Edimax Technology IC-1500 manual Frequently Asked Questions, Technical Specifications

9. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is an Internet Camera?

A:The Internet Camera is a standalone system connecting directly to an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. It is different from the conventional PC Camera; the Internet Camera is an all-in-one system with built-in CPU and web-based solutions providing a low cost solution that can transmit high quality video images for monitoring. The Internet Camera can be managed remotely, accessed and controlled from any PC/Notebook over the Intranet via a web browser or camera viewer.

Q2: What algorithm is used to compress the digital image?

A:The Internet Camera utilizes MJPEG video compression technology to provide high quality images. MJPEG is a standard for video compression and can be applied to various application software.

Q3: Can I capture or record still images from the Internet Camera?

A:Yes, you are able to capture or record still images with the snapshot function from the Camera Viewer application supplied with the Internet Camera CD-ROM.

Q4: What network cabling is required for the Internet Camera?

A:The Internet Camera uses Category 5 UTP Twisted-pair cable allowing 10 Base-T and 100 Base-T networking.

Q5: Can the Internet Camera be setup as a PC-cam on the computer?

A:No, the Internet Camera is used only on Ethernet and Fast Ethernet network.

Q6: Can the Internet Camera be connected on the network if it consists of only private IP Addresses?

A:Yes, the Internet Camera can be connected to a LAN with private IP Addresses.

Q7: The focus on the Internet Camera is bad, how can I correct it?

A:Adjust the Internet Camera focus manually.

10.Technical Specifications

zVideo specification

Max Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels

Sensor: 300K pixels 1/4" color CMOS sensor

Gain control: Automatic

Exposure: Automatic

White Balance: Automatic

Focal Length: 6.0 mm

Aperture: F=1.8

zImage (Video Setting)

Image compression: MJPEG Image Video

Digital 24-bit Color

Frame rate: 30fps@CIF, 20fps@VGA

Video resolution: 320x240, 640x480

zSystem Hardware

LAN Connector: One RJ-45 port to connect to 10/100Mbps Ethernet

LED Indicator: Monitoring LED (Green), Ready LED (Orange), LAN LED (Green), Power Supply: 12VDC, 0.5A

zHTTP/Utility

Includes easy-to-use Viewer & Recorder utility

Provides Admin utility & WEB browser Management

View multiple cameras simultaneously - Up to 4 cameras at a time

Manual/Schedule Record, Video Playback/Stop/Forward/Pause

Supports four additional user accounts for viewing camera

Auto sending Snap Shot by E-mail or FTP

Support DDNS and UPnP functions

Supports Windows 2000/XP/2003

Firmware Upgradeable

zEMI & Safety

FCC, CE

11. Appendix A Router/Gateway Setup for Internet Viewing

To view Internet Camera across the Internet, you have to make sure Router/Gateway has configured to pass incoming

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