HIKVISION DS-2CD2112-I, DS-2CD2212-I, DS-2CD2232-I, DS-2CD2132-I, DS-2CD883F-E User Manual

Network Camera

User Manual

V4.0.8

Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd.

http://www.hikvision.com

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Type

Model

Bullet

Camera III

DS-2CD2012-I

Bullet

Camera IV

DS-2CD2212-I, DS-2CD2232-I

Dome

camera V

DS-2CD2312-I, DS-2CD2332-I

Dome

camera VI

DS-2CD2112-I, DS-2CD2132-I

This manual is applied to the following camera models:

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Thank you for purchasing our product. If there are any questions, or requests, please do not hesitate to contact the dealer. This manual applies to Network Camera. This manual may contain several technical incorrect places or printing errors, and the content is subject to change without notice. The updates will be added to the new version of this manual. We will readily improve or update the products or procedures described in the manual.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

“Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or reliability

of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualty hazards as outlined in UL’s Standard(s) for Safety, UL60950-1. UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.”

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Regulatory Information

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 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.

FCC Conditions

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 cause undesired operation.

EU Conformity Statement

This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive

2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at

designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.

The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.

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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.

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 DC 12V or AC 24V (depending on models)

according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power Source standard.

 If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest

service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not

assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or

maintenance.)

 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

service center. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. (We shall not

assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or

maintenance.)

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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 -10°C ~ 60°C ), dusty or damp environment, and

do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.

 To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating

environment.

 Keep out of water and any liquid.  While shipping, the camera should be packed in its original packing.

 Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion.

Please use the manufacturer recommended battery type.

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT .............................................................................................. 8

CHAPTER 2 NETWORK CONNECTION ............................................................................................ 9

2.1 SETTING THE NETWORK CAMERA OVER THE LAN ................................................................................ 9

2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN ............................................................................................................ 9

2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP Address ............................................................................. 10

2.2 SETTING THE NETWORK CAMERA OVER THE WAN ............................................................................ 11

2.2.1 Static IP Connection ........................................................................................................... 11

2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection ...................................................................................................... 12

CHAPTER 3 ACCESS TO THE NETWORK CAMERA ......................................................................... 14

3.1 ACCESSING BY WEB BROWSERS ..................................................................................................... 14

3.2 ACCESSING BY CLIENT SOFTWARE ................................................................................................... 16

3.2.1 Installing iVMS-4200 Software ........................................................................................... 16

3.2.2 Installing iVMS-4500 Software ........................................................................................... 17

CHAPTER 4 LIVE VIEW ................................................................................................................ 18

4.1 LIVE VIEW PAGE ......................................................................................................................... 18

4.2 STARTING LIVE VIEW ................................................................................................................... 19

4.3 RECORDING AND CAPTURING PICTURES MANUALLY ........................................................................... 20

4.4 OPERATING PTZ CONTROL ........................................................................................................... 20

4.4.1 PTZ Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 21

4.4.2 Setting / Calling a Preset .................................................................................................... 21

4.5 CONFIGURING LIVE VIEW PARAMETERS ........................................................................................... 22

CHAPTER 5 NETWORK CAMERA CONFIGURATION ...................................................................... 24

5.1 CONFIGURING LOCAL PARAMETERS ................................................................................................ 24

5.2 CONFIGURING TIME SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... 25

5.3 CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS ................................................................................................ 27

5.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings ............................................................................................... 27

5.3.2 Configuring Port Settings ................................................................................................... 28

5.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings ................................................................................................ 29

5.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings................................................................................................. 29

5.3.5 Configuring SNMP Settings ................................................................................................ 31

5.3.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings ............................................................................................... 33

5.3.7 Configuring QoS Settings ................................................................................................... 33

5.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings .................................................................................................... 34

5.3.9 Configuring UPnP Settings ................................................................................................. 35

5.4 CONFIGURING VIDEO AND AUDIO SETTINGS ..................................................................................... 35

5.4.1 Configuring Video Settings ................................................................................................ 35

5.4.2 Configuring Audio Settings ................................................................................................ 37

5.5 CONFIGURING IMAGE PARAMETERS ................................................................................................ 37

5.5.1 Configuring Display Settings .............................................................................................. 37

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5.5.2 Configuring OSD Settings ................................................................................................... 39

5.5.3 Configuring Text Overlay Settings ...................................................................................... 40

5.5.4 Configuring Privacy Mask .................................................................................................. 41

5.6 CONFIGURING AND HANDLING ALARMS .......................................................................................... 42

5.6.1 Configuring Motion Detection ........................................................................................... 42

5.6.2 Configuring Tamper-proof Alarm ....................................................................................... 45

5.6.3 Configuring Video Loss Alarm ............................................................................................ 47

5.6.4 Configuring External Alarm Input ...................................................................................... 48

5.6.5 Configuring Alarm Output ................................................................................................. 49

5.6.6 Handling Exception ............................................................................................................ 50

5.6.7 Configuring Email Settings ................................................................................................. 51

5.6.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings ........................................................................................... 52

CHAPTER 6 STORAGE SETTINGS .................................................................................................. 53

6.1 CONFIGURING NAS SETTINGS ....................................................................................................... 54

6.2 CONFIGURING RECORDING SCHEDULE ............................................................................................. 55

CHAPTER 7 PLAYBACK ................................................................................................................ 59

CHAPTER 8 LOG SEARCHING ....................................................................................................... 61

CHAPTER 9 OTHERS .................................................................................................................... 62

9.1 MANAGING USER ACCOUNTS ........................................................................................................ 62

9.2 CONFIGURING RTSP AUTHENTICATION ........................................................................................... 64

9.3 VIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 64

9.4 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 65

9.4.1 Rebooting the Camera ....................................................................................................... 65

9.4.2 Restoring Default Settings ................................................................................................. 65

9.4.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration File ............................................................................ 66

9.4.4 Upgrading the System ........................................................................................................ 66

9.5 RS-232 SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 67

9.6 RS-485 SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 68

APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................ 68

APPENDIX 1 SADP SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 68

APPENDIX 2 PORT MAPPING ..................................................................................................................... 71

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Chapter 1 System Requirement

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version / Vista / Win7 /

Server 2003 / Server 2008 32bits

CPU: Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher RAM: 1G or higher Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher Web Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.02 and above

version, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and above version and Google Chrome8 and above versions.

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Chapter 2 Network Connection

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.

 Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set the 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

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2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP Address

You need the IP address to visit the network camera.

Steps:

1. To get the IP address, you can choose either of the following methods:

 Use SADP, a software tool which can automatically detect the online

network cameras in the LAN and list the device information including IP

address, subnet mask, port number, device serial number, device version,

etc., shown in Figure 2-3.

