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Unbricking your Dahua IP camera (Tips, Tricks & Firmware)

M.Salih ASLAN — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:34:50 +0000

Unbricking your Dahua IP camera (Tips, Tricks & Firmware), I am starting this thread to capture a bunch of information in one spot to assist those with “bricked” cameras due failed firmware upgrades. I bought my first Dahua IP camera just a couple weeks ago. I was impressed & pretty happy with it, but upon reading about new capabilities in newer firmware, I decided to upgrade it. Then like many others on here, I lost access to the Web GUI and the camera was no longer functioning.

I spent the last two weeks getting to know everything about these cameras and this thread will capture all this information. It will take me several weeks to document all the information so please be patient.

There are a variety of problems that I will try my best to explain and share the possible solutions. I have gotten pretty comfortable with these cameras and have purposely bricked them to various degrees of severity just to validate the recovery process. Most people “brick” their cameras trying to upgrade the firmware. This is not a serious issue and it can be corrected very easily. The camera runs an upgrade service on port 3800. The configTool always shows a default port of 37777 but this is not an issue as it can do the upgrade on port 3800 anyway. Change your port to 3800 and use a firmware file lsted below and you are back in business.

I will keep updating this post as I get more time to write all the details around recovery. I will also post links to over 40+ firmware files that and which cameras they will work with. It will take me a bit of time to capture all this information, so please be patient.

How to Download and Prepare Firmware

This guide will show how to download and prepare the firmware file for a Dahua device.

Firmware files for Dahua devices can be found at Firmware by Device or the specific product page for the device

Firmware is typical provided in a ZIP file, a compressed file format

This file will contain the actual firmware file, which needs to be extracted from the ZIP file in preparation for the upgrade

Prerequisites

• Computer with internet access (to download firmware file)

• Dahua device

Video Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Confirm the Model and current firmware of Dahua device

1. Enter the IP of the device into a browser

At the Web Login

Enter the Username and Password

Click Login

2. Click Info

3. Click Version

The Device Type will be displayed

The current System Version will be displayed

Download the firmware file for device from DahuaWiki

4. In a browser go to DahuaWiki.com

Under Specifications, Firmware, & Manuals

Click the device type (in this example Recorder)

5. Enter the device model into the field

6. The results will be filtered

7. Click the firmware icon to download the firmware file

8. The file will download

Extract the firmware file to local computer

9. Right click the Start Menu / Windows icon in the bottom left of the screen

Select File Explorer

10. Select Desktop

11. Click Home

Then click New folder to create a new folder to extract the contents of the firmware zip file

12. Find the created folder in the list, double click to open

13. Under the Downloads window of the browser, click ‘Show in folder’

A new File Explorer window should open containing the directory the firmware zip was downloaded to

Locate the file in the list

14. Right click

Select Cut

15. Select the window with the new directory

Right click in the window

Select Paste

The folder will appear in the directory

16. Right click the file

17. The contents of the zip file will appear in a new window

18. Click to select all files in the folder

Drag and drop the files to the created folder

The files will appear in the directory

The firmware file will appear in the directory ready to use

Unbricking your Dahua IP camera (Tips, Tricks & Firmware)

BRICKED CAMERA? How can you tell?

There are several types of “BRICKED” camera conditions and they have varying levels of severity and also varying levels of complexity for recovery. Most are simple and caused by bad firmware uploads. The worst will require a full rebuild of the partitions which load the kernel, software and all other data.

1. The first step in identifying the severity of your issue is to determine what still working on your camera. In order to do that, lets remove as many variables as possible to the troubleshooting process. If possible, connect the camera ethernet and PC ethernet on it’s own switch and make sure that no vlan tagging is enabled on the switch.

Next, you need to figure out if the IP address is still reacheable. Ping the last known ip address. The default address for most cameras is 192.168.1.108.

If you don’t know it you can use the arp/ping method to configure which adds as startic arp entry to a new ip address. (This feature is enabled on the camera by default)

2. Once you have a pingable IP, you need to know what services are still active on the camera. This can be done with a simple port scanner. I have added a link to below in tools.

3. Run the port scanner and record which ports are still open. In many cases port 23 and port 3800 will still be open. If this is your situation, it is a very simple fix. If no ports are open, you will need to do a full image load which is more complex.

The typical ports that you would see are:

23 – Telnet access

80 – Web User interface

443 – SSL

554 – Real time streaming port

3800 – Upgrade Deamon

5000 – UPnP

37777 – TCP Video streaming

37778 – UDP Video Streaming

42323 – Real time remote runner

Plus a whole bunch more of UDP ports and more TCP ports

REPAIR WITH PORT 3800

Download a step by step guide (DAHUA IP Camera Recovery v1.0.pdf) with screen prints @ http://tinyurl.com/lbl3up7

1A. If port 3800 is open you can connect with the Dahua Config tool (link below in tools). I tdefault to port 37777 but change it to 3800 as this port where the upgrade daemon is listening. Port 37777 is a redirect but it won’t work if your firmware has failed.

Launch the config tool and click on login button. Type the IP address , username and password then port 3800.

Open a know working firmware file and upload to the camera.

1B. If port 3800 is not open, go to the next step to enable port 3800.

2. If you have telnet access, you can login with putty. Link to putty below in tools. The default Web UI password is admin / admin.

In older firmware the telnet account is root / vizxv

In newer firmware the telnet account is admin / 7ujMko0+”web UI password” —> 7ujmko0admin

Once connected you can execute a ps command to see running processes. /usr/sbin/upgraded process is what listens on port 3800 for the firmware binary file.

There is also another copy in /var/tmp/

A useful tip for watching the upgrade process is to kill the “upgraded” process that is running and re-launch it in the foreground to watch the upgrade.

~#>ps

625 root 0:00 [mtdblock3]

630 root 0:00 [mtdblock4]

635 root 0:00 [mtdblock5]

772 root 0:00 [ubi_bgt7d]

776 root 0:00 [ubifs_bgt7_0]

790 root 0:00 /sbin/telnetd

798 root 0:00 [OSA_796_1]

860 root 0:00 syshelper elper 60

861 root 0:00 /usr/sbin/upgraded

869 root 0:00 [dsplogd]

870 root 0:00 [encode_guard]

889 root 0:00 [flush-ubifs_6_0]

923 root 3:29 ./VideoDaemon AEWB AF TVOUT

~#> kill -9 861

~#> /usr/sbin/upgraded

[OSA-APP] OSA Build on Apr 19 2014 at 09:55:50.

[OSA-APP] SVN NUM: 1609.

[libpdi] libpdi.so Build on Apr 19 2014 at 10:06:34.

[libpdi] SVN NUM: 13790.

[libpdi] Flashtype = 4,patSize = 100000,rwSize = 800,ersSize = 20000

22:52:46|[crypt] crypt_open ok!

Name: upgraded, bulid date: Apr 19 2014 09:17:58, svn: 255

[libpdi] >——-getSystemInfo——->

Fail to get env authcode!

[libpdi] Get authcode error

@@@@ buf = PZC4MU056W00XXX

22:52:52|[pdc] WARN (MISC_ioctl|493): Get SdCard cfg failed !

[libpdi] deviceType: IPC-HFW4300S-V2

[libpdi] processor: A5S88

[libpdi] hardwareVersion: 1.00

[libpdi] appAutoStart: 1

[libpdi] serialNumber: PZC4MU056W00XXX

[libpdi] processorCount: 1

[libpdi] deviceClass: IPC

[libpdi] noPtz: 1

[libpdi] noSdCard: 1

[libpdi] bandWidth: 48

[libpdi] <——-getSystemInfo——-<

UPGRADED_MSG: Can’t Open /mnt/mtd/Config/passwd

UPGRADED_MSG: Login success!

UPGRADED_MSG: Kill 976 successful

[libpdi] Read: blkIndex: 1,pageIndex: 0,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: ff

[libpdi] Write: blkIndex: 1,pageIndex: 0,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: 0

UPGRADED_MSG: reset_watchdog

UPGRADED_MSG: Receive A4(alarm)

UPGRADED_MSG: reset_watchdog

UPGRADED_MSG: Receive A1(alive package)

UPGRADED_MSG: reset_watchdog

UPGRADED_MSG: Received : 29868252, FileSize : 29868252

UPGRADED_MSG: Download Complete

UPGRADED_MSG: DoDownLoad success!

UPGRADED_MSG: Flash init success

UPGRADED_MSG: hwid file success!

Fail to get env native!

UPGRADED_ERR: LINE: 1074: invalid file: Install.lua

UPGRADED_MSG: zip file total size: 40900220

[libpdi] >——-getSystemInfo——->

Fail to get env authcode!

[libpdi] Get authcode error

@@@@ buf = PZC4MU056W00XXX

22:53:10|[pdc] WARN (MISC_ioctl|493): Get SdCard cfg failed !

[libpdi] deviceType: IPC-HFW4300S-V2

[libpdi] processor: A5S88

[libpdi] hardwareVersion: 1.00

[libpdi] appAutoStart: 1

[libpdi] serialNumber: PZC4MU056W00XXX

[libpdi] processorCount: 1

[libpdi] deviceClass: IPC

[libpdi] noPtz: 1

[libpdi] noSdCard: 1

[libpdi] bandWidth: 48

[libpdi] <——-getSystemInfo——-<

UPGRADED_MSG: packet.name: SD6XXX, board.name: IPC-HFW4300S-V2

UPGRADED_MSG: packet.hardver: , board.hardver:

UPGRADED_MSG: packet.name: IPC-HX3XXX, board.name: IPC-HFW4300S-V2

UPGRADED_MSG: packet.hardver: , board.hardver:

UPGRADED_MSG: Verify version success

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: kernel.img

Image Type: kernel.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 2546876 B, Bytes = 2.43 MB

Load Address: 0XC80000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0XC80000

[libpdi] write update Flag

[libpdi] Read: blkIndex: 0,pageIndex: 0,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: ff

[libpdi] Write: blkIndex: 0,pageIndex: 0,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: 55

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:6

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 6

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0xc80000,blkNum:44, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x580000

<5>UBIFS: un-mount UBI device 2, volume 0

<5>UBIFS: un-mount UBI device 4, volume 0

Upgrade : Complete Total 6%…

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: partition-x.cramfs.img

Image Type: partition-x.cramfs.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 4160 B, Bytes = 0.00 MB

Load Address: 0X500000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0X500000

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:3

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 3

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0x500000,blkNum:8, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x100000

Upgrade : Complete Total 6%…

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: romfs-x.ubifs.img

Image Type: romfs-x.ubifs.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 7340096 B, Bytes = 7.00 MB

Load Address: 0X1200000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0X1200000

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:7

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 7

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0x1200000,blkNum:64, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x800000

Upgrade : Complete Total 24%…

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: pd-x.ubifs.img

Image Type: pd-x.ubifs.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 1966144 B, Bytes = 1.88 MB

Load Address: 0X940000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0X940000

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:5

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 5

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0x940000,blkNum:26, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x340000

Upgrade : Complete Total 28%…

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: user-x.ubifs.img

Image Type: user-x.ubifs.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 21233728 B, Bytes = 20.25 MB

Load Address: 0X2200000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0X2200000

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:9

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 9

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0x2200000,blkNum:204, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x1980000

Upgrade : Complete Total 80%…

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: custom-x.ubifs.img

Image Type: custom-x.ubifs.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 1966144 B, Bytes = 1.88 MB

Load Address: 0X600000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0X600000

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:4

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 4

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0x600000,blkNum:26, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x340000

Upgrade : Complete Total 85%…

Header CRC Checking … OK

Image Name: web-x.ubifs.img

Image Type: web-x.ubifs.img (gzip compressed)

Data Size: 5505088 B, Bytes = 5.25 MB

Load Address: 0X1A00000

Data CRC Checking … OK

Programing start at: 0X1A00000

[libpdi] Flash_createPartionTab:8

[libpdi] Erase Partion: 8

[libpdi] FlashErase: addr= 0x0x1a00000,blkNum:64, blkSize:0x20000,len:0x800000

Upgrade : Complete Total 99%… [libpdi] Read: blkIndex: 0,pageIndex: 1,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: ff

[libpdi] Write: blkIndex: 0,pageIndex: 1,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: aa

Upgrade : Complete Total 100%… UPGRADED_MSG: will reboot system

[libpdi] rebootSystem: i will reboot

[libpdi] Read: blkIndex: 1,pageIndex: 0,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: ff

[libpdi] Write: blkIndex: 1,pageIndex: 0,byteIndex: 0 ,fLag: 0

[libpdi] pdi:system will reboot!!

Here you can see each partition being loaded wit the individual img files. I will write a quick how to on loading each one individually at a later time.

If you chose a valid firmware file, you will be back in working order. If you still have problems, repeat with another firmware file till you have a valid file. The IPC-HFW4300S-V2 is not natively compatible with all other 4300S firmware. I am in the process of writing a how to that explains how to over come this issue.

UNBRICK WITH UBOOT via SERIAL

NOTE: This section is coming soon… I’m gathering all the images I need for various camera types

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION (to be sorted later)

The firmware consists of several images that are loaded into various partitions in flash in a UBI file system. You can load each partition separately if needed. More on this later…. (I’ll put a guide together on flashing and recovering partitions)

Once you telnet into the camera, there are number of useful binaries in the user shell that can help correct and diagnose some of the problems people are experiencing. One of the helpful steps is to kill the /var/tmp/upgraded process and run it in the foreground so you can see what is going on and easily capture error messaged. The /var/tmp/upgraded process is what opens the port 3800 and allows you to connect to the camera with the config tool if your web services have failed. There is also another copy in usr/sbin/.

Also, in there is a command to reset all the parameters back to factory defaults (username, password, ip address back to 192.168.1.108 etc.) This can be accomplished with /sbin/clearparam.

Another issue that people run into is the constant reboot issue. This can be caused by a failed process. The main application which provides all the camera capabilities (web interface, streaming, etc.) is /usr/bin/sonia. This process is what makes most firmware different from version to version (sort of). There are also changes to the web partition which contains the web server pages that /usr/bin sonia hosts on port 80. The sonia process is invoked by a shell script in init.d and if the process is killed, the camera reboots after a few minutes. This has cause many people issues when trying to “unbrick” the camera since you only have a few minutes between reboots.

To stop the reboots you can update the flash. There is a parameter called appauto that tells the camera to auto start /us/bin/sonia. If you want the camera to start and not invoke the shell script that launches sonia, you need to set appauto to 0. This will stop the camera from rebooting when sonia is not running.

This cam be accomplished by running ‘/sbin/appauto 0’. To turn it back on, just run /sbin/appauto 1. This writes the boot parameter in flash that the kernel reads before starting the process. You can check the current status of the appauto bootparameter with ‘cat /proc/dahua/bootpara’ It will only show what the parameter was when you booted up, so if you changes it you need to reboot to see the change in /proc/dahua/bootpara.

Realtime streaming URL – rtsp://192.168.1.108/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0&proto=Onvif

You can change the subtype to 1 for the secondary stream also you can add user:password@ in front of the IP address if you have the permissions set requiring it.

You can use the HTTP API to configure some parameters that are not yet in the web UI. For instance, another member discovered he could enable NFS through the web UI in addition to the local SD card. This config is not possible through the web interface as you need to pick one or the other.

These documents details the API of Dahua video products (links provided to some of the versions below). Programmers or users can access and configure Dahua video products through the API. Every setting of the camera is available through the API whereas only a small number are available through the WEB interface. The document with version 1.10 is available with firmware version 2.0 and above. This document with version 1.20, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23,1.24,1,25,1,26,1,27,1,28 is available with firmware 2.210 and above.This document with version 1. 29 ,1.30, 1.31, 1.32, 1.33, 1.34, 1.35,

1.36 is available with firmware 2.210 and above.This document with version 1.37 is available with firmware 2.212, 2.4 and above.

I have also done a bit of testing around the tftp process that is invoked in u-boot that looks for upgrade_info_7db780a713a4.txt and failed.txt. I think with a little more work, I’ll figure out if there is a recovery method using tftp without serial access. This would be necessary if you lose telnet access and need to rebuild the kernel partition that hosts telnetd.

Tools

DAHUA IP Camera Recovery v1.0.pdf………………….. http://tinyurl.com/lbl3up7

Port Scanner ………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/q53pojg

Putty …………………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/lvbbmsq

Tftp Server …………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/m46wnhe

Dahua Docs & Tools

DAHUA_HTTP_API 1.0 .pdf ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/lb43lga

DAHUA_HTTP_API_1.23.pdf ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/lrwye3k

DAHUA_HTTP_API_FOR_IPC 1.28.pdf …………………………………. http://tinyurl.com/kskrcay

DAHUA_HTTP_API_FOR_IPC&SD-V1.36.pdf ……………………………… http://tinyurl.com/mooccf9

DAHUA_HTTP_API_FOR_IPC&SD-V1.37.pdf ……………………………… http://tinyurl.com/kvyddfp

DAHUA_HTTP_API_FOR_DVR_V1.29.pdf ………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/klc72tr

General_ConfigTool_Eng_V1.0.5.R.120428.zip …………………… http://tinyurl.com/mwlzbb3

General_ConfigTool_Eng_V1.06.1.T.120807.zip …………………… http://tinyurl.com/leudphu

General_ConfigTool_Eng_V1.07.2.R.130304.zip ………………….. http://tinyurl.com/obs5ud7

General_ConfigTool_Eng_V1.07.3.R.130701.zip ………………….. http://tinyurl.com/o6p628f <—- Use this one

General_ConfigTool_Eng_V2.00.0.R.140410.zip …………………… http://tinyurl.com/nbqtgev

Firmware Files

Firmware files are grouped by camera type and video signal (NTSC –> Eng_N / PAL –> Eng_P / or BOTH –> Eng_NP)

Files are ordered by version number with the latest Firmware in blue.

Files with DH_ prefix are DAHUA direct firmware files and those with General_ prefix are general release for OEM cameras but I’ve had good luck with both.

DH_IPC-HX1100_Eng_NP_V2.210.0000.3.R.20140416.bin ………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/m2jf3qv

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_N_V2.210.0001.0.R.20130517.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/q98zg9x

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_P_V2.210.0001.0.R.20130517.bin ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/nekapn3

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_NP_V2.210.0001.0.R.20130517.bin ……………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/p59ym6z

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_P_V2.211.0000.0.R.20130726.bin ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/my54r9z

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_N_V2.212.0000.0.R.20131206.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/lrvtm2z

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_P_V2.212.0000.0.R.20131206.bin ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/n9rv23n

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_N_V2.212.0001.0.R.20131224.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/l5kg2d9

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_P_V2.212.0001.0.R.20131224.bin ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/q6c2gox

DH_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_NP_8M_V2.212.0000.4.R.20140307.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/mnzx33h

DH_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_NP_8M_V2.212.0000.5.R.20140326.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/ke285w5

DH_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_NP_8M_V2.212.0000.6.R.20140419.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/mllzcox

General_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_P_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140414.bin ………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/nftaogy

DH_IPC-HX3(2)XXX_Eng_N_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140414.bin ……………………………………………. http://tinyurl.com/ma5q64d

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_V2.210.0000.2.R.20130821.bin …………………………………………. http://tinyurl.com/pdcdmdk

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_V2.210.0000.4.R.20130911.bin ……………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/pdoxjzj

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_V2.210.0000.9.R.20131217.bin ……………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/p3g4t54

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_V2.210.0000.10.R.20140111.bin ……………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/mnjpd79

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_V2.210.0000.12.R.20140225.bin ……………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/nssnph6

DH_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_NP_V2.210.0000.12.R.20140225.bin …………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/lcjr8xv

DH_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_NP_V2.210.0000.16.R.20140421.bin …………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/k67gu9u

DH_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_NP_V2.210.0000.18.R.20140429.bin ……………………………………………. http://tinyurl.com/n779scx

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_V2.210.0000.21.R.20140613.bin ……………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/qd2thhe

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_V2.210.0000.21.R.20140613.bin ……………………………………………… http://tinyurl.com/p8q75b4

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_V2.400.0000.0.R.20131231.bin ……………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/kmd7hu9

DH_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_Stream3_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140419.bin ………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/mb75g2n

DH_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_Stream3_V2.420.0002.0.R.20140621.bin …………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/laj29k5

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_Stream3_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140419.bin ………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/mzw85fz

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_Stream3_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140419.bin ………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/ov6krph

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_Stream3_P2P_V2.420.0000.0.R.20140419.bin …………………………… http://tinyurl.com/oxgblkq

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_Stream3_V2.420.0002.0.R.20140621.bin ………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/kejg3fv

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_Stream3_V2.420.0002.0.R.20140621.bin ………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/pfmevdu

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_Stream3_V2.420.0003.0.R.20140930.bin ……………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/kchslos

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_V2.420.0003.0.R.20140930.bin ……………………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/ok4f8fx

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_Stream3_V2.420.0005.0.R.20141205.bin ………………………………………. http://tinyurl.com/qbrfg3k

General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_P_Stream3_V2.420.0005.0.R.20141205.bin ………………………………….. http://tinyurl.com/ot99vgw

DH_IPC-HX8XXX_Eng_NP_V2.400.0000.2.R.20140506.bin …………………………………………………. http://tinyurl.com/lbar98x

I will also post the bare metal img files when I get some time which contain the firmware and all the img files including the update.img that can be used for serial recovery.

I have just started the process of uploading firmware… There are much more to come as well as many more camera models.

Also if you have any you want to share please PM me what you have and where I can link them to this thread.

Thanks to Euly for sharing firmware files!

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR IPC-HFW4300S-V2 CAMERAS

The new camera appears to have differences (a few that I already found) that makes some of the general firmware incompatible with them. I have found a workaround, but it is complex. I will try to summarize it in a separate thread in the following weeks. I will also repackage the newest firmware files in versions that will work for the V2 cameras. Stay tuned! In the meantime, you can use General_IPC-HX5(4)XXX_Eng_N_V2.210.0000.21.R.20140613.bin or the PAL equivalent to recover your camera.

Well, that’s all I have time to share for now, but I’ll do my best to put together a comprehensive guide to the inner workings of these cameras and a guide to unbrick in any failed software situation.

Thanks and take care.

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Verkada Cameras Troubleshooting 2024

M.Salih ASLAN — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:09:00 +0000

Verkada Cameras Troubleshooting 2024, What started with video security cameras is now six product lines working seamlessly together using our software-first approach. Every product we offer ensures organizations have real-time insights into what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment while simultaneously empowering them to take immediate action. These actions enable our customers to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.

Troubleshoot Offline Camera

Learn how to troubleshoot when a new Verkada camera is offline

Updated over a week ago

Use this article to read through some common scenarios and try the suggested troubleshooting tips to help. If you still need help, please contact Verkada Support.

What is the LED status of the camera?

Camera has been solid orange for over 10 minutes

Camera is blinking blue for over 5 minutes

Camera is solid blue for over 5 minutes, says “waiting to be connected on Verkada Command”

Roles and Permissions for Cameras

Learn about the roles and permissions available for Verkada Cameras

Updated over a week ago

This article describes the set of roles and associated permissions for Verkada Cameras.

• Permissions are set using roles, which define the level of access users and groups have to devices and settings within an organization and its sites/subsites.

• User permissions specify what tasks users can perform and what features users can access in Command.

• Site-level permissions define what access a particular user or group has to the cameras within the site. Site-level permissions are configured using roles.

See Roles and Permissions for Command users for an in-depth explanation of the features and configurations available for overall Verkada Command usage and administration.

Org-level roles

Organization-level roles are configured on a per-user basis. Groups cannot be used to set organization-level roles.

Below, click the down arrow to the left of the role to learn more about the role and access.

Org Member

Org Admin

Verkada Cameras Troubleshooting 2024

Site-level roles

Site-level roles can be assigned to individual users or to groups and pertain to a specific site or subsite. Subsites inherit the permissions from the subsites and parent sites above them.

No Access

Site Live-Only Viewer

Site Viewer

Site Admin

CP52-E PTZ permissions

The CP52-E PTZ camera permissions determine who can manage the Sentry Mode feature.

• Org Admin/Site Admin: Full access to controls and features, including Sentry Mode.

• Site Viewer: Full access to controls, but limited features and settings access (cannot enable, disable, or edit Sentry Mode settings, but can view settings).

• Live-Only: No access to controls or Sentry Mode.

• No Access: No access.

