Tamron 300QV-P-CM User manual

Thank you very much for purchasing the Panorama Camera 180-View (Model
300QV-P-CM). Please read this Instruction Manual before using the product
to ensure safe and correct use. Please keep this Instruction Manual always at
hand for your future reference.
lAbout this Manual
Two Instruction Manuals are provided for this product, i.e., Operation Part and
Installation Part.
This instruction Manual explains how to connect the camera and selecting the
image settings.
For information on installing the equipment, see "Owner's Manual - Installation".
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Model 300QV-P-CM
Ver. 1.1
Instruction Manual Operation Part

Contents
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Contents
Before Getting Started..............................................................................3
Connecting the Camera to the Computer.................................................... 3
Recommended specifications ..................................................................... 4
Specifying IP address of your PC................................................................ 4
Setting up Web browser ............................................................................ 14
Connect to Camera ................................................................................... 18
Specifying IP address of camera............................................................... 23
Viewing Image ........................................................................................26
Taking Image ..........................................................................................30
Taking Snapshot........................................................................................ 30
Recording .................................................................................................. 31
Setting up Image ....................................................................................32
Specifying Camera .................................................................................... 32
Specifying How to Display......................................................................... 34
Specifying Mode........................................................................................ 36
Setting up Event ........................................................................................ 38
Setting up Codec....................................................................................... 42
Setting up Camera..................................................................................45
Setting up Network .................................................................................... 45
Checking operating conditions .................................................................. 47
Updating .................................................................................................... 48
Returning to default settings...................................................................... 49
Creating a Backup File .............................................................................. 50
Loading a Backup File............................................................................... 50
Specifying Password ................................................................................. 50
Setting up Connection Admission.............................................................. 51
Setting up Time ......................................................................................... 51
Setting up language .................................................................................. 52
Read the user-defined language ............................................................... 53
FAQ (Troubleshooting) .............................................................................. 53
OPEN SOURCE LICENSE REPORT ON THE PRODUCT ...................54
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE .......................................................55
GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE........................................65

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Before Getting Started
Connecting the Camera to the Computer
Connect your PC and camera through the network using a hub and LAN
cable.
Note:
When connecting through a hub, use the LAN cable (straight) to connect your PC
and the camera.
LAN Cable
(Straight)
PC LAN Cable
(Straight)
LAN cable
adapter
(included item)
Hub
Model
300QV-P-CM
To connect your PC and the camera directly, use the LAN cable (cross).
LAN Cable
(Cross)
PC
LAN cable
adapter
(included item)
Model
300QV-P-CM
Take security measures, such as using a firewall, that properly meet your environ-
ment's needs.
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Recommended specifications
Please check that your computer meets the requirements below:
Item Recommended specifications (as of August 2012)
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or higher
RAM 2 GB or more
Hard Disk Space 100 GB or more
Ethernet 100BASE-TX or higher
Operating System Microsoft
Windows XP : Professional SP3
Windows Vista : Business
Windows 7 : Professional
Web browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, 8, and 9
*Problems, such as a delay in displaying the screen, may result if the necessary PC
environment is not satisfied.
Specifying IP address of your PC
Specify the IP address of your PC to enable the communication with the
camera.
Note:
Description in this manual is for the network with no DHCP servers. How to set up
may vary depending on the hardware, software, and network environment of your PC.

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Setting up in Windows XP
1. Click [start] è[Control Panel].
2. Click [Network and Internet Connections].
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3. Click [Network Connections].

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4. Select a network area to which the camera is connected, such
as [Local Area Connection], and click [Properties] in the [File]
menu.
5. Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties].

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6. Select [Use the following IP address], specify [IP address] and
[Subnet mask], and click [OK].
Item Setting
IP address Specify "192.168.1.1".
Subnet mask Specify "255.255.255.0".
Note:
The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.3.
Specify the correct IP address in [IP address], which must be different from the
IP address of camera or that of any other devices.
The setting of [Subnet mask] may vary depending on the usable network. If the
setting is unknown, ask your network administrator.
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7. Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box of the network
area.
Setting up in Windows 7
1. Click [start] è[Control Panel].
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2. Click [Connect to the Internet] in [Network and Internet].
3. Click a network area to which the camera is connected, such as
[Local Area Connection].

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4. Click [Properties].
5. Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)] and click [Proper-
ties].

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6. Select [Use the following IP address], specify [IP address] and
[Subnet mask], and click [OK].
Item Setting
IP address Specify "192.168.1.1".
Subnet mask Specify "255.255.255.0".
Note:
The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.3.
Specify the correct IP address in [IP address], which must be different from the
IP address of camera or that of any other devices.
The setting of [Subnet mask] may vary depending on the usable network. If the
setting is unknown, ask your network administrator.
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7. Click [OK] to close the Properties dialog box of the network
area.
8. Click [Close] to close the Status dialog box in the network area.

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Setting up Web browser
Set up the Web browser to show the camera operation screen.
Setting up in Internet Explorer 6
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click [Internet options] in the [Tools] menu.
3. Click [Security] tab è[Internet] è[Custom Level].
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4. Go to [Settings] è[ActiveX controls and plug-ins] è[Automatic
prompting for ActiveX controls], and select [Enable] and click
[OK].
5. Click [Yes] when [Warning!] is displayed.

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6. Click [OK] to close [Internet Options].
Setting up in Internet Explorer 9
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2. Click [Internet options] in the [Tools] menu.
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3. Click [Security] tab è[Internet] è[Custom Level].
4. Go to [Settings] è[ActiveX controls and plug-ins] è[Automatic
prompting for ActiveX controls], and select [Enable] and click
[OK].

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5. Click [OK] to close [Internet Options].
Connect to Camera
Connect to the camera using the Web browser.
Connecting through Internet Explorer 6
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2.
Specify "http://192.168.1.3/", which is the default IP address of the
camera, in [Address Bar] and click the [èMove] button.
Note:
If a number of cameras are connected, make sure that the IP addresses of the
cameras are all unique.
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3. Specify [User name] and [Password], and click [OK].
Note:
The following three user IDs can gain access to cameras, and the settings
below are specified at the factory.
User ID User
Password Description
user passwd For most users. User can gain access to the
[basic setting] only.
operator passwd For operatorsOperators can gain access to the
[Basic], [Camera], [Display], [Mode], [Event], and
[Encoding] only.
admin Tamron For administrators. Administrators can gain ac-
cess to all pages.
To make a password change, log in as admin and change [Password setting]
in [System].
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4. Click the [Install] button when the [Security Alert] dialog box is
displayed.

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5. Click [Unblock] when [Windows Security Alert].
6. Operate the camera in the displayed camera operation screen.
Connecting through Internet Explorer 9
1. Start Internet Explorer.
2.
Specify "http://192.168.1.3/", which is the default IP address of the
camera, in [Address Bar] and press the Enter key.
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