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  • Page 1: User Manual

    CAM4xxx Series User Manual Release 1.1...

  • Page 2: Copyright Statement

    Product specifications are also subject to change without notice. Trademarks Surveon and Surveon logo are trademarks of Surveon Technology Inc. Other names prefixed with “SMR” and “EMR” are trademarks of Surveon Technology Inc. Microsoft Windows and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Description Date Initial release: All the CAM4xxx series April 2012 models are put into this manual; both hardware and software aspects are covered. New model: CAM4311/4371 are added. June 2012...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1. Product Overview...............9 1.1. Network Camera Introduction .............9 1.2. Features and Benefits ...............9 1.3. Technical Specifications ............11 Model List for CAM4xxx Series............11 Specifications for CAM41xx Series ........... 11 Specifications for CAM42xx Series ........... 13 Specifications for CAM431x Series ........... 15 Specifications for CAM436x Series ...........
  • Page 5 2.5. Before You Start..............31 Chapter 3. Connecting to the Network Camera ........32 3.1. Connecting with a Web Browser ..........33 Obtaining IP address through the IP Utility......... 33 Connecting to the Network Camera ..........33 Logging into the System............... 34 Installing Active X Components in Internet Explorer......
  • Page 6 Image Appearance (for CAM4361/4371) ........75 Video Streams ..............80 Audio Settings ..............85 PTZ ..................86 Recording................87 Recording Basic Settings ............87 Recorded File Management ............88 Event Notification..............90 Event Server ............... 90 Motion Detection ..............92 Tampering Detection .............
  • Page 7 Properties ................116 Delete from Tool ..............117 Select All ................118 Rebooting Camera ..............118 Set IP..................119 Link to Camera Web Interface ............120 Link to Camera ..............120 Link to Camera User Manager ..........120 Clearing and Setting Status ............121 Clear New Status ..............

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Electric Shock Warning This equipment may cause electric shocks if not handled properly. Access to this equipment should only be granted to trained operators and maintenance personnel who have been instructed of, and fully understand the possible hazardous conditions and the consequences of accessing non-field-serviceable units such as the power supplies.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.1. Network Camera Introduction CAM4xxx series are professional network cameras that use Internet Protocol (IP) to transmit video streams and control signals over networks. Capable of operating over both LANs and WANs, they provide a complete budget-conscious remote surveillance solution that are ultra clear and highly integrated.
  • Page 10 Dual Streaming Dual-stream design enables simultaneous support of real-time video monitoring, video recording, or mobile viewing applications which require different resolutions, compression formats and frame rates. MicroSD/SDHC card slot IP surveillance relies on network connectivity, making it susceptible to attacks on the network between the camera and recording facilities. With onboard recording capability, our network cameras can truly be online 24/7.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    1.3. Technical Specifications Model List for CAM4xxx Series CAM4110 D1 IP Fixed Dome CAM4160 D1 D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome CAM4210 1.3M IP Fixed Dome CAM4220 1.3M D/N IP Fixed Dome CAM4260 1.3M D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Dome CAM4310 2M IP Fixed Dome...
  • Page 12 30 fps at D1 (720 x 480) Video FPS 30 fps at VGA (640 x 480) 30 fps at QVGA (320 x 240) AGC (Auto Gain Control), AWB (Auto White Balance), Video Control AES (Auto Electronic Shutter), BLC (Back Light Compensation), Image Adjustment Video Stream Dual stream at H.264, MPEG-4, and MJPEG simultaneously...

  • Page 13: Specifications For Cam42Xx Series

    Specifications for CAM42xx Series Model Name CAM4210 CAM4220 CAM4260 1.3M D/N Outdoor IP Fixed Description 1.3M IP Fixed Dome 1.3M D/N IP Fixed Dome Dome Image Sensor 1/3" 1.3 megapixel progressive scan CMOS Lens 4.2 mm, F1.8 (default) 2.8 - 11 mm varifocal lens, F1.4 Day/Night ICR Dual Band Filter IR LED...
  • Page 14 Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, record to local storage, trigger Event Action IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, Supported Protocols RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet 10/100 Base-T / RJ45 microSD/SDHC x 1 Local Storage...

