Product name: |
Network Camera (FD7131) |
Release Date: |
2007/09/26 |
Manual Revision: |
1.1 |
Web site: |
www.vivotek.com |
Email: |
technical@vivotek.com |
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sales@vivotek.com |
Made in Taiwan. |
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Before You Use This Product
The use of surveillance devices may be prohibited by law in your country. The Network Camera is not only a high-performance web-ready camera but also can be part of a flexible surveillance system. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before installing this unit for its intended use.
It is important to first verify that all contents received are complete according to the list in the "Package Contents" chapter. Take notice of the warnings in “Quick installation guide” before the Network Camera is installed, then carefully read and follow the instructions in the “Installation” chapter to avoid damages due to faulty assembly and installation. This also ensures the product is used properly as intended.
The Network Camera is a network device and its use should be straightforward for those who have basic network knowledge. The “Troubleshooting” chapter in the Appendix provides remedies to the most common errors in set up and configuration. You should consult this chapter first if you run into a system error.
The Network Camera is designed for various applications including video sharing, general security/surveillance, etc. The “How to Use” chapter suggests ways to best utilize the Network Camera and ensure proper operations. For the creative and professional developers, the "URL Commands of The Network Camera" chapter serves to be a helpful reference to customize existing homepages or integrating with the current web server.
For paragraphs preceded by 
the reader should use caution to understand
completely the warnings. Ignoring the warnings may result in serious hazards or injuries.
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Table of Contents
Before You Use This Product...................................................................... |
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Package Content ..................................................................................... |
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Installation ............................................................................................. |
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Hardware installation.......................................................................... |
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Software installation........................................................................... |
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Initial Access to the Network Camera.................................................... |
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Check Network Settings ................................................................ |
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Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access.................................. |
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How to Use ....................................................................................... |
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Authentication............................................................................ |
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Installing plug-in.............................................................................. |
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Primary user’s capability ................................................................... |
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Main Screen with Camera View..................................................... |
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Digital Zoom .............................................................................. |
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MP4 Recording ........................................................................... |
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Snapshot................................................................................... |
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Language .................................................................................. |
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Client settings............................................................................ |
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Digital output............................................................................. |
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Administrator’s capability .................................................................. |
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Fine-tuning for Best Performance.................................................. |
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Opening accounts for new users ................................................... |
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Build a security application .......................................................... |
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Software revision upgrade ........................................................... |
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Definitions in Configuration ..................................................................... |
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System parameters .......................................................................... |
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Security settings.............................................................................. |
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Network settings.............................................................................. |
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Network type ............................................................................. |
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HTTP ........................................................................................ |
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FTP .......................................................................................... |
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RTSP Streaming ......................................................................... |
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DDNS............................................................................................. |
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Access List ...................................................................................... |
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Audio and Video............................................................................... |
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Video Settings............................................................................ |
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Audio settings ............................................................................ |
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Image Settings .......................................................................... |
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Privacy Mask.............................................................................. |
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Motion detection .............................................................................. |
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Application...................................................................................... |
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Event........................................................................................ |
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Server ...................................................................................... |
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Media ....................................................................................... |
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Recording ....................................................................................... |
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System log...................................................................................... |
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Viewing system parameters............................................................... |
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Maintenance.................................................................................... |
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Appendix.............................................................................................. |
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A. Troubleshooting ........................................................................... |
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Status LED ................................................................................ |
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Reset and restore ....................................................................... |
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B. URL commands of the Network Camera........................................... |
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Overview................................................................................... |
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Style convention......................................................................... |
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General CGI URL syntax and parameters ....................................... |
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Security level............................................................................. |
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Get server parameter values ........................................................ |
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Set server parameter values ........................................................ |
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Available parameters on the server ............................................... |
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Drive the digital output ............................................................... |
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Query status of the digital input ................................................... |
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Query status of the digital output ................................................. |
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Capture single snapshot .............................................................. |
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Account management |
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System logs............................................................................... |
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Upgrade firmware....................................................................... |
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IP filtering ................................................................................. |
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RTSP SDP.................................................................................. |
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C. Technical specifications ............................................................... |
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Package Content
FD7131 |
Power Adapter |
Software CD |
Alignment sticker |
Warranty card |
Quick Installation Guide |
Screwdriver |
Screws and I/O Connector |
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Installation
In this manual, "User" refers to whoever has access to the Network Camera, and "Administrator" refers to the person who can configure the Network Camera and grant user access to the camera.
