Video Domain WizeCam User manual

User Manual for WizeCam IP Camera
Network/IP Camera
with WiFi
Version No.: 3.0V
Please read this user manual carefully before using the product.

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Contents
Overview ……………………………………………………………………………..1
Brief Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………1
Features……………………………………………………………………………………...1
Operating Environment ……………………………………………………………………2
Technical Specifications……………………………………………………………….........3
Structure and Installation…………………………………………………...……….3
Software Settings…………………………………………………………...……3
Liview………………..………………………………………………………………………….….4
System…………………………………………………………………..……….9
Video………………………………………………………………………..…..10
Audio……………………………………………………………………..……...11
Motion…………………………………………………………………..……….12
Network……………………………………………………………………........13
Advanced……………………………………………………………….………15
User Manage……………………….………………………………….……….17
Image Set………………………………………………………………….…...18
SD Card………………………………….……………………………….….....18
Appendix……………………………………………………………………..…..18
Network Ports Occupied by IP Camera……………………………………..……..18
Default Network Parameters…………………………………………………….…..19
Application and Setting of DDNS Domain Name……..………………………..………19
WiFi Setting and Connection…………………………………………………..……23
Access and Setting of IP Camera in Different Network Environments………..……..27
Port Mapping in Router……….……………………………………………….………….32
FAQs………………………………………………………………………….………...35
Ordering Information…………….……………………………………….…………..39

1. Overview
1.1 Brief Introduction
WiseCam is an integrated IP camera solution. It is using a single chip to implement media
processing with the integration of Video and Audio, network transmission in one camera.
This provides an extremely high definition, high integration at low cost for
LAN/WAN –based, remote video monitoring device.
This IP Camera solution is adequate for small and medium homes or business offices
remote network video transmission and monitoring. The product features easy installation
and simple operation.
Special Features for each model:
Pan /Tilt (270/120deg.)
SD card
Wireless Wi-Fi
IR night vision (5m)
Bi-directional listening
Built-in microphone
External alarm input/output
1.2 General Features
Powerful high-speed video processor
Remote Pan/Tilt rotate (Horizontal:270 Degrees / Vertical :120 Degrees)
IR Night Vision
Optimized H.264 video compression for low –bandwidth transmission
High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor
Supports wireless networks (WiFi/802.1 B/G) mobile networks (CDMA 1X and GPRS)
Embedded Web Server
Supports DDNS, LAN, and Internet (ADSL, Cable Modem)
Multiple Network Protocols: TTP/TCP/IP/UDP/SMTP/DDNS/DNS/SNTP/DHCP/FTP
Supports up to 10 users simultaneous
Multi-Level users management and passwords definition
SD Card for local storage , supports SD 2.0 (Max 32 GB)
Build in / additional Microphone , supports bi-directional call and voice broadcast
Transmits alarms in case of video loss or motion detection (VMD)
2 Way (I/O) connection
Image shielding/image snapshot
Remote system upgrades
Smart Bracket for wall or ceiling installation
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1.3 Operating Environment
Minimum Hardware Configuration:
CPU: Pentium 2.0 GHz
Memory: 256 MB
Graphics card: TNT2
Audio card: Mandatory for listening and bidirectional intercom
Hard disk: Recommended minimum size - 40G (or more).
Recommended Hardware Configuration:
CPU: Pentium 2.6 GMHz
Memory: 512 MB
Graphics card: Nvidia Geforce FX5200 or ATI RADEON 7000(9000) 128M video
memory
Operating System:
32-bit Windows2000, Windows XP, Windows2003 and Windows Vista, 32 and 64-bit
Software:
Internet protocol IPv4 (Note: IPv6 not supported for the time being)
IE 5.0 or above
DirectX8.0 or above
TCP/IP
Other requirements:
The graphics card running this software needs to support color conversion and zoom
of images. Presently the tested graphics cards include: Nvidia Tnt/Tnt2, Geforce
Mx200/400/420/440 Fx5200/5600,
ATI Radeon 7000/7200/7500/8500\9000/9200/9500/9600, MatroxG450/550, and
INTEL845G/865G.
