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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 1

Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1

Physical Details - iCamera2 .......................................................................................... 3

Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP ............................................................................................... 6

System Requirements ................................................................................................... 6

Installation - iCamera2 ................................................................................................. 6

Wall Mounting .............................................................................................................. 9

CHAPTER 3 VIEWING LIVE VIDEO ............................................................................. 10

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 10

Requirements .............................................................................................................. 10

Connecting to a Camera on your LAN ....................................................................... 10

Connecting to a Camera via the Internet ................................................................... 12

Viewing Live Video ..................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 4 ADVANCED VIEWING SETUP................................................................. 16

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 16

Adjusting the Video Image ......................................................................................... 16

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream............................................................. 19

Making Video available from the Internet ................................................................. 20

Viewing Live Video via the Internet ........................................................................... 21

Motion Detection Alerts .............................................................................................. 22

CHAPTER 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT .................................................................. 23

Introduction ................................................................................................................ 23

Connecting to iCamera2 ............................................................................................. 23

Welcome Screen .......................................................................................................... 24

Administration Menu ................................................................................................. 25

System Screen ............................................................................................................. 26

Network Screen ........................................................................................................... 28

Wireless Screen ........................................................................................................... 32

DDNS Screen............................................................................................................... 35

IP Filter ....................................................................................................................... 37

Streamings .................................................................................................................. 38

Video & Audio Screen ................................................................................................ 41

Video Access Screen .................................................................................................... 43

User Database Screen ................................................................................................. 45

Pan/Tilt Screen............................................................................................................ 46

Motion Detection Screen ............................................................................................. 48

Audio Detection Screen ............................................................................................... 49

E-Mail Screen ............................................................................................................. 50

FTP Screen .................................................................................................................. 51

HTTP Screen............................................................................................................... 52

Trigger & Recording Screen....................................................................................... 54

Maintenance Screen .................................................................................................... 57

Status Screen ............................................................................................................... 59

Log Screen................................................................................................................... 61

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 62

Overview ..................................................................................................................... 62

Problems ..................................................................................................................... 62

APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 64

iCamera2 ..................................................................................................................... 64

Regulatory Approvals ................................................................................................. 64

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides details of the iCamera2's features, components and

capabilities.

Overview

The iCamera2 has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS Sensor, enabling it

to display high quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the

iCamera2, an 802.11N Wireless LAN.

Using enhanced H.264 technologies, the iCamera2 is able to stream high quality video and

audio directly to your PC. The high compression capabilities of H.264 reduce network

bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.

Furthermore, with the built-in infrared LEDs, the Wireless IP camera can provide illumination

around 5 meters long under low light conditions in a simple, economical manner.

Features

• Standalone Design. The iCamera2 is a standalone system with built-in CPU and Video

encoder. It requires only a power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless LAN.

• Dual Video Support. The iCamera2 can support H.264 and MJEPG video for different

image compression.

• Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The video encoder and HTTP server built into

the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect to the camera using your

Web browser to view live video.

• Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities. Whether for Home, Business or

Public Facility surveillance, or just for entertainment and fun, the iCamera2 has the

features you need.

• Multi-Protocol Support. Supporting TCP/IP networking, HTTP and other Internet

related protocols, the iCamera2 can be easily integrated into your existing network.

• IR LEDs Support. Each iCamera2 has two infrared LEDs. The LEDs can provide

illumination around 5 meters long, that can help to output a better video quality while

under low-light conditions such as indoors, on cloudy days, or in the morning or evening.

• Motion Detection. This feature can detect motion in the field of view. The iCamera2

will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of large

objects. This function only works indoors due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.

When motion is detection or some other action may be triggered.

• Flexible Scheduling. You can limit access to the video stream to specify times using a

flexible scheduling system. The Motion Detection feature can also have its own schedule,

so it is active only when required.

• Syslog Support. If you have a Syslog Server, the iCamera2 can send its log data to your

Syslog Server.

• Audio Support. You can listen as well as look! Audio is encoded with the video if

desired. With built-in microphone, it is useful for bi-direction voice conversation.

• Day/Night Switch. With the day/night switching feature, you are able to view and record

better images even in the dark of night.

Internet Features

• User-definable HTTP/HTTPS port number. This allows Internet Gateways to use

"port mapping" so the iCamera2 and a Web Server can share the same Internet IP address.

• NTP (Network-Time-Protocol) Support. NTP allows the iCamera2 to calibrate its

internal clock from an Internet Time-Server. This ensures that the time stamp on Video

from the iCamera2 will be correct.

Security Features

• User Authentication. If desired, access to live video can be restricted to known users.

Users will have to enter their username and password before being able to view the video

stream.

• Password-Protected Configuration. Configuration data can be password protected, so

that it only can be changed by the iCamera2 Administrator.

Wireless Features

• Supports 11n Wireless Stations. The 802.11n standard provides for backward

compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless

stations can be used simultaneously.

• Wired and Wireless Network Support. The iCamera2 supports either wired or wireless

transmission.

• WEP Support. Full WEP support (64/128 Bit) on the Wireless interface is provided.

• WPA/WPA2 Support. The WPA Personal/WPA2 Personal standard is also supported,

allowing advanced encryption of wireless data.

• WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any

device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the

iCamera2, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.

Physical Details - iCamera2

Front - iCamera2

Figure 1: Front Panel

1. Light Sensor This is hardware sensor to detect LUX.

2. Lens No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you

should ensure that the lens cover remain clean. The image quality is

degraded if the lens cover is dirty or smudged.

3. POWER/WiFi

indicator (Green) On (Green) - Power is on.

Off - Power is off.

Flashing - Wifi signal-strength indication.

The LED indicates SNR for the first 5 minutes after the camera is

powered on. Then it will stay solid to indicate power LED for 5

minutes when wireless setup is ready.

• Flashing Low at 1/2Hz - WiFi signal is weak, SNR < 15 dB

• Flashing Middle at 2Hz - WiFi signal is acceptable, SNR

15-22 dB

• Flashing High at 5Hz - WiFi signal is strong, SNR > 22 dB

4. Network

indicator (Green) On - LAN/Wireless connection established.

Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN port, or not

associated to Wireless AP.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received.

5. WPS indicator

(Green) On - If the WPS association fails, the WPS LED will be on

continuously for 5 seconds.

Off - WPS function is off.

Flashing - WPS association is in process. The LED goes off when

the connection is complete.

Rear - iCamera2

Figure 2: Rear Panel

1. LAN Port Use standard Ethernet cable (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PC

to the port for installation and configuration. The port is also used

for power connection when the camera is under wireless mode. A

customized PoE (Power over Ethernet) splitter, as a Y-cable, for

both Ethernet and DC Jack is provided.

2.WPS/Reset This button has two (2) functions:

• WPS.

• WPS PBC Mode

1. Turn on the camera without connecting the Ethernet cable.

2. Wait for three minutes, and then press and release (less then 3

seconds). The WPS LED will start blinking. Press the WPS

button on the gateway within two minutes.

3. The WPS LED will be off and the Network LED will be on if

the connection is successful.

• WPS Pin Code Mode

1. Turn on the wireless camera without connecting the Ethernet

cable.

2. Wait for three minutes, and then press and hold the button for

over three seconds (3 ~ 10 seconds). The WPS LED will start

blinking.

Get the pin code in the "WSC PIN Code" field of Wireless

screen (camera’s web interface). Enter the pin code on the

gateway within two minutes.

3. The WPS LED will be off and the Network LED will be on if

the connection is successful.

• Reset.

1. Power On.

2. Keep holding the button down for 10 seconds, then release.

3. Microphone The built-in microphone is located on the rear of the device.

Package Contents

The following items should be included: If any of these items are damaged or missing, please

contact your dealer immediately.

1. iCamera2 x 1

2. Stand x 1

3. Y-cable x 1

4. DC Cable x 1

5. Ethernet Cable x 1

6. RJ45 Cap x 1

7. Power Adapter x 1

Chapter 2

Basic Setup

This Chapter provides details of installing and configuring the iCamera2.

System Requirements

• To use the wired LAN interface, a standard 10/100BaseT hub or switch and network cable

is required.

• To use the Wireless interface on the wireless model, other Wireless devices must be

compliant with the IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g or IEEE 802.11n specifications. All

Wireless stations must use compatible settings.

The default Wireless settings are:

Mode: Infrastructure

SSID: ANY

Wireless Security: Disabled

Domain: USA

Channel No.: Auto

Installation - iCamera2

Step 1 - Initial Setup

Initial setup is required when the iCamera2 is used for the FIRST time. It only needs to be done

ONCE in order to configure the wireless settings for the iCamera2.

Note: Skip this section if the iCamera2 has been set up already.

Figure 3: Initial Setup

1. Assemble the Camera

a. Hold the metal screw of the stand up.

b. Face the back of the iCamera2 to the stand and turn the iCamera2 clockwise to attach

it to the stand.

2. Connect the Y-cable

Connect the provided Y-cable (with Ethernet) to the LAN port of iCamera2.

The wireless and wired modes cannot work

simultaneously. It is recommended to first

configure the wireless settings of an iCamera2

using wired mode. After configuration, disconnect

the wire and power, and power on the iCamera2

again. Then, it will be ready for wireless operation.

3. Connect the Router

Use the Ethernet cable to connect the Y-cable and connect the other end to the LAN port

of the router.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Y-cable and power up. Use only the power

adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which

takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.

• The Network LED should be ON.

Step 2 - Installation

Figure 4: Installation

1. Disassemble the Camera

Unplug the Y-cable and power off the camera.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable

Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the iCamera2.

3. Power Up

Connect the DC cable to the Ethernet cable.

Connect the supplied power adapter to the DC cable to power up the iCamera2. Use only

the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

4. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED will turn on briefly, then start blinking. It will blink during startup, which

takes 15 to 20 seconds. After startup is completed, the Power LED should remain ON.

• The Network LED should be ON.

For more information, refer to Physical Details - iCamera2 in Chapter 1.

Wall Mounting

*Note: Please ensure that the iCamera2 is configured and added to the network before

permanent mounting.

1. Using hands to remove the plate from the bottom of the stand.

2. Place the plate in the desired position of the wall. Screw three screws into ceiling through

the holes of the plate.

3. Attach the stand to the plate.

4. Connect the LAN cable into the LAN port of the device. Turn the iCamera2 clockwise to

attach it to the stand.

5. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the adapter through the holes of the stand.

Adjust it to the desired position and secure the iCamera2 firmly.

Chapter 3

Viewing Live Video

This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video.

Overview

This Chapter has details of viewing live video using Internet Explorer.

But many other powerful features and options are available:

• The camera administrator can also adjust the Video Stream, and restrict access to the video

stream to known users by requiring viewers to supply a username and password. See

Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.

• To make Live Video from the camera available via the Internet, your Internet Gateway or

Router must be configured correctly. See Making Video available from the Internet in

Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for details.

Requirements

To view the live video stream generated by the iCamera2, you need to meet the following

requirements:

• Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista/Windows 7.

• Internet Explorer 7 or later, Firefox 3.0 or later.

Connecting to a Camera on your LAN

To establish a connection from your PC to the iCamera2:

1. Start Internet Explorer.

2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the iCamera2.

3. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 5: Home Screen

4. Click View Video.

5. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a

username and password.

Enter the name and password assigned to you by the iCamera2 administrator.

6. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install decoders.

Choose "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click "OK".

7. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the

video stream is buffered.

Connecting to a Camera via the Internet

You can NOT connect to a camera via the Internet unless the camera

Administrator has configured both the camera and the Internet Gateway/Router

used by the camera.

See Making Video available from the Internet in Chapter 4 - Advanced Viewing Setup for

details of the required configuration.

Also, you need a broadband Internet connection to view video effectively. Dial-up connections

are NOT supported.

To establish a connection from your PC to the iCamera2 via the Internet:

1. Obtain the following information from the Administrator of the camera you wish to

connect to:

• Internet IP Address or Domain Name of the camera.

• Port number for HTTP connections.

• Login (username, password) if required.

