CAM4xxx Series User Manual Release 1.
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Revision History Version Description Date 1.0 Initial release: All the CAM4xxx series April 2012 models are put into this manual; both hardware and software aspects are covered. 1.1 New model: CAM4311/4371 are added.
Table of Contents Copyright Statement .........................................................................2 Revision History ...............................................................................3 Table of Contents .............................................................................4 Safety Precautions ............................................................................8 Device Site Recommendations..............................................................8 Chapter 1.
2.5. Before You Start.................................................................... 31 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Network Camera ....................................... 32 3.1. Connecting with a Web Browser ................................................ 33 Obtaining IP address through the IP Utility......................................... 33 Connecting to the Network Camera ................................................. 33 Logging into the System................................................
Image Appearance (for CAM4361/4371) ....................................... 75 Video Streams ..................................................................... 80 Audio Settings ..................................................................... 85 PTZ ....................................................................................... 86 Recording................................................................................ 87 Recording Basic Settings .............................................
Properties .............................................................................. 116 Delete from Tool ...................................................................... 117 Select All ............................................................................... 118 Rebooting Camera .................................................................... 118 Set IP.................................................................................... 119 Link to Camera Web Interface .................
Safety Precautions Electric Shock Warning This equipment may cause electric shocks if not handled properly. Access to this equipment should only be granted to trained operators and maintenance personnel who have been instructed of, and fully understand the possible hazardous conditions and the consequences of accessing non-field-serviceable units such as the power supplies. The system must be unplugged before moving, or in the even that it becomes damaged.
Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.1. Network Camera Introduction CAM4xxx series are professional network cameras that use Internet Protocol (IP) to transmit video streams and control signals over networks. Capable of operating over both LANs and WANs, they provide a complete budget-conscious remote surveillance solution that are ultra clear and highly integrated.
Dual Streaming Dual-stream design enables simultaneous support of real-time video monitoring, video recording, or mobile viewing applications which require different resolutions, compression formats and frame rates. MicroSD/SDHC card slot IP surveillance relies on network connectivity, making it susceptible to attacks on the network between the camera and recording facilities. With onboard recording capability, our network cameras can truly be online 24/7.
1.3. Technical Specifications Model List for CAM4xxx Series CAM4110 D1 IP Fixed Dome CAM4160 D1 D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome CAM4210 1.3M IP Fixed Dome CAM4220 1.3M D/N IP Fixed Dome CAM4260 1.
30 fps at D1 (720 x 480) 30 fps at VGA (640 x 480) 30 fps at QVGA (320 x 240) Video FPS Video Control Video Stream Bit Rate Intelligent Video AGC (Auto Gain Control), AWB (Auto White Balance), AES (Auto Electronic Shutter), BLC (Back Light Compensation), Image Adjustment Dual stream at H.
Specifications for CAM42xx Series Model Name CAM4210 CAM4220 CAM4260 Description 1.3M IP Fixed Dome 1.3M D/N IP Fixed Dome 1.3M D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor Lens 1/3" 1.3 megapixel progressive scan CMOS 4.2 mm, F1.8 (default) WDR Day/Night ICR IR LED N/A Dual Band Filter Yes Yes (15M) Yes (30M) 0 Lux (IR LEDs on) 3 Lux @ F1.0 (Color) Min Illumination Iris Control Viewing Angle 2.8 - 11 mm varifocal lens, F1.4 N/A Manual IRIS Diagonal:89° Horizontal:71° Vertical:49.
Event Action Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, record to local storage, trigger DO Supported Protocols IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet 10/100 Base-T / RJ45 microSD/SDHC x 1 (Class 2/Class 4/Class 6) Local Storage RS-485 1 (2 pin on terminal block) USB N/A SDK SDK 2.0 OS Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Browser Microsoft IE 6.0 or above Software VMS 2.4.
Specifications for CAM431x Series Model Name CAM4310 CAM4311 Description 2M IP Fixed Dome 2M D/N IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor Lens 1/2.7" 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS 4.2 mm, F1.8 (default) 4.0 mm, F2.0 SNR 48dB Yes WDR N/A Day/Night ICR N/A Yes IR LED N/A Yes (10M) 0.5 Lux @ F1.0 0.5 Lux @ F1.0 (Color) 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 (B/W) 0.1 Lux @ F1.2 (Color) Min Illumination Iris Control Viewing Angle N/A Diagonal:89° Horizontal:71° Vertical:49.5° Diagonal: 101.7°° Horizontal: 87.
Audio Input/Output 3.5mm phone jack Alarm In/Out N/A Video Buffer 5 second pre-alarm, 30 second post-alarm Event Action Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, record to local storage, trigger DO Supported Protocols Ethernet Local Storage RS-485 IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP 10/100 Base-T/RJ45 microSD/SDHC x 1 (Class 2/Class 4/Class 6) 1 (2 pin on terminal block) USB N/A SDK Surveon SDK 2.
