American Dynamics Illustra 1MP User Manual Download Page 7

Page: 7 / 52

Illustra Flex Series 1MP Wireless Cube

ABLE

1-1:

ICTORIAL

NDEX

EFINITION

Index #

Name

Description

WIFI antenna

Sending/receiving radio signals from computers or other WIFI

facilities for wireless communication

MIC

Audio IN

Infrared LED*

Illumination for night vision

Lens

Fixed lens

Speaker

Audio OUT (Optional)

Default Button



Resetting the unit to factory default (press and hold for 5

seconds)



This button also has WPS function. Please press this button

around 2 sec then WPS will be connecting.

Reset Button

Rebooting the system.

RJ-45

Ethernet Connector

Wired network connection socket

Power Terminal

Inlet for the power adaptor (DC 5V

10%, 1.5A)

Unit stand

The unit’s body support

LED Indicator

Red Light On

Wired Network Ready With Networking

Red Light Blinks

Wired Network Ready Without Networking

Blue Light On



Wireless Network Ready With Networking

and AP connection



When ad hoc of WIFI mode is enabled and

networking, the blue light will turn on.



WPS ready and connection

Blue Light Blinks

Wireless Network Ready Without Networking and

AP connection

Blue Light Blinks

Rapid

WPS ready without networking

* D/N mode setting is auto. Cube network camera with IR ON will automatically switch to B/W mode when
the illumination is under a certain threshold.

Note



Once wired networking is unavailable, please press and hold the default Button for 5

seconds to restore the unit to factory default settings so you may reach the unit at its

default IP address for good. Please use Illustra Connect to find the IP address again.



If you want to use wireless network, you can press and hold Default (WPS) button a few

seconds to connect the network. The LED status will turn blue after WPS successful

connection. Otherwise, the blue light will always blink rapid. When WPS can’t success

connection, please repeat the operation.

Summary of Contents for Illustra 1MP

Page 1: ...Illustra Flex Series 1MP Wireless Cube User Manual 8200 1027 01 B0 ...

Page 2: ...rs The dealer through whom you originally purchased this product is your point of contact if you need service or support Our dealers are empowered to provide the very best in customer service and support Dealers should contact American Dynamics at 800 507 6268 or 561 912 6259 or on the Web at www americandynamics net Trademarks The trademarks logos and service marks displayed on this document are ...

Page 3: ...rements 12 2 3 2 Connecting from a computer 13 2 3 3 Default IP address 14 2 3 4 Internet options setting from PC 14 2 3 5 Using the illustra Connect Tool to Manage Cameras 15 2 3 6 Verify connection between PC and IP Camera 15 2 3 7 Viewing Preparation 16 2 3 8 Login Window 19 3 Administration and Configuration 20 3 1 Live View 20 3 2 Configuration 22 3 2 1 Image Parameters 22 3 2 2 Event Setting...

Page 4: ...e unit to be melted or lens to be fogged Avoid aligning the lens to very bright objects example light fixtures for long periods of time Avoid operating or storing the unit in the following locations Extremely humid dusty or hot cold environments recommended operating temperature 10 C to 40 C Close to sources of powerful radio or TV transmitters Close to fluorescent lamps or objects with reflection...

Page 5: ...ures functions and detailed explanation of the menu tree The reader is supposed to be able to get following information in the manual Product Overview the main functions and system requirements of the unit Installation and Connection instructions on unit installation and wire connections Administration and Configuration the main menu navigation and controls explanations ...

Page 6: ...Flex Series 1MP Wireless Cube 6 1 Product Overview 1 1 Physical Characteristics FIGURE 1 1 PHYSICAL DIMENSION A FIGURE 1 2 PHYSICAL DIMENSION B PICTORIAL INDEX Refer to table 1 1 for definitions Unit mm Unit mm ...

