Planet ICO-HM230 User manual

H.264 Internet Camera
ICA-HM230 / ICA-H312 / ICA-H651 / ICA-HM130 /
ICA-HM135 / ICA-HM350
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .................................................................................... 3
1.1 Before Installation................................................................................. 3
1.2 System Requirements .......................................................................... 3
Chapter 2. Physical Description and Installation.................................................. 4
2.1 ICA-HM230 H.264 Mega-Pixel CMOS Pan/Tilt Internet Camera................. 4
2.1.1 ICA-HM230 Package Content ....................................................... 4
2.1.2 ICA-HM230 Physical Details......................................................... 4
2.1.3 ICA-HM230 Installation ............................................................... 5
2.2 ICA-H312 H.264 25-Meter IR Internet Camera....................................... 6
2.2.1 ICA-H312 Package Content ......................................................... 6
2.2.2 ICA-H312 Physical Details............................................................ 7
2.2.3 ICA-H312 Installation .................................................................. 8
2.3 ICA-H651 H.264 Outdoor Speed Dome Internet Camera ......................... 9
2.3.1 ICA-H651 Package Content ......................................................... 9
2.3.2 ICA-H651 Physical Details ........................................................... 9
2.3.3 ICA-H651 Installation ................................................................10
2.4 ICA-HM130 H.264 Mega-Pixel Dome Internet Camera .............................12
2.4.1 ICA-HM130 Package Content ......................................................12
2.4.2 ICA-HM130 Physical Details........................................................12
2.4.3 ICA-HM130 Installation ..............................................................14
2.5 ICA-HM135 H.264 Mega-Pixel 20M IR Vandal Proof IP Dome ...................15
2.5.1 ICA-HM135 Package Content ......................................................15
2.5.2 ICA-HM135 Physical Details........................................................15
2.5.3 ICA-HM135 Installation ..............................................................17
2.6 ICA-HM350 H.264 Mega-Pixel 30M Outdoor IR Internet Camera .............19
2.6.1 ICA-HM350 Package Content ......................................................19
2.6.2 ICA-HM350 Physical Details........................................................19
2.6.3 ICA-HM350 Installation ..............................................................21
Chapter 3. Camera Windows Utility ..................................................................22
Further Information ........................................................................................24

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PLANET H.264 IP Camera. It is versatile and high
image solution of surveillance application for day and night. The Pan/Tilt IP Camera
is also a stand-alone camera system with a built-in processor and web server that
provides highest quality video and system performance.
The PLANET IP Camera support Multi-Prole function can stands for simultaneously
video streams. These Network Cameras can generate H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG
streaming simultaneously to different clients. Moreover, the resolution can be
different from one client to another. This state-of-art design is considerable to t in
various network environments.
1.1 Before Installation
Before installation, please be sure to read this quick installation guide and user’s
manual (CD) carefully to complete machine installation. This guide shows how to
quick set up the three cameras, unless model name specied terms “IP Camera”
will be used for these three models.
1.2 System Requirements
CPU Intel®Pentium 4 3.0GHz with Hyper-threading
RAM 1GB
Video RAM 128MB
Display Chip (recommanded) nVIDIA GeForce 8500GT
ATI Radeon HD 4350
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 24bits
Operating System Windows 2000 SP4 / Windows XP Pro SP2 /
Windows 2003 / Vista
DirectX 9.0c or above
Required space for
installation 100MB
Recommended HD free
space 160GB
Network Wired Ethernet 100Base-TX

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Chapter 2. Physical Description and Installation
2.1 ICA-HM230 H.264 Mega-Pixel CMOS Pan/Tilt Internet Camera
2.1.1 ICA-HM230 Package Content
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Camera Mount Kit x 1
User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
2.1.2 ICA-HM230 Physical Details
Audio Output
Power Jack
Reset Button
RJ-45

