Planet ICA-600 User manual

Speed Dome IP Camera
ICA-600
User’s Manual

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Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET Speed Dome IP Camera
Model: ICA-600
Rev: 1.0 (Nov. 2005)
Part No. EM-ICA600v1
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1
Overview ............................................................................................................................1
Physical Details..................................................................................................................3
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ...................................................................................................6
System Requirements........................................................................................................6
Installation .........................................................................................................................7
Setup...................................................................................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP ...................................................................11
Introduction.....................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the Video Image.............................................................................................11
Controlling User Access to the Video Stream...............................................................14
Making Video available from the Internet....................................................................15
CHAPTER 4 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT ....................................................................19
Introduction.....................................................................................................................19
Connecting to ICA-600....................................................................................................19
Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................20
Viewing Area ...................................................................................................................21
Control Panel Screen.......................................................................................................22
Advanced Configuration Area .......................................................................................23
Camera Advanced setting Menu....................................................................................23
System Screen..................................................................................................................24
Camera Screen.................................................................................................................25
Network Screen................................................................................................................27
User Screen ......................................................................................................................30
IP Filter Screen................................................................................................................30
FTP Client Screen ...........................................................................................................33
SMTP Screen...................................................................................................................34
Alarm 1 & Alarm 2 Screen.............................................................................................35
Schedule Screen...............................................................................................................35
Motion Detection Screen.................................................................................................36
Time Setting Screen.........................................................................................................37
Popup Screen...................................................................................................................38
Firmware upgrade Screen..............................................................................................39
Factory Default Screen....................................................................................................40
Reboot...............................................................................................................................41
ActiveX Control...............................................................................................................42
CHAPTER 5 CLIENT UTILITY ..........................................................................................48
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................48
HOW TO USE.................................................................................................................52
APPENDIX A ALARM I/O CONNECTOR.........................................................................67
APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................69
APPENDIX C BANDWIDTH CALCULATION.................................................................73
APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................74
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides details of the ICA-600's features, components
and capabilities.
Overview
This Speed Dome IP Camera is a fully scalable surveillance device. Because the
Internet Cameras can be plugged in to your existing computer network infrastructure,
you will potentially save thousands of dollars on unnecessary cabling.
The Internet Camera is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your
Internet 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 Internet Camera to capture a video sequence to a computer. Live video image
can be uploaded to a website worldwide to see or made available only to selected
users on the network.
ICA-600 applications
Features
•Pan / Tilt / Zoom capability
ICA-600 is able to perform 360° PAN, 180° tilt electric flip and 18x optical zoom
and 12x digital zoom adjustment, which brings more convenience and flexibility in
network deployment.
•Ease of use
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Plug-N-Watch capability to simplify system integration in an existing network
environment
•Meeting SOHO, business, or public facilities surveillance needs
ICA-600 can be deployed in many different situations, such as library, train station
or factory production line to provide efficient, human-resource reducing, and
offers flexibility, affordability, and reliability for the proper surveillance of
manufacturing facilities.
•Notification Support
Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail, and HTTP public network standards,
ICA-600 can be applied and utilized to a IP network environment and view online
via Internet Explorer 5.0 or above browser.
•Motion Detection
This feature will send you alert message when motion is detected. The ICA-600
will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of
large objects.
• Audio Recording
With the RCA video, and audio output interfaces, the system administrator can
record the video/audio locally onto DVR or other video recording equipment.
•JPEG Video Compression
•Composite Video Output
•Software for monitor 16 cameras for surveillance application
•Alarm triggers email / FTP upload
Internet Features
•User-definable administration port number.
This allows Internet Gateways to use “port mapping” so the ICA-600 and a Web
Server can share the same Internet IP address.
•DDNS Support
In order to view video over Internet, user must know the Internet IP address of the
gateway used by ICA-600. An easy-to-remember DDNS (Dynamic DNS) name
will help you memorize your site more easily.
•NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support
NTP allows the ICA-600 to calibrate its internal clock from an Internet Time-
Server. This ensures that the time stamp on the recorded video from the ICA-600
will be correct.
•PPPoE supported
Security Features
•User Authentication
If desired, the camera access can be restricted to known users. Users will have
to enter their username and password before being able to view the video stream.
Up to 10 users can be entered.
•IP filter
The camera access not only can be restricted by username/password, but also
can be limited by the IP range to bring users more security.
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Physical Details
AC Power and Video Output Cable
The 24V AC power input and video output cable (yellow cable) are located on the
Network Camera’s back panel. Note that power supply need user to purchase
additionally according to local electrical specification. In order to prevent the improper
power adapter may damage the unit and result in danger.
The Network Camera also provides video output to connect the Network Camera with
a TV monitor or VCR.
Audio Input Cable
The Network Camera provides audio input to connect with external microphone. User
can monitor not only images but sounds.
