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Ubiquiti UVC-G3 User Manual

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IP Camera/NVR
Management System
Software Release: 3.2
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  • Page 1 <Product_Name> Video User Guide IP Camera/NVR Management System Software Release: 3.2 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UniFi Video App for Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 4 Ubiquiti Networks Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 5: Overview

    If so, click Yes. The UniFi Video software comes pre‑installed on the UniFi 2. When the Ubiquiti UniFi Video Setup wizard starts, click NVR and requires no additional software installation. This Next to continue the installation.

  • Page 6: Unifi Video Setup

    2. Enter https://video.ubnt.com in your browser’s address field. Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac). 3. Enter the Username and Password for your Ubiquiti account. Click Sign In. Note: If you do not have a Ubiquiti account, create one as follows: 1.
  • Page 7 7. The NVR Discovered window will appear, listing any NVRs that were discovered. Select your NVR and click Continue. 10. The Setup Cameras window will appear. Enter a password (twice to confirm) to be used to manage your cameras. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 8: Launching Unifi Video

    Internet connection. 2. Enter https://video.ubnt.com in your browser’s address field. Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac). 3. Enter the Username and Password for your Ubiquiti account. Click Sign In. 4. UniFi Video will connect to your NVR and open.

  • Page 9: Non-Cloud Unifi Video Setup

    Click the Start menu and select All Programs from the popup menu. 2. The Setup NVR window will appear: b. Scroll down to Ubiquiti UniFi Video and click the folder name once to expand its contents. a. Enter a name for the NVR.
  • Page 10 Click the check box next to the camera in the list. • “Timeline” on page 19 b. Click Add Selected Cameras. • “Recordings” on page 23 • “Alerts” on page 25 • “Users” on page 27 • “Settings” on page 31 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 11: Enabling Cloud Access From Existing Installations

    2. Click Settings to open the Settings page. 3. Click Connect to My Ubiquiti Account. Note: If you do not have a Ubiquiti account, you must create one before continuing. Create a new Ubiquiti account as follows: 1. Go to https://video.ubnt.com 2.
  • Page 12 UniFi Video User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Cameras

    2. Click a camera to view its details. Refer to Unauthenticated “Configuration” on page 14. 3. Enter the username and password for the selected • Connection speed in Mbps (wired cameras only) camera and click Manage. • Connection quality in dBm (wireless cameras only) Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 14: Cameras

    WDR helps create better image and Connected. Rebooting a camera will also reset the Uptime video detail in frames that contain both light and dark and Connected Time fields in the details window. areas that would otherwise be over- or underexposed. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 15: On Screen Display

    Override Message Click to enable or disable message exit back to the home screen. override. When enabled, enter the text, for example, Rob’s Office, that you want to be displayed on the video feed for the selected camera. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 16: Motion Detection

    This option only appears when multiple left or right to set the minimum duration (0 to 5 seconds) cameras are selected. Choosing this option keeps the that motion must take place to trigger recording. cameras in their current recording mode. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 17 24 hours. Graph is expressed in kilobytes per second. Sensitivity Level Disk (Mbytes) Displays the amount of disk usage for the selected camera over the last 24 hours. Graph is expressed in total megabytes. Sensitivity Slider Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 18 Click Keep My Recordings to remove the camera from your management system, but retain all existing recordings made by the camera. Remove Everything Click Remove Everything to remove the camera and delete all recordings (except locked recordings) made by the camera. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 19: Defining A Map

    .jpg, .gif, or .png file formats. Zoom out using the button. Once you’ve created the map, you can upload it to the UniFi Video software by performing the following steps: 1. Click Add New Map in the Map drop‑down menu. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 20: Camera Placement

    Drag the camera from the Cameras list on the right to the appropriate location on the map. The camera will appear in the area it was placed. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Live View

    Cycle On setting: Motion or Time Interval. 4. The cameras will appear in the areas of the layout and you will see their live video feeds in the Live View window. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 22: Edit A View

    You can rename an existing view or layout by performing the following steps: 1. Click the drop‑down list of existing camera layouts and select the view you want to rename. In this example, we will use Front Office. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Clip For Playback

    3. Click to close the calendar. Camera List 2. Select the desired camera. 3. If the camera has no recorded video clips, “No Video” is displayed; select another camera for playback. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 24: Playback

    Drag the slider to advance directly to a specific point in the video. • Motion Bar The Motion Bar contains red markers to show where motion has been detected in the video clip. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 25 • Scroll Timeline Backward – Moves the Timeline start and end times backward (earlier in time). This has the same effect as the control. When you are finished viewing the shortcut list, click to close the list. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 26 Chapter 5: Timeline UniFi Video User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Recordings

    (7 days). Motion Recordings Check this box to include motion‑detection recordings. Last Month Displays a list of all video recordings made within the last month. Full Time Recordings Check this box to include full‑time recordings. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 28: Viewing Recordings

    Unlocked. Full‑ Click to toggle the window between normal screen size and full‑screen display. When prompted to confirm deletion, click Delete to permanently delete the selected recording, or click Cancel to keep it. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 29: Alerts Home Page

    Click any message to view specific details of the device recorded in the selected event. Details and options will vary based on the type of device being reported. Refer to “Cameras” on page 9. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 30 Chapter 7: Alerts UniFi Video User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 31: User Details

    Displays the last IP address used to log in to “New User Group” on page 29 for group options. to the NVR (by the selected user account). Language Select the user’s language preference. Local Access Used to enable or disable local access. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 32 Indicates when to notify the administrator if the selected camera becomes disconnected. Select Never or Always. On Motion Indicates when to notify the administrator if the selected camera records motion. Select Never or Always, or select New Schedule to define a schedule. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 33: Add User

    Login to accept the invitation and log into the UniFi message. Video system. • View Camera, Edit Camera, View Recording, Edit Recordings Select which cameras and recordings can be accessed by users in this group by clicking the checkbox next to each camera in the list. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 34 New API Key to generate a new random key in the API Key text field. API Key Use this key to authenticate access to UniFi Video from an external application. When you are finished entering all of the information for the new user account, click Save. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 35: Chapter 9: Settings

    NVR, click Connect to My Ubiquiti Account and enter the NVR. To receive email alerts, click to toggle ON. your credentials (the button will change to Disconnect From My Ubiquiti Account). You will then be able to access Firmware Updates the NVR from video.ubnt.com...

