Plustek Network Camera User manual

 Setup
 Configuration
 Technical Guides

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This camera device is intended to be used in a lawful manner. Certain uses of the camera
device may be prohibited by local laws in some countries of states, such as the surreptitious
recording of audio and/or video communications for certain purposes. If you have any
question about whether a proposed use of your products is lawful, you should consult a local
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We strive to produce products in compliance with global environmental standards. Please
consult your local authorities for proper disposal. The product packaging can be recycled.
Attention to recycling (For EU country only)
Protect your environment! This product should not be thrown into the household waste
container. Please give it to the free collecting center in your community.
The screen shots in this guide were made with Windows 2000. If you are using Windows XP,
your screens will look somewhat different but function the same.

Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide......................................................................................................1
Conventions of This Guide..........................................................................................1
A Note about Icons......................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions......................................................................................................2
The Network Camera’s Features.......................................................................................3
Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................3
Box Contents .....................................................................................................................4
Overview............................................................................................................................5
Chapter I. Setup the Network Camera.....................................................................6
Test the Network Camera..................................................................................................6
Mount the Network Camera...............................................................................................7
The Mounting Plate.....................................................................................................7
Mounting to Plain Ceiling.............................................................................................7
Mounting to Suspended Ceiling ..................................................................................9
Connect the Network Camera .........................................................................................10
Method I: Connect to Your PC Directly .....................................................................10
Method II. Connect to an Organization’s Network.....................................................10
Method III. Connect Directly to the Internet...............................................................11
Adjust the Lens ................................................................................................................12
Maintenance and Usage Tips ..........................................................................................14
Chapter II. Configure the Network Camera...........................................................15
ActiveX Viewer.................................................................................................................15
Log in the Network Camera .............................................................................................17
Method I. Network Camera Search Tool Application ................................................17
Method II. IE Address Bar.........................................................................................19
Plustek Network Camera Configuration Center...............................................................21
How to Configure the Network Camera ...........................................................................21
LiveView....................................................................................................................21
Image Settings ..........................................................................................................27
Network.....................................................................................................................28
Server........................................................................................................................29
Administration............................................................................................................30
EventTrigger..............................................................................................................31
CaptureView..............................................................................................................32
Update.......................................................................................................................33
Chapter III. Technical Guides ................................................................................35
LED indicator ...................................................................................................................35
Network Camera Search Tool Application .......................................................................35
IP Configuration Information ............................................................................................36
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Use the Network Camera from Dynamic Domain Name System ....................................37
Proxy Server ....................................................................................................................40
External I/O Interface.......................................................................................................42
Reset the Network Camera .............................................................................................43
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.................................................................................45
Setup and Installation ......................................................................................................45
Views and Operations......................................................................................................46
More Assistance ..............................................................................................................50
Appendix B: Glossary..............................................................................................51
Appendix C: Specification.......................................................................................55
Appendix D: Customer Service and Warranty........................................................58
Statement of Limited Warranty ........................................................................................58
FCC Radio Frequency Statement....................................................................................59
Contacting Plustek .................................................................................................61
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Introduction
Welcome to choose our product. Like all of our products, your new network camera is
thoroughly tested and backed by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer
satisfaction.
Thank you for choosing us as your network camera supplier. We hope you will continue to
turn to us for additional quality products as your computing needs and interests grow.
How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to setup and configure your
network camera. This guide assumes the user is familiar with Microsoft Windows XP and
2000 Professional. If this is not the case, we suggest you learn more about Microsoft
Windows by referring to your Microsoft Windows manual before using your network camera.
The Introduction section of this manual provides an outline of this manual, and describes
the minimum system requirements, the main features and box contents. Before you start
installing your network camera, check the box contents to make sure all parts are included. If
any items are damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased your
network camera or our customer service directly.
Chapter I describes how to mount the network camera and setup basic surveillance system.
There are various network connection solutions available for home and office users, and
therefore this manual provides respective methods to complete the setup of network camera.
Chapter II describes how to configure the network camera. This chapter provides you with
plenty of illustrations and information about the configuration website - Plustek Network
Camera Configuration Center. You may get familiar with it and try out all functions provided
with the network camera.
Chapter III provides useful technical information and usage tips.
Appendix A contains technical support information that can help you solve simple problems.
Before calling for help, please read through Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
Appendix B covers the glossaries that may help you to know more about the network and
network devices.
Appendix C contains the Specifications of the network camera you purchased.
Appendix D contains our limited warranty agreement and FCC statement.
Conventions of This Guide
“XXX” — Represents commands or contents on your computer screen.
Bold — Represents important notes.
A Note about Icons
This guide uses the following icons to point out information that deserves special attention.
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Warning
Warning: A procedure that must be followed carefully to
prevent injury, or accidents.
Attention
Attention: Instructions that are important to remember and
may prevent mistakes.
Information Information: Optional tips for your reference.
