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Amcrest IP4M-1026
WiFi Bullet Camera
User Manual
Version 1.0.2
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Revised September 11
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  • Page 1 Amcrest IP4M-1026 WiFi Bullet Camera User Manual Version 1.0.2 Revised September 11 , 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2.3 For Configuring Advanced Settings On Your Camera ......11 4.2.4 For Cloud Storage and Playback ............11 4.2.5 For Quick Web Access To Your Cameras ..........11 4.3 Amcrest View App Setup ................11 4.3.1 IP/Domain Setup ................... 12 4.3.2. Wi-Fi Configuration Setup ..............17 4.3.3.
  • Page 3 4.8 Remote Web Access Setup ................. 35 4.8.1 UPnP/DDNS Remote Web Access Setup ..........35 4.8.2 Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup ......... 36 4.9 NVR Access ....................37 5 Operation and Interface ................... 38 5.1 Live ......................38 5.2 Setup ......................39 5.2.1 Camera ....................

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Email Amcrest Customer Support support@amcrest.com Important Security Warning To keep your Amcrest camera secure and prevent unauthorized access, please make sure to follow the steps below: • Always make sure that your camera has the latest firmware as listed on www.amcrest.com/firmware...

  • Page 5: Features And Specifications

    Be sure to use only the accessories recommended by manufacturer. Before installation, please open the package and check to ensure that all of the components are present. Contact the retailer that you purchased from, or Amcrest directly if anything is broken or missing in the package.

  • Page 6: Features

    These IP4M-1026 Camera adopt a high-quality design to achieve high levels of reliability and security. It can be configured to work locally, as well as on a network. The IP4M-1026 Camera also have a built-in WiFi adapter that allows for the camera to be used on a wireless network, without needing a physical connection to a router or PC.
  • Page 7 Please refer to the following chart for information about the camera and its ports. Port Name Function Connection Note Used to connect the camera using a standard Ethernet cable. Network port Ethernet port Note: Some devices do not support PoE. Power input DC 12V port...
  • Page 8 Please see below for detailed diagram of the camera’s physical features The images below show the dimensions for the camera. The measurements are in millimeters (mm):...

  • Page 9: Connection & Installation

    3.2 Installation Guide Follow the steps and use the diagram in this section to install the IP4M-1026 Camera. Note: Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight...

  • Page 10: Camera Access Setup

    9. Using a Philip’s head screwdriver, (not included) tighten the adjusting screw near the base of the camera to lock the camera in position. An installation guide video can be found at Amcrest.com/videos 4 Camera Access Setup This section of the guide will provide the user with information on how to setup access to the camera through any of the following methods.

  • Page 11: How To Setup The Camera

    We offer 4 hours of free storage for your first camera. Please follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.6 (Cloud Access) to sign up for our Amcrest Cloud service and get 4 hours of free storage.

  • Page 12: Ip/Domain Setup

    Once your camera has been properly port forwarded you can begin adding the device to the app. For more information on how to add your device to the Amcrest View Pro app using the IP/Domain method follow the step by step instructions provided below.
  • Page 13 Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your app. Select which type of device you will be connecting to the app. It can be either Wi-Fi or a PoE camera depending on the model.
  • Page 14 Wi-Fi Camera If you selected Wi-Fi camera, tap on Add An Already Connected Camera. In this menu, select IP/Domain/DDNS Setup. Note: P2P Setup is NOT a recommended means of adding your device to the app. To increase efficiency, it should only be used as a secondary option. PoE Setup If you selected PoE camera, make sure to tap on IP/Domain/DDNS to proceed.
  • Page 15 Enter the port forwarded IP address for your camera into the field labeled IP. Enter the TCP Port information of your port forwarded camera into the field labeled Port. Tap Next to continue. Enter a name for your device and then type in the username and password for the camera. Once complete, tap the Start Live View button to view your camera.
  • Page 16 Your device has now been added to the Amcrest View Pro app and is ready for use! Still not working? If you are using Wi-Fi and have a dual band router, and your camera does not connect to your Wi-Fi network after following this method please use the Ethernet Wi-Fi Setup method as detailed in section 4.3.3.

  • Page 17: Wi-Fi Configuration Setup

    4.3.2. Wi-Fi Configuration Setup This method is to be used only as a secondary method for adding your cameras to the Amcrest View Pro app. For a primary (recommended) way of adding your cameras to the app, refer to section 4.3.1. IP/Domain Setup.
  • Page 18 Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your app. Select which type of device you will be connecting to the app. In this case, we will tap on Wi-Fi Camera since we are adding a Wi-Fi camera to the app.
  • Page 19 8. The camera will open on your mobile device to scan the QR code located on the device you’re adding to Amcrest View. Alternatively, you can enter in the Serial Number manually. Your mobile device may request permissions to allow the application to use your camera. Once accepted your mobile device will then be...
  • Page 20 Once the QR code is scanned or the serial number has been added to your app, you will then be prompted to give your camera a name. This name can be unique to your camera and can be named anything you wish.
  • Page 21 "Start Live Preview". 11. Amcrest View will prompt you to change the password. Enter a password within the maximum 32 characters in length. After you have entered your new password for your device, please click on "Start Live...

