Milesight MS-C2942-RB, MS-C3742-B, MS-C5342-B, MS-C4461-EPB, MS-C5361-EPB User Manual

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PTZ Network Camera

User Manual

V2.04

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This manual is applicable to the Milesight H.265 Network Camera, series are shown as follows, except where otherwise indicated.

This Manual explains how to use and manage Milesight network cameras on your network. Previous experience of networking will be of use when using the products. Please read this manual carefully before operation and retain it for future reference.

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Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Milesight H.265 PTZ Network Camera

Type

Megapixel

2MP

3MP

4MP

5MP

Speed Dome

Network Camera

MS-C2942-(R)B

MS-C3742-B

MS-C5342-B

Mini (PoE) PTZ

Bullet Network

Camera

MS-C2961-E(P)B

MS-C4461-E(P)B

MS-C5361-E(P)B

Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. The precaution measures are divided into “Warnings” and “Cautions”

Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings is neglected. Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are neglected.

Warnings: Please follow these safeguards to

prevent injury or death.

Cautions: Please follow these safeguards to prevent potential injury or material damage.

Warnings

 This installation must be conducted by a qualified service person and should strictly

comply with the electrical safety regulations of the local region;

 To avoid risk of fire and electric shock, do keep the product away from rain and moisture

before installed;

 Do not touch components such as heat sinks, power regulators, and processors, which

may be hot;

 Source with DC 12V or AC 24V;

 Please make sure the plug is firmly inserted into the power socket;

 When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, the device should be firmly fixed;

 If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer. Never attempt to

disassemble the camera by yourself.

Cautions

 Make sure that the power supply voltage is correct before using the camera;

 Do not store or install the device in extremely hot or cold temperatures, as well as dusty

or damp locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation;

 Only use components and parts recommended by manufacturer;

 Do not drop the camera or subject it to physical shock;

 To prevent heat accumulation, do not block air circulation around the camera;

 Laser beams may damage image sensors. The surface of image sensors should not be

exposed to where a laser beam equipment is used;

 Use a blower to remove dust from the lens cover;

 Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface of the camera. Stubborn stains can be removed

using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry;

 Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the

surface finishes;

 Save the package to ensure availability of shipping containers for future transportation.

EU Conformity Statement

2012/19/EU (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.

Table of Contents

Chapter I Product Description

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1.1 Product Overview

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1.2 Key Features

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1.3 Hardware Overview

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1.4 System Requirements

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Chapter II Network Connection

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2.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN

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2.1.1 Connect the Camera to the PC Directly

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2.1.2 Connect via a Switch or a Router

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2.2 Dynamic IP Connection

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Chapter III Accessing the Network Camera

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3.1 Assigning An IP Address

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3.1.1 Assigning An IP Address Using Smart Tools

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3.1.2 Assign An IP Address via Browser

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3.2 Accessing from the Web Browser

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3.3 Accessing from Milesight VMS (Video Management Software)

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Chapter IV System Operation Guide

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4.1 Live Video

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4.1.1 Operations on Live View Page

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4.1.2 3D Positioning

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4.1.3 Set / Call a preset / Patrol / Pattern

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4.2 Playback

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4.3 Basic Settings

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4.3.1 Video

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4.3.2 Image

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4.3.3 Audio

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4.3.4 Network

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4.3.5 Date&Time

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4.4 Advanced Settings

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4.4.1 Alarm

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4.4.2 Storage

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4.4.3 Security

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4.4.4 SIP

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4.4.5 Smart Event

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4.4.6 PTZ

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4.4.7 Logs

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4.5 System

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4.6 Maintenance

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4.6.1 System Maintenance

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4.6.2 Auto Reboot

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Chapter V Services

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Chapter I Product Description

1.1 Product Overview

Milesight provides a consistent range of cost-effective and reliable network cameras to fully meet your requirements. Based on embedded Linux operating system, Milesight network cameras could be easily accessed and managed either locally or remotely with great reliability. With built-in high-performance DSP video processing modules, the cameras pride on low power consumption and high stability. They support state-of-the-art H.265+/ H.265/ H.264+/ H.264/ MJPEG video compression algorithm and industry-leading HD dual-stream technology to achieve the highest level of video image quality under the limited network resources. It is fully functional, supporting for flexible and comprehensive alarm linkage mechanism, day and night auto switch, smart PTZ control and privacy masking, etc.

In practical applications, Milesight network cameras could either work independently in the LAN, or be networked to form a powerful safety monitoring system. It is widely used in fields such as finance, education, industrial production, civil defense, health care for security’s sake.

