VK2-VGAVFD User Manual
WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important Safeguard 1. Read Instructions 13. Damage requiring Service All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 2. A. B. C. D. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Cleaning Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet before cleaning it.
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1. Description This manual applies to the VIP Kit2 Camera – VK2-VGAVFD. The VK2-VGAVFD camera is a IP VK2-VGAVFD. The VK2-VGAVFD comes supplied with its own viewing software which allows the user to View, record and configure the camera. Viewing and configuration can also be carried out via a web browser such as Internet Explorer. The camera can transmit real time full frame rate video in H.
1.2 Key Features • Excellent video quality The VK2-VGAVFD offers the highly efficient H.264 video compression, which drastically reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility. • Dual streams The VK2-VGAVFD can deliver dual video streams simultaneously at full frame rate in all resolutions up to VGA (640 x 480) using Motion JPEG and H.264 (or MPEG-4).
2. Installation For the operation of the VK2-VGAVFD, it is necessary to connect a network cable for data transmission, power connection from supplied power adapter. Depending on operation methods, it is possible to connect an alarm cable additionally. For its fixation on different locations, please consult with an installer. 2.1 Over View • Front View NO 1 2 • Name Lens Extension Cable Description 2.
1 2 • Micro SD Slot Alarm IO Terminal Extension Cable NO • Micro SD slot for local recording located inside housing AI: Alarm Input, G: Ground, AO: Alarm Output Wire Color Description 1 Red: DC12V White: GND Main Power, 2pin terminal, DC12V, max. 4.0W 2 Black Ethernet, RJ-45 port compatible with 10/100Mbps PoE.
Use the following drawings to install the camera module to the housing.
• Base Installation Make mounting holes and cable hole in the place (ceiling) to which this dome . Camera is installed using the Template sheet. To remove dome cover, turn the dome cover counterclockwise until locators reach end of travel and pull off. To remove the liner place 1 st and second fingers either side of the dome window and thumb to the rear of the liner and squeeze gently, while pulling..
Use the template provided to mark location holes, use mounting screws and plugs suitable for the surface that the camera is being mounted onto. The assembly of the dome window cover and liner is in reverse order of disassembly Finally, lock dome window cover with locking screw(M2X4) from the accessory kit.
• Using the Quick install Adaptor (option) Use the optional Quick install Adaptor on wall or ceiling application 1. Install the Adaptor into the mounting surface and use the screws to adjust the position of the two locking arms on the Quick Install Adaptor 2. Push the cables through the opening and 1/2” rubber grommet 3.
2.2 Connection • Connecting to the RJ-45 Connect a standard RJ-45 cable to the network port of the network dome camera. Generally a cross-over cable is used for directly connection to PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub. • Connecting Alarms AI(Alarm In) : You can use external devices to signal the dome camera to react on events. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AI (Alarm In) and G (Ground) connectors.
2.3 Network Connection and IP assignment The VK2-VGAVFD supports the operation through the network. When a camera is first connected to the network it has no IP address. So, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the “Smart Manager” utility on the CD. 1. Connect the VK2-VGAVFD / device to the network and power up. 2.
3. Operation The VK2-VGAVFD can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome. Note: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls. 3.1 Access from a browser 1. 2. 3. Start a browser (Internet Explorer). Enter the IP address or host name of the VK2-VGAVFD in the Location/Address field of your browser. You can see a starting page.
3.2. Access from the internet Access from the internet once connected, the VK2-VGAVFD is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the video encoder from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the video encoder. To do this, enable the NAT -traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the video encoder. This is enabled from Setup > System > Network > NAT.
To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown below. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, see “3.5.4 System > Security > HTTPS”. Note: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certif icate controls the encrypted exchange of information.
3.4 Live View Page The live view page comes in eight screen modes like 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. Users are allowed to select the most suitable one out of those modes. Please, adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications and monitoring purposes. 1) General controls Live View Page Search & Playback Page Setup Page Help Page The video drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed video stream on the live view page.
2) Control toolbar The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following buttons: The Stop button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles the start and stop. The Start button connects to the VK2-VGAVFD or start playing a video stream. The Pause button pause the video stream being played. The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The location where the image is saved can be specified.
