Vista Onvif VK2-1080XPTZ User manual

VK2-1080XPTZ

User Manual

VK2-1080XPTZ User Manual V1.0

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Before You Begin

Read these instructions before installing or operating this product.

Note: This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to local codes.

This manual provides installation and operation information. To use this document, you must have the following minimum qualifications:

 A basic knowledge of CCTV systems and components

 A basic knowledge of electrical wiring and low-voltage electrical connections

Intended use

Only use this product for its designated purpose; refer to the product specification and user documentation.

Customer Support

For assistance in installing, operating, maintaining and troubleshooting this product refer to this document and any other documentation provided. If you still have questions, please contact Norbain Technical Support and Sales:

Norbain SD Ltd, 210 Wharfedale Road, IQ Winnersh, Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 5TP, England.

UK +44 (0) 118 912 5000

Note: You should be at the equipment and ready with details before calling Technical Support.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Boldface or button icons highlight command entries. The following WARNING, CAUTION and Note statements identify potential hazards that can occur if the equipment is not handled properly:

* WARNING:

Improper use of this equipment can cause severe bodily injury or equipment damage.

** Caution:

Improper use of this equipment can cause equipment damage.

Note: Notes contain important information about a product or procedure.

This apparatus is manufactured to comply with the radio interference.

A Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the following EU standards has been made. The manufacturer declares that the product supplied with this document is compliant the provisions of the

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the CE Marking Directive 93/68 EEC and all associated amendments.

All lead-free products offered by the company comply with the requirements of the European law on the

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive: 2011/65/EU, which means our manufacture processes and products are strictly “lead-free” and without the hazardous substances cited in the directive.

The crossed-out wheeled bin mark symbolizes that within the European Union the product must be collected separately at the product end-of-life. This applies to your product and any peripherals marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.

* This symbol indicates electrical warnings and cautions.

** This symbol indicates general warnings and cautions.

NORBAIN SD LTD reserves the right to make changes to the product and specification of the product from time to time without prior notice.


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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not insert any metallic objects through the ventilation grills or other openings on the equipment.

CAUTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.


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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

1. Keep these instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only with dry cloth.

6.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. CAUTION

– THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

15. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

16. ITE is to be connected only to PoE networks without routing to the outside plant.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 8

1.1 Key Features ....................................................................................................................... 9

2. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................ 10

Before Installation .................................................................................................................. 10

2.1 Base Installation ............................................................................................................... 10

2.2 Basic Configuration of Dome Camera System ............................................................... 13

2.3 Setting Network Dome Camera Termination .................................................................. 14

Reset .................................................................................................................................... 14

Setting the RS485 Dome Camera Address (ID) ................................................................. 15

Setting the RS485 Dome Protocol ..................................................................................... 15

Connections ........................................................................................................................ 15

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2.4 Setting the cameras IP address ....................................................................................... 16

2.5 Network Connection & IP assignment ............................................................................ 18

3. Operation ..................................................................................................................... 19

3.1 Access from a browser .................................................................................................... 19

3.2 Access from the internet .................................................................................................. 20

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection ................................................ 20

3.4 Live View Page ................................................................................................................. 21

3.5 VK2-1080XPTZ Setup ...................................................................................................... 23

3.5.1 Basic Configuration ................................................................................................... 23

1) Users ............................................................................................................................ 24

2) Network ........................................................................................................................ 25

3) Video & Image ............................................................................................................. 26

4) Audio ............................................................................................................................ 28

5) Date & Time ................................................................................................................. 29

3.5.2 Live View .................................................................................................................... 30

3.5.3 Video & Image ............................................................................................................ 30

1) Basic ............................................................................................................................ 30

2) Image............................................................................................................................ 31

3) Auto Exposure ............................................................................................................. 32

4) Day & Night .................................................................................................................. 33

5) Auto Focus .................................................................................................................. 34

6) DIS ................................................................................................................................ 35

7) Webcasting .................................................................................................................. 35


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3.5.4 Audio .......................................................................................................................... 36

3.5.5 Event ........................................................................................................................... 36

1) Event In ........................................................................................................................ 36

2) Event Out ..................................................................................................................... 40

3) Event Map .................................................................................................................... 46

3.5.6 Dome Configuration ................................................................................................... 48

1) Preset ........................................................................................................................... 48

2) Tour .............................................................................................................................. 49

3) Motor Setup ................................................................................................................. 50

4) RS485 ........................................................................................................................... 51

5) View Angle ................................................................................................................... 51

6) System Menu ............................................................................................................... 52

7) Privacy Zone ................................................................................................................ 53

3.5.7 System ........................................................................................................................ 54

1) Information .................................................................................................................. 54

2) Security ........................................................................................................................ 54

3) Date & Time ................................................................................................................. 56

4) Network ........................................................................................................................ 58

5) Language ..................................................................................................................... 66

6) Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 67

7) Support ........................................................................................................................ 68

3.6 Help ................................................................................................................................... 70

3.7 Resetting to the factory default settings......................................................................... 70

4. Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 71

4.1 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 71

4.2 Alarm Connection ............................................................................................................. 72

4.3 Preventive Maintenance ................................................................................................... 72

4.4 Product Specification ....................................................................................................... 73

4.5 System Requirement for Web Browser ........................................................................... 75

4.6 General Performance Considerations ............................................................................. 75


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1. DESCRIPTION

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This manual applies to the VK2-1080XPTZ fully functional PTZ network camera.

These cameras are fully featured for security surveillance and remote monitoring needs. They are based on the DSP compression chip, allowing real-time, full frame rate Motion JPEG and H.264 (or

MPEG-4) video streams.

Components

Quantity Description

1

1

3

1

Camera

Bubble Ring

Assembly Screws for Attaching Network Dome Camera

Installation CD

3 Rawl plugs

NOTE

Adapter for DC12V / AC24V are not supplied.


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1.1 Key Features

 HDTV Video Quality

The VK2-1080XPTZ is capable of providing the outstanding image quality with HDTV performance and profiles (High, Main, and Baseline) in H.264 compression.

 Triple Streaming

Each stream can be programmed independently and transmitted using different configurations.

 Codecs

The camera supports thre standard compressions formats H.264, MJPEG and MPEG4

 Built-in optical Zoom

Support maximum 30x optical

 Intelligent Video Motion Detection

The HDS Series offers intelligent & sophisticated video motion detection for each multiple streams.

 Triple Power (Power over Ethernet, DC12V, AC24V)

This camera supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which supplies power to the camera through the network. If the network has no PoE, connect a DC12V or AC24V power connector.

 Day and Night

The HDS Series provide clear monitoring images even in low light conditions using IR-cut filter.

 Voice Alert Linked to Alarm Detection

The HDS Series can play the audio file stored in the camera in synchronization with alarm detection by the sensor input or the motion detection function.

 Network Flow Control

The HDS Series provides a flow control function which enhances network efficiency by significantly restricting user video streams with designating the maximum bandwidth.

 ONVIF Certificate

The HDS Series network camera complies with the ONVIF certificate. ONVIF (Open Network

Video Interface Forum) is an open industry forum for the development of a global standard for the interface of network video product.


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2. INSTALLATION

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Before Installation

Before installing the camera, thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this section of the manual.

- Recommend connecting the camera to a network that uses a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol) server to address devices.

- To ensure secure access to the IP camera, place the camera behind a firewall when it is connected to a network.

2.1 Base Installation

Typical System Configuration


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push remove camera window push bubble ring ass'y screw remove window assemble bubble ring ass'y

Assemble bubble ring ass’y(Optional)

NOTES

It is recommended that the camera window is removed when you use bubble ring assembly is used; this will improve the picture quality.

The Network Dome Camera is for use in surface mounting applications and the mounting surface should be capable of supporting loads up to 10lb (4.5kg).