  • Page 15: Specifications For Cam431X Series

    Specifications for CAM431x Series Model Name CAM4310 CAM4311 Description 2M IP Fixed Dome 2M D/N IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor 1/2.7" 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS Lens 4.2 mm, F1.8 (default) 4.0 mm, F2.0 48dB Day/Night ICR IR LED Yes (10M) 0.5 Lux @ F1.0 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 (B/W) Min Illumination...
  • Page 16 UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP Ethernet 10/100 Base-T/RJ45 microSD/SDHC x 1 Local Storage (Class 2/Class 4/Class 6) RS-485 1 (2 pin on terminal block) Surveon SDK 2.0 Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 Browser Microsoft IE 6.0 or above Software Surveon VMS 2.4.1 Operation: -10~50°C (14~122°F) Temperature Storage: -30~60°C (-22~140°F)

  • Page 17: Specifications For Cam436X Series

    Specifications for CAM436x Series Model Name CAM4360 CAM4361 CAM4365 2M D/N Outdoor 2M WDR D/N Outdoor 3M D/N Outdoor Description IP Fixed Dome IP Fixed Dome IP Fixed Dome 1/2.8" 3 megapixel SONY low Image Sensor 1/2.7" 2 megapixel progressive scan CMOS light CMOS Lens 3~10 mm motor lens, F1.3...
  • Page 18 Motion Detection, Intelligent Video Motion Detection Motion Detection Tampering Detection (blocked, redirected, Yes (BNC) Video Jack 2 Way Audio Audio 2 Way Audio Audio Compression 32KHz, ADPCM Audio Input/Output 3.5mm phone jack 2/1, terminal block Alarm In/Out 2/1, terminal block Video Buffer 5 second pre-alarm, 30 second post-alarm Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, record to local storage, trigger...

  • Page 19: Specifications For Cam437X Series

    Specifications for CAM437x Series Model Name CAM4371 2M WDR D/N Outdoor Description IP Fixed Dome Image Sensor 1/2.8" 2 megapixel SONY Exmor CMOS (CAM4371) Lens 3~9 mm moto lens, F1.2 48dB Day/Night ICR Yes (20M) IR LED 0.01 Lux @ F1.2 (B/W) Min Illumination 0.1 Lux @ F1.2 (Color) Iris Control...
  • Page 20 2 Way Audio Audio Audio Compression 32KHz, ADPCM Audio Input/Output 3.5mm phone jack Alarm In/Out 5 second pre-alarm, Video Buffer 30 second post-alarm Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, Event Action record to local storage, trigger DO IPv4, ARP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DDNS, SMTP, FTP, Supported Protocols HTTP, CIFS, PPPoE, UPnP, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, 3GPP...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Overview

    Chapter 2. Hardware Overview 2.1. Overview Side View Indoor: Fixed Lens (CAM4110/4210/4310/4311) Indoor: Varifocal Lens (CAM4220) Outdoor (CAM4160/4260/4360/4361/4365/4371)

  • Page 22: Top View And Bottom View

    Top View and Bottom View Indoor (CAM4110/4210/4220/4310/4311) Screw Hole Screw Hole Screw Hole Screw Hole Screw Hole Outdoor (CAM4160/4260/4360/4361/4365/4371) Screw Hole Screw Hole Screw Hole 1. Status LED Indicator 2. Reset Button 3. MicroSD/SDHC Card Slot...

  • Page 23: Functions

    2.2. Functions Indoor Outdoor Please look into the following table for cable options:...
  • Page 24 1. Audio In/Out Connector Audio In/Out are both for 3.5mm jacks. Audio-in provides for an external mono microphone. Audio out can be connected to a public address system or an active speaker with a built-in amplifier. A pair of headphones can also be attached. Note: Built-in microphone can also be used for certain models.
  • Page 25 The camera connects to the network via a standard RJ-45 network connector. The camera detects the speed of the local network (10/100BaseT). The camera also supports PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), and can be powered directly through the network cable. 7. Power Connector The power connector is provided for solutions without PoE.
  • Page 26 deactivate. DI2 (Digital Input) Pin 4 Connect to GND to Must not be exposed activate, or leave to voltages greater floating (or than 30V DC unconnected) to deactivate. DO(Digital Output) Pin 5 Uses an open- Max load = <100mA collector NPN Max voltage = 24V DC transistor with the (to the transistor)

