Sony MPEG4 LAN Camera User manual

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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
MPEG-4 LAN CAMERA
1/3" SONY SUPER HAD CCD
(PAL)

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Table Of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................3
1. PRODUCT FEATURES.............................................................................4
1.1 PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................4
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURES ...........................................................................4
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................5
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW.........................................8
2.1 FRONT PANELAND REAR PANEL...........................................................8
2.2 RS-232 PORT & ALARM I/O ..............................................................9
2.3 FLANK PANEL ....................................................................................10
2.4 THE USB FUNCTION..........................................................................11
3. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................12
3.1 CONNECTING WITH AN NVR .......................................................12
3.2 CONNECTING WITH A DVR..........................................................12
3.3 CONNECTING WITH A MULTIPLEXER.........................................13
3.4 UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.................................................13
3.5 LAN CAMERA SD CARD TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................15
4. Network Configuration..........................................................................16
4.1 CABLE CONNECTIONS........................................................................16
4.1.1 Connect to a computer ......................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET) .............................................................................................17
4.2 CONFIGURE YOUR LAN CAMERA NETWORK SETTINGS.....................18
4.2.1 Enable DHCP Function.....................................................................................................................18
4.2.2 Set IPAddress ...................................................................................................................................18
4.3 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE.................................................20
4.4 TCP/IP INSTALLATION .......................................................................21
4.5 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION SETTING ......................................................22
4.6 CONNECTION TESTING.......................................................................23

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5. Operating Instructions for Image Software and Network..................25
5.1 MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER......................................................26
5.1.1 Connecting the LAN CAMERA......................................................................................................26
5.1.2 Change Image Setting......................................................................................................................28
5.1.3 Change the Network Setting............................................................................................................30
5.1.4 Change the System Setting ..............................................................................................................38
5.1.5 Change the Application Setting .......................................................................................................44
5.1.6 Change the SD card Setting.............................................................................................................51
5.1.7 Change the Pan/Tilt setting..............................................................................................................52
5.1.8 PPPoE & DDNS...............................................................................................................................55
5.2 THE LAN CAMERA IP SURVEILLANCE ..............................................57
5.2.1 Introduction to IP surveillance.........................................................................................................57
5.2.2 Install the IP surveillance in your PC...............................................................................................58
5.2.3 LAN CAMERA software.................................................................................................................59
5.2.4 The Image Viewer............................................................................................................................75
6. ADVANCED OPERATION......................................................................76
7. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................80
8. Functions of client PC...........................................................................81
APPENDIX 1. –SCANIP..............................................................................82
APPENDIX 2. –LANCAM UPnP How To...................................................85
APPENDIX 3. –The ARP function.............................................................95
APPENDIX 4. –Register as a DDNS member ..........................................97
APPENDIX 5. –MPEG4 Bit Rate Lookup Table of LAN Camera ..........101
APPENDIX 6. –FAQ..................................................................................102

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All the following safety and operational instructions to prevent harm or injury to the operator(s) or
other persons should be read carefully before the unit is activated.
WARNING
 To prevent fire or shock hazard, avoid exposing this unit to rain or moisture.
 Do not block ventilation openings.
 Do not place anything on top of the unit that might spill or fall into it.
 Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Please refer all servicing to
your distributor / retailer.
 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosols for cleaning.
 To prevent fire or electric shock, do not overload wall outlets or extension cord.
 This unit must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shocks.

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1. PRODUCT FEATURES
1.1 Product Instructions
This user-friendly device combines cutting-edge sophistication with practical reliability and
convenience, high performance with smooth remote communication. Just plug in the network
cable!! You’ll get live streaming Video & Audio anytime any place! You’ll have security you can rely
on! The especially high resolution has 480 TV lines, a built-in web server and a Network interface to
connect you with the Internet securely and fast.
Other special features include the masking of personal private images with flexible mask-area
positioning and size, the self-downloading automatic video codec and other components, and the
whole unit is very easy to set up. You can access the network to get smooth images through the
real-time and synchronized audio / visual stream provided by the device, because it supports two
compression modes, the MJPEG and the MPEG4 -- you can change from one to the other as you
wish. The MPEG4 file format is a very small size file, so it can save more images over a longer time
and can be set extremely fast. The device also has a built-in websiteserver providing many Internet
functions and protocols, including the MDIX protocol which recognizes both the normal and the
crossover cables, either of which can connect up with a LAN camera.
We hope this device makes it easier for you to get your IP address information. This unit supports
the USB interface which helps you to veryeasily get an IP address to open the IE browser: just type
in your IP address to the browser and you can access your LAN camera.
The device can hopefully provide the advanced motion detection function to improve your network
surveillance with both the powerful and enhanced multi-zone and multi-sensitivity modes of
detection. We believe this unit is the right answer to all your network surveillance problems. Try it
and you'll see.
1.2 Product Features
◆ 1/3” Sony Super HAD CCD sensor.
◆ 480 TV lines.

