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  • Page 1 Micronet SP5563A/SP5563R 1080p FULL HD WDR Box IP Camera User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction of the Box IP Camera..................6 Installation ........................... 10 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection ..............10 Lens Mounting ......................10 Alarm Application .......................10 Connect RS485 (SP5563R only)................11 System Requirements......................12 Deleting the Existing DC Viewer..................13 Accessing Camera ......................16 Configuration & Operation....................22 Browser-based Viewer Introduction................22 Home Page........................24...
  • Page 3 Profile ......................33 7.5.7 Backlight.....................33 7.5.8 Digital Zoom ....................34 7.5.9 WDR Function .................... 34 7.5.10 TV System Setup..................35 Pan Tilt (SP5563R only) .................... 35 7.6.1 Preset......................36 7.6.2 Sequence ....................37 7.6.3 Pan/Tilt Control................... 39 Logout........................41 Appendix A: Technical Specifications..................43 Appendix B: Internet Security Settings ..................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Micronet SP5563 series 1080p FULL HD WDR Box IP Camera is capable of serving real-time streaming and makes image quality more smoothly. In addition to MJPEG real time streaming, this camera develops H.264 codec to apply for high resolution digital broadcast.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents Please check the package contains the following items listed below. Please check the package contains the following items listed below. Please check the package contains the following items listed below. FULL HD Box IP Camera FULL HD Box IP Camera FULL HD Box IP Camera Back focus adjuster...
  • Page 6: Introduction Of The Box Ip Camera

    Introduction of the Box IP Camera This chapter will provide the camera dimensions for reference before installation. Definition of each connector on the camera’s PCB board will also be specified. Camera Dimensions The Box IP Camera’s dimensions (mm) are shown below. SP5563A...
  • Page 7 SP5563R...
  • Page 8 2.2 Camera’s Connectors SP5563A SP5563R...
  • Page 9 *SP5563R only...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation Please read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before Please read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before Please read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the Box IP Camera. installing the Box IP Camera. installing the Box IP Camera.
  • Page 11: Connect Rs485 (Sp5563R Only)

    PIN 1: Output+ PIN 2: Output- PIN 3: Input+ PIN 4: Input- SP5563A SP5563R 3.4 Connect RS485 (SP5563R only) The RS-485 connector is the interface for connecting with the pan & tilt positioning system. PIN 6: D- PIN 7: D+...
  • Page 12: System Requirements

    System Requirements To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet system requirements as described below. Items System Requirement ® ® ® 1. Intel Pentium M, 2.16 GHz or Intel Core 2 Duo, Personal Computer...
  • Page 13: Deleting The Existing Dc Viewer

    Deleting the Existing DC Viewer For users who have installed the DC Viewer in the PC previously, please first delete the existing DC Viewer from the PC before accessing to the IP Camera. Deleting the DC Viewer Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently installed programs”...
  • Page 14 STEP 1: Click the “Tools” tab and select the option “Internet Options.” STEP 2: Click on “Delete”, then tap the “Delete Files” in the “Temporary Internet files” section.
  • Page 15 The popup window for confirmation will come out as shown below. Click “Yes” to start deleting the files.
  • Page 16: Accessing Camera

    Accessing Camera Accessing Camera Accessing Camera For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: IPScanUtility.exe, which can be found in “Utility”...
  • Page 17 Device Search Device Search Device Search Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 18 NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. NOTE: ID and password are case sensitive. NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security concerns.
  • Page 19 Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press press press “Apply” button down the page. “Apply”...
  • Page 20 If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to Internet security settings or ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (refer to Appendix B: Internet Security...
  • Page 21 Figure 1 Figure 2 Note: Figure 1 for SP5563A, Figure 2 for SP5563R Administrator/User Privileges “Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize users access to the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. entering Home and Camera setting pages.
  • Page 22: Configuration & Operation

    Configuration & Operation Configuration & Operation Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video playback and recording.
  • Page 23 There are five tabs: Home, System, Streaming, Camera and Logout on the top panel. Home Users can monitor live video of the targeted area. System setting The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in System Related Settings.
  • Page 24: Home Page

    Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons right down the displayed image. Figure 1...
  • Page 25 Figure 2 Note: Figure 1 for SP5563A, Figure 2 for SP5563R Multiple Languages Support Multiple languages are supported, including English, French, German, , Simplified Chinese,. for the viewer window interface. Screen Size Adjustment Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen.
  • Page 26: System

