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- Page 1 CAM12XX/13XX/14XX Series User Manual Release 1.4...
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Page 2: Copyright Statement
Product specifications are also subject to change without notice. Trademarks Surveon and Surveon logo are trademarks of Surveon Technology Inc. Other names prefixed with “SMR” and “EMR” are trademarks of Surveon Technology Inc. Microsoft Windows and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft ... -
Page 3: Revision History
Revision History Ver Version Description Date Initial release November 2013 Add new controller icons December 2013 Combined manuals of CAM12XX and June 2014 CAM13XX series into one Add new products CAM1320S2 and March 2015 CAM1420S2 Revise the drawing for CAM1320S2 and January 2016 CAM1420S2... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright Statement ................. 2 Revision History ................3 Table of Contents ................4 Safety Precautions ................8 Device Installation/Site Selection ............9 Chapter 1. Product Overview ............. 10 1.1. Network Camera Introduction ........... 10 1.2. Features and Benefits ............. 11 1.3. - Page 5 2.3. Functions ................30 CAM1200/1201 ................30 CAM1300/1301 ................30 CAM1320/1320S2/1420S2 ............. 32 2.4. Hardware Installation ............. 34 CAM1200/1201/1300/1301 ............34 2.5. Camera Deployment ............... 41 2.6. Before You Start ..............43 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Network Camera ........44 3.1.
- Page 6 HTTPS ................70 Video & Audio Settings ..............72 Basic Settings ..............72 Text Overlay Setting .............. 73 Image Appearance Settings ............74 Image Appearance Settings (only for CAM1320S2/1420S2) ....79 Video Streams ..............85 Privacy Mask Settings ............. 87 Audio Settings ..............
- Page 7 Starting the IP Utility ..............118 IP Utility Main Screen ..............118 Exiting the IP Utility ..............119 5.4. Camera Actions ..............120 Search ................... 120 Login ..................121 Properties ................123 Delete from Tool ..............125 Select All ................126 Rebooting Camera ..............
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Page 8: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Electric Shock Warning This equipment may cause electric shocks if not handled properly. Access to this equipment should only be granted to trained operators and maintenance personnel who have been instructed of, and fully understand the possible hazardous conditions and the consequences of accessing non-field-serviceable units such as the power supplies. -
Page 9: Device Installation/Site Selection
Device Installation/Site Selection The device should be installed according to specifications. This device should be operated at a site that is: Clean, dry, and free of excessive airborne particles. Well-ventilated and away from heat sources such as direct sunlight ... -
Page 10: Chapter 1. Product Overview
Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.1. Network Camera Introduction CAM12XX/13XX/14XX series are professional network cameras that use Internet Protocol (IP) to transmit video streams and control signals over networks. Capable of operating over both LANs and WANs, they provide a complete budget-conscious remote surveillance solution that are ultra clear and highly integrated. -
Page 11: Features And Benefits
1.2. Features and Benefits 12XX/13XX/14XX series IP camera is a cutting-edge digital video transmission device. It can compress and transmit real-time images of outstanding quality using a reasonable amount of bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network. The following features make this IP camera an outstanding choice when building an intelligent IP surveillance system: High Video Quality ... - Page 12 Power-over-Ethernet The built-in Power-over-Ethernet support reduces cabling and installation costs, and enables users to consolidate power facilities for higher reliability. With PoE, a camera can still operate in the event of a power failure if it is connected to a centralized backup power with an Uninterruptible Power Supply.
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
1.3. Technical Specifications Model List for CAM12XX Series CAM12XX Series CAM1200 CAM1201 Megapixel IP Camera Megapixel D/N IP Camera Model List for CAM13XX Series CAM13XX Series CAM1300 CAM1301 CAM1320 CAM1320S2 2 M H.264 2 M H.264 D/N 2M H.264 2M H.264 IP Camera IP Camera IP Fixed Dome... -
Page 14: Specifications For Cam12Xx Series
Specifications for CAM12XX Series CAM1200 CAM1201 Specifications Model Name Megapixel Compact Megapixel D/N Compact Description IP Camera IP Camera 1/4" Megapixel Progressive 1/4" Megapixel Progressive Image Sensor scan CMOS scan CMOS Changeable (CS/C mount) Changeable (CS/C mount) Lens 48dB 48dB Day/Night ICR General IR LED... - Page 15 64K ~ 10Mbps, VBR, CBR, 64K ~ 10Mbps, VBR, CBR, controller frame rate and controller frame rate and Bit Rate quality quality AGC (Auto Gain Control), AGC (Auto Gain Control), AWB (Auto White Balance), AWB (Auto White Balance), AES (Auto Electronic Video Control AES (Auto Electronic Shutter), image...