  • Page 27: Installation

    2.3. Installation Installing the Dome Camera Indoor Screw Hole Indicator Sticker Base Plate Outdoor Screw Hole Indicator Sticker Screw Hole Indicator Sticker 1. Use screw hole indicator sticker to mark the desired camera position on the ceiling. 2. Make one cable entry hole and 3 or 4 screw holes on the ceiling with the electrical drill.
  • Page 28 (Outdoor) Align the housing with the sticker and fasten the screws to secure the housing on top of the sticker. 5. Thread the multiple connector interface cable through the cable entry hole on the base plate or housing. (Outdoor - Optional) The default cable entry hole is located on bottom of the camera.
  • Page 29 reinstall the camera cover. Focus Puller Zoom Puller Unscrew the Housing Reattach the Housing Note: (1) Cover removal is not required on models with motorized lenses (CAM4360/4365/4371). (2) Please check the live view after the camera is logged in. Installing the Dome Camera with the Mounting Bracket (Optional) 1.
  • Page 30 5. (Indoor) Reattach the camera assembly to the base plate. (Outdoor) Align the housing with the mounting bracket and fasten screws to secure the housing on the bracket.

  • Page 31: Camera Deployment

    2.4. Camera Deployment Sensor Alarm Speaker Email Server Router Internet microSD Router Microphone Client Client 2.5. Before You Start Please prepare a PC with Windows (XP or above) and web browsers (Internet Explorer 6.0 or above) installed.

  • Page 32: Chapter 3. Connecting To The Network Camera

    Chapter 3. Connecting to the Network Camera This section demonstrates how to connect to the network camera through two methods: Web Browser – A simple web-based interface. Internet Explorer is the • recommended web browser for use with network cameras, and our examples will be from this browser.

  • Page 33: Connecting With A Web Browser

    3.1. Connecting with a Web Browser Obtaining IP address through the IP Utility The IP address can be obtained using the IP Utility in your product CD: 1. Double click Start SearchToolInstall.exe to begin the utility installation. 2. After the installation is complete, click the Auto Search button or click Camera >...

  • Page 34: Logging Into The System

    Logging into the System The following information will prompt for logging in: Username – The username for the domain. Default is always admin. Password – The password for the domain. Default is always admin. Click OK. Installing Active X Components in Internet Explorer You may be prompted to install ActiveX®...

  • Page 35: Logging Out Of The System

    Search for Download signed ActiveX controls. Under this heading select Prompt and then click OK. Continue installing the Active X components. After installing ActiveX, go to Tools> Internet Options> Trusted Websites > Sites and add the IP Address of the camera. Logging Out of the System Logging off of the camera can be performed by closing the browser window.
  • Page 36 The help manual is organized so that it matches the system menus, with sections corresponding to each settings menu and the Live-view window.

  • Page 37: Connecting With An Rtsp Player

    3.2. Connecting with an RTSP Player Connections through RTSP Media Players such as Real Player and QuickTime Player are supported. We will use Real Player as an example in this section. Launch Real Player. Select File > Open URL, to open a URL dialog box. Enter the camera URL in the address bar.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4. Configuration Through The Web Interface

    Chapter 4. Configuration thro ugh the Web Interface Camera configurations can be done through web interface and IP Utility. **For web interface, please look into this chapter; for IP Utility, please refer to Chapter 5. Web Interface IP Utility General Basic Settings User Account Date &...
  • Page 39 Export/Import Reboot Camera Search Login Properties Delete from Tool Clearing and Setting Status Camera Group Actions Configuration Settings Focus Tool...

  • Page 40: Interface Layout

    4.1. Interface Layout This section demonstrates the layout of the network camera’s main interface. The 4 main areas on the interface are: 1. Menu Bar - The links on this bar allow users to toggle between live- view and settings screens, as well as logout and pull up the help menu. 2.

  • Page 41: Control Descriptions

    Control Descriptions Control Description Adjust Window Size: When clicked, the display window size can be adjusted manually to fit the screen. The screen size changes back to the actual image size (resolution). Full-Screen: Goes to full-screen when clicked; press “ESC” to return to windowed view. Image Capture: When clicked, captures the current screen as an image in a new pop-up window.
  • Page 42 Control Description Language: Sets the UI language. Available languages include English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Streams: Allows users to choose which camera stream to view. The indicator above the stream will turn light green when the stream is selected. Video Format: Sets the compression format for the current stream.

