Messoa NCC800(WL) Cube Camera Manual

1080p Cube Network Camera

User Manual

201301 800 A2

Safety Notice

The camera is intended for indoor use. To use the camera outdoors, it must be installed in an outdoor housing (not provided).

Make sure the supplied voltage meets the power consumption requirements of the camera before powering the camera on. Incorrect voltage may cause damage to the camera.

The camera should be protected from water and moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and cold.

The installation should be made by a qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes.

Unplug the camera during lightening storms or when unused for long period of time.

Operating Notice

This device should use power source as follows:

• 12VDC or by PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

Avoid viewing very bright objects (e.g. light fixtures) for extended periods.

Avoid operating or storing the unit in conditions as follows:

• Extremely humid, dusty, hot/cold environments where the operating temperature is outside the recommended range of -10°C to +50°C.

• Close to sources of powerful radio or TV transmitters.

• Close to fluorescent lamps or objects reflecting light.

• Under unstable light sources (may cause flickering).

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CE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with the following requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC for CE

Marking: EN 55022: 2006 + A1: 2007 Class B, EN 61000 and EN 50130.

FCC Compliance Statement

If the declaration of conformity markings are present on the equipment, the following statements apply:

Tested to comply with FCC standards for HOME OR OFFICE USE.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the one to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WEEE

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Correct disposal of this product (applicable in the European Union and other

European countries with separate collection systems). This product should be disposed of, at the end of its useful life, as per applicalbe local lows, regulations and procedures.

The specifications or appearance of this product are subject to change without a prior notice.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Overview ................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................ 5

1.3 Hardware Overview .......................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 5

1.3.2 Front and Side View ............................................................................................. 6

1.3.3 Rear Panel .......................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Specifications .................................................................................................. 8

2. Camera Installation ................................................................................ 9

2.1 Mounting the Camera ....................................................................................... 9

2.2 Connecting the Cables ...................................................................................... 9

2.3 Adjusting the Focus ....................................................................................... 10

3. Network Connection and Configuration .................................................. 11

3.1 Network Connection Types .............................................................................. 11

3.3 Using “IP Finder” to Manage Cameras ............................................................... 16

3.3.1 Installing IP Finder ..............................................................................................16

3.3.2 Using IP Finder ...................................................................................................16

4. Using Web-based Control Utility ............................................................ 19

4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................... 19

4.1.1 Main Screen .......................................................................................................19

4.1.2 Setup Menu........................................................................................................20

4.1.3 Applying Settings ................................................................................................20

4.2 Image Settings ............................................................................................. 21

4.2.1 Codec ..............................................................................................................21

4.2.2 Exposure ...........................................................................................................24

4.2.3 White Balance ....................................................................................................26

4.2.4 Basic Setting ......................................................................................................27

4.2.5 Smart Encoding ..................................................................................................28

4.2.6 Smart Focus .......................................................................................................29

4.2.7 Privacy Zone ......................................................................................................30

4.2.8 ePTZ .................................................................................................................31

4.3 Network ....................................................................................................... 32

4.3.1 Basic .................................................................................................................32

4.3.2 WLAN (for wireless model) ...................................................................................33

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4.3.3 FTP ...................................................................................................................35

4.3.4 SMTP ................................................................................................................36

4.3.5 NTP ..................................................................................................................36

4.3.6 RTSP .................................................................................................................37

4.3.7 ONVIF ...............................................................................................................38

4.4 System ........................................................................................................ 39

4.4.1 Date and Time ....................................................................................................39

4.4.2 Time Stamp .......................................................................................................40

4.4.3 Firmware ...........................................................................................................40

4.4.4 User Management ...............................................................................................42

4.4.5 Language ..........................................................................................................42

4.4.6 Log ...................................................................................................................43

4.4.7 Audio ................................................................................................................44

4.5 Event ........................................................................................................... 45

4.5.1 Motion Detection .................................................................................................45

4.5.2 External Alarms ..................................................................................................46

4.5.4 Blur Detection ....................................................................................................47

4.5.5 Audio Detection ..................................................................................................47

4.5.6 Ethernet Detection ..............................................................................................48

4.5.7 Event Management ..............................................................................................49

4.6 Recording ..................................................................................................... 50

4.6.1 Settings – Video File ............................................................................................50

4.6.2 Settings – FTP ....................................................................................................50

4.6.3 Settings – SMTP .................................................................................................51

4.6.4 SD Card Storage Format Selection .........................................................................52

4.6.5 Period Setting.....................................................................................................53

5. VLC Player for RTSP Streaming Access .................................................. 54

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1. Overview

1. Overview

1.1 Introduction

Featuring 2-megapixel Full HD resolution at full frame rates, the camera is designed for professional indoor surveillance, targeting retail shops, small businesses or offices where image quality is emphasized. The built-in infrared LED gives true, maximized night visibility in complete darkness up to 10 meters. Further enhanced by our proprietary Lumii™ imaging technology, the camera provides the unparalleled low light performance like no others. The camera also offers flexible installation, 2-way audio communication, and wireless connectivity to make it a comprehensive and professional business security solution.

1.2 Package Contents

The package includes these items:

1080p Cube Network Camera

CD-ROM

Quick Start Guide

Power Supply (DC 12V Power Adaptor)

Video Cable (2-Pin to BNC Video Out)

Bracket for wall/ceiling mount

USB Wi-Fi Dongle (for wireless model)

1.3 Hardware Overview

1.3.1 Dimensions

76mm (2.98”)

42mm (1.66”)

33mm (1.31”) x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1

79mm (3.10”)

99mm (3.92”)

73mm (2.88”)

24mm (0.94”)

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1. Overview

1.3.2 Front and Side View

Microphone

Infrared LED

Camera Lens

Focus Adjustment

Ring Screw

Speaker

Ethernet LED

Wireless LED

1.3.3 Rear Panel

Focus Adjustment Ring microSD/SDHC card slot





Reset









4 3 2 1





DC 12V

 

1.

Power LED:

The LED lights on when power is applied.

2.

Video:

To adjust focus during the installation, connect this port to a monitor using provided video cable.

3.

USB Wi-Fi Dongle slot:

Optionally connect to a USB Wi-Fi dongle for wireless function.

4.

Ethernet/PoE:

Connects to the LAN port of a standard 10Base/100Base-TX device, e.g., hub, switch or router.

5.

I/O:

Connect your external devices, e.g., sensor and alarms to the corresponding I/O terminal block.

