NETWORK CAMERA SERIES OPERATION GUIDE Please read instructions thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference. m457_357a_system_V1.2...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARD All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European law on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which means our manufacture processes and products are strictly lead-free and without the hazardous substances cited in the directive. The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected separately at the product end-of-life.
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MPEG4 Licensing THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG4 VISUAL STANDARD (MPEG-4 VIDEO) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG4 VIDEO.
1. OVERVIEW 1.1 Product Features � Easy network setup with your iPhone / iPad � ONVIF standard supported to simplify system integration � POE (Power-over-Ethernet) support to eliminate the use of power cables and reduce installation costs � External alarm I/O device connection Remote Surveillance �...
2. CAMERA ACCESS WITH INTERNET EXPLORER This network camera can be accessed via Microsoft® Internet Explorer® and iPhone / iPad / Android mobile devices with our self-developed program EagleEyes installed depending on different using situations. Note: For details about accessing network cameras via iPhone / iPad / Android mobile devices, please refer to http://www.eagleeyescctv.com.
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Function Icon User Level Description Supervisor / Power User Switch to the live view page. Live / Normal User / Guest Switch to the DPTZ configuration page. Supervisor / Power User DPTZ For details, please refer to 2.3 Digital PTZ (DPTZ) Operations at page / Normal User Enter the event record list for video playback.
2.3 Digital PTZ (DPTZ) Operations This camera has PTZ capability, i.e. digital PTZ (hereafter called DPTZ), for wide area monitoring. STEP1: Click DPTZ to show the DPTZ control panel. STEP2: Select the functions when needed: FUNCTION ICON DESCRIPTION Resolution Select the video resolution for the DPTZ function. Only VGA and QVGA are available. Click to take a snapshot of the current view on a new window.
2.4 Event Record Search & Playback This camera can only save up to three alarm recordings. Note: To save more recorded data, its recommended to use this camera with the compatible NVR. Click to jump to the next / previous time interval in an hour, for example, 11:00 ~ 12:00 or 14:00 Previous / Next Hour ~ 15:00, and start playing the earliest event video clip recorded during this whole hour.
3. CAMERA CONFIGURATIONS Users can further configure this network camera by accessing via Internet Explorer. 3.1 System configuration menu Click Config. to enter the configuration page. The functions are categorized into six menus: Network, Camera, Record Timer, Storage, Trigger and General. �...
Main Menu Sub-Menu Reference 1. Select the language of the web browser. General General 2. Check the MAC address of the camera. 3. Lock camera access after the specified time. Time Set daylight saving time and the current time. Server Log Check the system event logs.
3.2.4 SNTP SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) is used to synchronize your camera time with the networked computer systems. Function Description Once users choose the time zone, the network camera will adjust the local area time of the system automatically. NTP Server Simply use the default SNTP server (For example, tock.stdtime.gov.tw) or change to another server with which users are familiar.
Function Description Verify Password Some mail servers are required to verify the password. Please enter the user name and password. E-Mail Address List Add the e-mail address(s) of the assigned recipient(s). Test When all information is entered, click Test Mail to try if the receipt. 3.2.7 SMS Note: Before using this function, you need to apply an API ID from the mobile messaging company, Clickatell, and you will be charged starting from the 11...
3.2.8 Filter Choose to permit or block the IP address(es) which can access this camera, and click Save to confirm. Function Description � Filter Configuration Error Count Set the maximum count for login failure. When the maximum count is reached, the IP address trying to access the network camera will be locked.
Double-click it to quickly open the web browser for camera access. Port Mapping (Available only in UPnP) This function can eliminate the need to additionally access the router for port forwarding. For details, please refer to Advanced Network Setup from www.surveillance-download.com/user/m357a.swf. Note: Before using this function, make sure your router supports UPnP, and this function is enabled.
Function Description � Port Range The port range used by RTP is limited, and preserving 100 ports between the start port and end port is necessary. Start Port The range of the start port is 1024 ~ 65434. End Port The range of the end port is 1124 ~ 65534.
