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4MP OUTDOOR IP BULLET OE-C2214B4 USER MANUAL...
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Table of Contents Live View ..........................3 Setup & Configuration ................................4 Basic Camera Settings ........................4 Basic Info ..............................4 Network Settings ..........................5 Network ..............................5 Port ................................. 6 DDNS ............................... 7 FTP ................................8 Email ............................... 9 Streaming Settings ..........................
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Live View The camera displays a live view using the MJPEG stream for setup purposes. Setup – Go to the Setup tab to access the camera menus Logout – Log out the current user 38240AA...
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SETUP & CONFIGURATION BASIC CAMERA SETTINGS Basic Info The Basic Info tab displays the product model, network, MAC address, and firmware and hardware versions for the connected camera, along with the current camera Status. The nested Image, Video, Network, and Time tabs are shortcuts to the more advanced menu options further down the Setup list.
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NETWORK SETTINGS Network The Network tab allows you to configure the connected camera network settings. DHCP IP Address The default static IP address of the camera is 192.168.51.2, and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. DHCP is turned on by default. If a DHCP server is used in the network, the IP address of your camera may be assigned dynamically.
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Port HTTP Port – Configure your relevant port number. Note If the HTTP port number has been occupied already, a “Port conflicts” message will display. Ports 23, 81, 82, 85, 3260, and 49152 are occupied by default. HTTPS Port – The default HTTPS Port is 443; setting range: 1024~65535. RTSP Port –...
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DDNS 1. Enable DDNS Service. 2. Select a DDNS Type. 3. Enter Server Address, Domain Name, Username, Password, and Confirm password. 4. Save 38240AA...
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General Use FTP (file transfer protocol) to upload snapshots from network cameras to a specified server. To configure FTP: 1. Set the Server IP address and Port No. for the FTP server, Username and Password used to upload images to the FTP server, select Upload Images, Overwrite Storage and set Overwrite At(image) (threshold for overwriting images).
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Email The camera can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when a variety of events occur. Two sets of SMTP accounts can be configured. Each set includes SMTP Server, Account Name, Password and E-mail Address settings. For SMTP server, contact your network service provider for more specific information.
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STREAMING SETTINGS Video The video settings menu configures the camera’s video settings, including Resolution, Frame Rate, Bit Rate, Image Quality, and the Smart Encoding. To configure camera streams: Use the dropdown menus to configure the Video Compression, Resolution, Frame Rate, Bitrate Type, and GOP.
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In a poor network environment, you can increase smoothing to get more fluid video. Stream URLs / RTSP It is possible to connect to OpenEye IP cameras using third party software like VLC media player. To connect some types of software will need to know the stream URL. All OpenEye IP cameras can deliver two RTSP streams.
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Snapshot The Snapshot tab is used to configure the settings for timed or continual snapshots. To configure Snapshots: 1. Use the dropdowns to select the desired Resolution, Snapshot Interval, and the Number of Snapshots. 2. If you desire Scheduled Snapshots, select Schedule Snapshot Mode, and designate snapshot times.
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Audio The Audio tab allows you to configure the audio encoding settings for your camera. To configure Audio setup: 1. Configure the Audio settings as desired. 2. Save Parameter Description Audio Input No audio data will be encoded when Off is selected. Access Mode Line/Mic Input Volume...
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Region of Interest (ROI) When Region of Interest (ROI) is enabled, the system ensures the image quality for the ROI first if the bit rate is insufficient. To enable ROI: 1. Click on the Area box. 2. Arrange the ROI square as desired in the camera image. Click and drag to move the square and use the corner markers to expand the square.
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Media Stream You can display the established media streams from a camera. You can also set the camera to transmit code streams by the UDP or TCP protocol to a specified IP address and port number. Note Changes to the media stream will take effect after the camera has been restarted. To configure media streams: 1.
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3. Toggle Persistent to Enable if you want the device to establish the media stream that you have just configured automatically upon each subsequent restart. 4. Save 5. Click the trashcan icon to delete a created media stream.
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PICTURE SETTINGS Picture Settings The Image tab allows you to configure the setting for the camera image as seen in Live View. When adjusting your image settings, the changes will be saved automatically and will display in the camera image preview window. Image Enhancement Use the sliding scales to adjust the Image settings or set a numeric value in the value box.
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Exposure By default, the Exposure Mode is set to Automatic. Other options include Custom, Indoor 50hz, Indoor 60hz, and Manual. Using Custom or Manual allows you to manually configure the shutter and gain control. Parameter Description Automatic: The camera automatically adjusts exposure according to the environment.