The pins of the I/O terminal block controls the following signals:

Pin

1

Signal

GND

Connection

Ground (electricity) in electrical circuits.

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1. Overview

2

3

ALM-Out

ALM-IN -

Connect to device that responds to alarm signals.

The camera uses an NMOS transistor with source connected to GND. If used with an external relay, a diode must be connected in parallel with the load to protect against transient voltages.

Connect to device that triggers alarm signals. Connect to external power source negative side (0V) to activate.

4 ALM-IN + Connect to device that triggers alarm signals.

Connect to external power source positive side (3.3V~5V) to activate.

6.

DC 12V:

Connect to the provided power adapter.

If you are to use power from Ethernet connection, this connector is not used.

7.

Audio In:

Connect to a microphone

8.

Audio Out:

Connect to a speaker.

9.

Reset:

Using a pointed object, hold down the reset button for about 5 seconds to restart the camera.

Or hold down the reset button for longer than 5 seconds to reset the camera to the factory defaults.

10.

MAC address:

The MAC (Media Access Control) address of the camera's Ethernet interface is displayed on the camera's label. If your camera comes with a wireless dongle, then the MAC address is displayed on the dongle's label.

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1. Overview

1.4 Specifications

Image Orientation

Bit Rate Mode

Local Storage

Memory Card

SD Card Overwrite

Store Category

Power Supply

Power Requirement

Power Connector

Power

Consumption(Max)

LED Indicator

Environment

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

Storage Temperature

Regulatory

Network

Ethernet

Wireless

LED Indicator

Internet Protocol

Browser

I/O Connector

Image System

Image Sensor

Image Compression

Maximum Framerate

Lens

View Angle

Electric

Shutter Time

1/2.7" 2MP HD image sensor optimized for low-light performance

Triple Streaming : H.264 / MPEG4 / Motion JPEG

30 fps (NTSC) and 25 fps (PAL) in 2MP Full HD 1080p

(1920x1080)

Built-in fixed lens f=3.1 mm, F=2.0(Mega pixel lens)

H: 77° ±5%; V: 57° ±5%

Audio

Alarm

Day/Night Mode

Minimum Illumination

IR LED

IR Distance

IR Turn On Status

LED Life

Video Port

Video Output

RTC

Image Enhance

Range from 1/10000s to 1/3.75s selectable (60Hz);

Range from 1/10000s to 1/3.125s selectable (50Hz)

Two-way build in MIC & Speaker; Mono Audio, Full-duplex, G.711

PCM 8kHz

External input

D/N control: Auto Mode

IR LED OFF: 0.2lux@10IRE / 1.1lux@50IRE (F2.0, 1/15s)

IR LED ON: 0 Lux

IR LED 9 pcs(850nm)

10M (33ft)

Under 10 Lux by auto control

More than 10,000 hours (50ºC)

2 pin connector, 1.25mm wafer, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω

NTSC: 720 X 480 @30fps;

PAL: 720 X 576 @25fps

Real-Time clock calendar

Exposure Mode: Auto/Manual

White Balance: Auto/Manual

Backlight Compensation: 5x5 zones selectable

Sharpness, Staturation, Brightness, Contrast: 255 level sensitivity

Feature Brief

Digital WDR

Privacy Zone

Intelligent Video

Alarm Detection

Alarm Event

Yes; 5-level sensitivity

Yes; customized threshold privacy zone

Audio Detection/ Blur Detection/ Ethernet Detection/

Smart Encoding/ Smart Focus/ e-PTZ/ Event Management

Motion Detection: 5 x 5 zones, 5-level sensitivity or customized threshold

Audio Detection: 5 level sensitivity or customized threshold

Blur Detection: customized threshold External Input

File upload via FTP, SMTP and SD Card

Notification via email, HTTP and TCP

External output activation

Video and audio recording to SD Card

Mirror, Flip

Primary stream bit rate control: CBR/VBR microSD/SDHC Card up to 32 GB

Yes

Alarm / Motion / Schedule/ Un-interrupt recording

DC 12V ± 10% / PoE (IEEE 802.3af)

DC Jack (2.0mm)

7W, wireless model: 7.5W

x1 Power LED (Red)

-10ºC ~ 50ºC (-14ºF ~ 122 ºF)

10~ 90% RH

-20ºC ~ 60ºC (-4ºF ~ 140 ºF)

CE, FCC (class B), RoHS

10/100Mbps; 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet connection for LAN

/ WAN, RJ-45

USB Wi-Fi Dongle (Optional); IEEE 802.11b/g/n x2 network LED(Green & Yellow)

IPv4, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, NTP, SSH, FTP,

RTP,RTSP, ICMP, UPnP

IE browser 6.0 or above

Alarm Port

Audio In / Out

Power

Video

LAN

USB

Reset

Memory Card

Mechanism

Dimensions(WxHxD)

(without bracket)

Weight

Package Contents

Power Supply

Video Cable

Bracket

Document

CD-ROM

Other

Terminal block x1 In / x1 Out

3.5mm Phone Jack 1 In / 1 out

DC 12V

Video out x1, 2-pin to BNC video out

RJ-45 x1, 10/100Mbps; 10Base-T/100Base-TX

USB port x1, for connection to USB Wi-Fi dongle

Within 5 sec for rebooting system; more than 5 sec for loading default microSD/SDHC card slot

76mm x 103mm x42mm (2.98”x4.06”x 1.66”)

118g (Without Bracket) .

DC 12V Power adaptor

2-Pin to BNC Video Out cable

Wall mount, ceiling mount

Quick Installation Guide

User Manual, Quick Installation Guide, IP Finder Utility

USB Wi-Fi Dongle (for wireless model)

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2. Camera Installation

2. Camera Installation

2.1 Mounting the Camera

1. Drill three holes at the desired location and insert provided anchors into the holes. Then fasten the provided screws into the anchors to secure the camera to the wall.

2. To adjust the camera angle, use a torx key to loosen the two screws and loosen the knob. After adjustment is done, fasten the screws and the knob.

Loosen the two screws and the and knob.

2.2 Connecting the Cables

1. Optionally connect alarm input/output devices to the camera.

2. Optionally connect a speaker and microphone to the camera.

3. Connect the camera to a power source, using one of these options:

•

DC 12V:

Connect to the provided power adapter.

•

PoE:

Using an Ethernet cable, connect the LAN port to a PoE-capable network device. Power will be supplied through the Ethernet cable.

