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  • Page 2: About This Manual

    User Manual of Network Camera About this Manual This Manual is applicable to Network Camera (V5.3.2). The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.

  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    User Manual of Network Camera TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. SURVEILLANCE LAWS VARY BY JURISDICTION. PLEASE CHECK ALL RELEVANT LAWS IN YOUR JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.

  • Page 4: Safety Instruction

    User Manual of Network Camera This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 5 User Manual of Network Camera Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are neglected. Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected. Warnings Follow these safeguards to Cautions Follow these precautions to prevent serious injury or death.
  • Page 6 User Manual of Network Camera Cautions:  Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.  Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.  Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    User Manual of Network Camera Table of Contents System Requirement ..............10 Chapter 1 Network Connection ..............11 Chapter 2 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN ............11 2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN ....................... 11 2.1.2 Creating a Password ......................12 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN ............
  • Page 8 User Manual of Network Camera 6.3.8 Configuring UPnP™ Settings ................... 54 6.3.9 Configuring Wireless Dial Settings .................. 55 6.3.10 Email Sending Triggered by Alarm ................58 6.3.11 Configuring NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings .......... 60 6.3.12 Configuring FTP Settings .................... 61 6.3.13 Platform Access ......................
  • Page 9 User Manual of Network Camera Configuring Cloud Storage ................119 Playback..................121 Chapter 8 Log Searching ................123 Chapter 9 Others ..................125 Chapter 10 10.1 Managing User Accounts ................125 10.2 Authentication ..................... 127 10.3 Anonymous Visit ..................128 10.4 IP Address Filter ...................

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 System Requirement

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 1 System Requirement Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version / Vista / Win7 / Server 2003 / Server 2008 32bits CPU: Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher RAM: 1G or higher Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.02 and above version, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and above version and Google Chrome8 and above...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Network Connection

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 2 Network Connection Note:  You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.

  • Page 12: Creating A Password

    User Manual of Network Camera  Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set network camera over the LAN via a switch or a router. Figure 2-1 Connecting Directly Figure 2-2 Connecting via a Switch or a Router 2.1.2 Creating a Password You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the camera.
  • Page 13 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 2-3 Creating a Password via Web Browser 3. Create a password and input the password into the password field. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 14 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 2-4 SADP Interface 3. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 15 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 2-5 Modify the IP Address 6. Input the password and click the Save button to activate your IP address modification.  Creating a Password via Client Software The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.
  • Page 16 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 2-6 Control Panel 2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below. Figure 2-7 Device Management Interface...
  • Page 17 User Manual of Network Camera 3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device. 4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface. 5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password.

  • Page 18: Setting The Network Camera Over The Wan

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 2-9 Modifying the Network Parameters 8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP. 9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification. 2.2 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN Purpose: This section explains how to connect the network camera to the WAN with a static IP...

  • Page 19: Dynamic Ip Connection

    User Manual of Network Camera Steps: 1. Connect the network camera to the router. 2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera. 3. Save the static IP in the router. 4.
  • Page 20 User Manual of Network Camera  Connecting the network camera via a router Steps: 1. Connect the network camera to the router. 2. In the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera. 3.
  • Page 21 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 2-13 Normal Domain Name Resolution Steps: 1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider. 2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network camera. Refer to Section 6.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Access To The Network Camera

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera 3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers Steps: 1. Open the web browser. 2. In the browser address bar, input the IP address of the network camera, and press the Enter key to enter the login interface. 3.
  • Page 23 User Manual of Network Camera 6. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera. Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in. Figure 3-2 Download and Install Plug-in Figure 3-3 Install Plug-in (1) Figure 3-4 Install Plug-in (2)

