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User Manual 4MP IP Camera O4VB1/O4VB1M/O4VT1/O4VT1M Please read this instruction carefully before operating the unit and keep it for further reference...
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Important Safeguards and Warnings 1. Electrical safety All installation and operation here should conform to local electrical safety codes. Use a certified/listed 12VDC Class2 power supply only. Please note: Do not connect two power supplying sources to the device at the same time; it may result in device damage! The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Note: Before installation, check the package and make sure that all components are included. Contact your rep or Speco customer service department immediately if something is broken or missing in the package. Accessory name Amount...
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................3 ..................................2 Web Access and Login ......................................3 Live View ..................................4 Camera Configuration System Configuration ................................7 4.1.1 System Information ..............................7 4.1.2 Date and Time ................................7 4.1.3 Local Recording ................................8 4.1.4 Storage ..................................
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......................................5 Search Image Search ..................................15 Video Search ..................................17 5.2.1 Local Video Search ..............................17 5.2.2 SD Card Video Search..............................18 Appendix ..........................................21 Appendix 1 Troubleshooting ..................................... 21 Appendix 2 Specifications ....................................22...
Thank you for purchasing this network camera! Please read this manual carefully before operating the unit and retain it for further reference. Should you require any technical assistance, please contact Speco Technologies Technical Support at 1-800-645-5516. Main Features Built-in PoE (Power over Ethernet) ...
2 Web Access and Login The IP camera settings can be accessed via a web browser (Internet Explorer 8 and above) through the LAN. Access through IP Scanner Network connection: ① Make sure the PC and IP-Cam are connected on the same local network. The camera is set to DHCP by default and will be assigned an IP address by the DHCP server.
4 Camera Configuration Press the “Setup” button to go to the configuration interface. Note: Wherever applicable, click the “Save” button to save the settings. System Configuration 4.1.1 System Information In the “System Information” interface, the system information of the device is listed. 4.1.2 Date and Time To set the time and date, go to SystemDate and Time.
4.1.3 Local Recording Go to SystemLocal Recording to set up the storage path of captured pictures and recorded videos on the local PC. There is also an option to enable or disable the bitrate display in the recorded files. For the model with built-in MIC, there is also an option to enable or disable audio recording. 4.1.4 Storage Go to SystemStorage to go to the interface as shown below.
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Weekly schedule Set the alarm time from Monday to Sunday for a single week. Each day is divided in one hour increments. Green means scheduled. Blank means unscheduled. “Add”: Add the schedule for a special day. Drag the mouse to set the time on the timeline. “Erase”: Delete the schedule.
Timing Snapshot: Enable timing snapshot first and then set the snapshot interval and schedule. The setup steps of schedule are the same as the schedule recording (See Schedule Recording). Video Configuration Video Configuration includes Image Settings, Video/Audio Setup, OSD, Privacy Mask and Region of Interest. 4.2.1 Image Configuration In the Image Settings interface as shown below, various settings can be adjusted, such as brightness, contrast, hue and saturation and so on.
White Balance: Adjust the color temperature according to the environment automatically. Frequency: 50Hz and 60Hz can be optional. Day/night Mode: Please choose the mode as needed. Sensitivity: High, middle and low can be selected for switching back and forth from day to night modes. Infrared Mode: Choose “ON”, “OFF”...
Three video streams can be adjustable. Resolution: The size of image. Frame rate: The higher the frame rate, the video is smoother. Bitrate type: CBR and VBR are optional. Bitrate is related to image quality. CBR means that no matter how much change is seen in the video scene, the compression bitrate will be kept constant.
To set up video mask: 1. Enable video mask. 2. Click the “Draw Area” button and then drag the mouse to draw the video mask area. 3. Click the “Save” button to save the settings. 4. Return to the live to verify that the area have been drawn as shown as blocked out in the image. To clear the video mask: Click the “Clear”...
1. Check “Enable” and then click the “Draw Area” button. 2. Drag the mouse to set the ROI area. 3. Set the level. 4. Click the “Save” button to save the settings. 4.2.6 Zoom/Focus This function is only available for the model with motorized zoom lens. Within this section, zoom and focus can be controlled. If the image is out of focus after a manual adjustment, one key focus can be used to set the focus automatically.
1. Check “Enable” check box to activate motion based alarms. If unchecked, the camera will not send out any signals to trigger motion-based recording to the NVR or CMS, even if there is motion in the video. Trigger Snapshot: If selected, the system will capture images on motion detection and save the images on an SD card. Trigger SD Recording: If selected, video will be recorded on an SD card on motion detection.
SD Card Error When there are some errors in writing to SD card, the corresponding alarms will be triggered. 1. Go to Event Setup AnomalySD Card Error as shown below. 2. Click “Enable” and set the alarm holding time. 3.
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Enable object removal detection and then select the detection type. Enable Left Detection: Alarms will be triggered if there are items left in the pre-defined area. Enable Item Missing Detection: Alarms will be triggered if there are items missing in the pre-defined alarm area. Set the alarm holding time and alarm trigger options.
4.4.2 Abnormality This function can detect changes in the surveillance environment affected by the external factors. Go to AnalyticsAbnormality interface as shown below. 1. Enable the applicable detection that’s desired. Scene Change Detection: Alarms will be triggered if the scene of the video has changed. Video Blur Detection: Alarms will be triggered if the video becomes blurry.
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1. Enable line crossing alarm and set the alarm holding time. 2. Set alarm trigger options. The setup steps are the same as motion detection. Please refer to motion detection chapter for details. 3. Click “Save” button to save the settings. 4.
4.4.4 Intrusion Intrusion: Alarms will be triggered if the target intrudes into the defined areas. Go to AnalyticsIntrusion interface as shown below. 1. Enable region intrusion detection alarm and set the alarm holding time. 2. Set alarm trigger options. The setup steps are the same as motion detection. Please refer to motion detection chapter for details.
Network Configuration 4.5.1 TCP/IP Go to NetworkTCP/IP interface as shown below. There are two ways for network connection. Use IP address (take IPv4 for example)-obtain a local IP address automatically through DHCP. A typical router has a DHCP server built in, and therefore is able to assign an IP address to the camera. Use PPPoE-Click the “PPPoE Config”...
4.5.2 Port Go to NetworkPort interface as shown below. HTTP port, Data port and RTSP port can be set. HTTP Port: The default HTTP port is 80. It can be changed to any port which is not occupied. HTTPS Port: The default HTTPs port is 443. It can be changed to any port which is not occupied. Data Port: The default data port is 9008.
4.5.5 802.1x If it is enabled, the camera’s data can be protected. When the camera is connected to the network protected by the IEE802.1x, user authentication is needed. To use this function, the camera shall be connected to a switch supporting 802.1x protocol. The switch can be reckoned as an authentication system to identify the device in a local network.
Sub stream: The address format is “rtsp://IP address: rtsp port/profile2?transportmode=mcast”. Third stream: The address format is “rtsp://IP address: rtsp port/profile3?transportmode=mcast”. Audio: Having entered the main/sub stream in a media player(like VLC), the video and audio will play automatically. If “Allow anonymous login…” is checked, there is no need to enter the username and password to view the video. If “auto start”...
Go to Network FTP. Server Name: The name of the FTP server. Server Address: The IP address or domain name of the FTP. Upload Path: The directory where files will be uploaded to. Port: The port of the FTP server. Use Name and Password: The username and password that are used to login to the FTP server.
* Click “Create a private certificate” to enter the following creation interface. Click the “Create” button to create a private certificate. Enter the country (only two letters available), domain (camera’s IP address/domain), validity date, password, province/state, region and so on. Then click “OK” to save the settings. * Click “Create a certificate request”...
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Add user: 1. Click “Add” to pop up the following textbox. 2. Enter user name in “User Name” textbox. 3. Enter letters or numbers in “Password” and “Confirm Password” textbox. 4. Choose the user type. Administrator has all permissions. Normal user can only view the live video. Advanced user has the same permissions as an Administrator except for;...
4.6.2 Online User Go to SecurityOnline User to view the user who is viewing the live video. An administrator user can kick out all the other users (including other administrators). 4.6.3 Block and Allow Lists Go to SecurityBlock and Allow Lists as shown below. The setup steps are as follows: Check the “Enable address filtering”...
Import & Export Settings Configuration settings of the camera can be exported form a camera into another camera. 1. Click “Browse” to select the save path for import or export information on the PC. 2. Click the “Import Setting” or “Export Setting” button. Default Settings ...
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2. Select the main type, sub type, start and end time. 3. Click “Search” to view the operation log. 4. Click “Export” to export the operation log.
5 Search Image Search In the Setup interface, click Search to go to the interface as shown below. Images that are saved on the PC or SD card can be found here. Local Image Search 1. Choose “Picture”—“Local”. 2. Set time: Select date and choose the start and end time. 3.
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Click to return to the previous interface. SD Card Image Search 1. Choose “Picture”—“SD Card”. 2. Set time: Select date and choose the start and end time. 3. Choose the alarm events at the bottom of the interface. 4. Click to search the images.
Icon Description Icon Description Close: Select an image and Close all: Click this button to click this button to close close all images. the image. Save: Click this button to Save all: Click this button to select the path for saving select the path for saving all the image on the PC.
Icon Description Icon Description Play button. After pausing the video, click this button to Pause button continue playing. Stop button Speed down Watermark Speed up display Enable / disable audio; drag the slider to adjust the volume after enabling audio. (only some models support this function) 5.2.2 SD Card Video Search Click Search to go to the interface as shown below.
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4. Select the alarm events at the bottom of the interface. 5. Select mix stream (video and audio stream) or video stream as needed. 6. Double click on a file name in the list to start playback. The time table can be shown in 24H/12H/2H/1H format by clicking the corresponding buttons. Video clip and downloading 1.
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Click “Set up” to set the storage directory of the video files. Click “Open” to play the video. Click “Clear List” to clear the downloading list. Click “Close” to close the downloading window.
Appendix Appendix 1 Troubleshooting IP Scanner does not show any device. Make sure that the PC that’s running IP Scanner is on the same local network as the devices. Internet Explorer cannot download ActiveX control. IE browser may be set up to block ActiveX. Follow the steps below. 1.
Appendix 2 Specifications Specification /Model O4VB1 Image Sensor 1/2.7"CMOS Image Size 2592×1944 Electronic Shutter 1/25s~1/100000s Iris Type Fixed Iris 0.011 lux@F1.2 , AGC ON: 0 lux with IR Min. llumination 0.04 lux@F2.26 , AGC ON: 0 lux with IR Camera 2.8mm@F2.0 , horizontal field of view: 110°...
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Specification /Model O4VB1M Image Sensor 1/2.7"CMOS Image Size 2592×1944 Electronic Shutter 1/25s~1/100000s Iris Type Fixed Iris 0.011 lux@F1.2 , AGC ON: 0 lux with IR Min. llumination 0.04 lux@F2.26 , AGC ON: 0 lux with IR Camera 2.8~12mm@F1.4 Lens , motorized zoom lens, horizontal FoV: 94°-35.7° Lens Mount Ø14 Day&Night...
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Specification /Model O4VT1 Image Sensor 1/2.7"CMOS Image Size 2592×1944 Electronic Shutter 1/25s~1/100000s Iris Type Fixed Iris 0.011 lux@F1.2 , AGC ON: 0 lux with IR Min. llumination 0.04 lux@F2.26 , AGC ON: 0 lux with IR Camera 2.8mm@F2.0, horizontal field of view: 110°...
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, region intrusion, object removal IR Distance 98ft Protection IP67 Grade Power DC12V/PoE Power < 9.5W Consumption Opterating Temperature: -22°F~140°F; Relative Humidity: less than 95% (non-condensing) Environment Dimension 4.39” (Ø) ×3.92” (mm) Approx. 1.47lbs Weight(net) Installation Wall mounting; ceiling mounting Models: O4VB1/O4VB1M/O4VT1/O4VT1M...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Responsible Party: Speco Technologies 200 New Highway Amityville, NY11701www.specotech.com...
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