  • Page 43: Settings

    4.2. Settings Camera settings may be changed by clicking on the Settings link located in the title bar. This will bring up a menu list of configuration menus for all major camera settings. General General setting menus are found under Settings > General. Basic Settings Basic settings may be accessed under General >...
  • Page 44 System Status LED: changes the behavior of the status LED on the • front of the camera. There are four possible behaviors: o LED on when camera is on - LED default on, flashing during camera access. o LED on during camera access - LED default off, flashing during camera access o LED off during camera access - LED default on, off during camera access...

  • Page 45: User Account

    User Account The User Account section, found under General > User Account, controls the user account information and privileges. There are two pre-configured accounts: admin - This is the default administration account, and cannot be • deleted. guest - This is an account with only live view capability. •...
  • Page 46 Adding Accounts In General> User Account under the User Account heading, click on “Add”. Up to 10 accounts can be added to the system. All User Names and Passwords must be combinations of alphanumeric characters, “:”, “-“, “_” between 4 and 20 characters in length, and must begin with an alphabet letter.
  • Page 47 Editing Accounts In General> User Account under the User Account heading, select an existing account by clicking on the account entry. The entry will be highlighted in yellow. Clicking Edit will allow you to change the following fields: User Group - The system allows for 2 types of users. •...

  • Page 48: Date & Time

    Date & Time Date and time settings can be accessed at General > Date & Time. Current Date & Time displays the current system date and time. Time Zone Settings The time zone can be set using the dropdown menu. This menu is only applicable when selectable when Synchronize with NTP Server is chosen under Time Settings.
  • Page 49 Day Light Saving Users can set the Day Light Saving Time by ticking on Enable Day Light Saving. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.

  • Page 50: Network

    Network The network settings, including network configuration, port configuration, and universal plug and play (UPnP) settings are used to configure camera connectivity. These settings are found under the Settings > Network context. Network Configuration These settings are used to configure basic network access for the camera. They are found under Network >...
  • Page 51 Secondary DNS fields. The network camera can be connected to the network upon completion. PPPoE Settings This feature is disabled by default. Connecting to the network using PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) requires a user name and password from your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Select Enable PPPoE and fill in valid user name and password to connect the camera to the Internet.

  • Page 52: Port Settings

    Port Settings Ports are a software construct used to multiplex the transmission information to and from the camera. They act as separate endpoints within an IP address where software "listens" for incoming information. This section, which can be accessed under Network > Port Settings, includes HTTP Port Settings, RTSP Settings and RTP Multicast Settings.
  • Page 53 Note: The RTP port number must be an even number. After entering the RTP port number, the RTCP port number will automatically be set to the RTP port number + 1. RTP Multicast Settings Tick Enable RTP Multicast to set up multicast via the RTP protocol. The RTP Multicast video/audio port and group address can also be set.

  • Page 54: Upnp

    UpnP Universal plug and play (UPnP) is a protocol that simplifies the implementation of networks by allowing new hardware to connect seamlessly to a network. The settings for this feature can be found under Network > UPnP. To enable UPnP, first check the Enable UPnP box. If you wish to change the default values, there are two fields that can be edited.

  • Page 55: Video & Audio Settings

    Video & Audio Settings Video and audio are the heat of a network camera's functionality. The settings for video and audio can be found under Settings > Video & Audio. Under this section, you can access basic video and audio settings, video appearance parameters, video stream settings, as well as audio parameters.

  • Page 56: Image Appearance Settings

    Image Appearance Settings These settings, found under Video & Audio > Image Appearance, deal with the video output of the camera. There are two tabs, Image Attributes and Sensor Configuration, as well as Advanced Settings. Image Appearance (for CAM4110/4160) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color.
  • Page 57 Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: AGC Gain - Automatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level • to a variety of inputs.
  • Page 58 o Frequency - Used in conjunction with the flickerless function. The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz lighting. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please turn the flickerless feature on. Shutter Mode - Sets the camera shutter mode.
  • Page 59 o Night mode - Forces night mode. o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions. From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode. To: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will switch to night mode.

