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  • Page 1 GV-IP Speed Dome User's Manual GV-QSD5730-Indoor GV-QSD5730-Outdoor GV-QSD5731-IR Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. QSD-UM-B...
  • Page 2 GeoVision. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. GeoVision, Inc. makes no expressed or implied warranty of any kind and assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the information or products contained herein.
  • Page 3 There are two types of GV-IP Speed Dome, Indoor and Outdoor, distinguished by model: Application Model Indoor GV-QSD5730-Indoor GV-QSD5730-Outdoor Outdoor GV-QSD5731-IR This Manual provides an overview of GV-IP Speed Dome and its accessories. The instructions herein will guide you through the installation and use of GV-IP...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................... 2 Regulatory Notices ......................4 Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR ..............5 Note for Recording ......................5 Optional Devices ......................... 6 1. Overview ........................7 2. Main Tabs ........................8 Home Page .......................
  • Page 5 PTZ .......................... 91 2.5.1 Preset ................................ 91 2.5.2 Cruise ................................ 92 2.5.3 Auto Pan ..............................93 2.5.4 Sequence ..............................94 2.5.5 Home Function ............................95 2.5.6 Tilt Range ..............................96 2.5.7 Privacy Mask ............................96 2.5.8 PTZ Setting ............................. 98 2.5.9 RS485 ..............................

  • Page 6: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 7: Note For Connecting To Gv-Vms / Dvr / Nvr

    Note for Connecting to GV-VMS / DVR / NVR The GV-IP Speed Dome is designed to work with and record on GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, a video management system. Once the camera is connected to the GV-VMS / DVR / NVR, the resolution set on the GV- VMS / DVR / NVR will override the resolution set on the camera’s Web interface.

  • Page 8: Optional Devices

    Optional Devices Optional devices can expand the capabilities and versatility of your GV-IP Speed Dome. Contact your dealer for more information. Device Description The GV-Mount Accessories provide a comprehensive lineup of accessories for installing the GV-QSD5730- GV-Mount Accessories Outdoor or GV-QSD5731-IR on ceiling, wall corner and pole.

  • Page 9: Overview

    Overview Overview GV-IP Speed Dome (GV-QSD5730-Indoor / GV-QSD5730-Outdoor / GV- QSD5731-IR) offers 33x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, capable of showing smooth live view with great details. Both models can simultaneously deliver four video streams in resolutions up to 2592 x 1944 at 30 fps and support H.265 video codec to achieve better compression ratio while maintaining high quality pictures at reduced network bandwidths.

  • Page 10: Main Tabs

    Main Tabs There are six setting tabs, including <Home>, <System>, <Streaming>, <Camera>, <PTZ> and <Logout> on the Home Page. Home Users can monitor the live video of the targeted area. System Setting The administrator can set system time, root password, network related settings, etc.

  • Page 11: Home Page

    Main Tabs Home Page Click the tab <Home> to access the <Home> Page. There are several function buttons on this page. See the detailed information of each item below. Multiple Languages Support Multiple languages are supported, including Czech, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese for the viewer window interface.
  • Page 12 Focus Adjustment ⚫ Near / Far Click < > first, and users can adjust focus manually via <NEAR> and <FAR> buttons. ⚫ Auto Focus (Continuous AF) Click < > to enable AF mode. In this mode, the camera will keep in focus automatically and continuously regardless of zoom changes or any view changes.
  • Page 13 Add user> Talk/Listen for further details. Snapshot Click the button and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place: C:\ProgramData\Geovision\. To change the storage location, please refer to section File Location of the next chapter for further details.
  • Page 14 <File Location> page. The default storage location for the web recording is: C:\ProgramData\Geovision\. Please refer to section File Location of the next chapter for further details.

