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Amcrest IPM-723W / IPM-723B
1.3MP ProHD Outdoor Wi-Fi Bullet Camera
User Manual
Version 1.0.4
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Revised December 14
, 2018

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  • Page 1 Amcrest IPM-723W / IPM-723B 1.3MP ProHD Outdoor Wi-Fi Bullet Camera User Manual Version 1.0.4 Revised December 14 , 2018...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2 How to Setup the Camera ........................7 4.3. App Setup ..............................7 4.4 Desktop Access Setup ..........................14 4.5 Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup ........................ 15 4.6 Web Access Setup (AmcrestView.com) ....................15 4.7 Remote Web Access Setup ........................16 5 Operation and Interface ..........................

  • Page 3: 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-subscribe...

  • Page 4: Features And Specifications

    1.1 Overview Amcrest cameras are an excellent digital surveillance product that can be useful to a wide variety of users. This camera connects to any router and uses an internet connection to allow the user to access all of its functionality from many internet connected devices.

  • Page 5: Device Overview

    The camera is UPnP compatible, and includes functionality for use with PPPoE, DDNS, and other protocols to allow remote and local connection with a large variety of network hardware. Note: There may be slight differences in functionality due to the existence of different product series. IMPORTANT: Due to specific hardware limitations within your camera it is important to note that these devices will not be able to automatically pan/tilt or pivot in either the app or via the web UI on a computer.

  • Page 6: Installation Guide

    For more information on how to connect your camera, refer to section 4, Camera Access Setup. 3.2 Installation Guide Follow the steps and use the diagram in this section to install you WiFi camera. Note: Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight of the camera.

  • Page 7: Default Username And Password

    If you are setting up your camera for the first time, or you are setting up your camera for mobile viewing, please follow the instructions as outlined on section 4.3. Using the Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from anywhere, and access features such as taking snapshots, creating recordings, and more.
  • Page 8 For purposes of this guide, we will use iOS, though both apps. The App Interface may differ slightly from the screenshots below as updates are released. Below, you'll find instructions on how to set up your camera up on the Amcrest cloud app as well as the Amcrest View Pro app.
  • Page 9 Press Next to continue. 7. Set a new password for your camera. The password 8. If you are connecting a WiFi camera to the Amcrest must be between 8 to 32 characters long and contain Cloud and would like to enable WiFi via the Ethernet only letters and numbers.
  • Page 10 Make sure your camera is plugged into a power source and your Ethernet cable is connected from the camera to your router. • Make sure your camera and mobile device are on the same network during setup. Download and open the Amcrest View Pro app from the App Store or Play Store.
  • Page 11 2. Open the app and tap on the + symbol in the middle 3. Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your app. of the screen to begin adding your WiFi device. 4. Tap on WiFi Camera Select your connection type, in this case, select the left tab Set Up A New Camera On WiFi or Connect New Device (on Android) to begin adding the device to the app.
  • Page 12 6. Ensure an Ethernet cable is connected from the 7. Ensure your smartphone or tablet is connected to router to the camera and the included power adapter the same WiFi network as your camera. Tap Next to is connected to the device. Allow the device to continue.
  • Page 13 For more information on alternative setup methods for your camera in the Amcrest View Pro app visit the following links: IP/Domain/DDNS App Setup: Used to establish a connection without using P2P. For more information on this setup method visit,...

  • Page 14: Desktop Access Setup

    Note: Make sure the camera and the PC are on the same network before proceeding. Use one of the following web browsers: Safari, Internet Explorer, or the Google Chrome app. To easily connect to the camera’s interface, install and run the Amcrest IP Config tool. You can download the IP Config software from www.amcrest.com...

  • Page 15: Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup

    4. View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu button on the top of the page. You can also use the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras, play recordings, and view your camera live, from anywhere. For more information visit amcrest.com/support...

  • Page 16: Remote Web Access Setup

    6. Click the Connections menu item on the left hand menu and ensure that the HTTP port has changed. 7. Click the DDNS menu item on the left hand menu, pick Amcrest DDNS from the drop down box, click the checkbox next to Server Type, and then click the Save button on the bottom right.
  • Page 17 16. If the browser prompts you to allow the plugin to work on the computer, hit Allow to ensure the plugin can run successfully. 17. 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: • Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts...

  • Page 18: Operation And Interface

    HTTP Port is 33333, the URL would be http://abc123456789.AmcrestDDNS.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 19 Section 1: This bar allows the user to select which stream type and which protocol they want to choose. 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 Function Description...