Permissions model (example)

Here’s a simple example of a permissions model that a typical organization with several sites and users may employ:

Users and their required level of access

• Dean of Students—Ability to view all cameras in the College University organization

• IT Director—Ability to view and edit all cameras in the College University organization

• Librarian—Ability to view cameras in the Library subsite

• Cafeteria Manager—Ability to view cameras in the Cafeteria subsite

• South campus security officer—Ability to view live streams in the South Campus site (and its subsite)

Permissions each user should be assigned

• Dean of Students—Organization member and Site Viewer on all sites

• IT Director—Organization Admin and Site Admin on all sites

• Librarian—Organization member and Site Viewer on the Library subsite

• Cafeteria Manager—Organization member and Site Viewer on the Cafeteria subsite

• South campus security officer—Organization member and Live-Only Viewer on the South Campus site

Note: Org Admin permissions are unrelated to site/subsite permissions. When you are an Org Admin, it does not mean you automatically get Site Admin permissions. However, as an Org Admin, you can configure yourself as a Site Admin for any site.

Set Org Admin permissions

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.Under Org Settings, scroll down to and select Users.

3.Select the user who you want to grant Org Admin permissions.

4.Click the User Actions dropdown and select Grant Org Admin.

5.When prompted to confirm, click Confirm.

Revoke Org Admin permissions

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.Under Org Settings, scroll down to and select Users.

3.Click the User Actions dropdown and select Revoke Org Admin.

4.When prompted to confirm, click Confirm.

Set site and subsite permissions

You can set site and subsite permissions by adding a user, a group, or by existing users and groups.

Add a user

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.Under Org Settings, scroll down to and select Users.

3.At the top right, click Add User.

4.On Add User:

1.Enter the user’s first name, last name, and email address.

2.(Optional) Check the Grant Organization Admin box to give Org Admin permissions.

3.Click Assign Groups to add them to one or more existing groups,

4.Click Add.

5.Under Site Roles, click Manage Roles and grant the user the desired role for each site and subsite.

Add a group

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.Under Org Settings, scroll down to and select Groups.

3.At the top right, click Create Group.

4.On Create Group, enter the group’s name, and click Create.

5.On Add Members to this Group, check the box next to the members you want to add to the group and click Add.

6.On the new group page, at the top, click Site Roles > Assign Roles.

7.On Assign Roles:

1.Under the Role column, select the permission level you want to assign for each site and subsite.

2.Click Save.

Existing users and groups

You can set the site and subsite permissions for existing users and groups by managing the user roles or the sites.

Manage roles

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.Under Org Settings, scroll down to and select Users or Groups.

3.Select the desired user or group.

4.At the top right, click Manage Roles.

5.On Manage Roles:

1.Grant the desired site and subsite roles.

2.Click Save.

Manage sites

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Cameras.

2.At the top right of Cameras, click Manage Sites.

3.Select the desired site to manage and in the right pane, click Manage Permissions.

4.Grant the desired roles for users and groups.

Customize roles and permissions

Verkada’s Roles & Permissions Customization feature enables Org Admins the ability to add or remove certain permissions from Site Admins and Site Viewers more granularly. Some organizations may want to limit or extend the permissions of the members of their organization based on their needs. Currently, we allow customization of permissions related to archives, link sharing, and user management.

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.At the top, select Org Settings > Roles & Permissions Customization.

3.Click Edit to configure the camera permissions that you want to grant to different roles.

4.Click Save when you’ve completed your settings.

You should see the current permissions that Site Viewers and Site Admins have, adjust these permissions, or click Restore Default Settings to return to the default if desired. Changes apply to all Site Admins and Site Viewers in the org.

Roles and Permissions for Command

Learn about the roles and permissions available to Command users and groups

Updated over a week ago

This article describes the set of roles and associated permissions for Verkada Command. It also explains how to customize roles and permissions.

• Permissions are set using roles, which define the level of access users and groups have to devices and settings within an organization and its sites/subsites.

• User permissions specify what tasks users can perform and what features users can access in Command.

• Site-level permissions define what access a particular user or group has to the cameras within the site. Site-level permissions are configured using roles.

• Organization permissions pertain to user management (the ability to access an organization, invite users to an organization.

Note: Because organization, access control, and site permissions serve different purposes, they are separate. However, users need to have permissions set for these levels to have full use of Command.

Permission levels

Permissions are set at the following levels:

Level	Permissions
Organization	All users added to the organization have the ability to log in to the Command organization. Only those users designated as an Organization Admin (Org Admin) can invite/delete other users, create sites, and modify all permissions.
Site	Site-level permissions define what access a particular user or group has to the cameras within the site. Site-level permissions are configured using roles (see below).
Subsite	Subsite permissions are no different from site-level permissions. The only difference is that subsites inherit the permissions of the subsites and parent sites above them.
Roles	There are 4 levels of access that a user or group can have to a site or subsite: • Site Admin: Permits users to view cameras, add cameras, archive and share video, change camera settings, create and delete archived videos, take snapshots, and edit site permissions. • Site Viewer: Permits users to view cameras, create archived videos, and take snapshots. • Live-Only Viewer: Permits users to only view camera live streams (no access to historical video, archives, or live link sharing). • No Access: Users have no access to the site or subsite’s camera live feeds, historical video, or archives.

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Permissions considerations

• Sites and subsites do not inherit permissions from the organization (being an Org Admin does not automatically make you a Site Admin).

• Subsites inherit permissions from all subsites (and the ultimate parent site) above them.

• A user can be assigned to multiple groups. If permissions conflict, the user is always granted the highest role granted to them directly, or to one of the groups to which they belong. For example, if a user is assigned to a group which assigns the role Site Viewer for a particular site, but is also assigned to a group which assigns the role Site Admin for that same site, the user will be granted Site Admin permissions for that site.

• Permissions can always be upgraded, but never downgraded. For example, if a user is assigned to a group that assigns the role Site Viewer for a particular site, that user may be manually upgraded to Site Admin for that site. However, this user cannot be downgraded to a Live-Only Viewer (or any role below Site Viewer). A user’s role can only be downgraded if they are removed from the group which assigns the highest level of access.

Common user permission configurations

Scenario	Configuration Requirement
View, archive, and take snapshots of footage.	• User must be added to the organization. • Site Viewer on appropriate sites or subsites.
View, archive, share, and take snapshots of footage and modify camera settings, and set other users’ permissions (globally).	• User must be added to the organization and made an Org Admin. • Site Admin on all appropriate sites or subsites.
View, archive, share, and take snapshots of footage and modify camera settings, and set other users’ permissions on certain cameras.	• User must be added to the organization. • Site Admin on all appropriate sites or subsites.
View only live streams of cameras.	• User must be added to the organization. • Live-Only Viewer on all appropriate sites or subsites.

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Roles and permissions by Verkada product

Org-level roles

Org-level roles are configured on a per-user basis. Groups cannot be used to set org-level roles.

Org member

Org Admin

Access Control Role

Site-level roles

Site-level roles can be assigned to individual users or to groups and pertain to a specific site or subsite. Subsites inherit the permissions from the subsites and parent sites above them.

No Access

Site Live-Only Viewer

Site Viewer

Site Admin

Access Site Admin

Customize Roles and Permissions

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.At the top, select Org Settings > Roles & Permissions Customization.

3.Manage your roles and permissions:

◦ For Camera Roles, click Edit to configure the camera permissions that you want to grant to different roles.

◦ For Admin Roles, click Edit to configure the admin permissions that you want to grant to different roles.

4.Click Save when you’ve completed your settings.

FAQ

Why has my organization disappeared?

Why are cameras missing from my organization?

Why can’t I access certain features or settings, such as other users?

Resolve Issues with Missing Cameras

Learn how to resolve issues when cameras are missing from your Verkada account

Updated over a week ago

When you log in to Verkada Command, you can only access cameras and video in organizations or sites where your user account has permissions.

Note: Even if you are an Org Admin, you still need to grant yourself permission to view all sites. Learn more about roles and permissions for cameras and Command.

If you log in to Command and cameras are missing or have disappeared, always check user permissions. The most common reason cameras are not visible is that your user account needs permissions to the site(s) where the cameras are configured.

Common reasons that can cause cameras to disappear

• An admin has moved the cameras into an organization or site where your user account does not have permissions.

• An admin has removed your user account from the organization or site where the cameras are located.

In either case, contact your Org Admin and ask that they check your user permissions to the desired organization or site.

Check permissions

If you are an Org Admin, you can check and correct your own permissions:

1.In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Admin.

2.Under Org Settings, select Users.

3.Select your email. Your user email should then be redirected to a list of the sites in your organization with your relevant permissions appear.

4.Click Manage Roles.

5.Next to each relevant site, set the correct permissions.

Resolve Issues with Night Mode

Common issues with IR and Night Mode with steps to resolve them

Updated over a week ago

Each Verkada camera has night vision capabilities, using a sensor to detect low-light situations. When external lighting is low, the camera switches to night mode and records in black and white, using infrared (IR) LEDs to illuminate the environment. If the IR is emitted improperly through the dome or reflected into the lens, it negatively impacts image quality.

Common night mode issues

It is imperative that the dome remain free of debris and the camera is installed properly to achieve the best image quality. When viewing footage in night mode if the footage appears obscured it is most likely the result of one of the following scenarios:

• External occlusion

• Internal reflection

• Dust or debris on the dome

• Fingerprints on the dome

• Condensation/moisture/foggy

If you run into any of these scenarios the camera lens and dome will need to be cleaned. See Clean Your Verkada Dome Camera for more information.

Camera always in night mode

If your camera is always in night mode even where there is sufficient light in the environment the lux (light) value may need to be adjusted. If this is the case, reach out to Verkada Support for further assistance.

Environmental obstruction

If the camera is mounted too close to a wall, ledge, or light source, the image quality may be degraded due to IR reflection.

Recommendation. Ensure that cameras are mounted sufficiently far away from surfaces that may cause the IRs to reflect, such as light sources.

IR obstruction

If a first-generation Dome camera (D30 or D50) is operating in night mode when there is plenty of light, the IR sensor is likely obstructed by the camera housing.

To fix the obstructed light sensor, physically rotate the lens barrel assembly 180° so the sensor and IRs are visible through the camera case.

Example: Proper and improper orientation

Note: After rotating the lens barrel, the camera orientation may need to be changed in Command.

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TetherX Camera Setup Guide v2

M.Salih ASLAN — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 18:14:46 +0000

TetherX Camera Setup Guide v2, Tether your video surveillance, alarm panels, network infrastructure and other IP or Serial devices to the cloud. Monitor the health of your sites, cloud record cameras and integrate with third party services.

The steps required to set up Samsung Cameras / DVRs and NVRs

Setting Correct Profiles

Please ensure you have 2 profiles configured on your device:

1.The Event or Recording Profile – This will be used to record events. For optimal performance, this this to the higher resolution / frame-rate of the device or as desired if you have specific requirements.

2.The Live Profile – This will be use for live view and the analytics stream. For optimal performance, set this to 720p 15fps – set this as the default profile on NVRs/DVRs.

IP Cameras

Cameras are the easiest to set up and should work out of the box. If the cameras are not working for any reason, please try one of the following for the Analytics Path and Recording Path:

• Analytics_Path: /profile2/media.smp

• Recordings_Path: /profile1/media.smp

The above assumes profile2 is set to 720p with 15fps and profile1 is set to the maximum resolution / frame rate.

Please also ensure the RTSP port is correct (554 by default).

Multi-Sensor IP Cameras & Encoders

If your device is a multi-sensor camera or an encoder, please set the Analytics Path as follows:

• //profile2/media.smp

Sensor # range is from 0-3 (0 = Sensor 1, 1 = Sensor 2…)

For example for PNM-9081VQ, PNM-9080VQ, PNM-9322VQP, PNM-9002VQ, or PNM-7002VD:

• Camera 1: /0/profile2/media.smp

• Camera 2: /1/profile2/media.smp

• Camera 3: /2/profile2/media.smp

• Camera 4: /3/profile2/media.smp

NVR – Network Video Recorders

1.Set the correct RTSP port – The RTSP port for NVRs will be the last Device Port set on the unit. i.e. if device port is set to 554-558, 558 will be the port for RTSP.

2.Set the correct Analytics Path – Channel numbering starts at 0.

1.E.g. /LiveChannel/0/media.smp

3.Set the correct Recording Path – Channel numbering starts at 0.

1.E.g. /RecordChannel/0/media.smp

To get the full list of supported profiles, you can create a tunnel to the camera and visit the following URL (replacing {PORT} with the actual tunnel port):

http://timeline.is:{PORT}/stw-cgi/media.cgi?msubmenu=videoprofilepolicy&action=view

You will see something like the following:

Channel.0.NetworkProfile=2

Channel.0.LiveProfile=2

Channel.0.RecordProfile=2

Channel.0.LiveMode=Manual

Channel.1.NetworkProfile=2

Channel.1.LiveProfile=2

Channel.1.RecordProfile=2

Channel.1.LiveMode=Manual

Please ensure the Live and Record profiles are mapped to the desired resolution/frame-rate/codec.

DVR – Digital Video Recorders

DVR recorders setup is similar to NVR setup with the following differences:

1.Set the correct RTSP port – The RTSP port for DVRs will be the last Device Port set on the unit. i.e. if device port is set to 4520-4524, 4524 will be the port for RTSP.

2.Set the correct Analytics Path – numbering starts at 0.

1.E.g. /camera

Note: If you have any issues following this process or if you would prefer the TetherX support team set this up to you, please contact us on the live chat in the bottom right of TetherX.

TetherX Camera Setup Guide v2

Can I use TetherX alongside HikConnect?

Can I use Hik-Connect on my Hikvision cameras and recorders?

Yes.

Please make sure that stream encryption is switched off under Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings:

HikConnect stream encryption uses a proprietary mechanism which is not available to third-parties. Please note TetherX will encrypt the stream to the highest standards, for more information please see our security white-paper.

Note: If you are still getting a broken stream or no live view, please try updating the camera and/or recorder firmware to the latest. There are known issues that have been addressed by Hikvision.

Live View – Technical Implementation Details

How TetherX implements live view to be compatible with all manufacturers

Introduction

The quality, latency and smoothness of live view streaming is dictated by many factors:

1.The available streams from the camera.

2.The connection speed both on site and on the viewing device.

3.The performance of the viewing device.

4.The underlying streaming technology that is being used.

5.Other manufacturer specific trickery/tweaking that may or may not be desirable.

Some of these are self-explanatory but some are a matter of trade-offs and priorities. This document explains the constraints and the decisions taken by TetherX when it comes to live view streaming.

Available Streams from Cameras

Typically cameras will provide 2 video streams as well as the ability to request a single image. These limitations dictate what is and isn’t possible when it comes to both recording and streaming.

💡 Note: More expensive and speciality cameras will provide additional video streams and custom streams of crops/de-warps of the same image (e.g. 180 or 360 cameras).

The streams are usually accessed through RTSP and the images through HTTP. For example:

• Primary Stream: 6 megapixels, 6mbit, H.265, 25fps RTSP stream

• Secondary stream: D1, 1mbit, H.264, 10fps RTSP stream

• Snapshot URL: Full resolution, 1 image over HTTP (refreshed 1 time per second)

The above is just an example as this ranges wildly depending on the hardware and customer requirements.

Formats

• H.265 – This is arguably the best currently available video format for most video applications, including video surveillance. The resulting space consumption is around 50% of H.264 for equivalent video quality (though your results may vary depending on the quality of the H.265 encoder chip and settings in your camera and/or recorder).

Please note this format is not compatible with older devices and operating systems. At present (Q3 2023) support is limited to:

◦ Windows (version 10 1709 or newer) and only when HEVC video extensions from the Microsoft Store are installed for devices with hardware support

◦ Windows (version 8 or newer), macOS ( Big Sur 11.0 or newer), Android, Linux (Chrome 108.0.5354.0 or newer) and Chrome OS platforms with hardware support

• H.264 – This is the only video format widely compatible across all devices. Most notably, older Windows and Android devices that cannot play H.265 in some cases. Please refer to https://caniuse.com/hevc

• VP9 (and older) – This is Google’s attempt at an open source H.265 alternative, while a great format on paper, it is not embraced by the industry and therefore does not see wide hardware support. Because of this, it tends to use significantly more resources to both record and display and is unfortunately not recommended when dealing with many simultaneous streams.

• MPEG4 – This is a legacy video format and is not generally compatible on modern devices and will need to be transcoded, leading to additional hardware costs, you will not see it on more recent cameras / recorders.

• MJPEG – Usually 5 to 25x larger in size for the same number of frames. While prominent on older cameras and recorders, anything since around 2008 has switched to video formats.

Transcoding vs Proxying

TetherX supports both transcoding and proxying/packaging. The differences between the two are as follows:

Transcoding is a process of taking the stream from a camera, decoding it and then re-encoding it into a different format. This is the ideal method to hit a specific requirement of Internet bandwidth and viewing size, but it is in most cases cost prohibitive as you need power hungry and expensive hardware to achieve.

For context, a TetherBox Pico capable of recording 10 cameras will only be able to record 2 if transcoding (you can enable transcoding in TetherX by editing a camera and switching to the advanced tab).

Proxying & Packaging is what is used in most cases, where the original video stream is maintained but is packaged into different containers, for example .mp4 for video recording and .ts for local and high-def live streaming (see streaming technologies below).

This means that ultimately, you are at the mercy of the camera/recorder. If you need to open 16 cameras and each one is 1mbit, but your upload speed is only 10mbit, it will simply not work because the stream size cannot be adjusted without either:

1.Changing your camera settings (what budget equipment typically does) OR

2.Transcoding, which is very costly.

Video vs Images

TetherX use a combination of images and video to achieve different goals. It is important to understand the differences and advantages/disadvantages of each, which in turn dictate when either is used in TetherX.

The main difference between image and video compression is every image is self contained, where every video frame is part of a stream. While you may skip an image, skipping a frame in a video stream leads to parts of the image breaking / disappearing:

Systems that ignore broken/skipped data (e.g. streaming over UDP) will show a broken image while many systems will simply show a loading spinner while they wait for the next key frame (which is controlled by the key-frame interval set on the camera/recorder, typically set to 1 second, or the same number as fps, but sometimes much longer).

Because each image is self contained, it is typically 5 to 25x larger in bitrate vs video at 25 images per second. It may initially seem obvious that video should be used when accessing remotely, however there are certain important underlying trade-offs that make it a much tougher question which needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis, according to the following:

Advantages of Images

• Initial image loads 5-10x quicker than video (you need to load 1 frame, not 25 or potentially hundreds with a larger key-interval setting on the camera/recorder).

• Handles bandwidth fluctuations seamlessly (images can be skipped which is not possible with video).

• Latency is is lower (you load 1 frame, not 25 before showing the image, more suitable for PTZ / two way audio – see streaming technologies below).

• Compatible with all cameras and viewing devices.

• Low resource utilisation on both viewing and recording device, means you can view 100+ cameras simultaneously.

• Image transcoding/transizing is an efficient method to reduce bitrate when viewing more than 16 simultaneous cameras.

• The recording quality is not impacted when viewing live (some manufacturers reduce recording quality to accommodate live view).

Disadvantages of Images

• Much higher bandwidth (5x to 25x) to achieve the same fps in live view (trade-off of quality vs smoothness).
This leads to a much lower FPS in practice when bandwidth is kept the same.

Advantages of Video

• Much lower bandwidth (5x to 25x) for the same frame-rate/smoothness.
This usually leads to a much smoother video at the same bandwidth.

Disadvantages of Video

• Much higher initial loading times (5-10x longer).

• The usually higher latencies mak it more challenging for applications such as PTZ or two way audio (note: some cameras use low latency encoders to alleviate some of this but it is a hit and miss and leads to compatibility issues).

• Will simply not load if the connection cannot sustain all requires streams.

This usually restricts how many simultaneous cameras can be viewed as it is impossible to gracefully adapt the bitrate of each stream on the fly.

• Lower quality than images.

• Trickery is used by manufacturers to allow live view by reducing recording quality which leads to potentially losing critical video evidence.

Live View Streaming Technologies

TetherX uses all mainstream streaming technologies available and choses between them depending on the specific requirements and constraints:

• MJPEG – The technology is simple and what TetherX falls back to when other methods are not practical (e.g. resource constraints). The viewing device requests an image, once that image is downloaded, the previous image is replaced and the next image is requested. The image is always complete and in full quality and the speed is determined by the available resources.

If the device in question is limited by its performance or bandwidth, it loads the next image slower but still remains functional. This leads to a reliable live view that automatically adapts to the resources available and can sustain a virtually unlimited number of cameras viewed simultaneously. This however by design does not provide high frame-rate which viewers associate with smoothness. It also is not efficient when viewing a smaller number of cameras at higher frame-rates.

• HLS – This is the technology used by platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. This technology is pioneered by Apple and works by the browser requesting a playlist, which provides the next available video file. Typically, the stream is broken up into 1 or 2 second video files (this duration is set by the key interval setting on the camera or recorder and has a significant impact on latency).

Unless transcoding, these files simply re-package the same video stream coming from the camera and therefore, if the connection speed cannot sustain all the requested streams on screen, the video will take a long time to start and will stop after the initial second, showing a loading spinner until the next video file is fully downloaded. Effectively, sufficient bandwidth is crucial.

Even with sufficient bandwidth, the typical latency can be anywhere from 2 to 5 seconds which leads to a poor experience in applications such as PTZ or Two Way Audio.

• LHLS – This is an extension on the above technology that keeps the connection open instead of re-requesting the playlist each time, it can reduce latency by up to 50% but can be less reliable in some situations.

• RTSP/RTP/RTMP – These are more traditional streaming technologies that are not readily compatible with most devices and require special flash players, plugins or custom software. This can provide lower latencies than LHLS but requires additional configuration and software. TetherX uses this internally to get the streams from the cameras/recorders and convert them into more compatible streaming technologies.

• WebRTC – This (or similar) is the technology used for video conferencing like Zoom, Teams, Skype, etc. It typically requires transcoding the video to something like VP8/9 with special low latency encoder parameters. While yielding the best results, it is cost prohibitive in most cases and is limited to a small number of simultaneous streams (see transcoding above). This has been tested by TetherX but it is presently not used in production.

How TetherX Does It

TetherX supports most streaming technologies and switches between them depending on context.

When local streaming (the TetherBox is able to detect if you are on the same network), if we are viewing less than 10 cameras simultaneously TetherX switches to LHLS (see above) to show the primary video stream from each camera at full resolution/frame-rate (assuming your viewing device is capable of displaying this many streams). If this is not working well for you, you are presented with a toggle to switch off High-def streaming to fall back to loading images.

When full screening a camera (double tap/click a camera), we assume you want the higher quality and we switch to the full primary stream. If your connection is not able to sustain this stream, we automatically fall back to loading images.

When viewing multiple sites / cameras over Internet in record mode, we switch to image viewing but we transcode/transize the images depending on the size of each live view box on your screen. This ensures that you are able to view many simultaneous cameras, the latency is lower than video, it automatically adapts to the available bandwidth and it does not impact recording quality. This does however mean a lower fps.

When viewing multiple sites / cameras over Internet in monitor mode, we proxy the connection directly to the image provided by the camera. This leads to a further lowering of fps but ensures the TetherBox can monitor the health of and provide live view of 10x more cameras than in record mode.

Learn more about using Live View in TetherX here.

How Hikvision iVMS Does it

Because of the constrains outlined above, in order to show smooth video in iVMS (and Dahua PSS) software, if the connection speeds both on site and viewing device cannot accommodate the streams, the software temporarily reconfigures the cameras to send a lower bitrate stream while keeping the resolution the same.

💡 Note: if you happen to kill the software at this point (or lose connection), this can cause the camera to permanently record in lower quality.

Because many cameras or recorders only support a single stream at above D1 resolution, this means that not only is the live view quality reduced, but also the video being recoded which can lead to losing critical video evidence.

In our testing, limiting the connection to 5mbit 200ms upload and streaming just 4 cameras in HD resulted in blocky and usable footage being recorded on the NVR. It also took over 10 seconds to get an initial image, however the motion was smooth (25fps) once loaded.

In comparison when using images (outside of the iVMS/PSS software), the images loaded almost immediately, the image quality was significantly higher, but the frame-rate was poor (3-4fps) – still sufficient for making decisions in a control room setting, but understandably disappointing in smoothness by comparison. (Note: higher fps can still be achieved by full screening a single camera on demand).

When viewing a smaller number of cameras from the same manufacturer on a single PC or phone, it looks impressive to have smooth 25fps video on iVMS/PSS/others. However, when dealing with 100+ or even 32 cameras, from different manufacturers, different firmware versions, with multiple users, across multiple sites, with differing and fluctuating bandwidths, you begin to appreciate the trade-offs and advantages/disadvantages of each approach.

💡 Note: This approach of custom code to adjust Hikvision camera settings to achieve smoother live view is only suitable if you do not care about recording quality and you are optimising for a single manufacturer with compatible models/firmware.

TetherX is an open platform with a focus on convention over configuration, we prioritise the integrity of recorded footage above live view and we implement approaches that work across all recorders/cameras as well as viewing devices.