Safety Precautions
Before using this device, please read the following important information to eliminate or
reduce any possibility of causing damage and personal injury.
1. Moisture condensation may occur inside this device and cause malfunction at these
conditions:
• when this device is moved directly from a cold to a warm location;
• after a cold room is heated;
• when this device is placed in a damp room.
To avoid the moisture condensation, you are recommended to follow the procedure:
a) Seal this device in a plastic bag for it to adapt to room conditions.
b) Wait for 1-2 hours before removing this device from the bag.
2. Do use the AC adapter that comes with this device. Use of other AC adapter may lead to
malfunction, heat up, electrical shock, fire or injury.
3. Keep the space around the AC adapter clear in case you need to quickly unplug the AC
adapter during emergencies.
4. Damaged wire could cause fire or electrical shock. Keep the power cord straight and
without being twisted, bended, or scraped.
5. Unplug the device if you don’t need to use for a certain period of time to avoid any risks
of causing fire.
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The Network Camera’s Features
• Stand-alone web server – Integrated with a web server, the network camera can be
connected to the Internet directly with Ethernet cable. This differs itself from a web
camera, which is usually connected to a personal computer directly with USB cable.
• Can be setup independently without a personal computer at the monitor’s side
-- Powered by AC adapter and connected with Ethernet cable, the network camera
becomes a terminal of the Internet.
• Real-time remote monitoring – Unlimited time and region, you are allowed to log in
the network camera if you may access the Internet; thus it’s possible for you to
monitor your property, estate, and even your kid in the kindergarten by simply
opening the Plustek Network Camera Configuration center.
• External I/O Interface provides an intelligent way to watch your properties –
With an external sensor/device (e.g. door sensor) connected to the external I/O port,
any motion the external device detected may be regarded as an alarm by the network
camera, so that the surveillance system triggers the function of saving and sending
the captured images to your email box or FTP.
• JPEG Compressed Image Format – Motions or specific pictures captured by the
network camera are saved in JPEG format, which may contain enough image data in
a smaller sized file and be easily transferred through the Internet.
• Password protection – Both Administrator and General Users are password
protected, which may secure different levels of controlling over the network camera.
Minimum System Requirements1
The network camera is recommended to work with personal computer or network that meets
the following requirements:
1The system requirements here are only a guideline, as in general the better the computer
(motherboard, processor, hard disk, RAM, video graphic card), the better the results.
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Operation System Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition or
XP Professional
CPU Intel Pentium® III 300 MHz processor or above
Network Protocol TCP/IP Network protocol installed. (PPPoE, DHCP, Static IP,
DDNS, SMTP, FTP, NTP)
Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later2
Ethernet Interface 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Card and Category 5 cables for network
connections3
Others CD-ROM/DVD Drive, Video card that supports 16-bit color or
greater, 800 MB Free Hard Disk Space
Box Contents4
1. Network Camera
2. Mounting Bracket
3. Mounting Plate
4. AC Adapter
5. Ethernet cable (Category 5 cable)
6. Reset Pin
7. Screws
8. Plastic Plugs
2The program is available with Microsoft Windows and therefore is not included in the
Setup/Application CD-ROM of this product.
3These parts are not included in the package.
4Save the box and packing materials in case you need to transport this network camera in the future.
The product packaging can be recycled.
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9. Lens Focus Adjusting Fixture
10. Setup/Application CD-ROM
11. Ethernet Extension Port
12. User’s Guide
Overview
1. Mounting Index
2. Microphone (Available in P1000A only)
3. Lens
4. Lens Cover
5. LED Indicator
6. Ethernet Port
7. External I/O Interface
8. DC IN Jack
9. Mounting Holes
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Chapter I. Setup the Network
Camera
Before you setup the network camera, please make sure all components available and ready.
A list of the package contents is provided in the Box Contents section of this guide.
Test the Network Camera
Before you start to use the network camera, please test the network camera by following the
steps described as below.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the network camera and plug the AC
adapter into a standard wall outlet.
2. Insert the RJ-45 connector into the Ethernet port of the network camera, and connect the
Ethernet cable to the PC’s Ethernet port.
3. If the LED indicator keeps flashing, the network camera is successfully connected.
Information
For more information about the LED indicator, please refer to “LED
indicator” section.
4. Insert the Setup/Application CD-ROM, included with your network camera, into your CD-
ROM drive.
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5. Run the “Network Camera Search Tool” application in the CD-ROM.
6. When the network camera lists in the Network Camera Search Tool window, your
network camera works properly.
Mount the Network Camera
The Mounting Plate
B
A
A. The three small holes are for mounting the network camera with mounting bracket onto
plain ceiling or suspended ceiling.
B. The four small holes are for mounting the network camera without mounting bracket onto
suspended ceiling.
Mounting to Plain Ceiling
1. Press the mounting plate on the surface of ceiling and mark down the Set A holes on the
plain ceiling.
2. Drill three holes on the ceiling and hammer the plastic plugs into the holes. Note that the
size of the holes in the ceiling should be smaller than that of the plastic plugs.
