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Network Camera User Manual The precaution measure is divided into ‘Warnings’ and ‘Cautions’: Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are neglected. Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected. Warnings Follow these safeguards to Cautions Follow these precautions to prevent serious injury or death. prevent potential injury or material damage.
Network Camera User Manual Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera. Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock. Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt. Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp.
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Network Camera User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Requirement ........................................................................... 9 Chapter 2 Network Connection ..........................................................................10 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN ...................................................... 10 Wiring over the LAN........................................................................................................ 10 Activating the Camera ......
Network Camera User Manual Authentication ................................................................................................................ 44 IP Address Filter .............................................................................................................. 45 Security Service............................................................................................................... 46 User Management ..........................................................................
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 11 Playback........................................................................................98 Chapter 12 Picture ........................................................................................ 100 Appendix ........................................................................................................... 102 Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction ............................................................... 102 Appendix 2 Port Mapping .......
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 1 System Requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows XP and above version Mac OS X 10.8 and above version CPU 3.0 GHz or higher RAM 1G or higher Display 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Mozilla Firefox 30.0-51, Google Chrome 31.0-44 and Apple Safari 8.0 -11.0 Note: For Google Chrome 45 and its above version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above version which are plug-in free, Picture and Playback functions are hidden.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 2 Network Connection Note: You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center. To ensure the network security of the network camera, we recommend you to have the network camera assessed and maintained termly.
Network Camera User Manual computer with a network cable as shown in Figure 2-1. Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set network camera over the LAN via a switch or a router. or Network Cable Network Camera 半球 Computer Connecting Directly or or tw Ne Ne tw le ab kC 网络交换机 ork C abl e or Network Camera 半球 Computer Connecting via a Switch or a Router Activating the Camera You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the camera.
Network Camera User Manual to search the IP address. Activation via Web Browser 3. Create and input a password into the password field. A password with user name in it is not allowed. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
Network Camera User Manual 2. Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device. Select inactive device. Input and confirm password. SADP Interface Note: The SADP software supports activating the camera in batch. Refer to the user manual of SADP software for details. 3. Create and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. A password with user name in it is not allowed.
Network Camera User Manual failed, please make sure that the password meets the requirement and try again. 5. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP. Modify the IP Address 6. Input the admin password and click Modify to activate your IP address modification. The batch IP address modification is supported by the SADP. Refer to the user manual of SADP for details.
Network Camera User Manual the figure below. Control Panel 2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below.
Network Camera User Manual Device Management Interface 3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device. 4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface. 5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. A password with user name in it is not allowed.
Network Camera User Manual Activation Interface (Client Software) 6. Click OK button to start activation. 7. Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as shown in the figure below. Modifying the Network Parameters 8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP. 9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification.
Network Camera User Manual (Optional) Setting Security Question Security question is used to reset the admin password when admin user forgets the password. Admin user can follow the pop-up window to complete security question settings during camera activation. Or, admin user can go to User Management interface to set up the function. Setting the Network Camera over the WAN Purpose: This section explains how to connect the network camera to the WAN with a static IP or a dynamic IP.
Network Camera User Manual 5. Visit the network camera through a web browser or the client software over the internet. Accessing the Camera through Router with Static IP Connecting the network camera with static IP directly You can also save the static IP in the camera and directly connect it to the internet without using a router. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera.
Network Camera User Manual with port mapping. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping. 5. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider. 6. Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router. 7. Visit the camera via the applied domain name. Connecting the network camera via a modem Purpose: This camera supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The camera gets a public IP address by ADSL dial-up after the camera is connected to a modem.
Network Camera User Manual 1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider. 2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network camera. Refer to Section 6.1.2 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration. 3. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera Accessing by Web Browsers Note: For certain camera models, HTTPS is enabled by default and the camera creates an unsigned certificate automatically. When you access to the camera the first time, the web browser prompts a notification about the certificate issue. To cancel the notification, install a signed-certificate to the camera. For detailed operation, see 6.2.4 HTTPS Settings. Steps: 1. Open the web browser. 2.