Uniview / UNV Camera Setup Guide (for use with TetherX)

Using TetherX with Uniview / UNV Cameras

Summary

Uniview or UNV cameras should work out of the box in most cases. However please note depending on the age of the camera and firmware versions, the RTSP path may be different.

Please try the following paths:

• /media/video1

• /profile1

• /videoMain

• /media/videoMain

You can set this in the Analytics Path or Recording Path by editing your camera in TetherX:

1.Tap on Admin -> Cameras

2.Tap on the edit icon on the Uniview camera:

3. Open the Advanced tab and enter the required Analytics Path and Recording Path. Please try all the paths given as examples above.

Camera Setup Checklist

Adding IP cameras to TetherX Please note your camera may have a different interface and options may be located in a different part of the interface. Please refer to the camera manual if you are not able to find the relevant option.

Network

Set a Static IP

Set camera to unused IP on 192.168.88.x network
set DNS/Gateway to 192.168.88.100

Important: Although it’s possible to configure your camera with DHCP, and TetherBox is capable of detecting any IP changes, we strongly advise against this practice for security reasons. This setting can potentially allow the camera to connect directly to the internet, raising a range of security issues. These include unauthorised access through back doors, or the risk of security holes in the camera’s firmware if it’s not updated regularly.

Video & Audio

Recording Stream (primary)

• For 4K: H.264 4K 25FPS VBR – Quality: Medium – Type: Variable/VBR – Bitrate: 4096kbit – Key Internal: 50, No Watermark

• For 1080P: H.264 1080P 25FPS VBR – Quality: Medium – Type: Variable/VBR – Bitrate: 2048kbit – Key Internal: 50, No Watermark

Analytics Stream (secondary)

• Recommended: H.264 720P – 8FPS – Type: Variable/VBR – Quality: Medium – Bitrate: 1024kbit – Key Interval: 16 (double the frame rate).

• The analytics stream is used to detect the objects vs background, please ensure this is 720P or below at 10FPS or lower.

Conditions

• Anti Flicker: 50hz (in the UK, adjust for your desired locale)

• BLC: WDR – Middle

Audio (optional)

• Sampling Rate 16K

• Enable Main/Sub Stream

• Encode Mode: G.711A

Date & Time

One option is to disable time from being displayed in the camera at all. You generally do this under OSD settings. If you do wish time to be displayed in the image, you need to set the following:

•Usually under Basic/System -> General -> Date & Time

•NTP Server: Set to TetherBox IP address (usually 192.168.88.100)

•DST: Set appropriate settings for your Timezone. e.g. British Summer Time begins at 01:00 GMT on the last Sunday of March and ends at 01:00 GMT (02:00 BST) on the last Sunday of October

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DAHUA NVR Network Interface Setting

M.Salih ASLAN — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:27:12 +0000

DAHUA NVR Network Interface Setting, Network fault-tolerance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with the external devices. You can focus on one host IP address. At the same time, you need to set one master card. Usually there is only one running card (master card).System can enable alternate card when the master card is malfunction. The system is shown as offline once these two cards are both offline. Please note these two cards shall be in the same LAN.

DAHUA NVR Interface Setting Network

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TCP/IP

The single network adapter interface is shown as in Figure 4‑99 and the dual network adapters interface is shown as in Figure 4‑100.

• Network Mode : Includes multiple access, fault tolerance, and load balancing

◦ Multiple-address mode: eth0 and eth1 operate separately. You can use the services such as HTTP, RTP service via etho0 or the eth1. Usually you need to set one default card (default setup is etho) to request the auto network service form the device-end such as DHCP, email, FTP and etc. In multiple-address mode, system network status is shown as offline once one card is offline.

◦ Network fault-tolerance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with the external devices. You can focus on one host IP address. At the same time, you need to set one master card. Usually there is only one running card (master card).System can enable alternate card when the master card is malfunction. The system is shown as offline once these two cards are both offline. Please note these two cards shall be in the same LAN.

◦ Load balance: In this mode, device uses bond0 to communicate with the external device. The eth0 and eth1 are both working now and bearing the network load. Their network load are general the same. The system is shown as offline once these two cards are both offline. Please note these two cards shall be in the same LAN.

•Default Network Card: Please select eth0/eth1/bond0(optional) after enable multiple-access function

•Main Network Card: Please select eth0/eth1 (optional).after enable multiple access function.

DAHUA NVR Network Interface Setting

Note: The dual-Ethernet port series support the above three configurations and supports functions as multiple-access, fault-tolerance and load balancing.

• IP Version: There are two options: IPv4 and IPv6. Right now, system supports these two IP address format and you can access via them.

• MAC address: The host in the LAN can get a unique MAC address. It is for you to access in the LAN. It is read-only.

• IP address: Here you can use up/down button (pq) or input the corresponding number to input IP address. Then you can set the corresponding subnet mask the default gateway.

• Default gateway: Here you can input the default gateway. Please note system needs to check the validity of all IPv6 addresses. The IP address and the default gateway shall be in the same IP section. That is to say, the specified length of the subnet prefix shall have the same string.

• DHCP: It is to auto search IP. When enable DHCP function, you can not modify IP/Subnet mask /Gateway. These values are from DHCP function. If you have not enabled DHCP function, IP/Subnet mask/Gateway display as zero. You need to disable DHCP function to view current IP information. Besides, when PPPoE is operating, you can not modify IP/Subnet mask /Gateway.

• MTU: It is to set MTU value of the network adapter. The value ranges from 1280-7200 bytes. The default setup is 1500 bytes. Please note MTU modification may result in network adapter reboot and network becomes off. That is to say, MTU modification can affect current network service. System may pop up dialog box for you to confirm setup when you want to change MTU setup. Click OK button to confirm current reboot, or you can click Cancel button to terminate current modification. Before the modification, you can check the MTU of the gateway; the MTU of the NVR shall be the same as or is lower than the MTU of the gateway. In this way, you can reduce packets and enhance network transmission efficiency.

The following MTU value is for reference only.

• 1500: Ethernet information packet max value and it is also the default value. It is the typical setup when there is no PPPoE or VPN. It is the default setup of some router, switch or the network adapter.

• 1492: Recommend value for PPPoE.

• 1468: Recommend value for DHCP.

• Preferred DNS server: DNS server IP address.

• Alternate DNS server: DNS server alternate address.

• Transfer mode: Here you can select the priority between fluency/video qualities.

• LAN download: System can process the downloaded data first if you enable this function. The download speed is 1.5X or 2.0X of the normal speed.

After completing all the setups please click save button, system goes back to the previous menu.

Connection

The connection setup interface is shown below:

• Max connection: system support maximal 128 users. 0 means there is no connection limit.

• TCP port: Default value is 37777.

• UDP port: Default value is 37778.

• HTTP port: Default value is 80.

• HTTPS port: Default value is 443.

• RTSP port: Default value is 554.

Important: System needs to reboot after you changed and saved any setup of the above four ports. Please make sure the port values here do not conflict.

WIFI

Note: This function is for some series product only.

The WIFI interface is shown as below.

• Enable: Check the box here to enable WIFI function.

• Refresh: You can click it to search the hotspot list again. It can automatically add the information such as the password if you have set it before.

• Disconnect: Here you can click it to turn off the connection.

• Connect: Here you can click it to connect to the hotspot. System needs to turn off current connection and then connect to a new hotspot if there is connection of you selected one.

• WIFI working status: Here you can view current connection status.

Please note:

• After successful connection, you can see WIFI connection icon at the top right corner of the preview interface.

• When the hotspot verification type is WEP, system displays as AUTO since the device can not detect its encryption type.

• System does not support verification type WPA and WPA2. The display may become abnormal for the verification type and encryption type.

After device successfully connected to the WIFI, you can view the hotspot name, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and etc. Right now system support TOTOLINK_N2200UP module.

3G

3G setup interface is shown as below.

Please refer to the following contents for the parameter information.

• Pane 1: Display 3G signal intensity after you enabled 3G

• Pane 2: Display 3G module configuration information after you enabled 3G

• Pane 3: Display 3G module status information after you enabled 3G

It is to display current wireless network signal intensity such as EVDO, CDMA1x, WCDMA, WCDMA, EDGE and etc.

• 3G module: It is to display current wireless network adapter name.

• 3G Enable/Disable: Check the box here to enable 3G

• Network type: There are various network types for different 3G network modules. You can select according to your requirements.

• APN: It is the wireless connection server. It is to set you access the wireless network via which method.

• AUTH: It is the authentication mode. It supports PAP/CHAP.

• Dial number: Please input 3G network dialup number you got from your ISP.

• User name: It is the user name for you to login the 3G

• Password: It is the password for you to login the 3G

• Pulse interval: You can set dialup duration. Once you disable the extra stream, the connection time begins. For example, if you input 5 seconds here, then 3G network connection period is 5 seconds. The device automatically disconnect when time is up. If there is no extra stream, 3G network connection is valid all the time. If the alive time is 0, then the 3G network connection is valid all the time.

• Dial: Here you can enable or disable 3G network connection/disconnection manually.

• 3G wireless network: Here is to display wireless network status, SIM card status, dial status. If the 3G connection is OK, then you can see the device IP address the wireless network automatically allocates.

PPPoE

PPPoE interface is shown in the above image. Input “PPPoE name” and “PPPoE password” you get from your ISP (Internet service provider). Click save button, you need to restart to activate your configuration. After rebooting, NVR will connect to internet automatically. The IP in the PPPoE is the NVR dynamic value. You can access this IP to visit the unit.

DDNS

DDNS setup interface is shown below.

You need a PC of fixed IP in the internet and there is the DDNS software running in this PC. In other words, this PC is a DNS (domain name server).

In network DDNS, please select DDNS type and highlight enable item. Then input your PPPoE name you get from you IPS and server IP (PC with DDNS). Click save button and then reboot system.

Click save button, system prompts for rebooting to get all setup activated.

After rebooting, open IE and input as below: http：//(DDNS server IP)/(virtual directory name)/webtest.htm e.g.: http：//10.6.2.85/NVR _DDNS/webtest.htm.)

Now you can open DDNSServer web search page.

Please note DDNS type includes: CN99 DDNS, NO-IP DDNS, Quick DDNS, Dyndns DDNS and sysdns DDNS. All the DDNS can be valid at the same time, you can select as you requirement.

Private DDNS function shall work with special DDNS server and special Professional Surveillance Software (PSS).

Quick DDNS and Client-end Introduction

1) Background Introduction

Device IP is not fixed if you use ADSL to login the network. The DDNS function allows you to access the NVR via the registered domain name. Besides the general DDNS ,the Quick DDNS works with the device from the manufacturer so that it can add the extension function.

2) Function Introduction

The quick DDNS client has the same function as other DDNS client end. It realizes the bonding of the domain name and the IP address. Right now, current DDNS server is for our own devices only. You need to refresh the bonding relationship of the domain and the IP regularly. There is no user name, password or the ID registration on the server. At the same time, each device has a default domain name (Generated by MAC address) for your option. You can also use customized valid domain name (has not registered.).

3) Operation

Before you use Quick DDNS, you need to enable this service and set proper server address, port value and domain name.

• Server address：quickddns.com

• Port number：80

• Domain name：There are two modes: Default domain name and customized domain name.

Except default domain name registration, you can also use customized domain name (You can input your self-defined domain name.) After successful registration, you can use domain name to login installed of the device IP.

• User name: It is optional. You can input your commonly used email address.

Important

• Do not register frequently. The interval between two registrations shall be more than 60 seconds. Too many registration requests may result in server attack.

• System may take back the domain name that is idle for one year. You can get a notification email before the cancel operation if your email address setup is OK.

UPnP

The UPNP protocol is to establish a mapping relationship between the LAN and the WAN. Please input the router IP address in the LAN.

• UPNP on/off ：Turn on or off the UPNP function of the device.

• Status: When the UPNP is offline, it shows as “Unknown”. When the UPNP works it shows “Success”

• Router LAN IP: It is the router IP in the LAN.

• WAN IP: It is the router IP in the WAN.

• Port Mapping list： The port mapping list here is the one to one relationship with the router’s port mapping setting.

• List：

◦ Service name：Defined by user.

◦ Protocol： Protocol type

◦ Internal port：Port that has been mapped in the router.

◦ External port：Port that has been mapped locally.

• Default: UPNP default port setting is the HTTP, TCP and UDP of the NVR.

• Add to the list: Click it to add the mapping relationship.

• Delete: Click it to remove one mapping item.

Double click one item; you can change the corresponding mapping information.

Important:

When you are setting the router external port, please use 1024~5000 port. Do not use well-known port 1~255 and the system port 256~1023 to avoid conflict.

For the TCP and UDP, please make sure the internal port and external port are the same to guarantee the proper data transmission.

IP Filter

You can add IP in the following list. The list supports max 64 IP addresses. System supports valid address of IPv4 and IPv6.

Please note system needs to check the validity of all IPv6 addresses and implement optimization.

After you enabled trusted sites function, only the IP listed below can access current NVR.

If you enable blocked sites function, the following listed IP addresses can not access current NVR.

• Enable: Highlight the box here, you can check the trusted site function and blocked sites function. You can not see these two modes if the Enable button is grey.

• Type: You can select trusted site from the dropdown list. You can view the IP address on the following column.

• Start address/end address: Select one type from the dropdown list, you can input IP address in the start address and end address. Now you can click Add IP address or Add IP section to add.

1.For the newly added IP address, it is in enable status by default. Remove the √ before the item, and then current item is not in the list.

2.System max supports 64 items.

3.Address column supports IPv4 or IPv6 format. If it is IPv6 address, system can optimize it. For example, system can optimize aa:0000: 00: 00aa: 00aa: 00aa: 00aa: 00aa as aa:: aa: aa: aa: aa: aa: aa.

4.System automatically removes space if there is any space before or after the newly added IP address.

5.System only checks start address if you add IP address. System check start address and end address if you add IP section and the end address shall be larger than the start address.

6.System may check newly added IP address exists or not. System does not add if input IP address does not exist.

• Delete: Click it to remove specified item.

• Edit: Click it to edit start address and end address. See Figure 4‑110. System can check the IP address validity after the edit operation and implement IPv6 optimization.

• Default: Click it to restore default setup. In this case, the trusted sites and blocked sites are both null.

Note:

• If you enabled trusted sites, only the IP in the trusted sites list can access the device.

• If you enabled blocked sites, the IP in the blocked sites can not access the device.

• System supports add MAC address.

EMail

The email interface is shown as above.

• SMTP server: Please input your email SMTP server IP here.

• Port: Please input corresponding port value here.

• User name: Please input the user name to login the sender email box.

• Password: Please input the corresponding password here.

• Sender: Please input sender email box here.

• Title: Please input email subject here. System support English character and Arabic number. Max 32-digit.

• Receiver: Please input receiver email address here. System max supports 3 email boxes. System automatically filters same addresses if you input one receiver repeatedly.

• SSL enable: System supports SSL encryption box.

• Interval: The send interval ranges from 0 to 3600 seconds. 0 means there is no interval.

• Health email enable: Please check the box here to enable this function. This function allows the system to send out the test email to check the connection is OK or not.

• Interval: Please check the above box to enable this function and then set the corresponding interval. System can send out the email regularly as you set here. Click the Test button, you can see the corresponding dialogue box to see the email connection is OK or not.

Please note system will not send out the email immediately when the alarm occurs. When the alarm, motion detection or the abnormity event activates the email, system sends out the email according to the interval you specified here. This function is very useful when there are too many emails activated by the abnormity events, which may result in heavy load for the email server.

FTP

You need to download or buy FTP service tool (such as Ser-U FTP SERVER) to establish FTP service. Please install Ser-U FTP SERVER first. From “start” -> “program” -> Serv-U FTP Server -> Serv-U Administator. Now you can set user password and FTP folder. Please note you need to grant write right to FTP upload user.

You can use a PC or FTP login tool to test setup is right or not. For example, you can login user ZHY to H140H140H140HTUFTP://10.10.7.7UTH and then test it can modify or delete folder or not.

System also supports upload multiple NVRs to one FTP server. You can create multiple folders under this FTP.

Please highlight the icon in front of Enable to activate FTP function. Here you can input FTP server address, port and remote directory. When remote directory is null, system automatically create folders according to the IP, time and channel. User name and password is the account information for you to login the FTP.

File length is upload file length. When setup is larger than the actual file length, system will upload the whole file. When setup here is smaller than the actual file length, system only uploads the set length and auto ignore the left section. When interval value is 0, system uploads all corresponding files. After completed channel and weekday setup, you can set two periods for one each channel. Click the Test button, you can see the corresponding dialogue box to see the FTP connection is OK or not.

Multicast

Here you can set a multiple cast group. Please refer to the following sheet for detailed information.

• IP multiple cast group address

-224.0.0.0-239.255.255.255

-“D” address space

• The higher four-bit of the first byte=”1110”

• Reserved local multiple cast group address

-224.0.0.0-224.0.0.255

-TTL=1 When sending out telegraph

-For example

• All systems in the sub-net

• All routers in the sub-net

• DVMRP router

• OSPF router

224.0.0.13 PIMv2 router

• Administrative scoped addressees

-239.0.0.0-239.255.255.255

-Private address space

• Like the single broadcast address of RFC1918

• Can not be used in Internet transmission

• Used for multiple cast broadcast in limited space.

Except the above mentioned addresses of special meaning, you can use other addresses. For example:

Multiple cast IP: 235.8.8.36

Multiple cast PORT: 3666.

After you logged in the Web, the Web can automatically get multiple cast address and add it to the multiple cast groups. You can enable real-time monitor function to view the view.

Please note multiple cast function applies to special series only.

Alarm Center

This interface is reserved for you to develop.

Auto Register

This function allows the device to auto register to the proxy you specified. In this way, you can use the client-end to access the NVR and etc via the proxy. Here the proxy has a switch function. In the network service, device supports the server address of IPv4 or domain.

Please follow the steps listed below to use this function.

Please set proxy server address, port, and sub-device name at the device-end. Please enable the auto register function, the device can auto register to the proxy server.

Important

Do not input network default port such as TCP port number.

1) The proxy server software developed from the SDK. Please open the software and input the global setup. Please make sure the auto connection port here is the same as the port you set in the previous step.

2) Now you can add device. Please do not input default port number such as the TCP port in the mapping port number. The device ID here shall be the same with the ID you input previously. Click Add button to complete the setup.

3) Now you can boot up the proxy server. When you see the network status is Y, it means your registration is OK. You can view the proxy server when the device is online.

Important

The server IP address can also be domain. But you need to register a domain name before you run proxy device server.

P2P Setting

The P2P interface is shown in the above image. You can visit www.easy4ip.com to scan the QR code to login.

Easy Space

This function allows you to upload motion detec record or snapshot image to the dropbox and etc.

The easy space interface is shown above.

Please select the easy space address from the dropdown list and then input corresponding user name and password.

Note

• The uploaded file is for sub stream only. Please go to record control interface (main stream->setting->Storage->Record) and then select sub stream.

• The easy space function uses upload bandwidth. Usually the recommended upload bandwidth shall be more than 512kbps and please make sure the network is stable.

• The easy space upload data adopts safe SSL encryption connection. Please enable 1-channel to upload in case this function occupies too much CPU.

Switch

The built-in switch function is for product of PoE port.

It is for you to set IP address, subnet mask, gateway and etc of the Switch.

From Main menu->Setting->Network->Switch, you can set switch IP address, subnet mask, gateway and etc.

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EseeCloud Wireless Security Camera System Installation

M.Salih ASLAN — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:57:58 +0000

This tutorial is for NVR Wireless Security Camera System using IP PRO, EseeCloud, vr cam

Safety Caution

• Please do not put any fluid container on the product.

• Please use the product in ventilated environment and prevent blocking the vents.

• Please use included power supply with the product to prevent damage to the product.

• Please use the product under its standard working temperature and humidity.

• Dust on PCB may cause short circuit.It is suggested to clean the dust on PCB timely to make the product work properly.

• Please obey the regulation and policy in your country and area during the installation of this

All PRODUCTS & PARTSThis product may require cabling,we suggest to test all products&parts before installation and cabling×Dismiss this alert.

Nvr product description

1. WIFI Antenna Ports:Double antennas to WIFI range

2. WAN Port:Connect your NVR to Internet

3. VGA Port:For viewing on VGA monitor

4. HDMI Port:For viewing on HDTV

5. USB Ports:For mouse and backup

6. Power Input

IP Cameras product description

①. WiFi antenna:WiFi connection with NVR；
②. DC Port:input power 12V 1A;
③. Reset Button:press reset button for 10 seconds to restore factory setting and enter into matching-code mode;
④. RJ45 Port:for pair the camera with NVR,or connect the camera by wired connection

Note:Working temperature ranging from -13 degrees Fahrenheit to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

Installation Instruction of WIFI NVR KIT

1.Install antennas for cameras;

2.Connect a screen to the NVR via its HDMI or VGA port(HDMI cables is included for no monitor NVR);

3.Plug the NVR to power(use bigger 12V 2A power adapter);

4.Plug cameras to power(use smaller 12V 1A power adapters);

5.Within seconds, you should see cameras’ images on the screen;

6.Plug the mouse(included) to an USB port on back of NVR.Then you can login in the system.

7.In the OS you can find fullest functionalities including live view,record,playbackvideo backup and all settings

EseeCloud Wireless Security Camera System Installation

Setup The System

This system is standalone with embedded Linux Operating System in the NVR. Just like a desktop PC, need to hook a screen to the NVR to enter the OS .Any TV,monitor with VGA or HDMI input should work for it.

If you connect the NVR with monitor shows Hiseeu logo or shows black,normally it is your monitor resolution is lower then the NVR.You can press the left side of the mouse for 30s,then it will reboot.

If still can’t work,pls change a monitor,thanks.

When you turn on the NVR box, the monitor will get below interface: Setup Wizard- -Down- -General setup- -Next -wireless setup- -Next- -Fast network- -Next -Format the hard drive- -Next

CHECK NVR NETWORK , CHANGE NVR SYSTEM LOGIN PASSWORD

Once you have completed connecting the NVR,wait approximately 2-3 minutes.Next you will see the window below on your monitor screen.For your first time to login in,User name is admin,there is no password,just choose ok to get into the menu.
(if you forget the password,pls find the solution on the FAQ page)

Tips: To protect your privacy,please set your password at earliest convenience(don’t set the password over 8 characters).Right click the mouse→System Setup→System Admin→User to set password.

How to check if your Cloud is online and Network status is healthy ?

Right click the mouse of the register,choose Fast Network.In the middle of the window you should see Cloud status as ONLINE and Network Status as Healthy Network.

If this does not appear, select Manual Config then enable DHCP,Click Apply,then power off the NVR box,wait a few seconds and power up.

Once you power up, repeat the steps outlined as above.Cloud status must be ONLINE and Network Status must be Healthy Network.If this does not happen,you will not be able to view remotely

Menu Do What

Menu bar

Split Screen: change status of live view.You can choose to view multiple cameras or any single camera.

Video Manage: manage IP cameras and NVR channels.

System Setup: all system settings.

Video Playback: playback recorded videos.

Video Backup: backup recorded videos.

Color Adjust: adjust the image setting of the each camera

PTZ Control: control PTZ camera

Volume: Adjust volume of audio cameras(works only for audio cameras).

Setup Wizard: step by step guide of 1st time general settings.

Fast Network: shortcut to network settings.

Wireless Add: add IP cameras into NVR channels wirelessly.

Exit System: logout,reboot,close screen output and shut down the system.

System Setup

Click right button→Choose System setup; enter the menu that enables you to do all settings related to this system.

• General setup(This enables you to set)
Language,Display Resolution,Time,HDD informaion,Error

• Network setup(This enables you to set)
All network related settings

• Channel setup(This enables you to set)
Manage channels and cameras

• System admin(This enables you to set)
System version,System maintenance including system upgrade,User and password management,Restore to default settings

• Record setup(This enables you to set)
Record plan for each channel video,detection

Menu Do What

There are 3 modes for reocrd.

1.Time Recording: Setup period of time of recording on NVR GUI.Right click mouse→System Setup→Record setup→Record Plan.Click “time”and put mouse icon on the upper left corner(for example“1”as picture shows),press and drag the mouse to the right to choose the time.The list will turn to red.

2.Motion Recording: Only detect motion and then start recording.Right click mouse→System Setup→Record setup→Record Plan.Click“motion”and put mouse icon on the upper left corner,press and drag the mouse to the right to choose the time.The list will turn to green.

3.Alarm recording: Right click mouse→System Setup→Record setup→Record Plan.Click “Alarm” and put mouse icon on the upper left corner,press and drag the mouse to the right to choose the time.
The list will turn to yellow.

