Velleman CAMIP7N User manual

CAMIP7N
WIRELESS IP COLOUR CAMERA
DRAADLOZE IP KLEURENCAMERA
CAMÉRA COULEUR IP SANS FIL
CÁMARA IP INALÁMBRICA A COLOR
DRAHTLOSE IP-FARBKAMERA
CÂMARA IP CILÍNDRICA SEM FIOS, A CORES
BEZPRZEWODOWA KOLOROWA KAMERA SIECIOWA
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 30
MODE D'EMPLOI 57
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 84
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 110
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI 138
MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 167

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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that
disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the
environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as
unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a
specialized company for recycling. This device should be
returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect
the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly
before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in
transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
Keep the device away from children and unauthorised
users.
Risk of electroshock when opening the cover. Touching live
wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks. Do not
open the housing yourself. Have the device repaired by
qualified personnel.
DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside the device. Refer to an
authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last
pages of this manual.
Keep this device away from dust and extreme heat.

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Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute
force when operating the device.
Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually
using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in
an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual
is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept
responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
DO NOT use this product to violate privacy laws or perform other
illegal activities.
4. Features
easy installation procedure
remote pan/tilt control
secured Wi-Fi and wired LAN connection
24 IR LEDs for night vision (up to 20 m)
embedded microphone and speaker
motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP
audio in- and output
automatic integrated Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS):
free service
wireless encryption with one touch (WPS™ - Wireless protect
setup)
compatible with: CAMIP5N1 (same operation modes and user
interface)
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1
lens
7
bracket
2
IR LEDs (24x)
8
Wifi antenna
3
light sensor
9
RJ45 network jack
4
sunshield
10
5 VDC in
5
camera bolt
11
reset
6
position bolt

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6. Hardware installation and operation
1. Choose a location for the camera, keeping following guidelines in
mind:
oDo not install the camera in locations where extremely high or
low temperatures or excessive vibrations may occur.
oAvoid mounting the camera near high electro-magnetic fields.
oDo not aim the camera at the sun or other extremely bright
objects.
2. The camera can be used free standing or in combination with the
included mounting bracket. When the mounting bracket is used,
attach it to the wall or ceiling using the 2 included screws. Place
the camera on top and secure it with the centre screw.
Determine the desired angle and tighten the joint screws.
3. Connect the antenna [6] to the antenna connector and/or
connect a network cable (included) to the 8P8C (RJ45) jack [9].
Note: it is possible to connect the camera straight to the 8P8C
(RJ45) port of a computer. In this case a crossed cable (not
incl.) should be used and network settings must be configured
manually.
4. An external microphone (not incl.) can be connected to the
audio input [8].
5. When desired, an external speaker system can be connected to
the audio output [7].
6. Plug the DC connector of the power adaptor into the 5VDC input
jack [12]. Only use the included adaptor or one with the same
specifications.
7. Plug the adaptor into a suitable mains outlet (100~240V
AC/50~60Hz).
Notes:
It takes about 30 seconds for the camera to initialise.
During initialisation the camera will start moving to test the
pan/tilt functionality.
If the image appears out of focus, turn the lens [4] to adjust.
7. Installing the software
To use the camera, you need to install the software IP Camera Tool
on your computer.

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7.1 Microsoft Windows
Software requirements
To work with the IP Camera Tool, you need a recent version of one
of the following browsers:
Internet Explorer (32 bits version only)
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Safari
Opera
Note: the functions and layout of the surveillance tool vary
depending on the browser you are using. The images in this
manual are from Internet Explorer on Microsoft Windows.
Installing the IP Camera Tool
The package contains a cd-rom with the required software.
1. Insert the cd-rom in the computer and locate the software
installer (IPCamSetup.exe).
2. Double-click the installer to launch the installation wizard and go
through the steps of the wizard.
3. You will find the shortcut IP Camera tool on your desktop.
7.2 Apple Macintosh
Software requirements
To work with the IP Camera Tool, you need a recent version of one
of the following browsers:
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome
Safari
Opera
Installing the IP Camera Tool
The package contains a cd-rom with the required software.
1. Locate the IP Camera Tool for Mac on the CD.
2. Copy the tool to your Mac and start the program.

