Video Server
VS-01A Series
User’s Manual
Quality Service Group
Product name:
Video Server (VS-01A series)
Release Date:
2010/10
Manual Revision:
V1.1
Web site:
www.brickcom.com
Email:
technical@brickcom.com
info@brickcom.com
© 2010 Brickcom Corporation. All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product ....................................................................................... 1
Regulatory Information ................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 1 - Package Contents ...................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 - Video Server Overview .............................................................................. 4
Chapter 3 - Device Appearance Description ............................................................... 6
Chapter 4 - LED Behavior ............................................................................................. 7
Chapter 5 - Installation ................................................................................................ 10
5.1 Video Server Connection .............................................................................. 10
5.2 System Requirements ................................................................................... 13
5.3 Software Installation ...................................................................................... 14
5.3.1 EasyConfig ............................................................................................ 22
Chapter 6 - Accessing the Video Server ................................ ................................ .... 30
6.1 Check Video Server ....................................................................................... 30
6.2 Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access ........................................ 30
6.3 Authentication................................................................................................ 31
6.4 Installing the Plug-In ..................................................................................... 32
Chapter 7 - Live View ................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 8 - Configuration ........................................................................................... 36
8.1 Camera/Video/Audio ...................................................................................... 36
8.1.1 Camera .................................................................................................. 36
8.1.2 Video ...................................................................................................... 37
8.1.3 Audio...................................................................................................... 40
8.1.4 Multicast ................................................................................................. 41
8.2 Camera Control .............................................................................................. 42
8.2.1 PTZ Configuration .................................................................................. 42
8.3 Network .......................................................................................................... 43
8.3.1 IP Settings ............................................................................................. 43
8.3.2 UPnP ..................................................................................................... 44
8.3.3 DDNS (dynamic domain name service) ................................................. 45
8.3.4 EasyLinkTM ............................................................................................. 46
8.3.5 Wireless ................................................................................................. 47
8.3.6 HTTP/HTTPS ......................................................................................... 54
8.4 Event ............................................................................................................... 56
8.3.1 Event Settings ........................................................................................ 56
8.3.2 Motion Detection .................................................................................... 60
8.3.3 Digital Input (DI) ..................................................................................... 61
8.5 Notifications ................................................................................................... 62
8.4.1 FTP Settings .......................................................................................... 62
8.4.2 E-mail Settings ....................................................................................... 63
8.4.3 Samba Settings ..................................................................................... 64
8.4.4 HTTP Settings........................................................................................ 65
8.4.5 Digital Output (DO) ................................................................................ 66
8.4.6 Video Clip .............................................................................................. 66
8.6 System ............................................................................................................ 67
8.5.1 System Log ............................................................................................ 67
8.5.2 Date and Time ....................................................................................... 69
8.5.3 Device Information ................................................................................. 70
8.5.4 Storage Management (*) ........................................................................ 71
8.7 Maintenance ................................................................................................... 73
8.6.1 User Management ................................................................................. 73
8.6.2 Language ............................................................................................... 74
8.6.3 IP Filter .................................................................................................. 74
8.6.4 Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................. 75
8.6.5 Configuration ......................................................................................... 75
8.6.6 Reset to Default ..................................................................................... 76
8.6.7 Reboot ................................................................................................... 76
Before You Use This Product
In many countries, there are laws prohibiting or restricting the use of surveillance
devices. This Video Server is a high-performance, web-ready Video Server which can be
part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the
operation of this Video Server is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
Upon opening the product’s package, verify that all the accessories listed on the
“Package Contents” are included. Before installing the Video Server, read the warnings
in the “Quick Installation Guide” to avoid misuse. When installing the Video Server,
carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapters to avoid damages
due to faulty assembly or installation.
NOTE - This user manual refers to a CCTV camera which is connected to a VS-01A
as a network camera.
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Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
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 of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are
country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the
intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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a. Video Server (VS-01A)
b. Screw Bag
c. Product CD
d. Video Server Plate
e. Warranty Card
f. Easy Installation Guide
g. Detachable Antenna (Optional)
h. Power Adapter (Optional)
Chapter 1 - Package Contents
Please check to make sure the product package contains all the accessories listed
below.
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Chapter 2 - Video Server Overview
The Brickcom VS-01A series is a high performance video server which helps users
makes an easy transition from an analog to IP-based surveillance system. It offers a
single channel solution which integrates any analog camera into the IP system.
Equipped with outstanding video processing capabilities, the VS-01A brings the high
video quality of IP cameras to any analog system.
The VS-01A is able to automatically scan analog signals (NTSC/PAL) and adapt to the
optimum operation mode to offer the best video conversion. By offering
H.264/M-JPEG/MPEG-4 triple codec compression, it is able to offer a flexible system
which does not require high bandwidth and storage capabilities. Through these
features, the VS-01A is able to simultaneously deliver dual configurable video streams
at 30fps at D1 resolution.
The wireless model of the VS-01A transforms any analog camera into one that is not
restricted by location or landforms. By adopting the technology of IEEE 802.11
a/b/g/n, the camera only needs to be set in an area with wireless coverage to transmit
the video feed. The WPS button on the WVS-01A allows for easy configuration and
troubleshooting by simplifying the complicated camera to AP/Router connection.
