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User’s Manual for PLANET 2 Mega-Pixel PoE Plus Speed Dome Internet Camera
The PLANET ICA-HM620 is the outdoor speed dome Internet camera offering the offering Full HD 1080p
resolution with superb image quality. The ICA-HM620 features a 20x8 zooming (20x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom) with auto focus and auto iris
It offers fast, accurate and continuous 360 panning operations. The unparalleled surveillance functions of the
ICA-HM620 including 256 camera presets, 8 camera cruise configurations, and the motion detection function
make it able to satisfy the demanding surveillance and remote monitoring applications.
The ICA-HM620 provides Multi-profile function which can generate H.264 and M-JPEG video streaming
simultaneously. And offering extra smooth video quality with resolution up to 60 fps @ 720p and 30 fps @ 1080p. Boasting WDR technology, the ICA-HM620 can also cope with challenging lighting conditions and
generate image quality close to the capabilities of a human eye. Moreover, the resolution can be different from
one user to another. It is a perfect and effective surveillance solution for the bandwidth limited networks.
The ICA-HM620 supports removable IR-cut filter, maintaining clear images 24 hours a day. It takes
surveillance using 2-Way audio so that the administrator can speak to anyone at ICA-HM620 remote site with a
speaker connected. The ICA-HM620 can also be installed in most of bad outdoor environment and keep
working properly with the IP-66 protecting cover. With other advanced features such as Micro SD/SDHC card
slot, 802.3at compliant PoE Plus and Full HD high quality video.
This state-of-the-art design is considerable to fit in various network environments like traffic centers, shopping
malls, railway stations, warehouses, airports, and production facilities for the most demanding outdoor
surveillance applications.
Product Features
Camera
z 2.8” Sony Progressive Scan CMOS sensor built-in
z 20 x 8 zooming (20X optical, 8X digital) adjustment
z Auto White Balance
z Auto Electronic Shutter Time(1/30 ~ 1/10k sec)
z Automatic gain control (AGC) for image-intensified
Video & Au dio
z Multi-profile encoder supports H.264 and M-JPEG video compression simultaneously
z High resolution quality pictures for day and night surveillance
z Up to 30fps for 1080P resolution and up to 60fps for 720P resolutions
z D1 / CIF Real-time resolutions (30fps)
z 2D/3D de-interlaced video image
z Image Enhancement with Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) / IR Cut Filter (ICR)
z 2-Way audio with built-in microphone input and linear audio output
z Motion Detection feature can monitor any suspicious movement in specific area
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Network and Configuration
z IPv4/v6 and UDP / TCP / HTTP / HTTPS protocols selectable
z DDNS and FTP uploading supports more alternatives in surveillance network
z 3GPP for 3G mobile remote applications
z Cam Viewer Three - Central management software supported
z Easy configuration and management via Windows-based utility or web interface
Operation
z Built-in 802.3at Compliant PoE Plus
z 360 degree continuous PAN, Tilt (-10 ~ 190 degree)
z Preset speed can get 5~400 Degree/ sec, and manual speed 0.5 ~ 90 Degree / sec
z 256 presets, tour is based on presets, speed & park time of presets can be set
z Cruise line: 8 groups programmable lines, each cruise with 32 presets
Environment
z 4 alarm in and 2 alarm out, and support alarm trigger.
z IP-66 outdoor classification with heater and fan for rigorous environment
z Fan and heater both belong to full-automatic intelligent control
Package Content
The contents of your product should contain the following items:
z Speed Dome Camera Unit x 1
z User’s Manual CD-ROM x 1
z Quick Installation Guide x 1
z Terminal block x 3
z Optical Cover x 1
z M3/M5 Standard Screw x 4
z Water proof rubber x 1
z Lubricant x1
z Outdoor mount kit x 1
z Security Torx x 1
z Mini-pendant x 1
z 110/220 AC Power Adapter
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Physical Details
Camera Substance
4. CMOS Lens
3. Optical Cover
Switch Identification
DO NOT change the Speed Dome IP Camera’s Communication Switch factory default
ItemDescription
RJ-45 Connector
A
ALARM I/O
B
Power
C
Micro SD Card Slot
D
Factory Reset Button
E
Audio I/O
F
Note
settings.
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Chapter 2
2
Camera Setup and Cable Connections
Physical Installation Requirement
Before installing or connecting the dome camera, please refer to this section and complete preparations for
dome setups and various switch settings.
2.1 System Requirements
To perform the IP Camera via web browser, please ensure your PC is in good network connection, and meet
system requirements as described below for appropriate setup and well view quality.
Items System Requirement
®
1. Intel
Pentium® IV, 3 GHz or higher, Intel® Core2 Duo, 2 GHz or
Personal Computer
Operating System
Web Browser
Network Card
Viewer
2.2 Verify the Contents inside Package Box
The package should contain the below items. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the seller
immediately.
Dome Camera with Outdoor Mount Kit Compact Pendent Mount Data Cable
higher2. 1 GB RAM or more
3. AGP graphics card 64 MB RAM, DirectDraw
Windows VISTA/ Windows XP/ Windows 7
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari
10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) operation
1. During the installation, please take care and avoid crash. That may cause the device
damage or cause injury of the installer.
Caution
STEP 1.
2. Please make sure the hardware had been located on the wall properly. If the hardware
drops down, it is possible make someone injury or hurt. Please check the hardware
again after the installation.
3. Please according to the practical local power voltage to adjust the power switch. The
wrong input voltage may cause the device damage.
Unpack the Dome Camera’s package and take out the Dome Camera unit.
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STEP 2.
Tighten the knob toremove the cover dome and the lens protector
STEP 3.
Attach the dome cover to the camera body. Before doing that, apply some lubricant on the cover’s
water-proof rubber to make the installation process smoother.
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The tiny protrusion on the dome cover must align with one of the four holes on the dome
body.
Note
STEP 4.
Gently pressure the dome cover downward with two hands on the side of it. DO NOT press the cover, as
shown in the figure; this might cause damage to the camera body.
STEP 5.
Use the M3 screw to screw the dome cover and camera body together.
STEP 6.
Make a cable entry hole on the wall to recess the cables. Otherwise, users could push up the Cable
Entry Board on the Compact Pendent Mount’s Mounting Plate to place the cables, as shown in the photo
below.
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STEP 7.
Fix the Compact Pendent Mount on the wall with proper screws and screw anchors. After this step,
attach the Waterproof Rubber to the Outdoor Wall Mount.
