Announcements:

 

New firmware will be released quarterly.  Check this page now and then for an update.

 

New freeware such as iMultiView  & iCAMView Utility are provided together with your purchase in an installation CD.  Check this page for the latest releases.

 

 

This page was last updated on :2008/11/25

DOWNLOADS

Firmware for models:  HCAMV  |  HCV73&HCV72  |  HCV91

PC softwares:  iCAMView Utility  |  iMultiView  |  Driver for USB Camera  |  Driver for USB Wireless | User Manual

Mobile software:  PDA

 

The following software and firmware downloads are provided to iCAMView customers for free.  If you encounter any problems, please see our Support & FAQ page first.

 

 

Latest Firmware (for HCV91 hardware only)

WARNING!

BEFORE UPGRADING make sure:

1. Your current firmware matches the items in bold. OEM firmware have extra extensions. Upgrading the wrong firmware may result in your unit being bricked.

 

2. Be sure to write down your existing firmware full extension before upgrading.

 

Firmware Version Compatible with ... Release Date File Name File Size
3.3.CV91.8b17.bin

3.x.CV91.bin

3.1.CV91.7xxx.bin

17th Nov. '08 3.3.CV91.8b17.zip 3.15Mb
3.3.CV91.NOB.8b17.bin

3.x.CV91.NOB.bin

3.1.CV91.NOB.7xxx.bin

17th Nov. '08 3.3.CV91.NOB.8b17.zip 3.15Mb
Current Firmware Release Notes:
  1. FIXED: When using PDA.cgi, refresh issue when clicking directional arrow.
  2. ADDED: http://x.x.x.x/showimga.cgi and http://x.x.x.x/showimgb.cgi ;  these are alternative to /PDA.cgi

 

PREVIOUS releases:

For v3.3.CV91.8b10.zip  (released 10th Nov '08);  v3.3.CV91.NOB.8b10.zip

  1. FIXED: Wireless Settings. Authentication problem when used with Open System / Shared Key.
  2. IMPROVED: FTP handshake method modified.
  3. IMPROVED: When using PDA.cgi method.  Clicking left, right, up, down link will auto-refresh to the new picture.  Previously, after clicking directional link, user must click 'Refresh' to get an updated picture.
  4. FIXED: Picture is now showing properly on Symbian Phone using UCWEB type browser (eg. Nokia, etc).
For v3.3.CV91.8A30.zip  (released 30th October '08);  v3.3.CV91.NOB.8A30.zip
  1. FIXED: USB mini cam (CM-51) FPS very low, even at 320x240 resolution.
  2. FIXED: When Motion Detection mode set to PIR, Detection sensitivity option is disabled.
  3. FIXED: Long welcome message from FTP server; cause time-out / connection errors.
  4. FIXED: Long welcome message from email server, cause time-out / connection errors. Increase email authentication time-out.
For v3.3.CV91.8A13.zip  (released 13th October '08);
  1. FIXED: Bugs related to USB flash disk usage.
For v3.3.CV91.8828  (released 28th August '08);
  1. ADDED: User can now determine the number of minutes before each image is sent for Scheduled recording.  See Advanced Settings --> Scheduled Recording --> Enable Schedule Recording --> Send image to FTP / email every xxx minute(s).
For v3.3.CV91.8429  (released 29th April '08);
  1. FIXED: System Status to display PID / VID information of connected USB devices.
For v3.3.CV91.8321.bin  (released 21st March '08);
  1. FIXED: Bugs on 303PLH camera processor
For v3.3.CV91.8222.bin  (released 22nd February '08);
  1. FIXED: Operating bugs
For v3.2.CV91.7C07.bin  (released 7th December '07);
  1. FIXED: Operating bugs
  2. CHANGED: NetFeeler Lite renamed to Security
For v3.2.CV91.7B06.bin  (released 6th November '07);
  1. ADDED: Upgrade firmware from WEB UI. Goto Advanced Settings --> About --> Upgrade Firmware, select the *.bin file from your local hard drive and click Upgrade. Note: If the connection is lost during upgrade, the unit will fail. It can only be reset via firmware upgrade using iCAMView Utility, while in the same LAN.
  2. ADDED: URL link to access jpeg image. Video streaming on webpage can be achieved using META / Java script.