Network Camera User Manual 4. Click Login. 5. (Optional) Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera. Follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in Note: If you are using Google Chrome 45 and its above version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above version, plug-in installation is not required. But Picture and Playback functions are hidden. To use mentioned function via web browser, change to their lower version, or change to Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version.
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Network Camera User Manual Chapter 4 Live View Live View Page Purpose: The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, realize PTZ control, set/call presets and configure video parameters. Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.
Network Camera User Manual For IE (Internet Explorer) users, plug-ins as webcomponents and quick time are selectable. And for Non-IE users, webcomponents, quick time, VLC or MJPEG are selectable if they are supported by the web browser. Note: If you are using Google Chrome 45 and its above version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above version, plug-in installation is not required. But Picture and Playback functions are hidden.
Network Camera User Manual Icon Description Manually capture the picture. / Manually start/stop recording. / Audio on and adjust volume /Mute. / Turn on/off microphone. / Start/stop digital zoom function. / Previous/next page Note: The icons vary according to the different camera models. Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually In the live view interface, click on the toolbar to capture the live pictures or click to record the live view.
Network Camera User Manual PTZ Control Panel Click the zoom/focus/iris buttons to realize lens control. Notes: There are eight direction arrows ( , , , , , , , ) in the control panel. Click the arrows to realize adjustment in the relative positions. For the cameras which support lens movements only, the direction buttons are invalid.
Network Camera User Manual Setting/Calling a Preset Setting a Preset: 1. In the PTZ control panel, select a preset number from the preset list. Setting a Preset 2. Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the desired position. • Pan the camera to the right or left. • Tilt the camera up or down. • Zoom in or out. • Refocus the lens. 3. Click to finish the setting of the current preset. 4. You can click to delete the preset.
Network Camera User Manual Calling a Preset Setting/Calling a Patrol Note: No less than 2 presets have to be configured before you set a patrol. Steps: 1. Click to enter the patrol configuration interface. 2. Select a path No., and click to add the configured presets. 3. Select the preset, and input the patrol duration and patrol speed. 4. Click OK to save the first preset. 5. Follow the steps above to add the other presets. Figure 4-6 Add Patrol Path 6. Click OK to save a patrol. 7.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 5 Network Camera Configuration Configuring Local Parameters Purpose: The local configuration refers to the parameters of the live view, record files and captured pictures. The record files and captured pictures are the ones you record and capture using the web browser and thus the saving paths of them are on the PC running the browser. Steps: 1. Enter the Local Configuration interface: Configuration > Local. Local Configuration Interface 2.
Network Camera User Manual TCP: Ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality, yet the real-time transmission will be affected. UDP: Provides real-time audio and video streams. HTTP: Allows the same quality as of TCP without setting specific ports for streaming under some network environments. MULTICAST: It’s recommended to select MCAST type when using the Multicast function. For detailed information about Multicast, refer to Section 7.1.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings.
Network Camera User Manual Save downloaded files to: Set the saving path for the downloaded video files in playback mode. Picture and Clip Settings: Set the saving paths of the captured pictures and clipped video files. Valid for the pictures you capture with the web browser. Save snapshots in live view to: Set the saving path of the manually captured pictures in live view mode. Save snapshots when playback to: Set the saving path of the captured pictures in playback mode.
Network Camera User Manual version available. If a new version is available, the version number will be displayed in the New Version text field below, and you can click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware for the camera. Online Upgrade Note: When the camera is upgrading, don't power off the camera. During upgrading, the camera may not be accessible. You need to wait 1 or 2 minutes before the upgrade finishes.
Network Camera User Manual 2. Select the Time Zone of your location from the drop-down menu. 3. Configure the NTP settings. (1) Click to enable the NTP function. (2) Configure the following settings: Server Address: IP address of NTP server. NTP Port: Port of NTP server. Interval: The time interval between the two synchronizing actions with NTP server. (3) (Optional) You can click the Test button to test the time synchronization function via NTP server.