 Use the client software to list the online devices. Please refer to the user

manual of client software for detailed information.

2. Change the IP address and subnet mask to the same subnet as that of your

computer.

3. Enter the IP address of network camera in the address field of the web browser

to view the live video.

Notes:

 The default IP address is 192.0.0.64 and the port number is 8000. The default

user name is admin, and password is 12345.

 For accessing the network camera from different subnets, please set the gateway

for the network camera after you logged in. For detailed information, please refer to Section 5.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings.

Figure 2-3 SADP Interface

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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.

2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2

Detecting and Changing the IP Address for detailed IP address configuration of the camera.

3. Save the static IP in the router.

4. Set port mapping, E.g., 80, 8000, 8200 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. Visit the network camera through a web browser or the client software over the

internet.

Figure 2-4 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 Detecting and Changing the IP Address for detailed IP address configuration of the camera.

Figure 2-5 Accessing the Camera with Static IP Directly

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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:

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 Detecting and Changing the IP Address for detailed LAN configuration.

3. In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and confirm the password.

4. Set port mapping. E.g. 80, 8000, 8200 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 5.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings for detailed configuration.

Figure 2-6 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 below steps for normal domain name resolution and private domain name resolution to solve the problem.

 Normal Domain Name Resolution

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Figure 2-7 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 5.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.

3. Visit the camera via the applied domain name.

 Private Domain Name Resolution

Figure 2-8 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 5.3.4

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 address field, input the IP address of the network camera, e.g., 192.0.0.64

and press the Enter key to enter the login interface.

3. Input the user name and password and click .

Note: The default user name is admin, password is 12345.

Figure 3-1 Login Interface

4. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the camera.

Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in.

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Figure 3-2 Download and Install Plug-in

Figure 3-3 Install Plug-in (1)

Figure 3-4 Install Plug-in (2)

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Figure 3-5 Install Plug-in (3)

Note: You may have to close the web browser to install the plug-in. Please reopen

the web browser and log in again after installing the plug-in.

3.2 Accessing by Client Software

3.2.1 Installing iVMS-4200 Software

The product CD contains the iVMS-4200 client software. You can view the live video and manage the camera with the client software. You can also download the software from our website www.hikvision.com. Follow the installation prompts to install the client software and WinPcap. The control panel and live view interface of iVMS-4200 are shown as bellow.

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Figure 3-6 iVMS-4200 Control Panel

Figure 3-7 iVMS-4200 Live View Interface

Note: For detailed information about iVMS-4200 client software, please refer to the

user manual of the iVMS-4200 software.

3.2.2 Installing iVMS-4500 Software

To view the camera with a mobile phone, install the iVMS-4500 client software in your mobile phone. You can find the software in the CD in the package, and you can also download the software from our website www.hikvision.com.

Note: For detailed information about iVMS-4500 client software, please refer to the

user manual of iVMS-4500 software.

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Menu Bar

Live view window

Toolbar PTZ control

Preset setting/calling

Live View Parameters

Chapter 4 Live View

4.1 Live View Page

Purpose:

The live video page allows you to view live 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

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, Log and Configuration page respectively.

Live View Window: Display the live video. Toolbar:

Operations on the live view page, e.g., live view, capture, record, audio on/off,

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Icon

Description

/

Start/Stop live view

Manually capture the pictures displayed in live view and then

save it as a JPEG file.

two-way audio, etc.

PTZ Control:

Panning, tilting and zooming actions of the camera and the lighter and wiper control (if it supports PTZ function or an external pan/tilt unit has been installed).

Preset Setting/Calling:

Set and call the preset for the camera (if supports PTZ function or an external pan/tilt unit has been installed). Live View Parameters: Configure the image size and stream type of the live video.

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 Start Live View

Table 4-1 Descriptions of the Toolbar

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Icon

Description

/

Manually start/stop recording.

/

Audio on and adjust volume /Mute

/

Turn on/off microphone

Note: Before using the two-way audio function or recording with audio, please set

the Stream Type to Video & Audio referring to Section 5.4.

Full-screen Mode

You can double-click on the live video to switch the current live view into full-screen or return to normal mode from the full-screen.

Please refer to the following sections for more information:

 Configuring remote recording in Section 6.2 Configuring Recording Schedule.  Setting the image quality of the live video in Section 5.1 Configuring Local

Parameters and Section 5.4.1 Configuring Video Settings.

 Setting the OSD text on live video in Section 5.5.2 Configuring OSD Settings.

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 video. The local saving paths of the captured pictures

and clips can be set on the Configuration > Local Configuration page. To configure remote scheduled recording, please refer to Section 6.2.

Note: The captured image will be saved as a JPEG 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.

Before you start:

To realize PTZ control, the camera connected to the network must support the PTZ function or a pan/tilt unit has been installed to the camera. Please properly set the PTZ parameters on RS-485 Settings page referring to Section 9.6 RS-485 Settings.

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Button

Description

Zoom in/out

Focus near/far

Iris open/close

Light on/off

Wiper on/off

One-touch focus

Initialize lens

Adjust speed of pan/tilt movements

4.4.1 PTZ Control Panel

On the live view page, click to show the PTZ control panel or click to

hide it. Click the direction buttons to control the pan/tilt movements.

Figure 4-3 PTZ Control Panel

Click the zoom/iris/focus buttons to realize lens control.

Notes:

 There are 8 direction arrows ( , , , , , , , ) in the live view

window when you click and drag the mouse 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:

1. In the PTZ control panel, select a preset number from the preset list.

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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.

Note: You can configure up to 128 presets.

 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.

Figure 4-5 Calling a Preset

4.5 Configuring Live View Parameters

Purpose:

You can select the stream type and adjust the image size on the live view page.

 Click or tab under the menu bar of the live view

interface to select the stream type as main stream or sub-stream for live viewing.

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 Click each tab to set the image size to 4:3, 16:9, original or

auto.

Note: Please refer to Section 5.4.1 Configuring Video Settings for more detailed

settings about video parameters.

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Chapter 5 Network Camera

Configuration

5.1 Configuring Local Parameters

Note: The local configuration refers to the parameters of the live view and other

operations using the web browser.

Steps:

1. Enter the Local Configuration interface:

Configuration > Local Configuration

Figure 5-1 Local Configuration Interface

2. Configure the following settings:  Live View Parameters: Set the protocol type, stream type, image size and live

view performance.

 Protocol Type: TCP, UDP, MULTICAST and HTTP are selectable.

TCP: Ensures complete delivery of streaming data and better video quality,

yet the real-time transmission will be affected.