3.5 Camera setup menu This section describes how to configure the VK2-VGAVFD, and is intended for product Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Basic, Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event, and System Configuration. You can configure the VK2-VGAVFD by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live View page.
3.5.1 Basic Configuration 1) Users User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): User Group Authority Guest Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.
2) Network The VK2-VGAVFD support both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the video encoder can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the video encoders receive an IP address according to the configuration in the network router. There is also the option of using the Internet Dynamic DNS Service.
2. 3. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address is set. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled. 3) Video & Image • Video Setting Codec: The codec settings are separated into MPEG4 and H.264. H.264 is also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. This is the new generation compression standard for digital video.
* MPEG4 SP(Simple Profile): Mostly aimed for use in situations where low bit rate and low resolution are mandate d by other conditions of the applications, like network bandwidth, device size etc. * MPEG4 ASP(Advanced Simple Profile): Its notable technical features relative to the Simple Profile, which is roughly similar to H.263, including "MPEG"-style quantization, interlaced video, B pictures (also known as B Frames), Quarter Pixel motion compensation (Qpel), Global motion compensation (GMC).
• Image Setting Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery. Adjusting the frame rate and quality helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. Limiting the frame rate and quality optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the Resolution, Frame rate, and Frame Quality should be set to an optimal value. - JPEG resolution: Same as the video settings.
• New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select the “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”. From the Time Mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time: Synchronize with computer time: sets the time from the clock on your computer. Synchronize with NTP Server: the video encoder will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.
Appearance • Image Appearance This page provides access to the advanced image settings for the VK2-VGAVFD. - - Brightness: The image brightness can be adjusted in the range 1-10, where a higher value produces a brighter image. Color level: Select an appropriate level by entering a value in the range 1-10. Lower values mean less color saturation. Saturation: Adjust the image's contrast by raising or lowering the value in this field. Sharpness: Controls the amount of sharpening applied to the image.
AE & AWB This page provides access to set the exposure and white balance of the VK2-VGAVFD. • Exposure Control Configure the exposure settings to suit the image quality requir ements in relation to lighting consideration. * * * * Mode: Supports exposure modes to control the amount of light detected by the camera sensor based on settings for light conditions. The default setting is Auto with DC-IRIS. Automatic: Automatically sets the amount of light detected by the DC-IRIS and AGC.
• White Balance Control This adjusts the relative amount of red, green and blue primary colors in the image so that the neutral colors are reproduced correctly. The camera can be set to automatically adjust for the type of light and compensate for its color. Alternatively, the type of light source can be set manually. From the drop-down list, select the white balance setting suitable for the lighting used for your camera.
The privacy masks are configured by Mask windows. Each window can be selected by clicking with the mouse. It is also possible to resize or delete, or move the window, by selecting the appropriate window at the mouse menu on the video screen. To create a mask window, follow steps: 1. Click the right button of mouse to see the mouse menu. 2. Select New Privacy Mask in the mouse menu. 3. Click and drag mouse to designate a mask window area. You can also modify or delete a motion index.
Note: To use webcasting service, the Enable Anonymous viewer login option must be checked. Refer to “3.6.1 Basic Configuration > Users” for more details. 3.5.3 Event 1) Event-In On Boot This is used to trigger the event every time the Network Transmitter is started. Select “Enable” to activate the motion event.
Alarm In Select “Enable” to activate the alarm event. The VK2-VGAVFD support 1 alarm input ports. - Type: Choose the type of alarm you wish to use from the drop-down list. Dwell Time: Set the dwell time an event lasts for the specif ied dwell time from the point of detection of an alarm input.
Manual Trigger This option makes use of the manual trigger button provided on the live view page, which are used to start or stop the event type manually. Alternatively the event can be triggered via the product's API (Application Programming Interface).
Motion Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 8 Motion and/or Mask windows can be created and configured. Motion is detected in defined Motion windows, which are placed in the video image to target specific areas. Movement in the areas outside the motion windows will be ignored. If part of a motion window needs to be masked, this can be configured in a Mask window.
