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2MP ProHD POE PTZ Motorized Lens Camera
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Version 1.0.4
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Revised April 8
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  • Page 1 Amcrest IP2M-848EW/ IP2M-848EB 2MP ProHD POE PTZ Motorized Lens Camera User Manual Version 1.0.4 Revised April 8 , 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.2 How to Setup the Camera ............................8 4.3 App Setup ................................. 9 4.4 Desktop Access Setup ............................. 13 4.5 Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup ..........................67 4.6 Web Access Setup (AmcrestView.com) ........................68 5 Operation and Interface ............................... 68 5.1. Live ..................................69 5.5 Alarm ..................................

  • 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...

  • 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. The 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

    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. For this reason, it is imperative to make sure to mount the cameras properly and position them as efficiently as you can to the areas you wish to monitor.

  • Page 6: Connection & Installation

    3 Connection & Installation This section provides information about the connection and installation of your camera. 3.1 Connection Guide The camera initially should be connected via the following method: Once connected to a PC or mobile device you will be able to configure the device to your network. For more information.

  • Page 7: Microsd Card Installation Guide

    To install the camera onto a wall, follow the steps below: Use a Torx/Hex wrench (included) to open the dome enclosure by unfastening the three inner hex screws on enclosure. Place the installation sticker on the wall or ceiling surface that you wish to mount your camera. Using the X’s on the installation sticker, drill 3 holes to allow for the insertion of the included expansion bolts.

  • Page 8: Camera Access Setup

    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 Cloud app or 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 9: App Setup

    1. Download and open the Amcrest Cloud app from the App Store or Play Store. Note: Connect your mobile device to the same network that your camera is on. 2. Register for an Amcrest Cloud account. To register click on Sign Up and fill out the form to complete registration.
  • Page 10 3. Tap on Add Camera 4. Give your camera a name (Ex. Garage, Living Room, Kitchen, etc.) and tap Next to continue. 6. If you are adding a new camera that does not have a 5. Scan the QR code on the back/side/bottom of set password the app will automatically detect that a the camera or manually enter the camera’s serial...
  • Page 11 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 12 2. Open the app and tap on the + symbol in the 3. Tap on Add Device to add a new device to your middle of the screen to begin adding your PoE app. device. 4. Tap on PoE Camera Next, select a connection type.

