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Network Camera Web 3.0 Operation Manual ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. V2.1.3...
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Operation Manual Foreword General This manual introduces the functions, configuration, general operation, and system maintenance of network camera. Safety Instructions The following signal words might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
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Operation Manual Version Revision Content Release Date ● Modify "5.1.1.7 Warning Light Linkage". July 2020 ● Add "4.6.12 5G". V2.0.7 ● Modify "4.7.3.2 Local". ● Added "4.5.2.3.11 Configuring GPS Position". July 2020 V2.0.6 ● Updated "5.2 Setting Smart Track". ● Updated "4.5.1.1.8 Illuminator". June 2020 ●...
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Operation Manual ● The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions. For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version.
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Operation Manual Important Safeguards and Warnings Electrical Safety ● All installation and operation shall conform to your local electrical safety codes. ● The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no higher than PS2. Note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label. ●...
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Operation Manual mild detergent. To avoid possible damage on device body coating which could cause performance decrease, do not use volatile solvent such as alcohol, benzene, diluent to clean the device body, nor can strong, abrasive detergent be used. ● Dome cover is an optical component. Do not touch or wipe the cover with your hands directly during installation or operation.
Operation Manual Table of Contents Foreword ........................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings ............................IV 1 Overview ........................................1 1.1 Introduction ....................................1 1.2 Network Connection ................................1 1.3 Function ......................................1 1.3.1 Basic Function .................................. 1 1.3.2 Intelligent Function ............................... 2 2 Configuration Flow ....................................
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Operation Manual 4.3.3 Calling PTZ ..................................32 4.3.3.1 PTZ Control ................................32 4.3.3.2 PTZ Function ................................ 34 4.4 Playback ....................................... 34 4.4.1 Playback Interface ................................ 35 4.4.2 Playing back Video or Picture ..........................37 4.4.3 Clipping Video ................................39 4.4.4 Downloading Video or Picture ..........................40 4.4.4.1 Downloading A Single File ..........................
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Operation Manual 4.7.3.1 Path ................................... 96 4.7.3.2 Local ..................................97 4.7.3.3 FTP ..................................... 98 4.7.3.4 NAS ..................................100 4.8 System ......................................101 4.8.1 General .................................... 101 4.8.2 Date & Time ................................... 102 4.8.3 Account ................................... 103 4.8.3.1 Adding a User ..............................103 4.8.3.2 Adding User Group ............................
Operation Manual 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction IP camera (Internet Protocol camera), is a type of digital video camera that receives control data and sends image data through internet. They are commonly used for surveillance, requiring no local recording device, but only a local area network. IP camera is divided into single-channel camera and multi-channel camera according to the channel quantity.
Operation Manual ● Record abnormality of monitoring image for subsequent view and processing. ● Configure coding parameters, and adjust live view image. Record ● Auto record as schedule. ● Play back recorded video and picture as needed. ● Download recorded video and picture. ●...
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Operation Manual Crowd Map ● View crowd distribution in real time for the timely arm to avoid accidents like stampede. ● When an alarm is triggered, the system performs linkages such as recording, alarm output, sending email, PTZ operation, and snapshot. Face Detection ●...
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Operation Manual Alarm Setting ● The alarm is triggered when an external alarm input device inputs alarm. ● When an alarm is triggered, the system performs linkages such as recording, alarm output, sending email, PTZ operation, and snapshot. Abnormality ● SD card error, network disconnection, illegal access, voltage detection and security exception. ●...
Operation Manual 2 Configuration Flow For the device configuration flow, see Figure 2-1. For details, see Table 2-1. Configure the device according to the actual situation. Figure 2-1 Configuration flow Table 2-1 Description of flow Configuration Description Reference Open IE browser and enter IP address to log in to the web Login "4.1 Login"...
Operation Manual 3 Device Initialization Device initialization is required for the first use. This manual is based on the operation on the web interface. You can also initialize device through ConfigTool, NVR, or platform devices. ● To ensure the device safety, keep the password properly after initialization and change the password regularly.
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Operation Manual Figure 3-2 End-user license agreement Select the I have read and agree to all terms checkbox, and then click Next. Step 4 Figure 3-3 Easy4ip Step 5 You can register the camera to Easy4ip, select the checkbox as needed, and then click Next.
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Operation Manual Figure 3-4 Online upgrade Step 6 Select the upgrading method as needed. If you select Auto-check for updates, the system checks new version once a day automatically. There will be system notice on Upgrade interface and Version interface if any new version is available.
Operation Manual 4 Basic Configuration The chapter introduces the basic configuration, including login, live view, PTZ operation, playback, camera configuration, network configuration, storage configuration and system configuration. 4.1 Login This section introduces how to log in to and log out of the web interface. This section takes IE Explorer 9 as an example.
Operation Manual ● Alarm: Click Alarm, and you can subscribe and view alarm information. ● Logout: Click Logout to go to login interface. ● The system will sleep automatically after idling for a period of time. Figure 4-2 Live 4.2 Live This section introduces the layout of the interface and function configuration.
Operation Manual Table 4-1 Description of function bar Function Description Encode bar Sets stream type and protocol. Live view Displays the real-time monitoring image. Live view function bar Functions and operations in live viewing. Window adjustment bar Adjustment operations in live viewing. 4.2.2 Encode Bar Figure 4-4 Encode bar ●...
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Operation Manual Table 4-2 Description of live view function bar Icon Function Description Manually position the tracking speed dome to the selected location of corresponding panoramic camera. Click the icon and click or select randomly on the image of panoramic camera channel, the tracking speed dome will automatically position the selected location.
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Operation Manual Icon Function Description Click the icon, and select an area on the live image, the camera will automatically count the Vehicle Density number of the vehicles in the selected area, and display the number on the Live interface. Displays alarm output state.
Operation Manual Icon Function Description Click the icon to record video, and it will be saved to the configured storage path. Record About viewing or configuring storage path, see "4.5.2.5 Path". Click the icon, the AF Peak (focus eigenvalue) and AF Max (max focus eigenvalue) are displayed on the video image.
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Operation Manual Table 4-3 Description of adjustment bar Icon Function Description Click the icon, and then the Image Adjustment interface is displayed at the right side of the Live interface. You can adjust brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. The adjustment is only available on the web interface, and it does not adjust the camera parameters.
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Operation Manual Icon Function Description Click the icon to select the fluency from Realtime, Fluency and Normal. ● Realtime: Guarantees the real-time display of the image. When the bandwidth is not enough, the image might not be smooth. Fluency ● Fluency: Guarantees the fluency of the image.
Operation Manual Icon Function Description When viewing the multi-channel image, you can select display layout. For Multi-Sensor Panoramic + PTZ Camera: ● The live interface will show Panorama 1 and Panorama 2 by default if you choose dual-channel mode. Window Layout ●...
Operation Manual Table 4-4 Description of zoom and focus Parameter Description Changes the focal length of the camera to zoom in or out the image. 1. Set the Speed value. The Speed is the adjustment range in one click. Zoom The larger the value is, the more the image would zoom in or out in one click.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-6 Fisheye Table 4-5 Description of fisheye configuration Parameter Description Installation mode Includes ceiling mount, wall mount, and ground mount. The display mode of the current image. There are different display modes for each installation mode. ● Ceiling: 1P+1, 2P, 1+2, 1+3, 1+4, 1P+6, 1+8. ●...
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Operation Manual Parameter Description 360° rectangular panoramic image screen + independent sub-screens. ● You can zoom or drag the image in all the 1P+1 screens. ● You can move the start point (left and right) on rectangular panoramic image screen. Two associated 180°...
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Operation Manual Parameter Description 180° rectangular panoramic image screen (from left to right). You can drag the image in all the screens (up and down) to adjust the vertical view. 180° rectangular panoramic image screen + three independent sub-screens. ● You can zoom or drag the image in all the 1P+3 screens.
