EverFocus EFN3321 User Manual

Indoor Outdoor

EFN Series Fisheye Network Camera

3MP 360° Panoramic View, IP68, IK10

User’s Manual

Copyright © EverFocus Electronics Corp,

Release Date: August, 2014

Copyright  1995-2014 EverFocus Electronics Corp.

All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by

any means without written permission of the EverFocus Electronics Corporation.

EverFocus

12F, No.79, Sec. 1, Shin-Tai Wu Road,

Hsi-Chih, Taipei, Taiwan

TEL: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

www.everfocus.com.tw

August, 2014

About this document

All the safety and operating instructions should be read and followed before the unit is operated. This

manual should be retained for future reference. The information in this manual was current when

published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and improve its products. All specifications are

therefore subject to change without notice.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Notice "Declaration of Conformity Information"

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.

Warning: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by EverFocus or

parties authorized by EverFocus could void the user's authority to operate the 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.

EverFocus Electronics Corp.

12F, No. 79, Sec. 1, Shin-Tai Wu Rd., Hsi-Chi,

Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

EFN Series Fisheye camera complies with CE and FCC.

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Precautions

1. Do not install the camera near electric or magnetic fields.

Install the camera away from TV/radio transmitters, magnets, electric motors, transformers and

audio speakers since the electromagnetic fields generated from these devices may distort the video

image or otherwise interfere with camera operation.

2. Never disassemble the camera beyond the recommendations in this manual nor introduce

materials other than those recommended herein.

Improper disassembly or introduction of corrosive materials may result in equipment failure or other

damage.

3. Try to avoid facing the camera toward the sun.

In some circumstances, direct sunlight may cause permanent damage to the sensor and/or internal

circuits, as well as creating unbalanced illumination beyond the capability of the camera to

compensate.

4. Keep the power cord away from water and other liquids and never touch the power cord with wet

hands.

Touching a wet power cord with your hands or touching the power cord with wet hands may result in

electric shock.

5. Never install the camera in areas exposed to oil, gas or solvents.

Oil, gas or solvents may result in equipment failure, electric shock or, in extreme cases, fire.

6. Cleaning

For cameras with interchangeable lenses, do not touch the surface of the sensor directly with the

hands. Use lens tissue or a cotton tipped applicator and ethanol to clean the sensor and the camera

lens. Use a damp soft cloth to remove any dirt from the camera body. Please do not use complex

solvents, corrosive or abrasive agents for cleaning of any part of the camera.

7. Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature, humidity or power source ratings.

This camera is suitable for outdoor operation only. Use the camera at temperatures within

-10°C~50°C / -14°F~131°F (indoor Type) / -40°C~55°C / -40°F~131°F (outdoor Type); this device is not

rated as submersible. The input power source is 12 VDC / PoE. Be sure to connect the proper + / -

polarity and voltage, as incorrect polarity or too high a voltage will likely cause the camera to fail, and

such damage is not covered by the warranty. The use of properly fused or Class 2 power limited type

supplies is highly recommended.

8. Mounting

Use care in selecting a solid mounting surface which will support the weight of the camera plus any

wind, snow, ice or other loading, and securely attach the camera to the mounting surface using

screws and anchors which will properly support the camera. If necessary (e.g. when mounting to

drop ceilings) use a safety wire to provide additional support for the camera.

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Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Minimum System Requirement ...................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Features .......................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Physical Description.................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Cables and Terminal Block .............................................................................................................. 5

3. Installation ................................................................................................................................... 7

3.1 Packing List ..................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Optional Accessory ......................................................................................................................... 7

3.3 Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 8

3.3.1 Indoor Type – Ceiling / Desk Mount ................................................................................. 8

3.3.2 Indoor Type – Wall Mount .............................................................................................. 11

3.3.3 Outdoor Type .................................................................................................................. 14

4. Accessing the User Interface ................................................................................................... 20

4.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address ................................................................................................ 20

4.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer ...................................................................................... 24

4.3 Connecting the Camera to the Network ...................................................................................... 26

4.4 Live View Window ........................................................................................................................ 28

5. Playback ...................................................................................................................................... 31

5.1 Remote Playback Using Playback Page ......................................................................................... 31

5.2 Setting Up the Playback Function ................................................................................................. 33

5.2.1 Inserting / Removing the SD Card ................................................................................... 33

5.2.2 Testing the Playback Function ......................................................................................... 34

5.3 Playing Back Using ARV Viewer .................................................................................................... 36

6. Fisheye Settings ......................................................................................................................... 38

6.1 Fisheye Settings Page ................................................................................................................... 38

6.2 ePTZ Settings ................................................................................................................................ 40

6.3 eZ Tracker...................................................................................................................................... 43

6.3.1 Installation Notice ........................................................................................................... 44

6.3.2 Configuration .................................................................................................................. 45

6.4 View Mode ................................................................................................................................... 48

7. General Settings ........................................................................................................................ 53

7.1 System Settings ............................................................................................................................. 54

7.1.1 Network .......................................................................................................................... 54

7.1.2 Date / Time ..................................................................................................................... 60

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7.1.3 Storage ............................................................................................................................ 61

7.1.4 Display and Overlay......................................................................................................... 63

7.1.5 System Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 65

7.1.6 System Information ......................................................................................................... 68

7.1.7 User ................................................................................................................................. 69

7.1.8 Black/White List .............................................................................................................. 71

7.2 Camera Settings ............................................................................................................................ 72

7.2.1 Streaming and Audio ...................................................................................................... 72

7.2.2 Camera ............................................................................................................................ 75

7.2.3 Mount ............................................................................................................................. 78

7.2.4 Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 78

7.2.5 Image .............................................................................................................................. 79

7.3 Event Settings ............................................................................................................................... 80

7.3.1 Event Wizard ................................................................................................................... 80

7.3.2 Event ............................................................................................................................... 81

7.3.3 Notification ..................................................................................................................... 85

7.4 Link to Smart Phone App .............................................................................................................. 88

8. Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility ...................................................................................... 89

9. Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 91

10. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 95

Appendix ............................................................................................................................................ 98

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1. Introduction

The EFN Series Fisheye IP camera comes with two types: Indoor (EFN3320 / 3320c) and Outdoor (EFN3321).

These cameras are designed to monitor a location with 360° surround view (ceiling / desk mount) and 180°

panoramic view (wall mount). The fisheye camera provides up to 8 cropped regions of view with changeable

angles, allowing you to monitor all angles of a location simultaneously using just one camera. The outdoor

model is equipped with an IP68-rated and IK10 vandal proof housing, making it suitable for outdoor use.

The EFN Series offers various viewing modes, including fisheye view, 9-division, 360° panoramic, dual 180°,

wall 180°, quad view and single view. The hemispherical images have been de-warped and converted into

the conventional rectilinear projection for viewing. You can also operate the PTZ function on the de-warped

view. Besides, the fisheye camera also provides eZ Tracker function, which combines a fisheye and speed

dome cameras for easy tracking and smooth PTZ with 360° surround view.

Provided with quad streams from H.264, MPEG4 and M-JPEG, the outdoor fisheye network camera also

features the Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) function, which can provide clear images even under back light

circumstances where intensity of illumination can vary excessively. A built-in micro SDHC / SDXC card slot

and Power over Ethernet (IEEE802.3af Class 0) features are also provided. You can power the camera over

the network or by connecting the camera to a 12 VDC power supply.

Since the EFN Series conforms to ONVIF / PSIA for compatibility with other network video devices, it

interoperates with a wide variety of hardware and software systems. You can also use EverFocus Mobile

Applications to remotely view the live views of the cameras through your handheld devices; or use

EverFocus CMS to remotely manage multiple IP devices connected on the network. The fisheye camera can

be mounted onto the ceiling, desk or wall. With all the above advantages plus the simple and flat user

interface design, the fisheye cameras bring out the clarity and usability in your surveillance system.

Model

Megapixel Type Protection Rating PoE 12 VDC Audio I/O

EFN3320 3 MP Indoor - Yes - - ­EFN3320c 3 MP Indoor - Yes Yes Yes Yes
EFN3321 3 MP Outdoor IP68, IK10 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1.1 Minimum System Requirement

Before installing, please check that your device meets the following requirements.

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista (32-bit) / 7 (32-bit)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or above

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1.2 Features

 1/3” progressive CMOS image sensor delivers 3-megapixel resolution
 Various view modes provided including fisheye view, 9-division, 360° panoramic, dual 180°, wall 180°,

quad view, single view

 Mounting types: ceiling mount, wall mount, desk mount
 Up to 8 cropped regions as independent channels (9-division)
 Quad streams from H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG
 Supports eZ Tracker function: combining a fisheye and speed dome cameras for easy tracking and

smooth PTZ with 360° surround view

 Supports digital zoom
 Noise reduction (DNR)
 Wide dynamic range (WDR)
 Supports micro SDHC / SDXC card up to 64GB for edge recording (see Appendix for the tested card

brands)

 Two-way audio (except EFN3320)
 IP68 weather proof and IK10 vandal resistance (outdoor type only)
 Multi-languages on Web interface
 PoE / 12 VDC (except EFN3320)
 ONVIF / PSIA compliant
 Supports EverFocus CMS and Mobile Applications (iOS / Android)

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Rear View

Front View

2. Physical Description

Indoor Type (EFN3320 / EFN3320c)

No. Item Name Descriptions

1 Reset Button

2 Micro SDHC / SDXC Slot

Press the button for 7 seconds to reset all configurations to the
factory default settings.

For inserting a micro SDHC / SDXC card (see Appendix for the tested
card brands).

3 Fisheye Lens Fisheye lens with fixed IRIS and IR corrected.

Dimensions

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3 4 5

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No. Item Name Descriptions

1 Lens Fisheye lens with fixed IRIS and IR corrected.

2 Cable Gland

Equipped with three plugs inserted in the cable conduits for

waterproofing.

3 Reset Button

Resets all configurations to the factory default settings. Press and

hold the Reset Button for 10 seconds by using a pen or a paper click.

4 Micro SDHC / SDXC Slot

Insert a micro SDHC / SDXC card (see Appendix for tested card

brands).

5 Terminal Block A 12-pin terminal block. See 4.3 Terminal Block.
6 LAN / PoE Port Connects to a 10/100 Ethernet or PoE.

Dimensions

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Alarm Input / Output

Audio Input (TRS Line-in)(Pink)

Audio Output (TRS Line-out)(Green)

Video Test-Out (BNC)

12 VDC Input

LAN / PoE Cable

4 3 2 1

Pin Assignment from Alarm I/O

Pin 1: Alarm In (+)
Pin 2: Alarm GND (-)
Pin 3: Alarm COM (-)
Pin 3: Alarm Out (+)

TRS Connector

Left Channel (Tip)

Right Channel (Ring)

Ground (Sleeve)

2.1 Cables and Terminal Block

This section describes the cables and terminal block of the fisheye cameras. The EFN3320 only features a

PoE cable.

For EFN3320c (Indoor)

The Cables provide connections for Network, power, audio input / output, alarm input / output and video

test output. Note that the audio line in/out cable features a 3.5mm TRS connector. Be sure to prepare

speakers / microphones with TRS connector (see TRS Connector image below). Also, speakers /

microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

To activate the Audio function, the Enable Audio must be checked. See

Audio Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio in the User’s Manual.

