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  • Page 1 ConteraIP Fisheye ® Installation Manual 12MP AV12CPD-236...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About Our Warranty ......................3 Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty ................3 Camera Overview......................4 Package Contents ......................5 Installation ......................... 6 Surface Mount ......................7 Wall Mount ......................9 Pendant Mount ....................... 11 Pole Mount ......................12 Corner Mount ......................
  • Page 3 OSD ......................... 44 Privacy Mask ....................45 Event Setting ......................47 Common Alarm ....................47 Storage Setting ...................... 56 Storage ......................56 FTP ........................57 Security ........................58 User ......................... 58 Network Security ....................59 System ........................62 Time ......................... 62 Ports &...

  • Page 4: About Our Warranty

    About Our Warranty Global (3 Year) Limited Warranty ARECONT VISION COSTAR warrants to Purchaser a “Limited Warranty” that (a) each Product shall be free from material defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty- six (36) months from the date of shipment, the “Warranty Period”; (b) during the Warranty Period, the Product will materially conform with the specification in the applicable documentation;...

  • Page 5: Camera Overview

    For clear color images in low light conditions, NightView offers strong low light sensitivity for capturing details in extremely low lit scenes, this is further enhanced by the integrated LED illumination. Arecont Vision ® was the first to bring H.264 to the mainstream market and recently developed SNAPstream™...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Package Contents Description AV12CPD-236 camera Quick Start Guide/ Mounting Template Accessory Pack AV12CPD-236 • Cable Connection • Alarm input (Voice activated switch) Alarm output (Alarm indicator) RS485 Housing Power adapter Display IR light Dome bubble Loudspeaker Network...
  • Page 7 Micro SD Card Slot and Reset Button • Waterproof Cable •...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Surface Mount 1. Determine a secure location to mount the camera. 2. Press the lock button and remove the dome cover as shown in the figure below. Lock button 3. Optional: Remove the cover plate shown below and insert a micro SD card. 4.
  • Page 9 5. Connect all necessary cables. 6. Mount the camera using the provided screws. 7. Reattach the dome cover. Lock button 8. To configure the camera, reference the camera discovery, set-up and configuration section. CAUTION! The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing.

  • Page 10: Wall Mount

    Wall Mount For proper installation the AV-WMJB-W and CF-CAP-W are required (sold separately). The wall mount should be mounted to hard surfaces only (i.e. wood, metal, and concrete). 1. Use the provided template, anchors and screws to prepare the installation surface. 2.
  • Page 11 6. Optional: Remove the cover plate shown below and insert a Micro SD card. 7. Connect all necessary cables. 8. Install the camera into the CF-CAP-W with the (3) supplied screws. 9. Reattach the dome cover. 10. To configure the camera, see Camera Discovery, Setup and Configuration on page 18. CAUTION! The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing.

  • Page 12: Pendant Mount

    Pendant Mount For proper installation the AV-PMJB-W and CF-CAP-W are required (sold separately). The pendant mount should be mounted to hard surfaces only (i.e. wood, metal, and concrete). 1. Use the provided template, anchors and screws to prepare the installation surface. 2.
  • Page 13 Lock button 6. Optional: Remove the cover plate shown below and insert a Micro SD card. 7. Connect all necessary cables. 8. Install the camera into the CF-CAP-W with the (3) supplied screws. 9. Reattach the dome cover. 10. To configure the camera, see Camera Discovery, Setup and Configuration on page 18. CAUTION! The captive screws must be used to properly secure the dome cover and camera housing.

  • Page 14: Pole Mount

    Pole Mount For proper installation the AV-WMJB-W, AV-PMA-W and CF-CAP-W are required (sold separately). The pole mount should be mounted to hard surfaces only (i.e. wood, metal, and concrete). 1. Using the provided template, anchors and screws to prepare the installation surface. 2.
  • Page 15 6. Attach the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W) to the Pole Mount Adapter (AV-PMA- 7. Use the supplied two Steel Straps to attach the Pole Mount Adapter to the pole and tighten the compression screws. 8. To attach the camera to the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W), reference the Installation and Wall Mount section.

  • Page 16: Corner Mount

    Corner Mount For a corner mount installation, the AV-WMJB-W wall mount, AV-CRMA-W corner mount, and CF-CAP-W mount cap are required (sold separately). A corner mount should only be attached onto hard corner surfaces including wood, plastic, metal, and concrete. 1. Using the Mounting template, prepare the mounting provisions for the camera installation.
  • Page 17 5. Run the Ethernet cable and outside power cable (if necessary) through the Junction Box Adapter. Ensure the gasket is seated properly. 6. Attach the Wall Mount Adapter (AV-WMJB-W) to the Corner Mount Adapter (AV- CRMA-W). 7. Using the screws provided (or other hardware), attach the Corner Mount Adapter to an exterior 90 degree corner wall.

