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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the unit is operated.2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be

retained for future reference.3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.4. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.5. Cleaning: Unplug the unit from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.6. Power Sources: This unit should be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type ofpower supply you plan to use, consult your appliance dealer.

7. Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that theyare not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or againstthem, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

8. Power Line: An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity ofoverhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it canfall into such power lines or circuits.

9. Overloading: Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can resultin a risk of fire or electric shock.

10. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this unitthrough openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-outparts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the unit.

11. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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12. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug the unit from the outlet and referservicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.If the unit has been exposed to train or water.If the unit does not operate normally by following the operatinginstructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operatinginstructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result indamage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician torestore the unit to its normal operation.If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates aneed for service.

13. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure theservice technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufactureror have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

14. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, askthe service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit isin proper operating condition.

FCC INFORMATIONCaution: Any changes or modifications to construction of this device which are not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected. Concult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within an equilateraltriangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be ofsufficient magnitude to constiuce a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alertthe user to presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Attention: Installation should be performed by qualified servicepersonnel only in accordance with the National Electrical Code orapplicable local codes.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK. DO NOT OPEN!

CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.

ATTENTION: INSTALLATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED BYQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY IN ACCORDANCEWITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE OR APPLICABLELOCAL CODES.


TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2FCC INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71.2 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81.3 NetCam-DVRII Rear View and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112.1 Installation summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112.1.1 System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112.1.2 Recommended PC display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112.1.3 Connecting Ethernet and power cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112.1.4 Connecting NetCam-DVRII to a Hub on Internet or LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122.1.5 Connecting NetCam-DVRII directly to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132.1.6 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132.2 Installing the NetCam-DVRII Setup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142.2.1 Installing 'setup' for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142.2.2 Removing the program (Uninstall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162.3 NetCam-DVRII software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162.3.1 Cam Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162.3.2 'My Cameras' directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.3.3 Creating a new folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.3.4 NetCam-DVRII Registration in 'My Cameras' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182.3.5 Registering a NetCam-DVRII in remote Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192.3.6 Registering a NetCam-DVRII in a local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192.3.7 CRS (Cam Registration Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193. Configuring the NetCam-DVRII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.1 Log-in screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.1.1 Changing an IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213.1.2 User name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213.2 Camera Information ('Cam Info' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223.2.1 Camera description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.2.2 Camera setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.3 System setting information ('System' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.3.1 Synchronizing PC and NetCam-DVRII time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.3.2 Load default setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.3.3 Reboot Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233.4 Setting Network Information ('Network' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.4.1 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253.4.2 DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263.4.3 CRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263.4.4 Port assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273.5 Setting up user accounts ('User' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283.5.1 Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283.5.2 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283.6 Setting Channel information ('Channel' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293.6.1 Channel Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303.6.2 Camera Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303.6.3 MD THR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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3.6.4 PTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303.6.5 External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313.7 Setting Security information ('Security' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333.7.1 Setting Security information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333.8 Setting harddisk information ('HDD' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343.8.1 Auto Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343.8.2 HDD Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353.8.3 How to install a new HDD into the NetCam-DVRII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353.9 Setting screen adjustment ('screen adjustment' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363.9.1 Screen settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363.10 Setting schedule information ('schedule' tab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373.10.1 Status bar-graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .373.10.2 Post Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383.10.3 Time Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383.10.4 Normal Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393.10.5 Event Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .393.10.6 Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.10.7 Quality Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414.1 Opening Live Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414.1.1 Select a NetCam-DVRII to view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .424.1.2 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434.1.3 Changing a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434.2 Using the Live Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434.2.1 View quad monitoring screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434.2.2 View a specific channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444.2.3 Quick recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .444.2.4 PTZ functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454.2.5 Channel selection when PTZ is enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454.2.6 Alarm indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .454.2.7 Changing viewing resolution and frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .465 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .475.1 Opening the Live Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .475.2 Image Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .485.3 Disk Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495.3.1 Delete Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495.3.2 Data Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.4 Camera Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515.5 Playback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515.5.1 Play Speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .525.5.2 Play Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535.5.3 Range Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .535.6 Recorded image monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .545.6.1 (1) Total recorded data indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .545.6.2 (2) Scroll bar for section movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .545.6.3 (3) Selected data indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .545.6.4 (4) Scroll bar for frame movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .545.6.5 (5) Total recorded status indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .555.7 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .556 Adjusting Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Description4-channel camera-style DVRNetCam-DVRII is an all-in-one 4-channel digital video recorder (DVR) systemwith a Web server, a networking device, a CCD camera module and a harddisk(HDD). It requires a power supply and a network connection to operate.

Protected data on the built-in HDDNetCam-DVRII records and protects images on its HDD at a maximum speedof 30 frames (or images) per second (fps). It incorporates a file system thatprevents recorded data from being damaged or lost in the event of sudden powerfailure.

Efficient image compressionNetCam-DVRII utilizes a Wavelet still image-compressing. It has a 32-bit RISCCPU for more efficient image processing.

Simple installation and additional functionsIts functional firmware is stored in an 8-MB flash memory chip. The firmwarecan be upgraded remotely via Internet or Intranet. The NetCam-DVRIIconnects to external devices such as sensor, pan/tilt mechanism, zoom lens, etc.,via an HD-15 port (RS -232 & RS-485). All external devices can be remotelycontrolled. The NetCam-DVRII controls 4 external CCD cameras, (includingexisting analogue CCTV cameras) by connecting them to video input ports.

HDD protection:The internal hard disk drive is of the same specification as used in laptopcomputers. Therefore the NetCam DVR should be handled with care while inoperation. Excessive shock or vibration may cause a disk crash, which damagesthe disk and causes loss of data.

Recommendation:Mount the caamera on a stable surface. Handle with care.

