Planet ICA-102 User manual

Internet Camera
ICA-102/ICA-102W
User s Manual

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Revision
User s Manual for PLANET Internet Camera:
Model: ICA-102/ICA-102W
Rev: 1.3 (August 2004)
Part No. EM-ICA102V1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................1
ICA-102/ICA-102W Features..........................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................3
Physical Details.............................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...............................................................6
Requirements.................................................................................6
Connecting ICA-102 series to the Camera Stand.......................6
Hardware Install Procedure..........................................................7
CHAPTER 3 INITIAL SETUP................................................................8
Preparation.....................................................................................8
Procedures.....................................................................................8
CHAPTER 4 WEB USER INTERFACE...............................................13
Introduction..................................................................................13
Login.............................................................................................13
ViewVideo....................................................................................13
Administration.............................................................................16
CHAPTER 5 CLIENT UTILITY............................................................32
Install Procedure.........................................................................32
Using Viewer & Recorder Utility.................................................34
APPENDIX AFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS..........................40
APPENDIX B TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................41
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATION..........................................................43

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Chapter 1
Introduction
As broadband communication gets more and more popular, it becomes easier to
transfer video and audio through network.The ICA-102 familyprovides an advanced
Internet Camera solution, supporting wired or wireless Ethernet networking. The ICA-
102/102Wcan be placed wherever there is awired/wireless LAN or an available
xDSL/Cable modemconnection, and the ICA-102 familyalso supports DDNS. Even
when your gatewaydoes not support DDNS, it can still co-operate with the ICA-102
familyand provide live images to Internet users.
The ICA-102 familyuses advanced MPEG-4 video compression technology.An ad-
vanced microcomputer is integrated into this camera to digitizelive video, and then
compress the video streamusing MPEG-4. The high compression capabilities of
MPEG-4 reduce networkbandwidth requirements to amazinglylowlevels. With their
Plug-N-Watch capability,anetworkadministrator or systemoperator can seamlessly
complete networkdeployment in just minutes!
ICA-102/ICA-102W Features
Features
· Standalone Design.
The ICA-102/102WCamera is a standalone systemwith built-in CPU and Video
encoder. It requires onlya power source and a connection to your LAN or Wire-
less LAN.
· Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities.
Whether for Home, Business or Public Facilitysurveillance, or just for entertain-
ment and fun, the ICA-102/102WCamera has the features you need.
· Multi-Protocol Support.
Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and other Internet related
protocols; the ICA-102/102Wcan be easilyintegrated into your existing network.
· Easy Configuration.
A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup. Subsequent administration
and management can be performed using a standard web browser. The adminis-
trator can configure and manage the ICA-102/102WCamera via the LAN or
Internet.
· Viewing/Recording Utility.
A user-friendlyWindows utilityis provided for viewing live video. For periods when
you are absent, or for scheduled recording, this application also allows you to re-
cord video to an ASF file on your PC. The recorded files are in a standard
Windows Media format, and thus usable bya wide varietyofprograms ifrequired.
· Motion Detection.
This feature will send you an E-mail when motion is detected. The ICA-102/102W
Camera will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused bythe
movement oflarge objects. This function onlyworks indoors due to the sensitivity
ofthe CMOS sensor. Ifdesired, a short video can be included as an attachment to
the E-mail.
· Audio Support.
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With the built-in microphone or an external microphone attached, audio can be re-
corded with live images.
Internet Features
· User-definable HTTP port number.
This allows Internet Gateways to use “port mapping”so the ICA-102/102WCam-
era and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP address.
· DDNS Support.
In order to viewvideo over the Internet, users must knowthe Internet IP address
ofthe gatewayused bythe ICA-102/102WCamera. But ifthe Gatewayhas a dy-
namic IP address, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) is required. Since manyexisting
Gateways do not support DDNS, this function is incorporated into the ICA-
102/102WCamera.
· NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support.
NTP allows the ICA-102/102WCamera to calibrate its internal clockfroman
Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video fromthe ICA-
102/102WCamera will be correct.
SecurityFeatures
· User Authentication.
Ifdesired, access to live video can be restricted to known users. Users will have to
enter their username and password before being able to viewthe video stream.
Up to 20 users can be entered.
· Password-Protected Configuration.
Configuration data can be password protected, so that it onlybe changed bythe
ICA-102/102WCamera Administrator.
Wireless Features (ICA-102W only)
· Standards Compliant.
The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for
Wireless LANs.
· Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
The 802.11g standard provides for backward compatibilitywith the 802.11b stan-
dard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
· Speeds to 54Mbps.
All speeds up to the 802.11g maximumof54Mbps are supported.
· Wired and Wireless Network Support.
The ICA-102WCamera supports both wired and wireless transmission.
· WEP Support.
Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is provided.