Users do not have to worry about the data connection failing because each video
server is equipped with a SD/SDHC memory card slot for local storage.
Support for Power over Ethernet enables the video server, as well as the analog
camera, to use the same cable for power and data transmission, eliminating the need
to install an external power supply.
By adopting the technology of video enhancement (3D de-interface, 3D noise
reduction and WDR enhancement), the Brickcom VS-01A equips analog cameras with
the accessibility and high video quality of IP cameras while allowing the user the
flexibility to use their existing analog infrastructure.
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Video Output
WPS LED (*)
Status LED
Built-in Microphone
Video Input
Power Connector
(DC12V in)
SD/SDHC
Card Slot (*)
Microphone/Line In
Audio Out
Extension I/O
Terminal Block
Reset Button
Detachable Antenna (*)
WPS Button (*)
Ethernet RJ45 10/100 Socket
(Link/Power LED embedded)
Power Connector
(AC24V in) (*)
Chapter 3 - Device Appearance Description
< Front Panel >
< Rear Panel >
NOTE
1. The WPS button must first be enabled through the web GUI in order to work. See
page 53 for details on how to enable the WPS Button.
2. (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of
optional features available for the product.
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Function
LED Behavior
Description
Remark
WPS
WPS in progress
WVS-01A
Front Right
(Blue)
WPS
WPS Connection Error
WVS-01A
Front Right
(Blue)
WPS
Session overlap detected
WVS-01A
Front Right
(Blue)
WPS
Steady on
WPS successfully
Connected
WVS-01A
Front Right
(Blue)
Status
Hardware failure
Front Left
(Green)
Status
Steady on
1. Restoring settings
2. Normal Operation
Front Left
(Green)
Status
Unit
1. Powered off
2. Power on until system
setup
The LED can
be configured
to be unlit
during normal
operation
(Green)
Status
While F/W upgrading
Front Left
(Green)
Link
Blinking
Network connection in
progress
Rear Left
(Orange)
Link
Unit
No connection
Rear Left
(Orange)
Power
Steady on
Normal Operation
Rear Right
(Green)
Power
Unlit
Power off
Rear Right
(Green)
Chapter 4 - LED Behavior
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Pin
Function
1
Power + 4.5V
2
Digital Output
3
Digital Input
4
Ground
5
RS-485 -
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RS-485 +
< Extension I/O Terminal Block >
The VS-01A provides an extension I/O terminal block which is used to connect the
camera with external input/output devices. The pin definitions are listed as below.
< DI/DO Diagram >
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Reset Button
< Hardware Reset >
The Reset Button can be used to reboot the VS-01A or restore it to the default factory
settings. If the video server experiences a problem, rebooting it may correct the problem.
If the problem remains, please restore the VS-01A to the default factory settings and
reinstall the software.
To Reboot
Press and hold the Reset Button for one second using a paper clip or thin object. Wait
for the video server to reboot.
To Restore
Press and hold the Reset Button for ten seconds until the LED light turns off. When
successful restored, the LED will be blue during normal operation.
NOTE - By restoring the VS-01A, all settings will be restored to the default
factory settings.
SD Card Capacity (*)
The VS-01A is compatible with SD/SDHC (Maximum 32GB) cards.
(*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full list of
optional features that are available for this product.
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Chapter 5 - Installation
5.1 Video Server Connection
A. Basic Connection (Without PoE)
a. Connect the CCTV camera to the video input connector of the video
server using a BNC Connector.
b. Connect the supplied power cable to the video server and plug it into a
power outlet.
c. Connect the video server to a switch using an Ethernet cable. The
Ethernet cable should meet the specs of UTP Category 5 and not
exceed 100 meters in length.
d. To attach external devices, such as sensors and alarms, connect them
to the extension I/O terminal block.
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B. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Connection
The VS-01A is PoE compliant, so there are two options for connecting the
video server and CCTV camera to a power and Ethernet source. The
video server can either be connected to a PoE-enabled switch or a
non-PoE switch.
a. If using a PoE-enabled switch:
i. Connect the CCTV camera to the Video input connector of the video
server using a BNC Connector.
ii. Use a single Ethernet cable to connect the camera to the
PoE-enabled switch. The Ethernet cable should meet the specs of
UTP Category 5 and not exceed 100 meters in length.
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b. If using a non-PoE switch:
i. Connect CCTV camera to the video input connector of the video
server.
ii. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the video server to a PoE
Injector.
iii. Use a standard RJ-45 cable to connect the PoE Injector to the
non-PoE switch.
iv. Use a standard power cable to connect the PoE Injector to a power
outlet.
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5.2 System Requirements
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Computer:
IBM PC/AT Compatible
CPU:
Pentium 3GHz or faster
Memory:
1024 MB or more
Monitor:
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 24-bit True color or better
Network Interface:
10/100Mbps Network interface card must be installed
Web Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 or higher
Adobe Reader:
Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher
Audio:
The audio function will not work if a sound card is not installed in the PC. Audio
may be interrupted depending on network traffic.
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5.3 Software Installation
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and
"Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the video server and grant
user access to the camera.
