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  • Page 1 Network Cameras User Manual MVIB-01IR-E MVIB-O2IR-E MVIC-O1IR-E MVID-02IR-E MVID-03IR-E...
  • Page 2 Network Camera User Manual User Manual About this Manual...
  • Page 3 Network Camera User Manual This Manual is applicable to Network Camera. The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
  • Page 4 Network Camera User Manual IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE APPLICABLE LAW. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN THE EVENT THAT THIS PRODUCT IS USED WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER PREVAILS.
  • Page 5 Network Camera User Manual 2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
  • Page 6 Network Camera User Manual Warnings:  Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage (SELV) standard. And source with 12 VDC or 24 VAC (depending on models) according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power Source standard. ...
  • Page 7 Network Camera User Manual  Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold temperatures (the operating temperature should be between -30°C to +60°C, or -40°C to +60°C if the camera model has an “H” in its suffix), dusty or damp environment, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Network Camera User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Requirement ................11 Chapter 2 Network Connection ................12 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN ............12 2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN......................12 2.1.2 Activating the Camera ....................13 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN ............
  • Page 9 Network Camera User Manual 6.3.2 Log ..........................52 6.3.3 System Service ........................ 53 Security Settings .................... 54 6.4.1 Authentication ........................ 54 6.4.2 IP Address Filter ......................54 6.4.3 Security Service....................... 56 User Management ..................57 6.5.1 User Management ......................57 6.5.2 Online Users ........................
  • Page 10 Network Camera User Manual Chapter 10 Event Settings ................100 10.1 Basic Events ....................100 10.1.1 Configuring Motion Detection ..................100 10.1.2 Configuring Video Tampering Alarm ................106 10.1.3 Configuring Alarm Input ....................108 10.1.4 Configuring Alarm Output .................... 109 10.1.5 Handling Exception .......................
  • Page 11 Network Camera User Manual 14.4 Counting Statistics ..................165 Appendix ......................167 Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction ............... 167 Appendix 2 Port Mapping ..................170 0504041061103...
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 System Requirement

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 1 System Requirement Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version CPU: 2.0 GHz or higher RAM: 1G or higher Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.0.2 and above version, Mozilla Firefox 5.0 and above version and Google Chrome 18 and above version.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Network Connection

    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 14: Activating The Camera

    Network Camera User Manual  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 15 Network Camera User Manual Activation via Web Browser 3. Create a password and input the password into the password field. 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 16 Network Camera User Manual SADP Interface 3. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the password. 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 17 Network Camera User Manual Modify the IP Address 6. Input the password and click the Save button to activate your IP address modification. Activation via Client Software  The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of devices.
  • Page 18 Network Camera User Manual Control Panel 2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as shown in the figure below. Device Management Interface 3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
  • Page 19 Network Camera User Manual 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. 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 20: Setting The Network Camera Over The Wan

    Network Camera User Manual 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. 9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification. Setting the Network Camera over the WAN Purpose: This section explains how to connect the network camera to the WAN with a static IP...
  • Page 21: Dynamic Ip Connection

    Network Camera User Manual 2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera. 3. Save the static IP in the router. 4. Set port mapping, e.g., 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary according to the different routers.
  • Page 22 Network Camera User Manual 1. Connect the network camera to the router. 2. In the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera. 3.
  • Page 23 Network Camera User Manual Normal Domain Name Resolution Steps: 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 7.1.2 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.
  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Access To The Network Camera

    Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera Accessing by Web Browsers Steps: 1. Open the web browser. 2. In the browser address bar, input the IP address of the network camera, and press the Enter key to enter the login interface. 3.
  • Page 25: Accessing By Client Software

    Network Camera User Manual Download and Install Plug-in Note: You may have to close the web browser to install the plug-in. Please reopen the web browser and log in again after installing the plug-in. Accessing by Client Software The product CD contains the Guarding Expert client software. You can view the live video and manage the camera with the software.
  • Page 26 Network Camera User Manual Guarding Expert Main View...
  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Chapter 4 Wi-Fi Settings Purpose: By connecting to the wireless network, you don’t need to use cable of any kind for network connection, which is very convenient for the actual surveillance application. Note: This chapter is only applicable for the cameras with the built-in Wi-Fi module. Configuring Wi-Fi Connection in Manage and Ad- hoc Modes Purpose:...
  • Page 28 Network Camera User Manual Wi-Fi List 3. Click to choose a wireless connection on the list. Wi-Fi Setting- Manage Mode 4. Check the radio button to select the Network mode as Manage, and the Security mode of the network is automatically shown when you select the wireless network, please don’t change it manually.
  • Page 29 Network Camera User Manual Wi-Fi Setting- Ad-hoc 2. Customize a SSID for the camera. 3. Choose the Security Mode of the wireless connection. 4. Enable the wireless connection function for your PC. 5. On the PC side, search the network and you can see the SSID of the camera listed.
  • Page 30 Network Camera User Manual WEP Mode Authentication - Select Open or Shared Key System Authentication, depending on  the method used by your access point. Not all access points have this option, in which case they probably use Open System, which is sometimes known as SSID Authentication.
  • Page 31 Network Camera User Manual TLS or EAP-PEAP. EAP-TLS EAP-TLS Identity - Enter the user ID to present to the network.  Private key password – Enter the password for your user ID.  EAPOL version - Select the version used (1 or 2) in your access point. ...
  • Page 32: Easy Wi-Fi Connection With Wps Function