To create a motion or mask window, follow steps: 1. Click the right button of mouse to see the mouse menu. 2. Select New Motion (or Mask) Window in the mouse menu. 3. Click and drag mouse to designate a motion area. • Motion Detection Setting The behavior for each window is defined by adjusting the Threshold and Sensitivity, as described below. A motion index is a set of parameters describing Window Name, Type, Threshold, Sensitivity, and Dwell Time. Window Types is one of Motion and Mask windows.
2) Event-Out SMTP(E-Mail) The VK2-VGAVFD can be configured to send event and error email messages via SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). • SMTP(E-Mail) Setting Select “Enable” to activate the SMTP operation. Mail Server/Port: Enter the host names (or IP addresses) and port numbers for your mail server in the fields provided, to enable the sending of notifications and image email messages from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP.
- User Name/Password: Enter the User Name and Password as provided by your network administrator or ISP (Internet Service Provider). To ensure that the login procedure is performed as securely as possible when using SMTP authentication, you must define the weakest authentication method allowed. Login Method: Set the Weakest method allowed to the highest/safest method supported by the mail server.
- • initiates both the FTP control and data connections to the target server. This is normally desirable if there is a f irewall between the camera and the target FTP server. Remote directory: Specify the path to the directory where the uploaded images will be stored. If this directory does not already exist on the FTP server, there will be an error message when uploading. User name/Password: Provide your log-in information.
• • HTTP Server Setting Name: The name of the HTTP event server. Use a descriptive name. URL: The network address to the server and the script that will handle the request. For example: http://192.168.12.244/cgi-bin/upload.cgi User name/Password: Provide your log-in information. HTTP Server Test When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button. Alarm Out When the VK2-VGAVFD detects an event, it can control external equipment connected to its alarm output port.
Record When the VK2-VGAVFD detects an event, it can record video stream in the Micro SD Memory. Check the box to enable the service. • Record Setting Overwrite: Click checkbox to overwrite the SD card. Continuous Record: Click checkbox to record continuously regardless the schedule or event. Stream Type: You can select VIDEO or IMAGE. * VIDEO: H.264 or MPEG-4 data * IMAGE: MJPEG data Pre-event: Enter pre-event time value for SD pre-recording. Post-event: Enter post-event time value for SD post-recording.
3) Event Map The event map allows you to change the settings and establish a schedule for each event trigger from the VK2-VGAVFD. You can register the event map up to max. 15. Click Add button to make a new event map and you can see a popup window as below.
• General Enter the name for a new event map. • Event In Select an event type in the drop down list. • Event Out E-mail: Select email addresses you want to send via email that an event has occurred. FTP: Select checkbox beside FTP to record and saves images to an FTP server when an event has occurred. HTTP Server: It sends notification messages to an HTTP server that listens for these. The destination server must first be configured on the Event In page. Enter a message you want to send.
• Location Configuration Enter the location information. You can enter that by four. 2) Security Users User access control is enabled by default, when the administrator sets the root password on f irst access. New users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, as described below: • User Setting Check the box to enable anonymous viewer login to the VK2-VGAVFD without the user account.
HTTPS For greater security, the VK2-VGAVFD can be configured to use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)). That is, all communication that would otherwise go via HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection. • HTTPS Connection Policy Choose the form of connection you wish to use from the drop-down list for the administrator, Operator and Viewer to enable HTTPS connection (set to HTTP by default).
IP Filtering Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses. When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or denied addresses.
3) Date & Time • Current Server Time It displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below). • New Server Time Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, select “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”.
4) Network Setting in regard to network can be executed. Settings for IP, DNS, Host Name, Port, and ARP/Ping can be established, along with setting for DDNS, uPnP, QoS, and SNMP.
Basic • IP Address Configuration: Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.
DDNS • Internet DDNS(Dynamic Domain Name Service) When using the high-speed Internet with the telephone or cable network, users can operate the VK2-VGAVFD even on the floating IP environment in which IPs are changed at every access. Users should receive an account and password by visiting a DDNS service like http://www.dyndns.com/, or http://www.cctv-network.co.kr/. * * * * * * * Enable DDNS: Check to get DDNS service to be available. DDNS Server: Select the DDNS server.
