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HD1080p IR Vandal-Proof
Fixed Dome IP Camera
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  • Page 1 Micronet SP5582A HD1080p IR Vandal-Proof Fixed Dome IP Camera User Manual Ver1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........................4 Features ........................4 Package Contents......................5 Introduction of the Vandal Dome IP Camera................ 6 Camera Dimensions...................... 6 Camera’s Connectors ....................7 Installation..........................8 Power and Ethernet Cable Connection ................. 8 Hard Ceiling Mount Installation ..................9 4S Electrical Box Mount Installation ................
  • Page 3 7.4.5 Video Mask....................118 7.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings............. 119 Camera Settings ....................... 121 7.5.1 Exposure Setting ..................121 7.5.2 White Balance Setting ................122 7.5.3 Picture Adjustment ..................123 7.5.4 Backlight ....................123 7.5.5 Digital Zoom ....................123 7.5.6 IR Function ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Micronet SP5582A HD1080p IR Vandal-Proof Fixed Dome 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 Please check the package contains the following items listed below. DC Jack Cable Vandal Proof Fixed Dome IP Camera Security Torx Power Terminal Block Self Tapping Screws Plastic Screw Anchors Rubber Washers (×6) (×4) (×4) (bundled software and documentation) Quick Guide Camera Gland...

  • Page 6: Introduction Of The Vandal Dome Ip Camera

    Introduction of the Vandal Dome 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 Vandal Dome IP Camera’s dimensions are shown below.

  • Page 7: Camera's Connectors

    Camera’s Connectors The diagram below shows the IP Camera’s reset button and various connectors. Definition for each connector will be given as follows. Connector Definition Remarks Restore to factory default Reset Button Analog Video Output GND (Input－) Input＋ Alarm connection Alarm I/O Output－...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Please read the instructions provided in this chapter thoroughly before installing the Vandal Dome IP Camera. Power and Ethernet Cable Connection Power Connection Make sure the camera’s power cable is correctly and firmly connected; refer to the pin definition table in section 2.2 Camera’s Connectors.

  • Page 9: Hard Ceiling Mount Installation

    Hard Ceiling Mount Installation The Vandal Dome IP Camera can be installed directly on a wall or ceiling. Please note that the wall or ceiling must have enough strength to support the Vandal Dome IP Camera. Follow the steps below to install the Vandal Dome IP Camera: Step 1: Unpack the Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera package and take out the IP Dome Camera.
  • Page 10 Step 5: Press the sides of the Snap-on Camera Module, as indicated in the figure, and detach it from the Dome Camera’s Housing. Step 6: Mark the positions of the four screw holes on the base of the Dome Camera at the chosen installation location.
  • Page 11 Step 10: Thread the power and Ethernet cables through either the Side Conduit Entry or Back Conduit Entry, as illustrated. Users may use a coin to screw off the Conduit Entry Block. NOTE: The Power Cable is omitted if using PoE. Step 11: Connect the power and Ethernet cables to the mating connectors on...
  • Page 12 Step 15: Adjust the Zoom Ring Screw to set the desired zoom; subsequently, modifying the Focus Ring Screw to set the desired focal length. Step 16: Adjust the camera to a desired angle, as shown below. Pan adjustment range is nearly 360°; rotation angle range approaches to 270°. Tilt is adjustable between ﹣10°...
  • Page 13 STEP 18: Replace the Dome Cover back, aligning the arrow mark on the Dome Cover with the one on the Housing as shown in the figure. STEP 19: Screw on the two Torx Screws on the side of the Dome Cover tightly to fasten the Dome Cover.

  • Page 14: Electrical Box Mount Installation

    4S Electrical Box Mount Installation Before installing the Vandal Dome IP Camera in the 4S Electrical Box, please unscrew and open the Dome Cover with the Security Torx. Figure: 4S Mount Electrical Box STEP 1: Run the wires (Ethernet and power) through the wall. NOTE: The power cable is omitted if using PoE.
  • Page 15 STEP 5: Connect the power and Ethernet cables to their connectors on the Camera Module. STEP 6: Attach the Snap-on Camera Module onto the Dome Camera’s Housing and. Screw the Module-fastened Screw tightly to secure the Camera Module. STEP 7: Access the camera browser-viewer for viewing images.

