Vivotek NetworKam IP3111 User manual

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Product name: Network Camera (IP31x1)
Release Date: 2005/07/04
Manual Revision: 2.10
Web site: www.vivotek.com
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Made in Taiwan. ©Copyright 2000-2005. All rights reserved

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Before You Use
Surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. Though Network Camera is
not only a high performance surveillance system but also a networked video server, ensure
that the operation of such devices are legal before installing this unit for surveillance.
It is important to carefully check the contents with the "Package Contents" section after
opening the package. Understanding the physical description can prevent damage caused
by abnormal usage and reduce most problems during installation.
Basically Network Camera is a network device and should be easy to use for those who
already have basic network knowledge. If there is a system error and it does not recover
easily due to erroneous configuration, check the section "Auxiliary buttons" to restore
factory default settings and run installation again.
Network Camera has been designed for various environments and can be used to build
various applications for general security or demonstration purposes. For standard
applications, read "System configuration" to understand all functions. To make the best
usage of Network Camera, review "Advanced functions" to get creative ideas. To those
professional developers, "URL Commands of Network Camera" will be a very helpful
reference.
Those paragraphs preceding by should be fully understood and cautioned. Ignoring
the warnings may result in serious hazards.

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Table of Contents
Before You Use ..................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................. 7
Physical Description ............................................. 8
Rear Panel.......................................................................8
Ethernet 10/100 socket ......................................................................8
COM port..........................................................................................8
General I/O terminal block ..................................................................9
Status LEDs ....................................................................................10
Restore button ................................................................................11
Power adapter.................................................................................11
Auto Iris Lens Connector...................................................................11
How to Install..................................................... 12
Ethernet Environment ........................................ 13
Hardware installation ...................................................... 13
Cable connection .............................................................................14
Power on ........................................................................................15
Software configuration .................................................... 16
Install a new modem........................................................................20
Setup a new connection....................................................................23
First access to Network Camera........................................ 28
How to Use ......................................................... 30

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Authentication ............................................................... 31
Primary user’s capability.................................................. 33
Main screen with camera view ...........................................................33
Snapshot button ..............................................................................33
Pan/Tilt positioning device control ......................................................34
Client Setting................................................................. 35
System configuration...................................................... 37
System parameters..........................................................................38
User group administration.................................................................40
Network settings..............................................................................41
SMTP .............................................................................................43
FTP................................................................................................43
UPnP and DDNS Settings ..................................................................46
Video codec parameters....................................................................48
Motion detection..............................................................................51
Camera positioning device configuration..............................................53
Modem and dialup settings................................................................56
Application......................................................................................58
Homepage layout settings.................................................................60
One-shot fast configuration via FTP ....................................................61
Advanced functions......................................................... 71
Viewing system log ..........................................................................71
Viewing system parameters...............................................................71
Restore factory default settings..........................................................71
Uploading snapshots periodically to an external FTP server ....................72
Customizing homepage images..........................................................72
Viewing system log ..........................................................................73
Uploading the configuration file..........................................................73
Software revision upgrade.................................................................73
System core debugging ....................................................................75
Monitor changed status of digital inputs ..............................................75

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Stop information dumping.................................................................75
Query status of digital inputs.............................................................76
Set digital outputs............................................................................76
Erase snapshots stored in Flash memory.............................................76
Erase logo and graphic buttons..........................................................76
Skip installation during the next boot..................................................76
Reset network for new settings..........................................................76
Restore factory default settings..........................................................76
Reset system ..................................................................................76
URL commands of Network Camera .................................. 77
Capture update Snapshot of JPEG image .............................................77
Move motorized device in PT direction.................................................77
Query status of digital inputs.............................................................77
Drive digital outputs.........................................................................77
Clear data mode serial port driver ......................................................77
Restore factory default settings..........................................................78
Restart system ................................................................................78
Page URL........................................................................................79
System resource URL .......................................................................80
General format of command URL........................................................80
System configuration URL .................................................................80
Security configuration URL ................................................................81
Network configuration URL ................................................................81
Video configuration URL....................................................................83
Image quality configuration URL ........................................................84
Camera configuration URL.................................................................85
Camera custom command configuration URL .......................................86
Modem configuration URL..................................................................87
Application configuration URL ............................................................88
Homepage layout configuration URL ...................................................89
DDNS & UPNP configuration URL........................ 89