2. Start Internet Explorer.

3. In the Address box, enter the following:

HTTP://Internet_Address:port_number

Where Internet_Address is the Internet IP address or Domain Name of the camera,

and port_number is the port number used for HTTP (Web) connections to the camera.

Examples using an IP address:

HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024

Where the Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the HTTP port number is 1024.

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 6: Home Screen

5. Click View Video.

6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a

username and password.

Enter the name and password assigned to you by the iCamera2 administrator.

7. The first time you connect to the camera, you will be prompted to install decoders.

Choose "I accept the terms of the license agreement" and click "OK".

8. Video will start playing automatically. There may be a delay of a few seconds while the

video stream is buffered.

Viewing Live Video

After installing the decoders, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window,

as shown below.

Figure 7: View Video Screen

There are a number of options available on this screen, accessed by select list, button or icon.

See the table below for details.

Note: The options can only be configured while using IE browser. Other browsers can just

view the video rather than configuration.

If the video still cannot be viewed, please install the decoders to solve this problem. You can

install it from the following screens:

• View Video Screen (preferred)

Figure 8: Install Decoders

• Motion Detection Screen

General Options

These options are always available, regardless of the type of camera you are connected to.

Streaming. Use this drop-down list to select the desired streaming.

Full Size. When using high-resolution mode (1280*720), click this

button to see the full size of the image.

Select the desired option from the drop-down list.

Use this icon to start/stop viewing.

Use this icon to make the image back to original size.

Zoom Out. A digital zoom out feature is available. To zoom out the

window, click this icon.

Zoom In. A digital zoom in feature is available. To zoom in the

window, click this icon.

Speaker On/Off. Use this button to turn the PC's speaker on or off.

Audio Upload On/Off. Use this button to toggle the microphone on or

off.

Volume. If Speaker or Microphone is enabled, use this slider to adjust

the volume.

Full Screen Display. Click this button to see the full screen of the

image.

Camera Patrol. Move through the Preset positions in the sequence

defined by the Camera Administrator.

Camera Auto Pan. Click this to have the camera moved from left to

right automatically.

Direct P/T. Use this to move the camera to the Pan/Tilt position directly.

Preset Points. Select the desired Preset points.

Move Control. Use this to move the camera to the desired position.

There may a short delay after clicking the desired icon. You should wait

a couple of seconds rather than click again.

Or you can drag the vertical or horizontal slider bar to have quicker

movement of the Network Camera to the desired position.

Chapter 4

Advanced Viewing Setup

This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for

viewing video via the iCamera2. This Chapter is for the Camera

Administrator only.

Introduction

This chapter describes some additional settings and options for viewing live Video:

• Adjusting the video image

• Controlling user access to the live video stream

• Making video available from the Internet

• Using the Motion Detection feature

Adjusting the Video Image

If necessary, the iCamera2 Administrator can adjust the Video image.

To Adjust the Video Image:

9. Connect to the Web-based interface of the iCamera2. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based

Management for details.)

10. Select Administration, then Streamings. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 9: Streamings Screen

11. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes.

Default Streaming

Channel Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list.

Streaming 1 Settings

Video Format Select the desired format from the list.

Resolution Select the desired video resolution format.

Video Quality

Control

•

Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set

to 2.0 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality

is set to Normal.

Fixed Video

Quality There are five options:

• Very Low

• Low

• Normal

• High

• Very High

GOV Length Adjust the GOV interval in frame base. "2" means 1 I frame and 1 P

Frame. "3" means 1 I frame and 2 P Frames. Enter the desired value

between 2 and 150.

Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

The default value is 30.

User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the

live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Streaming 2/3 Settings

Enable Check the box if you want to enable the streaming.

Video Format Select the desired format from the list.

Resolution Select the desired video resolution format.

Video Quality

Control

•

Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set

to 1.0 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality

is set to Normal.

Fixed Video

Quality There are five options:

• Very Low

• Low

• Normal

• High

• Very High

GOV Length Adjust the GOV interval in frame base. "2" means 1 I frame and 1 P

Frame. "3" means 1 I frame and 2 P Frames. Enter the desired value

between 2 and 150.

Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

The default value is 20.

User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the

live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream

By default, anyone can connect to the iCamera2 and view live Video at any time.

If desired, you can limit access to scheduled times, and also restrict access to known users.

To Control User Access to Live Video:

1. Connect to the Web-based interface of the iCamera2. (See Chapter 5 - Web-based

Management for details.)

2. Select Administration, then Video Access.

3. Set the desired options for Access.

Access

Select the desired option as required:

• If the User Access is enabled, users will be prompted for a username and password when

they connect to the camera for viewing video.

• When Video Access is enabled, viewing video is only available during the scheduled

periods, and unavailable at other times. If this option is selected, you need to define a

schedule; otherwise it is always disabled.

However, viewing video is still possible by logging in as the Administrator.

Figure 10: Controlling User Access

See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for further details about using the Video Access and

User Database screens.

Making Video available from the Internet

If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and

Broadband modem, you can make the iCamera2 available via the Internet. You will need to

configure your Router or Gateway to allow connections from the Internet to the camera.

Router/Gateway Setup

Your Router or Gateway must be configured to pass incoming TCP (HTTP) connections (from

Internet Viewers) to the iCamera2. The Router/Gateway uses the Port Number to determine

which incoming connections are intended for the iCamera2.

This feature is normally called Port Forwarding or Virtual Servers. The Port

Forwarding/Virtual Server entry tells the Router/Gateway that incoming TCP connections on

port 1024 should be passed to the iCamera2. If necessary, check the user manual for your

Router/Gateway for further details.

iCamera2 Setup

The iCamera2 configuration does NOT have to be changed, unless:

• You wish to change the port number from the default value.

HTTPS Port Configuration

Normally, HTTP (Web) connections use port 80. Since the iCamera2 uses HTTP, but port 80 is

likely to be used by a Web Server, you can use a different port for the iCamera2. This port is

called the Secondary Port.

The default HTTP/HTTPS Secondary Port is 1025. If you prefer to use a different port number,

you can specify the port number on the iCamera2's Network screen, as shown below.

Figure 11: Network Screen

See Chapter 5 - Web-based Management for further details on using the Network screen.

