Pentax Network Card IC 360 User Manual

VersaCam IC-360 Manual Version 1.4  
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VersaCam IC-360 User’s Guide  
* This manual is for VersaCam IC-360 Firmware version 1.2.1. If you have later version of  
firmware, please download the last updated user’s guide from Pentax’s website  
System Requirements  
N etwork Access For a VersaCam IC-360  
Network: 10 Base-T LAN  
(Leased line, xDSL, Cable Modem, ISDN)  
PC Access to a VersaCam IC-360 (this will  
result in frame rates of 2-to-15 fps – other system  
configurations will result in other frame rates)  
Processor: Pentium II and above  
RAM: Minimum 64MB  
OS: Windows 95/ 98/ NT/ 2000/ XP/ Mac,  
Linux  
Screen Resolution: 1024 X 768 pixels and above  
(standard VGA)  
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FCC Compliance Statement  
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Pentax  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the  
equipment is operated in a commercial environmental. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at their own expense.  
Warning  
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio  
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures  
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Important Notice  
1. The VersaCam IC-360 is for indoor use. Note that the CCD (charged coupled device)  
inside the product can be damaged permanently if the camera lens is exposed to direct  
sunlight. If your application demands prolonged exposure to sunlight, you should  
consider equipping it with a sun visor.  
2. The VersaCam IC-360 is not weatherproof. You should consider the environmental  
specifications that are included in this manual. In case of outdoor use, you should equip  
the camera with a weatherproof case to protect from water, moisture, or extreme  
temperatures (higher or lower than specification). For VersaCam IC-360 cleaning,  
gently wipe with a clean dry cloth.  
3. Be sure to use the DC adapter that is provided. Connecting a VersaCam IC-360  
directly to AC current will cause damage to the camera.  
4. Be cautious in handling the VersaCam IC-360. Physical shocks may harm the  
product.  
5. The VersaCam IC-360 is made of aluminum case. When installing the camera, be  
sure it is attached tight and stable to avoid any injures. Be careful to locate the camera  
where children cannot reach it.  
6. If the VersaCam IC-360 does not operate properly, please contact the closest local  
Pentax distributor for service. Do not disassemble the product or the service warranty  
may be voided.  
7. Camera surveillance laws may differ for each country. Therefore, please contact local  
authorities first to avoid any surveillance law violations and to apply for authorized  
purposes only, if necessary.  
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CONTENTS  
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I. Introduction  
What is a VersaCam IC-360?  
The VersaCam IC cameras are Internet-based digital network cameras, which provide  
high-resolution imaging and use image compression via a network. They connect directly to an  
Ethernet network and provide live motion color pictures over the Internet or individual frames by  
E-mail or FTP.  
The VersaCam IC is a microprocessor-based device that contains a digital color camera, web server  
functionality, optimized hardware for image compression, and a physical Ethernet connection.  
Therefore it does not require any extra software or hardware. Simply provide power and connect a  
LAN cable to the VersaCam IC.  
The VersaCam IC Series generates pictures in Wavelet format, which compresses images more  
effectively than standard JPEG does. Moreover, Wavelet progressively generates pictures from low  
rates of resolution, so it reduces waiting time for users.  
VersaCams fit in a wide range of applications to monitor places and objects. Common applications  
are: construction areas, important equipment, banks, hospitals, amusement parks, highways, and  
child care centers. Using a VersaCam IC-360, you can conveniently monitor any place thorough web  
browsers from remote sites.  
Features and Benefits  
Ease of Use – VersaCam IC Series does not require the use of a PC frame grabber card nor  
interaction with any other server. The only software required is Netscape Navigator 4.x or Microsoft  
Internet Explorer 4.x or above. Since it has a complete plug-and-picture functionality, the only step  
one has to take is to assign a valid IP address.  
Open Standards Environment - Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP E-mail, FTP, HTTP and  
other Internet-related protocols, the VersaCam IC Series can be used in mixed operating system  
environments, such as Windows, UNIX, Macintosh and OS/2. It integrates easily into other  
WWW/Intranet applications and CGI scripts.  
Simple Administration - Using a standard Web browser, you can configure and manage a  
VersaCam IC-360 directly from its own Web pages. When a new firmware release becomes  
available, you can simply upgrade all of your VersaCam IC Series camera products remotely over  
the network.  
Wavelet Image Format - As opposed to many inferior solutions that need to split image files prior  
to broadcast, VersaCam delivers complete high-quality and highly compressed pictures in Wavelet  
format. Wavelet has 30%~300% higher image compression rates than standard JPEG. Wavelet  
technology allows the integrity of your pictures to be higher than other web cameras and to be  
viewed with crystal clarity and high speed.  
External Device Connection - Using an auxiliary Input/Output connector, you can connect your  
VersaCam IC Series to a variety of external devices, such as IR-sensors, switches, alarm relays, or  
CCTV analog video monitors (output). In combination with the programmable alarm facilities, you  
can quickly develop various security applications that are triggered on time-based or alarm-based  
events.  
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User’s Programmable Space – VersaCam IC Series cameras contain user-programmable and  
user-configurable spaces that are about 6MB out of 8MB total Flash Memory. This means you can  
create your own web server, with your own homepage using your VersaCam.  
Embedded Linux Operating System – VersaCam IC Series adopts cutting-edge technologies of  
digital image processing & networking. Since VersaCam IC Series consists of a high performance  
CPU (32-bit RISC), running embedded Linux, it allows up to 100 users to be connected to a  
VersaCam IC Series simultaneously.  
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II. Product Descriptions  
A. Camera Kit Contents  
* Unpack and check all the items below.  
Item  
Description  
Remarks  
VersaCam IC-360  
Web Camera Server  
100-250VAC, 0.5A, 50/60 Hz  
12VDC, 3.5A Output  
AC Adapter & Power cable  
Optical 16x: 3.9mm ~ 62.4mm  
Digital 8x, Auto-iris & Auto-Focus  
Lens  
Included  
Manual  
VersaCam IC-360 User's Guide  
On CD  
Ethernet standard  
(straight-through) Cable  
White colored  
connectors  
3-foot (1 m) cable, RJ45 connectors  
Red colored  
connectors  
Ethernet Crossover Cable 3-foot (1 m) cable, RJ45 connectors  
Bracket & Safety Wire  
Setup Disk (CD)  
Ceiling Attachment Device  
Setup Software, User’s Manual, and  
Web Site Programmer’s Guide  
B. VersaCam IC-360 Overview and Description  
Digital Input  
RS-232 for Audio  
Device (Optional)  
Video Output (BNC)  
Ethernet (RJ-45)  
Power Supply  
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Connector Name  
Description  
Remarks  
BNC connector  
Output internal video signal through a coaxial cable.  
To supply power from the provided power supply unit  
(12VDC, 1.5A)  
Power connector  
To connect external devices such as a device for audio  
transmission.  
RS-232 Connector  
Digital Input Terminal  
RJ-45 Ethernet port  
To connect external sensors.  
To connect 10 Base-T Ethernet cable.  
C. Descriptions of Ports (RS-232 and Digital Input)  
Digital Input: To connect external devices such as infrared sensors. There are 2 pairs of  
isolated input ports. See Appendix 7 for details.  
S1+  
S1-  
S2+  
S2-  
Pin Name  
Description  
To connect external devices such as infrared sensors.  
Solid State Relay (Optically isolated)  
- Current  
S1+, S1-  
&
. Typical: 16mA  
S2+, S2-  
. Maximum: 20mA (Maximum Rating: 60mA)  
- Pulse time  
. Minimum: 200msec  
- Internal resistor: 330 ohm  
RS-232: To connect VersaCam IC Series to an Audio Device.  
RX  
TX  
GND  
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D. Description of LEDs  
Data LED: This LED indicates the status of data transmission. After power is supplied, it is on for  
the first 4-5 seconds and then it goes off. It blinks continuously when a user accesses the  
VersaCam and is transmitting data.  
Network Status LED: This LED indicates the status of the network. After power is supplied, it is  
on for the first 1-2 seconds, and then it blinks every two seconds as long as the network is  
connected.  
Malfunction Indications  
1. Network Malfunction  
Network Status LED blinks once every 4 seconds  
Check if the Ethernet cable is connected properly, if the right Ethernet cable is being  
used, or if the Network is working.  
2. Software Malfunction  
Both LEDs are on and they blink 6 times rapidly every 10 seconds.  
Contact Customer Support for assistance.  
After being on for one second, both LEDs blink 6 times rapidly. Then the network status  
LED stays on and the Data LED stays off.  
Re-installing the firmware can solve this problem. Contact Customer Support for  
assistance.  
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III. VersaCam IC Series Installation Summary, Connection, & Placement  
Summary  
Connect an Ethernet cable between the VersaCam IC-360 Ethernet Port and your local  
network.  
Connect the Power Supply to your VersaCam IC-360. Confirm that the Network  
Status LED blinks  
Install the setup program for the VersaCam IC-360 on a PC on your local network.  
Assign an IP address to the VersaCam IC-360 and configure the administrator’s data.  
Configure the users’ data.  
Disconnect the IC-360 from the local network and place it for your application* then  
re-connect power and an Ethernet connection.  
Set the preset aiming positions as desired.  
* You must use a specialized bracket for ceiling attachment of VersaCam IC-360.  
Caution  
Please note that exposing the camera lens to direct sunlight may cause  
permanent CCD (charged coupled device) damage.  
If your application demands prolonged or direct exposure to sunlight, you should  
consider a sunshade.  
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IV. Assigning IPAddress and Configuring the Administrator’s Data  
* Important *  
To access a VersaCam, you first have to assign an appropriate IP  
address. When you assign an IP address to a VersaCam, make sure  
to use an unassigned IP address – do not use the default or  
example IP address.  
Terminology  
IPAddress  
An IP address is an identification code for computers and devices on a TCP/IP network.  
Networks using TCP/IP protocol route messages based upon the IP address of the destination.  
Within a closed network, IP addresses can be assigned at random as long as each one is unique.  
However, connecting a private network to the Internet requires using registered IP addresses to  
avoid duplicates. An IP address can be acquired from a network administrator or an Internet  
service provider.  
MAC Address (Media Access Control Address)  
A MAC address is a hardware identification code that uniquely identifies each node of a  
network. The MAC address of VersaCam is a 12-digit number. A unique MAC address can be  
found on the label at the bottom of each VersaCam.  
Crossover Cable  
The crossover cable (red) provided with the VersaCam is used to connect the VersaCam directly  
to a PC. A hub is not necessary to connect the VersaCam to a PC if a crossover cable is used.  
Direct Cable  
The direct cable (white) should be used if a hub is used as an intermediary between the  
VersaCam and a PC.  
10-Base T  
This describes the speed and cabling used to make 10-Megabit/second Ethernet connections.  
The camera cannot be directly connected to a network that allows only 100-Base T  
connections.  
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A. Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC  
1) Connecting a VersaCam IC-360 to the Internet or a LAN.  
You may use a standard Ethernet cable (white colored connectors) to connect a VersaCam IC-360  
to the Internet or a LAN. With this connection, a remote user may not access a VersaCam IC-360  
before the local user configures their network settings.  
2) Connecting a VersaCam IC Series to a PC.  
You may use a crossover cable (red colored connectors) to directly connect a VersaCam to a PC.  
This connection is only used to configure the VersaCam.  
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IP Address Assigning Methods  
With the setup program  
- Assemble and place the VersaCam.  
- Assign an IP address to the VersaCam using the setup program on a local network.  
- If it is impossible to assign an IP address with the setup program, try assigning it  
with the DOS ARP command.  
With an ARP command  
- Assemble and place the VersaCam.  
- Assign an IP address using the DOS ARP command on a local network.  
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B. Assigning an IP address and configuring administrator’s data with the setup program  
1) Starting the VersaCam IC Series Setup Program  
Click the file ‘Setup.exe’ on your PC.  
When the setup program is executed, the  
setup program detects and shows every  
VersaCam IC Series connected to the  
local network.  
