Table of Contents Overview ..........................3 Menu Tree ..........................3 Home Page ........................4 2.1.1 Function Items on Home Page ..............4 System .......................... 8 2.2.1 System ......................8 ...
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Streaming ........................53 2.3.1 Video Format (Video Resolution and Rotate Type) ........53 2.3.2 Video Compression ..................55 2.3.3 Video ROI ....................56 2.3.4 Video OCX Protocol..................57 2.3.5 Video Frame Rate..................58 ...
Overview The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management System) for video playback and recording. In this manual, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail.
Logout Click on the tab to re-login to the IP Camera with another username and password. Home Page Click on the tab <Home> to access the home page. There are several function buttons on the home page. Detailed information of each item is as described in the following section.
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Snapshot button Click on the button and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place. The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. To change the storage location, please refer to File Location for further details. NOTE: For users with Windows 7 operating system, it is required to log on as an administrator to implement the Snapshot function.
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Reset button Click on the <Reset> button, and the zoom lens will be calibrated to the maximum wide end. NOTE: This function is only available for models with motorized lens. Manual Focus Adjustment Near / Far buttons Hold the <Near / Far> button, and implement continuous focus adjustment.
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Auto Focus (AF) Adjustment (Zoom AF Box Camera Only) The AF mode can be defined as continuous AF, zoom trigger AF and push AF. Manual button Click on the <Manual> button, and users can adjust the focus manually via the <Near / Far> buttons. Cont.
System Under the tab <System>, there are submenus including: <System>, <Security>, <Network>, <DDNS>, <Mail>, <FTP>, <HTTP>, <Events>, <Storage Management>, <Recording>, <Schedule>, <File Location>, <Fisheye Setting>, <Iris Adjustment>, <View Information>, <Factory Default>, <Software Version>, <Software Upgrade> and <Maintenance>. NOTE: The <System> configuration page is only accessible by the administrator.
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Sync with Computer Time Select the item, and the video date and time will synchronize with the PC’s. NOTE: Users MUST click on the <Save> button to confirm the setting. Otherwise the time will not be synced. Manual In this item, the administrator can set the video date and time manually. Entry format should be identical with the examples shown next to the enter fields.
2.2.2 Security The Security setting can be found under this path: System> Security. Click on the <Security> category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <User>, <HTTPS>, <IP Filter> and <IEEE 802.1X>. 2.2.2.1 User The User setting can be found under this path: System> Security> User. Admin Password This item is for the administrator to reset password.
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Talk / Listen Talk and Listen functions allow the appointed user in the local site (PC site) communicating with, for instance, the administrator in the remote site. Manage User Delete user Pull down the <User name> drop-down list and select the username that is wished to delete.
2.2.2.2 HTTPS The HTTPS setting can be found under this path: System> Security> HTTPS. HTTPS allows secure connections between the IP Camera and web browser using <Secure Socket Layer (SSL)> or <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which ensure camera settings or username / password info from snooping. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate for implementing HTTPS.
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Provide the Certificate Information To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information as requested: Create Self Signed Certificate Create Certificate Request √ √ Country √ √ State or Province √ √ Locality √...
2.2.2.3 IP Filter The IP Filter setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IP Filter. With IP Filter, users can allow or deny specific IP addresses from accessing the camera. Enable IP Filter Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4) in the <Filtered IP Addresses>...
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Step 2: Convert a few IP addresses before and after 192.168.2.81 to binary numbers. Then compare their first 30 digits to the binary numbers of 192.168.2.81. a. Convert 192.168.2.80 to binary numbers. The binary numbers are 11000000.10101000.00000010.01010000. The first 30 digits are the same with the binary numbers of 192.168.2.81, thus 192.168.2.80 will be filtered.
2.2.2.4 IEEE 802.1X The IEEE 802.1X setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IEEE 802.1X. The IP Camera is allowed to access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL (Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN). Users need to contact with the network administrator for gaining certificates, user IDs and passwords.
2.2.3 Network The Network setting can be found under this path: System> Network. Click on the <Network> category, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Basic>, <QoS>, <SNMP> and <UPnP>. 2.2.3.1 Basic The Basic setting can be found under this path: System> Network> Basic. Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera with fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP address.
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IP address This is necessary for network identification. Subnet mask It is used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is “255.255.255.0”. Default gateway This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet.