Operation Manual Parameter Description ● You can drag the image in upper/lower/left/right direction. Press I to display the panorama, and press O to return Asteroid to the original size. ● Press the left mouse-button to slide down to display the image on the plane surface. ●...
Operation Manual Figure 4-8 Preset Step 2 Set the speed, and click to adjust the parameters of direction, zoom, focus and iris, to move the camera to the position you need. Step 3 Click Add to add the current position to be a preset, and the preset is displayed in preset list.
Operation Manual Figure 4-9 Tour Step 2 Click Add① to add tour. Double-click the tour name to edit the name. Step 3 Click Add② to add preset. Double-click the duration to set the duration. Step 4 Select the tour mode. ●...
Operation Manual Figure 4-10 Scan Step 2 Select the scan number, and set the speed. Click Setup to set left limit and right limit. Step 3 1) Click Set Left Limit to set the current position to be the left limit. 2) Click Set Right Limit to set the current position to be the right limit.
Operation Manual Figure 4-11 Pattern Step 2 Select the pattern number. Step 3 Click Setup, and then click Start Rec. Adjust the parameters of direction, zoom, focus and iris according to the actual situation. Step 4 Click Stop Rec to stop recording. Step 5 Click Start to start patterning.
Operation Manual Click Stop to stop rotation. 4.3.2.6 PTZ Speed PTZ speed means the rotation speed of the PTZ camera during touring, pattern, or auto tracking. Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ settings > Function > PTZ Speed. Figure 4-13 PTZ speed Step 2 Select the PTZ speed: Low, Middle, and High.
Operation Manual Figure 4-14 Idle motion Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable the idle motion function. Step 3 Select the idle motion and set the idle time. You need to select the corresponding number for some selected idle motions, such as Preset001.
Operation Manual Step 3 Select the power up motion. When you select Auto, the system will perform the last motion that is executed for more than 20 s before power-off. Step 4 Click OK. 4.3.2.9 PTZ Limit After setting PTZ limit, the camera can only rotate within the configured area. Select Setting >...
Operation Manual Figure 4-17 Time task Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable time task function. Step 3 Select the time task number. Step 4 Select the time task action. You need to select the corresponding action number for some selected time task actions. Step 5 Set the auto home time in AutoHome.
Operation Manual Figure 4-18 PTZ restart Step 2 Click PTZ Restart to restart PTZ. 4.3.2.12 Default Be careful when doing this operation. It will restore the camera to default configuration, and result in data loss. Select Setting > PTZ settings > Function > Default. Step 1...
Operation Manual Figure 4-19 Default Step 2 Click Default and the PTZ function is restored to default. 4.3.3 Calling PTZ Click on Live interface, and the PTZ configuration panel is displayed. You can control PTZ and call PTZ function. 4.3.3.1 PTZ Control You can rotate device, zoom image, and adjust iris through PTZ control or virtual joystick.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-20 PTZ control Figure 4-21 Joystick ● : Rotate PTZ direction through direction button. PTZ supports eight directions: left/right/up/down/upper left/upper right/bottom left/bottom right. Click , and draw a box in the image, PTZ will rotate, focus and quickly position the defined scene. ●...
Operation Manual 4.3.3.2 PTZ Function Select the PTZ function from the drop-down list to call the corresponding functions, including Scan, Preset, Tour, Pattern, Pan, Go to, Assistant and Light Wiper. See Figure 4-22. For details, see Table 4-6. Before calling PTZ function, see "4.3.2 Configuring PTZ Function" to configure PTZ function. ●...
Operation Manual ● Before playing back video, configure record time range, record storage method, record schedule and record control. For details, see "5.1.1.2.1 Setting Record Plan". ● Before playing back picture, configure snapshot time range, snapshot storage method, snapshot plan. For details, see"5.1.1.3.1 Setting Snapshot Plan". 4.4.1 Playback Interface Click the Playback tab, and the Playback interface is displayed.
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Operation Manual Table 4-7 Playback interface description Function Description Click , you can select display mode according to the installation mode during playback. Fisheye This function is only available on fisheye cameras. Click , intelligent rules and object detection box are displayed.
Operation Manual Function Description Includes 4 time formats: Time format of . Take as an example, the whole progress bar progress stands for 24 hours. 4.4.2 Playing back Video or Picture This section introduces the operation of video playback and picture playback. This section takes video playback as an example.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-27 Specific event types Step 3 Select the month and year of the video that you want to play. Those dates with blue color indicate there were videos recorded in those days. Step 4 Play video. ● Click in the control bar.
Operation Manual Figure 4-29 Playback file list 4.4.3 Clipping Video Step 1 Click , the video files of the selected date are listed. Step 2 Select dav or mp4 in Download Format. Step 3 Click on the progress bar to select the start time of the target video, and then click See Figure 4-30.
Operation Manual Step 5 Click to download the video. The system will prompt that it cannot play back and download at the same time. Step 6 Click OK. The playback stops and the clipped file is saved in the configured storage path. For the configuration of storage path, see "4.5.2.5 Path".
Operation Manual Figure 4-31 Batch download Select the record type, set the start time and end time, and then click Search. Step 2 The searched files are listed. Step 3 Select the files to be downloaded, select dav or mp4 from the Format drop-down list, and then set the storage path.
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Operation Manual also further modify the configurations for select modes (such as picture, exposure and backlight) after changing the main style. Flowing light is suitable for situations where there is slight light, and the panoramic function is unable to effectively detect targets. After switching to flowing light, the mode in the exposure menu is automatically set to ◇...
Operation Manual Parameter Description Changes the picture brightness and improves the picture dynamic Gamma range in a non-linear way. The higher the value is, the brighter the picture will be, and the smaller the darker. Select On, and the picture would display with left and right side Mirror reversed.
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Operation Manual Step 2 Configure exposure parameters. Table 4-9 Description of exposure parameters Parameter Description You can select from 50 Hz, 60 Hz and Outdoor. ● 50 Hz: When the electric supply is 50 Hz, the system adjusts the exposure according to ambient light automatically to ensure that there is no stripe appears.
Operation Manual Parameter Description When selecting Shutter Priority or Manual in Mode, and setting Shutter range Customized Range in Shutter, you can set shutter range, and the unit is ms. When selecting Gain Priority or Manual in Mode, you can set shutter Gain range.
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Operation Manual Table 4-10 Description of backlight parameters Backlight mode Description The system adjusts image brightness according to ambient lighting Auto condition automatically to ensure image clarity. Enable BLC, the camera can get clearer image of the dark areas on the target when shooting against light.
Operation Manual Table 4-11 Description of WB parameters WB mode Description The system compensates WB according to color temperature to ensure Auto color precision. The system auto compensates WB to environments without artificial Natural light to ensure color precision. The system compensates WB to outdoor night scene to ensure color Street Lamp precision.
Operation Manual Table 4-12 Description of day and night parameters Parameter Description You can select device display mode from Color, Auto, and B/W. Day & Night configuration is independent from profile management configuration. Mode ● Color: The system displays color image. ●...
Operation Manual Parameter Description Adjusts zoom speed. The higher the value is, the higher the speed will Zoom Speed Sets focus mode. ● Auto: When image moves or object changes in the scene, the camera will focus automatically. ● Semi Auto: Click corresponding to Focus or Zoom, Mode the camera will focus.
Operation Manual Table 4-14 Description of illuminator parameters Illuminator Description Set Fill Light for sound and siren cameras. ● IR Mode: Enable the IR illuminator, and the white light is disabled. ● White Light: Enable the white light, and the IR illuminator is disabled.
Operation Manual Table 4-16 Description of fisheye parameters Parameter Description Install Mode You can select Ceiling, Wall, or Ground. ● 1O: The original image before correction. ● 1P: 360°rectangular panoramic image. ● 2P: When the install mode is Ceiling or Ground, you can set this mode.