- Page 16 Local Storage RS-485 System USB 2.0 x 1 for Wireless USB 2.0 x 1 for Wireless SDK 2.0 SDK 2.0 Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 XP/Vista/7 Viewing System Microsoft IE 6.0 or above Microsoft IE 6.0 or above Browser VMS 2.5 VMS 2.5 Software Operation: -10°C ~ 50°C...
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Page 17: Specifications For Cam13Xx Series
Specifications for CAM13XX Series Model Name CAM1300 CAM1301 Description 2 M H.264 IP Camera 2 M H.264 D/N IP Camera Image Sensor 1/2.7" 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS Lens 4.2 mm, F1.8 (Default) 48dB Day/Night ICR IR LED Yes (10M) 0.03 Lux @ F1.8 (B/W) 0 Lux (IR LEDs on) Min Illumination... - Page 18 Event Action Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, trigger DO Supported IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, Protocols RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet 10/100 Base-T/RJ45 Local Storage RS-485 USB 2.0 x 1 SDK 2.0...
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Page 19: Specifications For Cam1320 Series
Specifications for CAM1320 Series Model Name CAM1320 CAM1320S2 Description 2M H.264 IP Fixed Dome 2M H.264 IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor 1/2.7" 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS 1/3” 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS Lens 2.8 mm, F1.8 (Default) 48dB Day/Night ICR IR LED 0.03 Lux @ F1.8 (B/W) 0.01 Lux @ F1.8 (B/W) - Page 20 Audio Input/Output Alarm In/Out Video Buffer 5 second pre-alarm, 5 second post-alarm Event Action Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS Supported IPv4, IPv6, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Protocols CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet...
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Page 21: Specifications For Cam1420 Series
Specifications for CAM1420 Series Model Name CAM1420S2 Description 3M H.264 IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor 1/3” 3 megapixel progressive scan CMOS Lens 2.8 mm, F1.8 (Default) 48dB Day/Night ICR IR LED 0.01 Lux @ F1.8 (B/W) Min Illumination 0.1 Lux @ F1.8 (Color) Iris Control Fixed Diagonal: 128°... - Page 22 Audio Input/Output Alarm In/Out Video Buffer 5 second pre-alarm, 5 second post-alarm Event Action Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS Supported IPv4, IPv6, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Protocols CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet...
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Page 23: Chapter 2. Hardware Overview
Chapter 2. Hardware Overview 2.1. Overview Front View for 1200/1201 Rear View for 1200/1201 1. Audio In/Out 2. Status LED Indicator 3. Reset Button 4. USB Connector 5. Network Connector 6. Power Connector... -
Page 24: Front View For1300/1301
Front View for1300/1301 CAM1300 CAM1301 Side View for CAM1320/1320S2 ... -
Page 25: Rear View For Cam1300/1301
Rear View for CAM1300/1301 Bottom View for CAM1320 1. Audio In/Out 2. Status LED Indicator 3. Reset Button 4. USB Connector 5. Network Connector 6. Power Connector 7. IR LED 8. Screw Hole 9. Microphone... -
Page 26: Bottom View For Cam1320S2/Cam1420S2
Bottom View for CAM1320S2/CAM1420S2 1. Status LED Indicator 2. Microphone 3. Reset Button 4.Network Connector 5. Power Connector... -
Page 27: Dimensions
2.2. Dimensions CAM1200/1201 Unit: mm (inches) -
Page 28: Cam1300/1301
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Page 29: Cam1320/1320S2/1420S2
CAM1320/1320S2/1420S2 Unit: mm (inches) -
Page 30: Functions
2.3. Functions CAM1200/1201 CAM1300/1301 Audio In/Out Audio In/Out are both for 3.5mm jacks. Audio In provides for an external mono microphone. Audio Out can be connected to a public address system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached. - Page 31 Shows steady green for normal operation, flashing Green when the camera is accessed. Note: The Status LED can be configured to be unlit. Steady during startup, reset to factory default or Status when restoring settings. Flashes every 0.2 sec during firmware upgrade. Amber (rear) (On:0.2 sec, Off: 0.2 sec)
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Page 32: Cam1320/1320S2/1420S2
CAM1320/1320S2/1420S2 CAM1320 CAM1320S2/1420S2... - Page 33 Audio In/Out Audio In/Out are both for 3.5mm jacks. Audio In provides for an external mono microphone. Audio Out can be connected to a public address system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached. Status LED indicator The LED will light up after the camera has successfully completed the boot process.