The Network Dome Camera’s base should be attached to a structural object, such as hard wood, wall stud or ceiling rafter that supports the weight of the Network Dome Camera.


Installation

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Dimensions


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2.2 Basic Configuration of Dome Camera System

Basic installation diagram

The Network Dome Camera must be installed by qualified service personnel in accordance with all local and federal electrical and building codes. The system should be installed according to Figures

5 through 8.


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Layout of Switches

2.3 Setting Network Dome Camera Termination

The device which is connected at end of line, whether it is a Network Dome Camera or keyboard controller, must have the cable for communication terminated by setting the appropriate DIP switch.

Without proper termination, there is potential for control signal errors. Total length of the cable for communication should not exceed 1.2km (4000ft).

SW1

Terminated

Not terminated

1

ON

OFF

2

RESET

OFF

Figure 1. Setting

Network Dome Camera Termination

Reset

To r estore the camera’s factory default settings. Turn on dip switch 2 for 15s and then turn off.

Please take steps as follows:

1. Power off

2. Move switch 2 to On

3. Power up the camera

4. wait for 15 seconds and move SW2 to off


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Setting the RS485 Dome Camera Address (ID)

Each Dome Camera must have a unique address (ID). When installing multiple Network Dome

Cameras using a multiplexer, it is suggested that the Network Dome Camera address match the multiplexer port number.

If you want to set the address more than 999, you should contact the service provider.

Refer to ‘Dome Configuration - RS485’ section for detailed information.

Setting the RS485 Dome Protocol

Refer to ‘Dome Configuration - RS485’ section for detailed information.

Connections

 Connecting to the RS485

The Network Dome Camera can be controlled remotely by an external device or control system, such as a control keyboard, using RS485 half-duplex serial communications signals. Connect

Marked Rx+, Rx- to Tx+ and Tx- of the RS485 control system.

 Connecting Alarms

AL1 (Alarm In)

You can use external devices to signal the Network Dome Camera to react on events. Mechanical or electrical switches can be wired to the AL (Alarm In) and GND (Ground) connectors.

GND(Ground)

Connect the ground side of the Alarm input and/or alarm output to the GND connector.

NC (NO) (Normal Close or Normal Open: Alarm Out)

The Network Dome Camera can activate external devices such as buzzers or lights. Connect the device to the NC (NO) (Alarm Out) and COM (Common) connectors.


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 Connecting the Network

The Network Dome Camera supports the operation through the network. Therefore, it is necessary to connect a standard RJ-45 cable to it. Generally a cross cable is used for directly connection to

PC, while a direct cable is used for connection to a hub.

 Connecting the Power

Connect power of 12VDC or 24VAC 1.5A for the camera.When using a 12VDC adapter, connect the positive (+) pole to the ‘+’ position and the negative (-

) pole to the ‘-’ position.

Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

- Be careful not to reverse the polarity when you connect the power cable.

- You can also use a router featuring PoE (Power over Ethernet) to supply power to the

camera.

- If PoE and 12VDC are both applied, this camera will get supplied with power from PoE.

- 24VAC is recommended to use for the camera power for stable operation with heater kit.

If using PoE, the heater will not operate at all.

2.4 Setting the cameras IP address

IP Assignment

When a camera is first connected to the network it has no IP address. So, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the “Smart Manager” utility on the CD.

1. Connect the Network Camera / device to the network and power up.

2. Start Smart Manager utility, the main window will be displayed, after a short while any network devices connected to the network will be displayed in the list.

3. Select the camera on the list and click right button of the mouse. You will see the following menu as below:


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4. Select Assign IP. You cam see an Assign IP window.

5. Enter the required IP address.

The description of each field for the connection status follows.

: Available for connection to the camera

: Loading settings information of video after connecting the camera.

: Connectable to the camera but fixed security settings (password)

: Unavailable for connection to the camera (PC can not access relevant IP Address)

Note: For more information, refer to the Smart Manger User’s Manual.


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2.5 Network Connection & IP assignment

The camera supports the operation through the network. When a camera is first connected to the network, it is necessary to allocate an IP address to the device with the “SmartManager” utility on the CD. (Default IP 192.168.30.220)

1) Connect the network camera/device to the network and power up.

2) Start SmartManager utility (Start > All programs > SmartManager > SmartManager). The main window will display, and after a short while any network devices connected to the network will be displayed in the list.

3) Select the camera on the list and click right button of the mouse. You can see the pop-up menu as below.

4) Select Assign IP Address. The Assign IP window will display. Enter the required IP address.

NOTE: More if multiple cameras are selected then a range of Ip addresses can be configured.

For more information, refer to the SmartManager

User’s Manual.


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3. Operation

The VK2-1080XPTZ can be used with Windows® operating system and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer®, Safari®, Firefox®, Opera™ and Google®

Chrome® with Windows.

NOTE: To view streaming video in Microsoft Internet Explorer, set your browser to allow ActiveX controls.

3.1 Access from a browser

1) Start a browser (Internet Explorer).

2) Enter the IP address or host name of the in the Location/Address field of your browser.

3) You can see a starting page. Click Live View or Setup to enter web page.

4) The network camera

’s Live View page appears in your browser.


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3.2 Access from the internet

Once connected, the VK2-1080XPTZ is accessible on your local network (LAN). To access the

VK2-1080XPTZ from the Internet you must configure your broadband router to allow incoming data traffic to the network camera. To do this, enable the NAT traversal feature, which will attempt to automatically configure the router to allow access to the network camera. This is enabled from

Setup > System > Network > NAT.

For more information, please see “3.5.7 System > Network >

NAT” of User's Manual.

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection

To gain access to the product, the password for the default administrator user must be set. This is done in the “Admin Password” dialog, which is displayed when the VK2-1080XPTZ is accessed for the setup at the first time. Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.

NOTE: The default administrator user name and password is “admin”. If the password is lost, the must be reset to the factory default settings.

Please see “Resetting to the factory default settings”.

To prevent network eavesdropping when setting the admin password, this can be done via an encrypted HTTPS connection, which requires an HTTPS certificate (see NOTE below).

To set the password via a standard HTTP connection, enter it directly in the first dialog shown below. To set the password via an encrypted HTTPS connection, please see “3.5.7 System >

Security >

HTTPS” of User's Manual.

NOTE: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) is a protocol used to encrypt the traffic between web browsers and servers. The HTTPS certificate controls the encrypted exchange of information.


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3.4 Live View Page

The Live View page comes in several screen modes: 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 704x576,

704x480, 640x480 and 320x240. Users are allowed to select the most suitable one out of those modes. Adjust the mode in accordance with your PC specifications and monitoring purposes.

1) General controls

Live View Page Setup Page Help Page

The video drop-down list allows you to select a customized or pre-programmed video stream on the Live View page. Stream profiles are configured under

Setup > Basic Configuration > Video & Image. For more information, please see “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Video & Image” of User’s Manual.

The resolution drop-down list allows you to select the most suitable one out of video resolutions to be displayed on Live View page.

The protocol drop-down list allows you to select which combination of protocols and methods to use depending on your viewing requirements, and on the properties of your network.

The preset drop-down list allows you to select the preset number for the PTZ camera being used. This icon is inactivated if the PTZ settings are not set.

2) Control toolbar

The live viewer toolbar is available in the web browser page only. It displays the following buttons:

The Stop button stops the video stream being played. Pressing the key again toggles the start and stop. The Start button connects to the or starts playing a video stream.

The Pause button pauses the video stream being played.

The Snapshot button takes a snapshot of the current image. The location where the image is saved can be specified.

The Digital Zoom button activates a zoom-in or zoom-out function for video image on the live screen.

The Full Screen button causes the video image to fill the entire screen area. No other windows will be visible. Press the 'Esc' button on the computer keyboard to cancel full screen view.