Viewers need to know this port number in order to connect

and view live Video, so you must inform viewers of the

correct port number.

Viewing Live Video via the Internet

Clients (viewers) will also need a broadband connection; dial-up connections are NOT

recommended.

Viewing Live Video Using your Web Browser

If using your Web browser, you need to know the Internet IP address (or the Domain name) of

the camera's Router/Gateway, and the correct port number.

Enter the Internet address of the Router/Gateway, and its port number, in the Address (or

Location) field of your Browser.

Example - IP address:

HTTP://203.70.212.52:1024

Where the Router/Gateway's Internet IP address is 203.70.212.52 and the "Secondary

Port" number on the iCamera2 is 1024.

Motion Detection Alerts

The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected.

The iCamera2 will compare consecutive frames to detect changes caused by the movement of

large objects.

But the motion detector can also be triggered by:

• Sudden changes in the level of available light

• Movement of the camera itself.

Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in locations where there

is good steady illumination, and the camera is mounted securely. It cannot be used outdoors

due to the sensitivity of the CMOS sensor.

Note: The Motion Detection settings can only be configured while using IE browser.

To Use Motion Detection Alerts

Using the Web-based interface on the iCamera2, select the Motion Detection screen, then

configure this screen as described below.

Figure 12: Motion Detection

1. Enable the Motion Detection feature.

2. Set the area or areas of the video image to be examined for movement. You can define up

to 4 areas, and set the motion threshold individually for each area.

3. If using a schedule, define the desired schedule in Trigger & Recording screen.

4. Save your changes.

If the Motion Detection feature is enabled, but the related

options in the Trigger & Recording screen are not enabled,

then the only action when motion is detected is to log this

event in the system log.

Chapter 5

Web-based Management

This Chapter provides Setup details of the iCamera2’s Web-based Interface.

This Chapter is for the Camera Administrator only.

Introduction

The iCamera2 can be configured using your Web Browser. The iCamera2 must have an IP

address which is compatible with your PC.

Connecting to iCamera2

• If using only your Web Browser, use the following procedure to establish a connection

from your PC to the iCamera2:

• Once connected, you can add the iCamera2 to your Browser's Favorites or Bookmarks.

Connecting using your Web Browser

1. Start your WEB browser.

2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the iCamera2.

3. You will then be prompted for a username and password.

• If using the default values, enter administrator for the name, and leave the

password blank.

• Otherwise, enter the Administrator ID and Administrator Password set on the

Maintenance screen.

Welcome Screen

When you connect, the following screen will be displayed.

Figure 13: Welcome Screen

The menu options available from this screen are:

• View Video - View live Video using your Web Browser. See Chapter 3 - Viewing Live

Video for details.

• Administration - Access the Administration menu.

Administration Menu

Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the iCamera2.

The Administration menu contains the following options:

Setup

• System

• Network

• Wireless

• DDNS

• IP Filter

Video & Audio

• Streamings

• Video & Audio

• Video Access

• User Database

• Pan/Tilt

Event

• Motion Detection

• Audio Detection

• E-Mail

• FTP

• HTTP

• Trigger & Recording

Administration

• Maintenance

• Status

• Log

System Screen

After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Administration

menu, you will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 14: System Screen

Data - System Screen

System Settings

Device ID This displays the ID for the iCamera2.

Camera Name Enter the desired name for the iCamera2.

Description This field is used for entering a description, such as the location of the

iCamera2.

Date & Time

Date Format Select the desired date format, it will also be used to display the date

and time as an overlay on the video image.

The abbreviations used to predefine the date formats are list as follows:

• YYYY-MM-DD = Year-Month-Day, e.g. 2006-01-31

• MM/DD/YYYY = Month/Day/Year, e.g. 01/31/2006

• DD/MM/YYYY = Day/Month/Year, e.g. 31/01/2006

Current

Date & Time This displays the current date and time on the camera.

If it's not correct, click the Change button to modify the date/time

settings. This button will open a sub-screen where you have 2 options:

• Set the camera's date and time to match your PC.

• Enter the correct date and time.

Time Zone Choose the Time Zone for your location from the drop-down list.

If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, please enable the

Adjust for daylight saving checkbox.

Network Time

Protocol Enable or disable the Time Server feature as required.

If Enabled, the iCamera2 will contact a Network Time Server at

regular intervals and update its internal timer.

NTP Server

Address Enter the address for the desired NTP server.

Update The Schedule determines how often the iCamera2 contacts the NTP

Server.

Select the desired options.

LED Operation Enable this if you want to use this function.

Network Screen

This screen is displayed when the Network option is clicked.

Figure 15: Network Screen

Data - Network Screen

Network

Internet Connection

Type There are 3 connection types:

• Obtain Address Automatically (DHCP): If selected, the

iCamera2 will obtain its IP address and related information

from a DHCP Server. Only select this option if your LAN has a

DHCP Server.

• Static IP Address: If selected, you must assign the following

data to the iCamera2.

• IP Address - Enter an unused IP address from the address

range used on your LAN.

• Subnet Mask - Use the same value as PCs on your LAN.

• Default Gateway - Use the same value as PCs on your

LAN.

• PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet): This is the most common login

method, widely used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP

will have provided some software to connect and login. This

software is no longer required, and should not be used.

• Username - The user name (or account name) provided by

your ISP.

• Password - Enter the password for the login name above.

Obtain DNS server

address

automatically

If selected, the iCamera2 will use the DNS address or addresses

provided by the DHPC server.

This option is only available if the IP address setting is Obtain an

IP address Automatically.

Use the following

DNS server address Primary DNS server - Use the same value as PCs on your LAN.

Normally, your ISP will provide this address.

Secondary DNS server - This is optional. If entered, this DNS will

be used if the Primary DNS does not respond.

HTTP/HTTPS This sets the port number for HTTP/HTTPS connections to the

Camera, whether for administration or viewing video.

The HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is used for the standard

of transferring files (text, graphic images and other multimedia

files) on the World Wide Web. The default HTTP port is 60106.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) can provide more

secure communication with the SSL/TLS protocol, which support

data encryption to HTTP clients and servers. The default HTTPS

port is 1025.

