Page 2 - Contents
2 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 4 About This Guide ...............................................
Page 4 - Introduction; About This Guide
4 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NS380/NS380W Pan/Tilt Internet Camera, a camera device that can be connected directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. Compared to the conventional PC Camera, the Pan/Tilt Internet Ca...
Page 5 - Features and Benefits; Simple To Use
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 5 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Features and Benefits Simple To Use The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU requiring no special hardware or software such as PC frame grabber cards. The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera supports both ActiveX mo...
Page 6 - Package Contents
6 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully. Your package should contain: • One NS380 or NS380W Pan/Tilt Internet Camera (NS380W model shown) • One metal mounting plate and screws • One User Guide • One Pack...
Page 7 - System Requirements; For Networking; Wireless Local Area Network for NS380W only):; For Accessing the Camera; Web Browser Users; Intel Pentium II, 266 MHz or above; IPView Pro Application Users; Intel Pentium III, 450 MHz or above
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 7 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera System Requirements For Networking Local Area Network: • 10Base-T Ethernet or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet. Wireless Local Area Network for NS380W only): • IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN. For Accessing the Camera Web Browser Users • Operating...
Page 8 - Physical Description; Front Panel; steady; BLUE; light confirms that the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is powered on.; ORANGE; light confirms that the camera has good connection to LAN
8 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Physical Description This section describes the externally visible features of the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera. Front Panel 1. Power LED The Power LED is positioned on the right side of the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera’s lens while facing t...
Page 9 - Rear Panel; Network Cable Connector
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 9 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Rear Panel 1. Network Cable Connector The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connections to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cab...
Page 10 - Hardware Installation; Connecting the Ethernet cable; Install the camera to the ceiling using
10 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Hardware Installation Connecting the Ethernet cable Connect an Ethernet cable to the network cable connector located on the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera’s rear panel, and then attach it to the network. Attaching the Power Supply Attach ...
Page 11 - Security
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 11 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Security To ensure the highest security and prevent unauthorized usage of the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera the Administrator has the exclusive privilege to access the System Administration for settings and control requirements to allow ...
Page 12 - Using the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera; Usage Examples; • Capture single frame images from the IPView Pro application.; Home Applications
12 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Using the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera can be used in wide variety of applications. With the built-in CPU, it can work as a standalone system that provides a web-based solution, transmitting high quality vid...
Page 14 - Web Configuration Utility; Accessing the Camera with the Web Configuration Utility; Enter; Welcome Screen of the Configuration Utility
14 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Web Configuration Utility You can access and manage the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera through: 1) a web browser, and 2) the enclosed software IPView Pro. This chapter describes the Web Configuration Utility, and provides the instructions...
Page 15 - Under the Welcome screen of the Configuration Utility, click; System Administration
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 15 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera System Administration Under the Welcome screen of the Configuration Utility, click System Administration to enter the administration window that contains the settings required for the camera in the top menu bar, including Management...
Page 16 - Click the; item in the left column to display the device status of your camera.; Device Status; Video; Click the; Video Status
16 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera System Click the System item in the left column to display the device status of your camera. Device Status The information about the camera, including the Camera Name, Location, Model, Firmware Version, MAC Address and IP Address, c...
Page 17 - Wireless; Wireless Status; Network; item in the left column to display the information of the LAN.; Network Status
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 17 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Wireless (NS380W only) Click the Wireless item in the left column to display the information of the wireless LAN. Wireless Status The items in this field display the information of the wireless LAN, such as the Connection Mode (Infr...
Page 18 - User; Active Users
18 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera User Click the User item in the left column to display the user(s) information. Active Users The items in this field display the user(s) information, including the user(s) IP address, Name, and DateTime.
Page 19 - Configuration; System Setting; xxxxxx
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 19 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera System Administration > Configuration The Configuration window contains commands for settings that are required to input key details to setup the camera for operation. Click Configuration in the top menu bar and the Configuration...
Page 20 - Normal
20 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera The default setting for administrator is blank space (Null String), and you need to key in the administrator name with a maximum length of 12 (printable ASCII) characters and enter the administrator password with a maximum length of...
Page 21 - Video Setting
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 21 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Video Click the Video item in the left column to setup the image configuration of your camera. Video Setting In this screen, you can configure the basic information of your camera. • Video Resolution: Select the desired video resolu...