UDP: Provides real-time audio and video streams. HTTP: Allows the same quality as of TCP without setting specific ports for

streaming under some network environments. MULTICAST: It’s recommended to select MCAST type when using the Multicast function. For detailed information about Multicast, refer to Section

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6.3.1 TCP/IP Settings.

 Live View Performance: Set the live view performance to Least Delay,

Balanced or Best Fluency.

 Record File Settings: Set the saving path of the recorded video files.

 Record File Size: Select the packed size of the manually recorded and

downloaded video files to 256M, 512M or 1G.

 Save record files to: Set the saving path for the manually recorded video files.  Save downloaded files to: Set the saving path for the downloaded video files

in playback mode.

 Picture and Clip Settings: Set the saving paths of the captured pictures and

clipped video files.

 Save snapshots in live view to: Set the saving path of the manually captured

pictures in live view mode.

 Save snapshots when playback to: Set the saving path of the captured

pictures in playback mode.

 Save clips to: Set the saving path of the clipped video files in playback mode.

Note: You can click to change the directory for saving the clips and

pictures.

3. Click to save the settings.

5.2 Configuring Time Settings

Purpose:

You can follow the instructions in this section to configure the time synchronization and DST settings.

Steps:

1. Enter the Time Settings interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration > System > Time Settings Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration > System > Time Settings

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Figure 5-2 Time Settings

 Select the Time Zone.(Optional)

Select the Time Zone when you change your location of the camera.

Figure 5-3 Time Zone Settings

 Configure the time synchronization by NTP Server or manually.  Configuring Time Synchronization by NTP Server.

(1) Check the checkbox to enable the NTP function. (2) Configure the following settings:

Server Address: IP address of NTP server. NTP Port: Port of NTP server. Interval: The time interval between the two synchronizing actions with NTP

server.

Figure 5-4 Time Sync by NTP Server

Note: If the camera is connected to a public network, you should use a NTP server

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that has a time synchronization function, such as the server at the National Time Center (IP Address: 210.72.145.44). If the camera is set in a customized network, NTP software can be used to establish a NTP server for time synchronization.

 Configuring Time Synchronization Manually

Enable the Manual Time Sync function and then click to set the system time

from the pop-up calendar.

Note: You can also check the Sync with local time checkbox to synchronize the time

of the camera with the time of your computer.

Figure 5-5 Time Sync Manually

 Check to enable the DST function and Set the date of the DST

period. (Optional, configure if necessary.)

Figure 5-6 DST Settings

2. Click to save the settings.

5.3 Configuring Network Settings

5.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings

Purpose:

TCP/IP settings must be properly configured before you operate the camera over network.

Steps:

1. Enter TCP/IP Settings interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration > Network > TCP/IP Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > TCP/IP

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Figure 5-7 TCP/IP Settings

2. Configure the NIC settings, including the NIC Type, IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet

Mask, IPv4 Default Gateway, MTU settings and Multicast Address.

Notes:

 The valid value range of MTU is 500 ~ 1500.  The Multicast sends a stream to the multicast group address and allows multiple

clients to acquire the stream at the same time by requesting a copy from the multicast group address. Before utilizing this function, you have to enable the Multicast function of your router.

3. If the DHCP server is available, you can check to automatically obtain an

IP address and other network settings from that server.

4. If the DNS server settings are required for some applications (e.g., sending email),

you should properly configure the Preferred DNS Server.

Figure 5-8 DNS Server Settings

5. Click to save the above settings.

Note: it will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.2 Configuring Port Settings

Purpose:

You can set the port No. of the camera, e.g. HTTP port, RTSP port and HTTPS port.

Steps:

1. Enter the Port Settings interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration > Network > Port Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > Port

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Figure 5-9 Port Settings

2. Set the HTTP port, RTSP port and HTTPS port of the camera.

HTTP Port: The default port number is 80.

RTSP Port: The default port number is 554.

HTTPS Port: The default port number is 443.

3. Click to save the settings.

Note: it will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings

Steps:

1. Enter the PPPoE Settings interface:

Configuration >Advanced Configuration > Network > PPPoE

Figure 5-10 PPPoE Settings

2. Check the Enable PPPoE checkbox to enable this feature.

3. Enter User Name, Password, and Confirm password for PPPoE access.

Note: The User Name and Password should be assigned by your ISP.

4. Click to save and exit the interface.

Note: it will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings

Purpose:

If your camera is set to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you can use the Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access.

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Before you start:

Registration on the DDNS server is required before configuring the DDNS settings of the camera.

Steps:

1. Enter the DDNS Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > DDNS

Figure 5-11 DDNS Settings

2. Check the Enable DDNS checkbox to enable this feature.

3. Select DDNS Type. Three DDNS types are selectable: HiDDNS, IPServer and

DynDNS.

 DynDNS:

Steps:

(1) Enter Server Address of DynDNS (e.g. members.dyndns.org). (2) In the Domain text field, enter the domain name obtained from the DynDNS

website.

(3) Enter the Port of DynDNS server. (4) Enter the User Name and Password registered on the DynDNS website. (5) Click to save the settings.

Figure 5-12 DynDNS Settings

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 IP Server:

Steps:

(1) Enter the Server Address of the IP Server. (2) Click to save the settings.

Note: For the IP Server, You have to apply a static IP, subnet mask, gateway and

preferred DNS from the ISP. The Server Address should be entered with the static IP address of the computer that runs the IP Server software.

Figure 5-13 IPServer Settings

 HKDDNS

Steps:

(1) Choose the DDNS Type as HKDDNS.

(2) Enter the Server Address www.hik-online.com (3) Enter the Domain name of the camera. The domain is the same with the

device alias in the HKDDNS server.

(4) Click to save the new settings.

Note: It will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.5 Configuring SNMP Settings

Purpose:

You can use SNMP to get camera status, parameters and alarm related information.

Before you start:

Before setting the SNMP, please download the SNMP software and manage to receive the camera information via SNMP port. By setting the Trap Address, the camera can send the alarm event and exception messages to the surveillance center.

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Note: The SNMP version you select should be the same as that of the SNMP

software.

Steps:

1. Enter the SNMP Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > SNMP

Figure 5-14 SNMP Settings

2. Check the corresponding version checkbox ( ,

, ) to enable the feature.

3. Configure the SNMP settings.

Note: The settings of the SNMP software should be the same as the settings you

configure here.

4. Click to save and finish the settings.

Note: it will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

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5.3.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings

Purpose:

The IEEE 802.1X standard is supported by the network cameras, and when the feature is enabled, the camera data is secured and user authentication is needed when connecting the camera to the network.

Before you start:

The switch or router to which the camera is connected must also support the IEEE

802.1X standard and a server must be configured. Please apply and register a user name and password for 802.1X in the server.

