Hikvision DS-2CD3756G2-IZS operation manual
Network Camera
User Manual
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The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and
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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could
result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
degradation, or unexpected results.
Note
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger
or property loss.
Laws and Regulations
● The device should be used in compliance with local laws, electrical safety regulations, and fire
prevention regulations.
Transportation
● Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting it.
Power Supply
● The input voltage should conform to IEC60950-1 standard: SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and
the Limited Power Source. Refer to the appropriate documentation for detailed information.
● Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
● DO NOT connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid over-heating or fire hazards
caused by overload.
System Security
● The installer and user are responsible for password and security configuration and its settings.
Battery
● Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion hazard.
● Replace with the same or equivalent type only. Dispose of used batteries in conformance with
the local codes.
Maintenance
● If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center.
We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.
● A few device components (e.g., electrolytic capacitor) require regular replacement. The average
lifespan varies, so periodic checking is recommended. Contact your dealer for details.
Using Environment
● Make sure the running environment meets the requirement of the device. The operating
temperature shall be -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or
less, no condensing.
● When any laser equipment is in use, make sure that the device lens is not exposed to the laser
beam, or it may burn out.
● Do not expose the device to high electromagnetic radiation or dusty environments.
● For indoor-only device, place it in a dry and well-ventilated environment.
● Do not aim the lens at the sun or any other bright light.
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Emergency
● If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the
power cable, and contact the service center.
Time Synchronization
● Set up camera time manually for the first time access if the local time is not synchronized with
that of the network. Visit the camera via Web browse/client software and go to time settings
interface.
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Contents
Chapter 1 System Requirement .................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Device Activation and Accessing ................................................................................. 2
2.1 Activate the Device via SADP ................................................................................................ 2
2.2 Activate the Device via Browser ........................................................................................... 2
2.3 Login ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 Plug-in Installation ..................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Admin Password Recovery ........................................................................................ 4
2.3.3 Illegal Login Lock ........................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 3 Live View .................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Live View Parameters ............................................................................................................ 6
3.1.1 Enable and Disable Live View .................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 Adjust Aspect Ratio .................................................................................................... 6
3.1.3 Live View Stream Type ............................................................................................... 6
3.1.4 Select the Third-Party Plug-in .................................................................................... 6
3.1.5 Light ............................................................................................................................ 7
3.1.6 Count Pixel .................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.7 Start Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................... 7
3.1.8 Auxiliary Focus ............................................................................................................ 7
3.1.9 Lens Initialization ....................................................................................................... 7
3.1.10 Quick Set Live View .................................................................................................. 8
3.1.11 Lens Parameters Adjustment................................................................................... 8
3.1.12 Conduct 3D Positioning ............................................................................................ 9
3.2 Set Transmission Parameters................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Set Smooth Streaming ......................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 4 Video and Audio ....................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Video Settings ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1 Stream Type .............................................................................................................. 12
4.1.2 Video Type ................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.3 Resolution ................................................................................................................. 13
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4.1.4 Bitrate Type and Max. Bitrate ................................................................................. 13
4.1.5 Video Quality ............................................................................................................ 13
4.1.6 Frame Rate ............................................................................................................... 13
4.1.7 Video Encoding ......................................................................................................... 14
4.1.8 Smoothing................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 ROI ........................................................................................................................................ 16
4.2.1 Set ROI ...................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Set Face Tracking ROI ............................................................................................... 17
4.2.3 Set Target Tracking ROI ............................................................................................ 17
4.2.4 Set License Plate Tracking ROI ................................................................................. 17
4.3 Display Info. on Stream ....................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Audio Settings ...................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.1 Audio Encoding ......................................................................................................... 18
4.4.2 Audio Input ............................................................................................................... 18
4.4.3 Audio Output ............................................................................................................ 18
4.4.4 Environmental Noise Filter ...................................................................................... 19
4.5 Two-way Audio .................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Display Settings ................................................................................................................... 19
4.6.1 Scene Mode .............................................................................................................. 20
4.6.2 Image Parameters Switch ........................................................................................ 23