  • Page 16: In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mount Installation

    In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mount Installation indoor Dome Camera mounted with optional accessory: In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mount. The items and tools needed for in-ceiling installation are listed as follows. In-Ceiling Mount Package Contents: In-Ceiling Mount Trim Ring Ceiling Sticker In-Ceiling Mount Dimension:...
  • Page 17 Follow the steps below to install the In-Ceiling (T-Bar) Mounting: Step 1: Release the 2 captive Security Screws with the supplied Security Torx and open the Dome Cover. Figure-1: Captive Security Screw...
  • Page 18 Step 2: Press both sides of the Plastic Inner Cover and remove it from the Camera Module. Unscrew the Module-fastened Screw, as indicated in the figure, with the screw driver.
  • Page 19 Step 3: Press sides Snap-on Camera Module and detach it from the Dome Camera’s Housing/ Plate. NOTE:Users may use a coin to screw off the conduit entry block for Vandal Proof IP Dome Cameral.
  • Page 20 Step 4: Attach the Camera Housing/ Plate’s base to the In-Ceiling Mount’s top plate, aligning the camera’s rear cable entry with entry hole In-Ceiling Mount’s top plate. Align the three Captive Screws with the mating screw holes on the Camera Housing/ Plate’s base.
  • Page 21 Step 6: Insert the Dome Camera with the attached In-Ceiling Mount into the opening and run the Ethernet cable through the desired cable entry. Step 7: Secure the Unit to the ceiling: NOTE: Do Not over-tighten the three fixing screws. If using a power tool the slip clutch should be set to the lightest setting or the clamps could be damaged.
  • Page 22 Figure-1: Bottom View installed In-Ceiling Mount. Step 8: Attach the Snap-on Camera Module to the Dome Camera Housing/ Plate. For Vandal Proof IP Dome Camera, please install the Camera Module with the terminal blocks facing the side cable entry. Step 9: Tighten the Module-fastening Screw.
  • Page 23 Step 10: Connect the Ethernet cable to the camera’s network connector. Refer to the Camera Quick Guide for details regarding Camera Connector Definition. Step 11: Access the Camera Browser-viewer for viewing images. Please refer to Chapter Accessing Camera for further details. Users can also use the Camera’s BNC Connector for video output.
  • Page 24 Step 15: Close the Dome Cover and tighten the two Security Screws. Step 16: Align the 3 holes in the Trim Ring with the retaining Nut on the In-Ceiling Mount and snap Trim Ring in place to complete the installation.

  • Page 25: Corner Mount Installation

    Corner Mount Installation Corner Mount Kit Package Contents: Corner Mount M4 Plastic Anchors (x 6) M4 Self-tapping Screws (x 6) M4 Mechanical Screws (x 4) Corner Mount Dimension: Tools Needed: z Tool for drilling z Phillips Screw Driver z Security Torx (Supplied)
  • Page 26 Follow the steps below to install the Corner Mount: Step 1: Match the Corner Mount at the ceiling corner. Please note that the Dome Camera’s Housing/ Plate installing holes are in position as the right figure. Step 2: Drill six holes on the wall and the ceiling to install six M4 plastic anchors.
  • Page 27 Step 4: Thread RJ-45 cable through Dome Camera’s Housing/ Plate. Step 5: Tighten the four M4 Mechanical Screws to install the Dome Camera’s Housing/ Plate in the Corner Mount. Step 6: Place Camera Module into the Dome Camera’s Housing/ Plate until there is a “click”...
  • Page 28 Step 8: Connect the RJ-45 cable to the Camera Module, and then adjust the Dome Camera lens to a desired angle. NOTE: The zoom level and focal length might be different with the Dome Cover on, in this case, adjusting zoom level and focal length through the Dome Cover is recommended.

