Hikvision DS-2CD6924F-IS User Manual
Network Camera User Manual
Network Camera
User Manual
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Network Camera User Manual
User Manual
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FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
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with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
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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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
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(Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated
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Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
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Warnings Follow these safeguards to
prevent serious injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions to
prevent potential injury or material
damage.
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (A)/NMB-3(A) standards requirements.
Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly to
avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into 'Warnings' and 'Cautions':
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are
neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are
neglected.
Warnings:
Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage
(SELV) standard. And source with 12 VDC or 24 VAC (depending on models)
according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power Source standard.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should conform
to all the local codes.
Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient
supply interruption.
Please make sure that the ceiling can support more than 50(N) Newton gravities if
the camera is fixed to the ceiling.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest
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service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not
assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.)
Cautions:
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera.
Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock.
Do not touch sensor modules with fingers. If cleaning is necessary, use a clean
cloth with a bit of ethanol and wipe it gently. If the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time, put on the lens cap to protect the sensor from dirt.
Do not aim the camera lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp.
The strong light can cause fatal damage to the camera.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is
being used, make sure that the surface of the sensor not be exposed to the laser
beam.
Do not place the camera in extremely hot, cold temperatures (the operating
temperature should be between -30°C to +60°C, or -40°C to +60°C if the camera
model has an "H" in its suffix), dusty or damp environment, and do not expose it
to high electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid heat accumulation, ensure there is good ventilation to the device.
Keep the camera away from water and any liquids.
While shipping, pack the camera in its original, or equivalent, packing materials.
Or packing the same texture.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion.
Please use the manufacturer recommended battery type.
Notes:
For the camera supports IR, you are required to pay attention to the following
precautions to prevent IR reflection:
Dust or grease on the dome cover will cause IR reflection. Please do not remove
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the dome cover film until the installation is finished. If there is dust or grease on
the dome cover, clean the dome cover with clean soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
Make certain the installation location does not have reflective surfaces of objects
too close to the camera. The IR light from the camera may reflect back into the
lens causing reflection.
The foam ring around the lens must be seated flush against the inner surface of
the bubble to isolate the lens from the IR LEDS. Fasten the dome cover to camera
body so that the foam ring and the dome cover are attached seamlessly.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Requirement ........................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Network Connection ........................................................................... 2
2.1 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN ........................................................ 2
2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN ......................................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 Activating the Camera ...................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN ...................................................... 9
2.2.1 Static IP Connection .......................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection ................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3 Access to the Network Camera........................................................... 13
3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers ............................................................................ 13
3.2 Accessing by Client Software .......................................................................... 14
Chapter 4 Live View .......................................................................................... 16
4.1 Live View Page ............................................................................................... 16
4.2 Starting Live View .......................................................................................... 17
4.3 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually .................................................... 18
4.4 Operating PTZ Control .................................................................................... 18
4.4.1 PTZ Control Panel ............................................................................................................ 18
4.4.2 Setting/Calling a Preset ................................................................................................... 19
4.4.3 Setting/Calling a Patrol ................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 Network Camera Configuration ........................................................ 22
5.1 Configuring Local Parameters ......................................................................... 22
5.2 Configure System Settings .............................................................................. 24
5.2.1 Configuring Basic Information ........................................................................................ 24
5.2.2 Configuring Time Settings ............................................................................................... 25
5.2.3 Configuring RS232 Settings ............................................................................................. 27
5.2.4 Configuring RS485 Settings ............................................................................................. 28
5.2.5 Configuring DST Settings ................................................................................................. 29
5.2.6 Configuring Panoramic Parameters ................................................................................ 30
5.2.7 About Device .................................................................................................................. 31
5.3 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 31
5.3.1 Upgrade & Maintenance ................................................................................................. 31
5.3.2 Log .................................................................................................................................. 32
5.3.3 System Service ................................................................................................................ 33