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◆ Built-in web server.
◆ Our comprehensive Plug & Play features-
* PnP video codec–installation of automatic video codec or any component.
* PnP IP address–supports UPnP protocol.
* PnP configuration–USB interface for setup.
* PnP recording–built-in SD card for recording.
◆ Auto white balance (AWB) & auto tracing white balance for color temperatures from
2500°k to 9500°k.
◆ Advanced motion detection–multi-zone & multi-sensitivity.
◆ Privacy image masking with free position and size.
◆ CIF up to Full D1 resolution.
◆ Low Lux: By employing high sensitivity image sensor and low noise circuit design
produces 0.5 lux.
◆ Auto Iris Control (AIC), Auto Gain Control (AGC), Auto Back Light Compensation
(ABLC), and Flicker less (FL)
◆ Fixed shutter speed: 1/1000 sec.
◆ Supports the SD card as a local storage.
◆ Dual codec---MPEG4/MJPEG for various applications.
◆ Real-time and synchronized A/V stream.
◆ No latency. Synchronized Analogy / Digital signal.
◆ Position a camera any place you want–No PC required for operation.
◆ Supports pre-alarm & post-alarm functions.
◆ Supports the MDIX protocol. Recognizes both the normal and the crossover cables,
either of which can connect up with a LAN camera.
1.3 Technical Specifications
General:
Built‧-in Web Server and network interface. You don’t need a PC to operate.
Installation:
Fast and simple installation‧– connect to your network and assign an IP address within a
minute. The null modem cable enclosed helps you to set up without a network.
Camera:
Digital, 24‧-bit color.
Image sensor:

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‧1/3 inch Sony Super HAD CCD sensor.
MPEG4‧resolution (pixels): 640×480, 320x240
Exposure:
Automatic AGC.‧
White Balance: Indoor installation.‧
Exposure times: 1/30‧-1/27,000s.
Sensitivity:
Minimum Illumination: 0.5 Lux. F1.2‧
Image:
Image frame rate: up to 25 frames/second.‧
‧Supports two compression modes, the Motion-JPEG and the MPEG4.
5 levels of compression provided. The file size of an M‧-JPEG compressed image
depends on the image’s actual content. Images with a lot of detail will generate bigger
files. The level of compression determines the image quality. High compression requires
smaller files while low compression gives you finer image quality along with bigger files.
The table below contains the average file size in Kbytes, derived from real life tests.
General I/O:
Input/Output connect‧or to trigger the camera vis-a-vis external events, for instance a
door sensor with a solenoid.
Event triggered remote image storage through e‧-mail and FTP.
System Requirements:
‧Compatible with operating systems such as Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
‧Internet Explorer 6.x.
Non‧-network modem installation needs Windows PC.
Supported Protocols:
‧TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTP, UDP, FTP, SMTP, SNTP, ICMP, DDNS, DNS, UPnP
Security:
Password protection available, unless exposure is preferred.‧
Connections:
RJ 45 twisted p‧air cable, 10/100 Mbit Ethernet network connection.
Modem connection: RS‧-232 modem connector for dial-up use. Supports most V90
modems.
Input/Output connector to trigger the camera vis‧-a-vis external events.
Operating Environment:

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Operation temperature:‧41-122° F (5-50° C).
Humidity: 20‧-80% RHG, non-condensing.
WARNING: Avoid aiming the camera at the sun or other extremely bright lights.
Irrespective of whether the camera is used or unused, the CCD image sensor may be
damaged if exposed to very bright objects. Dimensions and weight are as follows.
Dimensions / Weight:
Height:‧55 (mm)
Width:‧95 (mm)
Length:‧62 (mm)
Weight:‧306 g
(Not including power supply and mini-tripod.)
Accessories Included:
‧CD-R x 1
Power supply: 5V DC/2A.‧
‧Instruction manual.