STEP 8.
PassRun the network and data cablespower cable through the Compact Pendent Mount
Note
1. The network cable doesn’t attach in package.
2. Please block the cable entry hole with the supplied sponge to avoid insects entering the
Pendent Mount. The sponge can be placed in two ways as shown in the illustrations
below.
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STEP 9.
Thread the cables through the Outdoor Mount Kit and join the Outdoor Mount Kit to the Compact Pendent
Mount with the supplied screws and washers. Then adjust the Waterproof Rubber to the joint.
Step 10
Connecting power wires of AC adapter with Power Input connector of data cable. Please check the color
of power wire carefully, and screwed that with connector properly.
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Wrong wiring could cause the device permanently damage.
Caution
STEP 11.
Use the safety hook hanging the camera, and connect the cables to the Dome Camera.
Step 12
Assemble the Dome Camera to the Outdoor Mount Kit with the supplied M5 screw and washers.
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Rotate the dome camera until the two screw holes which on the dome camera and the
outdoor mount kit to be match.
Note
Step 13
According to the practical local power voltage to adjust the power switch, and connect the power cord with
adapter and power outlet.
Use only the power adapter shipped with the unit to ensure correct functionality
Note
STEP 14.
Connecting the network cable with switch. The ICA-HM620 can be configured without external power if
connecting to IEEE 802.3at High Power over Ethernet (PoE plus) switch.
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If there is a need to operate the Heater, please plug the AC 24V cable into the Camera’s
Power Connector to power up the Camera instead. Heater can only be powered by the
Note
24VAC adapter.
STEP 16.
Set your computer’s IP address to 192.168.0.x, where x is a number between 1 to 253 (except 20 where
is being used for the camera by default). If you don’t know how to do this, please ask your network
administrator.
STEP 17.
Use web browser (Internet Explorer 6.0 or above) to connect to 192.168.0.20 (type this address in the address
bar of web browser). You’ll be prompted to input user name and password: admin / admin
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2.4 Dome Camera Setups
Before connecting the IP Camera to other devices of IP Surveillance system, please complete the IP
Camera’s ID and communication switch settings. These switches are located on the bottom of the IP Camera.
2.4.1 Switch/Connector Definition
DO NOT change the Speed Dome IP Camera’s Communication Switch factory default
Note
settings.
2.4.2 Communication Switch Setting
Item
A
B
C
D
E
F
Description
RJ-45 Connector
ALARM I/O
Power
Micro SD Card Slot
Factory Reset Button
Audio I/O
Communication Switch SW Description Default
SW 1
SW 2
SW 3
SW 4
SW 5
SW 6
DSS (Digital slow shutter) ON
Reserved OFF
Reserved OFF
Reserved OFF
Default PTZ setting, not include IP card OFF
Disable pan/tile OFF
Please do not change the default setting without qualified specialist or supplier’s notice.
2.5 Power & Audio Connector Definition
Please refer to the illustrations below to connect power core through the supplied power adaptor, and set up
the audio according to the Audio pin definition.
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2.5.1 Connect Power
Please refer to the illustrations below to connect power core through the supplied power adaptor.
Pin Definition
AC 24_1
1
FG
2
AC 24_2
3
2.5.2 Connect Ethernet Cable
Use of Category 5 Ethernet cable is recommended for network connection; to have best
transmission quality, cable length shall not exceed 100 meters. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable
to the RJ-45 connector of the network Speed Dome Camera, and the other end of the cable to the
network switch or PC.
NOTE: In some cases, you may need use an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting
Note
LAN connection.
the network Speed Dome Camera directly to the PC.
Check the status of the link indicator and activity indicator LEDs; if the LEDs are unlit, please check
Green Link Light indicates good network connection.
Orange Activity Light flashes for network activity indication.
2.5.3 Apply Alarm I/O
The network Speed Dome Camera supports 4 digital alarm inputs and 2 digital alarm outputs.
Please make sure the alarm connections are properly wired before starting to configure alarm related
settings on this “Application” page. Please refer to the pin definition table below for alarm system wiring.
Pin Definition PinDefinition
1
ALARM_O
2
ALARM_OUT_NC_1
3
ALARM_OUT_COM_1
4
GND
5
ALARM_OUT_NO_2
6
ALARM_OUT_NC_2
UT_NO_1
12 ALARM_IN_1
ALARM_OUT_COM_2
7
8
GND
ALARM
9
ALARM_IN_3
10
ALARM_IN_2
11
_IN_4
2.5.4 Apply Audio
Please refer to the illustrations below to set up the audio according to the Audio pin definition.
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Pin Definition
LINE_OUT
1
GND
2
LINE_IN
3
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Chapter 3
3
Accessing Camera
For initial access to the IP Camera, users can search the camera through the installer program:
DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in “DeviceSearch” folder in the supplied CD.
3.1 Device Search Software Setup
Step 1: Double click on the program Planet Device Search.exe (see the icon below); its window will
appear as shown below. Then click the “Device Search” button.
Step 2: The security alert window will pop up. Click “Run” to continue.
3.2 Device Search
Step 3: Click “Device Search” again, and all the finding IP devices will be listed in the page, as shown
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in the figure below. The IP Camera’s default IP address is: 192.168.0.20.
Step 4: Double click or right click and select “Browse” to access the camera directly via web browser.
Step 5: Then the prompt window of request for entering default username and password (as shown
below) will appear for logging in to the IP Camera.
The default login ID and password for the Administrator are:
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Login ID Password
admin admin
ID and password are case sensitive.
Note
It is strongly advised that administrator’s password be altered for the security concerns.
Note
Refer to section Security
for further details.
Additionally, users can change the IP Camera’s network property, either DHCP or Static IP, directly in
the device finding list. Refer to the following section for changing the IP Camera’s network property.
3.3 Example of Changing IP Camera’s Network Property
Users can directly change an IP Camera’s network property, ex. from static IP to DHCP, in the finding
device list. The way to change the IP Camera’s network property is specified below:
Step 1: In the finding device list, click on the IP Camera that you would like to change its network
property. On the selected item, right click and select “Network Setup.” Meanwhile, record the IP
Camera’s MAC address, for future identification.
Step 2: The “Network Setup” page will come out. Select “DHCP,” and press “Apply” button down the
page.
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Step 3: Click “OK” on the Note of setting change. Wait for one minute to re-search the IP Camera.
