MicroNet Technology SP5530 manuel d'utilisation

User’s Manual Internet Camera with Pan/Titl/Zoom Model No.: SP5530 http://www.micronet.info[...]

FCC Certifications This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operating in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, an[...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL .............................................................. 1 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 2 1.1. F EA TURES AND B ENEFITS ................................................................................ 2 1.2. U NP ACK ING THE P ACKAGE .............[...]

- 1 - A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL This manual provides instructions and ill ustrations on how to use your MPEG-4 (Wireless) Pan/Tilt Internet Camera as follows: z Chapter 1, Introduction , provides the general information on the camera. z Chapter 2, Hardware Installation , describes the hardware installation procedure for the camera. z Chapter 3, Security[...]

- 2 - 1 I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the SP5530 Pan/ Tilt Internet Camera, a standalone system that can be connected directly to an E thernet or Fast Ethernet st andard. With support for latest MPEG-4 technolog y, you can record streaming video tha t utilizes high quality MPEG-4 images to your hard drive , enable motion detection and set [...]

- 3 - Web Configuration Applying a standard web brow ser, the administrator can configure and manage the camera directly from its own web page vi a the Intranet or Internet. Up to 64 user names and passwords are permitted with privilege setting controlled by the administrator. Remote Utility The powerful IPView Pro application assigns the administr[...]

- 4 - 1.3. System Requirement Networking Local Area Network:  10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Accessing the Camera For Web Browser Users  Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE/ME/ 2000/XP  CPU: Intel Celeron 1.5GHz or above (Intel Pentium 4 is preferred)  Memory Size: 128MB or above  Resolution: 800x600 or above [...]

- 5 - Depending on the data traffic, the Link LED will begin to flash, indicati ng that the camera is receiving/sendi ng data from/to the network. 3. Internal MIC The built-in omni-directional microphone al lows the cam era to receive sound and voice. Rear Panel 1. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is locate d on the camera’s rear p[...]

- 6 - 2 H ARDW ARE I NST A LLA TION 2.1. Att aching the Met al Clip To attach the metal clip, remove th e two rubber pads under the base of the camera first. Place the metal clip onto the camera base and alig n the two holes of metal clip with two screw holes on the ca mera base. Then, secure the metal clip with two screws (provided in the pack age[...]

- 7 - 2.3. Att aching the Power Supply Attach the external power supply to the DC power input connector located on camera’s rear panel and then connect the other end to your local power supply. TIP: You can confirm power source is supplied if the Power LED on the camera is illuminated.[...]

- 8 - 3 S ECURITY To ensure the highest securi ty and prevent unauthorized usage of the camera, the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration to set, control, and authorize the level of entry and privileges for all users. T he camera supports multi-level password protection, and access to the camera is strictly r[...]

- 9 - 4 A PPLICA TION O F T HE C AMERA The camera can be applied in a wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution, transmitting high quality video images an d sounds for monitori ng purposes. It can be managed remotely, accessed and co ntrolled from any P C desktop over [...]

- 10 - Application Diagrams of the Camera Home Applications SOHO Applications[...]

- 11 - Enterprise Applications[...]

- 12 - 5 U SING THE C AMERA You can access and manage the camera through y our web browser. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility and provides the instructions on using the camera with a web browser. 5.1. W eb Configuration Utility The camera must be configured through its built-i n Web-based Configuration. Whenever you want to confi[...]

- 13 - “ admin ” is the default username and pass word of the camera, and can be changed in the Web Configuration Utility. After login, the Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which includes three areas: Menu Bar , Video Show Area , and Control Buttons . NOTE: If you are denied to enter the Web C onfiguration Utility,[...]

- 14 - 5.2. Controlling and V iewing V ideo In the Home window, you can control the cam era through the cont rol buttons on the right side of the window. The real-time image from the camera will be displayed in the Video Show Area. Zoom On / Zoom Off When you select ON , move your mouse to the Video Show Area, and the cursor will change to the icon[...]

- 15 - Click the Snapshot button to capture a still image of the acti ve camera, and save it into your computer. NightShot The camera is equipped with a high-resolution CCD lens to provide crystal clear images in real time, even at night. At dark or low light situation, select the NightShot option to switch the camera to deliver black & white i[...]

- 16 - LAN If your network access uses a fi xed IP address or DHCP service, select this option and fill in t he required data provi ded by your network administrator in the fields of IP Address , IP Subnet Mask , Gateway IP Address , and DNS (Domain Name Server). PPPoE If your network access uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), selec[...]