  • Page 24: Accessing By Client Software

    User Manual of Network Camera Note: You may have to close the web browser to install the plug-in. Please reopen the web browser and log in again after installing the plug-in. 3.2 Accessing by Client Software The product CD contains the iVMS-4200 client software. You can view the live video and manage the camera with the software.
  • Page 25 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 3-6 iVMS-4200 Main View Note: For detailed information about the software, please refer to the user manual of the iVMS-4200.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Settings Purpose: By connecting to the wireless network, you don’t need to use cable of any kind for network connection, which is very convenient for the actual surveillance application. Note: This chapter is only applicable for the cameras with the built-in Wi-Fi module. 4.1 Configuring Wi-Fi Connection in Manage and Ad-hoc Modes Before you start:...
  • Page 27 User Manual of Network Camera 4. Check the checkbox to select the Network mode as Manage, and the Security mode of the network is automatically shown when you select the wireless network, please don’t change it manually. Note: These parameters are exactly identical with those of the router. 5.
  • Page 28 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 4-5 Ad-hoc Connection Point 6. Choose the SSID and connect. Security Mode Description: Figure 4-6 Security Mode You can choose the Security Mode as not-encrypted, WEP, WPA-personal, WPA-enterprise, WPA2-personal, and WPA2-enterprise. WEP mode: Figure 4-7 WEP Mode...
  • Page 29 User Manual of Network Camera  Authentication - Select Open or Shared Key System Authentication, depending on the method used by your access point. Not all access points have this option, in which case they probably use Open System, which is sometimes known as SSID Authentication.
  • Page 30 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 4-9 EAP-TLS  Identity - Enter the user ID to present to the network. Private key password – Enter the password for your user ID.   EAPOL version - Select the version used (1 or 2) in your access point. ...

  • Page 31: Easy Wi-Fi Connection With Wps Function

    User Manual of Network Camera upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.  Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. 4.2 Easy Wi-Fi Connection with WPS function Purpose: The setting of the wireless network connection is never easy.
  • Page 32 User Manual of Network Camera 1. Check the checkbox of to enable WPS. 2. Choose the connection mode as PBC. Note: Support of this mode is mandatory for both the Access Points and the connecting devices. 3. Check on the Wi-Fi router to see if there is a WPS button. If yes push the button and you can see the indicator near the button start flashing, which means the WPS function of the router is enabled.

  • Page 33: Ip Property Settings For Wireless Network Connection

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 4-11 Wi-Fi Settings – WPS PIN Mode 2. Choose Use route PIN code. If the PIN code is generated from the router side, you should enter the PIN code you get from the router side in the Router PIN code field. 3.
  • Page 34 User Manual of Network Camera 1. Enter the TCP/IP configuration interface. Configuration> Advanced Configuration> Network> TCP/IP Configuration> Basic Configuration> Network> TCP/IP Figure 4-12 TCP/IP Settings 2. Select the NIC as wlan. 3. Customize the IPv4 address, the IPv4 Subnet Mask and the Default Gateway. The setting procedure is the same with that of LAN.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Live View

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 5 Live View 5.1 Live View Page Purpose: The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, realize PTZ control, set/call presets and configure video parameters. Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.

  • Page 36: Starting Live View

    User Manual of Network Camera Display Control: Click each tab to adjust the layout and the stream type of the live view. And you can click the drop-down to select the plug-in. For IE (internet explorer) user, webcomponents and quick time are selectable. And for Non-IE user, webcomponents, quick time, VLC or MJPEG is selectable if they are supported by the web browser.

  • Page 37: Recording And Capturing Pictures Manually

    User Manual of Network Camera Live view with the third stream. Click to select the third-party plug-in. Manually capture the picture. Manually start/stop recording. Audio on and adjust volume /Mute. Turn on/off microphone. Turn on/off digital zoom function. Turn on/off 3D positioning function. Note: The third stream and 3D positioning require the support of camera.

  • Page 38: Setting / Calling A Preset

    User Manual of Network Camera Click the direction buttons to control the pan/tilt movements. Figure 5-3 PTZ Control Panel Click the zoom/iris/focus buttons to realize lens control. Notes:  There are 8 direction arrows ( , , , , , , , ) in the live view window when you click and drag the mouse in the relative positions.
  • Page 39 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 5-4 Setting a Preset 2. Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the desired position. • Pan the camera to the right or left. • Tilt the camera up or down. •...

  • Page 40: Setting / Calling A Patrol

    User Manual of Network Camera 5.4.3 Setting / Calling a Patrol Note: No less than 2 presets have to be configured before you set a patrol. Steps: 1. Click to enter the patrol configuration interface. 2. Select a path No., and click to add the configured presets.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Network Camera Configuration

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 6 Network Camera Configuration 6.1 Configuring Local Parameters Note: The local configuration refers to the parameters of the live view, record files and captured pictures. The record files and captured pictures are the ones you record and captured using the web browser and thus the saving paths of them are on the PC running the browser.
  • Page 42 User Manual of Network Camera UDP: Provides real-time audio and video streams. HTTP: Allows the same quality as of TCP without setting specific ports for streaming under some network environments. MULTICAST: It’s recommended to select MCAST type when using the Multicast function.