    Press the button, and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. To change the storage location, please refer to File Location for further details. NOTE: For users with Windows 7 operating system, it is required to log on as an Administrator to implement the Snapshot function.
  • Page 27 Figure 1 Figure 2 Note: Figure 1 for SP5563A, Figure 2 for SP5563R...
  • Page 28: Host Name And System Time Setting

    7.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting Press the first category: <System> in the left column; the page is shown as below. Host Name The name is for camera identification. If alarm function (refer to Application) is enabled and is set to send alarm message by Mail/ FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message.
  • Page 29: Security

    Sync with NTP server Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server. Please specify the server you wish to synchronize in the enter field. Then select an update interval from the drop-down menu.
  • Page 30: User

    7.3.2.1 User Click the <User> tab under the category <Security> and the page is shown as the figure below. Root password Change the administrator’s password by inputting the new password in both text boxes. The input characters/numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes.
  • Page 31: Https

    Talk/Listen Talk and Listen functions allow the appointed user in the local site (PC site) communicating with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site. Manage User Delete user To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to delete.
  • Page 32 To use HTTPS on the IP Camera, a HTTPS certificate must be installed. The HTTPS certificate can be obtained by either creating and sending a certificate request to a Certificate Authority (CA) or creating a self-signed HTTPS certificate, as described below. Create Self-signed Certificate Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first.
  • Page 33 NOTE: The self-signed certificate does not provide the same high level of security as when using a CA-issued certificate. Install Signed Certificate Click the “Create Certificate Request” button to create and submit a certificate request in order to obtain a signed certificate from CA. Provide the request information in the create dialog.
  • Page 34: Ip Filter

    √ Valid Day Country Enter a 2-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in. For instance, type in “US” to indicate United States. State or province Enter the local administrative region. Locality Enter other geographical information. Organization Enter the name of the organization to which the entity identified in “Common Name”...
  • Page 35: Ieee 802.1X

    General Enable IP Filter Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4) will be allowed/ denied access to the IP Camera. Select “Allow” or “Deny” from the drop-down list and click the <Apply>...
  • Page 36: Network

    SettingsIdentity Enter the user identity associated with the certificate. Up to 16 characters can be used. Private Key Password Enter the password (maximum 16 characters) for your user identity. Enable IEEE 802.1X Check the box to enable IEEE 802.1X. Click “Save” to save the IEEE 802.1X/ EAP—TLS setting. 7.3.3 Network Click the category: <...
  • Page 37: Basic

    7.3.3.1 Basic Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera with fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) support for users who connect to the network via PPPoE. Get IP address automatically (DHCP) The camera’s default setting is “Use fixed IP address”.
  • Page 38 Use fixed IP address To setup static IP address, select “Use fixed IP address” and move the cursor to the IP address blank (as indicated below) and insert the new IP address, ex. 192.168.7.123; then go to the Default gateway (explained latter) blank and change the setting, ex.
  • Page 39: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    Default gateway This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet. Invalid gateway setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet. Primary DNS Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP addresses. Secondary DNS Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backups the primary DNS.
  • Page 40: Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    model, traffic flows are classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ capable routers. DSCP Settings The DSCP value range is from 0 to 63. The default DSCP value is 0, which means DSCP disabled.The IP Camera uses the following QoS Classes: Video, Audio and management.
  • Page 41 SNMP v1/ v2 Enable SNMP Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the box. Read Community Specify the community name that has read-only access to all supported SNMP objects. The default value is “public”. Write Community Specify the community name that has read/write access to all supported SNMP objects (except read-only objects).
  • Page 42 Enter the community to use when sending a trap message to the management system. Trap Option Warm Start A Warm Start SNMP trap signifies that the SNMP device, i.e. IP Camera, performs software reload. Click the “Save” button when complete. SNMP v3 SNMP v3 supports an enhanced security system that provides protection against unauthorized users and ensures the privacy of the messages.
  • Page 43: Upnp

    Traps are used by the IP Camera to send massages to a management system for important events or status changes. Enable Traps Check the box to activate trap reporting. Trap address Enter the IP address of the management server. Trap community Enter the community to use when sending a trap message to the management system.
  • Page 44 NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Please refer to component is installed on your computer. Please refer to component is installed on your computer.
  • Page 45: Ddns

    NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure that your router supports UPnP and it is activated Friendly name Set the name for the IP Camera for identity. 7.3.4 DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address.
  • Page 46 Two sets of SMTP can be configured. Each set includes SMTP Server, Account Name, Password and E-mail Address settings. For SMTP server, contact your network service provider for more specific information.
  • Page 47: Ftp

    7.3.6 The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when motion is detected. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting page is shown below. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the fields.
  • Page 48: Http

    7.3.7 HTTP A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages from IP Cameras by triggered events. The HTTP setting page is shown below. Enter the HTTP details, which include server name (for instance, http://192.168.1.2/admin.php), user name, and password in the fields. <Alarm>...
  • Page 49: Events

    7.3.8 Events The Events setting can be found under this path: System> Events. Click on the Events category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Application>, <Motion Detection>, <Network Failure Detection>, <Tampering> and <Periodical Event>. 7.3.8.1 Application The IP Camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for cooperating with alarm system to catch events’...
  • Page 50 select…> to choose the desired schedule from the drop-down menu. Alarm Type Select an alarm type, <Normal close> or <Normal open>, that corresponds with the alarm application. Triggered Action (Multi-option) The administrator can specify alarm actions that will take at an alarm occurrence. All options are listed as follows.
  • Page 51 trigger active> to make the images keep being uploaded to FTP during the trigger active until the alarm is released. Set the Image frequency as the upload frame rate. The setting range is from 1 frame to 15 frames. NOTE: Make sure the FTP configuration has been completed. Refer to section for further details.
  • Page 52 Assign a camera function: Preset, Sequence, Autopan or Cruise, and specify a Preset Point / Sequence Line / Autopan Path / Cruise Line for the camera to perform at an alarm occurrence. NOTE: Please refer to the sections through Preset Programming Sequence Line Programming for details of Preset Point / Cruise Line / Autopan Path / Sequence Line setups.
  • Page 53: Motion Detection

    NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with microSD / SDHC card) or the remote recording (with NAS) is activated so that this function can be implemented. Refer to section Recording for further details. File Name Enter a file name in the File name field, ex. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section.
  • Page 54 Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches / exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. The function supports up to 4 sets of Motion Detection settings. Settings can be chosen from the drop-down menu beside <Motion Detection>. In each set of setting, there is a Motion Detection Window (the red frame shown in the figure below) displayed on the Live Video Panel.
  • Page 55 If Motion Detection function is activated, the pop-off window (Motion) with indication of motion will be shown. When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Motion is detected by comparing sampling pixels in the detection areas of two consecutive live images.
  • Page 56 The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are detected differently, system will detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is. Meanwhile, when the value is bigger, the red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lower accordingly.
  • Page 57 NOTE: Normally the setting range of the <Pre-trigger buffer> is 1 to 20. However, the setting range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on the <Video Frame Rate> setting page is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 58 Refer to section Mail for further details.  Send HTTP notification Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications by <Motion Detection> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification can be sent to the specified HTTP server.
  • Page 59: Network Failure Detection

    7.3.8.3 Network Failure Detection Network Failure Detection allows the IP Camera to ping another IP device (e.g. NVR, VSS, Video Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure occurs, for instance, a Video Server is somehow disconnected. Being capable of implementing local recording (through microSD card) when network failure happens, the IP Camera could be a backup recording device for the surveillance system.
  • Page 60: Tampering

    NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with microSD / SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented. Refer to Recording for further details. Send Alarm Message by FTP/E-Mail The administrator can select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-mail when an alarm is triggered.
  • Page 61 The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when tampering is detected. All options are listed as follows: Enable Alarm Output Check the item and select the predefined type of alarm output to enable alarm relay output when tampering is detected. Record Video Clip Check the item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card>...
  • Page 62 upload to FTP during the trigger active until the tampering stops. Set the Image frequency as the upload frame rate. The setting range is from 1 frame to 15 frames. NOTE: Make sure FTP configuration has been completed. Refer to for further details.
  • Page 63: Periodical Event

    File Name The uploaded image’s filename format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets your requirements. Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value) File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg X: Sequence Number...
  • Page 64 Periodical Event The default setting for the Periodical Event function is <Off>. Enable the function by selecting <On>. Time Interval The default value of the time interval is 60 seconds. The setting range of the time interval is from 60 to 3600 seconds Triggered Action Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign a FTP site and...
  • Page 65: Manual Trigger

