Steren CCTV-210 User manual

Before using your new Internet Color Camera, please read
this instruction manual to prevent any damage. Put it away
in a safe place for future references.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the SOHO Internet Camera, a camera
device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast
Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera,
the Internet Camera features a built-in CPU and web-based
solutions that can provide a cost-effective solution to transmit
real-time high-quality video images for monitoring. The Internet
Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled
from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet or Internet via a web
browser. The simple installation procedures and web based
interface allow you to integrate it into your network easily. With
comprehensive applications supported, the Internet Camera is
your best solution for remote monitor, high quality, and high
performance video images.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Simple To Use
The Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU
requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame
grabber cards. The Internet Camera supports both ActiveX mode
(for Internet Explorer users) and Java mode (for Internet Explorer
and Netscape Navigator users). Therefore, all that is required is
a web browser software such as Internet Explorer 5.0 or above
or Netscape 6.0 or above. Just plug and view the picture from
your Internet Camera with a valid IP Address.
Support Variety of Platforms
The Internet Camera supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP e-mail,
HTTP and other Internet related protocols, and can be utilized in
a mixed operating system environment. It can be integrated
easily into other www/Intranet applications.
Web Configuration
Applying a standard web browser, the administrator can
configure and manage the Internet Camera directly from its own
web page via the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 users name and
password are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the
administrator.
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Remote Utility
The powerful IP View SE application assigns the administrator
with a pre-defined user ID and password, allowing the
administrator to modify the Internet Camera settings from the
remote site via Intranet or Internet. When new firmware is
available, you can also upgrade remotely over the network for
added convenience. Users are also allowed to monitor the
image, and take snapshots.
Broad Range of Applications
With today’s high-speed Internet services, the Internet Camera
can provide the ideal solution for live video images over the
Intranet and Internet for remote monitoring. The Internet Camera
allows remote access from a web browser for live image
viewing and allows administrator to manage and control the
Internet Camera anywhere and any time in the world. Apply the
Internet Camera to monitor various objects and places such as
homes, offices, banks, hospitals, child-care centers, amusement
parks and other varieties of industrial and public monitoring.
The Internet Camera can also be used for intruder detection; in
addition, it can capture still images for archiving and many more
applications.
UNPACKING THE PACKAGE
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. In addition
to this User’s Guide, be certain that you have:
One Internet Camera
One Installation CD-ROM
One AC power adapter suitable for your country’s electric
power
One Camera Stand
One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your
local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing
materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
Networking
10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet.
Accessing the Camera
For Web Browser Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP
CPU: Intel Pentium II, 266 MHz or above
Memory Size: 32MB (64MB recommended)
Resolution: 800x600 or above
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or above (ActiveX & JAVA Mode
– Image View for Windows OS and JAVA Mode – Image View for
other OS); Netscape 6.0 or above (JAVA Mode – Image View)
For IP View SE Application Users
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP.
CPU: Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz or above
Memory Size: 128 MB (256 MB recommended)
Resolution: 800x600 or above

Physical Description
This section describes the externally visible features of the
Internet Camera.
Front Panel
1. Power LED
The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet
Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera.
A steady BLUE light confirms that the Internet Camera is
powered on.
2. Link LED
The Link LED is positioned on the right side of the Internet
Camera’s lens while facing the Internet Camera. It is located
right of the Power LED
A steady ORANGE light confirms that the camera has good
connection to LAN connectivity.
Dependent on the data traffic the LED will begin to flash to
indicate that the Internet Camera is receiving/sending data from/
to the network.
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Power LED
Link LED
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Rear Panel
1. Network Cable Connector
The Internet Camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector
for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX
Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair
cable).
The port supports the N-Way protocol and “Auto-MDIX” function,
allowing the Internet Camera to automatically detect or negotiate
the transmission speed of the network.
2. Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once, and
Power LED begins to flash.
Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed
continuously for three seconds or when Power LED begins to
light up. Release the reset button and the Power LED will begin
to flash, indicating the Internet Camera is changing to fac-
tory reset. The IP address will return to the default setting as
192.168.0.20.
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Network cable connector
Reset button
DC power connector

3. DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the Internet
Camera’s rear panel, and is labeled DC5V with a single jack
socket to supply power to the Internet Camera. Power will be
generated when the power supply is connected to a wall outlet.
Top/Bottom Panel
Screw Hole
Located on the top/bottom panel of the camera, the screw hole is
used to connect the camera stand onto the camera by attaching
the screw head on the camera stand into the screw hole of the
camera.
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Screw hole
Screw hole

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
ATTACHING THE CAMERA TO THE STAND
The Internet Camera comes with a camera stand (optional) with
a swivel ball screw head that can be attached to the Internet
Camera’s bottom screw hole. Attach the camera stand to the
Internet Camera and station it for your application. There are
three holes located in the base of the camera stand allowing the
Internet Camera to be mounted on the ceiling or any wall
securely.
CONNECTING THE ETHERNET CABLE
Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector
located on the Internet Camera’s rear panel, and then attach it to
the network.
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ATTACHING THE POWER SUPPLY
Attach the external power supply to the DC power input
connector located on Internet Camera’s rear panel, and then
connect it to your local power supply.
You can confirm power source is supplied from the LED
indicators label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated.
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ou can confirm
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ower source is su
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lied from the LED
i
ndicators label Power on the Internet Camera is illuminated
.

SECURITY
To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage
of the Internet Camera the Administrator has the exclusive
privilege to access the System Administration for settings and
control requirements to allow users the level of entry and
authorize the privileges for all users. The Internet Camera
supports multi-level password protection and access to the
Internet Camera is strictly restricted to defined the user who has
a “User Name” and “User Password” that is assigned by the
Administrator.
The administrator can release a public user name and password
so when remote users access the Internet Camera they will have
the right to view the image transmitted by the Internet Camera.
Since the default settings are Null String, it is highly
recommended to set the “Admin ID” and “Admin Password”
when you are the first time to use the Internet Camera. Once
the ID and Password are defined, only the administrator has
the access to management the Internet Camera. This
procedure should be done as soon as possible since the
security features with the Internet Camera will not be
enabled until the “Admin ID” and “Admin Password” is
defined.
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“
Admin ID” and
“
Admin Password”
when
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ou are the first time to use the Internet Camera. Once
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he ID and Password are defined, onl
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the administrator has
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features with the Internet Camera will not be
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nabled until the
“
Admin ID” and
“
Admin Password” is
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efined
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APPLICATION OF THE CAMERA
The Internet Camera can be applied in wide variety of
applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone
system that provides a web-based solution transmitting high
quality video images and sounds for monitoring purposes. It can
be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC
desktop over the Intranet or Internet via a web browser. With the
easy installation procedure, real-time live images will be
available. In addition, once the Internet Camera is installed
coupled with the IPView SE application, you can further expand
the scope of the Internet Camera.
The following section will provide the typical applications for the
Internet Camera along with the IPView SE application, and also
includes some basic knowledge to assist in the installation and
configuration of the Internet Camera.
Applications
Monitoring of local and remote places and objects such as
construction sites, hospitals, amusement parks, schools and
day-care centers through the use of a web browser.
Capture single frame images from the IPView SE
application.
Configure the camera to upload image or send-mail
messages with a single frame image.
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APPLICATION DIAGRAMS OF THE CAMERA
Home Applications
SOHO Applications
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USING THE CAMERA
You can access and manage the Internet Camera through:
1) a web browser
2) the enclosed software IPView SE.
This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and
provides the instructions on using the camera with a web
browser.
WEB CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The Internet Camera must be configured through its built-in Web
based Configuration. (Extensive knowledge of LAN will be
helpful in setting up the Internet Camera.)
From the web browser, enter the default IP address to access
the Welcome screen of the Internet Camera. To configure your
Internet Camera, type http://192.168.0.20 in the address box.
The
number is the default IP address of your Internet Camera. Then,
press [Enter].
The computer’s IP address must correspond with the
camera’s IP address in the same segment for the two
devices to communicate.
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After the default IP address is entered from the browser, the
Internet Camera Welcome screen will appear with a still image.
There will be three options to choose from to set-up and view
your Internet Camera, including:
View Video – ActiveX Mode
View Video – Java Mode
System Administration
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
Under the Welcome screen of the Configuration Utility, click
System Administration to enter the administration window that
contains the settings required for the camera in the top menu
bar, including Management, Configuration, Tools, Help, and
Home.
Once you have changed the settings in each option, click
Save to store the settings, or Cancel to abandon, or Refresh
to reload the status. During the configuration, whenever you
click Home in the top menu bar will make you return to the
Welcome window.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION >> MANAGEMENT
The Management window contains the information of your
configuration. Click the items in the left column to view your
settings, including: System, Video, Network, and User.
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Once
y
ou have chan
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ed the settin
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s in each option, click
Save to store the settin
g
s, or Cancel to abandon, or Refresh
t
o reload the status. Durin
g
the confi
g
uration, whenever
y
ou
c
lick Home in the top menu bar will make
y
ou return to the
Welcome window
.