For the Video Test-Out cable to work, the Stream 4 must be

disabled (unchecked), see Stream Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and

Audio in the User’s Manual.

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1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12

Camera Module

For EFN3321 (Outdoor)

The I/O terminal block, located on the camera module, can be used to develop applications for alarm input

and output, two-way audio, TV-output or a variety of other functions.

Note:

1. You can unplug the terminal block from the camera module for easier wiring.

2. Microphones / speakers with an (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

No. Functions No. Functions

1 12 VDC Input 7 Audio Input C (TRS Line-in)
2 Digital GND 8 Audio GND
3

Alarm Out

Alarm Output C (+) 9 Audio Output (TRS Line-Out)
4 Alarm COM C (-) 10 Audio GND
5

Alarm In

Alarm Input C (+) 11 CVBS Output
6 Digital GND (-) 12 Digital GND

To activate the Audio function, the Enable Audio must be checked. See Audio Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming

and Audio in the User’s Manual.

For the Video Test-Out cable to work, the Stream 4 must be

disabled (unchecked), see Stream Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and

Audio in the User’s Manual.

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3. Installation

3.1 Packing List

Please check that there is no missing item in the package before installing.

Indoor Type

• Camera x 1 • Screw x 3 (with 3 Anchors)

• RJ-45 Connector x 1 • Spacer x 1

• Mounting Template x 1 • Software CD x 1

• Tilting Wall Mount Bracket (15° tilt angle) x 1

• Quick Installation Guide x 1

Outdoor Type

• Camera x 1 • Desiccant Bag x 2

• Base Plate Screw x 4 • Inner Paper x 1

• Screw Anchor x 4 • Software CD x 1

• Hexagon Screwdriver x 1 • Quick Installation Guide x 1

Note:

1. Equipment configurations and supplied accessories vary by country. Please consult your local

EverFocus office or agents for more information. Please also keep the shipping carton for possible
future use.

2. Contact the shipper if any items appear to have been damaged in the shipping process.

3.2 Optional Accessory (for Outdoor type)

The Adapter Plate is designed for installing the camera to the wiring box on the wall. Please refer to

Step 3.d in 3.3.3 Outdoor Type for more details.

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Ceiling Mount Desk Mount

For the Tilting Wall Mount Bracket

Drill a hole only if you want to run

the cables through the ceiling / desk.

3.3 Installation

This fisheye camera is designed to be mounted on the ceiling, desk or wall.

3.3.1 Indoor Type – Ceiling / Desk Mount

1. Stick the Mounting Template to the ceiling / desk. Drill the three red cross marks on the inner circle,

and the square below only if you wish to run the cables through the ceiling / desk. Note that the

square below also indicates the cable position. Point the square below to the direction for running

the cables.

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Base Plate

Spacer

Push

Pull

Rear side of the camera

2. Insert the supplied three Anchors into the three holes and then screw the Base Plate to the ceiling /

desk using the supplied three Screws.

3. Place the Spacer onto the rear side of the camera. Remove the cut-out from the Spacer only if you

want to run the cables along the ceiling / desk.

4. Optionally insert the micro SDHC / SDXC card to the push-pull type SD card slot on the rear side of the

camera. For the tested card brands, please refer to Appendix.

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Rear side of the camera

Base Plate

5. Align the three latches on the camera with the three holes on the Base Plate, attach the camera to

the Base Plate and then rotate clockwise to secure the camera to the Base Plate. Note that the

triangle mark on the rear side of the camera and the Base Plate should point to the same direction.

6. Connect the network or power cable to the camera. The installation is now complete.

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With the Tilting Wall Mount Bracket

With the Base Plate

Drill a hole only if you want to

run the cables through the wall.

Toward the ground

For the Tilting Wall Mount Bracket

3.3.2 Indoor Type – Wall Mount

You can mount the camera to the wall using the supplied Base Plate or the Tilting Wall Mount Bracket.

1. Stick the Mounting Template to the wall. Drill the three red cross marks on the inner circle. If you

want to use the supplied Tilting Wall Mount Bracket, drill the three black cross marks on the outer

circle. Drill the square below only if you wish to run the cables through the wall. Note that the square

below also indicates the cable position. Point the square below to the direction for running the

cables.

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Base Plate

Tilting Wall Mount Bracket

Spacer

Push

Pull

Rear side of the camera

2. Insert the supplied three Anchors into the three holes and then screw the Base Plate / Tilting Wall

Mount Bracket to the wall using the supplied three Screws.

3. If you are using the Base Plate, place the Spacer onto the rear side of the camera. This step is only for

the Base Plate mounting. Remove the cut-out from the Spacer only if you want to run the cables

along the wall.

4. Optionally insert the micro SDHC / SDXC card to the push-pull type SD card slot on the rear side of the

camera. For the tested card brands, please refer to Appendix.

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With Base Plate With Tilting Wall Mount Bracket

Rear side of the camera

Base Plate

Tilting Wall Mount Bracket

5. Align the three latches on the camera with the three holes on the Base Plate / Tilting Wall Mount

Bracket, attach the camera to the Base Plate / Tilting Wall Mount Bracket and then rotate clockwise

to secure the camera to the Base Plate / Tilting Wall Mount Bracket.

Note that the triangle mark on the rear side of the camera should point to the same direction with

the triangle mark on the Base Plate / Tilting Wall Mount Bracket.

6. Connect the network or power cable to the camera. The installation is now complete.

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Camera Case

Base Plate

3.3.3 Outdoor Type

The following instruction is an example of Wall Mount installation. You can apply the instructions to

Ceiling / Desk Mount as well.

Ceiling Mount Desk Mount Wall Mount

1. Unscrew the four screws and remove the cover from the camera.

2. Unscrew the four screws and remove the Base Plate from the Camera Case.

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Base Plate

Wiring Box

Wall

Circle Plate

Camera Case

Cable Gland

Camera Case

3. Screw the Base Plate to the ceiling / wall / desk using the supplied four screws.

If you want to wire the cables through the bottom of the Camera Case, follow the steps below:

a. Remove the Circle Plate on the bottom of the Camera Case. You can simply loosen the Circle Plate

using a coin.

b. Loosen and remove the Cable Gland from the Camera Case. Screw the Cable Gland to the hole on

the bottom of the Camera Case.

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Base Plate

Wall

Base Plate Wiring BoxAdapter Plate

Base Plate

Camera Case

c. Screw the Circle Plate to the side hole on the Camera Case.

d. Screw the Base Plate to the ceiling / wall / desk.

If you want to install the camera to a wiring box, you have to screw the Adapter Plate (optional)

between the Base Plate and the Wiring Box.

4. Screw the Camera Case back to the Base Plate.

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Screw Body

Screw Cap

Stopper Claw

Plug

Stopper

Adjustment Ring(s)

Cable Gland Cable Gland

Screw Cap

Plug Stopper

Cable Conduit

Slitted Cable Conduit

5. Insert the PoE cable or the additional cables through the Cable Gland. Up to three cables can be

inserted. Note that except the PoE cable, additional wires have to be bundled into a cable with

diameter ranging from 5.3mm to 6.4mm (see Step d below).

a. Keep the supplied 6 Adjustment Rings for waterproofing.

• Transparent x 5 (1 mm thickness)

• Black x 1 (0.5 mm thickness)

b. Remove the Plug(s) from the Stopper (depends on the number of cables inserted). One Cable

Conduit can only be inserted with one cable.

c. Insert the PoE cable through the Cable Conduit, if your PoE cable already has a RJ-45

connector, then you can use the Slitted Cable Conduit.

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d. Optionally insert the additional wires, such as power (if you want to power the camera

through a 12 VDC power source), alarm and audio cables, through the other Cable Conduit.

Note that one Cable Conduit can only be inserted with one cable. The Cable Conduit has been

tested to support cable diameter between 5.3mm and 6.4mm. Please refer to the image

below to bundle the lose wires before inserting to the Cable Conduit.

e. Tighten the Screw Cap all the way to the Adjustment Ring(s).

f. Due to the variable cable diameters, for better waterproofing, it is strongly recommended

that you apply silicon sealants to the inner Screw Cap.

6. Connect the PoE cable to the LAN / PoE port on the camera module.

7. If you have inserted additional wires, connect the wires to the terminal block. Please refer to 2.1

Cables and Terminal Block for pin assignment information.

8. Optionally insert a micro SDHC / SDXC card to the card slot.

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It is highly recommended to replace the desiccant bags every time when you open the

9. Stick the supplied 2 desiccant bags inside the camera case.

Note:

camera.

10. Place and screw the camera module back to the camera case and then screw the cover back to the

camera case.

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4. Accessing the User Interface

This section explains how to access the Web interface of the camera for configuration.

4.1 Checking the Dynamic IP Address

You can look up the IP address and access the Web interface of the camera using the IP Utility (IPU)

software included in the software CD. Please connect the IP camera in the same LAN of your computer.

1. Install and then start the IPU program , the following IPU window appears. The IPU will

automatically search the IP devices connected in the LAN.

2. Double click the IP address of the desired device, the login window pops up. Type the user ID and

password to log in. By default, the user ID is user1 or admin and the password is 11111111.

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3. Click OK, the Live View window appears.

Note that for the first time user, you will be prompted to choose a desired mounting type of your

fisheye camera. Click to select a mounting type, the above live view window appears. To change

the mounting type, please refer to 7.2.3 Mount.

Note:

1. You might be required to install some add-ons for viewing the camera feed. If asked, click

Run Add-on.

2. To enable Remote Live View, Firmware Upgrade and ActiveX Prompt on Internet Explorer,

some settings have to be complete. Please refer to 4.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet
Explorer in the User’s Manual.

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4. To optionally configure the Machine Name, IP Address, IP Type or Port Number using the IPU:
a. Log in the camera by checking the desired model and then click the Log in icon. The Log

in dialog box appears.

b. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the Login status displays.

Note:

1. The default user ID is user1 and the default password is 11111111.

2. If you select more than one camera that has the same user ID / password, you will

be able to log in several cameras at once.

c. Right click the column to configure the settings. Click the Apply Changes button to

apply and save the settings.

Note: Most networks uses DHCP to assign IP address, if you are unsure of your network

settings, please consult your network administrators for configuration details.

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To set up a static IP:

Select Static from IP Type drop-down list and set up the desired IP Address, for example,

172.17.0.145. Please also set up the Subnet Mask and Gateway. Click the Apply Changes

button to apply and save the settings.

To show the Subnet Mask and Gateway items on the title bar, right click the title bar to display

the Customize Columns window, select Subnet Mask and Gateway and then click OK.

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4.2 Settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer

A. To enable Remote Live View, Firmware Upgrade and ActiveX Prompt on Internet Explorer, some

settings have to be complete. Please follow the steps below:

1. On the computer, click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Action Center (click Change

User Account Control Settings), the User Account Control Settings window appears. Adjust the

slide bar to Never Notify and then click OK. Restart your computer if requested.

2. Open the Internet Explore, click Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Custom Level, the

Security Settings windows appears.

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3. In the Download unsigned ActiveX controls field, select Prompt. In the Include local directory

path when uploading files to a server field, select Enable. Click OK.

4. In the Internet Options window, click the Advanced tab and then disable Enable memory

protection to help mitigate online attacks. Click OK.

