IP4M-1063EW-AI / IP4M-1063EB-AI 4MP Outdoor POE+ PTZ AI Speed Dome Camera User Manual Version: 1.0.
Contents Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Features and Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Device Overview ...............................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest camera! This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your AI camera. Here you can find information about the camera’s features, functions, and information to aid in troubleshooting. Many of the setup and installation sections below have corresponding videos on YouTube To access the setup videos, please go to http://amcrest.
5．Environment The camera should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, explosive substances, etc. This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments as stated above. Do not aim the camera at a strong light source, as it may cause overexposure of the picture, and may affect the longevity of the camera’s sensors. Ensure that the camera is in a well-ventilated area to prevent overheating. 6.
Device Overview The diagram below shows the camera’s rear panel. The images below show the microSD card slot for the camera. The microSD card slot can be found on the board behind the reset switch: Connection & Installation This section provides information about the connection and installation of the Amcrest Outdoor PTZ camera. Note: This is a POE+ device and requires a POE+ compatible router/switch to function. For more information on POE+ visit: http://amcrest.
When accessing your camera, you will notice a few additional wiring connections associated with the device. These connections contain a power connection and ground, an Ethernet connection, audio wires, and alarm wiring. POWER - This connection is optional for this device since the device will draw power via an Ethernet cable (PoE+) however, the option is there. The camera will require a basic DC 12V/3A power adapter. This wire also has an optional grounding (EARTH) wire for additional grounding of the unit.
o o o o Hammer/Impact Safety Glasses 3/16 Allen wrench 1” Paddle Bit (In-wall Installation) Note: In-wall installation is when the cables run hidden inside the ceiling or wall. Wood Installation 1. Using a 3/16 Allen wrench, remove the three security screws from the mounting bracket of the camera to remove the unit from its base. 2. Using the mounting bracket, mark holes in the appropriate areas you would like to mount the camera. 3.
Cement Installation 1. Using a 3/16 Allen wrench, remove the three security screws from the mounting bracket to remove the unit from its base. 2. Using the mounting bracket, mark holes in the appropriate areas you would like to mount the camera. 3. Remove the mounting bracket and using a 1” drill bit, drill a hole into the center of the surface area. 4. Run the camera wiring through the mounting bracket and to the applied 1” hole created for in-wall installation. 5.
How to Setup the Camera To make your experience with your Amcrest camera easy and simple, we have provided multiple ways to set up, view, and operate your camera depending on your needs. Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your camera in the way that works best for you. App Setup Amcrest cameras can be used on your mobile device using the following apps: • • Amcrest Cloud Amcrest View Pro Both apps are free and available in the App Store and Google Play store.
3. Tap on Add Camera 5. Scan the QR code on the back/side/bottom of the camera or manually enter the camera’s serial number into the Enter camera S/N (serial number) field. Press Next to continue. 4. Give your camera a name (Ex. Garage, Living Room, Kitchen, etc.) and tap Next to continue. 6. If you are adding a new camera that does not have a set password the app will automatically detect that a new camera is being added. Tap OK to proceed.
7. Set a new password for your camera. The password must be between 8 to 32 characters long and contain only letters and numbers. When you have finished setting the password for your camera, enter the password again in the Confirm Camera Password section. Tap Next to continue. 8. Confirm and adjust any needed settings for your camera. When all settings have been confirmed, tap Finish. For more information about the Amcrest Cloud app and its features, visit amcrest.
3. Tap “Start”. 4. Tap “POE Camera”. 5. Tap “P2P Connection”. 6. Scan the QR code. The QR code can be found on the serial tag along with a scannable barcode. Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a DDNS connection. For more information on how to setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.
7. Create a name for the device and enter a username 8. Update the default password for the device and tap “Start Live View” to view the device. and password. The default username and password will be admin. Tap “Start Live View”. For more information about Amcrest View Pro and its functionalities visit amcrest.com/support Desktop Access Setup The AI features associated with your camera are only accessible and customizable using the built-in web user interface via a web browser.
Open a web browser and enter this IP address for your camera into browser and press Enter. In the web user interface, enter the login credentials for your device. If this is the first time accessing the device, the username and password will both be admin. Click on Login. If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device. To modify the password, enter the new password you would like to use in the New Password field and confirm.