RTP Have a setting for sending and receiving an audio or video on a real-time basis. These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the media stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help. • Port Range Start port: Enter a value between 1024 and 65532 • Multicast This function is for sending Video and Audio to Multicast group.
UPnP The VK2-VGAVFD includes support for UPnP™. UPnP™ is enabled by default, and the VK2-VGAVFD then is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Note: UPnP™ must be installed on your workstation if running Windows XP. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs. S elect Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section. Click Details and then select UPnP™ as the service to add.
QoS Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, and no packet losses. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network are: The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority.
• Auto Traffic Control Set a limitation on user network resources by designating the maximum bandwidth. Maximum bandwidth - In case of sharing other network programs or equipment, it is possible to set a limitation on the maximum bandwidth in the unit of Mbit/s or kbit/s. Auto frame rate - Selected if not influenced by a network-related program or equipment without a limitation on the network bandwidth.
• NAT traversal Settings Enable - when enabled, the network transmitters attempt to configure port mapping in a NAT router on your network, using UPnP™. Note that UPnP™ must be enabled in the VK2-VGAVFD (see System>Network>UPnP). * automatic setting: The VK2-VGAVFD automatically search for NAT routers on your network. * manual setting: Select this option to manually select a NAT router and enter the external port number for the router in the field provided.
6) Maintenance • Maintenance Server Restart: The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. Restore: The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default values. The settings that are not affected are: * the boot protocol (DHCP or static) * the static IP address * the default router * the subnet mask * the system time Default: The default button should be used with caution.
Import and apply a setting value saved to a user PC. Note: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware. This feature is not intended for multi-configurations or for firmware upgrades. 7) Support The support page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. • Logs The VK2-VGAVFD support system log information. Click the System Log button to get the log data.
3.6 Playback from SD Card The Playback window contains a list of recordings made to the memory card. It shows each recording's start time, length, the event type used to start the recording, calendar and time slice bar indicates if the recording is existed or not. The description of playback window follows.
Fast forward play: play fast forward of the video clip. Step forward play: go forward one frame of the video clip. Clip copy: copy the video clip. Zoom In: zoom in the video clip Full Screen: display full screen of the video. (3) Time Chart Display an hour-based search screen for the chosen date. If there is recording data, a blue section will be displayed on a 24-hour basis. (4) Speaker Control Bar Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers.
3.7 Help The Help information window will be provided as a popup window so that users can open and read it without a need for log-in. It will offer a description on setting and Help page by which users can manipulate the VK2-VGAVFD without a reference to the manual.
3.8 Resetting to the factory default settings To reset the VK2-VGAVFD to the original factory settings, go to the Setup>System> Maintenance web page (described in “3.6.6 System > Maintenance”) or use the control button on the VK2-VGAVFD, as described below: • Using the Reset Button Follow the instructions below to reset the VK2-VGAVFD to the factory default settings using the Reset Button. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Switch off the VK2-VGAVFD by disconnecting the power adapter. Open the lens cover.
4. Appendix 4.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting if problems occur, verify the installation of the VK2-VGAVFD with the instructions in this manual and with other operating equipment. Isolate the problem to the specific piece of equipment in the system and refer to the equipment manual for further information. Problems/Symptoms The camera cannot be accessed by some clients. The camera works locally, but not externally. Poor or intermittent network connection. The camera cannot be accessed via a host name.
4.2 Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance allows detection and correction of minor that faults before they become serious and cause equipment failure. Every three-month, perform the following maintenance. 1. 2. 3. Inspect all connection cables for deterioration or other damage. Clean components with a clean damp cloth. Verify that all the mounting hardware is secure.
4.3 Product Specification C A M E R A Main Item Image sensor Active Array Lens Specification 1/4” Progressive scan RGB VGA CMOS 640(H) x 480(V) Varifocal 2.8mm ~ 12mm, F1.4, DC IRIS Angle of View 2.8mm – 94.6 (H) / 12mm – 23.7 (H) Pan: 360 Camera Angle Adjustment Rotation: 360 Min. illumination Shutter Speed Video Compression Video Resolutions Frame Rate Video Streaming Protocol N E T W O R K G E N E R A L Tilt: 180 Security Max.
System Requirement for Web Browser Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows Vista CPU: Over Pentium IV 2.
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