The Cube - Wireless HD IP Cube Camera

Main Features:

A High Definition Wireless IP Camera that features 3x the resolution of standard CCTV and IP CCTV cameras!

Can be used both as an IP camera or as a high resolution Standalone Recording camera. Ideal for indoor use around the home or a business premises.

• - Excellent 1.3 megapixel HD picture quality
• - View and hear your premises remotely from anywhere in the world using a PC, Mac or Mobile Phone
• - Make recordings directly on to the camera by inserting a Micro SD Card into it, then log in remotely to play them back
• - Receive Email Alerts with videos or snapshots whenever the camera detects motion
• - Connect a pair of speakers for 2 way audio communication or an Audible Alarm when motion is detected
• - Works day or night with 10m of colour night vision even in complete darkness
• - DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) for excellent noise free image quality and Dynamic Night View technology for class leading Colour picture quality even in very very low light conditions
• - So many uses around the home and workplace, including:
• watching the kids or the babysitter when out
• keeping an eye on pets while at work
• watching your home or business while on holiday
• watching a reception area, blind spot or other area
• use as a security system and be alerted when motion is detected
• Simple to setup and use, works with both wired and wireless networks, can be connected directly to your internet connection, no PC needed!
• Expand your system easily using the powerful Xvision 64 camera Viewing & Recording software provided
• 2 year warranty

Introduction

A High Definition Wireless IP camera that features 3x the resolution of standard CCTV and IP CCTV cameras. Can be used both as an IP camera or as a high resolution Standalone Recording camera. Ideal for indoor use around the home or a business premises. Main features include:

• - HD 1.3 Megapixel Image Sensor
• - Micro SD Card slot for motion activated on board recording of events as they happen
• - High quality microphone for audio recording and monitoring
• - Secure remote viewing from anywhere in the world using a Windows PC, Mac or compatible Mobile Phone (including iPhone, Android, Nokia, Windows Mobile)
• - Remote playback of recordings made on the Micro SD card
• - Automatic Email Alerts or Audible Alarm when the camera detects motion
• - Audio output for 2 way Audio communication
• - High Brightness, Energy Efficient White Light LEDs, which allow the camera to see up to 10m, even in total darkness.
• - DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) & Dynamic Night View
• - H264 compression for up to 8x better performance than MJPEG & MPEG4 based IP cameras
• - Free 64 Camera Recording and Viewing software for Windows PC's (Mac compatible software available for purchase)
• - 2 Year Warranty

Camera Performance

Resolution:

The camera has a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, which is often referred to as HD (High Definition) or 1.3 Megapixel. It is suitable for high quality recognition and identification quality images.

HD Explained

Click the image to compare Standard CCTV quality with XVISION HD quality.

Light Sensitivity:

• - In good lighting the camera produces good quality colour images.
• - In poor lighting and complete darkness the camera can see for up to 10 metres using the built in White Light LEDs. When these are in use the image will remain in Colour.
• - Viewing beyond 10 metres in poor lighting is still possible providing the area being watched has a light level above 0.1 lux (using the Dynamic Night View function, without this the lux level is 1.0).
Examples of environments that have a light level above 0.1 lux are:
• o Dawn and Dusk
• o A Residential Road with Street Lighting
• o A Bar or Nightclub

Lens:

• - The camera is fitted with a 4.0mm lens. This lens provides a viewing angle of 50_ for good quality detailed images.


Other Picture Quality Enhancements:

• - DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) - This feature removes noise from the camera picture, allowing the camera to produce noise free images even in low light.
• - Dynamic Night View - This feature reduces the shutter speed of the camera so more light enters the camera, allowing it to display bright colour image even in poor lighting conditions.
• - Brightness, Contrast. Colour and Sharpness control for adjusting the camera image characteristics to obtain the best picture quality
• - Digital Zoom for seeing extra detail
• - Vertical Flip and Mirror functions for rotating the image if required
• - Full Screen function for viewing the image full screen on your monitor

Features

Excellent Network Performance:

• - The camera uses H264 compression to create efficient video streams that can be accessed over the local network or the internet without requiring large amounts of bandwidth. Resulting in a better picture quality and higher refresh rates than MJPEG and MPEG4 based IP cameras.
• - A total of 13 Video Streams are available, including 2 Region Of Interest (which allow you to send portions of the whole camera image at a different resolution and speed to the whole image) streams. Allowing the camera to provide the optimum image size and refresh rate for a variety of applications simultaneously.
• - Video and Audio Multicasting for sending video and audio to a group of destinations simultaneously using the most efficient strategy

PC free operation:

• - The camera does not need to be connected to a PC to operate, it can connect directly to a wired or wireless network or internet connection.

Network/Internet free operation:

• - The camera does not need to be connected to a Network/Internet connection to record video and audio. Simply pop in a Micro SD memory card, use a PC/Mac to set up the camera and then leave the camera plugged in to the mains.