4.6.3 Video Standard ......................................................................................................... 23
4.6.4 Local Video Output ................................................................................................... 23
4.7 OSD ...................................................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Set Privacy Mask .................................................................................................................. 24
4.9 Overlay Picture .................................................................................................................... 24
4.10 Set Target Cropping ........................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 5 Video Recording and Picture Capture ........................................................................ 26
5.1 Storage Settings ................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.1 Set New or Unencrypted Memory Card .................................................................. 26
5.1.2 Set FTP ...................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.3 Set NAS ..................................................................................................................... 29
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5.1.4 eMMC Protection ..................................................................................................... 29
5.1.5 Set Cloud Storage ..................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Video Recording .................................................................................................................. 30
5.2.1 Record Automatically ............................................................................................... 30
5.2.2 Record Manually ...................................................................................................... 32
5.2.3 Set Lite Storage ......................................................................................................... 32
5.2.4 Playback and Download Video ................................................................................ 32
5.3 Capture Configuration ......................................................................................................... 33
5.3.1 Capture Automatically ............................................................................................. 33
5.3.2 Capture Manually ..................................................................................................... 34
5.3.3 Set Timing Wake ....................................................................................................... 34
5.3.4 View and Download Picture .................................................................................... 34
Chapter 6 Event and Alarm ....................................................................................................... 36
6.1 Basic Event ........................................................................................................................... 36
6.1.1 Set Motion Detection ............................................................................................... 36
6.1.2 Set Video Tampering Alarm ..................................................................................... 38
6.1.3 Set PIR Alarm ............................................................................................................ 39
6.1.4 Set Exception Alarm ................................................................................................. 40
6.1.5 Set Alarm Input ........................................................................................................ 40
6.1.6 Set Video Quality Diagnosis ..................................................................................... 41
6.1.7 Set Vibration Detection ............................................................................................ 41
6.2 Smart Event ......................................................................................................................... 42
6.2.1 Detect Audio Exception ............................................................................................ 42
6.2.2 Set Defocus Detection .............................................................................................. 43
6.2.3 Detect Scene Change ................................................................................................ 43
6.2.4 Set Face Detection .................................................................................................... 43
6.2.5 Set Video Loss ........................................................................................................... 44
6.2.6 Set Intrusion Detection ............................................................................................ 44
6.2.7 Set Line Crossing Detection ..................................................................................... 45
6.2.8 Set Region Entrance Detection ................................................................................ 46
6.2.9 Set Region Exiting Detection .................................................................................... 47
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6.2.10 Set Unattended Baggage Detection ...................................................................... 49
6.2.11 Set Object Removal Detection ............................................................................... 49
6.2.12 Draw Area ............................................................................................................... 51
6.2.13 Set Size Filter .......................................................................................................... 51
Chapter 7 Network Settings ...................................................................................................... 52
7.1 TCP/IP .................................................................................................................................. 52
7.1.1 Multicast ................................................................................................................... 53
7.1.2 Multicast Discovery .................................................................................................. 54
7.2 SNMP ................................................................................................................................... 54
7.3 Set SRTP ............................................................................................................................... 54
7.4 Port Mapping ....................................................................................................................... 55
7.4.1 Set Auto Port Mapping............................................................................................. 55
7.4.2 Set Manual Port Mapping ........................................................................................ 55
7.4.3 Set Port Mapping on Router .................................................................................... 56
7.5 Port....................................................................................................................................... 57
7.6 Access to Device via Domain Name .................................................................................... 58
7.7 Access to Device via PPPoE Dial Up Connection ................................................................ 58
7.8 Wireless Dial ........................................................................................................................ 59
7.8.1 Set Wireless Dial ....................................................................................................... 59
7.8.2 Set Allowlist .............................................................................................................. 60
7.9 Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................... 60
7.9.1 Connect Device to Wi-Fi ........................................................................................... 61
7.10 Set Network Service .......................................................................................................... 61
