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IP8M-VT2679EW-AI
8MP POE Varifocal AI Turret Camera
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Version 1.0.0
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June 30
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  • Page 1 IP8M-VT2679EW-AI 8MP POE Varifocal AI Turret Camera User Manual Version 1.0.0 June 30 , 2023...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview ..........................3 Desktop Access Setup......................3 Installation Guide .........................4 Live ............................4 Playback ..........................5 Setup............................8 Camera ..........................8 Audio ..........................14 Network ..........................15 Event ..........................21 Storage..........................28 System ..........................33 Information ........................35 Alarm ..........................35 Logout ..........................36...

  • Page 3: Overview

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

  • Page 4: Installation Guide

    Locate the camera’s IP address. To locate the camera’s IP address, it is highly recommended to download our free Amcrest IP Config Tool software. The Amcrest IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcrest.com/downloads In the All-Downloads menu, click on IP Config Software to begin the free download. Once the download has completed installing, locate the IP address associated with the device you would like to view in the browser.

  • Page 5: Playback

    Section 5: These options allow the user to filter between recording types such as, General, Motion, Alarm, or Manual events. The “All” option will select all recording types in the interface. Cloud Storage The Cloud Storage tab allows the user quick access to the Amcrest Cloud website.
  • Page 6 Note: Connect your mobile device to the same network that your camera is on. 2. Register for an Amcrest Cloud account. To register click on Sign Up and fill out the form to complete registration. 3. Tap on Add Camera 4.
  • Page 7 When you have finished Finish. setting the password for your camera, enter the password again in the Confirm Camera Password section. Tap Next to continue. For more information about the Amcrest Cloud app and its features, visit amcrest.com/support...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Setup The Setup tab allows the user to change different camera settings. Below is a screenshot of the setup tab: There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab: 1. Allows the user to choose different setup sections including camera, network, event, storage, etc. 2.
  • Page 9 value is too low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may overexpose. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60. Saturation: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window saturation. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
  • Page 10 Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and General. Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to select different backlight compensation modes: OFF: Disables BLC mode. BLC: Backlight compensation: Default will use the whole image to balance the lighting settings, and Customized will allow you to balance the lighting settings from the target area.
  • Page 11 Sensitivity: This option allows the user to change the Day/Night Sensitivity of the camera. The three options are Low, Middle, and High. The higher the sensitivity, the quicker the camera will change into another mode depending on the light levels. Delay: This dropdown box allows the user to set a delay in seconds for how long it takes to switch between Day and Night modes.
  • Page 12 Smart Codec: This option allows the user to enable or disable the smart codec. Smart codec is a function in most Amcrest cameras which aims to reduce bandwidth consumption without losing visible image quality by intelligently increasing compression where it will not make a visible difference in the scene.
  • Page 13 Overlay This menu also allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay on the live view screen. Please note, due to certain limitations within the camera, it does not offer features such as privacy masking. Below is an explanation of the features in this menu.

  • Page 14: Audio

    The logo overlay menu allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay logo in the interface. Enable – This radio button allows the user to enable the Amcrest Overlay. The logo can be placed in different areas of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.

  • Page 15: Network

    The P2P settings screen is where users can use a QR code to connect their smartphone or tablet to the camera. This feature needs to be enabled for use with the Amcrest View app, or other software that requires P2P.
  • Page 16 Save button. Amcrest View Pro Setup Use the QR code provided in the P2P menu to add your camera into the Amcrest View Pro app. To add your PoE camera to the Amcrest View Pro app follow these steps: The following steps will continue the app setup process for an Android phone and, though the iPhone version of the app has slightly different steps, most of this process is identical and easy.
  • Page 17 Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a DDNS connection. For more information on how to setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.com/support 7. Create a name for the device and enter a username 8. Update the default password for the device and and password.
  • Page 18 For more information about Amcrest View Pro and its functionalities visit amcrest.com/support Connection The Connection tab is where users can configure port connections. Below is an explanation of the fields on the Connection settings tab: Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum number of users that can be connected to the camera at the same time.
  • Page 19 For purposes of this guide, AmcrestDDNS will be used. AmcrestDDNS is a free DDNS service provided by Amcrest, and it must be renewed every year. A renewal reminder email will be sent to the email entered in the username field below.
  • Page 20 Sender: This field allows the user to enter the sender email address. This email address will be the one that sends out all emails pertaining to the alerts and alarm emails sent by the camera. Title: This field allows the user to define the subject line of the email that is sent to the receivers. Attachment: This checkbox allows a snapshot of the event to be attached to the email notification.