  • Page 43: Configuring Time Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Note: You can click Browse to change the directory for saving the clips and pictures. 3. Click Save to save the settings. 6.2 Configuring Time Settings Purpose: You can follow the instructions in this section to configure the time synchronization and DST settings.
  • Page 44 User Manual of Network Camera server. Figure 6-3 Time Sync by NTP Server Note: If the camera is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44).

  • Page 45: Configuring Network Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera 6.3 Configuring Network Settings 6.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings Purpose: TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the camera over network. The camera supports both the IPv4 and IPv6. Both versions may be configured simultaneously without conflicting to each other, and at least one IP version should be configured.

  • Page 46: Configuring Port Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera and Multicast Address. 3. (Optional) Check the checkbox of Enable Multicast Discovery, and then the online network camera can be automatically detected by client software via private multicast protocol in the LAN. 4. Click Save to save the above settings Notes: ...

  • Page 47: Configuring Pppoe Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera ranges from 1024 to 65535. HTTPS Port: The default port number is 443, and it can be changed to any port No. which is not occupied. Server Port: The default server port number is 8000, and it can be changed to any port No.

  • Page 48: Configuring Ddns Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera 4. Click Save to save and exit the interface. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. 6.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings Purpose: If your camera is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you can use the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access.
  • Page 49 User Manual of Network Camera (3) Enter the Port of DynDNS server. (4) Enter the User Name and Password registered on the DynDNS website. (5) Click Save to save the settings. Figure 6-10 DynDNS Settings  IP Server: Steps: (1) Enter the Server Address of the IP Server. (2) Click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 50 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-12 NO-IP Settings (2) Enter the Server Address as www.noip.com (3) Enter the Domain name you registered. (4) Enter the Port number, if needed. (5) Enter the User Name and Password. (6) Click Save and then you can view the camera with the domain name. ...

  • Page 51: Configuring Snmp Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. 6.3.5 Configuring SNMP Settings Purpose: You can set the SNMP function to get camera status, parameters and alarm related information and manage the camera remotely when it is connected to the network. Before you start: Before setting the SNMP, please download the SNMP software and manage to receive the camera information via SNMP port.

  • Page 52: Configuring 802.1X Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-14 SNMP Settings 2. Check the corresponding version checkbox ( ) to enable the feature. 3. Configure the SNMP settings. Note: The settings of the SNMP software should be the same as the settings you configure here.
  • Page 53 User Manual of Network Camera The IEEE 802.1X standard is supported by the network cameras, and when the feature is enabled, the camera data is secured and user authentication is needed when connecting the camera to the network protected by the IEEE 802.1X. Before you start: The authentication server must be configured.

  • Page 54: Configuring Qos Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera 4. Enter the user name and password to access the server. 5. Click Save to finish the settings. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. 6.3.7 Configuring QoS Settings Purpose: QoS (Quality of Service) can help solve the network delay and network congestion by configuring the priority of data sending.

  • Page 55: Configuring Wireless Dial Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera implementation of networks in the home and corporate environments. With the function enabled, you don’t need to configure the port mapping for each port, and the camera is connected to the Wide Area Network via the router. Steps: 1.
  • Page 56 User Manual of Network Camera 3G > Wired Network. 4) Input the offline time if Manual is selected as the dial mode. 5) Input the UIM Number (Mobile Phone Number). 6) Click the Edit button to set the arming schedule if Auto is selected as the dial mode.
  • Page 57 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-19 Dial Status 5. Set the white list. 1) Check the checkbox of Enable SMS Alarm. The mobile phone number on the white list can receive the alarm message from the device and reboot the device via SMS. Note: Up to 8 mobile phone numbers can be added on the white list.

  • Page 58: Email Sending Triggered By Alarm

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-21 SMS Alarm Settings 3) Input the mobile phone number for the white list, check the checkbox of Reboot via SMS, select the alarm for SMS push, and click OK. Note: To reboot the device via SMS, send the message "reboot" to the device, and the device will reply a message "reboot success"...
  • Page 59 User Manual of Network Camera set the IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Default Gateway and the Preferred DNS Server. Note: Please refer to Section 6.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings for detailed information. 2. Enter the Email Settings interface: Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > Email Figure 6-22 Email Settings 3.