    NOTE: Normally the setting range of the <Pre-trigger buffer> is 1 to 20. However, the setting range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on the <Video Frame Rate> setting page is 6 or smaller. NOTE: Make sure SMTP configuration has been completed. Refer to the Mail section of this chapter for further details.
  • Page 66 The administrator can specify the triggered actions that will take when the users switched the Manual Trigger button to ON. All options are listed as follows. Manual Trigger The default setting for the Manual Trigger function is <Off>. Enable the function by selecting <On>.
  • Page 67 NOTE: Normally the setting range of the <Pre-trigger buffer> is 1 to 20. However, the setting range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on the <Video Frame Rate> setting page is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 68 NOTE: Please refer to the sections through Preset Programming Sequence Line Programming for details of Preset Point / Cruise Line / Autopan Path / Sequence Line setups. If the selected function is <Preset>, it is required to enter its dwell time (1 sec.
  • Page 69 Enter a file name in the File name field, ex. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value)
  • Page 70: Audio Detection

    7.3.8.7 Audio Detection The Audio Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Audio Detection. Audio Detection function allows the camera to detect audio and trigger alarms when audio volume in the detected area reaches / exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
  • Page 71 <Pre-trigger buffer> function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The <Pre-trigger buffer> frame rate could be pre-determined. On the other hand, <Post-trigger buffer> is for users to upload certain amount of images after audio event occurs. NOTE: Normally the setting range of the <Pre-trigger buffer>...
  • Page 72: Storage Management

    Check this item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card> or <NAS> (Network-Attached Storage>. The Audio Detection recording will be stored in microSD / SDHC card or the NAS when audio is detected. Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger.
  • Page 73 Device information Device information Device information When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the memory capacity and status will be shown at Device Information section.
  • Page 74: Network Share (Nas)

    Users can search the recording files in a specified time range by setting the From / To time. In addition, two file formats (*.avi (video format) and *.jpeg (image format)) are provided for users to select to search files in what format. Remove To remove a file, select the file first, and then press the “Remove”...
  • Page 75 Device information When a NAS is successfully installed, the device information such as the memory capacity and status will be shown at the <Device Information> section. Storage setting The administrator can set the camera to send the alarm messages to a specific NAS site when an alarm is triggered.
  • Page 76: Recording (Local Recording)

    Recording List Each video file on the Network Share will be listed in the Recording list. The maximum file size is 60 MB/per file. When the recording mode is set as <Always> (consecutive recording) and the NAS recording is also allowed to be enabled by events triggered, once events occur, the system will immediately implement events recording to the memory card.
  • Page 77 Recording Storage Select a recording storage type, <SD Card> or <Network Share>. Activating Recording Schedule Two types of schedule mode are offered: <Always> and <Only during time frame>. Users can select <Always> to activate microSD / SDHC Card or Network Share Recording all the time. Or, select a set of schedule from the time frame blank, check specific weekdays and setup the start time (hour:minute) and time period (hour:minute) to activate the recording at certain time frames.
  • Page 78: 7.3.11 Schedule

    7.3.11 Schedule The Schedule setting can be found under this path: System> Schedule. This function allows the users to setup schedules for features including: <Alarm Switch>, <Motion Detection>, <Network Failure Detection> and <Tampering>. The function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list. Setting Schedules To set a schedule, please select a time frame from the time frame list first.
  • Page 79: 7.3.12 File Location

    7.3.12 File Location Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and Web recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once confirm the setting, press “Save,” and all the snapshots and recording will be saved in the designate location. NOTE: Please make sure the selected file path contains valid characters such as letters and numbers.
  • Page 80: View Information

    7.3.14 View Information The View Information function can be found under this path: System> View Information. Click on the category: <View Information>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Log File>, <User Information> and <Parameters>. Log File Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about configuration and connections after system boot-up.
  • Page 81: View User Information

    View User Information The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (refer to Security). View User Login Information All the users in the network will be listed in the “User information” zone, as shown below. As the figure below shows: User: 4321 It indicates that one user’s login username is “User”, and the password is “4321”.
  • Page 82: View Parameters

    Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen. View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting. 7.3.15 Factory Default The factory default setting page is shown as below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to factory default setting if needed.
  • Page 83 Set Default Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds. NOTE: The IP address will be restored to default. Reboot Click on the “Reboot” button, and the system will restart without changing current settings.
  • Page 84: 7.3.16 Software Version

    7.3.16 Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure below.
  • Page 85: 7.3.17 Software Upgrade

    7.3.17 Software Upgrade Software upgrade can be carried out in the “Software Upgrade” page, as shown below. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is like the following: Step 1: Click “Browse”...
  • Page 86 NOTE: Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file. Step 2: Pull down the upgrade binary file list and select the file you want to upgrade; in this case, select “userland.jffs2.” Step 3: Press “Upgrade”. The system will first check whether the upgrade file exists or not, and then begin to upload the upgrade file.
  • Page 87 After the upgrade process is finished, the viewer will return to Home page. Step 4: Close the video browser. Step 5: Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently install programs” list, select “DCViewer” and click the button “Remove”...
  • Page 88: 7.3.18 Maintenance

    7.3.18 Maintenance 7.3.18 Maintenance 7.3.18 Maintenance Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the IP Camera.
  • Page 89 To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please first click on “Browse” to select the configuration file, and then press the “Upload” button for uploading.
  • Page 90: Streaming

    Streaming Press the tab “Streaming” in the top of the page, and the configurable video and audio items will display in the left column. In Streaming, the Administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc. Further details of these settings will be specified in the following sections.
  • Page 91: Video Format (Video Resolution And Rotate Type)

    Figure 2 Note: Figure 1 for SP5563A, Figure 2 for SP5563R 7.4.1 Video Format (Video Resolution and Rotate Type) Users can setup Video Resolution on Video Format page of the user-friendly browser-based configuration interface. Video Format can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Format.
  • Page 92 Users can change video display type if necessary. Selectable video rotate types include Normal, Flip, Mirror and 180 degree. Differences among these types are illustrated as below. Suppose the displayed image of IP Camera is shown as the figure below. To rotate the image, users can select “Flip”, for instance.
  • Page 93: Video Compression

    counter-/clockwise.  180 Degree Rotate Select <180 Degree> to rotate the image by 180°. Click on <Save> to confirm the setting. GOV Settings Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream for saving bandwidth. Less bandwidth is needed if the GOV length is set to a high value.
  • Page 94 MJPEG Q (Quality) factor Higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of MJPEG Q factor is 35; the setting range is from 1 to 70. H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 bit rate The default setting of H.264-1 is 4096 kbit/s and for H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 is 1024 kbit/s;...
  • Page 95: Video Text Overlay

    Click on <Save> to confirm the setting. 7.4.3 Video Text Overlay The Video Text Overlay setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Text Overlay. In Video Text Overlay setting page, users can select the items to display data including date / time / text on the live video pane.
  • Page 96: Video Roi

    7.4.4 Video ROI The Video ROI setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video ROI. ROI stands for Region of Interest. This function allows users to select specific monitoring region for H.264-2, H.264-3, H.264-4 and MJPEG streams, instead of showing the full image. NOTE: This function is only available when triple streams or above is selected under <Video Resolution>...
  • Page 97: Video Ocx Protocol

    Enable MJPEG ROI Setting Check the box and MJPEG ROI Window will be displayed. To change the size of MJPEG ROI Window, move the mouse cursor to the edge of the window and draw it outward / inward. Moving the mouse to the center of the ROI Window can shift the window to the intended location.
  • Page 98: Video Frame Rate

    7.4.6 Video Frame Rate The Video Frame Rate setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Frame Rate. Video frame rate is for setting the frames per second (fps) if necessary. MJPEG / H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 Frame Rate The default setting of MJPEG / H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 Frame Rate is 30 fps (NTSC) or 25 fps (PAL);...
  • Page 99: Video Mask

    7.4.7 Video Mask Active Mask Function Add a Mask Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video panel at the right side. Use the mouse to drag and drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone. NOTE: It is suggested to set the Video Mask twice bigger than the object.
  • Page 100 Transmission Mode Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously) In the Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e. both sites can speak and be heard at the same time. Half-duplex (Talk or Listen, not at the same time) In the Half-duplex mode, the local/remote site can only talk or listen to the other site at a time.
  • Page 101: Camera Settings