  • Page 60: Image Appearance (For Cam4210/4220/4260)

    Image Appearance (for CAM4210/4220/4260) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders.
  • Page 61 Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following features can be activated or deactivated: Auto White Balance – Artificial lighting or varied lighting conditions • may skew the colors in the video image.
  • Page 62 o 50Hz - Compensates for 50Hz lighting. o 60Hz – Compensates for 60Hz lighting. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please turn the flickerless feature on. Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR •...

  • Page 63: Image Appearance (For Cam4310)

    Image Appearance (for CAM4310) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders.
  • Page 64 Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: Backlight Compensation - Backlight compensation adjusts video gain • to automatically correct the exposure of objects that are strongly backlit.
  • Page 65 Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please turn the flickerless feature on. EV Compensation – Sets how much additional exposure the user • wishes to adjust from the automatically calculated value: 0 to 100. Exposure Mode - Sets how the camera captures images.
  • Page 66 o Manual - This setting allows users to specify a shutter speed that the camera will not go below, and gain amount that the camera will not exceed. Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR •...

  • Page 67: Image Appearance (For Cam4311)

    Image Appearance (for CAM4311) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders.
  • Page 68 o D-WDR Level- Specifies the WDR correction level ranging from 1 (least) to 10 (most). Advanced Settings Frequency - The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz • lighting. Denoise – Removes video noises. • Max Shutter Speed - Longer shutter times allow more light into the •...
  • Page 69 o MWB - The user must specify the red and blue gain levels to achieve the correct white level. R Gain - The gain applied to the red video channel. B Gain - The gain applied to the blue video channel. Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR •...

  • Page 70: Image Appearance (For Cam4360/4365)

    Image Appearance (for CAM4360/4365) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders.
  • Page 71 Sensor Configuration The Sensor Configuration can be accessed by clicking on the tab to the right of the Image Attributes tab. The following parameters can be changed: AGC Gain - A utomatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level •...
  • Page 72 o WDR Level – Specifies the WDR correction level ranging from 1 (least) to 10 (most). Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings allow you to make changes to the following parameters: Lens Type – Chooses the lens type installed on the camera. •...
  • Page 73 o Auto - The camera will automatically change the shutter speed and gain to balance between image quality and frame rate when there is insufficient light to preserve both. Exposure Priority – The priorities for the auto exposure balancing are determined in the dropdown. Image Quality First –...
  • Page 74 o Auto – The camera will automatically choose between day/night mode. o Day mode - Forces day mode. o Night mode - Forces night mode. o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions. From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode.

  • Page 75: Image Appearance (For Cam4361/4371)

    Image Appearance (for CAM4361/4371) Image Attributes These parameters deal with the image lighting and color. All parameters are values ranging from (0) to (100). Dragging the slider to the right increases the value, while dragging to the left lowers the value. The adjustments will be displayed in real-time in the window to the left of the sliders.
  • Page 76 o One Push AF (One Push Auto Focus) (For CAM4371) - Focus hold mode that can be automatically readjusted as required by the user (One push AF Trigger) assuming that the required subject is within the focusing limits of the camera lens. Press Near/Far button or drag the bar between Wide and Tele to set the focal lengths, and then press the One Push AF button.
  • Page 77 o Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night transitions. From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode. To: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will switch to night mode.
  • Page 78 o HSBLC (High Suppression Backlight Compensation) - Backlight compensation helps resolve detail in darker areas even when brightly lit objects are in view. Highlight suppression goes further, darkening full white areas to achieve optimum video quality. HSBLC Grid - Users can choose to view the areas for HSBLC effect.
  • Page 79 Advanced Settings Frequency - The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz • lighting. Denoise – Removes video noises. • White Balance - This setting allows users to choose the color • balancing method used. o AWB - Automatically chooses white level. o MWB - The user must specify the red and blue gain levels to achieve the correct white level.