Specifications for CAM436x Series Model Name CAM4360 CAM4361 CAM4365 Description 2M D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome 2M WDR D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome 3M D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor Lens 3~10 mm motor lens, F1.3 2.8~11 mm varifocal lens, F1.4 SNR WDR Min Illumination N/A Yes Yes Yes (15M) Yes (20M) Yes (15M) 0 Lux (IR LEDs on) 0.5 Lux @ F1.0 (Color) 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 (B/W) 0.1 Lux @ F1.2 (Color) 0 Lux (IR LEDs on) 0.1 Lux @ F1.
Motion Detection, Intelligent Video Motion Detection Motion Detection Tampering Detection (blocked, redirected, Video Jack Audio N/A Yes (BNC) N/A 2 Way Audio N/A 2 Way Audio Audio Compression 32KHz, ADPCM Audio Input/Output 3.
Specifications for CAM437x Series Model Name CAM4371 Description 2M WDR D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor 1/2.8" 2 megapixel SONY Exmor CMOS (CAM4371) Lens 3~9 mm moto lens, F1.2 SNR 48dB WDR Yes Day/Night ICR Yes IR LED Min Illumination Iris Control Viewing Angle Camera Angle Adjustment Pan/Tilt/Zoom Functionalities Shutter Time Video Compression Yes (20M) 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 (B/W) 0.1 Lux @ F1.2 (Color) DC drive Diagonal: 148.4°- 43.8° Horizontal: 121.2°- 38.1° Vertical: 62.1° - 21.
Audio Audio Compression 32KHz, ADPCM Audio Input/Output 3.5mm phone jack Alarm In/Out N/A Video Buffer 5 second pre-alarm, 30 second post-alarm Event Action Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, record to local storage, trigger DO Supported Protocols IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet Local Storage 10/100 Base-T / RJ45 microSD/SDHC x 1 (Class 2/Class 4/Class 6) RS-485 N/A USB N/A SDK SDK 2.
Chapter 2. Hardware Overview 2.1.
Top View and Bottom View Indoor (CAM4110/4210/4220/4310/4311) Screw Hole Screw Hole 1 3 Screw Hole 2 Screw Hole Screw Hole Outdoor (CAM4160/4260/4360/4361/4365/4371) Screw Hole 1 2 Screw Hole 3 1. Status LED Indicator 22 2. Reset Button Screw Hole 3.
2.2.
1. Audio In/Out Connector Audio In/Out are both for 3.5mm jacks. Audio-in provides for an external mono microphone. Audio out can be connected to a public address system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached. Note: Built-in microphone can also be used for certain models. Please refer to Audio Setting section for details. 2. Status LED Indicator The LED will light up after the camera has successfully completed the boot process.
The camera connects to the network via a standard RJ-45 network connector. The camera detects the speed of the local network (10/100BaseT). The camera also supports PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), and can be powered directly through the network cable. 7. Power Connector The power connector is provided for solutions without PoE. 8. I/O terminal Connector The I/O terminal connector provides an RS-485 interface, one transistor output, two digital inputs, and connection points for auxiliary DC power and GND.
DI2 (Digital Input) Pin 4 DO(Digital Output) Pin 5 RS-485A Pin 6 RS-485B Pin 7 26 deactivate. Connect to GND to activate, or leave floating (or unconnected) to deactivate. Uses an opencollector NPN transistor with the emitter connected to the GND pin. If used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load, for protection against voltage transients. Data transmission connector for control of external devices. (ex.
2.3. Installation Installing the Dome Camera Indoor Screw Hole Indicator Sticker Base Plate Outdoor Screw Hole Indicator Sticker 1. Use screw hole indicator sticker to mark the desired camera position on the ceiling. 2. Make one cable entry hole and 3 or 4 screw holes on the ceiling with the electrical drill. 3. (Indoor) Remove the base plate from the bottom of the camera assembly. (Outdoor) Use the provided L-type hex wrench to unscrew the cover of the camera. 4.
(Outdoor) Align the housing with the sticker and fasten the screws to secure the housing on top of the sticker. 5. Thread the multiple connector interface cable through the cable entry hole on the base plate or housing. (Outdoor - Optional) The default cable entry hole is located on bottom of the camera. If the installation requires use of the lateral-side cable hole, remove the cap from the lateral-side cable hole.
reinstall the camera cover. Focus Puller Zoom Puller Unscrew the Housing Reattach the Housing Note: (1) Cover removal is not required on models with motorized lenses (CAM4360/4365/4371). (2) Please check the live view after the camera is logged in. Installing the Dome Camera with the Mounting Bracket (Optional) 1. (Indoor) Remove the base plate from the bottom of the camera. Base Plate (Outdoor) Use the provided L-type hex wrench to unscrew the cover of the camera. 2.
5. (Indoor) Reattach the camera assembly to the base plate. (Outdoor) Align the housing with the mounting bracket and fasten screws to secure the housing on the bracket.