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Improves image brightness in low light conditions. Slow Shutter Set the slowest shutter speed that the camera can use during exposure. Slowest Shutter Note: You can set this parameter only when Slow Shutter is set to On. Adjust the compensation value as required to achieve the desired effects. Compensation Note: You can set this parameter only when Exposure Mode is not set to Manual.
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WDR On/Off When WDR is set to Automatic, adjust the parameter to change the WDR Sensitivity switching sensitivity. Smart Illumination Parameter Description Illumination Infrared: The camera uses infrared light illumination. Mode Global Mode: The camera adjusts IR illumination and exposure to achieve balanced image effects.
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Parameter Description Adjust the red or blue offset of the image: Auto/Auto2: The camera adjusts the red and blue offset automatically according to the light condition (the color tends to be blue). If the images are still unnaturally red or blue in Auto mode, please try Auto2.
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On-Screen Display Live View Up to 4 on-screen displays (OSD) can be configured for the camera image. To add an On-Screen Display: Select the position and content of the OSD. a. Position: Click the desired box in the Live View area. After the cursor shape is changed, click and hold the button to move the box to the desired position.
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Privacy Mask Add a privacy mask to your camera image to hide desired areas from view. To add a privacy mask: Click Add. 2. Click and drag the newly generated mask square to the desired location on the camera image. Arrange and resize the mask as needed. To delete a privacy mask: Select the desired mask from the Privacy Mask list.
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EVENT SETTINGS Alarms Motion Detection Rule Settings - Motion detection is used to detect motion in a specified area during a period of time. The use of motion detection requires setting a detection area, detection sensitivity, object size, and history. When these requirements are met, the motion detection alarm will activate.
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Alarm Parameters Suppress Alarm – After an alarm is triggered, the same alarm will not be reported again within the designated time. Clear Alarm – After the alarm is triggered: a) If the same alarm is not triggered within the set time, the alarm will be cleared and the same alarm can be reported again.
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Trigger Actions Check the boxes to choose the actions that are triggered when a person or vehicle is detected. 2. Save Item Description With Upload to FTP selected, the camera will automatically upload snapshots to the specified FTP server when an alarm is triggered. Upload to FTP Note: Make sure you have completed FTP and Snapshot before using this...
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Plan 1. Click Armed or Unarmed and click the schedule to set when enabled Trigger Actions are effective. 2. Click Edit. 3. Set the start and end times during which Trigger Actions are effective. The time periods cannot overlap. The camera reports alarms during the specified period(s) only.
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STORAGE SETTINGS Storage OpenEye IP cameras include an integrated microSD™ card (Memory Card) slot that can be used to record video or images. The card slot is compatible with a microSD™ card up to 512GB. Note Formatting the microSD card causes the camera to restart...
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When Storage Full Overwrite – When the SD card is full, new data will begin overwriting oldest data. Stop – When the SD card is full, video recording will stop writing to the SD card. Post-Record(s) – For alarm-triggered recording; this is the length of time (seconds) that recording continues after the end of the alarm.
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Snapshot Download Use Export Images to download snapshots taken by the camera. Refresh the list to update Photo List or Delete to delete images from the selected folder. Recording Download Recording download page allows you to search a selected date range for video and snapshots recorded to the microSD card.
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SECURITY SETTINGS User There are two types of users: Administrator – referred to as “admin” in this manual. The default name of the administrator is admin, which cannot be modified. Admin has full permission and can manage all users and devices. Only one admin user is allowed. Common User –...
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Network Security You can use the Network Security tab to set a secure channel for data transmission. HTTPS To configure Network Security: 1. Enable HTTPS by selecting On. 2. Save Export Certificate Click Export to download a .crt file of your security certificate. RTSP and HTTP Authentication Use the Authentication dropdown menus to select the appropriate mode, and then click Save.
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Watermark Use the Video Watermark to encrypt the camera image and protect the video from being deleted or modified. 1. Select On to enable watermark, and input Watermark Content. 2. Save 38240AA...
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MAINTENANCE Time Manually Setting or Synchronizing the System Time 1. Select a Sync Mode. 2. Set the correct Time Zone and System Time. You may also click Sync with Computer Time to synchronize the time settings of your camera with that of your PC. 3.
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Maintenance Software Upgrade To update your camera software, click Browse, select the software file, click Open, and then click Upgrade. Note The software file must be a .zip file. Config Management To import configurations that you have backed up, click Browse, select the configuration file, and then click Import.
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The camera’s log displays a searchable list of changes made to the system. Set a Time range. 2. Narrow search by selecting a Main Type. 3. Click Query. 4. Export to download the result.
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