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1. Audio Output
It allows this device to output audio or alerting sound. Connect with a 3.5Ø phone
jack speaker (external adaptor).
2. Power Jack
The input power is DC 12V.
Note
1. Only use the power adapter supplied with internet camera
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
2. The power adapter is unnecessary when internet camera is
connected to a PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged when internet camera is connected to a PoE switch
and power adapter simultaneously.
3. RJ-45 LAN Socket
The LAN socket is a RJ-45 connector for connections to 10/100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet cabling. This Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate
the transmission speed of the network automatically. Please use CAT-5 cable to
connect the IP camera to a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.
4 Factory Default Reset
This button is hidden in the pinhole. Please refer to the user’s manual for more
information.
2.1.3 ICA-HM230 Installation
Ceiling Mount
1. Fix the IP camera to L-type bracket with the two supplied screws.
2. Fix the bracket and IP camera to the ceiling using two holly wall anchors and
screws.

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3. Connect the LAN cable to a switch or hub. When this switch/hub is a PoE device,
you can ignore the next step.
4. Connect DC-Jack to the with the bundle power adapter power source.
5. Done.
Wall Mount
1. Fix the L-type bracket to the wall using two holly wall anchors and screws.
2. Fix the IP camera to L-type bracket with the two supplied screws.
3. Connect the LAN cable to a switch or hub. When this switch/hub is a PoE device,
you can ignore the next step.
4. Connect DC-Jack to the with the bundle power adapter power source.
5. Done.
2.2 ICA-H312 H.264 25-Meter IR Internet Camera
2.2.1 ICA-H312 Package Content
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Camera Mount Kit x 1
User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1

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2.2.2 ICA-H312 Physical Details
1. RJ-45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.
For connect to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This
Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed
of the network automatically. Please use CAT-5 cable to connect the IP camera to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.
In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be ashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
Power LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
RS485 &
DI/DO
Video in
MIC in
Line out
Camera Power Jack
RJ45
Reset Button
2. RS-485: Connect to a local keyboard controller.
DI/DO: Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices.
Cable for I/O connectors:
Name Cable Color Function
DC 12V Brown/White DC 12V (50mA maximum)
GND Blue/White GND
D+ Purple/White RS485 data +
D- Gray RS485 data -
DI Green/White Digital signal input
DO Orange/White Digital signal output

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3. Reset Button
This button is used to restore the all factory default settings. 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:
a. Press the button down continuously.
b. Hold the button at least 5 seconds and release it. Then the device has been
restored to default settings and reboot again.
4. Power Jack
The input power is DC 12V.
Note
1. Only use the power adapter supplied with internet camera
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
2. The power adapter is unnecessary when internet camera is
connected to a PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged when internet camera is connected to a PoE switch
and power adapter simultaneously.
5. MIC in (audio in)
Connect a microphone to the IP camera.
6. Line out (audio out)
Connect a loud speaker to the IP camera. This is for voice alerting and two-way
audio.
2.2.3 ICA-H312 Installation
1. Fix IP camera to desired location with stand.
2. Plug-in Ethernet Cable into RJ45 connector (LAN port).
3. Connect the attached power adapter to IP camera and plug-in this adapter into
power outlet.
4. Connect Video BNC connector to a TV set if necessary (to check camera viewing
angle and focus).
5. Done.

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2.3 ICA-H651 H.264 Outdoor Speed Dome Internet Camera
2.3.1 ICA-H651 Package Content
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Power Box Wall Mount Kit x 1
Power Box Electric Wire Kit x 1
Camera Bracket Screws Kit x 1
Waterproof Strip x 1
Terminal Block x 2
Video and Audio Cable x 3
Zoom Cable x 1
User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
2.3.2 ICA-H651 Physical Details
1. RJ45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.
For connects to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This
Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed
of the network automatically. Please use CAT-5 cable to connect the IP camera to
a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub. The LAN cable is wired well for
user’s easy installation.
MIC in Line out 12VDC DI / DO RS485 Video Out AC 24V in

