CNET CIC-930W User's Guide

CNet CIC-930W User’s Guide

Installation - Network Camera 1. Assemble the Camera Screw the supplied antenna to the mounting point on the rear. Attach the Camera Mount to the cam

Setup using the Windows Wizard Initial setup should be performed using the supplied Windows-based setup Wizard. This program can locate the Network C

• Select the desired Camera from the list on the left. The current settings for the selected Camera will be displayed in the table on the right. •

Figure 6: Fixed or Dynamic IP Selection • Fixed IP Address is recommended, and can always be used. • Dynamic IP Address can only be used if your L

• Click Next if the settings are correct • Click Back to modify any incorrect values. Figure 8: Save Settings 8. Click OK to confirm that you want

Figure 10: Final Screen Clicking the Install Utility button will install the Viewing/Recording utility described in Chapter 6 - Windows Viewing/Reco

3 Chapter 3 Viewing Live Video This Chapter provides basic information about viewing live video. Overview After finishing setup via the Windows-based

Figure 11: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted access to known users, you will then be prompted for a username

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 came

4. When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 13: Home Screen 5. Click View Video. 6. If the Administrator has restricted ac

Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...1 Overview ...

Viewing Live Video After installing the ActiveX component, you will be able to view the live video stream in its own window, as shown below. Figure

4 Chapter 4 Advanced Viewing Setup This Chapter provides information about the optional settings and features for viewing video via the Network Camer

3. Make the required adjustments, as explained below, and save your changes. MPEG-4 Settings Resolution Select the desired video resolution format.

Sharpness Select the desired option for the sharpness. You can select a Sharpness value between -3 and 3. Options Microphone Enable audio by checking

Controlling User Access to the Video Stream By default, anyone can connect to the Network Camera and view live Video at any time. If desired, you can

Making Video available from the Internet If your LAN is connected to the Internet, typically by a Broadband Gateway/Router and Broadband modem, you c

Network Camera Setup The Network Camera configuration does NOT have be changed, unless: • You wish to change the port number from the default value

Figure 20: DDNS Screen 3. Operation is then automatic: • The Network Camera will automatically contact the DDNS server whenever it detects that t

Where the Router/Gateway's Domain name is mycamera.dyndns.tv and the "Secondary Port" number on the Network Camera is 1024. Viewing Li

Motion Detection Alerts The Motion Detection feature can generate an Alert when motion is detected. The Network Camera will compare consecutive frame

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If the Motion Detection feature is enabled, but E-Mail is not enabled, then the only action when motion is detected is to log this event in the syst

5 Chapter 5 Web-based Management This Chapter provides Setup details of the Network Camera’s Web-based Interface. This Chapter is for the Camera Admi

Welcome Screen When you connect, the following screen will be displayed. Figure 23: Welcome Screen The menu options available from this screen are:

Administration Menu Clicking on Administration on the menu provides access to all the settings for the Network Camera. The Administration menu contai

System Screen After clicking Administration on the main menu, or selecting System on the Administration menu, you will see a screen like the example

Time Zone Choose the Time Zone for your location from the drop-down list. If your location is currently using Daylight Saving, enable the Adjust for

Network Screen This screen is displayed when the Network menu option is clicked. Figure 25: Network Screen Data - Network Screen Network Obtain an I

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. Secon

Wireless Screen This screen is displayed when the Wireless menu option is clicked. Figure 26: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Wireless Netwo

Security Security System Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method: • Disabled - No security is used. Anyone u

1 Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. Overview The Network Camer

DDNS Screen Many internet connections use a "Dynamic IP address", where the Internet IP address is allocated whenever the Internet connecti

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

Video & Audio Screen This screen is displayed when the Video & Audio option is clicked. Figure 28: Video & Audio Screen Data - Video &am

Max. Frame Rate Select the desired Maximum bandwidth for the video stream. Note that you can specify EITHER the Bandwidth OR the Frame Rate, not both

Flip The Flip setting will swap the image top-to-bottom. If the camera is mounted upside-down on the ceiling, check both the Flip and Mirror setting