After checking the hardware connection, run the Installation Wizard program
included on the product’s CDROM to automatically search the intranet for the
camera. There may be many cameras on the local network. Differentiate the
cameras using the serial number which is printed on the labels on the carton and the
bottom of the video server.
A. Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM driver. Run Auto-Run Tool
directly from the CD-ROM to start the installation. When installing the
Brickcom software kit for the first time, select a desired language for the
interface. The available languages are listed in the scroll box. Click
<Install> and follow the steps to install the EasyConfig wizard on the
desired computer.
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B. In the Install Shield Wizard dialog box, click <Next> to continue.
C. Read the End-User License Agreement and check the option “I accept the
terms of the license agreement”. Click <Next> to continue.
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D. Select either “Complete” setup or “Custom” setup to install the system.
a. If COMPLETE SETUP is selected:
i. All program features will be installed into the default directory.
Check the option “Complete” and then click <Next>.
ii. Click <Change> to change the appointed folder where installation
and program files will be stored. Click <Next> to continue.
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iii. Select to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue.
iv. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to
continue.
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v. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application
and click <Finish>. When launching the PC-NVR program, please
refer to the PC-NVR user manual.
b. If CUSTOM SETUP is selected:
i. This option is recommended for advanced users. It can be used to
install the system to a preferred directory or to select specific
program feature(s).
ii. Check the option “Custom”, and then click <Next>.
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iii. Select the features to install. Click <Next> to continue.
iv. Click <Change> to change the appointed folder where installation
and program files will be stored. Click <Next> to continue.
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v. Select programs to create shortcuts. Click <Next> to continue.
vi. The installation information will be displayed. Click <Next> to
continue.
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E. To launch EasyConfig or PC-NVR Standard, select the application and click
<Finish>. When launching the PC-NVR program, please refer to the
PC-NVR user manual.
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5.3.1 EasyConfig
To launch EasyConfig, select EasyConfig from the start menu. If Complete
Setup type was used in the software installation, an EasyConfig icon was
installed on the desktop. Double click to open the icon.
If Custom Setup type was used in the software installation and an EasyConfig
icon was not installed on the desktop, the program will be installed under
C:\Program Files\Brickcom\EasyConfig unless the program was saved to a
preferred directory.
A. Click <Start> to continue. The program will automatically search for the
camera in the intranet.
NOTE - Check “Skip the hardware installation guide” to skip checking
the hardware connection. To check the hardware installation settings,
do not check the option box.
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B. Select either “Simple Mode” or “Professional Mode” to obtain the camera’s
IP settings. If “Simple Mode” is selected, EasyConfig will set up the
connection automatically. If “Professional Mode” is selected, the user will
need to configure the IP settings manually.
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C. There may be many cameras in the local network. Differentiate the cameras
using their UPnP name. Double click on the camera from the survey list to
connect.
D. For configuring the IP address settings, select either <Settings remain the
same>, <Automatically obtain an IP Address (DHCP)> or <Set IP Address
configuration manually>. The DHCP setting is recommended.
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If <Set IP Address configuration manually> is selected, the following pages
will be displayed.
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E. If the camera supports the EasyLinkTM function, the following page will
be displayed. Otherwise, this page will not be shown. *If desired, click
<Skip> to skip this setting.
EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a
unique EasyLink name to their network Video Server’s IP address. There
is no need to configure the router to open up ports or remember
hard-to-memorize IP addresses. Users can log onto
[uniqueEasyLinkname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and
live view.
a. Enter a unique EasyLink name whose length must be between 5-32
characters.
b. When finished, click the arrow button to continue.
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F. When the IP address settings have been configured, the screen will either
display a successful or failed connection message. If the connection failed,
either try again or quit the installation.
a. If “DHCP IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be
displayed as below:
b. If “Static IP address settings” was selected, the failure page will be
displayed as below:
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c. If the connection was successful, the user will see the message:
“Congratulations. The installation of the camera is complete.”
When this window is displayed, click <PC-NVR> to start the PC-NVR
program, <Live View> to view the live video from the connected IP
camera, or <X> in the top right corner of the screen to close the
installation window. If the user starts the PC-NVR program, please refer
to the PC-NVR user manual.
Once installation is complete, the Administrator should proceed to the
next section "Accessing the Video Server" for necessary changes and
configurations.
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Chapter 6 - Accessing the Video Server
6.1 Check Video Server
The video server can be connected either before or immediately after the software
installation. The Administrator should complete the network settings on the
configuration page, including entering the correct subnet mask and IP address of
gateway and DNS. Ask the network administrator or Internet service provider for the
detail information.
6.2 Add Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access
The Administrator should immediately implement a new password as a matter
of prudent security practice. For first time use, the user name and password for
the Administrator are assigned as “admin/admin”. After the Administrator changes
the Administrator password, the web browser will display an authentication window
to confirm the new password. Once the password is set, there is no provision
to recover the Administrator’s password. If the Administrator’s password is
lost, the only option is to restore the original factory default settings.
The Administrator can set up a maximum of ten (10) user accounts. Users will be
able to access the Video Server, but will not be allowed to access system
configurations.