1.2 Key Features

 30x AF Lens for Speed Dome, 12x AF Lens for Mini PTZ Bullet

 360° continuous pan and 0°~ 90° auto flip tilt for Speed Dome

 360° continuous pan and -45°~30° tilt for Mini PTZ Bullet

 255 Preset Points and 8 Patrols

 Based on Linux OS with high reliability

 H.265+/ H.265/ H.264+/ H.264/ MJPEG video compression capability

 Support ONVIF Profile S

 Support three streams

 ICR filter with auto switch, true day/night

 Built-in WEB server, support IE/ Firefox/ Chrome/ Safari browser

 UPnP protocol for the easy management of IPC

 Support Milesight DDNS

 3D Positioning, PTZ Motion, PTZ Limit, Scheduled Tasks and Auto Home function

 White LED for Mini (PoE) PTZ Bullet

 Motion Detection, Privacy Masking, Network Fault Detection and ROI

 FTP upload, SMTP upload, SD card record and SIP function

 G.711/AAC audio compression capability

 Audio Input/Output

 Three-privilege levels of users for flexible management

 Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card local storage support, expand the edge storage

 Local PAL/NTSC signal output

1.3 Hardware Overview

1. Speed Dome Network Camera

Figure 1-3-1 Speed Dome Network Camera

Note:

1) Only AC 24V is available for power supply.

2) Built-in SD card slot can be seen after removing the 4 screws and open the front panel.

2. Mini (PoE) PTZ Bullet Network Camera

Figure 1-3-2 Mini PTZ Bullet Network Camera

Note:

1) DC 12V and PoE are available for power supply.

Screw-in Vent

1.4 System Requirements

Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/Server 2000/Server 2008 CPU: 1.66GHz or higher RAM: 1G or higher Graphic memory: 128MB or more Internet protocol: TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) Web Browsers: Internet Explorer 8.0 and above version, Mozilla

Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari.

Chapter II Network Connection

2.1 Setting the Camera over the LAN

Connecting the camera to a switch or a router is the most common connection method. The camera must be assigned an IP address that is compatible with its LAN.

2.1.1 Connect the Camera to the PC Directly

In this method, only when the computer connected to a camera, it will be able to view the camera. The camera must be assigned a compatible IP address to the computer. Details are shown as the following figure.

Figure 2-1-1 Connect the camera to the PC directly

2.1.2 Connect via a Switch or a Router

Set network camera over the LAN via the switch or router as figure 2-1-2:

Figure 2-1-2 Connect via a switch or a Router

2.2 Dynamic IP Connection

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Connecting the network camera via a router

Step1: Connect the network camera to a router; Step2: On the camera, assign a LAN IP address, a Subnet mask and a Gateway; Step3: On the router, set port forwarding. E.g. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port

forwarding vary depending on different routers. Please look up the router's user manual for

assistance with port forwarding; Step4: Apply a domain name from a domain name provider; Step5: Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router; Step6: Visit the camera via the domain name.

Figure 2-2 Connect the network camera via a router using dynamic IP

Chapter III Accessing the Network Camera

The camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible.

3.1 Assigning An IP Address

The Network Camera must be assigned an IP address to be accessible. The default IP address of Milesight Network Camera is 192.168.5.190. The default user name is “admin”, and password is “ms1234”. You can either change the IP address of the camera via Smart Tools or browser. Please connect the camera in the same LAN of your computer.

3.1.1 Assigning An IP Address Using Smart Tools

Smart Tools is a software tool which can automatically detect multiple online Milesight network cameras in the LAN, set IP addresses, and manage firmware upgrades. It’s recommended to use when assigning IP addresses for multiple cameras.

Step1: Install Smart Tools (The software could be downloaded from our website); Step2: Start Smart Tools, click the IPC Tools page, then enter the device information, such as IP

address, MAC address, Port number, Netmask, and Gateway, then all related Milesight network cameras in the same network that will be displayed. Details are shown as Figure 3-1-1;

Figure 3-1-1 Smart Tools

Step3: Select a camera or multiple cameras according to the MAC addresses;

Figure 3-1-2 Select single camera

Figure 3-1-3 Select multiple cameras

Step4: Type the User Name and Password (admin/ms1234 for default, please change your

password for your device security);

Figure 3-1-4 Type the User Name and Password

Step5: Change the IP address or other network values, and then click “Modify” button;

Figure 3-1-5 Modify

Step6: Change the IP address successfully;

Figure 3-1-6 Change IP address successfully

Step7: By double clicking the selected camera or the browser of interested camera, you can access

the camera via web browser directly. The Internet Explorer window will pop up.

Figure 3-1-7 Login interface

More usage of Smart Tools, please refer to the Smart Tools User Manual.