    Server Gain Setting Set the audio input/output gain levels for sound amplification. The audio gain values are adjustable from 1 to 6. The sound will be turned off if the audio gain is set to “Mute”. Bit Rate Selectable audio transmission bit rate include 16 kbps (G.726), 24 kbps (G.726), 32 kbps (G.726), 40 kbps (G.726), uLAW (G.711) and ALAW (G.711).
  • Page 102: Exposure Setting

    Figure 2 Note: Figure 1 for SP5563A, Figure 2 for SP5563R 7.5.1 Exposure Setting The Exposure pull-down menu is shown as follows:...
  • Page 103 The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters. With this item, users can define how the Auto Exposure function works. Each exposure mode is specified as follows: Full Auto Mode In this mode, the camera’s Shutter Speed, IRIS and AGC (Auto Gain Control)
  • Page 104 Maximum Gain can be set to reduce image noises. The Max Gain range is 1dB to 3dB, or select <Off> to disable the function. The default setting is 3dB. Auto Iris In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the iris to suit the environment illumination.
  • Page 105: White Balance Setting

    In this mode, it is the shutter speed that takes the main control of the exposure. The range is configurable from 1/500 to 1/30 sec. (NTSC) or 1/425 or 1/25 sec. (PAL). NOTE: This mode is not available for Fixed Focal Lens Models. Manual Mode With this mode, users can select the suitable shutter speed, iris size and gain value according to the environmental illumination.
  • Page 106 unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin (K). Users can select one of the White Balance Control modes according to the operating environment. The following table shows the color temperature of some light sources for reference. Light Sources Color Temperature in K Cloudy Sky 6,000 to 8,000...
  • Page 107: Picture Adjustment

    In this mode, users can change the White Balance value manually. Users can select a number between 0 ~127 of “Rgain / Bgain” item to gain the red / blue illuminant on the Live Video Panel. 7.5.3 Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjustment setting can be found under this path: Camera> Picture Adjustment.
  • Page 108: Ir Function

    Camera image saturation level is adjustable; please select ranging from -6 to +19. Press < √ > to confirm the new setting. Hue Setting Camera image hue level is adjustable; please select ranging from -12 to +13. Press < √ > to confirm the new setting. Backlight The Backlight setting can be found under this path: Camera>...
  • Page 109: Noise Reduction

    Use this mode when the environment light level is low. The IR cut filter will be removed to allow the camera to deliver clear images in black and white. Day Mode Select this mode to turn on the IR cut filter. The IR cut filter can filter out the IR light and allows the camera to deliver high quality images in color.
  • Page 110 The IP Camera provides multiple <Noise Reduction> options for delivering optimized image quality especially in extra low-light conditions. Different level options for 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) include Low, Mid and High. Higher level of 3DNR generates relatively enhanced noise reduction. The proprietary Smart Picture Quality (SPQ) video processing method could drastically minimum motion blur and reduce noise especially in low-light environment.
  • Page 111: Profile

    7.5.6 Profile 7.5.7 Backlight The Backlight setting can be found under this path: Camera> Backlight. The Backlight Compensation function prevents the center object from being too dark in surroundings where excessive light is behind the center object. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting.
  • Page 112: Digital Zoom

    7.5.8 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting can be found under this path: Camera> Digital Zoom. The digital zoom of the camera is adjustable from x2 to x8. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 7.5.9 WDR Function The WDR Function setting can be found under this path: Camera>...
  • Page 113: 7.5.10 Tv System Setup

    The TV System setting can be found under this path: Camera> TV System. Select the video format that matches the present TV system. Press < √ > to confirm the new setting. Pan Tilt (SP5563R only) Under the tab <Pan Tilt>, there are submenus including: <Preset>, <Sequence> and <Pan/Tilt Control>.
  • Page 114: Preset

    With RS-485 support, the IP Camera is capable of working with a Pan Tilt Head for pan and tilt control. Before implementing pan/tilt control, please ensure the Pan & Tilt Head is correctly connected to the IP Camera’s RS-485 port. Pin Definition for IP Camera’s RS-485 Port 6.
  • Page 115: Sequence

