User guide

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Table of Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents .......................................................................................................4
2. Introduction of IP Camera ....................................................................................................5
2.1 Camera Dimensions ....................................................................................................5
2.2 Connectors on the Rear Board .................................................................................... 6
3. Preparations for IP Camera Setup .......................................................................................8
3.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................8
3.2 Installation ...................................................................................................................8
3.3 Accessing IP Camera ................................................................................................10
Using recording software....................................................................................................... 14
Installing DC Viewer Software Online.................................................................................... 15
4. Configuration & Operation .................................................................................................17
4.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction ........................................................................... 17
4.2 Home Page................................................................................................................ 18
4.3 System Related Settings............................................................................................ 20
4.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting......................................................... 21
4.3.2 Security...................................................................................................... 22
4.3.3 Network...................................................................................................... 25
4.3.4 DDNS......................................................................................................... 30
4.3.5 Mail ............................................................................................................ 31
4.3.6 FTP ............................................................................................................ 32
4.3.7 Application (Excluding Compact IP Dome)................................................. 33
4.3.8 Motion Detection ........................................................................................ 39
4.3.9 Storage Management................................................................................. 43
4.3.10 Recording................................................................................................... 45
4.3.11 File Location............................................................................................... 46
4.3.12 Iris Adjustment (Excluding Compact IP Dome)........................................... 47
4.3.13 View Log File.............................................................................................. 48
4.3.14 View User Information................................................................................ 49
4.3.15 View Parameters........................................................................................ 51
4.3.16 Factory Default........................................................................................... 52
4.3.17 Software Version........................................................................................ 53
4.3.18 Software Upgrade ...................................................................................... 54
4.3.19 Maintenance............................................................................................... 57
4.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings ......................................................................... 58
4.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type.............................................................58
4.4.2 Video Compression.................................................................................... 61