Airlink101 AICAP650 manuale d’uso

SkyIPCam 650 Model # AICAP650 User’s Manual Ver. 1.0[...]

2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Getting Started ............................................................................................................. ............... 7 3. Installing the Setup Wizard ....[...]

3 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Sk yIPCam 650. The IP Camera allows you to view images and live videos from internal and external net works. With a built-in CPU and Web Configuration Utility, the IP Camera is a standalone network device that delivers high quality videos at a low cost of ownership. The built-in Web Configu[...]

4 Components Guide This section explains t he function of each component. Front and Side View 1. Internal MIC The built-in Omni-directional microphone allo ws the camera to record sound. 2. ACCESS LED The ACCESS LED indicates the system status with: Green light on: The camera is powered on. Green light flashing: The camera is sending/recei ving dat[...]

5 4. Camera Lens To adjust the focus of the lens, turn the l ens slowly in either clockwise or counter- clockwise direction until the image is in focus. DO NOT overturn the lens in either direction. 5. Flash LED The Flash LED allows you to capture video images even in dark environments. You can turn on the flash light from t he Web Configuration Ut[...]

6 Rear and Bottom View 1. Screw Hole The screw hole is used to attach the camera to a stand or tripod. 2. Reset Button Press the button to reboot the camera. Pr ess and hold the button for 5 seconds will reset the camera’ settings to the factory def ault. Alternatively, you can perform reboot or factory reset from the W eb Configurati on Utility.[...]

7 2. Getting S t arted Note: Before using the IP Camera, you’ll need to perform the following tasks: 1. Connect the IP Camera to your network. 2. Install the Setup Wizard. 3. Configure the IP Camera using the Setup Wizard. Please follow the steps in this Manual carefully to ensure proper set up of the IP Camera. Caution: The IP Camera is designed[...]

8 Step 2 Connect one end of the network cable to the IP Camera and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the r outer or switch. Step 3 Power on the IP Camera by connecti ng one end of the s upplied power adapter to the power jack of the Camera and connect ing the other end to an electrical outlet. Step 4 Verify that the LED lights on the[...]

9 3. Inst alling the Setup Wizard Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear. Step 2 Click on Install Setup Wizard . Note: If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to Start , Run , type D: SetupSetup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK . Step 3 Click Next .[...]

10 Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.[...]

11 4. Using the Setup Wizard Step 1 Go to Start > (All) Programs > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard > AirLink101 IP Camera Setup Wizard . Step 2 Select the IP Camera you want to c onfigure from the list and click on the Wizard button.[...]

12 Step 3 If the Camera’s default IP address is on a different subnet, the following message will appear. Click Yes to continue. If you do not receive this message, skip to Step 6 . Step 4 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password and click OK . Step 5 The Wizard will automatically generate an IP address for th e camera, if this address is n[...]

13 Step 6 Enter admin for both the Admin ID and Password field and click Next . Optionally, you can change the password by checking on the Change box and entering the new password. Step 7 If you need to change the Camera’s IP address because another network device is already using the same address, y ou can assign a new address here and click Nex[...]

14 5. V iewing Images Note: The following steps describe how to view images from within the same local area network as the IP Camera. To view images from an external network such as the Internet, please refer to Section 8 of this manual for further instructions. Step 1 At the Setup Wizard, select the desir ed camera from the list and click on the W[...]

15 Step 3 The welcome page appears. If you did not change the default password, you will be prompted to do so before accessing the camera. Step 4 The Main menu along with the live video appears on screen. The IP camera is ready for use now. Note: ActiveX must be install ed and enabled on your Web Br owser (Internet Explorer) before you can view the[...]

16 6. Enabling and Inst alling ActiveX If no image appears on the web browser (Internet Explorer), follow the steps below to enable and install ActiveX Step 1 Open Internet Explorer and go to Tools > Internet Options . Step 2 Select the Security tab and click on Custom Level .[...]

17 Step 3 Verify the following settings are selected. Click OK when done: • Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls: Enable • Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt • Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Enable Step 4 Close Internet Explor er and re-launch the Web Config screen.[...]