    Network Camera User Manual 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 33 Network Camera User Manual PBC refers to the Push-Button-Configuration, in which the user simply has to push a button, either an actual or virtual one (as the button on the configuration interface of the IE browser), on both the Access Point (and a registrar of the network) and the new wireless client device.
  • Page 34: Ip Property Settings For Wireless Network Connection

    Network Camera User Manual Use PIN Code If the PIN code is generated from the router side, you should enter the PIN code you get from the router side in the Router PIN code field. 3. Click Connect. You can generate the PIN code on the camera side. And the expired time for the PIN code is 120 seconds.
  • Page 35 Network Camera User Manual Setting WLAN Parameters 3. Customize the IPv4 address, the IPv4 Subnet Mask and the Default Gateway. The setting procedure is the same with that of LAN. If you want to be assigned the IP address you can check the checkbox to enable the DHCP.
  • Page 36: Chapter 5 Live View

    Chapter 5 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 37: Starting Live View

    Network Camera User Manual selectable. And for Non-IE users, webcomponents, quick time, VLC or MJPEG is selectable if they are supported by the web browser. PTZ Control: Perform panning, tilting and zooming actions of the camera. Control the light and the wiper.
  • Page 38: Recording And Capturing Pictures Manually

    Network Camera User Manual 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. The saving paths of the captured pictures and clips can be set on the Configuration >...
  • Page 39: Setting/Calling A Preset

    Network Camera User Manual 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 40: Setting/Calling A Patrol

    Network Camera User Manual Setting a Preset 2. Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the desired position. • Pan the camera to the right or left. • Tilt the camera up or down. • Zoom in or out. •...
  • Page 41 Network Camera User Manual 2. Select a path No., and click to add the configured presets. 3. Select the preset, and input the patrol duration and patrol speed. 4. Click OK to save the first preset. 5. Follow the steps above to add the other presets. Figure 5-6 Add Patrol Path 6.
  • Page 42: Chapter 6 Network Camera Configuration

    Chapter 6 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 43 Network Camera User Manual 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. MULTICAST: It’s recommended to select MCAST type when using the Multicast function. For detailed information about Multicast, refer to Section 7.1.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings.
  • Page 44: Configure System Settings

    Network Camera User Manual 3. Click Save to save the settings. Configure System Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions below to configure the system settings, include System Settings, Maintenance, Security, and User Management, etc. Configuring Basic Information Enter the Device Information interface: Configuration > System > System Settings > Basic Information.
  • Page 45: Configuring Time Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Basic Information Online Upgrade For some camera models, when memory card is mounted, you can click the Update button that appears on the right of Firmware Version text field to see if there is a new version available.
  • Page 46 Network Camera User Manual Time Settings 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 47: Configuring Rs232 Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Note: If the camera is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44). If the camera is set in a customized network, NTP software can be used to establish a NTP server for time synchronization.
  • Page 48: Configuring Rs485 Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Steps: 1. Enter RS232 Port Setting interface: Configuration> System > System Settings > RS232. 2. Configure the Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit, Parity, Flow Control, and Usage. 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.
  • Page 49: 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 50: Configuring External Devices

    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 External Devices Purpose: For the device supported external devices, including the wiper on the housing or the LED light, you can control them via the Web browser.
  • Page 51: Configuring Vca Resource

    Network Camera User Manual the Start Time and End Time. Set Schedule  Auto: The LED will be turned on according to the environment illumination. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring VCA Resource Purpose: VCA resource offers you options to enable certain VCA functions according to actual need when several VCA functions are available.
  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Network Camera User Manual Map is enabled, Face Detection interface will not be displayed. The function may not be supported by some camera models. • Maintenance Upgrade & Maintenance Purpose: The upgrade & maintenance interface allows you to process the operations, including reboot, partly restore, restore to default, export/import the configuration files, and upgrade the device.
  • Page 53: Log