4. Optionally connect a video monitor if you want to perform focus and iris adjustments during the installation.

5. For wireless model, connect the USB Wi-Fi dongle to the USB port of the camera for wireless capability.

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2. Camera Installation

2.3 Adjusting the Focus

Loosen the Focus Adjustment Ring screw first and then rotate the ring to adjust the focus. After adjustment, fasten the screw.

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3. Network Connection and Configuration

3. Network Connection and Configuration

3.1 Network Connection Types

There are many different ways that you can connect the camera to your network, depending on your applications requirements. You should always set the camera’s network settings according to your network configurations. The following diagrams depict some typical applications with guidelines on network settings.

For more information on network settings, always consult with your network administrator or ISP as required.

Type 1: Direct Connection to a PC

Directly connect the camera to a PC using a standard Ethernet cable.

To extend the connection length, you should use a RJ-45 female/female coupler to connect two Ethernet cables together.

RJ-45 Coupler

Warning Caution Tip Note

The LAN port of the camera supports auto MDI/MDIX (Medium dependent interface crossover) so there is no need to use cross-over cable.

To access the camera, the PC must be on the same network as the camera. The default IP address of the camera is a static one (192.168.1.30). Configure your PC’s IP address as 192.168.1. X (where X is a number between 2 to 254, excluding 30 and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0, and then your PC should be able to access the camera.

Type 2: Connecting Camera(s) to a Local Area Network (LAN)

To add the camera(s) to an existing LAN, just connect the camera(s) to the hub or switch on your network.

If you want to provide the camera power via the Ethernet connection, a PoE-enabled hub/switch is required.

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The LAN port of the camera supports auto MDI/MDIX (Medium dependent interface crossover) so there is no need for an uplink port or the use of a cross-over cable.

Assign an IP address to your camera following your network IP allocation policy. You can manually specify the IP address or allocate the IP address automatically using a DHCP server, if available on your network.

Then, you can monitor and mange the camera via a web browser from a local PC.

Router/Switch/Hub

Type 3: Connecting Camera(s) to a Wireless Network

If you connect an optional USB Wi-Fi dongle to the camera, then the camera can also connect to a wireless network in either of the following ways:

Ad-Hoc Mode

This is a peer-to-peer connection type where your camera directly connect to another wireless device. Each wireless devices on the network share the same SSID. The access the camera, the wireless node, e.g., your wireless PC, must meet these requirements:

Must be on the same network as the camera. The default IP address of the camera is a static one

(192.168.1.30). So you need to configure your wireless PC’s IP address as 192.168.1. X (where X is a number between 2 to 254, excluding 30 and subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.

Must use the same SSID and channel number as the camera.

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Infrastructure Mode

Using the Infrastructure network type, the camera will use an AP (Access Point) as an intermediary to link to the wireless network and the wired LAN. For wireless connectivity, all the wireless deivces on the same wireless network must use the same SSID.

Typically the Access Point will also work as a router and has built-in DHCP function to assign a local IP address to your camera. You can alternatively assign a fixed IP address to the camera to prevent it from frequently changing.

Under the Infrastructure mode, you can access the camera in either of these ways:

From a wired PC: Any PC on the same network should be able to access the camera.

From a wireless device: The wireless device must use the same SSID and channel number as the camera and must be on the same network as the camera.

Access Point

Type 4: Remote Connection via the Internet

If the network where the camera resides is connected to the Internet, you can also provide remote access to your camera over the Internet.

Typically a broadband router has a built-in DHCP function to assign a local IP address to your camera. You can alternatively assign a fixed IP address to the camera to prevent it from frequently changing.

Router xDSL/Cable

Modem

To access the camera from a local PC, simply use the local IP address of the camera.

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To enable remote access, you must configure your router/firewall to forward an incoming request to that fixed local IP address of the camera. Therefore, when an external host sends a request to access your camera, the request will first reach the router’s external IP address and then be forwarded to the local IP address of the camera.

3.2 Accessing the Camera for the First Time

The camera comes with a web-based setup utility, allowing you to view the video of the camera and configure the camera for optimal use in your environment.

To access the camera’s web-based control utility, you need a PC that meets the following requirements:

Operating System:

Windows Vista® or XP

Browser:

Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or later

CPU:

Intel Pentium 4.2 GHz or higher

RAM:

512 MB or more

Then take the following steps to connect your PC to the camera.

Step 1: Make the connection

For initial setup purposes, connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector of the camera and the other end to the LAN port on your PC.

Step 2: Configure your PC’s IP address

The camera uses a default IP address of 192.168.1.30 and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. To have your PC on the same network with the camera, configure your PC’s IP settings as below:

IP address:

192.168.1. X, where X is a number between 2 to 254, excluding 30.

Subnet mask:

255.255.255.0.

Ignore all other settings and click

OK

.

Step 3: Verify the connection between the PC and the IP Cam

6. Launch the Command Prompt by clicking the

Start

menu,

Programs

,

Accessories

and then

Command Prompt

.

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7. At the prompt window, type

ping x.x.x.x

, where x.x.x.x is the IP address of the camera (the default is 192.168.1.30).

If the message of

“Reply from…”

appears, it means the connection is established.

Step 4: Access the camera from IE browser

Open the IE browser and enter the IP address of the camera in the URL field. The default is 192.168.1.30.

When prompted to login, enter the user name and the password. (The defaults: admin, 1234). Note that the password is case-sensitive.

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Upon successful login, you will see the live view screen shown as the example below:

3.3 Using “IP Finder” to Manage Cameras

IP Finder is a management tool included on the product CD. It is designed to manage your network cameras on the LAN. It can help find multiple network cameras, set IP addresses, show connection status and manage firmware upgrades.

3.3.1 Installing IP Finder

Before proceeding, make sure your operating system is

Windows Vista or Windows XP.

To install the software, simple locate and double-click the

IP Finder

setup file on the provided CD. Then follow the on-screen prompts to proceed.

3.3.2 Using IP Finder

To launch IP Finder, double-click the

IP Finder

shortcut on the desktop or click

Start

>

Programs

>

IP

Finder

>

IP Finder

.

After you launch

IP Finder

, it will search for all the available cameras on the same network. Click the plus sign next to “

All Devices

” to expand the menu and display all the found cameras.

Clicking a target camera will show the live view (if available) and the detailed information of the camera, including the MAC address. Each camera comes with a unique MAC address, which is indicated on the product label. It helps identify which camera is currently accessed, particularly when multiple cameras are connected on your network.