Among the VersaCams, choose the one  
to which you want to assign a new IP  
address. (The default address in the  
figure is 211.53.133.223). To choose a  
VersaCam, click on its MAC address or  
IP address.  
When a VersaCam is selected, an IP  
address shows in the ‘Selected IP  
Address’ window. You must key in a  
password in the blank ‘Admin’s  
Password’ window to assign (or change)  
the IP address to the VersaCam. The  
default password is ‘admin’.  
You can now change the IP address by  
clicking ‘Change IP Addr’ button or set  
up by clicking ‘Start Configuration’  
button.  
If the VersaCam has any problems, you can reboot without turning off the power supply. The  
‘Reboot’ button works as a reset switch.  
2) Assigning a VersaCam’s IP Address  
After keying in the administrator’s password, click the  
‘Change IP Addr’ button to change your VersaCam’s IP  
address. Type in a new IP address that you are going to  
assign to your VersaCam. Then confirm it with the ‘OK’  
button.  
3) Configuring Administrator’s Data  
After assigning a new IP address to a user’s VersaCam, you may configure  
the administrator’s data for that camera. When you click ‘Start Configuration’  
button, the Setup program automatically connects you to the Admin page of  
VersaCam Homepage. (For more detailed information, refer to Chapter VI ‘Configuring  
Administrator’s Data at the Homepage’)  
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C. Assigning an IP Address with the ARP Command  
1) Using ARP in Windows  
When the PC’s operating system is Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP, or NT, follow the steps below.  
Open a DOS window and type the following commands.  
Arp -s <VersaCam IP address> <VersaCam MAC address>  
Ping  
<VersaCam IP address>  
Example  
Arp -s 192.168.1.3 00-40-8c-10-00-86  
Ping 192.168.1.3  
2) Using ARP in Windows 95  
When the PC’s operating system is Windows 95, follow these steps.  
Open a DOS window and type the following commands.  
Arp -s <VersaCam IP add.> <VersaCam MAC add.> <my PC IP add.>  
Ping <VersaCam IP address>  
Example  
Arp -s 192.168.1.3 00-40-8c-10-00-86 192.168.1.2  
Ping 192.168.1.3  
3) Verifying Installation  
After completing the tasks above successfully, the following messages or similar ones will appear on  
the screen:  
Request timed out  
:
Request timed out  
Reply from 200.243.232.178: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=255  
Reply from 200.243.232.178: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=255  
Ping statistics for 200.243.232.178:  
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),  
Approximate round trip times in milliseconds:  
Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 2ms, Average = 1ms  
If you don’t receive the reply by using the 'ping' command, try pressing 'F3' and 'Enter' keys again.  
Normally ‘Request timed out’ messages appear 7 times before you receive a proper reply.  
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Data loss number may be from 0% to 99%. This is a normal reply. If the statistic shows ‘100%  
loss’, you should check to see if the network lines and connection status are stable, if the IP address  
which is assigned to VersaCam is available, and whether the PC you are using has the same local  
network’s IP address as the VersaCam. The same local IP address on a “C” grade network means  
that the first 3 sets of numbers are same but the fourth is different. For example, 192.168.1.2 and  
192.168.1.3 are same local network IP addresses. (If there is a ‘Network Mask’ on the network,  
however, this can be a different case. For detailed information on IP, refer to Appendix 3)  
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V. Accessing a VersaCam IC Series Homepage & Monitoring Real-Time  
Images  
After assigning the VersaCam an IP address, you can configure the VersaCam from within its own  
web pages by using any standard Web browser on a local or remote network.  
A. Starting a Web Browser  
Start your web browser by entering your VersaCam’s IP address. Then you can see the built-in  
homepage of the VersaCam.  
Example  
VersaCam IC Series simultaneously supports up to 100 users. If a person tries to access VersaCam  
as the 101st user, they will not receive any image but will see a message on upper right side of the  
homepage: ‘Running Video Channel: 101’.  
B. Login page  
1) ID and password  
To connect to a VersaCam,  
you must follow the Login  
procedures. If you key in a  
user’s ID and Password,  
you may access the viewer  
to monitor real-time images,  
and if you key in an  
administrator’s ID and  
password, you may access  
the Admin page.  
The default user’s ID and  
password are set to ‘guest’,  
and the administrator may  
change them through the  
Admin page. Note that each  
ID and password may be  
composed of up to 9 letters.  
2) Behind A Firewall  
If the PC is connected to a network where a firewall is installed, the real time image may not be  
displayed properly because the video TCP port of VersaCam is blocked. The default video TCP port  
of a VersaCam (8080) is often blocked under a firewall. In this case, the real time image may be  
viewed by using the VersaCam’s Server Push Viewer that transmits video through a Web TCP port  
instead of the video TCP port.  
To connect to the Server Push Viewer, click on the ‘Behind Firewall’ menu selection. Performance  
will likely be slower in this mode.  
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3) VersaCam IC Series Plug-in for Netscape Users  
To see the VersaCam image using a Netscape browser, the user should first install the VersaCam  
Plug-in by clicking the VersaCam Plug-in menu. When you connect the VersaCam for the first time  
or you have an old Plug-in version, you will have to download the current Plug-in by clicking  
‘Download VersaCam Plug In Now!’ You then click the ‘Grant’ and ‘Install’ buttons respectively.  
4) VersaCam IC Series Active-X for MS Explorer Users  
For an Internet Explorer User, Active-X Control is automatically installed when the user accesses  
the VersaCam. For Active-X installation on your PC, just click ‘Yes’ if you want to install the  
program. If you cannot see images, you should check if the Active-X Control file is installed  
properly. You may check the VersaCam Control (Active-X Control) file in the folder  
C:\Windows\Download Program Files. If the VersaCam Control file is not installed, try again to  
re-install it. If the Plug-in or Active-X program fails to be installed automatically, you may install it  
manually.  
The installation will not take longer than 1 minute. Don’t click any buttons until the installation is  
complete.  
5) FAQ  
Questions and answers are provided In Appendix 2 for troubleshooting. If you have other questions  
that are not answered here, please contact your distributor or the Pentax Customer Service  
Department.  
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C. Viewing With The VersaCam IC-360  
There are 3 real-time viewers available on the VersaCam homepage: the “Default Viewer”, the  
“720×468 Viewer” and the “Server Push Viewer.” An administrator may set any viewer as a first  
user interface. A connected user may monitor real-time images through the administrator-selected  
main viewer or select another.  
1) Real-time monitoring through the default viewer  
The viewer page is composed of  
three areas: 1) The real-time  
image screen, 2) The Java applet  
Pan/Tilt/Preset control panel, and  
3) The video control section at  
the bottom of page.  
(1) Useful Pop-up Menu on the  
Real- time monitoring screen  
A small window including 5  
functions appears when a user  
clicks the right mouse button  
over the displayed image.  
Users who have the authority can  
access functions such as ‘Image  
Info’, ‘Quality Box’, ‘Focus  
Sensitivity’, and ‘Image Quality’.  
Video Information Setting  
This page allows changing the color of the time shown on  
the left top of the image, or choosing not to show the time at all.  
Configuration of the High Quality Image Area  
You can overcome insufficient network bandwidth by using  
this function. Click the right mouse button on any place on  
the picture and drag to select a desired area. By selecting  
only a portion of the image for high contrast, the remaining  
portion of the image is sent at low contrast and is highly  
compressed.  
If you want to set a new quality area, click on ‘New  
QBOX’. Place and click your cursor where you want to  
start and then drag the mouse and click again where you  
want the box to stop. You can also use the existing area  
to focus again by clicking ‘Enable QBOX.’ ‘Disable  
QBOX’ cancels the function. The image-activated  
high-quality area function is as below.  
The user may set the quality of the “low contrast area”  
with ‘Ambient Level’. If you select ‘Level 1’, the quality  
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is similar to the high-quality area. If you select ‘Level 5’, the image outside of the high-quality area  
is created at a very low contrast.  
Focus sensitivity  
Users may configure the zoom range with one click. The setting is from Level 0 to  
Level 9. By selecting ‘Level 9’, a user zooms in or out at the maximum range.  
Image quality  
Users may select the compression level of the image. If the user chooses ‘Level  
9’, VersaCam sends the best quality image. However, transmission speed  
may be reduced because of the larger data size of each image. If the user  
chooses ‘Level 0’, VersaCam sends the most compressed and least clear image but  
the download speed will be fast.  
Save File As  
The User may save a still image from real time images. A still image can be  
saved as Wavelet files (*.eye) or bitmap (*.bmp) files. Wavelet compression  
files can be decompressed and displayed on Internet browsers such as  
Netscape or Internet Explorer providing the appropriate plug-in or Active-X  
module has been installed on your PC.  
(2) Real-time monitoring  
Users monitor real-time images by clicking the video control menu at the bottom of the homepage  
after setting the channel, resolution, expansion, and frame rates.  
Transmission Control  
Gray Mode: If you choose this mode, the images are displayed in black and white. This may  
allow you to view the images faster since black and white images require much less data.  
Progressive Mode: In the case of ‘Progressive Mode’, the images are regenerated from low to  
high resolution. This function is more useful when you use a low speed network or dial-up  
connection, because it allows low-quality preview images to be rapidly seen.  
Single Shot Mode: If you choose this mode, only one frame of an image is transferred.  
Therefore, no other images may be viewed. To go back to the real-time images, just click the  
button again  
Resolution: The user may select among 5 levels of resolution (720x486, 720x243, 360x243,  
180x121, 90x60 pixels). A high-resolution image is large, and will take longer to transmit.  
Frame Rate: You can choose the transmission speed (1 fps, 3 fps, 5 fps, 10 fps, fastest). If you  
choose ‘Fastest’, you can get images at the fastest possible speed. The transmission speed also  
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depends on the network line’s capacity, the user’s PC’s performance, and the number of users  
viewing the images.  
(3) Pan/Tilt/Preset Control  
Pan/Tilt: You can adjust the position of the camera by locating your  
mouse cursor on the control panel and pressing the left mouse button.  
The nearer the center of the panel you click, the more slowly the  
VersaCam IC-360 moves, while the further from the center you click on  
the panel, the faster the VersaCam moves. Releasing your finger from the  
mouse button stops the camera movement.  
Zoom: You can zoom the image in or out by dragging the ball on the left  
vertical bar ‘T’, ‘W’ (telephoto, wide angle) on control panel.  
Auto-Focus: The VersaCam IC-360 has an auto-focus function. However, you can control and  
optimize the focus of the image manually by dragging the ball on the right vertical bar ‘F’–‘N’  
(farther, nearer) on the control panel.  
Preset: The VersaCam IC-360 can be programmed with up to 64 preset  
position/zoom locations. If you preset a point, the preset Dialog Box will be activated.  
Your selection of a certain point on the list will make the  
camera move to the preset point.  
Take/Give Control: By clicking this button, user gets operation of the  
pan/tilt/zoom/preset function (Take Control) or hands it over to another person  
(Give Control). If one user takes control, another user will have to wait until the  
first user finishes the PTZ operation. The Administrator may control how this  
function works or if it is even enabled.  
These functions will be explained in detail in chapter VI.  
2) 720x486 Viewer  
By selecting this viewer, a user monitors images of 720 by 486 pixels. This viewer has the identical  
functions of the default viewer but the image panel will be 4 times bigger than that of the default  
viewer and the frame rate will be lower because of more data (4 times).  
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3) Server Push Viewer  
If the VersaCam IC-360 is installed on a network where a firewall is located and which blocks  
certain ports, you may still access the camera through the server-push viewer to monitor real-time  
images. If you have information on the network as to which port is blocked with the firewall, you  
may access the camera with the default viewer by changing the camera’s http (web) TCP port or  
video TCP port. To change these ports, please refer to Chapter VI ‘Configuring Administrator’s Data  
at the Homepage’.  