Steps:

1. Enter the 802.1X Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > 802.1X

Figure 5-15 802.1X Settings

2. Check the Enable IEEE 802.1X checkbox to enable the feature.

3. Configure the 802.1X settings, including EAPOL version, user name and

password.

Note: The EAPOL version must be identical with that of the router or the switch.

4. Enter the user name and password to access the server.

5. Click to finish the settings.

Note: it will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.7 Configuring QoS Settings

Purpose:

QoS (Quality of Service) can help solve the network delay and network congestion by configuring the priority of data sending.

Steps:

1. Enter the QoS Settings interface:

Configuration >Advanced Configuration > Network > QoS

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Figure 5-16 QoS Settings

2. Configure the QoS settings, including video / audio DSCP, event / alarm DSCP and

Management DSCP. The valid value range of the DSCP is 0-63. The bigger the DSCP value is the higher the priority is.

3. Click to save the settings.

Note: it will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings

Purpose:

The captured pictures of the camera can be uploaded to FTP server. Steps:

1. Enter the FTP Settings interface:

Configuration >Advanced Configuration > Network > FTP

Figure 5-17 FTP Settings

2. Configure the FTP settings, including server address, port, user name, password,

directory and upload type. Directory: In the Directory Structure field, you can select the root directory, parent directory and child directory. When the parent directory is selected, you have the option to use the Device Name, Device Number or Device IP for the name of the directory; and when the Child Directory is selected, you can use the

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Camera Name or Camera No. as the name of the directory. Upload type: To enable uploading the captured picture to the FTP server.

3. Click to save the settings.

Notes: If you want to upload the captured pictures to FTP server, you have to

enable the continuous snapshot or event-triggered snapshot on Snapshot page. For detailed information, please refer to the Section 6.6.8. It will ask for a reboot for the settings to take effect.

5.3.9 Configuring UPnP Settings

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software and other hardware devices. The UPnP protocol allows devices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home and corporate environments. With the function enabled, you don’t need to configure the port mapping for each port, and the camera is connected to the Wide Area Network via the router.

Steps:

1. Enter the UPnP settings interface.

Configuration >Advanced Configuration > Network > UPnP

2. Click on the arrow button and choose to enable or disable the UPnP function.

Figure 5-18 Configure UPnP Settings

3. Click to save the settings.

5.4 Configuring Video and Audio Settings

5.4.1 Configuring Video Settings

Steps:

1. Enter the Video Settings interface:

Configuration >Basic Configuration > Video / Audio > Video Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Video / Audio > Video

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Figure 5-19 Configure Video Settings

2. Select the Stream Type of the camera to main stream (normal) or sub-stream.

The main stream is usually for recording and live viewing with good bandwidth, and the sub-stream can be used for live viewing when the bandwidth is limited. Refer to the Section 6.1 Configuring Local Parameters for switching the main stream and sub-stream for live viewing.

3. You can customize the following parameters for the selected main stream or

sub-stream:

Video Type: Select the stream type to video stream, or video & audio composite stream. The audio signal will be recorded only when the Video Type is Video & Audio. Resolution: Select the resolution of the video output. Bitrate Type: Select the bitrate type to constant or variable. Video Quality: When bitrate type is selected as Variable, 6 levels of video quality are selectable.

Frame Rate:

Set the frame rate to 1/16 to 25 fps. The frame rate is to describe the frequency at which the video stream is updated and it is 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. Max. Bitrate: Set the max. bitrate to 32 to 16384 Kbps. The higher value corresponds to the higher video quality, but the higher bandwidth is required. Video Encoding: When the Stream Type of the camera is main stream, the Video Encoding standard can be set to H.264. When the Stream Type of the camera is sub-stream, the Video Encoding standard can be set to H.264, MJPEG.

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I Frame Interval:

Set the I-Frame interval as 1 to 400.

4. Click to save the settings.

5.4.2 Configuring Audio Settings

Steps:

1. Enter the Audio Settings interface

Configuration > Basic Configuration > Video / Audio > Audio Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Video / Audio > Audio

Figure 5-20 Audio Settings

2. Configure the following settings.

Audio Encoding: G.711 ulaw, G.711alaw and G.726 are selectable.

3. Click to save the settings.

5.5 Configuring Image Parameters

5.5.1 Configuring Display Settings

Purpose:

You can set the image quality of the camera, including brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness, etc.

Note: The Display parameters vary depending on the camera model.

Steps:

1. Enter the Display Settings interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration> Image> Display Settings Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Image> Display Settings

2. Set the image parameters of the camera.

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Figure 5-21 Display Settings

Descriptions of parameter configuration: Exposure Time:

Speeds from 1/25 to 1/100,000 are selectable.

Iris Mode:

Auto and Manual are selectable.

Video Standard:

50 Hz and 60 Hz are selectable. You can choose the different standards according to the lightening power frequency of the country.

Day/Night Switch:

Day, Night and Auto are selectable.

Sensitivity

The Sensitivity of Day/Night switch can be set Low, Normal or High.

Switch Time:

Day/Night switch time is to adjust the time of day/night switch.

BLC Area:

BLC area is the area sense the light intensity, Close, Up, Down, Left, Right and Center are selectable.

White Balance:

Auto white balance 1. /AWB1, Auto white balance 2. /AWB2 and Auto are selectable.

Digital Noise Reduction: Close, Normal Mode and Expert Mode are selectable.

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5.5.2 Configuring OSD Settings

Purpose:

You can customize the camera name and time on the screen.

Steps:

1. Enter the OSD Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Image > OSD Settings

Figure 5-22 OSD Settings

2. Check the corresponding checkbox to select the display of camera name, date or

week if required.

3. Edit the camera name in the text field of Camera Name.

4. Select from the drop-down list to set the time format, date format and display

mode.

5. You can use the mouse to click and drag the text frame in the live

view window to adjust the OSD position.

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Figure 5-23 Adjust OSD Location

6. Click to activate above settings.

5.5.3 Configuring Text Overlay Settings

Purpose:

You can customize the text overlay.

Steps:

1. Enter the Text Overlay Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Image > Text Overlay

2. Check the checkbox in front of textbox to enable the on-screen display.

3. Input the characters in the textbox.

4. Use the mouse to click and drag the red text frame in the live view

window to adjust the text overlay position.

5. Click .

Note: There are up to 4 text overlays configurable.

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Figure 5-24 Text Overlay Settings

5.5.4 Configuring Privacy Mask

Purpose:

Privacy mask enables you to cover certain areas on the live video to prevent certain spots in the surveillance area from being live viewed and recorded.

Steps:

1. Enter the Privacy Mask Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Image > Privacy Mask

2. Check the checkbox of Enable Privacy Mask to enable this function.

3. Click .

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Figure 5-25 Privacy Mask Settings

4. Click and drag the mouse in the live video window to draw the mask area.

Note: You are allowed to draw up to 4 areas on the same image.