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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE FRONT/REAR VIEW
2.1 Front Panel and Rear Panel
-- Front Panel -- -- Rear Panel --
1
I/O
DC5V
ETHERNET
VIDEO
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2 3
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1. MICROPHONE:
The LAN CAMERA has an additional audio function. The device has a microphone built into its
front panel which records sound.
2. ALARM I/O & RS-232 Port:
The RS-232 communication port functions as a connector to an external control device. This
port includes ALARM OUT, GROUND, ALARM IN, and ALARM RECOVER for connecting with
external devices.
WARNING: You can't use general RS-232 cables to link up with the I/O connectors in the rear
panel of the device (please see the next page for further details).
3. VIDEO OUT Connector:
The connector provides the unit’s composite video signals to a monitor.
4. Plug Inlet:
A DC 5V inlet that connects to an external power supply.
5. ETHERNET 10/100 Connector:
This is a standard RJ-45 connector for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet networks.

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2.2 RS-232 Port & ALARM I/O
1 2 3 4 5
9876
1. RS-485 D-
2. RX: This pin is one of the RS-232 pins. It connects with the TX pin of another device.
3. TX: This pin is one of the RS-232 pins. It connects with the RX pin of another device.
Please refer to the note below on the standard RS-232 9 Pin Cable with Pin 2 and
Pin 3 exchanged; see the pin configuration chart below for details.
4. RS-485 D+
5. GND: Ground contact.
6. ALARM RESET (INPUT): This pin connects to an alarm-clear device for clearing an
alarm. ( 5V, 20mA
0V(Active) )
7. ALARM IN (INPUT): This is an alarm input that can be programmed in the menu
system to active low. ( 5V, 20mA
0V(Active) )
8. ALARM OUT (OUTPUT): This is an alarm output trigger. Connect this to external
devices such as buzzers or lights. ( 5V, 20mA
0V(Active) )
9. AUDIO OUT: This provides the unit’s audio signal to a speaker.
The pin configuration chart:

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2.3 Flank Panel
-- Right Flank Panel -- -- Left Flank Panel --
1. Lens Mount: This LAN CAMERA is used with either a C or a CS mount lens.
2. ALC VR: Iris control VR.
When an auto iris (DC Drive) lens is used, this VR is used to adjust the iris for different
lighting environments.Adjust the VR clock-wise to open the iris and counter-clockwise
to close the iris of the camera.
3. RESET: Recover to factory default.
4. IRIS: Auto iris connector.
This camera works with a DC drive auto iris lens. Please refer to the pin assignment
marked on the camera when connecting the auto iris lens.
5. DIP Switch: 1. AES: Auto electric shutter.
2. DC IRIS: Use an auto iris (DC drive)
3. DHCP: Turn On / Turn Off to use the DHCP protocol. If the switch
points upwards, the device can change the setup of
network function (enable/disable) via the network.
4. STATIC IP: If the switch points down, the device can’t obtain an IP
address from the DHCP server. This option is needed
to configure the network communication settings.
6. POWER Indicator: Indicates the power status of the unit. The green light indicates the
unit is activating. The red light indicates the power is on and the SD card cannot be
removed.
7. LAN Indicator: Indicates the LAN status of the unit. The green light indicates the 100
Mbps Ethernet network is activating. The red light signals the LAN is data linking.
8. RS-485 Port:The RS-485 communication ports function as connectors when two or
more units are serially connected to an external control device.
9. 5pin MINI USB Port: The user can use a USB device cable to connect the LAN
CAMERA to the USB port on the PC.
10. SD CARD Slot: This is used for system software updating and archiving / accessing
critical images

