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  • Page 1 VK2-PVM27/32CAM USER MANUAL VK2-PVM27/32CAM User Manual V1.0...
  • Page 2 VK2-PVM27/32CAM User Manual V1.0...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Read these instructions before installing or operating this product. Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes. This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the following minimum qualifications: A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin Intended use Customer Support WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS: 1 Introduction 1.1 Components 1.2 Key Features 2 Installation 2.1 Connections Mechanical Installation 2.2 Resetting to the factory default settings 2.3 Network Connection & IP assignment 3 Operation 3.1 Access from a browser 3.2 Access from the internet 3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection 3.4 Live View Page...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction The VK2-PVM27/32CAM monitor has been designed specifically with self-scan till installation applications in mind. The monitor displays a logo until the in-built camera detects motion within it’s field of view, at which point the logo is switched to the image form the camera. An optional message can also be displayed over the top of the video image.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    1.2 Key Features • Brilliant video quality The network camera offers the highly efficient H.265 or H.264 video compression, which drastically reduces bandwidth and storage requirements without compromising image quality. Motion JPEG is also supported for increased flexibility. • Quad streams The network camera can deliver four video streams simultaneously using H.264, H.265 and Motion JPEG.

  • Page 9: Installation

    2 Installation For the operation of the n etwork c amera, it is necessary to connect a network cable for data transmission, power connection from a PoE+ source, alternatively a separate 24VDc power supply can be used to power the monitor. In addition to power an external alarm cable can be connected, or a Micro SD card can be inserted to give a local recording function.

  • Page 10: Mechanical Installation

    Mechanical Installation 1) Remove the access cover: 2) Connect ethernet cable to RJ45 port: PoE+ (IEEE802.3at) 30W required. 3) Replace access cover: 4) Mount the PVM27CAM/PVM32CAM to bracketry suitable for the application using either the VESA100 x 100 or VESA200 x 100 on the rear...
  • Page 11 2.3 OSD ACCESS / IR REMOTE Use either the buttons on the side of the PVM27CAM/PVM32CAM to enter the set up menus for the monitor screen...

  • Page 12: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    Use the MENU key on the IR Remote to access the Camera function menus. Power key: Monitor power on/off Mute key: Mute the Audio Key: Up/Down/Left/Right scrolling the cursor to desired function. OK key: Confirmation key during the OSD operation. Menu Key: Camera OSD control.

  • Page 13: Network Connection & Ip Assignment

    2.5 Network Connection & IP assignment When a monitor is first connected to the network, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the “SmartManager” utility on the CD. (Default IP 192.168.30.220) Connect the network camera/device to the network and power up. Start SmartManager utility (Start >...

  • Page 14: Operation

    3 Operation The monitor can be used with Windows operating system and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome with Windows. NOTE: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls.

  • Page 15: Access From The Internet

    3.2 Access from the internet Once connected, the network camera is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the network camera from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the network camera. To do this, enable the NAT traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the network cam- era.

  • Page 16: Live View Page

    3.4 Live View Page The Live View page comes in several screen modes. Users are allowed to select the most suitable one out of those modes. Adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications and monitoring purposes. 1) General controls Live View Page Playback Page Setup Page...
  • Page 17 The Digital Zoom button activates a zoom-in or zoom-out function for video image on the live screen. The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press the ‘Esc’ button on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view.

  • Page 18: Playback

    3.5 Playback The Playback window contains a list of recordings made to the memory card. It shows each recording’s start time, length, the event type used to start the recording, calendar and time slice bar indicates if the recording is existed or not. The description of playback window follows.
  • Page 19 3) Time Chart Display an hour-based search screen for the chosen date. If there is recording data, a blue section will be displayed on a 24-hour basis. If you select a particular hour in the chart, a yellow square on the hour will be displayed. 4) Speaker Control Bar Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers.

  • Page 20: Network Camera Setup

    3.6 Network Camera Setup This section describes how to configure the network camera. Administrator has unrestricted access to all the Setup tools, whereas Operators have access to the settings of Basic Configuration, which are Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event, Dome Configuration, and System.
  • Page 21 1) Users User access control is enabled by default. The administrator can set up other users, by giving user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below: The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels): User Group Authority...
  • Page 22 2) Network The network camera supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the network camera can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually.
  • Page 23 3) Video & Image User can setup and change setting of individual video stream in this page. Please refer to “Video & Image > Basic” for more details about Video & Image setup.
  • Page 24 4) Audio The network camera can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. User can setup and change setting of Audio in this page. Please refer to “Audio” for more details about Audio setup. 5) Date &...