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2. RS-485: Connect to a local keyboard controller.
DI/DO: Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices.
Name Function
DC 12V DC 12V (60mA maximum)
GND GND
D+ RS485 data +
D- RS485 data -
DI Digital signal input (Digital In)
DO Digital signal output (Alarm Out)
3. Local Video output
The IP camera also provides composite video output. User can use BNC video cable
to connect the IP camera with a TV monitor or VCR.
4. AC 24V in
The input power is AC 24V.
5. MIC in (audio in)
Connect a microphone input source to the IP camera.
6. Line out (audio out)
Connect a loud speaker to the IP camera. This function is for voice alerting and
two-way audio.
2.3.3 ICA-H651 Installation
Wall Mount
1. Disassemble the Outdoor Flange and dome housing with wrench. Mount the
dome housing as gure.
2. Mount the power box on a solid wall. Mount the wall bracket on the power box.
3. Fix the wall bracket to the outdoor ange with screws and wrench. Tighten the
screws as gure.
4. Connect all the cables as required.

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5. Mount the Safety Hanging-Lock of the outdoor ange on the outdoor speed
dome. Aim the guide pin of mounting base at the longest curved chute of
outdoor ange. Fix the speed dome on the outdoor ange. Tighten the screw as
gure.
Note
Due to the IP camera is heavy, while installing, be ware of object
falling that could injure workers below or damage the IP camera
permanently.
Ceiling Mount
1. Disassemble the Outdoor Flange and dome housing with wrench. Mount the
dome housing as following.
2. Fix the ceiling bracket and connect it with outdoor ange with screws and
wrench. Tighten the screws as following.
3. Connect all the cables as required.

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4. Mount the Safety Hanging-Lock of the outdoor ange on the outdoor speed
dome. Aim the guide pin of mounting base at the longest curved chute of
outdoor ange. Fix the speed dome on the outdoor ange. Tighten the screw as
following.
2.4 ICA-HM130 H.264 Mega-Pixel Dome Internet Camera
2.4.1 ICA-HM130 Package Content
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Mount Screw x 4
User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
2.4.2 ICA-HM130 Physical Details
1. RJ-45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.
For connect to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This
Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed
of the network automatically. Please use CAT-5 cable to connect the IP camera to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.

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In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be ashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
Power LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
RS485 &
DI/DO
MIC in
Line out
Power Jack
RJ45
Reset Button
2. RS-485: Connect to a local keyboard controller.
DI/DO: Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices.
Cable for I/O connectors:
Name Cable Color Function
DC 12V Brown/White DC 12V (50mA maximum)
GND Blue/White GND
D+ Purple/White RS485 data +
D- Gray RS485 data -
DI Green/White Digital signal input
DO Orange/White Digital signal output
3. Reset Button
This button is used to restore the all factory default settings. 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.

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Restore the device:
a. Press the button down continuously.
b. Hold the button at least 5 seconds and release it. Then the device has been
restored to default settings and reboot again.
4. Power Jack
The input power is DC 12V.
Note
1. Only use the power adapter supplied with internet camera
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
2. The power adapter is unnecessary when internet camera is
connected to a PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged when internet camera is connected to a PoE switch
and power adapter simultaneously.
5. MIC in (audio in)
Connect a microphone to the IP camera.
6. Line out (audio out)
Connect a loud speaker to the IP camera. This is for voice alerting and two-way
audio.
2.4.3 ICA-HM130 Installation
1. Please select the most suitable position on the wall or ceiling to install the IP
camera.
2. Rotate the dome housing counterclockwise to remove it from the mounting base.
3. Set the mounting base onto the wall or ceiling and center it over the mounting
hole, using the two retaining screws for the main body, supplied by the appurte-
nance bag.

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4. For lens adjustment, move the IP camera body (some model type’s limits the
PCB board to 180° rotational adjustment) and set the focus by turning the lens
to the left or right direction. When the IP camera focus adjustment has been
completed, rotate the dome housing clockwise to secure it to the mounting
base.
5. Connect the LAN cable to a switch or hub. When this switch/hub is a PoE device,
you can ignore the next step.
6. Connect Power Jack to the bundled power adapter.
7. Done.
2.5 ICA-HM135 H.264 Mega-Pixel 20M IR Vandal-Proof IP Dome
2.5.1 ICA-HM135 Package Content
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 1
Mount Screw x 4
User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
2.5.2 ICA-HM135 Physical Details
1. RJ-45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.
For connect to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This
Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed
of the network automatically. Please use CAT-5 cable to connect the IP camera to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.