    [To view camera image]

    example: http://192.168.0.214/pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=1

      user: user account

      password: user password

      cam: 1,2

        1: camera A

        2: camera B

    [To control camera direction]

    example: http://192.168.0.214/pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=execute&cam=1&command=1

      user: user account

      password: user password

      cam: 1,2

        1: camera A

        2: camera B

      command: 1,2,3,4

        1:Up

        2:Down

        3:Left

        4:Right

For v3.2.CV91.7911.bin  (released 10th September '07);

  1. FIXED: Basic Settings --> Camera settings; reset button malfunction.
  2. FIXED: Advanced Settings --> Motion Detection --> Stop sending to FTP / Email not showing correct values.
  3. FIXED: LCD slow boot-up and unstable issue
  4. IMPROVED: ViMicro ZC0323 camera can adjust to 60Hz.
  5. ADDED: Support for Toshiba & Kingston USB disk
  6. ADDED: Only user with Administrator permission can change image resolution under (Basic Settings --> Camera settings --> Image size)

For v3.2.CV91.7830.bin  (released 30th August '07);

  1. FIXED: FPS not shown when viewing video in Java.
  2. FIXED: Problem when reading USB disk
  3. FIXED: Slow reaction to Motion Detect recording.
  4. FIXED: NetFeeler Lite shows warning even if temperature / humidity within specified range.
  5. FIXED: brightness adjustment on ZC0301 processors.
  6. FIXED: Unable to manually restart from remote IE browser.
  7. FIXED: LCD display start-up delay and inconsistent issue.
  8. FIXED: Corrections in Language web page.
  9. FIXED: View images via PDA using browser via http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/image.cgi
  10. IMPROVED: Motion Detection sensitivity & reduced Motion Detection idling interval.
  11. IMPROVED: Advanced Settings --> System Settings --> System Restart, option to set in minutes / hours.
  12. IMPROVED: Advanced Settings --> iMage Server; layout and help texts.
  13. ADDED: Support ViMicro ZC0323 1.3MP processor.
  14. ADDED: USB DVR function.  Support USB disk storage and management of Video.
  15. ADDED: Support video recording using iPOD.
  16. ADDED: Information --> System Status; to show USB camera info (VID / PID / Sensor type) and other USB device info.
  17. ADDED: User editable Email / FTP server port under (Advanced Settings --> Email / FTP --> Email / FTP settings)
  18. ADDED: New email format for Motion Detection.
  19. ADDED: Russian language support.

For v3.1.CV91.bin  (released 1st June '07);

  1. ADDED: USB disk dismount button.
  2. ADDED: Server will check with NTP once an IP is obtained via DHCP.
  3. ADDED: LCD will display USB disk icon, when connected.
  4. ADDED: hardware reset to default function

 

 

Latest Firmware (for HCV73 & HCV72 hardware only)

WARNING!

BEFORE UPGRADING make sure:

1. Your current firmware matches the items in bold. OEM firmware have extra extensions. Upgrading the wrong firmware may result in your unit being bricked.

 

2. Be sure to write down your existing firmware full extension before upgrading.

 

Firmware Version Compatible with Release Date File Name File Size
2.55.CV73.8324.bin

2.5x.CV73.bin

2.54.CV73.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV73.8324.zip 735kb
2.55.CV73.NB.8324.bin

2.5x.CV73.NB.bin

2.54.CV73.NB.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV73.NB.8324.zip 707kb
2.55.CV73.WST.8324.bin

2.5x.CV73.WST.bin

2.54.CV73.WST.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV73.WST.8324.zip 707kb
2.55.CV73.NBW.8324.bin

2.5x.CV73.NBW.bin

2.54.CV73.NBW.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV73.NBW.8324.zip 702kb
2.55.CV73.NBW1.8324.bin

2.5x.CV73.NBW1.bin

2.54.CV73.NBW1.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV73.NBW1.8324.zip 695kb
2.55.CV73.NBE.8324.bin

2.5x.CV73.NBE.bin

2.54.CV73.NBE.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV73.NBE.8324.zip 695kb
2.55.CV7.WST1.8324.bin

2.5x.CV7.WST1.bin

2.54.CV7.WST1.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV7.WST1.8324.zip 701kb
2.55.CV7.EST.8324.bin 

2.5x.CV7.EST.bin

2.54.CV7.EST.7xxx.bin

24th Mar. '08 2.55.CV7.EST.8324.zip 700kb
Current Firmware Release Notes:
  1. FIXED: DDNS bug

 

PREVIOUS releases:

For v2.55.CV73.7b16.bin (released 16th November '07);

  1. FIXED: PanTilt control bug.

For v2.55.CV73.7a30.bin and v2.55.CV73.WST.7a30.bin (released 1st November '07);

  1. ADDED: Support for USB Hub (with separate power input). This resolves the issue where two (2) PanTilt camera are used, the server malfunctions due to insufficient power. Connect the USB hub to the server, and the second USB camera to it. USB hub must have separate power input.
  2. FIXED: Text correction for Russian language.