Operation Manual 4.5.1.1.12 Splicing Mode Select the splicing mode to splice several images of different lens to a panoramic image. You can select Merged Splicing or Splicing for Mode. Figure 4-44 Splicing mode 4.5.1.2 Profile Management The surveillance system works in different ways as profile configured in different time. Step 1 Select Setting >...
Operation Manual Figure 4-46 Full time ● When Profile Management is set as Schedule, you can drag the slide block to set certain time as Day or Night. For example, set 8:00–18:00 as day, and 0:00–8:00 and 18:00–24:00 as night. Figure 4-47 Schedule ●...
Operation Manual camera from taking a clear picture, otherwise, the splicing might fail. Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Splicing. Step 1 Figure 4-49 Splicing Step 2 Select the lenses that need to be spliced. When splicing the image through selecting lenses, you need to select the continuous splicing screens.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-50 Video Step 2 Configure video parameters. Table 4-17 Description of video parameters Parameter Description Select the Enable checkbox to enable sub stream. It is enabled by default. Enable ● You can enable multiple sub streams simultaneously. ●...
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Operation Manual Parameter Description Select the encoding strategy as needed. ● General: Disable smart codec. ● Smart Codec: Enable smart codec to improve video compressibility and save storage space. It is applicable to static scenes. ● AI Code: When the bandwidth and storage space are restricted, the camera will select the encoding strategy with lower bit rate to save storage space.
Operation Manual Parameter Description The most suitable bit rate value range recommended to user according Reference Bit Rate to the defined resolution and frame rate. This parameter can be configured only when the Bit Rate Type is set as VBR. Max Bit Rate You can select the value of the Max Bit Rate according to the Reference Bit Rate value.
Operation Manual Figure 4-51 Snapshot Step 2 Configure snapshot parameters. Table 4-18 Description of snapshot parameter Parameter Description You can select General and Event. ● General: The system takes snapshot as scheduled. For details, see "4.7.2 Setting Schedule". Snapshot Type ●...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-52 Privacy masking (1) Figure 4-53 Privacy masking (PTZ dome) Step 2 Configure privacy masking. ● PTZ dome 1. Select the SN. 2. Adjust the live image to the proper location through PTZ, select the color, and then click Draw.
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Operation Manual ● Other cameras 1. Select Enable, and then drag the block to the area that you need to cover. You can drag 4 rectangles at most. ◇ Click Remove All to delete all the area boxes; select one box, and then click ◇...
Operation Manual 4.5.2.3.2 Configuring Channel Title You can enable this function when you need to display channel title in the video image. Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Channel Title. Figure 4-55 Channel title Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, enter the channel title, and then select the text align.
Operation Manual Figure 4-56 Time title Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox. Step 3 Select the Week Display checkbox. Step 4 Move the time box to the position that you want in the image. Click Save. Step 5 4.5.2.3.4 Configure Text Overlay You can enable this function if you need to display text in the video image.
Operation Manual displayed in the video image. Click to expand the text overlay, and you can expand 9 lines at most. Step 3 Move the text box to the position that you want in the image. Step 4 Click Save. 4.5.2.3.5 Configure Font Attribute You can enable this function if you need to adjust the font size in the video image.
Operation Manual Figure 4-59 Picture overlay Select the Enable checkbox, click Upload Picture, and then select the picture to be Step 2 overlaid. The picture is displayed on the video image. Step 3 Move the overlaid picture to the position that you want in the image. Step 4 Click Save.
Operation Manual 4.5.2.3.8 Configuring OSD Info You can enable this function if you want to display the information of preset, PTZ coordinates, zoom, tour and location on the video image. Only tracking speed dome supports OSD info function. Step 1 Select Setting >...
Operation Manual 4.5.2.3.9 Configuring Counting The image displays statistics of the enter number and leave number. When the overlay function is enabled during intelligent rules configuration, this function is enabled simultaneously. Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Counting. Figure 4-62 Counting Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then configure counting method and alignment.
Operation Manual Step 4 Click Save. 4.5.2.3.11 Configuring GPS Position The image displays GPS position. When the overlay function enabled during intelligent rules configuration, this function is enabled simultaneously. Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > GDP Position. Step 1 Figure 4-64 GDP position Step 2...
Operation Manual Figure 4-65 Ranging Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then set the installation height and time display. Time display: The display time of the ranging information on live image. Step 3 Click Save. 4.5.2.3.13 Configuring ANPR The image displays ANPR statistics information. When the overlay function enabled during intelligent rules configuration, this function is enabled simultaneously.
Operation Manual 4.5.2.3.14 Configuring Face Statistics The image displays face statistics information. When the overlay function enabled during intelligent rules configuration, this function is enabled simultaneously. Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Face Statistics. Figure 4-67 Face statistics Select the Enable checkbox, and select text align.
Operation Manual Figure 4-68 ROI Select the Enable checkbox, draw the area on the image, and then configure the image Step 2 quality of ROI. ● You can draw four area boxes at most. ● The higher the image quality value is, the better the quality will be. ●...
Operation Manual Table 4-20 Description of path Parameter Description The snapshot of live interface. The default path is Live Snapshot C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\LiveSnapsh The recorded video of live interface. Live Record The default path is C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\LiveRecord. The snapshot of playback interface. The default path is Playback Snapshot C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\PlaybackSn Admin in the path refers to...
Operation Manual Figure 4-70 Audio Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox in Main Stream or Sub Stream. For the camera with multiple channels, select the channel number. Please carefully activate the audio acquisition function according to the actual requirements of the application scenario. Step 3 Configure audio parameters.
Operation Manual ● Click to download the audio to local storage. Select Setting > Camera > Audio > Alarm Audio. Step 1 Figure 4-71 Alarm audio Step 2 Click Add Audio File. Figure 4-72 Add audio file Step 3 Configure the audio file. ●...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-73 TCP/IP Step 2 Configure TCP/IP parameters. Table 4-22 Description of TCP/IP parameters Parameter Description Host Name Enter the host name, and the maximum length is 15 characters. Select the Ethernet card that need to be configured, and the default Ethernet Card one is Wire.
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Operation Manual Parameter Description ● IPv6 does not have subnet mask. Default Gateway ● The default gateway must be in the same network segment with the IP address. Preferred DNS IP address of the preferred DNS. Alternate DNS IP address of the alternate DNS. Select the checkbox, get the camera MAC address, and then you can modify and configure the device IP address with ARP/ping command.
Operation Manual 4.6.2 Port Configure the port numbers and the maximum number of users (includes web, platform client, and mobile phone client) that can connect to the device simultaneously. Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Port. Figure 4-74 Port Step 2 Configure port parameters.
Operation Manual Parameter Description ● Real time streaming protocol port, and the value is 554 by default. If you play live view with QuickTime, VLC or Blackberry smart phone, the following URL format is available. ● When the URL format requiring RTSP, you need to specify channel number and bit stream type in the URL, and also user name and password if needed.
Operation Manual ● You have gotten the account and password from Internet Service Provider. Procedure Select Setting > Network > PPPoE. Step 1 Figure 4-75 PPPoE Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then enter user name and password. ● Disable UPnP while using PPPoE to avoid possible influence. ●...
Operation Manual Figure 4-76 DDNS Select Type, and configure the parameters as needed. Step 2 Table 4-24 Description of DDNS parameters Parameter Description Type The name and web address of the DDNS service provider, see the matching relationship below: ● CN99 DDNS web address: www.3322.org Web Address ●...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-77 SMTP (Email) Step 2 Configure SMTP (Email) parameters. Table 4-25 Description of SMTP (Email) parameters Parameter Description SMTP Server SMTP server address The port number of the SMTP Port server. For details, see Table 4-26. Username The account of SMTP server.