  • Page 22: Ethernet Wi-Fi Setup

    Your device has now been added to the Amcrest View Pro app and is ready for use! You can now remove the Ethernet cable on the back of the camera. 4.3.3. Ethernet Wi-Fi Setup This method is to be used only as a secondary method for adding your cameras to the Amcrest View Pro app. For...
  • Page 23 1. Connect your camera to your network with an Ethernet cable and apply power. Allow the device to initialize and complete the boot process. Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. Amcrest View for iOS: Requires iOS 6.0 or later.
  • Page 24 Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your app. Select which type of device you will be connecting to the app. In this case, we will tap on Wi-Fi Camera since we are adding a Wi-Fi camera to the app.
  • Page 25 8. The camera will open on your mobile device to scan the QR code located on the device you’re adding to Amcrest View. Alternatively, you can enter in the Serial Number manually. Your mobile device may request permissions to allow the application to use your camera. Once accepted your mobile device will then be ready to scan the QR code.
  • Page 26 9. Enter in your Wi-Fi password on this screen. The Network SSID will automatically be entered if your mobile device is already connected to the Wi-Fi. If your device has not been connected to a Wi-Fi source, the Network SSID and password of your Wi-Fi can be entered manually. NOTE: You must be within the Wi-Fi range of the network to connect your device.
  • Page 27 After you have entered your new password for your device, please click on "Start Live View" to view the Live View screen. Your device has now been added to the Amcrest View Pro app and is ready for use! ! You can now remove the Ethernet cable on the back of the camera.

  • Page 28: Adding Additional Devices

    Connect your camera to your network with an Ethernet cable and apply power. Allow the device to initialize and complete the boot process. Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store. Amcrest View for iOS: Requires iOS 6.0 or later.
  • Page 29 Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your app. Select which type of device you will be connecting to the app. It can be either Wi-Fi or a PoE camera depending on the model.
  • Page 30 Wi-Fi Camera If you selected Wi-Fi camera, tap on Add An Already Connected Camera. In this menu, select P2P Setup. PoE Setup* If you selected PoE camera, make sure to tap on P2P Connection to proceed.
  • Page 31 Enter a name for the device and then type in the username and password for the camera. Once complete, tap the Start Live View button to view your camera.

  • Page 32: Desktop Access Setup

    Your device has now been added to the Amcrest View Pro app and is ready for use! 4.4 Desktop Access Setup Access your camera and all its features and settings on your local network using Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari on Windows or Mac.
  • Page 33 For quick and easy remote access on your PC or Mac, please use AmcrestCloud.com (section 4.6) or AmcrestView.com (section 4.7). To setup advanced remote access via UPnP/DDNS or Port Forwarding see section 4.8. For additional assistance, please contact us at www.amcrest.com or give us a call at 1-888-212-7538. Step by step video tutorials available at www.amcrest.com/videos...

  • Page 34: P2P Setup

    7538. Step by step video tutorials available at www.amcrest.com/videos 4.6 Amcrest Cloud Setup The Amcrest IP4M-1026 camera is able to sync with Amcrest Cloud; a service that stores recorded video streams in order to enable long-term storage. Amcrest Cloud also allows the user to easily find and download recorded video for playback from any internet connected PC or Mac computer.

  • Page 35: Remote Web Access Setup

    Please refer to your router manufacturer’s documentation to learn how to enable uPnP on your router. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough that details how to setup the Amcrest IP4M-1026 Camera for Remote Web Access using UPnP and DDNS: 1.

  • Page 36: Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup

    17. Enter in login details into the username and password fields and click login. For more information on UPnP, see section 5.2.2.7. For more information on DDNS, see section 5.2.2.4. If the process above is not working, please contact Amcrest Support via one of the following options: •...

  • Page 37: Nvr Access

    HTTP Port is 33333, the URL would be http://abc123456789.quickddns.com:33333 23. Enter in login details into the username and password fields and click login. If the process above is not working, please contact Amcrest Support via one of the following options: •...

  • Page 38: Operation And Interface

    This section of the manual details the camera’s interface, as well as all of the operations the camera can perform. The main interface of the camera contains 4 major tabs on the top of the screen. The IP4M-1026 camera do not have PTZ functionality. By default, the interface opens on the Live tab.