For v2.55.CV73.7a02.bin and v2.55.CV73.WST.7a02.bin (released 2nd October '07);

  1. FIXED: Email sending in multi-language issue
  2. FIXED: Spelling and grammar correction.
  3. FIXED: "Error on Page" message shows up on ActiveX.
  4. FIXED: IE will sometimes close if, System Settings --> Restart or About --> reset to factory default.
  5. FIXED: With camera position set to "upside down", view using Java mode; IE correct in 6 sec., Opera in 3 sec.
  6. FIXED: Motion Detection codec rewrite.
  7. ADDED: iMage Server notice texts.
  8. ADDED: URL link to access jpeg image without logging in for PDA

    [To view camera image]

    example: http://192.168.0.214/pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=image&cam=1

      user: user account

      password: user password

      cam: 1,2

        1: camera A

        2: camera B

    [To control camera direction]

    example: http://192.168.0.214/pda.cgi?user=admin&password=1234&page=execute&cam=1&command=1

      user: user account

      password: user password

      cam: 1,2

        1: camera A

        2: camera B

      command: 1,2,3,4

        1:Up

        2:Down

        3:Left

        4:Right

  9. ADDED: Compatible Camera (Genius web camera 0x458/0x7007 TAS5130C ) added
  10. ADDED: For Motion Detection & Scheduled Recording; Send to FTP Server --> Loop when file reaches; if set to "1" then image will always be save onto the same filename.
  11. ADDED: System Status --> System Information (Firmware version); to also show current firmware build number.
  12. ADDED: Click on info icon in Networks, Email/FTP and iMage Server page to bring up a description of the feature.
  13. ADDED: Notice text in iMage Server page.
  14. ADDED: Drop down menu selection for Camera Settings (Maximum Number of Connections). Max set to 5.

For v2.54.CV73.bin  (released 11th June '07);

  1. FIXED: Sudden power cut-off when ActiveX is initializing will cause entire system to hang.
  2. FIXED: Problem with saving email address with long extensions.
  3. FIXED: DHCP cannot easily obtain a LAN IP.
  4. FIXED: Server will lose it's IP position if LAN IP address is changed using the WEB UI.  System restart is necessary.
  5. FIXED: Mislabeled language removed.
  6. FIXED: Event log did not record DDNS info if manually updated.
  7. FIXED: Java problem, if camera is unplugged and reconnected immediately or when there is a sudden power loss.
  8. ADDED: User can assign FTP server port for image upload.
  9. ADDED: Motion Detection email notification includes Server's current URL.
  10. ADDED: Camera A & B can be separately saved.
  11. ADDED: Choice of web interface language and email language.
  12. ADDED: Portuguese (Brazilian) language support.
For v2.53.CV73.bin  (released 10th January '07);
  1. New iMage Server function (Advanced Settings --> iMage Server).  The iMage Server allows iCAMView to bypass Port Forwarding and DDNS setup.
  2. New DDNS function (Basic Settings --> Network --> iCAMView Dynamic DNS).

 

 

Firmware (for HCAMV hardware only)
Firmware Version Release Date File Name File Size
2.40.CAMV.a.bin 13th June '06 2.40.CAMV.a.zip 756kb

 

  1. FIXED:  DDNS Public IP registration issue.

  2. FIXED:  Image cannot update in ActiveX.

 

 

Firmware v2.39.CAMV.a.bin (released 4th Nov. '05)

  1. FIXED:  Imaging issue with new cameras.

  2. FIXED:  Bug when used with iMultiView.

  3. FIXED:  Image lost when used with Image Recording function.

 

 

Firmware v2.39.CAMV.bin (released 2nd Sept. '05)

  1. FIXED:  Streaming video image flashes when viewing a white surface or when object is too close.

  2. FIXED:  Emails not sent successfully thru mail server.

  3. FIXED:  Email Image attachment not received / incomplete.

  4. FIXED:  If ActiveX/Java is not installed, the webpage will show "error message".

  5. FIXED:  Abnormal system functions if HTTP port is set to 21.

  6. FIXED:  PPPoE connection issues.

  7. CHANGED:  "Account Settings" page:  User Name for all accounts will only be displayed if you log in with Administrator permission.

  8. CHANGED:  "Current Connections" page; Only an Administrator can see IP and Account info.

  9. CHANGED:  "Event Log" page:  Only an Administrator can see User Name and IP. 

  10. ADDED:  "Camera Settings" page;  Additional option for Pan Control / Tilt Control.

  11. ADDED:  Multi-Language support.

  12. REMOVED:  "Camera Settings" page; Exposure and White Balance tuning option.

 

Firmware 2.37.CAMV.bin (released 15th Dec. '04):

  1. PPPoE boardcast interval reduced from 60 seconds to 10 seconds.

  2. STUN server added, allowing direct registration with Router's Public IP (see Basic Setting --> Network --> Dynamic DNS)

  3. Added Image Server.  Use this to bypass NAT and view the images. (This site is still under testing and construction but we are having it in first)