Network Camera User Manual Time Sync Manually Click Save to save the settings. Configuring RS232 Settings The RS232 port can be used in two ways: Parameters Configuration: Connect a computer to the camera through the serial port. Device parameters can be configured by using software such as HyperTerminal. The serial port parameters must be the same as the serial port parameters of the camera. Transparent Channel: Connect a serial device directly to the camera.
Network Camera User Manual RS232 Settings Note: If you want to connect the camera by the RS232 port, the parameters of the RS232 should be exactly the same with the parameters you configured here. 3. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring RS485 Settings Purpose: The RS485 serial port is used to control the PTZ of the camera. The configuring of the PTZ parameters should be done before you control the PTZ unit. Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual RS-485 Settings Set the RS485 parameters and click Save to save the settings. 2. By default, the Baud Rate is set as 9600 bps, the Data Bit is 8, the stop bit is 1 and the Parity and Flow Control is None. Note: The Baud Rate, PTZ Protocol and PTZ Address parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.
Network Camera User Manual DST Settings 2. Select the start time and the end time. 3. Select the DST Bias. 4. Click Save to activate the settings. Configuring Image Stitching Purpose: You can switch the video output mode for the camera according to your actual demand. There are four video output modes, including Panorama + ePTZ, Panorama, Original and Divided Panorama. Steps: 1. Enter the Image Stitching configuration interface.
Network Camera User Manual ePTZ images. Channel 01 is the 8MP panoramic image, and channel 02 and the subsequent channels are ePTZ images. You can set the number of the channels for the ePTZ image. Ten channels are available. For example, if you set the number of the ePTZ channels to 6, then the live view is seven channels: one 8MP panoramic image and six ePTZ images. Panorama: One stitched panoramic image (32MP) and the panoramic image output from 1 or 3 encoder track.
Network Camera User Manual Open Source Software License Information about the open source software that applies to the IP camera can be checked if required. Go to Configuration > System Settings > About. Open Source Software Licenses Maintenance Upgrade & Maintenance Purpose: The upgrade & maintenance interface allows you to process the operations, including reboot, partly restore, restore to default, export/import the configuration files, and upgrade the device.
Network Camera User Manual Device Parameters: click to export the current configuration file of the camera. This operation requires admin password to proceed. For the exported file, you also have to create an encryption password. The encryption password is required when you import the file to other cameras. Diagnose Information: click to download log and system information. Import Config. File Configuration file is used for the batch configuration of the cameras. Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual Please configure network storage for the camera or insert a SD card in the camera. Steps: 1. Enter log searching interface: Configuration > System > Maintenance > Log. Log Searching Interface 2. Set the log search conditions to specify the search, including the Major Type, Minor Type, Start Time and End Time. 3. Click Search to search log files. The matched log files will be displayed on the log list interface. Log Searching 4.
Network Camera User Manual System Service Purpose: System service settings refer to the hardware service the camera supports. Supported functions vary according to the different cameras. For the cameras support IR Light, ABF (Auto Back Focus), Auto Defog, or Status LED, you can select to enable or disable the corresponding service according to the actual demands. ABF: When ABF function is enabled, you can click on PTZ control panel to realize auxiliary focus.
Network Camera User Manual Authentication 2. Set up authentication method for RTSP authentication and WEB authentication. Caution: Digest is the recommended authentication method for better data security. You must be aware of the risk if you adopt basic as the authentication method. 3. Click Save to save the settings. IP Address Filter Purpose: This function makes it possible for access control. Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual Steps: (1) Click the Add to add an IP. (2) Input the IP Adreess. Add an IP (3) Click the OK to finish adding. Modify an IP Address Steps: (1) Left-click an IP address from filter list and click Modify. (2) Modify the IP address in the text filed. Modify an IP (3) Click the OK to finish modifying. Delete an IP Address or IP Addresses. Select the IP address(es) and click Delete. 5. Click Save to save the settings.
Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the security service configuration interface: Configuration > System > Security > Security Service. Security Service 2. Check the checkbox of Enable Illegal Login Lock. Illegal Login Lock: it is used to limit the user login attempts. Login attempt from the IP address is rejected if admin user performs 7 failed user name/password attempts (5 times for the operator/user). Note: If the IP address is rejected, you can try to login the device after 30 minutes.
Network Camera User Manual User Management Interface Adding a User The admin user has all permissions by default and can create/modify/delete other accounts. The admin user cannot be deleted and you can only change the admin password. Steps: 1. Click Add to add a user. 2. Input the Admin Password, User Name, select Level and input Password. Notes: ● Up to 31 user accounts can be created. ● Users of different levels own different default permissions. Operator and user are selectable.
Network Camera User Manual password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product. 3. You can check or uncheck the permissions. 4. Click OK to finish the user modification. Deleting a User Steps: 1. Click to select the user you want to delete and click Delete. 2. Click OK on the pop-up dialogue box to confirm the deletion. As Operator or User Operator or user can modify password. Old password is required for this action.
Network Camera User Manual segment of the same LAN. Steps: 1. Enter login interface via web browser. 2. Click Forget Password. 3. Answer security question. 4. Create new password. Note: User IP address is locked for 30 minutes after 7 failed attempts of answering security questions. Online Users Purpose: You can see the current users who are visiting the device through this interface. User information, such as user name, level, IP address, and operation time, is displayed in the User List.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 6 Network Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the basic settings and advanced settings. Configuring Basic Settings Purpose: You can configure the parameters, including TCP/IP, DDNS, PPPoE, Port, and NAT, etc., by following the instructions in this section. Configuring TCP/IP Settings Purpose: TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the camera over network. The camera supports both the IPv4 and IPv6.
Network Camera User Manual TCP/IP Settings 2. Configure the basic network settings, including the NIC Type, IPv4 or IPv6 Address, IPv4 or IPv6 Subnet Mask, IPv4 or IPv6 Default Gateway, MTU settings and Multicast Address. 3. (Optional) Check the checkbox of Enable Multicast Discovery, and then the online network camera can be automatically detected by client software via private multicast protocol in the LAN. 4. Configure the DNS server. Input the preferred DNS server, and alternate DNS server. 5.
Network Camera User Manual multicast group address. Before utilizing this function, you have to enable the Multicast function of your router. A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configuring DDNS Settings Purpose: If your camera is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you can use the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access. Before you start: Registration on the DDNS server is required before configuring the DDNS settings of the camera. Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual Figure 6-2 DynDNS Settings NO-IP: Steps: (1) Choose the DDNS Type as NO-IP. Figure 6-3 NO-IP DNS Settings (2) Enter the Server Address as www.noip.com (3) Enter the Domain name you registered. (4) Enter the User Name and Password. (5) Click Save and then you can view the camera with the domain name. Note: Reboot the device to make the settings take effect.
Network Camera User Manual Configuring PPPoE Settings Steps: 1. Enter the PPPoE Settings interface: Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > PPPoE PPPoE Settings 2. Check the Enable PPPoE checkbox to enable this feature. 3. Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm password for PPPoE access. Note: The User Name and Password should be assigned by your ISP.
Network Camera User Manual You can set the port No. of the camera, e.g., HTTP port, RTSP port and HTTPS port. Steps: 1. Enter the Port Settings interface, Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > Port Port Settings 2. Set the ports of the camera. HTTP Port: The default port number is 80, and it can be changed to any port No. which is not occupied. RTSP Port: The default port number is 554 and it can be changed to any port No. ranges from 1 to 65535.
Network Camera User Manual Note: WebSocket and WebSockets protocol are used for plug-in free live view. For detailed information, see 错误!未找到引用源。. 3. Click Save to save the settings. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configure NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings Purpose: NAT interface allows you to configure the UPnP™ parameters.
Network Camera User Manual 3. Choose a friendly name for the camera, or you can use the default name. 4. Select the port mapping mode. Manual and Auto are selectable. Note: If you select Auto, you should enable UPnP™ function on the router. If you select Manual, you can customize the value of the external port and complete port mapping settings on router manually. 5. Click Save to save the settings.