HTTPS port The default setting of HTTPS Port is 443; the setting range is from 1024 to 65535. NOTE: Be aware to choose the different port from the one set for the web server port. IPv6 Address Configuration With IPv6 support, users can use the corresponding IPv6 address for browsing. Enable IPv6 by checking the box and click on <Save>...
2.2.3.3 SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) setting can be found under this path: System> Network> SNMP. With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the IP Camera can be monitored and managed remotely by the network management system. SNMP v1 / v2 Enable SNMP v1 / v2 Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the box.
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Authentication Password The authentication password must be 8 characters or more. The input characters / numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes. NOTE: The valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~. Encryption Type There are two encryption types available: DES and AES. Select AES for a higher security level.
2.2.3.4 UPnP The UPnP setting can be found under this path: System> Network> UPnP. UPnP Setting Enable UPnP When the UPnP is enabled, whenever the IP Camera is presented to the LAN, the icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct access.
2.2.4 DDNS The DDNS setting can be found under this path: System> DDNS. Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a static domain name so others can connect to it by name.
2.2.5 Mail The Mail setting can be found under this path: System> Mail. The administrator can send an E-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when event is triggered. SMTP is a protocol for sending E-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message text is transferred.
2.2.7 HTTP The HTTP setting can be found under this path: System> HTTP. A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages from IP Cameras by triggered events. Enter the HTTP details, which include server name (for instance, http://192.168.0.1/admin.php), user name, and password in the fields. <Alarm>...
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Alarm Type Select an alarm type, <Normal close> or <Normal open>, that corresponds with the alarm application. Alarm Output Define alarm output signal <high> or <low> as the normal alarm output status according to the current alarm application. Triggered Action (Multi-option) The administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when the alarm is triggered.
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Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off. Select <Upload for __ sec> and enter the duration in the blank. The images of the duration will be uploaded to FTP when the alarm input is triggered. The setting range is from 1 to 9999 seconds.
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Send HTTP notification Check this item and select the destination HTTP address. Then specify the parameters for event notifications by <Alarm> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the HTTP notification will be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as “action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is “http://192.168.0.1/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to HTTP server as “http://192.168.0.1/admin.php?
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Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value) File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg X: Sequence Number Add sequence number suffix up to # and then start over File Name: imageXX.jpg X: Sequence Number The file name suffix will end at the number being set. For example, if the setting is up to “10”, the file name will start from 00, end at 10, and then start all over again.
2.2.8.2 Motion Detection The Motion Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Motion Detection. Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion volume in the detected area reaches / exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value. The function supports up to 4 sets of Motion Detection settings.
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When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Motion is detected by comparing sampling pixels in the detection areas of two consecutive live images. Motion Detection In each set of Motion Detection setting, the default setting for the Motion Detection function is <Off>.
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Sensitivity level [1-100]: The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are detected differently, system will detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is. Meanwhile, when the value is bigger, the red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lower accordingly.
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Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters. When motion is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site. <Pre-trigger buffer> function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger.
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Upload Image by E-Mail Select this item and the administrator can assign an E-mail address and configure various parameters. When motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed E-mail address. <Pre-trigger buffer> function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger.
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File Name Enter a file name in the blank, ex. image.jpg. The file name format of the uploaded image can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets the requirements. Add date/time suffix File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second X: Sequence Number Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value)
2.2.8.3 Network Failure Detection Network Failure Detection allows the IP Camera to ping another IP device (e.g. NVR, VSS, Video Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure occurs, for instance, a Video Server is somehow disconnected.
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NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with microSD / SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented. Refer to Recording for further details. Send Alarm Message by FTP/E-Mail The administrator can select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-mail when an alarm is triggered.
2.2.8.4 Tampering The Tampering setting can be found under this path: System> Tampering. Tampering Alarm function helps the IP Camera against tampering such as deliberate redirection, blocking, paint spray, and lens cover, etc through video analysis and reaction to such events by sending out notifications or uploading snapshots to the specified destination(s).
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Record Video Clip Select this item and the Tampering Alarm recording will be stored in microSD / SDHC card when tampering is detected. Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The pre-trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
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Check the box <Continue image upload> to upload the triggered images during certain time or keep uploading until the trigger is off. Select <Upload for __ sec> and enter the duration in the blank. The images of the duration will be uploaded to FTP when tampering is triggered. The setting range is from 1 to 9999 seconds.
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Send HTTP notification Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for HTTP notifications. When the Tampering Alarm is triggered, the HTTP notifications can be sent to the specified HTTP server. For instance, if the custom parameter is set as “action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is “http://192.168.0.1/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to HTTP server as “http://192.168.0.1/admin.php?