- 17 - The Method pull-down menu allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (a n Internet connection required). In the Time Zone pull-down menu, select the time zone based on your location. When completed, click Apply . NOTE: If you set up these steps using inc orrect networking settings, it will p op up [...]

- 18 - 5.4. Advanced Setup The camera will functi on fine after the Basic configuration; however, you may wish to explore more advanced options. This section explains each parameter and setting procedures for advan ced configuration of the camera. Move your mouse onto the Advanced button, and it will automat ically pop up a submenu bar as below. Th[...]

- 19 - - Default Level: Select this option to use the default i mage settings of the camera. • Quality: You can set up the image quality fr om this pull-down list. The default setting is High . - Custom Level: Select this option when you want to customize the image configuration. • Capture Resolution: You can set up the image resolution for cap[...]

- 20 - - Location: When you have saved the positi on in the camera, select the location from the pull-dow n list, and then click Apply . The camera lens will move to the location immediately. Motion Detection Click the Motion Detection item of the Video submenu to bring up the following screen for setting up the motion dete ction settings of the ca[...]

- 21 - Advanced J Network There are three options under the Network submenu: LAN , PPPoE and DDNS . The settings in these three options are the same as configured in the Network under Basic configuration. (The settings here are the same as the configuration made in Basic menu.) LAN Click the LAN item of the Network submenu to bring up t he followin[...]

- 22 - If your network access uses PPPoE (Point -to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), select this option by checking the Yes item. Fill in the User Name and Password fields accordingly with data supplied by your I SP. The IP Address is usually provided automatically. DDNS Click the DDNS item of the Network submenu to bring up t he following screen. Th[...]

- 23 - Advanced J Tools There are three options under the Tools submenu: Recording , Port and Mail . Recording Click the Recording item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following screen for setting up the record function of the camera. - Upload image to Network share folder: Enable this function by checking the item, and then configure t he fol[...]

- 24 - Then, you can select the upload mode and the recording method from the following two fields: Shared Folder Mode and Recording Method . • Shared Folder Mode: You can set up this option by selecting None , Recording File Number , or Shared Folder Size . • Recording Method: Always: The recorded images will be alwa ys uploaded to the network[...]

- 25 - Mail Click the Mail item of the Tools submenu to bring up the following screen for setting up e-mail function of the camera. When you select By E-mail , the system will enable the al ert function which will notify you IP Change or Motion Detection events by e-mail. If you select None , the system will do nothing. - By E-mail: Configure the f[...]

- 26 - NOTE: Click the Test button to test if the e-m ail accoun t is set up correc tly. To test, you have to enable and configure the Motion Detection option first. Advanced J Account The Account submenu contains the options that allow you to add/delete users. Also, you can manage camera users. - User Name: Enter the user name in this field. - Pas[...]

- 27 - - Method: Allows you to set up the correct time by getting time from the computer or time server (I nternet connection required). - Time Zone: Select the time zone based on your location. 5.5. Maintenance There are two submenus under the Maintenance menu: Configuration and Firmware Upload . Move your mouse onto the Maintenance button, and it[...]

- 28 - Clicking Reset allows you to resume the factory default settings of the camera. This function is the same as pressing the Reset button on the camera. Reboot Click the Reboot item of the Configuration submenu to bring up the following screen for restarting the camera. Click Reboot to restart the camera. After rebooting, both the Power LED and[...]

- 29 - The Status option contains camera information, including its basi c status and the networking status. Maintenance J Firmware Upload The Firmware Upload submenu allows you to update the firmware of the camera once you obtained the latest version of firmware. Click Browse to point to the firmware file saved in your computer, and then click Upl[...]

- 30 - 5.6. Logout Click the LOGOUT button to exit the Web Configur ation Utility and return to the login screen of the utility. Help Clicking the HELP button brings up a window, whic h provides you with general help information on controlling the camera.[...]

- 31 - 6 FF DSHOW & AV I S AV I O R This chapter is about the FFdshow and AVISavior software provided in the Installation CD. FFdshow allows you to play the recorded video fil es on your computer. AVISavior allows you to fix the damaged recorded video files. 6.1. Inst alling FFdshow Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Step 2 Click th[...]

- 32 - Step 3 Read and accept the Licens e Agreement, and then click I Agree . Step 4 Choose the components to be in stalled. If there is no specific requirement, leave the default setting, and click Next .[...]