  • Page 20: Playback

    Section 4: This section of the Live tab shows the picture that the camera is broadcasting. The bitrate is shown in the top left corner, the native resolution is shown in the top right corner, the time stamp is shown below the native resolution, and the camera type is shown in the bottom left corner. 5.2 Playback The Playback tab allows the user to playback the camera’s recorded video.

  • Page 21: Setup

    PC. 5.3. Cloud Storage The Cloud Storage tab allows the user quick access to the Amcrest Cloud website. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts.
  • Page 22 There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: Menu Bar: The menu bar is composed of menu sections, which when clicked display any menu items that fall under their category. Menu Items: These menu items each open a different menu that allows the user to change specific settings for the camera.
  • Page 23 Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item: 5.4.1.1.1. Picture • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. •...
  • Page 24 • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. • 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 25 • BLC: backlight compensation: Default will use the whole image to balance the lighting settings, and Customized will allow you to balance the lighting settings from the target area. • WDR: Wide Dynamic Range makes multiple scans of a scene to provide one balanced and unwashed image that is clear for the user.
  • Page 26 To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.4.1.5. Day & Night Used to determine when black and white mode is turned on in a dark environment. Below is a screenshot of this menu: •...
  • Page 27 • Auto - Uses D&N Sensitivity setting to change between color mode and infrared and black and white mode. • Black & White - Always sets picture to black and white, however when illumination is too dark it switches on IR mode. •...
  • Page 28 • Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and Normal. • Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select whether to turn the indication light on or off. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button.
  • Page 29 5.4.1.2. Video This section allows the user to change video settings for the camera’s video feed. There are 4 tabs in this menu item: Video, Snapshot, Overlay, and Path. 5.4.1.2.1. Video Below is a screenshot that shows the Video tab in the Video menu item: Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Video tab in the Video menu item: •...
  • Page 30 5.4.1.2.2 Snapshot Below is a screenshot that shows the Snapshot tab in the Video menu item: Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Snapshot tab in the Video menu item: • Snapshot Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a snapshot mode. There are two snapshot modes: ▪...
  • Page 31 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 32 Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Path tab in the Video menu item: • The Live Snapshot field allows the user to select where to save live snapshots to. Click the Browse button to select a different destination folder. •...
  • Page 33 Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings tab: • Host Name: This text field allows the user to change the host device name for the camera. This field supports a maximum of 15 characters. • Ethernet Card: This dropdown box allows the user to select which internet access device to use. If the device is connected to a wired connection and a wireless one at the same time, then this box will have options to pick either of the connections.
  • Page 34 The P2P settings screen is where users can use a QR code to connect their smartphone or tablet to the camera. This feature needs to be enabled for use with the Amcrest View app, Amcrest Cloud, or AmcrestView.com. Below is a screenshot of the P2P...
  • Page 35 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Connection settings tab: • Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum number of users that can be connected to the camera at the same time. The maximum number of users the camera can support at one time is 20. •...
  • Page 36 Quick DDNS, NO-IP DDNS, CN99 DDNS, and Dyndns DDNS. Based on which service is selected, different options may show on this screen. For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be used. AmcrestDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year.
  • Page 37 Below is an explanation of fields on the IP Filter settings screen: • Trusted Sites: This checkbox allows the user to enable the IP Filter feature for trusted sites. • Add IP/MAC: This button opens a popup that allows the user to add IP or MAC addresses to the trusted site list.
  • Page 38 Below is an explanation of fields on the SMTP (Email) settings screen: • SMTP Server: SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. This field allows the user to enter the SMTP server used by the email service. • Port: This field allows the user to enter the port that corresponds to the selected SMTP server. •...
  • Page 39 • Keep Alive: This checkbox allows the user to enable a function to periodically check in with the SMTP server to ensure it can connect correctly. • Email Test: This button causes the system to automatically send out an email to test the connection is OK or not.
  • Page 40 The sixth column shows the status of the protocol. If the protocol was mapped successfully, this field will say “Mapping Succeeded”. The seventh column allows the user to open a dialog box and edit the service’s information. 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 41 Click the checkbox next to Enable to the Bonjour functionality. The Server Name field allows the user to specify what name to use 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 42 Below is an explanation of the fields on the WiFi tab of the WiFi menu: ● Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable WiFi functionality. ● Add SSID: This button allows the user to manually enter in an SSID. ●...
  • Page 43 The WiFi camera will now be connected to your WiFi network. You can now remove the Ethernet cable from the device. Please note, the IP address listed in the WiFi Network Information menu will be the IP address used to access your camera wirelessly. 5.4.2.11.
  • Page 44 • Realtime Monitor: This field allows the user to enter in a priority value for real time monitoring packets. The range is between 0-63. • Command: This field allows the user to enter in a priority value for command packets. The range is between 063.
  • Page 45 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Motion Detect tab: • Enable: This checkbox enables motion detection for the camera. • Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times.
  • Page 46 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. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set.
  • Page 47 • Record: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to record video when a motion detection alarm is triggered. • Record Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and recording should be. •...
  • Page 48 o Click and drag to set video tampering for certain days of the week. Also, periods of video tampering can be set for each day and enabled using the period settings on the bottom half of the screen. There are a total of 6 periods that can be set.
  • Page 49 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 50 • Relay Out: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to trigger an alarm when illegal access is detected. • Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and relay alarm activation should be.
  • Page 51 • Video Recording Schedule: To specify a video recording range, first select the type of recording 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. o Setup: Clicking this button opens a screen that allows for recording periods to be set for each day and for each recording type.
  • Page 52 5.4.4.1.3. Holiday Schedule This tab is where holiday settings are configured. Below is a screenshot of the Holiday Schedule settings screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Holiday Schedule settings tab: • Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule.
  • Page 53 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Path settings tab: • Event Type: This column designates storage options available to the camera. The options are SD Card, FTP, and NAS. • Record Type: These columns designate which recording type should be recorded to which event type.
  • Page 54 Below is an explanation of the fields on the FTP settings tab: • Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable FTP uploading for the camera’s recorded media. • Server Address: This field allows the user to designate a DDNS address for the FTP server. •...
  • Page 55 Save button. 5.4.4.4. Cloud Storage This menu redirects the user to the Amcrest Cloud web site. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts. For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit: amcrestcloud.com...
  • Page 56 5.4.5.1.1 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 57 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 58 • User Name: This tab shows the usernames available on the camera. • Group: This tab shows the user groups available on the camera. • No.: This column shows the user’s number on the user list. User Name: This column shows the usernames of the different accounts on the camera. •...
  • Page 59 Go to amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe • You will be taken to an Amcrest firmware downloads page. Search for the model number of your camera and download the latest firmware file. • Return to the web user interface for your camera and press the Browse button to locate and import the firmware file you just downloaded.
  • Page 60 • The device will reset, return to the web user interface. The upgrade is now complete. Note: When upgrading the camera’s firmware, do not disconnect the internet or power from the camera. 5.4.6 Information This menu section allows the user to view information about the camera for reference purposes. 5.4.6.1 Version This screen allows the user to see various information about the camera’s software versions, as well as other information.
  • Page 61 5.4.6.2.1. Remote Log This tab allows the user to enable and access remote logs within the camera. Below is a screenshot of this menu: To use this menu, check the enable check box to enable remote log functionality. Enter the IP address, port number and device number of the device you would like to pull remote logs from.