  • Page 15: System

    Main Tabs System Under the tab <System>, the categories are shown as the configure page below. NOTE: The <System> configuration page is only accessible by the administrator. 2.2.1 System The System setting can be found under the path: System> System. Time Zone Select the time zone from the drop-down menu according to the location of the camera.
  • Page 16 Time format Choose a time format (yyyy/mm/dd or dd/mm/yyyy) from the drop-down menu. The format of the date and time displayed above the live video window will be changed according to the selected format. Sync with Computer Time Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s. NOTE: Users MUST click the <Save>...

  • Page 17: Security

    Main Tabs 2.2.2 Security The Security setting can be found under this path: System> Security. Click the <Security> category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <User>, <HTTPS>, <IP Filter>, and <IEEE 802.1X>. 2.2.2.1 User The User setting can be found under this path: System> Security> User. Admin Password This item is for the administrator to reset password.
  • Page 18 ⚫ Talk/Listen This item allows the appointed user in the local site (PC site) to communicate with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site. Manage User ⚫ Delete user Pull down the <User name> drop-down list and select the username that is wished to be deleted.
  • Page 19 Main Tabs Streaming Authentication Setting This setting provides security against unauthorized users from getting streaming via Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). If the setting is enabled, users will be requested to enter user name and password before viewing the live streams. There are three security modes available: Disable, Basic and Digest.
  • Page 20 ⚫ Duration Set the duration for account lockout. Send Alert Upon User Login ⚫ E-Mail address Select and specify the desired E-mail address from the drop-down menu for the system to send the login alert to. To set up the two E-mail addresses, go to System >...
  • Page 21 Main Tabs 2.2.2.2 HTTPS The HTTPS setting can be found under this path: System> Security> HTTPS. <HTTPS> allows secure connections between the camera and the web browser using <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which ensure camera settings or Username / Password info from snooping. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implementing HTTPS.
  • Page 22 Provide the Certificate Information To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested. Create Self Signed Certificate Create Certificate Request Country State or Province Locality Organization Organizational Unit Common Name Valid Days ⚫...
  • Page 23 Main Tabs 2.2.2.3 IP Filter The IP Filter setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IP Filter. With IP Filter, users can allow or deny specific IP addresses from accessing the camera. ⚫ Enable IP Filter Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4) in the <Filtered IP Addresses>...
  • Page 24 a. Convert 192.168.2.80 to binary numbers. The binary numbers are 11000000.10101000.00000010.01010000. The first 30 digits are the same with the binary numbers of 192.168.2.81, thus 192.168.2.80 will be filtered. b. Convert 192.168.2.79 to binary numbers. The binary numbers are 11000000.10101000.00000010.01001111. The first 30 digits are different with the binary numbers of 192.168.2.81, thus 192.168.2.79 will not be filtered.
  • Page 25 Main Tabs 2.2.2.4 IEEE 802.1X The IEEE 802.1X setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IEEE 802.1X. The camera is allowed to access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN). Users need to contact with the network administrator for gaining certificates, user IDs and passwords.

  • Page 26: Network

    2.2.3 Network The Network setting can be found under this path: System> Network. Click the <Network> category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP>, and <UPnP>. 2.2.3.1 Basic The Basic setting can be found under this path: System> Network> Basic. This setting page is for setting a new IP address for the camera, configuring other network-related parameters and activating IPv6 address (if the network supports it).
  • Page 27 Main Tabs ⚫ Use fixed IP address Select the item and insert the new IP address, e.g. 192.168.7.123. Note that the inserted IP address should be in the same LAN as the PC’s IP address. Then go to the Default gateway (explained later) blank and change the setting, e.g.
  • Page 28 Advanced The following introduces the camera’s Web Server port, RTSP port, and HTTPS port. ⚫ Web Server port The default web server port is 80. With the default web server port ‘80’, users can simply input the IP address of the camera in the URL bar of a web browser to connect the camera.
  • Page 29 Main Tabs 2.2.3.2 The QoS (Quality of Service) setting can be found under this path: System> Network> QoS. QoS allows providing differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets, which guarantees delivery of priority services especially when network congestion occurs. Adapting the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model, traffic flows are classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ capable routers.
  • Page 30 2.2.3.3 SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) setting can be found under this path: System> Network> SNMP. With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the camera can be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. SNMP v1 / v2 ⚫...
  • Page 31 Main Tabs ⚫ Authentication Password The authentication password must be 8 characters or more. The input characters / numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes. NOTE: The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9 and !#$%&’-.@^_~. ⚫ Encryption Type There are two encryption types available: DES and AES.
  • Page 32 2.2.3.4 UPnP The UPnP setting can be found under this path: System> Network> UPnP. UPnP Setting ⚫ Enable UPnP When the UPnP is enabled, whenever the camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access.