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High-speed modem

Internet

Straight-through LAN patch cable

Router

Cat 5 Straight Through Cable

Left: Pinout of a straight-through cable.

B. For Windows 8 and above systems, to enable the local recording function by clicking the Recording

button on the Live View window, please select “Run as administrator” on the browser.

Right-click on the IE icon and select Run as administrator.

4.3 Connecting the Camera to the Network

There are three methods to connect the IP camera to the network: Router or LAN Connection, Direct

High-Speed Connection and One-to-One Connection.

Router or LAN connection

This is the most common connection in which the IP camera is connected to a router and allows multiple

users on and off site to see the IP camera on a LAN/WAN (Internet). The camera must be assigned an IP

address that is compatible with its LAN. By setting up port forwarding on the router, you can remotely

access the cameras from outside of the LAN via the Internet. To remotely access the Web interface of the

IP camera, please refer to 7.1.1 Network (DDNS Settings). To set up port forwarding, please consult the

manual of the router.

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Cat 5

Straight Through Cable

High-speed modem

Internet

Cat 5

Right: Pinout of a crossed-over cable.

Direct High-Speed Connection

In a Direct High-Speed Connection, the camera connects directly to a modem without the need for a

router. You need to set the static or dynamic WAN IP address assigned by your ISP (Internet Service

Provider) in the camera’s configuration web pages. To access the camera, just type “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”,

where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address given by your ISP. If you have a dynamic IP address, this connection

may require that you use DDNS for a reliable connection. Please refer to 7.1.1 Network (DDNS Settings).

One-to-One Connection (Directly from PC to IP Camera)

You can connect directly without using a switch, router or modem. However, only the PC connected to the

camera will be able to view the IP camera. You will also have to manually assign a compatible IP address to

both the computer and the IP camera. Unless the PC has another network connection, the IP camera will

be the only network device visible to the PC. See the diagram below:

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4.4 Live View Window

1. Live View

Click the Live View button to display the Live View window. If you experience video feed lag time (if

connected via Internet), you can reduce the resolution or limit the number of streams. See 7.2.1

Streaming and Audio.

2. Playback

Click the Playback button to play back the recorded data directly from the on-camera SD / SDHC card.

For this function to become active, you have to insert an SD / SDHC card into the SD / SDHC card slot

on the camera (see 5.2 Setting up the Playback Function). For the tested card brands, please refer to

Appendix.

3. Fisheye

Click the Fisheye button to enter the Fisheye setup page. You can configure all the fisheye settings on

this page (see 6. Fisheye Settings).

4. Snapshot

Click the Snapshot button to take a snapshot. By default, the snapshot will be saved at C:\EverFocus\.

To change the location, see Record to Local in 7.1.3 Storage.

Note: For Microsoft IE10 and above users, some settings have to be complete to enable this function

(see B. Snapshot/Record error message in 10. Troubleshooting).

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5. Record

Click the Record button to start / stop recording the current video stream. By default, this icon is only

for one-minute video recording and the recordings will be saved at C:\EverFocus\. To change the

recording time, see File Size in 7.1.3 Storage. To change the location, see Record to Local in 7.1.3

Storage. To record long-period recordings, please set up a recording schedule (see Schedule Settings

in 7.3.2 Event). To change the source video stream and recording format, see Recording and Snapshot

Settings in 7.1.3 Storage.

Note: For Microsoft IE10 and above users, some settings have to be complete to enable this function

(see B. Snapshot/Record error message in 10. Troubleshooting).

6. Speaker / Microphone

These buttons are only appeared if your camera features the audio cables. Click the Speaker and

Microphone buttons to switch the sound on/off for the speakers and microphones respectively. To

enable the icons, the speakers or microphones should be connected to the camera directly or via the

network. To activate the Audio function, the Enable Audio must be selected. See Audio Settings in

7.2.1 Streaming and Audio. Note that the camera provides a line in/out 3.5mm jack (TRS), therefore,

speakers / microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

7. Setting

Click the Setting button to enter the Settings page (see 7. General Settings).

8. Wizard

Click the Wizard button to enter the Setup Wizard.

9. Video Stream

Select the Video Stream (Stream 1, Stream 2, Stream 3 or Stream 4) that will be displayed in the live

view window. Stream 2, Stream 3 and Stream 4 are only selectable if you have enabled the stream

(see 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio). The default setting is Stream 1 only.

10. View Size

Use this to select the appropriate view size and shape of the video on the live view window. A smaller

size might increase transmission speed and video quality.

11. Language

Click the Language drop-down list to select the desired language.

12. Digital Zoom

Click to zoom in / out the camera view up to 10x. Clicking on a magnified image will re-center

the image around that point.

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13. One Push

The One Push button can be displayed on the live view window by enabling the Show One Push

Buttons function in the Live View Layout Settings (see 7.1.4 Display and Overlay). For the

button to work, select One Push from the White Balance Mode drop-down list (see

7.2.5 Image). Once this is done, clicking the White Balance button on the Live View Window will

instruct the camera to adjust the white balance settings, and these settings will be active until the

button is pushed again. This is like a “semi-automatic” way to adjust white balance to suit the user, if

the Auto or Manual mode does not give the result the user wants.

14. Manual Control

Click the button to trigger an event directly from the Live View window. If you have

configured an event (in the Event List) that will trigger a reaction (like a recording) when a Manual

Trigger event occurs, clicking this button will trigger that reaction. You can select what that reaction

will be. You can, for instance, set the camera to record the audio/video feed to the micro SD card on

board the camera. You can then click on the Playback button to open the Playback page and search

for and play all such recordings that had been stored on the card. Such event actions will be effective

once they have been configured in the Event List (see 7.3.2 Event).

Click the button to reset the alarm output remotely. This button is only available if the
camera features the alarm I/O cable.

15. Status Display (info line that can be placed above video box or at bottom of page)

This shows the name of the camera that is currently active or being configured, current date/time

and current frame rate. You can activate these info displays in the Overlay Text Settings (see 7.1.4

Display and Overlay).

16. Event signal icons (above video screen)

When an alarm or motion event is triggered, a signal icon will appear at the top right of the Live View

window to alert the user.

Alarm event icon : When an alarm is triggered, this icon appears.

Motion detection icons : The colors of these motion event icons correspond to the

colors of the motion trigger areas you have configured in the Motion Settings (see 7.3.2 Event).

Recording icon : When the camera is recording to a PC-based folder, this icon appears.

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5. Playback

You can remotely play back the recordings stored in the on-camera SD card on the Web interface, or play

back the recordings stored in the computer using the ARV Viewer included in the software CD.

Playback is designed as a quick way to check recent recordings that were triggered by Events that were

configured to “Record to micro SD Card” in the Event Management (see 7.3.2 Event).

Note: The Playback page is only accessible once the on-camera micro SD card is inserted and active.

Please refer to Appendix for the tested card brands.

5.1 Remote Playback Using Playback Page

On the Live View Window, click the Playback button to enter the Playback page.

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Search by File: Click the Search button to search for all recording files on the on-camera SD card.

Search results will be displayed in the Filename area.

Search by Time: Click the Date / Time column and select the date and time from which you want to

search until the present moment. Click Search to get your search results, which will be displayed in

the Filename area.

Search by Event: Select the type of Event recordings you want to search for (Alarm, Motion, Manual

Trigger) and then click the Start Date / Time; End Date / Time column to select the Start Time

date/time and the End Time date/time of your search. Click Search to get your search results, which

will be displayed in the Filename area.

Multiple Files: Check this box if you want the video player to play all the files in the selected folder.

The files will be displayed in the Filename area.

Loop Again: Check this box if you want the video player to play the selected file over and over again.

Play: Once you have opened the file’s folder and have clicked on the file to highlight it, its details will

be displayed in the File Information area. You can now click Play to play that specific file.

Pause: Click to pause playing back.

Stop: Click to stop playing back.

Snapshot: Click to take a snapshot.

Original: Click to display original image.
De-Warp: Click to display dewarped image.

Filename: This area will display a list of search results (recording files and folders). Folders (named

with the recorded date) will be displayed first. Click on the folder and click on each subfolder until the

recording files (.arv) in that folder is listed.

File Information: Click a file on the Filename list, the selected file information will be listed.

Copy: Click to copy the selected file to the computer-based folder of your choice. A browsing box will

open so that you can search for the folder of your choice. You can use the ARV Viewer to play back

the recordings recorded in your computer. For details on ARV Viewer, see 5.3 Playing Back Using ARV

Viewer.

Lock: Click to lock the selected file. This will protect that file from being overwritten during any

overwrite procedure. The file will thus be saved on the micro SD card indefinitely. However, the file

will still be deleted if the micro SD card is ever formatted.

Remove: Click to delete the selected file.

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Push

Pull

Rear side of the camera

5.2 Setting Up the Playback Function

Note that the Playback function will not be activated until the user has inserted a micro SD card in the

camera’s micro SD card slot. The card may also have to be formatted in the Secure Digital Card field (see

7.1.3 Storage). For the tested card brands, please refer to Appendix.

5.2.1 Inserting / Removing the SD Card

1. To insert the SD card: Remove the camera cover and insert the SD card into the SD card slot before

powering on the camera.

2. To remove the SD card: Click the Remove button (System Settings > Storage > Secure Digital Card)

when the camera is powered on, the SD card information “SD card is not mounted” will display

and the Remove button will change to Attach, and then you may remove the SD card. If you want

to insert the SD card again, insert the SD card and then click the Attach button.

After inserting the SD card into the SD card slot, the Playback button on the Live View page should be

activated. If not, do the following:

1. Click the Remove button, pull the card out and re-insert it.

2. Click the Format button to format the card. NOTE: All data on the disk will be deleted if the Format

button is clicked.

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5.2.2 Testing the Playback Function

1. To test the Playback function (this is not required), set up a “Manual Trigger” Recording Event by

clicking Event Settings > Event.

2. Give the event a name, like “Test 1”.

3. In the “Event Triggered Type” field, click on Manual Trigger.

4. Below this, check “Enable This Event”, “Enable Post-trigger Buffer”, and “Record to SD Card”.

5. To save your settings, click the Create button, and the Event will be listed in the Event List.

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6. Look at the “Post-trigger Buffer” at the bottom to make sure the buffer time is set to 10 seconds.

Click the Apply button.

7. Click the LiveView button to go back to the Live View page.

8. Get ready to click the Trigger Event button on the Live View page. Before you do, see if you can find

something in the view screen that will give you a visual time marker. For instance, if you can get your

hand in front of the camera’s lens, get ready to count down on your fingers.

9. Click the Trigger Event button and slowly count down on your fingers in front of the lens (if you are

able to do so – if not, try to find visual cues on the view screen that will help you to mark the

moment you pushed the trigger). The recording period will be as long as the buffer time you

selected – the default period is 10 seconds.

10. Click the Playback button to open the Playback page.

11. There are different ways to search for recording files on the camera’s micro SD card (i.e. the Playback

memory). For a recent recording like your test event, simply click the “Search” button under the

“Show All Files on SD Card” header.

12. If the micro SD card is active and formatted correctly, the recording folder’s name (the recording

day’s date) will appear in the Filename area. Click on this folder to open it. If there are sub-folders,

click on the bottom one (the most recent would be at the bottom) until you can click on a file that

cannot open to another sub-level and shows data in the File Information area to the right. This

would be the file of the most recent recording event.

