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PB731P / PB731I 

Wi-Fi Network Camera

 

Getting Started 

Handbook 

 

Version 1.2

1

  

 

 

 

 

PiXORD

  

Corporation

 

May

  

2013 

 

Summary of Contents for PB731I

Page 1: ...PB731P PB731I Wi Fi Network Camera Getting Started Handbook Version 1 21 PiXORD Corporation May 2013...

Page 2: ...products To minimize the risks associated with customer applications customers should provide adequate operating safeguards PiXORD is under no obligation to provide any further technical support serv...

Page 3: ...7 3 1 1 Registration through iPIXORD Create Account 8 3 1 2 Registration through Google Account 9 3 2 Binding Camera into iPIXORD by PC Notebook 9 3 2 1 Binding Camera for the First Time 9 3 2 1 Bindi...

Page 4: ...731I User s Manual Revision History Doc Version Revision Description Date 1 0 Initial Official Release 2013 01 18 1 1 Rearranged and Reformatted Contents 2013 04 29 1 2 Correct some descriptions for m...

Page 5: ...nded Heed All Warnings Do not drop or hit the device Sensitive electronics inside the camera are vulnerable to excessive impact Do not install the device under high temperature less than 45 C environm...

Page 6: ...any technical assistance please contact your nearest PiXORD distributor dealer You may also access the PiXORD website at www pixord com for following supports Find answers to resolved your problems fr...

Page 7: ...toring overseeing baby home security convenient store office surveillance etc 1 1 Hardware Overview Front View Rear View Left Side View Figure 1 1 PB731P 731I Cloud Wi Fi Network Outer Shell Profiles...

Page 8: ...z A network RJ45 cable 2 0M A printed copy of PB731P 731I Quick Guide A CD containing the Installation Guide Wizard a step by step guide to camera installation setup iPIXORD cloud NVR registration pro...

Page 9: ...gle position Table Mounting Ceiling Mounting Wall Mounting Figure 2 1 Camera Mounting Methods NOTE Always mount the Camera on mounting bracket to prevent over heating 2 2 Connecting Camera to Network...

Page 10: ...Connect the network router to the LAN port of Camera with an RJ45 network cable 5 With power switched on check the status of the two LEDs at the left corner of camera If the Power Network indicator up...

Page 11: ...Camera Wi Fi Router 3 When successful connection is established between Camera and Wi FI Router the lower LED Indicator will then stabilize and lights up in blue while the upper LED remains lit in gr...

Page 12: ...Chapter 2 6 Installation and Setup PB731P PB731I User s Manual...

Page 13: ...t connected PC notebook see Sections 3 1 3 2 or by using your smartphone tablet see Section 3 3 3 4 However it is highly recommended that you create the Camera account through PC notebook as it is mor...

Page 14: ...og 2 After you have filled in all the necessary data click Apply button see figure above A few minutes later iPIXORD will send you an Email message shown below into your mailbox to advise you of your...

Page 15: ...Account provides 5GB free space for recorded video storage With Google Account used to create the iPIXORD account you have to use your Gmail Address as Email addres and click the Google Login button...

Page 16: ...okay click the Next button 2 The Bind IP Camera window shown at right will pop up to remind you to get ready with your Camera s MAC Address and Activate Code Then click the Next button Figure 3 5 Con...

Page 17: ...of the row and the button position will switch from Apply to Success to indicate successful binding of the Camera with iPIXORD as illustrated below Figure 3 9 Sample Display of Successful Binding of t...

Page 18: ...k the Matrix button at the bottom of the window to display the live view Camera surveillance Figure 3 11 Setting Table Window from the Matrix window shown below Figure 3 12 Live Surveillance Display S...

Page 19: ...Figure 3 15 Setting Dialog Display of a Successfully Bound Camera 2 From the Setting dialog click the Add button The pop up Connect IP Camera window shown at right will display after confirming your n...

Page 20: ...dditional Camera s 5 After the MAC Address and Activate Code of the new Camera is entered click the corresponding Apply button at the right end column and the button position will switch into Success...

Page 21: ...as listed in the Setting table are then displayed live view in the Matrix window illustrated below Figure 3 21 Matrix Window with the Second Newly Added Camera Displayed to the Right 3 2 2 Modifying...

Page 22: ...name Figure 3 23 Setting Table Showing Existing Bound Cameras 3 The Modify dialog will then appear as illustrated below Click on the Name text box to enter a new Camera name You can also change video...

Page 23: ...the Google Play store icon on your Android Mobile device Then search for iPIXORD App by keying i P I X O R D The iPIXORD App is then installed into your device and its icon displayed Key in i P I X O...