  • Page 13: Desktop Access Setup

    4.4 Desktop Access Setup NPAPI plugins have been recently depreciated by most mainstream web browsers such as Google Chrome, Outlook, and Firefox. Amcrest is pushing forward to create new and diverse ways for you to more easily access your devices...
  • Page 14 Amcrest Surveillance Pro is an abbreviation for Professional Surveillance System. This software the most stable and recommended method of accessing your devices from your computer. It is a free software provided by Amcrest that can provide a means of accessing all your devices in one central location without the use of a plugin or web browser.
  • Page 15 Select the functions that you want to install with the software. You can choose to bundle the PC-NVR function with the software. PC-NVR turns your computer into an NVR and will utilize your hard drive (HDD) on your PC to store and access recorded video.
  • Page 16 Once the software has finished installing you will see a few options. You will have the options to view the release note and run the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software. To view the release notes after pressing Finish select the Release note checkbox.
  • Page 17 Setting a Password After the installation of the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software you will need to set an administrator password. This password will be set password for the admin account on the software. When a valid password has been entered, confirm the password in the Confirm Password field and click OK to continue.
  • Page 18 Config tool and locate the IP address for your device. The IP address will be listed in the IP field of the software. After locating the IP address in the Amcrest IP Config tool for the device, return to the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software and click on the Add button.
  • Page 19 For security purposes it is highly recommended to set the camera to a static IP address. Setting your device to a static IP will ensure the stability and the efficiency of your device while operating it in the Amcrest Surveillance Pro...
  • Page 20 In the Organizations menu on the far left, click on the device you wish to modify. Then In the device configuration menu, under General click on the Network icon to access the network settings for your device. In the Network Settings menu, in the Mode section click on the Static radio button to set your device to a static IP. Click Save and Apply to apply the network settings to your device.
  • Page 21 Viewing an Added Device To begin viewing an added device, navigate to the Home Page of the software and click on the LIVEVIEW icon located in the Basic section. In the Organizations menu, on the far-right side of the live view screen, double-click the device you want to view to load the live feed into the viewer.
  • Page 22 For more details on the features listed in this menu, refer to the table provided below: Item Function Please refer to the following contents for detailed information. ⚫ : Enable/disable local record. ⚫ : Snapshot. Bit stream information ⚫ : Enable/disable audio. and shortcut ⚫...
  • Page 23 ⚫ Sets the live view to 1- 64-window mode. Window ⚫ : Select a window and then click this button to customize its split mode setup. ⚫ : Adjust video scale. ⚫ : Full screen. ：Save current liveview as image. You can view under View. Intelligent ：Enable tour plan.
  • Page 24 In the command prompt menu, type in ipconfig to access the IPv4 Address for your computer. When the IPv4 address for your computer has been located, navigate back to the home page in the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software and click on the Devices icon located in the Settings menu.
  • Page 25 To enable PC-NVR, navigate to the Home Page and in the Settings menu, click on the PC-NVR icon. Once the PC-NVR tab opens, you will find your PC-NVR details, select Remote Device. Click on the Plus button to add a camera from the cameras you have connected to Amcrest Surveillance Pro.
  • Page 26 Access the PC-NVR menu and navigate to the Disk Manager tab in the far-left corner of the screen. Disk Manager will appear showing you a list of drives that could be used to allocate storage space for your cameras through Amcrest Surveillance Pro.
  • Page 27 Select a disk you would wish to use for recording purposes, you may allocate as much space as you have available on the drive within its minimum and maximum allowance. Once you’ve set a number between the possible storage sizes, click Allocate. A prompt window will appear to warn you the allocation may take several minutes, and the application will restart after completion.
  • Page 28 How to Setup Recording The Amcrest Surveillance Pro software allows you the opportunity to set your added device to record on motion or on continuous (general) recording. You can also set recording schedules for your device.
  • Page 29 Smart Smart is set to only apply smart features such as, face detection or other intelligent features, to trigger recording. Amcrest cameras do not currently support smart features. However, this is designated with an orange color in the software. To begin setting a record schedule for your device, click on the icon next to the day you want to schedule your record plan.
  • Page 30 How to View Playback To playback recorded material in the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software, navigate back to the Home Page and in the Basic menu, click on Playback. In the Organizations menu, click on the device you would like to view playback on. Ensure the checkbox next to the device name and group name are checked.
  • Page 31 For more information on the Amcrest Surveillance Pro software and its functionality, please refer to the full Amcrest Surveillance Pro user manual which can be found at amcrest.com/aspusermanual...
  • Page 32 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 33 Click Next to continue. Choose a file destination in which you would like the Amcrest Blue Iris software to download. If you would like to specify another path, besides the default path, click Change. It is recommended to leave the default download path...
  • Page 34 Select the features you want to install and deselect the features you do not want to install. If your OS is 64-bit it is highly recommended to leave this option at 64-bit. To continue, click Next. To begin installing the software click on the Install button and allow the software to download to your computer.
  • Page 35 Purchasing an Amcrest Blue Iris License Amcrest provides a 15-day free trial of the Amcrest Blue Iris software. If you find the Blue Iris software useful, please register and purchase a license. To continue the free trial version of this software, click Next to continue.
  • Page 36 Amcrest offers two versions of the Blue Iris software; Full, and Lite. The full version ($59.95) allows you to use up to 64 cameras with all the added features of Blue Iris. The Lite version allows you to use a single camera on the software with all the functionality of the software.
  • Page 37 IP address associated with the device you would like to view in the browser. This is the IP address that will be used in the Amcrest Blue Iris Software. To add a device, navigate to the Blue Iris software and click on the button.
  • Page 38 In the New Camera menu, provide a name for your camera. This can be a full name and a short name. Select which type of camera is being added to the software, and enable the options associated with your device. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 39 The next screen will be the settings menu for your device. In this menu you can set Alerts, Schedules, PTZ/Control, General, Video, Audio, and other settings associated with your device. Click OK to continue. The device will now be successfully connected to the Blue Iris software.
  • Page 40 To view an informative video on how to add an Amcrest device into the Amcrest Blue Iris software, please view this informative video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqcfLHANCd8 For more information on the features included in the Blue Iris software visit, http://blueirissoftware.com/ 4.4.3. Web Operation NPAPI plugins have been recently depreciated by most mainstream web browsers such as Google Chrome, Outlook, and Firefox.