13. To play this file, click the Play button below the video box. The test footage you have recorded

should start playing. Play time should be 10 seconds if you left the Post-trigger Buffer as 10 seconds.

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5.3 Playing Back Using ARV Viewer

You can play back the recordings stored in the computer using the ARV Viewer included in the

software CD. To store the recordings in the computer, please refer to Copy in 5.1 Remote Playback Using

Playback Page.

No

Item Name Descriptions

1 Snapshot Click to take and save a snapshot.
2 Load File Click to load the recordings for playing back.
3 Convert ARV to AVI Convert the recording from ARV format to AVI format.

4 Ceiling Mount

5 Desk Mount

6 Wall Mount

Click to enable the Ceiling Mount view modes on the right-side bar.
Please refer to the View Mode Table below for more details.

Click to enable the Desk Mount view modes on the right-side bar.
Please refer to the View Mode Table below for more details.

Click to enable the Wall Mount view modes on the right-side bar.
Please refer to the View Mode Table below for more details.

7 Fisheye View Click to display fisheye view.
8 Single View Click to display single view.
9 Quad View Click to display quad view.
10 Dual 180 Degree Click to display dual 180 degree view.
11 360 Degree Click to display 360 degree view.

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12 Wall 180 Degree Click to display 180 degree view.
13 Playback Time Display the playback time.
14 Total Time of Recording Display the total time of the recording.
15 Stop Click to stop playing the recording.
16 Step Reverse Click to display the previous frame.
17 Play Click to play back the recording.
18 Pause Click to pause the recording.
19 Step Forward Click to display the next frame.

View Mode Table

Ceiling Mount

• Fisheye View: 1 fisheye view.

• Single View:. 1 dewarped view.

• Quad View: 4 dewarped view.

• Dual 180 Degree: Two 180° views.

• 360 Degree: 2 dewarped views + 1 panoramic view (360°).

Desk Mount

• Fisheye View: 1 fisheye view.

• Single View: 1 dewarped view.

• Dual 180 Degree: Two 180° views.

Wall Mount

• Fisheye View: 1 fisheye view.

• Single View: 1 dewarped view.

• Quad View: 4 dewarped views.

• Wall 180 Degree: One 180° view.

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6. Fisheye Settings

You can configure the fisheye settings on this page.

6.1 Fisheye Settings Page

On the Live View Window, click the Fisheye button , the Fisheye Settings page appears. To

switch to the Live View Window, click to go to the General Settings page and then click .

The Fisheye Settings page is designed with two styles: Dark and Light. You can switch between the two

styles by clicking the UI Style Switch button on the upper-left corner of the Fisheye Settings Page.

Light

Style

Dark

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Icon Name: Descriptions

UI Style Switch: Click to switch the user interface style between Dark and Light.

Snapshot: Click the Snapshot button to take a snapshot. By default, the snapshot will be

saved at C:\EverFocus\. To change the location, see Record to Local in 7.1.3 Storage.

Note: For Microsoft IE10 and above users, some settings have to be complete to enable this

function (see B. Snapshot/Record error message in 10. Troubleshooting).

Recording: Click the Record button to start / stop recording the current video stream. By

default, this icon is only for one-minute video recording and the recordings will be saved at

C:\EverFocus\. To change the recording time, see File Size in 7.1.3 Storage. To change the

location, see Record to Local in 7.1.3 Storage. To record long-period recordings, please set up

a recording schedule (see Schedule Settings in 7.3.2 Event). To change the source video

stream and recording format, see Recording and Snapshot Settings in 7.1.3 Storage.

Note: For Microsoft IE10 and above users, some settings have to be complete to enable this

function (see B. Snapshot/Record error message in 10. Troubleshooting).

Audio: Click to turn on/off the audio function. This button is only appeared if your camera

features the audio-out cable. Click to play the camera audio through the computer’s

speakers. To activate the Audio function, the Enable Audio must be selected. See Audio

Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio. Note that the camera provides a line out 3.5mm jack

(TRS), therefore, speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

Microphone: This button is only appeared if your camera features the audio-in cable. Click to

switch the sound on/off for the microphones. To enable the icon, the microphones should be

connected to the camera directly or via the network. To activate the microphone function,

the Enable Audio must be selected. See Audio Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio. Note

that the camera provides a line in 3.5mm jack (TRS), therefore, microphones with a (built-in)

amplifier and external power supply are required.

Setting: Click to enter the general settings page (see 7. General Settings).

Playback: Click to switch to the Playback window. Please refer to 5.1 Remote Playback Using

Playback Page.

ePTZ: Click to display the PTZ control panel for operating the fisheye PTZ function (see 6.2

ePTZ Settings).

eZ Tracker: Click to enter the eZ Tracker Setting page for operating the eZ Tracker function

and calibrating the images between the fisheye and speed dome camera (see 6.3 eZ Tracker).

View Mode: Click to select a view mode. The options vary among different mounting types

(see 6.4 View Mode).

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Fisheye View

Single View

6.2 ePTZ Settings

You can operate the Preset points, Auto Pan and Sequence functions on this page. Up to 30 preset points can

be configured. To enter the PTZ Settings page, on the Fisheye Settings page, click .

You can navigate the camera live view through the Fisheye View or Single View window. The Fisheye View

window displays a 360° surround view; while the Single View window displays the dewarped view, which

converts the fisheye view into a conventional rectilinear view.

Fisheye View Window

Move your mouse cursor over the Fisheye View window and then click to force the camera to aim the clicked

position as the center of the image. The centered-on image will be displayed on the Single View window. By

default, the Single View displays the central position of the Fisheye View. You can also operate the following

functions on the Fisheye View window. The corresponding actions will be displayed on the Single View

window.

• Zoom In / Out: Click to select a position to zoom, and then scroll the mouse up or down. The zoom in /

out actions will be displayed on the Single View window.

• Camera View Navigation: Click and hold the mouse cursor and then drag the mouse to navigate. The

navigation will be displayed on the Single View window.

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Single View Window

Click on the Single View window, an orange indicator will be displayed on the Fisheye View window to

indicate the position where you click on the Single View window. By default, the Single View displays the

central position of the Fisheye View. You can also operate the following functions on the Single View window.

• Zoom In / Out: Click to select a position to zoom, and then scroll the mouse up or down. The orange

indicator on the Fisheye View will also be enlarged / minimized.

• Camera View Navigation: Click and hold the mouse cursor and then drag the mouse to navigate. The

orange indicator on the Fisheye View will also be moved to indicate the position where you navigate on

the Single View window.

To create the preset points:

1. Select a desired position on the Fisheye View or Single View window.

2. Type a name in the column for the selected position.

3. Click the + button, the position (preset point) will be listed.

4. Follow Step 1 to 3 to create multiple preset points. Up to 30 preset points can be created.

5. Click on the created preset points will force the camera to go to the positions.

6. To delete the created preset points, click X. To display the upper or lower preset points, click the up or

down button.

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To set up the sequence:

The camera can display the selected preset points in a sequence order. Each position is applied with a dwell

time of 5 seconds. Click the Sequence button to start the function. The button will turn grey when the

function is enabled. Click the button again to disable the function. Note that to enable the Sequence

function, you have to create the preset points first.

1. Check the boxes to select the positions for setting up the sequence.

2. Click the Sequence button to start the function and the button will turn grey. Click the button again to

stop the function.

To start / stop the Auto Pan function:

You can force the camera to pan automatically by clicking the Auto Pan button. The button will turn grey

when the function is enabled. Click the button again to disable the function. For ceiling mount and desk

mount cameras, click the Auto Pan button will force the camera to pan 360° endlessly. For wall mount

cameras, click the Auto Pan button will force the camera to pan between a left and right positions.

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Fisheye Window

Speed Dome Window

6.3 eZ Tracker

The eZ Tracker is a cutting-edge technology that realizes the synergy of EverFocus network fisheye and speed

dome cameras. This technology not only obtains advantages from both types of cameras but also creates

new value for wide-area surveillance without compromising the optimal image quality.

The eZ Tracker function allows users to control the speed dome camera through fisheye camera Web UI. This

function can be easily operated using a mouse. Click a desired location on the 360° surround view from the

fisheye camera and the speed dome camera will be exactly triggered to track the location. You can then

utilize the smooth PTZ function on the speed dome camera view to zoom in or focus on a region of interest.

Meanwhile, you can monitor all the movements from the 360° surround view.

Note: The supported speed dome cameras for the eZ Tracker function include all EverFocus EPN series.

Icon Name: Descriptions

Snapshot: Click the Snapshot button to take a fisheye snapshot. By default, the snapshot will

be saved at C:\EverFocus\. To change the location, see Record to Local in 7.1.3 Storage.

Note: For Microsoft IE10 and above users, some settings have to be complete to enable this

function (see B. Snapshot/Record error message in 10. Troubleshooting).

Recording: Click the Record button to start / stop recording the current fisheye video stream.

By default, this icon is only for one-minute video recording and the recordings will be saved

at C:\EverFocus\. To change the recording time, see File Size in 7.1.3 Storage. To change the

location, see Record to Local in 7.1.3 Storage. To record long-period recordings, please set up

a recording schedule (see Schedule Settings in 7.3.2 Event). To change the source video

stream and recording format, see Recording and Snapshot Settings in 7.1.3 Storage.

Note: For Microsoft IE10 and above users, some settings have to be complete to enable this

function (see B. Snapshot/Record error message in 10. Troubleshooting).

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Horizontally align the lenses

Distance as close as possible

Audio: Click to turn on/off the audio function. This button is only appeared if your camera

features the audio-out cable. Click to play the camera audio through the computer’s

speakers. To activate the Audio function, the Enable Audio must be selected. See Audio

Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio. Note that the camera provides a line out 3.5mm jack

(TRS), therefore, speakers with a (built-in) amplifier and external power supply are required.

Microphone: This button is only appeared if your camera features the audio-in cable. Click to

switch the sound on/off for the microphones. To enable the icon, the microphones should be

connected to the camera directly or via the network. To activate the microphone function,

the Enable Audio must be selected. See Audio Settings in 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio. Note

that the camera provides a line in 3.5mm jack (TRS), therefore, microphones with a (built-in)

amplifier and external power supply are required.

Setting: Click to enter the general settings page (see 7. General Settings).

ePTZ: Click to display the PTZ control panel for operating the fisheye PTZ function (see 6.2

ePTZ Settings).

eZ Tracker: Click to enter the eZ Tracker Setting page for operating the eZ Tracker function

and calibrating the images between the fisheye and speed dome camera (see 6.3 eZ Tracker).

6.3.1 Installation Notice

Before using the eZ Tracker function, you have to install the fisheye and speed dome cameras correctly.

Ensure the following steps are properly done.

1. The fisheye camera must be installed with Ceiling Mount (see 3.3.1 Indoor Type – Ceiling / Desk Mount

or 3.3.3 Outdoor Type). The eZ Tracker function can only be applied for fisheye cameras mounted onto

the Ceiling.

2. The distance between the fisheye and speed dome cameras is suggested to be as close as possible. And

the lenses of both cameras should be aligned horizontally (speed dome camera lens face down).