2.2.8.5 Periodical Event The Periodical Event setting can be found under this path: System> Periodical Event. With Periodical Event setting, users can set the camera to upload images periodically to a FTP site or an E-mail address. For example, if the time interval is set to 60 seconds, the camera will upload images to the assigned FTP site or E-mail address every 60 seconds.
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Upload Image by E-Mail Select this item and the administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters. Images will be uploaded to the appointed e-mail address periodically. The <Pre-trigger buffer> function can define how many images to be uploaded before the triggered moment.
2.2.9 Storage Management (Local Recording) The Storage Management setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management. Users can implement local recording to the microSD / SDHC card up to 32GB. This page shows the capacity information of the microSD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the memory card.
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Recording List Each video file on the microSD / SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list. The maximum file size is 60 MB (60 MB per file). When the recording mode is set as “Always” (consecutive recording) and the microSD / SDHC card recording is also allowed to be enabled by events triggered.
2.2.10 Recording (Local Recording) The Recording setting can be found under this path: System> Recording. In the Recording setting page, the microSD card recording schedule supports up to ten sets of time frames. User can specify the recording schedule to fit the present surveillance requirement.
2.2.11 Schedule The Schedule setting can be found under this path: System> Schedule. This function allows the users to setup schedules for features including: <Alarm Switch>, <Motion Detection>, <Network Failure Detection> and <Tampering>. The function supports up to 10 sets of time frames in the time frame list. Setting Schedules To set a schedule, please select a time frame from the time frame list first.
2.2.12 File Location (Snapshots and Web Recording) The File Location setting can be found under this path: System> File Location. Users can specify a storage location on the PC or in the hard drive for the snapshots and live video recording. The default setting is: C:\. Once confirm the setting, click on <Save>, and all the snapshots and web recording will be saved in the designate location.
2.2.13 View Information The View Information function can be found under this path: System> View Information. Click on the category: <View Information>, there will be a drop-down menu with tabs including <Log File>, <User Information> and <Parameters>. 2.2.13.1 Log File The Log File function can be found under this path: System>...
Get User Privacy Click on <get user privacy> at the bottom of the page, and the administrator can view each user’s privileges as shown below. User: 1:1:0:1 1:1:0:1= I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (refer to Security) Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.
Step 5. Click on <Start> and enter the <Control Panel>. In the appeared window, double click on <Add or Remove Programs>. A window with the <Currently install programs> list will popup. In the list, select <OpticaViewer> and click on <Remove> to uninstall the existing Optica Viewer.
Step 6. Open a new web browser and re-login the camera. Users will be prompted to download the Optica Viewer. Once the Optica Viewer is downloaded and installed, the live video will be available. 2.2.17 Maintenance The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance.
Streaming Under the tab <Streaming>, there are submenus including: <Video Format>, <Video Compression>, <Video ROI>, <Video OCX Protocol>, <Video Frame Rate>, <Video Mask> and <Audio>. In the Streaming submenus, the administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video protocol, audio transmission mode, etc.
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90 Degree counter-/clockwise Selecting <90 Degree Counter-/clockwise> will make the image 90° counter-/clockwise inversed. 180 Degree Rotate Selecting <180 Degree> will make the image 180° inversed. Click on <Save> to confirm the setting. GOV Settings Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video stream for saving bandwidth.
2.3.2 Video Compression The Video Compression setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Compression. This setting page allows the administrator to adjust the bit rate of MJPEG and H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4. Higher value implies higher bit rate and higher visual quality.
2.3.3 Video ROI The Video ROI setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video ROI. ROI stands for Region of Interest. This function allows users to select specific monitoring region for H.264-2, H.264-3, H.264-4 and MJPEG streams, instead of showing the full image. NOTE: This function is only available when triple streams or above is selected under <Video Resolution>...
Enable MJPEG ROI Setting Check the box and MJPEG ROI Window will be displayed. To change the size of MJPEG ROI Window, move the mouse cursor to the edge of the window and draw it outward / inward. Moving the mouse to the center of the ROI Window can shift the window to the intended location.
2.3.5 Video Frame Rate The Video Frame Rate setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Frame Rate. Video frame rate is for setting the frames per second (fps) if necessary. MJPEG / H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 Frame Rate The default setting of MJPEG / H.264-1 / H.264-2 / H.264-3 / H.264-4 Frame Rate is 30 fps (NTSC) or 25 fps (PAL);...
