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VISIX S-Series Network Camera
User Manual V6.0
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This manual applies to the following camera models:
Camera Type
Model
VX-3S-FE-POE
VX-3M-OD2-RIAWD
VX-SMBK-B
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Box camera
Dome camera
Bullet Camera
VX-3M-F-AWD
VX-3P4-MD-I (DC)
VX-3P28-MD-I (DC)
VX-3P28-MD-IA (DC)
VX-4S28-MD-I
VX-3S28-OD-I-3 (DC)
VX-3S-OD3-RIAH
VX-2M-OD2-RIAH
VX-3PV-B-I (DC)
VX-3M-B-RIAWD
VX-3M20-B-RIAWD
VX-3P28-MB-I
VX-3P4-MB-I (DC)
VX-4S4-MB-I
VX-6S-OD3-RIAWD
VX-8S-180-AWD
VX-2M-D2-RIA
VX-3M-D2-RIAWD
VX-SMBK-D
VX-2S-D3-RIA
(DC) - Discontinued
NOTE: The VISIX (VSX) line of cameras has been discontinued and has been replaced with the VISIX S-Series line.
Although the majority of this manual will be accurate in regards to older VISIX-line cameras, some inaccuracies
may exist due to features being added in firmware versions released after the discontinuation of the VISIX line.
Please contact your 3xLOGIC support representative for more info.
Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any questions, or requests, please do not hesitate to contact the
dealer.
NOTE: This manual may contain technical inaccuracies or printing errors. The content is subject to change without
notice. The manual will be amended if there are any hardware updates or changes.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
“Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualty hazards as outlined in UL’s Standard(s) for
Safety, UL60950-1. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER
REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS
PRODUCT.”
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and
comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to
your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for
specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include
lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return
the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info
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Warnings Follow these safeguards to prevent
Cautions Follow these precautions to prevent
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property
loss.
The precaution measure is divided into ‘Warnings’ and ‘Cautions’:
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected.
serious injury or death.
Warnings:
Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage (SELV) standard. And
source with 12 VDC or 24 VAC (depending on models) according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power
Source standard.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems
caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform to all the local codes.
Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient supply interruption.
Please make sure that the ceiling can support more than 50(N) Newton gravities if the camera is fixed to
the ceiling.
potential injury or material damage.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not assume any responsibility for problems
caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.)
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Cautions:
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean cloth with a bit of ethanol and
wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the
sensor from dirt.
Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp. The strong light can cause
fatal damage to the camera.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is being used, make sure that
the surface of the sensor not be exposed to the laser beam.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold temperatures (the operating temperature should be between -
30°C ~ 60°C, or -40°C ~ 60°C if the camera model has an “H” in its suffix), dusty or damp environment, and do
not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating environment.
Keep the camera away from water and any liquid.
While shipping, the camera should be packed in its original packing.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion. Please use the manufacturer
recommended battery type.
NOTE: For cameras that support IR, you are required to pay attention to the following precautions to prevent IR
reflection.
Dust or grease on the dome cover will cause IR reflection. Please do not remove the dome cover film until
the installation is finished. If there is dust or grease on the dome cover, clean the dome cover with clean soft
cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
Make certain the installation location does not have reflective surfaces of objects too close to the camera.
The IR light from the camera may reflect back into the lens causing reflection.
The foam ring around the lens must be seated flush against the inner surface of the bubble to isolate the
lens from the IR LEDS. Fasten the dome cover to camera body so that the foam ring and the dome cover are
attached seamlessly.