Note: The driver for the graphics card must support hardware zoom.
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1.4 Technical Specifications
Product WiseCam
Image sensor 1/4’’CMOS, 300,000 pixels, minimum illumination: 1
Lux
Video compression algorithm H.264 baseline profile @Level 2.2
Video resolution VGA: 640*480, QVGA: 320*240
Night vision distance 5m
PTZ control angle Horizontal: 270°; vertical: 120°
Video adjustment parameters Brightness, contrast, image quality
Stream format Pure video stream or composite audio/video stream
Video frame rate 1~30 frame/second
Video compression bit rate 16Kbit/second ~ 4Mbit/second
Audio input One linear input or embedded passive MIC input, MIC
impedance: 1000KΩ
Audio output One linear output
Audio compression algorithm G.726
RJ-45, 10/100M Ethernet interfaceSystem interface
SD card slot; Maximum: 32GB (SD2.0 protocol)
Wi-Fi module IEEE802.11b/g wireless network
Input power supply 5V/2A
Maximum power 6W
Operating temperature 0~+40°C
Operating humidity 10~85%
Dimensions (D x W x H) 95 mm x 95 mm x 13 mm (3.75' x 3.75' x 5')
WizeCam Weight (approx.) 410 gr (14,46 oz) w/o bracket , bracket 75 gr (2,64 oz)
WizeCam Kit Weight (approx.) 800 gr (28,22 oz)
2. Structure and Installation
Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide in the packaging box.
3. Software Settings
Enter the IP address of the IP camera in the Browser/ IE address bar, for example,
the default address of http://192.168.1.1. Enter the user name and password (both
“admin” by default) to log on.
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3.1 Live View
3.1.1 Setting Items
On the left of the Homepage are items that a user can select. If an item is clicked,
the corresponding item turns yellow, and meanwhile goes to its setting interface.
For detailed settings, refer to the following descriptions.
Note: Only the system administrator has the right to set parameters.
3.1.2 PT Control and Alarm Messages
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Meanings of buttons:
1. Up
2. Down
3. Left
4. Right
5. Returns to the default/ initial position
6. Rotates once in horizontal direction
7. Rotates once in vertical direction
8. Stops continuous rotation
9. Displays/Lists alarm time and type in case of an alarm/s.
3.1.3 Functional Buttons
If clicked once, the above buttons will turn Red (except Alarm), indicating the
function is active. Clicking once more it turns off the selected function (Record,
Reply etc.).
Meaning of buttons:
Snap: Snapshots a JPEG picture and stores it in the designated
path/location, as shown in the following figure:
Record: Records Video files and stores them in a designated path/location.
If the Audio is required, recording can be made at the same time provided the
function is enabled. If during recording, you would like to select another item,
an alert message appears, prompting “This will be stopped if you turn to the
other pages, continue?”, as shown in the following figure:
Call: Enables the two way voice function. Please connect the Audio signal
line of the device to an audio amplified device (such as PC Speakers).
Audio: Enables the listen in function. The device has a built-in MIC to
listen on-site voices in real time.
Alarm: If the motion detection alarm function is set, (refer to the section of
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Motion for details), the indicator turns red and blinks after an alarm is triggered.
After an alarm is triggered, by double clicking on this button stops the alarm
and clears the content in the alarm messages window.
By default, an alarm event will stop automatically in ten seconds after being
triggered without any intervention.
Playback: Enables online playback of record Video and or Audio files, as
shown in the following figure:
3.1.4 Retrieving Record Files
The user can search record files in the local PC or SD card (DEV).
Date: Select a date and click . The calendar selection interface appears, as
shown in the following figure:
<<Decrease years
>> Increase years
<Decrease months
> Increase months
After a date is selected, the calendar interface closes automatically.