2.3.7 Audio (Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings) The Audio Mode setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Audio. In the Audio page, the administrator can select one transmission mode and audio bit rate. Transmission Mode Full-duplex (Talk and Listen simultaneously) In the Full-duplex mode, the local and remote sites can communicate with each other simultaneously, i.e.
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Bit Rate Selectable audio transmission bit rate include 16 kbps (G.726), 24 kbps (G.726), 32 kbps (G.726), 40 kbps (G.726), uLAW (G.711) and ALAW (G.711). Both uLAW and ALAW signify 64 kbps but in different compression formats. Higher bit rate will let higher audio quality and require bigger bandwidth.
Camera Under the tab <Camera>, there are submenus including: <Exposure>, <White Balance>, <Picture Adjustment>, <Backlight>, <Digital Zoom>, <IR Function>, <WDR Function>, <Noise Reduction> and <TV System>. 2.4.1 Exposure The Exposure setting can be found under this path: Camera> Exposure. Exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor. It is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the shutter speed and other exposure parameters.
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P-Iris Priority Mode Select <Auto Detect>, the camera will automatically detect the best iris size for the environment. Alternatively, users can manually adjust the iris size by selecting <Manual>. Click to adjust the iris size. The minimum shutter speed can be set from 1/30 to 1 sec. (NTSC) or 1/25 to 1/1.5 sec.
Manual Mode With this mode, users can select the suitable shutter speed, iris size and gain value according to the environmental illumination. The shutter speed range is from 1/10000 to 1 sec. (NTSC) or from 1/10000 to 1/1.5 sec. (PAL). The range of the iris size is from 0 to 9, or selects <Full open>...
One Push With One Push function, white balance is adjusted and fixed according to the scene the camera sees at the moment. This function is best for situations with minimal scene changes and continuous lighting. The function is suitable for light sources with any kind of color temperature.
Saturation This saturation level of the images is adjustable from -6 to +19. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. The hue level of the images is adjustable from -12 to +13. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting.
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Night Mode Use this mode when the environment light level is low. The IR cut filter will be removed to allow the camera to deliver clear images in black and white. Day Mode Select this mode to turn on the IR cut filter. The IR cut filter can filter out the IR light and allows the camera to deliver high quality images in color.
2.4.7 WDR Function The WDR Function setting can be found under this path: Camera> WDR Function. The Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function is for solving high contrast or changing light issues so that enhances better video display. Different level options for WDR include Low, Mid and Hi. Higher level of WDR represents wider dynamic range, so that the IP Camera can catch a greater scale of brightness.
Pan Tilt Under the tab <Pan Tilt>, there are submenus including: <Preset>, <Sequence> and <Pan/Tilt Control>. With RS-485 support, the IP Camera is capable of working with a Pan Tilt Head for pan and tilt control. Before implementing pan/tilt control, please ensure the Pan &...
Preset Run Type the Preset Point number into the Preset field, click on the button, and the camera will turn to the appointed point. 2.5.2 Sequence The Sequence setting can be found under this path: Pan Tilt> Sequence. The Sequence function supports eight Sequence Lines. Each Sequence Line consists of 64 Preset Points.
Sequence Run Select the specified Sequence Line from the drop-down list, click on the button, and then the camera will start moving forward each scene sequentially as programmed. To view the camera executing a Sequence Line in full screen mode, please move the cursor onto the live view pane, right-click and left-click to select “fullscreen”.
DSCP / PelcoD / PelcoP: With these protocols, users can control the Pan Tilt Head from the web browser. Users can use the mouse to pan/tilt, set preset points and set sequence lines. To pan/tilt the Pan Tilt Head, click and drag the mouse in the live video window at the home page.
Appendix A: Install UPnP Components Please follow the instructions below to install UPnP components on Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 7. Step1: In the Windows, go to <Start Menu>, click on <Control Panel>, and then double click on <Add or Remove Programs>. Step 2: Click on <Add / Remove Windows Components>...
Appendix B: IP Addresses from Decimal to Binary Follow the example below to convert the IP addresses to binary numbers. Use the calculator on the computer for conversion. The calculator can be found under this path: Start> All Programs> Accessories> Calculator. For Windows XP and Windows Vista, click <View>...
200 Series - Single Stream H.264 Only BNC SUPPORT 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) Low Latency*** 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) √ 1280 x 1024 (30 fps) √ 1280 x 720 (30 fps) √ 1024 x 768 (30 fps) √ 800 x 600 (30 fps) √...