2.4. Camera Deployment Sensor Alarm Speaker NAS FTP Email Server Router Internet microSD Router Microphone Client Client 2.5. Before You Start Please prepare a PC with Windows (XP or above) and web browsers (Internet Explorer 6.0 or above) installed.
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Network Camera This section demonstrates how to connect to the network camera through two methods: • Web Browser – A simple web-based interface. Internet Explorer is the recommended web browser for use with network cameras, and our examples will be from this browser. Usage on other browsers will be similar. • RTSP Player – These include common streaming media players, such as RealPlayer or Quicktime Player.
3.1. Connecting with a Web Browser Obtaining IP address through the IP Utility The IP address can be obtained using the IP Utility in your product CD: 1. Double click Start SearchToolInstall.exe to begin the utility installation. 2. After the installation is complete, click the Auto Search button or click Camera > Search in the menus. The camera search will begin, and a status bar will display the search progress. 3. The details of the camera will display after the search is finished.
Logging into the System The following information will prompt for logging in: Username – The username for the domain. Default is always admin. Password – The password for the domain. Default is always admin. Click OK. Installing Active X Components in Internet Explorer You may be prompted to install ActiveX® components when accessing the network camera’s Live View page; click Yes when prompted. You will be able to access the camera after installation is completed.
2. Search for Download signed ActiveX controls. Under this heading select Prompt and then click OK. 3. Continue installing the Active X components. 4. After installing ActiveX, go to Tools> Internet Options> Trusted Websites > Sites and add the IP Address of the camera. Logging Out of the System Logging off of the camera can be performed by closing the browser window. Users can also choose to click the Logout link located at the top of the screen.
The help manual is organized so that it matches the system menus, with sections corresponding to each settings menu and the Live-view window.
3.2. Connecting with an RTSP Player Connections through RTSP Media Players such as Real Player and QuickTime Player are supported. We will use Real Player as an example in this section. 1. Launch Real Player. 1. Select File > Open URL, to open a URL dialog box. 2. Enter the camera URL in the address bar. Note: The format for RTSP is: rtsp:///, where can be found at Settings > Network> Port Settings > RTSP Setting.
Chapter 4. Configuration thro ugh the Web Interface Camera configurations can be done through web interface and IP Utility. **For web interface, please look into this chapter; for IP Utility, please refer to Chapter 5.
Export/Import V X Reboot V V Camera Search X V Login V V Properties X V Delete from Tool X V Clearing and Setting Status X V Camera Group Actions X V Configuration Settings X V Focus Tool X V 39
4.1. Interface Layout This section demonstrates the layout of the network camera’s main interface. The 4 main areas on the interface are: 1. Menu Bar - The links on this bar allow users to toggle between liveview and settings screens, as well as logout and pull up the help menu. 2. Live View Controls - These controls allow users to configure the live view streams and camera live view functionality. 3.
Control Descriptions Control Description Adjust Window Size: When clicked, the display window size can be adjusted manually to fit the screen. The screen size changes back to the actual image size (resolution). Full-Screen: Goes to full-screen when clicked; press “ESC” to return to windowed view. Image Capture: When clicked, captures the current screen as an image in a new pop-up window. The location for saving the image can be changed under Settings > Recording > Recording Basic Settings.
Control Description Language: Sets the UI language. Available languages include English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Streams: Allows users to choose which camera stream to view. The indicator above the stream will turn light green when the stream is selected. Video Format: Sets the compression format for the current stream. Available formats are H.264, MPEG4, and MJPEG. Image size (resolution): Sets the resolution of the stream currently selected.
4.2. Settings Camera settings may be changed by clicking on the Settings link located in the title bar. This will bring up a menu list of configuration menus for all major camera settings. General General setting menus are found under Settings > General. Basic Settings Basic settings may be accessed under General > Basic Settings. The following settings can be made: • Host Name: by default set to "model name + MAC address"; displays on the center of the main page.
• System Status LED: changes the behavior of the status LED on the front of the camera. There are four possible behaviors: o LED on when camera is on - LED default on, flashing during camera access. o LED on during camera access - LED default off, flashing during camera access o LED off during camera access - LED default on, off during camera access o LED always off - LED always off Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
User Account The User Account section, found under General > User Account, controls the user account information and privileges. There are two pre-configured accounts: • admin - This is the default administration account, and cannot be deleted. • guest - This is an account with only live view capability. There are also two basic settings under user account settings: • Enable access without login - Checking the checkbox will allow users to view the camera stream without having to login.
Adding Accounts In General> User Account under the User Account heading, click on “Add”. Up to 10 accounts can be added to the system. All User Names and Passwords must be combinations of alphanumeric characters, “:”, “-“, “_” between 4 and 20 characters in length, and must begin with an alphabet letter. Fill out the following fields: • User Name - The identifier name used to login to the system. • User Group - The system allows for 2 types of users.
