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  • Page 1 Network Camera User Manual Network Camera User Manual UD12038B...
  • Page 2 Any and all information, including, among others, wordings, pictures, graphs are the properties of Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. or its subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to be “Hikvision”). This user manual (hereinafter referred to be “the Manual”) cannot be reproduced, changed, translated, or distributed, partially or wholly, by any means, without the prior written permission of Hikvision.
  • Page 3 LOSS DATA DOCUMENTATION, CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKVISION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT YOUR OWN RISKS. HIKVISION SHALL...
  • Page 4 Network Camera User Manual The precaution measure is divided into ‘Warnings’ and ‘Cautions’: Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are neglected. Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected.
  • Page 5 Network Camera User Manual  Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.  Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.  Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently.
  • Page 6 Network Camera User Manual body so that the foam ring and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Network Camera User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Requirement ................9 Chapter 2 Network Connection ................10 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN ............10 Wiring over the LAN......................10 Activating the Camera ....................11 (Optional) Setting Security Question ................18 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN ............
  • Page 8 Network Camera User Manual Authentication ........................ 44 IP Address Filter ......................45 Security Service....................... 46 User Management ..................47 User Management ......................47 Security Question ......................49 Online Users ........................50 Chapter 6 Network Settings ................51 Configuring Basic Settings ................51 Configuring TCP/IP Settings ....................
  • Page 9 Network Camera User Manual Chapter 11 Playback..................98 Chapter 12 Picture ..................100 Appendix ......................102 Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction ............... 102 Appendix 2 Port Mapping ..................105...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 System Requirement

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 1 System Requirement Operating System Microsoft Windows XP and above version Mac OS X 10.8 and above version 3.0 GHz or higher 1G or higher Display 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Mozilla Firefox 30.0-51, Google Chrome 31.0-44 and Apple Safari 8.0 -11.0 Note: For Google Chrome 45 and its above version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Network Connection

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

  • Page 12: Activating The Camera

    Network Camera User Manual computer with a network cable as shown in Figure 2-1.  Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set network camera over the LAN via a switch or a router. Connecting Directly Connecting via a Switch or a Router Activating the Camera You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong password for it before you can use the camera.
  • Page 13 Network Camera User Manual to search the IP address. Activation via Web Browser 3. Create and input a password into the password field. A password with user name in it is not allowed. STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 14 Network Camera User Manual 2. Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device. SADP Interface Note: The SADP software supports activating the camera in batch. Refer to the user manual of SADP software for details. 3.
  • Page 15 Network Camera User Manual failed, please make sure that the password meets the requirement and try again. 5. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP. Modify the IP Address 6.
  • Page 16 Network Camera User Manual the figure below. Control Panel 2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 17 Network Camera User Manual Device Management Interface 3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device. 4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface. 5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password.
  • Page 18 Network Camera User Manual Activation Interface (Client Software) 6. Click OK button to start activation. 7. Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification interface, as shown in the figure below. Modifying the Network Parameters 8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.

  • Page 19: (Optional) Setting Security Question

    Network Camera User Manual (Optional) Setting Security Question Security question is used to reset the admin password when admin user forgets the password. Admin user can follow the pop-up window to complete security question settings during camera activation. Or, admin user can go to User Management interface to set up the function.

  • Page 20: Dynamic Ip Connection

    Network Camera User Manual 5. Visit the network camera through a web browser or the client software over the internet. Accessing the Camera through Router with Static IP Connecting the network camera with static IP directly  You can also save the static IP in the camera and directly connect it to the internet without using a router.
  • Page 21 Network Camera User Manual with port mapping. Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping. 5. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider. 6. Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router. 7.
  • Page 22 Network Camera User Manual 1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider. 2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network camera. Refer to Section 6.1.2 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration. 3. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Access To The Network Camera

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera Accessing by Web Browsers Note: For certain camera models, HTTPS is enabled by default and the camera creates an unsigned certificate automatically. When you access to the camera the first time, the web browser prompts a notification about the certificate issue.

  • Page 24: Accessing By Client Software

    Network Camera User Manual 4. Click Login. 5. (Optional) Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera. Follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in Note: If you are using Google Chrome 45 and its above version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above version, plug-in installation is not required.
  • Page 25 Network Camera User Manual iVMS-4200 Main View...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Live View

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 4 Live View Live View Page Purpose: The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, realize PTZ control, set/call presets and configure video parameters. Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.