5.4 Security Settings ............................................................................................ 34
5.4.1 Authentication ................................................................................................................ 34
5.4.2 IP Address Filter .............................................................................................................. 35
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5.4.3 Security Service............................................................................................................... 36
5.5 User Management ......................................................................................... 37
5.5.1 User Management .......................................................................................................... 37
5.5.2 Online Users .................................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 6 Network Settings ............................................................................... 42
6.1 Configuring Basic Settings .............................................................................. 42
6.1.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings ............................................................................................ 42
6.1.2 Configuring DDNS Settings .............................................................................................. 44
6.1.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings ............................................................................................. 46
6.1.4 Configuring Port Settings ................................................................................................ 46
6.1.5 Configure NAT (Network Address Translation) Settings .................................................. 47
6.2 Configure Advanced Settings .......................................................................... 48
6.2.1 Configuring SNMP Settings ............................................................................................. 48
6.2.2 Configuring FTP Settings ................................................................................................. 51
6.2.3 Configuring Email Settings .............................................................................................. 53
6.2.4 HTTPS Settings ................................................................................................................ 55
6.2.5 Configuring QoS Settings ................................................................................................ 57
6.2.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings ............................................................................................ 58
Chapter 7 Video/Audio Settings ......................................................................... 60
7.1 Configuring Video Settings ............................................................................. 60
7.2 Configuring Audio Settings ............................................................................. 63
7.3 Configuring ROI Encoding ............................................................................... 64
7.4 Display Info. on Stream .................................................................................. 66
Chapter 8 Image Settings .................................................................................. 67
8.1 Configuring Display Settings ........................................................................... 67
8.1.1 Day/Night Auto-Switch ................................................................................................... 67
8.1.2 Day/Night Scheduled-Switch .......................................................................................... 71
8.2 Configuring OSD Settings ................................................................................ 72
8.3 Configuring Privacy Mask ............................................................................... 74
8.4 Configuring Picture Overlay ............................................................................ 75
Chapter 9 Event Settings ................................................................................... 76
9.1 Basic Events ................................................................................................... 76
9.1.1 Configuring Motion Detection ........................................................................................ 76
9.1.2 Configuring Video Tampering Alarm .............................................................................. 82
9.1.3 Configuring Alarm Input ................................................................................................. 84
9.1.4 Configuring Alarm Output .............................................................................................. 85
9.1.5 Handling Exception ......................................................................................................... 86
9.2 Smart Events .................................................................................................. 86
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9.2.1 Configuring Audio Exception Detection .......................................................................... 86
9.2.2 Configuring Face Detection ............................................................................................. 88
9.2.3 Configuring Intrusion Detection ..................................................................................... 89
9.2.4 Configuring Line Crossing Detection ............................................................................... 91
9.2.5 Configuring Region Entrance Detection .......................................................................... 94
9.2.6 Configuring Region Exiting Detection ............................................................................. 96
9.2.7 Configuring Unattended Baggage Detection .................................................................. 98
9.2.8 Configuring Object Removal Detection ........................................................................ 100
Chapter 10 Storage Settings ........................................................................... 103
10.1 Configuring Record Schedule ........................................................................ 103
10.2 Configure Capture Schedule ......................................................................... 106
10.3 Configuring Net HDD .................................................................................... 108
10.4 Memory Card Detection ............................................................................... 110
10.5 Configuring Lite Storage ............................................................................... 112
Chapter 11 Playback...................................................................................... 114
Chapter 12 Picture ........................................................................................ 116
Appendix ........................................................................................................... 117
Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction ............................................................... 117
Appendix 2 Port Mapping ...................................................................................... 120
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Chapter 1 System Requirement
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP and above version
CPU: I7 or higher
RAM: 8G or higher
Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Apple Safari 8.0 and above
version, Mozilla Firefox 30.0-51, and Google Chrome 31.0-44.
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Chapter 2 Network Connection
Note:
You shall acknowledge that the use of the product with Internet access might be
under network security risks. For avoidance of any network attacks and
information leakage, please strengthen your own protection. If the product does
not work properly, please contact with your dealer or the nearest service center.