- 33 - Step 5 Choose the destination location. If there is no specific requirement, leave the default setting, and click Install . Step 6 The InstallShield Wizard starts to in stall the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proc eeding. When completed, click Next . Then, click Finish . 6.2. Configuration of FFdshow Before pla[...]

- 34 - 2. Check the Subtitles item. 3. Select the Miscellaneou s item, and then set the Error resilience option to none . 6.3. Playing the V ideo Since you have the recorded video files from the camera, you can play the video files by simply using Windows Media Player in your computer. 1. Find the video file saved in the computer. 2. Double-click t[...]

- 35 - 6.4. Fixing the V ideo File If, unfortunately, the recorded video rest ored in your computer is damaged, you can try to fix it using AVISavior. To la unch the utility, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the AVISavior item, and the following window will appear on the screen. First, set up the File Fixing Options by checking the ?[...]

- 36 - Click the Start to Fix button to start fixing.[...]

- 37 - 7 IPV IEW P RO This chapter is about IPView Pro, a pow erful software application designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation needs. 7.1. Inst allation Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2 Click the “ Utility/ IPView Pro/ IPViewPro Standard.exe ” item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. [...]

- 38 - Read and accept the Licens e Agreement, and then click Yes . Step 4 Choose the destination location. If there is no specific requirement, leave the default setting and click Next . Step 5 The InstallShield Wizard starts to in stall the software, and the progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding.[...]

- 39 - Step 6 When the Digital Signature warning screen appears, click Continue Anyway . Step 7 Click Finish to complete the installation.[...]

- 40 - 7.2. Getting S t arted This section describes the User Interface of IPView Pro with detailed procedures for using the application. To launch IPView Pro, click Start > Progra ms > IPView Pro > IPView Pro . The main screen will appear as below: NOTE: IPView Pro requires that the resolution setting is up to 1024 x768 in the system. Ple[...]

- 41 - Select the view mode from these buttons. Show one camera in View Window. Show four cameras in View Window. Show six cameras in View Window with the first one as the major view. Show eight cameras in View Window with the first one as the major view. Show nine cameras in View Window. Show ten cameras in View Window with the first two as the ma[...]

- 42 - 7.3. Using IPV iew Pro Adding a Camera To add a camera: Click the Configuration button to enter the System Configuration. If you are not sure of the cam era’s IP address, you can click Search to search for all the available camera(s) within the network. 1. Select the camera you want by highlighting it, and then click Add Camera . Enter the[...]

- 43 - As an alternative, you can add a ca mera by entering its IP address. 1. Select the Input IP tab. 2. Enter the camera’s IP address (def ault: 192.168.1.2) and Port (default: 80), and then click Add Camera. 3. Click Save, and then click the Conf i gure button to return to View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now. Remo[...]

- 44 - Recording Video IPView Pro allows you to record the vi deo clip and save it in your computer in three methods: Manual Record , Schedule Record , and Motion Record . When you click the Record button and select Manual Record , it will start recording. Click the button again to stop. If you select Schedule Record or Motion Record , the system w[...]

- 45 - 7.4. Configuring the System Clicking the Configuration button on the panel allows you to configure the system settings, and the System Configuration Screen will appear in the View Window as shown below. Once configured, click Save to save the settings, and then click the Configuration button again to exit configuration. System Configuration [...]

- 46 - You can configure these settings according to the description in Chapter 5, Using the Camera . Click Back to exit the Web C onfiguration Utility. Motion Configuration-1 The Motion Configuration-1 item provides the commands for motion detection control. Before configuring, you should select one camera from the pull-down menu. - Detect Region:[...]

- 47 - - Invoke Alarm: Select this option to enable alarm when motion is detected by the system. - Send e-mail: When this option is checked, click the Mailing Configuration in the left column to enter the required information (see the following section). - Play music: Selecting this option allows the system to play music. You can select a music fil[...]

- 48 - Mailing Configuration When Motion Detection function is enabled and the Send e-mail option is checked, you should enter the required information in the respective fields. - Mail Server: Enter the mail server address used to send your e-mail. - Mail From/To: Enter the sender’s/receiver’s e-mail address. - Subject: Enter the title of the e[...]

- 49 - Recording Configuration In this field, you can c onfigure the storage settings. - Log Storage: • Reserved HDD Space in MS-Windows OS – You must reserve 500 MB to 1000 MB hard disk space for the program. • Each Recording File Size – If the recorded video files reach the file size limit, video images will be recorded into another file [...]