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6.3.2 Configuration

On the Fisheye Setting page, click the eZ Tracker icon to enter the eZ Tracker setting page. To enable

the eZ Tracker function, you have to connect the speed dome camera to the fisheye camera and then

configure the calibration setting. Click the Calibration Setting button, the online setup wizard will

display the setup instructions. Follow the on-screen instructions or the below setup steps to complete the

calibration setting.

1. To connect the speed dome camera to the fisheye camera, click the Calibration Setting button,

the Step 1 Instruction appears. Type the IP address and user ID / Password of the speed dome camera.

2. After clicking the Apply button, the Step 2 Instruction appears. And the speed dome window will be

highlighted with a yellow frame.

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Target Object

Click it

Target Object

3. Find an object in the speed dome window and position it to the center by directly clicking on the

window. You can refer to the image below for moving the speed dome image. For example, if you click

on the left-arrow image division, the camera will go left. Repeat this until the target object is adjusted

to the center of the window.

4. When the target object is placed to the center window of the speed dome, click the Calibrate

button, the fisheye window should be highlighted with a yellow frame.

5. On the fisheye window, find the target object you placed in the center of the speed dome window, and

then click it.

6. Test the calibration result by clicking any location on the fisheye window, and the location should be

displayed on the center of the speed dome window.

a. If the calibration result is ok. Click the OK button to complete the setting.

b. If you want to fine-tune the calibration, click the Fine Adjustment button.

c. If you want to retry the calibration, click the Retry button.

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Click the Left Arrow button to move the speed dome window in

order to make this object place to the center of the window.

7. After clicking the Fine Adjustment button, an yellow square should appear on the fisheye window. On

the speed dome window, find the object inside the yellow square of the fisheye window, and use the

Left or Right Arrow buttons to move the speed dome window in order to make the object

place to the center of the window. The system will calibrate the images automatically every time when

you click the Arrow buttons.

8. Test the calibration result. Click any position on the fisheye window, and the speed dome camera will

track the position and display the field of view.

9. Optionally repeat Step 7 and 8 to fine-tune the calibration.

10. Click the OK button to complete the setting.

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6.4 View Mode

You can select a mode to display the camera view. Note that the mode options vary among mounting types.

Ceiling Mount

• 9-Division: 1 Fisheye view + 8 dewarped views.

• Quad View: 4 dewarped views.

• 360 Degree: 2 dewarped views + 1 panoramic view (360°).

• Dual 180 Degree: Two 180° views.

• Single View: 1 dewarped view.

Desk Mount

• 9-Division: 1 Fisheye view + 8 dewarped

views.

• Fisheye View: 1 fisheye view.

Wall Mount

• Wall 180 Degree: One 180° view.

• Quad View: 4 dewarped views.

• Single View: 1 dewarped view.

• Dual 180 Degree: Two 180° views.

• Single View: 1 dewarped view.

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drag the orange indicator and

9-Division (only for Ceiling / Desk mount)

1 Fisheye view + 8 dewarped views

The following actions can be operated on this window.

• Click to select a dewarped view, the selected view will

be highlighted with a yellow frame, and an orange

indicator will be displayed on the fisheye view to

indicate the location of the selected dewarped view.

• Change location of the 8 dewarped views:

a. On the fisheye view,

drop it to the desired location.

b. On the dewarped view:

Desk Mount: Click and hold the mouse cursor and

then drag the mouse to the left / right to select a

location.

Ceiling Mount: Click and hold the mouse cursor and

then drag the mouse anywhere to select a location.

• Zoom in / out: Click to select a dewarped view, the

selected view will be highlighted with a yellow frame.

Click on the dewarped view to select a position, and

then scroll the mouse up or down to zoom in / out.

360 Degree (only for Ceiling mount)

2 dewarped views + 1 panoramic view (360°)

The following actions can be operated on this window.

• Change dewarped view location: Click to select a

dewarped view, the selected view will be highlighted

with a yellow frame. Click and hold the mouse cursor

and then drag the mouse to select a location.

• Zoom in / out: Click to select a dewarped view, the

selected view will be highlighted with a yellow frame.

Click on the dewarped view to select a position, and

then scroll the mouse up or down to zoom in / out.

• On the 360° panoramic view: Click and hold the mouse

cursor and then drag the mouse to the left / right to

select a location.

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Dual 180 Degree (only for Ceiling / Desk mount)

Two 180° views

Change 180° view location: Click and hold the mouse cursor

on either of the 180° v ie w, and then drag the mouse to the

left / right to select a location. The other 180° view will be

moved accordingly.

Wall 180 Degree (only for Wall mount)

One 180° view

The Wall 180° Degree is only available for Wall Mount.

The angle of view is fixed and cannot be changed. The

Zoom function is disabled on this window.

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Fisheye View (only for Desk mount)

1 fisheye view

The fisheye view is only available for Desk Mount. The

Zoom function is disabled on this window.

Quad View

4 dewarped views

The following actions can be operated on this window.

• Change dewarped view location: Click to select a

dewarped view, the selected view will be highlighted

with a yellow frame. Click and hold the mouse cursor

and then drag the mouse to select a location.

• Zoom in / out: Click to select a dewarped view, the

selected view will be highlighted with a yellow frame.

Click on the dewarped view to select a position, and

then scroll the mouse up or down to zoom in / out.

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The following actions can be operated on this window.

• Change single view location:

Desk Mount: Click and hold the mouse cursor and then

drag the mouse to the left / right to select a location.

Ceiling / Wall Mount: Click and hold the mouse cursor

and then drag the mouse anywhere to select a

location.

• Zoom in / out: Click on the single view to select a

position, and then scroll the mouse up or down to

zoom in / out.

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7. General Settings

Click the Setting button on to enter the general settings page. There are two tabs: Basic and

Advanced on the left-side bar. You can set up the basic camera settings in the Basic tab. To further set up

comprehensive camera settings, click the Advanced tab, which includes all the settings to be configured.

The chapters below describe the detailed information of the Advanced tab. To go back to the Live View

window, click the Live View button . To go back to the Fisheye Settings page, click the

Fisheye button .

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7.1 System Settings

7.1.1 Network

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【Protocol Settings】You can transmit the data stream from the IP cameras using the RTSP (Real Time

Streaming Protocol) on the network. The RTSP is a protocol that allows you to access video streams by

using the compatible media players. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes

and return to the previous settings.

 RTP over UDP: The RTSP protocol uses UDP for camera data stream transmission.
 RTP over TCP: The RTSP protocol uses TCP for camera data stream transmission.
 RTP over HTTP: The RTSP protocol uses HTTP for camera data stream transmission.
 CGI: This is EverFocus’ protocol designed for EverFocus’ IP devices. Select this protocol for camera

data stream transmission.

【IP Settings】Enter the IPv4 / IPv6 details in this area, which applies to your system. Click Apply to

apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

 IPv4:

IP Mode: Refer to the network administrator for these settings of the server. Default: DHCP.

 DHCP: This setting lets the system use an automatically assigned (dynamic) IP address. This

address can change under certain circumstances. For instance, when the camera’s network

switch/hub has to be rebooted. Do not assign to the DHCP server the same IP addresses used

for the other network cameras and PCs with unique IP addresses.

 Static IP: The user can manually set the Static IP address. This type of address is stable and

cannot change, but the user has to make sure there are no address conflicts with other

network-connected devices.

 PPPoE: This is a DSL-connection application. The ISP will ask the user to input a username and

password. Contact your ISP for these details.

Note: If PPPoE is selected as the IP type, the supplied IP Utility program will not be able to

detect the device.

IP address: When DHCP is not used, the user needs to manually enter the IP address of the camera.

Do not enter an IP address that is already used for your computer or other network cameras.

Subnet Mask: This field is used to set the subnet mask for your network, so that the IP camera will

be recognized within the network. Example: 255.255.255.0. When DHCP is selected, the DHCP

server will assign this value automatically.

Gateway: This field is used to set the gateway for your network so that the IP camera will be

recognized within the network. When DHCP is selected, the DHCP server will assign this value

automatically.

Primary DNS: Enter the IP address of the DNS server if this is provided by an ISP.

Secondary DNS: If your ISP provided you with a secondary DNS address, please enter it here.

Username: Enter the account’s username (used only for PPPoE).

Password: Used only for PPPoE.

 IPv6: Enter the IPv6 details in this area, if this applies to your system.

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【Port Settings】Enter the HTTP, HTTPS and RTSP port numbers. Check the Enable UPnP Port

Forwarding box to enable the UPnP function. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the

changes and return to the previous settings.

Promoted by the UPnP Forum (Universal Plug and Play), the UPnP is a networking architecture

providing compatibility among networked devices listed in the networked device table. Enable the

UPnP function means you can directly connect the cameras listed in the networked device table by

clicking on them.

Note:

1. For the UPnP function to work, an UPnP-enabled router is required.

2. The UPnP function may fail owing to the compatibility between the camera and the router.

【Multicast Settings】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. Enable if required, fill in the

setting options and click Apply to save.

【DDNS Settings】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name

System) is a service used to map a domain name to the dynamic IP address of a network device. You

can set up the DDNS service for remote access to the IP camera. DDNS assigns a domain name (URL)

to the IP camera, so that the user does not need to go through the trouble of checking if the IP

address assigned by DHCP Server has changed. Once the IP is changed, the IP camera will

automatically update the information to the DDNS to ensure it is always available for remote access.

Before enabling the following DDNS function, user should have applied for a host name from the DDS

service provider’s website. We support these four DDNS server providers: www.everfocusddns.com,

www.sitelutions.com, www.dyndns.com, and www.no-ip.com

Note: We highly recommend that you use xxxx.everfocusddns.com for the simplicity of setting up

your IP cameras.

 Enable Service ISP: Check this box to enable the DDNS function. You can either apply for a host

name from EverFocus or other DDNS server providers.

 From EverFocus: If you choose the EverFocus DDNS server, you can obtain a free host name

from EverFocus. To obtain a free host name from EverFocus, type a desired host name in the

textbox, click the Register / Update button, and then click the Apply button.

 From other DDNS server providers: To obtain a domain name from one of the three DDNS

server providers, you have to register your name with the provider first, and then select the

provider and fill in the required information. Please refer to the specific DDNS company’s

website for further information.

Record ID: Type the record ID if provided by the DDNS server provider.

FQDN: Type the fully qualified domain name applied from the DDNS server provider. For

example, xxxx.dyndns.com

Username / Password: Type the login account of your DDNS server provider.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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In order to support the full functionality of the camera, you must open the port numbers (80,

DDNS while inside the router’s network. Please try using a PC located outside of your router’s

Note:

1.

554, 443) on the router for remote access to the IP camera. This function is available on most

routers in the market and is often known as “Port Forwarding”. To set up Port Forwarding,

please consult the manual of the router.

2. In certain router models, it is possible that you will not be able to access the camera using

network.

Default Ports on All EverFocus IP Cameras:

HTTP: 80

RTSP: 554

HTTPS: 443

【HTTPS Settings】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. Hypertext Transfer Protocol

Secure (HTTPS) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol and the SSL/TLS protocol that

provides encrypted communication and secure identification of a network web server. Before using

the HTTPS function for communication with the IP camera, a Certificate must be created first. There

are two ways to create and install a certificate: Self-Signed Certificated and Certificate Request.

Self-Signed Certificated

Please note that even though self-signed certificates are free and offer some protection, true security

is only implemented after the installation of a signed certificate issued by a certificate authority.

