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.

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Using your mouse to select any one of the Network Cameras within your LAN
environment, and then click “Wizard”, you can search out its IP address and other IP
parameters as follows:
1. Edit the IP address of this Network Camera.
2. Edit the Subnet if necessary.
3. Edit the Getway if necessary.
4. Edit the DNS if necessary.
5. Click “Next”.
6. Make sure all the settings are correct and then click “Re-Start”, the
Network Camera will restart the system to validate the new setting after
seconds.

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Install the Camera behind a NAT Router
The Network Camera can be used with a router. This section explains how to view the
camera from either the Internet or from inside your LAN. If the Network Camera was
installed on the LAN with a router, then it can get a dynamic IP address from the DHCP
server. However, if the Network Camera wants to be accessed from the WAN, its IP
address needs to be setup as fixed IP, also the Virtual Server function of router needs to
be setup.
Installing a Network Camera with a router on your network is an easy 3–step procedure:
(1) Assign a local IP Address to your Network Camera
(2) Access the Router with Your We b browser
(3) Open Virtual Server Ports for Your Router (Enable Remote Viewing)
(1) Assign a local fixed IP address to your Network Camera
Follow the steps in the Quick Installation Guide to configure the Network Camera. The
camera will be assigned a local fixed IP Address that allows it to be recognized by the
router. Manually setup the Network Camera as fixed IP, for example, such as
192.168.0.20.
(2) Access the Router with Your Web browser
The following steps generally apply to any router that you have on your network. The
D-Link DI-624 is used as an example to clarify the configuration process. Configure the
initial settings of the DI-624 by following the steps outlined in the DI-624 Quick
Installation Guide.
If you have cable or DSL service, you will most likely have a dynamically assigned WAN
IP Address. ‘Dynamic’ means that your router’s WAN IP address can change from time
to time depending on your ISP. A dynamic WAN IP Address identifies your router on the
public network and allows it to access the Internet. To find out what your router’s WAN
IP Address is, go to the Status screen on your router and locate the WAN information
for your router. As shown on the following page the WAN IP Address will be listed. This
will be the address that you will need to type in your web browser to view your camera
over the Internet. Be sure to uncheck the Reset IP address at next boot button at the
top of the screen after modifying the IP address. Failure to do so will reset the IP
address when you restart your computer.

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Your WAN IP Address will be listed here.
Note: Because a dynamic WAN IP can change from time to time depending on your
ISP, you may want to obtain a Static IP address from your ISP. A Static IP address is a
fixed IP address that will not change over time and will be more convenient for you to
use to access your camera from a remote location. If you could not get a Static IP
address from your ISP, the DDNS is a solution alternatively. Please refer to Appendix G
for more information.
(3) Open Virtual Server Ports to enable remote image viewing
The firewall security features built into the DI-624 and most routers prevent users from
accessing the video from the Network Camera over the Internet. The router connects to
the Internet over a series of numbered ports. The ports normally used by the Network
Camera are blocked from access over the Internet. Therefore, these ports need to be
made accessible over the Internet. This is accomplished using the Virtual Server
function on the router. The Virtual Server ports used by the camera must be opened
through the router for remote access to your camera. Virtual Server is accessed by
clicking on the Advanced tab of the router screen.

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Follow these steps to configure your router’s Virtual Server settings
(1) Click Enabled.
(2) Enter a unique name for each entry.
(3) Select Both under Protocol Type (TCP and UDP)
(4) Enter your camera’s local IP Address (e.g., 192.168.0.20, for example) in the
Private IP field.
(5) If you are using the default camera port settings, enter 80 into the Public and
Private Port section, click Apply.
(6) Scheduling should be set to Always so that the camera images can be
accessed at any time.
A check mark appearing before the entry name will indicate that the ports are enabled.
Important: Some ISPs block access to port 80. Be sure to check with your ISP so that
you can open the appropriate ports accordingly. Some ISPs block traffic on commonly
used ports to conserve bandwidth. If your ISP does not pass traffic on port 80, you will
need to change the port the camera uses from 80 to something else, such as 8080. Not
all routers are the same, so refer to your user manual for specific instructions on how to
open ports.

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zEnter valid ports in the Virtual Server section of your router
zPlease make sure to check the box on this line to enable settings
zThen the Network Camera can be access from WAN by the router’s WAN IP
Address.
zBy now, you have finished your entire PC configuration for Network Camera.

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Initial Access to the Network Camera
(1) For the initial access to the Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may
prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the Network Camera. Permission
request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or notebook. If the
highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation and execution
attempt. This plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to display the
video in the browser. Users may click on to proceed. If the web browser
does not allow the user to continue to install, check the Internet security option as
below steps.
Choose ToolsÆInternet OptionsÆSecurityÆCustom level
ÆCheck “Enable” or “Prompt” at Download unsigned ActiveX controls setting
ÆClick ok and then refresh the webÆClick “Install” and “Run” ActiveX controls

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(2) The default Administrator’s password is blank and the Network Camera initially will
not ask for any password. The Administrator should immediately implement a new
password as a matter of prudent security practice. Once the Administrator’s
password is saved, the Network Camera will ask for the user’s name and password
before each access.
(3) The video will be displayed.

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Note: The user name for the Administrator is permanently assigned as “root”.
Once the password is changed, the browser will display an authentication window
to ask for the new password. Once the password is set, there is no provision to
recover the Administrator’s password. The only option is to restore to the original
factory default settings.