- 50 - - Week Mode: First, select the desired camera from the pull-down menu. Then, set up the time in the Start / Stop fields, and select the desired day of the week from the weekday buttons. Click Add to add the recording schedule to the list. Click Save to save the settings. Others When multiple cameras are connected, th is option allows the sys[...]

- 51 - Log List This field displays the us er(s) information, which in cludes the Date, MAC address, and the brief description of events. Account This field allows the system administrat or to manage the account information. Select Login Password c heck to enable the system to check the password when login.[...]

- 52 - About This field provides informatio n on the software application.[...]

- 53 - 8 A PPENDIX A. Frequently Asked Questions Internet Camera Features Q: What is an Internet Camera? A: Internet camera is a standalone system connecting directl y to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and is supported by the wireless transmission based on the IEEE 802.11g standard. It is different from the conventional PC camera. Internet ca[...]

- 54 - Internet Camera Installation Q: Can the Internet Ca mera be used outdoors? A: The camera is not weatherpr oof. It needs to be equ ipped with a weatherproof case to be used outdoors, and it is not recommended. Q: What network cabling is required for the camera? A: The camera uses Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 connector, which allows 10 Base[...]

- 55 - C. T rouble Shooting Q: I cannot access the camera from a web browser. A1: One possible cause might be the IP A ddress for the camera is already being used by another device. To correct th is problem, you need to first disconnect the camera from the network. Then run the PING utility (follow the instructions in Appendix B - PING Your IP Addr[...]

- 56 - A3: The wireless connection might be at f ault. In ad-hoc mode, make sure the camera wireless channel and SSID are set to match the PC/Notebook wireless channel and SSID for direct communication. Under infrastructure mode, make sure the SSID on the PC/Notebook and the camera must match with the access point’s SSID. Q: Why does the camera w[...]

- 57 - NOTE: Applying only 16 or 256 colors on y our com put er will produce dither ing artifacts in the image. A2: The configuration on the ca mera image display is inc orrect. T hrough the Web Configuration Image section, you need to adjust the image related parameter for improving images such as brightness, contrast, hue and light frequency. Ple[...]

- 58 - E. Adjust Internet Camera Focus To adjust the focus of the lens, you need to turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until the desired image appear s. DO NOT over turn the lens in either of the directions, as it will be out of focus. NOTE: You can further adjust the camera's image quality through System A[...]

- 59 - F . S pecification Video specification Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel Sensor: Color CMOS sensor Lens: F:2.8, f:4.5 mm Board Lens Minimum illumination 0.5 Lux Gain control: Automatic White Balance: Automatic Motion Detection: Yes Image (Video Setting) Image compression: MPEG-4/ Motion JPEG Frame rate: 30fps @ QQVGA, 30fps @ QVGA, 30fps @ VGA Com[...]

- 60 - Software Browser: Internet Explorer 5.0 or above Application Software: IPView Pro OS supported: Microsoft Windows 98SE/ ME/2000/XP Operating Environment Operating temperature: 5 O C ~ 40 O C Storage temperature: -25 O C ~ 50 O C Humidity: 5% ~ 95%, non-condensing EMI FCC, CE, VCCI G . Glossary of T erms NUMBERS 10BASE-T 10BASE-T is Et her ne[...]

- 61 - Commu nicatio n Communication has four com ponent s: sender, receiver, message, and medium . In networks, devices and application tasks and processes communicate m essage s to each other over media. They represent the sender a nd receivers. The data t hey send is the message. The cabling or transmission method they use is the medium. Connect[...]

- 62 - HEX Short for hexadecim al refers t o the base -16 num ber system, which co nsists of 16 unique symbol s: the numbers 0 to 9 a nd the letters A t o F. Fo r exampl e, the decim al num ber 15 is represente d as F in the hexadecimal num bering system. The hexadeci m al system is useful because it can represent every byte (8 bits) as two consec [...]

- 63 - information from the Intern et, the requests are fo rwarded to the Internet under the rout er's IP address. NAT distributes th e respon ses to the proper IP addresses within your netwo rk . Network A network c onsists of a coll ection of t wo or m ore devices, pe ople, or compon ents that communicat e with each oth er over phy sical or [...]

- 64 - station includ es both phys ical nodes a nd addressable lo gical devices. Workstations, si ngle-attach stations, dual-attach stations, and concentrators are FDDI stations. Subnet mask In TCP/ I P, the bits us ed to create the subnet are called the subnet mask. T (TCP/IP) Transmission C ontrol Prot ocol/Internet Protocol is a widely used tran[...]