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Table of Contents
1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2 NETWORK CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 SETTING THE NETWORK CAMERA OVER THE LAN ............................................................................................................ 9
Wiring over the LAN .................................................................................................................................... 9
Detecting, Activating Changing the Camera IP Address ........................................................................... 10
2.2 SETTING THE NETWORK CAMERA OVER THE WAN ........................................................................................................ 11
Static IP Connection .................................................................................................................................. 11
Dynamic IP Connection ............................................................................................................................. 12
Normal Domain Name Resolution ............................................................................................................ 13
Private Domain Name Resolution ............................................................................................................. 14
3 ACCESSING THE NETWORK CAMERA ................................................................................................................. 15
3.1 ADDING A VISIX S-SERIES CAMERA TO VIGIL SERVER ................................................................................................... 15
3.2 ACCESS UI VIA WEB BROWSER .................................................................................................................................. 17
4 BASIC OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 19
4.1 CONFIGURING LOCAL PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................ 19
4.2 LIVE VIEW ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
Live view page – COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................................... 20
4.3 RECORDING AND CAPTURING PICTURES MANUALLY ...................................................................................................... 21
4.4 OPERATING PTZ CONTROL ....................................................................................................................................... 21
PTZ Control Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Setting a Preset ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Calling a Preset ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Setting/Calling a Patrol ............................................................................................................................. 24
Setting/Calling a Pattern .......................................................................................................................... 25
4.5 PLAYBACK.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
4.6 PICTURE ................................................................................................................................................................ 29
5 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................. 30
5.1 STORAGE SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Configuring Recording Schedule ............................................................................................................... 30
Configuring Capture Schedule .................................................................................................................. 31
Configuring Net HDD ................................................................................................................................ 33
5.2 BASIC EVENT CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................. 35
Configuring Motion Detection .................................................................................................................. 35
Configuring Video Tampering Alarm ........................................................................................................ 40
Configuring Video Loss .............................................................................................................................. 40
Configuring Alarm Input ........................................................................................................................... 41
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Configuring Alarm Output ........................................................................................................................ 42
Handling Exceptions.................................................................................................................................. 43
5.3 SMART EVENT CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................. 44
Detecting Audio Exceptions ...................................................................................................................... 44
Configuring Face Detection ....................................................................................................................... 45
Configuring Intrusion Detection ................................................................................................................ 46
Configuring Line Crossing Detection ......................................................................................................... 48
Configuring Region Entrance Detection .................................................................................................... 49
Configuring Region Exiting Detection ....................................................................................................... 50
5.4 PTZ CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................................. 52
Configuring Basic PTZ Parameters ............................................................................................................ 52
Configuring PTZ Limits .............................................................................................................................. 53
Configuring Initial Position ....................................................................................................................... 54
Configuring Park Actions .......................................................................................................................... 54
Configuring Privacy Mask ......................................................................................................................... 55
Configuring Scheduled Tasks .................................................................................................................... 56
Clearing PTZ Configurations ..................................................................................................................... 57
Configuring Smart Tracking ...................................................................................................................... 57
Prioritize PTZ ............................................................................................................................................. 58
Position Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 58
6 CAMERA CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................ 60
6.1 CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................ 60
Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 60
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................................... 64
6.2 CONFIGURING VIDEO AND AUDIO SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 71
Configuring Video Settings........................................................................................................................ 71
Configuring Audio Settings ....................................................................................................................... 73
Configuring ROI Settings ........................................................................................................................... 73
Display Info. on Stream ............................................................................................................................. 75
6.3 CONFIGURING IMAGE SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................. 76
Configuring Display Settings ..................................................................................................................... 76
Configuring OSD Settings .......................................................................................................................... 80
Configuring Text Overlay Settings............................................................................................................. 81
Configuring Image Parameters Switch ..................................................................................................... 82
6.4 CONFIGURING SYSTEM SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................... 83
System Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 83
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................. 86
Security ..................................................................................................................................................... 88
User Management .................................................................................................................................... 90
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1 System Requirements
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version / Vista / Win7 / Server 2003 / Server 2008
32bits
CPU: Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher
RAM: 1G or higher
Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above version, Safari 5.02 and above version, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and
above version and Google Chrome8 and above versions.
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2 Network Connection
Before you start:
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Network Camera over the LAN.
If you want to set the network camera via a WAN (Wide Area Network), please refer to Section 2.2 Setting the
Network Camera over the WAN.
Setting the
2.1 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN
To view and configure the camera via a LAN, you need to connect the network camera in the same subnet with
your computer, and install the 3xLOGIC VISIX detection software. This will allow you to search and change the IP
address of the detected network cameras.
WIRING OVER THE LAN
The following figures show the two methods of cable connection between a network camera and a computer:
To test the network camera, you can directly connect the network camera to the computer with a network
cable as shown in Figure 2-1.
Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set network camera over the LAN via a switch or a router.
Figure 2-1 Connecting Directly
Figure 2-2 Connecting via a Switch or a Router
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DETECTING, ACTIVATING CHANGING THE CAMERA IP ADDRESS
After networking the camera with the LAN, the user must obtain the camera’s IP address to connect to the device.
To obtain the IP address, the 3xLOGIC Camera (VISIC IP) Setup Utility, a software tool which can automatically
detect online network cameras on the LAN, add these devices to VIGIL Server and list the device information
including IP address, subnet mask, port number, device serial number, device version, etc… is recommended. An
example is shown in Figure 2-3.