Note: Users can setup any period of time they want,for example 0:00:00-23:59:59,That’s 24 hours×7days recording.When NVR detects hard disk,the default setting will be 24 hours×7 days recording.

The priority of Alarm is higher than that of Motion,and the priority of Motion is higher than that of Time.

Video Playback

Steps: right clik mouse in main menu→Video playback→choose date,channel,record mode→click search→then can view playback file.(IE browser can’t check the playback directly,so you can use the Eseecloud software on computer or check on your phone app Eseecloud and IP RPO)

Warm prompt:

1.IIIustration for playback button: play, pause, fast forward×2,×4,×8

2.Play file:Choose the recording file in file list,as number “1” shown in picture.Choose one of the recording,click “play” to play to recording file;

3.Video backup:Choose the recording file in file list,as number “1” shown in picture.Insert the U flash disk,click “video backup” to backup the file;

4.Timeline: Click “date”and “time”at left bottom to check the timeline of recording,as number “2″ shown in picture;

5.On the timeline with recording file,left click the mouse,the can playback the file.

Notes: you can see four channel cameras playback at the same time,if you want to check other channels you need select the correct channel at first,then choose search to find it playback.

How to Backup the video

Use U disk to copy video,so easy and convenient!

1.2 USB ports: Plug U flash disk into the USB port of NVR. Right click on main menu→Video backup→choose backup channel→choose video mode→setup searching time→search→choose recording file on the list→video backup (support 32G U flash disk at max.Recording file is packed one hour per time.)

2.1 USB port: Right click on main menu→video backup→choose backup channel→choose video mode→setup searching time→search→choose recording file on the list→video backup, insert U flash disk within reminding 1 minute,then the system will backup recording file to U flash disk.

The playback files is avi. format, you can use VLC player to check it on your computer VLC player.
download link: https://www.videolan.org

View on PC via lE or Eseecloud and Phone APP Eseecloud or IP PRO

To View on the the PC

To view on browser,you have to connect the NVR and your computer to the same router.Enter the IP address of NVR on the browser’s address bar.(We recommend using IE or Micorosoft Edge) Right click the mouse→system setup→Network Setup→IP address (Start with 192.168… )
You can change language on the right top corner.

To view on Eseecloud software on PC

Input Cloud ID (Right click the mouse→fast network→Cloud ID)
Input User Name and Password (If you doesn’t change the user name and password,User Name is admin ,no password)
please download Eseecloud software from： https://ipproapp.com/computer
user name is admin,no password,choose login

*Select “Add”
*Select “Cloud ID”.enter the cloud ID(9 or 10 numbers).You can find it on your home monitor screen.
Or right click the mouse, choose Fast network find cloud ID here
* Username is NVR system user name on your home monitor screen
* Password is your NVR system password on your home monitor screen.(If you don’t change It in your setup,it should be no password)
* Channels: Input 4 or 6 or 8. If you have 4 cameras,enter 4 etc.
* Click Confirm and you will see the video.

if you check in the local network,you can use the NVR IP address to add the system (Find the IP address on Fast network page or Network setting page)

To View on IE browser

Find the IP address: right click your mouse and choose Fast network, you will see the IP address here.
Enter the NVR’s IP address in your IE browser for example: http://192.168.1.105(If the default WEB port 80 has been changed e.g. to 100,you need to add new port number when input IP address in the browser,for example: http://192.168.1.105:100).

To view on the Phone

Users can use cellphone to scan the QR code below to install the APP free of charge,or users can search “Eseecloud”or ’IP PRO‘ on APP store or Google Play then install the APP.

Click “+”→other ways to add/ scan the QR code on your fast network page→Network connected device→input Cloud ID and User name and password (user name and password is the same one you login in NVR)

Tips: if you’ve set a password on your NVR system,please update your password on APP to view.
And if your camera loading for a long time and don’t show image,you can right click your NVR mouse and choose System Setup→Network setup,change the MTU to 1000.

Playback On Mobiles

In the Eseecloud APP,while viewing live video of the system,click Playback,you will enter the remote playback menu.The APP Playback only check one channel at one time

Tips: Videos in playback are HD mode for real time which requires very good transmission condition.
We suggest to playback in LAN.Remote playback out of LAN may not 100% work due to connection & network condition.

Extend WIFI Range

Wireless connection is easy and convenient, but it’s not universal application. Because of the character of WIFI, the WIFI signal will decrease when going through some obstacles Some methods can be applied to bypass obstacles and extend WiFi range.

Position The Antenna Correctly

WIFI range is like an apple and the antenna of NVR is in the center of it.WIFI signal is strong all around the WIFI range.Antenna of NVR should be put straight up,if not,WIFI signal will be weak.
According to the signal transmission character of antenna, the antenna of cameras should overlap or parallel to NVR WIFI range,as pictures showed below:

Use Antenna Extension Cord to prolong WIFI distance

Installation method of antenna extension cord

Note:When WIFI signal is not strong enough against walls,users can take off the original antenna and subtitute antenna extension cord.Drill a hole on the wall to let the extension cord go through and simply it where WIFI signal is strong.

Set up cascading connection in a reasonable solution,extend wifi signal transfer distance

Note:
Repeater function can’t strengthen WIFI signal for wireless NVR kit, but can extend the distance by repeaters→WIFI cameras.

Only when the repeater cameras and repeated cameras are positioned correctly,WIFI distance will be extended.

Repeater function and 3 meters antenna extension cord are two methods to extend WIFI range.
Users can choose one according to real situation.

Repeater Setup

Step 1. Right click the NVR mouse,and choose “Video Manage”- -then left click Repeater”

Step 2. Add repeater
As picture shown below,click icon + besides channel 3,choose other channel.

Step 3. As picture shown below, it means IPC1 is connected to NVR through IPC2 and IPC3.
IPC2 is connected to NVR through IPC3.IPC3 is connected to NVR directly.

Step 4. Click “Apply” and then click “refresh” to check if the setting is successful.

Delete Repeater

Move the mouse to targeted channels,left click to delete,and then click “Apply” and “OK”.

Application Example

As picture shown above, when IPCAM1 is put somewhere is out of NVR WIFI range,and there is IPCAM2 between them with strong WIFI signal,users can put IPCAM1 close to NVR and power it, setup IPCAM1 repeated by IPCAM2, and then install IPCAM1 to the presupposed place.

Camera add failure reasons and solutions

Q1: Failed to add the camera for the first time

Check whether the green light of the camera flashes normally. If the camera status light is not flashing green, use a thimble to lightly insert the configuration hole or long press the reset button until the camera indicator flashes.

Q2: Determine whether the binding failure caused by the router settings

1. The router has been set up to prevent Wi-fi squatter If the Wi-Fi connected to the camera is set to prevent Wi-fi squatter(black and white lists, MAC address filtering, etc.), the camera will not be able to connect to the Internet. The router’s prevent Wi-fi squatter settings need to be canceled.

2. The router is set up with 5GHz band wireless WiFi The camera does not currently support the connection of 5G band WiFi. Please open the router management page (generally marked with the address of the management page on the bottom label of the router), select the wireless setting 2.4GHz, and set it to on.

Q3: Check whether the mobile phone prohibit the permission of EseeCloud to use data, WLAN, GPS

Domestic Android phones may prohibit the use of data, WLAN, GPS permissions for this application, resulting in the camera being unable to connect to WiFi. Solution (Android phone): Open the phone settings center-click “application management”-open the above permissions

Q4: Make sure that the WilFi account and password are filled in correctly

It is likely that the Wi-Fi account and password you connected to the camera are incorrect, resulting in the camera not being able to connect to the network. In particular, pay attention to whether there is a space input, and try to avoid complex and uncommon symbols.

Q5: Other questions

1. If the router is set to bridge mode, the WiFi signal will be unstable, causing the connection to fail. It is not recommended to use WiFi in bridge mode when the camera is networked.

2. If you are a campus / enterprise user and the school 1 company assigns each student / employee a static IP to access the Internet, you can manually enter the static IP information to access the Internet.At present, this situation is not supported by camera networking, need to select other available WiFi connections.

3. The camera does not support WPA / WPA2’s “enterprise” encryption method to connect the camera to the network. Support WEP, WPA–PSK 1 WPA2–PSK, or corporate WiFi without password. If the camera is networked in the corporate network environment, please confirm in advance whether the WiFi encryption method meets the camera networking requirements.

What should do if the camera is offline?

Q1: Camera offline processing method

1. Check whether your device is power-on and the status light is on;
2. If you are using WIFI connection, please confirm whether you have modified the WIFI in the environment where the device is located-including the WIFI password and name, if modified, please reconfigure WIFl;
3. If the reason cannot be resolved, please restore the factory settings and add the network again.

Device preview help

Different devices support different functions. Preview interface only shows the functions supported.

Light control:setup on/off,brightness,color temperature for light control device

Screenshot:snapshot current preview image

Recording: record current preview video

Full screen:tap button and switch to landscape viewing

Calendar:choose playback time to show all recording files wanted

Remote playback: device must to be inserted TF card.

Two way talk:press the button and talk for a long time

Installation mode:swith to wall installation and ceiling installation mode

Display mode: at ceiling installation mode,there have fisheye mode,cylinder mode,corridor mode and fulI screen mode

Cruise: setup auto cruise .

Sound:setup the sound on/off

Swith code stream:switch HD and SD

Split screen dispaly: choose screen channel number

Screen aspect ratio: can set the screen aspect ratio

PTZ control: control the movement of high speed dome

Timeline:drag the time line left and right to choose recording period . Use fingers to zoom in or zoom out the timeline

Add Camera

Add device

Method 1: Enter to device list interface after login, click the t’ button in the upper right corner of the interface, and select the add device” button.
Method 2: Click the’+’ button in the interface to enter directly to add device interface.

add camera

1. There is a QR code on the device body:
Scan the QR code on the device,display the device ID of the current device , click the Add ICON below jump to the prompt interface of operation guide.

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2. Can’t find the device QR code :
lf there is no QR code on the device, click ‘Other ways to add’ and then select ‘Standalone camera’.

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3. Please connect your mobile WiFi to the device hotspot.

Open Settings-> Select Wireless LAN > Select ‘IPCXXXXXXXXX’ device hotspot.

Connect hotspot,default password：11111111

add camera

4. After connecting successfully,return to APP.

Remote View: View video via WIFI or other network, please select Remote View.(most people choose)
Direct Connection: View video without network ,select Direct Connection. (few people choose)

5. Select Remote View to continue.
Select your wifi and enter your wifi password, then click Confirm .

add camera

6. Configuring, do not unplug the network! The network configuration process may take 1-2 minutes, please be patient.

add camera

7. Set device name and device password.
For added security, please set a password.

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Device Sharing
Generate shared QR codes ln the device list, click the “Share” button, set the right to share, choose to share, and generate QR codes.

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Scan and share QR code.
click on the’+’button in the upper right corner of the interface to enter to add device interface, click on scan add device, enter to scan interface, scan shared device QR code, after display the scan results then return to device list interface.
Note: You need to allow access to the camera and album to use this function properly.

Scan and share QR codeScan and share QR code

App Operation

Log in

This APP support “account log-in”, third-party log-in” and local experience”.
Account log-in: At log-in interface, input user name/cellphone number/email address and password, click ‘0K” and log in.
Third-party log-in: Click the icon of third-party network social software, authorize the APP to log in.Local experience: Users can use the APP without log-in.
Remember the password: Supportremem-berring the account and password that have been logged in, which is convenient for switching account login.
Note: Please pay attention thatLocal experience” mode will be stored at local.Once data is lost, it can’t be restored.

IP PRO Log in

Registration

Input cellphone number/email address to register, get verification code.
Input verification code and password, click “OK”. After registration it will move to device list.
Note: Each cellphone number/ email address can be used for registration once.

IP PRO RegistrationIP PRO Registration

Reset Password

Input registered cellphone number /email address to get verification code. Input verification code, reset password and click “OK”.
Then go back to log-in interface, log in with new password.

IP PRO Reset Password

Frequently Asked Questions

Question one：After installation, open the CMS and display “Cannot load plugin”?

Answer one：

1.Please confirm whether the installation path uses Chinese when installing, and the plugin is temporarily not compatible with Chinese path.

2.After confirming the non-Chinese path, if the problem persists, you can contact technical support for assistance.

Question two：After connecting multiple channels of video (more than 30 channels), videos stop for a few seconds , all channels are automatically disconnected into the black screen. The device connected again has no response. Do we need to restart the CMS?

Answer two：The new version of CMS3.0.1 runs with higher memory. If you connect many channels by the lower configuration computer, the computer system will run out of memory, causing the CMS to run abnormally. If the computer configuration is slightly lower, it is recommended not to connect too many channels. The optimization work has been planned for this situation.

Question three：When CMS is installed on the OSX system, it displays “File is corrupted” or “Unable to open” when it is opened?

Answer three：

1.Open “System Settings” → “Security and Privacy” → “Allow applications to be downloaded in the following location”, check “any source” (applies to versions prior to OSX10.12.X);

2.Open “Terminal”, enter the string “sudo spctl –master-disable”, press the “Enter” key, enter the sudo password (applicable to versions after OSX10.12.X). If the above method still does not work, please contact us to help you solve it.

Question four：After starting a window and flashing, it will not start or XP will appear. Open the software to indicate 0a00000000 memory referenced by 0x00000000 instruction. The memory cannot be ‘written’.

Answer four：Large probability video card driver problem, update the graphics card driver can solve

Question five：It shows mfc100u.dll lost when opening computer

Answer five：Install VC++2010 library to solve the problem

More features

User Management

New user：①Click New User ②Enter username (required) + note name (optional)③Click to confirm

Modify permissions：

Default: The default permissions include screenshot, video, PTZ settings, video playback, remote download 5 items

modify：①Click edit permission ②Check the permissions and devices/channels that need to be assigned to new users (you can click to select all) ③Click to confirm

Other functions：

①Clear password: If the login password of the new user is forgotten, you can log in to the newly created user again by directly clearing the password and the internal setting data can be retained.

②Modify the note: Add a note, change the note or delete the note, go to the modify note operation

③Delete user: If you feel that the newly created user is not necessary, click delete user to delete the user.

New userModify permissionsModify user

Log query

Inquire：①Confirm ‘start time + end time’②Confirm ‘log type’ (including: alarm log, login log, operation log)③Selected area ④Click to query

Log query

Resource management

Screenshot：

search for：①Select ‘start time+end time’ ②Click search

Preview：①Method one selects ‘preview’ for right-click operation ②The second method is the screenshot file retrieved by direct click.

delete：①Method 1 Select ‘Delete’ for the right-click operation. ②The second method is to enter the screenshot preview state and click to select ‘delete’.

location：①Method 1 Select ‘Open location’ for right-click operation②Method 2 is to click ‘Save Location’ in the resource information.

Resource information：‘user, resource size, resolution, device name, associated channel, screenshot time, save location’, including the above content (as shown in Figure 2)

Replacement size：‘Original size, maximize, zoom in, zoom out, resource information, delete’, the screenshot preview status includes the above status/function that can be switched to

video：

search for：①Select ‘start time+end time+’②Select the recording type (including: preview video, playback video, default all types)③Click search

Resource information：‘user, resource size, recording type, device name, associated channel, recording time, save location’, including the above

Other functions：The operation steps of ‘preview, resource information, location, delete’ function are the same as the screenshots. For details, please refer to the operation in the screenshot.

Right click operationResource information

System Info

Version Information：The content is displayed as follows ‘version number, date’

change Password：①Enter ‘original password + new password + confirm new password’②Click to confirm ③Re-login verification password

sign out：Click the ‘Exit Login’ button to quit the login status of the current account.

System Info

User parameter

Basic Settings

Split screen number：The selected split screen number is displayed after the re-login, and the CMS provides split screen 1/4/6/8/9/16/25/36/49 nine forms of choice.

Display language：CMS currently defaults to 9 display languages, such as Simplified Chinese and English. When you choose to log in again, you will switch to the corresponding language.

Login Method：The cloud login mode is online. You need to connect to the external network when you log in. The local login does not have this hard requirement.

List style：The list style includes tree shape and graphics. The replacement is only the real-time preview interface and the display of the device list under the playback interface. The device list under other interfaces is unified into the tree list style.

Path modification：

①Screenshot path: The screenshot file is saved in the snapshot folder by default, and can be saved in other paths according to its own needs.

②Local recording path: The local recording file is saved in the record folder by default, and can be saved in other paths according to its own needs.

③Video download path: The files downloaded by the playback video are saved in the video_download folder by default, and can be saved in other paths according to their needs.

Preview sync time：Check the time when the device is previewed and the computer will be automatically synchronized (only ipc is supported)

note：After modifying the settings, click “Finish” and you will need to log in again. (It is best not to modify it to a directory containing Chinese)

advanced settings

Time zone setting：The local time zone can be selected according to the actual situation.

Automatic lock：Check the auto lock and enter the integer in minutes in the time frame. If no operation is performed on the CMS within the time of the input, the CMS will automatically lock.

Automatically connect video：After logging in to the auto-connect video, log in to the CMS and automatically connect to the device added to the device list. The number of connected channels is the number of split screens in the basic settings.

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Equipment management

Add device

Add a LAN device：①Enter the device management interface ②Refresh LAN device ③Check the device and click Add (LAN device can be filtered by entering IP/ID in the filter box)

Add cloud ID device：Manually enter the device ‘cloud ID number + channel number’, select ‘type’ according to the actual situation of the device, and the rest can click to confirm (the password can be selected according to the actual settings of the device)

Add an IP/DDNS device：Manually enter the device ‘IP/DDNS+port+channel number’, select ‘type’ according to the actual situation of the device, and the rest can click OK.

LAN add

Modify device

Device modification：In the device management or preview interface, after selecting the device and clicking Modify, the device interface will be loaded.

Regional modification：In the modify device interface, click the area drop-down box.

Group modification：After selecting the group under the device management interface, click the modify button to load the modified group information interface.

note：Modify the channel name, panorama, and channel type corresponding to the channel number in the device.

The panorama or channel type corresponding to each serial number is independent.

The channel device in the device needs to be in the panoramic state. You can select the corresponding channel serial number to modify the panorama. And channel type

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Remote setting

VR CAM/gateway Remote setting

Setup steps：①Selected device ②Click Settings / Connect Device and click the Remote Settings button (as shown in Figure 1)

Device Information：Content includes device model, device ID, OEM serial number, firmware version (providing check updates)

Function setting：The audio, prompt tone, prompt language, and display mode and resolution can be set on the configuration.

Alarm system：The content includes motion detection, message push, motion detection sensitivity, and synchronization time function. If daylight saving time setting is available, you can set daylight saving time.

TF card settings：TF card status, available / total capacity, TF card formatting function

note：

①Alarm message push is not supported in local login. You need to check to switch to cloud login status.

②Currently supports VR CAM/gateway devices for remote setup

Remote setting interface

D82 series NVR remote setting

Setup steps：①Selected device ②Click Settings / Connect Device and click the Remote Settings button

• General settings：Set the device’s time zone, date format, date, time, button sound, OSD transparency, VGA resolution

• Channel setting：

◦ Coding settings：Can set the encoding mode of each channel, the resolution of the primary and secondary streams, the code stream control, the code stream rate, the video frame rate, and the encoding format.

◦ Color adjustment：The tone, contrast, brightness, and saturation of each channel can be adjusted and copied to other channels.

◦ Channel OSD：The title, display status, and communication quality of each channel can be modified.

◦ Video detection：Each channel alarm duration, detection type, sensitivity, whether to enable various alarm information push, detection area selection, deployment time selection can be modified, and can be copied to other channels

◦ Code stream value：Monitor real-time stream for each channel

◦ Channel details：View the primary stream, secondary stream, and software version for each channel

• Recording settings：You can set the recording type and time of each channel. There are three types of timing, movement and alarm.

• Network settings：

◦ Network settings：You can modify whether to use DHCP. If you choose No, you can modify the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS address, and WEB port of the NVR.

◦ Dynamic domain name：You can modify whether to use DDNS. If yes, you can modify the provider, domain name, username, password.

◦ PPPOE：Select whether to enable PPPOE. If yes, you can modify the PPPOE protocol, user name, and password. You can view the PPPOE status and PPPOE IP address.

◦ wireless setting：Can view ESSID, modify Wireless Channel, area

• System settings：

◦ Device Information：View device name, device model, device serial number, software version, release time, cloud ID

◦ Log information：Select the input type, start time, and end time and click Search to display the log number, time, and content that meet the conditions.

◦ User Management：Display serial number, user name, whether it is super user, create new user, edit user, delete user, change password

◦ Factory settings：Choose simple restore (ignore channel and network configuration), restore all (restore all configurations)

◦ Online upgrade：Select the local upgrade file and click on Upgrade Firmware.

Device grouping

Create a group：①Click the ‘Create Group’ button ②‘Enter the content in the group name box and click OK.

Add channel：

enter：①Select the created group ②Click the Add Channel button

Import selection：①Selected channel ②Selected group ③Click the import selection button

Import all：①Selected group ②Click to import all buttons

Modify/delete：

Edit: Select the group and click the Modify button to modify it.

Delete: delete the selected group or channel and click the delete button to delete

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Video playback

Playback four steps：①Select device channel ②Select video type ③Select playback date ④Confirm search video

• Retrieving the video requires three conditions of ‘device channel + recording type + playback date’.

• Video types include: motion detection, timing detection, alarm detection, and manual detection. Generally, all types of videos can be retrieved by default.

• The selection of the device channel can directly affect the retrieval result. Be sure to confirm the online status of the device before recording.

Device channelVideo typeDate selection

Timed playback

• Timed playback：Select the timed playback operation, enter the recording effective time point in the time frame, and confirm that it can be played immediately (effective time point refers to: the time retrieved by video playback)

• Time drag playback：Adjust the time scale and drag the cursor on the timeline to the corresponding time (as shown in Figure 2 below)

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Video sync

Steps：①Retrieve video ②Check sync ③Switching time point

• Date: Check the synchronization switching time point, the channel synchronization will not take effect.

• Time: Check the synchronous switching time point. The recording time of each channel will not take effect at the same time.

Video download

Batch download：Enter the time period to be downloaded at the start time + end time according to the needs of the retrieved recording time range.

Time period download：The time period of the video recording will also be displayed in the download resource. Click the download button for any time period according to your needs.

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Other functions

Playback control：Support playback/pause/stop control in video playback, select the screen form in playback and click operation

Time scale adjustment：The settings in the Setup Wizard are not set. The playback timeline scale will default to 60 minutes. You can also modify the scale value by clicking ‘Reduction’ or ‘Magnify’ during video playback.

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Live Preview

Connection/Disconnection

The list style is treeshape:

connection：

①Double-click on the selected device/channel to enter the connected video state.

②After selecting the device/channel, right click and select “Connect Video” to enter the connected video state (Figure 1)

disconnect：

③Double-click to disconnect the current connection after selecting the connected device/channel

④After selecting the device/channel, right click and select ‘Disconnect’ to disconnect the current connection.

Figure 1

List style is graphic：

①After selecting the device/channel, click the play button on the device list to enter the connected video status.

②After selecting the device/channel, click the stop button on the device list to disconnect the current connection status.

③Right-click operation connection/disconnection is consistent with the tree list style. The specific operation can be referenced.

Note：poor performance of the computer will directly affect the smoothness of the preview video. It is recommended that the number of channels connected to the device be gradually increased

Video/screenshot

Video：

①Click the Record button on the toolbar to enter the video recording status (as shown in Figure 1 below)

②After the video operation, click the record button again to stop recording.

Note：

①The actual recording duration is not equal to the time difference between the start recording time and the end recording time.

②If the device network is interrupted, the recording will succeed but no video file will be saved.

③The channel is maximized or minimized during recording, and the recording will stop.

Screenshot：

Click the screenshot button on the toolbar to enter the screenshot status (as shown in Figure 1 below)

Note：

①If the switching stream video is not loaded, the screenshot operation will be saved.

②The screenshot does not have the function of continuous screenshots. Clicking the screenshot button once will capture an image.

Figure 1

Panorama mode

enter：

①Double-click the channel screen to enter the maximized state, right click and select “panoramic mode” to switch to the panorama mode, enter the panorama, and the code stream is automatically switched to HD.

②The channel screen is in 1 split screen mode, and the panorama mode option is available on the right toolbar. Click to select to switch the panorama mode.

drop out：

①Click on Panorama mode on the right toolbar and select ‘Exit panorama’ to exit panorama mode

②Exit the panorama mode by exiting the screen from the split screen state.