    Network Camera User Manual 1. Select firmware or firmware directory to locate the upgrade file. Firmware: Locate the exact path of the upgrade file. Firmware Directory: Only the directory the upgrade file belongs to is required. 2. Click Browse to select the local upgrade file and then click Upgrade to start remote upgrade.
  • Page 54: System Service

    Network Camera User Manual Log Searching 4. To export the log files, click Export to save the log files. System Service Purpose: System service settings refer to the software and hardware service the camera supports. Supported functions vary according to the different cameras. For the cameras support IR LED, 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 55: Security Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Security Settings Configure the parameters, including Authentication, Anonymous Visit, IP Address Filter, and Security Service from security interface. Authentication Purpose: You can specifically secure the stream data of live view. Steps: 1. Enter the Authentication interface: Configuration > System > Security > Authentication.
  • Page 56 Network Camera User Manual IP Address Filter Interface 2. Check the checkbox of Enable IP Address Filter. 3. Select the type of IP Address Filter in the drop-down list, Forbidden and Allowed are selectable. 4. Set the IP Address Filter list. Add an IP Address ...
  • Page 57: Security Service

    Network Camera User Manual Modify an IP (3) Click the OK to finish modifying. Delete an IP Address or IP Addresses.  Select the IP address(es) and click Delete. 5. Click Save to save the settings. Security Service To enable the remote login, and improve the data communication security, the camera provides the security service for better user experience.
  • Page 58: User Management

    Network Camera User Manual User Management User Management Purpose: The admin user can add, delete or modify user accounts, and grant them different permissions. We highly recommend you manage the user accounts and permissions properly. Steps: Enter the User Management interface: Configuration >System >User Management User Management Interface Adding a User...
  • Page 59 Network Camera User Manual ● 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 60 Network Camera User Manual 3. 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 61: Online Users

    Network Camera User Manual Online Users Purpose: You can see the current users who are visiting the device through this interface. User information, such as user name, level, IP address, and operation time, is displayed in the User List. Click Refresh to refresh the list. View the Online Users...
  • Page 62: Chapter 7 Network Settings

    Chapter 7 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 63 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 64: 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 65 Network Camera User Manual Figure 7-2 DynDNS Settings IP Server:  Steps: (1) Enter the Server Address of the IP Server. (2) Click Save to save the settings. Figure 7-3 IPServer Settings Note: • For the IP Server, you have to apply a static IP, subnet mask, and gateway and preferred DNS from the ISP.
  • Page 66 Network Camera User Manual  NO-IP: Steps: (1) Choose the DDNS Type as NO-IP. Figure 7-4 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 67: Configuring Pppoe Settings

    Network Camera User Manual (1) Enter the Server Address www.hiddns.com. (2) Enter the Domain name of the camera. The domain is the same with the device alias in the HiDDNS server. (3) Click Save to save the new settings. Note: Reboot the device to make the settings take effect.
  • Page 68: Configuring Port Settings

    Network Camera User Manual responsibility of the installer and/or end-user. 4. Click Save to save and exit the interface. Note: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. Configuring Port Settings Purpose: You can set the port No. of the camera, e.g., HTTP port, RTSP port and HTTPS port. Steps: 1.
  • Page 69: Configure Nat (Network Address Translation) Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Configure NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings Purpose: NAT interface allows you to configure the UPnP™ parameters. Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software and other hardware devices. The UPnP protocol allows devices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home and corporate environments.
  • Page 70: Configure Advanced Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Configure Advanced Settings Purpose: You can configure the parameters, including SNMP, FTP, Email, HTTPS, QoS, 802.1x, etc., by following the instructions in this section. Configuring SNMP Settings Purpose: You can set the SNMP function to get camera status, parameters and alarm related information, and manage the camera remotely when it is connected to the network.
  • Page 71 Network Camera User Manual 1. Enter the SNMP Settings interface: Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings > SNMP. SNMP Settings 2. Check the checkbox of Enable SNMPv1, Enable SNMP v2c, Enable SNMPv3 to enable the feature correspondingly.
  • Page 72: 7.2.2 Configuring Ftp Settings

    Network Camera User Manual 3. Configure the SNMP settings. Note: The settings of the SNMP software should be the same as the settings you configure here. 4. Click Save to save and finish the settings. Notes: A reboot is required for the settings to take effect. •...
  • Page 73 Network Camera User Manual 2. Input the FTP address and port. 3. Configure the FTP settings; and the user name and password are required for the FTP server login. For your privacy and to better protect your system against security risks, we ...
  • Page 74: 7.2.3 Configuring Email Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Anonymous Access to the FTP Server (in which case the user name and password won’t be required.): Check the Anonymous checkbox to enable the anonymous access to the FTP server. Note: The anonymous access function must be supported by the FTP server. 6.
  • Page 75 Network Camera User Manual Email Encryption: None, SSL, and TLS are selectable. When you select SSL or TLS and disable STARTTLS, e-mails will be sent after encrypted by SSL or TLS. 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.
  • Page 76: Platform Access

    Network Camera User Manual Email Settings 4. Click Save to save the settings. Platform Access Purpose: Platform access provides you an option to manage the devices via platform. Steps: 1. Enter the Platform Access settings interface: Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings >...
  • Page 77: Wireless Dial

    Network Camera User Manual Wireless Dial Purpose: Data stream of audio, video and image can be transferred via 3G/4G wireless network. Note: The wireless dial function may not be supported by some camera models. Steps: 1. Click Wireless Dial tab to enter the Wireless Dial configuration interface: Configuration >...
  • Page 78: Https Settings

    Network Camera User Manual alarm message from the device and reboot the device via SMS. 1) Check the checkbox of Enable SMS Alarm. 2) Select the item on the white list, and click the Edit button. 3) Input the mobile phone number for the white list, check the checkbox of Reboot via SMS, select the alarm for SMS push, and click OK.
  • Page 79 Network Camera User Manual HTTPS Configuration Interface 3. Create the self-signed certificate or authorized 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. Create Self-signed Certificate (3) Enter the country, host name/IP, validity and other information.
  • Page 80: Configuring Qos Settings

    Network Camera User Manual (3) Download the certificate request and submit it to the trusted certificate authority for signature. (4) After receiving the signed valid certificate, import the certificate to the device. 4. There will be the certificate information after your successfully creating and installing the certificate.
  • Page 81: Configuring 802.1X Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Management DSCP. The valid value range of the DSCP is 0 to 63. The bigger the DSCP value is, the higher the priority is. Note: DSCP refers to the Differentiated Service Code Point; and the DSCP value is used in the IP header to indicate the priority of the data.
  • Page 82 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 83: Chapter 8 Video/Audio Settings

    Chapter 8 Video/Audio Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions below to configure the video setting, audio settings, ROI, and Display info. on Stream. Configuring Video Settings Steps: 1. Enter the Video Settings interface, Configuration > Video/Audio > Video Video Settings 2. Select the Stream Type of the camera to main stream (normal), sub-stream or third stream.
  • Page 84 Network Camera User Manual Enable Third Stream to reboot the system and enable the third stream. The main stream is usually for recording and live view with good bandwidth, • and the sub-stream can be used for live view when the bandwidth is limited. To enable the third stream, go to System>Maintenance>System Service>...
  • Page 85 Network Camera User Manual selectable. H.265 is a new encoding technology. Compared with H.264, it reduces the 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 86: Configuring Audio Settings

    Network Camera User Manual bitrate in the long term. The camera needs at least 3 days to adapt to a fixed monitoring scene. 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 87: Configuring Roi Encoding

    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 88 Network Camera User Manual Region of Interest Settings Steps: 1. Enter the ROI settings interface: Configuration > Video/Audio > ROI. 2. Select the Stream Type for ROI encoding. 3. Check the checkbox of Enable under Fixed Region item. 4. Set Fixed Region for ROI. (1) Select the Region No.
  • Page 89: Display Info. On Stream

    Network Camera User Manual (3) Click Drawing. Click and drag the mouse on the view screen to draw a red rectangle as the ROI region. You can click Clear to cancel former drawing. Click Stop Drawing when you finish. (4) Select the ROI level. (5) Enter a region name for the chosen region.
  • Page 90 Network Camera User Manual You can specify a target area on the live video, and then the specified video area can be displayed via the third stream in certain resolution, providing more details of the target area if needed. Note: Target cropping function varies according to different camera models.
  • Page 91: Chapter 9 Image Settings

    Chapter 9 Image Settings Purpose: Follow the instructions in this chapter to configure the image parameters, including display settings, OSD settings, privacy mask, and picture overlay. Configuring Display Settings Purpose: Configure the image adjustment, exposure settings, day/night switch, backlight settings, white balance, image enhancement, video adjustment, and other parameters in display settings.
  • Page 92 Network Camera User Manual 2. Set the image parameters of the camera. Note: In order to guarantee the image quality in different illumination, it provides two sets of parameters for users to configure.  Image Adjustment Brightness describes bright of the image, which ranges from 1 to 100. Contrast describes the contrast of the image, which ranges from 1 to 100.
  • Page 93 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 94 Network Camera User Manual image as the BLC area. WDR: Wide Dynamic Range can be used when there is a high contrast of the bright area and the dark area of the scene. HLC: High Light Compression function can be used when there are strong lights in the scene affecting the image quality.
  • Page 95: Day/Night Scheduled-Switch

    Network Camera User Manual function when you use the camera in a narrow view scene. When installing, turn the camera to the 90 degrees or rotate the 3-axis lens to 90 degrees, and set the rotate mode as on, you will get a normal view of the scene with 9:16 aspect ratio to ignore the needless information such as the wall, and get more meaningful information of the scene.
  • Page 96: Configuring Osd Settings

    Network Camera User Manual Day/Night Scheduled-Switch Configuration Interface Steps: 1. Click the calendar icon to select the start time and the end time of the switch. Notes: The start time and end time refer to the valid time for day mode. •...
  • Page 97 Network Camera User Manual OSD Settings Steps: 1. Enter the OSD Settings interface: Configuration > Image > OSD Settings. 2. Check the corresponding checkbox to select the display of camera name, date or week if required. 3. Edit the camera name in the text field of Camera Name. 4.
  • Page 98: Configuring Privacy Mask

    Network Camera User Manual positions. Note: The alignment adjustment is only applicable to Text Overlay items. 8. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Privacy Mask Purpose: Privacy mask enables you to cover certain areas on the live video to prevent certain spots in the surveillance area from being live viewed and recorded.
  • Page 99: Configuring Picture Overlay

    Network Camera User Manual 5. Click Stop Drawing to finish drawing or click Clear All to clear all of the areas you set without saving them. 6. 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.
  • Page 100 Network Camera User Manual Note: The picture must be in RGB24 bmp format and the maximum picture size is 128*128.
  • Page 101: Chapter 10 Event Settings

    Chapter 10 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 motion detection, video tampering, alarm input, alarm output, and exception, etc.
  • Page 102 Network Camera User Manual 3. Check the checkbox of Enable Dynamic Analysis for Motion if you want to mark the detected objects with green rectangles. Note: Select Disable for rules if you don’t want the detected objected displayed with the green rectangles. Select disable rules from Configuration > Local Configuration >...
  • Page 103 Network Camera User Manual Task 2: Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection 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 104 Network Camera User Manual 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 105 Network Camera User Manual  Upload to FTP/Memory Card/NAS Capture the image when an alarm is triggered and upload the picture to a FTP server. Notes: Set the FTP address and the remote FTP server first. Refer to Section 7.2.2 ●...
  • Page 106 Network Camera User Manual Expert Mode of Motion Detection  Day/Night Switch OFF Steps: 1. Draw the detection area as in the normal configuration mode. Up to 8 areas are supported. 2. Select OFF for Switch Day and Night Settings. 3.
  • Page 107: 10.1.2 Configuring Video Tampering Alarm

    Network Camera User Manual 6. Set the arming schedule and linkage method as in the normal configuration mode. 7. Click Save to save the settings.  Day/Night Scheduled-Switch Steps: 1. Draw the detection area as in the normal configuration mode. Up to 8 areas are supported.
  • Page 108 Network Camera User Manual Video Tampering Alarm 2. Check Enable Video Tampering checkbox to enable the video tampering detection. 3. Set the video tampering area. Refer to Task 1: Set the Motion Detection Area in Section 10.1.1. 4. Click Edit to edit the arming schedule for video tampering. The arming schedule configuration is the same as the setting of the arming schedule for motion detection.
  • Page 109: 10.1.3 Configuring Alarm Input

    Network Camera User Manual 10.1.3 Configuring Alarm Input Steps: 1. Enter the Alarm Input Settings interface: Configuration > Event > Basic Event > Alarm Input. 2. Choose the alarm input No. and the Alarm Type. The alarm type can be NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed).
  • Page 110: 10.1.4 Configuring Alarm Output

    Network Camera User Manual 10.1.4 Configuring Alarm Output Alarm Output Settings Steps: 1. Enter the Alarm Output Settings interface: Configuration> Event > Basic Event > Alarm Output. 2. Select one alarm output channel in the Alarm Output drop-down list. You can also set a name for the alarm output (optional).
  • Page 111: 10.1.5 Handling Exception