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2.4 The USB function
By connecting the LANCAM with a PC via the USB connector, the LANCAM can provide two
different functions.
1. Insert an SD card: As a card reader.
Insert an SD card into the LAN CAMERA, then connect to the PC. You might transfer files
between the SD card and the PC. Once you've connected your LAN CAMERA to your
computer, the Windows system will detect the connection and ask you what you want to do
with your SD card.
In another words, if the user connects the LAN CAMERA with an SD card and the PC via the
USB connector, the LAN CAMERA can be used as a normal card reader.
2. Remove an SD card: As a configuring tool.
Before using the USB configuration setting page, please remember to remove the SD card or
your PC will read the SD card and won’t show this window.
DHCP ON DHCP OFF
WARNING: After changing the settings, please click the “Apply” button. All of the
options will be effective after removing the USB connector.
Network
Setting
PPPoE
Setting

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3. INSTALLATION
Please follow the instructions and the diagram below to set up the system.
NOTE: The LAN CAMERA is linked by its Video Out connection via a BNC connector to a
monitor's Video In connection. If this connection is there, you can see some information
on the monitor screen, such as the LAN CAMERA factory default Static IP
address(192.168.1.168). But the LAN CAMERA Static IP address can only appear if
there is a connection between the LAN CAMERA and another device. If there is no such
connection, the LAN CAMERA factory default Static IP address will not appear on the
monitor screen.
3.1 CONNECTING WITH AN NVR
Use a crossover LAN cable to connect directly to an NVR.
SD Card
RS-232
ALARM DC12V
AUDIOVIDEO
OUT OUT
I/O
RS-485
ETHERNET
10/100
LAN CAMERA
CONNECT TO ETHERNET
RJ45 CONNECTOR
CONNECT TO NVR
ETHERNET PORT
3.2 CONNECTING WITH A DVR
SD Card
RS-232
ALARM DC12V
AUDIO
IN
IN
OUT OUT
VIDEO
TO
MONITOR
TO
MUX'S VCR IN
FROM MUX
MAIN MONITOR
I/O
RS-485
ETHERNET
10/100
LAN CAMERA
CONNECT TO VIDEO OUT
BNC CONNECTOR
CONNECT TO DVR
VIDEO IN

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3.3 CONNECTING WITH A MULTIPLEXER
LAN CAMERA 1
LAN CAMERA 2
LAN CAMERA 16
TO LAN CAMERA VIDEO OUT BNC CONNECTOR
3.4 UPDATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
If the system software of the LAN CAMERA needs to be upgraded, please take the following
steps to safely process it.
Important: Before carrying out the following procedures, please ensure the SD card is
working and the file of the system firmware is intact
1. Format an SD card using the FAT16 format if it is unformatted; there are no limitations to an SD
card’s capacity.
2. Create a directory named LANCAM in the SD card if it does not exist.
3. Copy the file of UPDATE.BIN to the LANCAM-directory.
4. If the LANCAM is running, please power it off first.
5. Insert the SD CARD into the LANCAM.
6. Remove the Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 port and then power on the LANCAM.
7. In 5 to 10 seconds, a message reading "UPDATE PROCESSING" will showup on the screen on
a blue background; if not, please check out steps 1 to 6 carefully or else inform your technical
support while ignoring the following steps.
8. DO NOT power off the LANCAM while this update process is running until the message
"UPDATE OK RESET PLEASE" appears on the screen; it might take 15 to 30 seconds to
appear.

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9. If the message "UPDATE NG RESET PLEASE" appears rather than "UPDATE OK RESET
PLEASE", please write down the error messages shown on the screen and inform your
technical support, while ignoring the following steps.
10. Power off the LANCAM when this update process is finished, then remove the SD card from the
LANCAM.
11. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port if necessary.
12. Power ON the LANCAM and it will work normally if the entire update procedure goes correctly.
13. Verify the version of the system software.
WARNING:
1. Don’t use FAT32 or NTFS or other file formats in step 1.
2. Steps 1 to 3 have to be done on a PC.
3. Make sure the file of UPDATE.BIN is a correct one in step 3, or the LANCAM will not work
normally after being updated.
4. If the power of the LANCAM is suddenly lost in step 8, please remove the SD card first
and turn on the LANCAM next to test its operation. If the LANCAM remains working
normally, please go back to step 4; otherwise, please inform your technical support.
5. In step 10, if the SD card is not removed and the LANCAM does not get online as well,
the updating process must be repeated again after rebooting the LANCAM.
6. Make sure that the SD card is inserted in a correct position in step 5, or the LANCAM will
suffer permanent physical damage.
7. If the message "CSUM ERROR" appears in step 8, it implies a problem in the file of
UPDATE.BIN.
8. Don’t interrupt the process while the unit is updating itself; proceed with an SD card
not including any system software of the unit, or else the unit will crash.