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6.3 Authentication
To access the camera’s live view, open a web browser and enter the IP address of
the camera. A dialog window will pop requesting a username and password. As
stated on the previous page, for the default username and password for the
Administrator are assigned as “admin/admin”. For accounts other than the
administrator’s account, the user can choose to remember the password for future
convenience. It is not recommended to check this box when viewing the camera
feed from a public computer.
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6.4 Installing the Plug-In
For the initial access to the camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt the
administrator for permission to install a new plug-in for on Internet Explorer.
Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or
notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any
installation and execution attempt. This plug-in has been registered for certificate
and is used to display the video in the browser. Click “Install” to proceed. If the web
browser does not allow the administrator to continue the installation, check the
Internet security option and lower the security levels or contact the networking
supervisor or IT for help.
NOTE – If an error occurred or the plug-in fails to install, it is because the
version of the Electronic Signature is newly released and the VeriSign has not
been submitted to Microsoft Windows update for validation. Therefore,
plug-in will not have its root certificate. If IE discovers that there is no root
certificate after the user’s PC connects to the camera, it will automatically
redirect to VeriSign Web site to download and install the latest root certificate to
make the installation successfully. If the user’s computer is able to connect to
camera but unable to access the internet, then the installation will fail because
the computer will not be able to download the latest root certificate. This
problem can be resolved if computer can be connect to the internet and the
camera at the same time and will not recur when Windows update patches
become available.
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Chapter 7 - Live View
NOTE - (*) These are optional features. Please refer to the Product List for the full
list of optional features available for the product.
Live View is the default page that opens when accessing the camera. Live video is
displayed directly in the browser window.
A. Stream1/Stream2 Channels
The video server offers simultaneous dual stream for optimized quality and
bandwidth. Go to Configuration → Camera/Video/Audio → Video to configure the
codec compression and video resolution or refer to the Video configuration page.
B. HTTP/TCP/UDP protocol
a. HTTP – This unicast method can be used to traverse firewalls. Firewalls are
commonly configured to allow the HTTP protocol, thus allowing RTP to be
tunneled.
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Play or Stop - Play or stop the video.
Recording - Record video to a computer.
Snapshot - Capture and save still images.
Digital Zoom - Enable the digital zoom operation
Mirror - Horizontally reflect the display of the live video.
Flip - Vertically reflect the display of the live video.
Real Size - View the object in real size. Press it again to switch back
to normal mode.
b. TCP - This protocol guarantees the complete delivery of streaming data and
provides better video quality. The downside of using this protocol is that the
quality of its real-time effect is less than that of the UDP protocol.
c. UDP - This protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However,
network packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be
broken. Activate UDP connection time-sensitive responses are more important
than video quality.
C. Camera Control Panel
a. Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level.
b. Mic volume - Drag the slider bar to adjust the microphone volume.
c. Speaker volume - The built-in speaker will play sound from an audio clip from
the computer microphone when it is enabled.
d. Optical Zoom – Drag the slider bar to adjust the optical zoom.
e. Focus - Drag the slider bar to manually adjust the focus.
For more Audio settings, please refer to the Audio configuration page.
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Full Screen - Switch to full screen mode. Press the “Esc” key to return
to normal mode.
Motion Detection Alert - Enable the motion detection alert function.
Mute – Turn off the sound.
Talk(*) – To communicate through the camera using the computer
MIC.
Set Default – Reset to default settings.
PTZ Panel- Click on the arrows to pan and/or tilt the camera.
/
Recording on/off - Displays the status of recording video
/
MIC on /off - Displays the status of the MIC volume
/
Speaker on/off - Displays the status of the Speaker
/
MD on/off - Displays the status of Motion Detection
NOTE - The <Camera Control Panel> functions have no effect on the recorded
video. Whatever changes are made to the <Camera Control Panel> will not be
applied to the recorded video.
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Chapter 8 - Configuration
Click <Configuration> on the main page to change the camera settings pages.
NOTE - Only Administrators can access the Configuration page.
8.1 Camera/Video/Audio
8.1.1 Camera
a. Brightness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image brightness level from
-5 to +5.
b. Contrast - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image contrast level from -5 to
+5.
c. Sharpness - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image sharpness level from -5
to +5.
d. Saturation - Drag the slider bar to adjust the image saturation level from -5
to +5.
e. Test in Full Screen - Click this button to switch to full screen mode. Press
“Esc” key to switch back to normal mode.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.1.2 Video
The Video Server offers two separate streams for different viewing options.
A. Stream 1 & Stream 2
a. Video Codec - The Video Server offers three choices of video codec
standards for real-time viewing: H.264, MPEG-4 and MJPEG.
b. Video Resolution - Select from the drop-down menu to choose the
best resolution recording settings.
c. Frame Rate - Select the frame rate from drop-down menu. When
H.264 or MJPEG is selected, the frame rate ranges from 1 to 30 fps.
When MPEG-4 is selected, the frame rate ranges from 1 to 15 fps. Set
a higher frame rate for smoother video quality.
d. Video quality and bit rate - Choose either “quality” or “bitrate” to
control the video quality with video codec at H.264 or MPEG4. Only
“quality” can be chosen when video codec at MJPEG is selected. Set
the bitrate higher for a better video quality.