3.3.3 Color Adjust the color performance from Brightness, Contract, Hue and Saturation. Click and drag the slider to preview the color change on the right side of ths page and adjust the image color. To restore the default values, click Back to Default. 3.3.4 Advanced Adjust the camera parameters if necessary.
3.4 Record 3.4.1 Record In Record Configuration, you can: � Enable or disable the alarm record function. When Enable is set to No, the alarm record function is disabled even if you enable it in other configuration pages. � Select if the data should be overwritten when the memory storage is full. �...
3.6 Trigger 3.6.1 Trigger You can configure how this camera reacts when theres an alarm or motion event. � Detect Item Description External Alarm Enable or disable detection from external alarm-in device, and click the title External Alarm (in blue) to set N.O. or N.C....
� Action Here defines how the camera delivers alerts to you for any event. Item Description E-Mail Select the event type you want to receive E-mail notifications when it occurs. Then, click the title E-Mail (in blue) to configure the media type (H264 / JPEG / MPEG4), file format (AVC / AVI), and record time (1 ~ 5 seconds) for the event video clip.
Function Description Time Configuration � Set the current date. Date Set the current time. Time � Daylight Saving Time Configuration Specify whether to use daylight saving time (Enable / Disable). Daylight Saving Time If this function is enabled, set the time period (Start Time / End Time), and adjust the daylight saving time in hours (Adjust Time).
3.7.5 Account You can create a new account with different user access privilege, or delete or modify an existing account setting. How to create a new account Step1: Click New, and fill in the following columns. Column Description User Name Set a user name that will be used for camera access.
3.7.7 Maintenance Firmware Upgrade This function is used when users need to upgrade the camera for function scalability. Note: Before using this function, make sure you have the correct upgrade files provided by your installer or distributor. Note: The event videos saved in the camera will be removed after firmware upgrade. Make sure youve copied important events to your PC before firmware upgrade.
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System Configuration Backup This function is used to copy your system configuration to a System.bin file. You may import the same system configuration to another camera, or restore your system configuration when the camera is reset to default values. Select System.bin in Firmware Upgrade, and select Upgrade to import the system configuration. System Reboot Select Reboot...
APPENDIX 2 BIT RATE TABLE FOR REFERENCE The data below is for reference only. The bit rates listed here may vary depending on the resolution, image quality & frame rate you choose, the complexity of your monitoring area, and how often the moving objects show in your monitoring area. Testing Environment �...
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Resolution Quality Frame Rate (Dynamic) kbps (Static) kbps SXGA Best 1/15 High Normal Basic Best High Normal Basic QVGA Best High Normal Basic...
APPENDIX 3 POE CONNECTION This device supports PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), developed by the IEEE802.3af task force, and power can be supplied over the same network (Ethernet) cable as the one used to connect to Internet. No power cable is needed. Below shows two examples of POE application for reference. �...
APPENDIX 4 API ID APPLICATION FOR SMS MESSAGING To allow the camera automatically sending a text message when an event happens, you need to apply an API ID from Clickatell, one mobile messaging company, first. Note: The SMS messaging is not totally free. You will be charged starting from the 11 message.
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Click the link in the Email to complete account activation, and enter the login page as follows. Enter the password you set, and click Login. Step3: Enter the mobile phone number (including your country code) you want the text message to be sent, and click SEND ACTIVATION CODE.
APPENDIX 5 Q&A For more details about Q&A, please visit our official website: www.eagleeyescctv.com/supp_QnA.aspx. Question Answer I can connect to this camera in my You didnt configure this camera to Internet, but only in LAN. house or office where its installed Please follow the steps in the advanced network setup guide with wireless network.
APPENDIX 6 RECORDING TIME TABLE Below shows the estimated total recording time for each recording resolution. The recording time per resolution is the average value collected from the both alarm trigger conditions indicated in Testing Environment, and is for reference only. The time may vary depending on the resolution, image quality &...
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