Page 22 - Wireless Interface; Use this option to determine the type of wireless communication
22 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Wireless (NS380W only) Click the Wireless item in the left column to setup the wireless LAN configuration of your camera. Wireless Interface • Connection Mode: Use this option to determine the type of wireless communication for your...
Page 23 - Encryption; Encrypt Data Transmissions Using:
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 23 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera To connect the camera to an Ad-Hoc wireless workgroup, make sure to set the same wireless channel and SSID to match with the PC/Notebook’s configuration for direct wireless communication. • Wireless Channel: This pull-down menu prov...
Page 24 - Advanced Setting; Authentication Type:
24 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Advanced Setting In this field, you can setup more advanced configuration. • Beacon Interval: This option defines time interval between two images sent. • Preamble: A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize ...
Page 25 - Fixed
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 25 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Network Click the Network item in the left column to setup the LAN configuration of your camera. TCP/IP The fields on this page represent the settings for the network in which the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera in installed. These are as ...
Page 26 - PPPoE –; You should have an ISP PPPoE account.; Second HTTP Port; UPnP; Enable
26 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera PPPoE – If your application requires a direct connection from an ADSL modem through the camera’s RJ-45 LAN port, click this option and enter the User ID and Password into the respective boxes. ( You should have an ISP PPPoE account....
Page 27 - User Access Control; Define Users; Pan Tilt Control; Yes; Add
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 27 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera User Click the User item in the left column to add, edit and delete users for your camera. User Access Control • Access Control: The administrator has the authority to give permission for the privilege to control the device to users...
Page 28 - DateTime; Synchronized with Time Server:; Select this option and the time will be based on
28 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera DateTime Click the DateTime item in the left column to setup time and date for your camera, providing correct information for the remote users who might be thousands of miles away from the camera’s location. Date & Time You can ...
Page 29 - Upload; FTP Server
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 29 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Upload Click the Upload item in the left column to setup configuration for FTP server, time schedule and manual operation. FTP Server This field contains the following six basic settings for your FTP server. • Host Address: The IP A...
Page 30 - Time Schedule; Enable upload video to FTP server; Manual Operation
30 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Time Schedule Select the “ Enable upload video to FTP server ” option and enter the relevant information, such as the schedule, video frequency and base file name. • Schedule: You can 1.) Choose Always to always upload the video to ...
Page 31 - SMTP Server Address:; Interval
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 31 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera E-mail Click the E-mail item in the left column to setup configuration for E-mail account, time schedule and manual operation settings. E-mail Account This field contains the following six basic settings for your FTP server. • SMTP ...
Page 32 - Tools; FTP Test; Test FTP Account; Test
32 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera System Administration > Tools The Tools window contains commands for restarting the camera. Click Tools in the top menu bar and the Tools window will appear as below: FTP Test Click the FTP Test item in the left column to test yo...
Page 33 - Reset; Factory Reset; YES; Firmware Upgrade; Backup
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 33 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Reset Do you really want to reset this device? Click the YES button from this option, and you can restart the camera just like turning the device off and on and saved settings are retained. If you do not want to reset the camera, ex...
Page 34 - Backup Device Configuration to File; Do you really want to backup the configuration to file? Click the; button from this; Restore Device Configuration from File; Browse...; button to point to the file, and then click; Restore
34 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Backup Device Configuration to File Do you really want to backup the configuration to file? Click the Backup button from this option, and you can save the current configuration to file. Restore Device Configuration from File You can...
Page 35 - Help; About; Home; Appendix F
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 35 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera System Administration > Help The Help window provides the basic information of the camera. Click Help in the top menu bar and the Help window will appear as below: About Displays the camera’s model name and version. Once the conf...
Page 36 - Viewing Video; View Image – ActiveX Mode and Java Mode; ON; or; OFF; to utilize the
36 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Viewing Video To view video images from the browser, click View Video – ActiveX Mode or Java Mode from the Welcome screen to access the video images from your browser. View Image – ActiveX Mode and Java Mode Camera Name & Date/t...
Page 37 - Controlling the Camera; Control buttons; Adjusting the Viewing Angle
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 37 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Controlling the Camera You can control the camera’s viewing angle through the control buttons on the left side of the viewing window. Control buttons Adjusting the Viewing Angle To adjust the camera’s viewing angle, simply click the...
