Pyle PIPCAM5 User manual

Indoor Wireless/Wired P2P IP Network
Camera
PIPCAM5
www.pyleaudio.com
Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 PACKING LIST........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 PRODUCT VIEWS.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5 HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................................6
1.6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. SOFTWARE OPERATION......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 IP CAMERA TOOL.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 CAMERA LOGIN....................................................................................................................................................................................12
2.3 FOR IE BROWSER.................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.4 FOR SAFARI, FIREFOX, GOOGLE BROWSER......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.5 FOR MOBILE PHONE.............................................................................................................................................................................17
2.6 ACTIVEX MODE (FOR IE BROWSER)...................................................................................................................................................17
2.7 FOR VISITOR........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.8 FOR OPERATOR....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.9 FOR ADMINISTRATOR...........................................................................................................................................................................23
3. SETTINGS AS ADMINISTRATOR..........................................................................................................................24
3.1 MULTI-DEVICE SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 NETWORK SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
3.3 BASIC NETWORK SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.4 WIRELESS LAN SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.5 ADSL SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
3.6 UPNP SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.7 DDNS SERVICE SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.8 P2P SETTINGS..........................................................................................................................................................................................38
3.9 SYSTEM SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................................39
3.10 ALIAS SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................................................................39
3.11 DATE &TIME SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
3.12 USERS SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
3.13 PAN, TILT, (PTZ) SETTINGS (NOTE,THERE IS NO ZOOM FEATURE ON THIS MODEL)........................................................................ 41
3.14 INDICATOR SETTINGS.........................................................................................................................................................................41
3.15 BACKUP & RESTORE..........................................................................................................................................................................42
3.16 OTHER SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.17 MAIL SERVICE SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.18 FTP SERVICE SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................................................... 45
3.19 ALARM SERVICE SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................47
3.20 SEND E-MAIL ON ALARM................................................................................................................................................................... 50
3.21 PATH SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................................................................52
3.22 SERVER PUSH MODE (FOR SAFARI, FIREFOX,AND GOOGLE BROWSER)..........................................................................................53
3.23 SIGN IN MOBILE PHONE...................................................................................................................................................................... 54
4. APPENDIX................................................................................................................................................................... 55
4.1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 55
4.2 DEFAULT PARAMETERS........................................................................................................................................................................57
5. SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................................................................58

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6. OBTAINING TECHNICAL SUPPORT.................................................................................................................... 59
1. INTRODUCTION
This is an integrated wireless IP Camera solution. It combines a high quality digital Video Camera with network
connectivity and a powerful web server to bring clear pictures to your Desktop from anywhere on your local
network or over the Internet.
The main function of the camera is to transmit remote video over IP network. The high quality video image can
be transmitted with 30fps speed on the LAN/WAN by using MJPEG hardware compression technology.
It is based on the TCP/IP standard, build-in WEB server which supports Internet Explorer. Therefore the
management and maintenance of your camera becomes simple by using the network to achieve the remote
configuration, start-up and to upgrade firmware.
You can use your IP Camera to monitor your home or your office. Also, controlling and managing images are
simple by visiting the web site.
1.1 Features
☆Powerful high-speed video protocol processor
☆High-sensitivity 1/4’’ CMOS sensor
☆Picture total 300K pixels
☆Supports Pan and Tilt (PT) control, Pan 270°, Tilt 120°
☆Optimized MJPEG video compression for transmission
☆Multi-level user management and passwords definition
☆Embedded Web Server for users to visit by IE
☆Supports wireless network (WI-FI/802.11/b/g)
☆Supports Dynamic IP (DDNS) and UPNP LAN and Internet (ADSL, Cable Modem)
☆Gives an alarm in case of motion detection
☆Supports image snapshot
☆Supports multiple protocols：HTTP TCP/IP UDP SMTP DDNS SNTP DHCP FTP
☆Supports WEP/WPA/WPA2 encryption
☆Supports 3G phone, Smart phone control and surveillance
☆Supports IE, Firefox, Safari, and Google chrome browsers
1.2 Packing List
Please check that the following items are included:
● IP Camera
● Wi-Fi Antenna
● User Manual & Quick Setup Guide
● DC Power Supply
● CD
● Network Cable
● Mounting bracket

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1.3 Product Views
1.3.1 Front View
Figure 1.1
1 Light Sensitive Hole: For light sensitive photocell
2 Infrared LED: 10 LEDs
3 LENS: CMOS sensor with fixed focus lens. (Default is 6mm, 3.6mm optional)
4 Network Indicator LED: If there is network activity, the LED will blink
5 Microphone: Built-in microphone
6 Speaker: Built-in speaker
7 Wireless Antenna: WI-FI Antenna

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1.3.2 Rear Panel
Figure 1.2
LAN: RJ-45/10-100 base T
Power: DC 5V/2A power supply
Network Light: The green LED is on when connected to the network, the yellow LED blinks when data is
transferred.
Audio Output: The jack is used to connect an external speaker
I/O PINS: 1: Output A 2: Output B 3: Alarm input 4: Input (GND)
1.3.3 Bottom View
Figure 1.3
Please note the unique MAC and DDNS addresses on the bottom of the camera (different for every camera).