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Page 34: Hardware Installation
2.4. Hardware Installation CAM1200/1201/1300/1301 1. Align the camera stand with the anchor blots and fasten screws to secure the stand on the ceiling. 2. Loosen the lock ring to adjust the desired angle of the camera. 3. Retighten the lock ring after the desired angle is achieved. 4. - Page 35 Installation for CAM1320 1. Remove the base plate from the bottom of the camera assembly. 2. Use the anchor blots to mark the desired camera position on the ceiling. Then use the anchor blots as a guide, and cut a hole for wiring purposes if necessary.
- Page 36 3. Connect the camera to network with the network connector. 4. Connect the power connector to a power outlet. 5. The LED indicator will blink amber to indicate the boot-up sequence has started. Wait until the LED is in a steady green state, indicating the camera boot-up is complete.
- Page 38 Installation for CAM1320S2/1420S2 1. Remove the base plate from the bottom of the camera assembly. 2. Use the anchor blots to mark the desired camera position on the ceiling. Then use the anchor blots as a guide, and cut a hole for wiring purposes if necessary.
- Page 39 Wiring information for CAM1320S2/1420S2 For the RJ45 wiring, it is essential to have the same order for both ends. Do not use an Ethernet cable that comes with the strain relief boot. You can remove the boot if your cable comes with one.
- Page 40 4. The LED indicator will blink amber to indicate the boot-up sequence has started. Wait until the LED is in a steady green state, indicating the camera boot-up is complete. 5. Adjust to the needed angle by manual methods. Pan:+/-45 degrees. Tilt:0~90 degrees.
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Page 41: Camera Deployment
2.5. Camera Deployment CAM1200/1201/1300/1301 Amplifier-enabled Microphone Speaker Email server Router Internet Router Client Client... - Page 42 CAM1320/1320S2...
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Page 43: Before You Start
2.6. Before You Start Please prepare a PC with Windows (XP or above) and web browsers installed. -
Page 44: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Network Camera
Chapter 3. Connecting to the Network Camera This section demonstrates how to connect to the network camera through two methods: Web Browser – A simple web-based interface. Internet Explorer is the recommended web browser for use with network cameras, and our examples will be from this browser. -
Page 45: Connecting With A Web Browser
3.1. Connecting with a Web Browser Obtaining IP address through the IP Utility The IP address can be obtained using the IP Utility in your product CD: 1. Double click Start SearchToolInstall.exe to begin the utility installation. 2. After the installation is complete, click the Auto Search button or click Camera >... -
Page 46: Connecting To The Network Camera
Connecting to the Network Camera Launch the web browser (Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is recommended). Enter the IP address of the network camera in the address bar of your browser and press enter. You can also Click the Link to Camera button or click to Camera> Link to Camera in the IP Utility menu bar. -
Page 47: Installing Activex Components In Internet Explorer
Installing ActiveX Components in Internet Explorer You may be prompted to install ActiveX® components when accessing the network camera’s Live View page; click Yes when prompted. You will be able to access the camera after installation is completed. Under Windows, this action may require administrator privileges. -
Page 48: Logging Out Of The System
Logging Out of the System Logging off of the camera can be performed by closing the browser window. Users can also choose to click the Logout link located at the top of the screen. Using the Help Interface While using the web interface, you may click on the Help link located under the title bar. -
Page 49: Connecting With An Rtsp Player
3.2. Connecting with an RTSP Player Connections through RTSP Media Players such as Real Player and QuickTime Player are supported. We will use Real Player as an example in this section. Launch Real Player. Select File > Open URL, to open a URL dialog box. Enter the camera URL in the address bar. -
Page 50: Chapter 4. Configuration Through The Web Interface
Chapter 4. Configuration through the Web Interface Camera configurations can be done through web interface and IP Utility. **For web interface, please look into this chapter; for IP Utility, please refer to Chapter 5. Web Interface IP Utility General Basic Settings User Account Date &... - Page 51 Export/Import Reboot Camera Search Login Properties Delete from Tool Clearing and Setting Status Camera Group Actions Configuration Settings Focus Tool...
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Page 52: Interface Layout
4.1. Interface Layout This section demonstrates the layout of the network camera’s main interface. The 4 main areas on the interface are: 1. Menu Bar - The links on this bar allow users to toggle between live- view and settings screens, as well as logout and pull up the help menu. 2. -
Page 53: Control Descriptions
Control Descriptions Control Description Adjust Window Size: When clicked, the display window size can be adjusted manually to fit the screen. The screen size changes back to the actual image size (resolution). Full-Screen: Goes to full-screen when clicked; press “ESC” to return to windowed view. Image Capture: When clicked, captures the current screen as an image in a new pop-up window. - Page 54 Control Description Language: Sets the UI language. Available languages include English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Streams: Allows users to choose which camera stream to view. The indicator above the stream will turn light green when the stream is selected. Video Format: Sets the compression format for the current stream.
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Page 55: Settings
4.2. Settings Camera settings may be changed by clicking on the Settings link located in the title bar. This will bring up a menu list of configuration menus for all major camera settings. General General setting menus are found under Settings > General. Basic Settings Basic settings may be accessed under General>... - Page 56 o LED on when camera is on - LED default on, flashing during camera access. o LED on during camera access - LED default off, flashing during camera access o LED off during camera access - LED default on, off during camera access o LED always off - LED always off Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
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Page 57: User Account
User Account The User Account section, found under General> User Account, controls the user account information and privileges. There are two pre-configured accounts: admin - This is the default administration account, and cannot be deleted. guest - This is an account with only live view capability. There are also two basic settings under user account settings: ... - Page 58 Adding Accounts In General > User Account under the User Account heading, click on “Add”. Up to 10 accounts can be added to the system. All User Names and Passwords must be combinations of alphanumeric characters, “:”, “-“, “_” between 4 and 20 characters in length, and must begin with an alphabet letter.
- Page 59 Editing Accounts In General> User Account under the User Account heading, select an existing account by clicking on the account entry. The entry will be highlighted in yellow. Clicking Edit will allow you to change the following fields: User Group - The system allows for 2 types of users. o Administrator - Administrators have full access privileges.
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Page 60: Date & Time
Date & Time Date and time settings can be accessed at General> Date & Time. Current Date & Time displays the current system date and time. Time Zone Settings The time zone can be set using the dropdown menu. This menu is only applicable when selectable when Synchronize with NTP Server is chosen under Time Settings. - Page 61 Manual Update - Updates the time manually. Choose the appropriate date and enter a time for the system. Synchronize with Computer Time - Synchronizes the time with the computer’s internal clock. Day Light Saving Users can set the Day Light Saving Time by ticking on Enable Day Light Saving.
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Page 62: Network
Network The network settings, including network configuration, port configuration, and universal plug and play (UPnP) settings are used to configure camera connectivity. These settings are found under the Settings > Network context. -
Page 63: Network Configuration
Network Configuration These settings are used to configure basic network access for the camera. They are found under Network> Network Configuration. Most of these settings vary with your specific hardware setup; therefore the defaults are set for common SOHO level usage. If you are using the camera in an enterprise environment, please check with your IT department to determine the correct settings for this section. - Page 64 DDNS Settings DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) is a protocol that enables the camera to maintain a static connection address, even when its IP changes. Access using this feature is disabled by default. Connecting using DDNS requires registration on third-party websites for DDNS services.
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Page 65: Port Settings
Port Settings Ports are a software construct used to multiplex the transmission information to and from the camera. They act as separate endpoints within an IP address where software "listens" for incoming information. This section, which can be accessed under Network > Port Settings, includes HTTP Port Settings, RTSP Settings and RTP Multicast Settings. - Page 66 HTTP Port Settings The HTTP port number is used access the camera via the HTTP protocol. The LiveView Port number is used to transmit live-view information. RTSP Settings Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a protocol used to establish and control media sessions between end points. You may change the access name for stream 1, stream 2, the RTSP port number, the RTP port for video, the RTCP port for video, RTP port for audio, and RTCP port for audio.