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Package Contents
The following items should be included:
•Internet Camera unit
•Camera Stand
•Power Adapter
•CD-ROM
•QuickInstallation Guide
Ifanyofthe above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immedi-
ately.
Physical Details
Front Panel
Front Panel of ICA-102W
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Focus Ring
Normally, it is not necessaryto adjust the focus. The default
focus range is from1 meter (3 feet) to infinity. Ifthe image is
not clear, tryadjusting the focus.
Microphone
The built-in microphone is mounted on the front. There is also
a connection for an external microphone on the rear. Connect-
ing an external microphone will disable the built-in
microphone.
ReadyLED
On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Blinking - The Ready LED will blinkduring start up. This will
take 15 to 20 seconds.
Active LED
Off - Idle.
Blinking - Wireless/Ethernet Internet Camera is providing a
live video streamto at least one viewer.
LAN LED
On - LAN port is connected to a hub or switch.
Off - LAN port is not connected.
Blinking - Data is being transmitted or received via the LAN
port.
Wireless LED
(Wireless Internet Camera only)
On - Wireless interface is active.
Off - Wireless interface is not available.
Blinking - Data is being transferred via the Wireless interface.
Rear Panel
Antenna
Attach the supplied antenna here. The antenna is adjustable;
best results are usuallyobtained with the antenna positioned
vertically.
Power Input Connect the supplied power adapter here.
MIC In
Ifrequired, an external microphone can be attached here.
Attaching a microphone here will disable the built-in micro-
phone on the front. Microphones designed to be used with
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LAN port
Use a standard LAN cable to connect your ICA-102/102W
Camera to a 10/100BaseThub or switch.
Note:
On the ICA-102/102WCamera, attaching the LAN cable will
disable the Wireless interface. Only1 interface can be active
at anytime.
Reset Button
This button has two (2) functions:
· Restore Default IP Address. When pressed and re-
leased, the ICA-102/102WCamera will reset its IP
address to the default value of192.168.0.20.
· Restore Default IP Address, Administrator ID, and
Administrator password. When pressed and held or 3
seconds, the IP address, Administrator ID, and Adminis-
trator Password settings will be set to their default values.
· IP address: 192.168.0.20
· Administrator ID: admin
· Administrator Password: admin
Note:
After this procedure is completed, the ReadyLED will blink
three times to confirmthat the reset was completed success-
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Chapter 2
Installation
Requirements
ICA-102 ICA-102W
Network Environment
LAN 10/ 100M Ethernet 10/ 100M Ethernet
IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN
Monitoring System Recommended
System Hard-
ware
· CPU: PentiumIV, 450 MHzor above
· MemorySize: 128 MB (256 MB recommended)
· VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above
System Requirement for Viewer & Recorder Application
Support OS Win 98 SE, Win 2000, Win Me, Win XP
System
Hardware
· CPU: PentiumIII, 800 MHzor above
· MemorySize: 128 MB (256 MB recommended)
· VGA card resolution: 800x600 or above
Connecting ICA-102 series to the Camera Stand
ICA-102 series comes with acamera stand accessorywith aswivel ball screwhead
that can be attached to ICA-102 series' bottom screwhole. Attach the camera stand to
ICA-102 series and station it for your application. There are three holes located in the
base ofthe camera stand allowing ICA-102 series to be mounted on the ceiling or any
wall securely.
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Hardware Install Procedure
1.Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect one end ofan Ethernet cable to the LAN port located on the ICA-102/102W
rear panel and attach the other end to the networkdevice (hub or switch). Ifyou want
to use wireless connection for ICA-102W, you can skip this step.
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Note
For the ICA-102W Camera, this disables the Wireless Interface, be-
cause onlyone interface can be active. The LAN interface is
recommended for initial configuration.
The default Wireless settings for the ICA-102W Camera are:
Mode: Infrastructure
ESSID: ANY
WEP: Disabled
2.Attach the external power supply
Connect the provided power adapter to the ICA-102 s connector labeled "5VDC" on
rear panel.
3.Check the LEDs
The PWR would flash for fewseconds to detect networkconnection. The network
indication LEDs (LAN or WLAN) would be on depending on which networktype is
available.
· The ReadyLED will turn on briefly, and then start blinking. It will blinkduring
startup, which takes 15 to 20 seconds.
After startup is completed, the ReadyLED should remain ON.
· The Active LED should be OFF.
It will flash when anyone is viewing live video.
· Either the LAN LED OR the Wireless LED should be ON.