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NOTE - a higher bitrate will use higher network bandwidth. The
video quality can be set between Level 1 to Level 6, with Level 6
producing the best image quality.
e. HTTP Transport – If MJPEG is used for Video Codec, users can
enable HTTP Transport protocol for video communication.
NOTE – HTTP Transport is for non-IE browser used only.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
B. Video Overlay
a. Timestamp - To display the date and time on the screen during live
view, check “Enable” to enable the timestamp function and select the
display position from the drop-down menu.
b. Text - To make a note about the camera, check “Enable” and select the
display position from the drop-down menu. Enter a video description
in the text box.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
NOTE - The video overlay will only takes effect in stream 1.
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C. RTSP Server
To utilize RTSP authentication, the user must first set a password for the
camera. RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the delivery of
streaming media. By default the port number is set to 554.
a. Authentication - Depending on the network security requirements, the
video server provides two types of security settings for streaming via
RTSP protocol: NONE and DIGEST.
If DIGEST authentication is selected, user credentials are encrypted
using MD5 algorithm, thus providing better protection against
unauthorized access.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
D. Save File Folder
a. Recording folder path - The destination for saving the recording video
files. Click Browse to specify the saving path.
b. Snapshot folder path - The destination for saving the snapshot files.
Click Browse to specify the saving path and select the format from the
drop-down menu.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.1.3 Audio
A. Stream
The administrator can set up two separate streams for the camera for different
viewing devices. The administrator can enable or disable the audio function on
either stream. If audio enable is selected, select the Audio codec from the
drop-down menu.
B. Advanced Settings
a. Camera MIC – The Video Server supports two way audio
communications so that operators can transmit and receive audio
simultaneously. By using the Video Server’s built-in microphone and an
external speaker, users can communicate with people within range of
the Network Camera.
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b. Camera Speaker – If the speaker is enabled, select the volume from
the drop-down menu.
c. Echo Cancellation Enabled - Enable to avoid an echo.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.1.4 Multicast
Multicast sends a video stream to the multicast group address and allows
multiple clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy
from the multicast group address. Therefore, multicast can effectively save
Internet bandwidth. The RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol) controls the
delivery of streaming media.
Click “Enable” to enable Multicast stream 1 or Multicast stream 2. The default
value for multicast address and port are 234.1.2.3 and 10000. Use different
port number for different streams. It is recommended to use the default values.
NOTE - Using the IP address of the Video Server enables access to the
video. Example: rtsp://192.168.1.1/channel1
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.2 Camera Control
8.2.1 PTZ Configuration
If the analog camera has pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities, it must be connected
to the video server using an RS-485 interface.
a. Baud Rate/ Protocol – The Baud Rate and Protocol values of the
video server must be set to match the Baud Rate and Protocol values
of the analog camera. See the analog camera user manual for the
Baud Rate and Protocol configuration details.
b. Camera ID – Enter the analog camera ID.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.3 Network
8.3.1 IP Settings
This section explains how to configure a wired network connection for the
camera. There are several ways to setup the camera over the Internet: (1)
obtain an available dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP server, (2) use a
static IP, or use PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet). Select the desire setup
mode from the IP settings drop-down menu.
c. DHCP – If this option is selected, the video server will automatically
obtain an available dynamic IP address from the DHCP server each
time it connects to the LAN.
d. Static IP - Select this option to manually assign a static IP address to
the camera. Enter the static IP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway,
Primary and Secondary DNS provided by the ISP.
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e. PPPoE (Point-to-point over Ethernet) - Use this mode if connecting
to the Internet through a DSL Line.
NOTE - To utilize this feature, it requires an account provided by an
Internet Service Provider. Enter the user name and password provided
by the ISP.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.3.2 UPnP
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) simplifies the process of adding a camera to a
local area network. Once connected to a LAN, the video server will
automatically appear on the intranet. Click “Enable” to enable this function
and enter an UPnP name which the camera will appear under on the intranet.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.3.3 DDNS (dynamic domain name service)
DDNS links a domain name to an IP address, allowing users to easily access
their camera even with a changing IP address. Brickcom Video Server are
compatible with two DDNS service providers (1) DynDNS, and (2) TZO.
NOTE - Before utilizing this function; please apply for a dynamic domain
account from a DDNS provider.
a. DynDNS – Enable the DynDNS to allow the camera to have a fixed
host and domain name. Refer to the DynDNS website
(www.dyndns.com) to apply for a dynamic domain account. When an
account has been created, enter the username, password and
hostname.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
b. TZO - TZO is a DDNS provider which allows users to create a dynamic
DNS. Refer to the TZO website (http://www.tzo.com/) to apply for a
dynamic domain account. When an account has been created, enter
the e-mail address, password and domain name.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.3.4 EasyLinkTM
EasyLinkTM is a unique Brickcom function which allows users to assign a
unique domain name to their Video Server’s IP address. There is no need to
configure the router to open up ports or remember hard-to-memorize IP
addresses. When this function is enabled, users can log onto
[uniquedomainname].mybrickcom.com to view the camera’s web GUI and live
view.
a. Check the box to enable EasyLinkTM.
b. Enter a unique domain name whose length must be between 5-32
characters. Verify that the domain name is available.
c. Select a desired amount of time from the Refresh Time drop-down
menu to confirm the connection status.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
NOTE - The EasyLink function will not work if the following conditions
occur:
1. The camera cannot be located behind a double NAT network.
2. The camera’s IP address cannot be assigned to specific port
numbers using the router’s port forwarding.