  • Page 33: Ddns

    Main Tabs 2.2.4 DDNS The DDNS setting can be found under this path: System> DDNS. Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name.

  • Page 34: Ftp

    2.2.6 The FTP setting can be found under this path: System> FTP. The administrator can set the camera to send the alarm messages to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when an alarm is triggered. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, username, password and remote folder, in the fields.

  • Page 35: Events (Alarm Settings)

    Main Tabs 2.2.8 Events (Alarm Settings) The Events setting can be found under this path: System> Events. Click the <Events> category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Application>, <Motion Detection>, <Network Failure Detection>, <Periodical Event>, <Manual Trigger>, and <Audio Detection>. 2.2.8.1 Application The Application setting can be found under this path: System>...
  • Page 36 ⚫ Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign an FTP site and configure various parameters. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG;...
  • Page 37 Main Tabs ⚫ Upload Image by E-Mail Select this item and the administrator can assign an E-mail address and configure various parameters. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be sent to the appointed E-mail address. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG;...
  • Page 38 ⚫ Record Video Clip Check this item and select a video recording storage type, <SD Card> or <NAS> (Network-Attached Storage). The alarm-triggered recording will be saved into the SD card or the NAS. Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger.
  • Page 39 Main Tabs File Name Enter a file name in the File name field, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. ⚫ Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number...
  • Page 40 2.2.8.2 Motion Detection The Motion Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Motion Detection. Motion Detection function allows the camera to detect suspicious motion and trigger alarms by comparing sampling pixels in the detection area of two consecutive live images.
  • Page 41 Main Tabs Motion Detection Setting Users could adjust various parameters of Motion Detection in this section. ⚫ Sampling pixel interval [1-10]: This item is used to examine the differences between two frames. Users can configure the interval of sampling pixel. The default value is 1. For instance, if users set the interval as 3, IP camera system will take one sampling pixel from every 3 pixels of each row and each column in detection area (refer to the figure below).
  • Page 42 Motion Indication Bar When Motion Detection function is activated and the motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the motion indication bar. The motion indication bar will go green or red when there is any motion occurrence in the detection region. Green suggests the occurring motion is detected and does not exceed the threshold of detection level and sensitivity level.
  • Page 43 Main Tabs NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer> generally ranges from 1 to 20 frames. However, the range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on Streaming> Video Configuration is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 44 as the upload frame rate. The setting range is from 1 to 15 frames per second. NOTE: Make sure SMTP configuration has been completed. Refer to section Mail for further details. ⚫ Send HTTP Notification Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event notifications by <Motion Detection>...
  • Page 45 Main Tabs File Name Enter a file name in the blank, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. ⚫ Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number...
  • Page 46 2.2.8.3 Network Failure Detection The Network Failure Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Network Failure Detection. Network Failure Detection allows the camera to ping another IP device (e.g. NVR, VSS, Video Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure occurs, for instance, a Video Server is somehow disconnected.
  • Page 47 Main Tabs Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The pre-trigger buffer time range is from 1 sec. to 3 sec. Select <Upload for sec> to set the recording duration after alarm is triggered. The setting range is from 1 sec. to 99999 sec. Select <Upload during the trigger active>...
  • Page 48 2.2.8.4 Periodical Event The Periodical Event setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Periodical Event. With Periodical Event setting, users can set the camera to upload images periodically to an FTP site or an E-mail address. For example, if the time interval is set to 60 seconds, the camera will upload images to the FTP site or the E-mail address every 60 seconds.
  • Page 49 Main Tabs ⚫ Upload Image by E-Mail Select this item and the administrator can assign an E-mail address and configure various parameters. Images will be uploaded to the appointed E-mail address periodically. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG;...
  • Page 50 The file name suffix will end at the number being set. For example, if the setting is up to “10”, the file name will start from 00, end at 10, and then start all over again. ⚫ Overwrite The original image in the FTP site will be overwritten by the new uploaded file with a static filename.
  • Page 51 Main Tabs 2.2.8.5 Manual Trigger The Manual Trigger setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Manual Trigger. With Manual Trigger setting, the current image(s) or video can be uploaded to the appointed destination, such as an FTP site or an E-mail address. The administrator can specify the triggered actions that will take when the users switch the Manual Trigger button to ON.
  • Page 52 NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer> generally ranges from 1 to 20 frames. However, the range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on Streaming> Video Configuration is 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 53 Main Tabs NOTE: Make sure SMTP configuration has been completed. Please refer to section Mail for further details. ⚫ PTZ Function Assign a camera function: Preset, Sequence, Autopan or Cruise, and specify a Preset Point / Sequence Line / Autopan Path / Cruise Line for the camera to perform at an alarm occurrence.
  • Page 54 Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The pre-trigger buffer time range is from 1 sec. to 3 sec. Select <Upload for sec> to set the recording duration after alarm is triggered. The setting range is from 1 sec. to 99999 sec. Select <Upload during the trigger active>...
  • Page 55 Main Tabs 2.2.8.6 Audio Detection The Audio Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Events> Audio Detection. Audio Detection function allows the camera to detect audio and trigger alarms when audio volume in the detected area reaches / exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
  • Page 56 ⚫ Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign an FTP site and configure various parameters. When audio is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. Note that to implement this function, one of the streaming MUST be set as MJPEG;...
  • Page 57 Main Tabs NOTE: <Pre-trigger buffer> generally ranges from 1 to 20 frames. However, the range will change accordingly if the frame rate of MJPEG on Streaming> Video Configuration 6 or smaller. Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off.
  • Page 58 NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with SD card) or the remote recording (with NAS) is activated so that this function can be implemented. Refer to section Recording for further details. File Name Enter a file name in the blank, e.g. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section.