Network Camera User Manual strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.
Network Camera User Manual SNMP Settings 2. Check the checkbox of Enable SNMPv1, Enable SNMP v2c, Enable SNMPv3 to enable the feature correspondingly. 3. Configure the SNMP settings.
Network Camera User Manual configure here. 4. Click Save to save and finish the settings. Notes: • A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. • To lower the risk of information leakage, you are suggested to enable SNMP v3 instead of SNMP v1 or v2. 6.2.2 Configuring FTP Settings Purpose: You can configure the FTP server related information to enable the uploading of the captured pictures to the FTP server. The captured pictures can be triggered by events or a timing snapshot task. Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual FTP server login. For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
Network Camera User Manual anonymous access to the FTP server. Note: The anonymous access function must be supported by the FTP server. 6. Click Save to save the settings. 6.2.3 Configuring Email Settings Purpose: The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated receivers if an alarm event is detected, e.g., motion detection event, video loss, video tampering, etc.
Network Camera User Manual The SMTP port should be set as 465 for this encryption method. When you select SSL or TLS and enable STARTTLS, emails will be sent after encrypted by STARTTLS, and the SMTP port should be set as 25. Note: If you want to use STARTTLS, make sure that the protocol is supported by your e-mail server. If you check the Enable STARTTLS checkbox when the protocol is not supported by your e-mail sever, your e-mail will not be encrypted.
Network Camera User Manual Email Settings 4. Click Save to save the settings. HTTPS Settings Purpose: HTTPS provides authentication of the web site and its associated web server, which protects against Man-in-the-middle attacks. Note: HTTPS is enabled by default for certain camera models. If HTTPS is enabled, the camera creates an unsigned certificate automatically. When accessing via HTTPS, the web browser will send a prompt that installing a signed certificate is recommended. Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual Settings > HTTPS. 2. Check Enable to access the camera via HTTP or HTTPS protocol. HTTPS Configuration Interface 3. Create the self-signed certificate or authorized certificate. Create Self-signed Certificate Create the self-signed certificate (1) Select Create Self-signed Certificate as the Installation Method. (2) Click Create button to enter the creation interface. (3) Enter the country, host name/IP, validity and other information. (4) Click OK to save the settings.
Network Camera User Manual the Installation Method. (2) Click Create button to create the certificate request. Fill in the required information in the popup window. (3) Click Download to download the certificate request and submit it to the trusted certificate authority for signature. (4) After receiving the signed valid certificate, you can import the certificate in two ways: a) Select Signed certificate is available, Start the installation directly.
Network Camera User Manual Installed Certificate 5. Click the Save button to save the settings. Configuring QoS Settings Purpose: QoS (Quality of Service) can help solve the network delay and network congestion by configuring the priority of data sending. Steps: 1. Enter the QoS Settings interface: Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings > QoS QoS Settings 2. Configure the QoS settings, including Video/Audio DSCP, Event/Alarm DSCP and Management DSCP. The valid value range of the DSCP is 0 to 63.
Network Camera User Manual 3. Click Save to save the settings. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configuring 802.1X Settings Purpose: The IEEE 802.1X standard is supported by the network cameras, and when the feature is enabled, the camera data is secured and user authentication is needed when connecting the camera to the network protected by the IEEE 802.1X. Before you start: The authentication server must be configured.
Network Camera User Manual 802.1X Settings 2. Check the Enable IEEE 802.1X checkbox to enable the feature. 3. Configure the 802.1X settings, including Protocol, EAPOL version, User Name, Password and Confirm. Note: The EAPOL version must be identical with that of the router or the switch. 4. Enter the user name and password to access the server. 5. Click Save to finish the settings. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect.