7.11 Set Open Network Video Interface................................................................................... 62
7.12 Set ISUP .............................................................................................................................. 63
7.13 Set Alarm Server ................................................................................................................ 63
7.14 Access Camera via Hik-Connect ........................................................................................ 63
7.14.1 Enable Hik-Connect Service on Camera ................................................................ 64
7.14.2 Set Up Hik-Connect ................................................................................................ 65
7.14.3 Add Camera to Hik-Connect .................................................................................. 66
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Chapter 8 Arming Schedule and Alarm Linkage ......................................................................... 67
8.1 Set Arming Schedule ........................................................................................................... 67
8.2 Linkage Method Settings..................................................................................................... 67
8.2.1 Trigger Alarm Output ............................................................................................... 67
8.2.2 FTP/NAS/Memory Card Uploading ......................................................................... 68
8.2.3 Send Email ................................................................................................................ 69
8.2.4 Notify Surveillance Center ....................................................................................... 70
8.2.5 Trigger Recording ..................................................................................................... 70
8.2.6 Flashing Light ............................................................................................................ 70
8.2.7 Audible Warning ....................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 9 System and Security ................................................................................................. 72
9.1 View Device Information .................................................................................................... 72
9.2 Search and Manage Log ...................................................................................................... 72
9.3 Simultaneous Login ............................................................................................................. 72
9.4 Import and Export Configuration File ................................................................................. 72
9.5 Export Diagnose Information .............................................................................................. 72
9.6 Reboot.................................................................................................................................. 73
9.7 Restore and Default ............................................................................................................ 73
9.8 Upgrade ............................................................................................................................... 73
9.9 View Open Source Software License .................................................................................. 74
9.10 Wiegand ............................................................................................................................. 74
9.11 Metadata ........................................................................................................................... 74
9.12 Time and Date ................................................................................................................... 74
9.12.1 Synchronize Time Manually ................................................................................... 74
9.12.2 Set NTP Server ........................................................................................................ 75
9.12.3 Synchronize Time by Satellite ................................................................................ 75
9.12.4 Set DST .................................................................................................................... 75
9.13 Set RS-485 .......................................................................................................................... 76
9.14 Set RS-232 .......................................................................................................................... 76
9.15 Power Consumption Mode ............................................................................................... 76
9.16 External Device .................................................................................................................. 77
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9.16.1 Supplement Light Settings ..................................................................................... 77
9.16.2 Heater ..................................................................................................................... 78
9.17 Security .............................................................................................................................. 78
9.17.1 Authentication........................................................................................................ 78
9.17.2 Set IP Address Filter ............................................................................................... 79
9.17.3 Set HTTPS ................................................................................................................ 80
9.17.4 Set QoS.................................................................................................................... 80
9.17.5 Set IEEE 802.1X ....................................................................................................... 80
9.17.6 Control Timeout Settings ....................................................................................... 81
9.17.7 Search Security Audit Logs ..................................................................................... 81
9.17.8 Security Reinforcement ......................................................................................... 81
9.17.9 SSH .......................................................................................................................... 82
9.18 Certificate Management ................................................................................................... 82
9.18.1 Create Self-signed Certificate ................................................................................ 82
9.18.2 Create Certificate Request ..................................................................................... 82
9.18.3 Import Certificate ................................................................................................... 83
9.18.4 Install Server/Client Certificate ............................................................................. 83
9.18.5 Install CA Certificate ............................................................................................... 83
9.18.6 Enable Certificate Expiration Alarm ...................................................................... 84
9.19 User and Account .............................................................................................................. 84
9.19.1 Set User Account and Permission .......................................................................... 84
9.19.2 Simultaneous Login ................................................................................................ 85
9.19.3 Online Users ........................................................................................................... 85
Chapter 10 Allocate VCA Resource ............................................................................................ 86
10.1 Switch Smart Mode ........................................................................................................... 86