Video Access Screen This screen is displayed when the Video Access option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked. Figure 29: Video Access Screen D

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

User Database Screen This screen is displayed when the User Database option on the Video & Audio menu is clicked. Figure 30: User Database Scree

Motion Detection Screen This screen is displayed when the Motion Detection option on the Event menu is clicked. . Figure 31: Motion Detection Screen

E-Mail Screen This screen is displayed when the E-Mail option on the Event menu is clicked. . Figure 32: E-Mail Screen Data - E-Mail Screen Primary/

• Stream Live Video to Multiple Users. The MPEG4 encoder and HTTP server built into the camera generate a ready-to-view video stream. Just connect t

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-Mai

FTP Screen This screen is displayed when the FTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 33: FTP Screen Data - FTP Screen Primary/Secondary FTP

HTTP Screen This screen is displayed when the HTTP option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 34: HTTP Screen Data - HTTP Screen HTTP Notification

Event Trigger Screen This screen is displayed when the Event Trigger option on the Event menu is clicked. Figure 35: Event Trigger Screen Data - Eve

Trigger Event Motion Detection If enabled, movement in a motion detection window can be used to trigger events. Interval Select the desired option fo

Maintenance Screen This screen is displayed when the Maintenance option on the menu is clicked. . Figure 36: Maintenance Screen Data - Maintenance Sc

Backup & Restore Backup Configuration File Click Backup button to save the current configuration information to a text file. Restore Configuratio

Status Screen This screen is displayed when the Status option on the menu is clicked. . Figure 37: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System Device N

Video Quality This displays the image quality of the video stream. Frame Rate This displays the frame rate of the video stream. 55

Log Screen This screen displays a log of system activity. . Figure 38: Log Screen Data - Log Screen Log System Log This is a log of system activity.

Wireless Features • Standards Compliant. The Network Camera complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs. • Supports both

Chapter 6 Windows Monitor/Playback/IP Recorder Utility 6 This Chapter describes how to view and record the live video stream generated by the Network

System Tray Icon When started, the program will create an icon in the Windows system tray on the taskbar, as shown below. Figure 40: System Tray Ico

Camera Setup To define a camera and associate it with a Channel Number. 1. Click the Setup button on the main screen. You will see a screen like the

Port Number This will normally display "80". Only change this if requested to do so by the Network Camera Administrator. Login The camera A

Adding Cameras on the Internet If the Network Camera you wish to add is not on your LAN, but is available via the Internet, click the Internet button

Login The camera Administrator can require that users provide a username and password before being allowed to view the live video. • If the Camera A

Main Screen You can view live video in the main screen. The built-in software can let you view up to 9 cameras on a single computer screen at one cen

Flip Video. Click this to have the image swapped top-to-bottom. Mirror Video. Click this to have the image swapped left-to-right. Sound On/Off

Recording Video You can record Video while watching, or schedule recordings to occur when you are absent. Recordings are stored in a standard Microso

Preferences This screen is displayed after clicking the Preferences tab on the Setup screen. If necessary, change these settings to suit your environ

Physical Details - Network Camera Front - Network Camera Lens No physical adjustment is required or possible for the lens, but you should ensure tha

Record after Trigger Event Set the time so the Utility will stop recording the certain time after the Utility detects motion in a Camera's field

Using Playback To access the saved files of the Camera, click Playback button in the Main screen, then you will see the following screen. Figure 46:

Zoom Out. To zoom out on a section of the window, click this icon. Print. Click this to print the current video stream. Playback Speed. To play a r

7 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that

indicates that the Administrator has restricted access to specified users. Ask the Administrator for your User Name and Password. Problem 4 I can&ap

A Appendix A Specifications Network Camera Model CNet CIC-930W Dimensions 90mm (W) * 35mm (H) * 90mm (D) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storag

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B Appendix B Streaming Video/Audio Solution Overview Streaming video is a sequence of "moving images" that are sent in compressed form over

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