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Page 67: Upnp
UpnP Universal plug and play (UPnP) is a protocol that simplifies the implementation of networks by allowing new hardware to connect seamlessly to a network. The settings for this feature can be found under Network > UPnP. To enable UPnP, first check the Enable UPnP box. If you wish to change the default values, there are two fields that can be edited. -
Page 68: Wifi
Wifi Check “Enable WiFi” option and click on Search to find a suitable network. Click Connect to make connection and confirm the setting. Users can use a USB dongle to access Wifi: 1. Insert a wireless USB adapter into the USB connector. 2. -
Page 69: Snmp
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Page 70: Https
HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a communications protocol for secure communication over a computer network, with especially wide deployment on the internet. Select Create Self-Signed Certificate Automatically and click “Create” to have the certification authority automatically. Once succeed, you will see the Certificate Info in the next section of this web page. - Page 71 Or Select Self-Signed Certificate Manually and click “Create” to have the certification authority manually. A window will be prompted for creating certificate information. Edit the information in the files if necessary and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Once succeed, you will see the Certificate Info in the next section of this web page.
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Page 72: Video & Audio Settings
Video & Audio Settings Video and audio are the heat of a network camera's functionality. The settings for video and audio can be found under Settings> Video & Audio. Under this section, you can access basic video and audio settings, video appearance parameters, video stream settings, as well as audio parameters. -
Page 73: Text Overlay Setting
Text Overlay Setting The text overlay deals with the text being displayed at the top of the output screen. You can display multiple text messages at the same time. (Only the camera name will display if the resolution is 160 x 120). ... -
Page 74: Image Appearance Settings
Image Appearance Settings These settings, found under Video & Audio > Image Appearance, deal with the video output of the camera. There are two tabs, Image Attributes and Sensor Configuration, as well as Advanced Settings. The details for each model are listed below. Image Appearance... - Page 75 Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders.
- Page 76 Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: D-WDR - Specifies if the wide dynamic range (WDR) function is activated. If activated, the WDR function will attempt to preserve detail at contrast extremes.
- Page 77 Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings allow you to make changes to the following parameters: Environment – Indoor or Outdoor environments can be selected. Frequency - The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz lighting. Denoise – Removes video noises. ...
- Page 78 Max Shutter Speed - Longer shutter times allow more light into the sensor, resulting in a cleaner picture, however longer shutter times can result in motion blur. The user may choose the following shutter speeds: 1/2s, 1/5s, 1/7.5, 1/15s, 1/30s, 1/60s, 1/120s, 1/250s, 1/500s, 1/1000s and 1/10000s.
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Page 79: Image Appearance Settings (Only For Cam1320S2/1420S2)
Image Appearance Settings (only for CAM1320S2/1420S2) These settings, found under Video & Audio > Image Appearance, deal with the video output of the camera. There are 4 modes for selection, Auto, Day, Night, and Schedule for Day Mode. More image details can be set for the Day and Night modes. - Page 80 Auto Mode When the Auto Mode is selected, the camera will determine when the light levels required a switch to the day mode (Color) or to the night mode (B/W). Sensitivity: adjustable from 0 to 100. Delay time: adjustable from 10 seconds to 3 hours. ...
- Page 81 Night Mode When the Night Mode is selected, it forces to the night mode. Day/Night Profile More image details can be adjusted in the Day/Night Profile, when the Day/Night Mode is selected. Basic These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100).
- Page 82 Saturation - Adjusts the saturation of the image. Sharpness - Adjusts the sharpness of the image. AGC - Automatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level to a variety of inputs. This setting provides a baseline value for the AGC. Values higher than this will be darkened, and values that are lower will be brightened.
- Page 83 preserve detail at contrast extremes. Levels can be set from 1(least)-9(most). BLC - Backlight compensation, adjusts video gain to automatically correct the exposure of objects that are strongly backlit. This brightens the image, at the cost of overexposing areas of high illumination. Advanced ...
- Page 84 Schedule for Day Mode When the Schedule for Day Mode is selected, it allows users to set a time for day/night (color/B&W) transitions. Set the time from and to for the day mode. For other times, it’ll be the night mode.