  • Page 59: Auto Tracking

    Main Tabs 2.2.9 Auto Tracking The Auto Tracking function will automatically detect a moving object in the preset area and follow it according to the defined settings. Find the function setting under this path: System> Autotracking. Autotracking The default setting of the Auto Tracking function is <Off>. Select <On> to enable the function.
  • Page 60 ⚫ Enable pan limit Select the box to enable pan limit. ⚫ Get L Pan / R Pan Click and drag the PTZ pointer in the view window to the desired left or right pan position. Then click on the <Get L Pan> / <Get R Pan> button to get the boundary values.
  • Page 61 Main Tabs ⚫ Ratio Zoom ratio can be set for the camera to automatically zoom in / out when it is tracking a moving object. Please type in the ratio number in the blank space. ⚫ Guard Time Guard time is for defining the maximum tracking time of the camera for each chosen preset point.

  • Page 62: 2.2.10 Storage Management

    ⚫ Click on <Go> to move the camera to the home position. Guard Timer Setting This function allows users to set the main monitoring area as the guard position, and set the duration of time for the camera to track an object. NOTE: <Preset Setting>...
  • Page 63 Main Tabs 2.2.10.1 SD Card The SD Card setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management> SD Card. Users can implement local recording to the SD card up to 128GB. This page shows the capacity information of the SD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the memory card.
  • Page 64 Device Setting Click the <Format> button to format the memory card. Two filesystems are provided, <vfat (default)> and <ext4 (recommended)>. It is recommended to select <ext4> as the filesystem of the memory card for steady and better performances. Disk Cleanup Setting Check <Enable automatic disk cleanup>...
  • Page 65 Main Tabs 2.2.10.2 Network Share (NAS) The Network Share setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management> Network Share. Users can store the recording videos to a network share folder, or NAS (Network-Attached Storage). A NAS device is used for data storage and data sharing via network.
  • Page 66 Recording List Each video file on the Network Share will be listed in the Recording list. The maximum file size is 60 MB/per file. When the recording mode is set as <Always> (consecutive recording) and the NAS recording is also allowed to be enabled by events triggered, once events occur, the system will immediately implement events recording to the memory card.