The Manual Trigger button activates a pop-up window to manually start or stop the event.

The PTZ button activates a pop-up window for Pan, Tilt and Zoom control.


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Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers.

Use this scale to control the volume of the microphone.

Use this scale to control the volume of the speakers and microphones.

3) Video Streams

The VK2-1080XPTZ provides several images and video stream formats. Your requirements and the properties of your network will determine the type you use.

The Live View page in the VK2-1080XPTZ provides access to H.264 and Motion JPEG video streams, and to the list of available video streams. Other applications and clients can also access these video streams/images directly, without going via the Live View page.


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3.5 VK2-1080XPTZ Setup

This section describes how to configure the network camera, and is intended for product.

Administrators, who have unrestricted access to all the Setup tools; and Operators, who have access to the settings for Basic Configuration, Live View, Video & Image, Audio, Event, Dome

Configuration, System

You can configure the VK2-1080XPTZ by clicking Setup in the top right-hand corner of the Live

View page. Click on this page to access the online help that explains the setup tools.

When accessing the VK2-1080XPTZ for the first time, the “Admin Password” dialog appears.

Enter your admin name and password, set by the administrator.

NOTE: If the password is lost, the VK2-1080XPTZ must be reset to the factory default settings.

Please see “Resetting to the Factory Default Settings”.

3.5.1 Basic Configuration

You can see the device information in this information page.


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1) Users

User access control is enabled by default. An administrator can set up other users, by giving these user names and passwords. It is also possible to allow anonymous viewer login, which means that anybody may access the Live View page, as described below:

The user list displays the authorized users and user groups (levels):

User Group

Guest

Authority

Provides the lowest level of access, which only allows access to the Live View page.

Operator

An operator can view the Live View page, create and modify events, and adjust certain other settings. Operators have no access to System Options.

Administrator

An administrator has unrestricted access to the Setup tools and can determine the registration of all other users.



Enable anonymous viewer login: Check the box to use the webcasting features. Refer to

“3.5.3 Video & Image” for more details.


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2) Network

The VK2-1080XPTZ supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP address for the VK2-1080XPTZ can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the VK2-1080XPTZ an IP address according to the configuration in the network router. There is also the option of using the Internet

Dynamic DNS Service. For more information on setting the network, please see

“3.5.7 System

> Network > Basic

”.



Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.



Use the following IP address: To use a static IP address for the network camera, check the radio button and then make the following settings:

- IP address: Specify a unique IP address for your network camera.

- Subnet mask: Specify the mask for the subnet the VK2-1080XPTZ is located on.

- Default router: Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.

NOTES:

1. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification, or if your DHCP server can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the VK2-1080XPTZ by name (host name). If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the installation again.

2. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or as soon as an IP address is set.

3. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.


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3) Video & Image



Sensor Setting:

- Capture mode: Use can select video frame rate at either 50fps or 25fps of resolution

1920x1080.

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Stream 1 Setting:

- Codec: Choice o H.264, Motion JPEG or MPEG-4

- Profile: There are 3 pre-programmed stream profiles available for quick set-up. Choose the form of video encoding you wish to use from the drop-down list:

* H.264 HP (High Profile): Primary profile for broadcast and disc storage applications, particularly for high-definition television applications (for example, this is the profile adopted by the Blu-ray Disc storage format and the DVB HDTV broadcast service).

* H.264 MP (Main Profile): Primary profile for low-cost applications that require additional error robustness, this profile is used rarely in videoconferencing and mobile applications; it does add additional error resilience tools to the Constrained Baseline Profile. The importance of this profile is fading after the Constrained Baseline Profile has been defined.

* H.264 BP (Baseline Profile): Originally intended as the mainstream consumer profile for broadcast and storage applications, the importance of this profile faded when the

High Profile was developed for those applications.

- Resolution: This enables users to determine a basic screen size when having an access through the Web Browser or PC program. The screen size control comes in seven modes like 1920x1080, 1280x1024, 1280x720, 704x576, 704x480, 640x480 and 320x240.


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Users can reset the selected screen size anytime while monitoring the screen on a realtime basis.

- Bit rate control: Limiting the maximum bit rate helps control the bandwidth used by the

H.264 video stream. Leaving the Maximum bit rate as unlimited maintains consistently good image quality but increases bandwidth usage when there is more activity in the image. Limiting the bit rate to a defined value prevents excessive bandwidth usage, but images are lost when the limit is exceeded.

NOTE: The maximum bit rate can be used for both variable and constant bit rates.

The bit rate can be set as Variable Bit Rate (VBR) or Constant Bit Rate (CBR). VBR adjusts the bit rate according to the image complexity, using up bandwidth for increased activity in the image, and less for lower activity in the monitored area.

CBR allows you to set a fixed target bit rate that consumes a predictable amount of bandwidth. As the bit rate would usually need to increase for increased image activity, but in this case cannot, the frame rate and image quality are affected negatively. To partly compensate for this, it is possible to prioritize either the frame rate or the image quality whenever the bit rate needs to be increased. Not setting a priority means the frame rate and image quality are equally affected.

- Bit rate: When the priority is for fast updating images, the user can reduce the max bit rate.

On the other hand, when it is necessary to maintain a detailed monitoring screen by enhancing the image quality, users can do so increase the max bit rate. In each case, please adjust this function according to the network status and monitoring purposes.

- Frame rate: Upon the real-time play, users should select a frame refresh rate per second.

If the rate is high, the image will become smooth. On the other hand, if the rate is low, the image will not be natural but it can reduce a network load.

- GOP size: Select the GOP (Group of Picture) size. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one by one, please decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, please do not change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance. For the details of GOP setting, please contact the service center.

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Stream 2 Setting: Sometimes the image size is large due to low light or complex scenery.

Adjusting the frame rate and quality helps to control the bandwidth and storage used by the

Motion JPEG video stream in these situations. Limiting the frame rate and quality optimizes bandwidth and storage usage, but may give poor image quality. To prevent increased bandwidth and storage usage, the Resolution, Frame rate, and Frame Quality should be set to an optimal value.

- MJPEG Resolution: Same as the stream 1 settings.

- MJPEG Frame rate: Same as the stream 1 settings.

- MJPEG Quality: Select the picture quality. If users want to have a high quality of fast image one by one, please decrease the value. For the purpose of general monitoring, please do not change a basic value. Such act may cause a problem to the system performance.



Stream 3 Setting: Same as the Stream 1 Setting.

When satisfied with the settings, click the Save button, or click the Reset button to revert to previously saved settings.


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4) Audio

The VK2-1080XPTZ can transmit audio to other clients using an external microphone and can play audio received from other clients by attaching a speaker. The Setup page has an additional menu item called Audio, which allows different audio configurations, such as full duplex and simplex.

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Audio Setting:

- Enable audio: Check the box to enable audio in the video stream.

- Compression type: Select the desired audio Compression format, G.711.

- Sample rate: Select the required Sample rate (number of times per second the sound is sampled). The higher the sample rate, the better the audio quality and the greater the bandwidth required.

- Sound bit rate: Depending on the selected encoding, set the desired audio quality

(bit rate). The settings affect the available bandwidth and the required audio quality.



Audio Input: Audio from an external line source can be connected to the STEREO Jack I/O of the network camera.

- Input volume: If there are problems with the sound input being too low or high, it is possible to adjust the input gain for the microphone attached to the network camera.

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Audio Output:

- Enable full duplex: Check the box to enable Full Duplex mode. This means that you can transmit and receive audio (talk and listen) at the same time, without having to use any of the controls. This is just like having a telephone conversation.

This mode requires that the client PC has a sound card with support for full-duplex audio.

Uncheck the box enable Simplex mode. The simplex mode only transmits audio from the

VK2-1080XPTZ to any web client. It does not receive audio from other web clients.