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Page 85: Video Streams
Video Streams The configuration for video streams, including resolution, frame rate and image quality parameters can be found under Video & Audio> Video Streams. The page is split into settings for 2 streams. Common settings are: Video format - The compression format for the video stream. o H.264 - Provides the best compression, and clear picture, but is processor intensive. - Page 86 Key Frame Interval - Sets the period between minimally compressed recovery frames that don't require other video frames to decode. 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s are possible values. Video Quality Settings - Sets the quality of the video image. ...
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Page 87: Privacy Mask Settings
Privacy Mask Settings The Privacy Mask Settings, under Video & Audio> Privacy Mask Settings, contain parameters dealing with the mask settings for privacy. Note: CAM12XX/13XX/14XX series do not support Privacy Mask Settings. -
Page 88: Audio Settings
Audio Settings The audio settings, under Video & Audio> Audio Settings, contain parameters dealing with audio coming from the cameras built in mic, or an external microphone. Audio Settings: Selects whether or not to mute the incoming audio from the camera. Audio In: Off (Mute) / On , ... -
Page 89: Ptz
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Page 90: Recording
Recording The Recording menu, Settings> Recording, deals with recording settings and managing recorded video files. Recording Basic Settings Recording basic settings, Recording > Recording Basic Settings are parameters which deal with the recording location and scheduling. The following parameters can be configured within this menu: ... -
Page 91: Recorded File Management
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Page 92: Event Notification
Event Notification Event Notification settings, found under Settings> Event Notification, deal with the event detection, scheduled recording, and notification abilities of the camera. Event Server The event server, which can be configured under Event Notification> Event Server, is the communications center of the camera. This section deals with the configuration of E-mail and FTP notifications, as well as remote recording. - Page 93 Server address - The IP or address of the e-mail server. User Name - The user name of the notifications e-mail account. Password - The password of the e-mail account. SMTP Server Port - the SMTP port of the email server; Default 25. ...
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Page 94: Event Alert Action
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Page 95: Motion Detection
Motion Detection The motion detection functionality of the camera can be found under Event Notification> Motion Detection. Motion Detection Window Management Motion detection is activated by checking the Enable Motion Detection box. Click the Window Settings tab to enter the window configuration, and click New to add a new detection window. - Page 96 Click Save to save all settings. Settings of existing windows can also be changed by selecting the window and changing the settings. To delete a window, select a window in and click Remove. Activity Status Display The Activity Status Display tab displays the amount of motion detected in a selected window.
- Page 97 Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
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Page 98: Tampering Detection
Tampering Detection Tampering detection is similar to motion detection in that it detects where there is a sudden unexpected change in the whole camera view. Parameters for this feature are found under Event Notification> Tampering Detection. Tampering alarm handling and notifications can be configured under Event Settings. -
Page 99: Di & Do
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Page 100: Event Settings
Event Settings Event settings deal with alarm handling and notification, as well as feature scheduling. These settings can be found under the Event Notification> Event Settings menu. The event handler is rule based. There are lists for both two types of rules: ... - Page 101 Adding/Editing an Event Rule The Add and Edit screens contain the following triggering actions: Note: If editing a rule that has not been triggered, the rule will not be triggered after until after editing is complete. If the rule is triggered, any changes will not be applied until the current trigger is resolved.
- Page 102 General The following general fields should be filled in: Name - Specifies the name of the Event. Set Time Interval Between Triggers - The time frame in which a subsequent trigger of the same event will be ignored (max hh:mm:ss). Enable Triggering By The next step is to specify the frequency of trigger response.
- Page 103 DI - Trigger when a DI trigger occurs. For more information please refer to the section on DI & DayNight – Trigger when day turns to night. NightDay – Trigger when night turns to day. When Triggered The actions to take when trigger conditions are met are configured here.
- Page 104 Record - Records video to the server specified in the Event Server settings and the microSD card when triggered. The video clip stored on both remote storage server and local storage is a video file 35 seconds in length (5 seconds before and 30 seconds after the trigger) ...
- Page 105 Recurrence Pattern - Enables triggering only if conditions are met during a specified time period. To specify the period, select the days of the week that the trigger is active by checking the corresponding boxes, and fill in a start time and end time for motion detection in the From: and To: boxes.