Network Camera User Manual 1. Check the Enable ONVIF checkbox to enable the function. 2. Add ONVIF users. Up to 32 users are allowed. Set the user name and password, and confirm the password. You can set the user as media user, operator, and administrator. Note: ONVIF user account is different from the camera user account. You have set ONVIF user account independently. 3. Save the settings. Note: User settings of ONVIF are cleared when you restore the camera.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 7 Video/Audio Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions below to configure the video setting, audio settings, ROI, Display info. on Stream, etc. Configuring Video Settings For certain camera models, you can configure parameters for available video streams, for example, the main stream, the sub-stream, etc. Steps: 1. Enter the Video Settings interface, Configuration > Video/Audio > Video Video Settings 2. Select the desired channel number. 3. Select the Stream Type.
Network Camera User Manual Notes: • For some models, the Third Stream is not enabled by default. Go to System > Maintenance > System Service> Software to enable the function is required. • The main stream is usually for recording and live view with good bandwidth, and the sub-stream can be used for live view when the bandwidth is limited. 4. You can customize the following parameters for the selected stream type. Video Type: Select the stream type to video stream, or video & audio composite stream.
Network Camera User Manual transmission bitrate under the same resolution, frame rate and image quality. Note: Selectable video encoding types may vary according to different camera modes. H.264+ and H.265+: • H.264+: If you set the main stream as the stream type, and H.264 as the video encoding, you can see H.264+ available. H.264+ is an improved compression coding technology based on H.264. By enabling H.264+, users can estimate the HDD consumption by its maximum average bitrate. Compared to H.264, H.
Network Camera User Manual Max. Average Bitrate: When you set a maximum bitrate, its corresponding recommended maximum average bitrate will be shown in the Max. Average Bitrate box. You can also set the maximum average bitrate manually from 32 Kbps to the value of the set maximum bitrate. Profile: When you select H.264 or H.265 as video encoding, you can set the profile. Selectable profiles vary according to camera models. I Frame Interval: Set I Frame Interval from 1 to 400.
Network Camera User Manual Audio Settings 2. Configure the following settings. Note: Audio settings vary according to different camera models. Audio Encoding: G.722.1, G.711 ulaw, G.711alaw, G.726, MP2L2 and PCM are selectable. For MP2L2, the Sampling Rate and Audio Stream Bitrate are configurable. For PCM, the Sampling Rate can be set. Audio Input: MicIn and LineIn are selectable for the connected microphone and pickup respectively. Input Volume: 0-100 adjustable.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 8 Image Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the image parameters, including display settings, OSD settings, and picture overlay. Configuring Display Settings Purpose: Configure the image adjustment, exposure settings, day/night switch, backlight settings, white balance, image enhancement, and video adjustment in display settings. Note: The display parameters vary according to the different camera models.
Network Camera User Manual Saturation describes the colorfulness of the image color, which ranges from 1 to 100. Sharpness describes the edge contrast of the image, which ranges from 1 to 100. Exposure Settings If the camera is equipped with the fixed lens, only Manual is selectable, and the iris mode is not configurable. If Auto is selected, you can set the auto iris level from 0 to 100. The Exposure Time refers to the electronic shutter time, which ranges from 1 to 1/100,000s.
Network Camera User Manual Day/Night Switch Day: the camera stays at day mode. Night: the camera stays at night mode. Auto: the camera switches between the day mode and the night mode according to the illumination automatically. The sensitivity ranges from 0 to 7, the higher the value is, the easier the mode switches. The Filtering Time refers to the interval time between the day/night switch. You can set it from 5s to 120s.
Network Camera User Manual Backlight Settings BLC Area: If you focus on an object against strong backlight, the object will be too dark to be seen clearly. BLC compensates light to the object in the front to make it clear. OFF, Up, Down, Left, Right, Center, Auto, and Custom are selectable. Note: If BLC mode is set as Custom, you can draw a red rectangle on the live view image as the BLC area.
Network Camera User Manual video. Grey Scale: You can choose the range of the grey scale as [0-255] or [16-235]. Video Adjustment Mirror: It mirrors the image so you can see it inversed. Left/Right, Up/Down, Center, and OFF are selectable. Rotate: To make a complete use of the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can enable the rotate function when you use the camera in a narrow view scene.