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Indoor/Outdoor useThe operating temperature range of the camera supports indoor application only.

Recommendation:Use dedicated outdoor cameras that connect to the NetCam’s inputs 2, 3 and 4for serving external cameras. Also the internal camera can be disabled. Thatchannel is then available for a fourth external camera.

1.2 UnpackingUnpack carefully and handle the electronic equipment with care to preventdamage. Check for the following items:

• NetCam-DVRII • Wrench • Crossover cable, 1 m (red)• Direct cable 2 m (white)• Adapter and Power cable (12V DC, 1.5A)• Plug and cable clamp for HD-15 port (15-pole D-type)• Software• Manual

Note: Save the packaging materials for future use if the unit needs to be shipped forservice or repair.

1.3 NetCam-DVRII Rear View and Descriptions


Video In/Out

Power

DB-15 portRS-232/RS-485

DIP Switch

Ethernet

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DB-15 port (RS-232 and RS-485)

Pin 13 is assigned for video output to auto iris lenses. This video output isderived from the camera video output directly, which means there is the risk ofinteraction between automatic shutter and the lens iris controls. Thereforesetting-up of the lens requires a lot of care to avoid this interaction. Whensetting-up the lens ensure that it is done under sufficiently well illuminatedconditions and the lens iris opens and closes at changing lighting conditions.Also make sure not to adjust to a too small iris because this may cause thecamera’s auomatic gain circuit to become active.

Recommendation:The NetCam-DVR is designed as an indoor camera and it is recommended to use amanual iris lens on the camera. The internal automatic shutter and automatic gaincircuits provide ample control of varying lighing conditions indoors.

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Pin Connection Function1 TXD RS-232 transmit.2 RXD RS-232 receive.3 S+ NetCam DVR RS-485. (half-duflex).4 S- NetCam DVR RS-485. (half-duflex).5 GND Ground6 Input 1 + Isolated input port7 Input 1 - Isolated input port8 Input 2 + Isolated input port9 Input 2 - Isolated input port10 Output 1 + SSR output port11 Output 1 - SSR output port12 12 V + Power Supply13 IRIS Video iris14 GND Ground15 EM Not used

GND S- S+ RXD TXD

01+ 12- 12+ 11- 11+

EM GND IRIS +12V 01-

5 4 3 2 1

10 9 8 7 6

15 14 13 12 11


DIP Switches

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OUT 1 2 3 4

IN

ON

75Ω

OFF

Switch FunctionOUT/IN Configures NetCam DVR to accept input (IN) or output

(OUT) signal to the BNC connector.1, 2, 3, 4 75 Ω (ON) or High impedance (OFF) (Loop through).


2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Installation summary• Connect Ethernet and power to the NetCam-DVRII on a local network for

configuration (see 2.1.3).• Install the NetCam-DVRII CamViewer II software on a PC (see 2.2).• Configure the Administrator's settings (see 2.4).• Configure the recording and searching options.• Mount the NetCam-DVRII in the correct location, and re-connect the

power and Ethernet.• Adjust the Focus (see section 6).

2.1.1 System requirementsFor NetCam-DVRII:• Network: 10 Base-T LANFor a PC to access NetCam-DVRII:• CPU: Pentium II or above• Minimum free RAM: 64MB or above• Operating system: Windows 98, 2000, ME or NT4 • Network: 10 Base-T LAN • ≥16 MB video memory

2.1.2 Recommended PC display settingsUsing the Windows ‘Setting / Control Panel / Display’ options:• Set color option to ‘High color (16-bit)' or above.• Set screen resolution to 1024x768 pixels (minimum).

2.1.3 Connecting Ethernet and power cables• Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to the ‘Ethernet’ port (RJ-45 connector) in

the rear panel.• Connect the power supply (12V, 1.5A adaptor, supplied) to the connector

marked ‘DC 12 V’.• Confirm that the green LED on the Ethernet port flashes every 1 to 2

seconds. Note that it starts flashing 5 to 6 seconds after applying power.• Ensure that the DIP switch marked ‘OUT’ is in the upper position.

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2.1.4 Connecting NetCam-DVRII to a Hub on Internet or LAN

• Connect the NetCam-DVRII to the network hub using the white directcable (supplied).

Note: A remote user cannot access the NetCam-DVRII until its network settings havebeen assigned. It requires an unoccupied IP address to be assigned.

Caution: Do not use the default IP address. Within a closed network, random IPaddresses may be assigned as long as each one is unique. For a private networkconnected to the Internet, a registered IP address is required (available from yourInternet service provider).

Note: The network address of the local user and that of the NetCam-DVRII must bewithin the same (sub)network.

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to a PC through a HUB.

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2.1.5 Connecting NetCam-DVRII directly to a PC

To configure the NetCam-DVRII locally, it can be connected directly to a PC. • Connect the NetCam-DVRII to the PC's LAN port using the red crossover

cable (supplied). Ensure that the local PC and NetCam-DVRII both havetheir network address set within the same (sub)network.

2.1.6 Location• Place the NetCam-DVRII appropriately for your purpose. Use a stand or

mounting bracket as required.

Caution: Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight. When operatingNetCam-DVRII in variable intensity light, an auto iris lens is recommended. TheNetCam-DVRII is for indoor use only.

MAC addressThe 12 digit MAC address of the NetCam is on a label on the bottom. Forcorrect entering of this address using the ARP command, enter the “-” asseparator to form a string of 6 two digit characters, i.e. 00408C100086 becomes00-40-8C-10-00-86.

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2.2 Installing the NetCam-DVRII Setup program2.2.1 Installing 'setup' for the first time• Insert the software CD-ROM (supplied) into the PC's drive.• Copy ‘Setup.exe’ to the PC’s desktop. • Double click on ‘Setup.exe’ to activate setup program.• Accept license conditions by clicking on 'I agree' button.• Select components to install:

• The NetCam-DVRII program itself,• Start menu shortcuts (to insert icons in Windows start menu - optional),• Desktop shortcuts (to add icons to the Windows desktop – optional).