3. EasyLink uses UPnP to exchange port information with the router.
The camera must connect to the internet through a router which
supports UPnP.
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8.3.5 Wireless
These settings control how a Video Server interacts with a wireless network.
Users can identify the wireless network and enable wireless encryption.
NOTE – This function is only available for WVS models.
A. Basic Settings
a. Network Name (SSID) - The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the
network name used to identify the wireless signal emitted from a
wireless camera. It is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters
long.
Wireless devices have a default SSID set by the factory. Brickcom
wireless products use Brickcom as the default name. It is
recommended for users to rename their SSID to something unique in
order to distinguish their wireless device from surrounding wireless
networks.
NOTE - Be careful when including personal information when
naming the SSID as it is viewable by anyone browsing for wireless
networks.
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b. Site Survey – Survey the local area for available wireless networks.
The user should select their Local Area Network (LAN) from the Site
Survey List.
c. Security - Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless network.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal) and Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security for wireless
communication. A network encrypted with
WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal is more secure than a network
encrypted with WEP because WPA-Personal/WPA2-personal uses
dynamic key encryption. To protect the information as it passes through
the airwaves, it is recommended to enable the highest level of
encryption supported by the network equipment.
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i. WEP- Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a basic encryption method which
transmits network broadcast messages using radio signals. It is
not as secure as WPA.
1) Tx Key - Select a key from the drop-down menu.
2) WEP Encryption - Select a level of WEP encryption: 64 bits
10 hex digits or 128 bits 26 hex digits. The default is 64 bits 10
hex digits.
3) Key 1-4 - Enter the WEP key(s) manually.
4) Authentication - The default is set to Open System, which
allows either Shared Key or Auto authentication to be used.
With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use
a WEP key for authentication. With Auto authentication, the
sender and the recipient do not use a WEP key for
authentication.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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ii. WPA-Personal - WiFi Protected Access (WPA)-Personal
1) Encryption - Supports two encryption methods with dynamic
encryption keys: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select the algorithm
type from the drop down menu: TKIP or AES. The default is
TKIP.
2) Shared Key - Enter the key shared between the Router and
the server keys. Enter a password of 8-63 characters.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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iii. WPA2-Personal - WiFi Protected Access (WPA2-Personal)
1) Encryption - WPA2 supports AES encryption method with
dynamic encryption keys.
2) Shared Key - Enter the key shared between the Router and
the server keys. Enter a password of 8-63 characters.
NOTE - If using WPA or WPA2, each device in the wireless
network must use the same WPA or WPA2 method and shared
key or else the network will not function properly.
B. Advanced Settings
a. Network Mode - From the drop-down menu, select the wireless
standards running on the network.
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If there are Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N (2.4GHz)
devices on the network, use the default setting, BGN-Mixed.
If there are Wireless-B and Wireless-G devices on the network,
select BG-Mixed.
If there are only Wireless-B devices on the network, select
Wireless-B Only.
If there are only Wireless-G devices on the network, select
Wireless-G Only.
If there are only Wireless-N (2.4GHz) devices on the network, select
Wireless-N Only.
(*) If there are Wireless-A and Wireless-N devices on the network,
select AN-Mixed.
(*) If there are Wireless-A, Wireless-B, Wireless-G and Wireless-N
(2.4GHz) devices on the network, use the default setting,
ABGN-Mixed.
(*) If there are only Wireless-A devices on the network, select
Wireless-A Only.
b. Radio Band - The settings are available for the Auto-20/40MHz
channel and Standard-20 MHz channel.
c. Enable WMM (802.1e QoS) - WMM is a wireless Quality of Service
feature that improves quality for audio, video, and voice applications by
prioritizing wireless traffic. To use this feature, the wireless client
devices on the network must support Wireless WMM. The default
setting is Enabled. To disable this feature, select Disable.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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C. Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Use this method if the client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN
number.
a. Enter the network name from the device in the field.
b. Click <Register> to start WPS.
c. Click “Enable” to enable the WPS Button. If this feature is not enabled,
the user will not be able to use the WPS button
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.3.6 HTTP/HTTPS
a. HTTP – (HyperText Transfer Protocol) - This protocol allows for TCP
protocol quality without having to open specific ports for streaming.
Users inside a firewall can utilize this protocol to allow streaming data
through.
b. HTTPS - (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL) - This protocol allows
authentication and encrypted communication over SSL (Secure Socket
Layer). It helps protect streaming data transmission over the Internet on
a higher security level than HTTP.
Click “Enable” to enable and Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel
changes.
To enable HTTPS, users have to create and install a certificate.
i. Click “Continue to this website” to install.
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ii. Enter the User name and Password of the camera.
iii. Click “Certificate Error” on the top right corner of the window to view
the certificate.
iv. Click “Install Certificate” and follow the steps to finish the
installation.
