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  • Page 1 8MP Panoramic Camera User Manual Version 1.0.0 December 7 , 2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Connection & Installation ............................3 Initialization ................................. 5 Amcrest View Pro ................................ 8 Web User Interface ..............................9 Main Menu ................................11 Playback ..................................12 AI ....................................29 Alarm ..................................40 Maintain..................................44 Settings ..................................53 Storage ..................................58...

  • Page 3: Connection & Installation

    USA: +1-713-893-8956 Canada: 437-888-0177 UK: 203-769-2757 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 Cabling For more information about the dongle wire cabling on your camera, please refer to the table below. Port Name Description Power adapter input for a 12V DC power adapter. (Do not use if connected using DC12V a PoE+ connection. Power connection for an AC24V connection (not included).

  • Page 5: Initialization

    This camera features the latest in JS technology which allows the camera to be accessed both locally and remotely in most main web browsers. The camera can also be accessed on your mobile device using the Amcrest View Pro app, Amcrest Cloud, Blue Iris, etc.
  • Page 6 Mac browsers, they are currently Windows based only. 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 7 Create a new admin password for your camera. This will be the password to access the device. The password should be between 8 and 32 characters with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols are recommended when setting up your password. A list of security questions will be provided as well, these questions can be used in the future as a reference to reset your password if it has misplaced or forgotten.

  • Page 8: Amcrest View Pro

    The P2P option will be enabled by default. This option allows you to connect your camera to your mobile device using the Amcrest View Pro app which is available in the App Store or Google Play store or by scanning the “Cell Phone Client”...

  • Page 9: Web User Interface

    DDNS connection. For more information on how to setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.com/support 7. Create a name for the device and enter a username 8. Update the default password for the device and tap “Start Live View” to view the device.
  • Page 10 For more information on the features provided in the live view menu, please refer to the table provided below. Feature Description Video Stream Provides access to the view the mainstream and substreams of the camera. Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue of the feed. Press the Reset button Image Adjustment to return these to default.

  • Page 11: Main Menu

    Force Alarm1 & Force Alarm 2. Enable or disable an alarm being sent to an external alarm. Digital Zoom. Features 16x zoom. To use digital zoom, select the digital zoom icon, select an area on the live view screen you would like to view and release. Snapshot.