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In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be ashing while network accessing via Ethernet.
Power LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
RS485 &
DI/DO
MIC in
Line out
Power Jack
RJ45
Reset Button
2. RS-485: Connect to a local keyboard controller.
DI/DO: Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices.
Cable for I/O connectors:
Name Cable Color Function
DC 12V Brown/White DC 12V (50mA maximum)
GND Blue/White GND
D+ Purple/White RS485 data +
D- Gray RS485 data -
DI Green/White Digital signal input
DO Orange/White Digital signal output
3. Reset Button
This button is used to restore the all factory default settings. 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.

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Restore the device:
a. Press the button down continuously.
b. Hold the button at least 5 seconds and release it. Then the device has been
restored to default settings and reboot again.
4. Power Jack
The input power is DC 12V.
Note
1. ONLY use package power adapter supplied with the internet.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
2. The power adapter is unnecessary when internet camera is
connected to a PoE switch. Otherwise, the product may be
damaged when internet camera is connected to a PoE switch
and power adapter simultaneously.
5. MIC in (audio in)
Connect a microphone to the IP camera.
6. Line out (audio out)
Connect a loud speaker to the IP camera. This is for voice alerting and two-way
audio.
2.5.3 ICA-HM135 Installation
1. Use provided L-wrench loosen the tamper-resistant housing cover (with screws
still attached on the cover). The unit has a factory installed side conduit entry
and one may adjust the cables to back conduit entry according to installation
requirement.

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2. Set the mounting base onto the wall or ceiling and center it over the mounting
hole, using the supplied four retaining screws to secure the main body.
3. Set the proper image by moving the IP camera body (some model may limit the
PCB board to 180° rotational adjustment) and set the focus by turning the lens
to the left or right direction.
4. When the IP camera focus adjustment has been completed, use the provided
L-wrench to fasten the tamper-resistant housing to the main body.
5. Vari-Focal operation guide:
Once the picture appears on the monitor, open the cover and adjust the lens
wrench to “NEARFAR”, get the view zoom that you desire, and then adjust
the focus wrench of the lens to obtain the best picture. After adjustment, tighten
both wrenches.
Zoom Adjustment
Focal Adjustment
NEAR
FAR
WIDE
TELE

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6. Connect the LAN cable to a switch or hub. When this switch/hub is a PoE device,
you can ignore the next step.
7. Connect DC-Jack to the with the bundle power adapter power source.
8. Done.
2.6 ICA-HM350 H.264 Mega-Pixel 30M Outdoor IR Internet Camera
2.6.1 ICA-HM350 Package Content
IP Camera Unit x 1
Power Adapter x 2
Mount Kit x 1
User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
Quick Installation Guide x 1
Note
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.
2.6.2 ICA-HM350 Physical Details
1. RJ-45 LAN socket: Connect to PC or Hub/Switch.
For connect to 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. This
Ethernet port built N-Way protocol can detect or negotiate the transmission speed
of the network automatically. Please use CAT-5 cable to connect the IP camera to a
100Mbps Fast Ethernet network switch or hub.
In the LAN socket, there are two LEDs embedded:
LAN LED (green color)
This LED will be ashing while network accessing via Ethernet.

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Power LED (orange color)
This LED is used to indicate whether DC power is on or not.
RS485 &
DI/DO
Video in
MIC in
Line out
Camera Power Jack
Heater Power Jack
RJ45
Reset Button
2. RS-485: Connect to a local keyboard controller.
DI/DO: Connect to sensor in and alarm out devices.
Cable for I/O connectors:
Name Cable Color Function
DC 12V Brown/White DC 12V (50mA maximum)
GND Blue/White GND
D+ Purple/White RS485 data +
D- Gray RS485 data -
DI Green/White Digital signal input
DO Orange/White Digital signal output
3. Reset Button
This button is used to restore the all factory default settings. 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:
a. Press the button down continuously.
b. Hold the button at least 5 seconds and release it. Then the device has been
restored to default settings and reboot again.