Page 7: ...etworking Blue Light On Wireless Network Ready With Networking and AP connection When ad hoc of WIFI mode is enabled and networking the blue light will turn on WPS ready and connection Blue Light Blinks Wireless Network Ready Without Networking and AP connection Blue Light Blinks Rapid WPS ready without networking D N mode setting is auto Cube network camera with IR ON will automatically switch to...

Page 8: ... One printed quick installation guide Please contact your dealer if any item missing 2 2 Installation Following tools might help you complete the installation a drill screwdrivers wire cutters 2 2 1 Checking Appearance When first unboxing please check whether if there is any visible damage to appearance of the unit and its accessories The protective materials used for the packaging should be able ...

Page 9: ...mplete unit FIGURE 2 1 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY EXPLODED VIEW This unit has two ways to mount You can attach the stand to one of holes at either end one is at the back of the unit the other bottom of the unit as the following figures FIGURE 2 2 ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY SIDE VIEW 1 2 3 Unit mm 1 WIFI antenna 2 Camera s body 3 Unit stand ...

Page 10: ...ng or wall 2 Drill four holes and then insert the screw anchors into the holes 3 Secure the bottom case of the unit to the ceiling or wall with the TP4 15 mm tapping screws Note Depending on the material of your mounting surface you may require different screws and anchors than those supplied FIGURE 2 3 MOUNTING DIAGRAM 1 Screw anchors 4 2 TP4 15 tapping screws 4 ...

Page 11: ...net and Intranet It s equipped with Ethernet RJ 45 network interface FIGURE 2 4 NETWORK TOPOLOGY Figure 2 4 illustrates how the Illustra Flex 1MP Wireless Cube unit routes packet through the internetworking With proper settings users are able to manipulate the 1MP Wireless Cube unit from both inside and outside of the administrative domain ...

Page 12: ... Series or ATI Mobility Radeon 9500 DirectX 9 compatible System Software Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above Unit Power Supply DC 5V Networking Wired 10 100BASE T Ethernet RJ 45 connector Wireless Wi Fi wireless networking based on IEEE 802 11n specification IEEE 802 11 b g n compatible Effective wireless connection speed ...

Page 13: ...COMPUTER Note The status LED of camera will turn red when obtaining an IP address and the network connection is processing Way 2 Wireless connection Press and hold the WPS button on your Camera for 2 seconds The LED should blink blue light rapid Within one minute press the WPS button on your router Note The status LED of camera will turn blue when obtaining an IP address and the network connection...

Page 14: ...de Please enabled a DHCP server in your network the unit would obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server so that you don t need to change the camera s IP address 2 3 4 Internet options setting from PC Please open network connection status and then click Properties FIGURE 2 7 INTERNET OPTIONS 1 3 Enable IPv4 in Internet options FIGURE 2 8 INTERNET OPTIONS 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...elp you find multiple network cameras set the IP addresses show connection status manage firmware upgrades For further information on Illustra Connect refer to the Illustra Connect User Guide located on the CD supplied 2 3 6 Verify connection between PC and IP Camera Check whether if the networking available between the unit and the computer by executing ping the default IP address To do this simp...

Page 16: ...ow or Accept All Cookies Click OK 2 When a proxy server is used click Internet Options on the Tools menus of Internet Explorer select Connect tab click LAN button and set proxy server 3 Change Security in Internet options as instructions below On Tools menu click Internet Options Press the Security tab If the camera operates inside of the intranet click the Intranet icon If the camera operates out...

Page 17: ...ons and set as follows Download signed ActiveX controls Prompt recommended Download unsigned ActiveX controls Prompt Initialize and script ActiveX not marked as safe for scripting Prompt FIGURE 2 11 SECURITY SETTINGS 2 4 Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls Enable FIGURE 2 12 SECURITY SETTINGS 3 4 ...

Page 18: ...ls and plug ins Enable Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting Enable FIGURE 2 13 SECURITY SETTINGS 4 4 Press OK to save the settings Close all Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows and restart a new window This will allow the new settings taking effect ...