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Chapter 3
Initial Setup
Preparation
The initial setup ofICA-102 series must be done through bundled Setup Wizard utility.
Before starting installation, please ensure that:
· Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Internet Camera. The PC and
the Internet Camera must be directlyconnected (using the LAN port on the Inter-
net Camera) or on the same LAN segment. That is, the PC must be configured to
an IP address and subnet maskin 192.168.0.x segment. For example: IP:
192.168.0.2, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
· The Internet Camera must be installed and powered ON.
· Ifthe Internet Camera's default IP Address (192.168.0.20) is alreadyused by
another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Internet Camera is
allocated a newIP Address during configuration.
Procedures
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the auto run program. Once
completed, a menu screen would appear as follow.
2. Clickon Setup Wizard hyperlinkto activate the initial setup.
Ifthe above screen is not shown, you can start the installation as follows.
•Clickon Start Menu/ Run.
•Enter “D:\Utility\wizard.exe”in the appeared box, where “D”is the letter ofyour
CD-ROM drive.
•Clickon “OK”button.
3. Once the wizard is activated, it would search available camera automatically.
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4. The screen will list all cameras in your LAN. You can viewtheir current settings by
selecting respective Device Name fromleft panel. Choose the one you want to
configure, click “Next .
5. A password verification screen will pop up. Please keyin administrator name and
password for login. The default strings are admin/admin.
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Note
The Administrator ID and password can be set on the "User" screen
of the Web interface. The Web interface can be accessed via the
"Web UI" button on the final screen of the Wizard.
6. In the next screen, you can select “Fixed IP Address or “Dynamic IP Address .
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dress can onlybe used ifyour LAN has a DHCP Server. Ifyou select “Dynamic
IP Address , please go to step 8.
7. Enter the desired networksettings: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway,
PrimaryDNS and SecondaryDNS. Click “Next to proceed.
8. Ifyou are using ICA-102, please skip to step 10. This screen allows you to config-
ure wireless settings: Mode, Authentication Type, ESSID, Domain, and Channel.
Enter appropriate values in each field, then click “Next .
9. WEP keysettings are used to secure your wireless connection. Enter the suitable
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10. The next screen allows you to enter a suitable Description, and set the correct
Date, Time, and Time Zone. Make anydesired changes, and then click “Next to
continue.
11. The Save settings screen displays all the details ofyour camera. Click “Save ifall
settings are correct, or click “Back to modifyincorrect values.
12. After saving all settings, the followscreen appears. You can clickthe “Web UI to
connect to the camera using your Web Browser, or click “Exit to close Setup
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13. Clickon “Web UI to access the web interface ofICA-102 series. Please refer to
chapter 4 for more information about web UI. Clickon “Exit to close Setup Wiz-
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Chapter 4
Web User Interface
Introduction
After finishing the initial setup ofICA-102 series, your camera is readyto use for all
users in LAN. This chapter describes howto viewlive image and manage camera with
web browser. The demonstration screens are fromICA-102W; the screens ofICA-102
are similar except some wireless settings.
Login
Activate the web browser; type “http://192.168.0.20”in the address box to access
Welcome page ofICA-102 series. The lower right ofthe page shows information of
Device Name, Description, and IP Address.
There are three options, which are available for all screens:
•ViewVideo: viewlive images.
•Administration: access the management screens.
•Exit: close the current screen and terminate the connection to camera.
ViewVideo
You can viewlive video via web browser byselecting “ViewVideo option. Please
note that this option needs to download and install an ActiveX control “NetCamPlayer-
web11g.ocx”to your computer. Please change the securitysettings ofyour browser
with following procedures first.
1. Click “Tools”fromupper tool bar ofbrowser, select “Internet Options…”.
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3. Find the settings of “Download unsigned ActiveX controls”, change the option to
“Prompt”.
4. Click “OK”button.
5. Click “Yes”while Warning dialog box appears.
6. Click “Apply”, then “OK”button to finish the setting.
After the setting is done, a “SecurityWarning”dialog box would appear while you
select “ViewVideo”. Ensure the path and the ocx file name is correct, then click “Yes”
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Once the installation is successfullyfinished, you will see the live video immediately.
Administration
Once you click “Administration”option, a dialog box will pop up. Please enter default
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The management screens contain 5 sub-screens: System, Network, Image, User, E-
Mail and Status.
System
System Settings:
Device Name:
This field displays the name ofyour ICA-102 series. It cannot be changed.
Description:
This field is used for entering a descriptive name for the location used byICA-102
series.
Time:
Enter the current time.
Date:
Enter the current date.
Timezone: