GW Security 51 series User Manual

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IP Camera User Manual

(WEB interface)

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing our GW POE IP Cameras!

This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the connection and operation of your camera.

Here you can find information about the camera’s features and functions, as well as troubleshooting information.

GW Security Inc.

 Official Website: www.gwsecurityusa.com

 Support Team: [e-mail]

 Phone: [phone]

 Business Hours: Monday ~ Friday from 9:00AM to 5:30PM PT.

Overview

Main content of this manual include:

Title

Content

Internet connection

Introduction to IP camera connecting guide and web login guide

Preview

Introduction to IP camera Preview’s main functions and usage

Playback

Introduction to record playback’s main functions and usage

Settings

Introduction to the web setting’s main functions and usage

Symbol Definition

There are some Symbols in this manual; their meanings are explained by the following:

Title

Content

Warning

There is a potential danger; alert users there may be potential harm

Caution

There is a potential risk that could lead to camera damage or loss of data

Description

Additional information, as an additional remark for main content.

P r e f a c e

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Important Safeguards and Warnings

1．Electrical Safety

All installation and operation should conform to your local electrical safety codes.

The product must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.

We assume no liability or responsibility for any fires or electrical shock caused by improper handling or

installation.

2．Transportation Security

Heavy stress, violent vibrations, and excess moisture should not occur during transportation, storage, and

installation of the device.

3．Installation

Handle the device with care. Keep the device right side up.

Do not apply power to the camera before completing installation.

Do not place objects on top of the camera.

4．Repair Professionals

All the examination and repair work should be done by qualified service engineers.
We are not liable for any problems caused by unauthorized modifications or user-attempted repair.
5．Environment

The camera should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, flammable materials, explosive

substances, etc.

This product should be transported, stored, and used only in the specified environments as stated above.

Do not aim the camera at a strong light source, as it may cause overexposure of the picture, and may affect the

longevity of the camera’s sensors.

Ensure that the camera is in a well ventilated area to prevent overheating.

6. Operation and Maintenance

Do not touch the camera sensor or lens directly.
To clean dust or dirt off of the lens, use an air blower or a microfiber cloth.

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D i r e c t o r y

1 Connection Guide................................................................................................................................................8

1.1 Connecti on Guide ...................................................................................................................................8

1.2 Logging into the Web Interf ace ........................................................................................................ 9

2 Preview............................................................................................................................................................... 12

2.1 Main Men u...............................................................................................................................................12

2.2 Funct ion Bar...........................................................................................................................................13

2.3 Side bar .................................................................................................................................................... 14

3 Playback..............................................................................................................................................................15

4 Settings................................................................................................................................................................16

4.1 Local Configuratio n .............................................................................................................................16

4.2 Config Media.......................................................................................................................................... 16

4.2. 1 Audio Vi deo .................................................................................................................................16

4.2. 2 Privacy.......................................................................................................................................... 17

4.2. 3 Image.............................................................................................................................................18

4.2. 4 ROI -Region of Interest............................................................................................................20

4.2. 5 OSD.................................................................................................................................................20

4.3 Network....................................................................................................................................................21

4.3. 1 TCP/IP........................................................................................................................................... 21

4.3. 2 PPPOE............................................................................................................................................22

4.3. 3 DDNS Clie nt.................................................................................................................................23

4.3. 4 Email..............................................................................................................................................24

4.3. 5 FTP..................................................................................................................................................24

4.3. 6 Bonjou r .........................................................................................................................................25

4.3. 7 SNMP ..............................................................................................................................................26

4.3. 8 HTTPS............................................................................................................................................27

4.3. 9 P2P................................................................................................................................................. 27

4.4 Alarm Co nfig...........................................................................................................................................28

4.4. 1 Motion De te ction...................................................................................................................... 28

4.4. 2 Video Bind & Alarm.................................................................................................................30

4.5 Storage ......................................................................................................................................................31

4.5. 1 Schedule.......................................................................................................................................31

4.5. 2 SD Storage....................................................................................................................................32

4.5. 3 Snapsh ot.......................................................................................................................................32

4.5. 4 Destinati on................................................................................................................................. 33

4.5. 5 NAS ..................................................................................................................................................34

4.6 System.......................................................................................................................................................34

4.6. 1 Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 34

4.6. 2 Device Info .................................................................................................................................. 35

4.6. 3 Set Time........................................................................................................................................35

4.6. 4 User Admin..................................................................................................................................36

Glossary of Terms....................................................................................................................................................37

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1 Connection Guide

1.1 Connection Guide

There are two mai n methods to con nect the ca mera:

Pic 1-1 Network cabl e connec tion diagram

Pic 1-2 POE swi tch or rou ter connect ion diagram

Before accessing the IP camera, user ne eds to acquire the IP camera ’s IP address. User can

find th e IP address by using the “GW Device Manage r ” sof tware in cluded in the CD.

From the GW Devic e Manager soft ware, left click on “sea rch ” to find all the avail abl e IP
cameras in you r current LAN ne twork. The software will display the IP camera’s IP addres s, port
numb er, MAC add ress, Serial Number, UID, versi on info, and model nu mbe r. Please use th e
pict ure below as referen ce.