To ensure the network security of the network camera, we recommend you to
have the network camera assessed and maintained termly. You can contact us if
you need such service.
Before you start:
If you want to set the network camera via a LAN (Local Area Network), please
refer to Section 2.1 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN.
If you want to set the network camera via a WAN (Wide Area Network), please
refer to Section 2.2 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN.
2.1 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN
Purpose:
To view and configure the camera via a LAN, you need to connect the network
camera in the same subnet with your computer, and install the SADP or iVMS-4200
software to search and change the IP of the network camera.
Note: For the detailed introduction of SADP, please refer to Appendix 1.
2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN
The following figures show the two ways of cable connection of a network camera
and a computer:
Purpose:
To test the network camera, you can directly connect the network camera to the
computer with a network cable as shown in Figure 2-1.
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Network Cable
or
Network Camera
Computer
Network Cable
Network Cable
or
or
Network Camera Computer
Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set network camera over the LAN via a switch or a
router.
Figure 2-1 Connecting Directly
Figure 2-2 Connecting via a Switch or a Router
2.1.2 Activating the Camera
You are required to activate the camera first by setting a strong password for it before
you can use the camera.
Activation via Web Browser, Activation via SADP, and Activation via Client Software
are all supported.
Activation via Web Browser
Steps:
1. Power on the camera, and connect the camera to the network.
2. Input the IP address into the address bar of the web browser, and click Enter to
enter the activation interface.
Notes:
The default IP address of the camera is 192.168.1.64.
The computer and the camera should belong to the same subnet.
For the camera enables the DHCP by default, you need to use the SADP software
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to search the IP address.
Figure 2-3 Activation via Web Browser
3. Create a password and input the password into the password field.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–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.
4. Confirm the password.
5. Click OK to save the password and enter the live view interface.
Activation via SADP Software
SADP software is used for detecting the online device, activating the camera, and
resetting the password.
Get the SADP software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the
SADP according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.
Steps:
1. Run the SADP software to search the online devices.
2. Check the device status from the device list, and select the inactive device.
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Figure 2-4 SADP Interface
The SADP software supports activating the camera in batch. Refer to the user manual
of SADP software for details.
3. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the
password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED– 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.
4. Click Activate to start activation.
You can check whether the activation is completed on the popup window. If activation
failed, please make sure that the password meets the requirement and try again.
5. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either
modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.
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Figure 2-5 Modify the IP Address
6. Input the admin password and click Modify to activate your IP address
modification.
The batch IP address modification is supported by the SADP. Refer to the user manual
of SADP for details.
Activation via Client Software
The client software is versatile video management software for multiple kinds of
devices.
Get the client software from the supplied disk or the official website, and install the
software according to the prompts. Follow the steps to activate the camera.
Steps:
1. Run the client software and the control panel of the software pops up, as shown in
the figure below.
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Figure 2-6 Control Panel
2. Click the Device Management icon to enter the Device Management interface, as
shown in the figure below.
Figure 2-7 Device Management Interface
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3. Check the device status from the device list, and select an inactive device.
4. Click the Activate button to pop up the Activation interface.
5. Create a password and input the password in the password field, and confirm the
password.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–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. We recommend you reset your
password regularly, especially in the high security system, resetting the
password monthly or weekly can better protect your product.
Figure 2-8 Activation Interface (Client Software)
6. Click OK button to start activation.
7. Click the Modify Netinfo button to pop up the Network Parameter Modification
interface, as shown in the figure below.
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Figure 2-9 Modifying the Network Parameters
8. Change the device IP address to the same subnet with your computer by either
modifying the IP address manually or checking the checkbox of Enable DHCP.
9. Input the password to activate your IP address modification.
2.2 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN
Purpose:
This section explains how to connect the network camera to the WAN with a static IP
or a dynamic IP.