  • Page 67: 2.2.11 Recording

    Main Tabs 2.2.11 Recording The Recording setting can be found under this path: System> Recording. In the <Recording> setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present surveillance requirement. Recording Storage Select a recording storage type, <SD Card> or <Network Share>. Enable Recording Schedule Two types of schedule mode are offered: <Always>...

  • Page 68: 2.2.12 Schedule

    2.2.12 Schedule The Schedule setting can be found under this path: System> Schedule. This function allows users to setup schedules for features including: <Alarm Switch>, <Motion Detection> and <Network Failure Detection>. The function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list. Setting Schedules Step 1.

  • Page 69: File Location (Snapshots And Web Recording)

    Users can specify a storage location on the PC or in the hard drive for the snapshots and the live video recordings. The default setting is: C:\ProgramData\Geovision\. Once the setting is confirmed, click the <Save> button, and all the snapshots and the web recordings will be saved in the designate location.

  • Page 70: 2.2.14 View Information

    2.2.14 View Information The View Information function can be found under this path: System> View Information. Click the category: <View Information>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Log File>, <User Information>, and <Parameters>. 2.2.14.1 Log File The Log File function can be found under this path: System> View Information>...

  • Page 71: 2.2.15 Factory Default

    Main Tabs Click this item to view the parameter settings of the entire system, such as Camera Settings, Mask Information and Network Information. 2.2.14.4 Open Source Software Licenses The Open Source Software Licenses function can be found under this path: System>...

  • Page 72: Software Upgrade (Firmware Upgrade)

    2.2.17 Software Upgrade (Firmware Upgrade) The Software Upgrade setting can be found under this path: System> Software Upgrade. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is as below. Step 1.

  • Page 73: 2.2.18 Maintenance

    Main Tabs 2.2.18 Maintenance The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance. Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading the configuration file to the camera. Export Files Users can save the system settings by exporting a configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use.

  • Page 74: Streaming

    Streaming Under the tab <Streaming>, there are categories including: <Video Format>, <Video Compression>, <Video OCX Protocol>, <Video Frame Rate>, and <Audio>. In the Streaming submenu, the administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.

  • Page 75: Video Configuration (Video Format & Resolution)

    Main Tabs 2.3.1 Video Configuration (Video Format & Resolution) The Video Configuration setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Configuration. Encoding Select <Yes> from the drop-down menu to enable Stream 2~Stream 4 encoding. Or select <No> to disable the streaming encoding. Encode Type The available video resolution formats include H.265, H.264 and MJPEG.
  • Page 76 ⚫ LBR keeps low bitrate and ensures superior image quality. To implement LBR control, setup the compression level and dynamic GOV for each streaming accordingly beforehand. Compression Based on the current application area and streaming bitrate, select the most suitable compression level, high/mid/low. Set <High>, and bitrate will vastly be reduced;...

  • Page 77: Video Rotation

    Main Tabs Framerate Video framerate is for setting the frames per second (fps) if necessary. The default setting of Stream 1 is 30 fps (NTSC) or 25 fps (PAL). The maximum framerate range of each stream will change according to the selected video resolution.