  • Page 27: Starting Live View

    Network Camera User Manual For IE (Internet Explorer) users, plug-ins as webcomponents and quick time are selectable. And for Non-IE users, webcomponents, quick time, VLC or MJPEG are selectable if they are supported by the web browser. Note: If you are using Google Chrome 45 and its above version or Mozilla Firefox 52 and its above version, plug-in installation is not required.

  • Page 28: Recording And Capturing Pictures Manually

    Network Camera User Manual Icon Description Manually capture the picture. Manually start/stop recording. Audio on and adjust volume /Mute. Turn on/off microphone. Start/stop digital zoom function. Previous/next page Note: The icons vary according to the different camera models. Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually In the live view interface, click on the toolbar to capture the live pictures or click to record the live view.
  • Page 29 Network Camera User Manual PTZ Control Panel Click the zoom/focus/iris buttons to realize lens control. Notes:  There are eight direction arrows ( , ) in the control panel. Click the arrows to realize adjustment in the relative positions.  For the cameras which support lens movements only, the direction buttons are invalid.

  • Page 30: Setting/Calling A Preset

    Network Camera User Manual Setting/Calling a Preset  Setting a Preset: 1. In the PTZ control panel, select a preset number from the preset list. Setting a Preset 2. Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the desired position. •...

  • Page 31: Setting/Calling A Patrol

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

  • Page 32: Chapter 5 Network Camera Configuration

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 5 Network Camera Configuration Configuring Local Parameters Purpose: The local configuration refers to the parameters of the live view, record files and captured pictures. The record files and captured pictures are the ones you record and capture using the web browser and thus the saving paths of them are on the PC running the browser.
  • Page 33 Network Camera User Manual TCP: Ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality, yet the real-time transmission will be affected. UDP: Provides real-time audio and video streams. HTTP: Allows the same quality as of TCP without setting specific ports for streaming under some network environments.

  • Page 34: Configure System Settings

    Network Camera User Manual  Save downloaded files to: Set the saving path for the downloaded video files in playback mode. Picture and Clip Settings: Set the saving paths of the captured pictures and  clipped video files. Valid for the pictures you capture with the web browser. ...

  • Page 35: Configuring Time Settings

    Network Camera User Manual version available. If a new version is available, the version number will be displayed in the New Version text field below, and you can click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware for the camera. Online Upgrade Note: When the camera is upgrading, don't power off the camera.
  • Page 36 Network Camera User Manual 2. Select the Time Zone of your location from the drop-down menu. 3. Configure the NTP settings. (1) Click to enable the NTP function. (2) Configure the following settings: Server Address: IP address of NTP server. NTP Port: Port of NTP server.

  • Page 37: Configuring Rs232 Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Time Sync Manually Click Save to save the settings.  Configuring RS232 Settings The RS232 port can be used in two ways:  Parameters Configuration: Connect a computer to the camera through the serial port. Device parameters can be configured by using software such as HyperTerminal.

  • Page 38: Configuring Rs485 Settings

    Network Camera User Manual RS232 Settings Note: If you want to connect the camera by the RS232 port, the parameters of the RS232 should be exactly the same with the parameters you configured here. 3. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring RS485 Settings Purpose: The RS485 serial port is used to control the PTZ of the camera.

  • Page 39: Configuring Dst Settings

    Network Camera User Manual RS-485 Settings 2. Set the RS485 parameters and click Save to save the settings. By default, the Baud Rate is set as 9600 bps, the Data Bit is 8, the stop bit is 1 and the Parity and Flow Control is None. Note: The Baud Rate, PTZ Protocol and PTZ Address parameters should be exactly the same as the PTZ camera parameters.

  • Page 40: Configuring Image Stitching

    Network Camera User Manual DST Settings 2. Select the start time and the end time. 3. Select the DST Bias. 4. Click Save to activate the settings. Configuring Image Stitching Purpose: You can switch the video output mode for the camera according to your actual demand.
  • Page 41 Network Camera User Manual ePTZ images. Channel 01 is the 8MP panoramic image, and channel 02 and the subsequent channels are ePTZ images. You can set the number of the channels for the ePTZ image. Ten channels are available. For example, if you set the number of the ePTZ channels to 6, then the live view is seven channels: one 8MP panoramic image and six ePTZ images.

  • Page 42: Open Source Software License

    Network Camera User Manual Open Source Software License Information about the open source software that applies to the IP camera can be checked if required. Go to Configuration > System Settings > About. Open Source Software Licenses Maintenance Upgrade & Maintenance Purpose: The upgrade &...