Page 38 - Using IPView Pro with the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera; Installation; Click the Setup Camera button. The following screen is presented:
38 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Using IPView Pro with the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera This chapter describes IPView Pro, which is a powerful software application designed with a user-friendly interface for ease of control and navigation requirements. Installation Ste...
Page 39 - IPView Pro; item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. Click; Next; in the welcome
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 39 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Step 3 Click the IPView Pro item to activate the InstallShield Wizard. Click Next in the welcome screen. Step 4 Read and accept the License Agreement; then, click Yes .
Page 41 - Click; Finish; to complete the installation.
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 41 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Step 7 If you use Windows® 2000/XP, it will appear a Digital Signature warning screen. Click Continue Anyway (Windows® XP) or Yes (Windows® 2000). Windows® XP Windows® 2000 Step 8 Click Finish to complete the installation.
Page 42 - Getting Started; Start; Item Feature; Item
42 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Getting Started This section describes the User Interface of IPView Pro, with detailed procedures for using the application. To launch IPView Pro, click Start > Programs > IPView Pro > IPView Pro . The main screen will appe...
Page 44 - Using IPView Pro; Adding a Camera; System Configure; button to enter the System Configuration.; Search; to search the; Add Camera
44 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Using IPView Pro Adding a Camera To add a camera: 1. Click the System Configure button to enter the System Configuration. If you are not sure of the camera’s IP address, you can click Search to search the available camera(s) within ...
Page 45 - Removing a Camera; elect the
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 45 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera 3. Click Save , and then click the System Configure button to return to View Window. The selected camera’s video will be displayed now. Alternately, you can add a camera by entering the its IP address directly: 4. Select the Input I...
Page 46 - Viewing a Camera; will display the view as figure 1.; Figure 2.
46 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Viewing a Camera From the View Modes of the panel, you can select one-camera mode or other modes to display your video. IPView Pro allows a maximum of 16 cameras for viewing. For example, if you use only one camera, select one-camer...
Page 47 - Recording Video; Playing Recorded Video
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 47 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Recording Video IPView Pro allows you to record the video clip and save it in your computer through the following methods: Manual Record , Schedule Record , and Motion Record . When you click the Record button and select Manual Reco...
Page 48 - Configuring the System; System Configuration Screen
48 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Configuring the System Clicking the System Configure button on the panel allows you to configure the system settings, and the System Configuration Screen will appear in the View Window as shown below. Once configured, click Save to ...
Page 49 - Camera Configuration; In the left column, selecting the; Web Configuration; item will launch the Web; Back; to exit the Web Configuration Utility.; Motion Configuration-1
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 49 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Camera Configuration In this field, you can add/delete the camera (as described in the previous section). Also, you can configure the following settings: Web Configuration In the left column, selecting the Web Configuration item wil...
Page 50 - The; Motion Configuration-2; item allows you to configure the alarm, e-mail notification
50 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera - Detect Region: When you select the Full picture option, the camera will monitor the whole area. - Sensitivity Level: Move the slide bar to adjust the sensitivity level for detecting motion to record video. Motion Configuration-2 T...
Page 51 - When new firmware is available, you can upgrade it using this
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 51 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Tools The Tools item allows you to reset the camera, reset to factory defaults, or update the camera’s firmware. - Reset: Restore the original setting of your camera. Do you really want to reset this device? Click Yes in the pop-up ...
Page 52 - Mailing Configuration
52 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Mailing Configuration When Motion Detection function is enabled and the Send e-mail option is checked, you should enter the required information in the respective fields. - Mail Server: Enter the mail server address that is used to ...
Page 53 - Proxy Server; Address; and; Port; boxes to
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 53 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Proxy Server Check the Proxy Server option and enter the required settings in the Address and Port boxes to enable and use the Proxy Server function.
Page 54 - Recording Configuration; In this field, you can configure the storage settings.; Each Recording File Size:; If the recorded video files reach the file size limit, video; Resume last time’s state of recording:; resume the settings for recording as they were; Schedule-Recording Configuration; Date Mode; Week Mode
54 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Recording Configuration In this field, you can configure the storage settings. - Log Storage: • Reserved HDD Space For MS-Windows OS: You can reserve 500 MB to 1000 MB hard disk space for the program. • Each Recording File Size: If ...