  • Page 18: Camera Power Up

    Camera Power Up CAUTION! This product should be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC 800 CEC Section 60) or applicable local code. Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/ANSI, and with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction.

  • Page 19: Alarm I/O Functions

    Alarm I/O Functions Connect the Alarm In (DI) connector to the alarm input sensor, and connect Alarm Out (DO) connector to the alarm output signal. To avoid any damaged, please follow the specification of the part as below: Alarm Out (Wet Contact) Alarm In (Wet Contact) V sense...

  • Page 20: Camera Discovery, Setup, And Configuration

    Camera Discovery, Setup, and Configuration NOTE! Use AV IP Utility http://www.arecontvisoin.com/softwares.php ) to locate the camera on the network. All configuration must be performed from the camera web interface. Disable 3rd stream in the camera web page if you are using ConteraVMS. Refer to Dewarping in Video Management Software (VMS) on Page 80.

  • Page 21: Introduction To The Web Interface

    Introduction to the Web Interface By default, the live view window is displayed when you are logged in to the Web interface. The following shows an example. Description Menu Operation Mode: Mount / Display Mode Preview Mode Live view window Live view toolbar...

  • Page 22: Common

    Common Basic Info You can view the current status of your camera. 1. Click Setup > Common > Basic Info. 2. Click Refresh for the latest status information. 3. View the device information. NOTE! You may view device model, firmware version, on the basic info page.

  • Page 23: Local Settings

    Local Settings Set local parameters for your PC. Note! The local parameters may vary with models. Please see the actual Web interface for details. 1. Select Setup > Common > Local Settings. 2. Modify the settings as required. The following table describes some major parameters.

  • Page 24: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration Ethernet Modify communication settings such as the IP address for the camera so that the camera can communicate with other devices. NOTE! After you have changed the IP address, you need to use the new IP address to ...
  • Page 25 PPPoE If the camera is connected to the network through Point to Point over Ethernet (PPPoE), you need to select PPPoE as the IP obtainment mode. 1. Click Setup > Network > Network. 2. Select PPPoE from the Obtain IP Address drop-down list. 3.
  • Page 26 2. Select DHCP from the Obtain IP Address drop-down list. 3. Click Save. IPv6 Address Configuration 1. Click Setup > Network > Network. 2. By default the IPv6 mode is set to Manual. 3. Enter the IPv6 address, set the prefix length and default gateway. The IP address must be unique on the network.

  • Page 27: Dns

    1. Click Setup > Network > DNS. 2. Set DNS server addresses. 3. Click Save. Port 1. Click Setup > Network > Port. 2. Go to Port tab. 3. Configure relevant port numbers, manually type into HTTP Port, HTTPS Port, and RTSP Port.

  • Page 28: Ddns

    DDNS 1. Click Setup > Network > DDNS. 2. Enable DDNS Service. 3. Select a DDNS type: DynDNS, NO-IP, or EZDDNS. 4. Complete other settings including Server Address, Domain name, Username and Password. 5. Click Save. E-Mail After the configuration of E-mail, when alarms are triggered, you will be able to send messages to the specified E-mail address.

  • Page 29: Snmp

    Configure relevant parameters of the sender and the recipient. The following table describes some major parameters. Parameter Description When enabled, the e-mail will be encrypted using TLS (Transport Layer Security) or Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to protect privacy. TLS/SSL First it tries to send through an SSL connection. If the SMTP server supports SSL, the e-mail will be sent through the SSL connection;...

  • Page 30: 802.1X

    On the SNMPv2 setting page, Read-Only Community Name is used for two-way authentication between a camera and the central server. The default name is public, and you may change it as needed. If you change the Read-Only Community Name, you should change it into the same one on the central server, or the two-way authentication will not be completed.
  • Page 31 Parameter Description Audio & Video Enter an integer in the range of 0-63. Alarm Report Enter an integer in the range of 0-63. Configuration Enter an integer in the range of 0-63. Management Enter an integer in the range of 0-63. 2.

  • Page 32: Video & Audio

    Video and Audio Video You can set video parameters that your camera supports and view the current status of BNC output. If available, you may also enable sub-stream and third stream as required. NOTE! After enabling the sub or third stream, modify the parameters as required. The parameters for the sub and third stream have the same meanings as that for the main stream.
  • Page 33 Parameter Description Three options: H.265, H.264 and MJPEG. Note: Image Quality cannot be set when Video Compression is set to H.265 or  Video H.264. When set to MJPEG, only three frame rates are available: 1, 3 and Compression 5; and Bit Rate, I Frame Interval, Smoothing and cannot be set. The bit rate changes to the default when you change the setting between ...