  • Page 39: Setup

    Section 1: This bar allows the user to select which stream type and which protocol they want to choose. For more information on stream types, see section 5.2.1.2.1. For more information on protocols, see section 5.2.2.2.1. Section 2: The functions bar allows the user to perform different camera functions while in live mode. See the table below for an explanation of the different functions available: Button Function Name...

  • Page 40: Camera

    There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: 1. Menu Bar: The menu bar is composed of menu sections, which when clicked display any menu items that fall under their category. 2. Menu Items: These menu items each open up a different menu that allows the user to change specific settings for the camera.
  • Page 41 Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item: • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. •...
  • Page 42 • Anti-Flicker: These radio buttons allow the user to select what type of anti-flicker technology should be used for the video feed. The three options are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and Outdoor. The desired option should offset any flickering effect caused by the electrical current used in the specific area. •...
  • Page 43 Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Profile Management tab in the Configuration menu item: Profile Management: This set of radio buttons allow the user to set what basis the profile management settings run on. There are 3 options: Normal, Full Time, and Schedule. Normal means that the system can automatically alternate between night and day based on the profiles for each.
  • Page 44 Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Video tab in the Video menu item: • Code-Stream Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select different encode frame rates for different recorded events. This includes the main stream, motion stream, and alarm stream. The camera supports active control frame function (ACF).
  • Page 45 Sub Stream is a lower quality stream that allows the feed to take up less resources and bandwidth when streaming. The Main Stream and the Sub Stream have the same fields. Sub Stream can be enabled by checking the box next to Enable. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button.
  • Page 46 The menu on the left allows the user to select which overlay to modify. Privacy Masking, Channel Title, Time, and Text Overlay can all be modified in this menu. For Privacy Masking, the radio button enables or disables the feature. To set a privacy mask, click one of the boxes in the live view window, and position or resize it as needed.

  • Page 47: Network

    • The Live Record field allows the user to select where to save live recordings to. Click the Browse button to select a different destination folder. • The Playback Snapshot field allows the user to select where to save playback snapshots to. Click the Browse button to select a different destination folder.
  • Page 48 • Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the P2P feature for the camera. This feature must be enabled for the camera to connect to a smartphone or tablet via the Amcrest View app. It is enabled by default.
  • Page 49 • QR Code: This image is a Quick Response (QR) code. By scanning this image using the Amcrest View app, this camera can establish a connection with the app. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button.
  • Page 50 For purposes of this guide, QuickDDNS will be used. QuickDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year. A renewal reminder email will be sent to the email entered in the username field below.
  • Page 51 To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.2.5 IP Filter This screen allows for the filtering of IP addresses, either blocking them, or granting them access to the camera. This feature helps make the camera more secure by limiting remote access only to approved users.
  • Page 52 5.2.6 SMTP (Email) This screen allows for the configuring of email settings in order to permit the camera to send emails when an alarm is triggered. Below is a screenshot of the email settings screen: Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen: •...
  • Page 53 5.2.7 UPnP UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, and it is a protocol used to easily connect devices to the internet. In the case of this camera, it allows the camera to connect to the router in an easy manner to quickly allow for remote access.
  • Page 54 5.2.8 SNMP SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol. This protocol is used to provide a basic framework in order to allow connection between various network devices. Below is a screenshot of the SNMP settings screen: Below is an explanation of fields on the SNMP settings screen: •...
  • Page 55 Click the checkbox next to Enable to the Bonjour functionality. The Server Name field allows the user specify what name to use in order to connect devices via the Bonjour protocol. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
  • Page 56 • Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable WiFi functionality. • Add SSID: This button allows the user to manually enter in an SSID. • Search SSID: This button allows the user to search for more SSIDs. • Refresh: This button obtains the most recent WiFi network information. To connect to a WiFi network, click the line item for a specific network, and enter in the password if needed.

  • Page 57: Event

    To enable 802.1x, click the checkbox next to Enable. An authentication method can be chosen from the dropdown box, and a username and password can be entered in their respective fields. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
  • Page 58 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Motion Detect tab: • Enable: This checkbox enables motion detection for the camera. • Working Period: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times. Click and drag to set motion detection for certain days of the week. Also, periods of motion detection can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen.
  • Page 59 When the setup button is clicked, a live stream of the video is shown. The user can then set up to 4 regions, each with their own region name, sensitivity (1-100), and threshold (1-100). Each region has a specific color, and the region selector tool is displayed when the mouse is moved to the top of the screen.
  • Page 60 5.2.3.1.2 Video Tamper This tab allows the user to modify video tamper settings. Below is a screenshot of the Video Tamper tab: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Video Tamper tab: • Enable: This checkbox enables a video tamper alarm for the camera. •...
  • Page 61 To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.2.3.2 Abnormality This menu has 3 tabs: SD Card, Network, and Illegal Access. 5.2.3.2.1 SD Card This tab allows the user to set the camera’s response to an SD card related abnormality.
  • Page 62 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Network settings tab: • Event Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select which Network abnormality to set event triggers for. The 2 options are Disconnection and IP Conflict. • Enable: This checkbox enables the Network abnormality trigger for the camera.