Using the server-push viewer, some functions such as ‘Progressive Mode’ image transmission,  
‘Image Quality’ control, and ‘Quality Box’ creation menus out of image control and ‘Preset’, and  
‘Focus Sensitivity’ control out of PTZ control are not supported. Other functions are the same as that  
of the default viewer.  
(1) Image Control  
‘Progressive Mode’ image transmission menu is not supported.  
Resolution  
You may select a resolution level among five: 90x60, 180x121, 360x243, 720x243, and 720x486  
pixels  
Frame Rate  
You may choose an image transmission speed: 1fps, 3fps, 5fps, 10fps, fastest  
Gray Mode  
If you choose this mode, images are displayed in black and white. These images may be transmitted  
faster than a color image. By clicking the button again, the function is cancelled and the images  
return to color.  
Single Shot Mode  
When this button is clicked, one frame of an image is displayed. To resume transmitting real-time  
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images, click the button again.  
(2) PTZ mechanism control  
‘Preset’ is not supported.  
Pan and Tilt  
If you click these buttons, you can move the direction of VersaCam.  
Zoom  
You may use these buttons to zoom in and zoom out.  
Focus  
You may control the camera manually to optimize the image’s focus.  
Acceleration Rate  
You may choose the speed of the Pan/Tilt/Zoom mechanism: fast, normal and slow.  
(3) Pop-up Menu  
‘Image Quality’ control, ‘Quality Box’ creation, and ‘Focus Sensitivity’ controls are not supported.  
Image Info  
You may select the color (black or white) of the information that is shown on the left top of the  
image or you may leave out the information.  
Save File As  
This selection sets the file format of a saved still image file. A still image can be saved as bitmap  
(*.bmp) file or a Wavelet file (*.eye). Wavelet formatted image files can be displayed on Internet  
browsers such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer as long as you have installed the necessary  
Active-X or Plug-in program. The image that is shown at the moment you click the menu is saved.  
(4) To Home  
This is to go to main viewer. The main viewer is set in the administrator’s page.  
(5) Capture  
This is to capture an image and save it as a file. This menu has the same function as the ‘Save File  
As’ menu.  
(6) Admin  
Clicking ‘Admin’ menu, you go to the administrator’s login page. However, only a user who has  
authority as an administrator can access the page because an administrator’s ID and password are  
required.  
(7) Plug-in  
Because VersaCam compresses an image with the Wavelet algorithm, a user needs to install a  
Plug-in program to see the transmitted image through Netscape Navigator. By clicking on the  
‘Netscape Plug-in’ menu, a user accesses a page where they can download the Plug-in program.  
(8) FAQ  
A user may look up troubleshooting information regarding the installation or running of a VersaCam  
by clicking ‘FAQ’.  
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VI. Configuring Administrator’s Data at Homepage  
This page allows the VersaCam Administrator to login and configure the camera remotely. This  
page may also be accessed by keying in the VersaCam’s IP address and clicking the ‘Start  
Configuration’ button from the Setup program.  
A. Administrator Login  
1) Accessing through the Setup Program  
First, click on the MAC address to select the desired VersaCam. Then key in its  
administrator’s password and click the ‘Start Configuration’ button. When you click the  
‘Start Configuration’ button, the setup program automatically connects you to the Admin  
page of the VersaCam IC Series. (For more detailed information, refer to Chapter IV  
‘Assigning IP address and Configuring Administrator’s Data’)  
2) Accessing through Web Browser  
Using a Web browser, an administrator  
can key in the IP address of the VersaCam  
IC-360 that they are going to configure.  
Then the administrator accesses the  
VersaCam IC-360 login page. At the  
login page, the administrator should key  
in the administrator’s ID and password to  
access the Admin page.  
The administrator may also access the  
VersaCam IC-360’s real-time image  
viewer, and then access the Admin page  
by clicking the ‘Goto Admin Page’ button.  
The two login pages look a bit different,  
but the administrator can access the Admin page though both login pages.  
The default administrator’s ID and password are set to ‘admin’ and the administrator may change  
them at the Admin page. Note that each ID and password must be composed of up to 9 letters and  
numbers. Note that both are case sensitive.  
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B. Configuring Administrator’s Data at the Homepage  
1) System Configuration  
You can set the date & time, name,  
location, and description on your  
VersaCam. The model and serial  
number appear automatically.  
Date & Time: There are three date  
& time menus. In the ‘VersaCam  
Current Date & Time’ panel, the  
current date and time of the  
VersaCam’s clock is displayed. In  
‘System (PC) Current Date & Time’  
panel, the date and time of the clock  
in the administrator’s PC is  
displayed. The administrator may  
reset the camera’s clock with the  
PC’s date and time by clicking the  
‘Time Synchronization’ button. In  
‘Manual Date & Time’ panel, the  
administrator may set the date and  
time to any desired value. The  
administrator then sets the camera  
date and time by clicking the ‘Time  
Synchronization’ button.  
Administrator’s E-mail Address:  
In this panel, an administrator may  
set up an E-mail address. If an  
administrator puts a contact E-mail  
address link on the VersaCam  
homepage,  
the  
linked  
E-mail  
address is synchronized with it.  
This is so the administrator can easily maintain E-mail addresses without modifying the  
HTML page.  
Initialize Flash Information: The administrator can initialize almost all the information  
saved in flash memory by using ‘Factory Setting’. However, ‘Date & Time’, ’Model’,  
and ‘Serial Number’ in the ‘System’ menu, ‘IP configuration’ in the ‘Network’ menu,  
and all items in the ‘Video’ menu cannot be initialized. Also, Preset Position, which is  
configured in the Factory Setting, cannot be initialized.  
Rebooting: If the VersaCam IC Series has any problem, the  
administrator can reboot it without manually disconnecting the power  
supply. This button works as a reset switch.  
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2) User Configuration  
IDs and passwords  
can  
be  
established for an administrator and  
up to 5 classes of users. If you want  
to open your VersaCam to everyone,  
leave the default as “guest.”  
However, you should change the  
administrator’s ID and password to  
unique ones.  
It is very important to compose any ID  
or password with no more than 9 letters  
and numbers. Note: Both are case  
sensitive.  
It is possible to allow or not allow users to control pan/tilt/zoom and to control video  
data such as quality options, QBOX settings, etc. The administrator has full authority to  
give a certain user class a right to control these options or not.  
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3) Network Configuration  
This page defines network types and how to set network addresses for a VersaCam.  
(1) Network Configuration  
DHCP Client Protocol: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) establishes IP addresses for  
network devices automatically. With this protocol, a device obtains its address from the network’s  
DHCP server from a pool of addresses held on that server. This occurs when the device is turned  
on, and for some networks, at other times as well. As a result, it is not possible to predict in  
advance what addresses will be assigned, nor once an address is assigned, if the address will change.  
Therefore, when a VersaCam is required to obtain its address from a DHCP server, it is normally  
impossible for anyone except the network administrator to determine the current IP address for the  
camera. Since the DHCP-assigned address can change from time to time, it is also impossible to  
point a registered domain name at the camera’s IP address, as it is a “moving target.”  
Under the conditions of DHCP, however, it is always possible for the camera to E-mail and FTP  
images to any other accessible IP address or registered domain since no one in the “outside world”  
need to know the camera’s address for these functions.  
The above explanation notwithstanding, there are ways to determine the address of a  
DHCP-addressed camera under most circumstances. The explanation for these ways are too  
detailed for this guide, but require the use of a PC temporarily attached (instead of to the camera) to  
the DHCP connection in question, and the ability to run the program IPCONFIG (a DOS program  
available on all Windows machines, or the equivalent on other systems) to determine the currently  
assigned address, and then to immediately run the program TRACERT (again available on all  
Windows machines, or equivalent on other systems) using that address to find the name that is  
always associated with the connection. That name (which is assigned by the LAN’s network  
administrator or the ISP and which may not be very “attractive”) can be used (in almost all cases)  
instead of an IP address or domain name in the address line of a web browser or imbedded as a link  
in some other web page in order to access the camera.  
Select Network Interface: This is used  
to select a proper network interface with  
which a VersaCam is connected.  
If a VersaCam is connected with an  
Internet dedicated line, a cable modem  
line, or in a LAN environment, you  
should select ‘Ethernet’.  
If a VersaCam is connected to an xDSL  
line that needs PPPoE processes to  
connect to the Internet, the administrator  
should select ‘xDSL (PPPoE)’. However  
if the xDSL line doesn’t need a PPPoE  
process, the administrator should select  
‘Ethernet’ even though the VersaCam is  
connected to an xDSL line.  
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(2) Ethernet Interface:  
An administrator may configure the IP address, subnet mask, broadcast address, gateway address,  
and DNS addresses of a VersaCam. The administrator may set the broadcast address automatically  
by clicking the ‘Get From Netmask’ button after assigning an IP address and subnet mask. An  
administrator may also, depending on the network type, set the data packet size with ‘Select MTU  
Size’ to utilize the network more effectively.  
When the addresses are not assigned properly, users cannot access a VersaCam from any local or  
remote network. Even on the local network, a user is not able to access the camera if the  
administrator does not assign a proper IP address to the VersaCam.  
(3) xDSL Interface  
If a VersaCam is connected on an xDSL line that requires a PPPoE process, the administrator should  
select ‘xDSL (PPPoE)’ and configure the ID and password for PPPoE. The ID and password may be  
acquired from the ISP that installed the line. The VersaCam may get an IP address when it is  
connected to the xDSL line.  
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4) Security Configuration  
This page allows you to control  
accessibility to the VersaCam with IP  
addresses.  
If ‘IP/Subnet Filtering Mode’ is enabled,  
access can be granted or denied to users  
based upon their IP addresses. By  
specifying unique addresses (e.g.,  
204.131.189.217), access from those  
addresses may be controlled. If a user’s  
IP address is not included specifically to  
“allow” access, even a correct user name  
and password will be insufficient to gain  
access. Likewise, even if in possession  
of a valid username/password, any user  
whose IP address is found to be  
specifically listed to “Deny,” no access  
to images will be allowed for that user.  
“Unauthorized IP Address” will appear  
in the viewer window.  
The administrator may restrict users from receiving images from a VersaCam, even though they are  
able to access it. If ‘Image Encryption Mode’ is enabled, and a pin number is assigned, users must  
key in the assigned pin number to see the image after accessing VersaCam image viewers.  
‘Security Configuration’ may be used as a second security layer to control accessibility in addition to  
utilizing ‘User Account Configuration.’  
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5) Video Configuration  
This page allows configuration of every  
channel with various conditions.  
(1) Video Channel State Control  
The administrator decides whether to  
utilize the video signal from a particular  
video channel of the VersaCam. For  
the IC-360 model, there is only a single  
video channel available, so this button  
serves only to enable or shut down this  
channel.  
(2) Camera Color Type  
This button is used to define whether the camera internal to the IC-360 is a color or black & white  
camera. At this time, ALL IC-360 units employ color cameras. Therefore, this setting must be  
left in the “Color” position.  
(3) Video Signal Type  
This button is used to define the type of internal CCD module and external CCD cameras (not  
available on the IC-360) as either ‘NTSC’ or ‘PAL’ format. As the VersaCam IC-360 cameras are  
built as either one or the other, this setting should not be changed.  
(4) Camera Installation Angle  
This feature allows for automatic image rotation for cameras that are not installed “right side up.”  
The IC-360 model can be installed base up on a ceiling (where this option is set to “Normal”) or  
with the base down on a table or other surface with the dome pointing up (where this option is set to  
“180 deg”).  
(5) Advanced Configuration  
By Clicking ‘Advanced Configuration,’  
you may access the page where  
advanced configuration details can be  
set.  
Calibration Parameters  
The administrator may manipulate the  
image by adjusting brightness, contrast,  
hue, saturation, horizontal line shift, and  
vertical line shift from this menu. The  
default setting for all controls is “0.”  
Immediate feedback of the results of  
each change is available in the image  
viewing area after confirming that the  
administrator wishes to make the  
change by clicking the “Apply” button  
at the bottom of the page.  