  • Page 60: Configuring Nat (Network Address Translation) Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Attached Image: Check the checkbox of Attached Image if you want to send emails with attached alarm images. Interval: The interval refers to the time between two actions of sending attached pictures. Authentication (optional): If your email server requires authentication, check this checkbox to use authentication to log in to this server and enter the login user Name and password.

  • Page 61: Configuring Ftp Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera To port mapping with the customized port numbers: Choose Port Mapping Mode as Manual. And for manual port mapping, you can customize the value of the port number by yourself. Figure 6-23 Configure NAT Settings 3.

  • Page 62: Platform Access

    User Manual of Network Camera login the FTP server.  For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

  • Page 63: Https Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Check the checkbox of Enable to enable the EZVIZ Cloud P2P, and you are able to manage the device via EZVIZ Cloud P2P website, or EZVIZ Cloud P2P client, which is a mobile phone app. By checking the checkbox of Custom, you are able to input the server address manually.
  • Page 64 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-26 HTTPS Settings  Create the self-signed certificate 1) Click Create button to enter the creation interface. Figure 6-27 Create Self-signed Certificate 2) Enter the country, host name/IP, validity and other information. 3) Click OK to save the settings. Note: If you already had a certificate installed, the Create Self-signed Certificate is grayed out.

  • Page 65: Configuring Video And Audio Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Create the authorized certificate  1) Click Create button to create the certificate request. 2) Download the certificate request and submit it to the trusted certificate authority for signature. 3) After receiving the signed valid certificate, import the certificate to the device. 4.
  • Page 66 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-29 Video Settings 2. Select the Stream Type of the camera to main stream (normal), sub-stream or third stream. The main stream is usually for recording and live viewing with good bandwidth, and the sub-stream and third stream can be used for live viewing when the bandwidth is limited.
  • Page 67 User Manual of Network Camera which the video stream is updated and it is measured by frames per second (fps). A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains image quality throughout. Max.

  • Page 68: Configuring Audio Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera SVC: Scalable Video Coding is an extension of the H.264/AVC standard. Select OFF / ON to disable / enable the SVC function. Select Auto, and the device will automatically extract frames from the original video when the network bandwidth is insufficient.

  • Page 69: Configuring Roi Encoding

    User Manual of Network Camera pickup respectively. Input Volume: 0-100 Environmental Noise Filter: Set it as OFF or ON. When the function is enabled, the noise in the environment can be filtered to some extent. 3. Click Save to save the settings. 6.4.3 Configuring ROI Encoding Purpose: ROI (Region of Interest) encoding helps to discriminate the ROI and background...
  • Page 70 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-31 Region of Interest Settings Configuring Fixed Region for ROI: Steps: 1. Enter the ROI settings interface: Configuration> Advanced Configuration> Video/Audio> ROI 2. Check the checkbox of Enable under Fixed Region item. 3. Select the stream type for ROI encoding. 4.

  • Page 71: Display Information On Stream

    User Manual of Network Camera 6. Select the ROI level to set the image quality enhancing level. The larger the value is, the better the image quality is. 7. Input the region name for ROI as desired. 8. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Dynamic Region for ROI: 1.

  • Page 72: Configuring Target Cropping

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-32 Display Info. on Stream 6.4.5 Configuring Target Cropping Purpose: You can specify a target area on the live video, and then it can be displayed via the third stream in some certain resolution, thus providing more details of the target area if needed.

  • Page 73: Configuring Image Parameters

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-33 Target Cropping 6.5 Configuring Image Parameters 6.5.1 Configuring Display Settings Purpose: You can set the image quality of the camera, including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness, etc. Note: The display parameters vary according to the different camera model. Please refer to the actual interface for details.

  • Page 74: Image Adjustment

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-34 Display Settings of Day/night Auto-switch  Image Adjustment Brightness describes bright of the image, which ranges from 1~100, and the default value is 50. Contrast describes the contrast of the image, which ranges from 1~100, and the default value is 50.
  • Page 75 User Manual of Network Camera 1/100,000s. Adjust it according to the actual luminance condition.  Focus Settings For the camera supports electronic lens, you can set the focus mode as Auto, Manual or Semi-auto. If auto is selected, the focus is adjusted automatically according to the actual monitoring scenario;...
  • Page 76 User Manual of Network Camera the triggered mode to day or night. Smart IR: Smart IR function gives user an option to adjust the power of the IR LED, thus providing a clear image that is not overexposed or too dark. Select ON to enable the smart IR, and then Auto and Manual are selectable for IR mode.