  • Page 43: Log

    Network Camera User Manual Device Parameters: click to export the current configuration file of the camera. This operation requires admin password to proceed. For the exported file, you also have to create an encryption password. The encryption password is required when you import the file to other cameras. Diagnose Information: click to download log and system information.
  • Page 44 Network Camera User Manual Please configure network storage for the camera or insert a SD card in the camera. Steps: 1. Enter log searching interface: Configuration > System > Maintenance > Log. Log Searching Interface 2. Set the log search conditions to specify the search, including the Major Type, Minor Type, Start Time and End Time.

  • Page 45: System Service

    Network Camera User Manual System Service Purpose: System service settings refer to the hardware service the camera supports. Supported functions vary according to the different cameras. For the cameras support IR Light, ABF (Auto Back Focus), Auto Defog, or Status LED, you can select to enable or disable the corresponding service according to the actual demands.

  • Page 46: Ip Address Filter

    Network Camera User Manual Authentication 2. Set up authentication method for RTSP authentication and WEB authentication. Caution: Digest is the recommended authentication method for better data security. You must be aware of the risk if you adopt basic as the authentication method. 3.

  • Page 47: Security Service

    Network Camera User Manual Steps: (1) Click the Add to add an IP. (2) Input the IP Adreess. Add an IP (3) Click the OK to finish adding. Modify an IP Address  Steps: (1) Left-click an IP address from filter list and click Modify. (2) Modify the IP address in the text filed.

  • Page 48: User Management

    Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the security service configuration interface: Configuration > System > Security > Security Service. Security Service 2. Check the checkbox of Enable Illegal Login Lock. Illegal Login Lock: it is used to limit the user login attempts. Login attempt from the IP address is rejected if admin user performs 7 failed user name/password attempts (5 times for the operator/user).
  • Page 49 Network Camera User Manual User Management Interface Adding a User  The admin user has all permissions by default and can create/modify/delete other accounts. The admin user cannot be deleted and you can only change the admin password. Steps: 1. Click Add to add a user. 2.

  • Page 50: Security Question

    Network Camera User Manual password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product. 3. You can check or uncheck the permissions. 4. Click OK to finish the user modification. Deleting a User ...

  • Page 51: Online Users

    Network Camera User Manual segment of the same LAN. Steps: 1. Enter login interface via web browser. 2. Click Forget Password. 3. Answer security question. 4. Create new password. Note: User IP address is locked for 30 minutes after 7 failed attempts of answering security questions.

  • Page 52: Chapter 6 Network Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 6 Network Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the basic settings and advanced settings. Configuring Basic Settings Purpose: You can configure the parameters, including TCP/IP, DDNS, PPPoE, Port, and NAT, etc., by following the instructions in this section. Configuring TCP/IP Settings Purpose: TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the camera over...
  • Page 53 Network Camera User Manual TCP/IP Settings 2. Configure the basic network settings, including the NIC Type, IPv4 or IPv6 Address, IPv4 or IPv6 Subnet Mask, IPv4 or IPv6 Default Gateway, MTU settings and Multicast Address. 3. (Optional) Check the checkbox of Enable Multicast Discovery, and then the online network camera can be automatically detected by client software via private multicast protocol in the LAN.

  • Page 54: Configuring Ddns Settings

    Network Camera User Manual multicast group address. Before utilizing this function, you have to enable the Multicast function of your router.  A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configuring DDNS Settings Purpose: If your camera is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you can use the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access.
  • Page 55 Network Camera User Manual Figure 6-2 DynDNS Settings  NO-IP: Steps: (1) Choose the DDNS Type as NO-IP. Figure 6-3 NO-IP DNS Settings (2) Enter the Server Address as www.noip.com (3) Enter the Domain name you registered. (4) Enter the User Name and Password. (5) Click Save and then you can view the camera with the domain name.

  • Page 56: Configuring Pppoe Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Configuring PPPoE Settings Steps: Enter the PPPoE Settings interface: Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > PPPoE PPPoE Settings 2. Check the Enable PPPoE checkbox to enable this feature. 3. Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm password for PPPoE access. Note: The User Name and Password should be assigned by your ISP.
  • Page 57 Network Camera User Manual You can set the port No. of the camera, e.g., HTTP port, RTSP port and HTTPS port. Steps: 1. Enter the Port Settings interface, Configuration > Network > Basic Settings > Port Port Settings 2. Set the ports of the camera. HTTP Port: The default port number is 80, and it can be changed to any port No.