Step 4: Click the “Device Search” button to search all the devices. Then select the IP Camera with the
correct MAC address. Double click on the IP Camera, and the login window will come out.
Step 5: Enter User name and Password to access the IP Camera.
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3.4 Installing DC Viewer Software Online
For the initial access to the IP Camera, a client program, DC Viewer, will be automatically installed to
your PC when connecting to the IP Camera.
If the Web browser doesn’t allow DC Viewer installation, please check the Internet security settings or
ActiveX controls and plug-ins settings (see Appendix B: Internet Security Settings
process.
The Information Bar (just below the URL bar) may come out and ask for permission to install the
ActiveX Control for displaying video in browser (see the figure below). Right click on the Information Bar
and select “Install ActiveX Control…” to allow the installation.
Then the security warning window will pop up. Click “Install” to carry on software installation.
) to continue the
Click “Finish” to close the DC Viewer window when download is finished.
Once login to the IP Camera, users will see the Home page as shown below:
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3.5 Administrator / User Privileges
“Administrator” represents the person who can configure the IP Camera and authorize user’s access to
the camera; “User” refers to whoever has access to the camera with limited authority, i.e. entering
Home and Camera setting pages.
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Chapter 4
4
Configuration & Operation
The IP Camera is provided with a user-friendly browser-based configuration interface, and a free
bundled CV3L (Cam Viewer Three Lite Management System) for record and playback video. In this
chapter, information about main page introduction, system related settings and camera settings will be
described in detail.
4.1 Browser-based Viewer Introduction
The figure below shows the Home page of the IP Camera’s Viewer Window.
There are five tabs: Home, System, Streaming, PTZ and Logout on the top of the viewer window.
Home
Users can monitor live video of the targeted area.
System setting
Thedministrator can set host name, system time, root password, network related settings, etc.
Further details will be interpreted in section 4.3 System Related Settings
Streaming setting
The administrator can modify video resolution and rotate type and select audio compression
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.
mode in this page.
PTZ setting
Users can adjust various camera parameters such as Exposure, White Balance, Backlight
Compensation, etc., and program functions including Preset, Cruise, Auto Pan, Sequence, etc.
Logout
Click on the tab to re-login the IP Camera with another username and password.
4.2 Home Page
On the Home Page, users can view live video and operate Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) function.
Additionally, users can select a video display format and image display size and adjust zoom ratio/focus
length through related function buttons. All of these functions are described as follows:
Screen Size Adjustment
Image display size can be adjusted to x1/2 and full screen via the related buttons. To switch
between the normal view mode and full screen view mode, users can also move the cursor to the live
video pane and right-clink; then the tab
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/ will display over the video pane as
shown in the figure below. Left click on either the “Normal View” or “Full screen” tab for setting image
display mode.
Pan/Tilt Control
Users can implement pan/tilt control by first moving the cursor to the live video pane; then left click
and drag the pointer
Optical/Digital Zoom Control
In Normal View display mode, users can implement zoom in/out by first moving the cursor to the
live video pane and then rotating the mouse wheel. As in Full Screen mode, users can directly rotate
the mouse wheel to zoom in/out on the image. Digital zoom is only available when the function is
activated and which is set in “Camera-Misc1” page under the “PTZ” tab; see section 4.5.10 Camera -
Miscellaneous Setups Menu 1
automatically switch to digital zoom.
Furthermore, after clicking the <Control Panel> Button, the Control Panel will be shown as the
figure below.
in any direction.
for details. When the camera reaches the limit of its optical range, it will
Control Panel
zPan & Tilt Direction Control
This button
browser viewers other than IE.
zIris Control
Click on the buttons
zZoom
Click on the buttons
zFocus
Click on the buttons
on the Control Panel allows users to control the Camera with
(Auto Iris/ Iris+/ Iris-) to adjust the Iris parameters.
(Zoom In/ Zoom Out) to zoom in or zoom out.
(Auto Focus/ Focus Near/ Focus Far) to adjust the
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focus near, far or automatically.
Run Preset/ Cruise/ Sequence
After setup the Preset/ Cruise/ Sequence lines according to PTZ Settings, select a Preset/ Cruise/
Sequence line and start it by clicking on the <Run> button (
/ /.).
PT Speed (1~10)
Set a number between 1 and 10 as the PT Speed every time users pan or tilt the Camera via the Pan &
Tilt Direction Control Panel. 1 is the slowest, 10 is the fastest.
Set Center Mode
Right click on the Live Video Pane and select <Set Center Mode>. Then users can position the interest
area in the center of the Live Video Pane automatically by clicking on the point of interest. In <Set
Center Mode>, right click on the Live Video Pane again and select <Set Emulated Joystick Mode> to
return to control the Camera direction by left clicking and dragging the pointer
Pane
.
Talk
Talk function allows the local site talks to the remote site. Please refer to section 4.3.2 Security
user > Talk/Listen for further details. This function is only open to “User” who has been granted this
privilege by the Administrator.
on the Live Video
: Add
Snapshot
Press the button, and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the appointed place.
The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. To change the storage location, please refer to section
4.3.9 Snapshot
Speaker
Press the button to mute/activate the audio.
Video Pause / Restart
Press the stop button to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as black. Press
the restart button to show the live video again.
Recording
Press the button to save video recordings from the Live View to the specified location.
Zoom Adjustment
for further details.
Click on the buttons wide/tele to control zoom in/out. Move the cursor closely onto the zoom adjustment
bar and click on the desired position to change the room ratio.
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Focus Adjustment
zAuto Focus (Continuous AF):
Click on the “auto” button to enable AF mode. In this mode, the camera will keep in focus
automatically and continuously regardless of zoom changes or any view changes. The Focus
status will also be displayed above the live video pane as shown below.
z
Manual Focus:
Click on the “manual” button, and users can adjust focus manually via
The statu will also be displayed above the screen as shown below.
s
“near” and “far” buttons.
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.3 System Related Settings 4
The figure below shows all categories un
explained in the following sections.
The “System” configuration page is only accessible by the Administrator.
Note
der the “System” tab. Each category in the left column will be
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4.3.1 Host Name and System Time Setting
Press the first category: <System> in the left column; the page is shown as below.
Host Name
The name is for camera identification. If Motion Detection function is enabled and is set to send alarm
message by Mail/FTP, the host name entered here will display in the alarm message.
Time Zone
Select the time zone you are in from the drop-down menu.