  • Page 77: Video Adjustment

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-36 White Balance  Image Enhancement Digital Noise Reduction: DNR reduces the noise in the video stream. OFF, Normal Mode and Expert Mode are selectable. Set the DNR level from 0~100, and the default value is 50 in Normal Mode.

  • Page 78: Configuring Osd Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Some of the camera supports CVBS, SDI, or HDMI output. Please refer to the actual camera model for details. Day/Night Scheduled-Switch Day/Night scheduled-switch configuration interface enables you to set the separate camera parameters for day and night to guarantee the image quality in different illumination.
  • Page 79 User Manual of Network Camera You can customize the camera name and time on the screen. Steps: 1. Enter the OSD Settings interface: Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Image > OSD Settings Figure 6-38 OSD Settings 2. Check the corresponding checkbox to select the display of camera name, date or week if required.

  • Page 80: Configuring Text Overlay Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera live view window to adjust the OSD position. Figure 6-40 Adjust OSD Location 7. Click Save to activate the above settings. 6.5.3 Configuring Text Overlay Settings Purpose: You can customize the text overlay. Steps: 1. Enter the Text Overlay Settings interface: Configuration >...

  • Page 81: Configuring Privacy Mask

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-41 Text Overlay 2. Check the checkbox in front of textbox to enable the on-screen display. 3. Input the characters in the textbox. 4. (Optional)Use the mouse to click and drag the red text frame in the live view window to adjust the text overlay position.

  • Page 82: Configuring Picture Overlay

    User Manual of Network Camera Note: You are allowed to draw up to 4 areas on the same image. 5. Click Stop Drawing to finish drawing or click Clear All to clear all of the areas you set without saving them. 6.

  • Page 83: Configuring And Handling Alarms

    User Manual of Network Camera 6.6 Configuring and Handling Alarms This section explains how to configure the network camera to respond to alarm events, including motion detection, video tampering, alarm input, alarm output, exception, face detection, audio exception detection, intrusion detection, defocus detection, and scene change detection, etc.
  • Page 84 User Manual of Network Camera Steps: (1)Enter the motion detection settings interface Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Basic Event > Motion Detection (2)Check the checkbox of Enable Motion Detection. (3)Check the checkbox of Enable Dynamic Analysis for Motion if you want to mark the detected objects with green rectangles.
  • Page 85 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-45 Arming Time (1)Click Edit to edit the arming schedule. The Figure 6-34 shows the editing interface of the arming schedule. (2)Choose the day you want to set the arming schedule. (3)Click to set the time period for the arming schedule. (4)(Optional) After you set the arming schedule, you can copy the schedule to other days.
  • Page 86 User Manual of Network Camera 3. Set the Alarm Actions for Motion Detection. Check the checkbox to select the linkage method. Notify surveillance center, send email, upload to FTP, trigger channel and trigger alarm output are selectable. You can specify the linkage method when an event occurs. Figure 6-47 Linkage Method ...
  • Page 87 User Manual of Network Camera  The captured image can also be uploaded to the available SD card or network disk.  Trigger Channel The video will be recorded when the motion is detected. You have to set the recording schedule to realize this function. Please refer to Section 7.2 for detailed information.
  • Page 88 User Manual of Network Camera (3)Select the area by clicking the area No.. (4)Slide the cursor to adjust the sensitivity and proportion of object on the area for the selected area. (5)Set the arming schedule and linkage method as in the normal configuration mode.

  • Page 89: Configuring Video Tampering Alarm

    User Manual of Network Camera mode. (7)Click Save to save the settings.  Day/Night Scheduled-Switch (1)Draw the detection area as in the normal configuration mode. Up to 8 areas are supported. (2)Select Scheduled-Switch for Switch Day and Night Settings. Figure 6-50 Day/Night Scheduled-Switch (3)Select the start time and the end time for the switch timing.

  • Page 90: Configuring Alarm Input

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-51 Video Tampering Alarm 2. Check Enable Video Tampering checkbox to enable the video tampering detection. 3. Set the video tampering area. Refer to Task 1 Set the Motion Detection Area in Section 6.6.1. 4.

  • Page 91: Configuring Alarm Output

    User Manual of Network Camera 2. Choose the alarm input No. and the Alarm Type. The alarm type can be NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). Edit the name to set a name for the alarm input (optional). Figure 6-52 Alarm Input Settings 3.