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RESET BUTTON: Press and hold the RESET BUTTON for 30 Seconds to reset the camera back to the
factory default settings. (Please keep the power on when doing a RESET)
1.4 PC System Requirements
System configuration requirements:
CPU: 2.06 GHZ or above.
Memory: 256M or above.
Network Card: 10M or above.
Display Card: 64M or above memory.
Recommended Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.
1.5 Hardware Installation
Follow the steps below to set up your camera hardware.
1. Install the Wi-Fi antenna.
2. Plug the power adaptor into the camera and into an AC outlet.
3. Plug the network cable into the camera and router/switch.
4. It takes approx 30 seconds to boot up the camera, then you will find the IP address from “IP Camera Tool”
(Figure 2.1).
5. When the power is on and the network cable is connected, the green LED on the rear panel will stay on.
The yellow LED will keep flashing, and the Indicator LED on the front of the camera will flash. (The indicator
LED can be controlled by software).
Figure 1.4
1.6 Software Installation
Attention: In order to make the installation correctly, we suggest that you turn off your Firewall and Antivirus
software before installing ActiveX. Correct software installation is essential to the successful use of this
product. Install the following software:

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1. IP Camera Tool: Open the CD, double click “IPCamSetup.exe” then click next to complete the software
installation. (Figure 1.6, 1.7, 1.8).
2. ActiveX: Double click “Appinstall.exe”—“Next”—“Install”—“Finish”.
Figure 1.5
Figure 1.6
Figure 1.7

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Figure 1.8
After this is done, the icon “IP Camera Tool”
will be displayed on your desktop.
CAUTION: Before installing and using the product, please read the following precautions carefully and make
sure they are fully understood.
Use only the power adaptor included with the product. Use of an unauthorized power adapter may cause
damage to your IP Camera.
The IP Camera should be installed indoors only.
Do not touch the lens of the IP Camera. The optimum focus range has been set for you. If you turn the lens, it
may cause incorrect focus and blurry images.
Do not turn the Pan/Tilt by force, it may cause damage to internal components of the Pan/Tilt mechanism.
For firmware upgrading or connection with an external device, refer to detailed instructions contained in the
CD.

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2. SOFTWARE OPERATION
2.1 IP Camera Tool
When the Device has been mounted properly, you can double-click the Icon “IP Camera Tool”
and a dialog box shown in Figure 1.9 will pop up.
Figure 1.9
Note: The software searches IP Servers automatically over your LAN. There are 3 cases:
1. No IP Cameras found within LAN. After about 1 minute search, the Result Field will show “not found IP
Server” and the program shut down automatically.
2. IP Cameras have been installed within LAN. All the IP Cameras will be listed and the total number is
displayed in the result field as shown in Figure 1.9.
3. The IP Cameras installed within LAN do not share the same subnet with the monitoring PC. A prompt will
be shown in result field (prompt: Subnet doesn’t match, double click to change!). Click the left mouse
button to choose the prompt and click the right mouse button, choose Network Configuration to set the
static IP address of the Camera to the same subnet as your LAN. (Figure 2.3).
NOTE: If it shows” Subnet doesn’t match, double click to change!” you can also choose ”Obtain IP from
DHCP Server” to get a dynamic IP. (Figure 2.2).
2.1.1 Six Options
Choose the IP Camera list and Click the right mouse button, there are six options: (Figure 2.0).
Basic Properties,Network Configuration,Upgrade Firmware,
Refresh Camera List,Flush Arp Buffer,About IP Camera Tool.