- Output volume: If the sound from the speaker is too low or high it is possible to adjust the output gain for the active speaker attached to the network camera.

When satisfied with the settings, click the Save button, or click the Reset button to revert to previously saved settings.


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5) Date & Time



Current Server Time: This displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below).



New Server Time: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for dayli ght saving time, select “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”.

From the Time mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:

- Synchronize with computer time: sets the time from the clock on your computer.

- Synchronize with NTP Server: the video encoder will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.

- Set manually: this option allows you to manually set the time and date.

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Data & Time Format: Specify the formats for the date and time (12h or 24h) displayed in the video streams.

Select Date & Time format from the drop-down list.

- Date Format: Specify the date format. YYYY: Year, MM: Month, DD: Day

- Time Format: Specify the date format. 24 Hour or 12 Hour


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3.5.2 Live View

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Video Input Mode:

- Video Mode: Choose Video Mode you wish to use from the drop-down list: NTSC or PAL

NOTE: This function may not be applicable, depending on the model.

3.5.3 Video & Image

1) Basic

Refer to “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Video & Image” for more details.


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2) Image

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Image Appearance:

- Brightness: The image brightness can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 12, where a higher value produces a brighter image.

- Sharpness: Controls the amount of sharpening applied to the image. A sharper image might increase image noise especially in low light conditions. A lower setting reduces image noise, but the image would be less sharp.

- High sensitivity: Produce brighter image in low light environment.

- Defog: Produce clearer image in hazy environment.

- Enable flip horizontally: Flip the camera image upside down.

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Noise Reduction Control: The NR (Noise Reduction) function removes noise to provide clearer image. In bright conditions, changing the NR level may not affect the image quality.

- Level: The level can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 10 and Off.

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Zoom Control:

- Speed: The speed can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 8.

- Digital Zoom: Select On or Off.


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3) Auto Exposure

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Auto Exposure Setting: Exposure is the amount of light detected by the camera sensor. A scene with correct exposure settings has adequate detail and contrast between white and dark values. An image with too little or too much exposure may lose detail in the scene. The camera features Auto and Manual Exposure Settings.

- Mode: Support Exposure modes to control the amount of light detected by the camera sensor base on settings for light conditions.

- Max Gain Limit: Controls the upper limit of the gain which the camera can control. This is only available if Exposure mode is set to Auto.

- Iris: Controls the camera iris. This is only available if Exposure mode is set to Manual.

- Gain: Increasing exposure gain increases the brightness of image, but it also increases the amount of noise in the image. This is only available if Exposure mode is set to Manual.

- Shutter: Controls the electronic shutter speed. This is only available if Exposure mode is set to Manual.

- Slow Shutter: The camera can lower the shutter speed electronically to get brighter image when the brightness drops. This is only available if Exposure mode is set to Auto.


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WDR Control: Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) improves video exposure quality in scenes with high contrast between bright and dark areas, for example, if a shady area and a bright light area are in the same scene.

- Mode: Select On or Off.

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BLC Control: Backlight Compensation (BLC) corrects the exposure of the subjects that are in a bright light source.

- Mode: Select On or Off.

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White Balance Setting: Adjustments in the color hue (red and blue) gains for a camera so that true white appears white in the image. It is normally compensated for by the automatic gain control. In some lighting conditions, you may need to manually adjust the red and blue settings for optimal viewing. When Automatic White Balance is enabled, the camera measures the image and automatically adjusts the red and blue settings to balance white.

When Automatic White Balance is disabled, the camera uses the values set for the red and blue settings to balance white.

- Mode:

* Auto: Computes the white balance value output using color information from the entire screen automatically.

* Manual: Manual mode, you can change R and B Gain manually.

- R Gain: The R gain can be adjusted in the range 0 ~ 255. This is only available if exposure mode is set to Manual.

- B Gain: The B gain can be adjusted in the range 0 ~ 255. This is only available if exposure mode is set to Manual.

4) Day & Night

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Day & Night Control: Select the day & night mode from among three modes.

- Mode:

* Automatic: Normally displays color image, and switches automatically to black & white image after the ambient light level reaches a pre-defined threshold.


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* Day: Always displays color image.

* Night: Always displays black & white image.

- DN Threshold: Adjusts the level of light which the camera automatically switches between color and black & white image. (0 ~ 10)

5) Auto Focus

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Auto Focus Setting: Continuously adjusts the lens automatically to the correct focus for the sharpest picture.

- Mode:

* Auto: Auto Focus is always active.

* Manual: Auto Focus is inactive.

- Focus limit: This distance is approximate value, and the focus operates from the setting value.

- Speed: The speed can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 8.

NOTE: Avoid continuous, 24-hour use of the auto focus. This will shorten the lifespan of the lens.


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6) DIS

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Digital Image Stabilization Setting: Controls DIS level from 0 to 9 and using 4 suppressible options: Local motion, Illumination, Plain background, and Slow motion.

7) Webcasting

The VK2-1080XPTZ can stream live video to a website. Copies the HTML code generated on the screen and pastes it in page code of the website you want to display live video.

NOTE: To use webcasting service, the Enable Anonymous viewer login option must be checked. Refer to “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Users” for more details.


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3.5.4 Audio

Refer to “3.5.1 Basic Configuration > Audio” for more details.

3.5.5 Event

1) Event In

 On Boot

This is used to trigger the event every time the VK2-1080XPTZ is started. Select

“Enable” to activate the event.


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 Alarm In

This page allows you to configure the input supported by the camera. The Port can be given as Normally Open or Normally Close state, and their Normal state can be configured.

An input will be inactive as long as its Normal state equals its Current state. The 2 options for Normal state are NO (Normally Open) and NC (Normally Close). The input is activated when the Current state changes so that it no longer equals the Normal state.

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Alarm In Port 1 Setting:

Click the Enable alarm in port 1 checkbox to enable the Alarm In port 1.

- Type: The default setting is NO.

* NO: Normally Open

As an example, if the Normal state for a push button connected to an input is Open circuit, this means that as long as the button is not pushed (and the Current state remains as Open circuit), the state will be inactive.

* NC: Normally Close

When the button is pushed, the circuit is grounded, the input's state changes to

Grounded circuit and the input will no longer be in its normal state - it will have become active.

An input on the camera has an Open circuit when disconnected or when there is a voltage.

- Dwell time: The default setting is 60 seconds. Dwell time means how long time the alarm input signal is held on as an input signaling source.

Click the Save button to save the settings, or click the Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.


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 Manual Trigger

This option makes use of the Manual Trigger button provided on the Live View page, which is used to start or stop the event type manually. Alternatively, the event can be triggered via the product's API (Application Programming Interface).

 Motion

Motion detection is used to generate an alarm whenever movement occurs (or stops) in the video image. A total of 8 Motion and/or Mask windows can be created and configured.

Motion is detected in defined Motion windows, which are placed in the video image to target specific areas. Movement in the areas outside the motion windows will be ignored. If part of a motion window needs to be masked, this can be configured in a Mask window.


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Pre-Viewer: Motion detection windows are configured by Motion or Mask windows. Each window can be selected by clicking with the mouse. It is also possible to resize, delete or

move the window, by selecting the appropriate window at the mouse menu on the video screen.

To create a motion or mask window, follow these steps:

1. Click the right button of mouse to see the mouse menu.

2. Select New Motion (or New Mask) from the mouse menu.

3. Click and drag mouse to designate a motion area.

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Motion Detection Setting: The behavior for each window is defined by adjusting the

Threshold and Sensitivity, as described below.

A motion index is a set of parameters describing Window Name, Type, Threshold and Dwell

Time. Window Types is one of Motion and Mask windows.

- Threshold: Sets up the threshold for the motion detection.

- Dwell Time: Sets the hold time an event lasts for the specified hold time from the point of detection of a motion.