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Operation Manual Parameter Description The system sends test mail to check if the connection is successfully Health Mail configured. Select Health Mail and configure the Update Period, and then the system sends test mail as the set interval. For the configuration of major mailboxes, see Table 4-26. Table 4-26 Description of major mailbox configuration SMTP Authentica...
Operation Manual SMTP Authentica Mailbox Port Description server tion ● You need to enable SMTP service in your mailbox. ● The authentication code is required; the email password is not 465/994 applicable. Authentication code: the code you receive when enabling SMTP service. ●...
Operation Manual ● Select Setting > Network > TCP/IP, in IP Address, enter the local area IP address of the router or select DHCP and acquires IP address automatically. Procedure Step 1 Select Setting > Network > UPnP. Figure 4-78 UPnP Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and there are two mapping modes: Custom and Default.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-79 SNMP (1) Figure 4-80 SNMP (2) Step 2 Select SNMP version to enable SNMP. ● Select V1, and the system can only process information of V1 version. ● Select V2, and the system can only process information of V2 version. ●...
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Operation Manual password and authentication type. It requires corresponding user name, password and authentication type to visit your device from the server. Using V1 and V2 might cause data leakage, and V3 is recommended. In Trap Address, enter the IP address of the PC that has MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser installed, and leave other parameters to the default.
Operation Manual configuration information, video channel amount, audio channel amount, and software version. Use PC with Windows OS and disable SNMP Trap service. The MG-SOFT MIB Browser will display prompt when alarm is triggered. 4.6.8 Bonjour Enable this function, and the OS and clients that support Bonjour would find the camera automatically.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-82 Multicast Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and enter IP address and port number. Table 4-28 Description of multicast parameters Parameter Description The multicast IP address of Main Stream/Sub Stream is 224.1.2.4 Multicast Address by default, and the range is 224.0.0.0–239.255.255.255. The multicast port of corresponding stream: Main Stream: 40000;...
Operation Manual 4.6.11 QoS You can solve problems such as network delay and congestion with this function. It helps to assure bandwidth, reduce transmission delay, packet loss rate, and delay jitter to improve experience. 0–63 means 64 degrees of priority; 0 for the lowest and 63 the highest. Step 1 Select Setting >...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-85 Dialing setting Table 4-31 Dialing setting parameters Parameter Description Wireless Net Type Select the wireless net type according to the carrier. Acquired from the carrier. Authentication Mode Select the authentication mode according to different carrier. The number is different according to different carrier, and it Dial-up Number can be acquired from carrier.
Operation Manual 4.6.12.2 Mobile Setting Configure the mobile phone, and all alarm messages support sending message the configured receiver. After receiving a message, the receiver can active the camera and connect it to 5G network through message or call. ● Message send: Set the receiver's phone number, and when an alarm is triggered, the system will send message to the receiver.
Operation Manual mobile phone client. Select Setting > Network > Access Platform > P2P. Step 1 Figure 4-87 P2P ● When P2P is enabled, remote management on device is supported. ● When P2P is enabled and the device accesses to the network, the status shows online. The information of the IP address, MAC address, device name, and device SN will be collected.
Operation Manual Figure 4-88 ONVIF Select On in Authentication. Step 2 Step 3 Click Save. 4.6.13.3 RTMP Through RTMP, you can access the third-party platform (such as Ali and YouTube) to realize video live view. ● RTMP can be configured by admin only. ●...
Operation Manual Parameter Description Includes Non-custom and Custom. ● Non-custom: Enter the server IP and domain name. Address Type ● Custom: Enter the path allocated by the server. IP Address When selecting Non-custom, you need to enter server IP address and port.
Operation Manual Figure 4-90 Holiday schedule Step 2 Select Record or Snapshot. Step 3 Select the days you need to set as holiday. Those days with yellow color indicates that they were set as holidays. When holiday schedule setting is not the same as the general setting, holiday schedule setting is prior to the general setting.
Operation Manual Figure 4-91 Path Step 2 Select the storage method that you need for the recorded videos and snapshots of different types. Table 4-33 Description of path parameters Parameter Description Select from Scheduled, Motion Detection and Alarm. Event Type Local Save in the internal SD card.
Operation Manual Figure 4-92 Local 4.7.3.3 FTP FTP can be enabled only when it was selected as a destination path. When the network does not work, you can save all the files to the internal SD card for emergency. Step 1 Select Setting >...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-94 Picture name settings Table 4-34 Description of FTP parameters Parameter Description Server Address The IP address of the FTP server. Port The port number of the FTP server. Username The user name to log in to the FTP server. Password The password to log in to the FTP server.
Operation Manual Parameter Description Click Setting to set picture name. ● Date&Time is required, and it is selected by default. ● Select the other fields of the name, and the corresponding instruction will be displayed on the screen. ● Double-click the symbols under Separator, you can customize the separator.
Operation Manual Parameter Description name and password. Enter them as needed. Password Remote Directory The destination path in the NAS server. Step 4 Click Save. 4.8 System This section introduces system configurations, including general, date & time, account, safety, PTZ settings, default, import/export, remote, auto maintain and upgrade.
Operation Manual Step 3 Click Save. 4.8.2 Date & Time You can configure date and time format, time zone, current time, DST (Daylight Saving Time) or NTP server. Step 1 Select Setting > System > General > Date & Time. Figure 4-97 Date and time Step 2 Configure date and time parameters.
Operation Manual Parameter Description Enable DST as needed. Select the checkbox, and configure start time and end time of DST with Date or Week. Select the checkbox, and then NTP (network time protocol) is enabled, NTP Server the system then syncs time with the internet server in real time. Time Zone You can also enter the IP address, time zone, port, and interval of a PC Port...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-100 Add user (restricted login) Step 3 Configure user parameters. Table 4-38 Description of user parameters (1) Parameter Description User’s unique identification. You cannot use existed user Username name. Password Enter password and confirm it again. The password must consist of 8 to 32 non-blank characters and contain at least two types of characters among upper Confirm Password case, lower case, number, and special character (excluding...
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Operation Manual Parameter Description Set the PC address that allows the defined user to log in to the camera and the validity period and time range. You can log in to web with the defined IP in the defined time range of validity period.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-101 Change password through old password (login with non-admin account) Admin Account: Change the password through entering the admin password, and then the ◇ new password for the non-admin account to be changed. Figure 4-102 Change password through admin password (login with admin account) ●...
Operation Manual Admin account cannot be deleted. ● View the authorities If the current account has with the permission of user management, click to view the login authorities of other accounts. If not, you can only view the login authorities of the current account.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-104 Add group Step 3 Enter the group name and memo, and then select group authorities. The default authorities of Admin group includes live, playback, storage, file backup, user, system, system info, manual control, maintenance, peripheral, PTZ, security, network, event and AV parameters;...
Operation Manual Group Authority Admin User Functions External light, wiper and Peripheral serial port settings. Camera property settings, AV Parameter audio and video settings and more. Preset settings, tour settings and more. HTTPS settings, RTSP over Security TLS settings and more. Automatic maintenance Maintenance settings and more.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-106 Add user Step 3 Configure user parameters. Table 4-40 Description of user parameters Parameter Description Username User’s unique identification. You cannot use existed user name. Password Enter password and confirm it again. The password must consist of 8 to 32 non-blank characters and contain at least two types of characters among upper case, lower case, Confirm Password number, and special character (excluding ' "...
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Operation Manual Figure 4-107 Change password through old password (login with non-admin account) Admin Account: Change the password through entering the admin password, and then the ◇ new password for the non-admin account to be changed. Figure 4-108 Change password through admin password (login with admin account) ●...
Operation Manual Admin account cannot be deleted. ● View the authorities If the current account has the permission of user management, click to view the login authorities of other accounts. If not, you can only view the login authorities of the current account.
Operation Manual Function Description Enable this function, and then other devices can access through CGI Service this service. Enable this function, and then other devices can access through Onvif Service this service. Enable this function, and then other devices can access through Genetec Service this service.