10.2 Face Capture ...................................................................................................................... 87
10.2.1 Set Face Capture ..................................................................................................... 88
10.2.2 Overlay and Capture .............................................................................................. 88
10.2.3 Face Capture Algorithms Parameters .................................................................... 89
10.2.4 Set Shield Region .................................................................................................... 91
10.3 Road Traffic ........................................................................................................................ 91
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10.3.1 Set Vehicle Detection ............................................................................................. 91
10.3.2 Set Mixed-Traffic Detection Rule ........................................................................... 93
10.3.3 Uploading Pictures Settings ................................................................................... 93
10.3.4 Camera Settings...................................................................................................... 93
10.3.5 Import or Export Blocklist & Allowlist ................................................................... 94
10.4 Multi-Target-Type Detection ............................................................................................ 94
10.4.1 Set Multi-Target-Type Detection Rule ................................................................... 94
10.4.2 Overlay and Capture .............................................................................................. 95
10.4.3 Multi-Target-Type Detection Algorithm Parameters ............................................ 95
10.4.4 Set Shield Region .................................................................................................... 97
10.5 Face Counting .................................................................................................................... 97
10.5.1 Set Face Counting Detection Rule ......................................................................... 97
10.5.2 Overlay and Capture .............................................................................................. 98
10.5.3 Face Counting Algorithm Parameters ................................................................... 99
10.5.4 View Face Counting Result ................................................................................... 100
10.6 Queue Management ....................................................................................................... 100
10.6.1 Set Regional People Queuing-Up ......................................................................... 100
10.6.2 Set Waiting Time Detection ................................................................................. 101
10.6.3 Queue Management Statistics ............................................................................ 102
10.7 Counting ........................................................................................................................... 103
10.7.1 Set Counting ......................................................................................................... 103
10.7.2 View Counting Statistics ...................................................................................... 104
10.8 Hard Hat Detection .......................................................................................................... 105
10.8.1 Set Hard Hat Detection ........................................................................................ 105
10.9 Face Comparison and Modeling ..................................................................................... 105
10.9.1 Face Comparison .................................................................................................. 106
10.9.2 Face Modeling ...................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 11 Open Platform .......................................................................................................... 1
11.1 Set Open Platform ............................................................................................................... 1
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Chapter 12 Smart Display ........................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 13 Set EPTZ ................................................................................................................... 4
13.1 Patrol.................................................................................................................................... 4
13.2 Auto-Tracking ...................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 14 Pattern Linkage ........................................................................................................ 6
14.1 Set Pattern Linkage ............................................................................................................. 6
A. Device Command ................................................................................................................... 7
B. Device Communication Matrix ............................................................................................... 8
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Chapter 1 System Requirement
Your computer should meet the requirements for proper visiting and operating the product.
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version
CPU
2.0 GHz or higher
RAM
1G or higher
Display
1024×768 resolution or higher
Web Browser
For the details, see Plug-in Installation
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Chapter 2 Device Activation and Accessing
To protect the security and privacy of the user account and data, you should set a login password
to activate the device when access the device via network.
Note
Refer to the user manual of the software client for the detailed information about the client
software activation.
2.1 Activate the Device via SADP
Search and activate the online devices via SADP software.
Before You Start
Access www.hikvision.com to get SADP software to install.
Steps
1. Connect the device to network using the network cable.
2. Run SADP software to search the online devices.
3. Check Device Status from the device list, and select Inactive device.
4. Create and input the new password in the password field, and confirm the password.
Caution
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of
8 characters, including upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters)
in order to increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password
regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can
better protect your product.
5. Click OK.
Device Status changes into Active.
6. Optional: Change the network parameters of the device in Modify Network Parameters.
2.2 Activate the Device via Browser
You can access and activate the device via the browser.
Steps
1. Connect the device to the PC using the network cables.
2. Change the IP address of the PC and device to the same segment.
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Note
The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.64. You can set the IP address of the PC from
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 (except 192.168.1.64). For example, you can set the IP address of
the PC to 192.168.1.100.
3. Input 192.168.1.64 in the browser.
4. Set device activation password.
Caution
We highly recommend you create a strong password of your own choosing (using a minimum of
8 characters, including at least three of the following categories: upper case letters, lower case
letters, numbers, and special characters) in order to increase the security of your product. And
we recommend you reset your password regularly, especially in the high security system,
resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
5. Click OK.
6. Input the activation password to log in to the device.
7. Optional: Go to Configuration → Network → Basic → TCP/IP to change the IP address of the
device to the same segment of your network.
2.3 Login
Log in to the device via Web browser.
2.3.1 Plug-in Installation
Certain operation systems and web browser may restrict the display and operation of the camera
function. You should install plug-in or complete certain settings to ensure normal display and
operation. For detailed restricted function, refer to the actual device.
Operating System
Web Browser
Operation
Windows
● Internet Explorer 8+
● Google Chrome 57 and
earlier version
● Mozilla Firefox 52 and
earlier version
Follow pop-up prompts to
complete plug-in installation.
● Google Chrome 57+
● Mozilla Firefox 52+
Click to
download and install plug-in.
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Operating System
Web Browser
Operation
Mac OS
● Google Chrome 57+
● Mozilla Firefox 52+
● Mac Safari 16+
Plug-in installation is not
required.
Go to Configuration →
Network → Advanced
Settings → Network Service
to enable WebSocket or
Websockets for normal view.
Display and operation of
certain functions are
restricted. For example,
Playback and Picture are not
available. For detailed
restricted function, refer to
the actual device.
Note
The camera only supports Windows and Mac OS system and do not support Linux system.
2.3.2 Admin Password Recovery
If you forget the admin password, you can reset the password by clicking Forget Password on the
login page after completing the account security settings.
You can reset the password by setting the security question or email.
Note
When you need to reset the password, make sure that the device and the PC are on the same
network segment.
Security Question
You can set the account security during the activation. Or you can go to Configuration → System
→ User Management, click Account Security Settings, select the security question and input your
answer.
You can click Forget Password and answer the security question to reset the admin password
when access the device via browser.
Email
You can set the account security during the activation. Or you can go to Configuration → System
→ User Management, click Account Security Settings, input your email address to receive the
verification code during the recovering operation process.
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2.3.3 Illegal Login Lock
It helps to improve the security when accessing the device via Internet.
Go to Configuration → System → Security → Security Service, and enable Enable Illegal Login
Lock. Illegal Login Attempt and Locking Duration are configurable.
Illegal Login Attempt
When your login attempts with the wrong password reach the set times, the device is locked.
Locking Duration
The device releases the lock after the setting duration.
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Chapter 3 Live View
It introduces the live view parameters, function icons and transmission parameters settings.
3.1 Live View Parameters
The supported functions vary depending on the model.
3.1.1 Enable and Disable Live View
This function is used to quickly enable or disable live view of the channel.
● Click to start the live view.
● Click to stop the live view.
3.1.2 Adjust Aspect Ratio
Steps
1. Click Live View.
2. Click to select the aspect ratio.
● refers to 4:3 window size.
● refers to 16:9 window size.
● refers to original window size.
● refers to self-adaptive window size.
● refers to original ratio window size.
3.1.3 Live View Stream Type
Select the live view stream type according to your needs. For the detailed information about the
stream type selection, refer to Stream Type.
3.1.4 Select the Third-Party Plug-in
When the live view cannot display via certain browsers, you can change the plug-in for live view
according to the browser.
Steps
1. Click Live View.
2. Click to select the plug-in.
When you access the device via Internet Explorer, you can select Webcomponents or
QuickTime.When you access the device via the other browsers, you can select Webcomponents,
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QuickTime, VLC or MJPEG.
3.1.5 Light
Click to turn on or turn off the illuminator.
3.1.6 Count Pixel
It helps to get the height and width pixel of the selected region in the live view image.
Steps
1. Click to enable the function.
2. Drag the mouse on the image to select a desired rectangle area.
The width pixel and height pixel are displayed on the bottom of the live view image.
3.1.7 Start Digital Zoom
It helps to see a detailed information of any region in the image.
Steps
1. Click to enable the digital zoom.
2. In live view image, drag the mouse to select the desired region.
3. Click in the live view image to back to the original image.
3.1.8 Auxiliary Focus
It is used for motorized device. It can improve the image if the device cannot focus clearly.
For the device that supports ABF, adjust the lens angle, then focus and click ABF button on the
device. The device can focus clearly.
Click to focus automatically.
Note
● If the device cannot focus with auxiliary focus, you can use Lens Initialization, then use auxiliary
focus again to make the image clear.
● If auxiliary focus cannot help the device focus clearly, you can use manual focus.
3.1.9 Lens Initialization
Lens initialization is used on the device equipped with motorized lens. The function can reset lens
when long time zoom or focus results in blurred image. This function varies according to different
models.
Manual Lens Initialization
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Click to operate lens initialization.
Auto Lens Initialization
Go to Configuration → System → Maintenance → Lens Correction to enable this function. You
can set the arming schedule, and the device will correct lens automatically during the
configured time periods.
3.1.10 Quick Set Live View
It offers a quick setup of PTZ, display settings, OSD, video/audio and VCA resource settings on live
view page.
Steps
1. Click to show quick setup page.
2. Set PTZ, display settings, OSD, video/audio and VCA resource parameters.
– For PTZ settings, see Lens Parameters Adjustment .
– For display settings, see Display Settings.
– For OSD settings, see OSD.
– For audio and video settings, see Video and Audio.
– For VCA settings, see Allocate VCA Resource.
Note
The function is only supported by certain models.
3.1.11 Lens Parameters Adjustment
It is used to adjust the lens focus, zoom and iris.
Zoom
● Click , and the lens zooms in.
● Click , and the lens zooms out.
Focus
● Click , then the lens focuses far and the distant object gets clear.
● Click , then the lens focuses near and the nearby object gets clear.
PTZ Speed
Slide to adjust the speed of the pan/tilt movement.
Iris
● When the image is too dark, click to enlarge the iris.
● When the image is too bright, click to stop down the iris.
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PTZ Lock
PTZ lock means to disable the zoom, focus and PTZ rotation functions of the corresponding
channel, so that to reduce the target missing caused by PTZ adjustment.
Go to Configuration → PTZ, checkEnable PTZ Lock, and click Save.
3.1.12 Conduct 3D Positioning
3D positioning is to relocate the selected area to the image center.
Steps
1. Click to enable the function.
2. Select a target area in live image.
– Left click on a point on live image: the point is relocated to the center of the live image. With
no zooming in or out effect.
– Hold and drag the mouse to a lower right position to frame an area on the live: the framed
area is zoomed in and relocated to the center of the live image.
– Hold and drag the mouse to an upper left position to frame an area on the live: the framed
area is zoomed out and relocated to the center of the live image.
3. Click the button again to turn off the function.
3.2 Set Transmission Parameters
The live view image may be displayed abnormally according to the network conditions. In different
network environments, you can adjust the transmission parameters to solve the problem.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Local.
2. Set the transmission parameters as required.
Protocol
TCP
TCP ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality, yet the real-time
transmission will be affected. It is suitable for the stable network environment.
UDP
UDP is suitable for the unstable network environment that does not demand high video
fluency.
MULTICAST
MULTICAST is suitable for the situation that there are multiple clients. You should set the
multicast address for them before selection.
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Note
For detailed information about multicast, refer to Multicast.
HTTP
HTTP is suitable for the situation that the third-party needs to get the stream from the
device.
Play Performance
Shortest Delay
The device takes the real-time video image as the priority over the video fluency.
Balanced
The device ensures both the real-time video image and the fluency.
Fluent
The device takes the video fluency as the priority over teal-time. In poor network
environment, the device cannot ensures video fluency even the fluency is enabled.
Custom
You can set the frame rate manually. In poor network environment, you can reduce the
frame rate to get a fluent live view. But the rule information may cannot display.
3. Click OK.
3.3 Set Smooth Streaming
It is a function to tackle the latency and network congestion caused by unstable network condition,
and keep the live view stream on the web browser or the client software smooth.
Before You Start
Add the device to your client software and select NPQ protocol in client software before
configuring the smooth streaming function.
Be sure that the Bitrate Type is selected as Constant and the SVC is selected as OFF before
enabling the function. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → Video to set the parameters.
Steps
1. Go to the settings page: Configuration → Network → Advanced Settings → Smooth Streaming.
2. Check Enable Smooth Streaming.
3. Select the mode for smooth streaming.
Auto
The resolution and bitrate are adjusted automatically and resolution
takes the priority. The upper limits of these two parameters will not
exceed the values you set on Video page. Go to Configuration →
Video/Audio → Video, set the Resolution and Max. Bitrate before
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you enable smooth streaming function. In this mode, the frame rate
will be adjusted to the maximum value automatically.