Network Camera User Manual OSD Settings Steps: 1. Enter the OSD Settings interface: Configuration > Image > OSD Settings. 2. Select the desired channel number from the drop-down list. 3. Check the corresponding checkbox to select the display of camera name, date or week if required. 4. Edit the camera name in the text field of Camera Name. 5. Select from the drop-down list to set the time format and date format. 6.
Network Camera User Manual 9. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Picture Overlay Purpose: Picture overlay enables you to overlay a picture on the image. This function enables a certain enterprise or users to overlay their logo on the image. Steps: 1. Enter the Picture Overlay Settings interface, Configuration > Image > Picture Overlay. Picture Overlay 2. Select the desired channel number from the drop-down list. 3. Click Browse to select a picture. 4. Click Upload to upload it. 5.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 9 Event Settings This section explains how to configure the network camera to respond to alarm events, including basic event and smart event. Basic Events You can configure the basic events by following the instructions in this section, including alarm input, alarm output, and exception. These events can trigger the linkage methods, such as Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email, Trigger Alarm Output, etc.
Network Camera User Manual Alarm Input Settings 3. Click Arming Schedule to set the arming schedule for the alarm input. Task 1: Set the Arming Schedule Steps: 1) Click Arming Schedule to edit the arming schedule. 2) Click on the time bar and drag the mouse to select the time period. Arming Schedule Note: Click on the selected time period, you can adjust the time period to the desired time by either moving the time bar or input the exact time period.
Network Camera User Manual save the settings. 4) Move the mouse to the end of each day, a copy dialogue box pops up, and you can copy the current settings to other days. 5) Click Save to save the settings. Note: The time of each period can’t be overlapped. Up to 8 periods can be configured for each day. 4. Click Linkage Method and check the checkbox to select the linkage method for the alarm input. Task 2: Set the Linkage Method Check the checkbox to select the linkage method.
Network Camera User Manual occurs. Send Email Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an event occurs. Note: To send the Email when an event occurs, please refer to Section 7.2.3 to complete Email setup in advance. Upload to FTP/Memory Card/NAS Capture the image when an alarm is triggered and upload the picture to a FTP server. Notes: ● Set the FTP address and the remote FTP server first. Refer to Section 6.2.2 Configuring FTP Settings for detailed information.
Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the Alarm Output Settings interface: Configuration> Event > Basic Event > Alarm Output. Alarm Output Settings 2. Select one alarm output channel in the Alarm Output drop-down list. You can also set a name for the alarm output (optional). 3. The Delay time can be set to 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min or Manual. The delay time refers to the time duration that the alarm output remains in effect after alarm occurs. 4.
Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the Exception Settings interface: Configuration > Event > Basic Event > Exception. 2. Check the checkbox to set the actions taken for the Exception alarm. Refer to Task 3: Set the Linkage Method for Motion Detection in Section 错误!未找到 引用源。. Exception Settings 3. Click Save to save the settings.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 10 Storage Settings Before you start: To configure record settings, please make sure that you have the network storage device or local storage device configured. Configuring Record Schedule Purpose: There are two kinds of recording for the cameras: manual recording and scheduled recording. In this section, you can follow the instructions to configure the scheduled recording.
Network Camera User Manual 4. Click Advanced to set the camera record parameters. Record Parameters Pre-record: The time you set to start recording before the scheduled time or the event. For example, if an alarm triggers recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time is set as 5 seconds, the camera starts to record at 9:59:55. The Pre-record time can be configured as No Pre-record, 5s, 10s, 15s, 20s, 25s, 30s or not limited.
Network Camera User Manual Method of Motion Detection Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to the Task 1: Set the Motion Detection Area in the Section 错误! 未找到引用源。. Record Triggered by Alarm If you select Alarm, the video will be recorded when the alarm is triggered via the external alarm input channels. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to set the Alarm Type and check the checkbox of Trigger Channel in the Linkage Method of Alarm Input Settings interface.
