C H A P T E R 1
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco 4000 Series Video Surveillance High-Definition IP Cameras and their features. These IP cameras include:
•CIVS-IPC-4300—High-definition digital camera that is suitable for a wide range of video surveillance applications
•CIVS-IPC-4500—Identical features to the CIVS-IPC-4300 model with the addition of digital signal processor (DSP) capabilities that are used for the Cisco video analytics feature
Note The CIVS-IPC-4300 model is not designed to be upgraded with a DSP.
This chapter includes these topics:
•IP Camera Features, page 1-1
•IP Camera Physical Details, page 1-2
•DC Auto Iris Lens Connector Pinouts, page 1-6
•Package Contents, page 1-6
IP Camera Features
The Cisco Video Surveillance IP Camera offers a feature-rich digital camera solution for a video surveillance system. The camera provides high-definition (HD) video and simultaneous H.264 and MJPEG compression, streaming up to 30 frames per second (fps) at 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, and 60 fps at 720p (1280 x 720) resolution. Contact closures and two-way audio allow integration with microphones, speakers, and access control systems.
In addition, the IP camera provides networking and security capabilities, including multicast support, hardware-based Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), and hardware-based Data Encryption Standard/Triple Data Encryption Standard (DES/3DES) encryption. The camera can be powered through an external power supply or by integrated Power over Ethernet (PoE).
The IP camera includes the following key features:
•H.264 and MJPEG compression—The IP camera can generate H.264 and MJPEG streams simultaneously.
•Progressive scan video—The camera captures each frame at its entire resolution using progressive scan rather than interfaced video capture, which captures each field of video.
•Day/night switch support—An IR-cut filter provides increased sensitivity in low-light conditions.
Cisco Video Surveillance 4300 and 4500 High-Definition IP Cameras User Guide