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The

Tool

menu of the

IP Finder

allows you to perform these tasks:

Search Network:

This option allows you to search the cameras on the network.

Set Master ID and Password:

Allows you to set a master ID and password for managing the cameras with IP Finder.

Management Tool

: Allows you to restart the camera, update firmware, reset all of the camera settings to default (except network settings) and reset all of the camera parameters to default.

For an individual camera, right-click the camera and a menu will provide these options:

Go to Presentation URL:

Launch IE browser to access the web-based utility of the camera.

Set Device ID and Password:

Set the login ID and password for managing the camera with IP Finder.

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Network Information:

Allows you to configure the camera’s network settings.

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4. Using Web-based Control Utility

4. Using Web-based

Control Utility

4.1 Overview

4.1.1 Main Screen

After you login to the camera’s web-based control utility, you will first see the live view screen of the camera. The screen is like the picture below:

Live view video

Snapshot button

Camera name

Setup button

Alarm Indicator

Recording Indicator

The live view screen of the utility provides these options:

Snapshot:

Pressing this button takes a snapshot of the current live view screen.

Live:

Pressing this button displays the live view of the camera.

Setup:

Pressing this button allows you to access the setup page.

Camera name:

Displays the name of the camera.

Recording Indicator:

Turns red when the recording is proceeding.

Alarm Indicator:

Appears when an alarm is triggered.

Live view video:

Shows the live view of the camera.

Note that the accessibility to the options varies according to the login account.

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Viewer:

Allowed to view only the live view screen. Access to other options is restricted.

Administrator:

Can access all the options on the live view page and make configurations on the setup pages.

4.1.2 Setup Menu

The

Setup

options are categorized into five groups:

Image

,

Network

,

System

,

Event

and

Recording

.

Clicking the name will expand its sub-menu. See the ensuing sections for more information.

4.1.3 Applying Settings

Each configuration page provides a

Save

button. Settings are applied right after you press the

Save

button. And the browser will refresh to load the latest setting or otherwise pop up the

“Save OK”

message to indicate that settings have been applied.

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4.2 Image Settings

4.2.1 Codec

The Codec page allows you to configure the video streams for the camera. You can optionally configure a secondary or third stream to a resolution as required by your third-party device or software.

Camera Name Settings

Enter a descriptive name of the camera. Note that if you want to make the camera ONVIF compliant (see

Network

>

ONVIF

), no space is allowed in the camera name.

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Stream Settings

Stream setting optinos vary according to the codec. Selectable codec for each streaming also depend on the codec of the other two streams as described in the table below:

Codec

Primary

Resolution

MJPEG

MPEG4

H264

1080P

SXVGA

720P

XGA

SVGA

D1

1080P

SXVGA

720P

XGA

SVGA

D1

1080P

SXVGA

720P

XGA

SVGA

D1

Codec

OFF

H264

MPEG4

Streaming Combination

Secondary

Resolution

N/A

D1

VGA

2CIF

CIF

Codec

OFF

OFF N/A

OFF

MJPEG

OFF

H264

MPEG4

D1

VGA

2CIF

CIF

MJPEG

OFF

OFF

N/A

N/A

OFF

MJPEG

OFF

MJPEG

OFF

H264

MPEG4

D1

VGA

2CIF

CIF

MJPEG

OFF N/A

OFF

MJPEG

OFF

H264

MPEG4

D1

VGA

2CIF

CIF

MJPEG

OFF

H264

MPEG4

N/A

D1

VGA

2CIF

OFF

MJPEG

OFF

MJPEG

Third

Resolution

N/A

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

VGA

CIF

N/A

VGA

CIF

VGA

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H.264 Codec Settings

Resolution:

Choose a resolution for the video. Choices include 1080p, SXVGA, 720p, XGA, SVGA, D1,

VGA, 2CIF and CIF, depending on the codec of the other two streams.

Bit Rate:

According to your bandwidth, specify a value for data transmission rate (kbps). Higher value gets higher video quality but consumes more bandwidth.

Frame Rate:

Choose the intended frame rate, i.e., the number of frames to transmit per second.

I-Frame Interval:

This setting allows you to specify the intervals between I-Frames (Intra Frame) to optimize your bandwidth and storage space consumption. An I-Frame is the first image in a video sequence and it contains entire image information. Frames that follow I-Frame, P-Frames, carry only the necessary changes as compared to I-Frame, so they are smaller in file size. When intervals between

I-Frames are longer, the less I-Frames are needed and thus consuming less bandwidth and storage space. Recommended settings are as below:

• Longer I-Frame interval: For normal scenes where there is less motion and sufficient lighting.

• Shorter I-Frame interval: For scenes with lots of motion, or under poor lighting conditions.

MPEG4 Codec Setting

Resolution:



Bit Rate:

According to your bandwidth, specify a value for data transmission rate (kbps). Higher value gets higher video quality but consumes more bandwidth.

Frame Rate:


I-Frame Interval:

This setting allows you to specify the intervals between I-Frames (Intra Frame).

An I-Frame is the first image in a video sequence and it contains entire image information. Frames that follow I-Frame carry only the necessary changes as compared to I-Frame and thus reducing the amount of data needed to transmit the video. Generally when intervals between I-Frames are longer, the less I-Frames are needed and thus consuming less bandwidth, but the video quality is lower.

MJPEG Codec Settings

Resolution:



Quality:

Set the image’s quality as High, Normal or Low.

Frame Rate:



1. Live View uses the MJPEG codec. If no streaming is using MJPEG, it will result in no video for Live View.

2. If MJPEG is selected for both the primary stream and the third stream, Live View will always display video using the third stream codec settings.

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Mirror Settings

This option allows you to mirror or flip the video image if required.

OFF:

Turns off this function.

HORIZONTAL:

Flips the images horizontally.

VERTICAL:

Flips the images vertically.

BOTH:

Flips the images vertically and horizontally.

Rate Control

Choose a bit rate control to manage your bandwidth usage.

Variable Bit Rate (VBR):

VBR keeps the video stream quality as constant as possible by varying bit rate. This mode ensures high quality image for motion scene and is often selected when image quality demands priority. However, this mode requires more bandwidth in order to vary the bit rate.

Constant Bit Rate (CBR):

CBR maintains a specific and constant bit rate by varying the stream quality. With CBR, streaming is smooth and network throughput is stable for any scene. This mode is typically used with a limited bandwidth environment.

TV Output Stream

Turn on this option if you connect an analog monitor to the camera’s

Video

connector for video output.