- Page 106 Record - Records video to the server specified in the Event Server settings and the microSD card when triggered. The video clip stored on both remote storage server and local storage is a video file 35 seconds in length (5 seconds before and 30 seconds after the trigger) ...
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Page 107: System
System The system settings, which deal with hardware and firmware parameters, logs, and configuration lists, can be found under Settings> System. Storage Management Note: CAM 12XX/13XX/14XX series do not support Storage Management. -
Page 108: System Status
System Status The camera status can be found under System> System Status. This section displays useful system information including: Network Configuration defined manually or obtained from DHCP o IP Address o MAC Address o Subnet Mask o Default Router address ... -
Page 109: System Log
System Log The system log, System > System Log, provides a log for system messages and events. The log lists important information such as login information, changes to camera settings (both successful and unsuccessful), triggered events, and error messages. This information can be very useful in the event of a camera failure or unauthorized entry. -
Page 110: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Upgrading with a firmware file on a PC: 1. Power ON the device. 2. Connect to the camera through a web browser and go to System > Firmware Upgrade. 3. Choose “Specify the firmware to upgrade”. Click Browse…and locate the file [cam number]fw. - Page 111 If the status LED shows steady amber for over 1 minute, the camera will become unresponsive and the upgrade process may have failed. Please contact with your dealer for technical support.
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Page 112: Reset To Factory Default Settings
Reset to Factory Default Settings To reset the device to the factory default settings: 1. Make sure the device is in operation mode. 2. Using a needle or similar object to press and hold the Reset button until the camera restarts (about 2 seconds). The status LED will change to amber during startup. - Page 113 Export/Import & Reboot In certain situations it may be necessary to restart your network camera (network settings changed, DHCP added, etc). The settings under System> Export/Import & Reboot allow you to restart the camera. This menu also contains options to export configuration details (for backup or replication purposes), as well as import configuration details.
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Page 114: Chapter 5. Configuration Through The Ip Utility
Chapter 5. Configuration through the IP Utility Camera configurations can be done through web interface and IP Utility. **For IP Utility, please look into this chapter; for web interface, please refer to Chapter 4. Web Interface IP Utility General Basic Settings User Account Date &... - Page 115 Export/Import Reboot Camera Search Login Properties Delete from Tool Clearing and Setting Status Camera Group Actions Focus Tool...
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Page 116: Overview
5.1. Overview The IP Utility is a set of tools for network cameras. It includes tools to create, modify, delete and manage groups within the camera; The IP Camera Utility also provides tools to perform simple connectivity configuration, firmware upgrades and reboot operations. The utility is intended to simplify the configuration and management of multiple cameras. - Page 117 Click Next to continue with installation. Fill in the Folder field to specify the installation path. Clicking Browse… pulls up a file system browser. Clicking Disk Cost will display free space and the space the utility will take up on disks. Choose if you wish to install the application for the current user only (Just me) or all users on this computer (Everyone).
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Page 118: Ip Utility Basics
5.3. IP Utility Basics Starting the IP Utility To start the IP Utility, double-click the IP Utility shortcut on your desktop or go to Start > Program Files > IP Utility> IP Utility. Note: On startup, the utility will automatically scan for IP Cameras on the same subnet as the computer. -
Page 119: Exiting The Ip Utility
Exiting the IP Utility To exit the IP utility, click the X button on the top right corner of the screen or choose File > Exit from the menu bar. -
Page 120: Camera Actions
5.4. Camera Actions This section displays camera information, including the IP, Name, Model, MAC Address, Status and Network Mask. Search Search updates the details for the cameras listed, as well as locates any new cameras connected on the same subnet. The search is performed every time the IP utility starts. -
Page 121: Login
Login Before performing camera actions, most cameras require that proper login credentials are supplied. To login to a camera: 1. Right click the camera you wish to set. Select Login from the popup, the system responds with the Login window. Alternatively, click the camera entry and choose Login from the Camera menu. - Page 122 2. Fill in the user name and password. 3. Click OK to set the username and password. Note: To perform further configuration, please make sure that the User set here has administrator privileges. The default Username/Password for cameras is admin/admin.
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Page 123: Properties
Properties The properties of a camera can be viewed by following these steps: 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right click the camera and select Properties, or select Camera > Properties from the menu bar. - Page 124 The Camera Information popup will display with camera details.