Caption Display Options  
The administrator can set the default  
captioning information to be displayed,  
if any, on the transmitted image.  
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Black and White selection sets, respectively, black print on a white background, or white print on a  
black background.  
If “Time Information” is enabled, the currently stored VersaCam date and time (to within 1/100  
second) are transmitted with each image in the form MM/DD/YY HH:MM:SS:ss.  
If “Channel Information” is enabled, the date/time stamp will be preceded by “CH#n” where ‘n’ is  
the currently selected video channel. For the IC-360 model, there is only one video channel  
available, so this has no real use.  
If the “User Defined String” is enabled, the string specified will follow the date/time stamp. The  
maximum string length is somewhat variable as it is limited by the physical space available and the  
fact that a proportional font is used wherein each character takes can occupy a different amount of  
lateral space.  
QBOX View Control: If the administrator or user wants to see only a particular area of interest  
within the whole image, the QBOX (Quality Box) feature may be enabled. With a certain area of  
the image defined as the current QBOX, the image outside this high-quality area is set to reduced  
contrast. Because such low-contrast areas are highly compressible (more so if the quality of this  
low-contrast perimeter area is set closer to “1” by the “Ambient Level” control – see below) the  
QBOX feature can improve image transmission speeds substantially. This and all other  
subsequent controls listed below are accessed by pressing the right mouse button with the  
cursor placed over the image viewing area of the screen. These are default settings and may  
be modified by users with the consent of the administrator.  
QBOX Parameters: The administrator sets up the QBOX area with a mouse using ‘click and drag’  
(clicking one corner, holding down the left mouse button, and dragging the cursor until the desired  
rectangle is defined). The selected area coordinates are then shown as the ‘Left Top Placement’ and  
‘Right Bottom Placement’ panels in the menu. Using the ‘Ambient Level’ menu, the administrator  
may set the quality level of the low-contrast area (outside the QBOX) in the image. There are 5  
levels. The administrator may set the level to 5 (lowest contrast), which may increase image  
transmission speed, or to level 1 (highest contrast), which may slow down transmission speed.  
Focus Sensitivity: The administrator selects a default sensitivity for auto-focus of the IC-360  
system. If the user enables “auto-focus” from the Pan/Tilt/Zoom menu, the VersaCam will  
attempt to focus the image automatically in response to a zoom change or change in distance to the  
object when the camera position is moved. The level of focal sharpness (0 is least, 9 is most)  
desired can be adjusted here.  
Image Quality Level: The administrator selects a default image quality level from 0 to 9. If level  
9 is chosen, the VersaCam will send the highest quality image by employing a lesser degree of  
image compression to the transmitted file. However, transmission speed will be reduced because  
of larger file size. The image level inside the QBOX is the same level as is selected in this menu.  
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6) Application Configuration  
This page allows configuration of the E-mail and FTP functions.  
(1) Recipient E-mail Address  
This page allows you to designate a  
person to receive E-mail with the  
images attached.  
(2) Sender’s E-mail Address  
This page allows you to enter the  
E-mail address of the sender.  
The E-mail sender’s address is nothing  
more than a reference as to the identity  
of the sender, or the administrator, since  
the camera cannot receive E-mail in  
return.  
Another important function of this  
menu item is to avoid a potential  
problem where the E-mail may be  
blocked by an E-mail server. Some  
E-mail servers don’t allow reception of  
E-mail that does not have a valid return  
domain  
name  
such  
as  
[email protected]. This is because so  
much “spam” is sent using fictional  
domain names. Therefore, VersaCam  
and other devices that do not have a  
valid return domain name or only have  
their IP addresses may be prevented  
from sending E-mails. To avoid this  
problem, VersaCam allows entering a  
valid sender’s E-mail address. The default value is invalid, so the administrator should change the  
address to a valid one. The administrator may enter only one sender’s E-mail address.  
(3) Check E-mail Options  
Relay Mail Server: Considering the same problem of E-mail blocking, VersaCam has a function to  
relay its E-mail through an available E-mail server so that an E-mail can have the relay server’s  
domain name. After activating ‘User Relay Mail Server’ menu, you enter a server’s domain name  
such as ‘@abcdefg.com’. The initial E-mail server’s default value is invalid, so don’t use the  
default value when you have to use the relay mail server function. Test first with this function  
disabled to see if it will be necessary.  
Content-Transfer-Type: This is to define E-mail format. E-mail servers and clients usually  
support ‘Base64’ format, but some servers do not. In this case, you may select the format as  
‘Quoted Printable’ (UUCP).  
(4) E-mail Event Configuration  
Event source: An administrator may specify which event(s) cause(s) images to be sent as E-mail  
attachments. The options include ‘Motion Detection,’ the two external sensors, and a timer  
(‘Periodic Sending’). In the latter case, the administrator must also specify the frequency (in  
minutes) of capture and transmission. This may be from 5 minutes to 525,600 minutes (once per  
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year). Note that any or none of these event types can be specified. If none are specified, no  
E-mail messages will be sent by the camera. When more than one event type is specified, E-mail  
will be sent whenever any of the selected events occurs.  
File name: If E-mail event handling is enabled as noted above, the administrator must decide how  
to name the resulting image files. There are three naming conventions that may be employed.  
The ‘DATETIME’ method creates files in the format:  
IMG-CHnn-yyyyddd-hhmmss.eye, where  
‘nn’ = the channel number (for cameras with multiple video inputs  
‘yyyy’ = year (e.g., 2002)  
‘ddd’ = day of the year (e.g., 001 to 365)  
‘hh’ = hour (e.g., 00 to 23)  
‘mm’ = minute (e.g., 01 to 59)  
‘ss’ = second (e.g., 01 to 59)  
If the administrator selects the ‘SEQNUM’ option, each file will have appended a numerical  
sequence number. The file-naming format will be:  
IMG-CHnn-SNx.eye, where  
‘x’ = the sequence number beginning with 1  
The administrator may also elect to provide a fixed name to the file such that the same name is sent  
every time, for example, Image.eye.  
In addition, the fixed file name field may contain abbreviations for date, time, and sequence  
numbers as described above as suffixes to the file name. The abbreviations that are allowed  
include:  
&D = Date  
&T = Time  
&C = Channel Number  
&S = Sequence Number  
So, for example, if the administrator keys in ‘MYIMAGES_&D.eye,” all of the resulting images  
will be stamped with the name ‘MYFILES’ appended with a date stamp in the format described  
above (e.g., MYFILES_2002062.eye). If ‘SOMEIMAGE_&D-&T.eye were keyed in, the  
resulting filename would include both date and time (e.g., SOMEIMAGE_2002062-070015.eye  
which would indicate the 62nd day of 2002 at 07:00:15 in the morning).  
The extension for image files is usually defined as ‘.eye’ so that it will be recognized by the  
Wavelet viewer plug-in supplied by Pentax. When the browser sees the ‘.eye’ file, it  
automatically knows which plug-in is associated with this image file type and will call up that  
plug-in automatically for image viewing. If the administrator chooses either the DATETIME or  
SEQNUM format, the VersaCam will automatically use the .eye filename extension.  
Image quality: The administrator sets the resolution of the image that will be delivered by E-mail.  
Lowest resolution and least data  
Highest resolution and most data  
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(5) FTP Configuration  
FTP Directory Configuration: In order to make use of the FTP transmission method, the  
administrator must define the FTP server address, FTP user account name, the FTP user  
password, and the FTP file path.  
The ‘FTP server address’ is the address of the target FTP server that will hold the transferred  
images. This needs to be an IP address in the form xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. Note that if the  
requested server is NOT on your local net, you must be sure you have properly identified the  
correct gateway address in the Network Configuration or the camera will be unable to move  
images outside of your local net to the target server.  
The ‘FTP user account name’ must be used unless the FTP server permits anonymous logins.  
You should obtain this account name from the server’s administrator. This also applies for the  
‘FTP user password.’  
The ‘FTP file path’ may be required if you wish to store images on the FTP server at some level  
below the root or home directory where the camera logs into the server. For example, if you  
wish to store images in a subdirectory called ‘IMAGES,’ you should specify this name by  
keying in ‘/IMAGES.” The forward slash is important.  
An administrator assigns an FTP server address, FTP user accounts, FTP user passwords, and  
FTP user paths to receive files when events occur.  
FTP Event Configuration: The administrator may set sending conditions, image resolution,  
and filename in the same fashion as described above for E-mail events. The exception is that  
the frequency of scheduled transmissions, if any, is specified in seconds rather than minutes.  
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7) Pan/Tilt/Zoom Configuration  
The IC-360 has various special  
functions including 64 PTZ Presets,  
auto-pan between two different  
monitoring areas, or group mode  
swing between eight different  
positions. Using these functions,  
users can obtain the effect of a  
multi-camera system with only one  
VersaCam installation. To use the  
VersaCam efficiently, users should  
have a good understanding of these  
functions.  
Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control Panel  
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New Preset: Users can select up to 64 preset points whereby one click will send the camera to the  
predefined position.  
First, move the camera to the desired preset location. Then, click  
“New Preset” button. The preset configuration pop-up window will be  
activated.  
In this window, select the number that you wish to assign to  
this preset position, or change the existing preset, and type  
the nickname you prefer for this point. Last, click the  
“Add/Change” button and close this window using the  
“Close” button at the bottom of the window.  
New Group: This function is designed for sequential group monitoring of several designated preset  
points. The VersaCam will automatically patrol the preset points within a group.  
Users can easily make a monitoring group by gathering the above  
preset points. First, click the “New Group” button and the new  
Group configuration pop-up window will be activated. In this  
window, select the number that you wish to assign to this new group,  
or change the existing group. Type the nickname for the group at  
“Name.” “Time,” the third item, determines how long, in seconds,  
that the camera will rest at each preset point within a group. Select  
each preset as a monitoring group member up to 9. Last, click the  
“Add/Change” button and close the window using the “Close”  
button.”  
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Mode: The Main purpose of this menu is to utilize the above preset and grouping  
functions. When you click the “Mode” button, the “Mode Setting Dialog” will be  
activated.  
Mode Selection  
- Normal Mode: When a user is using PTZ  
control, another user would normally wait  
indefinitely until the first user relinquished  
control. To prevent this, the administrator  
can select the “Give/Take Mode Enable” and  
set the time limit for control by each user by  
checking the left checkbox.  
- Swing Mode: This mode is for automatic  
patrolling between two preset points that are  
set up in the “New Preset” menu. The  
VersaCam will move back and forth between  
the two selected points, resting for the  
designated number of seconds at each  
monitoring point.  
- Group Mode: By selecting a preset group at  
the “New Group” menu, a user can select a  
group he would like to have the VersaCam  
patrol automatically. There is no resting  
time setting on the group mode because the  
preset group has already had this time  
established through the “New Group”  
registration.  
Internal Settings  
BLC Mode Select: This setting controls the backlight  
compensations (Back Light Control) of the camera. Options  
include “BLC Off” for no backlight compensation, “BLC” for  
normal compensation, “Super BLC” for extreme backlight  
compensation, and “WDR” for Wide Dynamic Range.” Each  
of these settings is designed to have an effect on how the  
camera handles very high contrast images. Often this is the  
result of the subject area including a window with incoming sunlight.  
Flickerless Mode Enable: This function prevents the auto-brightness control of the camera from  
responding to such light sources as fluorescent lamps. Fluorescent lamps are not actually  
illuminated all the time – they switch on and off at a rate of 60 times per second. This flicker can  
fool the camera, making the Flickerless Mode necessary to avoid constant changes in image  
brightness.  
Pan/Tilt Reverse Mode Function  
This page allows you to reverse Pan/Tilt control functions. This function is useful when a VersaCam  
360 is installed upside down.  
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8) Serial Port Configuration  
The VersaCam IC-360 has an RS232C interface port for an audio device.  
Note: As of the date of printing of this manual, this audio device was not available. when it is  
available, the following instructions will apply.  