Enable Daylight Saving Time
To enable DST, please check the item and then specify time offset and DST duration. The format for
time offset is [hh:mm:ss]; for instance, if the amount of time offset is one hour, please enter “01:00:00”
into the field.
Sync with Computer Time
Select the item, and video date and time display will synchronize with the PC’s.
Manual
The Administrator can set video date, time and day manually. Entry format should be identical with that
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shown next to the enter fields.
Sync with NTP server
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is an alternate way to synchronize your camera’s clock with a NTP server.
Please specify the server you wish to synchronize in the enter field. Then select an update interval from
the drop-down menu. For further information about NTP, please see the web site: www.ntp.org.
4.3.2 Security
Click the category: <Security>, and the page is shown as the figure below.
4.3.2.1 User
Root password
Change the administrator’s password by inputting the new password in both text boxes. The input
characters/numbers will be displayed as dots for security purposes. After clicking <Save>, the web
browser will ask the Administrator for the new password for access. The maximum length of the
password is 14 digits.
The following characters are valid: A-Z, a-z, 0-9, !#$%&’-.@^_~.
Note
Add user
Type the new user's name and password and click <Add> to add the new user. Both user name and
password can be up to 16 characters. The new user will be displayed in the user name list. There is a
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maximum of twenty user accounts. Each user can be assigned the privileges of “Camera control”
and/or “Listen”.
•I/O access
This item supports fundamental functions that enable users to view video when accessing to the
camera.
•Camera control
This item allows the appointed User to change camera parameters on the Camera Setting page.
•Talk / Listen
Talk and Listen functions allow the appointed user in the local site (PC site) communicating with, for
instance, the administrator in the remote site.
Manage User
Delete user
To delete a user, pull down the user list, and select the user name you wish to delete. Then click
<Delete> to remove it.
Edit user
Pull down the user list and select a user name. Click <Edit> to edit the user’s password and privilege.
Note
It is required to enter the User password as well as select the function open to the user.
When finished, click <Save> to modify the account authority.
4.3.2.2 HTTPS
The HTTPS setting can be found under this path: System> Security> HTTPS.
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<HTTPS> allows secure connections between the IP Camera and web browser using <Secure Socket
Layer (SSL)> or <Transport Layer Security (TLS)>, which ensure camera settings or Username/
Password info from snooping. It is required to install a self-signed certificate or a CA-signed certificate
for implementing <HTTPS>.
To use HTTPS on the IP Camera, a HTTPS certificate must be installed. The HTTPS certificate can be
obtained by either creating and sending a certificate request to a Certificate Authority (CA) or creating a
self-signed HTTPS certificate, as described below.
Create Self-signed Certificate
Before a CA-issued certificate is obtained, users can create and install a self-signed certificate first.
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Click on <Create> button under “Create self-signed certificate” and provide the requested information
to install a self-signed certificate for the IP Camera. Please refer to the last part of this section: Provide the Certificate Information for more details.
The self-signed certificate does not provide the same high level of security as when using
Note
a CA-issued certificate.
Install Signed Certificate
Click on the <Create Certificate Request> button to create and submit a certificate request in order to
obtain a signed certificate from CA.
Provide the request information in the create dialog. Please refer to the following Provide the Certificate Information for more details.
When the request is complete, the subject of the Created Request will be shown in the field. Click on
<Properties> below the Subject field, copy the PEM-formatted request and send it to your selected CA.
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When the signed certificate is returned, install it by uploading the signed certificate
.
Provide the Certificate Information
To create a Self-signed HTTPS Certificate or a Certificate Request to CA, please enter the information
s requested:
a
Country
State or Province
Locality
Organization
Organizational Unit
Common Name
Valid Day
•Country
Enter a two-letter combination code to indicate the country the certificate will be used in. For instance,
type in “US” to indicate United States.
Create Self Signed
Certificate
√ √
√ √
√ √
√ √
√ √
√ √
√ -
Create Certificate Request
•State or province
E
nter the local administrative region.
•Locality
E
nter other geographical information.
•Organization
Enter the name of the or anization to which the entity identified in “Common Name” belongs.
g
•Organization Unit
Enter the name of the ornit to which the entity identified in “Common Name” belongs.
ganizational u
•Common Name
Indicate the
website).
name of the person or other entity that the certificate identifies (often used to identify the
•Valid days
Enter the period in days (1~9999) to in
C
ertificate Information after complete.
dicate the valid period of certificate. Click on <OK> to save the
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4.3.2.3 IP Filter
The IP Filter setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IP Filter.
Using the IP filter, access to the IP Camera can be restricted by denying/allowing
specific IP addresses.
zEnable IP Filter
Check the box to enable the IP Filter function. Once enabled, the listed IP addresses
(IPv4) will be allowed/ denied access to the IP Camera.
Select <Allow> or <Deny> from the drop-down list and click on the <Apply> button to
determine the IP Filter behavior.
zAdd/ Delete IP Address
Input the IP address and click on the <Add> button to add a new filtered address.
The Filtered IP Addresses list box shows the currently configured IP addresses. Up to
256 IP address entries may be specified.
To remove an IP address from the list, please select the IP and then click the
<Delete> button.
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4.3.2.4 IEEE 802.1X
The IEEE 802.1X setting can be found under this path: System> Security> IEEE
802.1X.
The IP Camera is allowed to access a network protected by 802.1X/EAPOL
(Extensible Authentication Protocol over LAN).
Users need to contact with the network administrator for gaining certificates, user IDs
and passwords
CA Certificate
The CA certificate is created by the Certification Authority for the purpose of validating
itself. Upload the certificate for checking the server’s identity.
Client Certificate/ Private Key
Upload the Client Certificate and Private Key for authenticating the IP Camera itself.
Settings
•Identity
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Enter the user identity associated with the certificate. Up to 16 characters can be
used.
•Private Key Password
Enter the password (maximum 16 characters) for your user identity.
Enable IEEE 802.1X
Check the box to enable IEEE 802.1X. Click on <Save> to save the IEEE 802.1X/
EAP- TLS setting.
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4.3.3 Network
Click <Network> in the left column, and the page will display as shown below.
4.3.3.1 Basic
The Basic setting can be found under this path: System> Network> Basic.
Users can choose to connect to the IP Camera with fixed or dynamic (DHCP) IP
address. The IP Camera also provides PPPoE support for users who connect to the
network via PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
General
•Get IP address automatically (DHCP)
The camera’s default setting is <Use fixed IP address>. Please refer to User’s Manual
for login with the default IP address.