  • Page 34: Snapshot

    Snapshot 1. Click Setup > Video & Audio > Snapshot. 2. Select On, and then set resolution, most large and schedule as needed. Some parameters are described in the table below. Parameter Description Interval between two snapshots. For example, with Snapshot Interval Snapshot Interval set to 1 and Number of Snapshot set to 2, the camera will take 2 snapshots (take one first and then take another after 1 second).

  • Page 35: Audio

    Audio 1. Click Setup > Video & Audio > Audio. 2. Modify the settings as required. The following table describes some major parameters. Parameter Description No audio data will be encoded when Off is selected. Note: Audio Input It is recommended to select Off if you do not need audio. This can improve device performance to some extent.

  • Page 36: Roi

    When Region of Interest (ROI) is enabled, the system ensures image quality for ROI first if the bit rate is insufficient. 1. Click Setup > Video & Audio > ROI. 2. Click , and then drag the mouse to cover the intended part of the images. To delete, select the area and then click...

  • Page 37: Media Stream

    Media Stream You can display the established media streams from a camera. You may also set the camera to transmits code streams by the UDP or TCP protocol to a specified IP address and port number. NOTE! The settings take effect after the camera is restarted. 1.

  • Page 38: Image

    Image Image NOTE! Clicking Default will restore all the default image settings. Setting the Scenes Set image parameters to achieve the desired image effects based on live video in different scenes. 1. Click Setup > Image > Image. The scene management page for some models is displayed as follows, you can select the desired scene in the drop-down list.
  • Page 39 3. Select a scene, and then set scene switching parameters. The following table describes some major parameters. Column Description Indicates the scene that is being used. Note: Select an option button to switch to the scene and display the  Current corresponding image parameters for the scene.
  • Page 40 Image Enhancement 5. Click Setup > Image > Image and then click Image Enhancement. 6. Use the sliders to change the settings. You may also enter values directly. The following table describes some major parameters. Item Description Set the degree of brightness of images. Brightness Low and High Brightness The amount of a hue contained in a color.
  • Page 41 Exposure NOTE! The default settings are scene-adaptive. Use default settings unless modification is necessary. 1. Click Setup > Image > Image and then click Exposure. 2. Set the parameters as required. The following table describes some major parameters. Parameter Description Select the correct exposure mode to achieve the desired exposure effect.
  • Page 42 Parameter Description Control image signals so that the camera outputs standard video signals according to the light condition. Note: Gain (dB) You can set this parameter only when Exposure Mode is set to Manual or Gain Priority. Improves image brightness in low light conditions. Note: Slow Shutter You can set this parameter only when Exposure Mode is not set to Shutter...
  • Page 43 Parameter Description areas of the scene. In the case of low contrast, it is recommended to disable WDR or use level 1-6. When enabled, the camera can automatically adjust slow shutter frequency Suppress according to the frequency of light to minimize stripes that may appear in WDR Stripes images.
  • Page 44 avoid regional overexposure. Some areas might be dark if you select this option. This option is recommended if clarity of the central part of the image and overexposure control are your first priority. Manual: This mode allows you to manually control the intensity of IR illumination. Set the intensity level of the IR light.

  • Page 45: Osd

    2. To restore the default settings, click Default. Advanced Use the defog function to adjust the clarity of images captured in fog or haze conditions. 1. Click Setup > Image > Image and then click Advanced. NOTE! You can set this parameter only when WDR is turned off. 2.

  • Page 46: Privacy Mask

    Overlay OSD Content: The drop-down list provides Custom, Date & Time, Serial Port,  Time, Date, ScrollOSD, Picture Overlay, and Network Port. symbol appears in the Status After you have set the position and OSD content, the  column, which means that the OSD is set successfully. You may set multiple lines of contents for each area and use to adjust the sequence of display.
  • Page 47 To mask a position: Click the box (with Mask displayed on it) to activate the mask.  After the cursor shape has changed, drag the box to the intended position. To mask an area: Use the mouse to draw a box on the area you want to mask. ...