2.2.1 Static IP Connection
Before you start:
Please apply a static IP from an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With the static IP
address, you can connect the network camera via a router or connect it to the WAN
directly.
Connecting the network camera via a router
Steps:
1. Connect the network camera to the router.
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2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2
for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera.
3. Save the static IP in the router.
4. Set port mapping, e.g., 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary
according to the different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for
assistance with port mapping.
Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping.
5. Visit the network camera through a web browser or the client software over the
internet.
Figure 2-10 Accessing the Camera through Router with Static IP
Connecting the network camera with static IP directly
You can also save the static IP in the camera and directly connect it to the internet
without using a router. Refer to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of
the network camera.
Figure 2-11 Accessing the Camera with Static IP Directly
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection
Before you start:
Please apply a dynamic IP from an ISP. With the dynamic IP address, you can connect
the network camera to a modem or a router.
Connecting the network camera via a router
Steps:
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1. Connect the network camera to the router.
2. In the camera, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer
to Section 2.1.2 for detailed IP address configuration of the network camera.
3. In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and confirm the password.
4. Set port mapping. E.g. 80, 8000, and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary
depending on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance
with port mapping.
Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping.
5. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
6. Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router.
7. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.
Connecting the network camera via a modem
Purpose:
This camera supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The camera gets a public IP
address by ADSL dial-up after the camera is connected to a modem. You need to
configure the PPPoE parameters of the network camera. Refer to Section 6.1.3
Configuring PPPoE Settings for detailed configuration.
Figure 2-12 Accessing the Camera with Dynamic IP
Note: The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address
always changes after rebooting the camera. To solve the inconvenience of the
dynamic IP, you need to get a domain name from the DDNS provider (E.g.
DynDns.com). Please follow the steps below for normal domain name resolution and
private domain name resolution to solve the problem.
Normal Domain Name Resolution
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Figure 2-13 Normal Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network
camera. Refer to Section 6.1.2 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed
configuration.
3. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.
Private Domain Name Resolution
Figure 2-14 Private Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1. Install and run the IP Server software in a computer with a static IP.
2. Access the network camera through the LAN with a web browser or the client
software.
3. Enable DDNS and select IP Server as the protocol type. Refer to Section 6.1.2
Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.
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Chapter 3 Access to the Network
Camera
3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers
Steps:
1. Open the web browser.
2. In the browser address bar, input the IP address of the network camera, and press
the Enter key to enter the login interface.
Note:
The default IP address is 192.168.1.64. You are recommended to change the IP
address to the same subnet with your computer.
3. Input the user name and password and click Login.
The admin user should configure the device accounts and user/operator permissions
properly. Delete the unnecessary accounts and user/operator permissions.
Note:
The IP address gets locked if the admin user performs 7 failed password attempts
(5 attempts for the user/operator).
Figure 3-1 Login Interface
4. Click Login.
5. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera. Follow
the installation prompts to install the plug-in.
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Figure 3-2 Download and Install Plug-in
Note: You may have to close the web browser to finish the installation of the
plug-in.
6. Reopen the web browser after the installation of the plug-in and repeat steps 2 to 4
to login.
Note: For detailed instructions of further configuration, please refer to the user
manual of network camera.
3.2 Accessing by Client Software
The product CD contains the iVMS-4200 client software. You can view the live video
and manage the camera with the software.
Follow the installation prompts to install the software. The control panel and live view
interface of iVMS-4200 client software are shown as below.
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Figure 3-3 iVMS-4200 Control Panel
Figure 3-4 iVMS-4200 Main View
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Toolbar
Live View
Window
Menu Bar
PTZ Control
Panel
Preset/Patrol
Settings
Chapter 4 Live View
4.1 Live View Page
Purpose:
The live view page allows you to view the real-time video, capture images, realize
PTZ control, set/call presets and configure video parameters.
Log in the network camera to enter the live view page, or you can click Live View on
the menu bar of the main page to enter the live view page.