Panorama modeCylindrical modeExpand modeSplit screen modeQuad screen modeSix-screen mode

Note：

①In the local login mode, you can select 6 display modes in the panorama mode, including: panorama, cylinder, expand, 2 split screen, 4 split screen, 6 split screen

②In the cloud login mode, you can select 4 display modes in the panorama mode, including: panorama, cylinder, split screen, quad screen

• Installation mode：

Suspension: the direction of the cruise is clockwise

Wall-mounted: the direction of the cruise swings left and right

• Cruise mode：

Speed: Cruise provides speed 3S / speed 40S / speed 60S three options, corresponding to slow / medium / fast three speeds

Stop: Pause the current state of the cruise, left click on the channel in the cruise or select the stop cruise button in the cruise mode to click

Panorama modeInstallation modeCruise mode

PTZ control

Cruise / PTZ / Zoom / Focus / Aperture / Preset：

The PTZ control function can be used only when the PTZ device (such as a ball machine) is connected to the main control device (such as NVR or DVR).

Cruise is to directly perform the screen cruise operation. The pan/tilt is to adjust the lens direction and zoom to replace the mirror multiple.

PTZ speed level controlcontrolZoom, focusPreset

①：Adjust the PTZ control speed (default level is 6)

②：Adjust lens direction and cruise

③：Adjust the zoom and focus of the PTZ camera

④：Set and call the set bit, adjust the lens to the specified position, set the preset position, input the preset position later, click to call, the lens will automatically move to the specified position

Split screen number

• The client provides 1 split screen / 4 split screen / 6 split screen / 8 split screen / 9 split screen / 16 split screen / 25 split screen / 36 split screen / 49 split screen, nine split screens can be switched at will

When the number of connected device channels is greater than the current number of split screens, the displayed split screen will automatically increase, reaching 49 split screens.

Split screen number

Other functions

• Sharpness switching: SD SD and HD HD toggle buttons

• sound：①Selected screen channel ②Click to turn off/on sound

• Intercom：①Click the intercom button to open the intercom②Left-click and hold the connection to talk, click the exit button to exit the intercom

• Help: The help buttons under each interface are the corresponding function instructions.

• Recording: When the live preview channel is recording, the icon is flashing.

• shut down：①Click to exit the login button ②Click OK to log out and return to the login screen.

Other functionsIntercom

User login

Local login

①Enter account + password ②Click to login

• Local login can be logged in using the default account admin (the initial password is blank)

• Local login mode can choose remember passwords orautomatic login (automatic login is not possible when auto lock status is enabled)

• Click the string in the login forgot password to be encrypted. Different accounts correspond to different encrypted passwords

• The account number box can display three accounts that are mostly used recently.

• Switch to cloud login

note:

• The current CMS version of the user name can only use “admin”, the initial password is empty. In order to prevent potential safety hazards, please be sure to modify the initial password after the initial login to prevent unauthorized access to your device or other adverse consequences.

• For better protection of your privacy and improving product security, we strongly recommend that you set up complex passwords based on the following rules: greater than 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, special characters, and so on. Please understand that it is your responsibility to properly configure all passwords and other related product security settings.

Cloud login

• User login：①Enter ‘account+password’ ②Remember password and automatic login (optional) ③Click to Login

• Register an account：①Enter ‘new account + password + email’ ②Click to register now

• Retrieve password：①Enter ‘Account+Mailbox’ ②Click to get verification code and enter ③Enter a new password ④Click to complete

Note:

①The cloud login should be logged in with the registered account (the account registered by the mobile app can be logged in)

②Registered account is recommended to use a valid mailbox, easy to retrieve passwords and other special circumstances

③After registering an account, you need to log in to the email address you entered during registration to activate the email address (click the received link to verify)

④The mailbox status is not activated, and cannot be retrieved after forgetting the password (activation period is two days)

⑤The first time you use EseeCloud_CMS, the software’s time zone will automatically sync with your computer, and you can change it later in the advanced settings.

Installation login

Installation and operation

Step 1: Run the EseeCloud_Setup_3.0.1.exe installation package

Step 2: Select the display language when installing

Step 3: Read and determine whether to accept the agreement

Step 4: Determine the path to the installation

Step 5: Installation is complete and you can choose to run immediately

1. Running program2. Choose a language3. Reading agreement4. Determine the path5. The installation is complete

Introduction to EseeCloud CMS

Function introduction

CMS is called Camera Monitor System. It is a camera monitoring client for online preview image, video storage, remote playback, device management, video/screen download and other functions.

It is suitable for DVR, NVR, IPC, VR CAM, Wifi IPC and other devices.

Camera suitable for IP PRO, VR CAM, EseeCloud app.

CMS has the following characteristics

Interface containerization processing mode: In the interface design of the client component, the containerized processing is carefully adopted, which simplifies the processing mode of multi-screen and single-screen switching, greatly improves the multi-screen operation feeling, and adapts to the development trend of a multi-screen PC.
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Channelized management mode: In the client component design, channelized management mode is added, and the traditional design mode with device as the core subject is abandoned, which is more suitable for the development direction of IP monitoring.

Operating environment

Operating system:Microsoft Windows7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 (32/64 bit Chinese and English operating system)

OSX 10.9 or higher (64-bit Chinese and English systems)

CPU：I3/2.4GHZ or more

Memory: 4GB or more

Graphics card: integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 and later), discrete graphics (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 and later)

note

Preview multiple video or high resolution video at the same time, requiring higher hardware configuration and network bandwidth

Foreword

Welcome to use our products! We are very honored to get your trust.

In order to have a general understanding of our product CMS and facilitate your use, we have specially configured this manual for you, including the function introduction, operation steps, precautions, etc., which are essential guides for your use of this product.

Please read the instruction manual carefully before use. I believe it will be of great help to your effective use of this product. In addition, if you have any questions during the use, please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to serve you.

Applicable Model

This manual is for the camera monitoring system CMS.

Statement

This manual may contain areas where the product functions or operations do not match, or where the technology is inaccurate, or a typographical error. For such problems, our company will update the manual content according to product updates, and regularly update the hardware and software products described in this manual. The updated content will be added to the new version of this manual without prior notice.

The contents of this manual are for reference guidance only, and are not guaranteed to be identical to the actual product. Please refer to the actual product.
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Agreement

In order to simplify the description in this manual, make a convention:

The camera monitoring system CMS is referred to as CMS or software for short;

DVR, NVR, IPC, VR CAM, WIFI IPC equipment, etc., collectively referred to as equipment;

Click for the left mouse button click, double click for the left mouse button to double click;

Some pictures are schematic, please refer to the actual interface of the software;

A “note” hint text may appear in this article to indicate that the operation is potentially risky, and ignoring the text may result in errors or unpredictable results.

Cloud storage details

Features

1. What is cloud storage? The cloud storage function is a video storage function developed based on technologies such as moving object detection. Cloud storage is divided into two types: alarm recording and full-day recording. Alarm recording refers to triggering the camera alarm when someone passes by or moves in front of the camera. The camera will automatically record and upload it to the Cloud Space Security Center for encryption. You can use it with confidence.

Tips:

(1) As long as you purchase the cloud storage service, you can get the corresponding cloud space. For example, if you purchase the cloud deposit monthly package, the cloud space is valid for one month, and it will take effect from the successful purchase.

(2) The storage time of cloud storage video is determined by the type of package. If you open the cloud storage package for 7 days, the camera cloud video storage period is 7 days. The 30-day cloud storage package will be opened, and the camera cloud video storage cycle will be upgraded to 30 days. If you open a 7G/month cloud storage package, then your cloud recording storage space is 7G in this month. After the space is full, the cloud recording will not be saved. The stored video will be saved for one month.

2. What are the advantages of cloud storage? The video is safer: the video cloud storage can not steal, safe and reliable. More efficient viewing: generate alarm video in real time, quickly grasp the alarm situation, the video is clear and smooth without jamming Cloud storage: Camera video is stored in cloud space, no space limit, and unlimited cloud storage space.

Cloud deposit purchase and exchange

1. How to buy a cloud storage package?
Click the device list device “Cloud Record” button or the personal center “Cloud Mall” – enter the “Cloud Mall” interface – click “Switch” to select the device you want to purchase and the device channel – automatically select the appropriate package for you after the selection is completed – click ” Buy now” Once the payment is complete, you can turn on device cloud storage.
Tips:
(1) Cloud deposit does not support return and exchange after purchase, and does not support refund;
(2) The purchase channel of the device is determined by the number of package service channels of the system. If the system has only two packages with service channels 1 and 3, then the device can only select 1 or 3 purchase channels;
(3) Cloud storage is only bound to the purchase user. The device with the cloud storage is deleted and added to the new account. Under the new account, the device will not be able to continue to enjoy the cloud storage;
(4) Cloud storage is purchased by a single device and device channel, and multiple devices and multiple channels need to correspond to multiple cloud storage packages;

2. How to redeem the cloud storage package?
Click the device list device “Cloud Record” button or the personal center “Cloud Mall” – enter the “Cloud Mall” interface – click “Use Cloud Saver Code” – enter the “Scan Redemption Code” interface, scan the valid redemption code – enter the ” redemption code” Payment interface” – select the device and channel to be redeemed – click ” redeem now” to complete the redemption

Tips:
(1) The number of channels for redemption Device is determined by the number of package service channels generated by the redemption code (if the service channel of the redemption code package is 4, then the device can only select 4 channels to purchase);
(2) There is no charge for redeeming the code cloud storage package using the redemption code, and each redemption code can only be used once;

Cloud video introduction

1.cloud video types and abnormal conditions

Cloud recording is divided into two types: alarm recording and full-day recording.

Alarm recording, the video will only be uploaded when the camera detects that someone has passed, the item has been moved, and the camera alarm is triggered.

Recording all day means that the camera will automatically record when it is online and in good condition. It will be detected 24 hours a day and encrypted and uploaded to the cloud space.

The cloud video is lost when the device is deleted, the device uploads the cloud video, and the device is disconnected from the network. The device and the server are disconnected. The device network bandwidth is insufficient and the device cannot upload video and video.

2.How to turn off the automatic upload function of cloud recording?

After purchasing the cloud storage package, the cloud recording function will be automatically enabled.

You can click the “Cloud Recording” button corresponding to the device list to enter the cloud recording interface. Click the cloud storage service icon to enter the “Cloud Storage Service” – disable the cloud recording function.

Tips: After the cloud recording function is turned off, the validity period of the cloud storage will not be extended;

Cloud retention period

1.Cloud deposit validity period
Cloud deposits take effect from the date of purchase, that is, the validity period of cloud deposits is: “at the time of purchase” to “the same time point after one month / one year later”. For example, the cloud deposit package of 7 days/month was purchased at 0:00 on April 1, 2019, and the validity period of the cloud deposit is a natural month. It is: 0:00 on April 1, 2019, and O:00 on May 1, 2019.

Tips: The validity period of the channel cloud is the sum of the time of all the cloud storage packages in the channel. For example, channel 1 purchased two 7-day/ month cloud storage packages at 0:00 on April 1, 2019, then the cloud storage validity period is: 0:00 on April 1, 2019, and June 1, 2019. 0:00 on the day.

2. Can the cloud validity period be suspended?
Cloud storage is timed from the date of purchase, and will not stop during the time. after the user purchases the cloud storage, the action of deleting or stopping the uploading of the video can not affect the cloud expiration time

Cloud storage renewal

1. How to renew the cloud deposit package?
(1) Conditions for cloud surviving fee: The current device has purchased the cloud storage channel to purchase or renew the cloud storage package;
(2) Process of cloud surviving fee: Click the device “Cloud Recording” to enter the cloud recording interface click the “Cloud Storage Service” icon to enter the cloud storage service – select the channel to renew the fee – click the “Renew Now” button below to enter the cloud mall interface – Select the channel and package for renewal of the device – click on the renewal fee immediately to complete the renewal.

Tips: When you are renewing, if the renewal plan are using the package and the other channels of the package meet the renewal conditions, it will default to select previous package and channel.

Cloud storage migration

1. Unbound cloud service migration

(1) Conditions for migrating cloud services: The current account has a cloud storage service of unbound devices;

(2) Migration cloud service process:
After the device is added successfully, if the device meets the service migration conditions, the migration prompt box is displayed. After confirming, select the service that needs to be migrated to the newly added device, and click “Migration”.

If the device is a single-channel device, the device migrates directly to the device list interface. If the device is a multi-channel device, you need to select the number of channels equal to the number of services to migrate.

2. Offline device cloud service migration
(1) Offline device cloud service migration conditions: the current account has offline devices that have been bound to the cloud service;
(2) Migration process:
After the device is successfully added, if the device meets the service migration criteria, the migration prompt box is displayed. After the determination, the device iumps to the miaration interface.

b. Select an offline device to migrate. If the offline device is multi channel, you need to select the migrated device channel.

If the device is a single-channel device, the device migrates directly to the device list interface. If the device is a multi-channel device, you need to select an equal number of channels to migrate.
Tips: Do not migrate all day recording cloud services to NVR devices

FAQ

When added by LAN or cloud lD,indicate “device is not online” or “device is not registered”

1.Please make sure the network is normal and already enable DHCP on router.

2.lf users manually change network parameter of device,please change it to default parameter. Just press reset button for 10 seconds.

Device is online and there happen alarm , but cellphone gets no message?

1.Please make sure the APP is on and allowit to get APP push message,then it can get alarm notification.

2.After enable push message,check cellphone setup-application management,find out the “Eseecloud ” and enable to get push message.

Indicate “SD card error” after insert SD card.

1.Only support SD card max 128GB and FAT32 format. If the system file is error,please formart the SD card and choose FAT32 format.

2.When SD card is ruined or file system is wrong,please try to change or re-format the SD card.

Why the playback recording video content is uncontinuous?

1.For saving the room of SD card and extend the lifetime,device will only make recording when detect the actived image ,that’s why the recording content is uncontinuous.

Can the device support be powered by USB or power bank?

1.Suggest to use original power adapter. If use other adapter with the power is not stable,the device may be damaged.

Device preview help

Different devices support different functions. Preview interface only shows the functions supported.

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Using Your Uniview NVR

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Using Your Uniview NVR,UNV NVR includes Easy, Prime and Pro series, which can be adapted to different application scenarios. UNV NVR has high quality genes to ensure the reliability of devices and the whole system, focusing on user experience to simplify every operation process.

How to Add an H-series Camera to a Uniview NVR Internal Switch

In this guide, we will show how to add an H-series IP camera to a Uniview NVR.

Step 1. Configuring The H-series Camera

The best way to do this is to connect the camera directly into your computer or router and power the camera separately using a 12vDC power supply, or use a PoE switch like we used in this guide.

Once the camera is connected,run the SADP Tool and modify the camera’s IP address to match the internal subnet of the Uniview NVR (172.16.0.x)

In this guide, we are making the H-series camera’s IP address “172.16.0.2” and setting the Gateway to “172.16.0.1”.

Please Note!

Do not set the camera’s IP the same as the NVR’s internal IP, which is “172.16.0.1”

Using Your Uniview NVR

Step 2. Plug the H-series Camera Into the Uniview NVR and Configure

In this guide, we will be connecting the H-series camera into channel 1 on the Uniview NVR.

We are accessing the Uniview NVR via it’s web interface on Internet Explorer.

From the Live View page, Click on Setup -> Camera -> Camera
Then click on the needed channel and Modify
Change Add Mode from “Plug-and-Play” to “IP Address”
Protocol from Uniview to ONVIF
Type in the needed IP Address.
Port is 80
Then the login info for the camera.
Click Save

After Refreshing, the channel status will turn Green

Now it’s live! Click on the Live View Tab to see the camera

Modify OSD Settings Via Web Interface

By Default, a camera’s name when added to a Uniview NVR is it’s model number.
Having the ability to change the camera name can keep your system organized and easier to navigate.

Step 1. Log Into the NVR Via Web Interface

Log into your NVR via Internet Explorer and click on the Setup Tab at the top. Then go into the Camera on the left and lastly OSD.

You will have to adjust and name each camera one at a time. Select the camera you want to work on from the drop-down list at the top.

Step 2. Modify OSD Settings For The Camera

In the Basic Tab, you can modify the camera name, Name & Time Visibility, date & time Format, and Font Size & Color.

In the Content Tab, you can add additional wordage on the camera’s Live View

Setting up Uniview DDNS with EZDDNS

List of needed materials:

Computer
Uniview Recorder

Below you can see the web interface for a Uniview NVR. You will need to navigate to the IP address of the unit. Then go to Setup>Network>DDNS.

If you are having trouble finding your Uniview recorder then you can download the EZ Tools software to find it on your network here

Once you are in the DDNS portion of the recorder. Just turn it on and fill in the required information as shown below. Select EZDDNS you will have to create your own unique domain name.

Then click save then under device address you will see where it says en.ezcloud.uniview.com/yourdomainname. You will then use this address to access your recorder from the internet through your favorite web browser.

If you are setting it up from the attached monitor you can navigate to it the same way as shown below and just fill in all the information the same way.

No Video Output

The main reason a monitor would not work on a recorder is the output resolution of the recorder is too high or too low for the monitor to display. Example: The recorder could be set to 1920 x 1080 (1080P) but the monitor may only support 1024 x 720 (720P).

In this case the recorder display resolution will need to be lowered. This can be done a couple different
ways.

Method 1.

Log into the recorder via the network using an Internet Explorer browser. Navigate to the setup and then to the display settings. Adjust the resolution for the output that you are using (VGA or HDMI)

After Clicking Save, the Recorder will reboot and will output the new resolution!

Method 2.

Attach a mouse to the recorder in any of the USB ports. Press and hold down mouse 3 (Scroll
wheel) for 20 seconds then let go. The resolution of the recorder will reset to 1280 x 1024 and should
work on most monitors.

Method 3.

Double check the HDMI cables and VGA cables and make sure everything is connected on both
sides and that the monitor is on the correct source channel. Try a different monitor if this does not
work.

Password Reset

The Default Uniview admin Password is “123456”. However, this can be changed upon setup or even accidentally!

If the default password doesn’t work then you will have a few methods of troubleshooting this issue in
order to get back into your system. Your first step should be to contact your installer. Most installers
have a standard password that they assign to units they install and may be able to help resolve this for
you simply. If they do not have it then you can move on to other solutions.

Method 1. Via EZView App

Open the EZView application
Click the three lines in the top-left of the screen, this will bring out a pop-out menu. Select Local Config which should be the second option from the bottom.
In the configuration screen, select the Forget Device Password which is also the second option from the bottom.
This will open the camera of your phone if you have allowed the application to do so.
On the unit, go to the login screen. In the bottom-right corner is the Forgot password button. Click this.
Or From the Web Interface, select Forgot Password on the login Page
Now using your phone scan the QR code that has been generated on the screen. This will produce a temporary password for you to use on the unit. it will be emailed to the account you set upon initial setup.
The Web Interface will produce the same QR Code
Type in the temporary password that the is sent via email and type it into the field. After clicking okay, you will be prompted to change the password.
The Web Interface will prompt to change the password as well before signing in

Method 2. Via EZCloud Service

The EZCloud service is Uniview’s P2P service which allows users to remotely view their units no matter
where you are (assuming you have a connection to the internet!). There are a few ways to add your unit
to the cloud service which is covered in other tutorials available on our website. This tutorial will assume
you have already added the device to your cloud account.

Go to en.ezcloud.uniview.com
Log into your cloud account using your credentials.
Your devices should be listed on the screen under My Cloud Devices
Click the Retrieve password option on the same line as your recorder.
You will land on a screen which requires a verification code. To have the code sent to the e-mail associated with your account click the acquire button next to your e-mail.
Open your e-mail. Within a minute or two the verification code will arrive. Retrieve the verification code and type it into the EZCloud window where the verification code is requested. Note: The verification code is only valid for 30 minutes after clicking the acquire button.
After putting in the verification code, the website will generate a temporary password just for today’s date. Type this on your unit and log in.

Accessing Cameras On PoE

Accessing Cameras On The Built-In PoE

Sometimes it is necessary to access a camera directly in a computer web browser in order to modify a setting, update firmware, or troubleshoot a problem. With most manufacturers, when using a built in PoE switch this can become a very big hassle and waste a lot of time. It would normally involve hooking a PC directly into the PoE switch and networking the computer by hand to match the built in PoE gateway. With Uniview all that hassle and trouble are in the past. Uniview NVRs allow for direct access to the camera from within the NVR, by using the NVR as a host to access the camera’s web page with the click of a button.

Accessing the Cameras

Open the recorder’s webpage in Internet Explorer by navigating to the local IP address of the recorder.
Login to the recorder, the default login is Username: admin and Password: 123456
After logging into the recorder, close the change password popup if it appears and then navigate to the setup/setting menu
Once in the settings, navigate to the Camera menu on the left hand side of the screen.
Then navigate to the IP Camera sub menu inside the Camera menu
A list of all the camera that are connected to the recorder will be displayed
Locate the camera that you need access to in the list and look all the way to the right hand side of its listing
Click on the Access button that is listed for that camera.

Next the camera will open in a new tab. This will work for cameras that are on the local network or cameras that are on a built in PoE.

Once the camera login loads, login to the camera with the default login of Username: admin and Password: admin

At this point after logging in the camera should be fully accessible and any changes, firmware updates, information, or troubleshooting that needs to be configured can be. Since you are logging into the camera directly, even though it is through the recorder, the computer has a direct network link to the camera allowing for greater access to settings than just on the recorder. This also allows for more stable and reliable firmware updates, with a better success rate. When updating the firmware of the camera this way, the computer is uploading the firmware file to the camera directly without using the NVR as a middle point.

Web Browser Access using a PC

Follow the steps below to access your Uniview device in a web browser.

Note: Cameras connected to the built in POE ports on an NVR will not show on this tool.

1. Connect the device to your router.

2. Download, install, and run the EZTools software.

EZTools will find Uniview and ONVIF devices currently connected to your network

3. Locate the device on the list.

Note: You can filter which devices are shown by checking/unchecking the All, IPC, NVR, and Other boxes above the device list.

4. Click the “e” icon on the right side of EZTools to automatically open the device in your default browser.

Note: If your default browser isn’t loading a Live View use Microsoft Edge with IE Mode enabled to access the NVR.

Watch it in action

How To Monitor And Manage Your Storage

To monitor and manage your storage, you will need to access the Hard Disk group on the setup. The settings and their functions are explained below.

Hard Disk

This tab shows you details of the current storage situation of your NVR. The total capacity and the available free space can be monitored from this tab alongside options to add and more storage.

Navigation: Setup > Hard Disk > Hard Disk

Refresh: Activating this option refreshes the list.
Add: Allows for the addition of a connected hard disk.
Format: Erases the data of a hard disk by formatting partitions.
Configure: Allows you to determine the read/write properties of each drive.

Disk Group

This tab allows the creation and management of Disk Groups. A handy tool if managing a large number of Hard Disks and to simplify storage allocation.

Navigation: Setup > Hard Disk > Disk Group

Disk Group: Allows the creation of disk groups.

The disk group feature allows us to assign hard disks to a disk group and use the disk group to store recordings and snapshots of specified cameras. Different arrays can be assigned to different disk groups. Redundant disks cannot be assigned to any disk group. Disk group information will be initialized if any disk in the group is formatted.

Allocate Space

This tab allows setting a maximum storage allocation for each camera on a disk group.

Navigation: Setup > Hard Disk > Allocate Space

Select Camera: Select which camera to configure.
Disk Group: Specifies which disk group to configure the camera for.
Max Recording Space: Determines the allocated storage size in GB for video recordings.
Max Image Space: Determines the allocated storage size in GB for image snapshots.
Copy: Allows copying of configuration to selected cameras.

Advanced

This tab will determine what the Network Video Recorder will do once the Hard Disk Drives are full and new footage needs to be saved. Setting this to Overwrite should allow the NVR to delete older footage to make space for new ones to be saved while setting this to Stop will prevent any new recordings to be saved.

Navigation: Setup > Hard Disk > Advanced

HDD Full: Determines whether to overwrite old recordings or stop once the HDD is full.

How To Adjust Resolution, Frame Rate, Bit Rate, and Video Compression

Adjusting the resolution, frame rate, bit rate, and compression of recorded footage can be done by navigating to the Encoding Tab.

