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 2.2.2 Security ......................9 2.2.2.1 User ....................9 2.2.2.2 HTTPS.................... 11 2.2.2.3 IP Filter ...................
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2.3.1 Video Format (Video Resolution and Rotate Type) ........46 2.3.2 Video Compression..................48 2.3.3 Video ROI....................... 49 2.3.4 Video OCX Protocol ..................50 2.3.5 Video Frame Rate ..................50 2.3.6 Video Mask ....................51 2.3.7 Audio (Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings)............ 52 Camera...........................
Overview The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free bundled CMS (Central Management S ystem) for video playback and recording. In this manual, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be described in detail.
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 chapter. 2.1.1 Function Items on Home Page Multiple Languages Support Multiple languages are supported, including German, English, French, Italian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, etc.
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Video Streaming Pause /Restart button (pause/restart) Click on the <stop> button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black. Click on the <restart> button to show the live video again. Web Recording button (on/off) Click on the <Recording> button and the Live View through the web browsing will be directly recorded to the specific location on the local hard drive, which could be configured in the <File Location>...
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Auto Focus (AF) Adjustment The AF mode can be defined as of automatic, zoom triggered and one-push. Auto (Continuous AF) In this mode, the camera will keep in focus automatically and continuously regardless of zoom changes or any view changes. Zoom AF (Zoom Trigger AF) ...
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Dual ePTZ For Wall Mount Installed Camera, click on the <Dual ePTZ> button to view the live video as a single 180° view with two ePTZ views. Users irtual can implement v PTZ by rotating the mouse wheel (for zoom in/ out), and drag the mouse into any direction in the ePTZ live video panes.
Sync with NTP server Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server. Please specify the server you wish to synchronize in the enter field. Then select an update interval from the drop -down menu. For further information about NTP, please refer to the web site: www.ntp.org.
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Camera control This item allows the appointed User to change camera parameters on the Camera Setting page. 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.
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. Using the IP filter, access to the IP Camera can be restricted by denying/allowing specific IP addresses. Enable IP Filter Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses (IPv4) will be allowed/ denied access to the IP Camera.
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 CA Certificate The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of...
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 ...
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.
2.2.6 The FTP setting can be found under this path: System> FTP. The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site when event is triggered. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password and remote folder, in the fields.
2.2.8 Application (Compact Fixed Dome Excluded) The Application setting can be found under this path: System> Application. The IP Camera equips one alarm i nput and one relay output for cooperating with alarm system to catch events’ images. Refer to alarm pin definition below to connect alarm devices to the IP Camera if needed.
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Upload Image by FTP Select this item and the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters. When the alarm is triggered, 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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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 uploading by E-mail when the alarm input is triggered.
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File Name Enter a file name in the blank, ex. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets your 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)
2.2.9 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. In the Motion Detection setting page, there is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed on the Live Video Pane as the figure below.
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When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below. Motion Detection Users are able to turn on/off Motion Detection. Default setting is Off. Motion Detection Setting Users could adjust various parameters of Motion Detection in this section. Sampling pixel interval [1-10]: ...
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Triggered Action (Multi-option) The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when motion is detected. All options are listed as follows: Enable Alarm Output Check the item and select the predefined type of alarm output to enable alarm relay output when motion is detected. Record stream to SD Card ...
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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 motion event occurs. 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 event notifications by <Motion Detection> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification 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”...
Save Click on the <Save> button to save all the Motion Detection settings mentioned above. 2.2.10 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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Record Stream to SD Card Select the item and the alarm-triggered recording will be saved into your Micro SD card. 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.
2.2.11 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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Select <Upload for __ sec> to set the recording duration after tampering occurs. The setting range is from 1 to 99999 seconds. Select <Upload during the trigger active> to record the triggered video until the trigger is off. NOTE: Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this function can be implemented.
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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 tampering 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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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) File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg X: Sequence Number Add sequence number suffix up to # and then start over ...