The VersaCam IC-360 supports  
a
specialized Audio Device for the  
VersaCam  
Messenger.”  
series  
This  
called  
is  
“Sound  
physically  
connected to the Audio Device port and  
enabled using this menu.  
To configure this Sound Messenger,  
select the “Audio Device” from “Select  
Attached Device” pull-down menu.  
AGC Control Enable: When this  
function is enabled, the VersaCam  
IC-360 will automatically control the  
input audio volume and adjust it up or  
down for any given noise ambient  
condition.  
Microphone Volume Level: This is a  
10-level control for microphone volume.  
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9) Digital I/O Configuration  
This feature allows users to control the effect of the state of any sensors that may be attached to the  
VersaCam. The camera may then be programmed (See Application Configuration and Alarm  
Configuration) to send E-mails and/or to transfer files by FTP in response to these external triggers.  
Device Type for Input Port 1 and Port 2  
:
The administrator may define the active  
state of two optional input devices  
connected to two camera input ports.  
These can be switches, infrared sensors,  
or any other device that meets the  
electrical requirements specified in the  
manual for your particular VersaCam  
model. The active states of sensing  
devices may be either “normally closed”  
or “normally open” depending on the  
design of the sensor. For example, a  
door switch might be normally closed but open in response to an opened door, or it might be  
normally open but close in response to an opened door. This menu allows the administrator to  
specify which state matches the actuated or triggered position of the sensor. See details in  
Appendix 7 for specific wiring requirements for your sensor and detailed information about using  
these settings.  
Current State for Input Port 1 and Port 2: This status area shows the current states of any digital  
devices connected to the two available input ports. In the status area, an “Active State” or  
“De-active State” message indicates the current input port status. The “De-Active State” means that  
either a normally-open sensor is connected, or the sensor was not detecting an ‘event’ when the  
‘Apply’ button was clicked. Though this message is not updated until you confirm the ‘OK’  
response from the camera after clicking the ‘Apply’ button, the VersaCam IC-360 is still receiving  
updated sensor readings from the input port.  
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10) Alarm Configuration  
This feature allows the administrator to set parameters that affect the manner in which the triggers  
(both internal and external) will cause the VersaCam to respond.  
Motion Detection Threshold:  
This value is used to set the threshold for  
the motion detection function. During  
operation with this feature enabled (See  
Application Configuration) changes in  
the video image are perceived by the  
camera as motion and cause E-mail or  
FTP files to be sent. The administrator  
can determine the level of motion  
(amount of variation occurring in the  
video image) that will be required to  
cause this trigger to occur.  
Threshold “0” is the most sensitive state  
and “900” is the least sensitive state.  
The administrator should gain some experience with motion in the desired frame of reference before  
settling on a particular value for this threshold. Note that the motion of leaves on trees, cars on  
distant roads, and other transient events must sometimes be taken into account when setting up this  
feature.  
Alarm Parameters for E-mail / FTP Application:  
Here, the administrator defines image-recording conditions that will occur in the event of a trigger of  
the three possible sensors. These include motion detection (MD) or external sensors (SID1 and  
SID2 Events).  
The VersaCam 360 can record between 0 and 2 frames for 1 or 2 seconds before the  
event and/or between 0 and 2 frames for 1 or 2 seconds after an event. The maximum  
recording rate is 1 frame per second. These are the image frames that will be E-mailed  
or transferred by FTP depending on the Application Configuration setup. If the trigger  
event lasts longer than 2 seconds, the camera will continue to send non-duplicate images  
regardless of any overlap in the time setting.  
Alarm Preset  
If an external trigger is sensed by the  
camera, the camera can be forced to  
move to one of the preset monitoring  
points by enabling this feature for  
one or both of the external inputs.  
Such preset positions are configured  
in the PTZ Configuration menu. The two external triggers can be associated with  
different preset locations if desired.  
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11) Custom Configuration  
Web Server TCP Port:  
The TCP ports used by a  
VersaCam  
IC-360  
are  
assignable by the admin-  
istrator. It is through this  
“Web Server” port that  
users  
can  
access  
a
VersaCam IC-360 and  
through which the camera  
will send its web page and  
configuration  
data.  
Normally, the 80 port is  
assigned by the network  
administrator as a Web  
Server TCP port like other ordinary Web Servers on a network.  
Video Server TCP Port:  
The “Video Server” port identifies the port number through which a VersaCam will  
transmit its images. Normally the 8080 port is assigned as a server TCP port.  
Both the port for Web and Video data should be opened and available to the network to  
which the VersaCam is attached. Where a network firewall is installed, one or the  
other of these ports may be closed. In this case, the installer should either request that  
the network administrator make both ports available, or request that the network  
administrator make available alternative port numbers for use. If alternative port(s)  
must be used for either the Web or Video, the administrator must enter the port  
number(s) on this configuration page.  
Select Main Page:  
The administrator may assign the viewer page desired as the default  
page that appears when a user first accesses the VersaCam. The  
administrator can choose from among 3 different html viewer pages.  
There are, at present, called “Default Viewer,” “720x486 Viewer,”  
and “Server Push Viewer.”  
The 720x486 Viewer creates the  
largest browser screen and the largest image page possible. The Server Push Viewer  
may be used when the user is behind a firewall and cannot directly access the camera  
otherwise.  
Viewer Editing:  
Certain presentation aspects of the default viewer are designed for the administrator to  
edit easily. The editable features of these pages are:  
- Main Title: This string changes the main title that is displayed at the bottom of the  
default viewer.  
- Logo Image Source URL: The administrator may assign a URL pointing to a  
particular site from which a default viewer gets the logo that appears in the upper left  
corner of the viewer window  
- Logo Image Link URL: The administrator may link the logo to a particular web page.  
By clicking on the logo, users will be transferred to the selected web page.  
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- Background Color and Foreground Color: The background and foreground colors of  
the default viewer cannot be changed with this revision of software.  
12) Goto Viewer Page  
Users can return to the “Default Viewer Page” by clicking on this menu item.  
* Caution: To save the changes, you have to click the ‘Apply’ button on every  
page.  
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Appendix 1  
Appendix 1 - Detailed Specifications of VersaCam IC-360  
1. General  
CPU  
Flash memory  
RAM  
32bit RISC Embedded processor  
8Mbyte  
16Mbyte  
OS  
Embedded Linux  
Video Channel  
NTSC or PAL video formats are supported  
1 Channel of External Video Output  
Image Resolution Control 720x486, 720x243, 360x243, 180x121, 90x60 pixels  
Image Compression  
Compression Rate  
Transfer Rate  
Decoding Rate  
Compression rate  
Security  
Wavelet  
10:1 ~200:1  
Max 120 fps ([4.7KB image] up to 30 fps, 1 - 4 clients)  
2 ~ 30fps (depends on client system)  
Max 30 fps  
Password-Based User Authentication  
IP-filtering (Secure Mode)  
Image Encryption  
Alarms and I/O  
Misc. functions  
Motion detection  
Software-controlled dual (2) alarm inputs  
Sending E-mail automatically  
Sending image files through FTP automatically  
High quality image area setting  
Image compression control (10 Levels)  
Periodic sending of images through E-mail, FTP  
Gray/Progressive/Single-Shot Mode  
User-customized home page publishing supported by FTP  
DC 12V, 3.5A via external power supply supplied  
2 auxiliary inputs are supported  
Power Supply  
Sensor input  
2. CCD Camera  
Image Sensor  
Total Pixels  
Active Pixels  
Scanning Frequency  
Synchronization  
Video Output  
Interface  
1/4-inch color interline-transfer CCD  
410,000 pixels NTSC-811(H) x 508(V), PAL-795(H) x 596(V)  
380,000 pixels 768(H) x 494(V), PAL-752(H) x 582(V)  
15.734kHz (H) 59.94Hz(V)  
Internal/External (AC Line Lock)  
1.0 Vp-p/75 ohm  
RS232, BNC (Video)  
Resolution  
S/N Ratio  
480/440 TV Lines (Slow Shutter Mode)  
More than 50dB  
White Balance  
Automatic Tracing White Balance (ATW)/AWC  
Back Light Compensation Super BLC/BLC/ Wide Dynamic Range/Off  
Focus  
Auto/Manual  
Electronic Shutter  
Slow Shutter  
Flickerless  
lris  
Auto/Manual (1/60 to 1/10,000 12 steps)  
Auto (1/30 to 1/2)/OFF  
Auto/Manual (Fixed 1/100)  
Automatic  
Gain Control  
Automatic  
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3. Lens Specification  
Focal Length  
Digital Zoom  
F3.9mm to 62.4mm 16x Optical Lens  
8x (Total 128x possible)  
Max. Relative Aperture  
Min. Focus Distance  
Min. Illumination  
Wide 1:1.4, Tele 1:2.7  
40” (1,000 mm) (Tele End)  
3.0/0.5 Lux (Slow Shutter Mode)  
4. Pan/Tilt Specification  
Pan Rotation  
360º continuous  
Pan Speed Manual  
Preset  
Tilt Rotation  
0.8 to 120 /sec. (adjustable in 64 steps)  
0.8 to 240 /sec. (adjustable in 64 steps)  
0 to 90º  
Tilt Speed Manual  
Preset  
Preset Positions  
0.8 to 120 /sec. (adjustable in 64 steps)  
0.8 to 180 /sec. (adjustable in 64 steps)  
Up to 64 positions  
5. Network  
Browser  
MS Internet Explorer V. 4.0 or later  
Netscape V. 4.5 or later, up to V. 4.7  
JAVAApplet for non PC User (Mac or Unix)  
10 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)  
Connector  
Installation  
Protocols supported  
S/W Update  
Assign IP address using setup program or ARP, RARP protocol  
TCP/IP, HTTP, ARP, RARP, ICMP, DHCP, FTP and SMTP  
Flash memory allows remote software updates over the network  
using FTP or proprietary 'upgrade.exe' software  
Configuration is achieved using a proprietary setup program and the  
Web server built-in Admin. Page  
Management  
6. Mechanical  
Dimensions  
Weight  
H x W x L = 1.8” (45mm) x 3.3” (92mm) x 5.8” (146mm)  
4.1 lb. (1855g), without Power supply  
160 x 201 mm (Dome 132 mm)  
Dimensions  
6.40 x 8.04 inch (Dome 5.28 inch)  
approx. 4.6 lb (2.1kg)  
Weight  
7. Environmental  
(*) This data is a target specification.  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Relative Humidity  
Storage Humidity  
Typical  
32º to 104º F (0º to 40º C)  
-4º to 104º F (-20º to 60º C)  
10 to 75% (No condensation)  
10 to 95% (No condensation)  
1.5A, Peak 3A  
Environment  
Indoor*  
*Always use the attached Dome to prevent dust or other contamination.  
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Appendix 2  
Appendix 2 - Frequently Asked Questions  
This is the FAQ document for VersaCam IC Series products. This document provides answers to  
questions that often arise in the process of installing and operating the VersaCam Internet camera.  
Table of Contents  
1. Frequently Asked Questions  
1.1. VersaCam Features  
Q: What are VersaCam IC Series cameras?  
A: VersaCam IC-Series cameras are integrated web cameras and servers with additional  
abilities to transmit images using FTP and e-mail. Each camera contains a CCD module, web  
server, FTP and e-mail clients, and networking hardware. VersaCam captures, processes, and  
transmits digital images through a network connection. As the VersaCam can be configured to  
operate as a Web server, it does not require a separate dedicated server in most cases  
(depending upon number of simultaneous users). After installing the VersaCam at the desired  
site, you may monitor images from your choice of remote sites.  
Q: What preparation is needed for installation?  
A: A VersaCam requires only AC power and a 10BaseT type network connection.  
Q: Which algorithm is used to compress digital images?  
A: The VersaCam IC Series uses a wavelet algorithm to compress digital images. Wavelet is a  
still-image based compression algorithm. This means that each frame is captured individually,  
and can be viewed individually (unlike MPEG images), making it ideal for security  
applications. The VersaCam compresses and transmits these still images at very high speed to  
provide high speed streaming video.  