  • Page 41 Conversely, MacOS Mojave may be the last operating system to support 32-bit apps, such as, Amcrest Surveillance Pro. For this reason, it is highly advised for Mac users to take advantage of such options as the Google Chrome Extension app, Amcrest Blue Iris, Mozilla Firefox version 49.0.2., and SeaMonkey. Each of these methods of web- based access will be covered in the sections provided.
  • Page 42 Choose the type of setup you prefer. There are two types of setup, Standard and Custom. In this case, it is recommended to run the standard setup since it is the most common. This is selected by default in the wizard. To continue, click the Next button.
  • Page 43 Allow the browser to install on your computer. When it has finished installing click on Finish to launch the browser. How To Access a Device Using SeaMonkey To access the web user interface, locate the IP address for your device using the Amcrest IP Config Tool. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads...
  • Page 44 Enter this IP address into the SeaMonkey web browser to load the web user interface. In the web user interface, enter the login credentials for your device. If this is the first time accessing the device, the username and password will both be admin. Click on Login. If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device.
  • Page 45 Click on Save File to being downloading the plugin and save the file to your computer. The browsers Download Manager will appear, showing the plugin file that was just downloaded. Double click on the file in the download manager to begin installing the plugin to the SeaMonkey web browser. The browser will then show the live feed of your connected device in the web user interface.
  • Page 46 Using Multiple Cameras in the Web UI Due to chipset limitations with certain model Amcrest cameras, different plugins may be required when accessing your camera on your computer. This section is specifically geared towards customers who have 3MP and below cameras and are experiencing issues when accessing a newer, 4MP and above camera, simultaneously with their old setup.
  • Page 47 Choose the type of setup you prefer. There are two types of setup, Standard and Custom. In this case, it is recommended to run the standard setup since it is the most common. This is selected by default in the wizard. To continue, click the Next button.
  • Page 48 Allow the browser to install on your computer. When it has finished installing click on Finish to launch the browser.
  • Page 49 How To Access a Device Using Pale Moon To access the web user interface, locate the IP address for your device using the Amcrest IP Config Tool. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads...
  • Page 50 To view your device on the browser you will need to download the plugin. To download the plugin, click on the Please click here to download and install the plugin prompt in the middle of the screen. Click on Save File to being downloading the plugin and save the file to your computer. The webplugin.exe will then be downloaded to the downloads folder and be shown in the Download Manager in the upper right-hand corner of the browser.
  • Page 51 Using Multiple Cameras in the Web UI Due to chipset limitations with certain model Amcrest cameras, different plugins may be required when accessing your camera on your computer. This section is specifically geared towards customers who have 3MP and below cameras and are experiencing issues when accessing a newer, 4MP and above camera, simultaneously with their old setup.
  • Page 52 Web based access for Amcrest device can be utilized in Google Chrome using the Amcrest Web View Chrome App. This is an app designed by Amcrest specifically for the use of accessing your device in Chrome without the use of a plugin and is available in the Chrome web store.
  • Page 53 To access your device using the Google Chrome Extension please refer to the information provided below. Locate the IP address for your device using the Amcrest IP Config Tool. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads...
  • Page 54 If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device. To modify the password, enter the new password you would like to use in the New Password field and confirm. The password used should be between 8 and 32 characters long with a combination of letters and numbers.
  • Page 55 For more information on the web user interface and the features it provides, please refer to the user manual for your device. User manuals can be found at amcrest.com/support or on the original listing of your device. How to Access a Device Using Firefox The latest update of Mozilla Firefox will be discontinuing the use of plugins which may cause issues with accessing the web user interface for your device while using Firefox.
  • Page 56 The wizard will then prompt you to install the software onto your computer. Click the Install button to install the browser. When the installation is complete, click on the finish button to automatically launch the browser.
  • Page 57 A shortcut icon will also be displayed on your desktop for quick access to the browser if necessary. Preventing Automatic Updates Once the browser has finished loading, it is recommended to make sure that no future automatic updates are applied to the browser.
  • Page 58 How to Access the Web User Interface Using FireFox Before accessing your device using Mozilla Firefox, ensure you are using the correct version of Firefox. As discussed previously, later versions of Firefox may prevent the use of plugins which are needed to access your device. Verify the Correct Version of Firefox is Being Used To verify the correct version is being used, click on the settings menu located at the top of your screen and click on...
  • Page 59 Accessing the Web User Interface To access the web user interface, locate the IP address for your device using the Amcrest IP Config Tool. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads...
  • Page 60 Enter this IP address into the Firefox web browser to load the web user interface. In the web user interface, enter the login credentials for your device. If this is the first time accessing the device, the username and password will both be admin. Click on Login. If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device.
  • Page 61 Click on Save File to being downloading the plugin. The webplugin.exe file will save to your downloads folder. To install the plugin, click on the downloads icon and click on the webplugin.exe to install the plugin on your computer. After the web plugin has been installed, close out of the browser completely and then reopen the browser. Type in the IP address for your device into the browser and log into the web user interface with your device’s login credentials.
  • Page 62 The browser will then need to run the MMX plugin. Click on Allow and Remember to allow the browser to run the MMX plugin. The browser will then show the live feed of your connected device in the web user interface.
  • Page 63 To access your device using the Google Chrome Extension please refer to the information provided below. Locate the IP address for your device using the Amcrest IP Config Tool. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcerest.com/downloads...
  • Page 64 If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device. To modify the password, enter the new password you would like to use in the New Password field and confirm. The password used should be between 8 and 32 characters long with a combination of letters and numbers.
  • Page 65 Click the Connections menu item on the left-hand menu and ensure that the HTTP port has changed. 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 66 Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup Port Forwarding is an alternative method to setting up remote access for Amcrest cameras. This method should only be used if the UPnP/DDNS Remote Access method did not work. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough that details how to setup the camera for Remote Web Access using Port Forwarding: Login to your camera, open the main menu then go to Setup ->...

