Alfa Network ACW-111P Manual de usuario
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Product name: Network Camera
Release Date: 2005/01/31
Manual Revision: 1.10
Made in Taiwan. ©Copyright 2000-2005. All rights reserved
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Before You Use This Product
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited in your country by law. The Network
Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a
flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation
of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list
in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation
guide” before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the
instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and
installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for
those who have basic network knowledge. The “Troubleshooting” chapter in the
Appendix provides remedies to the most common errors in set up and configuration.
You should consult this chapter first if you run into a system error.
The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing,
general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests ways to best
utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For the creative and
professional developers, the "URL Commands of the Network Camera" chapter serves
to be a helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with the
current web server.
For paragraphs preceded by the reader should use caution to understand
completely the warnings. Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards or
injuries.
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Package Contents
Network Camera
(Wire or Wireless Model)
Power adapter
A/V Cable
Remote Controller
Camera stand
Software CD
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Table of Contents
Installation ..............................................................................................4
Hardware Installation ........................................................................... 4
To install in Ethernet.................................................................. 5
Software Installation ............................................................................ 6
Initial Access to the Network Camera.................................................... 10
Installing Plug-in .......................................................................... 10
Check Network Settings ................................................................ 11
Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access.................................. 11
How to Use ............................................................................................12
Authentication ................................................................................... 12
Primary User’s Capabilities .................................................................. 13
Main Screen with Camera View....................................................... 13
The Configuration: .................................................................. 14
The camera view..................................................................... 14
The pan/tilt/zoom control buttons: ............................................ 14
The CCD control buttons: ......................................................... 15
Client Settings ............................................................................. 16
Administrator’s Capabilities ................................................................. 18
Fine-tuning for Best Performance.................................................... 18
For Best Real-time Video Images............................................... 18
Only Quality Images Will Do ..................................................... 19
Somewhere Between Real-time and Clear Images ....................... 19
Select for Motion JPEG ............................................................. 20
Opening Accounts for New Users .................................................... 21
Protect Network Camera by Passwords....................................... 21
More Flexible Options for Viewers .............................................. 22
Build a Multimedia Web Attraction Site............................................. 22
Demo on Multiple Sites – Mid-scale Service................................. 22
Product Demo for E-business – Large-scale Service ..................... 22
If the web space has FTP service............................................... 22
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If the web space has no FTP service .......................................... 24
Build a Security Application............................................................ 26
Send Snapshots When Motion is Detected .................................. 27
Definitions in Configuration ...................................................................29
System Parameters ............................................................................ 30
User Group Administration .................................................................. 31
Edit User ..................................................................................... 33
Network Settings ............................................................................... 34
General....................................................................................... 34
HTTP .......................................................................................... 34
Streaming ................................................................................... 35
DDNS & UPnP .................................................................................... 36
Mail & FTP......................................................................................... 38
SMTP .......................................................................................... 38
FTP ............................................................................................ 38
Video Codec Parameters ..................................................................... 41
Image Settings ............................................................................ 42
CCD Settings ............................................................................... 43
Audio ............................................................................................... 46
Motion Detection................................................................................ 48
Camera Control ................................................................................. 50
Camera control area ................................................................ 50
Preset function area ................................................................ 50
Application Setup ............................................................................... 53
Weekly Schedule .......................................................................... 53
Event Operation ........................................................................... 53
Sequential Operation .................................................................... 54
Viewing System Log ........................................................................... 56
Viewing System Parameters ................................................................ 56
Factory Default .................................................................................. 56
Remote Controller .............................................................................. 57
Appendix ...............................................................................................58
A. Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 58
C. URL Commands of the Network Camera ............................................ 62
Overview..................................................................................... 63
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Style Convention .......................................................................... 63
General CGI URL Syntax and Parameters ......................................... 64
Get Server Parameter Values.......................................................... 64
Set Server Parameter Values .......................................................... 65
Available Parameters on the Server ................................................. 66
Drive the Digital Output................................................................. 75
Query Status of the Digital Input .................................................... 76
Capture Single Snapshot ............................................................... 77
Account Management.................................................................... 77
System Logs ................................................................................ 78
Configuration File ......................................................................... 79
Upload File (firmware)................................................................... 80
Camera Control ............................................................................ 80
Recall ......................................................................................... 81
System Information ...................................................................... 82
Preset Locations ........................................................................... 83
D. Technical Specifications................................................................... 84
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Installation
Hardware Installation
Please verify that your product package
contains all the accessories listed in the
foregoing Package Contents. Depending on
the user’s application, an Ethernet cable may
be needed. The Ethernet cable should meet the
specs of UTP Category 5 and not exceed 100
meters in length.
Connect the power adapter jack to the
Network Camera before plugging in to the
power socket. This will reduce the risk of
accidental electric shock.
Upon powering up, the device runs through a self-test procedure and the front LEDs
will blink between green and red for a few times. If self-test passes, the LEDs will shut
off and the Network Camera will be on stand-by and ready for software installation. If
self-test fails the red LED will blink several times. Refer to Appendix A for
troubleshooting.
The Network Camera will first detect Ethernet. If it does not connect to Ethernet, the
Network Camera will try WLAN. During the searching and connecting process to the
wireless access point or station, the red LED of the Network Camera will flash every
second. Until the Network Camera is connected to the other wireless device, the red
LED will become lighted. Operating in either network mode, the green LED will flash
every second as heartbeat to indicate alive.
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To install in Ethernet
Make sure the Ethernet is firmly connected to a switch hub. After attaching the
Ethernet cable plug in the power adapter. If the LED turns out to be steady green after
self-test, go to next paragraph “Software Installation”. If the Ethernet is not available,
the Network Camera will switch to wireless LAN mode.
Consult with the dealer of the peripherals for correct installation.
1 DI+ INPUT (Max. 50mA, 12VDC)
2 DI- INPUT (Initial state of DI is low)
3 SW_COMMON OUTPUT (open from SW_OPEN at initial state)
(close with SW_OPEN when set DO to ON)
4 SW_NOPEN OUTPUT (Max. 1A, 24VDC or 0.5A, 125VAC)
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Software Installation
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and
"Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant
user access to the camera.
At the end of the hardware installation, the Administrator must place the product
software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC running in MS Windows. An auto-run
program will pop up (If the program is not on auto-run, go to the root directory of the
software CD and click on “autorun.exe”).
Click on “Software Utility” item, after the window contains changed, click on
“Installation Wizard” to run installation program.
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