Acumen AiP-I04Z User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AiP 960H Series
Speed Dome Camera
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Executive Summary
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera uses the latest compression technologies
providing 4-Streaming of H.264 and JPEG in different resolutions. 4-Streaming
technologies allow transmitting digital video at various bitrate and frame rate to fit
both high and low bandwidth network environment.
Built-in intelligent video analytics engine enables audio and motion detection for
extra protection. These features can be easily interfaced by other applications.
Other useful features include two-way audio, SD card recording (video server),
smartphone live access, email snapshot, and continuous sending JPEG
snapshots to an FTP server.
H.264 Video Server and D1 AiP camera have the latest technologies video
de-interlace, built-in video analytics, and ONVIF conformant with all these
features integrated within one camera. AIM Software system solution with
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera series can provide integrated system
solution in migrating to IP Video application.
Key Features
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera at 30 FPS
Support dual encoding format H.264 and JPEG
4-Streaming technology, 4 concurrent streaming available
Smartphone live monitoring
Built-in intelligent video analytics(IVA) engine for audio and motion detection
IVA alarm notification via Email or FTP
Two-way audio (for audio models only)
Bit rate and frame rate adjustable on-the-fly
Support Android, iPad, and iPhone mobile live monitoring
DDNS and UPnP supported
Network time protocol (NTP) supported
Support PCM/G.711 audio streaming
Support ONVIF protocol
Support AIM Software HD 2.6
Trademark Acknowledgments
Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, ActiveX,
and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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Flash, Macromedia, and Macromedia Flash Player are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
Linux and DynDNS are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
Intel, Pentium, and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
FFmpeg is a trademark of Fabrice Bellard, originator of the FFmpeg project.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., used under license there from.
Other names of companies and their products mentioned in this manual may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Other References
Smartphone
For smartphone live monitoring, please visit appendix for the details.
AI Universal ActiveX Control
Sample code and document are included in product CD and can be downloaded
from our company website.
AI HTTP API
For non-ONVIF integration, please see AI HTTP API document. We adopt
HTTP API document for all AI AiP cameras.
Caution
Do not drop or strike this equipment
Do not install the equipment near any naked flames or heat sources
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dust environment
Do not cover the opening of the cabinet with cloth and plastic or to install this
unit in poor ventilated places. Allow 10cm between this unit and its
surroundings
Do not continue to operate the unit under abnormal conditions such as
detection of smoke, strange smell or no display on screen while power is
turned on
Do not touch the power connection with wet hands
Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure
Do not operate this unit near magnet, speaker system, etc., to
avoid unnecessary magnetic interference
Connection cables should be grounded properly
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 System Overview .................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Before Accessing AiP camera................................................................. 6
Chapter 2-1 Configure IP Address Using IPScan Utility ..................................... 6
Chapter 2-2 Configure IP Address Using HTML Page ....................................... 7
Chapter 2-3 Internet Browser Setting & Software Component Required ........... 7
Chapter 2-4 Login ............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Start Using the Camera ........................................................................... 9
Chapter 3-1 AiP camera Operational HTML Page ............................................. 9
Chapter 3-2 PTZ Control Panel .......................................................................... 9
Chapter 3-2-1 PT Mode ............................................................................... 10
Chapter 3-2-2 ePTZ ..................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3-2-3 Camera Control Panel .......................................................... 12
Chapter 3-2-4 Two-way Audio ..................................................................... 12
Chapter 3-2-5 Record in a Local PC ............................................................ 12
Chapter 3-3 Configurations ............................................................................... 13
Chapter 3-3-1 Server Settings ..................................................................... 13
Chapter 3-3-2 User Settings ........................................................................ 13
Chapter 3-3-3 Timer ..................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3-3-4 System Setting ...................................................................... 15
Chapter 3-4 Network ......................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3-4-1 General Settings ................................................................... 15
Chapter 3-4-2 DHCP Setting ....................................................................... 16
Chapter 3-4-3 HTTP & RTSP Service ......................................................... 16
Chapter 3-4-4 SMTP Service ....................................................................... 17
Chapter 3-4-5 FTP Service .......................................................................... 17
Chapter 3-4-6 DDNS Settings ...................................................................... 18
Chapter 3-4-7 UPnP Settings ...................................................................... 18
Chapter 3-5 Video Settings ............................................................................... 19
Chapter 3-5-1 Video General ....................................................................... 19
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Chapter 3-5-2 Weighted Streaming Mode ................................................... 20
Chapter 3-5-3 Video Quality ........................................................................ 21