  • Page 58: Configure Nat (Network Address Translation) Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Note: WebSocket and WebSockets protocol are used for plug-in free live view. For detailed information, see 错误 未找到引用源。 3. Click Save to save the settings. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configure NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings Purpose: NAT interface allows you to configure the UPnP™...

  • Page 59: Configure Advanced Settings

    Network Camera User Manual 3. Choose a friendly name for the camera, or you can use the default name. 4. Select the port mapping mode. Manual and Auto are selectable. Note: If you select Auto, you should enable UPnP™ function on the router. If you select Manual, you can customize the value of the external port and complete port mapping settings on router manually.
  • Page 60 Network Camera User Manual strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.
  • Page 61 Network Camera User Manual SNMP Settings 2. Check the checkbox of Enable SNMPv1, Enable SNMP v2c, Enable SNMPv3 to enable the feature correspondingly. 3. Configure the SNMP settings. Note: The settings of the SNMP software should be the same as the settings you...

  • Page 62: 6.2.2 Configuring Ftp Settings

    Network Camera User Manual configure here. 4. Click Save to save and finish the settings. Notes: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. • To lower the risk of information leakage, you are suggested to enable SNMP v3 •...
  • Page 63 Network Camera User Manual FTP server login. For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we  strongly recommend the use of strong passwords for all functions and network devices. The password should be something of your own choosing (using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product.

  • Page 64: 6.2.3 Configuring Email Settings

    Network Camera User Manual anonymous access to the FTP server. Note: The anonymous access function must be supported by the FTP server. 6. Click Save to save the settings. 6.2.3 Configuring Email Settings Purpose: The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated receivers if an alarm event is detected, e.g., motion detection event, video loss, video tampering, etc.
  • Page 65 Network Camera User Manual The SMTP port should be set as 465 for this encryption method. When you select SSL or TLS and enable STARTTLS, emails will be sent after encrypted by STARTTLS, and the SMTP port should be set as 25. Note: If you want to use STARTTLS, make sure that the protocol is supported by your e-mail server.

  • Page 66: Https Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Email Settings 4. Click Save to save the settings. HTTPS Settings Purpose: HTTPS provides authentication of the web site and its associated web server, which protects against Man-in-the-middle attacks. Note:  HTTPS is enabled by default for certain camera models. ...
  • Page 67 Network Camera User Manual Settings > HTTPS. 2. Check Enable to access the camera via HTTP or HTTPS protocol. HTTPS Configuration Interface 3. Create the self-signed certificate or authorized certificate. Create Self-signed Certificate Create the self-signed certificate  (1) Select Create Self-signed Certificate as the Installation Method. (2) Click Create button to enter the creation interface.
  • Page 68 Network Camera User Manual the Installation Method. (2) Click Create button to create the certificate request. Fill in the required information in the popup window. (3) Click Download to download the certificate request and submit it to the trusted certificate authority for signature. (4) After receiving the signed valid certificate, you can import the certificate in two ways: a) Select Signed certificate is available, Start the installation directly.

  • Page 69: Configuring Qos Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Installed Certificate 5. Click the Save button to save the settings. Configuring QoS Settings Purpose: QoS (Quality of Service) can help solve the network delay and network congestion by configuring the priority of data sending. Steps: 1.

  • Page 70: Configuring 802.1X Settings

    Network Camera User Manual 3. Click Save to save the settings. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configuring 802.1X Settings Purpose: The IEEE 802.1X standard is supported by the network cameras, and when the feature is enabled, the camera data is secured and user authentication is needed when connecting the camera to the network protected by the IEEE 802.1X.

  • Page 71: Integration Protocol

    Network Camera User Manual 802.1X Settings 2. Check the Enable IEEE 802.1X checkbox to enable the feature. 3. Configure the 802.1X settings, including Protocol, EAPOL version, User Name, Password and Confirm. Note: The EAPOL version must be identical with that of the router or the switch. 4.
  • Page 72 Network Camera User Manual 1. Check the Enable ONVIF checkbox to enable the function. 2. Add ONVIF users. Up to 32 users are allowed. Set the user name and password, and confirm the password. You can set the user as media user, operator, and administrator. Note: ONVIF user account is different from the camera user account.