This utility is installed alongside VIGIL Server or can be downloaded separately. If on a VIGIL Server system, launch
utility from Start>Programs>VIGIL>Utility or download the utility from the 3xLOGIC website’s Software Support
Center > VIGIL Utilities (http://www.3xlogic.com/software-center
Steps:
1. Launch the utility.
2. Click Detect Online Devices / Change IP Address.
) to a Windows PC.
Figure 2-3 : 3xLOGIC Camera (VISIX IP) Setup Utility
3. Select the camera from the list of online devices.
4. If you are configuring the camera for initial setup, click Activate to assign a new password. This step is
required for security purposes and must be completed before continuing. If the camera has previously been
configured, skip to Step 5.
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5. Once you have assigned a new password to the camera, click Change IP Address and change the IP address
and subnet mask to the same subnet as that of your computer. Save the settings.
Figure 2-4 : 3xLOGIC Camera (VISIX IP) Setup Utility – Changing Device IP Address
6. Enter the IP address of network camera in the address field of the web browser to access the camera’s web UI.
The default IP address is 192.0.0.64 and the port number is 8000.
NOTE:
For accessing the network camera from different subnets, please set the gateway for the
network camera after you logged in. For detailed information, please refer to Section
6.1.1 – Basic Settings – Configuring TCP/IP Settings
2.2 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN
This section explains how to connect the network camera to the WAN with a static IP or a dynamic IP.
STATIC IP CONNECTION
Before you start:
Please apply a static IP from an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With the static IP address, you can connect the
network camera via a router or connect it to the WAN directly.
Connecting the network camera via a router:
Steps:
1). Connect the network camera to the router.
2). Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to
Address for detailed IP address configuration of the camera.
3). Save the static IP in the router.
Detecting and Changing the IP
4). Set port mapping, e.g., 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary according to the
different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.
5). Visit the network camera through a web browser or the client software over the internet.
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Figure 2-5 Accessing the Camera through Router with Static IP
Connecting the network camera with static IP directly:
You can also save the static IP in the camera and directly connect it to the internet without using a router. Refer to
Detecting and Changing the IP Address
for detailed IP address configuration of the camera.
Figure 2-6 Accessing the Camera with Static IP Directly
DYNAMIC IP CONNECTION
Before you start:
Please apply a dynamic IP from an ISP. With the dynamic IP address, you can connect the network camera to a
modem or a router.
Connecting the network camera via a router:
Steps:
1). Connect the network camera to the router.
2). In the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to
Changing the IP Address for detailed LAN configuration.
3). In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and confirm the password.
4). Set port mapping. E.g. 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary depending on different
routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance with port mapping.
5). Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
6). Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router.
Detecting and
7). Visit the camera via the applied domain name.
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Connecting the network camera via a modem:
This camera supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The camera gets a public IP address by ADSL dial-up after
the camera is connected to a modem. You need to configure the PPPoE parameters of the network camera. Refer
to Configuring PPPoE Settings
for detailed configuration.
Figure 2-7 Accessing the Camera with Dynamic IP
NOTE: The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address always changes after rebooting
the camera. To solve the inconvenience of the dynamic IP, you need to get a domain name from the DDNS
provider (E.g. DynDns.com). Please follow the steps below for normal domain name resolution and private domain
name resolution to solve the problem.
NORMAL DOMAIN NAME RESOLUTION
Figure 2-8 Normal Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1). Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
2). Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network camera. Refer to
DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.
3). Visit the camera via the applied domain name.
Configuring
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PRIVATE DOMAIN NAME RESOLUTION
Figure 2-9 Private Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1). Install and run the IP Server software in a computer with a static IP.
2). Access the network camera through the LAN with a web browser or the client software.
3). Enable DDNS and select IP Server as the protocol type. Refer to Configuring DDNS Settings
configuration.
for detailed
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3 Accessing the Network Camera
3.1 Adding a VISIX S-Series Camera to VIGIL Server
Purpose:
By following the steps outlined in this section, a user can add a camera to VIGIL Server using the 3xLOGIC
Camera (VISIX IP) Setup Utility. The utility was previously utilized in Section 2.1.2 to detect and change the
camera’s IP address. This utility is installed alongside VIGIL Server and will launch automatically when
following the below steps.
Steps:
1. Login to VIGIL Server.
2. Open the Settings > Camera Setup Tab.
3. Select an unused camera channel to associate with the camera.
4. Toggle the Network Camera checkbox. The Network Camera Settings form will deploy. If the form does
not deploy automatically, click the Network Camera - Settings button.