18 Step 5 Click on the ActiveX Control prompt . Step 6 Select Install ActiveX Control . Step 7 Click on Install to install the ActiveX Control. Step 8 After the ActiveX Control is installed you should see the live video on Internet Explorer.[...]

19 7. W eb Configuration Utility The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows you to remotely manage the IP Camera with the ease and convenience of your Web Browser (Internet Explorer). If you are not using Internet Explorer, you can use the bundled IPView Pro software to manage the camera. See Section 8 for detail. Step 1 Open your Web Browser (I[...]

20 The index page displa ys the menu bar, information bar, and the live video. 7.1 Main Menu Digital Zoom In/Out In the Main menu , click the Digital Zoom Bar to zoom in and out of the displayed image by 1X, 2X, or 4X.[...]

21 Adjust the Camera Lens Position You can control the camera lens position by clicking the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow buttons in the Main menu . Clicking the Home button will move the lens to the original home position. Additionally, you can click dire ctly in the area of the live video to change the position of the lens. Flash LED On/Off The camera[...]

22 7.2 Preset Menu You can preset up to 8 positi ons for the came ra from the Preset menu . This enables you to move the camera lens to the desired position quickly. To set up the position, move the camera lens to the desired position first and select the number (1~8) from the pull- down list, then click the Register button. To identify the assigne[...]

23 7.3 Record Video and Capture Image In the Live Video Area , you can click the Record button ( ) to record and save a video clip, or click the Snapshot button ( ) to capture and save a still image. You can change the settings of the recorded/captured file by clicking on the Setting button ( ), wh ich will bring up the following window: Save path:[...]

24 7.4 Setting Menu The Setting menu contains the basic camera settings. Click on the Setting Menu bar to display the Setting Menu. Resolution: You can set the image resolution by selecting 176x144 , 320x240 , or 640x480 . Horizontal degree(s): Allows you to change the moving range (1°~10°) when you pan the camera lens position. Vertical degree(s[...]

25 7.5 Multiview M ode If you have multiple cameras connected to y our network, you can monitor the videos of these cameras simultaneously by switching to Multiview Mode. Click the Multiview Mode button in the Setting menu to change to the following multiview screen. To add an additional camera, enter t he new camera’s IP address and click Regist[...]

26 7.6 Advanced Setting The Advanced Setting allows you to configur e various settings of the camera, including Camera setting , Security setting , Network setting , System setting , and Maintenance . 7.6.1 Camera Setting The Camera setting provides three sub-menus: Camera setting , Date/Time setting , and Buzzer setting . Camera Setting Camera nam[...]

27 Frequency: To eliminate flicker image, select the proper frequency according to the camera’s location. The options include: 50Hz , 60Hz , or Outdoor . Flip Image: Select Horizontal to display the image in a hor izontal mirror mode. Select Vertical to display the image in a vertical mirror mode. Click Setup to save the settings. Date/Time Setti[...]

28 Buzzer Setting If you enabled the camera’s buzzer feature, you can setup the buzzer type for the following action: System start , Motion detected , Scheduled operation , and Buzzer button pressed . The available buzzer sound include: Bi-Bi , Bi , Alarm , Bi-Bo-Bi-Bo , and Robot . Click Setup to save the settings.[...]

29 7.6.2 Security Setting The Securit y Setting page provides three sub-menus: S ensor setting, Schedule setting, and Access time setting. Sensor Setting This sub-menu allows you to assign the time period for the camera to take the selected action(s) when motion is detected. Sensor setting: Select Enable / Disable to enable/disable the camera’s s[...]

30 Schedule Setting This sub-menu allows you to assign scheduled ti me period(s) for the camera to perform the pre-selected actions. Schedule setup: Select Enable / Disable to enable/disable the camera’s schedule feature. Timer 1/2: If the camera’s schedule feature is enabled, these two options allow you to assign the specific time fram e for t[...]

31 Access Time Setting This sub-menu allows you to assign the time period for the users to view the live video. When this feature is enabled, the users can only access the camera to view the live video during the specified time period. During other times, the message “Access restricted. Image can not be viewed” will be displayed on the Live Vid[...]

32 7.6.3 Network Setting The Network setting page provides five sub-menus: IP/Port Setting , Dy namic DNS Setting , UPnP Setting , Email Setting , and FTP Setting . IP/Port Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure t he camera’s IP address mode and assign its port number. DHCP: If your network uses a DHCP server, sele ct this option. With thi[...]