  • Page 29: Standard/Mini Wall Mount Installation

    Standard/Mini Wall Mount Installation Standard Wall Mount Kit Contents: z M8x16 Hex Head Stainless Steel Screw (Qty:x1) z Rubber Washer-8 (Qty:x1) z Pendant Tube Washer (Qty:x1) z Spring Washer-8 (Qty:x5) z Plain Washer-8 (Qty:x4) z M8x30 Hex Head Machine Screw (Qty:x4) z Sponge (Qty:x2) z Outdoor Mounting Shield (Qty:x1) Mini Wall Mount Kit Contents:...
  • Page 30 Mini Wall Mount Bracket Dimension: Tools Needed: z Tool for drilling z Tool for screwing z Security Torx (supplied) Follow the steps below to install the Standard/Mini Wall Mount: Step 1: Unscrew the Security Torx Screws with the supplied Security Torx Driver and open the Dome Cover.
  • Page 31 Step 3: Unscrew the Module-fastened Torx Screw, as indicated in the figure. Step 4: Press the sides of the Snap-on Camera Module, as indicated in the figure, and detach it from the Dome Camera’s Housing. Step 5: Fasten the Standard/Mini wall mount bracket onto the wall securely.
  • Page 32 Step 6: Thread the Ethernet cable through the entry of the Dome Camera’s Housing. Step 7: Rotate the joint of Dome Camera Housing into the entry of the bracket Mount, aligning the screw hole of the joint with the one of the bracket Mount.
  • Page 33 Step 10: Connect the RJ-45 cable to the Camera Module to access the camera for viewing video, then adjust Dome Camera lens to a desired angle. zoom NOTE: level and focal length might be different with the Dome Cover on, in this case, adjusting zoom level and focal length...

  • Page 34: Cable Gland Installation

    Cable Gland Installation For Vandal Proof Dome, cable connection can be protected from water damages by installing the cables with a cable gland. Cable Gland Installation Kit: 1. Silicone Rubber Ring 2. Cable Gland First insert the silicone rubber ring into the cable gland body from the top, as shown on the right, for later use.
  • Page 35 Before starting the installation of the all-in-one cable with the cable gland, please refer to section Hard Ceiling Mount Installation Æ for camera housing installation. Then follow the instruction below. Step 1. Loosen the thread-lock sealing nut from cable gland body and insert the cables from the side.
  • Page 36 Step 4. Insert the cables to the side conduit entry. Step 5. Attach the Snap-on Camera Module into the Dome Camera Housing, and screw the Module-fastened Screw tightly with the screw driver to secure the Camera Module. Step 6. Plug-in the connectors to their corresponding ports.

  • Page 37: 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, 2.0 GHz...

  • Page 38: 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 39 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 40 The popup window for confirmation will come out as shown below. Click “Yes” to start deleting the files.

  • Page 41: Accessing Camera

    Accessing Camera For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program: IPScanUtility.exe, which can be found in “Utility” folder in the supplied CD. IPScanUtility Software Setup Step 1: Double click on the program IPScanUtility.exe (see the icon below); its window will appear as shown below.
  • Page 42 Device Search Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown in the figure below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.1.2. Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser.
  • Page 43 NOTE: It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security concerns. Refer to 7.3.2 Security for further details. Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in the device finding list. Refer to the following section for changing the IP Camera’s network property.
  • Page 44 Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press “Apply” button down the page. Step 3: Click “OK” on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search the IP Camera. Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the correct MAC address.
  • Page 45 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 Appendix B: Internet Security Settings) to continue the process. The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser (see the figure below).
  • Page 46 Once login to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below: 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.

  • Page 47: Configuration & Operation

    Configuration & Operation The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video playback and recording. In this chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail.
  • Page 48 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 7.3 System Related Settings.

  • Page 49: Home Page

    Home Page In the Home page, there are several function buttons right down the displayed image. Multiple Languages Support Multiple languages are supported, including English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian, etc. for the viewer window interface. Screen Size Adjustment Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen.
  • Page 50 (on/off) Talk button Talk function allows the local site to talk to the remote site. Click on the button to switch it to on/off. Please refer to 7.3.2 Security: Add user >> Talk/Listen further details. This function is only open to “User” who has been granted this privilege by the Administrator.

  • Page 51: System Related Settings

    System Related Settings The figure below shows all categories under the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following sections. NOTE: The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator.