  • Page 25: Video & Image

    3.6.2 Video & Image 1) Basic • Sensor Setting: – Capture mode: User can select sensor capture mode between 1920x1080(2MP) /2592x1520(4MP) and NTSC/PAL (Some models are fixed to NTSC or PAL). • Stream 1 Setting: – Codec: The codec supported in Stream 1 is H.264 and H.265 There are 3 pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up.
  • Page 26 applications, the importance of this profile faded when the High Profile was developed for those applications. – Resolution: This enables users to determine a basic screen size when having an access through the Web Browser or PC program. The screen size control comes in several modes.
  • Page 27 2) Privacy Masking The privacy masking function allows you to mask parts of the video image to be transmitted. You can set up to eight privacy masks. The privacy masks are configured by Mask windows. Each window can be selected by click- ing with the mouse.
  • Page 28 4) Hi-Stream The Hi-Stream function allows reduce bandwidth by using compression and frame rate control. • Enable ROI: Select ‘Enable ROI’ to active Hi-Stream function. Video mode will be fixed to CVBR. Create region: Click the right button of mouse and select New ROI Area. Click the left button of mouse and drag to make window.
  • Page 29 5) Camera Setup In this page, user can setup Exposure Control, White Balance Control, Image Appearance, and Day & Night control. • Video Preview: User can check the setting via video preview pop-up window...
  • Page 30 • Exposure Control – Mode: Determines exposure mode among automatic and flicker-free modes. – Max. gain: Sets maximum gain threshold. – Shutter: Determines shutter mode between automatic and fixed. For automatic 6 sets the maximum shutter speed, and for fixed 5 sets the shutter speed for the camera. In case of fixed shutter speed, this pull-down shows selectable shutter speeds depend on the exposure selection in 1.
  • Page 31 • Enhance Control – Enable wide dynamic range: Activates WDR which cannot be used with Defog function. If WDR is activated, shutter mode becomes automatic only. – Enable flip horizontally: Check this box to flip the image. – Enable noise reduction: Check this box to activate the noise reduction. Once enabled, you can select noise reduction level.
  • Page 32 6) OSD This camera provides two OSD’s (on screen display) on each stream, title and date & time. User can drag green “OSD Title” and “Date & Time” to the desired position and check at preview window. • Video Preview: User can check the position of OSD on actual video via preview pop- up window.

  • Page 33: Audio

    3.6.3 Audio The network camera can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. The Setup page has an additional menu item called Audio, which allows different audio configurations, such as full duplex and simplex. •...