1. Select Self-Signed Certificated and fill in the following information.

2. Click the Apply button. The subject line will be displayed in the Install Certificated Info field.

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3. Click the Property button, a pop-up window appears to display the details of the certificate.

4. To optionally create and install other certificates, remove the existing one by clicking the Remove

button to erase the certificate.

5. On the Web page, change the address from “http://” to https:// in the address bar and press

Enter on the keyboard. Some Security Alert dialogs will pop up. Click OK or Yes to enable HTTPS.

Create Certificate Request

You can apply for an official certificate from an issuing Certificate Authority.

1. Select Certificate Request and fill in the following information.

2. Type the required Certificate information and then click the Apply button. The subject line will be

displayed in the Created Request field

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3. Click the Property button, a pop-up window appears to display the details of the certificate.

4. To optionally create and install other certificates or request, remove the existing one by clicking

the Remove button to erase the certificate or request.

5. Copy the contents of the Certificate request (in PEM format) and paste it to the certificate request

field on the Web page of the 3rd-party certification authority such as Symantec VeriSign. Wait for

the certificate authority to issue an SSL/TLS certificate and then download the issued certificate

on your computer.

6. In the Install Signed Certificated field, click the Browse button to search for the issued certificate,

and then click the Upload button to import the certificate. Once the certificate has been

uploaded, this field will show the subject line of the certificate.

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7.1.2 Date / Time

You can set up the system’s time on this page.

【Date/Time Format Settings】Select the desired Date / Time format and then click the Apply button. To

enable displaying the date and time information on the Live View Window, you have to check the

Date/Time box in the Overlay Text Settings (see 7.1.4 Display and Overlay).

【Date/Time Settings】

 Manual: Set the date/time if you won’t be using an NTP server to update the date/time. Click

Apply to save the setting.

 NTP: Enter the Network Time Protocol server, if applicable. The camera’s time will be automatically

adjusted by synchronizing with the NTP server. Click Apply to save the setting.

【Time Zone Setting】Set the time zone of the camera’s location. Click Apply to apply the changes or

Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Daylight Savings Time Settings】Click Enable Daylight Saving to enable this schedule, and select the

dates when the region’s daylight saving period begins and ends. Click Apply to apply the changes or

Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.1.3 Storage

You can configure the recording path / format, source video stream and SD card settings on this page.

【Record to Local】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. You can configure the storage

path for storing the live stream recordings / snapshot on your PC.

 Export Folder: Type the storage path for storing the recordings / snapshot.
 File Size: The user can limit the size of each recorded file here (in minutes). Once you click the

Record button on the Live View window, the camera will start recording the live stream to your

computer. When a single recording file exceeds the time you set, the system will create a new file

to save that data to.

 Enable Overwrite: Check the box for overwriting recording/snapshot file when the disk storage

capacity is full. The user can set the storage capacity limitation in the in-sentence box below the

Enable Overwrite setting: “If the remaining hard disk capacity is less than ____ MB (50~2000),… “

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Secure Digital Card】

 Notification: Select the percentage of storage space that should be left on the card before the

camera notifies you of the impending storage shortage or overwrite.

 Event Recording: Select the location where you want the camera to send the impending storage

shortage text notification to.

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• FTP Back Up Only: Select to send the impending storage shortage text notification to the FTP

server entered in the FTP Repository Settings (see 7.3.3 Notification).

• Event Recording: Select to send the impending storage shortage text notification to the checked

locations in the Event Management (see 7.3.2 Event).

• Both: Select to send the impending storage shortage text notification to the FTP or the selected

locations in the Event Management (see 7.3.2 Event).

 Enable Overwrite: Check the box for overwriting files when the SD card is full.
 SD Card Information: If an SD card has been inserted to the card slot of the camera, the SD card

information will be displayed in this field.

 Remove: Click before removing the card from the system (6.2.1 Inserting / Removing the SD Card).
 Format: Click to format the card. All data saved on the SD card will be removed if the card is

formatted (6.2.1 Inserting / Removing the SD Card).

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Recording and Snapshot Settings】Select the desired video stream and recording format. The video

stream can be configured in 7.2.1 Streaming and Audio. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to

cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.1.4 Display and Overlay

You can configure the recording path / format, source video stream and SD card settings on this page.

【Overlay Text Settings】Check the boxes to display the information on the Live View Window. The

information will only be displayed on the Live View Window and will not be displayed on the live view

video images nor snapshots. To change the foreground color of the text, directly click on the box and

then select a color. Select a position where you want the information to be displayed on the Live

Window. To change the Machine Name, see Machine Name in 7.1.5 System Maintenance. To cha ng e

the day and time setting, see 7.1.2 Date / Time. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel

the changes and return to the previous settings.

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【Video Overlay Settings】Check the boxes to enable displaying video title or date/time on the live view

video images. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the

previous settings.

 Show video title in video and snapshots: Check the box to enable displaying video title on the live

view video images and snapshots. To change the title, type a name in the Video Title column.

 Enable Video OSD: Check the box to enable displaying date/time information on the live view

video images. Select the desired Date/Time format.

 Position: Select a position where you want the video title or date/time information to be displayed

on the live view video images.

【Live View Layout Settings】Check the box if you want to show the Lens Control buttons or One Push

buttons on the Live View Window. Uncheck this box to hide the buttons. Click Apply to apply the

changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.1.5 System Maintenance

You can configure the recording path / format, source video stream and SD card settings on this page.

【Machine Name】If required, enter a new name for the machine. This name will be visible in the

Machine Name field of the IP Utility software, which is included in the software CD. Click Apply to

apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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【Language Settings】Select the language to be displayed on the Web interface of the IP camera. The

default language is English.

To add a new language not listed in the current Language list, click the Browse button to locate the

new language file (.evb) on your computer and then click the Upload button. Updated language files

might be available on the manufacturer’s website. Contact your vendor if required.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

Note: Uploading a new language file will cause the system to reboot automatically. Please create

a new network connection to the IP camera when the reboot is complete.

【Maintenance】

 Reboot: Click to reboot the unit without changing any of the settings. Use this function if the unit

is not behaving as expected.

 Restore: Click to restart and reset most of the current settings to their factory default values. The

only settings that will not be changed to default are: IP Settings and DDNS Settings.

 Initialize: This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. This button should be used with

caution. Clicking this button will return all of the camera's settings, including the IP address, to the

factory default values. The camera will then have to be reconfigured.

【Save Configuration Server】

Save: To make a backup file of the machine’s current configurations, click this button to save all the

configurations to a configuration file. This will enable the user to reload these configuration settings if

the settings are changed and there is unexpected behavior.

【Load Configuration Server】

Select Video to apply only the video parameters from the configuration file to the system. Select

Network to apply only the network parameters from the configuration file to the system. Select All to

apply all the parameters from the configuration file to the system.

Browse: Click the Browse button to locate the saved config. File.

Load: Click the Load button to restore the system based on the selected parameters (Video, Network

or All).

【Video Format】Select NTSC or PAL for your local scanning system. Click Apply to save the setting.

【Upgrade Firmware】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. Click the Browse button to

find a previously prepared firmware upgrade file. Click the Upload button to install the new firmware.

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Note:

1. Do not disconnect power to the unit during the upgrade sequence. The unit will reboot

automatically after the upgrade has completed (1-5 minutes).

2. During the upgrade process, all event recording actions will be stopped. Event recording

actions will resume after the camera is rebooted.

3. If the “File Error, Please re-login!!” warning message appears when upgrading the firmware,

please try the following instructions:

a. Go to Internet Explorer > Tools > Internet Option > Security > Custom.
b. Find and enable the Include local directory path when uploading files to a server.

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7.1.6 System Information

You can see the system information and log information displayed on this page.

【System Status】Displayed the system information. The values cannot be changed on this page. The

Uptime represents the period since the camera has been powered on. For example, up 21:28

represents the camera has been powered on for 21 hours and 28 minutes.

【System Log】Displayed the sequence number, date, time and event messages of the log event. The log

will display the last 256 log events. Click the Export Log button to export the system log event list into

a “.txt” file and select the location where the exported log file will be saved to. Click the Clear Log to

erase all the log data from the camera. The system will be required to reboot after clicking the Clear

Log button.

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7.1.7 User

The system administrator can create up to ten user accounts on this page.

【User Management】The system has automatically created ten user accounts.

To set up an user account:

1. Highlight a user account and its information will be displayed in the field below the account list.

2. Revise the account name, password and description. Select an authority level for the user account.

• Supervisor / Administrator: The only difference between a supervisor and administrator is that

a supervisor can edit an administrator’s account and password, but an administrator cannot

edit the supervisor’s account and password. The supervisor and administrators all have

unrestricted access to the Setting submenus and can determine the registration of all other

users.

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• User: A user can not only view the live view but also view/configure the below camera settings.

View Configure

System Settings

Network Network > Protocol Settings
Date/Time Date/Time > Date/Time Format Settings
Storage > Record to Local Storage > Record to Local
Display and Overlay > Overlay Text Settings Display and Overlay > Overlay Text Settings

Display and Overlay > Video Overlay Time

Stamp Settings

Display and Overlay > Video Overlay Time

Stamp Settings

System Maintenance > Language Settings System Maintenance > Language Settings
System Information System Information > Export Log

Camera Settings

Streaming and Audio ­Camera ­Schedule ­Image -

• Guest: The lowest level of access, which only allows the user access to the live view page.

3. Select Active or Disable to active or disable the user account.

4. Check the Enable SD Card box to allow the user to access the SD card playback function.

5. Click the Edit button to save the changes.

: The button is only activated when the number of list is less than ten. Enter the account

information and click the Create button, the new account will be listed in the account list.

: Highlight an account and then click the Remove button to remove the highlighted account.

: Highlight an account and enter the account information in the boxes below the account list.

Click the Edit button and the account will be edited.

: Click the button to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Anonymous Settings】Check the box to allow the unauthorized persons to log in the camera. Click

Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.1.8 Black/White List

Use this page to specify IP addresses that are allowed / denied to access this camera. By default, any

IP address can access the camera.

Note: The Allowed IP addresses only become relevant when the Denied items contain a

Network or Range, and the supervisor wants to allow one or more IP addresses within that

excluded range or network. In such a scenario, the user would enter the excluded range or

network for the Denied items, and enter the exceptions for the Allowed items.

 IP Type: Select IPv4 or IPv6 from the drop-down list.
 Permission Type: Select Deny to deny the IP addresses configured below from accessing the

camera. The Allow option is only relevant if you’ve set up at least one Deny item configured with

Network or Range network rule from the Rule drop-down list.

 Rule: Select a network rule and then fill in the IP information in the below boxes.

 Single: Type a single IP address in the IP Address field below.
 Network: Type the IP address and subnet mask in the field below.
 Range: Type a range for the IP addresses.

: Set up the IP information and click the Create button, the created IP information will be

listed in the Black/White list.

: Highlight an item in the list and then click the Remove button to remove the highlighted

item.

: Highlight an item in the list and set up the IP information in the boxes below the

Black/White list. Click the Edit button and the item will be edited.

: Click the button to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.2 Camera Settings

You can configure camera related settings, such as video / audio, region of interest and privacy mask.