5. Click to finish drawing or click to clear all of the

areas you set without saving them.

6. Click to save the settings.

5.6 Configuring and Handling Alarms

Purpose:

This section explains how to configure the network camera to respond to alarm events, including motion detection, external alarm input, video loss, tamper-proof and exception. These events can trigger the alarm actions, such as Notify Surveillance Center, Send Email, Trigger Alarm Output, etc. For example, when an external alarm is triggered, the network camera sends a notification to an e-mail address.

5.6.1 Configuring Motion Detection

Purpose:

Motion detection is a feature which can take alarm response actions and record the video for the motion occurred in the surveillance scene.

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Tasks:

1. Set the Motion Detection Area.

Steps:

(1) Enter the motion detection settings interface

Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Events > Motion Detection

(2) Check the checkbox of Enable Motion Detection.

Figure 5-26 Enable Motion Detection

(3) Click . Click and drag the mouse on the live video image to draw a

motion detection area.

Note: You can draw up to 8 motion detection areas on the same image.

(4) Click to finish drawing.

Note: You can click to clear all of the areas.

(5) Move the slider to set the sensitivity of the

detection.

2. Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection.

Steps:

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Figure 5-27 Arming Time

(1) Click to edit the arming schedule. The Figure 5-28 shows the

editing interface of the arming schedule.

(2) Choose the day you want to set the arming schedule. (3) Click to set the time period for the arming schedule.

(4) After you set the arming schedule, you can copy the schedule to other days

(Optional).

(5) Click to save the settings.

Note: The time of each period can’t be overlapped. Up to 4 periods can be

configured for each day.

Figure 5-28 Arming Time Schedule

3. Set the Alarm Actions for Motion Detection.

Purpose:

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You can specify the linkage method when an event occurs. The following contents are about how to configure the different types of linkage method.

Figure 5-29 Linkage Method

Steps:

(1) Check the checkbox to select the linkage method. Audible warning, notify

surveillance center, send email, upload to FTP, trigger channel and trigger alarm output are selectable (Optional).

 Audible Warning

Trigger the audible warning locally.

 Notify Surveillance Center

Send an exception or alarm signal to remote management software when an event occurs.

 Send Email

Send an email with alarm information to a user or users when an event occurs.

Note: To send the Email when an event occurs, you need to refer to Section

6.6.7 to set the related parameters.

 Upload to FTP

Capture the image when an alarm is triggered and upload the picture to a FTP server.

Note: Set the FTP address and the remote FTP server first. Refer to Section

6.3.8 for detailed information.

 Trigger Channel

The video will be recorded when the motion is detected. You have to set the recording schedule to realize this function. Please refer to Section 7.2 for detailed information.

 Trigger Alarm Output

Trigger one or more external alarm outputs when an event occurs.

Note: To trigger an alarm output when an event occurs, please refer to

Section 6.6.5 to set the related parameters.

5.6.2 Configuring Tamper-proof Alarm

Purpose:

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You can configure the camera to trigger the alarm when the lens is covered and take alarm response action.

Steps:

1. Enter the Tamper-proof Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Events > Tamper-proof

Figure 5-30 Tamper-proof Alarm

2. Check Enable Tamper-proof checkbox to enable the tamper-proof detection.

3. Set the tamper-proof area; refer to Step 1 Set the Motion Detection Area in

Section 6.6.1.

4. Click to edit the arming schedule for tamper-proof. The arming

schedule configuration is the same as the setting of the arming schedule for motion detection. Refer to Step 2 Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section

6.6.1.

5. Check the checkbox to select the linkage method taken for the tamper-proof.

Audible warning, notify surveillance center, send email and trigger alarm output are selectable. Please refer to Step 3 Set the Alarm Actions for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

6. Click to save the settings.

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5.6.3 Configuring Video Loss Alarm

Steps:

1. Enter the Video Loss Setting interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Events > Video Loss

Figure 5-31 Video Loss

2. Check the Enable Video Loss Detection checkbox to enable the video loss

detection.

3. Click to edit the arming schedule for video loss detection. The

arming schedule configuration is the same as the setting of the arming schedule for motion detection. Refer to Step 2 Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

4. Check the checkbox to select the linkage method taken for the video loss alarm.

Audible warning, notify surveillance center, send email and trigger alarm output are selectable. Please Step 3 Set the Alarm Actions for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

5. Click to save the settings.

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5.6.4 Configuring External Alarm Input

Steps:

1. Enter the Alarm Input Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Events > Alarm Input:

2. Choose the alarm input No. and the Alarm Type. The alarm type can be NO

(Normally Open) and NC (Normally Closed). Edit the name to set a name for the alarm input (optional).

Figure 5-32 Alarm Input Settings

3. Click to set the arming schedule for the alarm input. Refer to Step 2

Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

4. Check the checkbox to select the linkage method taken for the alarm input. Refer

to Step 3 Set the Alarm Actions for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

5. You can also choose the PTZ linking for the alarm input if your camera is installed

with a pan/tilt unit. Check the relative checkbox and select the No. to enable Preset Calling, Patrol Calling or Pattern Calling.

6. You can copy your settings to other alarm inputs.

7. Click to save the settings.

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Figure 5-33 Linkage Method

5.6.5 Configuring Alarm Output

Steps:

1. Enter the Alarm Output Settings interface:

Configuration>Advanced Configuration> Events > Alarm Output

2. Select one alarm output channel in the Alarm Output drop-down list. You can

also set a name for the alarm output (optional).

3. The Delay time can be set to 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 2min, 5min, 10min or

Manual. The delay time refers to the time duration that the alarm output remains in effect after alarm occurs.

4. Click to enter the Edit Schedule Time interface. The time schedule

configuration is the same as the settings of the arming schedule for motion detection Refer to Step 2 Set the Arming Schedule for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

5. You can copy the settings to other alarm outputs.

6. Click to save the settings.

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Figure 5-34 Alarm Output Settings

5.6.6 Handling Exception

The exception type can be HDD full, HDD error, network disconnected, IP address conflicted and illegal login to the cameras.

Steps:

1. Enter the Exception Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Events > Exception

2. Check the checkbox to set the actions taken for the Exception alarm. Refer to

Step 3 Set the Alarm Actions Taken for Motion Detection in Section 6.6.1.

Figure 5-35 Exception Settings

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3. Click to save the settings.

5.6.7 Configuring Email Settings

Purpose:

The system can be configured to send an Email notification to all designated receivers if an alarm event is detected, e.g., motion detection event, video loss, tamper-proof, etc.