  • Page 78: Video Text Overlay

    2.3.3 Video Text Overlay Users can select the items to display data, including date / time / text string / subtitle / image on the live video pane. Overlay Type Users can select at most three items out of four options including date & time / text string / subtitle / image to display on the live video pane.
  • Page 79 Main Tabs When any Overlay Type item is selected, a Video Text Overlay Window will show up. Move the mouse cursor to the center of the window, click and drag the window to change the display position. When it is done, click the <Set> button to confirm the Text Overlay setting.

  • Page 80: Video Ocx Protocol

    2.3.4 Video OCX Protocol The Video OCX Protocol setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video OCX Protocol. In the <Video OCX protocol> setting page, the administrator can select RTP over UDP, RTP over RTSP(TCP), or RTSP over HTTP, for streaming media over the network.
  • Page 81 Main Tabs Simplex (Talk only) ⚫ In the Talk only Simplex mode, the local / remote site can only talk to the other site. Simplex (Listen only) ⚫ In the Listen only Simplex mode, the local / remote site can only listen to the other site.

  • Page 82: Image

    Image Under the tab <Image>, there are categories including: <Exposure>, <White Balance>, <Picture Adjustment>, <IR Function>, <Noise Reduction>, <WDR Function>, <Image Stabilizer>, <Digital Zoom>, <Profile> and <TV System>.

  • Page 83: Exposure

    Main Tabs 2.4.1 Exposure The Exposure setting can be found under this path: Image> Exposure. In the <Image-Exposure> setting page, users can select either the <Full Auto> mode or adjust the parameter of the P-Iris Priority / Iris Priority / Shutter Priority mode for optimized video output in accordance with the operating environment.

  • Page 84: White Balance

    Auto Shutter Mode ⚫ In this mode, the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed and the iris size according to the light intensity. The minimum shutter speed can be set from 1/500 to 1 sec. (NTSC) or 1/425 to 1/1.5 sec. (PAL). Shutter Priority Mode ⚫...
  • Page 85 Main Tabs ATW Mode (Auto Tracing White Balance) With Auto Tracking White Balance function, the white balance in a scene will be automatically adjusted while temperature color is changing. The ATW Mode is suitable for environments with light source having color temperature in the range roughly from 2500K to 10000K.

  • Page 86: Picture Adjustment

    2.4.3 Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjustment setting can be found under this path: Image> Picture Adjustment. Brightness The brightness level of the images is adjustable from -12 to +13. Sharpness The sharpness level of the images is adjustable from +0 to +15. The edge of the objects is enhanced as the sharpness level increases.

  • Page 87: Ir Function

    Main Tabs 2.4.4 IR Function The IR Function setting can be found under this path: Image> IR Function. Day/Night Function This item is for users to define the action of the IR cut filter and IR LED lights. Refer to the descriptions of each option below to select a suitable mode. Auto Mode ⚫...
  • Page 88 Day/Night Threshold This item is for users to set when the camera should switch from day mode to night mode or vice versa. The camera will sense the surrounding brightness, and the threshold value stands for the level of the light. Once the camera detects the light level reaches the set threshold, the camera will automatically switch to Day/Night Mode.

  • Page 89: Noise Reduction

    Main Tabs 2.4.5 Noise Reduction The Noise Reduction setting can be found under this path: Image> Noise Reduction. The camera provides multiple <Noise Reduction> options for delivering optimized image quality especially in extra low-light conditions. 3DNR With the 3D Noise Reduction function, the processor analyzes the differences between successive frames to adjust pixels and improve image quality.

  • Page 90: Wdr Function

    2.4.6 WDR Function The WDR setting can be found under this path: Image> WDR Function. The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function is for solving high contrast or changing light issues so that enhances better video display. WDR function is designed to solve contrast or changing light issues and to enhance the video display quality.

  • Page 91: Digital Zoom

    Main Tabs 2.4.8 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting can be found under this path: Image> Digital Zoom. Select <On> to enable the Digital Zoom function; otherwise, select <Off> to turn off the function. 2.4.9 Backlight The Backlight setting can be found under this path: Image> Backlight. Select On to enable Backlight.