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8. Using the IP Camera Tool
8.1 Before you start
The IP Camera Tool allows:
managing users, passwords and user permissions
managing multiple cameras.
On first use, the IP Camera Tool has a single administrator user with
no password and a single camera.
Please refer to the full manual on the cd included in the package for
more information.
8.2 Starting the surveillance software
To start the IP Camera Tool:
1. Make sure the camera is properly connected to the computer or
local network via a router and a socket.
2. Double-click the icon IP Camera Tool on your desktop.
The tool will detect the camera connected to your computer or
local network.
3. Double-click the camera you want to use.
The tool will open a new window in your default browser.

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The default language of the software is English.
4. Select another language from the list if you want.
5. Choose the appropriate login method, depending on your
browser:
oFor Internet Explorer, always use Active X mode.
oFor Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Opera or Google Chrome, always use
Server push mode.
oFor a mobile phone, always use Mobile Phone.
6. The system will ask for a user name.
The default user name is admin (case sensitive), without a
password.
If you have set another user name or password, provide these
instead.
7. Click OK.
The surveillance software starts.
The actual content of the window depends on your user type
(set by the administrator). Please refer to the full manual on the
cd included in the package for more information.
8.3 Window elements
The contents of the window depend on your user type (set by the
administrator in the device management settings). The user types
are:
Administrator
Operator
Visitor

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Administrator
If you log in with an administrator user type, you can:
see the camera view,
use the software camera controls,
access and change the device management settings.
Operator
If you log in with an operator user type, you can:
see the camera view,
use the software camera controls.
Visitor
If you log in with a visitor user type, you can:
see the camera view.
9. Using the camera controls
This section describes the camera view and the software camera
controls.

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The camera controls are
Option
Use
Select the number of cameras you want
to display simultaneously (1, 4 or 9).
To learn more about setting up multiple
cameras, please refer to the item Multi-
Device Settings in chapter Device
Management below.
OSD (= on-screen
display)
Show or hide the camera name on the
display.
Add OSD on record
Show or hide the camera name when
recording.
Resolution
Select a resolution from the list.
Mode
Select a refresh rate from the list.
Fps
Select a frame per second setting from
the list.
Brightness
Set the brightness with the and
buttons.
Contrast
Set the contrast with the and
buttons.
Default all
Reset all settings to their default values.
Flip
Select the Flip checkbox to show the
image shown upside down.
Mirror
Select the Mirror checkbox to mirror the
image.

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Option
Use
Click to start live video.
Click to stop live video.
Click to take a snapshot of the current
camera view.
Set the camera view to full screen.
10. Advanced settings
10.1 IP Camera Tool
You can access various options in the IP Camera Tool:
1. Double-click the IP Camera Tool on your desktop.
The tool will detect the camera connected to tour computer.
2. Right-click the camera. The options are:
Basic properties
Shows general information about the camera:

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Network Configuration
Use this window to view or change the network settings of the
camera.
When connected to a DHCP router, check the Obtain IP from DHCP
server checkbox, otherwise uncheck it and fill in the data
manually.
In case of a subnet mismatch, change the IP-address or subnet
mask.
When in doubt about the network settings, contact a qualified
network administrator.
Upgrade firmware
Only use this option when problems with the current version are
noticed. Do not upgrade if the camera works fine.
Caution: when the upgrade process is interrupted or a wrong
version is installed the camera might not work anymore.

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Refresh Camera List
Use this option to update the camera list, for example when a new
camera is added to the network.
Flush ARP Buffer
When both a wireless and wired connection to a camera exists, a
problem with the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) may arise
resulting in the camera not being accessible via the browser.
In this case the ARP buffer should be flushed.
About IP Camera Tool
This window shows details about the IP Camera Tool.
11. Device management
If you login as an administrator, you have access to the device
management settings.
To do so:
1. Start the IP Camera Tool (see above).
2. Login with your browser (see above).
3. Click the link Device Management below the camera controls.

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4. To return to the camera view and controls, click the Back link
below the options list.
11.2 Device Status
The device status page shows an overview of device information and
status set on other settings pages.
11.3 Alias Settings
Use this page to change the name of a camera.