Live This section of the manual details the camera’s interface, as well as all the operations the camera can perform. The live view tab allows the user to see a live video feed from the camera. The live view tab has five main sections: Section 1: This bar allows the user to select which stream type and which protocol they want to choose. Section 2: The functions bar allows the user to perform different camera functions while in live mode.
Bidirectional Talk Click and hold this button to enable bidirectional talk. This feature allows the user to broadcast audio from their computer to the camera. While this is active, the camera’s speaker is shut off to keep audio quality high. Section 3: These options are used to access camera setup options (Setup), configure alarms (Alarm), or logout of the web user interface (Logout).
The PTZ control panel allows the user to position the camera in different ways The arrows on the PTZ control panel allow the user to move the camera’s position in a specific direction. The button in the middle of the direction arrow allows the user to select an area in the live view to zoom in on. The speed dropdown box allows the user to control the speed at which the camera moves. The values range from 1 to 8, 8 being the fastest.
Input the preset value and click Start. To stop the pattern, click Stop. Pan allows the user to set pan presets. The set pan preset allows the camera to pan to specific areas automatically. To create a pan, follow these steps: From the PTZ Function dropdown box, select Pan. Ensure you have a preset initially setup for the camera. Input the preset value and click Start. To stop the pattern, click Stop. Assistant allows the use to set assigned presets via an auxiliary device.
Below is a description of the features in this menu: Section 1: Provides a live view of the camera. Section 2: Allows the user to view human figures detected by the camera as well as facial images if a face is detected. Section 3: Allows the user to change video settings related to the AI Live interface. Full Screen Stream Fluency IVS Overlay This button allows the user to make the live feed go into full screen mode. Double click the mouse or click the ESC button to exit full screen mode.
This is the interface for the playback menu. There are 8 main sections: Section 1: Allows the user to filter between video (.mp4) or snapshots (.jpg). Section 2: Allows the user to playback events based on calendar dates. If events are detected via the microSD card the days will be highlighted indicating recordings are available for that day. Section 3: The File List option provides a list of all recorded file types reported on a specific day.
There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: Menu Bar: The menu bar is composed of menu sections, which when clicked display any menu items that fall under their category. Menu Items: These menu items each open a different menu that allows the user to change specific settings for the camera. Menu Tab: These tabs open menu options for certain menu items. Camera This menu section allows the user to change different camera settings for video, audio, and to manage image profiles.
Contrast: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number is, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when the whole video brightness is OK but the contrast is not correct. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may overexpose. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Aperture Priority: Allows the use to set aperture settings in the camera. This allows the camera to automatically detect shutter speeds based on surrounding environments. The default iris setting is 10 ~ 50, however, it can range from 0 ~ 100. Shutter Priority: Allows the user to set shutter settings in the camera. This allows the camera to automatically detect optimal aperture settings based on surrounding environments. The default shutter speed is 1/30, however, it can range to 1/30000.
Outdoor: Allows the user to set preset white balance settings for outdoor use. ATW: Stands for auto tracing white balance. This setting allows the user to allow the camera to automatically detect white balance values based on the surrounding environment of the camera. This can be set for indoor or outdoor use. Customized: Allows the user to adjust the red and blue colors of the video stream. The default settings for both values are 50, but they can range from 0 ~ 100.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. Digital Zoom: These radios buttons allow the user to turn digital zoom on and off. Zoom Speed: This slider allows the user to adjust the zoom speed of the lens. The default should be 100, but it can range from 0 ~ 100. Focus Mode: This dropdown menu is used to set focus settings for the camera.
OFF: Allows the user to turn off defog mode. Manual: Allows the user to manually control defog settings. Auto: Allows the user to let the camera automatically detect defog settings. To reset to default settings, you can also click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings, click the Save button.
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Video tab in the Video menu item: Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select a compression protocol. The system supports H.264 and MJPEG video compression protocols. Smart Codec: a function in most Amcrest cameras which aim to reduce bandwidth consumption without losing visible image quality by intelligently increasing compression where it will not make a visible difference in the scene.
Interval: This is to set snapshot frequency. The value ranges from 1 to 7 seconds. The maximum setting for a customized interval is 3600s/picture. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Overlay Below is a screenshot that shows the Overlay tab in the Video menu item: Privacy Masking Privacy masking is used to block or mask certain areas of the live view screen.