  • Page 92: Handling Exception

    User Manual of Network Camera 2. Select one alarm output channel in the Alarm Output drop-down list. You can also set a name for the alarm output (optional). 3. The Delay time can be set to 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min or Manual.

  • Page 93: Configuring Other Alarm

    User Manual of Network Camera 1. Enter the Exception Settings interface: Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Basic Event > Exception 2. Check the checkbox to set the actions taken for the Exception alarm. Refer to Task 3 Set the Alarm Actions Taken for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1. Figure 6-54 Exception Settings 3.
  • Page 94 User Manual of Network Camera 6. Click Save to save the settings. 7. Locate the external wireless device beside the camera, and go to Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System> Remote Control to arm the camera and study the wireless alarm. Figure 6-55 Configuring Wireless Alarm Settings ...

  • Page 95: Emergency Alarm

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-56 Configuring PIR Alarm Settings  Emergency Alarm Purpose: You can press the Emergency button on the remote control to trigger the Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency. Note: The remote control is required for the Emergency Alarm. Go to Configuration >...

  • Page 96: Configuring Audio Exception Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-57 Configuring Emergency Alarm Settings 6.6.7 Configuring Audio Exception Detection Purpose: Audio exception detection function detects the abnormal sounds in the surveillance scene, such as the sudden increase / decrease of the sound intensity, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 97: Configuring Defocus Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera  Sound Intensity Threshold: Range [1-100], it can filter the sound in the environment, the louder the environment sound, the higher the value should be. You can adjust it according to the real environment. 5. You can view the real-time volume of the sound. 6.

  • Page 98: Configuring Scene Change Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera 4. Select the linkage methods for defocus, including Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email and Trigger Alarm Output. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Figure 6-59 Configuring Defocus Detection 6.6.9 Configuring Scene Change Detection Purpose: Scene change detection function detects the change of surveillance environment affected by the external factors;...

  • Page 99: Configuring Face Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-60 Configuring Scene Change Detection 6.6.10 Configuring Face Detection Purpose: Face detection function detects the face appears in the surveillance scene, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Note: Face detection function varies according to different camera models.

  • Page 100: Configuring Line Crossing Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera 5. Click the Edit button to set the arming schedule. 6. Select the linkage methods for face detection, including Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email, Upload to FTP, Trigger Channel and Trigger Alarm Output. 7. Click Save to save the settings. Figure 6-61 Configuring Face Detection 6.6.11 Configuring Line Crossing Detection Purpose:...
  • Page 101 User Manual of Network Camera 1. Enter the Line Crossing Detection settings interface: Configuration> Advanced Configuration> Smart Event> Line Crossing Detection 2. Check the checkbox of Enable Line Crossing Detection to enable the function. 3. Select the line from the drop-down list for detection settings. 4.

  • Page 102: Configuring Intrusion Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-62 Draw Crossing Line 6.6.12 Configuring Intrusion Detection Purpose: Intrusion detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which enter and loiter in a pre-defined virtual region, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 103 User Manual of Network Camera 6. Set the time threshold, detection sensitivity and object percentage for intrusion detection. Threshold: Range [0s-10s], the threshold for the time of the object loitering in the region. If you set the value as 0, alarm is triggered immediately after the object entering the region.

  • Page 104: Configuring Region Entrance Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera 6.6.13 Configuring Region Entrance Detection Purpose: Region entrance detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which enter a pre-defined virtual region from the outside place, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Note: Region entrance detection function varies according to different camera models.

  • Page 105: Configuring Region Exiting Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-64 Configuring Region Entrance Detection 6.6.14 Configuring Region Exiting Detection Purpose: Region exiting detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which exit from a pre-defined virtual region, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.

  • Page 106: Configuring Unattended Baggage Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera object which can trigger the alarm. When the sensitivity is high, a very small object exiting from the region can trigger the alarm. 7. Repeat the above steps to configure other regions. Up to 4 regions can be set. You can click the Clear button to clear all pre-defined regions.
  • Page 107 User Manual of Network Camera 1. Enter the Unattended Baggage Detection settings interface: Configuration> Advanced Configuration> Smart Event> Unattended Baggage Detection 2. Check the checkbox of Enable Unattended Baggage Detection to enable the function. 3. Select the region from the drop-down list for detection settings. 4.