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11.4 Date & Time Settings
Set date and time data for the camera.
Note: if the timestamp on the display shows the wrong time, try
selecting the Sync with PC Time checkbox and click Submit.
11.5 Users Settings
Define users, permissions and passwords
Up to 8 users can be configured.
Enter a user name, a password and select a group (Visitor,
Operator or Administrator).
This is also the location to change the default administrator’s login
name and set a password for the administrator.
Set alarm record path
Use the Browse button to change the default alarm record path.

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Notes when using Windows Vista:
Remember to add the IP address of the camera to the ‘Trusted
sites’.
The system does not allow setting the Windows system root
directory as alarm record path.
11.6 Multi-Device Settings
Manually add extra cameras
To add a camera, click on a blue link and enter an alias, host
address, HTTP port, user and password.
11.7 Basic Network Settings

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Set basic network settings
When connected to a DHCP router, select the checkbox Obtain IP
from DHCP server, otherwise clear it and fill in the data manually.
The Network Lamp or network LED indicates the network status of
the camera. To disable this LED, clear the checkbox Network
Lamp.
11.8 Wireless LAN Settings
1. Add and manage wireless networks
1. Click the Scan button to retrieve a list of available wireless LANs.
2. Click on a found network and enter the password if required.
3. When you want to use a wireless LAN, check the checkbox and
enter SSID, Channel and encryption method.
Depending on the selected encryption method, more data will
have to be provided.
Notes
Some routers will automatically fill out the necessary data into the
fields.
When entering data manually, check the wireless network settings
of your router to find more information on SSID, Channel,
encryption and authentication.
2. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Set-up)
1. Press and hold down the RESET BUTTON about 4 seconds, then
press the WPS button on the router. Now
2. you can use the WPS function.
3. Press the WPS button on your router within 60 seconds. The
WPS button is usually on the back or side of your router. On
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click on an on-screen button to activate the WPS feature. If you
are not sure where the WPS button is on your router, prease
refer to your Router’s manual.
Notes
The camera will automatically create a secure wireless connection
to your router. If you have plugged in the network cable, please
plug it out. While connecting, the green network light on RJ45 will
blink and the wireless settings will take effect. The IP Camera Tool
will search the camera’s LAN IP. Make sure the PC and the camera
share the same subnet.
During the WPS settings, you must press the RESET button only
for four seconds. When you press and hold down the RESET
button for 10 seconds the camera will be reset back to factory
default settings.
The security mode of router cannot be WEP, or else the WPS
settings may be failed.
11.9 ADSL Settings
When connected to the Internet directly via ADSL, check the
checkbox and enter the ADSL User name and ADSL password you
obtained from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
11.10 UPnP Settings
Select the checkbox to use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
protocol.
11.11 DDNS Service Settings
Free DDNS Service
The Dynamic DNS name will be something like:
a00000.myipcamera.org
Now you can use http:// Domain name + HTTP Port to access the
camera via internet.

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Take hostname ipcam1.myipcamera.org and HTTP Port no. 88 for
example, the accessing link of the camera via internet would be
http:// ipcam1.myipcamera.org.org:88
11.12 Mail Service Settings
Define mail service settings
Note
The settings on this page will only take effect if the option Send Mail
on Alarm is selected in the Alarm Service Settings (see below).
1. Fill in a senders e-mail address in the Sender field.
This is the mailbox from which the mails will be sent.
2. Fill in up to 4 receivers mail addresses.
When an alarm condition occurs, mail is sent out to these
addresses.
3. Fill out all SMTP data related to the sender’s mailbox.
4. If authentication for the mailbox is required, select the checkbox
and enter user name and password in the appropriate fields.

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5. If the Report Internet IP by Mail box is selected, a mail is sent
whenever a camera comes online (for example after reboot) or a
change in IP address occurs.
Make sure the port is correctly mapped to the router.
Click Submit to save the data before performing a ‘mail test’.
Possible error messages
Following error messages may appear:
Error message
Possible solution
Cannot connect to the server
Check network cables and
settings.
Network error. Please try
later.
Check network cables and
settings.
Server error.
Check the server.
Incorrect user or password.
Make sure to enter the right
user name and password.
The sender is denied by the
server.
Check whether the user needs
authentication.
The receiver is denied by the
server.
Could be due to anti-spam
settings of the server.
The message is denied by the
server.
Could be due to anti-spam
settings of the server.
The server does not support
the authentication mode used
by the device.
Try without authentication or
use a different server (sender
address).