Spectra Watermakers 956YH60001 User Manual

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Chapter 1
 
Introduction 
This Chapter provides details of the Network Camera's features, components and capabilities. 
Overview 
The Network Camera has an Integrated Microcomputer and a high quality CMOS digital-Image-Sensor, enabling it to display high 
quality live streaming video over your wired LAN, the Internet, and for the Network Camera, an 802.11g Wireless LAN. 
Using enhanced MPEG-4 technologies, the Network Camera is able to stream high quality video and audio directly to your PC. The 
high compression capabilities of MPEG-4 reduce network bandwidth requirements to amazingly low levels.  
A convenient and user-friendly Windows program is provided for both viewing and recording video. If necessary, you can even view 
video using your Web Browser, on a variety of software platforms.  
 
Figure 1: Network Camera 
Features 
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Standalone Design.
  The Network Camera is a standalone system with built-in CPU and Video encoder. It requires only a 
power source and a connection to your LAN or Wireless LAN. 
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Dual Video Support.
 The Network Camera can support both MEPG4 and MJEPG video for different image compression. 
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Stream Live Video to Multiple Users.
  The MPEG4 encoder and HTTP server built into the camera generate a ready-to-view 
video stream. Just connect to the camera using your Web browser or the provided Windows utility to view live video.  
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Suitable for Home, Business or Public Facilities
.  Whether for Home, Business or Public Facility surveillance, or just for 
entertainment and fun, the Network Camera has the features you need. 
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Multi-Protocol Support.
  Supporting TCP/IP networking, SMTP (E-mail), HTTP and other Internet related protocols, the 
Network Camera can be easily integrated into your existing network.  
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Easy Configuration.
  A Windows-based Wizard is provided for initial setup. Subsequent administration and management can 
be performed using a standard web browser. The administrator can configure and manage the Network Camera via the LAN or 
Internet.