7.2.1 Streaming and Audio

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【Stream Settings】This IP camera can output three video streams simultaneously. For each of these

streams, the user can set the compression format, resolution, bit rate, and frame rate individually.

Stream 1 is always enabled for live view. To enable Stream 2, Stream3 and/or Stream 4, check the

Enable Stream 2 / Enable Stream 3 / Enable Stream 4 box. If your camera features the video-test out

cable, uncheck Stream 4 for the video-test out cable to work. By default, Stream 4 is unchecked.

Note: If you connect to the camera via the Internet and experience a delay (lag time) in the video

feed, try to reduce the number of streams and the quality and resolution of the streams – but

keep the frame rate at its maximum.

Format: Select the encoding format – H.264, MJPEG or MPEG4.

Resolution: Select the most suitable resolution for your needs.

Frame Rate: This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. Select from 1 to 15 fps.

Bit Rate: This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. If required, select whether you want

the stream to stream a Constant Bit Rate or a Variable Bit Rate, and set the values of whichever

option you choose.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Region of Interest Settings】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. The Region of

Interest (ROI) function allows users to set up multiple regions within an image with better quality and

less distortion than the rest of the image. You can also use this function together with the Digital Zoom

function on the Live View window to get a better image result. Up to eight ROIs can be configured in

this field.

To set up an ROI region:

1. Enabled the ROI Draw Tool and click the Draw button .

2. On the left-side live image, move the cursor to the position where you want the ROI rectangle

to start and then click. Move the cursor to the position (diagonally opposing corner) where you

want the ROI rectangle to end and then click.

3. Select a quality value for the ROI from the Quality drop-down list.

4. Click the Apply button to apply the settings, or click the Cancel button to reset without saving

the settings.

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Area1

Area3

Area2

Area4

【Privacy Mask Settings】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. The Privacy Mask can

block out sensitive areas from view, covering the areas with colored or black and white boxes in both

live view and recorded clips. This feature is useful when users’ don’t want the sensitive information

visible. Up to four Privacy Masks can be configured.

To set up a Privacy Mask:

1. Enabled the Privacy Mask Draw Tool.

2. From the Color drop-down list, select Color to make the masks appear as colored rectangles on

the screen; or select B/W to make the masks appear as gray rectangles on the screen.

3. Select a color if you select Color from the color drop-down list. Select a level of grayness if you

select B/W from the color drop-down list.

4. Check the Enable box to enable the configured privacy mask.

5. Click the Draw button and move the cursor on the left-side live image.

6. Move the cursor to the position where you want the mask rectangle to start and then click.

Move the cursor to the position (diagonally opposing corner) where you want the mask

rectangle to end and then click.

7. Click the Apply button to apply the settings, or click the Cancel button to reset without saving

the settings.

【Audio Settings】This function is only enabled if your camera features the audio cables. The camera

can receive or transmit audio from or to your computer if you have connected an external speaker /

microphone (line I/O (TRS) audio device to its audio cables. Check the Enable Audio box to enable the

camera’s audio function and then adjust the audio volume. Note that the camera provides a line I/O

3.5mm jack (TRS), therefore, speakers / microphones with a (built-in) amplifier and external power

supply are required.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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【Day/Night Settings】

 Mode: Select a mode from the drop-down list.

• Auto: Select to let the camera automatically switch to Night mode (black and white images

with IR LED on) when the light levels fall to a specified level, and back to Day mode (color

images) when the light levels rise to a specified level.

• Day: Select to keep the camera in Day mode (color images with IR LED off), even in nighttime.

• Night: Select to keep the camera in Night mode (black and white images with IR LED on), even

in daytime.

• Schedule: Select to let the camera to switch to Day mode or Night mode (IR LED on) based on

the day and night schedule settings (see 7.2.4 Schedule).

 D/N Level: This function can only be activated if you select Auto mode in the Day/Night Settings

field. Adjust the level for the camera to switch between day mode and night mode automatically.

The higher the value, the brighter the environment.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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Day Profile/ Night Profile: Select Day Profile to configure the following settings for daytime and select

Night Profile to configure the following settings for nighttime. Click the Apply button to save the

settings.

【Exposure Settings】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. This setting is used to adapt to

the amount or type of light used by the camera. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel

the changes and return to the previous settings.

 Mode: Select a mode from the drop-down list.

• Auto: Selecting Auto for the camera to automatically adjust the Shutter based on the

measured light level.

• ALC (Shutter Priority): Selecting ALC (Automatic Light Control) allows the camera circuitry

to either take bright spots more into consideration (peak), bringing out detail in bright areas,

or less into consideration (average) bringing out detail in shadows.

• Manual: Select this option to manually set up the IRIS, Shutter (Manual) and AGC (Manual)

values.

 Shutter (Manual): The function is only activated if you select ALC or Manual in the Mode field. If

enabled, this setting lets you set the shutter speed yourself (measured in fractions of a second).

 AGC (Manual): The function is only activated if you select Manual in the Mode field. Set the Auto

Gain Control limit here. The lower the AGC level, the lower the video signal and the noise.

 Slow Shutter: The function is only activated if you select Auto in the Mode field.
 AGC: The function is only activated if you select Auto or ALC in the Mode field. Set the Auto Gain

Control limit here. The lower the AGC level, the lower the video signal and the noise.

 Flickerless: The function is only activated if you select Auto in the Mode field. Choose between

50HZ or 60HZ.

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【Backlight Compensation Settings】The Backlight Compensation (BLC) function is useful when the

background of the subject is very bright and the subject itself is dark. Click Apply to apply the changes

or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

BLC Edit Mode: Click the Enable button, the BLC grids appear on the

image. Click on the grids to enable / disable the BLC function. The

selected grids (in green) will be applied with the BLC function.

【Features】This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. Click Apply to apply the changes or

Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

 Noise Reduction (NR): This limits the amount of digital “video noise” that is usually found in any

video stream, and helps to reduce file size. Select ON / OFF to enable / disable the Noise

Reduction function. Slide the Level bar to set up the level. The higher the level, the more the

reduction.

 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): The WDR function provides clearer images when both of the very

bright and dark areas simultaneously appear on the camera view. There are three value options:

OFF, ON and Auto. Note that when WDR is ON, some parts of the image may appear solarized.

This is normal for WDR, and is not a camera malfunction.

 Monitor Type: Users can use this field to optimize video quality of the monitor. You can choose

between Vivid, Standard, NEUTRAL, high light range mode L, and high light range mode H.

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7.2.3 Mount

Select the mounting type of your camera. Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the

changes and return to the previous settings.

7.2.4 Schedule

The Schedule setup page is designed for users to configure the daytime and nighttime of each day.

The Schedule setting is only functional if you select Schedule from the D/N Mode drop-down list on

the Camera setup page.

Select Night and then move the cursor on the desired time square, click and drag the cursor over the

time squares to configure them to the Night mode (green color). Select Day and then move the

cursor on the desired time square, click on the time squares to configure them to the Day mode (gray

color).

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.2.5 Image

This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab.

【Orientation Settings】

 Enable Mirror: Check the box to enable the mirror function. The image will be rotated

horizontally around a vertical axis.

 Enable Flip: Check the box to enable the flip function. The image will be rotated vertically around

a horizontal axis.

【Image Settings】Select Day or Night and then adjust the slide bars below to configure the brightness

and sharpness for daytime or nighttime.

【Color Settings】Slide the bar to adjust the saturation.
【White Balance Settings】Select a mode that delivers the best image quality for the camera’s light

environment.

 Auto: Select to let the camera automatically adjust the White Balance. In the Auto mode the

camera computes the white balance value output using color information from the entire screen.

It outputs the proper value using the color temperature radiating from a black subject based on a

range of value from 3000 to 7500K.

 Manual: Select to adjust the Red and Blue values yourself in the fields below this field.
 One Push: If this mode is selected, clicking the White Balance button on the Live View Window

will instruct the camera to adjust the white balance settings.

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7.3 Event Settings

You can set up the Motion Detection event or Tampering Detection event to automatically notify the

users when an event occurs. You can also set up a schedule to automatically record the videos when an

event occurs.

7.3.1 Event Wizard

The Event Wizard allows users to easily configure the event settings. Follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the event settings.

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7.3.2 Event

This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab. Except the Event Wizard, you can also configure

the event settings along with the Recording Schedule on this page.

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【Event Management】You can set up the events such as Motion Detection or Tampering Detection to

automatically notify the users when an event occurs.

Event Name: Type an event name.

 Event Trigger Type: Select an event for the to-be-specified-below reaction/s.

• Alarm Input: This option is only available if the camera features the alarm I/O cable. Select

this if you want a reaction trigger coming from any external, connected sensor to activate a

to-be-specified-below reaction/s via the camera system. Make sure that a suitable device is

actually connected to the alarm input relay.

• Manual Trigger: Select this option if you want to manually trigger the alarm by clicking the

Trigger Event button on the Live View Page.

• Motion Detection: Select this option to trigger the to-be-specified-below reaction/s when

motion events occur. You have to pre-configure the Motion Settings for this function to work.

• Schedule Recording: Select this option if you want the Schedule Recording periods

configured in the Schedule Settings to activate this event. In this scenario, a preconfigured

event reaction like a log entry will list the start and end times of each period. Actual

recording will only be triggered if the event is preconfigured to do so.

• Tampering Detection: Select this option if you want the camera’s tampering detection sensor

to trigger the to-be-specified-below reaction/s. You can set up the tamper duration time in

the Event Trigger Settings field below.

 Enable This Event: Check the box to activate the event.
 Enable Re-trigger minimum interval between triggers xx second: Check the box to set a

minimum time after the event is triggered before the event can be triggered again.

 Enable Pre-trigger Buffer: Check the box if you want the Event reaction (as selected in the

“Notification Over” field below) to be the activation of the video recording function, and if you

want the recording to include the video feed from the time period (configurable in the Schedule

Settings field) just before the Event trigger occurred.

 Enable Post-trigger Buffer: Check the box if you want the Event reaction (as selected in the

Notification Over field) to be the activation of the video recording function, and if you want the

recording to include the video feed from a time period (configurable in the Schedule Settings

field) just after the Event trigger occurred.

Notification Over: Select the desired notification types from the following items.

 Log: Check the box if you want the camera to list the event’s details in its log if the event is

triggered.

 Trigger Alarm Output: This function is only available if the camera features the alarm I/O cable.

Check if you want the camera to relay the event reaction to a device attached to the alarm relay

output wire and then set up the alarm output duration time.

 Send Mail Notification: Check the box if you want the camera to send an email text notification

and one image file to the email address entered in the SMTP Settings field (see 7.3.3

Notification).

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 Upload to FTP: Check the box if you want the camera to upload the recordings to the FTP server

entered in the FTP Repository Settings (see 7.3.3 Notification).

 Record to SD Card: Check the box if you want the camera to start recording its video feed (when

the event occurs) on an on-camera SD Card (if such a card has been inserted).

Note: The recording will only be as long as the combined Pre- and Post-trigger Buffers, so

make sure you enable at least one of these buffers, especially the Post-trigger Buffer.

 Network Alarm: Check the box if you want the camera to send a network alarm signal (when the

event occurs) to the CMS servers. Note that you have to configure the Network Alarm Settings

for this function to work (see 7.3.3 Notification).

: Set up the Event information and click the Create button, the created Event information

will be listed in the Event List.