  • Page 48: Event Setting

    Event Settings Common Alarm Click Setup > Events > Common Alarm. The menu of the page on the top is displayed as follows. Configuring Motion Detection Alarm Motion detection detects the object motion in a specified rectangular area during a period. You need to set a detection area, sensitivity of detection, object size, and history for the camera to decide whether to report a motion detection alarm when it detects motion.
  • Page 49 In the Detection Area area, click to add a new detection area. To delete a detection area, click Click and drag the mouse to set a detection area. Set the detection sensitivity, object size, and history for the camera to decide whether to report a motion detection alarm.
  • Page 50 Item Description Select the check box. This setting is the alarm output interface linked to motion detection alarm. Alarm Note: Output 1 When an alarm is reported, the camera triggers alarm output so as to trigger actions by a third-party device. With Upload to FTP selected, the camera will automatically upload snapshots to the specified FTP server when an alarm is triggered.
  • Page 51 Grid Detection 1. Click Setup > Events > Motion Detection tab. 2. Set Detection Mode to Grid. 3. Detection area(s) can be irregular on the grid. 4. Set detection sensitivity for the camera to decide whether to report a motion detection alarm.
  • Page 53 Configuring Tampering Alarm Configure tampering alarm so that the camera reports a tampering alarm when the lens is blocked for a certain length of time. 1. Click Setup > Events > Common Alarm >Tampering Alarm tab. 2. Select On for Tampering Alarm. 3.
  • Page 54 Configuring Audio Detection Alarm The camera can detect input audio signals for exceptions. When the rise or fall of volume exceeds the set limit, or when the input volume reaches the threshold, the camera reports an alarm and triggers the set actions. Make sure that an audio input device is correctly connected to the camera and audio input is turned on in Configuring Alarm Input.
  • Page 55 Parameter Description Audio detection results are shown in real time. The red part indicates the  reported audio detection alarms. Volume Scale Difference 3. Set the alarm-triggered actions and arming schedule as required. For the detailed steps, see the descriptions of alarm-triggered actions in Error! Reference source not found..
  • Page 56 Configuring Alarm Input The camera can receive alarm information from a third-party device. To use this function, you need to configure the following information for alarm input first: port, alarm name, alarm type (normally open or normally closed) and alarm reporting time. 1.
  • Page 57 Configuring Alarm Output After alarm output is triggered by a alarm, the camera can output alarm information to the third-party device if alarm output is set correctly to Normally Open or Normally Closed. The alarm output duration is configurable. 6. Click Setup > Events > Common Alarm > Alarm Output tab. 7.

  • Page 58: Storage Setting

    Storage Settings Setting SD Card Storage SD card storage is used to save video data and snapshots to the memory card directly. SD card storage is recommended when the camera is running in stand-alone mode. The card slot is compatible with a Micro SD card up to 256GB. Manual storage The camera records live video repeatedly if manual storage is enabled.

  • Page 59: Ftp

    All snapshots (except face detection) are saved through the general FTP service. After the configuration of FTP, you will be able to upload snapshots from network cameras to the specified FTP server. General 4. Click Setup > Storage > FTP. Go to General tab. 5.

  • Page 60: Security

    Security User User Management There are two types of users in the system: Administrator: referred to as “admin” in this manual. The default name of the  administrator is admin, which cannot be modified. Admin has full permission and can manage all users and devices.

  • Page 61: Network Security

    Network Security Set a secure channel for data transmission to ensure security. 1. Click Setup > Network > Port. 2. Enter the port number in the HTTPS Port text box. 3. Click Save. Setting HTTPS 1. Click Setup > Security > Network Security > HTTPS. 2.
  • Page 62 2. Select the check box to enable the ARP binding function and set the gateway MAC address. 3. Click Save. IP Address Filtering Use IP address filtering to allow or forbid access from specified IP address(es). 1. Click Setup > Security > Network Security > IP Address Filtering. 2.
  • Page 63 Access Policy NOTE! Enabling friendly password does not affect use. If you turn it off and log in with a weak password, a page will pop up, prompting you to change the password. There is no Cancel or Close button on this page. For example, “1234” is treated as weak. 1.

  • Page 64: System

    System Maintenance Time You can use the following methods to adjust the system time of your device. Manually Setting or Synchronizing the System Time 1. Click Setup > Common > Time, and then click the Time tab. 2. Select a synchronization mode. 3.

  • Page 65: Ports & Devices

    Ports & Devices The RS485 serial port is used for data exchange with the third-party device. Serial port settings on the camera should be consistent with that of the connected third-party device. Transparent channel Use the RS485 serial port to achieve transparent data transmission with the third-party device.
  • Page 66 NOTE! To enable the camera to correctly translate information received from the third-party device, make sure that the information sent by the third-party device through the serial port complies with the data format specified by our company. For more details, contact your dealer.