You can also modify or delete a motion index. Select an index and then, click the Modify or

Delete button.

Select “Enable” to activate the motion window.

 Network Loss

This is used to trigger the event every time the network connection fails. Select “Enable” to activate the Network Loss event.


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 Tampering

This is used to trigger the event when camera tampering occurs. Select “Enable” to activate the Tempering event.

2) Event Out

 SMTP (E-Mail)

The VK2-1080XPTZ can be configured to send event and error email messages via SMTP

(Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).

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SMTP (E-Mail) Setting:

Select “Enable” to activate the SMTP operation.


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- Mail Server/Port: Enter the host names (or IP addresses) and port numbers for your mail server in the fields provided to enable the sending of notifications and image email messages from the VK2-1080XPTZ to predefined addresses via SMTP.

- Sender: Enter the email address to be used as the sender for all messages sent by the network camera.

- Interval: Represents the frequency of the email notification when an event occurs.

- Aggregate events: Shows the maximum number of emails sent within each interval.

If your mail server requires authentication, check the box for use (SMTP) authentication to log in to this server and enter the necessary information.

- User name/Password: Enter the User name and Password as provided by your network administrator or ISP (Internet Service Provider).

To ensure that the login procedure is performed as securely as possible when using

SMTP authentication, you must define the weakest authentication method allowed.

- Login method: Set the Weakest method allowed to the highest/safest method supported by the mail server. The most secure method is listed in the drop-down list:

* AUTH LOGIN/AUTH PLAIN

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SMTP (E-Mail) Receiver:

- Receiver: Enter an email address. You can also register the e-mail address of up to 8 recipients.

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SMTP (E-Mail) Test:

- Receiver: Enter an email address and click the Test button to test that the mail servers are functioning and that the email address is valid.

 FTP & JPEG

When the VK2-1080XPTZ detects an event, it can record and save images to an FTP server. Images can be sent as e-mail attachments. Check the box to enable the service.

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FTP Setting:

- Server: Enter the server's IP address or host name.


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NOTE: A DNS server must be specified in the TCP/IP network settings if using a host name.

- Port: Enter the port number used by the FTP server. The default is 21.

- Use passive mode: Under normal circumstances the VK2-1080XPTZ simply requests the target FTP server to open the data connection. Checking this box issues a PASV command to the FTP server and establishes a passive FTP connection, whereby the

VK2-1080XPTZ actively initiates both the FTP control and data connections to the target server. This is normally desirable if there is a firewall between the camera and the target FTP server.

- Remote directory: Specify the path to the directory where the uploaded images will be stored. If this directory does not already exist on the FTP server, there will be an error message when uploading.

- User name/Password: Provide your log-in information.

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JPEG Setting:

- Pre-event: A pre-event buffer contains images from the time immediately preceding the event trigger. These are stored internally in the server. This buffer can be very useful when checking to see what happened to cause the event trigger.

Check the box to enable the pre-trigger buffer, enter the desired total length in seconds, minutes or hours, and specify the required image frequency.

- Post-event: This function is the counterpart to the pre-trigger buffer described above and contains images from the time immediately after the trigger. Configure as for preevent.

- Prefix file name: This name will be used for all the image files saved. If suffixes are also used, the file name will take the form <prefix>, <suffix>, <extension>.

- Additional suffix: Add either a date/time suffix or a sequence number - with or without a maximum value.

 HTTP Server

When the VK2-1080XPTZ detects an event, the HTTP Server is used to receive uploaded image files and/or notification messages. Check the box to enable the service.


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HTTP Server Setting:

- Name: The name of the HTTP event server. Use a descriptive name.

- URL: The network address to the server and the script that will handle the request.

For example: http://192.168.12.244/cgi-bin/upload.cgi

- User name/Password: Provide your log-in information.

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HTTP Server Test: When the setup is complete, the connection can be tested by clicking the Test button.

 Alarm Out



Enable alarm out: Click the Enable alarm out checkbox to enable the Alarm Out port.

- Type: The default setting is NO.

* NO: Normally Open

* NC: Normally Close

Click the Save button to save the settings, or click the Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.


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 Audio Alert

When the VK2-1080XPTZ detects an event, it can output predefined audio data to an external speaker. Check the box to enable the service.



Audio Alert Setting: To use the Audio Alert with the network camera, an audio data file made by the user must be uploaded from your PC. Provide the path to the file directly, or use the Browse button to locate it. Then click the Upload button.

An audio file for Audio Alert can be made by Audio Recorder tool in the VK2 Client software.

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Audio Alert Test: When the setup is complete, the audio output can be tested by clicking the Test button.

To remove an audio file, select index and click the Remove button.

NOTE: For the proper operation of Audio Alert, you must e nable “full duplex” on the Audio setting page.


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 PTZ Preset

When the camera detects an event, you can move the camera to a predefined preset position. Check the box to enable the service and return to the Home position once the event has ended.

 Event Notification

When the VK2-1080XPTZ detects an event, Notification server is used to receive notification messages as a type of XML data format. Check the box to enable the service.

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Event Notification Setting:

- Notification Server URL: The network address to the server and the script that will handle the request.


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 Event Boost TM

The Boost feature is used in conjunction with event detection. When this feature is turned

ON, the Frame rate and Bit rate in the boost condition can be set to a different value than the ones in the normal condition field. When an event is detected, the camera will boost the

Frame rate and Bit rate from the normal condition to this boosted level for the duration of the event.

Check the box to enable the service.

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Event Boost Setting: You can set the condition in Normal and Boost mode.

- Event Boost Stream: Select a video stream for each condition in the drop-down list.

- Frame rate: Select a frame refresh rate per second for each condition in the drop-down list.

- Bit rate control: Select VBR or CBR in the drop-down list in Normal Condition. You can’t change it in Boost Condition.

- Bit rate: Select a value for each condition in the drop-down list.

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The event map allows you to change the settings and establish a schedule for each event trigger from the network camera. You can register up to 15 event on the map.

Click the Add button to make a new event map: a popup window display as below.

• General: Enter the name for a new event map.

• Event In: Select an event type in the drop-down list.

• Event Out:

- E-mail: Select the email addresses you want to notify via email that an event has occurred.

- FTP: Select checkbox beside FTP to record and save images to an FTP server when an event has occurred.

- HTTP Server: It sends notification messages to an HTTP server that listens for these. The destination server must first be configured on the Event In page. Enter a message you want to send.

- Audio Alert: Select an Audio Alert file as the Network Transmitter output when audio alert event triggered. The Audio Alert file must first be configured on the Event In page.

- Event Notification: It sends XML messages to an Notification server that listens for these.

The destination server must first be configured on the Event In page.

- Boost: when an event has occurred, the camera will boost the Frame rate and Bit rate from the normal condition to this boosted level for the duration of the event. Check the box to enable the Function.


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3.5.6 Dome Configuration

1) Preset

If you need to view specific places routinely, you should program Presets. A Preset is a programmed video scene with automatic pan, tilt, zoom and focus settings.

Once programmed, clicking the Preset number or clicking the Go button in the PTZ Control

Panel calls up that Preset automatically.

• Preset Setting:

- Preset number: The Preset number can be selected in the range 1

– 240 or Home.

- Title: Up to 12 characters (Alphanumeric characters and space)

- Focus:

* Auto: Auto Focus is always active.

* Manual: Auto Focus is inactive.

- Preset Setup: Activate the PTZ Control Panel.

- Preset Delete: Delete selected Preset number.

Follow steps below to store the Preset positions:

1. Click the Preset Setup button, then shows the PTZ Control Panel.

2. Choose the desired Preset number from the Preset drop-down list:

3. After aiming the camera (view direction and lens control) by using the Arrow and Zoom button in PTZ Control Panel, click the Save button.

4. Repeat step 2 through 3 for each additional Preset position.


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2) Tour

There are 8 programmable Tours. Each Tour consists of up to 100 Presets.