  • Page 36: Nvr Settings

    24-hour period. stored on the NVR. Memory Displays percentage utilization of the NVR’s Time Based Purging When enabled, recordings are memory over a 24-hour period. deleted after the amount of time specified in the Time To Retain field. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 37 Delete Clears the log file currently displayed on your screen, without saving a copy to your computer. Download Allows you to save a log file to your computer. Refresh Updates the running log activity on your screen. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 38 Chapter 9: Settings UniFi Video User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Mobile App

    NVR over the internet (cloud access). UniFi Video App for iOS 1. If you have not connected your Ubiquiti account to the NVR, do so now as described in “UniFi Video Cloud” on page 31.
  • Page 40 • Tap to display the Cameras screen (already selected Note: If you do not have a Ubiquiti account yet, by default). tap Create One, enter all requested info, and tap Register. Then connect the account to your NVR •...
  • Page 41 Tap to mute the camera’s audio. The icon changes to the Unmute icon. Unmute Tap to unmute the camera’s audio. The icon changes to the Mute icon. Full- Tap to toggle the video display between normal screen size and full-screen display. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 42 0 CONTRAST selecting Lowest, Low, Mid, or High on the (least contrast) to 100 (greatest contrast). menu bar. Lowest High Reset Resets all of the Image Settings to their default values. RESET RESET Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 43 4. The Multi-View screen will be displayed with the new camera in the video feed. To enlarge a video feed to full-screen display: 1. Tap the video feed to display the menu. 2. Tap Fullscreen. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 44 To begin playback of a recently recorded video clip, tap Delete Tap and confirm to delete the video recording. the clip in the Recordings screen list. The following information is displayed below the screen: Duration The duration of the video clip. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 45 This displays the time zone of the NVR. Support Forum Tap this option to open the UniFi Video Support Forum in a web browser. Knowledge Base Tap this option to open the UniFi Video Knowledge Base in a web browser. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 46: Unifi Video App For Android

    UniFi Video User Guide UniFi Video App for Android 4. Tap Sign In. The Select NVR screen appears. 1. If you have not connected your Ubiquiti account to the NVR, do so now as described in “UniFi Video Cloud” on page 31.
  • Page 47 UniFi controller. For each camera in the list, the following information is displayed: • A thumbnail image of the camera’s view (image is faded if the camera is offline.) • The name of the camera. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 48 0 (red end of icon and select the new setting. spectrum) to 100 (purple end of spectrum). Recent Recordings Tap Recent Recordings to open a Recordings screen that lists recordings for the selected camera only. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 49 RESET 4. The Multi-View screen will be displayed with the new camera in the video feed. To enlarge a video feed to full-screen display: 1. Tap the video feed to display the menu. 2. Tap Fullscreen. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 50 You can also filter the list of recent recordings by date clips that are unlocked. range, camera, camera type, and recording status (locked or unlocked). Select the filter icon in the top-right corner of the screen to display the filtering options: Date Range, Cameras, Type, and Locked. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 51 Locked Tap to unlock the video recording. The icon changes to the Unlocked icon. Unlocked Tap to lock the video recording. The icon changes to the Locked icon. Delete Tap and confirm to delete the video recording. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 52 Appendix A: Mobile App UniFi Video User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 53: Appendix B: Standalone Mode

    The Configure tab displays basic camera settings and allows you to configure certain settings. The top section of the Configure tab provides the following information: Name Displays the local device name and a thumbnail image of the camera. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 54: Network Tab

    In Standalone mode, the following are also displayed: RTSP URL Displays the current URL for RTSP streaming. Width Displays the current width of the RTSP video feed. Height Displays the current height of the RTSP video feed. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 55: System Tab

    English, Français, Español, Español (América Latina), Português Brasileiro, Русскй, ‫ ,ﻓﺎرﺳﻰ‬中文 (简体), or 繁體中文. The default is English. Save Changes Click this button to save any changes you have made. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 56: Configuring The Camera

    Normal from the drop-down menu. The default is Normal. IR Mode • The infrared filter can be changed for the live view image by selecting On or Off from the drop- down menu. The default setting is Auto. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 57 4. Select the Manage tab on the details window. 5. Click Unmanage. 6. If you want to keep the camera’s recordings, click Keep My Recordings. To delete the camera’s recordings (except locked recordings), click Remove Everything. Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
  • Page 58 Appendix B: Standalone Mode UniFi Video User Guide Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

  • Page 59: Appendix C: Contact Information

    Appendix C: Contact Information Ubiquiti Networks Support Ubiquiti Support Engineers are located around the world and are dedicated to helping customers resolve software, hardware compatibility, or field issues as quickly as possible. We strive to respond to support inquiries within a 24-hour period.
  • Page 60 . u b n t . c o m ©2015-2016 Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Ubiquiti, Ubiquiti Networks, the Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, and UniFi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. Google Maps ™...

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