  • Page 52: 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 7.3.8 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 53 Sync With Computer Time Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s. Manual The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with that shown next to the enter fields. Sync with NTP server Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server.

  • Page 54: Security

    7.3.2 Security Click the category: <Security>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <User>, <HTTPS>, <IP Filter>, and <IEEE 802.1X>.

  • Page 55: 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 56 This item allows the specified User to change camera parameters on the Camera Setting page. 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.

  • Page 58: Https

    7.3.2.2 HTTPS <HTTPS> allows secure connections between the IP Camera and web browser using <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which ensure camera settings or Username/ Password info from snooping. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implementing <HTTPS>.
  • Page 59 Create Self-signed Certificate Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first. Click <Create> button under “Create self-signed certificate” and provide the requested information to install a self-signed certificate for the IP Camera. Please refer to the last part of this section: Provide the Certificate Information more details.
  • Page 60 Create Certificate Request 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. Please refer to the following Provide the Certificate Information for more details.
  • Page 61 Provide the Certificate Information To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested:...
  • Page 62 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 ...

  • Page 63: Ip Filter

    Valid days (Self-signed Certificate Only)  Enter the period in days (1~9999) to indicate the valid period of certificate. Click “OK” to save the Certificate Information after complete. 7.3.2.3 IP Filter Using the IP filter, access to the IP Camera can be restricted by denying/allowing specific IP addresses.

  • Page 64: Ieee 802.1X

    Add/ Delete IP Address  Input the IP address and click the <Add> button to add a new filtered address. The Filtered IP Addresses list box shows the currently configured IP addresses. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified. To remove an IP address from the list, please select the IP and then click the <Delete>...
  • Page 65 CA Certificate The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating itself. Upload the certificate for checking the server’s identity. Client Certificate/ Private Key Upload the Client Certificate and Private Key for authenticating the IP Camera itself.

  • Page 66: Network

    7.3.3 Network Click the category: < Network>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>.

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    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. Use PPPoE For the PPPoE users, enter the PPPoE Username and Password into the fields, and click on the “Save”...
  • Page 70 DSCP Settings The DSCP value range is from 0 to 63. The default DSCP value is 0, which means DSCP disabled.
  • Page 71 The IP Camera uses the following QoS Classes: Video, Audio and Management. Video  The class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and RTSP/HTTP. Audio  This setting is only available for the IP Cameras that support audio. Management ...

  • Page 72: Snmp (Simple Network Management Protocol)

    7.3.3.3 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the IP Camera can be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. SNMP v1/ v2 Enable SNMP  Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the box. Read Community ...
  • Page 73 Traps for SNMP v1/ v2 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 ...

  • Page 74: Upnp

    7.3.3.4 UPnP UPnP Setting Enable UPnP  When the UPnP is enabled, whenever the IP Camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access as shown below.
  • Page 75 NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your computer. Please refer to Appendix E: Install UPnP components for UPnP component installation procedure.
  • Page 76 Enable UPnP port forwarding  When the UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the IP Camera is allowed to open the web server port on the router automatically. NOTE: To enable this function, please make sure that your router supports UPnP and it is activated Friendly name ...

  • Page 77: Ddns

    7.3.4 DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name.

  • Page 78: Mail

    Password/Key Enter the password or key required by the DDNS provider for authentication. 7.3.5 Mail The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when motion is detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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> triggered and <Motion Detection>...

  • Page 81: Application

    7.3.8 Application The IP Camera equips one alarm input and one relay output for cooperating with alarm system to catch events’ images. Refer to alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed. The alarm configuration page is also shown below.
  • Page 82 The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when the alarm is triggered. All options are listed as follows: Enable Alarm Output  Select the item to enable alarm relay output. IR Cut Filter  Select the item and the camera’s IR cut filter (ICR) will be removed (on) or blocked (off) when alarm input is triggered.
  • Page 83 Record Stream to SD Card  Select the item and the alarm-triggered recording will be saved into your Micro SD card. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented.
  • Page 84 Send HTTP notification  Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications by <Alarm> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification can be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”...

