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  • Page 1 Fisheye Network Camera Series User Manual Release 1.5...

  • 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 ...

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Ver Version Description Date Initial release. July 2013 New Features added. July 2013 UI Modified. November 2013 Add new icons December 2013 FW upgraded June 2014 New model added September 2014...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Copyright Statement ................. 2 Revision History ................3 Table of Contents ................4 Safety Precautions ................8 Device Site Recommendations .............. 8 Chapter 1. Product Overview ............... 9 1.1. Network Camera Introduction ............. 9 1.2. Features and Benefits ............. 10 1.3.
  • Page 5 Control Descriptions ..............42 4.2. Settings ................45 General .................. 45 Basic Settings ..............45 User Account ............... 47 Date & Time ............... 50 Network ................. 52 Network Configuration ............52 Port Settings ............... 55 RTSP Settings ..............56 UpnP ................56 Wifi ..................
  • Page 6 Tampering Detection ............. 96 DI & DO ................97 Event Settings ..............99 System .................. 106 MicroSD Card Management ............106 Storage Status ..............106 Storage Management ............107 System Status ..............108 System Log ................ 109 Firmware Upgrade ............... 110 Configuration Upgrade ............
  • Page 7 5.5. Camera Group Actions............132 Add Group ................132 Delete Group ................134 Rename Group ................. 135 Move to Group ................. 137 Copy to Group ................. 139 5.6. Configuration Settings ............141 Download Configuration .............. 142 Update Configuration ..............143 5.7.

  • 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 Fisheye network camera 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: Features And Benefits

    1.2. Features and Benefits Fisheye network camera series IP camera is a cutting-edge digital video transmission device. It can compress and transmit real-time images of outstanding quality using a reasonable amount of bandwidth through a standard TCP/IP network. The following features make this IP camera an outstanding choice when building an intelligent IP surveillance system: High Video Quality ...
  • Page 11 Tampering Detection  This is an intelligent video analytics application available only in selected network cameras in the market. When a camera is manipulated in any way (e.g. accidental redirection, blocking, defocusing, spray-painted, covered or damaged), it can automatically trigger recording and alert notifications. Power-over-Ethernet ...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    1.3. Technical Specifications Model Name CAM7511 CAM4571RF 5M 360° Surround View 5M 360° Surround View Description Outdoor Fisheye Network Fisheye Network Camera Camera Image Sensor 1/2.5" 5 megapixel progressive scan CMOS Lens f=1.05mm, F2.8 f=1.37mm, F2.0 48dB Day/Night ICR IR LED 0.05 Lux @ F2.8 (B/W) 0.05 Lux @ F2.0 (B/W) Min Illumination...
  • Page 13 Video Jack Audio Built-in MIC Audio Compression 16KHz, ADPCM/G.711 Audio Input/Output 3.5mm phone jack Alarm In/Out 1/1, terminal block Video Buffer 5 second pre-alarm, 30 second post-alarm Send snapshot or video clip by Send snapshot or video clip by FTP or email, record to NAS, Event Action FTP or email, record to NAS, record to local storage,...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Hardware Overview

    Chapter 2. Hardware Overview 2.1. Overview CAM7511 Indoor Fisheye Network Camera Cable Outer Built-in Micro Phone...
  • Page 15 CAM4571RF Outdoor Fisheye Network Camera Front view Rear view...
  • Page 16 CAM7511 Indoor Fisheye Network Camera Hard Ceiling Mount (With Dome Cover)
  • Page 17 CAM7511 Indoor Fisheye Network Camera In-Ceiling Mount (With Dome Cover)

  • Page 18: Dimensions

    2.2. Dimensions CAM7511 Indoor Fisheye Network Camera Hard Ceiling Mount (With Dome Cover) Unit: mm (inches) In-Ceiling Mount (With Dome Cover)

  • Page 19: Functions

    2.3. Functions CAM7511 Indoor Fisheye Network Camera...
  • Page 20 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 21 (10/100BaseT). The camera also supports PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), and can be powered directly through the network cable. Power Connector The power connector is provided for solutions without PoE. I/O Terminal Connector The I/O terminal connector provides an RS-485 interface, one transistor output, two digital inputs, and connection points for auxiliary DC power and GND.
  • Page 22 Pin 1 Ground Description 12V Auxiliary DC Power Pin 2 Electrically Voltage: 12V DC, (not to power this connected in Max: 1.2W camera) parallel with the connector for the power supply, this pin provides an auxiliary connector for main power to the unit.
  • Page 23 CAM4571RF Outdoor Fisheye Network Camera...

  • Page 24: Installation

    2.4. Installation CAM7511 Indoor Fisheye Network Camera Hard Ceiling Mount 1. Place the installation sticker on the ceiling. The three red dots indicate the location of the screws. Make one cable entry hole and three screw holes on the ceiling with the electric drill.
  • Page 25 3. Secure the camera with the mounting screws provided. 4. Use the provided L-type hex wrench to unscrew the camera shell. 5. Connect the camera to network with the network connector. 6. For users need to use audio in/out function or not having PoE device, thread the multiple connector interface cable through the cable entry hole.
  • Page 26 9. Focus adjustment can be made by loosening the screws on the lens. Re- tighten the screws after the adjustment is finished. Note: Please check the live view after the camera is logged in. 10. Reinstall the camera shell and screw the dome cover onto the camera.
  • Page 27 In-Ceiling Mount 1. Place the installation sticker on the ceiling and cut the circle out of it. 2. Align the three support brackets with the screw holes on the back of the camera. 3. Place the camera into the ceiling opening.
  • Page 28 4. Secure the camera with the mounting screws according to the thickness of the ceiling. (The brackets cannot be fastened too tight, or the iron sheets on the brackets may become deformed.) 5. Use the provided L-type hex wrench to unscrew the camera shell. 6.
  • Page 29 10. Focus adjustment can be made by loosening the screws on the lens. Re- tighten the screws after the adjustment is finished. Note: Please check the live view after the camera is logged in. 11. Reinstall the camera shell and screw the dome cover onto the camera.
  • Page 30 CAM4571RF Outdoor Fisheye Network Camera 1. Open and take out the dome cover from the base. 2. Use the dome base to mark the desired camera position and make 3 holes for the anchors and then put the anchors into the holes. Use the screws to fix the camera unit on the surface of a wall.
  • Page 31 Focus adjustment can be made by loosening the screws on the lens. Re-tighten the screws after the adjustment is finished.

  • Page 32: Camera Deployment

    2.5. Camera Deployment Internet Remote Client Management Center DHCP Router GbE Switch Camera(s) SM R Pr o S E L E C T E N T E R VGA Station for Local Client Smart Megapixel Video Recorder 2.6. Before You Start Please prepare a PC with Windows (XP or above) and web browsers (Internet Explorer 6.0 or above) installed.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Using The Help Interface

    Using the Help Interface While using the web interface, you may click on the Help link located under the title bar. This will bring up a pop-up containing the IP Camera Help manual.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Chapter 4. Configuration Through The Web Interface

    Chapter 4. Configuration through 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 40 Export/Import Reboot Camera Search Login Properties Delete from Tool Clearing and Setting Status Camera Group Actions Configuration Settings Focus Tool...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43 Image Division: Drag 360° images to rectangle shape. Image Division: Divide the image into two 180° divisions. Image Division: Divide the three zoom-in image into divisions. Image Division: Divide the one zoom-in image into divisions. Image Division: 360° images (oval shape) Language: Sets language.
  • Page 44 Control Description To set the digital output as high voltage or ground or off can be done here.

  • Page 45: 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 46 o LED default off, flashing during camera access o LED default on, off during camera access o LED always off Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.

  • Page 47: 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. There are also two basic settings under user account settings: ...
  • Page 48 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 49 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. o Administrator - Administrators have full access privileges.

  • Page 50: 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 51  Synchronize with computer time - Synchronizes the time with the computer’s internal clock. 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 52: 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 53 an enterprise environment, please check with your IT department to determine the correct settings for this section. IP & DNS Settings These settings are used determine the IP address of the network camera.  Get IP address automatically - Automatically acquires IP address from a DHCP service.
  • Page 54 Connecting using DDNS requires registration on third-party websites for DDNS services. Select desired DDNS service website, check the Enable DDNS option, and fill in valid user name and password. You can then access the camera through the registered domain name. Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Rtsp Settings

    RTSP Settings Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is a protocol used to establish and control media sessions between end points. You may change the access name for stream 1, stream 2, the RTSP port number, the RTP port for video, the RTCP port for video, RTP port for audio, and RTCP port for audio.
  • Page 57  Friendly Name - An identifier for the camera on the network.  Interval - The time between camera-sent UPnP updates. Click OK to activate UPnP or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page. Once activated, the camera will be visible to other devices on the network.

  • Page 58: Wifi

    Wifi Wifi functionality is not supported.

  • Page 59: Snmp

    SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that facilitates the exchange of management information between network devices. It helps network administrators to remotely manage network devices and find, solve network problems with ease. The settings for this feature can be found under Network >...
  • Page 60 To enable SNMP, check the Enable SNMPv1, SNMPv2c box. Select this option and enter the names of Read/Write community and Read Only community according to your NMS settings. For example: 111/222. Check the Enable SnMPv3 This option contains cryptographic security, a higher security level, which allows you to set the Authentication password and the Encryption password.

  • Page 61: Https

    HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a communications protocol for secure communication over a computer network, with especially wide deployment on the internet. Select Create Self-Signed Certificate Automatically and click “Create” to have the certification authority automatically. Once succeed, you will see the Certificate Info in the next section of this web page.
  • Page 62 Or Select Self-Signed Certificate Manually and click “Create” to have the certification authority manually. A window will be prompted for creating certificate information. Edit the information in the files if necessary and click “OK” to confirm the setting. Once succeed, you will see the Certificate Info in the next section of this web page.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Text Overlay Setting

    Stream Buffer  o Off o On FPS\BitRate Display  Text Overlay Setting The text overlay involves is the text displayed in the black bar at the top of the output screen. You can display multiple text messages at the same time. (Only the camera name will display if the resolution is 160 x 120).

  • Page 65: Image Appearance

    Image Appearance 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. Mode Panel Day/Night Mode - Sets the day (color) and night (black and white, IR cut filter off where applicable.) Night mode sacrifices color information to produce a clear picture with less light.
  • Page 66 Auto Mode - The camera will determine when the light levels require a  switch. Sensor Type – The sensor can be selected to  o Light Sensor o Image Sensor o Night Threshold - The threshold which the camera will switch to night mode.
  • Page 67 Day mode - Forces day mode.  Chroma Suppress - Reduces the false color phenomena. Suppress Level Suppress Start Suppress End Focus Value Display – On/Off Dead Pixel Correction – On/Off Day Profile ...
  • Page 68  Brightness Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please raise the brightness.  Contrast – Adjusts the overall difference in the light vs. dark areas. ...
  • Page 69  Night mode - Forces night mode. o IR LED – On/Off o Focus Value Display – On/Off o Dead Pixel Correction – On/Off  Night Profile  Brightness Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues. In these cases, please raise the brightness.
  • Page 70  Contrast – Adjusts the overall difference in the light vs. dark areas.  Saturation – Adjusts the colorfulness of a color relative to its own brightness.  Sharpness - Adjusts the edge contrast of the image.  Frequency - The user can choose to compensate for 50Hz or 60Hz lighting.

  • Page 71: Advanced Day Profile/Night Profile

    Advanced Day Profile/Night Profile The parameters deal with the image lighting and color. Dragging the slider to increase and lower the value. The adjustments will be shown in the preview window. Image Adjust  Brightness - Adjusts the perceived light intensity of the image. Note: In certain situations, the sensor may experience banding issues.
  • Page 72 Exposure The parameters deal with the image lighting and color. Dragging the slider to increase and lower the value. The adjustments will be shown in the preview window.  Frequency –Reduces flickering caused by the difference in frequency of the system and the environment lighting. The user can choose to compensate for a 50Hz or 60Hz lighting.
  • Page 73 Luminance Ctrl  Target Luminance - Adjusts the lightness of the image.  AGC - Automatic gain control (AGC) adjusts the video gain level to a variety of inputs. This setting provides a baseline value for the AGC. Values higher than this will be darkened, and values that are lower will be brightened.
  • Page 74 Noise Reduction  De-noise Mode – Removes video noises. o OFF - Can be set to disable this functionality o 2DNR – Reduces noises. o 3DNR – Reduces noises in low light conditions and even with moving objects. o BLEND – Blends 2DNR and 3DNR to create clear images. ...
  • Page 75 Lens Correction Correct the barrel distortions and pincushion distortions of images while using wide-angle lenses.
  • Page 76 Schedule for day mode - Allows the user to set a time for day/night  transitions. o From: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will be in day mode. o To: - The time, in hours and minutes, when the camera will switch to night mode.
  • Page 77 Digital Input - The Camera automatically removes the IR cut filter when  DI triggers. o High Profile - Day/Night. o Low Profile - Day/Night. o Focus Value Display – On/Off o Dead Pixel Correction – On/Off...

