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Amcrest IP4M-PD183EW-AI User Manual

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IP4M-PD183EW-AI
4MP POE AI Dome Camera
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Version 1.0.0
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January 10
, 2023

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  • Page 1 IP4M-PD183EW-AI 4MP POE AI Dome Camera User Manual Version 1.0.0 January 10 , 2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation Guide........................3 Camera Access Setup ....................... 4 App Setup..........................4 Desktop Access Setup ......................9 Live ............................9 Playback ..........................10 Setup ............................12 Camera ........................... 12 Audio ............................19 Network ..........................20 Event ............................24 Storage ........................... 33 Destination..........................

  • Page 3: Installation Guide

    The camera also features flexible storage options to store recordings to a microSD card (up to 256GB), SFTP/FTP, NAS, NVR, or using the Amcrest Cloud. All these features can be accessed and customized using a web browser or even using the Amcrest View Pro app using a mobile device.

  • Page 4: Camera Access Setup

    Amcrest View Pro app Amcrest Surveillance Pro Amcrest Cloud Note: The default username and password for the camera is admin. App Setup Amcrest cameras can be used on your mobile device using the following apps: Amcrest Cloud Amcrest View Pro...
  • Page 5 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. 3. Tap on Add Camera 4.
  • Page 6 6. If you are adding a new camera that does not have 5. Scan the QR code on the back/side/bottom of a set password the app will automatically detect that the camera or manually enter the camera’s serial a new camera is being added. Tap OK to proceed. number into the Enter camera S/N (serial number) field.
  • Page 7 Download and install the Amcrest View Pro app for the App Store or Google Play Store. Open the app on your mobile device and allow the app to load.
  • Page 8 Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a DDNS connection. For more information on how to setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.com/support 8. Update the default password for the device and 7. Create a name for the device and enter a username tap “Start Live View”...

  • Page 9: Desktop Access Setup

    To access your camera from your computer you will need to first locate the camera’s IP address. To locate the camera’s IP address is it highly recommended to download our free Amcrest IP Config Tool software. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcrest.com/downloads...

  • Page 10: Playback

    Manual Record Click this button to manually record video of the live view Only available in IE Mode. Click this button to enable or disable audio output from the camera. This Audio feature allows the user to listen in on the audio the camera’s microphone is picking up.
  • Page 11 This is the interface for the playback menu. There are 5 main sections: Section 1: Allows the user to filter between video (.mp4) or snapshots (.jpg). Section 2: Allows the user to playback events based on calendar dates. If events are detected via the microSD card the days will be highlighted indicating recordings are available for that day.

  • Page 12: Setup

    Manual events. The “All” option will select all recording types in the interface. 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 13 Configuration The Configuration menu allows the user to configure image profiles for normal, day, and night usage. Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item: Picture Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and General.
  • Page 14 Shutter Priority: This setting will maximize the fastest shutter speed and will sacrifice the gain in return. Manual - This setting lets you select your shutter speed and have the gain adjust automatically. Selecting customized range will let you both the shutter speed an adjust the gain manually. Exposure Comp: Use this slider to adjust the exposure compensation.
  • Page 15 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. Day & Night This menu allows the user to adjust day and nighttime settings. Below is an explanation of the features provided in this menu.
  • Page 16 Smart Codec: This option allows the user to enable or disable the smart codec. Smart codec is a function in most Amcrest cameras which aim to reduce bandwidth consumption without losing visible image quality by intelligently increasing compression where it will not make a visible difference in the scene .
  • Page 17 The overlay tab allows the user to customize channel titles, time, OSD information, and/or custom titles. This menu also allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay on the live view screen. Please note, due to certain limitations within the camera, it does not offer features such as privacy masking. Below is an explanation of the features in this menu.
  • Page 18 The logo overlay menu allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay logo in the interface. Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the Amcrest Overlay. The logo can be placed in different areas of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.

  • Page 19: Audio

    However, this can be updated if accessing the camera in IE mode on Edge, for more information please visit amcrest.com/support Audio This menu allows the user to modify audio settings for the camera. Please note, this device has a dongle wire connection which allows the user to connect an external RCA microphone or speaker.

  • Page 20: Network

    The audio files in this menu can be used as an audible siren for your camera. By default, the default siren will be an alarm.wav however to choose another file, select a file from the Choose section. To test the siren, return to the Live menu and click the siren icon ( ) located on the interface.
  • Page 21 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 22 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 23 This screen allows for the configuring of email settings to permit the camera to send emails when an alarm is triggered. 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.

  • Page 24: Event

    The third column shows the name of the protocol used by that service. To edit this, click the pencil button in the modify column for that line item. The fourth column shows the Internal Port used by that service to establish communication from the router to the camera.
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27 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. Video Tamper This tab allows the user to modify video tamper settings. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Video Tamper tab: Enable: This checkbox enables a video tamper alarm for the camera.
  • Page 28 Setting an IVS Rule All IVS rules can only be set and/or modified using the web user interface. They cannot be set using the Amcrest View Pro app or any other platforms associated with your device. For more information on setting IVS rule, refer to the information below.
  • Page 29 Object filter: The object filter checkboxes allow the camera to be triggered only when a specific object, such as a human or car, is detected by the camera. Both effective object checkboxes can be activated at the same time. Human: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a human figure is detected. Motor Vehicle: This checkbox allows the camera to be triggered only when a vehicle has been detected.
  • Page 30 Action: These checkboxes allow the user to choose a parameter filter that will activate a trigger if an object were to cross or appear in the set intrusion area. Cross: The rule will trigger when a target enters or exits the area. Appears: The rule will trigger when a target appears inside the area.
  • Page 31 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. Alarm This menu allows the user to set external alarm settings if an alarm is connected. Below is an explanation of the features in this menu.
  • Page 32 Alarm Delay: This field specifies in seconds how long the delay between separate alarms. Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when an audio detection alarm is triggered. Snapshot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to take a snapshot when an audio detection alarm is triggered.

  • Page 33: Storage

    Login Failure: This field allows the user to specify how many failed login attempts must be attempted to trigger an Illegal Access abnormality event. Send Email: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to send an email when illegal access is attempted. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button.
  • Page 34 Alarm: Alarm recording means that the camera captures only footage when an alarm is activated. Alarm recording is represented by the color red. Video Recording Schedule: To specify a video recording range, first select the type of recording desired, then click and drag on the time bar for the desired date.

  • Page 35: Destination

    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 36 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. Scheduled: This checkbox allows a schedule to be enabled for the record path. Motion Detect: This checkbox allows motion detection record types to be sent to the record path.

  • Page 37: System

    Save button. 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 38 Language: This dropdown box allows the user to change the language used in the camera. Video Standard: This dropdown box allows the user to select either the NTSC or PAL video standard. 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 39: Information

    Go to amcrest.com/firmware 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 40: Alarm

    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 Amcrest cameras for Remote Web Access using UPnP and DDNS:...
  • Page 41 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 42 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 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: Visit http://amcrest.com/contact...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 45 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/contact and use the email form...

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