Resolution Priority
The resolution stays the same as the set value on Video page, and the
bitrate will be adjusted automatically. Go to Configuration →
Video/Audio → Video, set the Max. Bitrate before you enable
smooth streaming function. In this mode, the framerate will be
adjusted to the maximum value automatically.
Error Correction
The resolution and bitrate stay the same as the set values on Video
page. The mode is used to correct the data error during transmission
to ensure the image quality. You can set the Error Correction
Proportion within range of 0-100.
When the proportion is 0, the data error will be corrected by data
retransmission. When the proportion is higher than 0, the error data
will be corrected via redundant data that is added to the stream and
data retransmission. The higher the value is, the more redundant
date will be generated, the more data error would be corrected, but
the larger bandwidth would be required. When the proportion is 100,
the redundant data will be as large as the original data, and the
bandwidth is twice required.
Note
Be sure the bandwidth is sufficient in the Error Correction mode.
4. Save the settings.
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Chapter 4 Video and Audio
This part introduces the configuration of video and audio related parameters.
4.1 Video Settings
This part introduces the settings of video parameters, such as, stream type, video encoding, and
resolution.
Go to setting page: Configuration → Video/Audio → Video.
4.1.1 Stream Type
For device supports more than one stream, you can specify parameters for each stream type.
Main Stream
The stream stands for the best stream performance the device supports. It usually offers the
best resolution and frame rate the device can do. But high resolution and frame rate usually
means larger storage space and higher bandwidth requirements in transmission.
Sub Stream
The stream usually offers comparatively low resolution options, which consumes less bandwidth
and storage space.
Other Streams
Steams other than the main stream and sub stream may also be offered for customized usage.
Set Custom Video
You can set up additional video streams if required. For custom video streams, you can preview
them, but cannot record or play back them.
Steps
Note
● The function is only supported by certain camera models.
● After restoring the device (not restore to default settings), quantity of custom video streams
and their names are kept, but the related parameters are restored.
1. Click to add a stream.
2. Change the stream name as needed.
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Note
Up to 32 letters and symbols (except &, <, >, ', or ") are allowed for the stream name.
3. Customize the stream parameters (resolution, frame rate, max. bitrate, video encoding).
4. Optional: Add stream description as needed.
5. Optional: If a custom stream is not needed, click to delete it.
6. Click Save.
4.1.2 Video Type
Select the content (video and audio) that should be contained in the stream.
Video
Only video content is contained in the stream.
Video & Audio
Video content and audio content are contained in the composite stream.
4.1.3 Resolution
Select video resolution according to actual needs. Higher resolution requires higher bandwidth
and storage.
4.1.4 Bitrate Type and Max. Bitrate
Constant Bitrate
It means that the stream is compressed and transmitted at a comparatively fixed bitrate. The
compression speed is fast, but mosaic may occur on the image.
Variable Bitrate
It means that the device automatically adjust the bitrate under the set Max. Bitrate. The
compression speed is slower than that of the constant bitrate. But it guarantees the image
quality of complex scenes.
4.1.5 Video Quality
When Bitrate Type is set as Variable, video quality is configurable. Select a video quality according
to actual needs. Note that higher video quality requires higher bandwidth.
4.1.6 Frame Rate
The frame rate is to describe the frequency at which the video stream is updated and it is
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measured by frames per second (fps).
A higher frame rate is advantageous when there is movement in the video stream, as it maintains
image quality throughout. Note that higher frame rate requires higher bandwidth and larger
storage space.
4.1.7 Video Encoding
It stands for the compression standard the device adopts for video encoding.
Note
Available compression standards vary according to device models.
H.264
H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10, Advanced Video Coding, is a compression standard.
Without compressing image quality, it increases compression ratio and reduces the size of video
file than MJPEG or MPEG-4 Part 2.