If select <Get IP address automatically>, after the IP Camera restarts, users can
search it through the installer program: DeviceSearch.exe, which can be found in
“DeviceSearch” folder in the supplied CD.
Please make the record of the IP Camera’s MAC address, which can be found in the label
Note
of the camera, for identification in the future.
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•Use fixed IP address
To setup static IP address, select <Use fixed IP address> and move the cursor to the
IP address blank and insert the new IP address, ex. 192.168.7.123; then go to the
Default gateway (explained later) blank and change the setting, ex. 192.168.7.254.
Press <Save> to confirm the new setting.
When using static IP address to login to the IP Camera, users can access it either
through “DeviceSearch” software (refer to User’s Manual) or input the IP address in
the URL bar and click on <Enter>.
•IP address
This is necessary for network identification.
•Subnet mask
It is used to determine if the destination is in the same subnet. The default value is
“255.255.255.0”.
•Default gateway
This is the gateway used to forward frames to destinations in different subnet. Invalid
gateway setting will fail the transmission to destinations in different subnet.
•Primary DNS
Primary DNS is the primary domain name server that translates hostnames into IP
addresses.
•Secondary DNS
Secondary DNS is a secondary domain name server that backups the primary DNS.
Use PPPoE
For the PPPoE users, enter the PPPoE Username and Password into the fields, and
click on the <Save> button to complete the setting.
Advanced
•Web Server port
The default web server port is 80. Once the port is changed, the user must be notified
the change for the connection to be successful. For instance, when the Administrator
changes the HTTP port of the IP Camera whose IP address is 192.168.0.100 from 80
to 8080, the user must type in the web browser “http://192.168.0.100:8080” instead of
“http://192.168.0.100”.
•RTSP port
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The default setting of RTSP Port is 554; the setting range is from 1024 to 65535.
•MJPEG over HTTP port
The default setting of MJPEG over HTTP Port is 8008; the setting range is from 1024
to 65535.
•HTTPS port
The default setting of HTTPS Port is 443; the setting range is from 1024 to 65535.
Be aware to choose the different port from the one set for the web server port.
Note
IPv6 Address Configuration
With IPv6 support, users can use the corresponding IPv6 address for browsing.
Enable IPv6 by checking the box and click on <Save> to complete the setting.
4.3.3.2 QoS
The QoS (Quality of Service) setting can be found under this path: System>
Network> QoS.
QoS allows providing differentiated service levels for different types of traffic packets,
which guarantees delivery of priority services especially when network congestion
occurs. Adapting the Differentiated Services (DiffServ) model, traffic flows are
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classified and marked with DSCP (DiffServ Codepoint) values, and thus receive the
corresponding forwarding treatment from DiffServ capable routers.
DSCP Settings
The DSCP value range is from 0 to 63. The default DSCP value is 0, which means
DSCP is disabled. The IP Camera uses the following QoS Classes: Video, Audio and
Management.
•Video DSCP
The class consists of applications such as MJPEG over HTTP, RTP/RTSP and
RTSP/HTTP.
•Audio DSCP
This setting is only available for the IP Cameras that support audio.
•Management DSCP
The class consists of HTTP traffic: Web browsing.
To enable this function, please make sure the switches/ routers in the network support
Note
4.3.3.3 SNMP
QoS.
The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) setting can be found under this
path: System> Network> SNMP.
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With Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support, the IP Camera can be
monitored and managed remotely by the network management system.
SNMP v1/ v2
•Enable SNMP v1/ v2
Select the version of SNMP to use by checking the box.
•Read Community
Specify the community name that has read-only access to all supported SNMP
objects. The default value is “public”.
•Write Community
Specify the community name that has read/write access to all supported SNMP
objects (except read-only objects). The default value is “write”.
Traps for SNMP v1/ v2
Traps are used by the IP Camera to send massages to a management system for
important events or status changes.
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•Enable Traps
Check the box to activate trap reporting.
•Trap address
Enter the IP address of the management server.
•Trap community
Enter the community to use when sending a trap message to the management
system.
Trap Option
•Warm Start
A Warm Start SNMP trap signifies that the SNMP device, i.e. IP Camera, performs
software reload.
Click on <Save> button when complete.
4.3.3.4 UPnP
The UPnP setting can be found under this path: System> Network> UPnP.
UPnP Setting
z Enable UPnP
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When the UPnP is enabled, whenever the IP Camera is presented to the LAN, the
icon of the connected IP Cameras will appear in My Network Places to allow for direct
access.
To enable this function, please make sure the UPnP component is installed on your
computer. Please refer to Install UPnP components for UPnP component installation
Note
procedure.
•Enable UPnP port forwarding
When the UPnP port forwarding is enabled, the IP Camera is allowed to open the web
server port on the router automatically.
To enable this function, please make sure that your router supports UPnP
Note
and it is activated.
•Friendly name
Set the name for the IP Camera for identity.
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4.3.4 DDNS
Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) allows a host name to be constantly synchronized with a
dynamic IP address. In other words, it allows those using a dynamic IP address to be associated to a
static domain name so others can connect to it by name.
Enable DDNS
Check the item to enable DDNS.
Provider
Select one DDNS host from the provider list.
Host name
Enter the registered domain name in the field.
Example : planetddnstest01
Username/
Enter the username required by the DDNS provider for authentication.
Example : planetddnstest01
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Password
Enter the password required by the DDNS provider for authentication.
Example : planetddnstest01
4.3.5 Mail
The Administrator can send an e-mail via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) when motion is
detected. SMTP is a protocol for sending e-mail messages between servers. SMTP is a relatively
simple, text-based protocol, where one or more recipients of a message are specified and the message
text is transferred. The configuration page is shown as follows:
Two sets of SMTP can be configured. Each set includes SMTP Server, Account Name, Password and
E-mail Address settings. For SMTP server, contact your network service provider for more specific
information.
4.3.6 FTP
The Administrator can set as sending alarm message to a specific File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site
when motion is detected. Users can assign alarm message to up to two FTP sites. The FTP setting
page is shown below. Enter the FTP details, which include server, server port, user name, password
and remote folder, in the fields. Press “Save” when finished.
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4.3.7 HTTP
The HTTP setting can be found under this path: System> HTTP.
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A HTTP Notification server can listen for notification messages from IP Cameras by
triggered events. Enter the HTTP details, which include server name (for instance,
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php), user name, and password in the fields. <Alarm>
triggered and <Motion Detection> notifications can be sent to the specified HTTP
server.