  • Page 108: Configuring Object Removal Detection

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 6-66 Configuring Unattended Baggage 6.6.16 Configuring Object Removal Detection Purpose: Object removal detection function detects the objects removed from the pre-defined region, such as the exhibits on display, and a series of actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 109 User Manual of Network Camera 6. Set the time threshold and detection sensitivity for object removal detection. Threshold: Range [5s-20s], the threshold for the time of the objects removed from the region. If you set the value as 10, alarm is triggered after the object disappears from the region for 10s.

  • Page 110: Chapter 7 Storage Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 7 Storage Settings Before you start: To configure record settings, please make sure that you have the network storage device within the network or the SD card inserted in your camera. 7.1 Configuring NAS Settings Before you start: The network disk should be available within the network and properly configured to store the recorded files, log files, etc.
  • Page 111 User Manual of Network Camera  For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

  • Page 112: Configuring Recording Schedule

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 7-3 View Disk Status 3. Define the quota for record and pictures. (1) Input the quota percentage for picture and for record. (2) Click Save and refresh the browser page to activate the settings. Figure 7-4 Quota Settings Notes: ...
  • Page 113 User Manual of Network Camera Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Storage > Record Schedule Figure 7-5 Recording Schedule Interface 2. Check the checkbox of Enable Record Schedule to enable scheduled recording. 3. Set the record parameters of the camera. Figure 7-6 Record Parameters ...
  • Page 114 User Manual of Network Camera The Post-record time can be configured as 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min or 10 min. Note: The record parameter configurations vary depending on the camera model. 4. Click Edit to edit the record schedule. Figure 7-7 Record Schedule 5.
  • Page 115 User Manual of Network Camera If you select Continuous, the video will be recorded automatically according to the time of the schedule.  Record Triggered by Motion Detection If you select Motion Detection, the video will be recorded when the motion is detected.

  • Page 116: Configuring Snapshot Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 7-8 Edit Record Schedule (3) Check the checkbox of Select All and click Copy to copy settings of this day to the whole week. You can also check any of the checkboxes before the date and click Copy.
  • Page 117 User Manual of Network Camera Check the Enable Event-triggered Snapshot checkbox to check event-triggered snapshot. 3. Select the quality of the snapshot. 4. Set the time interval between two snapshots. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Uploading to FTP You can follow below configuration instructions to upload the snapshots to FTP.

  • Page 118: Configuring Lite Storage

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 7-9 Snapshot Settings 7.4 Configuring Lite Storage Purpose: When there is no moving object in the monitoring scenario, the frame rate and bitrate of the video stream can be reduced to lengthen the storage time. Notes: ...

  • Page 119: Configuring Cloud Storage

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 7-10 Lite Storage Settings 2. Check the Checkbox of Enable to enable the lite storage function. 3. Select the level of lite storage. The level refers to the sensitivity of the linked motion detection. Low, medium, and high are selectable. The higher level asks for more bitrate and higher frames, which leads to higher storage pressure and less storage days.
  • Page 120 User Manual of Network Camera 3. Input the IP address and port of the storage server. 4. Input the user name, password and confirm password for the authentication of the storage server.  For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices.

  • Page 121: Chapter 8 Playback

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 8 Playback Purpose: This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored in the network disks or SD cards. Steps: 1. Click Playback on the menu bar to enter playback interface. Figure 8-1 Playback Interface 2.
  • Page 122 User Manual of Network Camera Figure 8-3 Playback Toolbar Table 8-1 Description of the buttons Button Operation Button Operation Play Capture a picture Start/Stop clipping video Pause files Audio on and adjust Stop volume/Mute Speed down Download video files Download captured Speed up pictures Playback by...

  • Page 123: Chapter 9 Log Searching

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 9 Log Searching Purpose: The operation, alarm, exception and information of the camera can be stored in log files. You can also export the log files on your demand. Before you start: Please configure network storage for the camera or insert a SD card in the camera. Steps: 1.
  • Page 124 User Manual of Network Camera 4. To export the log files, click Save log to save the log files in your computer.

  • Page 125: Chapter 10 Others

    User Manual of Network Camera Chapter 10 Others 10.1 Managing User Accounts Enter the User Management interface: Configuration >Basic Configuration> Security > User Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Security > User Figure 10-1 User Information  Adding a User The admin user has all permissions by default and can create / modify / delete other accounts.
  • Page 126 User Manual of Network Camera ● Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. 3. In the Basic Permission field and Camera Configuration field, you can check or uncheck the permissions for the new user. 4.