Editing Accounts In General> User Account under the User Account heading, select an existing account by clicking on the account entry. The entry will be highlighted in yellow. Clicking Edit will allow you to change the following fields: • • User Group - The system allows for 2 types of users. o Administrator - Administrators have full access privileges. o Operator - Operators can only access the live view page. Password - A passkey used to control user access.
Date & Time Date and time settings can be accessed at General > Date & Time. Current Date & Time displays the current system date and time. Time Zone Settings The time zone can be set using the dropdown menu. This menu is only applicable when selectable when Synchronize with NTP Server is chosen under Time Settings. Time Settings There are 3 ways to set the system time: • Synchronize with NTP server - NTP is a protocol for synchronizing the system clock to an external server.
Day Light Saving Users can set the Day Light Saving Time by ticking on Enable Day Light Saving. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
Network The network settings, including network configuration, port configuration, and universal plug and play (UPnP) settings are used to configure camera connectivity. These settings are found under the Settings > Network context. Network Configuration These settings are used to configure basic network access for the camera. They are found under Network > Network Configuration. Most of these settings vary with your specific hardware setup; therefore the defaults are set for common SOHO level usage.
Secondary DNS fields. The network camera can be connected to the network upon completion. PPPoE Settings This feature is disabled by default. Connecting to the network using PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) requires a user name and password from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Select Enable PPPoE and fill in valid user name and password to connect the camera to the Internet.
Port Settings Ports are a software construct used to multiplex the transmission information to and from the camera. They act as separate endpoints within an IP address where software "listens" for incoming information. This section, which can be accessed under Network > Port Settings, includes HTTP Port Settings, RTSP Settings and RTP Multicast Settings. Note: The default port numbers in this section are, for the most part, wellknown or commonly known values.
Note: The RTP port number must be an even number. After entering the RTP port number, the RTCP port number will automatically be set to the RTP port number + 1. RTP Multicast Settings Tick Enable RTP Multicast to set up multicast via the RTP protocol. The RTP Multicast video/audio port and group address can also be set. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
UpnP Universal plug and play (UPnP) is a protocol that simplifies the implementation of networks by allowing new hardware to connect seamlessly to a network. The settings for this feature can be found under Network > UPnP. To enable UPnP, first check the Enable UPnP box. If you wish to change the default values, there are two fields that can be edited. • Friendly Name - An identifier for the camera on the network. • Interval - The time between camera-sent UPnP updates.
Video & Audio Settings Video and audio are the heat of a network camera's functionality. The settings for video and audio can be found under Settings > Video & Audio. Under this section, you can access basic video and audio settings, video appearance parameters, video stream settings, as well as audio parameters. Basic Settings Basic settings pertain to simple live-view tweaks. These parameters can be found under Video & Audio> Basic Settings.
Image Appearance Settings These settings, found under Video & Audio > Image Appearance, deal with the video output of the camera. There are two tabs, Image Attributes and Sensor Configuration, as well as Advanced Settings. Image Appearance (for CAM4110/4160) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value.
Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: • AGC Gain - Automatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level to a variety of inputs. This setting provides a baseline value for the AGC. Values higher than this will be darkened, and values that are lower will be brightened. AGC should be adjusted so that the area of interest is best lit.
o Frequency - Used in conjunction with the flickerless function. The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz lighting. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please turn the flickerless feature on. • Shutter Mode - Sets the camera shutter mode. Longer shutter times allow more light into the sensor, resulting in a cleaner picture, however longer shutter times can result in motion blur.
o Night mode - Forces night mode. o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions. From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode. To: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will switch to night mode. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
Image Appearance (for CAM4210/4220/4260) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders. • Brightness - Adjusts the brightness of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues.
Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following features can be activated or deactivated: • Auto White Balance – Artificial lighting or varied lighting conditions may skew the colors in the video image. Auto White Balance will attempt to correct the color balance to a more natural state.
o 50Hz - Compensates for 50Hz lighting. o 60Hz – Compensates for 60Hz lighting. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please turn the flickerless feature on. • Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR cut filter off where applicable.) Night mode sacrifices color information to produce a clear picture with less light. o Auto - The camera will determine when the light levels require a switch.
Image Appearance (for CAM4310) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders. • Brightness - Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues.
Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: • Backlight Compensation - Backlight compensation adjusts video gain to automatically correct the exposure of objects that are strongly backlit. This brightens the image, at the cost of overexposing areas of high illumination.
Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please turn the flickerless feature on. • EV Compensation – Sets how much additional exposure the user wishes to adjust from the automatically calculated value: 0 to 100. • Exposure Mode - Sets how the camera captures images. Longer shutter times allow more light into the sensor, resulting in a cleaner picture, however longer shutter times can result in motion blur.
o Manual - This setting allows users to specify a shutter speed that the camera will not go below, and gain amount that the camera will not exceed. • Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR cut filter off where applicable.) Night mode sacrifices color information to produce a clear picture with less light. o Day mode - Forces day mode. o Night mode - Forces night mode. o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions.