3. Fix the mounting bracket with screws. You may adjust the direction of the mounting
bracket after slightly loosing the screws.
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4. Pass the Ethernet cable and AC adaptor through the holes into the mounting bracket,
and connect them to the network camera respectively.
5. Load the network camera onto the mounting bracket. Make sure the mounting index on
the network camera and mounting bracket flush with each other.
6. Fasten the network camera with the smallest screws provided with the package.
7. The network camera is mounted on the surface.
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Mounting to Suspended Ceiling
1. Remove one piece of ceiling panels you are to mount the network camera.
Attention
Please consult your decorating expert for more help when
removing and installing the ceiling panel.
2. Place the mounting plate on the inner side of the panel and mark down the holes you are
to drill. Set A holes are for mounting the network camera with mounting bracket, and Set
B holes are for mounting without mounting bracket.
3. Drill Set A or Set B holes and a larger hole on the panel. The larger hole is for passing
through the cables.
4. Place the mounting plate onto the inner side of the panel.
5. Pass the Ethernet cable and power cord through the lager hole and insert them
respectively into the interfaces on the network camera.
6. Press the bottom of the network camera close to ceiling panel, and fasten the network
camera with screws from the mounting plate as indicated in Figure B. If you choose to
mount the network camera with mounting bracket, please jump to step 7.
7. Press the mounting bracket to the ceiling panel and fix with screws as indicated in the
Figure A.
8. Install the panel with mounted network camera to the position on the ceiling.
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Connect the Network Camera
The network camera can be used in both Intranet and Internet. You may adopt either of the
following approaches accordingly:
Method I: Connect to Your PC Directly
The network camera can be connected to your PC via the Ethernet cable. This connection is
commonly used for testing or initial configuration.
1. Insert the RJ-45 connector into the Ethernet port of the network camera.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the PC’s Ethernet port.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the network camera.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5. If the LED indicator keeps flashing, the network camera is successfully connected.
Information
For more information about the LED indicator, please refer to “LED
indicator” section.
Method II. Connect to an Organization’s Network
Usually an organization’s network is connected to Internet via Ethernet switching hub. If you
are to connect the network camera to a company network or a community network, please
follow the steps:
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1. Insert the RJ-45 connector into the Ethernet port of the network camera.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the hub’s port.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the network camera.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5. If the LED indicator keeps flashing, your network camera is successfully connected.
Information
• For more information about connection to organization network,
please refer to Use the Network Camera from Dynamic Domain
Name System.
• If you are to use the network camera in a corporation
environment, you may need to consult your network administrator
or ISP.
• For more information about the LED indicator, please refer to
“LED indicator” section.
Method III. Connect Directly to the Internet
If you are to connect your network camera to Internet via Cable Modem or xDSL, please
follow the steps:
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1. Insert the RJ-45 connector into the Ethernet port of the network camera.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to Cable Modem or xDSL.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN Jack of the network camera.
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5. If the LED indicator keeps flashing, your network camera is successfully connected.
Information
For more information about the LED indicator, please refer to “LED
indicator” section.
Adjust the Lens
You can adjust the lens focus and tilt angle by following the steps described as below:
1. Unload the lens cover by using a gentle force to rotate counter-clockwise.
2. Loosen the screws at both sides of the lens module, and adjust the lens tilt angle by
moving the lower side of the lens module upwards or downwards.
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3. Tighten the screws when you complete the lens tilt angle adjustment.
4. Load the specially designed lens focus adjusting fixture onto the base and adjust the lens
focus manually if necessary.
Information
If you adjust the lens focus without the lens focus adjustment fixture,
when you reload the lens cover, you will get blurred images due to
the refrangibility of the lens cover. To eliminate the effect of
refrangibility on the images, you are recommended to use the fixture
to adjust the lens focus manually.
5. Unload the fixture after completing the lens focus adjustment.
6. Reload the lens cover by inserting the tab on the bottom of the lens cover into the sliding
groove and rotate clockwise all the way to the end of the sliding rail. Note that the
position of the lens window should be aligned with the lens.
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Attention
• To keep your network camera in a proper working status, you
are not recommended to make such adjustment frequently.
• Do not leave fingerprints or any foreign objects on the surface of
the lens and lens cover; otherwise, you may get cloudy or
inferior quality images.
Maintenance and Usage Tips
To keep your network camera working smoothly, please take a moment to review the
following usage and maintenance tips:
• This device is intended for indoor use only.
• The AC adapter, AV cable or Ethernet cable need to be proved waterproofing if for
outdoor use.
• Gently wipe away sand or dust accumulated on the surface of the lens with professional
lens cleaner.
• Regularly check the device and make sure it is settled in a safe condition. Keep the
device away from any risky place with high humidity, high temperature, harmful
interference, unstable surface, corrosive liquids, etc.
• The device operates best in temperatures between 10°C and 40°C (50°F to 104°F).
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