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PC: Queries record files in the local PC.
DEV: Queries record files in the SD card.
Click to search record files in the PC or SD card on the designated date.
The method for searching record files in different durations of a day is as shown in
the following figure:
The Record column displays the list of retrieved
record files by time.
The Pic column displays the list of retrieved
recorded files by number.
Each bar on the left of each column represents one
hour.
Each bar on the right of each column represents 2
minutes.
Displays a currently selected time;
Displays the currently retrieved record files or
picture files in a time segment;
File List
Displays a list of the currently retrieved record files
or JPEG pictures.
3.1.5 Playing Record Files
Select a record file or JPEG file to be played from
the File List (1) double click it to play or (2) select it
and click . During play, the right window clock
displays the progress so that the user can view
playing information and operate played content, as
shown in the following figure:
Respectively indicates: Open a file, play, pause, stop, fast backward, fast forward,
single frame forward, volume switch, cyclic play, snap
Progress
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Note: After a motion detection alarm recording is triggered (refer to Motions
Settings for details), if the user selects to store record files in the SD card
and meanwhile enables audio recording, distortions may occur to pictures
upon replay. Therefore, audio recording is not recommended when
recording in the SD card is made.
3.1.6 Download of Record Files in SD Card
Select a record file in the SD card from the File List. Click to download the file
to the local PC.
Click . The Download Information window appears. The user can view the file
download information, as shown in the following figure:
During download, if the <Pause> button is clicked, the download pauses. Clicking
<Start> resumes the download of the uncompleted file. After the download, you
may click the <Delete> button to delete downloaded files.
Click the <Close> button to exit the Download Information window.
3.1.7 OSD Display
The current date and time are displayed on the upper part of the interface.
The IP camera name and the number of users currently visiting the IP camera are
displayed on the lower part.
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3.2 System
Time Sync: When clicked the system clock of the IP camera synchronizes with the
PC.
NTP Parameters: When selected, the system clock of the IP camera synchronizes
with the clock of the NTP Server.
This function is enabled by default. Please select and save a time zone and switch
to the Live View interface. The upper part will display the calendar and clock of the
NTP Server.
System Information: Displays device name and device ID.
The device name may be a user-defined one and the ID is the unique identity upon
device delivery.
Note: The device name shall be saved after modification, and the IP camera will
reboot automatically.
Upgrade: software upgrade
Three files needs upgrades, that is: uke file, uoc file and uot file, as shown in the
following figure:
Click the <Browse…>button to select an upgrade file.
Click the <Upgrade> button to confirm and download the file to the system. During this
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process, the system will display an upgrade progress bar. After the upgrade is
completed, the system prompts “upgrade succeeded”, and meanwhile, the IP camera
reboots automatically (it takes about 5 seconds). Please wait.
Version: Displays the version number of the current software, such as 6.0.2.2.
Note: During upgrade, make sure that the power supply and network connection of
the IP camera are NOT stopped/interrupted.
For obtaining of upgrade files, please contact our company or the local dealer. Our
company shall not be held liable for any device failure arising from unauthorized
upgrade procedures or files.
Storage Parameter
Storage path for record files, the default path is: C:\XDNVS.
System Operation
Restore Default: Restores the default settings. Please use this function with care.
Reboot: Device reboot; the IP camera will reboot in about five seconds, after is
clicked.
3.3 Video
Image: Image resolution setting
Select VGA: 640*480; QVGA: 320*240; save the resolution modification. The
device will reboot automatically.
Quality: Image quality setting
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The user may select Fine, Normal and Basic according to the actual needs. Fine
is selected by default.
Note: Different image resolutions and qualities use different network bandwidths.
Please make the settings with reference to the table of IPCAMERA Bandwidth
Application and Parameter Setting.
Environment Power Frequency: Selection of operating environment and light
frequency According to different lighting environments, select the power
frequency of 50Hz or 60Hz. 60Hz is selected by default.
Note: Power interference/radiation may cause image flickering.