  • Page 67: Amcrest Cloud Desktop Setup

    For example, if the DDNS domain name is http://abc123456789.AmcrestDDNS.com and your HTTP Port is 33333, the URL would be http://abc123456789.AmcrestDDNS.com:33333 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 68: Web Access Setup (Amcrestview.com)

    This section of the manual details the camera’s interface, as well as all the operations the camera can perform. As previously stated, to access the web user interface for your device, it is recommended to use the free Amcrest IP Config tool.

  • Page 69: Live

    4.5) or amcrestview.com (section 4.6). 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 http://www.amcrest.com/videos The main interface of the camera contains 6 major tabs on the top of the screen. By default, the interface opens on the Live tab.
  • Page 70 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 71 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.
  • Page 72 Tour allows the user to string multiple presets together. To create and manage tours, follow the steps below: Ensure you have more than 1 preset configured already. Input the tour value and click Start. Input the preset value and then click the Add Preset button to add a preset. Continue adding presets as needed.
  • Page 73 This is the interface for the playback menu. There are 7 main sections: Quick Actions: This panel allows the user to zoom in on playback footage, take a snapshot of the playback footage, or open the help menu. File Menu: This panel allows the user to select a file type and data source. Calendar: This panel allows the user to pick a date that they would like to playback video from.
  • Page 74 There are 4 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 75 ATW: Stands for auto tracing white balance. This setting allows the user to allow the camera to automatically detect white balance values based on the surrounding environment of the camera. This can be set for indoor or outdoor use. Customized: Allows the user to adjust the red and blue colors of the video stream. The default settings for both values are 50, but they can range from 0 ~ 100.
  • Page 76 BLC: Stands for backlight compensation. Select this option to optimize exposure in the foreground and background of the video stream. HLC: Stands for highlight compensation. Select this option to reduce glare or other high-level light spots. This is typically useful for night vision or in other dark or low-level light environments. WDR: Stands for Wide Dynamic Range.
  • Page 77 Reset Lens: This option allows the user to reset their focus & zoom settings to default. To reset to default settings, you can also click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings, click the Save button. 5.4.1.1.7.
  • Page 78 video, distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate. Please note the video may not be clear if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60. Chroma CNT: This slider is used to adjust how pure or monochromatic the image will be compared to a white surface. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
  • Page 79 To begin, select the fields that need to be reset and press the Reset Defaults button. If you would like to select all fields to be reset, click on the ALL checkbox and press Reset Defaults. 5.4.1.1.8. PTZ Control Panel This option provides the user quick access to their PTZ settings.
  • Page 80 5.4.1.2. Profile Management Below is a screenshot that shows the Profile Management tab in the Configuration menu item: 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.
  • Page 81 • Frame Rate (FPS): This dropdown box allows the user to select a frame rate. Frame rate settings are measured in frames per second (FPS) and can range from 1f/s to 25f/s in PAL mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in NTSC mode. •...
  • Page 82 5.5.2.2. Overlay Below is a screenshot that shows the Overlay tab in the Video menu item: 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, use the Draw tool to draw areas on the live view screen that you wish to mask.
  • Page 83 dropdown box allows the user to control the speed at which the camera moves. The values range from 1 to 8, 8 being the fastest. The zoom, focus, and iris buttons allow the user to digitally zoom in and out, focus, and just the camera’s image on the live screen.
  • Page 84 • 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. • 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.
  • Page 85 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...
  • Page 86 QR code scanning feature cannot be used. • 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.
  • Page 87 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. 5.6.2.1. ONVIF The ONVIF tab is where users can configure authentication via the ONVIF standard. Below is a screenshot of the ONVIF settings tab: To enable ONVIF, click the radio button next to Enable, and then click the save button.
  • Page 88 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. A renewal reminder email will be sent to the email entered in the username field below.
  • Page 89 • Add IP/MAC: This button opens a popup that allows the user to add IP or MAC addresses to the trusted site list. Note: When accessing the camera externally, please add the MAC address of the router on the PC end. •...
  • Page 90 • SSL: Secure Socket Layer • TLS: Transport Layer Security • Subject: This field allows the user to define the subject line of the email that is sent to the receivers. • Recipients: This field allows the user to enter the receiver email address. These email addresses are the ones that will receive any emails pertaining to alert and alarm emails sent by the camera.