  • Page 78: Video Streams

    Video Streams The configuration for video streams, including resolution, frame rate and image quality parameters can be found under Video & Audio > Video Streams.
  • Page 79 FoV can be defined as the width and height of a scene to be monitored. Different Fields of View are available for selection, 3MP 1536P (Max. 30fps), 5MP 1920P (Max. 14fps) and Full HD 1080P (Max. 60fps). The page is split into settings for 2 streams. Common settings are: ...
  • Page 80  Video Frames per Second- Sets the number of frames per second. 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 FPS are possible values. You can also choose to type in the values you want (the range is from 1~30). ...
  • Page 81 Settings can be further defined when the network disconnection occur. Enable this option to adjust the Video Frames, Constant Bit Rate for Video Stream 1 and 2.

  • Page 82: Roi Settings

    ROI Settings Use the Region of Interest (ROI) to execute different functions in one image.  Window Settings o Window Name – Specify a name for a different window. o Delta Quality – Can be selected from -10 to +10. o Encoding Frame interval –...

  • Page 83: Privacy Mask Setting

    Privacy Mask Setting Use New button to create privacy mask on the video, up to 3 masks can be created. The window name and the mask color can be further defined. 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.
  • Page 84  Audio In - Selects the source for the camera audio feed. Line In, an external source connected to the camera's line-in port, is the only option. Note: For models with built-in microphone, Microphone option can be selected in Line Selection. ...

  • Page 85: Ptz

    PTZ functionality is not supported.

  • Page 86: 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: ...
  • Page 87 o Passive download by NVR Server (private format)  Manual Record Setting o Manual Record To - Defines the path for manual recording. o Screenshots and image recordings will be saved in this location. Event/Schedule Record Setting - Allows users to set the destination ...

  • 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: ...

  • 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, HTTP and TCP triggers, NAS settings and ISCSI Storage settings.
  • Page 91 Email Settings Email settings are used to configure e-mail notifications.  Sender Email Address – The return e-mail address for notifications. This should be your notification address.  Recipient email address – The e-mail address notification emails will be sent to. Only one email address can be entered. ...
  • Page 92 TCP Servers  IP Address - The address of the TCP server.  Port – The port number of the TCP server. NAS Settings NAS settings are used to configure recording to network attached storage.  Server Address - The address of the NAS server. ...

  • Page 93: Event Alert Action

    General Settings  Set Time Interval between Triggers (sec) HTTP Trigger Settings Set the CGI rule for HTTP triggers. –  /surveon-cgi/param.cgi?action=update&USER=admin&PWD=admin&System.LiveViewPor=6002.  DI2 – /surveon-cgi/param.cgi?action=update&USER=admin&PWD=admin&System.LiveViewPor=6002.  Network Resume – /surveon-cgi/param.cgi?action=update&USER=admin&PWD=admin&System.LiveViewPor=6002. Network Resume Settings  NVR Server IP Address – The IP address of the NVR server.

  • Page 94: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection The motion detection functionality of the camera can be found under Event Notification > Motion Detection. The motion detection functionality of the camera can be found under Event Notification> Motion Detection. Window Settings Motion detection is activated by checking the Enable Motion Detection box. Click the Window Settings tab to enter the window configuration, and click New to add a new detection window.
  • Page 95  Sensitivity - The sensitivity of the motion box. Click Save to save all settings. Settings of existing windows can also be changed by selecting the window and changing the settings. To delete a window, select a window in and click Remove. Activity Status Display The Activity Status Display tab displays the amount of motion detected in a selected window.

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: Digital Output

    +12V It is triggered when it does not receive this input.  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: ...

  • Page 99: 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: ...
  • Page 100 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 101 General The following general fields should be filled in:  Name - Specifies the name of the Event.  Minimum time interval between triggers - The time frame in which a subsequent trigger of the same event will be ignored (maximum 23:59:59).
  • Page 102  DI - Trigger when a DI trigger occurs. For more information please refer to the section on DI & When Triggered The actions to take when trigger conditions are met are configured here. The following options are available:  Streams –...
  • Page 103 o Trigger Duration - The length of time that the DO signal is sent. Options are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or 30 seconds. For more information please refer to the section on DI & Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page. Adding/Editing a Scheduled Rule The Add and Edit screens contain the following actions: Note: If editing a rule that has not been triggered, the rule will not be...
  • Page 104 Enable Triggering By The next step is to specify the frequency of trigger response. 3 options are available:  Always - The default setting; Triggers event when conditions are met.  Recurrence Pattern - Enables triggering only if conditions are met during a specified time period.
  • Page 105  FTP - uploads a snapshot or video clip to a FTP location specified in Event Server settings. o Snapshot/Video Clip - Choose to upload a snapshot or video file from 5 seconds before to 30 seconds after the trigger. Files are sent as attachments.