The Secondary port can be used for other service and when more

than 2 cameras are in use.

If enabled, you can connect using either port 80 or the Secondary

port. You must enter the Secondary port number (between 1024 to

65535) in the field provided.

Note that when using a port number which is not 80, you must

specify the port number in the URL. For example, if the Camera's

IP address was 192.168.1.100 and the Secondary port was 1024,

you would specify the URL for the Camera as follows:

http://192.168.1.100:1024

RTP/RTSP The RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol), a standard for

connected client(s) to control streaming data (MPEG-4) over the

World Wide Web. Enter the RTSP Port number (between 1024 and

65535) in the field provided. The default RTSP Port is 554.

The RTP (Real Time Transport Protocol), an Internet protocol for

transmitting real-time data such as audio and video.

Max RTP Data Packet field will let users limit the size of the file.

Enter the desired value between 400 and 1400.

Note: RTSP and RTP settings are for cell phone only.

Multicast RTP/RTSP

Enable Multicast Enable the feature as required.

Video Address Enter the address of video (Streaming 1 only).

Video Port Enter the desired value (between 1024 to 65534) in the field

provided. The number you entered must be even values.

Audio Address Enter the address of the audio.

Audio Port Enter the desired value (between 1024 to 65534) in the field

provided. The number you entered must be even values.

Time to Live Enter the desired length of time, if the packets fail to be delivered

to their destination within. The Time to Live you entered must be

in-between 1 to 255.

UPnP

Enable Discovery If enabled, the iCamera2 will broadcast its availability through

UPnP. UPnP compatible systems such as Windows XP will then be

able to detect the presence of the iCamera2.

Enable Traversal If enabled, HTTP connections (from your Web Browser) can use

secondary port instead of port 80 (the standard HTTP port) to

access the camera.

Bonjour

Enable Bonjour

Service If enabled, the iCamera2 can be accessed through a "Bonjour"

enabled browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (with a

Bonjour plug-in) or Safari browser. You can also find other

Bonjour-enabled devices on your network.

QoS

Enable QoS Mode If enabled, the throughput level (for Video and Audio) is

guaranteed through QoS (Quality of Service).

DSCP Enter the desired value of Differentiated Services Code Point

(DSCP). The value must be between 0 and 63.

Wireless Screen

This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked.

Figure 16: Wireless Screen

Data - Wireless Screen

Wireless Network

Site Survey Click the "Site Survey" button and select from a list of available

APs.

WSC PIN Code It displays the WSC PIN code number for the camera.

SSID This must match the value used by other devices on your wireless

LAN.

Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

Domain Select your region from the drop-down list.

Channel No. • In Infrastructure mode, this setting is ignored. The iCamera2

will use the Channel set on the Access Point.

• For Ad-hoc mode, select the Channel you wish to use on your

iCamera2. Other Wireless stations should use the same setting.

• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections

and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with

different channels to see which one is the best.

Security

Security System Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected

method:

• Disabled - No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID

can connect to your network. This is default.

• WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before

transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong.

• WPA/WPA2 Personal - Like WEP, data is encrypted before

transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be

used if possible. WPA Personal is the version of WPA which

does NOT require a Radius Server on your LAN.

• WPA Personal (TKIP) - WPA has solved the WEP problems

with better encryption and authentication.

• WPA2 Personal (AES) - This is a further development of

WPA Personal, and offers even greater security.

WEP

Authentication Type

Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If that

fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared

Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to see what

method to use.

Note: In Infrastructure mode, either setting will normally work,

since most Access Points can use both methods.

WEP Encryption Select the WEP Encryption level:

• 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars)

• 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex chars)

• 64 Bit Keys (5 ASCII chars)

• 128 Bit Keys (13 ASCII chars)

Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box

and click the "Generate Key" button to automatically configure the

WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64-bit, then each of the

four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryption

strength is set to 128-bit, then only the selected WEP key field will

be given a key value.

WEP Keys

•

Use the radio buttons to select the default key.

• Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have

the same key values.

• Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits (0 ~

9) and the letters A ~ F.

• Click Clear Keys to set the Keys to be blank.

Test Wireless

Click this button to test the wireless connection.

WPA/WPA2 Personal

Shared Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the

network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network

key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters

in length.

WPA Personal

Shared Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the

network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network

key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters

in length.

WPA2 Personal

Shared Key Enter the key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the

network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network

key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters or 64 hex characters

in length.

DDNS Screen

Many Internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is

allocated whenever the Internet connection is established.

This means that other Internet users don't know the IP address, so can't establish a connection.

DDNS is designed to solve this problem, as follows:

• You must register for the DDNS service with a DDNS service provider. The DDNS

Service provider will allocate a Domain Name to you upon request.

• The DDNS settings on the DDNS screen above must be correct.

• The Full HD IP Camera will then contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that the

Internet IP address has changed, and inform the DDNS server of the new IP address. (The

Check WAN IP Address determines how often the Full HD IP Camera checks if the

Internet IP address has changed.)

This system allows other internet users to connect to you using the Domain Name allocated by

the DDNS service provider.

This screen is displayed when the DDNS menu option is clicked.

Figure 17: DDNS Screen

Data - DDNS Screen

DDNS

Enable DDNS Enable or disable the DDNS function, as required.

Only enable this feature if you have registered for the DDNS

Service with a DDNS Server provider.

Service Provider Choose a service provider from the list.

Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web

site for the selected DDNS service provider.

Domain (Host)

Name Enter the Domain Name (Host Name) allocated to you by the

DDNS Server provider.

Account/E-Mail Enter the login name for the DDNS account.

Password/Key Enter the password for the DDNS account.

Check WAN IP

Address Set the schedule for checking if the Internet IP address has

changed. If the IP address has changed, the DDNS Server will be

notified.

NOTE: If the DDNS Service provided some software to perform

this IP address update or notification, you should NOT use this

software. The update is performed by the camera.

IP Filter

The IP Filter feature allows administrator to control Full HD IP Camera access by filtering IP

addresses. This screen is displayed when the IP Filter menu option is clicked.

Figure 18: IP Filter Screen

Data - IP Filter Screen

IP Filter

IP Filter Select the desired method to perform the IP address (or addresses)

filtering function.