Hardware installation
Please verify that your product package contains all the accessories listed in the foregoing Package Contents. Depending on the user’s application, an Ethernet cable may be needed. The Ethernet cable should meet the specs of UTP Category 5 and not exceed 100 meters in length.
Connect the power adapter jack to the Network Camera before plugging in to the power socket. This will reduce the risk of accidental electric shock.
Upon powering up, the status LED will become lighted first and then the device will go through booting process. The status LED will be steady orange for getting IP address. After getting IP Address, the LED will blink orange and red as heartbeat to indicate alive.
To install in Ethernet
Make sure the Ethernet is firmly connected to a switch hub. After attaching the Ethernet cable plug in the power adapter. If the LED turns out to blink orange-color, go to next paragraph “Software installation”.
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This Network Camera provides a general I/O terminal block with one digital input and one digital output device control. The pin definition is as below.
1:Power
2:Digital output
3:Digital input
4:Ground
Ext./Int.
Switch “Internal” or “Microphone” to set up the source of audio input
Software installation
At the end of the hardware installation, users can use Installation Wizard program included in the product CDROM to find the location of the Network Camera. There may be many Network Cameras in the local network. Users can differentiate the Network Cameras with the serial number. The serial number is printed on the labels on the carton and the bottom of the Network Camera body. Please refer to the Quick installation guide of Installation Wizard for details.
Once installation is complete, the Administrator should proceed to the next section "Initial Access to the Network Camera" for necessary checks and configurations.
Initial Access to the Network Camera
Check Network Settings
The Network Camera can be connected either before or immediately after software installation onto the Local Area Network. The Administrator should complete the
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network settings on the configuration page, including the correct subnet mask and IP address of gateway and DNS. Ask your network administrator or Internet service provider for the detail information. By default the Network Camera requires the Administrator to run installation every time it reboots. If the network settings are to remain unchanged, disable the Install option. Refer to “Network settings” on the System Configuration page for details. If any setting is entered incorrectly and cannot proceed to setting up the Network Camera, restore the factory settings following the steps in the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the Appendix.
Add Password to prevent Unauthorized Access
The default Administrator’s password is blank and the Network Camera initially will not ask for any password. The Administrator should immediately implement a new password as a matter of prudent security practice. Once the Administrator’s password is saved, the Network Camera will ask for the user’s name and password before each access. The Administrator can set up a maximum of twenty (20) user accounts. Each user can access the Network Camera except to perform system configuration. Some critical functions are exclusive for the Administrator, such as system configuration, user administration, and software upgrades. The user name for the Administrator is permanently assigned as “root”. Once the password is changed, the browser will display an authentication window to ask for the new password. Once the password is set, there is no provision to recover the Administrator’s password. The only option is to restore to the original factory default settings.
How to Use
A PC with Windows operating system can use the Internet Explorer to connect to the Network Camera. A plug-in will be installed into the IE when it is connected for the first time. A PC with Linux operating system can connect to the camera using a browser like Firefox. It needs to install QuickTime first to view streaming.
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Authentication
After opening the Web browser and typing in the URL of the Network Camera, a dialogue window pops up to request a username and password. Upon successful authentication, the following figure is displayed.
The foreground is the login window and the background shows the message if authentication fails. The user may check the option box to save the password for future convenience. This option is not available to the Administrator for obvious reason.
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Installing plug-in
For the initial access to the Network Camera in Windows, the web browser may prompt for permission to install a new plug-in for the Network Camera on the Internet Explorer. Permission request depends on the Internet security settings of the user’s PC or notebook. If the highest security level is set, the computer may prohibit any installation and execution attempt. This plug-in has been registered for certificate and is used to display the video in the browser. Users may click on 
to proceed. If the web browser does not allow the user to continue to install, check the Internet security option and lower the security levels or contact your IT or networking supervisor for help.
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Primary user’s capability
Main Screen with Camera View
The main page layout has two parts:
Configuration functions: The camera can be configured using these user interfaces. Camera View: What the camera sees.
