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VersaCam IC-360 Manual Version 1.4
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VersaCam IC-360 User’s Guide
* This manual is for VersaCam IC-360 Firmware version 1.2.1. If you have later version of
firmware, please download the last updated user’s guide from Pentax’s website
(http://www.pentaxtech.com).
System Requirements
Network Access For a VersaCam IC-360
• Network: 10 Base-T LAN
(Leased line, xDSL, Cable Modem, ISDN)
PC Access to a VersaCam IC-360 (this will
result in frame rate
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©2002 Pentax Technologies Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA. Specifications subject to change without notice. P/N 205255-551 Pentax is a registered trademark of Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. VersaCam is a registered trademark of the Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Netscape is a registered trademark of the Netscape Corporation. Internet Explorer is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trad
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FCC Compliance Statement Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Pentax could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environmental. This equipment generates, uses, a
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Important Notice 1. The VersaCam IC-360 is for indoor use. Note that the CCD (charged coupled device) inside the product can be damaged permanently if the camera lens is exposed to direct sunlight. If your application demands prolonged exposure to sunlight, you should consider equipping it with a sun visor. 2. The VersaCam IC-360 is not weatherproof. You should consider the environmental specifications that are included in this manual. In case of outdoor use, you should equip
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CONTENTS I. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 II. Product Descriptions............................................................................................................ 3 A. Camera Kit Contents..............................................................................................................3 B. VersaCam IC-360 Overview and Description..............................
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Appendix 2 - Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 41 1. Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................................ 41 1.1. VersaCam IC Series Features .....................................................................................41 1.2. VersaCam IC Series Installation .................................................................................43 1
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I. Introduction • What is a VersaCam IC-360? The VersaCam IC cameras are Internet-based digital network cameras, which provide high-resolution imaging and use image compression via a network. They connect directly to an Ethernet network and provide live motion color pictures over the Internet or individual frames by E-mail or FTP. The VersaCam IC is a microprocessor-based device that contains a digital color camera, web server functionality, optimized hardware for image compression,
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User’s Programmable Space – VersaCam IC Series cameras contain user-programmable and user-configurable spaces that are about 6MB out of 8MB total Flash Memory. This means you can create your own web server, with your own homepage using your VersaCam. Embedded Linux Operating System – VersaCam IC Series adopts cutting-edge technologies of digital image processing & networking. Since VersaCam IC Series consists of a high performance CPU (32-bit RISC), running embedded Linux, it allows up
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II. Product Descriptions A. Camera Kit Contents * Unpack and check all the items below. Item Description Remarks VersaCam IC-360 Web Camera Server 100-250VAC, 0.5A, 50/60 Hz AC Adapter & Power cable 12VDC, 3.5A Output Optical 16x: 3.9mm ~ 62.4mm Lens Included Digital 8x, Auto-iris & Auto-Focus Manual VersaCam IC-360 User's Guide On CD Ethernet standard White colored 3-foot (1 m) cable, RJ45 connectors (straight-through) Cable connectors Red colored Ethernet Crossover Cab
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Connector Name Description Remarks BNC connector Output internal video signal through a coaxial cable. To supply power from the provided power supply unit Power connector (12VDC, 1.5A) To connect external devices such as a device for audio RS-232 Connector transmission. Digital Input Terminal To connect external sensors. RJ-45 Ethernet port To connect 10 Base-T Ethernet cable. C. Descriptions of Ports (RS-232 and Digital Input) Digital Input: To connect external devices s
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D. Description of LEDs Data LED: This LED indicates the status of data transmission. After power is supplied, it is on for the first 4-5 seconds and then it goes off. It blinks continuously when a user accesses the VersaCam and is transmitting data. Network Status LED: This LED indicates the status of the network. After power is supplied, it is on for the first 1-2 seconds, and then it blinks every two seconds as long as the network is connected. Malfunction Indications
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III. VersaCam IC Series Installation Summary, Connection, & Placement Summary • Connect an Ethernet cable between the VersaCam IC-360 Ethernet Port and your local network. • Connect the Power Supply to your VersaCam IC-360. Confirm that the Network Status LED blinks • Install the setup program for the VersaCam IC-360 on a PC on your local network. • Assign an IP address to the VersaCam IC-360 and configure the administrator’s data. • Configure the users’ data. • Disconnect the IC-3
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IV. Assigning IP Address and Configuring the Administrator’s Data * Important * To access a VersaCam, you first have to assign an appropriate IP address. When you assign an IP address to a VersaCam, make sure to use an unassigned IP address – do not use the default or example IP address. Terminology IP Address An IP address is an identification code for computers and devices on a TCP/IP network. Networks using TCP/IP protocol route messages based upon the IP address of
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A. Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC 1) Connecting a VersaCam IC-360 to the Internet or a LAN. • You may use a standard Ethernet cable (white colored connectors) to connect a VersaCam IC-360 to the Internet or a LAN. With this connection, a remote user may not access a VersaCam IC-360 before the local user configures their network settings. 2) Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC. • You may use a crossover cable (red colored connectors) to directly connect a VersaC
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IP Address Assigning Methods • With the setup program - Assemble and place the VersaCam. - Assign an IP address to the VersaCam using the setup program on a local network. - If it is impossible to assign an IP address with the setup program, try assigning it with the DOS ARP command. • With an ARP command - Assemble and place the VersaCam. - Assign an IP address using the DOS ARP command on a local network. 9
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B. Assigning an IP address and configuring administrator’s data with the setup program 1) Starting the VersaCam IC Series Setup Program Click the file ‘Setup.exe’ on your PC. When the setup program is executed, the setup program detects and shows every VersaCam IC Series connected to the local network. Among the VersaCams, choose the one to which you want to assign a new IP address. (The default address in the figure is 211.53.133.223). To choose a VersaCam, click on its MAC ad
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C. Assigning an IP Address with the ARP Command 1) Using ARP in Windows When the PC’s operating system is Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, or NT, follow the steps below. • Open a DOS window and type the following commands. Arp -s Ping • Example Arp -s 192.168.1.3 00-40-8c-10-00-86 Ping 192.168.1.3 2) Using ARP in Windows 95 When the PC’s operating system is Windows 95, follow these steps. • Open a
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Data loss number may be from 0% to 99%. This is a normal reply. If the statistic shows ‘100% loss’, you should check to see if the network lines and connection status are stable, if the IP address which is assigned to VersaCam is available, and whether the PC you are using has the same local network’s IP address as the VersaCam. The same local IP address on a “C” grade network means that the first 3 sets of numbers are same but the fourth is different. For example, 192.168.1.2 and 192.
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V. Accessing a VersaCam IC Series Homepage & Monitoring Real-Time Images After assigning the VersaCam an IP address, you can configure the VersaCam from within its own web pages by using any standard Web browser on a local or remote network. A. Starting a Web Browser Start your web browser by entering your VersaCam’s IP address. Then you can see the built-in homepage of the VersaCam. • Example http://200.243.232.178/ VersaCam IC Series simultaneously supports up to 100 u
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3) VersaCam IC Series Plug-in for Netscape Users To see the VersaCam image using a Netscape browser, the user should first install the VersaCam Plug-in by clicking the VersaCam Plug-in menu. When you connect the VersaCam for the first time or you have an old Plug-in version, you will have to download the current Plug-in by clicking ‘Download VersaCam Plug In Now!’ You then click the ‘Grant’ and ‘Install’ buttons respectively. 4) VersaCam IC Series Active-X for MS Explorer Users For a