Single/Range Select to perform either single IP address or a range of IP addresses

that you desired.

IP Address Enter an IP address or a range of IP addresses you would like to

allow or deny.

Streamings

This screen is displayed when the Streamings menu option is clicked.

If you want to view streaming via the cell phone:

1. Cell phone should be supported by 3GPP protocol.

2. Enter 554 for RTSP port number in the Network screen.

3. The H.264 format support cell phone option.

4. Enter the following address in the URI:

RTSP:// Router IP address / User Defined URI

5. Select 15 fps for Max Frame Rate.

Note! Due to the bandwidth limitation for the cell phone usage, please set the resolution,

quality and frame rate to lower values.

Figure 19: Streamings Screen

Data - Streamings Screen

Default Streaming

Channel Select the default channel for streaming from the drop-down list.

Streaming 1 Settings

Video Format Select the desired format from the list.

Resolution Select the desired video resolution format.

Video Quality

Control

•

Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set

to 2.0 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality

is set to Normal.

Fixed Video

Quality There are five options:

• Very Low

• Low

• Normal

• High

• Very High

GOV Length Adjust the GOV interval in frame base. "2" means 1 I frame and 1 P

Frame. "3" means 1 I frame and 2 P Frames. Enter the desired value

between 2 and 150.

Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

The default value is 30.

User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the

live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Streaming 2/3 Settings

Enable Check the box if you want to enable the streaming.

Video Format Select the desired format from the list.

Resolution Select the desired video resolution format.

Video Quality

Control

•

Constant Bit Rate: Select the desired bit rate. The default is set

to 1.0 Mbps.

• Fixed Quality: Select the desired option. The default fix quality

is set to Normal.

Fixed Video

Quality There are five options:

• Very Low

• Low

• Normal

• High

• Very High

GOV Length Adjust the GOV interval in frame base. "2" means 1 I frame and 1 P

Frame. "3" means 1 I frame and 2 P Frames. Enter the desired value

between 2 and 150.

Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum frame rate for the video stream.

The default value is 20.

User Defined URI You may enter the URI up to 32 characters long for accessing the

live video from camera through cell phone connection.

Video & Audio Screen

This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio menu option is clicked.

Figure 20: Video & Audio Screen

Data - Video & Audio Screen

Basic Video Adjustment

Power Line

Frequency Select the power line frequency (50Hz or 60Hz) used in your region,

to improve the picture quality under florescent lighting.

White Balance Select the desired option to match the current environment and

lighting.

Brightness If necessary, you can adjust the brightness to obtain a better image.

For example, if the camera is facing a bright light, the image may be

too dark. In this case, you can increase the brightness.

Sharpness Select the desired option for the sharpness. You can select a

Sharpness value between -3 and 3.

Contrast Select the desired option for the Contrast. You can select a value

between -3 and 3.

Saturation Select the desired option for the Saturation. You can select a value

between -3 and 3.

Day/Night Switch

Switching Method The iCamera2 supports Day/Night mode switch for getting better

quality of the low light condition. Select the desired method to use

this function.

IRLED Luminance

Select the desired lightness for the IR LED.

Options

Enable Microphone

Enable audio by checking this checkbox. Using Audio will increase

the bandwidth requirements slightly.

Audio Type Select the desired audio type.

Flip This setting will have the image swapped top-to-bottom.

Mirror This setting will have the image swapped left-to-right.

Enable Time Stamp

If enabled, the current time will be displayed on the Video image.

Enable Text

Display Enable this setting if you want text to be displayed on the Video

image, and enter the desired text - up to 20 characters. This feature

is often used to identify each camera when multiple cameras are

installed.

Video Access Screen

This screen is displayed when the Video Access option is clicked.

Figure 21: Video Access Screen

Data - Video Access Screen

User Access

Enable Security

Checking

•

If disabled (default) - No login required. Users do not have to

provide a username and password when they connect to the

camera for viewing video.

• If enabled - Require login. Users will be prompted for a

username and password when they connect to the camera for

viewing video. The camera administrator must use the "User

Database" menu option to create the desired users.

Video Access

Enable Scheduled

Video Access

•

If enabled - Viewing video is available during the scheduled

periods and unavailable at other times. If this option is selected,

you need to define a schedule. If no schedule is defined, this

option is always disabled.

• If disabled - The option will remain disabled until you enable it.

Note that regardless of which setting is chosen, the Administrator

can ALWAYS access the camera and view live video.

Access Schedule

Scheduled Periods This displays all periods you have entered into the database. If you

have not entered any periods, this list will be empty.

Delete Use the Delete button to delete the selected item in the list.

Add New Schedule

Day Choose the desired option for the period.

Start Time Enter the start time using a 24 hr clock.

End Time Enter the end time using a 24 hr clock.

Add Click this button to add a new period.

Clear Use this button to clear the input fields.

User Database Screen

This screen is displayed when the User Database option is clicked.

Figure 22: User Database Screen

Data - User Database Screen

Existing Users

User List This displays all users you have entered into the User database. If

you have not entered any users, this list will be empty.

The maximum number of users is 20.

Edit, Delete, Delete

All Use these buttons to manage the user database.

User Properties

User Name Enter the name for the user here.

• Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used

in the name.

• The name is case insensitive (case is ignored), so you can not

have 2 names which differ only by case.

User Password The password for this user.

Confirm Password Re-enter the password for the user, to ensure it is correct.

Control Level Select either Viewer or Operator for the user you plan to add.

Add Button Click this button to add a new user, using the data shown on screen.

Clear Button Use this button to clear the input fields, ready to add a new user.

Pan/Tilt Screen

This screen is displayed when the Pan/Tilt option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked.

Figure 23: Pan/Tilt Screen

Data - Pan/Tilt Screen

Pan/Tilt

Patrol Select desired option for the patrol function.

Preset Point

Position Click this button to define the preset point position.

Set Patrol Sequence

This feature determines how the camera will move when it is set to

either "Once" or "Always" rotate. You can set a number of Preset

Positions; the camera will go to the first position, then move through

the list of present positions until it is finished. The camera will stop

at the last position in the list.