Note: The default setting is with all three components selected. De-select what is notrequired. However, either the 'Start menu' or the 'desktop Shortcuts' is required tostart the program.

• Click on 'Next'.• Select a directory to install the program to.

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Note: The default is 'D:\Program Files\Philips\NetCam-DVR II'.

• Click on 'Finish' to complete the installation. If 'Desktop shortcuts' hasbeen selected, the following three icons appear on the desktop:

• 'NetCam-DVR II Configure' provides access to administrator's settings(refer to section 3)

• 'NetCam-DVR II Monitor' opens the monitor window (view only, noplayback functions, refer to section 4)

• 'NetCam-DVR II Playback' opens the Playback window (with a link to themonitor, refer to section 5)

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2.2.2 Removing the program (Uninstall)To uninstall the program:

• Select 'Uninstall' in the Windows start menu.Or• Use the Windows Control Panel's 'add/remove programs' utility to uninstall

the Netcam-DVRII.

2.3 NetCam-DVRII softwareNetCam-DVRII comprises three modules:• Configure: to set Administrator’s parameters.• Monitor: to monitor real-time images.• Playback: to search the recorded images and backup files.

To set the Administrator's parameters:• Click on the 'NetCam-DVRII Configure' icon on the desktop. Enter your

password (default: admin). Click 'Modify' to change the password.

2.3.1 Cam ExplorerThe 'Cam Explorer' window is used to configure and manage all NetCam-DVRIIs. It contains three directories:• 'My Cameras' – containing registered NetCam-DVRIIs.• 'Local Area Cameras' – containing NetCam-DVRIIs detected in a local area

network.• 'CRS' (Cam registration Server) – containing NetCam-DVRIIs with a

dynamic IP address (for future extension of the program).

Note: The 'Local Area Cameras' directory lists all NetCam-DVRIIs (on the same localnetwork) that are detected but are not yet registered in the ‘My Cameras’ directory.When registering a NetCam-DVRII onto ‘My Cameras’, it will disappear from the‘Local Area Cameras’ directory. Remote cameras can only be viewed when they arepresent in the 'My Cameras' directory

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In 'Cam Explorer', it is possible to ascertain the status of each NetCam-DVRII:• Non-operational NetCam-DVRIIs are indicated with a red dot.• Operational NetCam-DVRIIs are indicated with a green dot.• Non-registered cameras in the 'Local Area Cameras' directory are identified

by their IP address.

Registered cameras in the 'My Cameras' directory can be given a nickname. Toenter or change a nickname:• Right click on the name or IP address of a NetCam-DVRII. • Click 'Rename' and edit the name.

Note: The name of a registered NetCam-DVRII may have up to 30 Englishcharacters or numbers. NetCam-DVRIIs that are connected with a dynamic IP areregistered on the ‘CRS’ directory.

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2.3.2 'My Cameras' directoryTransferring a NetCam-DVRII from the ‘Local Area Cameras’ directory to the‘My Cameras' directory makes it possible to operate it via a remote Network. Itis also possible to register a NetCam-DVRII from a remote Network onto thisdirectory.

When registering a NetCam-DVRII, the information of the selected NetCam-DVRII will be stored in the PC. The last-accessed NetCam-DVRII in ‘MyCameras’ is automatically detected and accessed which means it is possible toaccess this NetCam-DVRII without being in the local network.

2.3.3 Creating a new folder

By creating folders according to region and registering the appropriate NetCam-DVRIIs in each folder, it is easier and more convenient to manage NetCam-DVRII. To register folders:• Move the mouse cursor over the ‘My Cameras'.• Click the right button of the mouse. • Select ‘Insert Folder’, and a dialogue box pops up to enter a new folder

name. • Enter the name and press ‘OK’ button to create a new folder.• To delete a registered folder, select ‘Delete Folder ’ in the pop-up menu.

2.3.4 NetCam-DVRII Registration in 'My Cameras'There are two methods of registering a NetCam-DVRII in to the ‘My Cameras’directory (or sub-folders); one for remote networks, and the other for localnetworks.

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2.3.5 Registering a NetCam-DVRII in remote Network• Move the mouse cursor over ‘My Cameras'.• Click the right button of the mouse. • Select ‘Add Cam' and a dialogue box pops up to enter a new IP address of a

NetCam-DVRII.• Press the ‘Start Probe’ button, and the NetCam-DVRII will be automatically

registered. • To delete a registered NetCam-DVRII, select ‘Delete Cam’ in the pop-up

menu.

2.3.6 Registering a NetCam-DVRII in a local Network • Drag a NetCam-DVRII from the ‘Local Area Cameras' directory to the ‘My

Cameras’ directory or a sub-folder.• To de-register, drag it from ‘My Cameras' into the ‘Local Area Cameras’

directory.

2.3.7 CRS (Cam Registration Server)When a NetCam-DVRII is installed under an ISDN or xDSL environment, orvia a cable modem connection, its IP address changes whenever it reconnects tothe Internet service provider. In this case, users who don’t know the changed IPaddress cannot access the NetCam-DVRII. This is why the CRS (CamRegistration Server) is necessary. A NetCam-DVRII with dynamic IP isregistered to the CRS server to make it easy for users to find the changed IPaddress when they want to access it.

Note: The CRS option requires a server with the CRS software available. Pleasecontact your reseller for information.

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3. CONFIGURING THE NETCAM-DVRII3.1 Log-in screen

To set up the administrator's parameters:• Enter ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’. • Note the 'User Name’ is fixed as ‘admin’ (cannot be changed).• The default password is 'admin'.