Image Appearance (for CAM4311) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders. • Brightness - Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues.
o D-WDR Level- Specifies the WDR correction level ranging from 1 (least) to 10 (most). Advanced Settings • Frequency - The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz lighting. • Denoise – Removes video noises. • Max Shutter Speed - Longer shutter times allow more light into the sensor, resulting in a cleaner picture, however longer shutter times can result in motion blur. The user may choose the following shutter speeds: 1/2s, 1/5s, 1/7.
o MWB - The user must specify the red and blue gain levels to achieve the correct white level. • R Gain - The gain applied to the red video channel. B Gain - The gain applied to the blue video channel. Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR cut filter off where applicable.) Night mode sacrifices color information to produce a clear picture with less light. o Auto - The camera will determine when the light levels require a switch.
Image Appearance (for CAM4360/4365) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders. • Brightness - Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues.
Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: • AGC Gain - Automatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level to a variety of inputs. This setting provides a baseline value for the AGC. Values higher than this will be darkened, and values that are lower will be brightened. AGC should be adjusted so that the area of interest is best lit.
o WDR Level – Specifies the WDR correction level ranging from 1 (least) to 10 (most). Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings allow you to make changes to the following parameters: • Lens Type – Chooses the lens type installed on the camera. o Fix Lens –A fixed lens is installed, and DC-iris adjustments are not possible. o DC-IRIS – A lens with an adjustable DC-iris is installed, and connected to the port at the back of the camera.
o Auto - The camera will automatically change the shutter speed and gain to balance between image quality and frame rate when there is insufficient light to preserve both. Exposure Priority – The priorities for the auto exposure balancing are determined in the dropdown. • Image Quality First – The camera lower the shutter speed to preserve the gain level set by the Gain Control slider.
o Auto – The camera will automatically choose between day/night mode. o Day mode - Forces day mode. o Night mode - Forces night mode. o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions. From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode. To: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will switch to night mode. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
Image Appearance (for CAM4361/4371) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders. • Brightness - Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues.
o One Push AF (One Push Auto Focus) (For CAM4371) - Focus hold mode that can be automatically readjusted as required by the user (One push AF Trigger) assuming that the required subject is within the focusing limits of the camera lens. Press Near/Far button or drag the bar between Wide and Tele to set the focal lengths, and then press the One Push AF button. Basic Settings • AGC Gain - Automatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level to a variety of inputs.
o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions. From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode. To: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will switch to night mode. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page. Sensor Configuration • Black light o BLC (Backlight compensation) - Adjusts video gain to automatically correct the exposure of objects that are strongly backlit.
o HSBLC (High Suppression Backlight Compensation) - Backlight compensation helps resolve detail in darker areas even when brightly lit objects are in view. Highlight suppression goes further, darkening full white areas to achieve optimum video quality. HSBLC Grid - Users can choose to view the areas for HSBLC effect. When it is opened, you will see four squares showing on the live view screen.
Advanced Settings • Frequency - The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz lighting. • Denoise – Removes video noises. • White Balance - This setting allows users to choose the color balancing method used. o AWB - Automatically chooses white level. o MWB - The user must specify the red and blue gain levels to achieve the correct white level. • R Gain - The gain applied to the red video channel. B Gain - The gain applied to the blue video channel.
Video Streams (for 41xx/42xx Series) The configuration for video streams, including resolution, frame rate and image quality parameters can be found under Video & Audio > Video Streams. The page is split into settings for 2 streams. Common settings are: • Video format - The compression format for the video stream. o H.264 - Provides the best compression, and clear picture, but is processor intensive. o MPEG4 - Provides more compression that MJPEG, but loses picture quality.
• Video Frames per Second - Sets the number of frames per second. 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 FPS are possible values. • Key Frame Interval - Sets the period between minimally compressed recovery frames that don't require other video frames to decode. 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s are possible values. • Video Quality Settings - Sets the quality of the video image. o Constant Bit Rate - In this mode, the camera will maintain a constant bit rate output, regardless of video quality.
Video Streams (for 43xx series) The configuration for video streams, including resolution, frame rate and image quality parameters can be found under Video & Audio > Video Streams. The page is split into settings for 2 streams. Common settings are: • Video format - The compression format for the video stream. o H.264 - Provides the best compression, and clear picture, but is processor intensive. o MPEG4 - Provides more compression that MJPEG, but loses picture quality.
1080P (1920 x 1080, Stream 1 only), SXGA (1280 x 1024, Stream 1 only), 720P (1280 x 720, Stream 1 only), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) , QQVGA(160x120, Stream 2 and MPEG4 only). • Video Frames per Second- Sets the number of frames per second. 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 FPS are possible values. You can also choose to type in the values you want (the range is from 1~30). • Key Frame Interval - Sets the period between minimally compressed recovery frames that don't require other video frames to decode.
Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
Audio Settings The audio settings, under Video & Audio > Audio Settings, contain parameters dealing with audio coming from the cameras built in mic, or an external microphone. • Mute - Selects whether or not to mute the incoming audio from the camera. • Audio In - Selects the source for the camera audio feed. Line In, an external source connected to the camera's line-in port, is the only option. Note: For models with built-in microphone, Microphone option can be selected in Line Selection.
