Planet ICA-HM227W User manual

User’s Manual
ICA-HM227W
3 Mega-Pixel Wireless IR PT IP
Camera

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This device 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 device 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 device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device 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 device and receiver.
3. Connect the device 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 device.
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 device complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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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 device 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 device. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture
must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the device.
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.
CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark,
Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.
France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and
telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity
(R&TTE).
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.
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.
National Restrictions
This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries
following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries
mentioned below:
CountryRestrictionReason/remark
BulgariaNone
Generalauthorizationrequiredforoutdooruse
andpublicservice
France
Outdooruselimitedto10mW
e.i.r.p.withintheband
2454‐2483.5MHz
MilitaryRadiolocationuse.Refarmingofthe2.4GHz
bandhasbeenongoinginrecentyearstoallow
currentrelaxedregulation.Fullimplementation
planned2012
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ItalyNone
Ifusedoutsideofownpremises,general
authorizationisrequired
LuxembourgNone
Generalauthorizationrequiredfornetworkand
servicesupply(notforspectrum)
NorwayImplemented
Thissubsectiondoesnotapplyforthegeographical
areawithinaradiusof20kmfromthecentreof
Ny‐Ålesund
Russian
Federation
NoneOnlyforindoorapplications
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 device, end
users of electrical and electronic device 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 3 Mega-Pixel Wireless IR PT IP Camera
Model: ICA-HM227W
Rev: 1.0 (June. 2012)
Part No. EM-ICAHM227W
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Table of Content
1. Introduction................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Features......................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Package Contents........................................................................................................ 7
2. Basic Setup ................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 System Requirement ................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Physical Description .................................................................................................. 10
2.2.1 Identification of ICA-HM227W physical detail ................................................ 10
2.3 Hardware Installation................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Initial Utility Installation.............................................................................................. 18
2.5 Preparation.................................................................................................................. 18
2.5.1 Configure Network by PLANET IPFinder........................................................ 18
2.6 Setup ActiveX to use the Internet Camera............................................................. 20
2.6.1 Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP................................................................. 20
2.6.2 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP................................................................. 21
2.6.3 Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista ............................................................. 22
2.6.4 Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP................................................................. 23
2.7 Using UPnP of Windows XP or Vista...................................................................... 24
2.7.1 Windows XP ........................................................................................................ 24
2.7.2 Windows Vista..................................................................................................... 28
3. Web-based Management........................................................................................ 29
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 29
3.2 Connecting to Internet Camera................................................................................ 29
3.3 Viewing Live Video..................................................................................................... 33

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3.4 Client Settings............................................................................................................. 36
4. Advanced Configuration ........................................................................................ 38
4.1 System ......................................................................................................................... 39
4.2 Security........................................................................................................................ 41
4.3 Network........................................................................................................................ 43
4.3.1 General................................................................................................................. 43
4.3.2 Advanced ............................................................................................................. 45
4.3.3 Wireless................................................................................................................ 47
4.4 IP Filter......................................................................................................................... 50
4.5 Video ............................................................................................................................ 52
4.5.1 Image Setting ...................................................................................................... 53
4.5.2 Video Setting ....................................................................................................... 55
4.5.3 Overlay Setting.................................................................................................... 57
4.6 Audio ............................................................................................................................ 59
4.7 Motion .......................................................................................................................... 60
4.8 PTZ Control................................................................................................................. 62
4.9 Event ............................................................................................................................ 64
4.9.1 Settings................................................................................................................. 65
4.9.2 Media .................................................................................................................... 68
4.9.3 Event Server........................................................................................................ 69
4.10 Recording.................................................................................................................. 73
4.11 Log ............................................................................................................................. 74
4.12 Device Info ................................................................................................................ 75
4.13 Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 76
4.14 Language .................................................................................................................. 77
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 78
Appendix B: Specification.......................................................................................... 79

