Import/export a configuration file 53 Upgrade firmware 54 Reboot camera 54 Camera operation 55 Logging on and off 55 Live view mode 55 Playing back recorded video 56 Searching event logs 58 TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Introduction This is the configuration manual for TruVision Panoramic Wedge IP camera models: IP Wi-Fi panoramic wedge camera: TVW-1130 (3MPX Panoramic, 1.6 mm lens, Gray, Wi-Fi, PAL) TVW-3130 (3MPX Panoramic, 1.6 mm lens, Gray, Wi-Fi, NTSC) Note: The camera has a horizontal viewing angle range between 127 and 160 degrees, depending on the resolution ratio settings.
This manual explains how to configure the camera over the network with a web browser. TruVision IP cameras can be configured and controlled using Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) and other browsers. The procedures described use Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) web browser.
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6. Enter the IP address in the “Add this website to the zone” field. 7. Click Add, and then click Close. 8. Click in the Internet Options dialog window. 9. Connect to the camera for full browser functionality. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
To access the camera online: 1. In the web browser enter the camera’s IP address (default is 192.168.1.70). Use the tool, TruVision Device Manager, enclosed on the CD to find the IP address of the camera. The Login dialog box appears.
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Turn on/off the microphone. Capture Click to take a snapshot of the video. The snapshot will be saved to the default folder in JPEG format. Start/stop recording Click to record live video. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
“System time” on page 10, “Restore default settings” on page 52, and “Upgrade firmware” on page 54 for more information. 2. Network Defines the network parameters required to access the camera over the internet. See “Network settings” on page 12 for more information. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
In the Configuration panel, click Local Configuration to display the local configuration window. See Figure 3 and Table 3 below for descriptions of the different menu parameters. Figure 3: Local configuration menu TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
NTP time server ensures that they are all synchronized. To define the system time and date: 1. In the System panel, click the Time Settings tab to open its window. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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4. Check Enable DST to enable the DST function, and set the date of the DST period. 5. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
239.255.255.255. Only specify this option if you are using the multicast function. Some routers prohibit the use of multicast function in case of a network storm. DNS server: Specifies the DNS server for your network. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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HTTPS Provides authentication of the web site and associated web server that one is communicating with, which protects against man-in-the-middle attacks. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Server Port: The default server port number is 8000. It can be changed to any port number in the range from 2000 to 65535. 3. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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PPPoE tab to open its window. 2. Check Enable PPPoE to enable this feature. 3. Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm password for PPPoE access. 4. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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SNMP port. By setting the Trap Address, the camera can send the alarm event and exception messages to the alarm recipient. The SNMP version you select should be the same as that of the SNMP software. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Camera Name or Camera No. as the name of the directory. Upload type: To enable uploading the snapshots to the FTP server. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Wi-Fi connection from the list. Select Ad-Hoc Mode when accessing the camera via a PC without going through a Wi-Fi router. You can identify the camera SSID and specify the Security Mode as needed. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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You can generate the PIN code on the camera side and configure the Wi-Fi router to finish the connection setting (please refer to the Wi-Fi router user manual for details). Please note that the PIN code expiration time is 120 seconds. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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2. Check the check box to enable the UPnP function. The name of the device when detected online can be edited. 3. Check the Port Mapping, and select Auto or Manual mode to modify the port number. 4. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Enter the login user name and password. User Name: This is the user name to log in to the server where the images are uploaded. Password: Enter the password. Confirm: Confirm the password. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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3. Click Save to save changes. To set up the HTTPS parameters: 1. In the Network folder, click the HTTPS tab to open its window. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Click to save the settings. -Or- To create a certificate request: Click the Create button beside Create Certificate Request. Enter the country, host name/IP and the other information requested. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Default is Constant. Video Quality: Specifies the quality level of the image. It can be set when variable bit rate is selected. Options include: Lowest, Lower, Medium, Higher and Highest. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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When Dual-VCA mode is enabled, the camera sends video analytics results On Stream (meta data) to an NVR or other platforms to generate a VCA alarm. To define ROI parameters: 1. In the Video/Audio panel, click the tab to open its window. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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When Dual-VCA mode is enabled, the camera sends video analytics results (metadata) to an NVR or other platforms to generate a VCA alarm. For example, with an Interlogix NVR (please check Interlogix website for the latest NVR models supporting this feature), you can draw a virtual line in the NVR playback window, and search the objects or people crossing this virtual line.