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Operation Manual Figure 4-111 HTTPS dialog box ● For uploading the authenticated certificate, click Browse to select the certificate and certificate key, click Upload to upload them, and then skip to Step5. Step 3 Enter the required information and then click Create. The entered IP or Domain name must be the same as the IP or domain name of the device.
Operation Manual Figure 4-117 Certificate import wizard (2) Step 11 Click Finish and a dialog box showing The import was successful pops up. Figure 4-118 Import succeeds 4.8.4.3 Firewall Configure Network Access, PING prohibited and Prevent Semijoin to enhance network and data security.
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Operation Manual ● You cannot set allowlist or blocklist for port MAC addresses. ● When the IP addresses of the camera and your PC are in the same LAN, MAC verification takes effect. ● When you access the camera through internet, the camera verifies the MAC address according to the router MAC.
Operation Manual Table 4-42 Description of adding IP/MAC parameters Parameter Description Select IP address, IP segment, MAC address or all IP addresses. ● IP address: Select IP version and enter the IP address of the host to be added. ● IP segment: Select IP version and enter the start address and end Rule Type address of the segment to be added.
Operation Manual Table 4-43 Description of serial port settings parameters Parameter Description The corresponding device address. It is 1 by default. Address Make sure that the address is the device address; otherwise you cannot control the device. Baud Rate Select the baud rate for the camera. It is 9600 by default. Date Bit It is 8 by default.
Operation Manual Table 4-44 Description of external light parameters Parameter Description ● Off: Turn off the external light. ● Manual: Set the light brightness manually. Work Mode ● Auto: The camera turns on or turns off the light according to the light time and photoresister automatically.
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Operation Manual Parameter Description Select the Time Wash checkbox and set the time, and then the wiper Time Wash will work as the set time. Click Once, and the wiper works once. It can be used to check whether the wiper can work normally. Step 3 Click Save.
Operation Manual 5.1.1.1 Setting Period Set arming periods. The system only performs corresponding linkage action in the configured period. Step 1 Click Setting next to Period. Figure 5-2 Period Step 2 Set arming periods. Alarms will be triggered in the time period in green on the timeline. ●...
Operation Manual 5.1.1.2.1 Setting Record Plan After the corresponding alarm type (Normal, Motion, and Alarm) is enabled, the record channel links recording. Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Schedule > Record. Figure 5-3 Record Step 2 Set record plan. Green represents normal record plan (such as timing recording);...
5.1.1.2.2 Setting Record Control Set parameters such as pack duration, pre-event record, disk full, record mode, and record stream. Make sure that the SD card is authenticated before recording if you use Dahua smart card. For details, see "4.5.2.5 Path".
Operation Manual Figure 5-6 Record linkage 5.1.1.3 Snapshot Linkage After snapshot linkage is configured, the system can automatically alarm and take snapshots when an alarm is triggered. After Motion is enabled in Snapshot, the system takes snapshots when an alarm is triggered. For querying and setting snapshot storage location, see "4.5.2.5 Path".
Operation Manual Figure 5-8 Setting (snapshot time period) 2. Select a day, and the alarm type next to a period. Then set the period. Select All or checkboxes of some days to set the time period of multiple days at ◇...
Operation Manual Figure 5-11 Email linkage 5.1.1.6 PTZ Linkage When an alarm is triggered, the system links PTZ to do some operations. For example, the system links PTZ to rotate to the preset X. Figure 5-12 PTZ linkage 5.1.1.7 Warning Light Linkage When an alarm is triggered, the system can automatically enable the warning light.
Operation Manual 5.1.2 Subscribing Alarm 5.1.2.1 About Alarm Types For alarm types and preparations of alarm events, see Table 5-2. Table 5-2 Description of alarm types Alarm Type Description Preparation Motion detection is enabled. For The alarm is triggered when Motion Detection details, see "5.4.1 Setting Motion moving object is detected.
Operation Manual Functions of different devices might vary. Step 1 Click the Alarm tab. Figure 5-15 Alarm (subscription) Step 2 Select Alarm Type according to the actual need. ● Select Prompt. The system prompts and records alarm information according to actual conditions.
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Operation Manual ● Auto calibration Select Auto in Calibration Mode, and then click Start Calibration. Figure 5-16 Auto calibration ● Manual calibration Select Manual in Calibration Mode, select the channel that you need, and then add calibration point for it in the live image. Figure 5-17 Manual calibration (1)
Operation Manual Figure 5-18 Manual calibration (2) 1) Adjust the speed dome lens and turn it to the same view as the chosen lens, and then click The calibration boxes are displayed in both images. 2) Pair each box in the two images, and keep the paired boxes at the same spot of the live view.
Operation Manual Figure 5-19 Alarm track Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable track linkage. After enabling the function, manual positioning, manual tacking and auto tracking take effect. Step 3 Set parameters. Table 5-3 Description of alarm track parameters Parameter Description Select On, and the speed dome automatically links to a corresponding...
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Operation Manual when the effect is not good with default setting. Before manually calibrating a channel, clear all default calibration parameters. Channel 1 is a PTZ camera. You should calibrate the scene coordinates of Channel 1 and other channels. Take Channel 2 as an example. Step 1 Select Setting >...
Operation Manual the image. This can ensure the edges can be accurately distinguished by the camera. After the calibration record is saved, the calibration box is displayed in yellow. Repeat 1) to 2) to add at least 4 pairs of calibration points to each calibration picture. Step 3 Click Save.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-22 Motion detection Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable motion detection function. Step 3 Set the area for motion detection. 1) Click Setup next to Area.
Operation Manual Figure 5-23 Area 2) Select a color and set the region name. Select an effective area for Motion Detection in the image and set Sensitivity and Threshold. ● Select a color on to set different detection parameters for each region. ●...
Operation Manual function is available on some select models. Figure 5-24 Video tampering Table 5-4 Description of video temper parameter Parameter Description Tamper Area When the percentage of the tampered image and the duration exceed the configured values, an alarm will be triggered. Duration The tamper area is 30% and the duration is 5 s by default.
Operation Manual Figure 5-25 Scene changing Step 2 Set arming periods and alarm linkage action. For details, see "5.1.1 Alarm Linkage". Click Save. Step 3 5.5 Setting Smart Motion Detection The system performs alarm linkage when human, non-motorized vehicle, or motor vehicle appear on the image and its moving speed reaches the preset sensitivity.
Operation Manual Figure 5-26 Smart motion detection Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable the smart motion detection function. Step 3 Set effective object and sensitivity. ● Effective object: Includes Human and Motor vehicle. When you select Human, the camera will detect human and non-motorized vehicle.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-27 Audio detection Step 2 Set parameters. ● Input abnormal: Select the Enable Input Abnormal checkbox, and the alarm is triggered when the system detects abnormal sound input. ● Intensity change: Select the Enable Intensity Change checkbox and then set Sensitivity and Threshold.
Operation Manual threshold for noisy environment. The red line in the waveform indicates audio detection is triggered, and the green ◇ one indicates no audio detection. Adjust sensitivity and threshold according to the waveform. Step 3 Set arming periods and alarm linkage action. Click Save.
Operation Manual 1. Select a preset point from the Add Plan the interface. The smart plan for the point is displayed. 2. Click the corresponding icon to enable a smart function. The selected smart function is highlighted. Click it again to cancel the selection. Step 3 Click Save.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-29 Add plan (1) Figure 5-30 Add plan (2) Step 4 Configure the time settings. 1. Click Settings. 2. Configure the period. In the Smart Plan list, select the type as needed. 3. Click Save. 4. (Optional) Repeat step 1-4 to add more plans for different time. ●...
Operation Manual Figure 5-32 Time settings (2) Step 5 Click Save. Schedule function is only available on single-channel cameras. 5.8 Setting IVS This section introduces scene selection requirements, rule configuration, and global configuration for IVS (intelligent video surveillance). Basic requirements on scene selection are as follows. ●...
