TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual P/N 1072587B-EN • REV 1.
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Content Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product overview 1 Features 1 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Installation environment 3 Package contents 4 Cable requirements 4 Camera descriptions 5 Setting up the camera 6 Connecting the devices 6 Accessing the SDHC card 7 Mounting the dome cameras on a ceiling 8 Mounting the bullet camera 12 Using the camera with TVR 60/ TVN 20/ TVN 40/ LNVR and other systems 12 Using the camera with TruVision Navigator 13 Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 15 Checking your web
Chapter 6 Camera operation 43 Logging on and off 43 Live view mode 43 Playing back recorded video 44 Searching event logs 46 Archiving recorded files 48 Controlling zoom and focus 49 Appendix A Specifications 51 TruVision outdoor IP dome cameras 51 TruVision outdoor IP bullet cameras 52 Appendix B Pin definitions 53 Index 55 ii TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction Product overview This is the user manual for TruVision Outdoor IP camera models: TVC-N225E-2M-N(-P) (IP bullet camera) TVC-M1245E-2M-N(-P) (1.3MPX WDR bullet camera) TVD-N225E-2M-N(-P) (IP dome camera) TVD-M1245E-2M-N(-P) (1.3MPX WDR dome camera) Features This section describes the camera features.
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Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides information on how to install the TruVision Outdoor IP dome and bullet cameras. Installation environment When installing your product, consider these factors: • Electrical: Install electrical wiring carefully. It should be done by qualified service personnel.
1BChapter 2: Installation Package contents Check the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not attempt to use the unit; contact the supplier immediately. If the unit is returned, it must be shipped back in its original packaging. Package contents: • Camera • Hex wrench • Video cable for testing (except bullet cameras) • Quick start guide • CD with user manual and TruVision Device Finder.
1BChapter 2: Installation Camera descriptions Figure 1: Outdoor IP dome camera 1. Video output interface 2. LINK LED: The yellow LED is lit when the network is connected. 3. ACT LED: The blue LED blinks when the network is correctly functioning. 4. PWR LED: The red LED is lit when the camera is powered up. 5. Micro SD slot 6. Reset switch.
1BChapter 2: Installation Setting up the camera Note: If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid, widevariations in lighting, the camera may not operate as intended. To quickly put the dome camera into operation: 1. Prepare the mounting surface. 2. Connect the power and network cables to the camera. See “Connecting the devices” on page 6. 3. Mount the camera to the ceiling using the appropriate fasteners. See “Mounting the dome cameras on a ceiling” on page 8. 4.
1BChapter 2: Installation Note: Do not attempt to extend the power/data cable connection using RJ45 couplers and Cat5 cable. Only use the data cable connection provided. Note: Use 24 VAC or PoE/PoE+. The built-in heater requires the camera to be powered by 24 VAC or PoE+ in order to operate. When powered by standard PoE, the heater is disabled but the camera still functions normally. Figure 3: Connections on the base of the dome cameras 1. Power supply Connect +24 VAC power supply. 2.
1BChapter 2: Installation Note: There is no SDHC card slot in the bullet cameras. Mounting the dome cameras on a ceiling Mount the dome camera on a ceiling or wall. To mount the dome on a ceiling: 1. Use the supplied template to mark out the mounting area. Drill the screw holes on the ceiling. If you need to route the cables from the camera base, cut a cable hole in the ceiling. Cable hole 2. Secure the housing to the ceiling with screws. 3.
1BChapter 2: Installation 4. Insert the dome module into the housing and pull the camera’s cables through the threaded knockout on the base of the housing. Note: The cables can also be passed through the threaded side knockout of the housing. Use a waterproof conduit for the cables and seal all joints to ensure so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface. Side knockout 5. Connect the network and power cables. 6.
1BChapter 2: Installation Rotate Pan Lock screw Tilt 7. Reattach the dome liner and enclosure. To mount the dome on a wall: 1. Use the supplied template to mark out the mounting area. Drill the screw holes on the wall. If you need to route the cables from the camera base, cut a cable hole in the wall. Cable hole 2. Secure the housing to the wall with screws. Note: Position the threaded side knockout facing downwards to prevent moisture from entering the camera.
1BChapter 2: Installation 3. Loosen the screws on the dome enclosure (1) using the supplied hex wrench and remove the enclosure and the dome liner (2). 4. Insert the dome module into the housing and pull the camera’s cables through the threaded knockout on the base of the housing. Note: The cables can also be passed through the threaded side knockout of the housing. Use a waterproof conduit for the cables and seal all joints to ensure so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface. 5.
