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NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 2 Safety IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 3 Safety 12. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the unit from the outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. If the unit has been exposed to train or water. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 4 NetCam4 Safety SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations. CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 5 Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:54 PM Page 7 Section 1 1 INTRODUCTION NetCam4 is an Internet-based high resolution digital network camera. It connects directly to an Ethernet network and provides live motion color pictures over the Internet, using image compression format. 1.1 Description NetCam4 is a microprocessor-based device that contains a digital color camera, web server functionality, optimized hardware for image compression, and physical Ethernet connection.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM NetCam4 Page 8 Section 1 1.2 Unpacking Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be handled with care to prevent damage to the unit. Check for the following items: ■ ✓ ■ ✓ ■ ✓ ■ ✓ ■ ✓ ■ ✓ ■ ✓ ■ ✓ NetCam4 - Web Camera Server AC Adapter & Power cable DC 12V, 1A Lens 8mm, f 1.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM NetCam4 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Connection TXD RXD S+ SGND Input 1 + Input 1 Input 2 + Input 2 Output 1 + Output 1 12 V + IRIS GND EM Page 9 Section 1 Function RS-232 transmit. RS-232 receive. NetCam4 RS-485. (half-duflex). NetCam4 RS-485. (half-duflex).
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 NetCam4 Switch OUT/IN 1, 2, 3, 4 Page 10 Section 1 Function Configures NetCam4 to accept input (IN) or output (OUT) signal to the BNC connector. 75 Ω (ON) or High impedance (OFF) (Loop through).
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM NetCam4 2 2.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Page 11 Section 2 INSTALLATION Setup Connect Ethernet and Power to NetCam4 on local network for configuration. Install the setup program for NetCam4. Assign an IP address to NetCam4 and configure administrator’s condition. Configure user’s condition. Locate NetCam4, and re-connect power and Ethernet. Adjust the Focus. 2.1.1 Connecting ■ Connect Ethernet line to the Ethernet port in the rear.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:54 PM NetCam4 2.2 Installing NetCam4 Setup Program 1. Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive and copy ‘NetCam4.exe’ to your PC. Locate and double click. Follow the screen instructions. 2.3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 12 Assigning IP Address and Starting Configuration You can only setup a NetCam4 that is connected on a local network or direct via the Red-cross cable. When the setup program is executed, the panel shows every NetCam4 connected at the local network.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 ■ ■ 2.4 ■ Page 13 Section 2 Enter the new IP address and confirm it with the ‘OK’ button. If NetCam4 has a problem, you can reboot by clicking “Reboot”. Configuring NetCam4 After assigning a new IP address to the NetCam4, you may configure the administrator’s options. Click ‘Start Configuration’ button, and you will be connected to the Administrator pages in the NetCam (see Chapter 4). 2.4.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 14 NetCam4 Section 2 2.5 Assigning IP Address with ARP command If you fail to assign an IP address with the setup program, carry out the process with ARP command. NetCam4 IP address = IP address to be assigned to the NetCam4. NetCam4 Ethernet address = MAC printed on the bottom of the NetCam4. My PC IP address = IP address of the Network Interface Card in your PC> Note: The NetCam4 and PC IP addresses must be within the same IP address class. 1.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Page 15 Section 2 3. Verifying installation After completion, the following message (or similar) will be displayed after the ping command: Request timed out : Request timed out Reply from 200.243.232.178: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=255 Reply from 200.243.232.178: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=255 Ping statistics for 200.243.232.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Page 16 Section 3 3 ACCESSING NETCAM4 HOMEPAGE & MONITORING REAL-TIME IMAGE You can access the NetCam4’s own web pages through any standard Web browser. 3.1 Starting Web browser http:/// ■ Start your web browser and enter your NetCam4 IP address. http://200.243.232.178/ Example NetCam4 simultaneously supports up to 100 users. Any additional user will receive the message ‘Server is full’. 3.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Page 17 Section 3 Note: Program installation takes less than 1 minute. Do not click any button until the ‘Active-X Control’ installation is completed. 3.3 Login page and various viewers in NetCam4 homepage Login Page: Enter your name and password to log in (max 9 characters). Default user’s ID and password are ‘guest’. The administrator can change them at Admin page. There are 6 viewing options.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 NetCam4 1:55 PM Page 18 Section 3 Extension: Select the image size of 1X to 4X. Extension (2X to 4X) does not increase the image’s resolution, but rather enlarges its size. Therefore, the quality of extended image is not as clear as original image. Frame rate: Select the image transmission speed. (Transmission speed depends much on network line’s capacity and PC performance).