Note: If ‘Save Password’ is checked, it is not necessary to enter the Password everytime you log in. ‘Save Password’ function may only be utilized if the NetCam-DVRIIis registered on the ‘My Cameras' directory.

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3.1.1 Changing an IP addressTo change an IP address:• Enter the new IP address.• Click on the ‘Change IP’ button. If the connected NetCam-DVRII doesn’t

have the same local network IP address, the administrator cannot access it.In this case, the administrator should change the IP address to a local one,and then access the NetCam-DVRII to configure it.

3.1.2 User name and Password• Administrator: An 'Administrator' may configure the NetCam-DVRII,

monitor real-time images, and manage, search and view recorded images.The user name is fixed as ‘admin’, and default password is ‘admin’. Thepassword should be changed for security reasons.

• General user: A 'general user' may monitor real-time images plus search andview recorded images if authorized to do so by the administrator. The usernames and passwords are set by the administrator.

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3.2 Camera Information ('Cam Info' tab)

'Cam Info' displays information about the selected camera settings. Thefollowing are set up when the camera is manufactured and cannot be changed:• Model name• Hardware version• Software version• Serial number• Mac Address

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3.2.1 Camera descriptionThe 'Description' may be changed using up to 30 English characters and/ornumbers. To change the description:• Click on the 'Description' content.• Type in the new description and press ‘Enter’.• Click on 'Apply'.

3.2.2 Camera setupThe main information about the current setup is displayed for the connectedunit, time, registered users, enabled channels, harddisk drive and security. Tochange the settings:• Double-click on the required item.• Enter information in the dedicated configuration screen.• Click on 'Apply'.

3.3 System setting information ('System' tab)3.3.1 Synchronizing PC and NetCam-DVRII timeWhen CamViewer II is accessed, the time indicated may be different to that ofthe PC. CamViewer II shows the time of the NetCam-DVRII when the ‘System'tab was accessed. To synchronize the NetCam-DVRII clock with the PC clock:• Check the ‘Current time’ menu.• Click on ‘Apply’ button.

3.3.2 Load default setupTo reset almost all the settings back to factory defaults (excluding time andnetwork configurations):• Click on the 'start' button'.

3.3.3 Reboot CameraIf the NetCam-DVRII has a problem, it can be rebooted without interruptingthe power supply. To do so:• Click in 'Reboot camera' (this button acts like an on/off switch).

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Note about time settingIf time settings for the PC and NetCam-DVRII are synchronized, there may bean overlap between time settings of previously recorded images with newlyrecorded images. To avoid deletion of images, the recorded image indicator willappear as in the figure. Frames with the same time settings will appear as red andplayback will revert back to the time settings again (to replay the second set ofimages with identical time settings).

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3.4 Setting Network Information ('Network' tab)

3.4.1 EthernetThe 'Ethernet' section of the 'Network' tab allows the IP address, NetworkMask, Gateway address, and DNS server addresses to be set manually.

Note: There is no field for Broadcast address configuration because this is configuredautomatically. If the addresses are incorrectly assigned, the NetCam-DVRII cannot beaccessed.

The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is for the Networkadministrator to manage and assign IP addresses to an individual user. It shallonly be used in combination with the optional CRS feature. If the administratorchecks the 'DHCP Enable' option, all addresses are automatically set. Thedetected addresses will not be shown on the screen.

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3.4.2 DNSThe DNS section of the 'Network' tab is used when a NetCam-DVRII isregistered on the dynamic IP registration list of a CRS (Cam Registration Server)that is registered on the DNS server with a domain name.

3.4.3 CRSWhen a NetCam-DVRII is installed under an ISDN or xDSL environment, orvia a cable modem connection, its IP address changes whenever it reconnects tothe Internet service provider. In this case, users who don’t know the changed IPaddress cannot access the NetCam-DVRII. This is why the CRS (CamRegistration Server) is necessary. A NetCam-DVRII with dynamic IP isregistered to the CRS server to make it easier for users to find the changed IPaddress when they want to access it.• Registration Interval: Dynamic IP addresses are commonly used with xDSL,

ISDN or Cable Modem lines. In order to maintain continuous connectivity,the user should reset the Registration Interval’.

• Registration Server and Group ID: This is to enter your own server IPaddress and group ID among servers registered on the CRS. The 'Group ID'is for displaying the information about NetCam-DVRIIs belonging to yourown group.

Note: This function requires installation of a separate CRS server with dedicatedsoftware.

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3.4.4 Port assignmentThe 'Port Assignment' section of the 'Network' tab is to configure Playback portand Monitoring port when a firewall is present in the network. • Select 'Normal' for networks without a firewall• Select Firewall' for networks with a firewall• Click on 'Advanced' to manually set the playback and monitoring port.

Note: CamViewer II uses port 8105 as playback port and port 8001 as monitoringport for surveillance. If the port is blocked on the network, user should configure theports manually. The changed value is confirmed after rebooting. To return to defaults,click on the ‘Default’ button, and the changed value is re-configured as the defaultvalues (8105 and 8001) The firewall function uses port 80, which is normally openfor browsing the Internet. Using this port for playback and monitoring may slowdown the frame rate.

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3.5 Setting up user accounts ('User' tab)

3.5.1 Administrator• The Administrator's user name is fixed as 'Admin'.• The default Administrator's password in 'Admin'.To change the password:• Type the new password in the 'Password' field.• Retype the new password in the 'Re-Passwd' field.

3.5.2 Users• Check the User1, User2, User3 or User4 boxes to enable up to four users.• Default user names are User1, User2, User3 and User4 respectively (these

names can be changed).• Type the new password in the 'Password' field.• Retype the new password in the 'Re-Passwd' field.

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• Check Channels 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 to authorize a user to access real-timeimages on the selected channels.