33 Dynamic DNS Setting This camera supports Dynamic DNS feature wh ich allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP addre ss. Please note that you have to sign up for DDNS service with one of the listed service providers before using this feature. Select the Enable Dynamic DNS check box to enable the feature. Select yo[...]

34 UPnP Setting UPnP allows peer-to-peer c onnectivity between various net work devices seamlessly. Select Enable / Disable in the UPnP setting option to enable/disable this function. Click Setup to save the settings.[...]

35 Email Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure the Email setting. If one of the selected actions in the Security setting is Email, you have to specify the appropriate Email properties. SMTP/POP server: Enter the mail server in SMTP server or POP server field according to your network configurat ion. POP server will be used when the Authenti[...]

36 FTP Setting This sub-menu allows you to configure the FTP Setting. If one of the selected actions in the Security setting is FTP, you have to specify the appropriate FTP properties. FTP server name: Enter the IP address of the target FTP site. User name: Enter the user name to log into the FTP server. Password: Enter the password to log into the[...]

37 7.6.4 System Setting The System setting page provides two sub-menus that allow you to manage users of the camera: Administrator password and User setting . Administrator Password This sub-menu allows you to change t he administrator’s login password. Enter the new password twice in the Ne w pa sswo rd and New password (confirm) field to setup [...]

38 User Setting This sub-menu allows you to configur e user-level access to the camera. User authentication: When this feature is enabled, you have to enter the username and password in the login window to access t he camera. When the option is disabled, you can directly access the camera as a Power user without entering the username and password; [...]

39 The following explains the various user levels: Admin: Have full control and access to the camera Power: Allowed to use some basic functions of the camera such as Zoom In/Out, Buzzer, Flash LED, camera’s lens position, Preset menu, and switching to multiview mode. Power User View Guest: Allowed to view live video, and record/capture the video/[...]

40 7.6.5 Maintenance The Maintenance page provides six sub-menus: USB Removal , Reboot , Factory Reset , Firmw are Update , Information , and Log Display . USB Removal To remove the connected USB st orage device safely, click the USB remove button in this sub-menu before removing the USB device . Alternatively, you can press and hold the Privacy Mo[...]

41 Reboot Click Reboot to restart the camera while retaining all the settings. Factory Reset Click Yes to return all the se ttings to factory default.[...]

42 Backup Setting You can save the camera’s settings to the local hard drive by using the Backup Setting feature. Click Backup to save the settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to save the settings. The default filename is Config.cfg Restore Setting You can restore previously saved settings by using the Restore Setting feature. Click Browse[...]

43 Firmware Update This sub-menu allows you to update t he Camera to the latest firmware. You can check our website at www.airlink101.com to see if there is a newer firmware available for download. Step 1 Download the new firmware from our web site at www.airlink101.com Step 2 Unzip the new firmware. Step 3 Click on the Browse button and locate the[...]

44 Information This sub-menu provides general information of the camera incl uding the firmware version, networking configuration, and security settings. Log Display This sub-menu provides a list that contai ns the events and actions of the camera.[...]

45 8. V iewing V ideos from External Network If you want to access the Camera from an external network su ch as the Internet, please read the following example carefully and follow the steps. Before you begin, you’ll need to know your Internet IP Address (WAN IP) assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and at least one of your ISP’s DN[...]

46 Step 3 Go to Setting Menu > Advanced Setting > Ne twork Setting > IP/Port Setting . Step 5 Enter your ISP’s DNS IP Address at the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields.[...]

47 Step 6 Assign a port number for the camera to use. (Default is 80 ). Important: You must assign a port number that’s not in use by any other application on your network. Step 7 Click Setup to apply the new settings. Now the Camera with IP Address of 192.168.1.240 has port 80 Open. Step 8 From one of the computers in Network A , login to the we[...]

48 9. IPV iew Pro The bundled IPView Pro software features a user-friendly inte rface that allows you to manage, view, and configure multiple IP Came ras on your network. If your web browser doesn’t support ActiveX, you may use this software to view the live video instead. Follow the steps below if you wish to install and use this software. 9.1 I[...]