Chapter 3-6 PTZ Settings ................................................................................. 21
Chapter 3-6-1 PTZ Advanced Settings ........................................................ 21
Chapter 3-6-2 PTZ Schedule Settings ......................................................... 22
Chapter 3-7 SD Card Recording ....................................................................... 23
Chapter 3-7-1 SD Card Recording Setting .................................................. 23
Chapter 3-8 Alarm Settings ............................................................................... 24
Chapter 3-8-1 Motion/Alarm Setup .............................................................. 24
Chapter 3-8-2 Alarm (DI) Input Detection .................................................... 24
Chapter 3-8-3 Motion Area .......................................................................... 25
Chapter 3-8-4 Audio Detection .................................................................... 25
Chapter 3-9 Audio Setting ................................................................................. 26
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 27
Advance Network DDNS and PPPoE Technologies ........................................... 27
Advance Network Port Forwarding Technology .................................................. 27
iPhone Access ..................................................................................................... 28
Android Access .................................................................................................... 28
Emergency Factory Default ................................................................................. 29
SD Card Compatibility List ................................................................................... 30
Specification ............................................................................................................. 31
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Chapter 1 System Overview
Chapter 1-1 System Requirements
The AiP camera’s H.264 video compression technology can provide high compression
rate and superior video quality. However, the performance highly depends on both
CPU computational power of a client PC and the network bandwidth for transmitting
video streaming. The following sections specify system requirement for running the
H.264 AiP camera:
Chapter 1-2 Software Requirements
AI Universal ActiveX software components are required for web interface for displaying
JPEG or H.264 video. When you first time login the AiP camera using Internet Explorer, it
prompts for a security warning dialog box for downloading AI Universal ActiveX. Please
click on Install button to download.
Flash player is also required for controlling the PTZ device. Please visit
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer to download the software component.
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Chapter 2 Before Accessing AiP camera
Note: Make sure that IPScan is version 1.0.0.31 or above.
Before accessing to the AiP camera, make sure that the camera’s RJ-45 network cable,
audio cable, and AiP camera’s power cable are properly installed. For setup IP
address, please consult your network administrator for available IP addresses. The
default IP address of AiP camera is 192.168.0.200. User can also use default IP
address to verify AiP camera’s network connection.
Chapter 2-1 Configure IP Address Using IPScan Utility
To configure IP address using IPScan utility, copy IPScan application from installation
CD to your local PC or execute IPScan software from installation CD directly. IPScan
utility can also be downloaded from our company website. To change IP address,
subnet mask, gateway, or HTTP port, please follow steps below:
Run IPScan utility.
Click on Refresh button. All available devices get listed in Device list box.
Select the device item in Device list box.
Edit or modify addresses in IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, or HTTP Port edit box.
Click on Apply button to configure the settings.
Click on Refresh button to verify the settings.
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Chapter 2-2 Configure IP Address Using HTML Page
To change IP address using HTML page, please first type the default IP address,
192.168.0.200, in Internet browser and follow steps below:
Logon H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera using default username and
password—“admin” and “pass”.
Click on “Configure” hyper link.
Click on “Network->General” hyper link.
Type or modify edit box for IP address, subnet mask, gateway, or HTTP connection
port.
Click on Submit button.
Chapter 2-3 Internet Browser Setting & Software Component Required
Make sure that your Internet Browser allows signed ActiveX plug-in running on your PC.
Set “Download Signed ActiveX plug-in controls” to “Prompt” and “Run ActiveX control
and plug-in” to “Enable” at Internet Explorer->Tools->Options->Security Settings.
After finishing above security settings, accessing H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera’s
live video by default IP address of H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera using Internet
Explorer will prompt a Security Warning dialog box. Click on OK button to download the
ActiveX directly from H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera.
Chapter 2-4 Login
There are two levels of user authentication including administrator and guest for
accessing the H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera.
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The default settings of username and password are described as follows:
Administrator
Guest
Username
admin
guest
Password
pass
guest
To logon the H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera, please type username and
password in logon HTML page and click on Submit button to enter the system.
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Chapter 3 Start Using the Camera
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After login H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera as administrator, there are two main
features—system operation and configuration. Operation and configuration features
are described as follows:
Chapter 3-1 AiP camera Operational HTML Page
Operational HTML page layout
1. Camera Control panel — AiP camera control panel.
2. AI Universal ActiveX control — Display RTSP H.264 or JPEG network video.
3. Profile switching menu — Switching one profile to another
4. Setup menu — AiP camera setup menu
5. PTZ control panel
Chapter 3-2 PTZ Control Panel
All the PTZ features are described as follows:
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