Navigation: Setup > Camera > Encoding

- Navigate to the Encoding tab.
- Select which Camera to configure.
- Storage Mode: Select which stream to use for storing footage. By default, the mainstream is used for storage.
- Capture Mode: The options here are the presets you can use if preferred.
- Main/Sub/Third Stream: These sections allow greater configuration of each stream.
  - Stream Type: Select your preferred stream type.
    - Normal: main stream that is intended for scheduled recording.
    - Event: main stream that is intended for recording triggered by events such as alarm inputs or motion detection alarms.
  - Video Compression: Select your preferred video compression standard. The listed options depend on the standards supported by the camera:
    - H.264
    - H.264+
    - H.265
    - H.265+
  - Resolution: Select your preferred resolution for the selected stream.
  - Bit Rate Type: Select your preferred bit rate type.
    - CBR: Constant Bit Rate is used to maintain a specific bit rate by varying the quality of video streams. It is preferred when limited bandwidth is available. The disadvantage is that video quality will vary and may decrease significantly with increased motion in the scene.
    - VBR: When using Variable Bit Rate, video quality is kept as constant as possible, at the cost of a varying bit rate, and regardless of whether or not there is motion in the image. It is ideal when high quality is a requirement, especially when there is motion in the picture.
  - Image Quality: This parameter is effective only when Bitrate Type is
    set to VBR. 9 levels are provided.
  - Bit Rate (Kbps): Select your preferred number of bits transferred per second. Select a value or select Custom and then set a value as needed.
  - Range: Select the bit rate range. Currently the range is fixed.
  - Frame Rate (fps): Select the number of frames per second.
  - I Frame Interval: Number of frames between two adjacent I frames.
  - I Frame Range: Range of I frames. Currently the range is fixed.
  - Smoothing: Use the slider to control the sudden increase of bit
    rate.
  - Audio Stream: Enable or disable audio stream.
  - Smart Encoding: The advanced mode achieves higher compression ratios.

How to Enable 2-Way Audio Via Web Interface

In this guide we will show how to enable two-way audio on a UNV camera, NVRs or NVRs via a computer/laptop. By doing that, you should be able to hear and speak back to the camera.

Please Note

To utilize the two-way audio feature, the camera must be equipped with a microphone and a speaker, they can be built-in, or installed separately if the camera allows it.

Enable two-way audio on Uniview cameras (or DVR/NVR)

Start by accessing the Uniview device via a web browser (use Internet Explorer and the computer has to be Windows). Type the IP address of the camera (or DVR/NVR) and the URL bar.

Install all requested web plugins that are prompted by Internet Explorer. Once installed, you may need to refresh, or restart the web browser.

You may install the plugin by selecting “Run”. In some instances, you may need to close the web browser to complete the installation. After installation completes, please re-open Internet Explorer. An example is shown on the screenshot below and the Uniview plug-in is called “UwareWebPlayer”.

Enable 2-Way Audio on UNV

After logging in, the Live View page will be where you will be able to use audio(2-way talk) features. If a camera supports 2-way audio, you will see that option (noted with the red circle).

Enable 2-Way Audio on UNV

Another option is using the RCA input and output directly on the back of the recorder to produce 2-way talk audio. This will be on the bottom of the Live View page. Sometimes the options are greyed out and that indicates that the audio is not supported by the camera.

Enable 2-Way Audio on UNV

Basically, if your camera supports audio, all you need to do is locate the audio buttons on the Uniview’s web interface and have them enabled. Make sure to unmute the PC’s audio as well, otherwise you won’t be able to hear anything.

Two-way audio enables the user to hear the live audio from the camera and, if necessary, to talk back. So the camera needs to have a microphone built-in and a speaker. If it has just a mic, then you can hear but you can’t talk back.

If you’re not sure if your camera is equipped with audio capabilities, just check the spec sheet or ask the Nelly’s for more information.

If the audio is not clear enough, or too noisy, it’s recommended not to install the camera close to noisy devices such as fans, AC units, or other appliances. Additionally you may need to update the camera’s firmware to the latest version.

Configuring Dual NIC NVRs

There are a lot of advantages to utilizing two network cards on a recorder.

The main advantage to using both NIC ports on a recorder is that cameras on the job can be on their own network away from the customer’s existing network, while still keeping the recorder on the main network to gain internet access for remote viewing.

Other reasons to use both NIC cards include load balancing to reduce camera video lag, and Net-Fault Tolerance which means the recorder will only take one IP address from the main network, and set up so if one port fails the other will take over.

Please Note

One thing to remember before setting up both NIC ports is that they CANNOT be on the same gateway/subnet. This will cause both ports not to work and the recorder will not give any warning when setting them on the same gateway/subnet.
Also remember that a monitor plugged directly into the recorder is needed to start the dual NIC setup

Multi Address

Multi-Address will allow for both NIC cards to be set on different Gateways from each other. This will allow for the recorder to be on the customer’s main network but then for the cameras to be on their own separate network without the need for a router.

Plug NIC labeled 2 into the gigabit uplink on the cameras PoE switch, a standard PoE LAN port will work as well if an uplink port is not available.
Plug NIC labeled 1 into the customers network, the recorder can be plugged into a switch, router, or modem directly.
Next, on the monitor that is hooked directly into the recorder, right click and log into the main menu
Navigate to System and then to Network settings.
Once in the Network menu set the IP address for NIC1 to match the customer’s gateway. If the gateway is unknown set NIC1 on DHCP. DHCP will automatically pick a free IP address and set the correct gateway. (Note: Remember that if the customer has a 192.168.1.1 network this is the same default as NIC2 and will cause the ports not to work. If this is the case make sure to change the Selected NIC to NIC2 and then manually set the IPv4 Default Gateway to a different subnet and give it a matching subnet IP address)
Next change the Selected NIC to NIC2 and then manually set the IPv4 Default Gateway to a different subnet than NIC1 and give it a matching IP address on the same subnet. For example if NIC1 is set to IP address: 192.168.1.30 and Gateway: 192.168.1.1, NIC2 will have to have a different gateway such as IP address: 192.168.20.100 and Gateway: 192.168.20.1. This puts NIC2 on the .20. subnet.
After both NIC cards are set up to have different gateways, the cameras will then need to be addressed to match the gateway that NIC2 is set to. Continuing with the example above, the recorders IP address is: 192.168.20.100 and Gateway is: 192.168.20.1. This means that each camera will need to be set to the same gateway and each camera will need to be given a different IP address on that gateway. See below for example of the cameras IP address.
Last set the Default Route in the recorder’s network settings to NIC2. This will set the recorder so when it reboots it looks to connect to the cameras on the second NIC port and NIC1 will stay active in the background.

At this point the cameras can now be searched for in the camera menu and added to the recorder.

Load Balance

Load Balancing is good for jobs that have a lot of cameras (64 or more) this will allow for both NIC ports to share the load of data and keep the cameras video images from lagging or skipping. The reason this is needed sometimes is because bit rates on cameras can quickly exceed what a 1 Gbps NIC port can handle.

Plug both NIC1 and NIC2 ports into the customer’s main network, the recorder can be plugged
into a switch, router, or modem directly.
After both ports are connected to the network log into the recorder’s main menu and navigate to System > Network.
Set the Working Mode to Load Balance.
Select NIC should be set to Binding1
Next set the IPv4 Address and IPv4 Default Gateway to match the customer’s network. If the default gateway is unknown, set the recorder on DHCP and save. After DHCP grabs an IP address, disable DHCP to keep the IP address static.

Net-Fault Tolerance

Net-Fault Tolerance allows for the recorder’s NIC cards to be set in a redundant state that allows one to take over for the other if the first one fails to operate correctly. This is good in situations where the recorder must absolutely always be on the network. This could mean that the job site is monitored off site at all times or has cameras from a remote location.

Plug both NIC1 and NIC2 ports into the customer’s main network, the recorder can be plugged
into a switch, router, or modem directly.
After both ports are connected to the network log into the recorder’s main menu and navigate to System > Network.
Set the Working Mode to Net-Fault Tolerance.
Select NIC should be set to Binding1
Next set the IPv4 Address and IPv4 Default Gateway to match the customer’s network. If the default gateway is unknown, set the recorder on DHCP and save. After DHCP grabs an IP address, disable DHCP to keep the IP address static.

How To Setup Multicast Addressing

Multicast can be used to pull up live view when the number of connecting Web clients exceeds the limit the NVR can accommodate.

1. Click System -> Network -> Multicast.

2. 2. Select the check box to enable multicast, and then enter the multicast IP and port number.

3. Click Apply to save the settings.

4. Log in to the Web client and set Live View Protocol to Multicast under Setup -> Client.

Note

Set the multicast IP correctly. Multicast address is class D address with the range 224.0.0.0 through 239.255.255.255

Reference

– 224.0.1.0–238.255.255.255 can be used on the Internet.
· 224.0.0.0-244.0.0.255: only for use on LAN.
· 224.0.0.1: all-hosts group address, which refers to all the multicast-capable hosts and routers on a physical network.
· 224.0.0.2: for all routers on this subnet.
· 224.0.0.5: for all OSPF routers.
· 224.0.0.13: for all PIMv2 routers.
· 239.0.0.0–239.255.255.255 are for private use like 192.168.x.x.

How To Manually Upgrade a UNV NVR Via Web Interface

If your NVR is accessible on the local area network using the web interface, you may update the
firmware using a file that has been downloaded and stored locally.

Within the Setup section of the web interface, go to the Maintenance section and select the Local Upgrade entry. On the screen that comes up, click on the Browse button next to the Upgrade text entry field and browse to the location on the local PC where the firmware file is stored and click on it. Once the file is properly entered, press the Upgrade button and the unit will perform the upgrade procedure including a reboot which will terminate your connection.

Please Note

If you download a firmware off the Nelly’s website, you must export the Zip Folder out of the initial Zip Folder that is downloaded.

How to Export Footage Via Web Interface

Uniview allows the user to have the capability of exporting footage via its web interface. This is quite handy in case the attached monitor UI is not accessible.

This guide is for after the device has a storage drive installed and formatted. As well as recording schedule set.

Step 1 – Navigating To Playback

First, you will input the device’s IP address into the address bar in a web browser. In this guide, we are using Edge running in IE mode.

Once you are logged in, across the top of the page, select the Playback Tab

Step 2 – Exporting Process

Once in the Playback section, you will see a list of cameras on a left column with Download icons next to them.

Click on the Download icon and a new popup window will appear.

From here, you can select all of the cameras that you want to export footage from.

There will be a Start Time & End Time selection for the clips.

Once you have the parameters selected, hit Search.

Afterwards, a list of clips will appear below, select the clips you would like. Also, if you’d like the clips to be merged together, select the Merge and Download checkbox.

When all the selections are selected, hit the Download Button.

As the files are downloading, you will get a status bar at the top right of the screen and once the files are done, a hyperlink will appear for you to click to pull up the files.

To view the exported footage, you can use either VLC Player or Uniview’s EZPlayer

How to Use Extended Transmission Mode

Long Distance POE/Data Transmission

One problem that a lot of installers run into with IP jobs is Cat5E cable length limitations. With the cable
limitations this requires that some job sites have extra equipment installed such as another switch or
extender. Installing extra devices not only creates more fail points on the job site but it can drastically
increase the price of the job. Uniview offers an incredible solution to this problem! Using Uniview built
in PoE recorders cameras can now be ran up to 300M (900 FT) over Cat5E plenum.

Enabling Long Distance Mode

Enabling long distance mode is very simple, log into the main menu of the recorder and navigate to the
Camera menu. In the camera menu each channel that has a PoE port built in to the recorder will already
have a channel spot reserved for them with an IP address. Double click on one of the reserved channels
to display the channels Modify menu. The last option in the Modify menu will be a check box to enable
Extended Transmission mode. Check this box on and then click the Modify button at the bottom.

Using A Uniview Switch

There is a small extended mode switch in the bottom corner of each uniview switch, this switch comes
off by default. Enabling this switch can give the same performance as a built in PoE switch when it
comes to long distance transmission. Installers will need to use Cat5e Plenum cable though. Each
Uniview PoE switch also comes with at least one gigabit uplink port and one fiber port.

Enabling The Extended Mode Switch

Power on the switch without plugging anything into it.
Turn the extended mode switch to the “on” position.
Unplug the switch / Turn off the switch for 30 seconds.
Power the switch back on.

The switch will be in extended mode when the switch comes back on. Once in Extended mode the PoE
ports will all act individually without the ability to see the other PoE ports. Make sure that the NVR is
plugged into the gigabit uplink port otherwise it will not be able to see the cameras. If daisy chaining
switches together the gigabit or fiber ports will need to be used to link each switch and then connected
to the main network using the first switches second uplink (8 port switches cannot daisy chain without
an extra dummy non PoE switch to link everything.)

If daisy chaining switches together each switch will need to be link together by each switches uplink
ports. The NVR would then be plugged into the first switch in the chains second uplink port. And the
internet would need to be plugged into the last switch in the chains second uplink port.

Camera Limitations

Fixed lens cameras: 900 Feet

Motorized Lens/Base Cameras: 600 Feet

PTZ: 330 Feet

Adding Blank UNV Camera To UNV Retail NVR via Plug n Play

In scenarios where a Blank UNV camera is paired with a UNV Retail NVR, these will be plug n play. However, you may not get the full functionality of the Blank UNV Camera right away.

In this guide, we will show you the steps needed to allow the full functionality of the Blank UNV Camera.

Connecting The Camera

Since the Blank UNV cameras are plug n play with UNV Retail NVRs, the camera will come online if it is connected directly to the integrated POE switch of the NVR.

Camera Configuration via NVR

One thing you may notice however, the camera will show added with the ONVIF protocol. This can be very limiting as ONVIF only guarantees a live view and 24/7 recording.

If you go into the Smart Event section of the NVR while the camera is added via ONVIF, you will notice that none are available:

To accommodate for this, Go to Setup -> Camera -> Cameras. Checkmark the Camera, select Modify, change the Add Mode to IP Address, then change the Protocol to Uniview. Save.

Now that the camera is talking via the Uniview protocol, the Smart Events are now available!

Please Note

Not all UNV cameras support Smart Events, be sure to verify what events the camera supports beforehand! If you are unsure what events a camera may support, feel free to contact our Support or check the camera’s spec sheet.

Also Note

This guide will work along with UNV Retail Cameras and UNV Blank NVRs. Just the protocol will be changed to Private instead of Uniview on the Blank NVR.

How To Export Footage Via EZstation

In this guide, EZStation is already installed on the user’s computer, and the recording device has already been added to the software’s device list.

Step 1 – Accessing Playback & Exporting

From the Control Panel, select the Playback Tab to access the playback section of EZStation.

From the Playback Section, On the left-hand side, click on the “+” next to the NVR/DVR, the camera will drop down. Then select one camera on the left-hand side to playback and save footage from. Once the camera is selected, the calendar should populate with Blue or Red dots to indicate what type of footage was recorded on that day.

Blue = Normal
Red = Event
Purple = VCA

After the day has been selected, Click the Search icon under the Calendar.

Next, select the download icon ” “. Then select the “By Time” tab and input the timeframe that you want to export footage from. When this has been done, select the Download icon.

Step 2 – Finding Saved File

To find where the saved exported footage went, you can select the Download Progress at the bottom of EZStation.

After the Download Icon has been clicked, a popup window will appear. From that popup window, there is a folder icon that can be selected to open the file path on your computer.

To change the File Path, from the Control Panel in EZStation, select the System Configuration icon, then Recording Tab.

How To Backup Recording Via HDMI Interface

Backup, also known as recording backup, is the process of querying video stored on a hard disk of
the NVR and then saving to a USB storage device as a file.

Recording Backup

Recording backup has the following conditions:

Back up using a USB storage device: format the partition in FAT32 or NTFS format; connect
the storage device correctly to the NVR.
Permission is required.
The recording to back up is stored on a hard disk of the NVR

Note: The default file format is .mp4 when you back up recordings to a USB storage device.

Normal Backup

Click Backup > Recording. All cameras are selected by default.
Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed.
- Note: You can lock/unlock and play recording files in this window.
Select the desired recording(s) and then click Backup.
Select a partition
- Back up to USB storage device

Set the destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The recording(s) will be
saved to the specified directory.

Note: You may want to create a new folder for the recording(s) by clicking New Folder.

Note: If the connected storage device has a capacity that is greater than 2T, clicking Format will
format the device to NTFS file system; if the capacity is 2T or less, the device will be formatted to
FAT32 or NTFS. Only certain devices can format a storage device that has a greater capacity than
2T.

Note: A progress bar (e.g., Exporting X/Y) is displayed to indicate the progress, where X indicates
the current number being backed up, and Y indicates the total number of recordings. To cancel
the operation, click Cancel.

Note: A backup file is named in this format: camera name-recording start time. File extension. For
example, Ch11-20220630183546.mp4.

Video Clip Backup

A recording can be clipped and saved to a USB storage device

Open the playback window
After playback starts, click and on the playback toolbar to clip videos.
Click and then click the Video Clip tab to view video clips.
Select the desired video clip(s) and then click Backup.
Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected video clips
are saved to the specified directory

Image Backup

The default format of image backup is JPG

Click Backup > Image.
Set search conditions and then click Search. Search results are displayed
- Note: The image resolution depends on the resolution from the output interface and the number of windows displayed when the snapshot is taken.
Select the desired file(s) and then click Backup
Select a destination in the USB storage device and then click Backup. The selected files are
saved to the specified directory.

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Add H265X Camera to Recoder

M.Salih ASLAN — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:10:30 +0000

Add H265X Camera to Recoder, H.265X is highly integrated with H.265, artificial intelligence, and H.264+. It identifies noise and other interference signals, and increases the bandwidth for real target, making the allocation of video bandwidth more efficient. Compared with H.264, H.265X has same price but decreases about 40% of bit rates.

As the latest technology of Meeso Communications, H.265X has the advantages of low bit rate and low cost, it will surely stand out in the new round of market competition and achieve a new leap.

Add H265X Camera to Recoder

In this article, I will show you how to add H.265X compression standard Camera to Dahua, Kbvision video recorder.

1. Settings on Camera

To add a Camera to a Dahua, Kbvision DVR, you need to adjust a few parameters as follows:

2. Add Camera to Recoder

After you have set the parameters on the Camera, you can add the following to the Recoder:

3. Check results

Here’s what you get when you’ve added the recorder:

A. View Camera on Web Browser

Watch the main stream live:

Watch live substream:

Review recording:

B. View Camera on TV screen (HDMI/VGA)

Watch the main stream live:

Preview sub-stream:

Review recording:

C. View Camera on SmartPSS software (PC)

Go to main stream:

Preview sub-stream:

Review recording:

D. View Camera on DMSS (Phone) software

Live view of main stream, sub stream and replay recording:

Thanks for following this post!!!

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Tiandy PTZ Cameras installation guide

M.Salih ASLAN — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:27:09 +0000

Tiandy PTZ Cameras installation guide, The dome camera can automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical rotation rate of the PTZ according to the multiple of variation, which makes the manual operation easier.

Descriptions of functions
1. Basic function description

This section describes the main functions of the high speed and the infrared dome cameras and the general principles of their implementation, nospecific operation methods involved. The specific operation method of different system platforms varies. Generally, the operation manual of the system manufacturer shall prevail. In some cases, there will be some special requirements and operation methods. Please contact the dealer for necessary information.

Automatic matching technology of PTZ / rotation rate

The dome camera can automatically adjust the horizontal and vertical rotation rate of the PTZ according to the multiple of variation, which makes the manual operation easier.

Set up and call preset position
The preset function is that the dome camera can store the horizontal angle, tilt angle, camera lens focal length and other position parameters of the PTZ in the current state into the memory. These parameters can be called quickly when necessary and the PTZ and camera can be adjusted to this position. The operator can easily and quickly set or call the preset position by controlling the keyboard or equipment.
Automatically scanning

Tiandy PTZ Cameras installation guide

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The operator can set the left boundary positon and right boundary position in advance by controlling the keyboard or equipment conveniently and quickly to achieve the automatic reciprocating scanning of the camera between the left and right boundary at the set speed level. This dome camera can set 8 scanning paths.

Automatically scruising

The dome camera can program some preset positions into the automatically scrusing queue in required order through pre-programming. The operator can easily and quickly control the keyboard or equipment to allow the dome camera automatically scan in the specified time interval according to the preset position sequence. Each cruise track can store 32 preset positons.

Pattern path (pattern scanning)

The dome camera can record the running track for 180 seconds continuously. After the pattern path function is started, the dome camera can scan and monitor as the recorded running track automatically.

Watch position function

The dome camera can be set to automatically perform the set standby action after reaching the standby time: preset position, cruising, scanning, pattern path. The standby time can be set.

Self recovery function after power off

The running state of the dome camera can be restored after the power is cut off and recovered to prevent the trouble of re-operating the dome camera caused by the unexpected power off effectively.

WEB client
1. Operating Environment

It is recommended to run under the operating system environment of Win7 and above. In order to better operate and use the system, and fully reflect the performance and effects, please ensure that the following items are set or installed correctly after the system is successfully installed:

The display resolution is set to 1920 x 1080 or higher, and the color is set to enhanced color (32-bit), please refer to Windows help document or online help for how to set the resolution and color of monitor.
Make sure that the font required for this system-Song font is installed in the Windows operating system. If the interface of this system is displayed abnormally, the fonts required by this system may not be installed, or the required fonts have been damaged, and fonts need to be reinstalled.
1. Instructions for embedded Web server

You need to download controls before using this series of network video products for the first time.

Note: Use the IE browser of Windows operating system, to ensure that the version is 8.0 or above. Except for Firefox and Google browsers, please do not use other third-party browsers and any IE browser shell programs such as Maxthon, Window of the World. We do not guarantee that you can log in normally with such software.

1. Login Device

The default IP address of the device is: 192.168.1.2. Please set the IP address of the computer and the IP address of the device in the same network segment: for example, set the IP address of the computer to 192.168.1.3 to access the device through IE browser. Open the IE browser, input the IP address of the network video device in the address bar, and click “go” to log in to the device. If it is the first time to use, the following interface will appear.

- 1. Equipment activation

Fig.5.3.1.1 Equipment activation interface

Some devices need to be activated before IE interface is to be used . Set the login password in the activating device window and click OK to enter the IE login interface.

Activation succeeded, please log in again.

Fig.5.3.1.2 Prompt box for activating device

- 1. IE login interface

Fig.5.3.2.1 IE login interface

Enter the correct user name and password in the login window, and click “Login” to enter the preview interface later.

Description:

If the equipment port number is modified, you need to enter the correct port number, and the default port number is 3000.
If the device supports activation, the password is the one set at the time of activation.
If the device does not support activation, the password is 1111.

The video preview serial interface will prompt the link to download the video plug-in as Fig.5.3.2.2. Click the link to download and install the plug-in. The IE interface needs to be closed during installation.

Please click to download the plugin, if installed already, pleasejust press F5 to refresh it (no need install again). Please close the browser during installing.

Fig.5.3.2.2 Download the video plug-in

After the video plug-in is installed successfully, enter the device IP again and log in the correct account password to enter the preview interface.

Fig.5.3.2.3 preview interface of video

After you log in to the system, the prompt box of “change password” will appear in the lower right corner of the desktop. Please click the text in the box, link to the user management interface, select the user, and click “edit”, as shown in the figure below.

Note: In order to ensure the security of your information, please be sure to change the initial password!

Fig. 5.3.2.4 Change password prompt box (supported by some models)

Equipment activation

User Name

Password

Password Strength

Please generate 8-15 digits password with two or more combinations of numbers, lowercase, capital letter and special characterfspedal characters cannot be quotes, colons, semicolons, # symbols, spaces, and backslashes).

Password Confirm

Optional (For Password Reset)

Fig. 5.3.2.5 Change the password

1. Audios and videos preview

After successful login, the system will display the [Live View] interface by default. In other interfaces, users can return to the video preview interface by clicking the [Live View] button at the top of the interface.

This interface mainly control basically the front-end equipment, such as the pan tilt, lens, wiper and so on.

- 1. Button of video preview interface

Icon Description

Click “1st Stream”; the video window will display the primary code stream, and

1st Stream

the primary code stream will be displayed by default.

Click “2nd Stream”; the video window will display secondary code stream after

2nd Stream

selection.

Click “3rd Stream”; the video window will display third code stream after

3rd Stream

selection. (supported by some models)

Click “Fixed Ratio”; the video will be displayed at a fixed scale.

|< *| i Click “Fit Window”; the video will automatically adapt to the computer resolution

display.

QR code button. QR code will appear after clicking it. Users can scan the QR code

according to the type of mobile phone and download the mobile client. A third QR code will appear after the equipment is connected to the public network, and you can add the equipment by scanning on the mobile client. (Supported by some models)

Local manual snapshot control button, click enable to snapshot and save the preview picture locally, the storage path of the snapshot file can be modified by itself, the modification page: configuration system settings local settings preview snapshot save path.

Local manual recording control button, click enable, start local recording after enabling, the storage path of recording file can be modified by itself, modification page: configuration – system settings – local settings – saving path of recording file.

Voice intercom switch. When enabled, it can transmit local audio to the front-end equipment through the network for output.

Audio preview volume adjustment button, the local output volume can be adjusted by adjusting the slider position.

