StarDot Technologies net camera manual Configuration, Before You Start

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Chapter 1 Configuration

Congratulations on your purchase of a StarDot NetCam network camera with integrated web server. NetCam provides the highest quality live still images in a remote camera that can be connected to a network or a modem. With proper usage, NetCam will provide many years of quality remote imaging. We recommend that you read this manual carefully to completely understand NetCam’s capabilities.

1.1Before You Start

This manual guides you through the basic setup procedure for NetCam and provides a detailed resource of the camera’s advanced options and capabilities.

Setting up NetCam consists of three steps. The first step is to configure NetCam’s network or dial-out settings. The second step is to configure NetCam to upload images to a web server (this step is optional). The third step is the physical installation of the camera.

1.2What’s Included and What’s Required

The NetCam package includes a NetCam camera, a lens, a wall mount, a power supply, a combo network/power cable, a null modem serial cable and the StarDot Tools software on CD-ROM. The Dial-Out package includes an external modem and modem cable (instead of the network cable). In order to use NetCam, you will need the following:

•Power source

•A computer – for configuring NetCam and for viewing NetCam images (viewing requires Java-enabled web browser)

Note: A computer is not necessary to operate NetCam, only to configure it.

•Network connectivity (LAN, cable modem, DSL, T-1, Dial-Up Internet Account, Satellite Modem, etc.)

•Web server space (only required when configured as Dial-Out ISP camera)

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Contents Netcam Page Table of Contents NetCam What’s Included and What’s Required ConfigurationBefore You Start Parts of NetCam Connecting NetCam to a NetworkManual IP Assignment An Overview of Network ConnectivityAutomatic IP Assignment Dhcp NetCam Connecting NetCam to a Modem Installing NetCam InstallationMounting the Camera Installing NetCam OutdoorsLens Adjustment Accessing NetCam’s Configuration Menus Accessing NetCamViewing NetCam’s Images Image PropertiesFluorescent Sync Auto ExposureManual Exposure Exposure GridProcessing ResolutionSaturation GammaJpeg Quality HazeSharpen Auto Color BalanceTIME/DATE/TEXT Stamp Overlay PropertiesText FontFont Color Sample Colors ChartBackground Color Markup Character ReferenceTime Markups Symbol MarkupsDate & Time Shortcut Markups Camera MarkupsPositioning Markups FTP Properties PasswordFTP Upload Required Fields HostnameTimeout Passive ModePath/File Advanced Fields Rotating ArchiveSecondary Path/File DelayCurrent IP Link Path/File ScheduleHow do I display the live image on my web site? Upload WindowImage Viewer Java Applet Applet PropertiesSize Image-Click URLStatus Text Status BarStatus Text Color Status Bar ColorDate/Time Properties Setting the Date and TimeAutomatic Time Set Manual Time SetSAST-2SADT Time ZoneEthernet Network PropertiesIP Assignment DhcpGateway Network HostnameDomain Name Servers DNS Web Server PortInternet Dial-Out Connection PPP Dial-Out PropertiesBaud Rate Initialization StringSend CR After Login Default ConnectionShell Login Always UpNetCam Users Security PropertiesDeleting a User Advanced MenuAdding a New User Weather Station TZO Dynamic DNSOutdoor Lighting Imaging TipsLighting Indoor Lighting SunImage Processing Options Focus Ring NetCam LensesIris Ring Changing LensesNetCam Technical Support Troubleshooting GuideFCC Statement of Compliance SpecificationsOrangethorpe Ave Buena Park, CA 90620 U.S.A Fax
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