Remote Viewing & Recording:

• - When connected to a local network or an internet connection the cameras can be accessed remotely by a:
o Windows PC - allowing you to:
• + View live images
• + Zoom In to the image (digital)
• + Configure the camera
• + Listen to audio
• + Make recordings
• + Playback recordings
• + Take snapshots
o Mac - allowing you to:
• + View live images
• + Zoom In to the image (digital)
• + Configure the camera
• + Listen to audio (using Quicktime)
• + Take snapshots
o Mobile Phone (including iPhone, Android, Nokia, Windows Mobile) - allowing you to:
• + View live images
• + Listen to Audio (Nokia and Windows Mobile only)
• + Take snapshots
o 3GPP compatible device - allowing you to:
• + View live images
• + Listen to Audio

On Board Recording & Easy Playback:

• - The cameras has on board recording, whenever it detects any motion it will record on to a Micro SD Card (not supplied)
• - These recordings can then played back by:
• o Remotely accessing the camera using a Windows PC
• o Removing the Micro SD Card and playing back on a PC/Mac

Remote (Across the LAN or Internet) Recording:

Recordings can be made across a LAN or over the Internet (offsite) in the following ways:

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• o When logging in to the camera via a Windows PC
• o Using a Windows PC running the free Multi Camera Software
• o Using a Mac running the Mac Multi Camera Software (available to purchase)
• o Using a compatible NVR
• o Using a compatible Hybrid DVR
• o Using the built in FTP function
• o Using the built in HTTP file transfer function
• o Using the SAMBA server file transfer function

Intelligent Motion Detection:

• - The camera has built in intelligent motion detection, the camera will detect movement from 10 different zones and will allow you to specify the size of object it is looking for (eliminating any chance of false alarms).

• - When it detects motion the camera can respond in the following ways:
• o Send an Email Alert with video or snapshots of the image that triggered the motion detection
• o Sound an Alarm if speakers are connected
• o Record directly on to a Micro SD Card
• o Send images via FTP
• o Send images via HTTP
• o Send images to a SAMBA server
• o Trigger the Alarm Output and any equipment connected to it, for example a Siren or Light Switch (additional relays etc... may be required for this function)

Email Alerts:

• - The camera features Email Alerts, these are sent to the email address of your choice whenever the camera detects movement, along with a video or snapshot of what triggered the detection.
• - This is a great function for being alerted of any intruders at your premises whilst you are away.

Alarm (Voice Alert):

• - When speakers are connected to the camera the camera will make an Alarm noise through the speakers, to scare of intruders and let passers know that an intrusion is taking place.

Microphone:

• - The camera has a built in microphone for recording and monitoring sound from the location being watched.

2 Way Audio Communication:

• - When speakers are connected to the camera it is possible to have a 2 way conversation from your Windows PC with someone that is near the camera. This function can be used to verify who people are, to warn of intruders or simply to have a conversation with staff or family.

Multiple Users:

• - The camera supports multiple users with different rights, so you can setup Administrators who can change the camera settings and playback recordings and Guests who can view only

Industrial Grade Access Security:

• - Password Protection - To access the camera a user name and password is required, this ensures that your camera is secure and can be accessed by authorised users only.
• - IP Filtering - It is also possible to specify which IP addresses are allowed to access the camera, further increasing the security of the camera.

Multi Camera Software:

- If you require permanent recording or want to record and view multiple cameras from a single PC, free Windows Multi Camera Software is provided. This software offers:

• o Recording and viewing of up to 64 cameras on a single Windows PC
• o The ability to view and record cameras from the local network from remote sites via the internet
• o Smart (Object) Searching of recordings
• - Mac compatible Multi Camera Software is also available for an extra charge.

Connectivity

Wired and Wireless Networks:

• - The camera supports both wired and wireless (802.11b/g) networks

DDNS:

• - The camera supports DDNS for use in environments where a static external IP address is not available.

Dynamic IP Service (DIPS):

- A simple plug and play way to access your camera from the internet, simply connect the camera to the internet via a UPnP compatible Router, visit www.xvision.com click on the Dynamic IP Service link and enter your cameras unique ID, you will then be connected to your camera, for extra security you can also setup a user name and password.

UPNP:

• - The camera supports UPNP for easy plug & play setup.

Alarm Input & Output:

• - The camera has an Alarm Input and an Alarm Output
• - The Alarm Input can be used to connect an external sensor like a PIR, when this is triggered the camera can:
• o Send an Email Alert with videos or snapshots of the image that triggered the motion detection
• o Sound an Alarm if speakers are connected
• o Record directly on to a Micro SD Card
• o Send images via FTP
• o Send images via HTTP
• o Send images to a SAMBA server
• o Trigger the Alarm Output and any equipment connected to it, for example a Siren or Light Switch (additional relays etc... may be required for this function)

Design and Mounting

• - The camera is white in colour and designed to be small and stylish, making it suitable for use in a variety of environments.
• - The camera is designed for Wall, Ceiling or Desk mounting using the universal bracket supplied.
• - The camera is suitable for indoor use only.

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