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Operation Manual corresponding actual distance. Applicable Scene ● Medium or distant view with installation height of more than three meters. Scenes with parallel view or ceiling-mounted are not supported. ● Calibrate horizontal plane, not vertical walls or sloping surfaces. ● This function is not applicable to scenes with distorted view, such as the distorted views captured by super wide-angle or fisheye camera.
Operation Manual Table 5-6 Description of global setup (IVS) parameters Parameter Description Anti-Disturb Enable A reserved function. Adjust the filter sensitivity. With higher value, it is easier to Sensitivity trigger an alarm when low-contrast object and small object are captured, and the false detection rate is higher. Tracking Overlap Rate Valid Tracking Distance Reserved functions.
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Operation Manual Rule Description Applicable Scene Scenes with sparse targets and without obvious and frequent light change. Simple scene in the detection area is recommended. ● Missed alarms might increase in the scenes with dense targets, When an object is abandoned in the Abandoned object detection area over the set time, the frequent occlusion, and...
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Operation Manual Rule Description Applicable Scene Scenes with medium or long distance, such as outdoor When the crowd gathers or the crowd plaza, government entrance, Crowd gathering density is large, the system performs station entrance and exit. It is alarm linkages. not suitable for short-distance view analysis.
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Operation Manual Table 5-8 Description of IVS analysis Rule Description Tripwire Draw a detection line. Intrusion Draw a detection area. ● During the detection of abandoned object, the alarm is also Abandoned object triggered if pedestrian or vehicle stays for a long time. If the Missing object abandoned object is smaller than pedestrian and vehicle, set Fast moving...
Operation Manual Parameter Description triggered, the camera automatically tracks the person or object that triggers the alarm. Tracking time is the duration that the camera automatically tracks the object. Before enabling this function, you need to enable or disable the Track Time Alarm Track function under Smart Track as needed.
Operation Manual Calibration Purpose Determine corresponding relationship between 2D image captured by the camera and 3D actual object according to one horizontal ruler and three vertical rulers calibrated by the user and the corresponding actual distance. Notes When drawing calibration ruler, keep the ruler length consistent with the actual length of the object. Procedure 1.
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Operation Manual Procedure Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Crowd Map > Crowd Map. Figure 5-36 Crowd map Select the Enable checkbox, and then the crowd map function is enabled. Step 2 Click Draw Detection Area to draw global area for detecting crowd distribution in the Step 3 image.
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Operation Manual Parameter Description Select the Smart Track checkbox, and when alarm is triggered by the panoramic camera, the speed dome automatically turns to the position where alarm is triggered. The tracking time is "idle time + five seconds." For the details of idle time configuration, see "5.2.2 Enabling Alarm Track"...
Operation Manual 5.10 Setting Face Recognition When a face is detected or recognized in the detection area, the system performs alarm linkage and supports searching face detection and recognition results. ● Face Detection: When a face is detected in the area, the system performs alarm linkage, such as recording and sending emails.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-40 Face detection Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable the face detection function. Step 3 (Optional) Click Draw next to Detect Region to draw a face detection area in the image. Step 4 (Optional) Click Draw next to Exclude Region to draw a non-face detection area in the Detect Region.
Operation Manual Parameter Description Set a range for snapping face image, including face picture, one-inch picture, and custom. When selecting Custom, click Setting, configure the parameters on the prompt interface, and then click OK. ● Customized width: Set snapshot width; enter the times of the original face width.
Operation Manual detected. Face database configuration includes creating face database, adding face picture, and face modeling. 5.10.2.1 Creating Face Database Face database includes face picture, face data and other information. It also provides comparison data for the captured face pictures. Step 1 Select Setting >...
Operation Manual Figure 5-43 Face database successfully added Step 5 Set parameters. Table 5-12 Description of face database parameters Parameter Description Select the Deploy checkbox, and the face database deployment is Deploy enabled. The captured face picture is compared to the armed face database.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-44 Face database configuration Step 3 Click Registration. Figure 5-45 Registration (1) Step 4 Click Upload Picture, select a face picture to be uploaded, and then click Open. You can manually select the area for a face. After uploading picture, box select a face and click OK.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-46 Registration (2) Step 5 Enter the information about face picture according to the actual situation. Click Add to task list. Step 6 Step 7 Click , and then click OK. The Task List interface is displayed. See Figure 5-47. Click Remove All to remove all tasks by one click.
Operation Manual Parameter Error Description The picture format is not correct. Import the picture in JPG format. No face in the picture or the face is not clear. Change the picture. Multiple faces in the picture. Change the picture. Fails to decode the picture. Change the picture.
Operation Manual Figure 5-48 Batch add Step 4 Click to select file path. Figure 5-49 Batch import Step 5 Click Browse. The interface shows import process. After finishing the import, the interface shown as Figure 5-50 is displayed. Figure 5-50 Imported successfully 5.10.2.3 Managing Face Picture Add face pictures to face database, and then manage and maintain face pictures to ensure correct information.
Operation Manual 5.10.2.3.1 Modifying Face Information Go to the Face Database Config interface, set filtering condition as needed, and click Step 1 Search. The search result is displayed. Step 2 Select the row where the face picture or the personnel information is located, and then click Figure 5-51 Face information modification Step 3...
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Operation Manual establish relevant face feature models. Through this function, the face recognition and other intelligent detections can be realized. ● The more the selected face pictures are, the longer time the face modeling takes. Please wait patiently. ● During modeling, some intelligent detection functions (such as face recognition) are not available temporarily, and will be available after modeling.
Operation Manual Figure 5-54 Failed modeling Click Search, and the face details are displayed. Click to view the face picture in list format. See Figure 5-55. Click to view the face picture in thumbnail format. See Figure 5-56. When the modeling status is Valid in the list or is displayed on the left corner of the ◇...
Operation Manual Figure 5-57 Alarm (face recognition) Step 2 Select a face database and an alarm rule. ● Face recognition succeeded: When the detected face matches that in the face database, the device links alarm out. ● Face recognition failed: When the detected face fails to match that in the face database, the device links alarm out.
Operation Manual 5.10.4.2 Viewing Result by Search Function View face recognition or face snapshot result. Take face recognition search as an example. Prerequisites You have installed a SD card in the camera. Procedure Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Search. Figure 5-59 Face recognition search Select Face Recognition for Type, enter the start time and the end time, and then click Step 2...
Operation Manual Figure 5-61 MoreInfo (face recognition) 5.11 Setting Face Detection When a face is detected in the detection area, the system performs an alarm linkage. Prerequisites Select Setting > Event > Smart Plan, and then enable Face Detection. Procedure Step 1 Select Setting >...
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Operation Manual Figure 5-62 Face detection Select the Enable checkbox to enable the face detection function. Step 2 Step 3 (Optional) Click Draw next to Detect Region to draw a face detection area in the image. Step 4 (Optional) Click Draw next to Exclude Region, and then draw an area excluding face detection in the image.
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Operation Manual Parameter Description Set a range for snapping face image, including face picture, one-inch picture, and custom. When selecting Custom, click Setting, configure the parameters on the prompt interface, and then click OK. ● Customized width: Set snapshot width; enter the times of the original face width.
Operation Manual Result The face detection result is displayed on the live interface. ● The face pictures captured in real time and their attribute information is displayed. ● Click a face picture in the display area, and the details are displayed. Figure 5-63 Face detection result 5.12 Setting People Counting People counting (including enter number, leave number and strand number in area), calibration...
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Operation Manual Figure 5-65 In area No. Step 2 Click to add the people counting function. Step 3 Double-click the name to modify the rule name. Select People Counting or In Area No. ● People Counting: The system counts the people entering and leaving the detection area.