  • Page 12: Playback

    The main menu allows for quick access to the features and interfaces associated with your camera. For more information on the main menu options, please refer to the information provided below. Top Banner Home. Return to the main menu from any selected tab or interface. Live.
  • Page 13 Next, click on the end time option. A calendar will appear, choose an end date of the recording you would like to view and click “select time”. The default end time will be set to 23:59:59 which is roughly 1 second before midnight.
  • Page 14 To view the event, hover your mouse over the selected event and click the play button. The list of events will be displayed in the left panel and the selected recording will start to play in the interface. For more information on the options provided in the playback menu, please refer to the information provided below.
  • Page 15 Next Frame. Use this option when the recording is playing to scrub through the recording frame by frame. Triple Snapshot. Click this button to take a triple snapshot while the recording is playing. Snapshot. Click this button to take a snapshot while the recording is playing.
  • Page 16 The download interface will display the total number of events being downloaded, the event type, the start & end times, the duration of the event as well as the total size (MB) of the event. Please note, the default format of the event will be .dav however, this can be changed to .mp4 by selecting .mp4.
  • Page 17 Click Search. The interface will display the total number of events within the specified time frame. To view the snapshot, hover your mouse over the selected event and click the play button. The list of snapshots will be displayed in the left panel and the selected snapshot will be displayed in the interface. If you would like a slide show of each snapshot in the left panel played, click the Slide Show icon ( ) at the bottom of the interface.
  • Page 18 The download interface will display the total number of snapshots being downloaded, the format type, the start time of the event, as well as the total size (MB) of the snapshot. Click on Browse to select a download path for the snapshots and click Start Download to download them to your computer.
  • Page 19 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 20 Network Storage: Snapshots will be stored in a network storage option such as an FTP, NAS, or SFTP server. Sending Snapshots Using Network Storage. To send snapshots to an FTP server or NAS, select the network storage option from the storage method dropdown menu.
  • Page 21 Urgently store to local: If the SFTP or FTP server is unreachable, the files will be sent to local storage if a microSD card is installed. Click Apply to set the SFTP or FTP settings. To refresh the interface, click Refresh. If you need to reset the settings back to default, click Default.
  • Page 22 Profiles A profile allows the user to set when the image settings will be applied. The profile management section allows you to select between a general (24/7 profile option), schedule, or day/night profile type. Please note, if using a schedule profile type, use the Schedule option to set which months and days will apply to the selected profile. Scheduling a Profile To schedule a profile, select the Schedule button under profile management, then select the Schedule option at the bottom of the interface to begin setting a schedule.
  • Page 23 Image The image tab allows the user to configure image settings such as the brightness, contrast, saturation, etc. Style: Select between a standard, vivid, or soft image style. A soft style will display the actual color of the image. A standard style, which is the default style of the camera, will show a weaker hue with an increase in contrast.
  • Page 24 Exposure Compensation: Use this slider to control the brightness of the exposure. Please note, the higher the value is, the brighter the image will be, 50 will be the most compensation that can be used on this device. 3D NR: This radio button allows the user to turn the 3D Noise Reduction feature on or off. 3D NR Level: This slider allows the user to specify the 3D Noise Reduction level.
  • Page 25 Delay: The amount of delay in between profile changes. The default value is 6 seconds however can range from 2 – 9 seconds. Click Apply to save the settings. To refresh the interface, click Refresh. If you need to reset the settings back to default, click Default.
  • Page 26 Watermark: This function allows the user to verify if the video has been tampered with. Watermark String: This field allows the user to set the watermark’s text. The default string is Amcrest. The maximum length is 85 characters. This string can only include numbers, characters, and underscores.
  • Page 27 Overlay The overlay menu allows the user to set and configure overlay details associated with the camera. This includes privacy masking, channel titles, font properties, logo overlays, etc. Privacy Masking Privacy masking allows the user to set up to 4 distinct blocks on the live feed to block certain objects or areas on the screen.
  • Page 28 Default. Logo Overlay The logo overlay menu allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest logo found on the interface. Enable: Enable or disable the Amcrest logo overlay. Click Apply to save the settings. To refresh the interface, click Refresh. If you need to reset the settings back to default, click Default.
  • Page 29 Speaker Volume: Use this slider to adjust the audio out function of the speakers. Click Apply to save the settings. To refresh the interface, click Refresh. If you need to reset the settings back to default, click Default. The AI menu allows the user to configure AI features as well as view reports associated with functions such as vehicle and crowd density mapping.
  • Page 30 Use this option to delete a selected detection area. Parameters Description Add Rule Click this button to add a people counting rule. A max of 8 people counting rules can be used. Enable Use this option to enable or disable the crowd density rule. Use this option to enable or disable global measurement rules.
  • Page 31 Once the global config setting is set, return to the rule config menu and ensure the enable option in the interface is active. Click Apply to save the rule. Setting a Crowd Density Rule A crowd density rule allows you to view the total number of people detected in the area. A total number overlay as well as a crowd density map can be found in the live view menu.
  • Page 32 Crowd Density Reports A reporting of the amount of people in the area can be accessed in the Report tab located in the AI menu. Please allow at least 1 hour of reporting to occur before accessing a report. A microSD card must be inserted in the device for it to retain a report.
  • Page 33 IVS allows the user to customize and set IVS rules that allow the camera to produce general behavior analytics and reporting, it is typically best used for perimeter protection using specified rules such as tripwire and intrusion. To begin setting an IVS rule, enable the IVS option found in the Smart Plan menu. Click Next. Click Add Rule and select which rule you would like to begin to configure.
  • Page 34 Rule Description Rule: Used to begin drawing a detection line on the interface. Pixel: Used to measure and set the number of pixels in the target area on the live monitoring screen. Min. Size: Used to determine the minimum size in which a target can be detected. Max.
  • Page 35 For a brief description of the features listed in this interface, please refer to the table below. Rule Description Rule: Used to begin drawing a detection area on the interface. Pixel: Used to measure and set the number of pixels in the target area on the live monitoring screen. Min.
  • Page 36 The delay in between IVS events. The default is 10 seconds however this can be modified Post Alarm between 10~300 seconds. Playback Allow the user to store the recording locally and playback if a microSD card is inserted. The delay in which events will be recorded. The default is 10 seconds however this can be Post Record modified between 10~300 seconds.
  • Page 37 Setting a Vehicle Congestion Rule To set a vehicle congestion rule, a vehicle density smart plan must be enabled. To set a vehicle density smart plan, access the AI menu and select the vehicle density option and click Next to continue. Once the vehicle density smart plan is set, click the Add Rule button and select vehicle congestion to import the rule.
  • Page 38 Parking Limit The parking limit rule allows the camera to trigger an event or send a notification if the number of vehicles parked in a specified area exceeds the specified threshold set in the camera. To set a parking limit rule, a vehicle density smart plan must be enabled.
  • Page 39 Use your mouse to draw a detection area on the live monitoring screen, once the detection area is drawn, click Apply to save the setting. After the rule has been triggered a reporting of the number of events can be viewed using the report tab.

  • Page 40: Alarm

    Alarm The alarm menu allows the user to set motion detection, audio detection, alarm, and abnormality settings. Motion detection will be enabled by default in this menu. Motion Detection This tab allows the user to enable or disable motion detection settings. Below is a description of the features provided in this menu.
  • Page 41 Click Apply to save the settings. To refresh the interface, click Refresh. If you need to reset the settings back to default, click Default. Video Tampering This option allows the camera to trigger an event if the camera’s lens is covered or if the video output becomes insufficient.
  • Page 42 Allows the user to set a schedule in which the feature will be triggered. Audio Schedule detection will be set to trigger 24/7 however, to set a motion detection schedule, click Add Schedule. Use your mouse to set a schedule, per hour, per day if needed click Apply to set the setting.
  • Page 43 No (Normally Open) – This will allow the alarm to stay active until triggered. Sensor Type NC (Normally Closed) – This will allow the alarm to stay closed until triggered. Alarm-out Port Enable or disable an alarm to trigger an external alarm (if applicable). Alarm Channel Choose alarm channel 1 or alarm channel 2 to be triggered.