Page 24: ...isplays tap the Create Account button to create or register your new iPIXORD account iPhone iPad Display Android Mobile Display Figure 3 27 Registering New iPIXORD Account through Create Account 2 Whe...

Page 25: ...count button to register with iPIXORD iPhone iPad Display Android Mobile Display Figure 3 29 Registering New iPIXORD Account through Google Account 2 When the Google SIGN UP dialog see below pops up e...

Page 26: ...gle Account button every time you need to log in into iPIXORD again 3 4 Binding Camera into iPIXORD by Smartphones Tablets NOTE Make sure the Camera power is on and is properly connected with Internet...

Page 27: ...QR Code card see Figure 3 8 Section 3 2 or by manually keying the data 4 The MAC Address serial number of the new Camera is now being added to the existing list Tap the serial number to view the Camer...

Page 28: ...ation and Binding of Camera PB731P PB731I User s Manual NOTE You cannot use your smartphone to change the Camera default designations You need to use a PC notebook ultrabook to accomplish it as explai...

Page 29: ...cedures below 1 Access the Camera live view page through your local network or via iPIXORD Then click the Tool button Figure 4 1 Camera Live View Configured in Triple View NOTE For first time user the...

Page 30: ...nter admin for both Click OK button when completed Figure 4 2 Windows Security Dialog 3 The Live View Setting window will then display offering all the necessary set up tools for changing the live vie...

Page 31: ...tton to talk to someone facing the network Camera from your computer For ideal voice reception the distance of the person on view should be kept within 2 meters from the Camera Snapshot Click this but...

Page 32: ...just and set the speed of live view panning motion Directional Buttons Use to manually pan the scene to select and zoom a specific area 1 of 4 maximum to be monitored To reset the scene back to its pr...

Page 33: ...and Snapshot Filename for the snapshots you are preparing to capture Snapshot Path Specify a storage destination path for the snapshot images you are preparing to capture Snapshot file name Define ba...

Page 34: ...Live View UI Settings PB731P PB731I User s Manual Figure 4 7 Camera Setup Dialog Refer to pertinent PB731P 731I Webpage Setting User s Guide for details in implementing the changes for each of the in...

Page 35: ...PB731P PB731I Wi Fi Network Camera Webpage Setting User s Guide Version 1 01 PiXORD Corporation June 2013...

Page 36: ...products To minimize the risks associated with customer applications customers should provide adequate operating safeguards PiXORD is under no obligation to provide any further technical support serv...

Page 37: ...Security Tab 11 2 1 4 Maintenance Tab 13 2 2 Network Setup Execution 14 2 2 1 General Tab 14 2 2 2 Wireless Tab 16 2 2 3 DDNS Tab 17 2 3 Video Audio Setup Execution 18 2 3 1 Stream Tab 19 2 3 2 Video...

Page 38: ...Contents iv PB731P PB731I Webpage Setting User s Guide Revision History Doc Version Revision Description Date 1 0 Initial Official Release 2013 06 28...

Page 39: ...I Getting Started Handbook 1 1 Accessing Webpage Setup Dialogs 1 Access the Camera live view page through your local network or via iPIXORD Then click the Tool button from the live display Figure 1 1...

Page 40: ...nt vendor Browser will behave different dialog window Below picture is belonging to IE Browser s diagram Figure 1 2 Windows Security Dialog 3 The Live View Setup window will then display offering all...

Page 41: ...ement the in depth settings arrangements for your Camera to meet you professional needs 5 The Setup dialog see following figure will then display to provide the professional range of setup categories...

Page 42: ...Camera Setup Selection Buttons NOTE For Live View setup execution please refer to the pertinent PB731P PB731I Getting Started Handbook 2 1 System Setup Execution Clicking the System button will displa...

Page 43: ...1 Information Tab Figure 2 3 Information Tabbed Pane The Information tabbed pane provides the existing system status of the Camera which includes Model Name System Time Firmware Version MAC Address Ac...

Page 44: ...ed and displayed here based on the setup status of the System Time Settings as detailed below Time Zone Select the applicable Time Zone of your city in reference to Greenwich Mean Time Automatic Selec...

Page 45: ...tings the Start time and End time are needed to implement the feature After setups are completed click Save button to apply the settings 2 1 3 Security Tab Figure 2 5 Security Tabbed Pane The Security...

Page 46: ...password when check box is enabled User Group Three group options are available namely Administrator User is allowed to change Camera settings and perform all Camera functions Operator User is allowed...