  • Page 80: Video Streams

    Video Streams (for 41xx/42xx Series) The configuration for video streams, including resolution, frame rate and image quality parameters can be found under Video & Audio > Video Streams. The page is split into settings for 2 streams. Common settings are: Video format - The compression format for the video stream.
  • Page 81 Video Frames per Second - Sets the number of frames per second. 1, • 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 FPS are possible values. Key Frame Interval - Sets the period between minimally compressed • recovery frames that don't require other video frames to decode. 1/4s, 1/2s, 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s are possible values.
  • Page 82 Video Streams (for 43xx series) The configuration for video streams, including resolution, frame rate and image quality parameters can be found under Video & Audio > Video Streams. The page is split into settings for 2 streams. Common settings are: Video format - The compression format for the video stream.
  • Page 83 1080P (1920 x 1080, Stream 1 only), SXGA (1280 x 1024, Stream 1 only), 720P (1280 x 720, Stream 1 only), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) , QQVGA(160x120, Stream 2 and MPEG4 only). Video Frames per Second- Sets the number of frames per second. 1, •...
  • Page 84 Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.

  • Page 85: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings The audio settings, under Video & Audio > Audio Settings, contain parameters dealing with audio coming from the cameras built in mic, or an external microphone. Mute - Selects whether or not to mute the incoming audio from the •...

  • Page 86: Ptz

    Note: CAM 43xx series do not support PTZ functionalities. RS-485 is a control standard that is used as a basis for controlling point-tilt- The PTZ menu Settings > PTZ> RS-485 zoom (PTZ) cameras or mounts. Settings allows configuration of the RS-485 controls. The following parameters are configurable: Baud rate - The baud rate to be used with the RS-485 device.

  • Page 87: Recording

    Recording The Recording menu, Settings > Recording, deals with recording settings and managing recorded video files. Recording Basic Settings Recording basic settings, Recording > Recording Basic Settings are parameters which deal with the recording location and scheduling. The following parameters can be configured within this menu: Memory Card Recording - When turned on, video will automatically •...

  • Page 88: Recorded File Management

    Recorded File Management This section, located at Recording > Recorded File Management allows users to manage videos recorded on the microSD cards. Locating Video Files To locate video files from a specific time frame, enter a begin and end time in the From: and To: fields below, and click Search.
  • Page 89 Managing Video Files Once you have located the video files of interest you may select them by checking the box in the leftmost column of the entry. You can also select all displayed entries by checking the box in the header row. There will be two buttons in each entry: Play - Plays the video file in local helper application.

  • Page 90: Event Notification

    Event Notification Event Notification settings, found under Settings > Event Notification, deal with the event detection, scheduled recording, and notification abilities of the camera. Event Server The event server, which can be configured under Event Notification > Event Server, is the communications center of the camera. This section deals with the configuration of E-mail and FTP notifications, as well as remote recording.
  • Page 91 Test - Click this button to send a test email. E-mails will only be sent • if all parameters are entered correctly. FTP Settings FTP settings are used to configure recording to a remote location via the file transfer protocol. Server Address - The address of the FTP server.

  • Page 92: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection The motion detection functionality of the camera can be found under Event Notification> Motion Detection. Motion Detection Window Management To detect motion, first a detection window must be created. First click the Window Settings tab to enter the window configuration, and click New to add a new detection window.
  • Page 93 Activating and Scheduling Motion Detection Motion detection is activated by checking the Enable Motion Detection box. Activate Motion Detection By: denotes when motion detection will be triggered as an event. Auto – As long as Enable Motion Detection is checked, an event is •...

  • Page 94: Tampering Detection

    Tampering Detection Tampering detection is similar to motion detection in that it detects where there is a sudden unexpected change in the whole camera view. Parameters for this feature are found under Event Notification> Tampering Detection. Tampering alarm handling and notifications can be configured under Event Settings.

  • Page 95: Di & Do

    DI & DO Digital Input (DI) and Digital Output (DO) stand are used for event triggering. The camera has 1 DO and 2 DI ports. Settings for these ports can be found under Event Notification > DI & DO. Conditions for DI and DO triggering, as well as notifications for can be set under Event Settings.
  • Page 96 Off - DI inputs are closed at all times. The camera will not respond • to any signals on this DI. Digital Output The camera can also be configured to send signals through the digital output. Each output has a Normal Status: High –...