1BChapter 2: Installation Rotate Pan Lock screw Tilt 6. Reattach the dome liner and enclosure. Mounting the bullet camera Mount the bullet camera on a ceiling or wall. To mount the camera on a ceiling: 1. Using the mounting bracket as a template, place it level against the mounting surface and mark the position of the mounting holes. 2. Following all local codes, drill and prepare the mounting holes. 3. Securely fasten the mount to the mounting surface with the appropriate fasteners.
1BChapter 2: Installation Using the camera with TruVision Navigator A camera must be connected to a TVR 60/ TVN 20/ TVN 40 in order to be operated by TruVision Navigator. Please refer to the TruVision Navigator user manual for instructions on operating the camera with the TruVision Navigator.
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Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration This chapter explains how to configure the camera network settings. The cameras can be configured and controlled using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE). The procedures described use Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) web browser. You must have administrator rights on your PC in order to configure the cameras over the internet.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring 4. Change the ActiveX controls and plug-ins options that are signed or marked as safe to Enable. Change the ActiveX controls and plug-ins options that are unsigned to Prompt or Disable. Click OK. - or Under Reset Custom Settings, click the security level for the whole zone in the Reset To box, and select Medium. Click Reset. Then click OK to the Internet Options Security tab screen. 5. Click Apply in the Internet Options Security tab screen.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring • Run the Browser interface and the DVR player application as an administrator in your workstation • Add the camera’s IP address to your browser’s list of trusted sites To add the camera’s IP address to Internet Explorer’s list of trusted sites: 1. Open Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools, and then Internet Options. 3. Click the Security tab, and then select the Trusted sites icon. 4. Click the Sites button. 5.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring Overview of the camera web browser The camera web browser lets you view, record, and play back recorded videos as well as manage the camera from any PC with Internet access. The browser’s easy-to-use controls give you quick access to all camera functions. See Figure 5 below. Only one camera is accessible from a single Web browser window. If there is more than one camera connected over the network, open a separate Web browser window for each individual camera.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring Item Name Description 2. Live view Click to view live video. 3. Playback Click to play back video. 4. Log Click to search for event logs. There are four main information types: All, Alarm, Notification and Operation Note: The Playback and Log functions are only available when an SDHC card is inserted in the camera. 5. Configuration Click to display the configuration window for setting up the camera. See Figure 6 on page 20. 6.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring configuration window. The Local configuration window appears. See Figure 6 on page 20. The camera is shipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus in English only.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring Parameters Description Transmission performance Specifies the transmission speed. Options include: Shortest delay mode, good real time, normal real time and fluency, and good fluency. Save record file as Specifies the directory for recorded files. The default directory is C:\Program Data\Web\RecordFiles. Save captured picture as Specifies the directory for saving snapshot files. The default directory is C:\Program Data\Web\BMPCaptureFiles.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring Configuration folders Description Network parameters Defines the network parameters required to access the camera over the internet. See “Network parameters” on page 22. Serial settings N/A. Deployment time Defines the schedules during which events are registered. See “Events scheduling” on page 28. User management Defines who can use the camera, their passwords and access privileges. See “User management” on page 37on page 37.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring Figure 8: Network subfolder window Table 4: Network parameters Parameters Description Network NIC type: Specifies the NIC type. Default is 10M/100M Auto. Other options include: 10M half-dup, 10M full-dup, 100M half-dup and 100M full-dup and 10M/100M auto. Default is 10M/100M. IP address: Specifies the IP address of the camera. Subnet mask: Specifies the subnet mask. Default value is 255.255.255.0. Gateway: Specifies the gateway IP address.
2BChapter 3: Network and streaming configuring 2. Click the PPPoE setting subfolder to open its window and check Enable PPPoE. Enter the user name and password. Click Save to save changes. 3. Click the DDNS setting subfolder to open its window and check Enable DDNS. Enter either IP server or DynDNS as protocol. If DynDNS is selected, enter the user name and password registered to the DynDNS web site. The domain name is that of the DynDNS web site.