To create the Preset Sequence, select the desired Preset Position in

the left column, and click the "Add >>" button. Repeat until the

desired sequence is complete. Note that you can add the same Preset

Position more than once; this can be used to make the camera stay

longer at one position.

To delete a position from the Sequence, select the desired position

and click the "Remove" button.

Time This determines how long the camera will stay at each position

while executing the sequence. Set this to the desired value.

Set Preset Position Screen

This screen is displayed when the Preset Point Position button on the Pan/Tilt screen is

clicked.

Figure 24: Preset Point Position Screen

Data - Preset Point Position

Goto Center Click this button to go to the center location.

Goto User Defined

Home Go to the user defined location.

Set User Defined

Home Set the calibration to the user defined location.

Preset List Select the desired Preset. The screen will update with the current

data for the selected Preset Position.

Preset Name Enter a suitable name for the Preset Position.

If no name is entered, the preset will have a number only.

Motion Detection Screen

This screen is displayed when the Motion Detection option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 25: Motion Detection Screen

Data - Motion Detection Screen

Motion Detection

Motion Enable Enable this if you want to use motion detection.

Note: Motion detection can be triggered by rapid changes in lighting

condition, as well as by moving objects. For this reason, it should only

be used indoors.

Indicator/

Threshold Administrator needs to adjust the relation between indicator and

threshold for each area.

Audio Detection Screen

This screen is displayed when the Audio Detection option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 26: Audio Detection Screen

Data - Audio Detection Screen

Audio Detection

Current

Volume It displays the current volume of the environment. Click Refresh to

update the status.

Triggered

Volume Drag the bar to set the volume for triggering.

Triggered

When Choose the desired situation for triggering the audio detection.

E-Mail Screen

This screen is displayed when the E-Mail option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 27: E-Mail Screen

Data - E-Mail Screen

Primary/Secondary SMTP Server

SMTP Server

Address Enter the address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol)

Server to be used to send E-Mail.

Authentication Select the desired Authentication type for the SMTP Server.

SMTP Login name

Enter your login name for the SMTP Server.

SMTP Password Enter your password for the SMTP Server.

POP server name Enter the name for the POP Server.

Show "From" as Enter the E-Mail address to be shown in the "From" field when the

E-Mail is received.

Test the Server Click this button to test the server connection.

Secondary SMTP Check the box to upload to the Secondary SMTP if the camera can

not connect to the primary SMTP.

E-Mail Setup

E-mail Address Enter at least one (1) E-Mail address; the 2nd and 3rd addresses are

optional. The E-Mail alert will be sent to the E-Mail address or

addresses specified here.

With Attachment Enable the checkbox if you want to attaché files to the E-mail.

Subject Enter the desired text to be shown as the "Subject" for the E-Mail

when it is received. Subject can not exceed 48 alphanumeric

characters.

FTP Screen

This screen is displayed when the FTP option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 28: FTP Screen

Data - FTP Screen

Primary/Secondary FTP

FTP Server Enter the address of the FTP Server.

Port Enter the Port of the FTP Server to be connected.

Password Enter your password for the FTP Server.

Enable Passive

Mode Check the box to enable the Passive mode feature of the FTP.

File Path Name Enter the file path/name of the FTP.

Test the Server Click this button to test the server connection.

Secondary FTP Check the box to upload to the Secondary FTP if the camera can not

connect to the primary FTP.

HTTP Screen

This screen is displayed when the HTTP option on the Event menu is clicked.

Figure 29: HTTP Screen

Data - HTTP Screen

HTTP(s) Notification

URL Enter the URL of your HTTP notification server.

User Name Enter the user name of your HTTP server.

Password Enter the password to match the user name above.

Proxy Server

Name Specify the proxy server name in the provided field if the camera

needs to pass through a Proxy Server to do the HTTP notification.

Proxy User Name Enter the user name for the proxy server.

Proxy Password Enter the password for the proxy server.

Proxy Port

Number Enter the port number for the proxy server.

Method Select the desired method of form data encoding.

• Get - It should be used if and only if the form processing is

independent, which typically means a pure query form.

Generally it is advisable to do so.

• Post - If there are problems related to long URLs and non-ASCII

character repertoires, which can make it necessary to use

"POST" even for independent processing.

HTTP(s) Post

Password Enter the password to match the user name above.

Post URL Enter the URL of your HTTP post server.

Trigger & Recording Screen

This screen is displayed when the Trigger & Recording option is clicked.

Figure 30: Trigger & Recording Screen

Data - Trigger & Recording Screen

Event Schedule

Schedule List The Event Schedule shows all of the event types currently

configured in the Waterproof HD IP Camera, along with various

information about their configuration, as listed below:

• Name - the descriptive event name set by the user.

• Enable - shows the event is enable or disable.

• Trigger - shows what kind trigger activate the event.

• Actions - shows what kind of the actions will be issued when the

event is triggered.

Add, Edit, Delete Use these buttons to manage the schedule list.

Add a new Schedule

Figure 31: Add schedule screen

Name Enter the name of the schedule.

Schedule

Schedule Choose the desired option:

• Always

• Schedule

• Never

Trigger Event

Trigger by

•

Motion Detection - Movement in a motion detection window

can be used to trigger events.

• Audio Detection - The sound detection can be used to trigger

events.

• HTTP Trigger- If checked, a HTTP CGI command will be

delivered to the HTTP server.

• Periodically - If checked, the events will be triggered at regular

intervals of time.

Interval - Select the desired interval from the list.

Actions

•

HTTP - If checked, a HTTP notification will be delivered to the

HTTP server.

• E-Mail - If checked, an E-Mail (with "Attachment") will be

delivered to the SMTP server. (SMTP Server must be

configured on the E-Mail page.)

• FTP - If checked, an FTP upload will be activated to the FTP

server. (FTP servers must be configured on the FTP page.)

• HTTP/HTTPS Post - If checked, a HTTP notification will be

delivered to the HTTP post server.

Attachment Type

•

Pre/Post Capture - Select the desired length. The size of the

file depends on this setting, and also the Video size and degree

of compression.