3.1.2 Assign An IP Address via Browser

If the network segment of the computer and that of the camera are different, please follow the steps to change the IP address: Step1: Change the IP address of computer to 192.168.5.0 segment, here are two ways as below:

a. StartControl PanelNetwork and Internet ConnectionNetwork Connection



Local Area Connection, and double click it. (Refer to Figure 3-1-8);

Figure 3-1-8 Setting Network Segment IP Address of Computer

b. Click “Advanced”, and then click “IP settings”“IP address”“Add” (See Figure

3-1-9). In the pop-up window, enter an IP address that in the same segment with Milesight network camera ( e.g. 192.168.5.61, but please note that this IP address shall not conflict with the IP address on the existing network);

Figure 3-1-9 Setting IP Address of Computer

Step2: Start the browser. In the address bar, enter the default IP address of the camera:

http://192.168.5.190; Step3: Enter the user name and password when the LOGIN page appears;

Default user name: admin Default password: ms1234

Figure 3-1-10 Login

Step4: After login, please select “Configuration”“Basic Settings”“Network”“TCP/IP”. The

Network Settings page appears (Shown as below Figure);

Figure 3-1-11 IP Address of Camera

Step5: Change the IP address or other network values. Then click “Save” button; Step6: The change of default IP address is completed.

3.2 Accessing from the Web Browser

The camera can be used with the most standard operating systems and browsers. The recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari.

Access over IE Browser

Before using the browser to get access to your camera, you need to install the MsActiveX firstly. You can refer the steps as follows: Step1: Launch the IE browser and enter the IP address of the camera; Step2: Enter the User Name and Password and click “Login”;

(The default user name is “admin”, password is “ms1234”) Step3: At the first time to log in the device, the browser will prompt to install Controls, please click

“Click here to download and install controls manually” as Figure 3-2-1;

Figure 3-2-1 To download and install controls

Note：

1)During installing the controls, please keep the browsers close.

Step4: Follow the prompts to install the Controls, when it`s finished, it will pop out a window as

Figure 3-2-2. Please click “Finish” and refresh the browser, then you will see the video.

Figure 3-2-2 Finish installation

If IE9 or higher version browser is used, it is suggested that the Milesight camera web link should be added as a trusted site. See the instructions as follows: Step1: Start the IE9 or higher version browser, and select “Tools”“Internet Options”;

Figure 3-2-3 To add the permission

Step2: Select “Security” to “Trusted”;

Figure 3-2-4 To trust the control

Step3: Enter the IP address of the camera in the blank and click “Add”;

Figure 3-2-5 Add the website to the zone

Step4: Enter the IP address. After logging on network camera’s web GUI successfully, user is allowed to view live video as follows.

Figure 3-2-6 Live View Interface

3.3 Accessing from Milesight VMS (Video Management Software)

Milesight VMS(ONVIF compatible) is a handy and reliable application designed to work with network cameras in order to provide video surveillance, recording settings and event management functions. The interface of Milesight VMS is very easy to use, intuitive, with easy access to the most common activities, such as viewing live video, searching through recordings and exporting videos and snapshots. It's able to be integrated with other devices through ONVIF. It is designed to work on Windows XP/7/8/Vista/ Server 2000/ Server 2008. The software could be downloaded from our website www.milesight.com. Please install Milesight VMS; then launch the program to add the camera to the channel list. For detailed information about how to use the software, please refer to user manual of Milesight VMS.

Figure 3-3-1 Milesight VMS Live View

Chapter IV System Operation Guide

4.1 Live Video

After logging in the network camera web GUI successfully, you are allowed to view live video as follows.

Figure 4-1-1 Live view interface

4.1.1 Operations on Live View Page

Table 4-1-1 Description of the buttons

No.

Parameter

Description

PTZ Control

Navigation key is used to control the direction. The rotation

key is used for auto-rotation.

PTZ Speed

To adjust the speed of pan/tilt movements, from 1 to 10

Click to zoom in and zoom out

Click to focus near or far of the lens.

Lens Initialization, Auxiliary Focus and Auto Iris

Lighting For 30s:

Click to open/ close the White LED for

lighting 30s.

3D Positioning: Click to enable/ disable 3D positioning.

One-touch Patrol:

Click to carry out the patrol.

Auto Home: Click to enable Auto Home.

Image Config

Brightness: Drag to adjust brightness of the image.

Contrast: Drag to adjust color and light contrast.

Saturation: Drag to adjust color saturation of the image.

Sharpness: Drag to enhance the detail of the image by

sharpening the edges in the image.

Noise Reduction Level: Drag to adjust the noise reduction

level.

Default: Drag to restore brightness, contrast and saturation

to default setup.

Configuration: Click to access the configuration page.

To choose the Stream（Primary/Secondary/Tertiary）to be

shown on the current video window.