Channel Title The channel title menu allows the user to customize a channel overlay text For Channel Title, the radio button enables or disables the overlay. To customize a channel title overlay, enter the text into the Input Channel Title box and choose an alignment setting from the Text Align dropdown menu. Click on the overlay in the interface and use your mouse to place the overlay where you would like to on the screen. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button.
Click on the enable or disable radio button to enable or disable the overlay. Click on Display Day of the Week to display the current day of the week in the time overlay. Click on the overlay in the interface and use your mouse to place the overlay where you would like to on the screen. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
Pattern: Displays an overlay of a pattern on the live view screen when a pattern is activated. Text Overlay: Allows the user to customize and display a text overlay on the live view screen. To use this feature, enter customized text into the Input Text boxes and click Save to set the overlay. Use the Text Align dropdown menu to align the text. Click Save to set the overlay. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button.
Below is a screenshot of the custom overlay menu. To set a custom overlay, click on the enable radio button. Enter the custom text into the Input Custom OSD box and use the Text Align dropdown box to align the text. To enter multiple custom overlays, click on the (+) option and enter the texts into the appropriate boxes. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
For more information on how to setup video metadata on your camera, please refer to section, “Video Metadata”. Once the metadata smart plan (preset) and rules have been setup, click on the enable radio button and select the statistics types To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Face Statistics The face statistics overlay is used to display an overlay of all face detection events for the day.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Path Below is a screenshot that shows the Path tab in the Video menu item: Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Path tab in the Video menu item: Live Snapshot field allows the user to select where to save live snapshots to. Click the Browse button to select a different destination folder.
Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Audio menu: Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording for either the main stream or sub stream. Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select what audio format the audio should be recorded in. Sampling Frequency: This dropdown box allows the user to select a sampling frequency for the audio. The options are 8k and 16k. 16k audio sampling allows for higher sound quality.
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol that allows communication between internet connected devices, whether on a local network, or a on the Internet at large. This screen allows for TCP/IP settings to be modified for the camera to establish a connection to the network.
IP address. Alternate DNS Server: This field allows the user to enter the alternate DNS server IP address. Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): A maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest packet or frame size, specified in octets (eight-bit bytes) that can be sent in a packet- or frame-based network such as the internet. The internet's transmission control protocol (TCP) uses the MTU to determine the maximum size of each packet in any transmission. The value ranges from 1280-7200 bytes.
Connection The Connection menu item has two tabs: Connection and ONVIF. The Connection tab is where users can configure port connections. Below is a screenshot of the Connection settings tab: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Connection settings tab: Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum number of users that can be connected to the camera at the same time. The maximum number of users the camera can support at one time is 20.
To enable ONVIF, click the radio button next to Enable, and then click the save button. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. DDNS DDNS stands for Dynamic Domain Name Server. This technology is used to automatically update name servers in real time to help the camera maintain a persistent address despite changes in location or configuration.
Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen: SMTP Server: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the SMTP server used by the email service. Authentication: This dropdown box allows the user to select an encryption type. There are two types of email encryption protocols that are available. SSL: Secure Socket Layer TLS: Transport Layer Security Port: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server.
Test: This button causes the system to automatically send out an email to test the connection is OK or not. Prior to the email test, please save the email setup information. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. UPnP UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, and it is a protocol used to easily connect devices to the internet.
HTTPS This menu allows the user to enable and create HTTPS certificates. Below is a screenshot of this menu: Before you create certificate or download certificate, from main window->Setup->Network >Connection, set the HTTPS port values and then check the box to enable HTTPS For more information on how to setup HTTPS in the web user interface visit https://www.youtube.
Below is an explanation of the features listed in this menu: Preset: A preset must be added to set a smart plan for Deep IVS or if multiple smart plans need to be applied to the system. To begin adding a preset to your camera, click the Add button. To refresh the screen click Refresh, to delete a preset, press Delete or to remove all the presets, click Remove All. Please note a Tour: Allows the user to string multiple presets together. Scan: Allows the user to set automatic scan presets to the camera.
Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set. Once you have completed the time task schedule, click the Save button to save the settings to your camera. PTZ Restart: Allows the user to refresh and restart the PTZ function being performed. To restart the PTZ function, click the PTZ Restart button.
The zoom, focus, and iris buttons allow the user to digitally zoom in and out, focus, and just the camera’s image on the live screen. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Event This menu section allows the user to change different settings for triggering events. Video Detection The video detection menu has two tabs: Motion Detect and Video Tamper.
Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set. Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5 to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts.
When the setup button is clicked, a live stream of the video is shown. The user can then set up to 4 regions, each with their own region name, sensitivity (1-100), and threshold (1-100). Each region has a specific color, and the region selector tool is displayed when the mouse is moved to the top of the screen. Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the motion detected by a percentage. The lower the sensitivity, the more movement is required to trigger an alarm.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Video Tamper tab: Enable: This checkbox enables a video tamper alarm for the camera. Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times. Click and drag to set video tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of video tampering can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set.
Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a video tampering alarm is triggered. Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be. Relay Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to trigger a connected alarm (connected to the alarm port on the back of the camera) when a video tamper alarm is triggered.
Audio Detection This menu allows the user to modify audio detection settings. Below is a screenshot of the Audio Detect screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Audio Detection tab: Input Abnormal: This checkbox enables an audio detection alarm for the camera. Enable Intensity Change: This checkbox enables the user to adjust sensitivity and threshold settings for audio detection. Sensitivity: The higher the sensitivity, the more likely that audio will trigger an alarm.
Click and drag to set audio tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of audio detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set. 93. Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5 to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts.
Please note, before setting a smart plan, a preset for the smart plan must be setup first in the PTZ (function) menu before a smart plan can be activated. Once a preset and smart plan has been added in the smart plan menu, AI features such as face detection, deep IVS, and video metadata can be setup in the camera. Tour Plan A tour plan allows the user to set a schedule for a set tour preset. Enable: Enables a tour plan schedule.
Tour Mode Select: Provides “Scene Priority” to the selected tour dates and times. Idle Time: The time in between each tour movement. The default is 10 seconds however, it can range from 103600 seconds. If multiple tours are enabled on your device, enter a start and end time in which the tour will occur. To clear the time, click Clear Time, you can also click “Clear All” to clear each start and end time in the interface. Click the Copy button to copy your schedule settings to multiple days of the week.
Below is a description of the features in this menu: Preset: Use this dropdown menu to select a preset. Please note the preset and smart plan must be enabled to add an IVS rule type. No.: Provides the order in which the IVS rules will be displayed in the menu. Name: Allows the user to customize a name for their rule. Double click the name in the Name column to modify. Rule Type: This dropdown menu allows the user to select an IVS rule type (Tripwire or Intrusion).
PTZ: This checkbox allows the user to enable PTZ events to be sent from the camera. This event can be sent via email alerts or via the web interface directly. Snapshot: This checkbox allows a snapshot of the IVS event to be sent via Email when triggered. Draw Rule: This option allows the user to use their mouse to customize (draw) a rule/area on the screen. This will be the area or line in which an IVS rule will be triggered. Clear: This option is used to clear the drawn rule set on the live monitor screen.
Note: The target filtering and pixel counter can be used to refine the set rule however for optimal experience it is highly recommended to leave these settings as default To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Intrusion Intrusion allows the camera to trigger an event if an object, such as a human or vehicle, appears or crosses a set intrusion area set by the user.
Action: These checkboxes allow the user to choose a parameter filter that will activate a trigger if an object were to cross or appear in the set intrusion area. Cross: The rule will trigger when a target enters or exits the area. Appears: The rule will trigger when a target appears inside the area. Direction: This dropdown menu allows the user to choose whether the rule will be triggered if an object enters, exits, or enters & exits a set line or area.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Abandoned Object Abandoned Object allows the camera to trigger an event if an object is placed in a set area for a specified amount of time.
Below is a description of the features in this menu: Preset: Use this dropdown menu to select a preset. Please note the preset and smart plan must be enabled to add an IVS rule type. No.: Provides the order in which the IVS rules will be displayed in the menu. Name: Allows the user to customize a name for their rule. Double click the name in the Name column to modify. Schedule: Allows the user to set a schedule in which the IVS rule will be triggered.