  • Page 21: Event

    HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with the Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. This menu allows the user to enable and create HTTPS certificates. To enable HTTPS, click Create. Enter the requested information related to the certificate, region, IP or domain name of the camera, state, location, etc., and click Create.
  • Page 22 Threshold is the level that the motion detection needs to reach to trigger an alarm. The lower the threshold, the more likely that motion will trigger an alarm. To designate a zone, click and drag the mouse over the area desired. When a colored box is displayed over the live feed, that area is now enabled for motion detection.
  • Page 23 Snapshot: This checkbox allows the user to enable the camera to take a snapshot when a video tampering alarm is triggered. To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
  • Page 24 Setting an IVS Rule All IVS rules can only be set and/or modified using the web user interface. They cannot be set using the Amcrest View Pro app or any other platforms associated with your device. For more information on setting IVS rule, refer to the information below.
  • Page 25 To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button. Setting a Tripwire 1. Select Tripwire from the Rule Type drop down menu. Set a name for the rule by double clicking the mouse over the Name of the rule.
  • Page 26 Note: The target filtering and pixel counter can be used to refine the set rule however for optimal experience it is highly recommended to leave these settings as default To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save the settings, click the Save button.
  • Page 27 3. In the Direction menu, choose if the rule will be triggered if the object enters only, exits only, or enters & exits a set region. 4. Enable the Record checkbox to record the event. 7. Check the Send Email and Snapshot checkboxes if you would like a snapshot of the event emailed to you. A valid Email address must be established in the camera prior to enabling this setting.

  • Page 28: Storage

    SD Card This tab allows the user to set the camera’s response to an SD card related abnormality. Below is an explanation of the fields on the SD Card settings tab: Event Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select which SD card abnormality to set event triggers for. The 3 options are No SD Card, SD Card Error, and Capacity Warning.
  • Page 29 Record Schedule This tab is where video recording settings are configured. Below is a screenshot of the Record Schedule settings screen: Below is an explanation of the fields on the Record Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which recording type they want to configure on the schedule.
  • Page 30 Below is an explanation of the fields on the Snapshot Schedule settings tab: Record Type: These checkboxes allow the user to select which snapshot type they want to configure on the schedule. There are 3 types of snapshots: General: General means that the camera will take snapshots during the specified time period. General recording is represented by the color green.
  • Page 31 Record: This checkbox refers to video recording. Snapshot: This checkbox refers to snapshot recording. Calendar: This calendar allows the user to select days to designate as holidays. Once a day is designated, it can be customized to stop recording or snapshots for that day by using the Record and Snapshot checkboxes. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button.
  • Page 32 This tab allows the user to set events to be stored onto an SFTP or FTP server. By default, this option will be set using an SFTP protocol as it is the most secure method, however, an FTP server address can be set as well. Please note, if saving events to an FTP, please make sure the FTP option is enabled in the Path tab before proceeding.

  • Page 33: System

    Cloud Storage This menu redirects the user to the Amcrest Cloud web site. At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts. For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit: amcrestcloud.com System This menu section allows the user to change general settings for the camera.
  • Page 34 Go to amcrest.com/firmware Search for the model number of your camera and download the latest firmware file. Return to the web user interface for your camera and press the Browse button to locate and import the firmware...

  • Page 35: Information

    Once the firmware file has been imported, click Upgrade. The device will reset, return to the web user interface. The upgrade is now complete. Note: When upgrading the camera’s firmware, do not disconnect the internet or power from the camera. Information This menu section allows the user to view information about the camera for reference purposes.

  • Page 36: Logout

    6. Click the Connections menu item on the left-hand menu and ensure that the HTTP port has changed. 7. Click the DDNS menu item on the left-hand menu, pick Amcrest DDNS from the drop-down box, click the checkbox next to Server Type, and then click the Save button on the bottom right.
  • Page 37 Port Forwarding Remote Web Access Setup Port Forwarding is an alternative method to setting up remote access for Amcrest cameras. This method should only be used if the UPnP/DDNS Remote Access method did not work. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough that details how to setup the camera for Remote Web Access using Port Forwarding: 1.
  • Page 38 4. View your camera live or watch recorded clips using the menu button on the top of the page. You can also use the Amcrest Cloud app on iOS and Android to add more cameras, play recordings, and view your camera live, from anywhere.
  • Page 39 FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes, or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 40 All the designs and software here are subject to change without prior written notice. All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned are the properties of their respective owners. To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following: Visit http://amcrest.com/contact and use the email form...

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