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8.4 Event
8.3.1 Event Settings
When an event (such as unauthorized movement) occurs, the camera can be
scheduled to perform certain actions. An Event Type is a set of parameters
that defines these actions.
This section describes how to configure the camera to perform certain actions
when events occur.
Click <Add Event> on the Event Settings page. The Event Setup page will
appear.
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How to Set Up an Event Schedule
Event Schedule describes how and when the camera performs certain actions.
a. Check “Enable” and enter a descriptive name for the event schedule.
b. Set Event Schedule to define when the event is activated by selecting
from Always (24 hours), Schedule or Recurrence pattern.
i. If Schedule is selected from the Event Schedule, the following
page will be displayed:
A Scheduled Event can be programmed for certain times and day.
Click individual boxes to schedule specific times for the camera to
detect events.
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ii. If Recurrence Pattern is selected, the following page will be
displayed.
An event schedule can be programmed to recur at different times
according to the user’s needs. Select the days for the event
schedule to occur. Select a start time and specify the duration.
c. Define what will trigger an event to occur by selecting an option from
the Event drop-down list.
d. Select the Actions that will occur when the event is triggered.
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i. When <Send to Email> is selected, the following page will be
shown:
1) From - Enter the email address of the sender.
2) To - Enter the email address of the recipient. To enter multiple
recipients, separate each using a comma.
3) My Name - Enter the sender’s name that will appear in the
recipient’s inbox.
4) Subject - Enter the title of the email.
e. When complete, click Apply to save new event or Cancel to delete the
event. The new event will appear on the event list.
f. To edit an event setting; select the event from the list. To remove an
event setting from the list, select an event name from the list and then
click <Delete Event>. Click <Add Event> to add more events.
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8.3.2 Motion Detection
Motion can be detected by measuring changes in the speed or vector of an
object or objects in the monitored area. This section explains how to configure
the Network Camera to enable motion detection.
a. Detection Setting – Use this setting to enable and define the motion
detection windows. The user can defined up to three areas on the live
view window for motion detection.
i. Select <Window1>, <Window2>, or <Window3> to adjust the
motion detection window.
ii. Check the box to enable the window.
iii. Use the mouse to resize or move the motion detection window.
iv. Adjust the “Sensitivity” level. Lower sensitivity levels will result in
more activity needed to trigger an event.
v. Adjust the “Threshold” to change the threshold level. The higher
the threshold, the larger objects need to be to trigger an event.
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vi. The chart below the Live View window indicates the activity level of
the Motion Detection window. When motion is detected by the
camera and exceeds the defined threshold, a red bar will appear.
Users can use this feature as a trigger source to send photos or
videos to a remote server via email or FTP.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.3.3 Digital Input (DI)
The DI socket allows the video server to receive input from an external device.
The external device should have the ability to drive voltage on the connected
DI wire to the triggering voltage level in order to notify the IP camera of any
event of interest. The video server will then process the event notification
according to the specific event rules.
a. Triggering voltage Level: LOW or HIGH. Users should select the
option according to the capability of their external device.
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8.5 Notifications
Use the tools in this section to specify what type of notification will be sent when an
event occurs. The camera can send buffered images to an FTP server, Samba,
Email, or HTTP.
8.4.1 FTP Settings
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used as an application component to
automatically transfer files for program internal functions. Select “Primary FTP
Server” from the Server Selection drop down menu to send media files to a
FTP server when an event is triggered. Enter the FTP IP address or
hostname. By default, the FTP port server is set to 21. Enter the account
name, password and FTP Path to configure the settings.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.4.2 E-mail Settings
Select “Primary Email Server” option from the Server Selection drop down
menu to send media files to an email server when an event is triggered.
a. SMTP Server - Enter the server host name of the email server.
b. SMTP Port - Enter the port number of the email server; by default, the
SMTP port is set to 25.
c. Authentication - Select the authentication type from the drop-down
menu.
d. Email Account - Enter the user name of the email account if
necessary.
e. Email Password - Enter the password of the email account if
necessary.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.4.3 Samba Settings
Select this option to send the media files via a network neighborhood when an
event is triggered.
a. Server Address - Enter the IP address of the Samba server.
b. User Name - Enter the user name of the Samba server.
c. Password - Enter the password of the Samba server.
d. Workgroup - Enter the workgroup of the Samba server.
e. Shared Folder - Enter the share folder of the Samba server.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.4.4 HTTP Settings
Select this option to send the media files via an HTTP notification when an
event is triggered.
a. URL – Specify the URL to send HTTP requests. The URL is normally
written as: http://ip_address/notification.cgi?parameter
ip_address – type the IP address or host name of the HTTP host.
Parameter – type the notification parameter if necessary.
Example
URL - http://192.168.1.1/xxxx.cgi
Message - name1=value1&name2=vlaue2
Result - http://192.168.1.1/xxxx.cgi? name1=value1&name2=vlaue2
(ex: https://192.168.1.1/notification.cgi?event=MD&camera=FB-100A)
b. Message - Enter the message notification that will be sent when an
event is triggered.
c. Enter the user name and password if necessary.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.4.5 Digital Output (DO)
The DO socket allows the video server to send output to an external device.