    Network Camera User Manual 6. Click Save to save the settings. 10.1.5 Handling Exception The exception type can be HDD full, HDD error, network disconnected, IP address conflicted and illegal login to the cameras. Steps: 1. Enter the Exception Settings interface: Configuration > Event > Basic Event > Exception.
  • Page 112 Network Camera User Manual Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Basic Event > Wireless Alarm Setting Wireless Alarm 2. Select the wireless alarm number. Up to 8 channels of external wireless alarm input are supported. 3. Check the checkbox of Enable Wireless Alarm to activate the wireless alarm. 4.
  • Page 113 Network Camera User Manual  PIR Alarm Purpose: A PIR (Passive Infrared) alarm is triggered when an intruder moves within the detector's field of view. The heat energy dissipated by a person, or any other warm blooded creature such as dogs, cats, etc., can be detected. Steps: 1.
  • Page 114 Network Camera User Manual arm the camera. Arming PIR Alarm  Emergency Alarm Purpose: You can press the Emergency button on the remote control to trigger the Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency. Note: The remote control is required for the Emergency Alarm. Go to Configuration >...
  • Page 115: Smart Events

    Network Camera User Manual Smart Events You can configure the smart events by following the instructions in this section, including audio exception detection, defocus detection, scene change detection, intrusion detection, and line crossing detection, etc. These events can trigger the linkage methods, such as Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email, Trigger Alarm Output, etc.
  • Page 116: Configuring Defocus Detection

    Network Camera User Manual 2. Check the checkbox of Audio Loss Exception to enable the audio loss detection function. 3. Check the checkbox of Sudden Increase of Sound Intensity Detection to detect the sound steep rise in the surveillance scene. You can set the detection sensitivity and threshold for sound steep rise.
  • Page 117: Configuring Scene Change Detection

    Network Camera User Manual Event > Defocus Detection. Configuring Defocus Detection 2. Check the checkbox of Enable to enable the function. 3. Click-and-drag the slider to set the detection sensitivity. The sensitivity value ranges from 1 to 100, and the higher the value is, the more easily the defocus image can trigger the alarm.
  • Page 118: Configuring Face Detection

    Network Camera User Manual Scene Change Detection 2. Check the checkbox of Enable to enable the function. 3. Click-and-drag the slider to set the detection sensitivity. The sensitivity value ranges from 1 to 100, and the higher the value is, the more easily the change of scene can trigger the alarm.
  • Page 119 Network Camera User Manual Enter the Face Detection settings interface, Configuration > Event > Smart Event > Face Detection. Check the Enable Face Detection checkbox to enable the function. Check the checkbox of Enable Dynamic Analysis for Face Detection, and then the detected face is marked with green rectangle on the live video.
  • Page 120: Configuring Intrusion Detection

    Network Camera User Manual Face Detection Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Intrusion Detection Purpose: Intrusion detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which enter and loiter in a pre-defined virtual region, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 121: Configuring Line Crossing Detection

    Network Camera User Manual Intrusion Detection 2. Check the checkbox of Enable Intrusion Detection to enable the function. 3. Select the region from the drop-down list for detection settings. 4. Click Area Settings tab and click Draw Area button to start the region drawing. 5.
  • Page 122 Network Camera User Manual Line crossing detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which cross a pre-defined virtual line, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered. Line crossing detection function varies according to different camera models. Note: Steps: 1.
  • Page 123: Configuring Region Entrance Detection

    Network Camera User Manual the line, two red squares are displayed on each end, and you can click-and-drag one of the red squares to define the shape and length of the line. 6. Select the direction for line crossing detection. And you can select the directions as A<->B, A ->B, and B->A.
  • Page 124 Network Camera User Manual Region Entrance Detection 2. Check the Enable checkbox to enable the function. 3. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. 4. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area button to start the area drawing. 5.
  • Page 125: Configuring Region Exiting Detection

    Network Camera User Manual 10. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Region Exiting Detection Purpose: Region exiting detection function detects people, vehicle or other objects which exit from a pre-defined virtual region, and some certain actions can be taken when the alarm is triggered.
  • Page 126: Configuring Unattended Baggage Detection

    Network Camera User Manual 4. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area button to start the area drawing. 5. Click on the live video to specify the four vertexes of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing. 6. Click-and-drag the slider to set the detection sensitivity. Sensitivity: Range [1-100].
  • Page 127 Network Camera User Manual Unattended Baggage Detection 2. Check Enable checkbox to enable the function. 3. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. 4. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area to start the area drawing. 5. Click on the live video to specify the four vertexes of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing.
  • Page 128: Configuring Object Removal Detection

    Network Camera User Manual can click the Clear button to clear all pre-defined regions. 8. Click Arming Schedule to set the arming schedule. 9. Click Linkage Method to select the linkage methods. 10. Click Save to save the settings. Configuring Object Removal Detection Purpose: Object removal detection function detects the objects removed from the pre-defined region, such as the exhibits on display, and a series of actions can be taken when the...
  • Page 129: Vca Configuration