In case of poor illumination on site or night use, select the night vision to mode IR
Night.
Video Mirror and Video Flip:
Image mirror and flip: if upside down installation is selected for the device, images
may be flipped and invested, so these two functions can be enabled for the right
view.
Video mask set: mask of designated areas
To protect some monitored areas from other persons, images of such an area can
be masked.
An entire image is split into 22*18 small areas. Double click or drag your mouse to
select one or more areas to be masked.
All: Sets to mask the entire image.
Clr: Clears the masked area(s).
3.4 Audio
Input type: Selection of external audio input type
Mic (microphone) input or Line In (linear) input.
Type: Displays audio code format
Bit rate: Displays audio bit rate.
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3.5 Motion
Schedule: Sets the time of arming/disarming the unit to detect.
Enable Detect: Enables or disables Motion Detection.
Sensitivity: Motion sensitivity setting, ranging from 1 to 100 (80 by default);
1 means the lowest sensitivity while 100 means the highest sensitivity
Alarm Record in PC: Enables local PC recording after alarm trigger.
Alarm Record in SD card: Enables SD card recording after alarm trigger.
Alarm Snap in SD card: Snap site images in JPEG format and store them in the SD
card after alarm trigger. If alarm trigger continues, an image will be snapped and stored in
the SD card for about every ten seconds
Area set: Click and drag your mouse to determine a detection area.
All: Sets the entire video picture /Field of view as the Motion Detection area.
Clr: Clears all Motion Detection areas.
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3.6 Network
Basic Parameters: setting of basic network parameters
If fixed IP (such as static extranet IP or LAN) is used for IP camera connection, it is
necessary to make setting here.
IP address: Fills in the IP address of the IP camera.
Subnet mask: Fill in the subnet mask, such as 255.255.255.0.
GateWay: Fill in the gateway address.
MAC: Physical address of the IP camera, its unique identity over the network. Do
not change those settings.
Data port No: Data stream transmission port Number.
HTTP port No: Web access port
DNS address: Fill in the local DNS address.
For detailed parameter settings, consult your network administrator or the local ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
For LAN application, please avoid conflicts between the IP address of the IP
camera and that of the viewing PC over the LAN.
Enable DHCP: Enables DHCP service.
If a DHCP Server exists over your network (for example, the local LAN has a router
device providing DHCP services), after this function is enabled, the DHCP Server
will automatically allocate an IP address to your IP camera.
WiFi Parameters: Settings of wireless WiFi parameters.
A WiFi module can be configured for the device to support wireless network
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connection. It is applicable to a network environment with wireless AP devices
(such as wireless router).
Enable WiFi: Enables or disables the WiFi function.
IP address: Sets a wireless IP address. Note that the address shall not be in the
same network section/range as the wired network address (i.e., IP address in
Basic Parameters.
Subnet mask: Sets subnet mask of the wireless network.
Gateway: Gateway address of the wireless network. It shall not be in the same
network section/range as the wireless gateway address (the Gateway address in
Basic Parameters).
SSID: A login name for identity verification of the wireless network. Only a user
passing the right identity verification is authorized to access the wireless network. It
shall be the same as the SSID set in the wireless network (router/AP).
Password: Wireless network encryption password.
Frequency band: After successful connection, the frequency bandwidth of the
wireless network is displayed.
Mode: After successful connection, the connection mode of the wireless network
is displayed.
Note: The WiFi setting and connection are complicated Please refer to the
detailed settings, in the section of “WiFi Setting and Connection”,
DDNS Parameters: DDNS domain setting
The setting of this item can tie the IP camera with a fixed domain name so that it
can accessed via the network via domain name, regardless of change of the public
IP address of the camera (DHCP).
DDNS provider: Select the DDNS Server. The device supports three DDNS
Server addresses:viewipcam.com, camdns.cn, and 3322.org .
DDNS regName: User name the user registers with the DDNS Server.
DDNS password: Password the user registers with the DDNS Server.