• Tour Setting:

- Tour Number: The Tour number can be selected in the range 1 - 8.

- Title: Up to 12 characters (Alphanumeric characters and space)

- Repeat: Select number of repetition from Continuous to 90. The default is Continuous.

- Sequence: Select either forward or backward sequence in the Tour position list.

- Delete Tour: Delete the stored Tour Position Setup list of Tour number.

- Tour Position Setup: Open or close the Tour Position Setup as below.

• Tour Position Setup:

- Tour position: The Tour position can be selected in the range 1 ~ 100.

- Preset number: Show the selected Preset number.

- Dwell Time: Select the Dwell Time from 0 to 99 seconds. The default is 3 seconds.

- Speed: Adjust Pan/Tilt/Zoom Speed if you want to a slow movement. The defaults are maximum Speed.


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- Delete Position: If you want to remove Tour position from Tour Position Setup list, select the desired Tour Position, and click the Delete Position button.

- Set Position: Click the Set Position button, then show the stored Presets or Home on drop-down list.

Follow steps below to program the Tours:

1. Click the desired Tour position of Tour Position Setup list, and click Set Position button, then show the saved Presets or Home on drop-down list. Click a Preset or Home.

2. Repeat step 1 for each desired position.

3. Click the Save button to save the settings, or click the Reset button to clear all of the information you entered without saving it.

3) Motor Setup

Motor Setup menu provides the pan and tilt speed of a camera.

• Motor Setting:

- Proportional P/T: Select On or Off.

- Max. Pan Speed: The maximum pan speed can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 38.

- Max. Tilt Speed: The maximum tilt speed can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 30.


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4) RS485

• RS485 Setting:

- DOME ID: Enter identification number for external PTZ device. The DOME ID can be adjusted in the range 1 ~ 3999.

- Protocol: Selects PTZ protocol to communicate with external PTZ device.

- Baud rate: Selects one of the Baud rate.

- Parity: Selects one of the Parity bit.

5) View Angle

• View Angle Setting:

- Tilt angle limit: This option is designed to limit the view angle as there is some obstruction in zooming out on specific areas of the tilt angle. -10 (Above horizon) +10 (Below horizon)


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NOTE: Focus issues may occur if the tilt angle limit is set below 10 degree.

- Flip:

* Off: The dome camera moves until 90

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vertically.

* Auto: When the camera reaches the floor directly above the moving object, it will stop.

At that time, release the Joystick instantly and pull it down again to run the auto-flip function. When you use the panning range, it is recommended to use the flip mode to

Auto.

* 90, 100, 110, 120: Allows the image to flip digitally when the camera moves over the setting angle vertically.

6) System Menu

• Dome Information: The system information provides essential information about the dome if service is required. The information cannot be modified.

• System Menu setting:

- Dome Answer: Select On or Off for acknowledge command from the dome. This option is helpful to escape the collision of the command using some DVR.

• Origin Check: If you find the dome in the wrong position during operation, execute this origin check by clicking Origin Check button and the dome camera will return to the right position after the origin check operation.


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7) Privacy Zone

Using privacy zones (masks), you can hide up to 8 unwanted scenes in a camera. The color of privacy zones is gray.

• Privacy Zone Setting: Following steps below to configure the privacy zones;

1. After aiming the camera (view direction and lens control) by using the Arrow and Zoom button in PTZ Control Panel, click Set cell of Set column at any inactive row to create privacy zone.

2. You can change the Title up to 12 alphanumeric characters.

3. In order to hide or display the privacy zone, choose On or Off in V.off column.

4. Click X at Delete column to delete privacy zone.


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3.5.7 System

1) Information

You can enter the system information. This page is very useful when you require device information after installation.

• Device Name Configuration: Enter the device name.

• Location Configuration: Enter the location information. You can enter up to four locations.

2) Security

 Users

User access control is enabled by default when the administrator sets the root password on first access. New users are authorized with user names and passwords, or the administrator can choose to allow anonymous viewer login to the Live View page, as described below:


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• User Setting: Check the box to enable anonymous viewer login to the VK2-1080XPTZ without a user account. When using the user account, users have to log-in at every access.

• User List Setting: This section shows how to register a user account. Enter a user name and password to be added, and register them by pressing the Add button. You will see the pop-up window as below.

 HTTPS

For greater security, the VK2-1080XPTZ can be configured to use HTTPS (Hypertext

Transfer Protocol over SSL (Secure Socket Layer)). Then all communication that would otherwise go via HTTP will instead go via an encrypted HTTPS connection.

• HTTPS Connection Policy: Choose the form of connection you wish to use from the drop-down list for the administrator, Operator and Viewer to enable HTTPS connection

(set to HTTP by default).

- HTTP

- HTTPS

- HTTP & HTTPS

• Upload Certificate: To use HTTPS for communication with the network camera, an official certificate issued by a CA (Certificate Authority) must be uploaded from your PC. Provide the path to the certificate directly, or use the Browse button to locate it. Then click the

Upload button.

Please refer to the home page of your preferred CA for information on where to send the request. For more information, please see the online help.


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 IP Filtering

Checking the Enable IP address filtering box enables the IP address filtering function. Up to 256 IP address entries may be specified (a single entry can contain multiple IP addresses). Click the Add button to add new filtered addresses.

When the IP address filter is enabled, addresses added to the list are set as allowed or denied addresses. All other IP addresses not in this list will then be allowed or denied access accordingly, that is, if the addresses in the list are allowed, then all others are denied access, and vice versa. Also see the online help for more information.

NOTE: Users from IP addresses that will be allowed must also be registered with the appropriate access rights. This is done from Setup > System > Security > Users.

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• Current Server Time: This displays the current date and time (24h clock). The time can be displayed in 12h clock format in the overlay (see below).

• New Server Time: Select your time zone from the drop-down list. If you want the server clock to automatically adjust for dayli ght saving time, select “Automatically adjustment for daylight saving time changes”.

From the Time mode section, select the preferred method to use for setting the time:

- Synchronize with computer time: Sets the time from the clock on your computer.

- Synchronize with NTP server: The VK2-1080XPTZ will obtain the time from an NTP server every 60 minutes.

- Set manually: This option allows you to manually set the time and date.

NOTE: If using a host name for the NTP server, a DNS server must be configured under

TCP/IP settings.


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4) Network

Settings in regard to network can be executed. Settings for IP, DNS, Host Name, Port, and

ARP/Ping can be established, along with setting for DDNS, uPnP, QoS, Zeroconfig and

Bonjour.

 Basic

• IP Address Configuration:

- Obtain IP address via DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a

DHCP server is mostly used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.

- Use the following IP address: To use a static IP address for the network camera, check the radio button and then make the following settings:

* IP address: Specify a unique IP address for your network camera.

* Subnet mask: Specify the mask for the subnet the VK2-1080XPTZ is located on.

* Default router: Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.

• IPv6 Address Configuration: Check this box to enable IPv6. Other settings for IPv6 are configured in the network router.

• DNS Configuration: DNS (Domain Name Service) provides the translation of host names to IP addresses on your network.


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- Obtain DNS Server via DHCP: Automatically use the DNS server settings provided by the DHCP server. Click the View button to see the current settings.

- Use the following DNS server address to enter the desired DNS server by specifying the following:

* Domain name: Enter the domain(s) to search for the host name used by the network camera. Multiple domains can be separated by semicolons (;). The host name is always the first part of a Fully Qualified Domain Name, for example, my server is the host name in the Fully Qualified Domain Name myserver.mycompany.com where mycompany.com is the Domain name.

* DNS servers: Enter the IP addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.

• Host Name Configuration:

- Host Name: Enter the host name to be used as device information in the client software or SmartManager.