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1. Introduction
The PLANET ICA-HM227W, built-in high performance 3Mega-Pixel delivers H.264, MPEG-4
and standard M-JPEG video compressions with high quality image at maximum 2048 x1536
resolutions. The full Pan/Tilt function and 10X digital zoom feature provide a larger room
monitoring. It’s the perfect for remote and discreet monitoring of indoor areas such as stores,
banks, hotels, office lobbies, and warehouses.
Multi Profiles Streaming
The Multi-profile Streaming function supported enables the ICA-HM227W to generate H.264 /
MPEG-4 / M-JPEG streaming simultaneously to differentiate users in different resolutions and
frame rates. This state-of-the-art design is considerable to fit in various network environments.
Day & Night Operations
The 9 IR illuminators infrared LED built around the lens bring the clearest vision at night. The
ICA-HM227W could work in a dark area and auto activate when the environment is getting
dark also offers high-quality pictures both in the day and night with built-in CMOS sensor
supporting up to 10 meters.
All-round Monitoring
The ICA-HM227W, Pan/Tilt internet camera, offers pan range of 350-degrees and tilt range of
120-degrees to control over TCP/IP networks. Whether it mounting on the ceiling /wall or table
are very convenience. It also can installed in the outdoor housing ---ICA-OH for the outdoor
surveillance solution.
Wireless Feature
The ICA-HM227W is compliant with the latest wireless interface IEEE 802.11n and also
backward compatible with IEEE802.11b/g. It provides data encryption (WEP / WPA / WPA2) to
bring ultimate data security level and is WPS function supported to help users to connect their
AP which supports WPS function. No any settings required, user just pushes the WPS button
on both devices, and the wireless connection will be created automatically.
ONVIF Certified / Professional Software
The ICA-HM227w follows the ONVIF v1.01 and v1.02 standard SDK for user to integration
with 3rd party software. The ICA-HM227w can work with the PLANET Cam Viewer 3 Lite/Pro
Management software and Network Video Recorder products for video surveillance
application and provides monitoring, recording and event management functions to secure
your property and life.
1.1 Overview
This user’s guide explains how to operate this camera from a computer. User should read this
manual completely and carefully before you operate the internet camera.
1.2 Features
Video & Audio
•1/2.5" Progressive CMOS
•H.264 / MPEG-4 / M-JPEG multiple video streams
•3 Mega-Pixel (2048 x 1536), Full HD (1920 x 1080) Resolution

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•30 fps @ 1080p Full HD
•2-Way Audio and 3GPP for real time surveillance communication
Hardware
•1-Port 10/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation and Auto MDI/MDI-X
•9 infrared LED support Night Vision at 10 meters
•Full Pan / Tilt Control
•Digital input / output interface which connect peripherals such as external alarm, sensor.
•Audio input / output interface, you can listen to voices in remote place, and speak to
person in remote place.
•Supports SD/SDHC card to save local recording video and image
•With external 3dBi antenna
Network
•IPv6 / ONVIF support
•Network administrators can configure and manage via Windows-based utility or web
interface
•DDNS, PPPoE and FTP uploading supports more alternatives in surveillance network
•Built-in Motion detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in specific area
•Anti-flicker function, eliminates flash caused by fluorescent lights, 50 / 60Hz selectable
•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
Wireless
•Complies with IEEE 802.11b / g / n
•WEP / WPA / WPA2 Wireless data encryption
•Supports WPS function
Management
•PLANET IP Finder, CV3L and CV3P can manage the IP camera easily
1.3 Package Contents
•IP Camera unit x 1
•Power Adapter x 1
•Quick Installation Guide x 1
•3dbi Antennas x 1
•Camera Wall Mount Kit x 1
•User’s Manual CD x 1

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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.

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2. Basic Setup
This chapter provides details of installing and configuring the Internet camera
2.1 System Requirement
The Internet Camera can be monitoring on all of Windows operating system that suggest with
system requirment below in order to got better video performance when resolution up to 3
Mega-pixel.
CPU Intel® Core i3 2.5GHz
RAM 1 GB
Video RAM 128MB
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 24bits
Operating System Windows 2000, XP, 2003, 2008 server, Vista, Win7
Network Wired Ethernet 100Base-TX
Browser Mozilla Firefox, IE7 or above, Chrome, Safari
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NOTE
1. The listed information is minimum system requirements only. Actual
requirement will vary depending on the nature of your environment.
2. The ICA-HM227W can be managed by PLANET Cam Viewer Three if you want
to configure more detail information and settings of camera viewer plus
software please refer to the CD-ROM folder “D:\Manual\Cam Viewer 3\”,
assume D is your CD-ROM drive.