Maintenance Screen

Figure 32: Maintenance Screen

Data - Maintenance Screen

Administrator Login

Administrator

ID Enter the name for the Administrator here.

Spaces, punctuation, and special characters must NOT be used in the

name.

Administrator

Password The password for the Administrator.

Verify Password

Re-enter the password for the Administrator, to ensure it is correct.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade File Click the "Browse" button and browse to the location on your PC

where you stored the Firmware file. Select this file.

Start Click this button to start the Firmware. When the upgrade is finished,

the iCamera2 will restart, and this management connection will be

unavailable during the restart.

Clear File Name This does NOT stop the Upgrade process if it has started. It only clears

the input for the "Upgrade File" field.

Backup & Restore

Backup

Configuration

File

Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a

text file.

It is suggested to backup the configuration file, in order to restore the

camera easily.

Restore

Configuration

File

Click Restore button to reinitialize the camera to load the new updated

software. Do this after loading the upgrade file.

Clear File Name This does NOT stop the Restore process if it has started. It only clears

the input for the "Restore Configuration File" field.

Restore Factory

Defaults Click Defaults button to reloads all default settings on the camera.

Restart Camera Click Restart button to restarts the camera.

Status Screen

Figure 33: Status Screen

Data - Status Screen

System

Device Name This shows the name of the iCamera2.

Description This shows the description of the iCamera2, such as location.

F/W version The version of the current firmware installed.

Network

MAC Address The current IP address of the iCamera2.

IP Address The IP Address of the Network Camera.

Network Mask The network mask associated with the IP address above.

Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway associated with the IP Address

above.

WINS Address The IP Address of the WINS server.

Wireless

WSC PIN Code It displays the current WSC PIN code.

SSID This displays the wireless SSID.

Channel This shows the wireless channel currently used.

Security The current security setting for Wireless connections.

Signal Strength This shows the strength of the signal.

Streaming (1~3)

Video Format It displays the current format of video.

Resolution The image size of the video stream.

Video Quality This displays the image quality of the video stream.

Frame Rate This displays the frame rate of the video stream.

Buttons

Refresh Update the log and any other data on screen.

Log Screen

This screen displays a log of system activity.

Figure 34: Log Screen

Data - Log Screen

Log

System Log This is a log of system activity.

Refresh

Button Click this to update the data shown on screen.

Clear Log Click this button to restart the log.

Enable Syslog

Service Check the box to enable the System Log Server feature.

Syslog Server

Address Enter the address of the Syslog Server.

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions.

Overview

This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the

iCamera2 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the

iCamera2 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

Problems

Problem 1: I can't connect to the iCamera2 with my Web Browser to configure it.

Solution 1: It is possible that your PC's IP address is not compatible with the IP

address of the iCamera2.

Problem 2 When I try to connect to the iCamera2, I get prompted for a user

name and password.

Solution 2 You SHOULD be prompted for a user name and password if trying to

access the Administration menu.

Enter the Administrator ID and Administrator Password set on the

Maintenance screen.

If you are just trying to view Video, the User Name/Password prompt

indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users.

Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password.

Problem 3 I can't connect to the iCamera2 using a Wireless connection.

Solution 3 1) If a LAN cable is connected to the LAN port, the Wireless interface is

disabled. Only one interface can be active.

2) Check that your PC and the iCamera2 have compatible Wireless

settings.

• Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc) must be correct.

• ESSID must match.

• WEP settings must match.

• In Ad-hoc mode, the Channel should match, although this is often not

required.

Problem 4 Video quality may suddenly deteriorate.

Solution 4 This can happen when an additional viewer connects to the iCamera2,

overloading the camera or the available bandwidth. The image size and

quality can be adjusted to cater for the required number of viewers and the

available bandwidth.

Problem 5 The motion detection feature doesn't send me any E-mail.

Solution 5 It may be that the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) server used by

the camera to send the E-Mail will not accept mail. (This is to prevent span

being sent from the server.). Try using a different SMTP server, or contact

your ISP to see if SMTP access is being blocked.

Problem 6 Using the motion detection feature, I receive E-Mails which don't show

any moving objects.

Solution 6 The motion detection feature doesn't actually detect motion. It compares

frames to see if they are different. Major differences between frames are

assumed to be caused by moving objects.

But the motion detector can also be triggered by:

• Sudden changes in the level of available light

• Movement of the camera itself.

Try to avoid these situations. The motion detection feature works best in

locations where there is good steady illumination, and the camera is

mounted securely. This feature can NOT be used if the camera is outdoors.

Problem 7 The image is blurry.

Solution 7 Try cleaning the lens, or adjusting the Video Quality Control setting on the

Streamings screen. Video created by the lower settings will contain less

detail; this is the trade-off for using less bandwidth.

Problem 8 When is the best time to press WPS button?

Solution 8 If there is no cable connected, you can press the WPS button after the

Power LED starts blinking.

Problem 9 In some older Window XP systems, it may not be able to see H.264

video streaming.

Solution 9 In order to view H.264 video streaming in the older Window XP systems,

please install the Microsoft .net framework 2.0 or later version, so the

system will be able to deploy the built-in H.264 decoder of the camera.

Problem 10 I use the camera via IE browser in protected mode of Windows

Vista/7, there is no local recording/setup feature to be used.

Even if I run it with IE browser in non-protected mode of Windows 7,

the folder like "Windows" still can not be accessed. (There is no

recording files found in this folder as well)

Solution 10 There will be no local recording files and the setup service of associated

folder if the IE browser is in protected mode.

To use the local recording feature, please operate IE browser in

non-protected mode.

Note! Some folders (ex. ″Windows″ folder) with high integrity level can

not be accessed via non-protected mode of IE in Window 7.

Appendix A

Specifications

iCamera2

Model iCamera2

Dimensions 76.8mm (W) x 76.8mm (H) x 32.7mm (D) (without stand)

Operating Temperature 0° C to 45° C

Video compression H.264 and MJPEG

Network Interface 1 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ45)

Storage Temperature -20° C to 60° C

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IC Approvals

CAN-ICES-3 (B)/ NMB-3(B)

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio

exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne

doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y

compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &

your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux

rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et

utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

CE Approvals

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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