  • Page 34: Event

    – Output volume: If the sound from the speaker is too low or high it is possible to adjust the output gain for the active speaker attached to the network camera. – Mute: User can disable the output audio transmission by checking the box. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 35 ∇ Alarm In This camera provides 1 Alarm In port and user can set the port. The Port can be given as Normally Open or Normally Close state, and its Normal state can be configured. In order to use the alarm port, check the “Enable alarm port 1”...
  • Page 36 ∇ Manual Trigger This option makes use of the manual trigger button provided on the Live View page, which is used to start or stop the event type manually. Alternatively, the event can be triggered via the product’s API (Application Programming Interface). Select “Enable manual trigger”...
  • Page 37 ∇ Motion This option makes use of the motion detection function with 16 programmable areas, 8 Include and Exclude zones each. Click right mouse button on the preview window shows selection pop-up of New Motion, New Mask, Select, Delete, and Freeze. Select New Motion and click&drag generates an Include box of green color.
  • Page 38 – Name: User definable zone name. – Type: shows zone type and cannot be changed. – Threshold: Determines how large the motion in the zone can trigger event in percentage. – Dwell time: Determines how long the triggered event holds from the last trigger- ing. –...
  • Page 39 ∇ Network Loss This is used to trigger an event every time the network connection is failed. Select “Enable network loss” to activate the Network Loss event. Select a dwell time for how long the event will last from the point of detection. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 40 ∇ Time Trigger Time Trigger is to set alarms at specific time. User can set up to four time triggers and each time trigger can be set to specific date in the calendar, every day, day of the week, or date of every month.
  • Page 41 ▽ VA The network cameras provide VA (Video Analysis) functions of “Intelligent Motion”, “Intrusion” and “Tampering”. • Video Content Analysis Setting: Check Enable video content analysis box to use a VA function. In order to setup VA function. – View Rule: User can see the each configured VA rules on the Video Preview. –...
  • Page 42 * Intelligent Motion: Once selected, blue cells appear on the video preview window. Select cells at the desired position. The following is a description of 'Setting items' for 'Intelligent Motion'. . Rule Name: User can type in the rule name. .
  • Page 43 2) Event Out ∇ SMTP(E-Mail) The network camera can be configured to send event and error email messages via SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol). • SMTP (E-Mail) Setting: Select “Enable” to activate the SMTP operation. – Sender: Enter an email address to be used as the sender for all messages sent by the network camera.
  • Page 44 • SMTP (E-Mail) Test: User can check the SMTP setting via a sample email. – Receiver: Enter an email address and click the Test button to test that the mail servers are functioning and that the email address is valid. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 45 – Pre-event: A pre-event buffer contains images from the time immediately preced- ing the event trigger. These are stored internally in the server. This buffer can be very useful when checking to see what happened to cause the event trigger. Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired total length in seconds, minutes or hours, and specify the required image frequency.
  • Page 46 ∇ Audio Alert When the network camera detects an event, it can output a predefined audio data to external speaker. Check the “Enable audio alert” box to enable the service. • Audio Alert Setting To use the audio alert with the network camera, an audio data file made by user must be uploaded from your PC.
  • Page 47 ∇ Record When the network camera detects an event, it can record the video stream onto the Micro SD Memory (not supplied) or NAS (Network Attached Device) as a storage device. Check the “Enable Record” box to enable the service. •...
  • Page 48 according to selection. – SD: Mounted SD card. – CIFS: A file format for a NAS device. – NFS: A file format for a NAS device. NOTE 1: Common Internet File System (CIFS) is a remote file access protocol that forms the basis for Windows file sharing, network printing, and various other network services.
  • Page 49 ∇ XML Notification When the network camera detects an event, Notification server is used to receive notification messages as a type of XML data format. Check the box to enable the service. • XML Notification Setting: – Notification server URL: The network address to the server and the script that will handle the request.
  • Page 50 ∇ Boost The Boost feature is used in conjunction with event detection. When this feature is turned ON, the Frame rate and Bit rate in the boost condition can be set to a different value than the ones in the normal condition field.
  • Page 51 ∇ Notification Server When the network camera detects an event, the Notification Server is used to receive up- loaded image files and/or notification messages. Check the box to enable the service. • Notification Server Setting: – Type: User can select message transmission type among HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and UTP.
  • Page 52 3) Event Map The event map allows you to change the settings and establish a schedule for each event trigger from the network camera; up to a max. 15 events can be registered. Click the Add button to make a new event map; a popup window displays as below. To change an existing event, select that event and click the Modify button;...
  • Page 53 • General: Enter the name for a new event map. • Event In: Select an event type in the drop-down list. • Event Out: – E-mail: Select the email addresses you want to notify via email that an event has occurred.