Page 56 - Others; Time interval of scan; is from; Log List
56 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Others When multiple cameras connected, this option allows the system to display these views as the main view in circles according to your time settings. The range of Time interval of scan is from 1 to 20 seconds. Log List This file...
Page 57 - This filed provides information of the software application.
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 57 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Account Change the Admin ID and Admin password using the fields on this page. Click the Login Password Check field to challenge users when they attempt to access the camera. About This filed provides information of the software appl...
Page 58 - Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions; Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Features; Q: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?; Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Installation; case to be used outdoors and it is not recommended.
58 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Features Q: What is an Pan/Tilt Internet Camera? A: The Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network and ...
Page 60 - Appendix B: PING Your IP Address; of the problem with the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera IP address.
60 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix B: PING Your IP Address The PING (Packet Internet Groper) command can determine whether a specific IP address is accessible by sending a packet to the specific address and waiting for a reply. It can also provide a very use...
Page 61 - Appendix C: Trouble Shooting; Q: I cannot access the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera from a web browser.
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 61 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix C: Trouble Shooting Q: I cannot access the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera from a web browser. A1: The possible cause might be the IP Address for the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera is already being used by another device. To correct the...
Page 62 - Q: Noisy images occur how can I solve the problem?; environment. To solve this issue you need more lighting.; Q: T here is poor image quality, how can I improve the image?
62 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Q: Why does the Pan/Tilt Internet Camera work locally but not externally? A1: Might be caused from the firewall protection. Need to check the Internet firewall with your system administrator. A2: The default router setting might be ...
Page 63 - Appendix D: Time Zone Table
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 63 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix D: Time Zone Table
Page 64 - Appendix E: Adjust Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Focus
64 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix E: Adjust Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Focus To adjust the focus of the lens, you need to turn the lens slowly in either clockwise or anti-clockwise direction until the desired image appears. DO NOT over turn the lens in either...
Page 65 - Appendix F: Specification; Video specification; Compression Rate selection:; Hardware Interface; Communication protocol:; Software; Application Software:; Operating environment; Operating temperature:
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 65 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix F: Specification Video specification Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel Sensor: Color CMOS sensor Lens: f: 6.0 mm, F: 1.8 Image (Video Setting) Image compression: JPEG Frame rate: 30fps @ QCIF, 25fps @ CIF, 10fps @ VGA Compression...
Page 66 - Bootstrap Protocol
66 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix G: Glossary of Terms NUMBERS 10BASE-T 10BASE-T is Ethernet over UTP Category III,IV, or V unshielded twisted-pair media. 100BASE-TX The two-pair twisted-media implementation of 100BASE-T is called 100BASE-TX. 802.11g An IEE...
Page 67 - might translate to
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 67 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera D DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol was developed by Microsoft a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to...
Page 69 - connected by telephone lines or radio waves.
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 69 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera J JAVA Java is a programming language that is specially designed for writing programs that can be safely downloaded to your computer through the Internet without the fear of viruses. It is an object-oriented multi-thread programming...
Page 70 - RJ-45 connector is used for Ethernet cable connections.; Router; The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol is used for Internet mail.
70 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Protocol Communication on the network is governed by sets of rules called protocols. Protocols provide the guidelines devices use to communicate with each other, and thus they have different functions. Some protocols are responsible...
Page 71 - It is a program that performs a specific task.
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 71 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera T (TCP/IP) Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a widely used transport protocol that connects diverse computers of various transmission methods. It was developed y the Department of Defense to connect different comput...
Page 72 - Appendix H: Cable Information; Figure 1
72 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera RJ-45 plug attached to cable RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignment Normal Assignment 1 Input Receive Data + 2 Input Receive Data - 3 Output Transmit Data + 6 Output Transmit Data - 4,5,7,8 Not used Appendix H: Cable Information This cable ...
Page 73 - Figure 3; Figure 4
NS380 / NS380W User Guide 73 YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Straight and crossover cable configuration There are two types of the wiring: Straight-Through Cables and Crossover Cables. Category 5 UTP/STP cable has eight wires inside the sheath. The wires form four pairs. Straight-Through Cabl...
Page 74 - Appendix I: Registration and Warranty Information; Contact Information
74 NS380 / NS380W User Guide YML826 Rev1 - Pan/Tilt Internet Camera Appendix I: Registration and Warranty Information All NetComm Limited (“NetComm”) products have a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase against defects in manufacturing and that the products will operate in accordance wit...