  4. Added "Test Email" under Advance Settings à Email / FTP

  5. SunJava, added icons for "enlarge" "reduce", "rotate left" "rotate right".  Removed "Mirror horizontally"

  6. Added "Camera Position" for "upright, 90, 180, 270 & upside down" (Basic Setting --> Camera A / B)

  7. Error message "400 bad request" when opening IE resolved

  8. FTP server to support PASV image transmission mode.

  9. When set to "System Auto Restart", the Username & Password will sometimes revert to default. -- Resolved.

  10. Improved lighting adjustment when camera is placed outdoors.

  11. Occasional, image loss on lower half of window -- resolved.

  12. New DDNS server added -- zive.org

 

 

Freeware (From Installation CD)
Program Name Version Release Date File Name Size
iCAMView Utility  v3.52 6th November '07 iCAMViewUtility.3.52.rar

 

Warning: Software only support Original iCAMView Units.  Using this software on a cloned unit will result in it being permanently damaged.

3.25MB
New in this revision:
  • FIX: Able to locate and re-upgrade iCAMView PRO / Plus units which failed upgrade process due to Web connection lost or power loss..
v3.51 released 2nd July 2007:
  • Replaced some dialog text.
v3.5 released 21st Mar. 2007:
  • Support Windows Vista platform.
  • Support units on new ARM platform.
  • User can select multiple iCAMView from list, to perform simultaneous firmware upgrades.

 

 

 

 

Program Name Version Release Date File Name Size
iMultiView v4.21 2nd October '07 iMultiView.v4.21.rar 5.44MB
*** NOTICE ***

a. CD Key is required for the new iMultiView program.  The CD Key is located on your Utility CD. 

b. v4.00 only support firmware v2.5x and above.  HCAMV hardware is NOT supported.  Please check before downloading!

 

New in this version:

  • FIXED: Bugs issues in v4.10.

 

For v4.10 (released 28th June. '07):

  • ADDED: Facial tracking feature.
  • FIXED: Program stability issue

 

For v4.0 (released 23rd Nov. '06):

  • ADDED: Controls for advance camera (CM-03a/CM-08a).
  • ADDED: Ability to schedule multiple video recording at the same time.
  • ADDED: Support for recording in WMV format.
  • ADDED: Support for new iMage Server protocol.
  • FIXED: Bugs known to v3.20

 

For v3.20 (released 11th Jan '06):

  • ADDED: New camera controls for HCV72 / v2.5x firmware.
  • ADDED: Advanced motion detection feature for v2.5x firmware.
  • ADDED: Object Tracking for v2.5x firmware.
  • ADDED: Time Stamp placed for v2.5x firmware.
  • CD Key require after installation  (This CD key is on your Utility CD)

 

Program Name Version Release Date File Name Size
For Windows Mobile BETA 19th August '08 Megatec iCAMView.080819.cab

(Note: For Windows Mobile 5 and 6.0.  Not tested on WM6.1, but should be compatible.)

848kb
For Smart Phones BETA 25th November '08 Megatec iCAMView_sp.cab 36.5kb
 

Description:

Both of these programs allow users of PDA phone or Smart phone to stream video from any known iCAMView unit that is accessible in WAN.

 

To install, copy the .cab to your mobile (using Activesync or related program) than run it..

 

*** NOTICE ***

This is a BETA version.  Install and use at your own risk!

 

We welcome any feedback or comments you have on these software.

 

 

 

Driver for USB Camera
Camera Model Version Release Date File Name Size

CM-01

n/a n/a 301L+7131R.zip 1.91MB

CM-01 / CM-03

n/a n/a ZC301PL_drv_50hz_R5L_WHQL_050329_06.zip 2.19MB

IP-05L (for use in USB camera mode)

n/a n/a 301H_360S_071015.zip

 

Note:

1. This version only works on model IP-05L.  It will not work on other CM-0x models.

2. This version supports Vista

3. Has multi-language support.

19.3MB

 

 

Driver for USB Wireless
Driver Version Release Date File Name Size
For Windows XP n/a n/a WUG2700.WINXP.driver.rar 3.23MB
For Vista n/a n/a Vista.driver.rar 31.36MB

 

 

User Manual Downloads
User Manual Version Release Date File Name Size
iCAMView PRO manual (EN) v10.06 13th May, '08 Manual.iCV32.EN.v10.06.zip 3.17MB
User Manual (ENG) for;

a. iCAMView Plus

b. iCAMView Utility

c. iMultiView

v4.10   Manual.v4.2-iCV22.zip 4.76MB
iCAMView PRO Manual (CHT) v10.05   iCVPRO.Manual.CHT.pdf 6.06MB
iCAMView Plus Manual (CHT) v2.54   iCVPlus.Manual.CHT.pdf 5.30MB
iCAMView Utility (CHT) v3.50   iCV.Utility.35.CHT.pdf 1.18MB
iMultiView (CHT) v4.10   iMV.41.CHT.pdf 1.10MB

Note:

EN=English, CHT=Chinese Traditional