PTZ Note: CAM 43xx series do not support PTZ functionalities. RS-485 is a control standard that is used as a basis for controlling point-tiltzoom (PTZ) cameras or mounts. The PTZ menu Settings > PTZ> RS-485 Settings allows configuration of the RS-485 controls. The following parameters are configurable: • Baud rate - The baud rate to be used with the RS-485 device. Options are 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 11520 bd. • Enable PTZ - This check box activates PTZ service, allowing PTZ controls to be displayed.
Recording The Recording menu, Settings > Recording, deals with recording settings and managing recorded video files. Recording Basic Settings Recording basic settings, Recording > Recording Basic Settings are parameters which deal with the recording location and scheduling. The following parameters can be configured within this menu: • Memory Card Recording - When turned on, video will automatically be recorded onto the microSD card if the network connection is lost.
Recorded File Management This section, located at Recording > Recorded File Management allows users to manage videos recorded on the microSD cards. Locating Video Files To locate video files from a specific time frame, enter a begin and end time in the From: and To: fields below, and click Search. Each video file will have an entry containing: • Time - The time the video was recorded, also the filename of the entry: YYYY_MM_DD_HH_MM_SS.
Managing Video Files Once you have located the video files of interest you may select them by checking the box in the leftmost column of the entry. You can also select all displayed entries by checking the box in the header row. There will be two buttons in each entry: • Play - Plays the video file in local helper application. • Download - Downloads video files. Select one or more video files and click Download; Choose location to save the video file(s) onto your local PC.
Event Notification Event Notification settings, found under Settings > Event Notification, deal with the event detection, scheduled recording, and notification abilities of the camera. Event Server The event server, which can be configured under Event Notification > Event Server, is the communications center of the camera. This section deals with the configuration of E-mail and FTP notifications, as well as remote recording. Email Settings Email settings are used to configure e-mail notifications.
• Test - Click this button to send a test email. E-mails will only be sent if all parameters are entered correctly. FTP Settings FTP settings are used to configure recording to a remote location via the file transfer protocol. • Server Address - The address of the FTP server. • FTP Server Port - The port number of the FTP server; Default 21. • User Name - The user name of the FTP account. • Password - The password of the FTP account.
Motion Detection The motion detection functionality of the camera can be found under Event Notification> Motion Detection. Motion Detection Window Management To detect motion, first a detection window must be created. First click the Window Settings tab to enter the window configuration, and click New to add a new detection window. A maximum of 3 motion detection windows can be added. Each new window will be created with a default name Window N, where N is the number of the window.
Activating and Scheduling Motion Detection Motion detection is activated by checking the Enable Motion Detection box. Activate Motion Detection By: denotes when motion detection will be triggered as an event. • Auto – As long as Enable Motion Detection is checked, an event is triggered. • Schedule – Selecting this option allows to manually schedule the times motion detection will be active.
Tampering Detection Tampering detection is similar to motion detection in that it detects where there is a sudden unexpected change in the whole camera view. Parameters for this feature are found under Event Notification> Tampering Detection. Tampering alarm handling and notifications can be configured under Event Settings. The tempering detection parameters include: • Tampering Detection - Turns tampering detection on or off. • Tampering Sensitivity - Sets the sensitivity of Tampering Detection.
DI & DO Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) stand are used for event triggering. The camera has 1 DO and 2 DI ports. Settings for these ports can be found under Event Notification > DI & DO. Conditions for DI and DO triggering, as well as notifications for can be set under Event Settings. Note: CAM4361 does not support DI &DO functionalities. Digital Input The two inputs are listed as Input1 and Input2 and connect to external circuits such as window break detectors.
• Off - DI inputs are closed at all times. The camera will not respond to any signals on this DI. Digital Output The camera can also be configured to send signals through the digital output. Each output has a Normal Status: • High – DO outputs a high voltage when triggered, and is connected to the output circuit in the following manner: • Low - DO acts as a ground when triggered, and is connected to the output circuit in the following manner: • Off - Closes DO output; no signals will be sent.
Event Settings Event settings deal with alarm handling and notification, as well as feature scheduling. These settings can be found under the Event Notification > Event Settings menu. The event handler is rule based. There are lists for both two types of rules: • Event List – Contains rules based on triggered events such as motion detection or DI triggers. • Schedule List – Contains time-based rules. Each rule has an action list.
Adding/Editing an Event Rule The Add and Edit screens contain the following triggering actions: Note: If editing a rule that has not been triggered, the rule will not be triggered after until after editing is complete. If the rule is triggered, any changes will not be applied until the current trigger is resolved. General The following general fields should be filled in: • Name - Specifies the name of the Event.
boxes, and fill in a start time and end time for motion detection in the From: and To: boxes. • Never – The event is never triggered. Enable Triggering By After the frequency is selected, triggering conditions can be set. Multiple conditions can be set at once. Available options include: • Motion Detection - Trigger when motion is detected. o In Window – Specifies the detection window that will trigger the event. Please refer to the section on Motion Detection for details.