    There are up to 256 preset points that can be set in the Preset setup page. Please follow the steps below to set and run preset points. Preset Points Setup Step 1. Move the camera to the desired position by moving the mouse cursor onto the screen, one left click on mouse, and then dragging the red arrow to pan/tilt.
  • Page 116 The Sequence function supports eight Sequence Lines. Each Sequence Line consists of 64 Preset Points. Please refer to the instructions below to program a Sequence Line. NOTE: Before setting this function, users must pre-define at least two Preset Points. Sequence Setting Sequence Line The Sequence Lines are numbered from 1 to 8.
  • Page 117: Pan/Tilt Control

    To reset the sequence setting of each line, please click on the <Reset> button on the right top corner of the setup page. And then click on the < √ > button on the left to refresh the page in order to enter the new settings.
  • Page 118 This page is for users to activate the pan/tilt function and select the RS-485 protocol which the Pan Tilt Head uses. Pan/Tilt Control This item allows users to disable or enable the Pan/Tilt Control. Click on <Save> to confirm the setting. RS-485 Protocol Type With the correct RS-485 protocol selected, users will be able to remotely control the Pan Tilt Head from the web browser or the backend software.
  • Page 119: Logout

    Logout Press the tab “Logout” in the top of the page, and the login window will pop up. This enables login with another user name. Admin  root Figure 1...
  • Page 120 Figure 2 Note: Figure 1 for SP5563A, Figure 2 for SP5563R...
  • Page 121: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Shutter Speed 1~ 1/10000 sec. White Balance Manual / AWB / ATW Operation Video Compression H.264 / MJPEG Simultaneous SP5563R H.264 1080p (25/30fps) + MJPEG 720X480 (25/30 fps) SP5563A H.264 1080p (25/30fps) + MJPEG 720X480 (25/30 fps) Video Streaming Simultaneous SP5563R H.264 1080p (25/30fps) +...
  • Page 122 4 pins terminal block, pitch 3.5 mm Connectors Auto Iris DC Drive Analog Video 1.0 Vp-p / 75Ω, BNC RS-485 D+, D- (SP5563R only) LED Indicator Power, Link, ACT General -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~ 122°F) Operating Temperature Humidity: 10% to 90%, No Condensation...
  • Page 123: Appendix B: Internet Security Settings

    Appendix B: Internet Security Settings If ActiveX control installation is blocked, please either set Internet security level to default or change ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings. Internet Security Level: Default Step 1: Start the Internet Explorer (IE). Step 2: Select <Tools> from the main menu of the browser. Then Click <Internet Options>. Step 3: Click the <Security>...
  • Page 124 Step 4: Down the page, press “Default Level” (see the figure above) and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Close the browser window, and open a new one later when accessing the IP Camera. ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings Step 1~3: Refer to the previous section above. Step 4: Down the page, press “Custom Level”...
  • Page 125 The Security Settings screen is displayed as below: Step 5: Under “ActiveX controls and plug-ins”, set ALL items (as listed below) to <Enable> or <Prompt>. Please note that the items vary by IE version. ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings: 1. Allow previously unused ActiveX controls to run without prompt.
  • Page 126 Step 6: Click <OK> to accept the settings and close the <Security> screen. Step 7: Click <OK> to close the Internet Options screen. Step 8: Close the browser window, and restart a new one later for accessing the IP Camera.
  • Page 127: Appendix C: Dc Viewer Download Procedure

    Appendix C: DC Viewer Download Procedure The procedure of DC Viewer software download is specified as follows. Step 1: In the DC Viewer installation page, click “Next” for starting installing. Step 2: Setup starts. Please wait for a while until the loading bar runs out.
  • Page 128 Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Step 3: Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer installation page. Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows: Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows: Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows:...
  • Page 129: Appendix D: Install Upnp Components

    Appendix D: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components. Step 1: Go to “Start”, click on “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs”. Step 2: Click on “Add/Remove Windows Components” in the Add or Remove Programs page.
  • Page 130 Step 3: Select “Networking Services” from the Components list in the Windows Components Wizard window, and then click “Details”. Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click “OK”.
  • Page 131 Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete installation.
  • Page 132: Appendix E: Back Focus Adjustment

    Appendix E: Back Focus Adjustment Appendix E: Back Focus Adjustment Appendix E: Back Focus Adjustment When to adjust back focus When to adjust back focus When to adjust back focus Back Focus refers to the distance from the rear lens element to the camera focal plane. In Back Focus refers to the distance from the rear lens element to the camera focal plane.

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