5. Click the Detect Cameras button located next to the Type field. The 3xLOGIC Camera Setup Utility will
deploy and will automatically begin detecting devices on the network.
Figure 3-1 Launching the 3xLOGIC Camera Setup Utility
6. Select the desired camera from the list of online devices and click Next.
Figure 3-2 3xLOGIC Camera (VISIX IP) Setup Utility – Selecting Camera from Online Devices List
7. After the utility successfully accesses the camera, click Save to VIGIL. A window will deploy where the
user can assign the camera’s stream profiles.
NOTE: If the utility fails to access the camera, confirm the utility is using the correct log-in credentials for
the camera (created during camera activation) and re-attempt saving to VIGIL. If issues persist, contact
3xLOGIC Support
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Figure 3-3 Assigning Stream Profiles
8. Assign the streams as desired and click OK.
The user will be returned to the Network Camera Settings form.
9. Configure additional settings as desired.
4). Click OK to on the Network Camera Settings form then click Apply on the VIGIL Server Settings
window to save the new settings.
The camera will now be saved to VIGIL and can be accessed and controlled via the VIGIL Server UI. Any other
applicable VIGIL utilities (VIGIL Client, View Lite II) that have been interfaced with the VIGIL Server will also be
able to access and control the camera. See the VIGIL Server and VIGIL Client User Guides for more information
on interacting with the camera and its footage. Visit the 3xLOGIC Document Library
for the latest available
support documentation.
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3.2 Access UI via Web Browser
Steps:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Input the IP address of the network camera in the URL address bar, e.g., 192.0.0.64 and press the Enter
key to enter the login interface. Alternatively, if the camera is interfaced with VIGIL Server, the web UI can
be instantly deployed by opening the camera’s Network Settings form in VIGIL Server Settings > Cameras
Tab and clicking the Web Settings button.
3. Input the user name and password and click Login.
NOTE: The username/password for the camera will have been configured during camera activation If the
camera has already been configured using one of 3xLOGIC’s setup tools (VIGIL Easy Setup Wizard, 3xLOGIc
Camera Setup Utility) then default credentials will have been changed by the installer (this is a standard
security precaution enforced by the setup tools). Contact your security network administrator for
credentials.
NOTE: English is the only supported language.
Figure 3-4 Login Interface
4. To view video and have full access to the camera’s configuration settings, you will need to install the Web
Components plug-in. Click “Activate Web Components” to start the plug-in installation.
NOTE: Depending on your web browser, you may be required to authorize the installer to run.
NOTE: You may have to close the web browser to install the plug-in. Reopen the web browser and log in
again after installing the plug-in.
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Figure 3-5 Download and Install Plug-in
Figure 3-6 Install Plug-in (1)
Figure 3-7 Install Plug-in (2)
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4 Basic Operation
4.1 Configuring Local Parameters
The Local Configuration settings allow the user to set the parameters for live view, recorded files and captured
pictures/stills. The recorded files and captured pictures/stillshots can be captured using the camera’s browser
UI and are saved to a destination path on your local system.
Steps:
1. Enter the Local Configuration interface: Configuration > Local.
Figure 4-1 Local Configuration Interface
2. Configure the following settings:
Live View Parameters:
Set the Protocol Type and Live View Performance settings.
Protocol Type: TCP, UDP, MULTICAST and HTTP are selectable.
► TCP: Ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality, however, real-
time transmission will be affected (skipped frames, etc…)
► UDP: Provides real-time audio and video streams though video quality may be lowered
due to bandwidth limitations.
► HTTP: Allows the same quality as TCP without setting specific ports for streaming under
some network environments.
► MULTICAST: It’s recommended to select MCAST type when using the Multicast function.
For detailed information about Multicast, refer to
Section 9.1 Configuring Basic Settings –
Configuring TCP/IP Settings.
Play Performance: Set the play performance to Shortest Delay or Auto.
Rules: Refers to on-screen tracking for rules configured on the camera. Select enable or disable to
display or not display colored trackers when motion detection, face detection, or intrusion detection
is triggered. E.g., If face detection is enabled and this option is active, when a face is detected it will
be marked with a green rectangle on the live view.
Image Format: Choose the image format for picture/stillshot capture.
Record File Settings
Set the destination of recorded video files. Applies only for video recorded manually via the browser UI.
Record File Size: Select the packed size of the manually recorded and downloaded video files to
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256M, 512M or 1G. After the selection, the maximum record file size is the value you selected.