  • Page 106: 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 107: Storage Management

    Storage Management  Available Recording Time - Calculates how much recording time is available based on current settings.  Storage Recycle Settings - Turning the function On will clear the storage device once it is full.  Max Duration for Automatic Disc Save __ Hours – If storage recycling is activated, the card will save recordings continuously.

  • Page 108: System Status

    System Status The camera status can be found under System > System Status. The camera status can be found under System > System Status. This section displays useful system information including: IP Address  MAC Address  Subnet Mask  Default Router address ...

  • Page 109: 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 110: 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 111: Reset To Factory Default

    If the status LED shows steady amber for over 1 minute, the camera will become unresponsive and the upgrade process may have failed. Please contact with your dealer for technical support. Reset to Factory Default To reset the device to the factory default settings: Make sure the device is in operation mode.
  • Page 112 There are 2 types of reset. Reset All Configurations to Factory Defaults  Reset All Configurations to Factory Defaults Except Network  Configuration. Click OK after choosing a reset option to perform a reset. Alternately, you may press the “Reset” button on the bottom of the camera to perform a complete reset of the camera (no configurations retained).

  • Page 113: 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 114: Chapter 5. Configuration Through The Ip Utility

    Chapter 5. Configuration through 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 115 Export/Import Reboot Camera Search Login Properties Delete from Tool Clearing and Setting Status Camera Group Actions Focus Tool...

  • Page 116: 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 117 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 118: 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 119: Exiting The Ip Utility

    Exiting the IP Utility To exit the IP utility, click the X button on the top right corner of the screen or choose File > Exit from the menu bar.

  • Page 120: 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 121: Login

    Login Before performing camera actions, most cameras require that proper login credentials are supplied. To login to a camera: 1. Right click the camera you wish to set. Select Login from the popup, the system responds with the Login window. Alternatively, click the camera entry and choose Login from the Camera menu.
  • Page 122 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.

  • Page 123: Properties

    Properties The properties of a camera can be viewed by following these steps: 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right click the camera and select Properties, or select Camera > Properties from the menu bar.
  • Page 124 The Camera Information popup will display with camera details.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Select All

    Select All In a group context, right clicking a camera, and selecting Select All will select all the cameras in the group.

  • Page 127: Rebooting Camera

    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. Click the Reboot button or select Camera > Configuration > Reboot from the menu bar.

  • Page 128: 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 129 Click OK to save or Cancel to abort the changes before you leave the page.

  • Page 130: 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. Double click the selected camera or select Camera > Link to Camera in the menu bar. The camera’s live view webpage will open in a browser window.

  • Page 131: Link To Camera User Manager

    Link to Camera User Manager 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 User Manager or click Camera > User Manager in the menu bar.

  • Page 132: 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 –...
  • Page 133 The system responds with the Add Group popup. 2. In the New Group Name field, type in a group name. 3. Click OK to add the group. The group will appear under MyGroup Note: Camera group names can contain upper and lower-case letters, numerals and the _ symbol.

  • Page 134: Delete Group

    Delete Group 1. Expand MyGroup and right-click the group you wish to delete. 2. Choose Delete Group to delete the group. Alternatively, click the group and choose Delete Group from the Group menu. 3. The system will ask to confirm the deletion. Click Yes to delete the group.

  • Page 135: Rename Group

    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. The Rename Group popup appears.
  • Page 136 3. Enter a new group name in the New Group Name field. 4. Click OK to save your changes. Note: Camera group names can contain upper and lower-case letters, numerals and the _ symbol.

  • Page 137: 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 138 4. In the Select Group pop-up box select the destination group. Click OK to move the selected camera(s) to the group. Note: Cameras can not be moved from groups under All Devices.

  • Page 139: 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 140 4. In the Select Group pop-up box select the destination group. Click OK to copy the selected camera(s) to the group.

  • Page 141: 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 142: Download Configuration

    Download Configuration This function downloads a configuration file. 1. Select a camera by checking the box in the first column of its listing. 2. Right-click the camera which you want to download from and select Configuration > Download Configuration, or select Camera > Configuration >...

  • Page 143: Update Configuration

    Update Configuration 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 update to and select Configuration > Update Configuration, select Camera > Configuration > Update Configuration from the menu bar. The Update Configuration popup will display.

  • Page 144: Firmware Actions

    5.7. Firmware Actions Update Firmware Once a new version of the camera firmware is obtained, the firmware can be updated using the following steps: Note: You must be logged into the camera to update the camera firmware.
  • Page 145 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 > Update Firmware; or select Camera > Maintenance > Update Firmware from the menu bar. The Update Firmware popup will display.

  • Page 146: 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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