49 Step 4 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement. Step 5 Click Next to accept the default Destination Folder. Step 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.[...]

50 9.2 Starting IPView Pro To start IPView Pro, go to Start > (All) Programs > Airi nk101 IPView Pro > Airlink101 IPView Pro The main screen will appear as below: Note: Be sure to set your screen re solution to 1024 x 768 or higher.[...]

51 9.2.1 Adding Camer a using the Search Met hod Before you can do anything, the camera must be added to the Camera List first. If you have more than one camera, you’ll need to add t he additional cameras to the list as well. The Search Method is the easiest way to add your local cameras to the list. Step 1 Click on the System Configuration butto[...]

52 Step 3 Verify your camera is connected to your network and is powered on. Click on the Search button. Step 4 Select your camera from t he Add Camera list and click on Add Camera .[...]

53 Step 5 Enter the User Name and Passwor d for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 6 You should see your camera added to the Camera List . Step 7 Click Save to apply the changes.[...]

54 Step 8 Click on the System Configuration button to close the System Configuration Window. You should now see liv e images from the camera. Note : If you want to add a camera located on a rem ote network (through the Internet), you must add the camera using the Input IP method described below.[...]

55 9.2.2 Adding Camer a using the Input IP Method An alternative way to add your local camera to the Camera List is to use the Input Method. If you want to add a camera locat ed on a remote network (through the Internet), you must use this method. Step 1 Select the Input IP tab. Step 2a For local camera, enter the local IP Address of your camera an[...]

56 Step 2b For remote camera, enter the Internet IP Address (WAN IP) of the remote router and the port number of the open HTTP Port of the remote camera and click Add Camera . Step 3 Enter the User Name and Passwor d for the camera. (Default is admin for both). Step 4 You should see your camera added to the Camera List . Step 5 Click Save to apply [...]

57 9.3 Using IPView Pro This section describes the vari ous features of IPView Pro. 9.3.1 Status Mode Windo w The Status Mode Window displays a list of cameras that are added to IPView Pro as well as the status of each selected camera. Select the desired camera fr om the list then click on the Change Status Mode button to view the status of the cam[...]

58 Use the Camera Buttons to control the camera’s various functions. From left to right: Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects the video signals from the selected camera. Rotate Image Angle: Rotates the angle of the video. Snapshot : Takes a snapshot image of the current video. When you click on this button, a window will appear asking you [...]

59 9.3.2 View Window and View Mode Buttons The View Window displays video from the currently selected camera. Use the View Mode Buttons to select the desired viewing mode. From left to right: Up/Down Arrow s: If you have more than one camera in your network, you can use the Up/Down Arrow Buttons to view the videos from each camera. View Modes: Sele[...]

60 9.3.3 Control Panel The Control Panel contains essential buttons for operating IPView Pro. Key Lock: The Key Lock button locks all the buttons on the IPView Pro for security purposes. If you have enabled a password login for IPView Pro, you’ll need to input the same password to unlock the key lock. Power: Click on the Pow er button and select [...]

61 Play: Click on the Play button to playback the recorded videos from your hard drive. A window will appear asking you for the location of the recorded video. Select the desired video and click OK to begin playback. System Configuration: Click on the Sy stem Configuration Button to open the System Configuration Window . Arrow Buttons: Click on the[...]

62 9.4 System Configuration The System Configuration Window is where you configure the settings of IPView Pro and all the cameras that are added to the Camera List . The Camera Configuration page allows you to add the cameras in your network to IPView Pro’s Camera List . For instructions on how to do add your cameras, please refer to Section 9.2.[...]

63 9.4.1 Web Configuration The Web Configuration page allows you to access the Web Configuration Utility of the selected camera. If you have more than one camera, you can use the drop-down menu to select the desired camera.[...]

64 9.4.2 Motion Configuration-1 The Motion Configuration-1 page allows you to set the Motion Detection s ettings. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Detect Region: When you select Full picture , the camera will monitor the entire screen. Sensitivity Level: Adjust the slide bar to set the sensitivity level of the motion detection. On[...]