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Maintenance Software Upgrade 1. Click Setup > System > Maintenance. 2. Under Software Upgrade, click Browse and select the correct upgrade file. 3. Click Upgrade and then confirm to start. The camera will restart automatically after the upgrade is completed. If you would like to perform boot program upgrade, select Upgrade Boot Program.
  • Page 68 Restarting the System 1. Click Setup > System > Maintenance. 2. Under Device Restart, click Restart. The device will restart after you confirm the operation. CAUTION! Perform this operation with caution because restarting the system interrupts the ongoing service.

  • Page 69: Importing And Exporting System Configuration File

    Importing and Exporting System Configuration File Export the current configurations of the camera and save them to the PC or an external storage medium. You can also quickly restore configurations by importing backup configurations stored on the PC or an external storage medium back to the camera. CAUTION! After you perform the Default operation, all settings are restored to factory ...

  • Page 70: Collecting Diagnosis Information

    Collecting Diagnosis Information Diagnosis information includes logs and system configurations. You can export diagnosis information to your PC. 1. Click Setup > System > Maintenance. In the Diagnosis Info area, click Browse to set the destination and then click Export. NOTE! Diagnosis information is exported to the local folder in form of a compressed file.

  • Page 71: Fisheye Camera Parameter

    Fisheye Camera Parameter To display video properly, you need to set fisheye parameters properly according to the actual mounting mode. 1. Click Live View > Mount. Select the mounting mode. The selected mounting mode must be consistent with the actual mounting mode. 2.
  • Page 72 Parameter Description • 180°Panoramic • Fisheye+3PTZ • 360°Panoramic+6PTZ • Fisheye+8PTZ • Panoramic+3PTZ • Panoramic+8PTZ • Panoramic+4PTZ Three mounting modes: • Ceiling • Wall • Desktop Note: The selected mounting mode must be consistent with the actual mounting mode.

  • Page 73: Live View

    Live View Live view means playing live video (real-time audio and video) received from a camera in a window through the Web interface. If you log in with the Live View check box selected, live video appears by default when you are logged in.

  • Page 74: Live View Toolbar

    Live View Toolbar Button Description Play/stop live video. Adjust the output volume for the media player on the PC. Adjust the microphone volume on the PC during audio communication between the PC and the camera. Take a snapshot of the current image displayed on the PC, and save the image to the local folder only instead of SD card.

  • Page 75: Live View Display Mode

    Live View Display Mode Display modes include three major types: Fisheye, PTZ, and Panoramic. In different mounting modes, images are displayed differently. The following takes ceiling mount as an example. When Original Image is selected, fisheye images are displayed as follows. When Panoramic is selected, dewarped panoramic images are displayed as follows.
  • Page 76 NOTE! If the ceiling mount or desktop mount is adopted, the panorama image (two 180° images) is a dewarped image of the fisheye preview image (360° image). Please mount the camera with an appropriate angle of view according to the actual surveillance requirements.

  • Page 77: Video Playback And Download With Sd Card Storage

    Video Playback and Download with SD Card Storage NOTE! SD card storage refers to recording video to the memory card of a frontend  device (mostly a camera). Local recording refers to recording video to a local PC client. Before you play back video with edge storage, check that the camera has been ...

  • Page 78: Download

    Download 1. Click Playback on the home page. 2. Search for video within a specified period. The results will be shown in a list. 3. Select your video and click Download. The video will be downloaded to your 4. Local path from the memory card (local path can be changed in Local Settings). 5.

  • Page 79: Dewarping In Video Management Software (Vms)

    Dewarping in Video Management Software (VMS) Dewarping refers to a technology of converting a fisheye image into a “normal” video image without distortions caused by a fisheye lens. This will make video images more suitable to human eyes. ConteraIP Fisheye cameras support Built-in Dewarping when used with ConteraVMS and On-board Dewarping which can be used in a 3 party VMS.
  • Page 80 5. At Fisheye page, enable Enable Fisheye Support and select the corresponding Mount Type. 6. Click Save. 7. Open ConteraVMS(Thick Client only, version 2.0 or greater) and add the ConteraIP Fisheye camera to live display area.
  • Page 81 8. Right click on the live video. You should see 360 View Mode and options are Interactive, 360 Panorama, 2x 180 Panorama, and No Dewarp. 9. Select the desired dewarping mode.
  • Page 82 Dewarping in 3 party VMS If you would like to dewarp the fisheye image in 3 party VMS, ConteraIP Fisheye cameras support On-board Dewarping to allow you use RTSP stream to get the dewarped videos directly. Please refer to the table as shown below to get the desired dewarped videos.

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