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3.5 LAN CAMERA SD card Troubleshooting
1. Check if the SD card position is correct or not. Please refer to the manual for the related
information.
2. After powering the LAN CAMERA on, correctly insert the SD card, and a little icon of "SD" will
show up in the upper-right corner of the monitor screen. If not, it means the device detection has
failed. Please contact your technical support and ignore the following steps.
3. If no cross sign appears beside the "SD" icon, please go on to the next step. If a cross sign
appears, please check the following:
a. Is it really an SD "Memory" Card?
b. Is this SD card formatted in the FAT16 format?
c. Connect the SD card with a PC and test to see whether the PC can read the data or not.
d. Does this SD card still have the capacity for storing data?
e. Is the SD card set to write?
If all the answers are "yes" but the cross sign still persists, please contact your technical support
and ignore the following steps.
4. Please make sure the function of "SD CARD ENABLE" is activated in the ALARM and
SCHEDULE pages if no cross sign appears beside the "SD" icon on the screen.
5. After recording, read the data on the web page of "sdget.htm". If the data cannot be read through
the network, please read it instead in a PC, check the data stored in the "LANCAM" directory
and contact your technical support regardless of whether there is data or not.
WARNING:
1. Performing this troubleshooting process may need a monitor, a PC, a card reader and
some cables.
2. If the SD card is removed while storing or accessing data, the data will be lost.
3. If there is a cross sign beside the "SD" icon, it means the SD card has been inserted into
the LAN CAMERA but cannot perform its writing function. Possible reasons are:
a. It is not an SD memory card.
b. The SD card is unformatted or formatted in a non-FAT16 or non-FAT12 format.
c. The file system is damaged.
d. The capacity of the SD card is full.
e. The SD card is set to be read only.
4. Turn off the power before inserting the SD card. Otherwise the unit may shut down.

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4. Network Configuration
4.1 Cable Connections
Please follow the instructions below to connect your LAN CAMERA to a computer or a network
and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections.
Physical specifications of the RJ-45 cable for Ethernet
Wire Type Cat. 5
Connector Type RJ-45
Max. Cable Length 30 m
Hub Wiring Configuration Straight Through
PC Wiring Configuration Cross Over
4.1.1 Connect to a computer
Use a crossover LAN cable to connect directly to a computer.
RJ-45
CROSSOVER CABLE
CROSSOVER CABLE PIN CONFIGURATION
LAN CAMERA
TO PC LAN CARD

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4.1.2 Connect to a LAN Hub (INTRANET)
The RJ-45 PIN configuration for connecting with a LAN Hub is shown below.
RJ-45
LAN CAMERA
TO PC NETWORK CARD
uplink

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4.2 Configure Your LAN CAMERA Network Settings
Upon connecting with the network hardware, you need to activate the network function and
configure the proper network settings of the LAN CAMERA.
4.2.1 Enable DHCP Function
This function can only work if the LAN, which the unit is connected to, has a DHCP server. If the
DHCP server is working, please move the dip switch points up to 3 on the flank panel; now the
LAN CAMERA will obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server. In that case,
please skip section 4.2.2 (Set IP address) and follow section 4.3 (TCP/IP Communication
Software).
4.2.2 Set IP Address
You need to set an IP address for the unit if the LAN unit isn’t connected to a DHCP server.
Otherwise, please follow the instructions given below:
Set the IP, MASK and GATEWAY. The following is a sample setting.
IP: 192.168.1.X
MASK: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY: 0.0.0.0
NOTE: When only one unit of the LAN CAMERA is connected to a computer or LAN, you
can freely assign an IP address for the LAN CAMERA. For example, there is a
range of LAN CAMERA IP addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255. You can
pick one for use from the range of the IP. It’s not necessary to set MASK and
GATEWAY; leave the settings as default.
When a LAN CAMERA is connected to a WAN, you must acquire a unique,
permanent IP address and correctly configure the MASK and GATEWAY settings
according to your network architecture. If you have any questions regarding
those settings, please consult a qualified MIS professional or your ISP.