2.2.12 Storage Management (Local Recording) The Storage Management setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management. Users can implement local recording to the Micro SD/SDHC card up to 32GB. This page shows the capacity information of the Micro SD 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 Micro SD/SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list as shown below. The maximum file size is 60 MB (60 MB per file). When the recording mode is set as “Always” (consecutive recording) and the Micro SD/ SDHC card recording is also allowed to be enabled by events triggered, once events occur, the system will immediately implement events recording to the memory card.
2.2.13 Recording (Local Recording) The Recording setting can be found under this path: System> Recording. In the Recording setting page, the Micro SD Card recording schedule supports up to ten sets of time frames. User can specify the recording schedule to fit the present surveillance requirement.
2.2.14 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.
Counterclockwise With image as below, users can click on the <1> or <10> button to calibrate the image counterclockwise one degree or ten degrees. Clockwise With image as below, users can click on the <1> or <10> button to calibrate the image clockwise one degree or ten degrees.
2.2.17 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>. 2.2.17.1 Log File The Log File function can be found under this path: System>...
2.2.17.3 Parameters .The Parameters function can be found under this path: System> Parameter. Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting such as Camera Settings, Mask Information and Network Information. 2.2.18 Factory Default The Factory Default setting can be found under this path: System> Factory Default.
2.2.20 Software Upgrade The Software Upgrade setting can be found under this path: System> Software Upgrade. NOTE: Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade. The procedure of software upgrade is as below: Step 1. Click on “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex. uImage_userland.
2.2.21 Maintenance The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance. Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing configuration file to the IP Camera. Export Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for future use.
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. Users can select a proper MJPEG/H.264 compression mode in the video compression page depending on the application. MJPEG Q (Quality) factor Higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of MJPEG Q factor is 35;...
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 2 and 4 streams, instead of showing the full image. NOTE: This function is only available when triple streams or above is selected under Video Resolution in Video Format Setting.
2.3.4 Video OCX Protocol The Video OCX Protocol setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video OCX Protocol. In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over RTSP (TCP), RTSP over HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP for streaming video over the network.
2.3.6 Video Mask The Video Mask setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Mask. Active Mask Function Add a Mask Check a Video Mask checkbox, and a red frame will come out in the Live Video pane at the right side. Use the mouse to drag and drop to adjust the mask’s size and place it on the target zone.
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) ...
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 Setting The Exposure Setting can be found under this path: Camera> Exposure. The exposure is the amount of light received by the image sensor and is determined by the width of lens diaphragm opening, the amount of exposure by the sensor (shutter speed) and other exposure parameters.
Manual Mode Fixed Shutter Mode In this mode, fixed shutter speed could be selected from the dropdown menu. The shutter speed range is from 1/10000 to 1 (1/1.5) sec. with 19 (18) options. Users could select suitable shutter speed according to the environmental illumination.
2.4.3 Picture Adjustment The Picture Adjustment can be found under this path: Camera> Picture Adjustment. Brightness Users can adjust the image’s brightness by adjusting the item. Please select ranging from -12 to +13. To increase video brightness, select a bigger number. Click on <√...
2.4.5 Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom Setting can be found under this path: Camera> Digital Zoom. The camera’s digital zoom is adjustable from x2 to x8. Click on < √ > to confirm the new setting. 2.4.6 IR Function (Compact Fixed Dome Excluded) The IR Function Setting can be found under this path: Camera>...
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. The WDR is adjustable from Low, Mid to Hi.
Pan Tilt Under the tab <Pan Tilt>, there are submenus including: <Preset>, <Sequence>, and <Pan/ Tilt Control>. NOTE: Pan Tilt function is only available for 10x/ 18x Zoom AF IP Camera and Box Camera (DC12V/ AC24V/PoE Model). With RS-485 support, the IP Camera is capable of working with a Pan Tilt Head for pan and tilt control.
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 totally eight Sequence Lines; each Sequence Line consists of up to 64 Preset Points.
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”. Then users can view the camera navigation in full screen. To stop running the Sequence Line, simply move the cursor to the live view pane and move the camera in any direction.
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>...
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The safety advic e in the doc ument ation accompanying the products shall be obeyed. The conformity to the above directive is indicated by the CE sign on the device. The Allnet ALL2285 conforms to the Council Directives of 2004/ 108/E C. This equipment meets the following conformance standards:...
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