Electronic zoom button. After enabling this function, click the left mouse button to draw the area to be enlarged, and then you can zoom in and view the area. (Supported by some models)

Displays the frame rate button. After clicking, the preview interface displays the frame rate information of the current video. Click again to cancel the display of frame rate information. (supported by some models)

Full screen button. Realize full screen preview video, double click left mouse button or press the [Esc] key of keyboard to exit full screen preview video status

Caution

(1) All icons are valid when pressed.

(2) When there is no video in the interface, the audio preview is invalid.

Talk can only be conducted with one user at the same time, and it is recommended to turn off the intercom in time after completing the talk, so that

others can use it.

(4)

Click and

the arrow or on the right side of the video window to display / hide

the control interface.

( 5 ) Some models support “target information” to display the target and information identified by the intelligent algorithm. You can click “Zoom” / “target information” to switch the interface.

(6) Double click the left mouse button in the preview window to display the full screen. The dome camera can be controlled by keyboard: W“t”, S“_v”- A“<”- D“>”, I“zoom in”, K“zoom out”, J “focus near”, l “focus far”.

- 1. PTZ control

The functions supported by different models are different, please refer to the actual interface.

Description

Icon

8 direction keys,press the corresponding direction key to control the pan tilt to rotate in the corresponding direction; the center button is the scan shortcut key, press center button can invoke scan 1.

The slider can adjust the rotation speed of the device.

The closer the “-” end is, the slower the speed is, and

the closer the “+” end is, the faster the speed is.

Zoom control button, press “-” control device to perform zoom operation, the field angle becomes larger and the scenery becomes smaller; press “+”

control device to perform zoom operation, the field angle becomes smaller and the scenery becomes larger. (this button can also control the electric lens for zooming)

Focus control button, press “-” control device to perform focusing near operation, the near scene is

( — Focus (_ 4~ j

clear and far away fuzzy; press “+” control device to perform focusing far operation, the far scene is clear and near fuzzy. (this button can also control the electric lens to focus)

Iris control button, press “-” control device to perform aperture reduction operation, and press “+” control

Iris

( + )

device to perform iris increase operation. (supported by some models)

The wiper control button supports the wiper device.

Click the button and the wiper will perform an

operation. In order to prolong the service life of the wiper, the wiper is equipped with low temperature protection measures, and the function of closing when the ambient temperature is lower than 0 °C.

Alarm removal button. Alarm can be removed after pressing the button. (Supported by some models)

Flip: control the video image to flip 180 °.

Snap button: press the button to turn on the front end interception function.

Front-end intercom button. Press the button to turn on the front-end intercom function.

Area exposure button: when there’s a large light difference of the monitoring scene, the area to be adjusted can be selected through the area exposure function to make moderate light of the key monitoring area.

Area focus button: when there’s a deep and large scale scene area of the monitoring scene, you can select the part of the scene that needs to be focused clearly through the area focus function.

Click the one-key watch button to automatically set the current scene to the watch preset (default preset 1), and turn on the watch function at the same time. If you want to stop the one-key watch function, please cancel the standby action in the dome camera setting-basic setting.

3D positioning button, click the mouse to control, adjust the scene to be monitored to the video center. Specific operation as follows:

1 , Click the left key on the required monitoring point in the monitoring video screen, and move the corresponding point to the video center;

Press and hold the left key to the bottom right to pull down a rectangular area, then the center of the corresponding delimited area will be moved to the center of the video and zoomed in;
Press and hold the left key to the top left to pull out a rectangular area, then move the center of the corresponding delimited area to the center of the video and zoom out.

Laser alarm button, click once enabling, after clicking, the laser is turned on, click again, the laser is turned off. The laser working temperature is – 15 °C – 45 °C, the longest lasting time is 300 seconds, and it will beautomatically turned off if it exceeds 300 seconds.

Strong light warning button, click enable, the strong light will turn on after enabling, and then click again, the strong light will turn off. (supported by some models)

Sound warning button. Click “Enable”, and play the alert tone after enabling. (Supported by some models)

Manual tracking button, click once enabling, and then click the target manually to track the target.

- 1. Preset

After logging in the preset position number, you can select the operation of preset position, including set-up, call and delete.

Preset

Q, Preset NO

1	Presell	=>®A
	Preset?	■
	Presets
4	Preset!

Fig. 5.4.3.1 Preset interface

The function of the presetting bit is that the camera can store the location parameters of the PTZ under the current status such as the level angle, angle of inclination and the lens focal length of the camera into the storage and the PTZ as well as the camera can be adjusted to this position through calling the these parameters if necessary.

Click the button’ ’ ’ to display preset function setting interface.

Preset number can be fill in the blank and use the’ ’ button to find the target preset number to config (‘ –^ ’)or call(‘ ’).Call functions are only available for existed presets.

- 1. VCA Action

Click the button ^T Icon display the operation interface of the intelligent action. The interface includes One-key watching, auto cruise, auto scan, pattern and intelligent scene.

Fig.5.4.4.1 VCA Action

[Auto cruise]: Arrange some preset into the automatic cruise queue as per the requirements. Calling of this cruise can ensure the automatic cycle call of the equipment as per the set preset order as well as the stipulated interval. Each cruise trajectory can store 32 preset points.

[Auto scan]: Ensure that through set the left and right limit well in advance, the camera can scan back and forth levelly and automatically with the set speed between the left and right limit.

[Pattern]: The dome camera can continuously record the moving trajectory for 600 seconds. After the function of mode path is started, the dome camera can scan round and monitor as per the recorded moving trajectory automatically.

[Intelligent scene]: Through selecting the scene set in advance, the scene change can be realized and the function of intelligent analysis can be started quickly. If the user has set up an intelligent analysis cruise, then the cruise mode is enable after 10 minutes.

- 1. Image

Click the button ^T Icon display parameter adjustment interface,the interface can

be adjusted by the following.

Fig.5.4.5.1 Image setting interface

Icon

Description

Day

Outdoor

Night

Outdoor

HD effect adjustment, adjust the daytime image effect.

The effect is divided into:

HD effect adjustment, adjust night image effect.

The effect is divided into:: Outdoor, Indoor, WDR, Motion, Bright, Colorful, customized.etc.

Defog function button. Click the button to turn on the defog function.(Some models support this function).

Button for HLC function. Click the button to turn on HLC.(Some models support this function).

Button for WDR function. Click the button to turn on WDR function.(Some models support this function).

- 1. Quick Scene

display Scene application template interface.You can

Click the button ^T to

modify the parameter as follows:

	Quick Scene O Low Ba… O High Q… ® Self-Ad… O Minimu… Fig.5.4.6.1 Quick Scene
Icon	Description According to the specific situation of network environment, choose the
O Low Ba…® HigtiQ…	appropriate preview mode from [Low Bandwidth] and [High Quality]. According to the network environment of equipment transmission, two transmission modes can be selected, i.e., [adaptive] and [shortest delay]. In the case of limited network bandwidth, it is suggested to
® Self-Ad… O Minimu. .	choose adaptive mode to ensure smooth image; in the application environment with high video quality requirements, it is suggested to choose the shortest delay transmission mode. Protocol type: TCP, UDP, muc, use the specified protocol to connect
® TCP 0 UDP 0 MUG	video. (supported by some models)

1. Playback

Click [playback] to enter the [playback] interface.

Fig.5.5 playback

5.5.1 Refer to the front-end video file

In the playback interface, the user can view the video files of the specified date,

and can also snapshot and clip the video. See the following table for basic operation:

Icon

Descriotion

Slow forward button. The speed is 1/2 X, 1/4 X, 1/6 X and 1/8 X.

Play / pause button. Click to start/stop playing video file. Double speed playback will be canceled if necessary.

“Stop Playing” button. You can stop playing the current file by clicking it.

Fast forward button. The speed is 2 X, 4 X, 6 X and 8 X.

Stepping button can playback the video in a single frame.

Browse button, select the video file to play.

Playback snapshot button, saved by default in

C:\Users\john\NetVideoBrowser\CapturePics\o

Playback clip button: Click to start the clip, and click again to finish the clip. The default saving location is C: \ users \ John \ netvideobrowser \ snapshotpictures \.

Clip Management: you can view the type of video clip, video clip progress, current status and other information.

Volume adjustment button, the local output volume can be adjusted by adjusting the slider position.

Download Management: query or download videos and pictures.

Full screen play button: in full screen mode, double-click the mouse again at any position to exit from full screen mode.

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a date in the calendar, double-click the date, and find the

file according to the query criteria.

19 20 21 22 23 24

26 27 28 29 30 31

volume adjustment and mute

Stream

s_?–₅₃ – Choose the type of stream

In the time axis mode, users can drag on the time axis to select and view the video files of the corresponding time. After selecting the time point, click the play button

In file mode, users can operate according to file type, video recording type, and whether to query remotely. The specific functions of buttons in file mode are as follows:

Description

Icon

Set the type of file to be queried, such as [Record], [Picture], etc.

Select the type of video file to be queried. (Supported by some

RecType

Start Time

models)

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Select the start time of the video query

Stop Time

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Select the end of the recording query

Start downlo…

Start downloading selected video files

Stop Downlo…

Stop the selected video file being downloaded.

Back

Return to the playback interface.

Jump To [

Jump to the specified page.

Query: Click to query the corresponding video information.

Jump to the first page of query results.

Go to the previous page of the current page.

Go to the next page of the current page.

Jump to the last page of query results.

Lock: the file can be locked and unlocked. When the disk is full and files need to be deleted, the locked files will not be deleted.

1. Log

Click [Log] to enter the [Log] interface.

Fig.5.6 Log Interface

Log interface operation instructions

Select the channel number to query from the [Channel No.] drop-down list.
Select the type of log you want to query from the [Log Type] drop-down list.
Select the start date in the [Start Time] drop-down list, and enter the time in

the edit box at the back.

Select the end date in the [End Time] drop-down list, and enter the time in

the edit box next to it.

Click the [Query] button to query the logs within the specified time range.
When there are many logs, you can use [First Page], [Pre Page], [Next Page],

[Last Page] in the lower right corner to turn pages to view the logs, or enter the page number to view directly in [Jump To] to jump to the specified page.

Click [Export Current Page] to export the log of current page to PC.
Click [Export All Page] to export all the logs found to the PC.
1. Configuration

After login,[ Live View ]will be displayed by default. Click [Configuration] in the menu bar at the top of the page to enter the parameter configuration page, where you can set common settings, audio and video parameters, network settings, intelligent analysis, storage settings and system settings.

Note:

Because different models support different functions, the interfaces and menus may also be different, please refer to the actual interface

- 1. Basic Set

Fig.5.7.1.1 Basic Setting interface

Basic Set – > Network [DHCP]: when checked, the DHCP server will automatically assign IP to the device.

[IPv4 Address]: set the IP address of the device.

[IPv4 Subnet Mask]: set the subnet mask of the device.

[Gateway]: set the gateway of the device.

[DNS]: set the DNS server address.

[HTTP Port]: enter [HTTP port number] in the input box on the page, restart the device, and then modify the HTTP port number.

[RTSP Port]: enter [RTSP port] in the input box on the page, restart the device, and then modify the RTSP port number.

[More…]: Click ’*^D to jump to the network setting interface.

Basic Set – > Video

[Resolution]:Select the necessary resolution in the pull-down list of [Resolution] and the code stream will be switched to the designated resolution.

[Video Endoding]: Select appropriate video encoding mode in pull-down list, such as [H.264], [H.265], etc.

[Ecoding Mode]:It can be set as [Constant Bit Rate] or [Variable Bit Rate].Under the mode of constant bit rate, the video data size fluctuation is small and the bandwidth is stable during network transmission.Under the mode of variable bit rate, the video data size changes with the video image complexity, and the bandwidth can be saved in single scene.

Select the needed frame rate in the pull-down list; stream will switch to designated frame rate.(Frame rates supported by different N/P Mode and resolutions are slightly different, please refer to actual product)

[Bit Rate]:Select the necessary resolution in the pull-down list of [Resolution] and the code stream will be switched to the designated [Bit Rate]. (Unit: kbps)

Notes:Select the necessary resolution in the pull-down list of [Resolution] and the code stream will be switched to the designated resolution.

[More…]: Click ‘*^D to jump to the network setting interface.

Basic Set – > Audio

[Audio Encoding] set the audio coding mode

[Audio Sample Rate] set the audio sampling rate

[Volume value]: Can adjust the output sound, range is 100 ~ 0, The smaller the value of the device output audio signal amplitude is smaller; The greater the number of devices output audio signal amplitude is greater.

[More…]: Click ’*^D to quickly jump to audio settings

Basic Set – > OSD

[Channel Title] set the character overlay name of the channel. If it is checked, it means display; if it is not checked, it means display

[Date]: Select the check box of [date and time] to overlap the date and time on the screen

Notes:If select the check box, the information will be overlapped on the screen.

[More…]: Click ‘*^D to quickly jump to character overlay settings

Basic Set – > Motion

[Sensitivity]: Set the motion alarm sensitivity.

Notes: Set [7x24Full Area] to enable motion alarm.

[the more]: Jump to the mobile alarm interface.

Basic Set – >time setting

[Region]:The User can set the [Region] .

[Local Time]:Display the Local time.

[Set]:The User can Synchronize the system time of the device.

[NTP Server]:Setting the Server URL.

[Port]:Setting the Port Number.

[time interval]: the user can enter the interval time.

[Test]: Test and confirm the setting.

[more]: Jump to the time set interface.

Basic Set – > Users

[New]

To add a new user, you need to set the user name, password and permission. The user name and password can only be entered in English letters and numbers. After the above three items are filled in, click the [Save] button.

Note: only users with administrator rights can add and modify users.

[Edit]

In the user list, click [Edit] to open the password modification prompt box, input the old password, new password and confirm the password, and then click Modify. [Remove]

In the user list, click [Remove] to open the prompt box and click OK

Basic Set – >Other buttons

Click the [Save] button to save and make it take effect.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

[Import]/ [Export]: used for equipment maintenance, mainly divided into three categories:

[Event Server] options include alarm time period and linkage item setting information, excluding intelligent analysis.
[Smart Analytics] options include settings related to intelligent analysis, including rules, time periods, etc.
[System Setting] options include all setting information except the above alarm and intelligent analysis, including character superposition, video recording strategy, network setting and other information.

[Basic Reset]: restore the default parameters of the device. (key information such as IP address will not be recovered)

[Reboot]: restart the device.

1. Audio Video Set
  1. Stream

Stream- > Stream

Fig.5.8.1.1 Stream – Stream interface

Related parameters of video configuration are illustrated as follows:

Parameters Description

Stream	The video related parameters of the main stream, the sub stream and the third stream can be modified. Select the corresponding code stream of the family and modify the parameters of the corresponding code stream
Stream Type	You can choose pure video or audio video.
Resolution	Set the resolution of the video. (different models are compatible with different maximum resolutions).
Bit Rate	Set the bit rate of the video in KB / s. Code rate range: 32 ~ 16384kb / s. Tip: select the required resolution from the [resolution] drop-down list, and the code stream can be switched to the specified[code rate]. When [compression method] is [constant rate], the [code rate] represents the actual code rate of the code stream; when [compression method] is [variable rate], the [code rate] represents the maximum allowed code rate of the code stream. (Different models support different code rates, please refer to the actual interface)

	Sets the frame rate of the current video. In the [PAL] system, some models support 50 frames, and the maximum support is 25 frames when
Frame Rate	the wide dynamic mode is turned on. [NTSC] under the system, some models support 60 frames, and when the wide dynamic mode is turned on, the maximum support is 30 frames. The video set to [frame rate first] is smoother and the video set to
Priority	[quality first] is clearer. The number of frames between every two I frames can be set, and the
I-Frame Interval	range can be 10-100. Set constant rate or variable rate compression. At the fixed bit rate, the amount of video data fluctuates little, and the bandwidth occupied by the network transmission is stable; at the variable bit rate, the amount of
Ecoding Mode	video data changes with the complexity of the video picture, and the bandwidth is saved when the scene is single. In the case of variable bit rate, there are several levels. If the better, the higher the average bit rate is. The screen is rotated 90 degrees to adapt to the scene where the device is
Corridor Mode	installed on the wall. It is off by default. Set how video is encoded. H. 265 encoding saves bandwidth, but some
Video Encoding	browsers or playback software do not support h.265. Switch S + on and off can be selected from the drop-down list. When S +
S+	is enabled, functions such as compression mode, video quality, I-frame frame rate and key area will not be available. According to the actual situation, user can select [On] or [Off] to
Electronic Image	optimize the picture quality and prevent shake. (Supported by some
Stabilization	models)
SVC	When [SVC] is turned on, P frame can be encoded as non reference

frame, which can be used for frame extraction video recording and save storage space. The video file after frame extraction still supports normal decoding. When the [auto] mode is selected, the device will adapt to the current network environment and decide whether to send the frame to ensure that the image can be previewed normally during preview. (supported by some models)

The ratio of I frame and P frame can be set. The closer to smoothness, Smooth Video Streaming the better the smoothness of dynamic scene, the closer to clarity, and the better the video clarity performance of static scene.

Smooth Display Mode Set whether to turn on unobstructed mode. (supported by some models)

According to the situation, users can encrypt video data to improve the security of network transmission. [Encrypt type] select the required encryption algorithm (currently only AES algorithm is available),

Encrypt type

[Encrypt password] set the encryption password, and [password confirmation] input the encryption password again to ensure that the password entered twice is the same. Click [Save] to take effect.

After setting, click Save to take effect. Click [reset] to restore the last saved parameter.

Stream – > Key Region

Save

Cancel

Fig.5.8.1.2 Video parameters key area interface

After the front-end connection supporting the key area setting, you can set the key area here. The image quality displayed in the focus area is higher.

Click the “Start to Drawing” button to drag the video by holding down the left mouse button, and then you can set the key area. Several key areas can be set up. Click “Delete Area” to delete all the key areas that have been set.
Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings. Click [Cancel]to restore the last saved parameter
[Stream]: Select stream which needs to be set in [Stream] pull-down list.
[ROI Upgrade Level]: According to actual needs, set image quality of key region, such as [Best], [Better], [Good], [Normal] and [Poor], etc.

Select ROI Type- Status Tracking, at the same time select Initiation to track the dynamic status of key areas intelligently.

Note: after adjusting the resolution, video coding and other options, you need to adjust the code rate, compression coding and other parameters according to the actual image effect.

- 1. Audio

Fig. 5.8.2.1 Interface of audio parameter setting

Can modify the audio coding mode, audio sampling rate, audio control types, volume values, audio noise levels and other parameters.

Parameters Description

Audio Encoding Set the audio encoding mode of the bitstream.

Audio Sample Rate Sets the audio sampling rate for the bitstream.

Audio Control	It supports two modes: LineIn and MicIn. The control mode needs to be selected according to the output signal amplitude of the external audio equipment. When the external mic small signal (mv level signal) is
Type	connected, please select micin; when the external equipment is the active audio equipment (V level signal), please select linein mode. (supported by some models)
Volume value	The output sound size can be adjusted, and the adjustment range is 0-100. The smaller the value is, the smaller the output audio signal amplitude of the device is; the larger the value is, the larger the output audio signal amplitude of the device is.
Audio Denoising	The filter level of environmental noise can be set. The default level is 1. When the value is 0, turn off the audio noise reduction function. (supported by some models) The audio output type includes built-in speaker, external sound source and

Audio Output Type off. When the built-in speaker is selected, the output volume can be adjusted.

Echo Suppression

(supported by some models)

Turn on to improve the quality of audio intercom. (supported by some models)

After setting, click Save to take effect. Click [reset] to restore the last saved parameter.

Note:

To modify the audio parameters, the intercom function needs to be turned off.
Modify the audio coding mode and audio sampling rate parameters.
- 1. Image Setting

Image Setting->Image

Fig.5.8.3.1 Image interface

Image – Template Selection

In[Current Template], select the template to modify the parameter. In [ template name], you can define the template name.

Set image display effect in [[format]], PAL and NTSC can be chosen.

Select the method to display image mirror in [[Image location]]. Four methods to display image position are supported: horizontal mirror, vertical mirror, inverted flip, normal, and so on.

Image -Image Adjustment

Click next to [Image Adjustment] to expand the[Image Adjustment] interface. The user can set the brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness, white balance, image style and indoor/ outdoor modes of the picture through the image adjustment

menu.

Image -Exposure Set

Click the > button next to [Exposure Set] to expand the [Exposure Set] setting interface.

Parameters Description

Shutter speed	You can set the maximum exposure time allowed to affect the brightness of the image. If the exposure time is too long, the moving image will be dragged, and if the exposure time is too short, the video picture will be darker.
SmartIR	It is mainly used for infrared night vision model. When the overexposure scene appears in the picture, the camera will automatically reduce the brightness if this function is turned on to avoid unclear objects due to overexposure.
Max Gain Set	Adjusting the maximum gain value can compensate the picture of brightness under low illumination. The larger the gain value is, the higher the brightness will be, but the greater the noise will be
Exposure Mode	There are utomatic / manual / shutter priority / aperture priority. In “auto” mode, aperture, shutter and gain are adjusted automatically; in “manual” mode, shutter, aperture and gain adjustment can be set manually; in “shutter priority” mode, shutter size is adjusted manually, and other parameters are adjusted automatically; in “aperture priority” mode, aperture size is adjusted manually, and other parameters are adjusted automatically.
Brightness	Set up the desired Fig. Brightness value.
Auto Exposure Speed	Adjust the scroll bar to set up the exposure sensitivity. The larger

the value is, the faster the exposure response will be when the scene changes.

Image -Focus

Click the “ ” button next to [Focus] to expand the [Focus] setting interface.

Parameters Description

Focus mode	[Auto] / [Manual] / [Semi-auto] are optional. Under the [Auto] mode, focus automatically according to the monitoring scene. Under the [Manual] mode, focus clearly and manually by focusing on the preview interface. Under [Semi-auto] mode, one PTZ action triggers one focus, and there is no automatic focusing when the same scene image changes.
Min focus distance	The minimum focusing distance can be set, and it can be set as 6m for the outdoor large-scale scene and 1.5m for the indoor scene.

Image -Back Light Set

Click the “ ” button

next to [Backlight] to expand the [Backlight] setting

interface.

Parameters	Description
	It is mainly used in road monitoring scenes.
HLC	It can suppress the glare such as car headlights after being turned on, thus reducing the effect of glare. In the drop-down list, there are [off], [ultra wide dynamic auto], [ultra wide dynamic manual] and backlight
Super-Wide dynamic Grade	compensation options. Select [ultra wide dynamic auto] or [ultra wide dynamic

manual] to display the [ultra wide dynamic] slider. Drag the slider to set the wide dynamic level that meets the requirements of the scene. The larger the value, the more obvious the effect.

Select [backlight compensation] and check [set backlight compensation area] and click Save to set light compensation and improve the brightness in the setting area

Image – Image Enhancement

Click the button next to [Image Enhancement] to expand the [Image

Enhancement] setting interface.

Parameters Description

Defog

Select [Enabled], [Disabled] and other options according to actual needs.

Digital Noise Reduction

In the drop-down list, you can select [close], [normal mode] and [expert mode]. Select [normal mode], display the [noise reduction level] slider, drag the slider to set the noise reduction level. Select [expert mode], and the sliders of[ airspace noise reduction level] and [time domain noise reduction level ]will pop up respectively. Drag the two sliders to set [airspace noise reduction level] and [time domain noise reduction level] respectively.

Note:

After the HD parameters are set, click[Save] to save.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

[Defaults]: the parameters of each template can be restored to the default settings.

Image settings – > Schedule

Fig.5.8.3.2 Schedule interface

Users can use different templates for equipment at different time periods by means of using HD template, to ensure that the effects of videos are the best in different time periods.

[Day]: Set the HD template during the day.

[Night]: Set the HD template at night.

Click the [Save] button to save and make it take effect.

Image settings – > Day/Night

Fig.5.8.3.3 Day/Night setting interface

Parameters

Color to B/W Type

Sensitivity

Description

It can be set as night, daytime, timing and auto. Under the auto mode, day-night image will be switched automatically.