  • Page 63: Storage

    • Enable: This checkbox enables the Illegal Access abnormality trigger for the camera. • Login Failure: This field allows the user to specify how many failed login attempts must be attempted in order to trigger an Illegal Access abnormality event. •...
  • Page 64 • Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of recordings: General: General recording means that the camera captures all footage for the specified time period.
  • Page 65 Alarm: Alarm means that the camera only takes snapshots when an alarm is activated. Alarm recording is represented by the color red. • Snapshot Recording Schedule: To specify a snapshot range, first select the type of snapshot desired, then click and drag on time bar for the desired date. To edit multiple days at once, drag the cursor further up or down to cover the other days.
  • Page 66 To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.2.4.2 Destination This menu controls where recorded media is stored. There are 4 tabs in this menu: Path, SD Card, FTP, and NAS. 5.2.4.2.1 Path This tab is where the user can designate a path for recorded video and snapshots to reside in.
  • Page 67 • Used Capacity/Total Capacity: This column shows the available memory on the SC card. • Read Only: This button allows the user to designate an SD card as read only. • Hot Swap: This button allows the user to physically remove the SD card and replace it with another safely.

  • Page 68: System

    Below is an explanation of the fields on the NAS settings tab: • Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable NAS uploading for the camera’s recorded media. • Server Address: This field allows the user to designate a DDNS address for the NAS server/device. •...
  • Page 69 5.2.5.1.1 General This tab is where the user can configure some basic camera settings. Below is a screenshot of the General tab: Below is an explanation of the fields on the General settings tab: • Device Name: This field allows the user to change the device’s name.
  • Page 70 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Date & Time settings tab: • Date Format: This dropdown box allows the user to change the date format used in the camera. • Time Format: This dropdown box allows the user to change the time format used in the camera. •...
  • Page 71 • Anonymous Login: This checkbox allows the user to enable the anonymous login feature. This allows all user account names to remain hidden on this screen. • User Name: This tab shows the usernames available on the camera. • Group: This tab shows the user groups available on the camera. •...

  • Page 72: Information

    Below is an explanation of the fields on the Auto Maintain screen: • Auto Reboot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the auto reboot function. The dropdown box and field to the right of this checkbox allow the user to specify what date and time of the week the camera will auto reboot.
  • Page 73 On this screen, software version, web interface version, and ONVIF version are displayed. Also, the S/N (Token ID) is displayed here. 5.2.6.2 Log This screen is where the camera’s activity log is kept. Below is a screenshot of the Log screen: To view logs for a specific time period, modify the start time and end time fields, choose the type of event (system, setting, data, event, record, manage users, clear log), and click search.

  • Page 74: Alarm

    This screen allows the user to see which users are online. Below is a screenshot of the Online Users screen: Click Refresh to refresh this table. 5.3 Alarm This screen is where the alarm log is kept. Below is a screenshot of the alarm screen: The table on the right shows the alarm log and all of the alarm instances that have occurred.
  • Page 75 • The firmware was upgraded incorrectly. 2. Camera often automatically shuts down or stops running. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The input voltage is too low or is not stable. • The insides of the camera have accumulated too much dust. •...
  • Page 76 • The camera’s microphone is damaged. • The speakers being used are not sufficiently powered. • The camera hardware is malfunctioning. 8. There is no audio during recorded video playback. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: •...
  • Page 77 • A privacy mask or screensaver may be enabled. • The logged in user may not have sufficient rights to monitor real-time playback. • The camera’s local video output quality is not sufficient. 13. Network connection is not stable. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: •...

  • Page 78: Glossary Of Terms

    Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The media player software on the PC may not be able to read the file format. • The PC may not have DirectX 8.1 or higher. • The PC may not have Windows XP or higher. 18.

  • Page 79: Fcc Statement

    • S/N – S/N stands for serial number. The S/N is unique to each camera and can be used to connect to different Amcrest apps and services to provide different methods of access to the camera. • Sensitivity – Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the motion detected by a percentage.

  • Page 80: Appendix A: Toxic Or Hazardous Materials Or Elements

    harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 81 All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice. • All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners. To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following: • Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts...

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