• Check the 'PTZ' box to give the user access to pan/tilt/zoom controls on theMonitor window.

• Check the 'HDD' box to give the user access to search and playbackfunctions for recorded images.

3.6 Setting Channel information ('Channel' tab)

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3.6.1 Channel UseThis section of the 'Channel' tab configures channels to view live images and torecord them on the NetCam-DVRII's internal HDD. • If the built-in camera is used on CH1, select the 'Internal' (default) check

box.• If an external CCD camera is connected to the CH1 port on the rear panel

of the NetCam-DVRII, select the ‘External’ check box for CH 1. • If the CH1 port is not used, select ‘None’ for Channel 1. • Select one or more channels (CH2, CH3 and/or CH4 as required) as video

source(s) for the external channels.

Note: it is very important to select only the channels that have an external cameraconnected. Otherwise recording speed or transmission speed may be slower.

3.6.2 Camera ConfigIn the 'Camera Config' section of the 'Channel' tab, the CCD cameras aredefined:• Check ‘NTSC’ or ‘PAL’ according to standard used by the cameras.• Check 'Rotation 180°' to rotate an image by 180° (if camera is mounted up-

side-down, for example, suspended from a ceiling).• Check 'B&W' if a monochrome (black and white) camera is used.

3.6.3 MD THR The ‘MD THR’ panel of the 'Channel' tab sets the motion detection threshold.The range is from 1 to 999. ‘1’ is the lowest threshold giving highest sensitivity,and ‘999’ is the highest threshold giving the lowest sensitivity. The default valueis '500'.

3.6.4 PTZThe 'PTZ' section of the 'Channel' tab sets up the drivers for a pan/tilt/zoomcontrol mechanism if installed. The pan tilt and zoom type and thecommunication protocol must be selected. To install:• Click the ‘Setup’ button and configure the following:

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• Model: At present, NetCam-DVRII is supplied with some protocols forspecific models of pan/tilt mechanisms (which can be selected from the pull-down menu).

• Select communication protocol and enter this is the appropriate fields:• Interface: NetCam-DVRII has two sets of interface pins: the RS232

interface and the RS485 (half-duplex) interface. Select the appropriateinterface for which the pan/tilt/zoom control receiver is connected toNetCam-DVRII.

• Baud: Configures data transmission rate (from the pull-down list).• Parity: Checks data loss for transmission (from the pull-down list).• Stop bit: Configures stop bit for transmission (from the pull-down list).• Data bit: Configures data bit for transmission (from the pull-down list).• Address: This field identifies the base address of the pan/tilt/zoom (P/T/Z)

control receiver for the select video channel.

Note: Settings for Philips devices: Interface: RS232, Baud: 9600, Parity: None,Stopbit: 1, Address: address of the PTZ device, and Databit: 8

Note: The NetCam-DVRII may support up to four PTZ devices for four separatechannels. Use the RS232-to-bi-phase converter to connect the four devices.

3.6.5 External Devices To use external sensors for digital input ports or electric lights at a digital outputport:• Check the relevant items in the bottom of this tab to enable the devices.

Note: In the case of a sensor, note that NetCam-DVRII supports normally-closed(NC) type sensors only. These option check boxes only configure which type of externaldevice is used. The functions controlled by the relevant external device are configuredunder the 'Schedule tab' (see section 3.10).

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The sensor (alarm) inputs comprise LED type photo-couplers. The specificationof the input is 5 to 12 Vdc at 10 to 20 mA

Recommendation: Activate the sensor inputs in one of the following ways;1. Connect sensor input minus (I1- or I2-) to ground (pin 5) and use a relay or

switch to connect the sensor input plus (I1+ or I2+) to +12 V (pin 12).2. Connect sensor input plus (I1+ or I2+) to +12 V (pin 13) and use a relay or

switch to connect the sensor input plus (I1- or I2-) to ground (pin 5).

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3.7 Setting Security information ('Security' tab)

3.7.1 Setting Security informationAccess to specific IP addresses can be allowed or denied. To set securityinformation:• Select ‘IP Filtering’.• Enter the range of IP addresses to be allowed or denied access.• Select 'Allow' to allow access or 'Deny' to prohibit access of the selected

ranges of IP addresses.

Note: The IP filtering is applied to the whole range of entered IP address. Forexample, if you configure ‘192.168.1.99 to 192.168.1.101’ and ‘192.168.1.150 to192.168.1.160’ as ‘Deny’, the relevant IP users cannot access to the NetCam-DVRII.You can enter the ranges of IP addresses in 10 parts. If you wish to allow or denyaccess to just one IP address, enter the IP address as a range in the form‘192.168.1.100 ~ 192.168.1.100’.

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3.8 Setting harddisk information ('HDD' tab)

3.8.1 Auto DeleteThe 'Auto Delete' function will automatically delete data by 1000, 2000, 5000or 10000 frames when the HDD is full. It is only possible to delete images fromthe earliest recorded frames. When activating this function, the NetCam-DVRIIwill continue recording images by using the space of the deleted images. If thisfeature is disabled, the NetCam-DVRII stops recording when the HDD is full.

Note: If an administrator or authorized user manually deletes data on HDD usingthe ‘Playback’ program while another user is searching on the HDD, CamViewer IIdisplays an ‘Auto Delete [number]’ message to the other user ('number' indicatesnumber of deleted image frames).

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3.8.2 HDD StatusThe diagram shows and controls HDD status as follows:• If the ‘HDD Enable’ is selected, NetCam-DVRII will record images on its

HDD as selected in the 'Schedule' tab.• If the ‘HDD Enable’ is not selected, the NetCam-DVRII will neither record

nor replay. The default value is ‘Enabled’. • It is possible to (re-)format the HDD using ‘HDD Format’ button.

Caution: When HDD is formatted, all recorded images will be deleted.