Page 47: ...e file from its folder 2 Click the Upgrade button The Network Camera will then start to upgrade the existing firmware When upgrade is completed the Camera will reboot automatically Reboot System Click...

Page 48: ...ed Panes 2 2 1 General Tab The General tabbed pane shown above allows you to redefine the network and port protocol settings of the Network Camera Where Network Settings DHCP This option obtains the a...

Page 49: ...through SMTP service So you won t worry about the difficulty in Camera s Webpage access As for the settings of SMTP Service kindly please contact with your E mail service provider After you confirm a...

Page 50: ...of Wireless Networks Displays the list of wireless networks Access Points currently available grouped under SSID Mode Security and Signal Strength categories Click the Refresh button to refresh the l...

Page 51: ...ce with a host name instead of the IP Address Where DDNS Enable Enable the check box to support DDNS function Host Name Enter the Host name which you registered and got through DNS Service Provider Th...

Page 52: ...P PB731I Webpage Setting User s Guide 2 3 Video Audio Setup Execution Clicking the Video Audio button will display the following tabbed panes for defining Camera streaming video and audio functions Fi...

Page 53: ...settings cannot be accomplished The quality setting items on this pane are as follows Connection template Four option modes are available Fast General Low and Customized modes Mode Three modes of enc...

Page 54: ...he Camera ID text field and stamped with date time if enabled as illustrated below Figure 2 12 Text Overlay Setting Example RTSP Port Access Name When RTSP or VLC media player is used the port can be...

Page 55: ...Chapter 2 PB731P PB731I Webpage Setting User s Guide Setup Execution 21 2 3 2 Video Tab Figure 2 13 Video Tabbed Pane...

Page 56: ...Pressing the Reset button will also return all other new settings to its default status Where Brightness The luminance of the captured image apart from its hue or saturation Saturation The degree of...

Page 57: ...icrophone Enable this function will amplify the signal from the microphone jack Playback Volume Adjust the Camera speaker volume by moving the slider to the left to decrease and to the right to increa...

Page 58: ...lock and then release the mouse right button Notice that the laid out screen turns into phantom block 3 If the laid out screen needs correction click Delete button and redo the masking screen lay out...

Page 59: ...ration of events is triggered according to the defined schedules 2 4 1 Motion Tab From the Motion tabbed pane you can define specific target areas within the scope of surveillance to focus the motion...

Page 60: ...ve step to add more detection area frames NOTE Total defined motion detection areas cannot exceed 10 frames Figure 2 19 Defining Multiple Motion Detection Areas for the Camera 3 To assign unique names...

Page 61: ...all unsaved frames 2 4 2 Video Tab The Video tabbed pane sets the video recording trigger method to use when motion is detected by the Camera The four methods available for selection are Period Sched...

Page 62: ...This method will trigger the Camera video surveillance recording operation for a defined duration in seconds whenever motion is detected The video record may be sent to host by E mail or stored in th...

Page 63: ...illance recording operation continuously when the defined days of the week and set time of the set days are met Motion is ignored with this method Each recording time span is in accordance with the se...

Page 64: ...video surveillance recording operation according to the set duration in seconds whenever motion is detected within the defined days of the week and at the time of the set days The video record may be...

Page 65: ...Camera will trigger its PIR operation when it senses abrupt changes in temperature or detects motion Recording duration can be set in seconds and the video record may be sent to host by E mail or stor...

Page 66: ...well as defining the video record file target destination Always Under this method the Camera automatically continuous to capture 6 snapshots of the area under surveillance at every 1 or 2 seconds in...

Page 67: ...et days are met The Camera will continuously capture 6 snapshots of the area under surveillance at every 1 or 2 seconds interval 3 previous snapshot frames are collected from the Camera buffer and 3 s...

Page 68: ...the set time interval in seconds whenever motion is detected within the defined days of the week and at the time of the set days Single or 6 snapshots may be captured as defined The stream of accumul...

Page 69: ...ature or detects motion Single or 6 snapshots may be captured at a time as defined NOTE The Passive Infrared PIR Sensor feature is available only with PB731P Camera Figure 2 28 Snapshot Recording with...

Page 70: ...e text area manually As for the settings of FTP Service kindly please contact with your FTP service provider While all parameters filled in Windows FTP Transferring Utility are correct and working pro...

Page 71: ...Use It also display the current Camera operation condition Recording status and provide SD card control option where user can select to allow the Camera to auto overwrite earlier files in order to ma...

Page 72: ...videos or snapshots is performed from files recorded on particular date range as explained in the following figure Figure 2 31 Playback Tabbed Pane 1 Select type of files to playback 2 Search for the...

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