System
Click the System item in the left column to display the device
status of your camera.
- Device Status: The information about the camera,
including the Camera Name, Location, Model, Firmware
Version, MAC Address and IP Address, can be found in
this field.
- Ethernet Status: You can monitor the networking status
in this field, including the Link (network connection),
Speed, and the Duplex mode.
Video
Click the Video item in the left column to display the video
configuration of your camera.
- Video Status: The video configuration about the
camera, including the Video Resolution, Compression
Rate, Frame Rate, Frame Size and IP Address, can be
found in this field.
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Network
Click the Network item in the left column to display the
information of the LAN.
- Network Status: The items in this field display the
information of the LAN, such as the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Address,
Secondary DNS Address, Dynamic DNS, Secondary
HTTP Port, and UPnP.
User
Click the User item in the left column to display the user(s)
information.
- Active Users: The items in this field display the user(s)
information, including the user(s) IP address, Name, and
DateTime.
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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION >> CONFIGURATION
The Configuration window contains commands for settings that
are required to input key details to setup the camera for
operation. Click Configuration in the top menu bar and the
Configuration window will appear as below:
System
Click the System item in the left column to setup the basic
configuration of your camera.
- System Setting: In this field, you can configure the
basic information of your camera.
• Camera Name: This field is used to enter a
descriptive name for the device. The default
setting for the Camera Name is CS-xxxxxx,
where xxxxxx is the last six digit of the MAC
Address. The maximum length is 32 (printable
ASCII).
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• Location: This field is used to enter a
descriptive name for the location used by the
camera (optional).
• Admin: This field is used to enter the
administrator name along with the password to
access the System Administration settings. Be
sure to enter the password twice to confirm the
details once in the Admin Password field and
again in the Confirm Password field.
The default setting for administrator is blank space (Null String),
and you need to key in the Administrator name with a maximum
length of 12 (printable ASCII) characters and enter the
administrator password with a maximum length of 8 (printable
ASCII) characters. It is highly recommended to set the Admin ID
and Admin Password as soon as possible to enable security
option for the Internet Camera to function.
• LED Control: This option allows user to setup
the LED illumination as desired. This feature
provides the flexibility when surveillance activity
is ON.
There are three options as follows:
The default setting for the LED control is at Normal. When you
have configured the LED control, the correct illumination will be
set after 1 minute.
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Video
Click the Video item in the left column to setup the image
configuration of your camera.
- Video Setting: In this field, you can configure the basic
information of your camera.
• Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolution
format, including 160x120, 320x240 (default) and
640x480.
• Compression Rate: Select the desired compression
rate with five levels from Very Low to Very High. Higher
video compression rate will generate more compact file
size with less video quality and vise-versa. The default
setting is Medium.
• Frame Rate: Select the frame rate desired with default
setting at Auto for optimal frame rate.
• Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness level with
default setting at 64.
• Contrast Control: Adjust the contrast level with default
setting at 64.
• Saturation Control: Adjust the saturation with default
setting at 64.
• Light Frequency: Adjust the light frequency to suit your
area of operation from the options either 50 Hz or 60 Hz
(default).
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Network
Click the Network item in the left column to setup the LAN
configuration of your camera.
- TCP/IP:
• IP Address Mode: This field provides your with three
options to select the IP Address Mode:
Fixed IP – You can select this option and enter the IP
address directly. The default settings are:
• IP Address – 192.168.0.20
• Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway – 0.0.0.0
Dynamic Address (DHCP) – If your network uses the DHCP
server, select this option. According to this setting, the camera
will be assigned an IP address from the DHCP server
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