4.2.2 Exposure

The

Exposure

page allows you to configure the

Exposure Mode

and

Backlight Compensation

settings according to the light conditions of the camera.

Exposure Mode

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Auto Exposure Settings

Method:

Select which area of the image will be used to measure the amount of light to achieve best exposure.

• Center Weighted:

Exposure metering is averaged over the entire frame but emphasis is placed on the central area.

• Object Targeted:

This option meters the exposure based on the targets you specify. When this option is selected, define your target by clicking squares displayed on the image and then press

Save Spot Window

to save the setting.

EV:

In a scene with predominantly light or dark areas, the image will be underexposed or overexposed, causing an image to be too dark or bright. In such situations, you can adjust a compensation value to optimize the exposure. Decrease the value if images appear too light (overexposed). Increase the value if images are too dark (underexposed).

Max/Min. Exp:

Select the maximum / minimum exposure time according to the light source. The selectable value will change according to the frequency setting under

Image

>

Basic Settings

.

Sensitivity:

Select how sensitive the camera reacts to the light. A higher value enables the camera to be more sensitive to the light conditions and adjust the exposure in the shortest time interval.

Max Gain:

Specify the maximum amount of amplification applied to the image. A high level of gain allows images to be viewable in very low light, but will increase the image noise.

Manual Exposure Settings

Exposure Time:

Enter a desired exposure time.

Gain:

Select a gain value from 0 to 16. A high level of gain allows images to be viewable in very low light, but will increase image noise.

BLC (Backlight Compensation)

The

Backlight Compensation

function allows you to provide the optimal exposure of subjects under back light circumstances.

OFF/ON:

Choose to enable or disable the BLC function.

BLC area setting:

BLC area refers to the dark area where more details are expected. Define your BLC area by clicking squares displayed on the screen and then press Save BLC Window to save the setting.

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Digital Wide Dynamic Range

When there are both very bright and very dark areas simultaneously in the field of view, you can enable

Digital Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function. It optimizes an image to ensure that dark areas are more visible while retaining details in bright areas.

Level:

Depending on the contrast/dynamic range of a scene, you can select different level of WDR.

Higher level of WDR suits for higher contrast/dynamic scene. If you select

Auto

mode, the camera will automatically adjust the WDR level by itself depending on the light of the scene.

4.2.3 White Balance

Select a white balance mode according to external light condition for the best color temperature.

Auto White Balance:

Use this option when there is no special lighting in the environment. The camera will automatically adjust the color temperature according to the light conditions and the sensitivity you specify. The higher the sensitivity, the faster the adjustment. If the lighting conditions change frequently, select a lower sensitivity to prevent the camera from frequently changing white balance.

Manual White Balance:

With any special light in the environment, you can use this option to manually adjust the red, green and blue channels, which are mostly affected by the special light. For example, if red color is too bright, then you should lower the R Gain value.

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4.2.4 Basic Setting

The

Basic Setting

allows you to specify a frequency and adjust the basic image settings to optimize your video image.

Frequency:

Select an appropriate frequency to reduce the flicker on the image. “50 Hz” and “60 Hz” are provided Frequencies settings will affect the

Max. Exposure

and

Min. Exposure

settings under

Image

>

Exposure

.

TV System:

Displays the current video standard: NTSC or PAL. This setting cannot be changed via web interface.

Brightness:

Adjust the image brightness level.

Contrast:

Adjust the image contrast level.

Saturation:

Adjust the image saturation level.

Sharpness:

Adjust the image sharpness level.

Default All Image parameters:

Pressing this button will restore all the image settings to the defaults.

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4.2.5 Smart Encoding

On the

Smart Encoding

page you can specify a specific region of the video as more important, i.e., a region of interest (ROI). When a ROI is specified, the camera will assign a higher number of bits to the ROI area to deliver better video quality than non-ROI areas.


The Smart Encoding function is only available when H.264 is selected for one of the streams.

Basic Setting

To define a smart encoding area, click and drag your mouse on the image to define the region of interest and click

Save Window

to save the region. Click anywhere on the image to cancel the current defined area.

Mode:

Select

Fixed ROI

to enable smart encoding function.

Priority:

Select a priority level for the ROI.

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4.2.6 Smart Focus

In addition to observing the live view image to see if focus is achieved, you can also enable

Smart Focus

to help you verify if focus is locked. If this function is enabled, whenever focus is achieved, the focus window turns green.

Basic Settings

To focus on a desired subject using the Smart Focus function:

1. Click on the subject that you want to focus on and then click

Save Window

.

2. Check the

Smart Focus Enabled

box. This will turn the smart focus indicator to red.

3. Use the focal length and focus controls to optimize the focus. When focus is achieved, the indicator turns green.

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4.2.7 Privacy Zone

Privacy Zone

allows you to mask sensitive areas of the image for privacy protection. If enabled, it will mask the live view and the recorded video clips/JPEG files.

To turn on the privacy zone function:

4. Click and drag your mouse on the image to define the region to be masked and then click

Save

Window

.

5. Select

ON

to enable

Privacy Zone

. This will turn the masked area to black.

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4.2.8 ePTZ

Using the ePTZ function, you can use the pan, tilt and zoom controls to steer the camera to a desired position and focus on desired close-up areas, without moving the camera physically.

To use the ePTZ function:

1. On the

Image

>

Codec

page, make sure the first streams is active and

TV Out Stream

is turned off on

Image

>

Codec

page.

2. On the main screen, a

PTZ

button will appear. After you click the

ePTZ

button, an ePTZ control panel will appear where you can click the corresponding indicators to perform desired operations:

• To zoom in/out:

Click the +/- indicator repeatedly to zoom in/out the live view image.

• To pan left/right:

Click the left/right indicator to pan the viewing area. The pan function does not work if the video is not zoomed-in (no zoom status).

• To tilt up/down:

Click the up/down indicator to tilt the viewing area. The tilt function does not work if the video is not zoomed-in (no zoom status).

• To preset to home:

Click the home indicator and the image will return to the original view.

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4.3 Network

4.3.1 Basic

DHCP:

If there is a DHCP server on the network and you enable this option, the server will automatically assign an IP address and related information to the camera.


If there is no DHCP server on your network or you prefer to manually assign an IP address to the camera, leave the DHCP checkbox blank.

IP Address & Subnet Mask:

If the DHCP function is not enabled, you have to assign an IP address with the subnet mask to the camera.

