Weichu DUAL CODEC User manual

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DUAL CODEC
Pan/Tilt IR
Network Camera
User’s manual
Version1.0

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Table of Contents
Overview...............................................................................................................3
Package Contents.................................................................................................4
Connections..........................................................................................................5
Hardware description.....................................................................................5
Hardware Installation............................................................................................7
Connect to the Network Camera...........................................................................9
Install the IP Finder program..........................................................................9
Install the Camera behind a NAT Router.............................................................12
Initial Access to the Network Camera .................................................................16
Primary user’s capability.....................................................................................21
Main Screen with Camera View...................................................................21
Definitions in Configuration.................................................................................25
System parameters.............................................................................................26
Security...............................................................................................................27
Network...............................................................................................................28
Network type................................................................................................28
HTTP ...........................................................................................................29
Stream server ..............................................................................................29
RTSP Streaming..........................................................................................29
WLAN Configuration (Wireless Model Only).......................................................30
IP configuration............................................................................................32
DDNS..................................................................................................................33
Stream ................................................................................................................34
Video...................................................................................................................35
Audio...................................................................................................................37
Camera control ...................................................................................................38
Camera control area....................................................................................38
Preset function area.....................................................................................38
Email and FTP....................................................................................................40
Motion Detection.................................................................................................42
Application ..........................................................................................................43
IP notification ......................................................................................................46
System log..........................................................................................................47
Status..................................................................................................................48
Maintenance .......................................................................................................49
Appendix.............................................................................................................50
A. Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions......................................50
B. Technical specifications...........................................................................53

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DUAL CODEC Pan/Tilt IR Network Camera
Overview
Law in your country may prohibit the use of surveillance devices. The Network Camera
is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible
surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such
devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in
the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation guide”
before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in
the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This
also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is accessible via the LAN or Internet connection. Connect your
Network Camera directly to a computer network or DSL modem, and with a standard
Web browser you get instant, on demand video streams. Within minutes you can set up
the Network Camera to capture a video sequence to a PC. Live video image can be
uploaded to a website for the world to see or made available only to select users on the
network.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those
who have basic network knowledge.
The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests ways to best
utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations.
Minimum System Requirement
DUAL CODEC Pan/Tilt IR Network Camera
Network Environment
LAN 10/100M Ethernet
Monitoring System Recommended for Internet Explorer
System Hardware · CPU: Pentium 4, 2GHz or above
· Memory Size : 128 MB (256 MB or above Recommended )
· VGAcard resolution : 1024 x 768 or above
System Requirement for Viewer & Recorder Application
Support OS Windows 2000 , XP, Vista
System Hardware 1-4 cameras surveillance application
· CPU: Pentium 4, 2GHz or above
· Memory Size : 256 MB or above
· VGAcard resolution : 1024 x 768 or above

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Package Contents
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Note:Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the
Network Camera will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.
Network Camera (Wired or Wireless)
Software CD
Power adapter
Quick installation guide
Bracket
Antenna (For Wireless Model
Only)

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Connections
Hardware description
1. DC Power Jack
The DC power input jack is located on the rear of Network Camera’s. The input power is
12VDC. Note that supply the power to the Network Camera with standard power adapter
included in package. Otherwise, the improper power adapter may damage the unit and
result in danger.
2. LAN Socket
Beside the DC power Jack, the LAN socket is an RJ-45 connector for connections to
10Base-T or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling. Please use Category 5 “straight
through” cable to connect the Network Camera to an Ethernet network switch or hub.
3. Antenna (Wireless model only)
4. Microphone
The Network Camera’s has built-in an internal microphone. This microphone is also
hidden in the pinhole located on the head of camera.
5. Front LEDs
Red LED indicate power, red LED will turn on always after plug-in power.
Orange LED indicate audio, orange LED will turn off if audio is set as mute.
Green LED indicate networking, green LED will blink every second after getting ip
address.
Upon powering up, three of front LEDs will become lighted then the camera will do
self-rotation. During the self-rotation, red LED will be on and the network camera is
standby for getting ip address.
6. Infrared LEDs and Light sensor
There are six Infrared (IR) LEDs and a light sensor in front of the head of camera for
night vision purpose. The IR LEDs will auto or manual turn on when the camera is in the
dark environment.
7. Factory Default Reset
This button is hidden in the pinhole under then Network Camera’s bottom. Please refer
to the Appendix A in this manual for more information.

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Factory default
reset button
DC power Jack
LAN Socket
Antenna,
Wireless
model only Microphone
Infrared LEDs and
Light sensor
Front LEDs

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Hardware Installation
1. Attach the Network Camera with the included stand
2. Place the Camera on the table or fix it onto ceiling or wall
Use screws to fix the Network Camera onto the ceiling or wall. You could also put the
Network Camera on the table directly.
3. Plug a RJ-45 ethernet cable into the Network Camera
Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN socket located on the rear of Network Camera’s
and attach it to the network.
Fixed it by
Screws

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4. Connect the external power supply to Network Camera
Connect the attached power adapter to the DC power jack of the Network Camera. Note:
Use the power adapter, 12VDC, included in the package and connect it to wall outlet for
AC power.
Once you have installed the Network Camera well and powered on, the camera will do
self-rotation and then the red LED will turn on and green LED will flash every second. It
means that the system is booting up successfully.
Ethernet
Cable Socket
Power
Socket
Antenna for
Wireless
model only
Antenna for
Wireless
model only

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Connect to the Network Camera
Install the IP Finder program
When you installed your Network camera on your LAN environment, you may install “IP
Finder” to discover Network camera’s IP address. The Administrator must place the
product software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in Microsoft 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”).
Click on “Software Utility” item, after the window contents changed, click on “Install IP
Finder” to run “IP Finder” program.

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“IP Finder” is used to search the ip address of Network Cameras or Video servers on a
LAN. After searching, Video Servers or Network Cameras will be located by the IP
Finder.