LAN Cable
LAN cable is a 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. The Ethernet
port built NWay protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network
automatically. Provided Category 5 “straight through” cable to connect the Network
Camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.
Alarm cable
The Network Camera provides 8 pins cable to connect with external alarms.
Color definition for installing alarms:
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Pin Color Function
1 Black
Alarm Output #2 (NO)
2 Brown
Alarm Output #2 (COM). Max 24VDC, 1A
3 Red
Alarm Output #1 (NO)
4 Orange Alarm Output #1 (COM)
5 Yellow
Alarm Output #1 (NC). Max 24VDC, 1A
6 Green
Alarm Input #2 (A). Max 24VDC, 12mA
7 Blue
Alarm Input #1/2 (K).
8 Purple
Alarm Input #1 (A). Max 24VDC, 12mA.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing,
please contact your dealer immediately.
• Planet ICA-600 Speed Dome IP Camera x 1 (with Ethernet, Video, Audio and
Alarm cable integrated)
• User manual CD x 1
• Quick Installation Guide x 1
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Chapter 2
Basic Setup
This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the ICA-600.
System Requirements
•To use the LAN interface, a standard 10/100Base-TX hub or switch and network
cable is required.
•Minimum System Requirement :
System
Hardware Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later
Windows ME, 2000, XP, or 2003
1-4 cameras surveillance application
• CPU: Pentium 4, 1.3G MHz or above
• Memory Size: 256 MB or above
• VGA card resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
4 or more cameras surveillance application
• CPU: Pentium 4, 1.7G MHz or above
• Memory Size: 512 MB or above
• VGA card resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
Note: The listed information is minimum system requirements only.
Actual requirement will vary depending on the nature of your
environment.
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Installation
1. Use magnetic screw driver to take off the decoration ring
2. Use screw driver to take off the screw of embedded mount
3. Twist the dome body anti-clockwise direction to take off from the embedded mount.
Please remove the safety hook after taking dome body out.
Safety
Hook
Note: “Safety hook” is used to avoid the speed dome IP falling down to the floor
4. Cut a hole as following picture in the ceiling. Or place the bracket (embedded mount)
on the ceiling and mark the three screw holes and the inner circle of the bracket ring.
Then cut the hole in the ceiling according to the markings.
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5. Insert the embedded mount in the ceiling with the holders folded in, and secure the
bracket by tightening the three screws.
Embedded mount
Ceiling
3 screws
6. Mount the dome body back onto the embedded mount and rotate it clockwise to
lock the dome body into the embedded ring. Make sure the safety hook is securely
hooked first.
7. Make sure the screw hole on the side of dome is aligned with the bracket. Tighten
the fixing screw to secure the dome.
8. Use magnetic screw driver to fix the decoration ring. The hardware installation is
now complete.
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Setup
Initial setup can be performed either from the web browser or using the supplied
Windows-based camera utilities. This program can locate the ICA-600 even if its IP
address is invalid for your network. You can then configure the ICA-600 with
appropriate TCP/IP settings for your LAN.
Subsequent administration can be performed with your Web browser, as explained in
Chapter 3 - Web-based Administration.
Setup Procedure
Before setup operations
The ICA-600 provides GUI (Web based, Graphical User Interface) for machine
management and maintenance.
To start ICA-600 web configuration, the requirement of the web browser should be:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher with Java support
Current firmware supports Microsoft Internet Explorer, the Netscape
Navigator support is planned in the future firmware release
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Default LAN interface IP address of ICA-600 is 192.168.0.20. You may now open your
web browser, and insert http://192.168.0.20 in the address bar of your web browser to
logon ICA-600 web configuration page.
ICA-600 will prompt for User Name and Password, please enter: admin as username
to continue machine Web Management.
Or you may execute IPEdit to discover/edit IP address of ICA-600.
Procedures of IPEdit utility
•Please find the IPEditV3.1.exe in the Utility folder on user’s manual CD
•Double-click the IPEditV3.1.exe and the following screen should be prompt on
your computer.
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•Choose the destination camera for IP address and device name modifications
•After modifications, you may now connect the camera via web browser.
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Chapter 3
Advanced Viewing Setup
This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and
features for viewing video via the ICA-600. This Chapter is for
Administrators only.
Introduction
After finishing the network setup, the ICA-600 can immediately be used by all users on
your LAN.
This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:
•Adjusting the video image
•Controlling user access to the live video stream
•Making video available from the Internet
Adjusting the Video Image
If necessary, the ICA-600 Administrator can adjust the Video image. Settings are
provided for:
•Image size - Select the desired size. The larger sizes require greater bandwidth.
•Image quality - This determines the degree of compression applied to the Video
stream. Higher quality requires greater bandwidth.