Descriptions of the live view page:
Figure 4-1 Live View Page
Menu Bar:
Click each tab to enter Live View, Playback, Picture, and Configuration page
respectively.
Live View Window:
Display the live video.
Toolbar:
Toolbar allows you to adjust the live view window size, the stream type, and the
plug-ins. It also allows you to process the operations on the live view page, e.g.,
start/stop live view, capture, record, audio on/off, two-way audio, start/stop digital
zoom, etc.
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Icon
Description
/
Start/Stop live view.
The window size is 4:3.
The window size is 16:9.
The original widow size.
Self-adaptive window size.
Enter close-up mode.
Enter normal mode.
Live view with the main stream.
Live view with the sub-stream.
Manually capture the picture.
/
Manually start/stop recording.
/
Audio on and adjust volume /Mute.
/
Turn on/off microphone.
/
Start/stop digital zoom function.
For IE (Internet Explorer) users, plug-ins as webcomponents and quick time are
selectable. And for Non-IE users, webcomponents, quick time, VLC or MJPEG is
selectable if they are supported by the web browser.
PTZ Control:
Perform panning, tilting and zooming actions of the camera. Control the light and the
wiper (only available for cameras supporting PTZ function).
Preset/Patrol Settings:
Set/call/delete the presets or patrols for PTZ cameras.
4.2 Starting Live View
In the live view window as shown in Figure 4-2, click on the toolbar to start the
live view of the camera.
Figure 4-2 Live View Toolbar
Table 4-1 Descriptions of the Toolbar
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Note:
If you select Close-up in the lower left corner of the live view window to enter
the close-up mode. A small close-up preview window is displayed in the upper
left corner. Use the mouse to move the small preview window to get the close-up
image of the desired area.
The icons vary according to the different camera models.
4.3 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually
In the live view interface, click on the toolbar to capture the live pictures or click
to record the live view. The saving paths of the captured pictures and clips can be
set on the Configuration > Local page. To configure remote scheduled recording,
please refer to Section 6.1.
Note: The captured image will be saved as JPEG file or BMP file in your computer.
4.4 Operating PTZ Control
Purpose:
In the live view interface, you can use the PTZ control buttons to realize pan/tilt/zoom
control of the camera.
Note: To realize PTZ control, the camera connected to the network must support the
PTZ function or have a pan/tilt unit installed to the camera. Please properly set the
PTZ parameters on RS485 settings page referring to Section 6.2.4 RS485 Settings.
4.4.1 PTZ Control Panel
On the live view page, click next to the right side of the live view window to show
the PTZ control panel and click to hide it.
Click the direction buttons to control the pan/tilt movements.
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Icon
Description
Zoom in/out
Focus near/far
Iris +/-
PTZ speed adjustment
Light on/off
Wiper on/off
Auxiliary focus
Initialize lens
Adjust speed of pan/tilt movements
Start Manual Tracking
Start 3D Zoom
Figure 4-3 PTZ Control Panel
Click the zoom/focus/iris buttons to realize lens control.
Notes:
There are eight direction arrows ( , , , , , , , ) in the control
panel. Click the arrows to realize adjustment in the relative positions.
For the cameras which support lens movements only, the direction buttons are
invalid.
Table 4-2 Descriptions of PTZ Control Panel
4.4.2 Setting/Calling a Preset
Setting a Preset:
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1. In the PTZ control panel, select a preset number from the preset list.
Figure 4-4 Setting a Preset
2. Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the desired position.
• Pan the camera to the right or left.
• Tilt the camera up or down.
• Zoom in or out.
• Refocus the lens.
3. Click to finish the setting of the current preset.
4. You can click to delete the preset.
Calling a Preset:
This feature enables the camera to point to a specified preset scene manually or when
an event takes place.
For the defined preset, you can call it at any time to the desired preset scene.
In the PTZ control panel, select a defined preset from the list and click to call the
preset.
Or you can place the mouse on the presets interface, and call the preset by typing the
preset No. to call the corresponding presets.
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