Plustek VS 210A User manual

Getting Started with the Video Server
Initial Requirements
Software Requirements
Installation and configuration require the following:
zMicrosoft Windows 2000 or XP Operating System
zMicrosoft Internet Explorer version 6 or higher
Information Other browsers (i.e. Mozilla Firefox) are not currently supported.
Execute IP Scan
IP Scan is a utility used to configure network settings for IP cameras and other
devices (i.e. NVR).
Physical IP Camera Connections
Connect to the Network
Connect this device to network hub/switch via a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable with
an RJ-45 connector. Please note that the PC must be on the same network domain
as the IP camera.
Connect CCTV to Video Server
Use the BNC Video In port to connect the camera with this device.
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Connect Audio In/Out
For audio functionality, connect the audio input cable.
Information Video flicker may occur when enabling/disenabling audio. This
situation normally only lasts for a second.
Power on IP Camera
Connect the power adapter to the power connector. The adapter should be
connected to 110V~220V AC socket. There is no power button on the camera, so
connecting/disconnecting the power adapter will start/shutdown the IP camera.
Initial Network Configuration
To configure the IP camera’s network settings use the IP Scan utility Factory IP
Address.
Below are the initial factory IP address settings for the IP camera:
IP Address 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.1.1
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Working with the Video Server
Using the IP Scan
IP Scan allows users to easily find an IP camera and configure the settings. Double-
click on the IPScan.exe icon in the Installation CD to execute IP Scan utility.
Press the Scan button to list the IP and MAC address list for IP cameras on the
network.
A new IP camera will display the factory IP address, 192.168.1.2. However, if
multiple new devices are present on the network, then multiple instances of
192.168.1.2 will be listed.
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To identify a specific IP camera, use the MAC address which is located on the
bottom of the camera.
Change Network Setting via IP Scan
There are two ways to modify the network settings.
1. Double click on a specific IP address; the setting page will be displayed.
2. Click Change Setting… button at the bottom of the screen.
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Either method will display the network settings configuration.
After altering the IP camera network settings, click Apply. A prompt for the
administrator authentication will be displayed:
The default password for the administrator account (root) is pass. Enter the default
password and click OK to confirm the changes.
After applying the new network settings, the IP camera will reboot; this process takes
about few seconds. The IP camera’s Power LED light will blink during the reboot
process; the light will become stable once reboot is complete.
Exit the “Setting Page” by clicking Close, and wait for the reboot to complete.
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After rebooting, press Scan to verify the new IP address. If using DHCP, then the
MAC address may be necessary to accurately identify a specific camera.
Press Exit to quit IP Scan.
Access the IP Camera Web Interface
MS Internet Explorer is used to access and configure the IP camera.
When accessing an IP camera using the web interface for the first time, some
configuration for ActiveX controls may be required.
1. Open the IE browser
2. Type in the IP address of the IP camera
3. Enter the administrator username and password:
User name: root
Default password: pass
Press OK button to access to the Live View web page.
Information
zUsernames and passwords are case sensitive.
zThe administrator password should be changed after
installation is complete.
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Upon login, the error “ActiveX control failed to load (OCX)” may be encountered.
The error indicates the browser requires adding certain ActiveX controls for the
viewer to work.
Near the top of the browser page is a message regarding an add-on to run.
The request is highlighted below in blue.
Clicking on the add-on message will bring up options; choose Install This Add-on
for All Users on This Computer… to add.
A Security Warning message box will be displayed; click OK.
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Wait for the add-on to complete and the page to attempt reloading.
Most likely other ActiveX controls will be required. Repeat the above procedure of
adding ActiveX controls until no other add-on requests are displayed and the Live
View page appears without error.
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