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Figure 2.0
2.1.1 .1 Basic Properties
There is some device information in the Basic Properties, such as Device ID, System Firmware Version, and
Web UI Version.（Figure 2.1).
The Device ID is the camera’s MAC ID, which should be the same as shown on the sticker on the bottom of
the camera. Every camera has a unique MAC ID. So if there are many IP addresses shown in the list, check
the MAC ID on the bottom of the camera, so you can ensure which camera it is.
Sometimes, if there is no IP address shown on the IP Camera tool, it could be blocked by a firewall, in this
case you need to add the MAC ID to the router, and give it a fixed IP or add the MAC ID as a trusted site.
There are two MAC Addresses, one is the Device MAC ID, the other is the WIFI MAC ID.
WIFI MAC ID, you can find it on the sticker on the bottom of the camera, you can also login to your WIFI router,
check the host status, which will show all the WIFI devices connected to your router, you can also find the
IPCAM’s WIFI MAC ID there.
Figure 2.1
2.1.1.2 Network Configuration
Below shows how you can configure the Network parameters.

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Figure 2.2
Obtain IP from DHCP server: If clicked, the device will obtain IP from DHCP server. In other words, the
camera will have a dynamic IP. (Make sure the Router which the camera connects to has DHCP function and
DHCP is enabled).(Figure 2.2).
Figure 2.3
IP address: Fill in the IP address assigned and make sure it is in the same subnet as the Gateway, and the
subnet should be the same as your computer or router. (I.e. the first three sections are the same).
Subnet Mask: The default subnet mask of the equipment is: 255.255.255.0. You can find the subnet mask
from your PC or router.
Gateway: Make sure it is in the same subnet with PC’s IP address .Here gateway is the LAN IP of your router.
DNS Server: IP address of ISP network provider. You can also set it to the same as the Gateway.
NOTE: You can find the Subnet Mask,Gateway,DNS Server from your router, or check the local connection
status of your computer, to get all the parameters. Normally two DNS servers are optional.
Http Port: LAN port assigned for the equipment, default is 80. You could set another port number like 81, 801,
8001 etc.
User: Default administrator username is: admin (please make sure all are lowercase letters).
Password: Default administrator password is: admin(please make sure all are lowercase letters)
NOTE: If the prompt “subnet doesn’t match, double chick to change!” appears, please set the IP Address,
Subnet Mask,Gateway,DNS Server once again, or enable Obtain IP from DHCP server.

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2.1.1.3 Upgrade Firmware
Enter the correct User and Password to upgrade system Firmware and Web UI. Please upgrade system
firmware first and then upgrade Web UI or it may damage the camera.（Figure 2.4).
Figure 2.4
Please download the firmware package for the correct type of your camera before you upgrade.
Follow the upgrade document carefully to upgrade. Please see readme file first before you upgrade.
CAUTION: You should not upgrade the firmware unnecessarily. It is possible to damage the camera if a
mistake is made during the upgrade. If your camera works well with the current firmware, we recommend that
you don’t upgrade it.
NOTE: When doing an upgrade, remember you must keep the power on, and it’s best to use wired mode,
connected via the network cable.
2.1.1.4 Refresh Camera List
Refresh camera list manually.
2.1.1.5 Flush Arp Buffer
When cable network and wireless network of the device are fixed IP address, you may encounter a problem
where you can search the camera IP but can’t open the camera web page. In this case use Flush Arp Buffer.
2.1.1.6 About IP Camera Tool
Check the IP Camera Tool Version and IP Camera ActiveX Control Version here.
2.2 Camera Login
You can access the camera through IP Camera Tool or IE, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome or other
standard browser directly.
1. Double click the IP address of the IP Camera listed (Figure 1.9). The default browser you use will run

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automatically and go to the camera login interface. (Figure 2.6).
2. To access the camera by IE Browser directly, just type the camera’s IP address, for example, if the
camera’s IP address is 192.168.1.123:
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6
The default user name is admin, password is admin.
Input the correct user name and password, the Sign In interface will pop-up.
There are three models to login (figure 2.7).
Figure 2.7
(1) Active Mode (For IE Browser): available in IE 6.0 or above.
(2) “Server Push Mode”: available in Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome browser.
(3) “Sign in mobile phone”: available in Mobile phone.

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2.3 For IE Browser
Choose ActiveX Mode (For IE Browser), and sign in.
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
The first time you login to the camera, you might get an ActiveX prompt as in the picture above, please click
the prompt and choose Run Add-on, refresh and login to the camera again, then will see live video, as below.
Figure 3.0

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Note: If there is still no live video after you run ActiveX, and a red cross shows in the center of the
screen, or even just a black screen, please try to enable the ActiveX options of IE security settings.
Please do the following steps:
1. Close the firewall of your computer.
2. Change the ActiveX settings, “IE” browser > “Tool” > “Internet Options” > “Security”> “Custom Level” >
“ActiveX control and Plug-ins”, all the ActiveX options set to be “Enable”:
Especially:
Enable: Download unsigned ActiveX controls
Enable: Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe
Enable: Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
Figure 3.1
You can also click “Start” menu->“Internet Explorer”, and choose “Internet attributes”, or via “Control
Panel” ->“Internet Explorer”, to access Security settings.
If you allowed the ActiveX to run, but still cannot see live video, only a Red Cross in the center of the
video, and the device status light changed to yellow color not green, please change to another port
number. Don’t use port 80, use another port such as 128, 1008 etc.