Click on <Save> when finished.
/ Motion Detection for
Note
Please refer to: Application> Send HTTP notification
HTTP Notification settings.
4.3.8 Application (Alarm Settings)
The Application setting can be found under this path: System> Application.
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The Camera equips four alarm inputs and two relay outputs for cooperating with alarm
system to catch events’ images. Please refer the Alarm Pin Definition as below.
Pin Definition PinDefinition
1
ALARM_O
2
ALARM_OUT_NC_1
3
ALARM_OUT_COM_1
4
GND
5
ALARM_OUT_NO_2
6
ALARM_OUT_NC_2
UT_NO_1
12 ALARM_IN_1
ALARM_OUT_COM_2
7
8
GND
ALARM
9
ALARM_IN_3
10
ALARM_IN_2
11
_IN_4
larm Pin SelectionA
Select an alarm pin wh
“Edit” below the field to carry on alarm programming.
A
larm Status Settings
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ich is to be configured from the “Alarm Pin Selection” field. Then press the button
The specific alarm pin’s p
roperty can be programmed in this section as shown below.
larm SwitchA
The Administrat
or can enable or disable the alarm function.
Alarm Type
Select an alar
m type, “Normal close” or “Normal open,” that corresponds with the alarm application.
Triggered Action (Multi-option)
The Administrator can specify alar
as follows:
• Enabl
• Send Alarm Message by FTP/E-Mail
e Alarm Output 1/2
Select the item to enable al
The Administrator can select whether to
alarm is triggered.
m actions that will take at an alarm occurrence. All options are listed
arm relay output.
send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-Mail when an
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• Upload Image b FTP
y
Select this item, and the
shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be uploaded to the
appointed FTP site.
Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as
•Upload Image by E-Mail
Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various Select this item, and the
parameters as shown in the figure below. When the alarm is triggered, event images will be sent
to the appointed e-mail address.
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Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section Mail and FTP
Note
•PTZ Function
Assign a camera function: Preset, Sequence, Autopan or Cruise, and specify a Preset Point/Sequence
Line/Autopan Path/Cruise Line for the camera to perform at an alarm occurrence.
Note
If the selected function is “Preset,” it is required to enter its dwell time (1 ~ 256 sec.) in the
corresponding field as shown below. When the alarm is triggered, the camera will go to the selected
Preset Point and stay there for a user-defined period of time. As for other function modes, the camera
will keep executing the specified function; to stop the performance, simply change the camera’s status.
for further details.
Please refer to the sections through Preset Programming to Sequence Line
Programming for details of Preset Point / Sequence Line / Autopan Path / Cruise Line
setups.
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The dwell time is only adjustable when selecting Preset as the alarm action. When the
dwell time is up, the Speed Dome IP Camera will go back to its trigger position and
Note
recheck alarm pin status.
•Send HTTP notification
Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event
notifications by <Alarm> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification can be sent to the
specified HTTP server.
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For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to HTTP server as”
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php? action=1&group=2” when alarm is triggered.
•Record Stream to SD Card
Select the item and the alarm-triggered recording will be saved into your Micro SD card.
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Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The
pre-trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds.
Select <Upload for __ sec> to set the recording duration after alarm is triggered. The setting range is
from 1 to 99999 seconds.
Select <Upload during the trigger active> to record the triggered video until the trigger is off.
Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this
Note
File Name
Enter a file name in the blank, ex. image.jpg. The uploaded image’s file name format can be set in this
section. Please select the one that meets your requirements.
•Add date/time suffix
File name: imageYYMMDD_HHNNSS_XX.jpg
Y: Year, M: Month, D: Day
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function can be implemented. Refer to Recording for further details.
H: Hour, N: Minute, S: Second
X: Sequence Number
•Add sequence number suffix (no maximum value)
File name: imageXXXXXXX.jpg
X: Sequence Number
•Add sequence number suffix (limited value)
File Name: imageXX.jpg
X: Sequence Number
The file name suffix will end at the number being set. For example, if the setting is up to “10,” the
file name will start from 00, end at 10, and then start all over again.
•Overwrite
The original image in the FTP site will be overwritten by the new uploaded file with a static
filename.
Save
After complete all the settings mentions above, please click on the Save button to save all the
settings in this page.
4.3.9 Motion Detection
The Motion Detection setting can be found under this path: System> Motion Detection.
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Motion Detection function allows detecting suspicious motion and triggering alarms when motion
volume in the detected area reaches/exceeds the determined sensitivity threshold value.
In the Motion Detection setting page, there is a frame (Motion Detection Window) displayed on the
Live View Pane. The Motion Detection Window is for defining the motion detection area. To change the
size of the Motion Detection Window, move the mouse cursor to the edge of the frame and draw it
outward/inward. Moving the mouse to the center of the frame can shift the frame to the intended
location.
Up 10 Motion Detection Windows can be set. Press the “add” button under the Live View Pane to add a
Motion Detection Window. To cancel a Motion Detection Window, move the mouse cursor to the
selected Window, and click on the “delete” button.
If Motion Detection function is activated, the pop-off window (Motion) with indication of motion will be
shown.
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When motion is detected, the signals will be displayed on the Motion window as shown below.
Detailed settings of Motion Detection are described as follows:
Motion Detection
You will be able to turn on/off Motion Detection in System section. Default setting is Off.
Motion Detection Setting
Users could adjust various parameters of Motion Detection in this section.
•Sampling pixel interval [1-100]:
The default value is 10, which means system will take one sampling pixel for every 10 pixel.
•Detection level [1-100]:
The default level is 10. The item is to set detection level for each sampling pixel; the smaller the value,
the more sensitive it is.
•Sensitivity level [1-100]:
The default level is 80, which means if 20% or more sampling pixels are detected differently, system will
detect motion. The bigger the value, the more sensitive it is. Meanwhile, when the value is bigger, the
red horizontal line in the motion indication window will be lower accordingly.
•Time interval (sec) [0-7200]:
The default interval is 10. The value is the interval between each detected motion.
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Triggered Action
The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when motion is detected. All options are listed
as follows:
•Enable Alarm Output 1/2
Check the item and select the predefined type of alarm output to enable alarm relay output when
motion is detected.
•Send Alarm Message by FTP/E-Mail
The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-Mail when motion is
detected.
•Upload Image by FTP
Select this item, and the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters as
shown in the figure below. When motion is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed
FTP site.