Q: What is the difference between Wavelet algorithm and JPEG in compressing digital  
images?  
A: Wavelet is more efficient than JPEG by 30-300%. The higher efficiency of Wavelet comes  
from its encoding method. The Wavelet algorithm uses DWT (Discrete Wavelet Transform)  
while JPEG uses DCT (Discrete Cosine Transform). Due to its efficiency, Wavelet has also  
been adopted for JPEG 2000 digital image compression.  
Since Wavelet is not yet fully standardized, it requires the installation of a browser plug-in or  
Active-X control to view VersaCam images through such standard web browsers as Netscape  
and Explorer. The size of a typical Plug-in or Active-X control for Wavelet images is often as  
large as 3 megabytes, requiring a long download time. However, Pentax provides Plug-in and  
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Active-X controls of only 300KB, requiring a much shorter download time, especially over a  
dial-up connection.  
Q: Can VersaCam IC Series support multiple users with different resolutions at the  
same time?  
A: The VersaCam IC Series can support up to 100 users with different resolutions at the same  
time. Moreover, VersaCam has progressive mode (image quality builds slowly over time) and  
gray mode. As these modes require much less bandwidth than full color images, these can be  
accessed by dial-up connections with reasonable results. One user can monitor full resolution  
(720 X 486) color images while another user views half resolution (360 X 243) B/W images.  
Q: What is the maximum transmission speed?  
A: The VersaCam IC Series compress and transmit up to 30 frames per second, and operates  
on a 10BaseT network. However this speed is not necessarily available to every user. Actual  
transmission speed may depend on the performance of the user's PC and available network  
bandwidth. A few things must be remembered when attempting to calculate transmission  
speed:  
The maximum transmission speed is 30 frames per second to any individual user. However,  
this does not necessarily mean that any number of users can simultaneously receive 30 frames  
per second. Although the VersaCam can keep track of transmission of images for up to 100  
users simultaneously, it is limited by available network bandwidth. For example, if 5 users are  
receiving 10 frames per second, the total frame count that the VersaCam will need to transmit  
is 50 frames per second. The total bandwidth required to transmit 50 frames per second (of  
10KB images) is within the full bandwidth capacity of a 10BaseT network. Such networks can  
typically handle 123 frames of 10KB images per second, assuming no other devices are also  
trying to consume that available bandwidth. Listed below are the sizes of a very complex  
image (highly detailed and difficult to compress) and a fairly simple image (less detail) at  
various resolutions and image quality (compression level) settings:  
Image Resolution  
Quality  
Complex File Size  
Simple File Size  
720 x 486  
720 x 486  
720 x 486  
9
5
2
77KB  
49KB  
33KB  
24KB  
16KB  
12KB  
360 x 243  
360 x 243  
360 x 243  
9
5
2
29KB  
22KB  
17KB  
10KB  
8KB  
6KB  
180 x 121  
180 x 121  
180 x 121  
9
5
2
17KB  
12KB  
8KB  
7KB  
5KB  
4KB  
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Q: Does the VersaCam IC Series support Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions?  
A: The VersaCam IC-360 model, being a dome camera, has its own pan/tilt/zoom mechanism.  
The other cameras in the VersaCam IC Series family support stand-alone pan/tilt/zoom  
mechanisms that respond to ASCII motion commands over an RS-232 or RS-485 serial  
connection using the DB-15 connector on the rear of the camera. Such devices can be  
controlled remotely by sending commands over the network to the VersaCam that are in turn  
sent to the PTZ mechanism.  
Q: Is there any limitation to login name and password length?  
A: Login names and passwords must be comprised of 9 or less bytes both for user and  
administrator accounts.  
1.2. VersaCam IC Series Installation  
Q: What network connection may be used?  
A: Any normal IP based 10BaseT connection can be used. If you must use an xDSL, cable  
modem or ISDN connection that requires a dynamic IP address (DHCP), the process of  
installing and accessing the VersaCam is a bit different than if a fixed IP address is available.  
For many reasons, a fixed IP address is preferable.  
Q: What is maximum acceptable length of network cable?  
A: UTP cable that is used on a LAN can be extended up to 325 feet (100 meters) without  
bridging.  
Q: Can the ordinary telephone lines (POTS) be used to connect the VersaCam to the  
network?  
A: Telephone lines can be used to connect the VersaCam, but it is necessary to equip your  
system with a telephone modem router. Pentax will provide information on such devices upon  
request. However, it is not efficient to use telephone lines to transmit images because the  
speed is very low. At best, a V.90 connection will supply 33,600bps uplink speed for  
transmission. Compare this to a 10,000,000bps LAN connection and you can quickly  
understand the difference.  
Q: Is a special housing needed when a VersaCam is installed outdoors?  
A: The VersaCam cameras are not weatherproof. Therefore, it is necessary to install the  
camera into a weatherproof housing for outdoor installations.  
Q: When the network to which the VersaCam is installed is made up of one public IP  
address and several private IP addresses (virtual private network), can the VersaCam be  
connected to the network with a private IP address?  
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A: If the VersaCam IC Series is to be used as a Web server, it cannot be assigned a private IP  
address unless it will be viewed only from within the virtual private network, or pointed to as a  
server by the network's router. Private addresses cannot be directly "seen" from the outside  
world.  
A virtual private network that presents a single static IP address is normally equipped with  
such a router and is comprised of a local network with various private IP addresses. In this  
case, all the devices connected on the local network are assigned private IP addresses by the  
network administrator. However, all of the devices communicate with remote devices (those  
outside the local virtual private network) using a single "real world" IP address. The router  
converts the private IP addresses into the single real IP address, and allows local devices  
access to devices outside the network. This function is called NAT (Network Address  
Translation), and can be used to connect the VersaCam to a virtual network as a server for its  
images.  
When you configure a router, you can designate a local device as a local server among all the  
connected devices. You have to supply the VersaCam's IP address to the router as a local  
server address.  
Q: When a network is made up of only private IP addresses, can a VersaCam be  
connected to the network?  
A: The VersaCam can be connected to LAN having only private IP addresses as long as only  
local users on that network expect to access the VersaCam.  
Q: Can the VersaCam be installed on a network that employs a firewall?  
A: If there is a firewall on the network, Port 80 is normally open for ordinary data  
communication. However, since the VersaCam transmits image data, the default Port 8080 is  
used by VersaCam. It is normally necessary to open Port 8080 of the network for users outside  
of the firewall who are expected to access the VersaCam.  
However, typical firewall installations often open only Port 80 to enhance network security. In  
this case, either the firewall must be reprogrammed to enable access to Port 8080, or remote  
users must access the VersaCam with the "Server Push Viewer" that can be found in the  
'Image Viewers' - 'Other' menu in the 'Default Viewer' list. Server Push Viewer enables the  
VersaCam to communicate through Port 80. "Server Push" is, however, a slower means for  
transmitting images, and will noticeably slow the reception of images for the user.  
Another method that may be used to resolve this problem is to move the camera's  
transmissions from Port 8080 to any port granted by the firewall. The VersaCam port usage  
may be reconfigured using the setting at the 'User Custom Configuration' page in the  
VersaCam's Admin page.  
Q: How can a user view VersaCam IC Series images when using Netscape?  
A: If a user wants to see the real-time VersaCam images using the Netscape browser, it is first  
necessary to install the VersaCam plug-in program. The procedure for the plug-in setup  
follows:  
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Access VersaCam using Netscape by addressing the  
1. camera's assigned IP address (e.g.,  
http://168.192.1.1/)  
Set up the VersaCam Plug-in using the Netscape  
Smart Update  
2.  
The VersaCam plug-in for Netscape is stored and downloaded from the VersaCam itself.  
Accessing the camera, Netscape can download and install the plug-in quickly and easily.  
When a user connects to the VersaCam for the first time or has an older version of the  
VersaCam plug-in, the user must download the current plug-in by selecting "Download  
VersaCam Plug In Now!" from the Login menu. Then the user must click "Grant" to accept  
the VersaCam certificate and then select the "Install" button.  
Q: How can a user view VersaCam images when using Internet Explorer?  
A: If a user wants to see the real-time VersaCam images using the IE (Explorer) browser, it is  
first necessary to install the VersaCam plug-in and to have installed a current version of the  
Active-X control for the Explorer Browser. The plug-in is used only for server-push mode,  
and the Active-X control is for the live image viewer.  
If the Active-X control is not installed in your system, or is an old version, the installation of  
the Active-X control will occur automatically when an attempt is made to run it by the  
application. All the user needs to do is click on "Yes" when the PC asks whether it is to install  
it. If Explorer is to be used, we recommend version 4.0/5.0 or above.  
When you access a VersaCam for the first time, or you access another VersaCam that is  
running on a higher level of internal software, your PC will note this and ask if you wish to  
install the Active-X control.  
Q: What is to be done when the Active-X Control does not install properly?  
A: Occasionally, the VersaCam IC Series Active-X control program is installed improperly  
due to the configuration of some computers. In this case, the user may not see the VersaCam  
image on the screen or will see the message "No Video Input" in the image area. To solve this  
problem, the user should remove and attempt to reinstall the VersaCam Active-X control  
program as follows:  
Remove the VersaCam control program by clicking the right mouse button and selecting the  
'Remove' menu. For a PC that uses Windows 98, the program is installed in the directory  
C:\windows\DownloadedProgramFiles. For a PC running Windows NT or 2000, it is in  
the directory C:\winnt\Downloaded Program Files. Then, access the VersaCam again  
by its IP address and install the Active-X control program.  
If you do not see video even though you have performed the above-mentioned process, first  
assure that the camera can be viewed from another PC or browser before attempting to further  
troubleshoot the problem.  
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Q: The viewer loads correctly, and no message occurs indicating that a problem has  
occurred, but no video is visible for the VersaCam's own built-in CCD camera. What  
could the problem be?  
o
A: (For VersaCam IC-4 and IC-R20 models with external camera input)  
Since no error or "loading" message is visible, it is likely that the video from the  
VersaCam's internal CCD module is not being transmitted, but rather, that of an  
unused external video input. Therefore, one possibility (for multi-input VersaCam  
models) is that you have selected the external video source for Channel 0 to which no  
camera is attached. Note that Channel 0 can be used either for the 1st BNC input or  
the internal CCD on models so equipped. In the VersaCam setup program or  
administrator's page, you can access "System Configuration". At the bottom of the  
page, there is a menu item "Attached CAM#1" by means of which you can select  
either the video source "Ch0(Internal)" for the internal CCD or "Ch1(External)" for an  
external CCTV camera. To see video from the VersaCam's internal CCD module, you  
should select "Ch0(Internal)". "Ch1(External)" should be selected only to see video  
from an external CCD camera that is connected to the first external BNC video port on  
the rear of the VersaCam BNC, depending upon the camera model.  
A second possibility is that you have not activated the internal CCD module. To  
activate the internal CCD module, in the VersaCam setup program or VersaCam  
administrator's page, access "Video Configuration". At the top of the page, there is a  
menu of "Select Video Channel". At the menu you select "Ch#0(Internal)", and at the  
next menu of "Video Input Control" you select "Enable". This process determines  
whether to permit video from the internal CCD or not.  
The last possibility is that you have enabled external channels to which no external  
cameras are connected. To use external cameras, you should connect external RS170  
type CCTV cameras to BNC ports (or DB-15 port) in the rear of VersaCam, and  
activate them from the VersaCam setup program or administrator's page. If you do not  
activate channels that are connected to external ports, their video will not be seen. If  
you activate channels for external cameras without connecting them to their ports, all  
video signals on the browser page may be influenced due to the lack of proper  
termination of the port. The video may be seen dimly or in B/W mode.  
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A: (For all VersaCam IC Series models)  
In the event that the video from external cameras is not seen, one cause may be that  
you have not activated the channel(s) for external CCD cameras. In VersaCam IC  
Series setup program or administrator's page, access the configuration page for  
"Video". At the top of the page, there is a menu "Select Video Channel". At this menu,  
you may select the channel(s) for which you plan to connect external CCTV cameras.  