H.264+
H.264+ is an improved compression coding technology based on H.264. By enabling H.264+, you
can estimate the HDD consumption by its maximum average bitrate. Compared to H.264, H.264+
reduces storage by up to 50% with the same maximum bitrate in most scenes.
When H.264+ is enabled, Max. Average Bitrate is configurable. The device gives a recommended
max. average bitrate by default. You can adjust the parameter to a higher value if the video quality
is less satisfactory. Max. average bitrate should not be higher than max. bitrate.
Note
When H.264+ is enabled, Video Quality, I Frame Interval, Profile and SVC are not configurable.
H.265
H.265, also known as High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and MPEG-H Part 2, is a compression
standard. In comparison to H.264, it offers better video compression at the same resolution, frame
rate and image quality.
H.265+
H.265+ is an improved compression coding technology based on H.265. By enabling H.265+, you
can estimate the HDD consumption by its maximum average bitrate. Compared to H.265, H.265+
reduces storage by up to 50% with the same maximum bitrate in most scenes.
When H.265+ is enabled, Max. Average Bitrate is configurable. The device gives a recommended
max. average bitrate by default. You can adjust the parameter to a higher value if the video quality
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is less satisfactory. Max. average bitrate should not be higher than max. bitrate.
Note
When H.265+ is enabled, Video Quality, I Frame Interval, Profile and SVC are not configurable.
I-Frame Interval
I-frame interval defines the number of frames between 2 I-frames.
In H.264 and H.265, an I-frame, or intra frame, is a self-contained frame that can be independently
decoded without any reference to other images. An I-frame consumes more bits than other
frames. Thus, video with more I-frames, in other words, smaller I-frame interval, generates more
steady and reliable data bits while requiring more storage space.
SVC
Scalable Video Coding (SVC) is the name for the Annex G extension of the H.264 or H.265 video
compression standard.
The objective of the SVC standardization has been to enable the encoding of a high-quality video
bitstream that contains one or more subset bitstreams that can themselves be decoded with a
complexity and reconstruction quality similar to that achieved using the existing H.264 or H.265
design with the same quantity of data as in the subset bitstream. The subset bitstream is derived
by dropping packets from the larger bitstream.
SVC enables forward compatibility for older hardware: the same bitstream can be consumed by
basic hardware which can only decode a low-resolution subset, while more advanced hardware
will be able decode high quality video stream.
MPEG4
MPEG4, referring to MPEG-4 Part 2, is a video compression format developed by Moving Picture
Experts Group (MPEG).
MJPEG
Motion JPEG (M-JPEG or MJPEG) is a video compression format in which intraframe coding
technology is used. Images in a MJPEG format is compressed as individual JPEG images.
Profile
This function means that under the same bitrate, the more complex the profile is, the higher the
quality of the image is, and the requirement for network bandwidth is also higher.
4.1.8 Smoothing
It refers to the smoothness of the stream. The higher value of the smoothing is, the better fluency
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of the stream will be, though, the video quality may not be so satisfactory. The lower value of the
smoothing is, the higher quality of the stream will be, though it may appear not fluent.
4.2 ROI
ROI (Region of Interest) encoding helps to discriminate the ROI and background information in
video compression. The technology assigns more encoding resource to the region of interest, thus
to increase the quality of the ROI whereas the background information is less focused.
4.2.1 Set ROI
ROI (Region of Interest) encoding helps to assigns more encoding resource to the region of interest,
thus to increase the quality of the ROI whereas the background information is less focused.
Before You Start
Please check the video coding type. ROI is supported when the video coding type is H.264 or
H.265.
Steps
1. Go to Configuration → Video/Audio → ROI.
2. Check Enable.
3. Select Stream Type.
4. Select Region No. in Fixed Region to draw ROI region.
1) Click Drawing.
2) Click and drag the mouse on the view screen to draw the fixed region.
3) Click Stop Drawing.
Note
Select the fixed region that needs to be adjusted and drag the mouse to adjust its position.
5. Input the Region Name and ROI Level.
6. Click Save.
Note
The higher the ROI level is, the clearer the image of the detected region is.
7. Optional: Select other region No. and repeat the above steps if you need to draw multiple fixed
regions.
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