  • Page 73: Chapter 7 Video/Audio Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 7 Video/Audio Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions below to configure the video setting, audio settings, ROI, Display info. on Stream, etc. Configuring Video Settings For certain camera models, you can configure parameters for available video streams, for example, the main stream, the sub-stream, etc.
  • Page 74 Network Camera User Manual Notes: For some models, the Third Stream is not enabled by default. Go to System > • Maintenance > System Service> Software to enable the function is required. The main stream is usually for recording and live view with good bandwidth, •...
  • Page 75 Network Camera User Manual transmission bitrate under the same resolution, frame rate and image quality. Note: Selectable video encoding types may vary according to different camera modes. H.264+ and H.265+: H.264+: If you set the main stream as the stream type, and H.264 as the video •...

  • Page 76: Configuring Audio Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Max. Average Bitrate: When you set a maximum bitrate, its corresponding recommended maximum average bitrate will be shown in the Max. Average Bitrate box. You can also set the maximum average bitrate manually from 32 Kbps to the value of the set maximum bitrate.
  • Page 77 Network Camera User Manual Audio Settings 2. Configure the following settings. Note: Audio settings vary according to different camera models. Audio Encoding: G.722.1, G.711 ulaw, G.711alaw, G.726, MP2L2 and PCM are selectable. For MP2L2, the Sampling Rate and Audio Stream Bitrate are configurable.

  • Page 78: Chapter 8 Image Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 8 Image Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the image parameters, including display settings, OSD settings, and picture overlay. Configuring Display Settings Purpose: Configure the image adjustment, exposure settings, day/night switch, backlight settings, white balance, image enhancement, and video adjustment in display settings.
  • Page 79 Network Camera User Manual Saturation describes the colorfulness of the image color, which ranges from 1 to 100. Sharpness describes the edge contrast of the image, which ranges from 1 to 100.  Exposure Settings If the camera is equipped with the fixed lens, only Manual is selectable, and the iris mode is not configurable.
  • Page 80 Network Camera User Manual Day/Night Switch Day: the camera stays at day mode. Night: the camera stays at night mode. Auto: the camera switches between the day mode and the night mode according to the illumination automatically. The sensitivity ranges from 0 to 7, the higher the value is, the easier the mode switches.
  • Page 81 Network Camera User Manual Backlight Settings  BLC Area: If you focus on an object against strong backlight, the object will be too dark to be seen clearly. BLC compensates light to the object in the front to make it clear. OFF, Up, Down, Left, Right, Center, Auto, and Custom are selectable.

  • Page 82: Configuring Osd Settings

    Network Camera User Manual video. Grey Scale: You can choose the range of the grey scale as [0-255] or [16-235]. Video Adjustment  Mirror: It mirrors the image so you can see it inversed. Left/Right, Up/Down, Center, and OFF are selectable. Rotate: To make a complete use of the 16:9 aspect ratio, you can enable the rotate function when you use the camera in a narrow view scene.
  • Page 83 Network Camera User Manual OSD Settings Steps: 1. Enter the OSD Settings interface: Configuration > Image > OSD Settings. 2. Select the desired channel number from the drop-down list. 3. Check the corresponding checkbox to select the display of camera name, date or week if required.

  • Page 84: Configuring Picture Overlay

    Network Camera User Manual 9. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Picture Overlay Purpose: Picture overlay enables you to overlay a picture on the image. This function enables a certain enterprise or users to overlay their logo on the image. Steps: 1.

  • Page 85: Chapter 9 Event Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 9 Event Settings This section explains how to configure the network camera to respond to alarm events, including basic event and smart event. Basic Events You can configure the basic events by following the instructions in this section, including alarm input, alarm output, and exception.
  • Page 86 Network Camera User Manual Alarm Input Settings 3. Click Arming Schedule to set the arming schedule for the alarm input. Task 1: Set the Arming Schedule Steps: 1) Click Arming Schedule to edit the arming schedule. 2) Click on the time bar and drag the mouse to select the time period. Arming Schedule Note: Click on the selected time period, you can adjust the time period to the...
  • Page 87 Network Camera User Manual save the settings. 4) Move the mouse to the end of each day, a copy dialogue box pops up, and you can copy the current settings to other days. 5) Click Save to save the settings. Note: The time of each period can’t be overlapped.

  • Page 88: 9.1.2 Configuring Alarm Output

    Network Camera User Manual occurs.  Send Email Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an event occurs. Note: To send the Email when an event occurs, please refer to Section 7.2.3 to complete Email setup in advance. ...