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Operation Manual Table 5-16 Description of people counting parameters Parameter Description Select the OSD checkbox or select the Enter No. or Leave No. checkbox under OSD to display the people counting data in the image. Click Clear to clear the count. Set the viewing angle of the image as Inclined or Vertical.
Operation Manual Figure 5-66 Counting result 5.12.2 Calibration Configuration After configuring the rule for people counting, set the installation height and angle of the camera through calibration configuration. Prerequisites You have set at least one rule in Setting > Event > People counting > People Counting. Procedure Step 1 Select Setting >...
Operation Manual Step 2 Click Clear to clear the default calibration box. Click Ground to draw a rectangular box in the image. Step 3 Ground should be on the same plane and as big as possible for calibration. Step 4 Click Save, and then the camera calculates its height above the ground and the angle it forms with the ground.
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Operation Manual You can add 4 rules at most. Step 3 Double-click the name to modify the rule name. Click Draw Rule to draw a detection area in the image, and right-click to complete the drawing. Step 4 Set parameters. Table 5-17 Description of people queuing Parameter Description...
Operation Manual Figure 5-69 Queuing result 5.12.4 Viewing People Counting Diagram You can search and export the heat map and tracking map according to the set searching criteria. This function is available on some fisheye cameras. Step 1 Select Setting > Event > People Counting > Diagram. Figure 5-70 Diagram Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable diagram function.
Operation Manual diagram during the set period. Step 3 Set the searching criteria. Table 5-18 Description of searching criteria Parameter Description Select the report type from the following two types: ● Heat Map: Density statistics of moving object, the color range is from blue to red, blue means the minimum heat value and red Report Type means the maximum heat value.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-72 People counting report Step 2 Set search conditions. Table 5-19 Description of people counting report parameters Parameter Description Select the rule of the report from In Area No and Queuing. Rule The statistical type of people counting report. ●...
Operation Manual 5.13 Setting Heat Map Make statistics on the cumulative density of object movement and view heat map in report. 5.13.1 Heat Map Detect the distribution of dynamically moving objects in the target area within a certain period and displays the distribution on a heat map.
Operation Manual Figure 5-74 Heat map report Step 2 Set the start time and end time. Only some devices support heat map sequence numbers. Step 3 Click Search to complete the report. Click Export to export the statistical report. 5.14 Setting Vehicle Density Configure the rules for traffic congestion and parking upper limit, and view the counting data on the Live interface.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-75 Vehicle density (traffic congestion) Figure 5-76 Vehicle density (parking upper limit) Step 2 Click to add the vehicle density function. Double-click the name to modify the rule name. Select Traffic Congestion or Parking Step 3 Upper Limit.
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Operation Manual ● Traffic Congestion: The system counts the vehicles in the detection area. When the counted vehicle number and the continuous congestion time exceed the configured values, an alarm is triggered and the system performs an alarm linkage. ● Parking Upper Limit: The system counts the vehicles in the detection area. When the counted vehicle number exceeds the configured value, an alarm triggered and the system performs an alarm linkage.
Operation Manual Figure 5-77 Traffic congestion Figure 5-78 Parking upper limit 5.15 Setting Stereo Analysis Stereo analysis includes rule configuration and calibration configuration. 5.15.1 Setting Rules for Stereo Analysis The rules for stereo analysis include Activation Analysis, Back Detection, Fall Detection, Walking Detection, Blackboard Writing Detection, Violence Detection, People No.
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Operation Manual Table 5-21 Description of stereo analysis function Rule Function Applicable Scene Working with a recording & broadcasting server, the camera monitors the target's positions in Activation Analysis Classrooms the front of the classroom and analyzes the data, and then generates a report.
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Operation Manual Rule Function Applicable Scene When a recording & broadcasting server is used, the camera that monitors the front of a classroom needs to be configured this function. With this function, the Classrooms teacher's actions can be traced and enlarged.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-79 Fall detection Step 3 (Optional) Click Clear to delete the default rule box, and then click Draw Rule to draw a detection area in the image. ● When configuring People No. Error for a recording & broadcasting device, draw the front of a classroom as the detection area.
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Operation Manual Parameter Description and alarm type. Alarm type includes Greater than, Equal to, Less than, and Unequal to. Alarm Type When the real-time number of people in the detection area is greater than, equal to, less than, or unequal to Alarm People Amount, the alarm is triggered.
Operation Manual event. For details, see "5.1.2 Subscribing Alarm". 5.15.2 Calibration Configuration After configuring the rule for stereo analysis, set the installation height and angle of the camera through calibration configuration. There are two calibration modes: Calibration mode 1: Directly enter the installation height and angle according to the actual conditions;...
Operation Manual Zoom configuration is only available on recording & broadcasting devices. Procedure Select Setting > Event > Stereo Analysis > Zoom Configuration. Step 1 Step 2 Configure the zoom. ● Method 1: Click Calibration Area, and then draw a rectangular box in the image, which is size of the enlarged image of sub stream 1.
Operation Manual You can search for reports within the time range of 30 minutes–24 hours. Step 3 Set the number of screen sections. We recommend splitting the window into 2ⁿ windows. Step 4 Click Search. Figure 5-82 Report 5.16 Setting ANPR Extract information of motor vehicles and display related attributes on the live interface.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-83 Scene set (ANPR) Step 2 Click Draw to draw a detect region and an exclude region in the image. ● Detect region: The region that needs to be detected. ● Exclude region: The region that does not need to be detected. Click Modify to modify the drawn region.
Operation Manual ● Click the picture in the display area, and the detailed information is displayed. Figure 5-84 ANPR result 5.16.2 Setting Picture Overlay Set overlay of motor vehicle. Step 1 Select Setting > Event > ANPR > Picture. Figure 5-85 Picture Select Motor Vehicle from the Type drop-down list.
Operation Manual 5.16.3 Viewing ANPR Report Generate data of ANPR in report form. Step 1 Select Setting > Event > ANPR > Report. Figure 5-86 Report Step 2 Select the report type, start time, end time, and other parameters. Step 3 Click Search.
Operation Manual 5.17.1 Scene Configuration Set the detection scenes and rules, including rules for people, non-motor vehicles and motor vehicles. Select Setting > Event > Smart Plan, and then enable Video Metadata. Take setting of the People Detection rules as an example. Step 1 Select Setting >...
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Operation Manual Parameter Description Select the Capture Whole Vehicle checkbox to capture whole Capture whole vehicle vehicle. The snapshot is saved in the preset path for monitoring snapshots. For details, see "4.5.2.5 Path". Select the Non-motor Vehicle Flow Statistics checkbox to Non-motor Vehicle Flow Statistics count the number of non-motor vehicles in the detection area.
Operation Manual Figure 5-89 Video metadata result 5.17.2 Setting Picture Information Set overlay of motor vehicle, non-motor vehicle and people and the box position. This section takes the configuration of motor vehicle overlay as an example. Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Metadata > Picture. Figure 5-90 Picture (video metadata) Step 2 Select Motor Vehicle from the Type drop-down list.
Operation Manual 5.17.3 Viewing Video Metadata Report Generate data of video metadata recognition in report form. Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Metadata > Report. The Report interface is displayed. Step 2 Select the report type, start time, end time, and other parameters. Step 3 Click Search to complete the report.
Operation Manual Figure 5-92 Alarm linkage Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable the alarm linkage function. Step 3 Select a relay-in port and a sensor type. ● Sensor Type: NO or NC. ● Anti-Dither: Only record one alarm event during the anti-dither period. Step 4 Set arming periods and alarm linkage action.
Operation Manual Figure 5-94 Arming/Disarming The arming/disarming checkbox is selected by default. Do not cancel the selection; otherwise the configuration is invalid. Step 4 Select the sensor type from NO and NC.. Step 5 Click Save. 5.19 Setting Abnormality Abnormality includes SD card, network, illegal access, voltage detection, and security exception. Only the device with SD card has the abnormality functions, including No SD Card, SD Card Error, and Capacity Warning.