65 Custom Region: Custom region sets the motion detection to focus on designated areas of the screen. Click Add Region and then use the mouse to draw an area in the viewing screen. When motion is detected within t he specified area, the camera starts to record automatically. You can set mult iple areas in the viewing screen. Click Delete Region to [...]

66 9.4.3 Motion Configuration-2 The Motion Configuration-2 page allows you to set the desired action when motion is detected. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Motion Options: Check on each box to enable the desir ed action when motion is detected. Invoke Alarm: A notice will appear in the Status Mode Window when motion is detected[...]

67 9.4.4 Tools The Tools page allows you to perform various administrative functions on the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Reset : Click on the Reset button to reset the selected camera. Factory Reset: Click on the Factory Reset button to reset the camera and return all of the camera’s settings to factory defa[...]

68 9.5 Mail Configuration The Mail Configuration page allows you to specify the recipient of the E-mail alert when motion is detected and the Send e-Mail option is selected. Mail Server: Enter the IP Address of the Mail Server that is used to send your e-mail. Mail From: Enter the sender’s e-mail address. Mail To: Enter the recipient’s e-mail a[...]

69 9.6 Proxy Server The Proxy Server page allows you to specify the use of a proxy server. Proxy Server: Check on this box to enable the use of a proxy server. Address: Enter the IP Address of the desired proxy server. Port: Enter the port number for the proxy server. Bypass proxy server for local network address: Check on this box to bypas s the p[...]

70 9.7 Recording Configuration The Recording Configuration page allows you to set the recording’s storage settings. Reserved HDD Space for MS-Window s OS: Use this drop-down menu to select the size of the hard drive space you want to reserve for your Windows operating system. (500 MB – 1000 MB). Each Recording File Size: Use this drop-down menu[...]

71 9.7.1 Schedule-Recor ding Configuration The Schedule-Recording Config uration page allows you to setup automated recording at the scheduled time. Date Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start Date/Time and the Stop Date/Time and click Add . Click Save to apply the changes. At the Record Button , select Schedule R[...]

72 Week Mode Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu. Specify the Start and Stop time for each week and click on the Days of the week that you want to record and click Add . Click Save to apply the changes. At the Record Button , select Schedule Record . Recording will begin at the scheduled time.[...]

73 9.8 Others The Others page allows you to set the time inte rval to scan through each camera in your network. Use the drop-down menu to select the time interval (in seconds) for each scan. Click Save to apply the changes. Click on the Scan Mode button to begin scanning.[...]

74 9.9 Log List The Log List page displays the log of the selected camera. Select the desired camera from the drop-down menu to display its log.[...]

75 9.10 Account The Account page allows you to setup a user name and password to log in to IPView Pro. Enter the desired Admin ID and Password . Login password check: Check this box to enable the login prompt when you start IPView Pro and when you unlock the Key Lock button.[...]

76 9.11 About The About page provides the version number of IPView Pro.[...]

77 Frequently Asked Questions Network Camera Features Q: What is a Network Camera? A network camera is a standalone camera c onnected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It differs from a conventional PC camera in that it is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web- based configuration utility. It provides high-quality video ima[...]

78 Troubleshooting Q: I cannot access the camera from a web browser. A1: The possible cause might be the IP Addre ss for the camera is already being used by another device. Please verify that no other device is using the camera’s IP address. If there is an IP address conflict, you’ll need to change one of the device’s IP address. A2: Another [...]

79 A2: The configuration for the camera im age display is incorrect. Through the Web Configuration Utility, y ou can adjust the display parameters such as brightness, contrast, hue, and light frequency. Q: There are no images available through the web browser? A: The ActiveX might be disabled. If you are viewing the images through Internet Explorer[...]

80 Communication LAN Port: RJ-45, 10/100M auto-sensed, Auto MDI-X Communication Protocol: HTTP, FTP, TCP/IP , UDP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, POP3, SMTP, PPPoE, DDNS, UPnP Power Power Supply: DC 5V 2.5A, switching type Power Consumption: 7.5W @ 1500mA/5V (max.) Environment Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C Operating Humidity: 20% ~ 85%, non-condensing Stor[...]

81 T echnical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com * Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environm ental factors lower actual data throughput rate. Specificati ons are subject to change without notice. All products and trademarks ar e the propert y of their respective owne[...]