Page 19: ...sword confirm to login window If you are the first time to login window you can set a favorite password then Save it The password will be memorized on the system Please don t forget the password when you login IP website again FIGURE 2 15 LOGIN WINDOW 2 2 3 If user name and password are correct you should be able to see the camera image screen 4 Further administration information on the unit can b...

Page 20: ...e displayed on the screen After clicked this icon the alarm message will be disappeared Please refer to 3 2 2 Event Settings for more information Recording message Please click this icon to store image into a specific folder This icon indicates to record image by manual When started it the recording message will be displayed on the screen This icon indicates to record a motion event into a specifi...

Page 21: ...Illustra Flex Series 1MP Wireless Cube 21 FIGURE 3 1 LIVE VIEW On the top right corner you should notice User Administrator log out Click log out and you will back to the logging window ...

Page 22: ...tion When clicking Configuration a window will be popped out for configuring Image Parameters Event Settings Network Settings WIFI settings Account System Event Log and Information FIGURE 3 2 CONFIGURATION 3 2 1 Image Parameters FIGURE 3 3 IMAGE PARAMETERS ...

Page 23: ... Users can select Manual or AES Automatic Electronic Shutter for the unit depending on applications When chosen the Manual Shutter Speed and Manual Gain can be adjusted Day Night To set DAY NIGHT function simply move the cursor to select Auto Color or BW mode If Color selected the unit is forced to stay in COLOR mode all day If BW selected the unit is forced to stay in black white mode all day FIG...

Page 24: ...el can be maintained by appropriate gain and shutter combination that determined automatically inside the unit system Slow Shutter can be selected from OFF 1 30 1 15 and 1 7 5 As slow shutter activates the exposure time becomes longer and frame rate becomes lower and moving objects may result in blurred images FIGURE 3 8 SLOW SHUTTER SETTING Manual Gain Only when Automatic Exposure set to Manual c...

Page 25: ...e of input signal levels FIGURE 3 10 AGC MAXIMUM SETTING Noise Reduction Noise reduction is the process of removing noise from signal Users can configure the noise reduction related setting 1 6 to reduce noise on the screen Selecting 6 provides the best image without noise in low light environment FIGURE 3 11 NOISE REDUCTION SETTING 3 2 1 2 Basic Settings Image Color FIGURE 3 12 BASIC SETTING IMAG...

Page 26: ... and white image Selecting 255 provides highest image saturation Hue Set picture hue from level 15 15 Selecting 15 provides the deep hue FIGURE 3 13 IMAGE COLOR SETTING AWB FIGURE 3 14 AWB SETTING Set the white balance values to correspond to the environment condition for best color rendition ON Corrects the colors of camera video automatically The color temperature range is 2800 K 8500 K OFF Manu...

Page 27: ...green gain manually according to user requirement ranging from level to 255 The blue B gain is used to adjust the color of blue in the viewing image It allows adjusting blue gain manually according to user requirement ranging from level 0 to 255 Sharpness Increasing the sharpness value will sharpen the edges and small feature of viewing images If the edges appear too smooth or blurred increase the...

Page 28: ...ight circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively namely when there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of view of the unit WDR enables capturing and displaying of both bright and dark areas in the same frame in a way that there are details in both areas i e bright areas are not saturated and dark areas are not too dark FIGURE 3 19 WDR SETTING...

Page 29: ...JPEG Profile 4 720P M JPEG VGA H 264 VGA M JPEG Profile 5 VGA H 264 VGA M JPEG QVGA H 264 Profile 6 VGA H 264 VGA M JPEG QVGA M JPEG Stream 1 Stream 2 and Stream 3 are available for selection for simultaneous triple streams with optimized quality and bandwidth However no more than two 720P video can be streamed concurrently That is to day 720P video is available for double stream at most with effe...

Page 30: ...Illustra Flex Series 1MP Wireless Cube 30 FIGURE 3 22 PROFILE SETTING ...