  • Page 85: Motion Detection

    7.3.9 Motion Detection Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. In the Motion Detection setting page, there is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed on the Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area.
  • Page 86 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. Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows: Motion Detection You will be able to turn on/off Motion Detection in System section.
  • Page 87 Triggered Action (Multi-option) The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when motion 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 motion is detected. Record stream to SD Card ...
  • Page 88 Upload Image by FTP  Select this item and the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When motion is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. Upload Image by E-Mail ...
  • Page 89 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. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”...

  • Page 90: Tampering

    7.3.10 Tampering Tempering Alarm function helps the IP Camera against tampering such as deliberate redirection, blocking, paint spray, and lens cover, etc through video analysis and reaction to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified destination(s). Detection of camera tampering is achieved by measuring the differences between the older frames of video (which are stored in buffers) and more recent frames.
  • Page 91 Check the item and select the predefined type of alarm output to enable alarm relay output when tampering is detected. Record stream to SD Card  Select this item and the Tampering Alarm recording will be stored in Micro SD/ SDHC card when tampering is detected. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented.
  • Page 92 Upload Image by E-Mail  Select this item and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters as shown in the figure below. When tampering is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address. NOTE: Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed.

  • Page 93: Storage Management

    7.3.11 Storage Management Users can implement local recording to the Micro SD/SDHC card up to 32GB. This page shows the capacity information of the Micro SD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the memory card. Users can also format the SD card and implement automatic recording cleanup through the setting page.
  • Page 94 Users can enable automatic recordings cleanup by specifying the time and storage limits. Recording List Each video file on the Micro SD/SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list as shown below. The maximum file size is 60 MB (60 MB per file). When the recording mode is set as “Always”...
  • Page 95 Download  To open/download a video clip, select the file first, and then press the “download” button below the Recording list field. The selected file window will pop up as shown below. Click on the AVI file to directly play the video in the player or download it to a specified location.

  • Page 96: Recording

    7.3.12 Recording In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording Two types of schedule mode are offered: Always and Time Frame setting. Users can setup the time frame to fit the recording schedule or choose “Always” to activate Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording all the time.

  • Page 97: File Location

    7.3.13 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 98: Iris Adjustment

    7.3.14 Iris Adjustment For users who use Auto-iris lens, when it is required to implement iris adjustment, please refer to the Iris adjustment procedure in the setting page to adjust iris.

  • Page 99: View Log File

    7.3.15 View 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 100: View User Information

    7.3.16 View User Information The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (refer to 7.3.2 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 101 View User Privilege Press “get user privacy” down the page, and the Administrator can view each user’s privileges. As the figure above shows: User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1= I/O access: Camera control: Talk: Listen (refer to 7.3.2 Security) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.

  • Page 102: View Parameters

    7.3.17 View Parameters Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting.

  • Page 103: Factory Default

    7.3.18 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. Set Default Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30 seconds.

  • Page 104: Software Version

    7.3.19 Software Version The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure below.

  • Page 105: Software Upgrade

    7.3.20 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.
  • Page 106 The procedure of software upgrade is like the following: Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex. Userland.jffs2. 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;...
  • Page 107 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 108: Maintenance

    7.3.21 Maintenance Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the IP Camera. Export Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use. Press the “Export” button, and the popup File Download window will come out as shown below.

  • Page 109: Video And Audio Streaming Settings

    Video and Audio Streaming Settings 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.

  • Page 110: Video Format

    Video Format Under Video Resolution section, select a preferred resolution setting. The available Video Resolution for MJPEG & H.264 format includes: H.264 + H.264 H.264-1 H.264-2 BNC SUPPORT 1280 x 720 (30fps) √ 1024 x 768 (30fps) 800 x 600 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15fps) 720 x 480 (30fps) √...
  • Page 111 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) H.264 + MJPEG H.264 MJPEG BNC SUPPORT 1280 x 720 (30fps) √ 1024 x 768 (30fps) 800 x 600 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (15fps) 720 x 480 (30fps) √...
  • Page 112 640 x 480 (30fps) √ 640 x 480 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) √ 352 x 240 (30fps) 352 x 240 (30fps) MJPEG Only MJPEG BNC SUPPORT 1920 x 1080 (15fps) √ 1280 x 1024 (30fps) √ 1280 x 720 (30fps) √...
  • Page 113 To rotate the image, users can select “Flip”, for instance. Then the displayed image will be reversed as shown below. The following is descriptions for different video rotate type. Flip  If select <Flip>, the image will be rotated vertically. Mirror ...