Before you start:

Please configure the DNS Server settings under Basic Configuration > Network > TCP/IP or Advanced Configuration > Network > TCP/IP before using the Email

function.

Steps:

1. Enter the TCP/IP Settings (Configuration > Basic Configuration > Network > TCP/IP or

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Network > TCP/IP) to set the IPv4 Address, IPv4 Subnet Mask, IPv4 Default Gateway and the Preferred DNS Server.

Note: Please refer to Section 6.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings for detailed

information.

2. Enter the Email Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Events > Email

Figure 5-36 Email Settings

3. Configure the following settings:

Sender: The name of the email sender. Sender’s Address: The email address of the sender.

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SMTP Server: The SMTP Server IP address or host name (e.g., smtp.263xmail.com). SMTP Port: The SMTP port. The default TCP/IP port for SMTP is 25 (not secured).

And the SSL SMTP port is 465.

Enable SSL: Check the checkbox to enable SSL if it is required by the SMTP

server.

Attached Image: Check the checkbox of Attached Image if you want to send emails with attached alarm images. Interval: The interval refers to the time between two actions of sending attached pictures. Authentication (optional): If your email server requires authentication, check this checkbox to use authentication to log in to this server and enter the login user Name and password. Choose Receiver: Select the receiver to which the email is sent. Up to 2 receivers can be configured.

Receiver: The name of the user to be notified. Receiver’s Address: The email address of user to be notified.

4. Click to save the settings.

5.6.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings

Purpose:

You can configure the scheduled snapshot and event-triggered snapshot. The captured picture can be stored in the SD card (if supported) or the netHDD (For detailed information about netHDD, please refer to Section 7.1 Configuring NAS Settings). You can also upload the captured pictures to a FTP server.

Basic Settings

Steps:

1. Enter the Snapshot Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Events > Snapshot

2. Check the Enable Timing Snapshot checkbox to enable continuous snapshot.

Check the Enable Event-triggered Snapshot checkbox to check event-triggered snapshot.

3. Select the quality of the snapshot.

4. Set the time interval between two snapshots.

5. Click to save the settings.

Uploading to FTP

You can follow below configuration instructions to upload the snapshots to FTP.

 Upload continuous snapshots to FTP

Steps:

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1) Configure the FTP settings and check checkbox in FTP

Settings interface. Please refer to Section 6.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings for more details to configure FTP parameters.

2) Check the Enable Timing Snapshot checkbox.  Upload event-triggered snapshots to FTP

Steps:

1) Configure the FTP settings and check checkbox in FTP

Settings interface. Please refer to Section 6.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings for more details to configure FTP parameters.

2) Check checkbox in Motion Detection Settings or Alarm Input

interface. Please refer to Step 3 Set the Alarm Actions Taken for Motion

Detection in Section 6.6.1, or Step 4 Configuring External Alarm Input in Section

6.6.4.

3) Check the Enable Event-triggered Snapshot checkbox.

Figure 5-37 Snapshot Settings

Chapter 6 Storage Settings

Before you start:

To configure record settings, please make sure that you have the network storage device within the network or the SD card inserted in your camera.

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6.1 Configuring NAS Settings

Before you start:

The network disk should be available within the network and properly configured to store the recorded files, log files, etc.

Steps:

1. Add the network disk

(1) Enter the NAS (Network-Attached Storage) Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration > Storage > NAS

Figure 6-1 Add Network Disk

(2) Enter the IP address of the network disk, and the default file path is

/dvr/share.

Note: The network disk file path name share is user-defined while creating the

DVR network storage. Please refer to the User Manual of NAS for creating the file path.

(3) Click to add the network disk.

Note: After having saved successfully, you need to reboot the camera to activate

the settings.

2. Initialize the added network disk.

(1) Enter the HDD Settings interface (Advanced Configuration > Storage >

Storage Management), in which you can view the capacity, free space, status, type and property of the disk.

Figure 6-2 Initialize Disk

(2) If the status of the disk is Uninitialized, check the corresponding checkbox to

select the disk and click to start initializing the disk.

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Figure 6-3 Initializing

When the initialization completed, the status of disk will become Normal.

Figure 6-4 View Disk Status

Notes:

 Up to 8 NAS disks can be connected to the camera.  To initialize and use the SD card after insert it to the camera, please refer to the

steps of NAS disk initialization.

6.2 Configuring Recording Schedule

Purpose:

There are two kinds of recording for the cameras: manual recording and scheduled recording. For the manual recording, refer to Section 4.3 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually. In this section, you can follow the instructions to configure the scheduled recording. By default, the record files of scheduled recording are stored in the SD card (if supported) or in the network disk.

Steps:

1. Enter the Record Schedule Settings interface:

Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Storage > Record Schedule

Figure 6-5 Recording Schedule Interface

2. Check the checkbox of Enable Record Schedule to enable scheduled recording.

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3. Set the record parameters of the camera.

Figure 6-6 Record Parameters

 Pre-record: The time you set to start recording before the scheduled time or

the event. For example, if an alarm triggers recording at 10:00, and the pre-record time is set as 5 seconds, the camera starts to record at 9:59:55. The Pre-record time can be configured as No Pre-record, 5 s, 10 s, 15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 30 s or not limited.

 Post-record: The time you set to stop recording after the scheduled time or

the event. For example, if an alarm triggered recording ends at 11:00, and the post-record time is set as 5 seconds, the camera records until 11:00:05. The Post-record time can be configured as 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min or 10 min.

Note: The record parameter configurations vary depending on the camera model.

4. Click to edit the record schedule.

Figure 6-7 Record Schedule

5. Choose the day to set the record schedule.

(1) Set all-day record or segment record:  If you want to configure the all-day recording, please check the All Day

checkbox.

 If you want to record in different time sections, check the Customize

checkbox. Set the Start Time and End Time.

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Note: The time of each segment can’t be overlapped. Up to 4 segments can

be configured.

(2) Select a Record Type. The record type can be Normal, Motion Detection,

Alarm, Motion | Alarm, Motion & Alarm, PIR Alarm, Wireless Alarm, Manual Alarm or PIR | Wireless | Manual.

 Normal

If you select Normal, the video will be recorded automatically according to the time of the schedule.

 Record Triggered by Motion Detection

If you select Motion Detection, the video will be recorded when the motion is detected. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to set the motion detection area and check the checkbox of Trigger Channel in the Linkage Method of Motion Detection Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to the Step 1 Set the Motion Detection Area in the Section

5.6.1.

 Record Triggered by Alarm

If you select Alarm, the video will be recorded when the alarm is triggered via the external alarm input channels. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to set the Alarm Type and check the checkbox of Trigger Channel in the Linkage Method of Alarm Input Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to Section 5.6.4.