  • Page 127: Authentication

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 10-3 Modify a User  Deleting a User Steps: 1. Click to select the user you want to delete and click Delete. 2. Click OK on the pop-up dialogue box to delete the user. 10.2 Authentication Purpose: You can specifically secure the stream data of live view.

  • Page 128: Anonymous Visit

    User Manual of Network Camera 2. Select the RTSP Authentication type basic or disable in the drop-down list to enable or disable the RTSP authentication. Note: If you disable the RTSP authentication, anyone can access the video stream by the RTSP protocol via the IP address. 3.

  • Page 129: Ip Address Filter

    User Manual of Network Camera critical when permitting the Anonymous "Live View" function to ensure that your camera's field of view does not impact the privacy of individuals whose images might be captured without authorization. Given its inherent intrusiveness, video surveillance is inappropriate in areas where people have a higher expectation of privacy.

  • Page 130: Security Service

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 10-8 Add an IP (3) Click the OK to finish adding.  Modify an IP Address Steps: (1) Left-click an IP address from filter list and click Modify. (2) Modify the IP address in the text filed. Figure 10-9 Modify an IP (3) Click the OK to finish modifying.

  • Page 131: Viewing Device Information

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 10-10 Security Service 2. Check the checkbox of Enable SSH to enable the data communication security, and uncheck the checkbox to disable the SSH. 3. Check the checkbox of Enable Illegal Login Lock, and then the IP address will be locked if the admin user performs 7 failed user name/ password attempts (5 times for the operator/user).

  • Page 132: Maintenance

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 10-11 Device Information 10.7 Maintenance 10.7.1 Rebooting the Camera Steps: 1. Enter the Maintenance interface: Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Maintenance Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Maintenance: 2. Click Reboot to reboot the network camera. Figure 10-12 Reboot the Device 10.7.2 Restoring Default Settings Steps:...

  • Page 133: Exporting / Importing Configuration File

    User Manual of Network Camera 2. Click Restore or Default to restore the default settings. Figure 10-13 Restore Default Settings Note: After restoring the default settings, the IP address is also restored to the default IP address, please be careful for this action. 10.7.3 Exporting / Importing Configuration File Purpose: Configuration file is used for the batch configuration of the camera, which can...

  • Page 134: Upgrading The System

    User Manual of Network Camera 10.7.4 Upgrading the System Steps: 1. Enter the Maintenance interface: Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Maintenance , or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Maintenance 2. Select firmware or firmware directory to locate the upgrade file. Firmware: Locate the exact path of the upgrade file.

  • Page 135: Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera Figure 10-16 RS-232 Settings Note: If you want to connect the camera by the RS-232 port, the parameters of the RS-232 should be exactly the same with the parameters you configured here. 2. Click Save to save the settings. 10.9 RS-485 Settings Purpose: The RS-485 serial port is used to control the PTZ of the camera.

  • Page 136: Service Settings

    User Manual of Network Camera 10.10 Service Settings Go to Configuration> Advanced Configuration> System > Service to enter the service settings interface. Service settings refer to the hardware service the camera supports, and it varies according to the different cameras. For the cameras support IR LED, ABF (Auto Back Focus), Auto Defog, or Status LED, you can go to the hardware service, and select to enable or disable the corresponding service according to the actual demands.

  • Page 137: Appendix

    User Manual of Network Camera Appendix Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction  Description of SADP SADP (Search Active Devices Protocol) is a kind of user-friendly and installation-free online device search tool. It searches the active online devices within your subnet and displays the information of the devices.
  • Page 138 User Manual of Network Camera Note: Device can be searched and displayed in the list in 15 seconds after it went online; it will be removed from the list in 45 seconds after it went offline.  Search online devices manually You can also click to refresh the online device list manually.
  • Page 139 User Manual of Network Camera Figure A.1.2 Modify Network Parameters...

  • Page 140: Appendix 2 Port Mapping

    User Manual of Network Camera Appendix 2 Port Mapping The following settings are for TP-LINK router (TL-WR641G). The settings vary depending on different models of routers. Steps: 1. Select the WAN Connection Type, as shown below: Figure A.2.1 Select the WAN Connection Type 2.
  • Page 141 User Manual of Network Camera another camera as 81, 8001, 555, 8201 with IP 192.168.1.24. Refer to the steps as below: Steps: 1. As the settings mentioned above, map the port 80, 8000, 554 and 8200 for the network camera at 192.168.1.23 2.

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