•Saturation, Sharpness, Contrast, Hue adjustment -
To Adjust the Video Image:
1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the ICA-600.
2. On the Administration menu, select Image. You will see a screen like the example
below.
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Camera setting
3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.
Camera Settings
Image Size Select the desired video resolution. The default resolution is
set to 320*240.
Available resolution: ‧176x144‧320x240‧352x288 ‧
640x480
Image Quality Select the desired image quality. The default Image Quality is
set to Standard.
Available selection:
• Clarity: Video is better but frame rate may be slower
• Fluency: Video is not as good as Clarity but frame rate
may be higher
• Standard: System default value.
Note: Higher image quality requires more bandwidth.
Saturation,
Sharpness,
Contrast, Hue
Image quality adjustment, the parameter ranges from 0 to 255
Options
Camera tour Enable the check box if you want the time to be displayed on
the Video image.
Reset to default If this option is enabled, all the settings in this page will be
reset to factory default values.
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Please check the appendix B for more information on the image
adjustment.
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Controlling User Access to the Video Stream
By default, only system administrators can connect to the ICA-600 and view live Video.
If desired, you may apply the access privileges to known users, by requiring each user
to login to the ICA-600 with their individual username and password.
To enable this feature:
1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the ICA-600. (Please check related
chapters for details.)
2. In machine Administration menu, select User.
3. You may add up to 10 users in machine database, choose the user number, and
enter the name, password and access right for each user.
User Setting Screen
Operation
•When each user connects, they will be prompted for their username and password.
They must enter the name and password defined on the User screen above.
•The camera system administrator can have full access/system modification
privileges; the user only has viewing privilege.
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Making Video available from the Internet
If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and
Broadband modem, you can make the ICA-600 available via the Internet.
ICA-600 Setup
The ICA-600 configuration does NOT have be changed, unless:
•You wish to change the port number from the default value (1024).
•You wish to use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature of the ICA-600.
Second HTTP Port Configuration
Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80. Since the ICA-600 uses HTTP, but
port 80 is likely to be used by a Web Server, you can use a different port for the ICA-
600. This port is called the "HTTP Port2". (The first port is port 80.)
The HTTP port2 is disabled in default settings. If you prefer to use a different port
number than port 80, you can specify the port number on the ICA-600's Network
screen, as shown below.
Network Screen
The Network screen is part of the Web-based Administration interface. See Web-
based Management for further details on using this interface.
Viewers need to know this port number in order to connect and
view live Video, so the current communication port number has to
be informed to the remote users to connect to.
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DDNS (Dynamic DNS)
Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address
is allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.
This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a
connection.
DDNS is designed to solve this problem, by allowing users to connect to your LAN
using a domain name, rather than an IP address.
To use DDNS:
1. Register for the DDNS service with a supported DDNS service provider. You can
then apply for, and be allocated, a Domain Name.
2. Enter and save the correct DDNS settings on the DDNS Setting screen in the
Network setting menu.
3. Operation is then automatic:
•The ICA-600 will then automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it
detects that the Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server
of the new IP address.
•Internet users can then connect to your LAN using the Domain Name
allocated by the DDNS service provider.
•Limitation: if the ICA-600 is installed with private IP address behind the NAT
router, please find and enable the DDNS feature on the router. This can
prevent the remote users not able to connect to the camera.
•Current supported DDNS service provider: www.dyndns.org , www.no-ip.com
DDNS Setting Screen
Router/Gateway Setup for remote viewing
Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP)
connections (from remote viewers) to the ICA-600. The Router/Gateway uses the Port
Number to determine which incoming connections are intended for the ICA-600.
This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers in the router. The
Port Forwarding/Virtual Server entry tells the Router/Gateway that incoming TCP
connections should be passed to the ICA-600. If necessary, check the user manual for
your Router/Gateway for further details.
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The "Port" for the Port Forwarding / Virtual Server entry above is
the "Second Port" number specified on the Network screen of the
ICA-600.
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Viewing via the Internet
Clients (viewers) will need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT
recommended.
Using your Web Browser
If using your Web browser, you need to know the address of the camera (either the
Internet IP address or the Domain name) and the correct communication port number.
Enter the address of the ICA-600, and its port number, in the Address (or Location)
field of your Browser.
Example - IP address:
HTTP://203.70.249.52:1024
Where the Router/Gateway's Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the "HTTP
Port2" number on the ICA-600 is 1024.
Example - Domain Name:
HTTP://ipcam.dyndns.org:1024
Where the Router/Gateway's Domain name is ipcam.dyndns.org and the " HTTP
Port2" number on the ICA-600 is 1024.
Using the Windows Viewing/Recording Utility
If using the CamView Utility, the details of the ICA-600 must be entered on the Internet
tab of the Add Camera screen.
CamView - Add Camera Screen
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