Note: If the administrator formats the HDD from the ‘Setup’ program while anotheruser uses is searching on the HDD, CamViewer II displays the message: ‘HDD is tobe formatted now by a administrator. Connection will be closed. Please reconnectlater'. The connection of the other user is then closed.

3.8.3 How to install a new HDD into the NetCam-DVRII• Replace the existing HDD with a new one.• Start 'NetCam-DVRII Configuration'.• Click on the ‘HDD’ tab in the 'Setup' menu.• Disable the HDD and click on the 'Apply' button.• Select 'HDD Enable' but don’t click the 'Apply' button yet• When the ‘Format’ button is activated, click the 'HDD Format...' button.• When the HDD is formatted, click on the 'Apply' button.

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3.9 Setting screen adjustment ('screen adjustment' tab)

3.9.1 Screen settingsTo adjust brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, horizontal offset, and video gain:• Select the 'Screen Adjustment' tab. Adjustment in this menu affects both the

live image (monitor) screen and the recorded image (playback) screen.• Adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, horizontal offset as required.

Note: When the NetCam-DVRII is connected to external video camera(s), the imageadjustments may vary per picture because input signal levels may be different for eachexternal camera. Adjust them manually using Video Gain (the 'contrast' of the inputsignal). For example, if an image is too bright, a lower value must be entered. If thedistance between external camera and NetCam-DVRII is over 100 meters (110yards), gain of the video signal can be increased. In this case, you can maintain aclear screen.

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3.10 Setting schedule information ('schedule' tab)

The settings in 'Schedule' are used to pre-program the recording status of theNetCam-DVRII.

3.10.1 Status bar-graph The horizontal bar graph indicates the recording time schedule and status asfollows:• As recording rate gets higher, the color becomes denser. • There are two bars for each channel, one to indicate the configuration of the

normal recording schedule (top), and the other to indicate the eventcondition (bottom).

• A blue vertical bar indicates the current time of the NetCam-DVRII.

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3.10.2 Post AlarmThis function determines how long an image will be recorded after an alarm-triggered event has occurred. It is possible to specify a value between 0 and 60 asa 'Post Alarm' setting (entered in seconds).

Setting up a schedule: • Click on the ‘Setup’ button.• Repeat for each channel to configure relevant channel schedules.

3.10.3 Time Interval

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• A day into can be divided into 5 time zones between 0:00 and 24:00 (foreach channel). If you configure the first time zone to be only part of a fullday, the following time zone will be activated. Note that zone 5automatically fills in the remainder of the day.

3.10.4 Normal Save This defines recording parameters for normal (not event-triggered) recording asfollows:• Set the 'frame rate' using pull-down list (the higher the rate, the less 'jumpy'

the picture).• Set the 'resolution' using pull-down list (the higher the resolution, the more

detail that is visible).• Set the 'quality' (compressing rate) using pull-down list (choosing lower

image quality results in a higher compression rate).

3.10.5 Event SaveThis defines the recording parameters for an event-triggered situation as follows:• Set the 'frame rate' using pull-down list (the higher the rate, the less 'jumpy'

the picture).• Set the 'resolution' using pull-down list (the higher the resolution, the more

detail that is visible).• Set the 'quality' (compressing rate) using pull-down list ((choosing lower

image quality results in a higher compression rate).

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3.10.6 EventThis defines which events trigger the 'Event Save' function and the 'DigitalOutput'. • Select the event devices for each of the five time sections.• If the 'Motion Detect' or 'Sensor 1 (or 2)' check box is selected, this means

that the image will be recorded on the HDD when the device senses theevent situation.

• If the 'Digital Output' check box is selected with 'Motion Detect' or'Sensor', an external digital device (such as an electric light) can be operatedat the same time. The digital output may also be manually controlled inreal-time using the monitor image viewer.

3.10.7 Quality Box • Check the quality box function for the time zones as required.• Click on 'Quality Box' icon (the current configuration is indicated by a

rectangle icon in the Quality Box button.• Click on the button to access the window for Quality Box configuration. • A quality box is configured by selecting a rectangular area (resize the areas as

required).• Move the mouse over the border and click to resize or move in the QBOX,

click and move the box.• To clear a configured quality box, click the mouse button out of selected

area.• Set the 'Attenuation level' (1 to 5) to determine the contrast of the image of

out of 'focus' area. The attenuation becomes visible in this image afterapplying the schedule, click the 'Schedule' apply button.

Note: Selecting attenuation level '1' means the contrast level is almost the same aswithin the Quality Box area. Selecting level '5' means the image outside the QualityBox area is dark.

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4 MONITORING4.1 Opening Live Viewer

To open the Live Viewer:• Click on the 'NetCam-DVR II Monitor' icon on the desktop.Or• Click on the 'NetCam-DVR II Monitor' icon in the Windows Start menu

(>>Programs>>Philips>>NetCam-DVRII Monitor).• The real-time Live Viewer appears.

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If a NetCam-DVRII is already selected, its nickname or IP Address is shown inthe bar (top right).

Note: Holding the mouse pointer over a button for a few seconds will reveal thefunction of that button in a pop-up box.

4.1.1 Select a NetCam-DVRII to viewTo select a NetCam-DVRII (if no selection is already shown) or to change theselection:• Click on the ‘Select Camera’ button to open the Cam Explorer.

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Note: If a NetCam-DVRII is already selected, click the ‘Camera Connect’ button, TheCam Explorer window will appear (see 'Login' below).

• Expand the 'My Cameras' or 'Local Area Cameras' directories by clicking onthem to list the installed cameras.

• Select a NetCam-DVRII by double-clicking on it in the list or clicking onceon the NetCam-DVRII and clicking on the ‘OK’ button.