    Network Camera User Manual 3. Select the Region from the drop-down list for detection settings. 4. Click Area Settings and click Draw Area button to start the area drawing. 5. Click on the live video to specify the four vertexes of the detection region, and right click to complete drawing.
  • Page 130 Network Camera User Manual Behavior Analysis  Overlay & Capture Display information includes the display on picture and display on stream. Display VCA info. on Stream: The green frames will be displayed on the target if in a live view or playback. Display Target info.
  • Page 131 Network Camera User Manual more accurate if the camera calibration is configured. Steps: 1. Check the checkbox of Camera Calibration to enable this function. 2. Select the calibration mode as Input Basic Data or Draw on Live View Video. Input Basic Data: Input the mounting height, viewing angle, and horizon ratio of the camera manually.
  • Page 132 Network Camera User Manual 4. You can click to delete the drawn lines. 5. Click Save to save the settings.  Shield Region The shield region allows you to set the specific region in which the behavior analysis will not function. Up to 4 shield regions are supported. Steps: 1.
  • Page 133 Network Camera User Manual Configure the Rule Filter type: Pixels and Actual Size are selectable. If Pixels is selected, draw the area of maximum size and minimum size on the live video for each rule. If Actual Size is selected, input the length and width of the maximum size and minimum size.
  • Page 134 Network Camera User Manual to left click on the live video to set the end points of the area and right click to finish the area drawing. Note: If the live view is stopped, the detection area / line cannot be draw and the rules cannot be set.
  • Page 135 Network Camera User Manual Advanced Configuration Detection Sensitivity [0~4]: Refers to the sensitivity of the camera detects a target. The higher the value, the easier a target be recognized, and the higher the misinformation is. The default value of 3 is recommended. Background Update Rate [0~4]: It refers to the speed of the new scene replaces the previous scene.
  • Page 136: Face Capture

    Network Camera User Manual 1. Check the checkbox of Global Size Filter to enable the function. 2. Select the Filter Type as Actual Size or Pixel. Actual Size: Input the length and width of both the maximum size and the minimum size.
  • Page 137 Network Camera User Manual Snapshot Setting: Select the picture quality for the captured picture. Good, better, and best are selectable. Background Upload: Check the checkbox of background upload if you want to upload the background picture as well.  Shield Region The shield region allows you to set the specific region in which the face capture will not function.
  • Page 138 Network Camera User Manual The minimize pupil distance refers to the minimum square size composed by the area between two pupils, and it is the basic standard for a camera to identify a target. 3. Click the hexagons sign to draw the detection area you want the face capture to take effect.
  • Page 139: People Counting

    Network Camera User Manual recommended. Capture Times [1~10]: Refers to the capture times a face will be captured during its stay in the configured area. The default value is 1. Sensitivity [1~5]: The sensitivity to identify a target. The higher the value, the easier a face will be recognized, and the higher misinformation is.
  • Page 140 Network Camera User Manual configured area and it is widely applied to the entrances or exits. Notes: It is recommended to install the camera as right above the entrance/exit as possible, and make sure it is horizontal to improve the counting accuracy. :...
  • Page 141 Network Camera User Manual 2) Drag the detection line to adjust its position. 3) Drag the yellow end points of the detection line to adjust its length. Note:  The detection line should be drawn at the position right below the camera, and it should cover the whole entrance/exit.
  • Page 142 Network Camera User Manual Figure 10-33 People Counting Configuration-Advanced 5. Counting data setting and display. 1) Check Enable OSD Overlay checkbox, and the real-time number of people entered and exited is displayed on the live video. 2) You can drag the OSD text frame to adjust its position according to the actual needs.
  • Page 143: Counting

    Counting Counting function helps to calculate the number of people entered or exited a certain configured area and is widely applied to the entrances or exits. Compared with the people counting function supported by iDS camera, counting function needs no camera calibration. Notes: It is recommended to install the camera as right above the entrance/exit as possible, and make sure it is horizontal to improve the counting accuracy.
  • Page 144: Heat Map

    Network Camera User Manual people entered and exited is displayed on the live video. 4. Set the detection line. An orange line, named as detection line can be set on the live video, and the object entering or exiting through the line will be detected and counted. 1) Click to draw a detection line, and an orange detection line will appear on the image.
  • Page 145 Network Camera User Manual Heat Map Configuration 2. Check Enable Heat Map checkbox to enable the function. 3. Go to Area Settings to draw detection area. Draw area by left click the end- points in the live view window, and right click to finish the area drawing. Up to 8 areas are configurable.
  • Page 146: Road Traffic