In the next menu, "Video Input Control", you must select "Enable". This process is to  
determine whether to enable transmission of video for the external camera(s).  
(For VersaCam IC Series models with external camera input)  
It is also possible that a BNC cable is not connected properly between the external  
CCTV camera and the VersaCam. Though the cable is connected physically, there still  
is a possibility of a broken or unstable connection between the VersaCam and an  
external CCTV camera. In this event, the user may see poor quality video or no video  
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at all. If you encounter this condition, check if the BNC cable is defective or  
improperly connected. Often, the user will neglect to fully twist the BNC connector  
after installation to lock it into place.  
Q: Which pan/tilt/zoom mechanisms can be installed with the VersaCam?  
A: While the IC-360 contains its own pan/tilt/zoom mechanism, the other members of the  
VersaCam IC Series family also have the ability to control external pan/tilt/zoom devices  
on-line. Such PTZ devices are connected to the VersaCam through its DB-15 port or Terminal  
Block interface in the rear panel (the connection method depends on the VersaCam model).  
Consult the manual for your model of VersaCam to determine whether RS232 or RS-485  
devices are appropriate, and which pins are to be used from the DB-15 connector for this  
purpose.  
Using the RS-485 connection, you can install various models of Pelco and the PTZ devices of  
several other U.S. companies. The VersaCam can be programmed to send specific commands  
to control pan, tilt, zoom and focus functions in response to commands. You can also install  
pan/tilt/zoom devices that use an RS232 or RS-422 interface to the VersaCam's RS232  
connections. Some VersaCam models are already programmed for support of Pelco's D and P  
protocols. When using Pelco products, it is necessary to employ a signal level converter to  
shift the RS232 output of the VersaCam to the RS-422 levels required by the Pelco device.  
These converters are sold at any outlet carrying Pelco products, or at many computer interface  
specialty companies such as Blackbox Co.  
With RS232 connections, you can install the pan/tilt driver of Surveyor Co. and other vendors.  
For detailed descriptions of the interface connections, please refer to Appendix 7.  
Q: It is impossible to assign an IP address to the VersaCam with the ARP command.  
What is the problem?  
A: The ARP command may only be used on a local network. With a PC or a notebook  
computer, you can assign an IP address to any VersaCam connected on a local network with  
the ARP command or with the VersaCam setup program. If you cannot assign an IP address to  
a VersaCam with the ARP command, you should check the following:  
First, observe the green LED in the rear of VersaCam. Disconnect and then reconnect power to  
the camera. When you supply power to the camera, the green LED comes on for about two  
seconds then and then turns off. Afterwards it blinks once about every two seconds. If the  
green LED begins to repeat blinking on for four seconds and off for one second, there is a  
problem with the network connection. There are several possible reasons for this, including  
using the wrong (crossover vs.. straight through) network cable, no real network connection  
from the wall jack to the network, the use of a hub that supports ONLY 100BaseT connections  
(the VersaCam requires 10BaseT), and other conditions. If the network connection is faulty,  
you should check whether your network cable is of the correct type and works properly and  
that the host or hub can handle 10BaseT connections.  
If the green LED blinks normally, check the IP address of the PC or notebook computer being  
used to ARP the camera. As explained before, the ARP command may only be used across a  
local network. To be connected across a local network means that every device on the network  
uses the same starting numbers of the local IP address (e.g. if your computer's address is  
204.131.189.xxx, you should only be attempting to ARP assign a similar 204.131.189.xxx  
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address to the camera). If your PC or notebook has a "non-local" IP address (any of the first 3  
sets of digits are different) compared to an IP address that you are attempting to assign to  
VersaCam, you will be unsuccessful. For example 204.131.189.213 and 204.131.189.214 are  
part of the same local Class C network. Addresses 203.131.189.213 and 204.131.189.214 are  
not. If the camera is being connected directly to a single computer for configuration, it is easy  
enough to temporarily modify the IP address of the computer to match the desired address  
block of the camera.  
Another source of trouble occurs when two devices are assigned addresses in a "split" network.  
It is possible to subdivide a local network into multiple pieces that, while they share the same  
first 3 sets of digits in their addresses, are not local to one another. In this case, your network  
coordinator must identify for you the range of addresses that are local so that you can restrain  
your camera address programming to those ranges. For example, the range of 204.131.189.0  
through 204.131.189.127 may comprise one local network, and 204.131.189.128 through  
204.131.189.255 another. This is handled by means of "Network Mask" numbers, and must be  
handled through your network coordinator.  
Q: Sometimes I can access the VersaCam and sometimes not. How can this problem be  
solved?  
A: This problem occurs most often on Cable Modem, ISDN, and xDSL lines that use modems  
or routers. Those lines connect the VersaCam to the ISP though their modems or routers, and  
the modems or routers are set to disconnect their connection during idle times while no data  
(in this case, our VersaCam images) is being sent. Generally, a modem or a router is set to  
disconnect the subscriber’s computer from the network after 3-5 minutes of idle time. In that  
case, there is no way for users to access the VersaCam; the VersaCam does not require a  
modem or a router to connect a line nor send any image unless a user attempts to access it.  
Conversely, there is no way to restart camera activity if there is no way for the user to access  
the camera.  
If you have such access time-out problems with xDSL, Cable Modem, and ISDN networks,  
you should set the 'Dynamic IP Registration Interval' from the administrator's page to once  
each 60 seconds, using an unused domain address, even if you have assigned a static IP  
address to the camera. With this setting, the VersaCam will attempt to connect to the unknown  
domain once per minute to register its IP address to a dynamic IP registration server. This data  
activity will assure that the modem maintains a connection to the VersaCam. Any interval  
shorter than the time-out established by the ISP will suffice.  
1.3. Control and Utility Programs  
Q: What should I do if runtime errors occur when running the Plug-in/Active-X control?  
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A: If you see a box containing the message "Mismatched Version" or similar, do the  
following:  
Reinstall the Plug-in or Active-X control contained  
in the VersaCam.  
1.  
A: If you see a box containing the message "VersaCam client initialization has failed"  
or similar, do the following:  
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The problem is that the user's PC does not contain  
the Winsock2 library. Download the Winsock2  
library, which is available on numerous public sites.  
1.  
2.  
Install it into your system, and then rerun your web  
browser.  
Q: I can't see the images in the VersaCam Java Applet view page. I am using the  
Netscape browser on a Macintosh computer.  
A: You need to install MRJ (Macintosh Runtime for Java) and MRJ Plugin for your Netscape  
browser. Please take the following steps for installing them:  
Go to http://www.apple.com/java/ and download MRJ  
1.  
v2.2.4.  
Delete  
the  
existing  
MRJ  
package's  
folder  
2.  
("root/AppleExtras/MacOSRuntimeforJava”)  
if it exists.  
Install the MRJ package downloaded from step 1.  
3. (Refer to the Apple's Java site for detailed  
information.)  
download the Netscape MRJ Plugin.  
4.  
Refer to the installation procedure at the Mozilla  
web site.  
5.  
Try again to see images in the VersaCam Java  
6. Applet view page after installing Netscape's MRJ  
Plugin.  
Q: I can't automatically download the Plug-in/ActiveX Control for the VersaCam.  
What's wrong?  
A: Basically, the Plug-in for Netscape browser and the ActiveX control for Internet Explorer  
are designed to be downloaded and installed automatically on the user's computer. But, for the  
Netscape Plug-in, if the Netscape browser can't support the SmartUpdate function, the  
automatic installation after downloading may fail. In case of ActiveX Control, if the IE  
browser's version is less than v4.0 or the registry information of system is corrupted, it may  
not automatically download and install on your computer. There are many situations that may  
prevent the control from to be installed automatically because the modern computer system is  
very complex in its configuration and applications. So, for getting around such problems with  
the installation of Active-X controls, we have prepared a manual installation program for  
VersaCam Plug-in/ActiveX control. Please try to use that program.  
Download the manual installation program at  
1.  
2. Set up the manual installation program.  
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Q: I can't run the setup program delivered with my VersaCam IC Series.  
A: The setup program is an MFC-based windows program. So, if MFC42.DLL is not installed  
or an incompatible version is installed in your computer, the setup program may fail to start. If  
the program shows a message like "...MFC42.DLL...not found...", you must install  
MFC42.DLL. The installation procedure is the following:  
2. Unzip the .cab file into your temporary folder.  
3. Execute the "mfc42.exe".  
Q: When using the setup program, when I select one of the VersaCam cameras in the list  
box and press the "Change IP Address" button, the setup program returns the "No  
Response" message.  
A: If the "Obtain an IP address automatically" option is set in your (Win98) Windows Control  
Panel / Network / TCP/IP / IP setting or in (Win2000) My Network Places / Properties / Local  
Area Connection / Properties / TCP/IP setting, temporarily change it to "Use the following IP  
address" option as a static IP address. After install, change the IP address of your VersaCam to  
one within your site's IP subnet so that you can access it. If you fail to change the IP address of  
the camera using the setup program after doing that, please advise us of your computer's  
operating system and the version of VersaCam.  
Q: When using the setup program, when I select one of the VersaCam cameras in the list  
box and press the "Start Configuration" or "Rebooting" button, the setup program  
returns the "No Response" message.  
A: If the IP address of the camera you selected is not in the subnet of your computer, you will  
receive the "No Response" message. Please be sure that the camera's IP address is in same  
subnet with your computer by using the "Change IP address" button.  
1.4. Inserting Images into HTML Pages  
Q: How can I insert .eye images into my web site's home page?  
A: The following is sample code to make this insertion. If you want to use other file  
extensions, other than “.eye,” the other file extension should be associated with the  
application/x-webeye MIME type in your web server for properly displaying the files as the  
camera's image.  
<HTML><HEAD><TITLE> Show the eye file. </TITLE></HEAD>  
<BODY>  
<center><p><b><font size="4"> HTML file including the eye file.  
<br></font></b></center>  
<hr><center>  
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<table width="500">  
<tr>  
<td><p>  
<object id="webeye" codebase="http://204.131.189.217:80/wg_webeye.cab"  
classid="clsid:A8739816-022C-11D6-A85D-00C04F9AEAFB"  
align="center" width="486" height="720">  
<param name="src" value="http://pentaxtech.com/client_pull/image2.eye">  
<embed type="application/x-webeye" name="pulling"  
align="center" width=486 height=720  
pluginspage="http://204.131.189.217:80/wg_webeye-install.html"></embed>  
</object>  
</td>  
<tr>  
<td><Br><Br><Br>  
<object id="webeye" codebase="http://204.131.189.217:80/wg_webeye.cab"  
classid="clsid:A8739816-022C-11D6-A85D-00C04F9AEAFB"  
align="center" width="360" height="243">  
<param name="src" value="http://pentaxtech.com/client_pull/image2.eye">  
<embed type="application/x-webeye" name="pulling"  
align="center" width=360 height=243  
pluginspage="http://204.131.189.217:80/wg_webeye-install.html"></embed>  
</object>  
</td>  
</table>  
</center><hr>  
<p align="center">  
<font size="2">Copyright (C) 2000-2001 Pentax Technologies</font>  
</p>  
<p align="center"> </p>  
</BODY>  
</HTML>  
In the source code, bold items are to be edited by the user. The <param> tag is used for OCX  
on IE, and the <embed> tag is used for Plug-ins on Netscape. Using this code requires a  
change to the IP address for your VersaCam and the URLs of the pages on your server where  
the .eye files to be displayed can be found.  
The applet needed for users to view .eye images in your html pages is taken from one of your  
cameras – in the above example, a camera at 204.131.189.217.  
Caution - In Netscape version 6.0 and 6.01, you cannot see the wavelet data and image data  
(eye file) because those Netscape versions have a basic set of live connect functions that are  
provide by Plug-ins. It is not clear that this problem is solved on the next version of Netscape.  