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Figure 3.2
NOTE: Make sure that your firewall or anti-virus software doesn’t block the software or ActiveX. If you couldn’t
see live video, please close your firewall or anti-virus software, and try again.
2.4 For Safari, Firefox, Google Browser
Choose Server Push Mode (For Safari, Firefox, Google Browser), and sign in.
Server Push Mode doesn’t support ActiveX, so some functions are not available, such as Play,Stop,Record,
Audio,Talk etc. If you want to use these functions, please use IE browser.
Figure 3.3

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2.5 For Mobile Phone
Choose Sign in mobile phone, and sign in.
Mobile phone doesn’t support ActiveX, so only some basic functions are available in this mode.
It supports iPhone, Smart phone, 3G phone, etc. Normally, if the mobile phone supports network video, then it
should work with your IP Camera.
Figure 3.4
2.6 ActiveX Mode (For IE Browser)
Login to the camera in ActiveX mode, the main User Interface is as below:
NOTE: There are 3 levels of users, Visitor, Operator, Administrator, if you login with different users, the use
authority is different. (See 3.11 User Settings, Figure 8.5).
2.7 For Visitor
When you login as Visitor, you can enter the IP Camera for visitor.
Visitor is the lowest level with only some operation available.

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Figure 3.5
Channels:
The IE software supports 9 channels. Click to get different windows.
Click this one to view the main channel of the camera you login to.
Click this one to view 4 Channels of cameras that are connected, from CH1 to CH4.
Click this one to view 9 Channels of cameras that are connected, from CH1 to CH9.
NOTE:If you want to view 4/9 channels, you should set the Multi-Device first (See 3.1 Multi-Device
Settings).
Status of Channels:
There are 9 icons at the bottom of the UI which show the status of each channel of the camera.
Grey color, means there is no device connected to the main device for this channel.
Green color, means the device is connected for this channel, and it works well.
Red color, means the device for this channel is recording.
Yellow color, means this channel is set in multi-device already, but it fails to connect to the main device.

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OSD Settings:
 
Figure 3.6
OSD: Means “On-Screen Display”, click “Audio video” > “OSD”, set display date and time on the video.
Disabled: Clicking this one means clear the OSD.
Color: Can set the OSD text color as black, yellow, red, white, blue etc.
Add time stamp on record: if you click this, there will be time OSD on record video files.
Figure 3.7
Rate and Resolution:
Rate: Set video frame here, from “full-speed to 1fp/5s”. (Figure 3.8).
Resolution: Set the resolution to be 160*120/ VGA (640*480)/ QVGA (320*240). (Figure 3.9).
NOTE: When doing recording, Rate and Resolution parameter settings is very helpful for getting
smaller sized record files, lower the parameter to get a smaller file.

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Figure 3.8 Figure 3.9
TOP Menu:
Figure 4.0
Click to get live video. When you want to get back to live video from other menus, just click it.
Only under live video, you can do the operation on the right side, such as play, stop, snapshot etc.
Click to get into play mode, when you click the stop icon, the video will be stopped, then if you
click the play icon, it will show the video again.
Click to stop the live video. You can click the play icon if you want to see live video again.
Click to get snapshot. It will show the date and time of the snapshot you get, if you save it, you
will find the snapshot file named by “snapshot_MAC ID_date_time”.
Click to start recording manually, and the icon will change to red color click it
again, it will stop recording. The record file will be saved to the folder you set. (Figure 10.8 - Figure 11.0).
Click to collect the sound from the camera, you will hear the sound from the camera through
the speaker in the computer which you are using. Your IP Camera has a built-in microphone, when you click it
to start working, the icon will change to red color click it again, will stop the audio function.
Click to start the talk function, (you’ll need to plug a microphone into your computer if it
doesn’t have one built-in). When you talk into the microphone in your computer, the sound will come out from
the built-in speaker in the camera, people beside the camera will hear the sound. If you connect an external
speaker to the audio output jack on the back of the camera (Figure 1.2), you will get better sound. Click it once
to start, the icon will change to red color click it again to stop the talk function.
NOTE: For visitor, if you click other menus which visitors don’t have the right to operate, there will be a pop-up
for the login interface (Figure 2.6), please input the user name / password for at least 3 times to login again.