• After a NetCam-DVRII has been selected, its ‘Nick Name’ will be indicatedin the 'Live Viewer'.

• Click on the 'Connect' button.

4.1.2 Login• Enter ‘User Name’ and ‘Password’. • If ‘Port #’ is differently configured, it can be manually changed (unless

otherwise instructed, use port # 8001).• If the selected NetCam-DVRII is registered, the ‘Save Password’ check box

can be used.

Note: The User ID of the last user to login is automatically indicated in ‘User Name’,and default value is indicated for in Port #.

4.1.3 Changing a passwordA user may change his/her password using up to 14 English characters ornumbers. An administrator cannot change his/her User name (this is fixed toprevent a normal user interrupting the system by using administrator’s ID). Tochange a user password:• Click on 'Change password' and follow on-screen instructions

4.2 Using the Live Viewer4.2.1 View quad monitoring screen• Click the quad icon (bottom left of screen).



4.2.2 View a specific channel• Click on the relevant Camera View icon (bottom left of screen). Or• Double-click on one of the four images in the quad monitoring screen (see

also 4.2.5 'Channel selection when PTZ is enabled')

4.2.3 Quick recordingWhen monitoring real-time images, it is possible to record specific images ontothe PC's harddisk. To record from the Live Viewer:• Click on the red 'Rec' button (or ‘Ctrl+S).• A dialogue box appears to provide information about the recording.• The Quick recording process ends automatically after 5 minutes (unless user

stops it earlier by clicking on the 'Stop' button).• After the recording process is finished completely, the user is prompted to

enter a file name and directory to save on the PC.

Note: When the Quick recording process finishes normally, the Playback program isautomatically started for immediate replay of the file. If the Playback Viewer isalready open, a second Playback Viewer will be started.

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4.2.4 PTZ functionsA user authorized for PTZ may control the Pan/tilt/zoom functions. To do so:• Place mouse cursor on the image.• A dotted cross line appears on the center with control bars on each side of

the image.• Zoom & Focus: Move the mouse pointer to the right or left, and slide-bars

appear in the screen. The left bar controls the Zoom and the right barcontrols the focus.

• Pan & Tilt: To control pan/tilt function, click the right button of mouse onthe image. Moving the mouse pointer (in any direction) will initiate panand/or tilt.

Note: Moving the cursor further away from the center of the image makes pan andtilt operate faster

4.2.5 Channel selection when PTZ is enabledIf a user is authorized for PTZ control functions, cameras must be selected byclicking on Camera View icons (see also 4.2.2). Clicking on the image will resultin pan, tilt zoom or focus activity.

4.2.6 Alarm indicator

The Alarm indicator lights up and an audible tone is produced when an alarmhas triggered recording. Double clicking on the 'Alarm' indicator silences thealarm.

Note: The 'Alarm' indicator is also a button for activating an external device (such asa remote door lock) Double-click on the 'Alarm' button to switch the external deviceon or off.

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4.2.7 Changing viewing resolution and frame rateTo change resolution:

• Place the mouse pointer over the image.• Press the right mouse button.• Select 'resolution' (from the list of available resolutions that appears).• Select the required resolution by clicking on it with the left mouse button.

To change the frame rate:• Place the mouse pointer over the image.• Press the right mouse button.• Select 'Frame rate' (from the list of available resolutions that appears).• Select the required frame rate by clicking on it with the left mouse button.

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5 PLAYBACKThis mode is to monitor the recorded images of NetCam-DVRII. The loginprocess is same as for the ‘Live Viewer’. See section 4.1.

5.1 Opening the Live ViewerTo open The Live Viewer

• Click on the 'NetCam-DVRII Playback' icon on the desktop.

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• Click on the 'NetCam-DVRII Playback' icon in the Windows Start menu(>>Programs>>Philips>>NetCam-DVRII Playback).

• The real-time Playback Viewer appears.

The nickname or IP Address of the selected NetCam-DVRII is shown in the bar(top right).Note: Holding the mouse pointer over a button for a few seconds will reveal thefunction of that button in a pop-up box.

5.2 Image Control panel

The image of a selected camera is repeated in a small screen (in the top rightcorner). The expansion (enlarged selected area), brightness, and contrast of theimage can be controlled. It is also possible to save an image into the PC as a‘bitmap’ file or print it when the playback is stopped.• Image Expansion – This is used to zoom into a specific part of a recorded

image from a selected camera view. Configure zoom area by draggingrectangular area. This area may be moved and resized. To resize the area, usethe '+' (expansion) and '-' (reduction) or 'PgUp' (expansion), and 'PgDn'(reduction) keys. To move selected image, use arrow keys on the keyboard.The expanded image is displayed in relevant camera view screen. Afterpressing the Rec Stop button, the area is frozen.

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To unfreeze:• Place the mouse in the area until the pointer changes to a cross.• Press the left mouse button.• Click outside the selected area to disable image expansion.• Save file – To save a selected full image as ‘bitmap’ file.• Print file – To print the selected full image.• Control brightness – Slider controls to adjust the brightness of selected

image. (Clicking on the 'Brightness' icon will return the level to thedefault value).

• Control contrast – Slider controls to adjust the contrast of selectedimage. (Clicking on the 'Contrast' icon will return the level to the defaultvalue).

5.3 Disk Control panel

This indicates the current HDD status. If image replay is stopped, the HDDinformation is updated about every 10 seconds. As long as Playback is running,only the size of recorded data will be regularly updated. The three lines of textinclude:• Line 1 – HDD size and free disk space.• Line 2 – Date and time of first recorded image on disk.• Line 3 – Date and time of last recorded image on disk.

5.3.1 Delete Data To delete a portion of or all the recorded data:• Click on the 'Waste bin' icon.• A 'Delete utility' window appears.• Enter the date and time in the 'To' box. The portion of recording between

to 'From' and the 'To' date will be deleted.