• Email – E-mails notifications to the email address specified in the Event Server settings. If this option is chosen, fill in the following: o Subject - The subject line of the notification e-mail. o Additional Information - Contents of the notification e-mail. o Snapshot/Video Clip - Choose to send a snapshot or video attachment from 5s before to 30s after the trigger. • FTP - uploads a snapshot or video clip to a FTP location specified in the Event Server settings.
• Name - Specifies the name of the Event. • Set Time Interval (When Activated) - The trigger time of the event (00:00 to 23:59). Enable Triggering By The next step is to specify the frequency of trigger response. 3 options are available: • Always - The default setting; Triggers event when conditions are met. • Recurrence Pattern - Enables triggering only if conditions are met during a specified time period.
o Additional Information - Contents of the notification e-mail. o Snapshot/Video Clip - Choose to send a snapshot or video attachment from 5s before to 30s after the trigger. • FTP - uploads a snapshot or video clip to a FTP location specified in the Event Server settings. o Snapshot/Video Clip - Choose to upload a snapshot or video file from 5 seconds before to 30 seconds after the trigger. Files are sent as attachments.
System The system settings, which deal with hardware and firmware parameters, logs, and configuration lists, can be found under Settings > System. MicroSD Card Management MicroSD class 2/4/6 cards can be accessed for offline video storage and upgrade purposes. MicroSD installed in the camera can be managed under System > MicroSD Card Management.
System Status The camera status can be found under System > System Status.
System Log The system log, System > System Log, provides a log for system messages and events. The log lists important information such as login information, changes to camera settings (both successful and unsuccessful), triggered events, and error messages. This information can be very useful in the event of a camera failure or unauthorized entry.
Firmware Upgrade Upgrading with a firmware file on a PC: 1. Power ON the device. 2. Connect to the camera through a web browser and go to System > Firmware Upgrade. 3. Choose “Specify the firmware to upgrade”. Click Browse…and locate the file [cam number]fw. 4. Select Keep customized configuration to keep current configuration settings, or Upgrade all configurations to clear all settings back to factory defaults. 5. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade.
4. Power on the device and firmware upgrade will start automatically. The status LED flashes in amber during the upgrade. 5. The camera will start reboot after firmware upgrade completed. Remove the microSD/SDHC card from the slot. When LED turns green, firmware upgrade is completed. Note: A microSD/SDHC card with at least 13MB free space is required for firmware upgrade. The device will enter firmware upgrade mode again if the microSD/SDHC card is not removed.
Camera resets can also be performed under System> Reset To Factory Default. There are 2 types of reset. You can either reset all settings and configurations, or you can choose to keep the Network configuration, and reset all other settings and configurations. Click OK after choosing a reset option to perform a reset. Alternately, you may press the “Reset” button on the bottom of the camera to perform a complete reset of the camera (no configurations retained).
Export/Import & Reboot In certain situations it may be necessary to restart your network camera (network settings changed, DHCP added, etc). The settings under System > Export/Import & Reboot allow you to restart the camera. This menu also contains options to export configuration details (for backup or replication purposes), as well as import configuration details. The following options are available: • Restart Camera - Resets the camera when Apply is clicked.
Chapter 5. Configuration thro ugh the IP Utility Camera configurations can be done through web interface and IP Utility. **For IP Utility, please look into this chapter; for web interface, please refer to Chapter 4.
Export/Import V V Reboot V V Camera Search X V Login V V Properties X V Delete from Tool X V Clearing and Setting Status X V Camera Group Actions X V Focus Tool X V 111
5.1. Overview The IP Utility is a set of tools for network cameras. It includes tools to create, modify, delete and manage groups within the camera; The IP Camera Utility also provides tools to perform simple connectivity configuration, firmware upgrades and reboot operations. The utility is intended to simplify the configuration and management of multiple cameras. 5.2. Installing the IP Utility Install the IP Utility with the following steps: 1. Start SearchToolInstall.
2. Click Next to continue with installation. 3. Fill in the Folder field to specify the installation path. Clicking Browse… pulls up a file system browser. Clicking Disk Cost will display free space and the space the utility will take up on disks. 4. Choose if you wish to install the application for the current user only (Just me) or all users on this computer (Everyone). 5. Click Next to continue. The system will respond with a ready screen. Click Next again.
5.3. IP Utility Basics Starting the IP Utility To start the IP Utility, double-click the IP Utility shortcut on your desktop or go to Start > Program Files > IP Utility> IP Utility. Note: On startup, the utility will automatically scan for IP Cameras on the same subnet as the computer. In some cases this may result in longer wait times. IP Utility Main Screen The IP Utility main screen is divided into 3 sections: 1. Camera Group Display – displays group details 2.