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Appendix ............................................................ 91
A. POST procedure ......................................................... 91
C. Technical specifications ............................................... 96
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ..................................................97

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Package Contents
IP3111/3121 CD-ROM
Poweradapter Quickinstallationguide
I/O terminal block connector and Wrench Warranty card
Null modem cable

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Physical Description
Rear Panel
Ethernet 10/100 socket
Connect to Ethernet network with a UTP category 5 cable that cannot exceed 100 meters.
Once the Ethernet cable is connected without error, Network Camera will utilize Ethernet
interface regardless of modem connection.
COM port
This RS232 serial port can connect with a modem or included null modem cable to utilize
dial-up network when Ethernet is not available. If Network Camera operates with Ethernet
interface, administrators may use this port to control custom Pan-Tilt device.

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General I/O terminal block
1 ÅDI+ INPUT (Max.50mA,12VDC)
2 ÅDI- INPUT
3 ÅSW_COMMON OUTPUT (short with NC at initial state)
4 ÅSW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC)
5 ÅRS485 B (inverting)
6 ÅRS485 A (non-inverting)
Network Camera provides a very flexible general I/O interface to combine with the user’s
security devices such as sensors, alarms, lighting or door locks. The general I/O terminal
block has six pins for device control. These pins can be divided into two categories based on
their functions, including RS485 and digital inputs and outputs.
If the device connected to COM has an RS485 interface, wire two control lines to pin 5 and
pin 6. After switching to RS485 on the configuration page, the PT control commands will be
directed through pin 5 and pin 6. If the distance from the controlled device is too far to
allow accurate function, an external power source may be used to pull high the RS485
signal.
Network Camera provides one digital input and one relay switch. Pin 1 and pin 2 can be
connected to external sensor and the state of voltage will be monitored according to the
programmed scripts in configuration. The relay switch can be used to turn on or off external
devices.

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Status LEDs
Each time Network Camera starts, it will perform a Power-On Self Test, abbreviated as
POST hereafter, to examine every hardware module. As soon as the administrator plugs in
the power adapter, both LEDs under the network LED will flash one by one until the POST
is done. If any module fails, both LEDs will indicate to the users the error according to the
pattern listed in Appendix A. If the result is good, both LEDs will turn off for a while and then
follows the pattern below. Network interface depends on the peripherals including Ethernet
UTP cable, modem or null modem cable. If the Ethernet cable between Network Camera
and Ethernet hub is good, Network Camera will choose the Ethernet network. If Ethernet is
unavailable but a operational modem is connected, the network interface will be PPP with
modem. If either of the above is not the case, Network Camera will try the interface of PPP
with null modem.
Network
Interface Condition LED2 (Heartbeat) LED3 (Status)
before installed OFF OFF
after installed flash OFF
Ethernet
during camera control flash Flash
PPP with modem after POST flash ON
before connected ON ONPPP with null
modem
after connected flash ON

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Restore button
There is a button hidden in the box for restoring the system factory default settings. When
the system fails to install or operates abnormally, use the included assistant stick in the
package and follow the following procedures to reset the system back to its original status.
Poke the assistant stick into the hole to press down on the restore button. Restart the
system by unplugging and re-plugging the power jack. While keeping the button pressed,
the system will perform POST twice rather than the usual once, which can be observed from
the flashing LEDs. After the system flashes the LEDs for the second time, withdraw the stick
to release the button. The system will have restored factory default settings at that
moment.
Power adapter
Connect the power jack of the included power adapter. Connecting the power adapter
should be the last operation while physically installing Network Camera.
Auto Iris Lens Connector
If the auto iris lens is used, AES on rear panel must be turned OFF. And you also have to
select VIDEO Drive or DC Drive lens by the switch.
The pin assignment of the auto iris lens connector is as follows:
VIDEO Drive DC Drive
Pin 1 Power source Damp-
Pin 2 Video signal Damp+
Pin 3 Not used Driver+
Pin 4 Ground, Shield Driver-

