Chapter I. Overview 1.1. Read Before Use This network camera is a professional equipment for surveillance purpose. Please comply with each national laws to prevent from any relevant privacy violations before use. In order to operate this network camera, it require a basic knowledge of network structure. For further use of project application, ...
Chapter I. Overview 1.2. Physical Description 1.2.1. Mechanical and hardware interface GV1 is built in with motorized lens network camera. Its light sensor can detect and control the IR‐LED On/Off. MicroSD/SDHC Card Slot Along side with the Zoom In/Out function from the motorized lens, it will get the most balance IR‐LED light. GV1 accepts both POE or DC 12V as power supply. Please noted that the DC 12V adapter is an extra accessory which does not include in this package. GV1 supports two ways audio function which can Light Sensor ...
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Chapter I. Overview Digital Input 1.2. Physical Description Notes Specifications Trigger is “Off”, DO connect to GND Max load: Trigger is “On”, DO is floating 30mA,30VDC 1.2.2. Digital Input (DI) Item Description DI www.comtrend.com P 03...
Chapter I. Overview 1.3. Safety Instructions Carefully read through the safety instruction below. Network cameras are delicate. Handle with care. Do not store the camera in a high temperature or high humidity location. Avoid direct sun light. Keep away from children. ...
Chapter I. Overview 1.4. Package Contents Description Network Camera Tools package (Screw Kit…etc.) A. Software: Network Camera Comtrend Finder x 1 B. Doc: Datasheet, User Manual, Quick Installation Guide www.comtrend.com P 05...
Chapter I. Overview 1.5. EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) FCC Statement This device compiles with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1.) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2.) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Chapter 2. Installation 2.1. Installation Setup 3. Setup 6. Adjust the tilt angle and focus as Re‐mount the cover. necessary. Follow the instructions below to setup your network camera. Setup 1. Push the housing release tab and remove the cover. Insert a Micro SD card (Optional) for on device storage. Setup 4. Setup 7. Connect the camera to a *PoE Make sure to keep the camera cover switch or *PoE injector. closed and the network cable output Make sure the network connection fed through the desired path.
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Chapter 2. Installation Network Camera IP address: 192.168.1.99 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 PoE Switch (802.3af or 802.3at ) Personal Computer IP address: 192.168.1.10 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 IP address: 192.168.1.88 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 www.comtrend.com P 08...
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Chapter 3. Accessing Internet Network Camera Modem PoE Switch Router Notification: When you have a true IP address, you may need set your camera to a static IP address. Then you may use an internet browser by entering this static true IP address to access your network camera. If your true IP address is going to your router, you may need to use port forwarding. This is the solution that solves the problem when a surveillance project lacks a true IP address for management. The performance of the camera will be strongly dependent on the performance of the router. It may cause an abnormal connection. <refer to 3.1. B. setting > Internet and Intranet setting structure illustration www.comtrend.com P 10...
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Chapter 3. Accessing Comtrend Network Camera connection: Comtrend’s network cameras support multiple connections for accessing. Including multiple browsers connection, video player connection that supports RTSP, and NVR access. Each connection fulfill different surveillance application for different purposes. 3.2. Accessing via Web UI You can choose to view the Comtrend camera UI with a web browser to view live video, SD card recording and searching, local computer recording, audio functions and other advanced features. Notification: 1)We suggest to use IE 9/10/11 and above version to access the Comtrend network camera. 2)Other than IE browser, Comtrend network cameras also support both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers for accessing. 3)If using Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox to access, those browsers will need Quick Time to play the live video. If your computer has not install Quick Time software, download and install it prior to viewing the Comtrend camera UI. www.comtrend.com P 14...
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Chapter 4. WEB UI 4.1. Home page You can access the Comtrend network camera via a web browser to monitor live view, manage setting, SD card recording…etc. There is a complete introduction procedure of all function in the following chapters. Homepage function list: 1)Live view screen 2)Select stream format 3)Select language 4)Client settings 5)System configuration 6)Live view operation control list Main function List Live view operation list Notification: Function list of icons is shown on the picture to the right. Original size display Stream play/stop Snapshot Recording Digital zoom Audio operations...