5.4. Camera Actions This section displays camera information, including the IP, Name, Model, MAC Address, Status and Network Mask. Search Search updates the details for the cameras listed, as well as locates any new cameras connected on the same subnet. The search is performed every time the IP utility starts. To perform search again: 1. Click the Auto Search button or click Camera > Search in the menus. The search will begin, and a status bar will display the search progress.
2. Fill in the user name and password. 3. Click OK to set the username and password. Note: To perform further configuration, please make sure that the User set here has administrator privileges. The default Username/Password for cameras is admin/admin. Properties The properties of a camera can be viewed by following these steps: 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right click the camera and select Properties, or select Camera > Properties from the menu bar.
Delete from Tool 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Right click the camera(s) which you want to delete from the tool and select Delete from Tool. The camera will be removed from the listings.
Select All In a group context, right clicking a camera, and selecting Select All will select all the cameras in the group. Rebooting Camera In certain cases it may be necessary to reboot the camera. To do this: 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Click the Reboot button or select Camera > Configuration > Reboot from the menu bar. The camera will reboot. If further configuration is needed, perform the Login function again after the reboot is completed.
Set IP The IP Address of a camera can be set by following these steps: 1. Click the Set IP button. 2. You can choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP or assign a fixed IP. 3. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. Click Select All. 4. A Login window will pop up. Fill in the user name and password. Click OK. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
Link to Camera Web Interface Link to Camera 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Click the Link to Camera button or click Camera > Link to Camera in the menu bar. The camera’s live view webpage will open in a browser window. Link to Camera User Manager This function links to the user management page of the selected camera. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2.
Clearing and Setting Status Clear New Status When a camera is first displayed in the tool, the status column will display the status “New”. These cameras will show up in the All Devices > New Devices group. This function clears the status. To perform this function: 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2.
These camera(s) will show up in the All Devices > New Devices group. The camera(s) will still be listed under All Devices > Warning/Errors if applicable.
5.5. Camera Group Actions The Camera Group frame contains a simple tree containing group listings. There are two pre-defined subsections. All Devices - contains all the cameras in the tool, as well as predefined groups New Devices and Warnings/Errors MyGroup – contains only user defined groups. Add Group 1. Right click the MyGroup root, and choose Add Group or choose Add Group from the Group menu. The system responds with the Add Group popup. 2. In the New Group Name field, type in a group name.
3. The system will ask to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to delete the group. Note: Groups may be deleted, even if they contain cameras. Rename Group 1. Expand MyGroup and right-click the group you wish to rename. 2. Choose Rename Group. Alternatively, click the group and choose Rename Group from the Group menu. The Rename Group popup appears. 3. Enter a new group name in the New Group Name field. 4. Click OK to save your changes.
Move to Group This function moves the selected camera(s) from a group to another group. 1. From the Camera Group window select a group under MyGroup. 2. Select one or more cameras from the existing group by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 3. Right click the camera and select Device Group > Move to Group, or select Camera > Device Group > Move to Group from the menu bar. 4. In the Select Group pop-up box select the destination group. 5.
Copy to Group This function copies the selected camera(s) from a group to another group. 1. From the Device Group window select a group. 2. Select one or more cameras from the existing group by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 3. Right-click the camera(s) and select Device Group > Copy to Group, or select Camera > Device Group > Copy to Group from the menu bar. 4. In the Select Group pop-up box select the destination group. 5. Click OK to copy the selected camera(s) to the group.
5.6. Configuration Settings Configuration can be downloaded and updated by selecting Camera > Configuration, or the process can be automated by downloading the configuration from one camera using the Download Configuration function, and then using the Update Configuration function to upload the changed configuration file. Download Configuration This function downloads a configuration file. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2.
3. Click the Browse button to browse the computer and locate a destination. 4. Click Download to download the configuration file to the destination. Update Configuration 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Right-click the camera(s) which you want to update to and select Configuration > Update Configuration, or select Camera > Configuration > Update Configuration from the menu bar. The Update Configuration popup will display. 3.
5.7. Firmware Actions Download Firmware This function links to the user management page of the selected camera. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right click the camera and select Maintenance > Download Firmware or click Camera > Maintenance > Download Firmware in the menu bar. A browser window will open to the Camera firmware webpage, where the newest version of the camera firmware can be obtained.
Note: You must be logged into the camera to update the camera firmware. 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Click the Update Firmware button; right-click the camera(s) which you want to update to and select Maintenance > Update Firmware; or select Camera > Maintenance > Update Firmware from the menu bar. The Update Firmware popup will display. 3. Click the Browse button to browse the file system and locate a firmware file. 4.
5.8. Focus Tool The Focus Tool is used as a reference for focus precision. Click the Focus Tool button to open it. Information of Best Focus Value, Current Focus Value and Focus Percent will be shown at the bottom of the Focus Tool Window. You can click Refresh to get a new data after focus adjustment is done. Note: When the Focus Percent is higher, the focus is more precise.