  • Page 54: System

    3.6.5 System 1) Information You can enter the system information. This page is very useful when you require device information after installation. • Device Name Configuration: Enter the device name. • Location Configuration: Enter the location information. You can enter up to four locations. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 55 2) Security ∇ Users User access control is enabled by default when the administrator sets the root password on first access. New users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, as described below: •...
  • Page 56 ∇ HTTPS For greater security, the network camera can be configured to use HTTPS (Hypertext Trans- fer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)). Then all communication that would otherwise go via HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection. •...
  • Page 57 ∇ IP Filtering Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP ad- dresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses. When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or de- nied addresses.
  • Page 58 ∇ OpenVPN OpenVPN is a Virtual Private Network using OpenSSL authentication. User can set the camera in either Server mode or Client mode. • OpenVPN Server Mode Select Enable openVPN activates mode selection buttons. Choose Server mode, then Server Mode Configuration appears where you can configure Server Mode Settings. In Server Mode Configuration, you can setup Protocol type, Port number, LZO compression usage, and Renegotiation time, as well as download Server certifi- cate file.
  • Page 59 • OpenVPN Client Mode Select Enable openVPN activates mode selection buttons. Choose Client mode, then Client Mode Configuration appears where you can configure Client Mode Settings. In Client Mode Configuration, you can setup Server URL, Protocol type, Port num- ber, LZO usage, and Renegotiation time.
  • Page 60 3) Date & Time • Current Server Time This displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format (see below). • New Server Time – Time zone Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for daylight savings time, check the box “Automatically adjust for daylight saving time changes”.
  • Page 61 4) Network ∇ Basic • IP Address Configuration: – Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.
  • Page 62 – Obtain DNS Server via DHCP: Automatically use the DNS server settings pro- vided by the DHCP server. – Use the following DNS server address to enter the desired DNS server by spec- ifying the following: · Domain name: Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the network camera.
  • Page 63 ∇ DDNS • Internet DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service) When using the high-speed Internet with the telephone or cable network, users can operate the network camera on the floating IP environment in which IPs are changed at every access. Users should receive an account and password by visiting a DDNS service like http://www.dyndns.com/.
  • Page 64 ∇ RTP Create a setting for sending and receiving an audio or video on a real-time basis. These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value (TTL) to use for the media stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams.
  • Page 65 many network cameras or users, a higher value may cause a heavy load to the network. Consult with a network manager for detailed information. – Always enable multicast: Check the box to start multicast streaming without opening an RTSP session. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 66 ∇ QoS Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified re- source to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, and no packet losses. The main benefits of a QoS-aware network are: The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority.
  • Page 67 – Automatic frame rate: Selected if not influenced by a network-related program or equipment without a limitation on the network bandwidth. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 68 ∇ Zeroconf Zero configuration networking (zeroconf) is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable Internet Protocol (IP) network without manual operator intervention or special config- uration servers. Zero configuration networking allows devices such as computers and printers to connect to a network automatically.
  • Page 69 ∇ Bonjour The network camera includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the network camera is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Click the check box to enable Bonjour. Enter a name in the Friendly name field. NOTE: Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour enables devices to automat- ically discover each other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers.

  • Page 70: Pvm ( Logo Upload)

    3.6.5.1 PVM ( Logo upload) When the network camera detects an event, it can output a predefined logo data to LCD. • Logo Setting To use the logo with the network camera, an logo file made by user must be uploaded from your PC. Provide the path to the file directly, or use the Browse button to locate it.
  • Page 71 4 Language Select a user language. The language choices are English, Korean, French, German, Rus- sian and Chinese. When the settings are complete, click Save button to save the settings, or click Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.
  • Page 72 5 Maintenance 5.6 Maintenance: 5.6.2 Restart: The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected. 5.6.3 Reset: The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default values.
  • Page 73 6 Support The support page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance. 6.6 Log Search: The network camera supports system and event log information. Click the log Search button to search the Access, Event, Setup or Control log data. 6.7 Reports: 6.7.2 Server Report: Click the Server Report button to get the important...

  • Page 74: Help

    information about the cameras system resources. You can see the pop-up window below. 6.8.3 Media Check: Click the Media Check button to get the information about the cameras video and audio stream. You can see the pop-up window below. – Networks Check: Click the Network Check button to get the information about the cameras network setting and traffic.
  • Page 75 The Help information window will be provided as a popup window so that users can open and read it without needing to log-in. It will offer a description of the setting and Help page so that users can manipulate the network camera without a reference to the manual.

  • Page 76: A Appendix

    A Appendix A.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting if problems occur, verify the installation of the network camera with the instructions in this manual and with other operating equipment. Isolate the problem to the specific piece of equipment in the system and refer to the equipment manual for further information. Problems/Symptoms Possible Causes or Corrective Actions The camera cannot be ac-...

  • Page 77: Alarm Connection

    A.2 Alarm Connection The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect a network camera. A.3 Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance allows detection and correction of minor that faults before they be- come serious and cause equipment failure. Every three-month, perform the following maintenance. Inspect all connection cables for deterioration or other damage.

  • Page 78: System Requirement For Web Browser

    A.4 System Requirement for Web Browser • Operating System: Microsoft Windows OS Series • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher, 1GB RAM or more, 10GB free disk or higher • VGA: AGP, Video RAM 32MB or higher (1024x768, 24bpp or higher) A.5 General Performance Considerations When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance.
  • Page 79 NETWORK CAMERA Rev.A...

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