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 19 NetCam4 Section 3 3.3.3 Accessing administrator’s page Click ‘Administration’ menu, to access the login page for the administrator options. 3.3.4 More Services Click the respective button to access the additional services. Information is provided in the respective chapters 3.3.5 Download NetCam4 compresses images using Wavelet algorithm. You need to install ‘Netscape Plugin’. Click the ‘Download’ menu, and follow the instructions. 3.3.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Page 20 Section 3 3.3.6 Placing a company logo and hyper-linking You can place your company’s logo onto the viewed iamge. (Refer to Chapter VII for detailed information) 3.3.7 Real-time monitoring through normal viewer Number of connected users When more than 100 users, the 101st user cannot view images until another user logs out. After Login, real-time images are displayed.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 21 NetCam4 Single image displayed Section 3 Single image displayed Select camera image Play to start image updates Rate of change control for P/T/Z Records images onto your PC. Stop to end image updates. P/T control Zoom control Focus control Images displayed in Black/White Images regenerated from low to high resolution Single image (frozen). Click the Start button.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Section 3 Resolution: You can choose 5 resolution levels. Download: Save the image file to the specified location. 22 Page 22 Capture: Save a frozen image to file. You can also capture a still image by placing your mouse on the picture, click the right button of your mouse. Click the button ‘Save As File’ Frame Rate: You can choose the transmission speed. To Home: Return to the Default viewer.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 NetCam4 1:55 PM Page 23 Section 3 3.3.8 Real-time monitoring through simple viewer The simple viewer has the same functional menus as normal viewer. It is designed for very simple images (normally no movement) so that its size is decreased dramatically to overcome low speed transmission. (There is no difference between normal viewer and simple viewer in transmitting real-time images).
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 24 Section 3 3.3.9 Real-time monitoring through server-push viewer If there is a firewall on the network where NetCam4 is connected, you can access the NetCam4 through the server-push viewer to monitor real-time images. Image resolution, size and transmission rate selection Images displayed in Black/White Single image (frozen). Click the Start button. 24 View the image after setting all parameters. Select the default setup.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Page 25 Section 3 3.3.10 Real-time monitoring through java applet viewer The Java applet viewer is for the users who access NetCam4 through a computer that does not utilize MS Windows OS such as a Macintosh computer, etc. Java applet viewer is run with java virtual machine that is installed on User’s computer.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 26 Section 3 3.3.11 Real-time monitoring through snapshot viewer Snapshot viewer allows you to view a frozen image before monitoring real-time motion pictures through the other viewers. Only the video from the internal CCD (Ch0) or from the first external camera (Ch1, providing an external camera is connected) can be viewed. There are two methods of snapshots.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM NetCam4 Page 27 Section 4 4 CONFIGURING ADMINISTRATOR’S OPTIONS 4.1 Login The Administrator option allows system configuration. Access to the Adminitrator option is available in many ways. Accessing through setup program Click on MAC address of NetCam4. Key in the administrator’s password and then click ‘Start Configuration’ button. When you click ‘Start Configuration’ button, the setup program automatically connects you to Admin page of NetCam4 Homepage.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 28 Section 4 Both default administrator’s ID and password are set as ‘admin’, and administrator may change them (max 9 characters) at the Admin page. 4.2 Configuring Administrator’s Condition at Homepage 4.2.1 System Configuration Set date & time, name, location, and description of your NetCam4. The model and serial number appear automatically.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 29 NetCam4 Section 4 Administrator’s E-mail Address: Set the administrator’s e-mail address. Initialize Flash Info: The administrator initializes almost all the information saved on flash memory. However ‘Date & Time’, ’Model’, and ‘Serial Number’ in ‘System’ menu, ‘IP configuration’ in ‘Network’ menu, and all items in ‘Video’ menu are not initialized. Rebooting: If NetCam4 has any problem, you can reboot without switching off the power supply.
NetCam_ii_99011_0047.qxd NetCam4 12/13/00 1:55 PM Page 30 Section 4 When the addresses are not assigned properly, you cannot access NetCam4 remotely. Even on the local network, you are not able to access if you do not assign an IP address to NetCam4 properly. If you activate the ‘DHCP Client Protocol’ menu, all the addresses are set automatically by the NetCam4 detecting them from the DHCP server of your ISP. The detected addresses are not seen on the screen. 4.2.
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