    Network Camera User Manual camera treats the cabinet (on which the good removed) as a new scene. The default value of 50 is recommended. Scene Change Level [0~100]: It refers to level of the camera responses to the dynamic environment, e.g., a swaying curtain. The camera may treat the swaying curtain as a target.
  • Page 147 Network Camera User Manual  Detection Configuration Steps: 1. Select the detection type from the list. Vehicle Detection and Mixed-traffic Detection are selectable. Note: Reboot the device to activate the new settings when switching the detection type of road traffic. 2.
  • Page 148 Network Camera User Manual triggered and upload the picture to a FTP server. And save the picture on the local SD card or connected NAS. 9. Click the Save button to activate the settings.
  • Page 149: Chapter 11 Storage Settings

    Chapter 11 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 150 Network Camera User Manual 3. 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 151 Network Camera User Manual Method of Motion Detection Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to the Task 1: Set the Motion Detection Area in the Section 10.1.1.  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 152: 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 > Capture.
  • Page 153 Network Camera User Manual Advanced Setting of Capture Schedule 4. Click Save to save the settings. 5. 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 154: Configuring Net Hdd

    Network Camera User Manual 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. Steps: 1. Add Net HDD. (1) Enter the Net HDD settings interface, Configuration > Storage > Storage Management >...
  • Page 155 Network Camera User Manual (4) Click Save to add the network disk. 2. Initialize the added network disk. (1) Enter the HDD Settings interface, Configuration > Storage > Storage Management > HDD Management, in which you can view the capacity, free space, status, type and property of the disk.
  • Page 156: Memory Card Detection

    Network Camera User Manual Quota Settings Note: Up to 8 NAS disks can be connected to the camera. Memory Card Detection Purpose: With memory card detection, you can view the memory card status, lock your memory card, and receive notification when your memory card is detected abnormal. Note: Memory card detection function is only supported by certain types of memory cards and camera models.
  • Page 157 Network Camera User Manual 2. View the memory card status on Status Detection tab. Remaining Lifespan: It shows the percentage of the remaining lifespan. The lifespan of a memory card may be influenced by factors such as its capacity and the bitrate.
  • Page 158: Configuring Lite Storage

    Network Camera User Manual the correct password to unlock it. Notes: The memory card can only be read and written in when it is unlocked. • If the camera, which adds a lock to a memory card, is restored to the factory •...
  • Page 159 Network Camera User Manual 4. Click Save to save the settings.
  • Page 160: Chapter 12 Playback

    Chapter 12 Playback Purpose: This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored in the network disks or memory cards. Steps: 1. Click Playback on the menu bar to enter playback interface. Playback Interface 2. Select the date and click Search. Search Video 3.
  • Page 161 Network Camera User Manual The toolbar on the bottom of Playback interface can be used to control playing process. Playback Toolbar Table 12-1 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...
  • Page 162: Chapter 13 Picture

    Chapter 13 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 process ...
  • Page 163 Network Camera User Manual Up to 4000 pictures can be displayed at one time.
  • Page 164: Chapter 14 Application

    Chapter 14 Application Click Application to enter the statistics counting interface. You can search, view, and download the counting data stored in the local storage or network storage. Note: Application function varies according to the different camera models. Face Capture Statistics After you enable the face capture function, you can view and download the captured face data from application tab.
  • Page 165: Heat Map Statistics

    Network Camera User Manual counting data from application tab. To get more intuitional results, you can display the data in different charts. Steps: 1. Select the report type. Daily report, weekly report, monthly report, and annual report are selectable. Note: Daily report calculates the data on the date you selected;...
  • Page 166: Counting Statistics

    Network Camera User Manual Note: Daily report calculates the data on the date you selected; weekly report calculates for the week your selected date belongs to; monthly report calculates for the month your selected date belongs to; and the annual report calculates for the year your selected date belongs to.
  • Page 167 Network Camera User Manual different charts. Steps: 1. Select the report type. Daily report, weekly report, monthly report, and annual report are selectable. Note: Daily report calculates the data on the date you selected; weekly report calculates for the week your selected date belongs to; monthly report calculates for the month your selected date belongs to;...
  • Page 168: Appendix

    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. You can also modify the basic network information of the devices using this software.
  • Page 169 Network Camera User Manual Note: Device can be searched and displayed in the list in 15 seconds after it went online; it will be removed from the list in 45 seconds after it went offline.  Search online devices manually You can also click to refresh the online device list manually.
  • Page 170 Network Camera User Manual Figure A.1.2 Modify Network Parameters...
  • Page 171: 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 172 Network Camera User Manual 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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