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• Click on 'Delete'.

Note: The 'From' date cannot be selected and is the beginning of the recorded data bydefault. Caution is advised to ensure that the deleted range is correctly chosen so thatthis function does not automatically delete the latest information.

If a user manually deletes data on the HDD using the ‘Playback Viewer’ whileanother user uses Playback on HDD, a message of ‘Auto Delete (number)’ isdisplayed. (The 'number' refers to the number of deleted image frames).

5.3.2 Data BackupIt is possible to backup recorded images from a NetCam-DVRII on to the user'sPC via a network. The backup data can only be played back through CamViewerII as a local source. To backup a portion of recorded data:• Click on the 'Harddisk' icon.• A 'Backup utility' window appears.• Enter the date and time of the start and end of the recording to be backed

up.• Select the appropriate camera check box.• Enter a file name.• Protect the backup recording with a password by entering (and verifying)

the password in the fields provided. To subsequently open the file, thepassword that was configured in this window must be entered.

• Click on 'Backup'.

Note: The backup the file is only made from the selected camera. The backup file sizeis actually smaller than the available disk space indicated on the 'Backup utility'window (the indicated size is the size of all 4 channels).

The maximum capacity of a backup file is 600MB. If the selected data exceeds600MB, the file is divided. If this occurs, a number is appended after file nameand the same ID is assigned to every divided file. This makes it more convenientto manage data on a CD, where the unit of partition is 600MB. A backup filehas the extension *.REC.

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Every divided data file has the same ID. Although the backup file is divided intosmaller parts, they maintain relationship to one another. This means that whenone of the divided files is played, the whole data information is indicated. Thesefiles should be stored in the same directory. If they are stored in variousdirectories, only the files in same directory can be played back.

5.4 Camera Views

Camera View selection• Activated cameras are shown in yellow.• Non-activated cameras are shown in blue.• ‘All’ means that all the 4 channels are selected.

5.5 Playback ControlThis is to select an event type to search on. CamViewer II search and displayimages are recorded under designated events.• All: Selects all recorded images for replay.• MD: Selects the images that are recorded with ‘motion detection’ function.• S1 & S2: Selects the images that are recorded when sensors detect events.

Two external sensors (such as a thermal sensor or infrared sensor) can be installedto NetCam-DVRII via its HD-15 port.

Note: Always use normally-closed sensors, because NetCam-DVRIIs only support thistype of sensor.

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5.5.1 Play Speed:

This controls play speed (0.5x/1x/2x/4x/Max) using a drag slider.

Note: If the user’s Network transmission speed is slow, not all of the recorded framescan be played at the selected speed. In case of slow network operation, CamViewer IImay display images by skipping frames to keep up the selected speed. The speedsignifies the relationship between recording time and displaying time.

Speed options:• 0.5x: This plays recorded images at half the speed of original recorded

images (takes twice as long).• 1x/2x/4x: This plays recorded images at original speed, double speed and

four-times the speed (respectively) of original recorded images.• All: Every frame is played without skipping any frame at the maximum

network transmission speed.

For example, selecting ‘2x’ for playing image recorded for 1 minute, the entireclip is played in 30 seconds. If Network transmission speed is slow andCamViewer II can’t keep the speed, it may skip image frames.

Note on Playback speed of NetCam-DVR (version I)

If data recorded on a NetCam-DVR version I is played back on a NetCam-DVRII, always select play speed ‘All’. This is because a version I NetCam-DVRrecords and indexes data based on frame number and not on data and time. Thesame is true for a back-up file.

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5.5.2 Play Control Panel

Prev/Reverse/Play/Stop/Play/Next (from left to right)

Note: Pressing the ‘prev' ('next’) button once, the last (next) frame will be replayed.Pressing the ‘prev' ('next’) button continually means images are viewed continuously.

5.5.3 Range Selection

• Range time select Indicates recording range by 5, 10, 15, 30 and 60minutes. If 1 frame is recorded in 5 minutes and a replay range of 5 minutesis selected, 1 frame is replayed.

Three lines of information are provided:• Line 1 – Playback begin time and date.• Line 2 – Playback end time and date.• Line 3 – Number of frames (images) selected.

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5.6 Recorded image monitoring

5.6.1 (1) Total recorded data indication• This indicates the date, time, and the starting point to the finishing point of

recorded data. • The frame information is indicated as time and date.

5.6.2 (2) Scroll bar for section movement• The scroll bar may be moved within range of recorded data.• To select a section of the recording, drag the scroll bar with the mouse.• Displayed time range is 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or

60 minutes (as set by the 'Range time select' buttons).• The time scale below the scroll bar is the recording time from the starting

point to finishing point.• The width of scroll bar depends on the total recorded time and the playback

range selection.

5.6.3 (3) Selected data indication• The scale indicates the time duration of the selected data.

5.6.4 (4) Scroll bar for frame movement• Use the scroll bar hairline to move to the relevant frame.• When dragging the scroll bar and clicking on a frame or clicking on the

time, it is displayed in the viewer screen.

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5.6.5 (5) Total recorded status indication• The color density the frame information indicates frame rate. As the

recording rate is higher, the color becomes denser (darker).• If Motion Detection or a Sensor is activated, the image information is

indicated with red point among the recorded images.

5.7 Control buttons

From left to right:• Live Viewer – go to Live Viewer screen.• Select Camera – refer to section 4.1.1.• Camera Connect.

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6 ADJUSTING FOCUS

1 First, adjust focus of the NetCam-DVR by turning the front focus ring ofthe lens.

2 If you cannot focus with the lens, loosen the three screws in the rear focusring.

3 Setting the lens at the middle range, focus by turning the rear focus ring.4 When you have focused, tighten the three screws.5 Complete the focus by turning the front focus ring of the lens.

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