Default Gateway:

Enter the IP address of the gateway if required. Please contact your network administrator whether you need to set up the gateway.

DNS

: Enter the IP address of a DNS server. If you enter a domain name instead of an IP address in server-related fields, e.g., FTP, SMTP or NTP server, then the camera will need a DNS server to translate domain names into an IP address that is actually used for communication on the Internet.

HTTP Port:

Use the standard HTTP port number 80 or alternatively specify another port number between 1025 and 65535.

If you choose to use a non-standard port, and the camera on the LAN is to be accessible from the

Internet, then you must configure your router/firewall to forward incoming HTTP request to that specified port (via NAPT/port forwarding settings).

MAC:

Display the MAC address of the camera. Each camera comes with a unique MAC address, which is indicated on the product label. It helps you to identify which camera is currently accessed, particularly when multiple cameras are connected to your network.

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4.3.2 WLAN (for wireless model)

If the camera is inserted with a USB Wi-Fi dongle, then a WLAN page will appear for you to configure wireless settings.

Basic Settings

Site Survey:

Clicking the

Scan

button allows you to search for wireless networks available in the air.

After scanning, available wireless networks will appear in the drop-down list. You can select one from the list to see related Access Point (AP) information, including signal strength, BSSID (the MAC address of the wireless interface) and wirless mode.

If you select a wireless network from the

Site Survey

list, then required fields will appear and some fields will be filled automatically. If you don’t want to use the sites scanned by the camera, then you need to manually enter the following required information.

SSID:

Enter the name of the wireless network your camera is going to connect to.

Network Type:

Specify the network type of the wireless network the camera is to connect to. Usually

“

Infrastructure

” is used if you want to connect to a network through an intermediary Access Point. If you want to directly connect to another wireless device, then choose “

Ad-hoc

” mode.

Channel:

If your wireless network type is “

Infrastructure

”, then simply select “

Auto

”. If your wireless network type is “

Ad-hoc”

, then you must select the channel used by the wireless devices. All the wireless devices in an Ad-hoc network must use the same channel for wireless communication.

Authentication:

Select the authentication used by your wireless network. Options include

Open

,

Shared

,

WPA-Personal

and

WPA2-Personal

.

Encryption:

Select an encryption method used by the wireless network your camera is going to connect to. Available options,

WEP

,

AES

or

TKIP

, depend on the authentication type.

Authentication

Open

Shared

WPA-Personal

Encryption

None

WEP

WEP

TKIP, AES

Key

NONE

WEP keys

WEP keys

Shared key

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WPA2-Personal AES Shared key

WEP key:

If you use

WEP

as the encryption method, select characters or hexadecimal digits as the key format and then enter up to four keys. When using hexadecimal format, only digits 0-9 and letters a-f, A-F are allowed. Make sure the WEP keys match the required key format and length as below:

Key

64-Bit

128-Bit

Characters

5 alphanumeric characters

13 alphanumeric characters

Hexadecimal digits

10 hexadecimal digits

26 hexadecimal digits


When setting WEP keys for data encryption, make sure to use the same encryption key values in identical order as used by the target wireless network.

Shared key:

If you use

AES

or

TKIP

as the encryption method, enter the shared key used by your tarket wireless network.

Advanced Settings

Wireless Mode:

Select an appropriate wireless mode according to the modes of the Access Points in your network. Upon your selection, only Access Points that meet the selected specifications will be scanned when using

Site Survey

function. For example, if you select

bg-mixed

, only 802.11b and

802.11g Access Points will be scanned.

Bandwidth:

Select

20 MHz

or

Auto 20/40 MHz

according to your requirement. In addition to legacy channel bandwidth of 20 MHz, the 802.11n specification also allows the use of a 40-MHz wide channel.

Using 40-MHz bandwidth may achieve higher data rates but also leads to fewer channels available.

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4.3.3 FTP

To allow the camera to upload recorded video clips/JPEG files to an FTP server, you have to specify an FTP server and configure related settings.

FTP Server IP:

Enter the IP address of the FTP server.

FTP Server Port:

Enter the port number of the FTP server.

User Name:

Enter the user name to logon to the FTP server.

Password:

Enter the password to logon to the FTP server.

File Upload Path:

Specify the folder which has been created under FTP server root directory.

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4.3.4 SMTP

To enable the camera to send you email notifications when an alarm is triggered, you need to specify an SMTP server to send the emails.

My Server Requires Authorization:

If your SMTP server requires authorization to send emails, enable this option.

SMTP Server IP:

Enter the IP address of the SMTP server.

User Name:

Enter the user name to log on to the SMTP server.

Password:

Enter the password to log on to the SMTP server.

Sender:

Enter the email address to be shown as the sender of the notification email.

Receiver:

Enter the email address to which the notification email is sent.

4.3.5 NTP

If you want the camera to synchronize its time clock with an NTP (Network Time Protocol) sever, configure the NTP server settings here.

NTP Server:

Enter the IP address or the domain name of the NTP server to synchronize with.

Time Zone:

Select a time zone in which the camera is located.

DST - Automatically Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Changes:

Check to apply the daylight saving time automatically if the camera is uesd in an area that is affected by DST. Then specify the month,

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4. Using Web-based Control Utility week, weekday and time from the

START

and

END

drop-down lists. The camera will adjust the clock automatically according to your DST settings.

Note that if the DST date in your area is different each year, then you need to change the start and end times each year, otherwise you need only change the settings once.

4.3.6 RTSP

RTSP is a standard for connecting a client to establish and control streaming data over the web. If you want to allow third-party devices or software to access video/audio streams from the IP camera over the network, you must configure the RTSP ports. You can provide up to 6 streams according to the specific codec mode with different RTSP port.

To use an RTSP player to access the camera’s streams, you have to use correct the RTSP URL to request the streams. Refer to the table below for RTSP URLs:

Stream

MJPEG Primary

MJPEG Third

H.264 Primary

H.264 Secondary

MPEG4 Primary

MPEG4 Secondary

URL

rtsp://192.168.1.30:8555/mjpeg rtsp://192.168.1.30:8558/mjpeg rtsp://192.168.1.30:8557/h264 rtsp://192.168.1.30:8556/h264 rtsp://192.168.1.30:554/mpeg4 rtsp://192.168.1.30:8554/mpeg4

*Replace the IP address and the port number with the camera’s settings if otherwise configured.

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4.3.7 ONVIF

ONVIF is a standard that ensures interoperability between IP-based physical security products regardless of the manufacturers. This camera is ONVIF compliant and you can configure whether the camera can be found by other ONVIF compliant products and the related settings.