  • Page 114: Video Compression

    7.4.2 Video Compression Users can specify the values for MJPEG/ H.264 compression in the video Compression page (see the figure below), depending on the application. MJPEG Q (Quality) factor Higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of MJPEG Q factor is 35;...
  • Page 115 CBR Mode Setting The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode could be the preferred bit rage mode if the bandwidth available is limited. It is important to take account of image quality while choosing to use CBR mode.

  • Page 116: Video Ocx Protocol

    7.4.3 Video OCX Protocol In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking, users can select the Multicast mode.
  • Page 117 Video Frame Skip options include: No skipping, default  Frame skipping at 2 frame internal  Frame skipping at 3 frame internal  Frame skipping at 4 frame internal  Frame skipping at 5 frame internal  Frame skipping at 10 frame internal ...

  • Page 118: Video Mask

    7.4.5 Video Mask Active Mask Function Add a Mask  Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side. Use the mouse to drag and drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone.

  • Page 119: Audio Mode And Bit Rate Settings

    7.4.6 Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings The audio setting page is show as below. In the Audio page, the Administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate. 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.
  • Page 120 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 121: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Under the tab <Camera>, there are submenus including: <Exposure>, <White Balance>, <Picture Adjustment>, <Backlight>, <Digital Zoom>, <IR Function>, <WDR Function>, <Noise Reduction>, and <TV System>. 7.5.1 Exposure Setting The Exposure Setting can be found under this path: Camera> Exposure. 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.

  • Page 122: White Balance Setting

    7.5.2 White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting can be found under this path: Camera> White Balance. A camera needs to find reference color temperature, which is a way of measuring the quality of a light source, for calculating all the other colors. The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin (K).

  • Page 123: Picture Adjustment

    7.5.3 Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjustment can be found under this path: Camera> Picture Adjustment. Brightness Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item. Please select ranging from -12 to +13. To increase video brightness, select a bigger number. Click on <√...

  • Page 124: Wdr Function

    Light Sensor Mode IR LED lights will be turned on/off depending on the light sensor. Light On Mode In this mode, IR LED lights will be always on. Light Off Mode In this mode, IR LED lights will be always off. Smart Mode The Smart Mode enhances the monochrome/night mode stability in the scenario that IR illumination is dominant.

  • Page 125: Tv System Setting

    7.5.9 TV System Setting The TV System Setting can be found under this path: Camera> TV System. Select the video format that matches the present TV system. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 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.

  • Page 126: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Camera SP5582A Image Sensor 1/2.7” Progressive CMOS Effective Pixels 1920(H) x 1080(V) Minimum Color 0.2 lux Illumination 0.02 lux Shutter Speed 1~ 1/10000 sec. White Balance Manual / AWB/ ATW Lens Lens Type Vari-focal/ Motorized lens F1.2/ f =3-9 mm...
  • Page 127 LED Indicator Power, Link, ACT General -10°C ~ 50°C (14°F ~122°F) w/ Heater & Fan, powered by DC12V: -30°C ~ 50°C (-22° ~ 122° F)* Operating Temperature w/ Heater & Fan, powered by AC24V: -35°C ~ 50°C (-31° ~ 122° F)* Humidity: 10% to 90%, no condensation Power Source DC12V/ AC24V*/ PoE...

  • Page 128: 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 129 ActiveX Controls and Plug-ins Settings Step 1~3: Refer to the previous section above. Down the page, press “Custom Level” (see the figure below) to change Step 4: ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings.
  • Page 130 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 131: 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. Step 3: Click “Finish”...
  • Page 132 Then, the IP Camera’s Home page will display as follows:...

  • Page 133: 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 134 Step 4: Select “UPnP User Interface” in the Networking Services’ subcomponents list and then click “OK”.
  • Page 135 Step 5: Click “Next” in the Windows Components Wizard page. Step 6: Click “Finish” to complete installation.

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