• Services:

- HTTP port:

Enter a port to receive a service through the HTTP. Default Port Number is ‘80’.

- HTTPS port:

Enter a port to receive a service through the HTTPS. Default Port Number is ‘443’.

- RTSP port:

Enter a port to receive a service through the RTSP. Default Port Number is ‘554’.

• ARP/Ping Setting:

- Enable ARP/Ping setting of IP address: The IP address can be set using the

ARP/Ping method, which associates the unit's MAC address with an IP address. Check this box to enable the service. Leave disabled to prevent unintentional resetting of the

IP address.


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 DDNS

• Internet DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service): When using the high-speed Internet with the telephone or cable network, users can operate the VK2-1080XPTZ even on the floating IP environment in which IPs are changed at every access.

Users should open an account and password by visiting a DDNS service such as http://www.dyndns.com/

- Enable DDNS: Check to get DDNS service to be available.

* DDNS Server: Select the DDNS server.

* Registered host: Enter an address of the DDNS server.

* User name: Enter an ID to access the DDNS server.

* Password: Enter a password to be used for accessing the DDNS server.

* Confirm password: Enter the password again to confirm it.

* Maximum time interval: Set a time interval to synchronize with the DDNS server.

Select an item in the interval drop-down list.

* Register local network IP address: Register a Network Video Server IP address to the DDNS server.


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 RTP

Users can configure settings for sending and receiving audio or video on a real-time basis.

These settings are the IP address, port number, and Time-To-Live value to use for the media stream(s) in multicast H.264 format. Only certain IP addresses and port numbers should be used for multicast streams. For more information, please see the online help.

• Port Range:

- Start port: Enter a value between 30000 and 39920.

- End port: Enter a value between 30000 and 39920.

• Multicast: This function is for sending Video to Multicast group.

- Enable Multicast: Check the box to enable multicast operation.

- Multicast destination IP: Enter an IP between 224.0.0.0 and 239.255.255.255.

Although it is empty, an IP will be entered automatically.

- RTP port: Enter a value between 1024 and 65530.

- RTP TTL: Enter a value between 1 and 255. If the network status is smooth, enter a lower value. On the other hand, if the network status is poor, enter a higher value.

When there are many network cameras or users, a higher value may cause a heavy load to the network. For a detailed explanation, please consult with a network manager.


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 UPnP

The VK2-1080XPTZ includes support for UPnP™. UPnP is enabled by default, and the

VK2-1080XPTZ is then automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol.

NOTE: UPnP must be installed on your workstation if running Windows XP. To do this, open the Control Panel from the Start Menu and select Add/Remove Programs. Select

Add/Remove Windows Components and open the Networking Services section.

Click Details and then select UPnP™ as the service to add.


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 QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) provides the means to guarantee a certain level of a specified resource to selected traffic on a network. Quality can be defined as a maintained level of bandwidth, low latency, and no packet losses.

The main benefits of a QoS-aware network are:

- The ability to prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority.

- Greater reliability in the network, because of the control of the amount of bandwidth an application may use, and thus control over bandwidth races between applications.

• DSCP Settings: For each type of network traffic supported by your network video product, enter a DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point) value. This value is used to mark the traffic’s IP header. When the marked traffic reaches a network router or switch, the DSCP value in the IP header tell the router or switch which type of treatment to apply to this type of traffic, for example, how much bandwidth to reserve for it.

NOTE: DSCP values can be entered in decimal or hex form, but saved values are always shown in decimal.

The following types of traffic are marked:

- Live Stream DSCP

- Event/Alarm DSCP

- Management DSCP

• Automatic Traffic Control: Set a limitation on user network resources by designating the maximum bandwidth. Check to enable automatic traffic control.

- Maximum bandwidth: In case of sharing other network programs or equipment, it is possible to set a limitation on the maximum bandwidth in the unit of Mbit/s or Kbit/s.

- Automatic frame rate: Selected if not influenced by a network-related program or equipment without a limitation on the network bandwidth.


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 NAT

A broadband router allows devices on a private network (LAN) to share a single connection to the Internet. This is done by forwarding network traffic from the private network to the

“outside,” that is, the Internet. Security on the private network (LAN) is increased since most broadband routers are pre-configured to stop attempts to access the private network (LAN) from the public network/Internet.

Use NAT Traversal when your network cameras are located on an intranet (LAN) and you wish to make it available from the other (WAN) side of a NAT router. With NAT traversal properly configured, all HTTP traffic to an external HTTP port in the NAT router is forwarded to the network camera.

NOTES:

1. For NAT traversal to work, this must be supported by the broadband router.

2. The broadband router is known by many different names:

“NAT router,” “Network router,“ “Internet Gateway,” “Broadband sharing device” or

“Home firewall” but the essential purpose of the device is the same.


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 Zeroconfig

Zeroconfig allows the VK2-1080XPTZ to create and assign the IP address for network cameras and connect to a network automatically.

Zero configuration networking (zeroconf) is a set of techniques that automatically creates a usable Internet Protocol (IP) network without manual operator intervention or special configuration servers.

Zero configuration networking allows devices such as computers and printers to connect to a network automatically. Without zeroconf, a network administrator must set up services, such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS), or configure each computer's network settings manually, which may be difficult and timeconsuming.

Zeroconf is built on three core technologies:

- Assignment of numeric network addresses for networked devices ( link-local address auto configuration)

- Automatic resolution and distribution of computer hostnames (multicast DNS)

- Automatic location of network services, such as printing devices through DNS service discovery .


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 Bonjour

The VK2-1080XPTZ includes support for Bonjour. When enabled, the VK2-1080XPTZ is automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol.

NOTE: Bonjour - Also known as zero-configuration networking, Bonjour enables devices to automatically discover each other on a network, without having to enter IP addresses or configure DNS servers. Bonjour is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

5) Language

Select the desired language.


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6) Maintenance

• Maintenance:

- Restart: The unit is restarted without changing any of the settings. Use this method if the unit is not behaving as expected.

- Reset: The unit is restarted and most current settings are reset to factory default values.

The settings that are not affected are:

* the boot protocol (DHCP or static)

* the static IP address

* the default router

* the subnet mask

* the system time

- Default: The Default button should be used with caution. Pressing this will return all of the network camera's settings to the factory default values (including the IP address).

• Update: Upgrade your camera by importing an upgrade file and pressing the Upgrade button. During the upgrade, do not turn off the power of the network camera. Wait at least five minutes and then try to access the camera again.

• Backup:

Save the setting values that users have entered to the VK2-1080XPTZ to a user PC.

• Restore: Import and apply a setting value previously saved to a user PC.

NOTE: Backup and Restore can only be used on the same unit running the same firmware.

This feature is not intended for multi-configurations or for firmware upgrades.


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7) Support

The support page provides valuable information on troubleshooting and contact information, should you require technical assistance.

• Logs: The VK2-1080XPTZ supports system and event log information. Click the System

Log button to get the system log data or the Event Log button to get information on events.

• Reports:

- Server Report: Click the Server Report button to get the important information about the server’s status; this should always be included when requesting support.

- Parameter List: Click the Parameter List button to see the unit’s parameters and their current settings.

• Health Check:

- System Check: Click the System Check button to get the important information about the camera’s system resources. You can see the pop-up window below.

- Media Check: Click the Media Check button to get the information about the camera’s video and audio stream. You can see the pop-up window below.


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- Networks Check: Click the Network Check button to get the information about the camera’s network setting and traffic. You can see the pop-up window below.

- Hardware Check: Click the Hardware Check button to diagnose the camera’s hardware like video.


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3.6 Help

The Help information window will be provided as a popup window so that users can open and read it without needing to log-in. It will offer a description of the setting and Help page so that users can manipulate the VK2-1080XPTZ without a reference to the manual.