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How to Install
To easily fit into various environments, Network Camera automatically detects the
attached interfaces and configures itself to the best condition. Therefore users need not
care how to select the network between Ethernet and modem, and whether the Ethernet
speed is 10Mbps or 100 Mbps. The high performance built-in CCD and lens always give
users delicate image quality.
Network Camera supports Ethernet and modem interfaces according to the user's existing
network. Ethernet can provide higher bandwidth to achieve the best performance while
dial-up network with modem is more common in current Internet applications. Refer to the
related installation section for your network environment. If both interfaces are available,
Ethernet is recommended and will be chosen as the first priority if Ethernet cable and
modem are concurrently attached. Managing to install in the other interface will
automatically clear the previous network settings to start new installation.
In the following content, "user" refers to those who can access Network Camera and
"administrator" means the supervisor who has the root password to configure Network
Camera in addition to general access. Administrators should carefully read this manual,
especially during installation.

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Ethernet Environment
Hardware installation
Before installing Network Camera, the administrator should memorize the serial numbers
on the packages respectively for the initial passwords.
To use a dial-up network, the Ethernet socket should be left disconnected since Ethernet is
the first priority among available interfaces. After powering up, Network Camera will detect
if any external modem is connected to the modem port. Once a modem is detected, the
heartbeat LED will flash periodically. If no modem responds, Network Camera will assume
the included null modem cable is connected to perform system configuration. Then both
lower LEDs will turn on until null modem connection is established.
If users have setup a remote dialup server or subscribed to an ISP service, Network
Camera can be configured to dial to the server upon special events. Otherwise it will wait
permanently for the user’s call to establish a network connection to provide services.
In the following content, dial-in connection denotes a passive Network Camera waiting for
a phone call to establish a point-to-point connection. Dial-out connection denotes an active
Network Camera to dial out to the other end of a dial-up server or any Internet service
provider, abbreviated as ISP, to request a point-to-point connection.

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Cable connection
Shut down all the peripheral devices prior to connection. Connect the supplied cables from
Network Camera to related devices according to the following steps. Note that the power
adaptor must be kept unplugged until other cables are firmly connected.

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Power on
Make sure all cables are correctly and firmly connected before turning on Network Camera.
Turn on cameras, sensors, alarm devices, and then attach the power adaptor of Network
Camera to the electric power socket*. After the POST (power-on self test) is complete and
the result is successful, Network Camera is ready for software configuration as described in
this manual. At this stage, network speed and video modulation type are automatically
detected. If the detection of video modulation fails, administrators may change the setting
on the configuration page. Refer to the configuration section for further information.
Connect the power jack of the power adapter to Network Camera prior to plugging the
utility end into the utility power socket. It will reduce accidental electric surge shock.

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Software configuration
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and
"Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant user
access to the camera.
At the end of the hardware installation, the Administrator must place the product software
CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in MS Windows. An auto-run program will pop
up (If the program is not on auto-run, go to the root directory of the software CD and click
on “autorun.exe”).

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Click on “Software Utility” item, after the window contains changed, click on “Installation
Wizard” to run installation program.
Upon Installation Wizard’s start up, a searching box will pop up. This program searches
for product on the same LAN:
After searching, Video Servers or Network
Cameras will be located by the Installation
Wizard. There may be several entries shown in
the window. The Administrator may
differentiate the Network Cameras with the
serial number.

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For the series number in the “Serial Number” field, please check the label on the bottom of
the camera.
The IP addresses shown in the "Current IP Address" field reflect those on the local network.
They may be from the DHCP server. If there is no DHCP server, the camera will try to find
a free IP address (this takes from 15 second to 3 minutes, depending on the LAN status).
The method of finding IP address is seeking from 192.168.0.99, to 192.168.0.254. If any
of the address inside this range is free, the Network Camera will be assigned to this IP
address, and its subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0. If none of the addresses is free, the
Network Camera will try the range from 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.98. After an IP address
is assigned to the camera, the “Activity” status LED blinks.
The new UPnP function will always assign an IP address for the Network Camera. The
Administrator can click on button “Link to selected device” to connect the I.E. to the
camera.
If the camera is not on the IP installer list, click on the “Search” button to search for the
camera on the LAN.

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For more detailed usage of the Installation Wizard, please refer to the user’s manual of the
Installation Wizard.