Target filter: Sets a maximum and minimum pixel size in which an event will be triggered. Draw Target: Allows the user to set a target area on the live monitor screen. An IVS event will not occur outside the target box. Clear: Clears the modified target area to draw the target area on the live monitoring screen. Pixel Counter: Used to measure and set the number of pixels in the target area on the live monitoring screen. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button.
Missing Object Missing Object allows the user to set a region around an object and if the object is moved or missing from the set region an alarm will be triggered. Below is a screenshot of the Missing Object menu: Below is a description of the features in this menu: Preset: Use this dropdown menu to select a preset. Please note the preset and smart plan must be enabled to add an IVS rule type. No.: Provides the order in which the IVS rules will be displayed in the menu.
Target filter: Sets a maximum and minimum pixel size in which an event will be triggered. Draw Target: Allows the user to set a target area on the live monitor screen. An IVS event will not occur outside the target box. Clear: Clears the modified target area to draw the target area on the live monitoring screen. Pixel Counter: Used to measure and set the number of pixels in the target area on the live monitoring screen. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Face Detection Face Detection is used in conjunction with video metadata or an AI NVR to detect facial images. Please note, face detection can be activated using a global preset or set preset in the smart plan menu. Please ensure a Face Detection smart plan is enabled in the Smart Plan menu before configuring any face detection settings.
Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when an IVS event is triggered. Record Delay: This field specifies, in seconds, how long the delay between IVS events should be. The default is 10 seconds however this can be modified between 10~300 seconds. Relay-Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable a third-party external alarm if one is connected to the dongle wires on the device.
4. Check the Send Email and Snapshot checkboxes if you would like a snapshot of the event emailed to you. A valid Email address must be established in the device prior to enabling this setting. For more information on setting up email alerts, please visit amcrest.com/support. Note: If needed, click on the Enable Face Exposure checkbox to automatically increase, or decrease the exposure of the image once a face is detected. 5.
Below is a description of the options in the metadata menu. Preset: Use this dropdown menu to select a preset. Please note the preset and smart plan must be enabled to add any video metadata rule types. No.: Provides the order in which the video metadata rules will be displayed in the menu. Name: Allows the user to customize a name for their rule. Double click the name in the Name column to modify. Rule Type: Use the rule type dropdown menu to select a video metadata rule.
Clear: This option is used to clear any face detection areas currently set. Exclude Region: This option is used to set an area in which the face detection rule will not apply. Clear: This option is used to clear any excluded face detection areas. Target Filter: This option allows the user to set a maximum and minimum size of the target area. By default, this option will be set to the max resolution, however, it can be manually adjusted.
Report The report tab allows the user to generate a reporting of the video metadata detected by the device via an hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly reporting. Below is a screenshot of the report menu. Below is a description of the features in this menu. Report Type: Use this dropdown menu to choose between an hourly, daily, monthly, or yearly report. Please note, an hourly report will be retained in the device for up to 1 week. Start Time: Choose a start date and time in which to report.
Below is a description of each field in this menu: Enable: Allows the user to enable the relay activation function Relay-In: Allows the user to set specific relayed alarms to the camera. Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times.
Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set. Anti-Dither: This field allows the user to set the anti-dither time. The values in this field can range from 5 to 600 seconds. This time value controls how long the alarm signal lasts.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the SD Card settings tab: Event Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select which SD card abnormality to set event triggers for. The 3 options are No SD Card, SD Card Error, and Capacity Warning. Enable: This checkbox enables the SD Card abnormality trigger for the camera. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Illegal Access settings tab: Enable: This checkbox enables the Illegal Access abnormality trigger for the camera. Login Failure: This field allows the user to specify how many failed login attempts must be attempted to trigger an Illegal Access abnormality event. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of recordings: General: General recording means that the camera captures all footage for the specified time period. General recording is represented by the color green. Motion: Motion Detection recording means that the camera captures only footage when the motion detection alarm is activated.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Snapshot Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which snapshot type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of snapshots: General: General means that the camera will take snapshots during the specified time period. General recording is represented by the color green. Motion: Motion Detection means that the camera only takes snapshots when the motion detection alarm is activated.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Holiday Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 2 types of recordings: Record: This checkbox is referring to video recording. Snapshot: This checkbox is referring to snapshot recording. Calendar: This calendar allows the user to select days to designate as holidays.