  • Page 89: 9.1.3 Handling Exception

    Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the Alarm Output Settings interface: Configuration> Event > Basic Event > Alarm Output. Alarm Output Settings 2. Select one alarm output channel in the Alarm Output drop-down list. You can also set a name for the alarm output (optional). 3.
  • Page 90 Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the Exception Settings interface: Configuration > Event > Basic Event > Exception. 2. Check the checkbox to set the actions taken for the Exception alarm. Refer to Task 3: Set the Linkage Method for Motion Detection in Section 错误...

  • Page 91: Chapter 10 Storage Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 10 Storage Settings Before you start: To configure record settings, please make sure that you have the network storage device or local storage device configured. Configuring Record Schedule Purpose: There are two kinds of recording for the cameras: manual recording and scheduled recording.
  • Page 92 Network Camera User Manual 4. Click Advanced to set the camera record parameters. Record Parameters Pre-record: The time you set to start recording before the scheduled time or  the event. For example, if an alarm triggers recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time is set as 5 seconds, the camera starts to record at 9:59:55.
  • Page 93 Network Camera User Manual Method of Motion Detection Settings interface. For detailed information, 错误 please refer to the Task 1: Set the Motion Detection Area in the Section 未找到引用源。 Record Triggered by Alarm  If you select Alarm, the video will be recorded when the alarm is triggered via the external alarm input channels.

  • Page 94: Configure Capture Schedule

    Network Camera User Manual Configure Capture Schedule Purpose: You can configure the scheduled snapshot and event-triggered snapshot. The captured picture can be stored in the local storage or network storage. Steps: 1. Enter the Capture Settings interface: Configuration > Storage > Storage Settings >...
  • Page 95 Network Camera User Manual Advanced Setting of Capture Schedule 5. Click Save to save the settings. 6. Go to Capture Parameters tab to configure the capture parameters. (1) Check the Enable Timing Snapshot checkbox to enable continuous snapshot. (2) Select the picture format, resolution, quality and capture interval. (3) Check the Enable Event-triggered Snapshot checkbox to enable event-triggered snapshot.

  • Page 96: Configuring Net Hdd

    Network Camera User Manual Set Capture Parameters 7. Set the time interval between two snapshots. 8. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Net HDD Before you start: The network disk should be available within the network and properly configured to store the recorded files, log files, pictures, etc.
  • Page 97 Network Camera User Manual the following categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the  responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. (4) Click Save to add the network disk.
  • Page 98 Network Camera User Manual (2) Click Save and refresh the browser page to activate the settings. Quota Settings Note: Up to 8 NAS disks can be connected to the camera.

  • Page 99: Chapter 11 Playback

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 11 Playback Purpose: This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored in the network disks or SD cards. Steps: 1. Click Playback on the menu bar to enter playback interface. Playback Interface 2.
  • Page 100 Network Camera User Manual process. Playback Toolbar Table 11-1 Description of the buttons Button Operation Button Operation Play Capture a picture Start/Stop clipping video Pause files Audio on and adjust Stop volume/Mute Speed down Download Speed up Playback by frame Enable/Disable digital zoom Note:...

  • Page 101: Chapter 12 Picture

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 12 Picture Click Picture to enter the picture searching interface. You can search, view, and download the pictures stored in the local storage or network storage. Notes: Make sure HDD, NAS or memory card are properly configured before you ...
  • Page 102 Network Camera User Manual Up to 4000 pictures can be displayed at one time.

  • Page 103: Appendix

    Network Camera User Manual Appendix Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction  Description of SADP SADP (Search Active Devices Protocol) is a kind of user-friendly and installation-free online device search tool. It searches the active online devices within your subnet and displays the information of the devices.
  • Page 104 Network Camera User Manual You can also click to refresh the online device list manually. The newly searched devices will be added to the list. You can click on each column heading to order the information; you can click to expand the device table and hide the network parameter panel on the right side, or click to show the network parameter panel.
  • Page 105 Network Camera User Manual Figure A.1.2 Modify Network Parameters...

  • Page 106: Appendix 2 Port Mapping

    Network Camera User Manual Appendix 2 Port Mapping The following settings are for TP-LINK router (TL-WR641G). The settings vary depending on different models of routers. Steps: 1. Select the WAN Connection Type, as shown below: Figure A.2.1 Select the WAN Connection Type 2.
  • Page 107 Network Camera User Manual another camera as 81, 8001, 555, 8201 with IP 192.168.1.24. Refer to the steps as below: Steps: 1. As the settings mentioned above, map the port 80, 8000, 554 and 8200 for the network camera at 192.168.1.23 2.
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