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Page 125: Delete From Tool
Delete from Tool 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Right click the camera(s) which you want to delete from the tool and select Delete from Tool. The camera will be removed from the listings. -
Page 126: Select All
Select All In a group context, right clicking a camera, and selecting Select All will select all the cameras in the group. -
Page 127: Rebooting Camera
Rebooting Camera In certain cases it may be necessary to reboot the camera. To do this: 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Click the Reboot button or select Camera > Configuration > Reboot from the menu bar. -
Page 128: Set Ip
Set IP The IP Address of a camera can be set by following these steps: 1. Click the Set IP button. 2. You can choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP or assign a fixed IP. 3. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. - Page 129 Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.
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Page 130: Link To Camera Web Interface
Link to Camera Web Interface Link to Camera Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. Double click the selected camera or select Camera > Link to Camera in the menu bar. The camera’s live view webpage will open in a browser window. -
Page 131: Link To Camera User Manager
Link to Camera User Manager This function links to the user management page of the selected camera. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right click the camera and select User Manager or click Camera > User Manager in the menu bar. -
Page 132: Camera Group Actions
5.5. Camera Group Actions The Camera Group frame contains a simple tree containing group listings. There are two pre-defined subsections. All Devices - contains all the cameras in the tool, as well as predefined groups New Devices and Warnings/Errors MyGroup –... - Page 133 The system responds with the Add Group popup. 2. In the New Group Name field, type in a group name. 3. Click OK to add the group. The group will appear under MyGroup Note: Camera group names can contain upper and lower-case letters, numerals and the _ symbol.
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Page 134: Delete Group
Delete Group 1. Expand MyGroup and right-click the group you wish to delete. 2. Choose Delete Group to delete the group. Alternatively, click the group and choose Delete Group from the Group menu. 3. The system will ask to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to delete the group. -
Page 135: Rename Group
Rename Group 1. Expand MyGroup and right-click the group you wish to rename. 2. Choose Rename Group. Alternatively, click the group and choose Rename Group from the Group menu. The Rename Group popup appears. - Page 136 3. Enter a new group name in the New Group Name field. 4. Click OK to save your changes. Note: Camera group names can contain upper and lower-case letters, numerals and the _ symbol.
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Page 137: Move To Group
Move to Group This function moves the selected camera(s) from a group to another group. 1. From the Camera Group window select a group under MyGroup. 2. Select one or more cameras from the existing group by checking the box in the first column of their listing. - Page 138 4. In the Select Group pop-up box select the destination group. Click OK to move the selected camera(s) to the group. Note: Cameras can not be moved from groups under All Devices.
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Page 139: Copy To Group
Copy to Group This function copies the selected camera(s) from a group to another group. 1. From the Device Group window select a group. 2. Select one or more cameras from the existing group by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 3. - Page 140 4. In the Select Group pop-up box select the destination group. Click OK to copy the selected camera(s) to the group.
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Page 141: Configuration Settings
5.6. Configuration Settings Configuration can be downloaded and updated by selecting Camera > Configuration, or the process can be automated by downloading the configuration from one camera using the Download Configuration function, and then using the Update Configuration function to upload the changed configuration file. -
Page 142: Download Configuration
Download Configuration This function downloads a configuration file. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right-click the camera which you want to download from and select Configuration > Download Configuration, or select Camera > Configuration >... -
Page 143: Update Configuration
Update Configuration 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Right-click the camera(s) which you want to update to and select Configuration > Update Configuration, select Camera > Configuration > Update Configuration from the menu bar. The Update Configuration popup will display. -
Page 144: Firmware Actions
5.7. Firmware Actions Update Firmware Once a new version of the camera firmware is obtained, the firmware can be updated using the following steps: Note: You must be logged into the camera to update the camera firmware. - Page 145 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Click the Update Firmware button; right-click the camera(s) which you want to update to and select Maintenance > Update Firmware; or select Camera > Maintenance > Update Firmware from the menu bar. The Update Firmware popup will display.
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Page 146: Focus Tool
5.8. Focus Tool The Focus Tool is used as a reference for focus precision. Click the Focus Tool button to open it. Information of Best Focus Value, Current Focus Value and Focus Percent will be shown at the bottom of the Focus Tool Window. You can click Refresh to get a new data after focus adjustment is done.
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