Save record files to: Set the destination for manually recorded video files.
Save downloaded files to: Set the destination for files downloaded/exported via playback mode.
Picture and Clip Settings
Set the destination of captured pictures/stillshots and clipped video files. Valid only for media captured
manually via the web browser UI.
Save snapshots in live view to: Set the destination of the manually captured pictures in live view
mode.
Save snapshots when playback to: Set the destination of the captured pictures in playback mode.
Save clips to: Set the destination of clipped video files in playback mode.
NOTE: The user can click Browse to change the directory for saving the clips and pictures, and click
Open to select the desired folder.
3. Click Save to save the settings.
4.2 Live View
The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, utilize PTZ control, set/call presets
and configure video parameters.
Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on the menu bar of the main
page to enter the live view page.
LIVE VIEW PAGE – COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 4-2 View Page
Menu Bar: Click each tab to enter Live View, Playback, Log and Configuration page respectively.
Display Control: Click available buttons to open corresponding tabs to change stream type and aspect
ratio. Click the plug-ins drop-down to select available plug-in
Live View Window: Displays live video from the camera.
Toolbar: Operations on the live view page, e.g., live view, capture, record, audio on/off, two-way audio,
etc.
PTZ Control: Panning, tilting and zooming functions for the camera and the lighter and wiper control (if
aux PTZ functions are supported or an external pan/tilt unit has been installed).
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Preset Setting/Calling: Set and call the preset for the camera (if supports PTZ preset functionality is
supported or an external pan/tilt unit has been installed).Starting Live View
In the live view window as shown in Figure 7-1, click on the toolbar to start the live view of the camera.
Figure 4-3 Live View Toolbar
Icon Description
Start/Stop live view.
Self-adaptive window size.
Aspect Ratio: 4:3.
Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
Default aspect ratio.
Live view main stream.
Live view sub stream.
Live view third stream.
Third-party plugins: Click to choose an active third-
party plug-in. For IE (internet explorer) users,
WebComponents and QuickTime are available. For NonIE users, WebComponents, QuickTime, VLC or MJPEG
are selectable if they are supported by the web
browser.
Manually take a stillshot.
Manually start/stop recording.
Audio on and adjust volume /Mute.
/
Engage two-way audio (multiple channels available on
applicable devices)
Turn on/off digital zooming function.
Table 5-1 Live View Toolbar - Descriptions
4.3 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually
In the live view interface, click on the toolbar to capture live stillshots or click to manually trigger
recording. Destination paths for captured pictures and clips can be set on the Configuration > Local
Configuration page.
NOTE: The captured image will be saved as JPEG file or BMP file to the defined destination path.
4.4 Operating PTZ Control
In the live view interface, you can use the PTZ control buttons to issue pan/tilt/zoom commands to applicable
cameras.
Before you start:
To utilize PTZ control, the camera connected to the network must support the PTZ function or a pan/tilt unit
has been installed to the camera. Please properly set the PTZ parameters on the RS-485 settings page. Refer to
Section 6.4.1 System Settings - Configuring RS-485 for more information.
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PTZ CONTROL PANEL
Steps:
5). On the live view page, click to show the PTZ control panel or click to hide it.
6). Click the direction buttons to control the pan/tilt movement.
Figure 4-4 PTZ Control Panel
7). Click the zoom/iris/focus buttons to utilize lens control.
There are 8 direction arrows ( ) in the live view window when you
click and drag the mouse in the relative positions.
For cameras which support lens movement only, the direction buttons are invalid.
Icon
Description
Zoom in/out
Focus near/far
Iris +/-
Light on/off
Wiper on/off
One-touch focus
Initialize lens
Adjust speed of pan/tilt movements
Adjust speed of pan/tilt movements
Start Manual Tracking
Start 3D Zoom
Table 5-2 Descriptions of PTZ Control Panel
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SETTING A PRESET
Steps:
8). In the PTZ control panel, select a preset number from the preset list.
Figure 4-5 Setting a Preset
9). Use the PTZ control buttons to aim the camera toward the desired position.
Pan the camera to the right or left.
Tilt the camera up or down.
Zoom in or out.
Refocus the lens.
10). Click to save the current camera position to the selected preset.
11). The user can click to delete the preset.
NOTE: The user can configure up to 128 presets.
CALLING A PRESET
This feature enables the camera to point to a specified preset scene manually or when an event takes place.
A user can call a preset at any time to shift position to the desired preset coordinates.