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Chapter 4. WEB UI 4.2. Client Settings 4.2.1. Protocol options This setting is to define your protocol option. Default is set as RTSP/RTP over TCP. This protocol make sure that all image data must be transferred. But if you choose the image quality comes first, then you can change to RTSP/RTP over UDP. If your network environment only allows to connect with web page, then you can change to HTTP protocol.
Chapter 5. Configuration 5.1. Configuration Settings In the configuration menu, it includes all operating functions for settings, maintenance, log and device information…etc. Configuration menu as shown below: 1)System 2)Security 3)Network 4)IP Filter 5)Video 6)Audio 7)Motion 8)Privacy Mask 9)Event 10)Recording 11)SDHC 12)Log 13)Device Info 14)Maintenance www.comtrend.com P 18...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.2. Network Settings Default network settings of the camera are LAN type, DHCP IPv4/IPv6 and Enable UPnP Discovery. When this network camera is introduced to Local network environment, the camera will get a dynamic IP from the local DHCP server each time the camera turns on. 5.2.1. General Network Settings 5.2.1.1. General Network Settings Recommendation We suggest to use Static IPv4/IPv6. Camera’s port setting as shown below:...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.3.1.1. Main Stream Setting Rate Control Setting Description: For a network camera only environment, we suggest setting the Video quality to Normal. If your surveillance environment is equipped with an NVR or NAS server for recording purposes, we suggest to set a constant Bitrate numbers. Below is a suggestion chart for the video quality setting depending on your environment. Notification:...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.3.1.1. Main Stream Setting Main Stream and Storage Calculation: It is best to set a constant Bitrate number to make calculating recording storage space easier. Calculate the storage space as described below for each network camera recording for one hour. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Bitrate(kbps) / 8 x 60(sec.) x 60(min.) / 1000 / 1000 = The storage space for each hour(GB) ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Example Question: If a camera is set at 1920x1080 (1080P)@ 10fps, 1000kbps as a Bitrate setting, how much space does a ...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.3.3. Image Setting After completing your video setting, follow the instructions below to adjust your image settings. 5.3.3.1. Exposure Setting Comtrend network cameras provide two Exposure Modes. Default setting as “Auto” mode. You can change to “Manual” mode for advanced exposure settings for day and night modes. www.comtrend.com P 38...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.5. Event Settings The Event Setting page allows you to define event triggers to cause the camera to perform an action. You can set multiple event based on your application. Comtrend network cameras have two event triggers and 5 possible actions: 1)Motion Detection 2)Digital Input signal Actions includes: 1)Send to FTP 2)Send to Email 3)Record to Samba 4)Record to SD Card 5)Trigger Digital Output www.comtrend.com P 48...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.6. Maintenance Settings This maintenance page includes Reboot, Factory Reset, Backup, Restore, and Upgrade functions. 5.6.1. Reboot Reboot procedure: The “Reboot” feature is used to remotely reboot the camera. 5.6.2. Factory reset There are two “Factory Reset” options. The first option will reset all camera parameters to factory default. The second option will reset all parameters, except for the IP address, time ...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.6.3. Backup Comtrend cameras can back‐up your camera settings to either local computer or on to an installed SD card. Backup procedure: When you press the “Backup” button, the Comtrend camera will back‐up it’s setting to your computer. When you press the “Backup to ...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.6.5. Upgrade Comtrend cameras contain its original firmware version when they first leave the factory. Comtrend will have the latest firmware version on the Comtrend website. Firmware upgrade procedure: Download the latest firmware version to your computer. Click the “Browse” button and select the firmware you want to upload to the camera. Click the “Upgrade” button to begin the ...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.7. Camera Information Comtrend network cameras provide two ways of checking information. One is form the device information, it includes the fundamental of network setting and basic function of the camera. The other one is in the system log, it records all the operation and event history. 5.7.1. Device information Device info display procedure: To access device info, click “Configuration” from ...
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Chapter 5. Configuration 5.7.2. System Log System log display procedure: To access system log, click “Configuration” from the menu then click the “Log” button. www.comtrend.com P 58...
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Chapter 6. Appendix 6.1. Liability Comtrend Corporation does not responsible for any WEEE Directive & Product Disposal printing errors or any related issues. And hereby to At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be claim that all specification or description within treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over this manual are subject to change without notice. to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.
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Chapter 6. Appendix 6.1. Copyright Copyright Comtrend Corporation all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Comtrend Corporation. Comtrend Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Comtrend Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.