Web Components: Support Firefox, Safari, Chrome; need to

install the component to display the view;

MJPEG: Support to display the view on Firefox, Safari,

Chrome;

(NOTE: IE chooses Web Components mode as default. In

this case, the options will not appear. )

TCP: More reliable connection;

UDP: More instantaneous connection, but if you cannot get

the live view successfully, please turn into TCP connection.

Least Delay: The most instantaneous mode in the three

modes;

Balanced: A balanced mode between Least Delay and

Best Fluency, maintains the fluency while keeps an

acceptable delay;

Best Fluency: The most fluent mode in the three modes.

Window size

Click to display images at a window size.

Real size

Click to display images at a real size.

Full Screen

Click to display images at full-screen.

Recording

When recording, the icon will turn red.

Alarm

When an alarm of Smart Event was triggered, the icon

appears

Alarm

When an alarm of Motion Detection was triggered, the

icon appears

Alarm

Except for the two kinds of alarms above, when other

alarms were triggered, the icon appears

Click to start/stop Live View.

Capture

Click to capture the current image and save to the

configured path. The default path is

C:VMS\+-1\ IMAGE-MANUAL.

Start/Stop Recording

Click to start recording video and save to the configured

path. The default path is

C:VMS\+-1\MS_Record. Click again to stop recording.

Play Audio

Click to enable Audio Input/Output. It can also be set in

Audio configuration page.

Saving Path Settings

Click to set the saving path for captured images and video

recordings of operating on the live view.

Enable Digital Zoom

When it is enabled, you can zoom in within a specific area

of video image via your mouse wheel.

Start Talking

When it is enabled, you can start real-time talking.

4.1.2 3D Positioning

3D Positioning allows user to use mouse clicking and dragging to control the PTZ. Steps:

1.Click on the toolbar of Live View interface.

2.Operate the 3D positioning function

 Left click a position of the Live View, the corresponding position will be moved to the

center of the Live View.

 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to the lower right or upper right on

the Live View, you can see a blue rectangle. The corresponding position will be moved to the center of the Live View and Zoom in.

 Hold down the left mouse button and drag the mouse to the lower left or upper left on

the Live View, you can see a blue rectangle. The corresponding position will be moved to the center of the Live View and Zoom out.

 The Bigger the rectangle is, the smaller zoom in/out will be acted.

4.1.3 Set / Call a preset / Patrol / Pattern

A preset is a predefined image position. You can click the call button from the preset list to quickly go to the desired image position.

Set a preset:

Step1: In the PTZ control panel, select a preset number from the preset list;

Figure 4-1-2 Set a Preset

Step2: Use the PTZ control buttons to move the lens to the interested position;

Step3: Click to save the setting of the current preset;

Step4: Click to delete the chosen preset.

Note:

Up to 237 presets can be configured (18 presets are not modifiable).

Calling a preset:

Select a defined preset form the preset list and click to call the preset.

Figure 4-1-3 call a Preset

Note:

The following presets are predefined with special commands. You can only call them but can’t configure them. For example, preset 037 is the “Self Check”. If you call the preset number 037, the PTZ camera will start self check function at once.

Table 4-1-2 Special Presets

Special

Preset

Function

Special

Preset

Function

Auto Flip(Speed Dome only)

Path4

Goto Zero

Path5

Stop Scan

Path6

Auto Scan

Path7

Self Check

Path8

Patrol

Pattern1

Path1

Pattern2

Path2

Pattern3

Path3

Pattern4

Figure 4-1-4 Special Presets

Set / Call a patrol

A patrol is a memorized series of preset function. It can be configured and called on the patrol setting list. You can customize up to 8 patrols and it can be configured with 48 presets. Before configuring the patrol, you should make sure that the presets you want to add to the patrol have been defined.

Set a patrol:

Step1: In the PTZ control panel, click to enter the patrol settings interface;

Step2: Select a patrol number, the setting icon will appear , click it;

Step3: Click to add presets to this patrol, as shown in Figure 4-1-5;

Figure 4-1-5 Configure a Patrol

Step4: Configure the preset number, patrol speed and patrol time;

Table 4-1-3 Description of Patrol Settings

Name

Description

Patrol Speed

The speed of moving from one preset to another.

Patrol Time

The duration staying on one patrol point. The PTZ camera

moves to another patrol point after the set patrol time.

Step5: Click to save the patrol settings.

Note:

A. Patrol Speed only works in Patrol mode. B. Patrol Time should be 15~120s for Mini (PoE) PTZ Bullet and 0~120s for Speed Dome.

Call a patrol:

In the PTZ control panel, select a defined patrol from the patrol list, and click to call the patrol,

as shown in Figure 4-1-6.

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