  • Page 44: Maintain

    Parameter Description Enable this option to trigger an event if no microSD card is inserted or detected No SD card by the camera. Low SD card space Enable this option to trigger an event if the space on the microSD card is low. SD card error Enable this Click Apply to save the settings.
  • Page 45 General The basic menu allows you to view basic camera information such as the device name (serial number) as well as set different video standards such as NTSC and PAL. Click Apply to save the settings. To refresh the interface, click Refresh. If you need to reset the settings back to default, click Default.
  • Page 46 User The user tab allows the user to add or modify a shared user to the camera. This will allow another user the ability to access the camera based on specific limitations or permissions provided by the admin account. Below is a description of the features provided in this menu.
  • Page 47 Used to edit or delete a user group. Click the edit button to edit the group’s name, Operation remarks, or system permissions. Click OK when finished. Displays the group name, remarks pertaining to the group, as well as edit and delete Interface option.
  • Page 48 Parameter Description Auto Restart Enable or disable the camera from automatically restarting Use the dropdown menu to select a day in which the camera will restart, then enter a Restart Time time. Delete Old Files Set the camera to automatically delete old files based on a set number of days it has been stored on a microSD card.
  • Page 49 Parameter Description Click the Rescan icon to perform a security scan of the camera. This will scan all Security Status security parameters and provide the current security status of the device. Detect whether the current login authentication mode conforms to the Login Authentication recommendation.
  • Page 50 • Anti-hijacking: The device recognizes the binding between session credential and client host, rejects unmatched session requests and avoids session leakage. Based on physical backup, in case of physical damages, the device switches to backup device, and thus effectively improves operation continuity and Physical Backup robustness.
  • Page 51 Account Lockout The account lockout menu allows the user to set how many attempts can be used before the user’s account is locked as well as the duration of how long it will be locked for, please note, default will be 5 attempts, with a duration of 5 minutes.
  • Page 52 Step 6: Click Finish. Step 7: In the web user interface of the camera, go to Network and access the HTTPS menu and Enable the function. Click Apply. The browser will automatically reset, and you will now be accessing the IP using HTTPS. Trusted CA Certificates A trusted CA certificate is used to verify the legal status of a host.

  • Page 53: Settings

    To update firmware, download the .bin file from the amcrest firmware downloads page. Click Browse and locate the .bin file. Click Update and allow the firmware to upgrade. The browser will restart after the upgrade is complete.
  • Page 54 Path The path menu allows the user to set a storage path for both recording and snapshot events. Below is a description of the features provided in this menu. Parameter Description Live Record Click Browser to set a storage path for manual live view recordings. Playback Download Click Browse to set a storage path for recordings downloaded from playback.
  • Page 55 This feature will be enabled by default, use the provided QR code to add your camera to the Amcrest View app, Amcrest Cloud, AmcrestView.com, etc. If the QR code is unable to be used, the camera’s serial number can be used to connect the device using P2P.
  • Page 56 DDNS services such as AMCRESTDDNS, NO-IP 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. Parameter Description Use the dropdown menu to select a DDNS protocol.
  • Page 57 Password your account. Please ensure 2 factor authentication is enabled on your email account and enter a generated password. To get a generated password from Gmail, please refer to the steps below: Step 1: Open Gmail and click on the account avatar/picture. Step 2: Click on Manage Your Google Account and click on Security.

  • Page 58: Storage

    Basic Services This menu allows the user to enable or disable IP hosts (devices with IP addresses) that are allowed to access the device. The options available in this menu are used to enhance network and data security. Please note, that only trusted site hosts will be allowed to access or log into the device’s web interface.
  • Page 59 Storage Setting This menu allows the user to manage and control storage settings as well as change the storage methods of the camera. Below is a description of the features provided in this menu. Storage Parameter Description Choose which record types will be sent to a selected storage method. Event Type General: Continuous (24/7) record types Motion: Motion Detection record types...
  • Page 60 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Schedule settings tab: Event Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which record type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of snapshots: General: General means that the camera will record during the specified time. A general recording is represented by green.

  • Page 61: Log

    The log menu allows users to view and back up local and remote logs. . Below is a description of the features provided in this menu. Parameter Description Start time Click this option and use the provided calendar to enter a start and end date of the log. Type Use this option to select a log type.
  • Page 62 with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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 63 This user manual is for reference only. Slight differences may be found in the user interface. 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 https://amcrest.com/contact and use the email form.

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