Operation Manual Figure 5-95 SD card Step 2 Select the event type from the Event Type drop-down list, and then select the Enable checkbox to enable the SD card detection function. When setting Capacity Warning as Event Type, set Capacity Limit. When the remaining space of SD card is less than this value, the alarm is triggered.
Operation Manual Step 3 Set alarm linkage actions. For details, see "5.1.1 Alarm Linkage". Click Save. Step 4 5.19.3 Setting Illegal Access When you enter a wrong login password more than the set times, the system performs alarm linkage. Step 1 Select Setting >...
Operation Manual Figure 5-98 Voltage detection Select the Enable checkbox to enable the voltage detection function. Step 2 Select Overlay, and the alarm icon is displayed by overlapping when the alarm is triggered. indicates undervoltage and indicates overvoltage. Step 3 Set alarm linkage actions.
Operation Manual Table 5-25 Security exception description Parameter Description Monitors the programs that run in trusted environment to detect whether there are program running without trusted Trusted environment detected signature. program Select it to prevent the program with trojan and virus. The account tries to login during the period that does not allow user to log in.
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Operation Manual Figure 5-100 Disarming Select the Enable checkbox to disarm. Step 2 (Optional) Select the Enable checkbox next to Disarm by Period to enable the Disarm by Step 3 Period function, and then you can disarm by period. For setting disarm period, see "5.1.1.1 Setting Period".
Operation Manual 6 Maintenance 6.1 Requirements To make sure the system runs normally, maintain it as the following requirements: ● Check surveillance images regularly. ● Clear regularly user and user group information that are not frequently used. ● Modify the password every three months. For details, see "4.8.3 Account". ●...
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Operation Manual the entered email address which can be used to reset the password. Prerequisites You have enabled password reset service. For details, see "4.8.4.1 System Service". Procedure Step 1 Open IE browser, enter the IP address of the device in the address bar and press Enter. Figure 6-2 Login Step 2 Click Forgot password?
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Operation Manual Figure 6-4 Reset the password (1) Step 4 Reset the password. Step 5 Scan the QR code, and there will be a security code sent to the email address you entered. Enter the security code as instructed. ● Please use the security code within 24 hours after you receive it. Otherwise, it will become invalid.
Operation Manual Step 8 Click Save. 6.4 Backup and Default 6.4.1 Import/Export ● Export the system configuration file to back up the system configuration. ● Import system configuration file to make quick configuration or recover system configuration. Step 1 Select Setting > System > Import/Export. Figure 6-6 Import/Export Step 2 Click Import or Export.
Operation Manual 6.5 Upgrade Upgrading to the latest system can perfect camera functions and improve stability. If wrong upgrade file has been used, restart the device; otherwise some functions might not work properly. Select Setting > System > Upgrade. Step 1 Figure 6-8 Upgrade Step 2 Select upgrading method according to the actual needs.
Operation Manual 6.6.1 Version You can view device information such as hardware, system version, and web version. Select Setting > Information > Version to view the version information. 6.6.2 Log You can view and back up logs. Step 1 Select Setting > Information > Log. Figure 6-9 Log Step 2 Configure Start Time and End Time, and then select the log type.
Operation Manual Information area. ● Click Backup, and then you can back up all found logs to local PC. Figure 6-10 Log (details) 6.6.3 Remote Log Configure remote log, and you can get the related log by accessing the set address. Step 1 Select Setting >...
IP video surveillance is not immune to cyber risks, but taking basic steps toward protecting and strengthening networks and networked appliances will make them less susceptible to attacks. Below are some tips and recommendations from Dahua on how to create a more secured security system.
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Operation Manual 5. Change Default HTTP and Other Service Ports We suggest you to change default HTTP and other service ports into any set of numbers between 1024–65535, reducing the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using. 6.
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● Establish the 802.1x access authentication system to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to private networks. ● Enable IP/MAC address filtering function to limit the range of hosts allowed to access the device. More information Please visit Dahua official website security emergency response center for security announcements and the latest security recommendations.
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Vandal Proof Dome Network Camera Quick Start Guide ZHEJIANG DAHUA VISION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. V1.0.3...
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Quick Start Guide Foreword General This manual introduces the functions, installation and operations of the camera. Safety Instructions The following categorized signal words with defined meaning might appear in the manual. Signal Words Meaning Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
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Quick Start Guide Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF format) cannot be opened. All trademarks, registered trademarks and the company names in the manual are the properties of their respective owners. Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if there is any problem ...
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Quick Start Guide Important Safeguards and Warnings Electrical safety All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes. The power source shall conform to the Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) standard, and supply power with rated voltage which conforms to Limited Power Source requirement according to IEC60950-1.
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Quick Start Guide It is recommended connect the grounding hole to the ground to enhance the reliability of the device. Do not touch the image sensor directly (CMOS). Dust and dirt could be removed with air blower, or you can wipe the lens gently with soft cloth that moistened with alcohol. Device body can be cleaned with soft dry cloth, which can also be used to remove stubborn ...
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Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Foreword ................................I Important Safeguards and Warnings ......................III 1 Introduction ..............................1 Cable ....................................... 1 Connecting Alarm Input/output ............................2 2 Network Configuration ..........................4 Initializing Device ..................................4 Modifying Device IP Address ..............................5 Logging in to Web Interface ..............................
Quick Start Guide Introduction Cable Cable type might vary with different devices, and the actual product shall prevail. Please waterproof all the cable joints with insulating tape and waterproof tape to avoid short circuit and water damage. For the detailed operation, see the FAQ Manual. Cable list For more information about cable ports, see Table 1-1.
Quick Start Guide Name Description Inputs 12V DC power. Please be sure to supply power as instructed in the Guide. 12V DC power input Device abnormity or damage could occur if power is not supplied correctly. For more information about I/O port, see Table 1-2. Table 1-2 Alarm information Port Port Name...
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Quick Start Guide Alarm output Log in web interface, and configure alarm input and alarm output in alarm setting. The alarm input in the web interface is corresponding to the alarm input end of the I/O port. There will be high level and low level alarm signal generated by the alarm input device when alarm occurs, set the input mode to "NO"...
Quick Start Guide Network Configuration Device initialization and IP setting can be finished with the "ConfigTool" or in web interface. For more information, see the WEB Operation Manual. Device initialization is available on select models, and it is required at first use and after device is ...
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Quick Start Guide The Device initialization interface is displayed. Select the devices that need initialization, and then click Initialize. The password setting interface is displayed. See Figure 2-2. Password setting interface Set and confirm the password of the devices, and then enter a valid email address. Click Next.
Quick Start Guide Select the devices which IP addresses need to be modified, and then click Modify IP. The Modify IP Address interface is displayed. See Figure 2-3. Modify IP Address interface Select Static mode and enter start IP, subnet mask and gateway. IP addresses of multiple devices will be set to the same if you select Same IP.
Quick Start Guide Installation Packing List The tools required for the installation including electric drill is not provided in the packing. The operation manual and related tool are contained in the disk or the QR code, and the actual ...
Quick Start Guide Installing Device 3.3.1 Installation Method 3.3.2 Installing SD Card (Optional) SD card slot is available on select models. Disconnect the power from the device before installing the SD card.
Quick Start Guide Pressing reset button: Short press reset button for 1-2 s, press WPS button on the router and the device can be connected to corresponding router within 1 minute (only supported by some models). Press the reset button for 10 seconds to reset the device. ...
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Quick Start Guide Cable going through the mounting surface...
Quick Start Guide Cable going through the side cable tray 3.3.4 Installing Waterproof Connector This part is only needed when a waterproof connector comes with the device and the device is used outdoor.
Quick Start Guide 3.3.5 Adjusting Angle Vertical rotation ring is available on select models, which fails to support image rotation. Please refer to the real model for more details. IR light layout is different according to different models; please refer to the real model for more ...