Basic Settings

Discovery via ONVIF:

Check the box if you want the camera to be found by other ONVIF compliant devices in a network, e.g., an ONVIF compliant NVR.

Accept command/functionality outside of Discovery capability:

If checked, the camera is allowed to accept commands from ONVIF compliant device thus changing the camera’s functionality.

User Authentication:

If an ONVIF compliant device needs authentication for communication, enable this option.

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4.4 System

4.4.1 Date and Time


Current Time

Displays the current date and time of the camera. Date and time will be updated after you configure new settings in the

New Time

section and click

Save

to apply the settings.

New Time

You can set the camera time by one of the following methods:

Set Manually:

Manually enter the camera’s date and time settings in the given fields.

Synchronize with Computer Timer

: Use this option to synchronize the camera’s date and time with the computer timer.

Synchronize with NTP Server:

Use this option to synchronize the camera’s date and time with an

NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, which can be configured under

Network

>

NTP

.

Date Format:

Allows you to specify a desired date format.

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4.4.2 Time Stamp

The

Time Stamp

function allows you to overlay the date and time stamp on the video. When enabled, the recorded video will be displayed with the date and the time.

Enable Date and Time Stamp:

Check this box to enable the date and time stamp on images/video clips; to disable this function, uncheck the box.

Date Format

: Select the desired date format for the time stamp.

4.4.3 Firmware

Current Version Description:

Displays the current version of the firmware.

Specify the Firmware to Update:

This function is designed to update the firmware of the camera. To perform the firmware upgrade, follow these parameters:

Keep the network connected during the update process.

DO NOT turn off or restart the camera during the firmware update process.

To update the firmware:

1. Click the

Browse

button to locate the firmware file.

2. Click the

Update

button to start update.

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3. When prompted, click

OK

to proceed.

4. Wait about 20~60 seconds until the file is successfully updated.

Once the update is completed, the browser will show a message reads “Firmware update successful”. Then it will take 60 seconds to restart the camera.

5. The utility will automatically go back to live view screen after firmware has been updated successfully.

You can also perform these tasks on the

Firmware

page:

Restart camera:

Restart the camera. This will cause all streams to disconnect.

Factory Default:

Reset all of the camera settings to the defaults, except network settings. After you confirm to reset, the camera will reset and restart automatically. When complete, you will return to the live view page.

Hardware Factory Default:

Reset all of the camera parameters to the defaults, including the network settings.

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4.4.4 User Management

The

User Management

page allows you to manage user accounts and access privileges.

User List

Displays the list of current user accounts of the camera. To delete a user account, select the unwanted user account from the list and then click

Delete User

.

Add/Modify User

You can add a new user or modify current user’s account or authority.

To add a new user, enter the user name and password and specify the authority. Then click

User Add

to add a user.

To modify the password of the existing user, enter the user name and modify the password.

Two types of account can be specified:

• Admin (Administrator):

Can access all camera functions, pages and make configurations.

• Viewer (Guest):

Can only access the live view page and take snapshots.

4.4.5 Language

The

Language

drop-menu allows you to change the language of the web interface. Supported languages include English, Spanish, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Click

Save

to apply the language setting, and the browser will automatically refresh to reflect the change.

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4.4.6 Log

This page displays detailed information about the camera’s operations and activities, including all the login and alarm records.

Clear Log File:

Allows to clear the log on the camera.

Download Log File:

Allows to save the log file to a specified location.

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4.4.7 Audio

Audio Receiving:

If a microphone is connected to the camera, you can select

ON

to allow the camera to record the audio and transmit to your PC. This enables the camera to pick up sounds in the background.

Audio Receiving Volume:

Allows you to adjust the audio recording volume of the camera.

Audio Playing:

If a speaker is connected to the camera, you can select

ON

to allow the camera to play the audio transmitted from your PC. This enables you to speak to the person(s) around the camera.

Audio Playing Volume:

Allows you to adjust the audio playing volume of the camera.

Using the two-way audio function

Note that the two-way audio function is

only active in the live view page

using the web browser. When you terminate the web browser session, the audio transmission stops accordingly. To use the two-way audio function:

1. Make sure a speaker is connected to the

Audio Out

port and a microphone is connected to the

Audio

In

port of the camera.

2. Enter

System

>

Audio

and enable both the

Audio Receiving

and

Audio Playing

functions. Then adjust the audio volume to the desired level.

To access the two-way audio streams:

3. Make sure your computer is connected to a microphone and speaker. Enter the

live view page

of the web-based utility.

4. Speak into the microphone and the person(s) around the camera should hear your voice.

5. When people around the camera are talking to you, you should hear them from the speaker that is connected to the computer.

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4.5 Event

When an event occurs, it triggers an alarm and the camera will take a pre-defined action, e.g., sending a recorded video clip or JPEG files to a designated server. With this camera, an event can be triggered by external alarm devices or the camera’s detection mechanism, including motion, blur, audio and Ethernet detection.


1. When there is more than one recording to be carried out at the same time, the scheduled video recording takes top priority, followed by the recording triggered by an Ethernet disconnection and lastly the recording triggered by other events.

2. Only one event will be handled at a time. If an event is already triggered, other event will be logged to the system but no action will be taken.

4.5.1 Motion Detection

When the

Motion Detection

is enabled, the camera detects motion under a pre-specified condition within a designated area. When motion is detected, the camera will generate an alarm and then take a specified action.

Note that to use the motion detection function, the following two conditions must be met:

1. You must select MJPEG codec for one of the streams to enable the live view.

2. You must select H.264 or MPEG4 codec for one of the streams to process the motion detection.

Configuration

Motion Sensitivity:

Specify the sensitivity to moving objects before the camera triggers an alarm. The higher the sensitivity, the slighter the movement is required to set off an alarm. You can alternatively

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4. Using Web-based Control Utility select

User Define

and enter a value from 1 to 100 in the

Customized Threshold

field. When the motion within a specified area exceeds the threshold, an alarm will be triggered.

Select

OFF

to disable the motion detection

Motion Area Setting

Motion area setting:

Click target squares displayed on the screen to define detection areas; once configured, click

Save Motion Area

to save settings

.

Action

Specify the action to be taken when an alarm is triggered upon motion detection:

OFF:

No action will be taken, but an alarm will be logged.

FTP:

Recorded video clips/JPEG files will be uploaded to the FTP server when alarm is triggered.