  • Page 97: Event Settings

    Event Settings Event settings deal with alarm handling and notification, as well as feature scheduling. These settings can be found under the Event Notification > Event Settings menu. The event handler is rule based. There are lists for both two types of rules: Event List –...
  • Page 98 Adding/Editing an Event Rule The Add and Edit screens contain the following triggering actions: Note: If editing a rule that has not been triggered, the rule will not be triggered after until after editing is complete. If the rule is triggered, any changes will not be applied until the current trigger is resolved.
  • Page 99 boxes, and fill in a start time and end time for motion detection in the From: and To: boxes. Never – The event is never triggered. • Enable Triggering By After the frequency is selected, triggering conditions can be set. Multiple conditions can be set at once.
  • Page 100 Email – E-mails notifications to the email address specified in the • Event Server settings. If this option is chosen, fill in the following: o Subject - The subject line of the notification e-mail. o Additional Information - Contents of the notification e-mail. o Snapshot/Video Clip - Choose to send a snapshot or video attachment from 5s before to 30s after the trigger.
  • Page 101 Name - Specifies the name of the Event. • Set Time Interval (When Activated) - The trigger time of the event • (00:00 to 23:59). Enable Triggering By The next step is to specify the frequency of trigger response. 3 options are available: Always - The default setting;...
  • Page 102 o Additional Information - Contents of the notification e-mail. o Snapshot/Video Clip - Choose to send a snapshot or video attachment from 5s before to 30s after the trigger. FTP - uploads a snapshot or video clip to a FTP location specified in •...

  • Page 103: System

    System The system settings, which deal with hardware and firmware parameters, logs, and configuration lists, can be found under Settings > System. MicroSD Card Management MicroSD class 2/4/6 cards can be accessed for offline video storage and upgrade purposes. MicroSD installed in the camera can be managed under System >...

  • Page 104: System Status

    System Status The camera status can be found under System > System Status. This section displays useful system information including: Network Configuration defined manually or obtained from DHCP • o IP Address o MAC Address o Subnet Mask o Default Router address microSD Card Capacity •...

  • Page 105: System Log

    System Log The system log, System > System Log, provides a log for system messages and events. The log lists important information such as login information, changes to camera settings (both successful and unsuccessful), triggered events, and error messages. This information can be very useful in the event of a camera failure or unauthorized entry.

  • Page 106: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Upgrading with a firmware file on a PC: 1. Power ON the device. 2. Connect to the camera through a web browser and go to System > Firmware Upgrade. Choose “Specify the firmware to upgrade”. Click Browse…and locate the file [cam number]fw.

  • Page 107: Emergency Recovery Procedure

    Power on the device and firmware upgrade will start automatically. The status LED flashes in amber during the upgrade. The camera will start reboot after firmware upgrade completed. Remove the microSD/SDHC card from the slot. When LED turns green, firmware upgrade is completed. Note: A microSD/SDHC card with at least 13MB free space is required for firmware upgrade.
  • Page 108 Camera resets can also be performed under System> Reset To Factory Default. There are 2 types of reset. You can either reset all settings and configurations, or you can choose to keep the Network configuration, and reset all other settings and configurations. Click OK after choosing a reset option to perform a reset.

  • Page 109: Export/Import & Reboot

    Export/Import & Reboot In certain situations it may be necessary to restart your network camera (network settings changed, DHCP added, etc). The settings under System > Export/Import & Reboot allow you to restart the camera. This menu also contains options to export configuration details (for backup or replication purposes), as well as import configuration details.

  • Page 110: Chapter 5. Configuration Through The Ip Utility

    Chapter 5. Configuration thro ugh the IP Utility Camera configurations can be done through web interface and IP Utility. **For IP Utility, please look into this chapter; for web interface, please refer to Chapter 4. Web Interface IP Utility General Basic Settings User Account Date &...
  • Page 111 Export/Import Reboot Camera Search Login Properties Delete from Tool Clearing and Setting Status Camera Group Actions Focus Tool...

  • Page 112: Overview

    5.1. Overview The IP Utility is a set of tools for network cameras. It includes tools to create, modify, delete and manage groups within the camera; The IP Camera Utility also provides tools to perform simple connectivity configuration, firmware upgrades and reboot operations. The utility is intended to simplify the configuration and management of multiple cameras.
  • Page 113 2. Click Next to continue with installation. 3. Fill in the Folder field to specify the installation path. Clicking Browse… pulls up a file system browser. Clicking Disk Cost will display free space and the space the utility will take up on disks. 4.