Page 31: ...max and min bit rate values can be set Compression Ratio Low Mid High Low this setting produces highest image quality while the file size increases High this setting produces lowest image quality while the file size decreases Note When M JPEG selected it will display Compression Ratio as users set according to requirements Bit Rate 512K 1M 2M 4M 6M 8M It s optional only when constant bit rate is c...

Page 32: ...0fps 25fps 640 480 VGA 640 480 30fps 25fps 1280 720 640 480 352 240 320 240 30fps 25fps 640 480 352 240 320 240 30fps 25fps 352 240 CIF 352 240 30fps 25fps 1280 720 640 480 352 240 320 240 30fps 25fps 640 480 352 240 320 240 30fps 25fps 320 240 QVGA 320 240 30fps 25fps 1280 720 640 480 352 240 320 240 30fps 25fps 640 480 352 240 320 240 30fps 25fps Note Please click Save button to save your settin...

Page 33: ...ble button ON and click Set Mask Zone to start mask setting Use mouse to drag a mask rectangle on the screen click OK to complete the selection Click Save to enable the mask setting FIGURE 3 23 MASK ZONE SETTING FIGURE 3 24 MASK ZONE EXAMPLE Note At most 4 masks can be set on the screen concurrently ...

Page 34: ... 100 for sensitivity 100 Motion is activated with slight changes in brightness or motion 1 Motion is activated with big changes in brightness or motion Object Size Choose different levels of 1 100 for object size Set the percentage area size for a recognizable object 100 Very large objects trigger motion 30 Small objects trigger motion Set Motion Area Set the area you want to trigger motion detect...

Page 35: ...ted by Microsoft s Outlook Express as well as by some other clients TLS_TTLS TLS is usually implemented on top of any of the Transport Layer protocols encapsulating the application specific protocols such as HTTP FTP SMTP NNTP and XMPP The TLS protocol allows client server applications to communicate across a network in a way designed to prevent eavesdropping and tampering TLS can also be used to ...

Page 36: ...n first and choose the image to attach with Mail to This function is designed to notify multiple users via email when the motion detection function is set FIGURE 3 29 RECORDING BY MOTION 2 2 Tick enable and input the email address accordingly Select Motion for sending E mail Note Please click Save button to save your settings Users can click Reset to return last setting and also click Default to s...

Page 37: ...ank as default setting No Default Gateway address required if not used Ask your network administrator for further information Primary DNS same as above Secondary DNS same as above HTTP Port Number It is recommended to use the default port number Please contact your network administrator if you need to change it The legitimate port number other than 80 is ranging from 1025 to 65535 UPnP When set to...

Page 38: ... ranging from 224 0 0 23 to 239 255 255 254 FIGURE 3 32 RTSP STREAM SETTINGS Please be reminded of clicking save button to save all your settings on desired options and values Note RTSP URLs for Stream 1 Stream 2 and Stream3 are rtsp ip address RTSP port stream1 rtsp ip address RTSP port stream2 rtsp ip address RTSP port stream3 respectively For example rtsp 192 168 1 168 554 stream1 Note Please c...

Page 39: ...ynDNS or NoIP from the drop down list of the DDNS Servers Host Name Domain name To enter host name and domain name User ID To enter the user ID associated with the DDNS Server Password To enter the password associated with the User ID Password Confirm To re enter the password associated with the User ID Note Please click Save button to save your settings Users can click Reset to return last settin...

Page 40: ... Please use default address 255 255 255 0 If subnet mask is not properly configured the unit may not be able to communicate with other devices Default Gateway Leave blank as default setting No Default Gateway address required if not used Ask your network administrator for further information Primary DNS same as above Secondary DNS same as above Note Please click Save button to save your settings U...

Page 41: ...the user must to select a specific SSID cube xxx for networking After WIFI networking the WIFI IP camera default address is 192 168 1 30 Note With ad hoc mode you can t select security of Public WPA WPA2 or None Infrastructure Select this when connecting to a computer via an access point AP or wireless router To join the WLAN the AP and all wireless clients must be configured to use the same SSID ...