: Highlight an item in the Event List and then click the Remove button to remove the

highlighted item.

: Highlight an item in the Event List and edit the Event information on the left-side. Click the

Edit button and the item will be edited.

: Click the button to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Event Trigger Settings】

 Input 1 Trigger Type: This function is only available if the camera features the alarm I/O cable.

Select Normal Open or Normal Close from the drop-down list.

 Output 1 Contact Type: This function is only available if the camera features the alarm I/O cable.

Select Normal Open or Normal Close from the drop-down list.

 Tamper Duration Time: Set up a duration time between 10 and 120 seconds. When a tampering

event has been detected and the duration reached the setup time, the camera will trigger the

event.

【Trigger Options Settings】

 Pre-trigger Buffer: Select the duration for the buffer. This will determine the amount of footage

(length of time) before the event trigger moment that will be included in an event-triggered

video recording, if that buffer and video recording has been enabled in the Event Management

field.

 Post-trigger Buffer: Select the duration for the buffer. This will determine the amount of footage

(length of time) after the event trigger moment that will be included in an event-triggered video

recording, if that buffer and video recording has been enabled in the Event Management field.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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【Schedule Settings】Users can configure the recording schedule here. Select the desired recording

types among the options below. Click and drag the cursor on the time block, which will be applied

with the selected recording type.

 Event Recording (Red): Select for the camera to activate all the Event Recording set up in the

Event Management field (Event Trigger Type), except the Schedule Recording.

 Schedule Recording (Green): Select for the camera to activate only the Schedule Recording set

up in the Event Management field (Event Trigger Type).

 Event + Schedule ( Yel low ): Select for the camera to active both of the configured Event and

Schedule Recordings.

 Deselect (Grey): Select for the camera to stop recording.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Motion Settings】Use this page to configure up to four areas in which motion will be detected. When

a motion is detected by the camera, the motion detection icon will appear at the top
right corner on the Live page to alert the user. This function can also be linked with correctly

configured Events to trigger Event reactions like the activation of video recording periods, snapshots,

etc.

To set up the Motion area:

1. Check the Enable box to enable the selected area.

2. Select a sensitivity value of the motion detection sensor function.

3. Click the Draw button and move the cursor on the left-side live image.

4. Move the cursor to the position where you want the motion rectangle to start and then click.

Move the cursor to the position (diagonally opposing corner) where you want the motion

rectangle to end and then click.

5. Click the Apply button to apply the settings, or click the Cancel button to reset without saving

the settings.

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7.3.3 Notification

This function can only be set up in the Advanced tab.

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【SMTP (Email) Settings】This area is for configuring the mail server that is used to send e-mail text

notifications and one image file from the camera to predefined addresses via SMTP. Note that to

enable e-mail notification function, you have to check the Send Mail Notification box in the Event

Management field (see 7.3.2 Event).

 SMTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the SMTP server used to send e-mails.
 SMTP Port: Enter the port number for SMTP. The default is 25.
 Authentication: Check the box if the SMTP server requires authentication (user/password).
 Username: Input the user’s login ID if the SMTP server requires authentication.
 Password: Input the user’s login password if the SMTP server requires authentication.
 Receiver Address: Input the e-mail addresses for receiving an e-mail message when events occur.

Please use “;” to separate multiple addresses.

 Sender Address: Input the sender’s e-mail address, so that the receiver can recognize the sender

when an event message is received.

• Attach Image: Check the box if you want to attach an image when events occur.

• SSL Connection: Check the box to enable the SSL function. Enable this function means you

can access the camera through the SSL protocol that provides communication security over

the Internet.

 Send Test Email: Click the Tes t button to send a testing email to the assigned address.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【FTP Repository Settings】This area is for configuring the FTP server that is used to send alarm

recordings from the camera to the preconfigured FTP server. Note that to enable uploading

recordings to the FTP server function, you have to check the Upload to FTP box in the Event

Management field (see 7.3.2 Event).

 FTP Server: Enter the IP address or the host name of the FTP server.
 FTP Port: Enter the port number for the FTP server. Default is 21.
 Recording Path: Assign the recording path.
 Username: Set FTP User’s name.
 Password: Set FTP password.
 PA SV mode: Check the box to enable Passive mode. Passive mode is normally enabled. If a

connection cannot be established, uncheck "PASV Mode”.

 Te st FTP Server: Click the Tes t button to send a testing file to the assigned FTP server.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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【SNMP Settings】The default values for SNMP v1/v2/v2c and SNMP v3 are already filled in. Click either

of the Enable buttons to enable either of the two. Make your changes as desired. Click on the Trap

Address field to enter the digits, if required.

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

【Network Alarm Settings】This function works with EverFocus CMS software. The camera can send a

network alarm signal (when the event occurs) to the CMS servers. To establish the connection

between the camera and CMS servers, the protocol and port number should match with each other.

For more details, please refer to the CMS user’s manual. Note that to enable the Network Alarm

function, you have to check the Network Alarm box in the Event Management field (see 7.3.2

Event).

Click Apply to apply the changes or Cancel to cancel the changes and return to the previous settings.

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7.4 Link to Smart Phone App

You can access camera live view or take a snapshot via your smart phone. This page is designed for

users to download the mobile app to your mobile phone by scanning the QR code.

MobileFocus

for iPhone

MobileFocusPlus

for iPhone

MobileFocus

for Android-based smart phone

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8. Upgrading Firmware Using IP Utility

You can upgrade the Firmware using the IP Utility software included in the software CD.

1. Install and then start the IPU program , the following IPU window appears. The IPU will

automatically search the IP devices connected in the LAN.

2. Log in the camera by checking the desired model and then click the Log in icon. The Log in

dialog box appears.

3. Type the Username and Password. Click the OK button, the Login status will display.

Note:

1. The default user ID is user1 and the default password is 11111111.

2. If you select more than one camera that has the same user ID / password, you will be able

to log in several cameras at once.

3. Up to 10 cameras can be simultaneously upgraded to the latest firmware. If you connect

the cameras to a PoE switch, please make sure the Power Consumption of the PoE switch is

sufficient.

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4. Click the Upgrade Firmware button , a browsing window appears.

5. Select the firmware file (.evb) and then click Open. The IPU will automatically upgrade the

firmware. The camera will reboot once the upgrade process is complete.

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9. Specifications

EFN Series Fisheye IP Camera

Model

EFN3320 / EFN3320c (Indoor Type)

Camera

Image Sensor 1/3” progressive CMOS sensor

Megapixel 3 MP

Max. Resolution 1536 x 1536

Min. Illumination 0.5 Lux

Electronic Shutter 4 ~ 1/15,000 sec.

Scanning System NTSC / PAL

WDR Yes

AGC Yes

AWB Yes

Digital Zoom 10X

Angle of View (Wide) 360° / 180°

Saturation, Mirroring of Images, Flip, Auto white balance, Auto Exposure

Image Settings

control, Video overlay

Event Trigger Motion Detection, Tamper Detection, Manual Trigger

Notification Email notification, upload video to FTP, record video to (remote) PC

Lens

Lens 1.19mm fisheye lens with IR corrected, F2.0

IRIS Fixed IRIS

Day / Night Electronic Day / Night

Video

Video Compression

H.264, MPEG4 and MJPEG

1536 x 1536, 1280 x 1280, 1056 x 1056, 768 x 768, 640 x 640, 352 x 352,

Resolution

240 x 240

NTSC 15 fps at all resolution

Frame Rate

PAL 15 fps at all resolution

S/N Ratio > 48dB

Audio (EFN3320c only)

Audio Capability Two-way audio

Audio Compression G.711

Interface Line in / out 3.5mm stereo TRS (cable optional)

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Network

Interface 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet, LAN / PoE Cable

TCP/IP, IPV6, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP,

Supported Protocols

HTTPs, PPPoE, UPnP, Bonjour, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, UDP, IGMP,ICMP, ARP,

ONVIF, PSIA, QoS

Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, SSL,

Security

user privilege

Mechanical

Memory Card

One built-in micro SDHC / SDXC card slot
(see Appendix for the tested card brands)

LAN / PoE Cable RJ-45

Alarm I/O 4-pin terminal block (1 alarm input, 1 alarm output)

Cable

(EFN3320c

Only)

Audio Input Line-in 3.5mm stereo (TRS) (pink)

Audio

Line-out 3.5mm stereo (TRS) (green)

TV Output Test-out cable (BNC)

Power 12 VDC power input

General

12 VDC (EFN3320c only)

Power Source

PoE (IEEE802.3af Class 0)

Power Consumption 12 VDC: 3.9 W / PoE: 4.5 W

Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 50°C / 14°F ~ 131°F

Humidity

20% ~ 80% (no condensation)

Safety CE, FCC

Dimensions (Φ x H) 140 x 50 mm / 5.5” x 1.9”

Weight 558 g / 1.23 lbs

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese,

Language

Spanish, Traditional Chinese

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Model

EFN3321 (Outdoor Type)

Camera

Image Sensor 1/3” progressive CMOS sensor

Megapixel 3 MP

Max. Resolution 1536 x 1536

Min. Illumination 0.5 Lux

Electronic Shutter 4 ~ 1/15,000 sec.

Scanning System NTSC / PAL

WDR Yes

AGC Yes

AWB Yes

Digital Zoom 10X

Angle of View (Wide) 360° / 180°

Saturation, Mirroring of Images, Flip, Auto white balance, Auto Exposure

Image Settings

control, Video overlay

Event Trigger Motion Detection, Tamper Detection, Manual Trigger

Notification Email notification, upload video to FTP, record video to (remote) PC

Lens

Lens fisheye lens with IR corrected

IRIS Fixed IRIS

Day / Night Electronic Day / Night

Video

Video Compression

H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG

1536 x 1536, 1280 x 1280, 1056 x 1056, 768 x 768, 640 x 640, 352 x 352,

Resolution

240 x 240

NTSC 15 fps at all resolution

Frame Rate

PAL 15 fps at all resolution

S/N Ratio > 48dB

Audio

Audio Capability Two-way audio

Audio Compression G.711

Interface Terminal block (TRS Line in / out)

Network

Interface 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet

TCP/IP, IPV6, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NTP, DNS, DDNS, SMTP, SNMP, FTP, HTTP,

Supported Protocols

HTTPs, PPPoE, UPnP, Bonjour, RTP, RTSP, RTCP, UDP, IGMP,ICMP, ARP,

ONVIF, PSIA, QoS

Security Password protection, IP address filtering, HTTPS encryption, SSL

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Mechanical

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Memory Card

One built-in micro SDHC / SDXC card slot

(see Appendix for the tested card brands)

LAN / PoE Port RJ-45

Audio In / Out TRS Line in / out

Terminal

Block

Alarm 1 in 1 out triggered by intelligent event and external input

Power 12 VDC input

Video Test-Out CVBS output

General

Power Source 12 VDC / PoE (IEEE802.3af Class 0)

Max. Power Consumption

12 VDC 3.9W

Operating Temperature -40°C~60°C / -40°F~140°F

Humidity

20% ~ 80% (no condensation)

Safety CE, FCC

Dimensions (Φ x H) 166 x 138mm / 6.5" x 4.5"

Weight 1480g / 3.26lb

Dutch, English, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, German,

Language

Japanese, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, French

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