While executing the DO notification action, the video server drives voltage on
the connected DO wire to the triggering voltage level for X number of
seconds. The connected external device will then be triggered for X number of
seconds.
a. Triggered Voltage Level: OPEN or GROUND. Users should select
the option according to the specification of their external device.
8.4.6 Video Clip
This function is used to determine when video clips will be recorded and stored
after an event is triggered.
a. Pre-alarm buffer - Images can be stored internally on the server from
the time immediately preceding the trigger. Enter the desired length
of time.
b. Post-alarm buffer - Images can be stored internally on the server
from the time immediately following the trigger. Enter the desired
length of time.
c. Maximum buffer size – Specify the maximum file size allowed.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.6 System
8.5.1 System Log
a. System Log – Set up the camera to record a system log when an
event is triggered.
This page displays the system’s log in chronological order. The system
log is stored in the camera’s buffer area and will be overwritten when
the buffer area is full.
Click Retrieve to retrieve the log or click Save to file to save the
system log.
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b. Remote Logging - The user can configure the camera to send the
system log file to a remote server as a log backup.
i. Click to enable remote log and enter the IP address of the remote
server.
ii. Enter the port number of the remote server.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.5.2 Date and Time
a. Manual – Manually enter the date and time.
b. Clone from PC – The camera will sync with the time, date and time
zone of the computer used to modify the camera settings. Check
“Clone” to utilize this option. The read-only date and time of the PC
will be displayed.
c. NTP (Network Time Protocol) - NTP is a protocol for synchronizing
the clocks of a computer system. Select to update the time with a
NTP server on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
i. Time Zone – Select the local time zone from drop-down menu.
ii. NTP Server 1 and Server 2 - Enter the address of the NTP server
iii. Daylight Saving - Enable this option to automatically update for
Daylight Savings Time.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.5.3 Device Information
a. System Information – Displays the complete system information of
the camera.
b. Network Settings – Displays the complete network settings
information of the camera.
c. Video/Audio Settings – Displays the complete video/audio settings
information of the camera.
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8.5.4 Storage Management (*)
a. Storage Management - Storage Management is used to view all the
recorded files on the SD/SDHC card.
i. Click Reload to refresh the list of recorded files.
ii. Click Remove to safely remove the Micro-SD/SDHC memory card.
iii. Click Format to format the Micro-SD/SDHC memory card.
iv. Left click on the folder to list the recorded files. The user can either
play the snapshot of the recorded files by moving the mouse
pointer over the file or double click on a file to play it.
v. Right click on the folder to download, play or delete the recorded
files.
NOTE – The user may need to install QuickTime multimedia
framework to play the video clips.
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b. Advanced Settings
i. Automatic Recycle(*) – Enable to automatically overwrite older
files when the available space remaining on the Micro-SD/SDHC
card is less than 100MB. If the Automatic Recycle function is
disabled, there must be at least 50MB hard drive space available
for the camera to be able to record video files.
ii. Offline Record – Enable to keep recording if the Video Server is
offline.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.7 Maintenance
8.6.1 User Management
This section explains how to enable password protection and create multiple
accounts. The administrator account name is “admin”, which is permanent
and cannot be deleted.
a. Click Add to create an account.
b. Enter the new user’s name, password and confirm password.
Administrators can add up to 10 user accounts.
c. Select the privilege level for the new user account from the drop-down
list. Privilege levels can be assigned as:
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i. Administrator - user has access to view and change the
Configuration page. Users with administrator privilege can change
other user’s access rights and user accounts. Click Delete or
Update to delete or modify a user’s account.
ii. Viewer - user can only access the main page for live viewing.
iii. Remote Viewer - user can only access the main page for live
viewing using TCP protocol.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.6.2 Language
Select the desired language from the drop-down menu.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
8.6.3 IP Filter
The IP Filter is used to filter the IP addresses which are able to access the
network camera. Enable the IP Filter and select to allow or deny a range of IP
addresses access to the server. Click Add to list to add the IP range to the
IP filter list.
Click Apply to apply settings or Cancel to cancel changes.
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8.6.4 Firmware Upgrade
This feature allows the user to upgrade the video server firmware. It will take a
few minutes to complete the process.
NOTE - Do not power off the video server or camera during the upgrade.
a. Upgrade - Click Browse… and specify the firmware file. Click Upgrade.
The video server will begin upgrading and will reboot automatically
when the upgrade is finished.
8.6.5 Configuration
This feature allows the user to export/import the configuration files of the Video
Server.
a. Import/Export - Click export to pop up a dialog to indicate the
location and file to export. Click browse to indicate the location and file
of the camera configuration and click import to import the
configuration file back into the network Video Server.
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8.6.6 Reset to Default
Click Apply to restore the video server to factory default setting.
8.6.7 Reboot
This feature will reboot the video server. Click Apply to begin. A message will
pop up asking “The device will reboot. Are you sure?” Click “OK” to continue.
The video server will take about one minute to reboot.
The following message will show during the rebooting process.
When completed, the live video page will be displayed in the web browser.
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