  • Page 92: Tv System

    Step 6. Tick the By schedule box. Check the desired schedule(s) from the Schedule drop-down list. Multiple schedules can be applied to one profile. Step 7. Click the <Save> button below <By schedule>. Step 8. Follow the steps above to set the rest of the profiles. Now, the camera will automatically switch profiles according to the schedule.

  • Page 93: Ptz

    Main Tabs Under the tab <PTZ>, there are categories including: <Preset>, <Cruise>, <Auto Pan>, <Sequence>, <Home Function>, <Tilt Range>, <Privacy Mask>, <PTZ Setting> and <RS485>. 2.5.1 Preset The camera supports up to 256 Preset Points. Please refer to the instructions below to set a Preset Point.

  • Page 94: Cruise

    2.5.2 Cruise The Cruise Programming can be found under this path: PTZ> Cruise. The camera supports up to 8 Cruise Paths. Please follow the instructions below for Cruise Path setup. Cruise Setting Refer to the steps below to setup a Cruise Path. Step 1.

  • Page 95: Auto Pan

    Main Tabs 2.5.3 Auto Pan The Auto Pan Programming can be found under this path: PTZ> Auto Pan. The camera supports 4 Auto Pan Paths. Please refer to the instructions below to set an Auto Pan Path. Auto Pan Setting Follow the steps to setup an Auto Pan Path.

  • Page 96: Sequence

    2.5.4 Sequence The Sequence Line Programming can be found under this path: PTZ> Sequence. The camera supports a total of 8 Sequence Lines; each Sequence Line consists of up to 64 Preset Points. Please refer to the instructions below to program a Sequence Line.

  • Page 97: Home Function

    Main Tabs 2.5.5 Home Function The Home Function can be found under this path: PTZ> Home Function. Users are able to set an operation mode to ensure constant monitoring. If the camera idles for a period of time, the selected function will be activated automatically;...

  • Page 98: Tilt Range

    2.5.6 Tilt Range The Tilt Range setting can be found under this path: PTZ> Tilt Range. The camera’s tilt angle is adjustable from minimum −20° to maximum +100°. Please enter the desired minimum and maximum tilt angle into the corresponding fields respectively. Click the <Set> button to save the tilt angle settings.
  • Page 99 Main Tabs Follow the steps below to setup a privacy mask. Step 1. Set Switch to <On> and click the <Set> button to turn on the Privacy Mask function. Step 2. Select a color for the mask from the <Color> drop-down list and click the <Set>...

  • Page 100: Ptz Setting

    Step 5. To change the shape and the size of the mask, click any edge of the mask and draw it outward/inward. Step 6. If needed, set up Zoom/Focus/Iris. Step 7. Click the <Set> button to save and apply the setting. The Privacy Mask will be displayed in the color users set previously.
  • Page 101 Main Tabs Speed by Zoom This function allows the camera to adjust the pan/tilt speed automatically by the internal algorithm when the zoom ratio is changed. The rotating speed will become slower as the zoom ratio gets larger. Click the <Set> button to save the setting.

  • Page 102: Rs485

    2.5.9 RS485 The RS485 setting can be found under this path: PTZ> RS485. This page is for users to activate the pan/tilt function and select the RS-485 protocol which the Joystick/Keyboard uses. RS-485 Protocol Type With the correct RS-485 protocol selected, users can remotely control the PTZ function of the camera using Joystick/Keyboard.

  • Page 103: Appendix A: Install Upnp Components

    Appendix Appendix A: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components on Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 7. Step 1: In Windows, go to <Start>, click <Control Panel>, and then double click <Add Remove Programs>. Step 2: Click <Add/Remove Windows Components>...

  • Page 104: Appendix B: Ip Addresses From Decimal To Binary

    Appendix B: IP Addresses from Decimal to Binary Follow the example below to convert the IP addresses to binary numbers. Use the calculator on the computer for conversion. The calculator can be found under this path: Start> All Programs> Accessories> Calculator. For Windows XP and Windows Vista, click <View>...

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