In the PTZ control panel, select a defined preset from the list and click to call the preset. Alternatively,
select the Presets interface, and call the preset by manually typing the preset No.
Figure 4-6 Calling a Preset
The following presets are predefined with special commands. These presets can be called but are not
customizable. For instance, preset 99 is “Start auto scan”. If you call the preset 99, the camera
initiates the auto scan function.
Pattern function varies depending on different camera models.
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Table 1-1 Special Presets
Preset Function Preset Function
33 Auto flip 92 Start to set limit stops
34 Back to initial position 93 Set limit stops manually
35 Call patrol 1 94 Remote reboot
36 Call patrol 2 95 Call OSD menu
37 Call patrol 3 96 Stop a scan
38 Call patrol 4 97 Start random scan
39 Day mode (IR cut filter in) 98 Start frame scan
40 Night mode (IR cut filter out) 99 Start auto scan
41 Call pattern 1 100 Start tilt scan
42 Call pattern 2 101 Start panorama scan
43 Call pattern 3 102 Call patrol 5
44 Call pattern 4 103 Call patrol 6
45 One-touch Patrol 104 Call patrol 7
90 Wiper 105 Call patrol 8
Figure 4-7 Special Preset
NOTE: You may need to use the OSD (On Screen Display) menu when controlling the camera remotely. To
display the OSD menu on the live view screen, you can call the preset number 95.
SETTING/CALLING A PATROL
NOTE: No less than 2 presets must be configured before you set a patrol.
Steps:
1. Click to enter the patrol configuration interface.
2. Select a path No., and click to add the configured presets.
3. Select the preset, and input the patrol duration and patrol speed.
4. Click OK to save the first preset.
5. Follow the steps above to add the other presets.
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Figure 4-8 Add Patrol Path
6. Click OK to save a patrol.
7. Click to start the patrol, and click to stop it.
8. (Optional) Click to delete a patrol.
SETTING/CALLING A PATTERN
Purpose:
A pattern is a memorized series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions. It can be called on the pattern settings
interface. There are up to 4 patterns for customizing.
NOTE: Pattern function varies depending on different camera models.
Setting a Pattern:
Steps:
1. In the PTZ control panel, click
to enter the pattern settings interface.
2. Select a pattern number from the list as shown in Figure 4-9.
Figure 4-9 Patterns Settings Interface
3. Click
to enable recording the panning, tilting and zooming actions.
4. Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the desired position after the information of PROGRAM
PATTERN REMAINNING MEMORY (%) is displayed on the screen.
Pan the camera to the right or left.
Tilt the camera up or down.
Zoom in or out.
Refocus the lens.
5. Click
to save all the pattern settings.
Buttons on the Patterns interface:
Buttons
Description
Start the selected patrol/pattern.
Stop current patrol/pattern.
Set the selected preset/patrol.
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Delete the selected preset/patrol/pattern.
Start recording a pattern.
Stop recording the pattern.
NOTE These 4 patterns can be operated separately and with no priority level.
When configuring and calling the pattern, proportional pan is valid; the limit stops and auto flip will be invalid;
and the 3D positioning operation is not supported.
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4.5 Playback
Purpose
This section explains how to view recorded video files stored on a configured network drive or the camera’s
local SD card via the camera’s browser interface.
Note: Playback footage can also be retrieved via VIGIL Client and other VIGIL VMS clients that have been
properly interfaced with the camera.
Steps:
12). Click Playback on the menu bar to enter the playback interface.
Figure 4-10 Playback Interface
13). Select the date and click Search.
Figure 4-11 Search Video
14). Click to play the video files found on this date. The toolbar on the bottom of Playback interface
can be used to control the active playback footage.
Figure 4-12 Playback Toolbar
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Button
Operation
Button
Operation
Play
Capture and download a stillshot.
Pause
Start/Stop clipping video files
Stop
Audio on and adjust volume/Mute
Increase / Decrease
playback speed
Download files
Playback by frame
Enable/Disable digital zoom
Table 8-1 Description of the buttons
NOTE: The user can choose the local file paths for downloaded playback files and snapshots/pictures via the
Local Configuration interface. Please refer to Section 4.1 – Local Configuration for details. Drag the progress
bar with the mouse to locate your desired playback point. The user can also input the time in the Set
playback time field and click to locate the playback point. Click to zoom out of or into the
progress bar.
Figure 4-13 Set Playback Time
Figure 4-14 Progress Bar
The different colors for video in the progress bar represent the different recording modes.
Figure 4-15 Recording Modes
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