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
9
In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
Power LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be flashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
6
Factory
Default
Reset
Sometimes restarting the device will make the system back to a normal state.
However, if the system still got problems after restart, user can restore the
factory default settings and install it again.
Restore the device:
1. Make sure the Camera is ready first. Insert the paper clip or other
suitable tool to press and hold the button down continuously.
2. Hold it least 5 seconds and release the tool. Then the device has
been restored to default settings and reboot again.
Note: Restoring the factory default setting will lose the all previous settings
included IP address forever. User needs to run the IPWizard II program to
search the device and configure it to let the device work properly again.
7 DI/DO
Connector
The Internet Camera provides a terminal block with 6 pins of connectors for DI,
DO, and RS485. Please refer to the Appendix A in this manual for more
information.
Cable for I/O connectors:
Name Number Function
12VDC 1 DC 12V (50mA maximum)
DI 2 Digital signal input
GND 3 GND
DO 4 Digital signal output
485+ 5 RS485 data +
485- 6 RS485 data -
8 Video Out
The Internet Camera also provides composite video output. The video output
function is only for easy installation to check view angle and focus. The output is
not a Mega-pixel resolution. Furthermore, the video output is off by default. To
turn on video, please refer to Setting\Camera\Picture chapter.
9 DC Iris The Internet Camera supports DC-Iris control.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
10
2.3. Hardware Installation
1. Fix the included stand to desired location
2. Attach the Camera to the stand
3. Plug an Ethernet cable into the Camera
Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN socket located on the camera’s rear and attach it
to the network.
4. Connect the external power supply to Camera
Connect the included power adapter to the DC power jack of the camera.
NOTE:
Use the power adapter, 12VDC, included in the package and connect it to wall outlet
for AC power. If the ICA-2500 is connected with IEEE802.3af Power over Ethernet
device such as PoE injector or PoE Switch, DC power is not required. Either power
the ICA-2500 from local DC power or PoE unless for purpose.
5. Done
Once you have installed the camera well and powered it on, the Power LED (orange) will
turn on later. Once the Power LED turned on, it means the system is booting up
successfully. Furthermore, if you have a proper network connection, and access to the
camera, the LAN LED will flash green.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
11
Chapter 3. Initial Utility Installation
This chapter shows how to quick set up your Internet camera. The Internet camera is with the
default settings for the first time power on.
Default IP: DHCP Client OR 192.168.0.20 (if NO DHCP server existed in the network)
Username: admin
Password: admin
However, if you are not familiar with network setting and to help you find the networked Internet
camera quickly the windows utility PLANET IP Wizard II can search the cameras in the network
that shall help you to configure some basic setting before you started advanced management and
monitoring.
1. Insert the bundled CD into the CD-ROM drive to launch the auto-run program. Once
completed, a welcome menu screen will appear.
2. Click the “IP Wizard II” hyperlink; you will see the dialog box as below.
NOTE: If the welcome screen does not appear, click “Start” at the taskbar. Then, select
“Run” and type “D:\Utility\IPWizard II\setup.exe”, assume D is your CD-ROM drive.
3. The “Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PLANET IP Wizard II” prompt will display on the
screen and click “Next” to continue.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
12
4. Please click “Next” to install with original settings, or you may click “Change…” button to
modify the install folder then press “Next” to continue.
5. Please click “Install” to start the installation.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
13
6. Please click “Finish” to complete the installation and launch program immediately.

User’s Manual of ICA-2500
14
3.1. Preparation
When you installed the Internet Camera on a LAN environment, you may execute PLANET IP
Wizard II to discover camera’s IP address and set up related parameters in the camera.
3.1.1. Search and View by PLANET IP Wizard II
When you installed the Internet Camera on a LAN environment, you have two easy ways to search
your cameras by PLANET IP Wizard II or UPnP discovery. Here is the way to execute PLANET IP
Wizard II to discover camera’s IP address and set up related parameter in a camera.
9Search