 Record Triggered by Motion & Alarm

If you select Motion & Alarm, the video will be recorded when the motion and alarm are triggered at the same time. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to configure the settings on the Motion Detection and Alarm Input Settings interfaces. Please refer to Section 5.6.1 and Section 5.6.4 for detailed information.

 Record Triggered by Motion | Alarm

If you select Motion | Alarm, the video will be recorded when the external alarm is triggered or the motion is detected. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to configure the settings on the Motion Detection and Alarm Input Settings interfaces. Please refer to Section 5.6.1 and Section 5.6.4 for detailed information.

 Record Triggered by PIR Alarm

If you select PIR Alarm, the video will be recorded when the PIR alarm is detected. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to set the PIR alarm and check the checkbox of Trigger Channel in the Normal Linkage of PIR Alarm in Other Alarm Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to Step 2 Configure the PIR Alarm in the Section 5.6.9.

 Record Triggered by Wireless Alarm

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alarm is detected. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to set the wireless alarm and check the checkbox of Trigger Channel in the Normal Linkage of Wireless Alarm in Other Alarm Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to Step 1 Configure the Wireless Alarm in the Section 5.6.9.

 Record Triggered by Manual Alarm

If you select Manual Alarm, the video will be recorded when manual alarm is triggered.

 Record Triggered by PIR | Wireless | Manual

If you select PIR | Wireless | Manual, the video will be recorded when the PIR alarm or wireless alarm or manual alarm is detected. Besides configuring the recording schedule, you have to configure the settings for wireless alarm and PIR alarm in Other Alarm Settings interface. For detailed information, please refer to Section 5.6.9.

Figure 6-8 Edit Record Schedule

(3) Check the checkbox and click to copy settings of this

day to the whole week. You can also check any of the checkboxes before the

date and click .

(4) Click to save the settings and exit the Edit Record Schedule

interface.

6. Click to save the settings.

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Chapter 7 Playback

Purpose:

This section explains how to view the remotely recorded video files stored in the network disks or SD cards.

Steps:

1. Click on the menu bar to enter playback interface.

Figure 7-1 Playback Interface

2. Select the date and click .

Figure 7-2 Search Video

3. Click to play the video files found on this date.

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Button

Operation

Button

Operation

Play

Capture a picture

Pause

/

Start/Stop clipping video

files

Stop

/

Audio on and adjust

volume/Mute

Speed down

Download video files

Speed up

Download captured

pictures

Playback by

frame

The toolbar on the bottom of Playback interface can be used to control playing process.

Figure 7-3 Playback Toolbar

Table 7-1 Description of the buttons

Note: You can choose the file paths locally for downloaded playback video files and

pictures in Local Configuration interface. Please refer to Section 5.1 for details. Drag the progress bar with the mouse to locate the exact playback point. You can

also input the time and click to locate the playback point in the Set playback

time field. You can also click to zoom out/in the progress bar.

Figure 7-4 Set Playback Time

Figure 7-5 Progress Bar

The different colors of the video on the progress bar stand for the different video types.

Figure 7-6 Video Types

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Chapter 8 Log Searching

Purpose:

The operation, alarm, exception and information of the camera can be stored in log files. You can also export the log files on your demand.

Before you start:

Please configure network storage for the camera or insert a SD card in the camera.

Steps:

1. Click on the menu bar to enter log searching interface.

Figure 8-1 Log Searching Interface

2. Set the log search conditions to specify the search, including the Major Type,

Minor Type, Start Time and End Time.

3. Click to search log files. The matched log files will be displayed on

the Log interface.

Figure 8-2 Log Searching

4. To export the log files, click to save the log files in your computer.

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Chapter 9 Others

9.1 Managing User Accounts

Enter the User Management interface:

Configuration >Basic Configuration> Security > User Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> Security > User

The admin user has access to create, modify or delete other accounts. Up to 15 user accounts can be created.

Figure 9-1 User Information

 Add a User

Steps:

1. Click to add a user.

2. Input the new User Name, select Level and input Password.

Note: The level indicates the permissions you give to the user. You can define the

user as Operator or User.

3. In the Basic Permission field and Camera Configuration field, you can check or

uncheck the permissions for the new user.

4. Click to finish the user addition.

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Figure 9-2 Add a User

 Modify a User

Steps:

1. Left-click to select the user from the list and click .

2. Modify the User Name, Level or Password.

3. In the Basic Permission field and Camera Configuration field, you can check or

uncheck the permissions.

4. Click to finish the user modification.

Figure 9-3 Modify a User

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 Delete a User

Steps:

1. Left-click the user name you want to delete and click .

2. Click on the pop-up dialogue box to delete the user.

Figure 9-4 Delete a User

9.2 Configuring RTSP Authentication

Purpose:

You can specifically secure the stream data of live view.

Steps:

1. Enter the RTSP Authentication interface:

Configuration> Advanced Configuration> Security > RTSP Authentication

Figure 9-5 RTSP Authentication

2. Select the Authentication type basic or disable in the drop-down list to enable

or disable the RTSP authentication.

Note: If you disable the RTSP authentication, anyone can access the video stream by

the RTSP protocol via the IP address.

3. Click to save the settings.

9.3 Viewing Device Information

Enter the Device Information interface:

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Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Device Information

Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Device Information In the Device Information interface, you can edit the Device Name. Other information of the network camera, such as Model, Serial No., Firmware Version, Encoding Version, Number of Channels, Number of HDDs, Number of Alarm Input and Number of Alarm Output are displayed. The information cannot be changed in this menu. It is the reference for maintenance or modification in future.

Figure 9-6 Device Information

9.4 Maintenance

9.4.1 Rebooting the Camera

Steps:

1. Enter the Maintenance interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Maintenance

Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Maintenance:

2. Click to reboot the network camera.

Figure 9-7 Reboot the Device

9.4.2 Restoring Default Settings

Steps:

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1. Enter the Maintenance interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Maintenance

Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Maintenance

2. Click or to restore the default settings.

Figure 9-8 Restore Default Settings

Note: After restoring the default settings, the IP address is also restored to

the default IP address, please be careful for this action.

9.4.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration File

Steps:

Enter the Maintenance interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Maintenance

Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Maintenance

1. Click to select the local configuration file and then click to

start importing configuration file.

Note: You need to reboot the camera after importing configuration file.

2. Click and set the saving path to save the configuration file in local

storage.

Figure 9-9 Import/Export Configuration File

9.4.4 Upgrading the System

Steps:

1. Enter the Maintenance interface:

Configuration > Basic Configuration> System > Maintenance

Or Configuration > Advanced Configuration> System > Maintenance

2. Click to select the local upgrade file and then click to start

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remote upgrade.