2.2 Physical Description
2.2.1 Identification of ICA-HM227W physical detail
Front view
Focus Ring
Light sensor
Infrared LED
LED indicators
Microphone
Item Description
Light sensor Detects light level of the place where this IP camera install.
Infrared LED Lights up when it’s too dark
Microphone Receives voice
Focus ring If the image looks fuzzy, try to turn this focus ring clockwise or
counter-clockwise to adjust focus until the image looks clear
LED indicators
LED Color State Meaning
On Ethernet cable connected
Off Ethernet cable disconnected
LAN / ACT Blue
Flash Transferring data
On IP camera is switched on
Power LED Blue
Off IP camera is switched off
NOTE
These LEDs can be switched off regardless the operation status of IP camera in IP
camera’s configuration menu. This will be helpful if you don’t want other people to
know the operation status of this IP camera
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Rear Panel
Button Description
Button Function
WPS
Press the WPS button and hold it for 3 seconds to enable the WPS
function, the LED will flashed very fast which means connecting. When
connect with the router, the LED flashed will be slow down means
connect successful.
Reset Press the button and hold it for 10 second to reset the camera settings to
factory default value
PhysicalInterfaces
Connector Function
Power Connector The input power is 12VDC, 2A.
Audio Connector Connects to external audio amplifier to output voice. Use 3.5mm audio cable.
DI/DO PIN ASSIGNMENT
Item Description
GND Signal ground (Right)
DO Digital Output #1
DI1 Digital Input #1
DI/DO
Digital input / output dry contacts.
Connects to external peripherals by
wire. To insert or release a wire, press
the button of the PIN you wish to insert
or release.
DI2 Digital Input #2(Left)
Power Connector
Audio Connector
WPS/ Reset Button
Antenna Base
LAN
DI/ DO
SD/ SDHC Card Slot
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WARNING DO NOT CONNECT POWERED CABLE to DI/DO! This
will damage the device permanently!
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Connector Function
LAN Connect to your local area network by Ethernet cable.
Antenna Base Allows device connects to the supplied antenna.
SD/ SDHC Card Slot Inserts SD card for video recording. Maximum 32GB** of SDHC card
supported.
2.3 Hardware Installation
Please follow the following instructions to setup your new IP camera.
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If you wish to place this IP camera on the table, please skip step 1 to 5.
1.Secure the wall mounting metal plate A on the wall, secure it by 4 screws at the screw holes
indicated by black arrows. You can secure it upside-down when required.
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2.Insert wall mounting metal plate B into the slot at the bottom of this IP camera by the
direction i ndicated by black arrow.
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3. Secure wall mounting metal plate B by 2 screws.
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4.Insert the IP camera (with wall mounting metal plate B installed) into wall mounting metal
plate A, which is already secured on the wall.
5.Secure the IP camera on the wall by securing wall mounting metal plate A and B together by
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screw at the place indicated by black arrow.
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6.When mounted on the wall, cables can pass through wall mounting metal plate A as
indicated by the picture below.
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7.Insert Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of this IP camera for Ethernet connection.
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8.Insert DI/DO signal cable(s) into DI/DO port of this IP camera. If you don’t have DI/DO
accessories, you can skip this step.
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9.Insert AC power adapter’s cable into DC12V port of this IP camera.
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10.The LED lights should light up after few seconds, and the IP camera will test its Pan/Tilt
motor within 1 minute (Do not disturb IP camera at this stage). Please refer to following
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chapters for detailed operating instructions.
11.If it needs to set up wireless connection, please attach the wireless antenna to the IP
camera and configure through wired connection. Remove the network cable after finish all
relative wireless configuration then user can access the camera through wireless connection.
Please refer to the section 3 for detail configuration.
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2.4 Initial Utility Installation
This chapter shows how to quick set up your IP Camera. The IP Camera is with the default
settings. However to help you find the networked IP Camera quickly the Windows utility
(PLANET IPFinder) can search the IP Cameras in the network that shall help you to configure
some basic setting before you start advanced management and monitoring.
Please insert the bundle CD disk into your CD/DVD-ROM drive. When the welcome web page
appears, please click your IP Camera name on the IP Camera list i.e. ICA-HM227W. Then
click on the utility IPFinder to start the program.
2.5 Preparation
You can use your new Network IP Camera by its web user interface via web browser. Currently
the viewing system requirement for Network IP camera is:
■OS: Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 server, XP, Vista, Win7
■Browser: Mozilla Firefox, IE7 or above, Chrome, Safari
■Cell phone: 3GPP player
■Quick Time: 6.5 or above
The IP Camera will use DHCP server on your local network to obtain an IP address
automatically by default. So, you can check your DHCP server’s IP address lease table to find
the IP address of IP Camera.
2.5.1 Configure Network by PLANET IPFinder
1. Use “IP Finder” to assign an IP address of IP CAMERA.
The IP Finder software is in the attached CD named" IPFinder.exe ".
2. The GUI of IP Finder is as follows (Default IP: 192.168.0.20).
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3. Press ‘Discover’ button to search for all IP Cameras on your local network (make sure all IP
Cameras are powered on and connect to local network first). When you find any IP Camera,
you can click on it and click ‘Link’ button to connect to it by your web browser.
4. If you need to change a certain IP Camera’s IP address, you can also click on the IP
Camera you wish to change IP address, then click ‘Change IP’ button to change select IP
Camera’s IP address setting.
5. Please make sure the subnet of PC IP address and IP CAM IP address are the same. If you
no longer need to use this utility, click ‘Exit’ button to close it.
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