Click on the configuration link to the left of the image window to enter the configuration page.
Here is the layout in IE when it is MPEG-4 streaming.
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The function in JPEG will be a little different when it is JPEG streaming. Only digital zoom and record button are supported.
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Here is the layout in Firefox when it is MPEG-4 streaming. It uses QuickTime to streaming.
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Here is the layout in Firefox when it is JPEG streaming.
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Digital Zoom
Click on the magnifier icon under the camera view then the digital zoom control panel will be shown. Uncheck “Disable digital zoom” and use the slider control to change the zoom factors.
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MP4 Recording
Click on the red circle button 
on the plugin to start MP4 recording. You can set the
related options in client setting page.
Snapshot
Click on “Snapshot”, web browser will pop up a new window to show the snapshot. Users can point at the snapshot and click the right button of mouse to save it.
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Language
Click on the language, all supported languages are shown in the drop-down list. The user can choose the different display language.
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Client settings
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There are four settings for the client side in IE.
1.The first one is “Stream Options” for users to determine which stream to be streaming. This product supports dual-stream. Therefore, there are two streams to choose.
2.The second one is “MPEG-4 Media Options” for users to determine which media to
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be streaming under MPEG-4 mode.
3.The third one is “MPEG-4 Protocol Options” which allows choices on connection protocol between client and server. There are four protocols choices to optimize your usage – UDP unicast, UDP multicast, TCP and HTTP.
z The UDP unicast protocol allows for more real-time audio and video streams. However, some packets may be lost due to network burst traffic and images may be obscured.
zThe UDP multicast protocol allows to save the bandwidth of server while serving multiple clients at the same time.
zThe TCP protocol allows for less packet loss and produces a more accurate video display. The downside with this protocol is that the real-time effect is worse than that with the UDP protocol.
zThe HTTP protocol allows the same quality as TCP protocol and the user don’t need to open specific port to streaming under some network environment.
If no special need is required, UDP unicast protocol is recommended. Generally speaking, the client’s choice will be in the order of UDP multicast → UDP unicast → TCP → HTTP. After the Network Camera is connected successfully, “Protocol Option” will indicate the selected protocol. The selected protocol will be recorded in the user's PC and will be used for the next connection. If the network environment is changed, or the user wants to let the web browser to detect again, manually select the UDP protocol, save, and return HOME to re-connect.
4.The fourth one is “Save Options”. User can specify the recording folder, file name prefix and suffix here.
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There is only one setting “Stream Options” for the client side in Firefox. User can choose to view stream1 and stream2.
<url> http://<Network Camera>/clientset.html <Network Camera> is the domain name or the original IP address of the Network Camera.
Digital output
Click on “ON”, the digital output of the Network Camera will be triggered. Or, clicking on “OFF” can let the digital output turn into normal state.
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Administrator’s capability
Fine-tuning for Best Performance
Best performance generally equates to the fastest image refresh rate with the best video quality, and at the lowest network bandwidth as possible. The three factors, “Maximum frame rate”, “Constant bit rate”, and “Fixed quality” for MPEG-4 mode and “Maximum frame rate” and “Fixed quality” for JPEG mode on the Audio and Video Configuration page, are correlative to allow for achieving the best performance possible.
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For Viewing by Mobile Phone
Most 3GPP cell phone supports media streaming with MPEG4 video and GSM-AMR audio. Due to the limitation of the bandwidth for 3GPP, only 176x144 video solution will
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be supported for cell phone viewing. Please set related video settings first as mentioned when viewing by mobile phone.
For Best Real-time Video Images
To achieve good real-time visual effect, the network bandwidth should be large enough to allow a transmission rate of greater than 20 image frames per second. If the broadband network is over 1 Mbps, set the “Constant bit rate” to 1000Kbps or 1200Kbps, or set “Fixed quality” at the highest quality. The maximum frame rate is 30. If your network bandwidth is more than 512Kbps, you can adjust the bit rate according to your bandwidth and set the maximum frame rate to 30 fps. If the images vary dramatically in your environment, you may want to slow the maximum frame rate down to 20 fps in order to lower the rate of data transmission. This allows for better video quality and the human eyes cannot readily detect the differences between those of 20, 25, or 30 frames per second. If your network bandwidth is below 512 Kbps, set the “Constant bit rate” according to your bandwidth and try to get the best performance by fine-tuning with the “Maximum frame rate”. In a slow network, greater frame rate results in blur images. Video quality performance will vary somewhat due to the number of users viewing on the network; even when the parameters have initially been finely tuned. Performance will also suffer due to poor connectivity because of the network’s burst constraint.
Only Quality Images Will Do
To have the best video quality, you should set “Fixed quality” at “Detailed” or “Excellent” and adjust the “Maximum frame rate” to match your network’s bandwidth. If your network is slow and you receive “broken” pictures, go to the TCP or HTTP protocol in “MPEG-4 Protocol Options” and choose a more appropriate mode of transmission. The images may suffer a time delay due to a slower connection. The delay will also increase with added number of users.
Somewhere Between Real-time and Clear Images
If you have a broadband network, set “Fixed quality” at “Good” or better, rather than setting “Constant bit rate”. You can also fix the bandwidth according to your actual network speed and adjust the frame rate. Start from 30 fps down for best results but
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not below 15 fps. If the image qualities are not improved, select a lower bandwidth setting.
Opening accounts for new users
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Protect Network Camera by passwords
The Network Camera is shipped without any password by default. That means everyone can access the Network Camera including the configuration as long as the IP address is known. It is necessary to assign a password if the Network Camera is
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intended not to be accessed by others. Type a new word twice protection. This password is used to identify the administrator. Then with user name, password and authentication for your friends in ○2 . delete users from ○3 .
in ○1 to enable add an account You can edit or
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Build a security application
The Administrator can use the built-in motion detection to monitor any movement to perform many useful security applications. To upload the snapshots, users can choose either email, FTP, HTTP or Network storage according to user’s needs. All servers setting are in Server section on Application page. Refer to the definition section for detail configuration.
1.Click on “Configuration” on homepage,
2.Click on “Motion detection” at the left column,
3.Check “Enable motion detection”,
4.Click on new to have a new window to monitor video,
5.Type in a name to identify the new window,
6.Use the mouse to click, hold, and drag the window corner to resize or the title bar to move
7.Fine-tune using the “Sensitivity” and “Percentage” fields to best suit the camera’s environment. Higher “Sensitivity” detects the slighter motion. Higher “Percentage” discriminates smaller objects,
8.Clicking on “Save” enables the activity display. Green means the motion in the window is under the watermark set by Administrator and red means it is over the watermark,
9.Click on “Application” at the left column,
10.Add a server in server section,
11.Add a media with snapshot type in media section. And Set the number of pre-event and post-event images to be uploaded
12.Add a event in event section
zEnter one event name and enable this event.
zCheck the weekdays as you need and give the time interval to monitor the motion detection every day,
zSelect the Trigger on Motion detection and Check the window name set in step 5
zSet the appropriate delay time to avoid continuous false alarms following the
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original event
zCheck the server name set in Step 10 and select the media name set in Step 11.
13.Click on save to validate.
Software revision upgrade
Customers can obtain the up-to-date software from the web site of Vivotek. An easy-to-use Upgrade Wizard is provided to upgrade the Network Camera with just a few clicks. The upgrade function is opened to the Administrator only. To upgrade the system, follow the procedures below.
1.Download the firmware file named “xxx.pkg” from the appropriate product folder.
2.Run the Installation Wizard 2 and proceed following the prompts. Refer to the instructions of the Installation Wizard 2 on CD-ROM for details.
3.Or upgrade firmware from HTTP web page directly.
4.The whole process will finish in a few minutes and it will automatically restart the system.
If power fails during the writing process of Flash memory, the program in the
memory of the Network Camera may be destroyed permanently. If the Network Camera cannot restart properly, ask your dealer for technical service.
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Definitions in Configuration
Only the Administrator can access system configuration. Each category in the left column will be explained in the following pages. The bold texts are the specific phrases on the Option pages. The Administrator may type the URL below the figure to directly enter the frame page of configuration. If the Administrator also wants to set certain options through the URL, read the reference appendix for details.
<url> http://<Network Camera>/setup/system.html
<Network Camera> is the domain name or original IP address of the Network Camera.
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