Network Camera User Manual Configure Capture Schedule Purpose: You can configure the scheduled snapshot and event-triggered snapshot. The captured picture can be stored in the local storage or network storage. Steps: 1. Enter the Capture Settings interface: Configuration > Storage > Storage Settings > Capture. Capture Configuration 2. Select the desired channel number. 3. Go to Capture Schedule tab to configure the capture schedule by click-and-drag the mouse on the time bar.
Network Camera User Manual Advanced Setting of Capture Schedule 5. Click Save to save the settings. 6. Go to Capture Parameters tab to configure the capture parameters. (1) Check the Enable Timing Snapshot checkbox to enable continuous snapshot. (2) Select the picture format, resolution, quality and capture interval. (3) Check the Enable Event-triggered Snapshot checkbox to enable event-triggered snapshot. (4) Select the picture format, resolution, quality, capture interval, and capture number.
Network Camera User Manual Set Capture Parameters 7. Set the time interval between two snapshots. 8. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Net HDD Before you start: The network disk should be available within the network and properly configured to store the recorded files, log files, pictures, etc. Steps: 1. Add Net HDD. (1) Enter the Net HDD settings interface, Configuration > Storage > Storage Management > Net HDD.
Network Camera User Manual the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. (4) Click Save to add the network disk. 2. Initialize the added network disk.
Network Camera User Manual (2) Click Save and refresh the browser page to activate the settings. Quota Settings Note: Up to 8 NAS disks can be connected to the camera.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 11 Playback Purpose: This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored in the network disks or SD cards. Steps: 1. Click Playback on the menu bar to enter playback interface. Playback Interface 2. Select the desired channel number. 3. Select the date and click Search. Search Video 4. Click to play the video files found on this date.
Network Camera User Manual process. Playback Toolbar Table 11-1 Description of the buttons Button Operation Button Play Pause / Stop / Operation Capture a picture Start/Stop clipping video files Audio on and adjust volume/Mute / Speed down Download Speed up Playback by frame Enable/Disable digital zoom Note: You can choose the file paths locally for downloaded playback video files and pictures in Local Configuration interface.
Network Camera User Manual Chapter 12 Picture Click Picture to enter the picture searching interface. You can search, view, and download the pictures stored in the local storage or network storage. Notes: Make sure HDD, NAS or memory card are properly configured before you process the picture search. Make sure the capture schedule is configured. Go to Configuration > Storage > Schedule Settings > Capture to set the capture schedule. Picture Search Interface Steps: 1.
Network Camera User Manual Up to 4000 pictures can be displayed at one time.
Network Camera User Manual Appendix Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction Description of SADP SADP (Search Active Devices Protocol) is a kind of user-friendly and installation-free online device search tool. It searches the active online devices within your subnet and displays the information of the devices. You can also modify the basic network information of the devices using this software.
Network Camera User Manual You can also click to refresh the online device list manually. The newly searched devices will be added to the list. You can click you can click or on each column heading to order the information; to expand the device table and hide the network parameter panel on the right side, or click to show the network parameter panel. Modify network parameters Steps: 1.
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Network Camera User Manual Appendix 2 Port Mapping The following settings are for TP-LINK router (TL-WR641G). The settings vary depending on different models of routers. Steps: 1. Select the WAN Connection Type, as shown below: Figure A.2.1 Select the WAN Connection Type 2. Set the LAN parameters of the router as in the following figure, including IP address and subnet mask settings. Figure A.2.2 Set the LAN parameters 3. Set the port mapping in the virtual severs of Forwarding.
Network Camera User Manual another camera as 81, 8001, 555, 8201 with IP 192.168.1.24. Refer to the steps as below: Steps: 1. As the settings mentioned above, map the port 80, 8000, 554 and 8200 for the network camera at 192.168.1.23 2. Map the port 81, 8001, 555 and 8201 for the network camera at 192.168.1.24. 3. Enable ALL or TCP protocols. 4. Check the Enable checkbox and click Save to save the settings. Figure A.2.3 Port Mapping Note: The port of the network camera cannot conflict with other ports.
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