Note: The upgrading process will take 1 to 10 minutes. Please don't disconnect

power of the camera during the process. The camera reboots automatically after upgrading.

Figure 9-10 Remote Upgrade

9.5 RS-232 Settings

Purpose:

The RS-232 port can be used in two ways:

 Parameters Configuration: Connect a computer to the camera through the serial

port. Device parameters can be configured by using software such as HyperTerminal. The serial port parameters must be the same as the serial port parameters of the camera.

 Transparent Channel: Connect a serial device directly to the camera. The serial

device will be controlled remotely by the computer through the network.

Steps:

1. Enter RS-232 Port Setting interface:

Configuration> Advanced Configuration> System > RS232

Figure 9-11 RS-232 Settings

Note: If you want to connect the camera by the RS-232 port, the parameters of the

RS-232 should be exactly the same with the parameters you configured here.

2. Click to save the settings.

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9.6 RS-485 Settings

Purpose:

The RS-485 serial port is used to control the PTZ of the camera. The configuring of the PTZ parameters should be done before you control the PTZ unit.

Steps:

1. Enter RS-485 Port Setting interface:

Configuration> Advanced Configuration> System > RS485

Figure 9-12 RS-485 Settings

2. Set the RS-485 parameters and click to save the settings.

By default, the Baud Rate is set as 9600 bps, the Data Bit is 8, the stop bit is 1 and the Parity and Flow Control is None.

Note: The Baud Rate, PTZ Protocol and PTZ Address parameters should be exactly

the same as the PTZ camera parameters.

Appendix

Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction

 Description of SADP V 2.0

SADP (Search Active Devices Protocol) is a kind of user-friendly and installation-free online device search tool. It searches the active online devices within your subnet and displays the information of the devices. You can also modify the basic network information of the devices using this software.

 Search active devices online

 Search online devices automatically

After launch the SADP software, it automatically searches the online devices every 15 seconds from the subnet where your computer locates. It displays the total number and information of the searched devices in the Online Devices interface. Device information including the device type, IP address,

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port number, gateway, etc. will be displayed.

Figure A.1.1 Searching Online Devices

Note: Device can be searched and displayed in the list in 15 seconds after it went

online; it will be removed from the list in 45 seconds after it went offline.

 Search online devices manually

You can also click to refresh the online device list manually. The

newly searched devices will be added to the list.

Note: You can click or on each column heading to order the

information; you can click to expand the device table and hide the

network parameter panel on the right side, or click to show the

network parameter panel.

 Modify network parameters

Steps:

1. Select the device to be modified in the device list and the network parameters of

the device will be displayed in the Modify Network Parameters panel on the right side.

2. Edit the modifiable network parameters, e.g. IP address and port number.

3. Enter the password of the admin account of the device in the Password field and

click to save the changes.

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Figure A.1.2 Modify Network Parameters

 Restore default password

Steps:

1. Contact our technical engineers to get the serial code.

Note: Serial code is a series of characters combined by the start time and the serial

number of the device.

2. Input the code in the Serial code field and click to restore the default

password.

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Appendix 2 Port Mapping

The following settings are for TP-LINK router (TL-R410). The settings vary depending

on different models of routers.

Steps:

1. Select the WAN Connection Type, as shown below:

Figure A.2.1 Select the WAN Connection Type

2. Set the LAN parameters of the router as in the following figure, including IP

address and subnet mask settings.

Figure A.2.2 Set the LAN parameters

3. Set the port mapping in the virtual severs of Forwarding. By default, camera uses

port 80, 8000, 554 and 8200. You can change these ports value with web browser

or client software.

Example:

When the cameras are connected to the same router, you can configure the ports

of a camera as 80, 8000, 554 and 8200 with IP address 192.168.1.23, and the

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ports of another camera as 81, 8001, 555, 8201 with IP 192.168.1.24. Refer to the

steps as below:

Note: The 8200 port changes with the 8000 port with a constant value of 200. E.g.

if the 8000 port is changed to 8005, then the 8200 port should be changed to

8205.

Steps:

1. As the settings mentioned above, map the port 80, 8000, 554 and 8200 for the

network camera at 192.168.1.23

2. Map the port 81, 8001, 555 and 8201 for the network camera at 192.168.1.24.

3. Enable ALL or TCP protocols.

4. Check the Enable checkbox and click .

Figure A.2.3 Port Mapping

Note: The port of the network camera cannot conflict with other ports. For example,

some web management port of the router is 80. Change the camera port if it is the same as the management port.

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Chapter 1 System Requirement

Chapter 2 Network Connection

2.1 Setting the Network Camera over the LAN

2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN

2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP Address

2.2 Setting the Network Camera over the WAN

2.2.1 Static IP Connection

2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection

3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers

3.2 Accessing by Client Software

3.2.1 Installing iVMS-4200 Software

3.2.2 Installing iVMS-4500 Software

Chapter 4 Live View

4.1 Live View Page

4.2 Starting Live View

4.3 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually

4.4 Operating PTZ Control

4.4.1 PTZ Control Panel

4.4.2 Setting / Calling a Preset

4.5 Configuring Live View Parameters

5.1 Configuring Local Parameters

5.2 Configuring Time Settings

5.3 Configuring Network Settings

5.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings

5.3.2 Configuring Port Settings

5.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings

5.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings

5.3.5 Configuring SNMP Settings

5.3.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings

5.3.7 Configuring QoS Settings

5.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings

5.3.9 Configuring UPnP Settings

5.4 Configuring Video and Audio Settings

5.4.1 Configuring Video Settings

5.4.2 Configuring Audio Settings

5.5 Configuring Image Parameters

5.5.1 Configuring Display Settings

5.5.2 Configuring OSD Settings

5.5.3 Configuring Text Overlay Settings

5.5.4 Configuring Privacy Mask

5.6 Configuring and Handling Alarms

5.6.1 Configuring Motion Detection

5.6.2 Configuring Tamper-proof Alarm

5.6.3 Configuring Video Loss Alarm

5.6.4 Configuring External Alarm Input

5.6.5 Configuring Alarm Output

5.6.6 Handling Exception

5.6.7 Configuring Email Settings

5.6.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings

Chapter 6 Storage Settings

6.1 Configuring NAS Settings

6.2 Configuring Recording Schedule

Chapter 7 Playback

Chapter 8 Log Searching

Chapter 9 Others

9.1 Managing User Accounts

9.2 Configuring RTSP Authentication

9.3 Viewing Device Information

9.4 Maintenance

9.4.1 Rebooting the Camera

9.4.2 Restoring Default Settings

9.4.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration File

9.4.4 Upgrading the System

9.5 RS-232 Settings

9.6 RS-485 Settings

Appendix

Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction

Appendix 2 Port Mapping