  • Page 62: Alarm

    5.5 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 the alarm instances that have occurred. The checkboxes allow the user to narrow down which alarms they want to see in the alarm log. Clicking the checkbox next to Prompt will cause the system to pop up a dialog box anytime an alarm is triggered.

  • Page 63: Faqs/Troubleshooting

    6. FAQs/Troubleshooting 1. The camera does not boot up properly. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The power input is not correct voltage. • The power cable connection is not secured correctly. • The firmware was upgraded incorrectly. 2.

  • Page 64: Glossary Of Terms

    • The camera’s local video output quality is not enough. 8. The camera is unable to connect to WiFi. Below are a few possible reasons why this may be occurring: • The network is not stable. • The WiFi settings in the camera are not configured. (refer to section 5.4.2.10. WiFi) •...

  • Page 65: 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.

  • Page 66: Ic Warning Statement

    radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 67: Appendix A: Toxic Or Hazardous Materials Or Elements

    Appendix A: Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements Toxic or Hazardous Materials or Elements Component Name Cr VI PBDE Sheet ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Metal(Case) Plastic Parts ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ （Panel） Circuit Board ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 68 To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following: • Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form • Call Amcrest Support using one of the following numbers Toll Free US: (888) 212-7538 International Callers (Outside of US): +1-713-893-8956 USA: 713-893-8956 Canada: 437-888-0177 UK: 203-769-2757 •...

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