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If the IP address found does not match yo ur computer ’s IP su bnet, pleas e use GW De vice

Mana ger to modi fy the IP came ra ’s netwo rk in fo.

From the GW Devic e Manager, sel ect the IP camera to be mod ified and right click, then
choo se Netwo rk Configuration. Ple ase use the be low pict ure as reference.

Note

The IP camera wil l have DHCP turn ed on by defa ult. Please connect th e IP cam era to a
network with DH CP availab le. If there is no DHCP server available , the IP ca mera’s IP address

will default to 192.168.0 .66 .

Defaul t Userna me and Passwo rd: admi n/adm in.

1.2 Logging into the Web Interface

When us er acces ses th e web inte rface for the first time, “VLC media play er” is needed in

order for the video to sh ow co rrect ly.
To access the web interface, plea se fo llow the steps below.

Step 1: Open Inte rnet Explorer and inpu t the IP camera’s IP add ress into the URL address bar.
Step 2: When th e user interface is shown, en ter the default usern ame: admin and password: admin

to log into th e web interface. An exa mple of the lo gin scre en is sh own below.

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Step 3. Install the plug-in when prompted :

① ②

③ ④

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Step 4. Refresh the we b page after the plug-in in stalled su cce ssfully. Repe at step 2 to log into th e
web inter fa ce again. The web interface is shown below :

Available from the We b Interface:

• Liv e Preview

• Record Playback

• Save a recordin g onto the local compute r.

• Modify IP camera parameters, chang e settings , change video qu ality an d system time.

Mini mum Requ ireme nt

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• 2.0 Gh z and up CPU

• 2GB an d up RAM

• 10/100Mbp s network

• 1024 x 76 8 or up Monitor Resolution

Supp orted OS ：

• Mic rosoft Wind ows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7,M icros oft Windows

8,Mi croso ft Windows 10

• Mac OS

Note:

The Internet browser mentio ned in the man ual is Intern et Explorer. Ple ase use IE version 9 and up to
acce ss the web interface.

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2 Preview

Web client preview has included the 3 function bar:

Parameter

Desc ription

1

Menu Ba r

2

Status Ba r

3

Side bar

Web client preview picture reference below

2.1 Main Menu

For de tail information of each sections , pleas e see (section 2 Preview, secti on 3 Ba ckup, sect ion 4

Settin gs)

Click here for help

Click here to log out

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

②

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④⑤③

⑩

2.2 Function Bar

Paramete r

icon

Desc ription

① Main St ream

Switch to main stream; Main stre am is the recorded bit rate
with high re solut ion

② Sub Strea m

Switch to sub stream; Su b stream is the lower re solution an d
bit rate used when ban dwi dth is a restricti on.

Sens or alarm

Disp lay the Se nso r Alarm Status:

 White: Senso r alarm has no t been set up

 Blue: Sensor Al arm ha s been set up and acti vated

 Sensor Alarm is be en triggered

Note: Onl y the status is shown here . For detail setting, pl ease
refer to section 4.3.2

④Motio n Alarm

Disp lay the Motio n Alar m Sta tus:

 White: Motion Alarm has not been set up

 Blue: Motion Alarm ha s been set up and acti vated

 Red: Motion Alarm is been triggered.

Note: Onl y the status is shown here . For detail setting, pl ease

refer to section 4. 4.1

⑤ Video Cover
Alar m

Disp lay the Video Co ver Alar m status :

 White: Video Cove r Alar m has no t been set up

 Blue: Video Cover Alarm has been set up and acti vated

 Red: Vide o Cover Alarm is be en triggere d.

Note: On ly the status is show n here. For detail se tting , please

refer to section 4. 4.2

⑥ Full screen

Sing le left click th is icon will bring the video to full screen.
Doub le click on th e video or hit “ESC” to ex it full screen

⑦ Manual Record

Sing le left click wi ll turn on man ual record mo de

⑧ Schedu le
Record

Show th e statu s of Schedu le Record:

 White: Sched ule Record ha s not been set up.

 Blue: Schedule Record has be en set up and is curre nt ly

recording

⑨ Audio

Turn on/off the Audio

⑩ Screen
Capture

Sing le left click wi ll captu re a scree nsh ot. For the scre enshot
save path, please refer to section 4.1

⑪ Di splay /Hide
Side bar

Disp lay/hide side bar

Note

Sens or alarm， Audio ， Vid eo cover alarm is not availab le for some mode ls.

①

②

⑥⑦⑧

⑨

⑪

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2.3 Side bar

Zoom an d Foc us

Note

Only mo del with motorized zoom su pport this fe ature.

Parameter

icon

Desc ription

Zoom

Adju st th e camera ’ s Zoom level; si ngle lef t click or left click

and hold on the + and – sig n for ad justm ent.

Focus

Adju st th e focus; sing le left click or left click an d hold on the +
and – sign for adj ustme nt.