(Multi-option)
•Upload Image by E-Mail
Select this item, and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters
as shown in the figure below. When motion is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed
e-mail address.
Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. See section Mail and FTP for
Note
further details.
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•Send HTTP notification
Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for event
notifications by <Motion Detection> triggered. When an alarm is triggered, the notification can be sent
to the specified HTTP server.
For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to HTTP server as”
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php? action=1&group=2” when alarm is triggered.
•Record stream to SD Card
Select this item and the Motion Detection recording will be stored in Micro SD/ SDHC card when motion
is detected.
Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this
Note
File Name
The uploaded image’s filename format can be set in this section. Please select the one that meets your
requirements.
Save
Click the Save button to save all the Motion Detection settings mentioned above.
function can be implemented. Refer to Recording for further details
4.3.10 Network failure detection
Network Failure Detection allows the IP Camera to ping another IP device (e.g.NVR, VSS, Video
Server, etc.) within the network periodically and generates some actions in case of network failure
occurs, for instance, a Video Server is somehow disconnected
The Tampering setting can be found under this path: System> Network failure detection
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Being capable of implementing local recording (through Micro SD card) when network failure happens,
the IP Camera could be a backup recording device for the surveillance system.
Detection Switch
You will be able to turn on/off Network Failure Detection in System section.
Default setting is Off.
Detection T ype
Input the IP device address and the period of ping time to ping. The ping time
setting range is from 1 to 99 minutes.
Triggered Action (Multi-option)
The Administrator can specify alarm actions that will take when network failure
is detected. All options are listed as follows:
•Enable Alarm Output 1/2
Check the items and select the predefined type of alarm output to enable alarm relay outputs when
tampering is detected.
•Record stream to SD Card
Select this item and the Tampering Alarm recording will be stored in Micro SD/ SDHC card when
tampering is detected.
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Pre-trigger buffer recording function allows users to check what happened to cause the trigger. The
pre-trigger buffer time range is from 1 to 3 seconds. Select <Upload for __ sec> to set the recording
duration after alarm is triggered. The setting range is from 1 to 99999 seconds. Select <Upload during
the trigger active> to record the triggered video until the trigger is off.
Please make sure the local recording (with Micro SD/ SDHC card) is activated so that this
Note
•Send Alarm Message by FTP/E-Mail
The Administrator can select whether to send an alarm message by FTP and/or E-Mail when tampering
is detected.
•Upload Image by FTP
Select this item and the Administrator can assign a FTP site and configure various parameters. When
tampering is detected, event images will be uploaded to the appointed FTP site.
•Upload Image by E-Mail
Select this item and the Administrator can assign an e-mail address and configure various parameters.
When tampering is detected, event images will be sent to the appointed e-mail address.
Note
function can be implemented. Refer to Recording for further details.
Make sure SMTP or FTP configuration has been completed. Refer to Mail and FTP for
further details.
•Send HTTP notification
Check this item, select the destination HTTP address, and specify the parameters for HTTP
notifications. When the Tampering Alarm is triggered, the HTTP notifications can be sent to the
specified HTTP server.
For instance, if the custom parameter is set as” action=1&group=2”, and the HTTP server name is”
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php”, the notification will be sent to HTTP server as”
http://192.168.0.1/admin.php? action=1&group=2” when alarm is triggered.
4.3.11 Storage Management (Local Recording)
The Storage Management setting can be found under this path: System> Storage Management.
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Users can implement local recording to the Micro SD/SDHC card up to 32GB. This page shows the
capacity information of the Micro SD card and a recording list with all the recording files saved on the
memory card. Users can also format the SD card and implement automatic recording cleanup through
the setting page.
To implement Micro SD card recording, please go to the <Recording> page (refer to the section
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) for activation.
Note
Please format the Micro SD/SDHC card when using for the first time. Formatting will also
be required when a memory card already being used on one camera and later transferred
to another camera with different software platform.
Device information
When users insert the Micro SD/SDHC card, the card information such as the memory capacity and
status will be shown at Device Information section.
When the memory card is successfully installed, the memory card status shall be shown at <Device
information> section in the Storage Management page.
Device setting
Click on the <Format> button to format the memory card.
Disk cleanup setting
Users can enable automatic recordings cleanup by specifying the time and storage limits.
Recording List
Each video file on the Micro SD/SDHC card will be listed in the Recording list. The maximum file size is
60 MB/per file.
When the recording mode is set as <Always> (consecutive recording) and the Micro SD/ SDHC card
recording is also allowed to be enabled by events triggered, once events occur, the system will
immediately implement events recording to the memory card. Then the IP Camera will return to the
regular recording mode after events recording.
•Remove
To remove a file, select the file first, and then click on the <Remove> button.
•Sort
Click on the <Sort> button, and the files in the Recording list will be listed in name and date order.
The capital letter A/M/R appears in the very beginning of name denotes the sort of the
Note
•Download
To open/download a video clip, select the file first, and then click on the <download> button below the
Recording list field. The selected file window will pop up. Click on the AVI file to directly play the video in
the player or download it to a specified location
recording: A stands for Alarm; M stands for Motion; R stands for regular recording.
.
4.3.12 Recording (Local Recording)
The Recording setting can be found under this path: System> Recording.
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In the Recording setting page, users can specify the recording schedule that fits the present
surveillance requirement.
Activating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording
Two types of schedule mode are offered: Always and Time Frame setting. Users can setup the time
frame to fit the recording schedule or choose <Always> to activate Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording all
the time.
Please click on the <Save> button for confirming the schedule mode.
Terminating Micro SD/SDHC Card Recording
Select <Disable> to terminate the recording function.
4.3.13 File Locatioin
Users can specify a storage location for the snapshots and live video recording. The default setting is:
C:\. Once confirm the setting, press “Save,” and all the snapshots and recording will be saved in the
designate location.
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Please make sure the selected file path contains valid characters such as letters and
Note
numbers.
4.3.14 View information
Click on the link to view the system log file. The content of the file provides useful information about
configuration and connections after system boot-up.
4.3.14.1 Log File
The View Log File function can be found under this path: System> View Log File.
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4.3.14.2 View User Information
The View User Information function can be found under this path: System> View User Information.
The Administrator can view each added user’s login information and privileges (refer to the section
Security
).
Get User Information
All the users in the network will be listed in the <User information> zone, as
“User: 4321.” It indicates that one user’s login username is “User”, and password is “4321”.