3.7 Resetting to the factory default settings

To reset the VK2-1080XPTZ to the original factory settings, go to the Setup > System >

Maintenance web page

(described in “3.5.7 System > Maintenance” of User’s Manual) or use the

Reset button on the network camera, as described below:



Using the Reset button:

Follow the instructions below to reset the VK2-1080XPTZ to the factory default settings using the

Reset button.

1. Switch off the VK2-1080XPTZ by disconnecting the power adapter.

2. Press and hold the Reset button (SW1) on the board with your finger while reconnecting the power.

3. Keep the Reset button (SW1) pressed for about 2 seconds.

4. Release the Reset button (SW1).

5. The VK2-1080XPTZ resets to factory defaults and restarts after completing the factory reset.

CAUTION: When performing a Factory Reset, you will lose any settings that have been saved.

(Default IP 192.168.30.220)


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4. Appendix

4.1 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting if problems occur, verify the installation of the VK2-1080XPTZ with the instructions in this manual and with other operating equipment. Isolate the problem to the specific piece of equipment in the system and refer to the equipment manual for further information.

Problems/Symptoms Possible Causes or Corrective Actions

The camera cannot be accessed by some clients.

The camera works locally, but not externally.

Poor or intermittent network connection.

The camera cannot be accessed via a host name.

If using a proxy server, try disabling the proxy setting in your browser.

Check all cabling and connectors.

Check if there are firewall settings that need to be adjusted. Check if there are router settings that need to be configured.

If using a network switch, check that the port on that device uses the same setting for the network connection type (speed/duplex).

Check that the host name and DNS server settings are correct.

Not possible to log in.

When HTTPS is enabled, ensure that the correct protocol (HTTP or

HTTPS) is used. When attempting to log in, you may need to manually type in http or https in the browser's address bar.

No image using Refresh and/or slow updating of images.

If images are very complex, try limiting the number of clients accessing the camera.

Images only shown in black & white.

Blurred images.

Check the Video & Image setting.

Poor image quality.

Refocus the camera.

Increased lighting can often improve image quality. Check that there is sufficient lighting at the monitored location. Check all image and lighting settings.

Rolling dark bands or flickering in image.

H.264 not displayed in the client.

Try adjusting the Exposure Control setting under AE and AWB part.

Check that the correct network interface is selected in the Video &

Image/Stream.

Multicast H.264 not displayed in the client.

Check with your network administrator that the multicast addresses used by the camera are valid for your network. Check that the Enable multicast checkbox are enabled in the System/Network/RTP tab.

Checks with your network administrator to see if there is a firewall preventing viewing.

Multicast H.264 only accessible by local clients.

Color saturation is different in

H.264 and Motion JPEG.

Check if your router supports multicasting, or if the router settings between the client and the server need to be configured. The TTL value may need to be increased.

Modify the settings for your graphics adapter. Please see the adapter's documentation for more information.


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4.2 Alarm Connection

The following connection diagram gives an example of how to connect a network camera.

4.3 Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance allows detection and correction of minor that faults before they become serious and cause equipment failure.

Every three-month, perform the following maintenance.

1. Inspect all connection cables for deterioration or other damage.

2. Clean components with a clean damp cloth.

3. Verify that all the mounting hardware is secure.


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4.4 Product Specification

VK2-1080XPTZ

IMAGE

Image Sensor

Optical/Digital Zoom

Scanning Mode

Min. Illumination

AE/AWB

DNR

D&N

WDR

DIS

BLC

VIDEO

Progressive Encoding

Compression

Resolution Supported

Max. Frame Rate

Multiple Streaming

IN/OUT

Audio In/Out

Alarm In/Out

RS485

Ethernet

FEATURE

Motion Detection

Event Buffering (Pre & Post)

Privacy Masking

PrVA (Pre-recorded Voice Alert)

Video Analytics

Cross Web Browser

FTP Image Upload

ONVIF Certificate

SYSTEM

Network Time Sync

Zero Configuration

Security

NETWORK


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1/2.8” SONY Exmor CMOS

30x A/F Optical Zoom

Progressive Scan

Color: 0.5Lux, B/W: 0.1Lux

Yes

Yes

True D&N (IR-cut filter)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

H.264 (BP/MP/HP), MJPEG

1920 x 1080p

1080p@60/50fps, 1080p@30/25fps

Triple Stream (2x H.264 and 1x MJPEG)

In x 1 / Out x 1 (G.711)

In x 1 / Out x 1

RS485

10/100Mbps

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes (3 files)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes (Profile S)

Yes

Yes

Password Protection, IP Filtering, HTTPS, SSL

Max. Connections

Protocols

NAS Support

JPEG push

DDNS

10

IPv4/IPv6, Manual, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, RTP, RTSP,

NTP, DHCP, SMTP, DDNS, HTTPS, RTCP, FTP, Bonjour

Yes

Yes

Yes

Remote Client

Installation Tool

MISCELLANEOUS

Weatherproof

PoE

Web browser, SmartManager, VK2 Client

SmartManager, VK2 Client

IP65 with external housing

Power

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Weight

PoE 0.28A, 16W (Max Load) (IEEE802.3at Compliant, Class4)

DC12V 1.1A, 16W (Max Load)

AC24VAC 0.93A, 16W (Max Load)

-50℃ ~ +50℃ with external housing

0 ~ 90% RH

Approx. 1.2kg for dome module

PTZ FUNCTION

Pan Range

Pan Speed

Tilt Range

Tilt Speed

Preset

* Specifications are subject to change without notice *

360

˚ Endless

Preset: Max. 380

˚/sec, Manual: Max. 380˚/sec

100

˚ ( -10˚ ~ 90˚)

Preset: Max. 380

˚/sec, Manual: Max. 300˚/sec

240


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Figure

– Dimension

4.5 System Requirement for Web Browser



Operating System: Microsoft Windows OS Series



CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2Ghz or higher, 1GB RAM or more, 10GB free disk or higher



VGA: AGP, Video RAM 32MB or higher (1024x768, 24bpp or higher)

4.6 General Performance Considerations

When setting up your system, it is important to consider how various settings and situations will affect performance. Some factors affect the amount of bandwidth (the bit rate) required, others can affect the frame rate, and some affect both. If the load on the CPU reaches its maximum, this will also affect the frame rate.

The following factors are among the most important to consider:

- High image resolutions and/or lower compression levels (or high bitrates) result in larger images. Frame rate and Bandwidth affected.

- Accessing both Motion JPEG and H.264 video streams simultaneously. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.

- Heavy network utilization due to poor infrastructure. Frame rate and Bandwidth affected.

- Heavy network utilization via wireless router due to poor infrastructure. Frame rate and bandwidth affected.

- Viewing on poorly performing client PCs lowers perceived performance. Frame rate affected.


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Vista Onvif VK2-1080XPTZ User manual

User Manual

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

14. CAUTION

– THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

15. Use satisfy clause 2.5 of IEC60950-1/UL60950-1 or Certified/Listed Class 2 power source only.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. DESCRIPTION

Components

1.1 Key Features

2. INSTALLATION

Before Installation

2.1 Base Installation

2.2 Basic Configuration of Dome Camera System

2.3 Setting Network Dome Camera Termination

Reset

Setting the RS485 Dome Camera Address (ID)

Setting the RS485 Dome Protocol

Connections

2.4 Setting the cameras IP address

IP Assignment

2.5 Network Connection & IP assignment

3. Operation

3.1 Access from a browser

3.2 Access from the internet

3.3 Setting the admin password over a secure connection

3.4 Live View Page

3.5 VK2-1080XPTZ Setup

3.6 Help

3.7 Resetting to the factory default settings

4. Appendix

4.1 Troubleshooting

4.2 Alarm Connection

4.3 Preventive Maintenance

4.4 Product Specification

4.5 System Requirement for Web Browser

4.6 General Performance Considerations

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