Chapter 4 Camera configuration This chapter explains how to configure the cameras through a Web browser. You must have administrator rights on your PC in order to configure the cameras over the internet. Camera parameters This section describes how to configure the camera settings from the Channel Parameters window. There are seven subfolders, which are described below: • Display settings: Defines how the date and time are displayed.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera All changes made apply only to the camera being configured. Parameters cannot be copied to another camera. Note: When schedule parameters are modified, the camera will prompt you to reboot after the changes are saved. Figure 9: Channel parameters folder (Display setting menu shown) Defining how information is displayed In addition to the camera name, the camera also displays the system date and time on screen. You can also define how the text appears on screen.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera 6. Select a display mode for the camera from the OSD Status list box. Display modes include: • Transparent & unflickering. The image appears through the text. • Transparent & flickering. The image appears through the text. The text flashes on and off. • Non-transparent & unflickering. The image is behind the text. This is default. • Non-transparent & flickering. The image is behind the text. The text flashes on and off. 7. Click Save to save changes.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera Alarm parameters For future use. Events scheduling Use the deployment time menu to schedule when events can be registered. Outside of these scheduled periods, the system cannot register any events. You can configure up to four event periods a day. For the event schedule to be operational, you must also define the motion detection parameters (see page 31) as well as the alarm input and output parameters (see page 28.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera Defining recording parameters You can adjust the video recording parameters to obtain the picture quality and file size best suited to your needs. Figure 11 below lists the recording options you can configure for the camera. Figure 11: Video setting menu Parameter Description Channel name Name of the camera Encoding parameters Specifies the dual streaming method used. Options include: Main stream and sub stream. Default is Main.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera Parameter Description Max bit rate Specifies the maximum allowed bit rate. A high image resolution requires that a high bit rate must also be selected. Options include: 32 bps, 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320, 384, 448, 512, 640, 768, 896, 1024, 1536, 1792, 2048, Custom (enter a value manually). Default value is 2048. Frame rate Specifies the frame rate for the selected resolution.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera If you have selected “All day recording”, select one of the record types to record from the drop-down list box: • Schedule recording. This is continuous recording. • Motion detection 5. If you selected “Section recording”, click the day of the week required and then for section (period) 1 set the start and end times during which you want the camera to begin and end recording. From the drop-down list box select one of the record types to record.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera motion as well as which methods are used to alert you to a motion detection alarm. Use the “Motion detection” window in the “Channel parameters” folder to change the motion detection settings. The recording schedule of the motion detection must fall within the time period of the event schedule in order to operate correctly. See “Events scheduling” on page 28 for more information.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera 2. Check the Enable Motion Detection box. Note: Deselect the “Enable Motion Detection” option to disable the motion detection alarm. 3. Define the motion detection area or areas. Click the Zone settings tab to display the motion detection window. Place your mouse pointer at a point on the window from where you want to start marking the motion detection area and it to mark the area sensitive to motion. Several areas can be defined.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera 2. Check the OSD text box for the first line of text. 3. Enter the text in the Text information column. There is no limit to the number of alphanumeric characters that can be used. 4. Enter the X and Y position co-ordinates of the text line on screen. The X position values are 0 to 704 and Y position values are 0 to 576. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 4 for each extra line of text, selecting the next string number. 6. Click Save to save changes.
3BChapter 4: Configuring the camera Parameter Description Shutter The shutter speed controls the length of time that the aperture is open to let light into the camera through the lens. Select a higher value to see movement and a lower value to see clearer images. The settings available depend on the lens type used. Iris mode There are two settings, Manual and DC Iris. The type of lens determines which setting is used. Power mode The camera cannot auto-sense the power supply.
Chapter 5 Camera management This chapter describes how to use the camera once it is installed and configured. The camera is accessed through a Web browser. User management This section describes how to manage users from the “User Management” window. You can: Add or delete users Modify passwords Only the administrator can manage users. The administrator can create up to 15 additional individual users.
4BChapter 5: Camera management You can control who can connect to a camera by the user IP and physical (MAC) addresses entered for a user. Setting up a user with a MAC address from the user’s computer prohibits access to the camera from other computers. All users can connect to a camera when IP and MAC addresses are set to zero. The user access rights must be set up for each camera individually. Types of users A user’s access privileges to the system are automatically defined by their user type.
4BChapter 5: Camera management To delete a user: 1. Click the User management folder to open its window. 2. Select the Delete button. The user management window appears. Note: Only the administrator can delete a user. 3. Click the desired user in the list. Select Delete. Confirm that you want to delete the user. 4. Click OK to save the changes. Modifying user information You can easily change the information about a user such as their name, password or computer ID. To modify user information: 1.
4BChapter 5: Camera management To format the SDHC card: 1. Click the HDD Management folder to open its window. 2. Click Select All in the HDD Number column to select the SDHC card. Only one HDD option is listed. 3. Click Format. A window appears showing the formatting status. Restoring default settings Use the Default menu to restore default settings to the camera. There are two options available: Full mode: All parameters are restored to factory default settings.
4BChapter 5: Camera management To upgrade the firmware through the Web browser: 1. Download on to your computer the latest firmware from our web site at: www.utcfssecurityproductspages.eu/videoupgrades/ 2. In the “Remote configuration” folder select the subfolder “Remotely upgrade” to open the “Remotely upgrade” window. 3. Click the Browse button to locate the latest digicap.DAV file on your computer. 4. Click Update. You will receive a prompt asking you to reboot the camera.