Get User Privacy
Click on <get user privacy> at the bottom of the page, and the Administrator can view each user’s
privileges as “User: 1:1:0:1.”
1:1:0:1= I/O access : Camera control : Talk : Listen (refer to the section Security
)
Therefore, it denotes the user is granted privileges of I/O access, Camera control and Listen.
4.3.14.3 View Parameters
The View Parameters function can be found under this path: Sy stem> View Parameter.
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Click on this item to view the entire system’s parameter setting.
4.3.15 Factory Default
The factory default setting page is shown as below. Follow the instructions to reset the IP Camera to
factory default setting if needed.
Set Default
Click on the “Set Default” button to recall the factory default settings. Then the system will restart in 30
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seconds.
Note
The IP address will be restored to default.
Reboot
Click on the “Reboot” button, and the system will restart without changing current settings.
4.3.16 Software Version
The current software version is displayed in the software version page, which is shown as the figure
below.
4.3.17 Software Upgrade
Software upgrade can be carried out in the “Software Upgrade” page as shown below.
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Make sure the upgrade software file is available before carrying out software upgrade.
Note
The procedure of software upgrade is like the following:
Step 1: Click “Browse” and select the binary file to be uploaded, ex.Userland.jffs2.
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Do not change the upgrade file name, or the system will fail to find the file.
Note
Step 2: Pull down the upgrade binary file list and select the file you want to upgrade; in this case,
select “userland.jffs2.”
Step 3: Press “Upgrade”. The system will first check whether the upgrade file exists or not, and then
begin to upload the upgrade file. Subsequently, the upgrade status bar will display on the page. When it
runs to 100%, the upgrade process is finished.
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After the upgrade process is finished, the viewer will return to Home page.
Step 4: Close the video browser.
Step 5: Click “Control Panel”, and then double click “Add or Remove Programs.” In the “Currently
install programs” list, select “DCViewer” and click the button “Remove” to uninstall the existing DC
Viewer.
Step 6: Open a new web browser, re-login the IP Camera, and then allow the automatic download of
DC Viewer.
4.3.18 Maintenance
The Maintenance setting can be found under this path: System> Maintenance.
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Users can export configuration files to a specified location and retrieve data by uploading an existing
configuration file to the IP Camera.
Export
Users can save the system settings by exporting the configuration file (.bin) to a specified location for
future use. Click on the <Export> button, and the popup File Download window will come out. Click on
<Save> and specify a desired location for saving the configuration file.
Upload
To copy an existing configuration file to the IP Camera, please click on <Browse> to select the
configuration file first, and then click on the <Upload> button for uploading.
4.4 Video and Audio Streaming Settings
Under the tab <Streaming>, there are categories including: <Video Format>, <Video Compression>,
<Video OCX Protocol>, <Video Frame Rate>, and <Audio>.
In Streaming, the Administrator can configure specific video resolution, video compression mode, video
protocol, audio transmission mode, etc. Further details of these settings will be specified in the
following sections.
4.4.1 Video format (Video Resolution/ Video Deinterlace)
The Video Format setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Format..
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Video Format
Under Video Resolution section, the available video resolution formats are including MJPEG and H.264.
Please refer to the Appendix C: Video Format
Click on <Save> to confirm the setting.
Text Overlay Settings
Users can select the items to display data including date/time/text on the live video pane. The
maximum length of the string is 20 alphanumeric characters.
Click on <Save> to confirm the Text Overlay setting.
Video Rotate Type
Users can change video display type if necessary. Selectable video rotate types include Normal, Flip,
Mirror, 90 degree clockwise, 180 degree rotate and 90 degree counterclockwise. Differences among
these types are illustrated as below.
Suppose the displayed image of the IP Camera is shown as the figure below.
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for more combination details.
To rotate the image, users can select <Flip>, for instance. Then the displayed image will be reversed as
shown below.
The following is descriptions for different video rotate type.
•Flip
If select <Flip>, the image will be rotated vertically.
•Mirror
If select <Mirror>, the image will be rotated horizontally.
•90 Degree Counter-/clockwise
Selecting <90 Degree Counter-/clockwise> will make the image 90° counter-/clockwise inversed.
•180 Degree Rotate
Selecting <180 Degree> will make the image 180°inversed.
Click on <Save> to confirm the setting.
GOV Settings
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Users can set the GOV length to determine the frame structure (I-frames and P-frames) in a video
stream for saving bandwidth. Longer GOV means decreasing the frequency of I-frames. Click <Save>
to confirm the GOV setting.
H.264 Profile
Users can set each H.264 Profile to <Baseline Profile>, <Main Profile> or <High Profile> according to
its compression needs. With the same bit rate, the higher the compression ratio, the better the image
quality is. The default setting is <Main Profile>.
NOTE: Please make sure the higher compression ratio is supported by
system before setup.
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4.4.2 Video Compression
The Video Compression setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Compression.
Users can select a proper MJPEG/H.264 compression mode on the video compression page,
depending on the application.
MJPEG Q (Quality) factor
Higher value implies higher bit rates and higher visual quality. The default setting of MJPEG Q factor is
35; the setting range is from 1 to 70.
H.264-1/ H.264-2 bit rate
The default setting of H.264-1/ H.264-2 is 4096/1024 kbps; the setting range is from 64 to 8192 kbps.
Display Compression Information
Users can also decide whether to display compression information on the Home page.
CBR Mode Setting
The CBR (Constant Bit Rate) mode could be the preferred bit rage mode if the bandwidth available is
limited. It is important to take account of image quality while choosing to use CBR mode.
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Click “Save” to confirm the setting.
4.4.3 Video OCX Protocol
The Video OCX Protocol setting can be found under this path: S treaming> Video OCX Protocol.
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In the Video OCX protocol setting page, users can select RTP over UDP, RTP over TCP, RTSP over
HTTP or MJPEG over HTTP, for streaming media over the network. In the case of multicast networking,
users can select the Multicast mode.
Video OCX protocol setting options include:
•RTP over UDP/ RTP over RTSP(TCP)/ RTSP over HTTP/ MJPEG over HTTP
Select a mode according to your data delivery requirements.
•Multicast Mode
Enter all required data, including <multicast IP address>, <H.264 video port>, <MJPEG video port>,
<Audio Port> and <TTL> into each blank.
Click on <Save> to confirm the setting.
4.4.4 Video Frame Rate
The Video Frame Rate setting can be found under this path: Streaming> Video Frame Rate..
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Video frame rate is for setting the frames per second (fps) if necessary.