SMTP:

Notification email with the recorded JPEG files attached will be sent to the SMTP server.

SD Card:

Recorded video clips will be saved to the SD card when the alarm is triggered.

4.5.2 External Alarms

If external alarm devices, e.g., sensors and alarms, are connected to the camera’s alarm input/output, the following settings must be made:

Configuration

Setting:

Enable the Alarm I/O that is connected with the respective external alarm device.

Level:

Set the (electricity) current as low or high to define the active state.

Action

Specify the action to be taken when external alarm is triggered:

OFF:


FTP:


SMTP:


SD Card:


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To perform a video recording, you must select MJPEG codec for one of the streams.

4.5.4 Blur Detection

With the

Blur Detection

enabled, when the camera detects incidents that make video image blur, e.g. redirection, blocking or defocusing, the camera will generate an alarm and then take a specified action.


Note that to use the blur detection function, the following two conditions must be met:

1. You must select MJPEG codec for one of the streams to enable the live view.

2. You must select H.264 or MPEG4 codec for one of the streams to process the motion detection.

Configuration

Blur Detection:

Select

Enable

to enable Blur Detection; select

Disable

to disable this function.

Sensitivity:

You can alternatively customize the camera’s sensitivity to a blur. The camera will judge whether it has been tampered based on the sensitivity threshold specified.

Action

OFF:


FTP:


SMTP:


SD Card:


4.5.5 Audio Detection

With the

Audio Detection

enabled, when the camera detects any sound, the camera will generate an alarm and then take a specified action.

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Configuration

Audio Sensitivity: Specify the camera’s sensitivity level to the audio signal. The higher the sensitivity, the lower the volume is required to set off an alarm.

When set to

OFF

, the audio detection is disabled.

Action

Specify the action to be taken when an alarm is triggered upon audio detection:

OFF:


FTP:

Recorded video clip will be uploaded to the FTP server when the alarm is triggered.

SMTP:

A notification email attached with the recorded video clip will be sent to the SMTP server.

SD Card:

Recorded video clip will be saved to the SD card when the alarm is triggered.


To perform a video recording, you must select MJPEG codec for one of the streams.

4.5.6 Ethernet Detection

With

Ethernet detection

enabled, when the camera detects an Ethernet disconnection, the camera will generate an alarm and then take a specified action.

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Configuration

Trigger an Alarm When Ethernet is Disconnected:

Select whether to disable/enable this function.

Action

Specify the action to be taken when an alarm is triggered upon audio detection:

OFF:


SD Card:

Recorded video clips will be saved to the SD card in AVI format when the alarm is triggered.


Regardless of your settings in

Recording

>

SD card

, when an Ethernet disconnection is triggered, the video clip recording will always be saved in AVI format.

4.5.7 Event Management

Basic Setting

Alarm Duration:

Specify the duration of the alarm when an event is triggered.

Alarm Reset:

Use this button to stop the current alarm and to restart event detection again.

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4.6 Recording

Recording allows you to configure recording-related settings and schedule recording. The defaults are listed in the table below:

4.6.1 Settings – Video File

Configure the duration and format of video to be recorded when an alarm is triggered.

Basic Settings

AVI Duration for FTP Server:

Specify the duration for the video to be recorded and sent to the FTP server.

AVI Duration for SD card:

Specify the duration for the video to be recorded to the local SD card.

AVI Format:

Select a desired video format. Available formats depend on the primary and the secondary streaming codec/resolution settings.

4.6.2 Settings – FTP

FTP Networking

Displays the current FTP settings, which are specified via

Network

>

FTP

.

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Storage Setting

Upload File Numbers:

Enter the number of JPEG files to be uploaded to the FTP per event.

File Format:

Select the format in which to upload the recorded video file to the FTP server when an event has been triggered.

• JPEG files:

The camera will record specified number of JPEG files and upload to the FTP server.

• AVI files:

The camera will record AVI files and upload to the FTP sever. For the duration and AVI format, see

Recording

>

Setting

>

Video File

.

4.6.3 Settings – SMTP

SMTP Networking

Displays the current SMTP settings, which are specified via

Network

>

SMTP

.

Storage Setting

Attached File Numbers:

Enter the number of JPEG images that will be attached to the notification email. Set a lower number if SMTP server has an email size limit.

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4.6.4 SD Card Storage Format Selection

Storage Setting

File Format:

Specify the format of the video to be saved to the SD card when an event is triggered.

Capacity/Usage:

Shows the card capacity and the space usage percentage.

SD Card Format:

Use this button to format the SD card. This option is not available if an SD card has not been inserted in the camera.

SD Card Unmount:

Click this button before safely removing the SD card. This option is not available if an SD card has not been inserted in the camera.

SD Card Overwrite:

Select

ON

to enable overwriting once the storage is full.

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4.6.5 Period Setting

The Period Setting allows you to schedule video recordings at specified times. Set the automatic recording times by selecting the desired weekday and the period of time. Up to 7 scheduled recordings can be set.

Check

Save to SD Card

should you wish to save the recorded video clips to the SD card.


The scheduled recording always demands higher priority than the alarm-based recording. When a scheduled recording is proceeding, the alarm-based recording will be disabled but the alarms will be logged.

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5. VLC Player for RTSP Streaming Access

5. VLC Player for RTSP

Streaming Access


This information is provided for convenience only. We will not provide support for the installation or use of VLC software.

The IP addresses used in the document are the default URLs and are provided for example purposes only. You will need to use an IP address that is appropriate for your network.

To use VLC player to view RTSP streaming, follow these steps to proceed:

1. Download and install VLC Player (version 1.0.5) from http://www.videolan.org/vlc.

2. Launch VLC Player.

3. Click Media _Open Network Stream.

4. On the

Network

tab, choose

RTSP

from the

Protocol

menu.

5. In the

Address

field enter the IP address of the stream that you want to view.

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The table below lists default URLs.

Stream

MJPEG Primary

MJPEG Third

H.264 Primary

H.264 Secondary

MPEG4 Primary

MPEG4 Secondary

URL

rtsp://192.168.1.30:8555/mjpeg rtsp://192.168.1.30:8558/mjpeg rtsp://192.168.1.30:8557/h264 rtsp://192.168.1.30:8556/h264 rtsp://192.168.1.30/mpeg4 rtsp://192.168.1.30:8554/mpeg4

6. Click

Play

and you will see the image streaming.

5. VLC Player for RTSP Streaming Access

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