Record Type: These columns designate which recording type should be recorded to which event type. Check the box at the intersection of the record type and event type to designate where that recording should be sent to. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. SD Card This tab is where the user can change SD card settings.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the FTP settings tab: Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable FTP uploading for the camera’s recorded media. Server Address: This field allows the user to designate a DDNS address for the FTP server. Connection: This field allows the user to designate the port number for the FTP server. Username: This field allows the user to input the username used to login to the FTP server.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record Control settings tab: Pack Duration: This field allows the user to set how many minutes each file is comprised of. Pre-event Record: This field allows the user to specify how many seconds before an event should be recorded. Disk Full: This dropdown box allows the user to designate what the camera should do when the disk is full. There are 2 options: Overwrite or Stop. Record Mode: This set of radio buttons allows the user to designate the recording mode.
Video Standard: This dropdown box allows the user to select either the NTSC or PAL video standard. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Date & Time This tab is where the user can configure the date and time settings for the camera.
Manage Users This menu allows the user to change the user accounts on the camera. By default, the camera only has the admin account which has all rights/authorities. Additional accounts can be created on this screen. Below is a screenshot of the account screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Account screen: Anonymous Login: This checkbox allows the user to enable the anonymous login feature. This allows all user account names to remain hidden on this screen.
Below is an explanation of the settings in the RTSP Authentication field: RTSP Authentication: Allows the user to set basic and digest RTSP authentications. To save an authentication to the camera click on the Save button. SSH: This checkbox allows the user to enable secure shell authentication protocols from the camera. Below is a screenshot of this menu: To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button.
To import settings, click the Import button. To export settings, click the Export button. Auto Maintain This screen allows the user to set auto maintenance settings for the camera. Below is a screenshot of the Auto Maintain screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Auto Maintain screen: Auto Reboot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the auto reboot function.
To upgrade the firmware for your camera, follow the steps provided below: Go to amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe Search for the model number of your camera and download the latest firmware file. Return to the web user interface for your camera and press the Browse button to locate and import the firmware file you just downloaded. Once the firmware file has been imported, click Upgrade. The device will reset, return to the web user interface. The upgrade is now complete.
Life Statistics This menu allows users to see full life details of the camera. Below is a screenshot of the items found in this menu: Alarm This screen is where the alarm log is kept. Below is a screenshot of the alarm screen: The table on the right shows the alarm log and all the alarm instances that have occurred. The checkboxes allow the user to narrow down which alarms they want to see in the alarm log.
checkbox next to Play Custom Alarm will use a custom alarm sound for the alarm prompt. Click the Browse button to search for a custom alarm sound to use. Logout Clicking the logout button will log out the user. FAQs/Troubleshooting • • • 1. The camera does not boot up properly. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: The power input is not correct voltage. The power cable connection is not secured correctly. The firmware was upgraded incorrectly. • • • • 2.
• • • • • 4. The timestamp is not displaying the correct time. The time and date settings may not be configured correctly. You can take the following steps to resolve the issue: Log into your camera’s web user interface via a laptop or PC. Navigate to Setup>>System>>General Click on the Date & Time tab. Click on PC Sync to sync the date and time. Click Save to save and apply the new date and time settings. • • • 5. Motion detection does not work.
• • • The alarm cable is not connected correctly. The alarm input signal is not correctly configured. There are two loops connected to one alarm device. 11. Downloaded files cannot be played back. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The media player software on the PC may not be able to read the file format. • The PC may not have DirectX 8.1 or higher. • The PC may not have Windows XP or higher.
• • • • • • • Static IP – An IP address that does not change. Sub Stream – Sub Stream is an alternative streaming protocol for the camera. Sub stream uses less bandwidth and attempts to keep fluency high at the expense of quality. Subnet Mask – a 32-bit number that masks an IP address, and divides the IP address into network address and host address.
IC Warning Statement TThis device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
so that the use of these (substances or elements) will not result in any severe environmental pollution, any bodily injury or damage to any assets. The consumer is not authorized to process such kind of substances or elements, please return to the corresponding local authorities to process according to your local government statutes. O: Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in the parts is below the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