  • Page 114: Ip Utility Basics

    5.3. IP Utility Basics Starting the IP Utility To start the IP Utility, double-click the IP Utility shortcut on your desktop or go to Start > Program Files > IP Utility> IP Utility. Note: On startup, the utility will automatically scan for IP Cameras on the same subnet as the computer.

  • Page 115: Camera Actions

    5.4. Camera Actions This section displays camera information, including the IP, Name, Model, MAC Address, Status and Network Mask. Search Search updates the details for the cameras listed, as well as locates any new cameras connected on the same subnet. The search is performed every time the IP utility starts.

  • Page 116: Properties

    2. Fill in the user name and password. 3. Click OK to set the username and password. Note: To perform further configuration, please make sure that the User set here has administrator privileges. The default Username/Password for cameras is admin/admin. Properties The properties of a camera can be viewed by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 117: Delete From Tool

    Delete from Tool 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Right click the camera(s) which you want to delete from the tool and select Delete from Tool. The camera will be removed from the listings.

  • Page 118: Select All

    Select All In a group context, right clicking a camera, and selecting Select All will select all the cameras in the group. Rebooting Camera In certain cases it may be necessary to reboot the camera. To do this: 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2.

  • Page 119: Set Ip

    Set IP The IP Address of a camera can be set by following these steps: 1. Click the Set IP button. 2. You can choose to obtain an IP address from DHCP or assign a fixed IP. 3. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing.

  • Page 120: Link To Camera Web Interface

    Link to Camera Web Interface Link to Camera Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. Click the Link to Camera button or click Camera > Link to Camera in the menu bar. The camera’s live view webpage will open in a browser window.

  • Page 121: Clearing And Setting Status

    Clearing and Setting Status Clear New Status When a camera is first displayed in the tool, the status column will display the status “New”. These cameras will show up in the All Devices > New Devices group. This function clears the status. To perform this function: 1.
  • Page 122 These camera(s) will show up in the All Devices > New Devices group. The camera(s) will still be listed under All Devices > Warning/Errors if applicable.

  • Page 123: Camera Group Actions

    5.5. Camera Group Actions The Camera Group frame contains a simple tree containing group listings. There are two pre-defined subsections. All Devices - contains all the cameras in the tool, as well as predefined groups New Devices and Warnings/Errors MyGroup – contains only user defined groups. Add Group 1.

  • Page 124: Rename Group

    3. The system will ask to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to delete the group. Note: Groups may be deleted, even if they contain cameras. Rename Group 1. Expand MyGroup and right-click the group you wish to rename. 2. Choose Rename Group. Alternatively, click the group and choose Rename Group from the Group menu.

  • Page 125: Move To Group

    Move to Group This function moves the selected camera(s) from a group to another group. 1. From the Camera Group window select a group under MyGroup. 2. Select one or more cameras from the existing group by checking the box in the first column of their listing.

  • Page 126: Copy To Group

    Copy to Group This function copies the selected camera(s) from a group to another group. 1. From the Device Group window select a group. 2. Select one or more cameras from the existing group by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 3.

  • Page 127: Configuration Settings

    5.6. Configuration Settings Configuration can be downloaded and updated by selecting Camera > Configuration, or the process can be automated by downloading the configuration from one camera using the Download Configuration function, and then using the Update Configuration function to upload the changed configuration file.

  • Page 128: Update Configuration

    3. Click the Browse button to browse the computer and locate a destination. 4. Click Download to download the configuration file to the destination. Update Configuration 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing.

  • Page 129: Firmware Actions

    5.7. Firmware Actions Download Firmware This function links to the user management page of the selected camera. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right click the camera and select Maintenance > Download Firmware or click Camera >...
  • Page 130 Note: You must be logged into the camera to update the camera firmware. 1. Select one or more cameras by checking the box in the first column of their listing. 2. Click the Update Firmware button; right-click the camera(s) which you want to update to and select Maintenance >...

  • Page 131: Focus Tool

    5.8. Focus Tool The Focus Tool is used as a reference for focus precision. Click the Focus Tool button to open it. Information of Best Focus Value, Current Focus Value and Focus Percent will be shown at the bottom of the Focus Tool Window. You can click Refresh to get a new data after focus adjustment is done.

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