  • Page 91 The fifth column shows the External Port used by that service to establish communication from the router to the internet. To edit this, click the pencil button in the modify column for that line item. The sixth column shows the status of the protocol. If the protocol was mapped successfully, this field will say “Mapping Succeeded”.
  • Page 92 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 93 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 94 Below is an explanation of the features listed in this menu: Preset: Allows the user to add and delete preset options for PTZ functionality. To begin adding a preset to your camera, click the Add button. To refresh the screen click Refresh, to delete a preset, press Delete or to remove all the presets, click Remove All.
  • Page 95 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 96 5.8. Event This menu section allows the user to change different settings for triggering events. 5.8.1 Video Detection The video detection menu has two tabs: Motion Detect and Video Tamper. 5.8.1.1 Motion Detect This tab allows the user to modify motion detection settings. Below is a screenshot of the Motion Detect tab: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Motion Detect tab: Enable: This checkbox enables motion detection for the camera.
  • Page 97 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 98  Sensitivity is the amount of change required to increase the motion detected by a percentage. The lower the sensitivity, the more movement is required to trigger an alarm.  Threshold is the level that the motion detection needs to reach to trigger an alarm. The lower the threshold, the more likely that motion will trigger an alarm.
  • Page 99 • Enable: This checkbox enables a video tamper alarm for the camera. • Schedule: Clicking this button opens a weekly schedule that can be used to set times. 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.
  • Page 100 Below is an explanation of the fields on the SD Card settings tab: • Event Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select which SD card abnormality to set event triggers for. The 3 options are No SD Card, SD Card Error, and Capacity Warning. •...
  • Page 101 • Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between alarm activation and relay alarm activation should be. 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 102 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record Schedule settings tab: 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. General recording is represented by the color green.
  • Page 103 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Snapshot Schedule settings tab: • Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which snapshot type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of snapshots: General: General means that the camera will take snapshots during the specified time period. General recording is represented by the color green.
  • Page 104 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. There are 2 types of recordings: Record: This checkbox is referring to video recording. Snapshot: This checkbox is referring to snapshot recording.
  • Page 105 • Record Type: These columns designate which recording type should be recorded to which event type. Check the box at the intersection of the record type and event type to designate where that recording should be sent to. 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 106 • Port: This field allows the user to designate the port number for the FTP server. • User Name: This field allows the user to input the username used to login to the FTP server. • Password: This field allows the user to input the password used to login to the FTP server. •...
  • Page 107 • Pre-event Record: This field allows the user to specify how many seconds before an event should be recorded. Disk Full: This dropdown box allows the user to designate what the camera should do when the disk is full. There are 2 options: Overwrite or Stop.
  • Page 108 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 109 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Account screen: • 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. •...
  • Page 110 5.10.4. Import/Export This screen allows the user to import or export settings from the camera. Below is a screenshot of the Import/Export screen: To import settings, click the Import button. To export settings, click the Export button. 5.10.5. Auto Maintain This screen allows the user to set auto maintenance settings for the camera.
  • Page 111 To upgrade the firmware for your camera, follow the steps provided below: • Go to amcrest.com/firmware-subscribe • 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 112: Alarm

    To backup the log, click the Backup button. To clear the log, click the Clear button. 5.11.3 Online Users This screen allows the user to see which users are online. Below is a screenshot of the Online Users screen: 5.5 Alarm This screen is where the alarm log is kept.

  • Page 113: 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 114: Glossary Of Terms

    • Multicast mode may be causing this issue. • A privacy mask or screensaver may be enabled. • The logged in user may not have enough rights to monitor real-time playback. • The camera’s local video output quality is not enough. 8.

  • Page 115: 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 116: Ic Warning Statement

    (b) For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 117: 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 118 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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