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Chapter 6 Camera operation This chapter describes how to use the camera once it is installed and configured. Logging on and off You can easily login and out of the camera browser window by clicking the Login button on the menu toolbar. You will be asked each time to enter your user name and password when logging in. Figure 15: Login dialog box Only one camera is accessible from a Web browser window.
5BChapter 6: Camera operation Adjusting the image quality Click the video parameters button in the live view window to get a pop-up window that lets you adjust video image settings such as brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and exposure time (see Figure 5 on page 18). Changes appear immediately and are also applied to the settings in the menu “Camera image settings” (see page 34). Manual recording You can manually record live video and store the images on your computer’s desk top.
5BChapter 6: Camera operation Figure 16: Playback window Item Name Description 1. Playback button Click to open the Playback window. 2. Full screen Click to view as full screen. 3. Current status Displays recording type currently being played. 4. Search calendar Click the day required to search. You cannot search by particular criteria such as alarm type or time. However, the type of recording is displayed in the recording type bar (see item 9).
5BChapter 6: Camera operation Item Name Description 11. Recording type The color code displays the recording type. Recording types are schedule recording, alarm recording and manual recording. The recording type name is also displayed in the current status window. 12. Archive functions Click these buttons for the following archive actions: Capture a snapshot image of the playback video. Save the selected file onto your desktop. 13. Audio Adjust the audio level.
5BChapter 6: Camera operation Figure 17: Log window 1. Logs type 4. Start search 2. Date search 5. Export log. Save selected logs to your computer desktop. 3. Start and end search times You can search for recorded logs by the following criteria: Log type: There are three types of logs: Alarm, Notification and Operation. See Table 5 below for their descriptions. Date: Logs can be searched by date. Time: Logs can be searched by start and end recording times.
5BChapter 6: Camera operation To search logs by type: 1. Click Log in the menu toolbar to display the Log window. 2. In the Log Type drop-down list select the desired option. 3. Click Search to start your search. The results appear in the window. To search logs by date and time: 1. Click Log in the menu toolbar to display the Log window. 2. Select a date to be searched. Only one day can be searched at a time. 3. Enter a start and end time. 4. Click Search to start your search.
5BChapter 6: Camera operation 2. Repeat step 1 to create additional segments. You can generate up to 30 additional segments. The video segments are saved onto your computer desktop. Controlling zoom and focus In live view you can control the focus and zoom functions of the camera. PTZ control panel Use the PTZ control panel to control the focus and zoom functions of the cameras. In live view, click / to display/hide the PTZ control panel.
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Appendix A Specifications TruVision outdoor IP dome cameras Electrical Voltage input 24 VAC ± 10% PoE (IEEE 802.3af - heater will be disabled) High PoE (802.3at) Power consumption Max. 12 W (w/o heater) Max. 24 W (heater on) Miscellaneous Connectors AC jack flying lead, RJ45 flying lead Operating temperature -40 to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F) Storage temperature -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F) Dimensions (D × H) Φ 160 × 146 mm (Φ 6.29 × 5.75 in.) Weight 2100 g (4.
6BAppendix A: Specifications TruVision outdoor IP bullet cameras Electrical Voltage input 12 VDC, PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Power consumption Max. 12 W Miscellaneous Connectors DC jack flying lead, RJ45 flying lead Operating temperature -10 to +60 °C (14 to 140 °F) Storage temperature -20 to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F) Dimensions (L × W × H) 98 × 88.6 × 328.8 mm (3.86” ×3.49” × 12.94 in.) Weight 1700 g (3.
Appendix B Pin definitions There are eight wires on a standard UTP/STP cable and each wire is colorcoded.
7BAppendix B: Pin definitions Please make sure your connected cables have the same pin assignment and color as above before deploying the cables in your network.
Index A Alarm configuration, 28 response method, 28 Alarm inputs configuration, 28 Alarm outputs configuration, 28 Alarm types motion detection, 31 Archived files playing back, 48 Archiving files recorded files, 48 set up default directories, 20 snapshots of recorded files, 48 display, 22 Display information on-screen set up, 26 E E-mail setup alarm response method, 28 configuring, 23 Events searching logs, 46 Events schedule defining, 28 Exposure time setup, 19 F B Brightness setup, 19, 34 Firmware upg
Index M Motion detection configuring, 31 marking the detection areas, 33 Mounting bullet cameras on a ceiling, 12 Mounting dome cameras on a ceiling, 8 on a wall, 10 N Network parameters, 22 Network protocol setup, 20 Network settings configuring, 19, 23 overview of local camera parameters, 20 NTP synchronization, 27 NTSC format selecting, 35 P PAL format selecting, 35 Passwords modifying, 39 Playback play back recorded files, 46 screen, 44 searching recorded video, 44 Post-event recording times descript