Page 42: ...inimum level of security that can deter minor intrusions TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP is an encryption protocol included as part of the IEEE 802 11i standard for wireless LANs WLANs It was designed to provide more secure encryptions than the notoriously weak Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP the original WLAN security protocol TKIP is the encryption method used in Wi Fi Protected Access WP...

Page 43: ... and also click Default to set all the data and options back to defaults WPS Settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a computing standard that attempts to allow easy establishment of a secure wireless home network WPS supports two connection ways One is PIN Code and the other one is PBC Push Button correction PIN code 1 Remember IP camera pin code 99956042 and simultaneously Key in 8 digitals pin co...

Page 44: ... setting for system Admin ID and password is User ID admin Password admin Language English Administrators can enter their own Admin ID password Language preference English or Simplified Chinese here FIGURE 3 41 ADMINISTRATOR INFORMATION Note Please click Save button to save your settings Users can click Reset to return last setting and also click Default to set all the data and options back to def...

Page 45: ...change the setting simply follow steps below Enter a guest s User ID in the User ID field Enter a password associated with a guest s User ID Re enter the password again to confirm it Choose language English and Simplified Chinese FIGURE 3 42 USER INFORMATION Caution The login ID and Password is supported less than 16 characters and input valid value only from 0 to 9 a to z A to Z _ and Note Please...

Page 46: ...nt type of Synchronization Mode here as needed FIGURE 3 44 SYNCHRONIZATION MODE Date Time manual setting To set up the unit s date and time FIGURE 3 45 DATE TIME MANUAL SETTING NTP Server Time Zone To select the time zone where the unit is located NTP Server To state the address of NTP server to synchronize date and time with the unit when If NTP is selected in the Synchronization Mode Time Adjust...

Page 47: ...irmware if an update file is available It is the customer s responsibility to update firmware All camera motions will shut down during firmware update Close any other screens before starting a firmware update Never disconnect power and LAN cable during the firmware update process or an update failure will occur and maintenance will be required Rebooting the unit after firmware update may take appr...

Page 48: ...URE 3 49 IMPORT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Export Configuration Settings To export configuration settings of the unit to the computer FIGURE 3 50 EXPORT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Set to Factory Default To reset all configuration settings into factory default FIGURE 3 51 SET TO FACTORY DEFAULT Network Camera Reboot To reboot the unit FIGURE 3 52 NETWORK CAMERA REBOOT ...

Page 49: ...3 2 8 1 Record This function is to define the way to record video once a motion schedule event is detected by the unit Motion Record Select ON or OFF to use this function When camera detected a motion event the image will be automatically saved into a specific field If you enabled motion record please also turned on event setting of motion detection For more information please refer to 3 2 2 event...

Page 50: ... of time to record the video Motion when motion event is detected during your setting schedule the image will be recorded Caution Recording priority Motion Normal When detected motion event the normal recording will be stopped operating The video file will be different when chosen motion or normal Please keep your HD space around 10G Otherwise if your HD space is below 5G the older recording file ...

Page 51: ...o Compress H 264 M JPEG Video Streaming Triple Streaming Frame Rate 720P 1280 x 720 30fps 720P 1280 x 720 25fps Resolution 720P 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 QVGA 320 x 240 CIF 352 x 240 Network Protocols IPv4 HTTP TCP RTSP RTCP RTP ICMP UDP IGMP DNS DHCP ARP NTP UPnP SMTP Wireless 802 11 b g n Slow Shutter Yes WDR Digital WDR Back Light Compensation Off On 6 Area Selectable Audio Format G 711 Alaw and...

Page 52: ...on 4W Max Environment Operating Temperature 10ºC 40ºC Operating Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Storage Temperature 20ºC 60ºC Storage Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Safety Regulation FCC Class A CE Regulation Class A Note Product specifications and pictures are subject to change without notice ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Illustra 1MP

Reviews:

Brands by name

Popular brands

American Dynamics Illustra 1MP, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Illustra 1MP

Reviews:

Brands by name

Popular brands