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Appendix 3  
Appendix 3 - Utilizing IPAddresses on a Local Network  
1. Introduction  
A lot of business is done via the Internet. We share information by transmitting it through E-mails and  
searching the world of the Internet. IP addresses are what we utilize to access to the Internet.  
Currently, IP addresses are limited. There are currently five classes of networks in the world and a  
given network contains many IP addresses. A network can only have a limited number of IP addresses.  
The numbers depends on the network class. Five classes of network are given letters A through E, and  
the most common one is the C-class network.  
2. IP construction and Network class  
1) IP construction  
(xxx: 0 – 255)  
xxx  
X1  
xxx  
X2  
xxx  
X3  
xxx  
X4  
2) Network class  
A class: A local network that contains IP addresses from 0 to 127 at ‘X1’.  
Network ID: X1  
Host ID: X2, X3, X4  
Total number of A-class networks is 128 in the world.  
B class: A local network that contains IP addresses from 128 to 191 at ‘X1’.  
Network ID: X1, X2  
Host ID: X3, X4  
Total number of B-class networks is 65,534 in the world.  
C class: An Internet network that contains IP addresses from 192 to 223 at ‘X1’.  
Network ID: X1, X2, X3  
Host ID: X4  
This is the most common network in the world and the total number of C-class networks is 2,097,152  
D class: A network that contains IP addresses from 224 to 239 at ‘X1’. A D-class network is for  
multicasting only and is not allowed for other uses.  
E class: A network that contains IP addresses from 240 to 254 at ‘X1’. The E-class network is  
reserved.  
3. C-class Networks  
1) Features of Addresses  
IP address: The three digits in ‘X4’ are for the Host ID and the numbers are allowed from 0 to 255.  
Among the numbers, 0 is used for the Network ID, 1 is used for Router IP (Gateway address) and 255  
is used for a Broadcast address. Therefore, the numbers from 2 to 244 are IP addresses that can be  
assigned to VersaCam, PCs, etc.  
Network ID: This is to identify a network. Generally the first number is assigned as a Network ID.  
Gateway address: This is an IP address of the router that is connecting the Internet and a local  
network. Remote users can access a local network over the Internet through a gateway (router).  
Generally, the second number is assigned as the Gateway address.  
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Broadcast address: This is for broadcasting to all devices that are connected on a local network. The  
broadcast address is a destination for broadcasting. All devices connected on local network have the  
same Broadcast address.  
Subnet Mask address: This is to divide a local network into remote networks. A Subnet Mask address  
serves as a border. The addresses that can be used as a Subnet Mask addresses are limited (0, 4, 8, 16,  
32, 64, 128)  
2) Network configuration  
(1) To use as a local network  
Network ID: xxx.xxx.xxx.0  
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.1  
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.0  
Broadcast Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.255  
IP Addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.2 – xxx.xxx.xxx.254  
(2) To use as two remote networks (1/2 + 1/2)  
Sub-Network ID: xxx.xxx.xxx.0  
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.1  
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.128  
Broadcast Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.127  
IP Addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.2 – xxx.xxx.xxx.126  
Sub-Network ID: xxx.xxx.xxx.128  
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.129  
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.128  
Broadcast Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.255  
IP Addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.130 – xxx.xxx.xxx.254  
(3) To use as three remote networks (1/2 + 1/4 + 1/4)  
Sub-Network ID: xxx.xxx.xxx.0  
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.1  
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.128  
Broadcast Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.127  
IP Addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.2 – xxx.xxx.xxx.126  
Sub-Network ID: xxx.xxx.xxx.128  
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.129  
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.192  
Broadcast Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.191  
IP Addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.130 – xxx.xxx.xxx.190  
Sub-Network ID: xxx.xxx.xxx.192  
Gateway Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.193  
Subnet Mask Address: 255.255.255.192  
Broadcast Address: xxx.xxx.xxx.255  
IP Addresses: xxx.xxx.xxx.193 – xxx.xxx.xxx.254  
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Appendix 4  
Appendix 4 - Updating VersaCam IC-360 Firmware  
Warning  
This process is for updating the current firmware that is already installed into your  
VersaCam 360 with new updated firmware.  
To begin the process, wait until the ‘Loading complete’ message appears. During the  
process, do not disturb the VersaCam or disconnect network lines or power. Otherwise,  
your VersaCam can be damaged, which may result in inappropriate operation or  
operational failure.  
If you fail to completely update the VersaCam firmware or the VersaCam does not operate  
properly after the updating process, contact your distributor or Pentax Customer Service.  
1. Connect VersaCam 360 to a PC.  
When you update your firmware, it is strongly recommended that you connect your VersaCam to a PC  
directly* using a crossover cable.  
Crossover cable  
If a crossover cable is not available, you may perform the update with a direct cable connected a HUB  
(LAN). When you perform an update via a LAN, your VersaCam and PC should be connected on local  
network.  
Direct cable  
* You may also update the firmware via a remote network.  
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2. Upgrading firmware with the upgrade program  
(1) Begin the upgrade program by selecting the  
VersaCam that you are going to update. Click  
on the IP address or MAC address in the list.  
When an IP address appears in the box  
‘Selected IP address’, key in the  
administrator’s password in the box  
‘Administrator’s password’.  
Then click the ‘Start’ button.  
(2) Click the ‘Yes’ button to reboot the VersaCam.  
(3) Click ‘OK’ button to start the rebooting process.  
(4) If the VersaCam has a different firmware  
version, you are asked whether to replace it  
with a new one. Confirm by clicking ‘Yes’.  
(5) You will be asked if you want to format  
the user file system. If you want to maintain the  
current format of the VersaCam web pages, click  
‘No.’ to use the default one, click ‘Yes.’  
(6) When the upgrade is completed, reboot  
the VersaCam by clicking the ‘OK’ button.  
(7) If you have another VersaCam to  
upgrade, follow the same process from (1) to (6). If not, quit the program by clicking the ‘Exit’ button.  
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Appendix 5 - VersaCam IC-360 Physical Installation Guide  
1. Contents  
Item  
QTY  
Remarks  
Ceiling Suspension Bracket  
AC Adapter Mounting Plate (I)  
AC Adapter attachment screw M3  
Camera attachment screw M3 (M)  
Tapping screw M4 (F)  
Safety wire (A)  
Safety wire attachment bolt & nut  
Ceiling anchor screw  
1
1
6
1
3
1
2
3
Connector Board attached  
Use this item when necessary  
2. VersaCam IC-360 physical installation procedure.  
Caution:  
You must install a VersaCam IC-360  
with power disconnected. Otherwise,  
the dome may start turning when the  
camera data cable is connected and you  
may drop the camera.  
(1) Before installation, verify the strength*  
of the location where the “Ceiling  
Suspension Bracket” is to be installed.  
(2) Make  
a
4-7/8” (124mm±1mm)  
diameter hole for bracket installation  
(3) Attach the bracket to the anchor with  
the “Safety Wire” (A). If the anchor  
point is located near the camera  
installation point, you can use it.  
Connect the safety wire (A) to bracket  
hole (B) with the included bolt and nut.  
Caution: The anchor bolt should be  
fastened strongly enough to hold no  
less than 22 lb (10kg).  
(4) Connect the LAN cable to the Ethernet  
connector (C). If you want to see the  
video image through a CCTV monitor,  
connect a coaxial video cable to the  
Video Out connector (E).  
(5) Connect the 4” power adapter cable to the IC-360 power connector (K).  
(6) Put the bracket in the installation hole and attach it with three included M4 screws (F). Before  
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installation of the bracket, the camera data cable (G) must be connected to the camera body and  
pulled toward ceiling.  
(6) Power Adapter installation: The power adapter may be placed in a convenient spot near the camera.  
Make sure none of the cables (either the AC cable or the DC cable) are stretched tight. Do not  
connect the power adapter output cable to the 4” adapter cable at this time.  
(7) Connect the camera cable (G) to the camera body.  
(8) Connect the output connector of the AC adapter (H) to the 4” power adapter cable.  
(9) Insert the three camera body holders (L) to the holes of the suspension bracket and turn the body  
clock-wise to fasten. Attach it with the included M3 screw (M).  
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Appendix 6  
Appendix 6 - VersaCam IC-360 Power Supply Installation Guide  
1. 100-250VAC - 12VDC Supply For The VersaCam IC-360 (PW160)  
1) Checking the Package Contents  
Check that the following items are included in the VersaCam package:  
Power Supply (1), AC Power Cord (1), Attachment Hook (1) (not used), Camera Adapter Cable  
2) Installation  
Place the power supply in a safe  
location (not likely to fall) near the  
IC-360 so that the cables easily reach  
the camera.  
Connect the adapter  
cable to the power cable, then to the  
camera into the appropriate connector.  
Make sure the camera is properly  
mounted before connecting the power  
supply cord to AC power because the  
dome may rotate automatically when  
power is applied.  
3) Power Supply Specification  
Model  
PW-160  
Input Voltage  
Power Out  
100-250VAC±10%, 50/60Hz, 1.2A Max.  
12VDC ± 1%, 3.5A  
Power Consumption  
42 Watts max  
32-104º F (0 ~ 40º C),  
Operating Environment  
5-95% RH (non-condensing)  
1.46”H x 2.60”W x 4.20”D [37mm H x 66mm W x  
107 mm D]  
Dimensions  
Weight  
0.83 lb (285g) including power cord  
4) Adapter Cable View  
5) Connection Diagram  
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Power Supply  
4” Adapter Cable  
CAUTION  
!
Turn off or disconnect the power  
to the power supply before making  
any connections.  
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Appendix 7  
Appendix 7 - VersaCam IC-360 External Device Connection Information  
1. Connections and Connectors  
The IC-360 makes use of two connectors on the top of the camera to make connections to  
external devices. The following illustration and text detail the function of these connectors.  
RS-232 Connector  
Line Name  
Line Description  
RS232 Receive (RXD)  
This input conforms to normal RS232C specifications for a  
“receive” line. At present, the IC-360 uses this connection  
only to receive audio from the optional audio module.  
RS232 Transmit (TXD)  
Ground (GND)  
This output conforms to normal RS232C specifications for a  
“transmit” line. Baud rate and specific strings sent are  
configured in the camera’s administration page. While  
designed to control the optional audio module, this port can  
be configured for many other purposes by the user.  
Ground reference for Pins 1 and 2.  
External Sensor Connectors  
Line Name  
Line Description  
External Sensor 1 + Input  
(S1+)  
This pin is connected through a 330 ohm series resistor to  
the anode of a Toshiba TPL504A or similar photo-coupler  
input diode.  
In combination with Pin 2, which is connected to the  
cathode of the input diode, the signal here causes the Sensor  
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1 input of the camera to be triggered. In normal practice,  
power for this input can be taken from the 12VDC power  
input of the camera if an additional 680-ohm resistor is  
installed in series between the 12VDC and the sensor circuit.  
A sensor device may also supply its own switched voltage  
across Pins 1 and 2 providing the current is held to between  
10 and 20 milliamps, remembering that the 300 ohm series  
resistor of the camera must be taken into account. For any  
sensor, a minimum of 200ms is required to assure trigger  
recognition.  
External Sensor 1 - InputSee Pin 1.  
(S1 -)  
External Sensor 2 + Input  
(S2+)  
Electrically identical to Pins 1 and 2, Pins 2 and 3 represent  
the second external sensor input.  
External Sensor 2 - InputSee Pin 3.  
(S2 -)  
Powering External Sensors  
Because the IC-360 camera contains only an internal 330 ohm series resistor, an additional  
external series resistor is required to use the VersaCam IC-360’s own 12V power to operate  
sensor circuits without damage to the opto-coupler.  
Switch  
or  
Sensor  
VersaCam  
IC-360  
330  
680Ω  
Ground  
+12V  
Alternately, a device may supply its own voltage to activate the opto-couplers. For  
additional details on such circuits, please refer to the pin-out and interface information at the  
end of this document.  
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