DDNS domain: Remote access domain name set after logon to the DDNS
Server.
DDNS server URL: DDNS Server address, such as www.3322.org
DDNS server port: DDNS Server connection port, 30000 by default.
Data port map No.: If the device is mapped into a public network via a network
server (e.g., a router), fill in the data port number of the public network used
after device mapping, 5000 by default.
HTTP port map No.: If the device is mapped into a public network via a
network server (e.g., a router), fill in the web port number of the public network
used after device mapping, 80 by default.
Note: To implement regular DDNS domain name access, set the correct local
DNS address. For details, refer to DNS Address setting in Basic
Parameters. set the correct local DNS address.
Note: For detailed application and setting of DDNS domain name, refer to
<Application and Setting of DDNS Domain Name>.
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PPPOE parameters:Setting of PPPOE dial-up Internet access parameters
The device supports PPPOE dial-up Internet access. If only the user fills in the
correct information, the device can make network access connection independently.
Since the IP address for dial-up Internet access is a dynamic one, the user is
recommended to apply for and set the DDNS domain name.
Please set the following PPPOE parameters:
Enable PPPOE: Enables or disables PPPOE function.
PPPOE URL: The current IP address displayed after successful dial-up
connection (not needed to be set).
PPPOE username: Fill in the user ID. Please consult your local ISP.
PPPOE password: Fill in the password. Please consult your local ISP.
Online Time: Displays the online network connection duration (not needed to
be set).
Note: The connection of the IP camera over different networks needs different
parameters settings. For details, refer to <Access and Setting of IP
Camera in Different Network Environments> Appendix?
After parameters setting, click <Save>. The device needs to reboot (in about 5
seconds),
3.7 Advanced
Mail Parameters
If the user has set the motion detection alarm and enabled alarm mail sending
function (for details, refer to Motion setting), complete the related mailbox setting
here:
SMTP server: Address of the SMTP mail server, such as the Gmail SMTP Server
is smtp.gmail.com.
MAIL from: Inbox address
MAIL to: Outbox address
SMTP username: Logon user name for the mailbox sending alarm mails
SMTP password: Logon password for the mailbox sending alarm mails
MAIL title: The title of a e-mail (e.g. Alarm from Front Door).
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SMTP port: Port number of the SMTP Server
SSL: Support of SSL security authentication
Alarm send mail: Enables alarm mail sending function
Snap picture: Enables picture snap shot function. Picture/s will be sent as
an attachment of the alarm e-mail. A JPEG picture will be snapped shot every
10 seconds even if the alarm is continuously triggered within the 10 seconds
time widow.
Note: Normally, the default port number of an SMTP Server is 25 (such as the
163 mail server), and no SSL authentication is needed. However, some
mail servers use special SMTP port, for example, the Gmail uses the
465 port, and meanwhile, SSL authentication is needed. When
selecting a mail server, the user must clearly know the latest SMTP port
of the Server and whether it supports SSL authentication. Furthermore,
some free e-mail services do not support SMTP service.
UPNP parameters
Automatic port mapping: this function is enabled if the LAN has a server (such as a
router) with UPNP function, so the server will automatically map the port set for the
IP camera into an external network (such as the Internet).
UPNP network card: Type of network card connecting the UPNP Server: by
cable or WiFi.
UPNP mode: includes two modes: Designate and Auto. The Designate mode
means the data map port and Web map port are designated for
the server, while the Auto mode means the server sets the data
map port and Web map port.
UPNP server: gateway address of the network server with UPNP function.
Data port map No.: Data port number.
HTTP port map No.: Web port number.
Data mapping status and HTTP mapping status: Port number displayed after
successful mapping.
After setting, click <Save>. The settings will take effect.
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3.8 User Manage
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Username: Fill in the name of the authorized user.
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Confirm Password: Confirmation of the user’s password
The Username and Password must be a case-sensitive string
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After setting, click <Save>. The settings take effe
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