The exposure time controls the length of time that the aperture is open to let light into the camera through the lens. Select a higher value if the image is dark and a lower value to see fast moving object. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Digital noise reduction (DNR) reduces noise, especially in low light Reduction conditions, to improve image performance. Options include: ON or OFF. Noise Reduction Set the level of noise reduction. Higher value has a stronger noise Level reduction. Default is 50. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
7. Select a display mode for the camera from the Display Mode list box. Display modes include: • Not transparent & Not Flashing. The image is behind the text. This is default. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
4. Use the mouse to click and drag the red text in the live view window to adjust the text overlay position. 5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each extra line of text, selecting the next string number. 6. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
You can define motion detection alarms. A motion detection alarm refers to an alarm triggered when the camera detects motion. However, the motion alarm is only triggered if it occurs during a programmed time schedule. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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3. Linkage: Specify the method of response to the alarm. In order to detect the moving objects accurately and reduce the false alarm rate, normal configuration and advanced configuration are selectable for different motion detection environment. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Note: You must configure email settings before check this option. See “To set up the Email parameters” on Page 22. If you want to send the event snapshot together with the email, you should check the Attached Snapshot option. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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8. Click Edit to edit the arming schedule. See the picture below for the editing interface of the arming schedule. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Tamper-proof tab to open its window. 2. Enable the Enable Tamper-proof box. 3. Move the Sensitivity slider to set the sensitivity of the detection. All areas will have the same sensitivity level. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
2. Under Notification Type, select an exception alarm type from the drop-down list. 3. Check the check box to select the linkage method. 4. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
4. Check the check box to select the linkage method. 5. Click Save to save changes. To define alarm output: 1. In the Events panel, click the Alarm Output tab to open its window. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
The line crossing direction can be set as bidirectional, that is, from left to right or from right to left. A series of linkage methods can be triggered if an object crossing behavior is detected. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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See “Motion detection alarms” on page 31 for more information to set up motion detection. 7. Configure the linkage action. 8. Click Save to save changes. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Sensitivity: Range [1-100]. This is the sensitivity value that defines the size of the object that can trigger an alarm. When the sensitivity is high, a very small object can trigger the alarm. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Upload Type in the Network > FTP menu. If you want snapshots to be uploaded to the storage, you should configure the storage settings to have normal NAS or SD card. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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6. Enter the time interval between two snapshots. Select the unit of time from the dropdown list: milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hour, or day. 7. Set the schedule for when you want snapshots to be taken. Click Edit desired schedule for each day of the week. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Notes: 1. Up to eight NAS disks can be connected to the camera. 2. The recommended capacity of NAS should be between 9G and 2T as otherwise it may cause formatting failure. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
NAS HDD and SD card in the camera. You can also format these storage devices. Before formatting the storage device, stop all recording. Once formatting is completed, reboot the camera as otherwise the device will not function properly. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
11:00, and the post-record time is set as 5 seconds, the camera records until 11:00:05. The post-record time can be configured as 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, or 10 min. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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4. Select whether the recording will be for the whole week (All Day recording) or for specific days of the week. If you have selected “All day”, select one of the record types to record from the drop-down list box: TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Note: If you set the record type to “Motion detection”, “Alarm”, “Cross Line” or “Intrusion detection” you must also define all the settings of the event and check the option Trigger Channel in order to trigger the recording. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Modify passwords Only the administrator can manage users. The administrator can create up to 31 individual users for the cameras listed in this manual. For TruVision IP open standard cameras, the administrator can create up to 15 individual users.
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5. Assign the user a password. Passwords can have up to 16 alphanumeric characters. It will identify the complexity of the password as Low, Normal or High. 6. Assign permissions to users. 7. Click to save the settings. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
RTSP authentication. Note: If "RTSP Authentication" is disabled, although the user has no permission for “Remote Live View", he can still see live view images. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
IP addresses. 5. Click Save to save the changes. Defining the security service To enable remote login, and improve the data communication security, the camera provides the security service for better user experience. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Default: Restore all the parameters to the default settings. Note: If the video standard is changed, it will not be restored to its original setting when Restore Default is used. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
2. Click Browse to select the local configuration file and then click Import start importing configuration file. 3. Click Export and set the saving path to save the configuration file. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
To reboot the camera through the web browser: 1. In the System panel, click the Maintenance tab. 2. Click the Reboot button to reboot the device. 3. Click in the pop-up message box to confirm reboot operation. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Record: You can record live video and stored it in the directory you have configured. In the live view window, click the Record button at the bottom of the window. To stop recording, click the button again. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
Set playback time Input the time and click to locate the playback point. Control playback Click to control how the selected file is played back: play, stop, slow and fast forward playback. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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1. While playing back a recorded file, click to start clipping. Click it again to stop clipping. A video segment is created. 2. Repeat step 1 to create additional segments. The video segments are saved on your computer. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
The Log window appears. See Figure 18 on page 59. Note: You must have view log access rights to search and view logs. See “Modify user information” on page 50 for more information. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Alarm Input, Alarm output, Start Motion Detection, Stop Motion Detection, Start Tamper-proof, Stop Tamper-proof, Cross Line Detection Started, Cross Line Detection Stopped, Intrusion Detection Started, Intrusion Detection stopped Exception Invalid Login, HDD Full, HDD Error, Network Disconnected and IP Address Conflicted TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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2. In the Major Type and Minor Type drop-down list, select the desired option. 3. Select start and end time of the log. 4. Click Search to start your search. The results appear in the left window. TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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Firmware upgrade, 54 Frame rate, 24 FTP parameters set up, 17 QoS parameters set up, 17 capacity, 44 Reboot camera, 54 formatting, 44 Record file settings, 9 HDD error alarm, 36 Recording TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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50 modify computer ID, 50 types of users, 48 Video quality, 27 Web browser accessing the camera, 6 overview of the interface, 6 Web browser security level checking, 4 TruVision Panoramic Wi-Fi Wedge IP Camera Configuration Manual...
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