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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features........................................................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents......................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Camera Overview.......................................................................................................... 4
2. Preparations for IP Camera Setup ............................................................................6
2.1 System Requirements................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Ethernet Connection...................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Indoor Camera............................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Rugged Camera ............................................................................................ 7
3. Deleting the Existing DC Viewer ...............................................................................9
4. Accessing Camera ...................................................................................................12
5. Configuration & Operation.......................................................................................19
5.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction ............................................................................ 19
5.2 Home Page ................................................................................................................. 21
5.3 System Related Settings............................................................................................. 23
5.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting.......................................................... 24
5.3.2 Security........................................................................................................ 25
5.3.3 Network........................................................................................................ 28
5.3.4 DDNS........................................................................................................... 33
5.3.5 Mail.............................................................................................................. 34
5.3.6 FTP..............................................................................................................35
5.3.7 Motion Detection.......................................................................................... 36
5.3.8 Storage Management.................................................................................. 40
5.3.9 Recording .................................................................................................... 42
5.3.10 File Location ................................................................................................ 43
5.3.11 View Log File............................................................................................... 44
5.3.12 View User Information ................................................................................. 45
5.3.13 View Parameters ......................................................................................... 47
5.3.14 Factory Default ............................................................................................ 48
5.3.15 Software Version ......................................................................................... 49
5.3.16 Software Upgrade........................................................................................ 50
5.3.17 Maintenance................................................................................................ 53
5.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings........................................................................... 54
5.4.1 Video Resolution and Rotate Type.............................................................. 54
5.4.2 Video Compression ..................................................................................... 57
5.4.3 Video OCX Protocol..................................................................................... 59
5.4.4 Video Frame Skip........................................................................................ 60
5.4.5 Video Mask.................................................................................................. 61