Under the auto mode, the sensitiveness of day-night switching

	can be set as low/medium/high, the camera will conduct day-night state switching according to the environmental illumination; the lower the sensitiveness is, the darker the day-night switching environment will be, and vice versa. Under the timing template, the timing from black to color can
Sunrise Time	be set. Under the timing template, the timing from color to black can
Sunset Time	be set. When it is set to automatic template, you can set up the brightness point of black to color conversion. (when it is higher
DayRange	than the brightness value in the daytime, it turns to the daytime mode) When it is set to automatic template, you can set up the brightness point of color to black conversion. (when it is lower
NightRange	than the brightness value in night-time, it turns to night-time mode)

Image settings – >Fill Light Set

Fig.5.8.3.4Fill Light Set Interface

For the [Mode], Select [Infrared] and [White LED and Infrared control] mode according to the actual demand;

Parameters Description

White LED Control Mode	The white-light sources control mode includes automatic, manual starting, automatic closing and timing.
IR Control Mode	The infrared lamp control mode includes automatic, manual starting and automatic closing.
Zoom Match	When selecting the [ON] mode, the brightness and power of infrared lamp are matched with the camera irradiation distance, and the infrared lamp can realize optimal control and automatically adjust the infrared lamp bank power under different variable magnification figures. When selecting the [OFF] mode, the infrared lamp start depends on the brightness of each lamp bank set by the user, but cannot adapt to the shot variable magnification. Customers are recommended to select the variable magnification matching start function.

When closing the variable magnification matching, set the

Near Lamp Brightness low beam brightness, with the level of 0-10, and the

brightness should be increased gradually.

When closing the variable magnification matching, set the

Far Lamp Brightness high beam brightness, with the level of 0-10, and the

brightness should be increased gradually.

[Save]: Click [Save] to save the current setting.

[Cancel]:Click [Cancel]to restore the last saved parameters.

Note:

the light distance for white light lamp is 30 meters, when the variable magnification is over 30 meters, turn on the white light lamp manually to fill light is not recommended.
For the model of the white light lamp, indoor and outdoor monitoring, if the near scene (2 to 3 meters) has a large reflective object environment, it is recommended turn off the white light lamp to avoid the repeated turn on/off of the light supplement lamp caused by the strong light reflection that will affect the image effect.
OSD

OSD->OSD

Fig.5.8.4.1 OSD Interface

[Stream]: select the code stream to stack character information.

[Channel Title]

Select the [Channel Title]] check box to overlay the channel name on the screen.
Enter a name in the input box on the right to set the channel name.
From the [Color] drop-down list, select the color you like for the superimposed content.
If you need to change the position of the superimposed character, select the [user defined position] check box, and click on the small screen with the mouse to specify a new position for the superimposed character.

[Date]

Select the [Date] check box to overlay the date and time on the picture.
Select your preferred date format from the drop-down list on the right.
If you need to include the week in the displayed time and date, select the[Show Week] check box.
As required, the time can be displayed in 24-hour or 12-hour mode. Select the corresponding option from the 2 buttons below.
From the [Color] drop-down list, select the color you like for the superimposed content.
If you need to change the position of the superimposed character, select the [user defined position] check box, and click on the small screen with the mouse to specify a new position for the superimposed character.

[Additional]

[Additional] at present, there are 5 areas for stacking.
Input the text content to be superimposed from the input box below, including Chinese characters, English and common punctuation marks. You can stack multiple lines of content in one area as needed. Some models support peripheral mode. Click [insert] to add peripheral information.
From the [color] drop-down list, select the color you like for the superimposed content.
Select the [user defined location] check box and click on the small screen with the mouse to specify a new location for the superimposed characters.

[OSD Size]

You can specify the size of the superimposed characters, select the preferred character size (unit: pixel) in the [OSD Size] drop-down list, or select [Self-Adaptive] to let the system automatically adjust the character size.

After all the above parameters are set, click [Save ]to save and take effect; click [Cancel]to restore the last saved parameters.

OSD->LOGO

Fig.5.8.4.2 OSD-LOGO

Enter the path of the image file in the [LOGO File] input box, or click the [Browse] button to find the image file in the pop-up window.
After clicking the [Upload] button, the picture will be uploaded to the equipment, and the equipment will restart automatically after uploading the picture.
After the equipment is restarted, select the [Enable] check box to overlay the LOGO picture on the video. If the [Enable] check box is canceled, the LOGO will not be displayed.
With [Enable]selected, select the [Customlized Location]check box and click on the video screen with the mouse to specify a new display location for the LOGO.

Note:

The LOGO picture must be a bitmap file in bmp format. The bitmap depth is 24, the size is smaller than 200 * 200 pixels, and the height and width are divisible by 4. Please use a picture that meets the requirements.
Overlapped LOGO will automatically remove its black and white background.

OSD- > Privacy Mask

Fig.5.8.4.3 Privacy Mask setting interface

According to the user’s needs, Shelter area can be set up on the picture according to the user demand to protect key information from being seen. 24 shelter areas can be set up at most for each equipment.

Draw up the area to be sheltered in the small preview window.
Click [Add area] button.
Shielding magnification: Set up the magnification value, only when the variable magnification value is greater than the shielding magnification, the private shelter area will display, or it will not display.
If the user wants to delete the shelter area, click the square frame before the serial number to select corresponding shelter area, then click [Delete area] button to delete the area.
Dome Set

The specific parameters displayed depend on the specific model of the dome camera. Please refer to the actual manual.

5.9.1 Basic Set

Basic Set ->Basic Information

[Auto Flip Enable]: When the perpendicularity of the dome camera is 90°, the dome camera will rotate horizontally by 180° if moving along the original direction continuously.

[Preset Freeze Enable]: During the calling of preset, the image will stop at the preset all the time without showing the image during the calling and will come back when reaching the calling preset.

[Enable Digitial Zoom]: After starting, when the optics variable magnification reaches to the maximum, continue to click the variable magnification to start digital variable magnification.

[Enable Preset Snapshot]: After starting, it will capture pictures during the calling preset and save them in the front-end storage medium.

[Enable Proportion Zooming]: It will adjust the operating speed automatically with the variable magnification figure after starting; if not, all zooming speed is the same, so it is better to start.

[Enable Scan Record]: After starting, it will record during scanning, and the video files will be stored in the front-end storage medium.

[Enable Mode Record]: After starting, it will record during the mode path, and the video files will be stored in the front-end storage medium.

[Control Speed]: The control speed level includes high, medium and low levels, and the maximum speed of the PTZ can be changed by modifying this item.

[Zoom Speed Level]: The variable magnification speed level includes high, medium and low levels, and the variable magnification speed can be changed by modifying this item.

[Temperature control mode]: [Auto], [Close] and [FOG] are optional.

[Auto stop time (s)]: The auto stop time refers that the dome camera will stop the PTZ from working if it fails to receive the stop code for a long time, and it can be 5s, 15s, 30s and 60s.

[Preset speed]: The preset speed level includes high, medium and low levels, and the preset speed can be changed by modifying this item.

[P/T First]: There are two options including network and RS485. Select the PTZ priority control mode according to specific needs.

[Priority Delay Time (s)]: Delay time between two control modes. For example: The setting time is 30s; when selecting the network for the PTZ priority mode, RS485 cannot control the dome camera within 30s after the network control.

[Standby Action]: Select the [Enable] option button behind the standby action to set the standby action. The standby action includes four options such as preset 1, scanning 1, cruise 1 and mode path 1. Click the save button to save setting after modifying the standby action.

[Standby time (s)]: Select the [Start] option button behind the standby action to set the standby time. The standby time includes 30, 60, 300, 600 and 1800. Click the save button to save setting after modifying the standby action.

[Power-lost memory mode]: Save the PTZ position time automatically. After power on again, the dome camera will return to the PTZ position saved last time.

[RS485 control gimbal]: Enable the camera and 5880 / 5820 network keyboard to
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control the operation of the dome camera through RS485 control line.

Basic Set ->Title

0Display Coordinate Direction

Fig.5.9.1.2 Title setting interface

[Display Coordinate Direction]: When checking the option button [Show coordinate direction], the dome camera coordinate will be shown after operation; when canceling the checking, the coordinate direction will not be shown.

[Display Title Background]: When checking [Show title background], the action title should have background color during the operation of the dome camera; when canceling the checking, the action title should not have a background color.

[Dwell Time]: Set the title standing time (such as close, continue, 2s, 5s and 10s).

[Title No.]: Select the title number, wherein the preset number range 1-32, the scanning number range 1-8, the cruise number range 1-16, the mode path number range 1-8 and the regional instruction number range 1-8.

[Title Type]: Preset, Auto Scan, Auto cruise, Mode and Zone are optional.

[Title Name]: Set the title name.

Motion Set

Motion Set->Motion Set

Fig.5.9.2.1 Motion Set Interface

[Area Focus]: The user can operate the dome camera by clicking Area Focus to select an area to focus when the desired position is reached.

[Set Origin]: The user can operate the dome camera, click [Set Origin] after reaching to an expected position and select an orientation zero.

[Set North]: The user can operate the dome camera, click [Set North] after reaching to an expected position and select a heading to north.

Motion Set – Preset set

[Preset No.]: The dome camera can support 500 preset totally, wherein the non-special preset includes 1-64 and 100-500, and the user can set these preset.

[Focus Mode]: The focusing mode of the preset can be automatic and fixed.

[Set]: The user can operate the dome camera and click [Set] to store it at the current position when reaching to an expected position.

[Delete]: Click [Delete] to delete the preset of the corresponding number.

[Call]: Click [Call] to call the preset of the corresponding number.

Motion Set – Auto cruise set

[Cruise No.]: The dome camera can support 16 automatic cruise numbers (1-16) totally.

[Cruise list]: Show the preset supported by the automatic cruise number.

[Preset]: Select 1-64 and 100-255 preset, click [Add] button and add corresponding preset to the cruise list.

[Dwell time (s)]: The standing time of corresponding preset can be set as 1-60.

[Add]: Click [Add] to add corresponding preset to the cruise list of the current automatic cruise number.

[Delete]: Click [Delete] to delete corresponding preset to the cruise list of the current automatic cruise number.

[Call]: Click [Call] to operate automatic cruise of corresponding automatic cruise number.

Motion Set – Auto scan set

[Scan No.]: The dome camera can support 8 automatic scanning (1-8) totally.

[Scan type]: The scanning type includes Pan Scan, Auto Scan, Frame Scan, Random Scan, Tilt Scan, Full Scan and Spiral Scan.

[Scan speed]: Change the speed of Pan Scan, Auto Scan, Tilt Scan, Full Scan and Spiral Scan by changing the scanning speed.

[Border 1]: The user can operate the dome camera and click [Border 1] to store the current position as the scanning route left boundary after reaching the expected position.

[Border 2]: The user can operate the dome camera and click [Border 2] to store the current position as the scanning route right boundary after reaching the expected position.

[Call]: Click [Call] to scan corresponding automatic scanning number.

Motion Set – Mode path setting

[Mode No.]: The dome camera can support 8 mode paths (1-8) totally.

[Used(%)]: Show the percentage stored and used when recording the mode path.

[Left Time(s)]: Show the rest time when recording the mode path (the dome camera can support 600s record at most).

[Record]: Click [Record] to record the mode path, then the user can operate the dome camera, and the dome camera can record the user’s operation.

[Delete]: Click [Delete] to delete the mode path of the corresponding mode route number.

[Call]: Click [Call] to operate the mode path of the corresponding mode route number.

Motion Set – Zone set

[Zone No.]: The dome camera can support 8 regional instructions (1-8) totally.

[Left Border]: The user can operate the dome camera and click [Left Border] to store the current position as the regional instruction left boundary after reaching the expected position.

[Right Border]: The user can operate the dome camera and click [Right Border] to store the current position as the regional instruction right boundary after reaching the expected position.

[Delete]: Click [Delete] to delete the regional instruction of corresponding regional instruction numbers.

Motion Set – Limit set

[Enable Limit]: After checking, the movement area of the dome camera will be controlled in the limit area.

[Set]: Clicking the set button, the left preview window will show the prompt information: Set the upper/lower/left/right limit according to the prompt information; if you want to set horizontal limit rather than vertical limit, set the upper and lower limits at the same position.

[Delete]: Delete the set limit.

Motion Set->Motion Schedule

Fig.5.9.2.2 Motion Schedule Interface

Refer to complete the presetting functions in the time period specified by the user. These functions include preset, auto scan, auto cruise, mode path and alarm output.

Click the [Save] button to save the effect.

Click the [Cancel] button to restore the last saved parameter.

Remove Config

□ah

Remove All Presets
Remove All Cruises
Remove All Scans
Remove All
Remove All Standby Action
Remove All Patterns
Remove All Zone Instruction

Clear

Fig.5.9.3.1Remove Config

In the configuration clear interface, including select all, clear all preset, all cruise route, all scanning, all location limitation settings, standby operations, all mode path, all regional instructions, select the items to be cleared, click the clear button to clear the corresponding PTZ configuration.

5.10 NetWork

Basic Set

Basic Set->TCP/IP

MAC

00:50: c2:2a:1d:df

IPv4 setting

IPv6 setting
Other

□ DHCP

IPv4 Address

IPv4 Subnet Mask

Gateway

Auto Get DNS

DNS

Alternate DNS

Fig.5.10.1.1.1 IPv4 setting interface

Fig.5.10.1.1.2 IPv6 setting interface

Fig.5.10.1.1.3 other setting interface

[DHCP]: set whether the DHCP server automatically assigns IP to the device.

[IPv4 Address]: set the IP address, subnet mask and gateway of the device.

[IPv6 Address]: this device supports IPv6.The user can select IPv6 mode as router announcement / DHCP / Manual mode in IPv6 setting. If manual mode is selected, correct IPv6 address and IPv6 subnet prefix length (value range is 3-127) need to be entered.

[DNS]: set the DNS server address.

[MAC]: displays the physical address of the device.

[MTU]: set the size of MTU, ranging from 500 to 1500, and the default is 1500. After setting, click Save to save the setting, and it will take effect after restarting the equipment.

[HTTP Port]: enter [HTTP port number] in the input box on the page, restart the device, and then modify the HTTP port number.

[RTSP Port]: enter [RTSP port number] in the input box on the page, restart the device, and then modify the RTSP port number.

[HTTPS Port]: enter [HTTPS port number] in the input box on the page, restart the device, and then modify the HTTPS port number.

[RTSP Path]: refer to the example path in the interface. Check enable intranet search to enable this function.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Basic Set – > DDNS

Save

Cancel

Fig.5.10.1.2 DDNS setting interface

After checking [Enabled] DDNS, select the [server address] to be set, modify equipment [Server Domain], set [DDNS Domain], [User Name], [Password ]and[Password Confirm ], and then click [Save ] to set DDNS network server information. Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Basic Set- > UPnP

0 Enabled

Mapping mode of the…		Auto	H
Port Type HTTP	External Port 29444	External IP Address 180.212.181.243	Internal Port 80	State Activated
RTSP	43551	180.212.181.243	554	Activated
Data Port	30554	180 212.181 243	3000	Activated
HTTPS	49785	180.212.181.243	443	Activated
RTMP	31327	180.212.181.243	1935	Activated

Save Cancel

Fig.5.10.1.3 UPnP interface

Only when port mapping is enabled, can the ports of network devices be opened normally. Port mapping methods include automatic and manual.

When “Auto” mode is selected and UPnP is enabled, users do not need to do port mapping on the router, only need to turn on the UPnP function on the router.
Select “Manual”, the user needs to manually map the port on the router. In manual mode, the user can specify the external port to be mapped under the public IP. The user does not need to modify the port of the network device itself. If the router or gateway does not support the UPnP function, the user can fill in the current mapped external port status here.
After the port mapping, the status column will show whether it is effective. At the same time, the external port under the currently mapped public IP will be displayed in the external port. If users need to access network devices through the public network, they need to use the currently mapped external port to access.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Advanced Set

Advanced Set – >IP Filter

Fig.6.3.2.1 IP Filter setting interface

IP firewall, also known as black-and-white list, is provided for users to manage access rights more flexibly.

[No Limit]: select the[No Limit] button to remove the restriction of the black and white list. All IP addresses can be accessed, not only the IP addresses in the list.

[Whitelist]: if you want to allow only a few trusted IPS to access the device, you can select the [Whitelist] button, enter the trusted IP addresses one by one, click [Add] to add to the list, and then click [Save] to make the whitelist effective. At this time, only a number of IPS specified in the list can successfully log in to the device, and login requests from other IPS will be rejected, regardless of whether their user name and password are correct or not. Users can specify up to 16 trusted IP addresses in the white list.

Note: when adding the white list, please confirm whether to add the IP address of the current user.

[Blacklist]: if you want to block some IP addresses and prohibit them from accessing the equipment, you can select the button of[ blacklist], input the IP addresses you want to block one by one, click [Add]to add them to the list, and then click [Save] to make the blacklist effective. At this time, the login request from any IP in the list willbe rejected, regardless of whether its user name and password are correct or not.

Note: when adding the blacklist, please confirm whether the IP address of the current user is added.

[Delete]: if you need to delete some IPS from the list, just select the check box on the left of these IPS and click [delete]. Note that all IPS cannot be deleted when deleting the white list, otherwise the device will not be able to log in successfully.

Note: IP filtering can only be judged when a user is newly logged in, and cannot filter the logged in IP. It is strongly recommended to restart the device in time after each blacklist configuration to shield the illegal IP address.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Advanced Set – > Email

Email Server

Port

Email Account

Email Password

Email Mode

Encryption

Email Subject

Main Email Address

Email Address 1

Email Address 2

Email Address 3

Fig.5.10.2.2 Mail setting interface

0 Enabled

After the user enables mail, the alarm server will automatically send alarm mail to the mailbox address set by the user when an alarm occurs.

The email server address input format is smtp.xx.com, where XX represents the

email server and is the login email of the account, for example, smtp.163.com.

The account and password are the user name and password of the login SMTP server mailbox.
The encryption mode can be none, SSL or TLS.

After setting the subject and CC email address, click[test ]to test whether the mail server function is normal. Click [save] to save the current settings. Click [reset] to restore the last saved parameter.

Advanced Set – > PPPoE

Fig.5.10.2.3 PPPoE setting interface

After enabling the [PPPoE] function, change the [User Name],[ Password ]and [Password Confirm], and [Save] to set the PPPoE network server information, which will take effect after restart;[Cancel]to restore the last saved parameters. (supported by some models)

Advanced Set – > SIP

Fig.5.10.2.4 SIP setting interface

The SIP protocol can be accessed to other platforms by setting corresponding parameters.

[Auto Filling Set]: click this button, the channel number and alarm input number will be increased and set from the current channel number.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Advanced Set – > Multicast

[224.0.0.0-239.255.255.255]

Fig.5.10.2.5 Multicast setting interface

Input the multicast [IP Address] (range: 224.0.0.0-239.255.255.255), input the port number (range: 1-65535), and click Save to restart the device. (supported by some models)

Advanced Set – > QoS settings

Fig.5.10.2.6 QoS setting interface

[Audio/Video DSCP] input the DSCP parameters in the input box, disconnect and reconnect the video stream parameters to take effect, and [Event DSCP] input the DSCP parameters in the input box, and click [Save] to save the parameters. (supported by some models)

Advanced Set – > Access Platform

Platform Enabled

0 Onvif 0 Allowed H265 video access

0 P2P

0 RTSP

Fig.5.10.2.7 Platform access setting interface

[Platform Enabled]

Support the enabling and shutting down of onvif, RTSP, P2P and CGI. After setting,some devices will restart automatically and take effect.

Note: to replace the access platform, you need to first disable the enabled platform, and then select a new platform and enable it.

[Auto Filling Set]: click this button, the channel number and alarm input number will be increased and set from the current channel number.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Advanced Set – > authentication type

TTSP authentication…	digest authentication
HTTP authentication t	digest authentication v\|

	Save	Cancel

Fig.5.10.2.8 authentication type interface

Set authentication type on RTSP and HTTP as needed.

[RTSP authentication type]: Digest and digest&basic authentication types are

supported.

[HTTP authentication type]: Digest and digest&basic authentication types are

supported.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Advanced Set – >HTTPS

Certificate installation

Browse

Installation

Fig.5.10.2.10 HTTPS Interface

Import and install HTTPS certificates as needed.

[Browse]: Browse the file directory and import the HTTPS certificate.

[Installation] Install the HTTPS certificate.

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter.

Event Schedule
Event Management

Event management – > Event Input

Fig.5.11.1.1.1 Event input setting interface

Set port event detection related parameters.

Select the input port, check the [Enable] check box to enable the port alarm detection function, and uncheck to turn off the port alarm detection function.
[Mode Set] set normally open and normally closed, where [NO] refers to the alarm when the disconnected line is short circuited, and [NC] refers to the alarm when the connected line is disconnected.
The user can set the [Schedule] as required, and only detect the alarm within the set date and time period.
Set [Linkage Mode]to realize the alarm linkage after triggering the alarm, such as[Common link], [Alarm Output], [Link Snap],[ l PTZ linkage channel], etc.As shown in the figure below

Input Port 1

Common Link

□ Alarm Output

□ Link Rec

□ Link Snap

PTZ Linkage…

Laser
White Light

Flashing [V]

Sound

Warning V|V| Qi

□ [1] Channel 1

H [1] Channel 1

n ftp

□ Email

Preset

Mode

EZ 3

Cruise Path

EZ 3

Mode Set NO

Schedule ^Linkage…

Copy to… Save Cancel

Fig.5.11.1.1.2 Linkage Mode Setting Interface

Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings, and click [Copy to…] copy the parameters of the current port number to other port numbers. Click [Cancel]o restore the last saved parameter.

Note: alarm input and alarm linkage output are limited to products that support alarm input and alarm output functions.

Event Management – > Event Output

Fig.5.11.1.2 Event output setting interface

The user can select two modes to set:[NO] and[ NC]. Select the output port, set the port alias, select the mode setting, and select the alarm elimination mode. You can set the delay time of the alarm state through [Delay Time(s)].

Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings, and click [Copy To…] copy the parameters of the current port number to other port numbers. Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Event Management – > Motion

Fig.5.11.1.3 Motion setting interface

The user sets the mobile alarm area. When there is an object moving in the setting area, the video preview interface will prompt the video mobile alarm, and the corresponding alarm linkage will be carried out according to the setting.

The mobile alarm detection function is enabled by default. Drag the left mouse button in the video screen to draw the area to detect the mobile alarm. Click [Delete Region] to delete the mobile alarm detection area.
Set the mobile alarm sensitivity, the higher the value, the more sensitive the mobile alarm detection.
The user can set the [Schedule] as required, and only detect the alarm within the set date and time period.
Set [Linkage Mode] to realize the alarm linkage after triggering the alarm, such as [Alarm Output], [Linkage Snap], etc.
Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings, and click [Copy To…] copy the parameters of the current port number to other port numbers. Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Event Management – > Mask

Fig.5.11.1.4 Mask setting interface

After the occlusion alarm is turned on, when the image in the video screen is blocked, the alarm situation will be detected according to the sensitivity.

Check the [Enable] check box to turn on the video blocking alarm detection function, and uncheck to turn off the video blocking alarm detection function.
Set the video occlusion alarm sensitivity, the higher the value, the more sensitive the video occlusion alarm detection.
The user can set the [Schedule] as required, and only detect the alarm within the set date and time period.
Set the [Linkage Mode] to realize the alarm linkage after triggering the alarm, such as [Alarm Output], [Link Snapshot], etc.
Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings, and click [Copy To…] copy the parameters of the current port number to other port numbers. Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Event Management – > Other Alarms

Fig.5.11.1.5 other alarms

Some models support abnormal alarm. For exception types, you can select [Disk Full], [Disk R/W Error], [IP Address Conflict], [MAC Address Conflict], and set [Common Link] and [Alarm output].

In [Common Link ], you can set [Send To Server ]and [Send Email]. ([IP Address Conflict] and [MAC Address Conflict] cannot be set.)

[Alarm Output] the alarm output port number can be selected.

Event Management – >Temperature and humidity alarm.(Some models support this function).

When user select [Temperature and humidity alarm] in [Peripheral type], this interface can be set. (User can set peripherals in [Configuration] – [System] – [Serial Port] – [Serial Port Set] – [Work Mode], choose [peripherals], and select [Temperature and humidity alarm] in [peripheral type]). User needs to check [enable] to open [Temperature and humidity alarm] function, and then, setting interval, temperature threshold, humidity threshold, schedule, link type, etc.

1. Smart surveillance (VGA)
  1. Create Rule

Create Rule ->Event Set

Fig.5.12.1.1 Event Set interface

[Enable]: enables or disables the intelligent analysis function of the current channel.

Description: When the AEW speed dome starts the intelligent analysis, the speed dome will scan the surrounding to revise the orientation automatically to promote the tracking accuracy.

[Scene number]: The scene number stands for different scene, can set total 16 scene, the number range is from 1 to 16. Different scenes can be set through the dome camera control menu at the left bottom. „

[Scene Name]: The name of the scene can be defined by users themselves.

[Event set]: the device supports a variety of algorithms, such as behavior analysis, crowd aggregation, face detection, number of people statistics, and on duty detection, which are mutually exclusive. Only one of them can be enabled. Some devices support face detection, population statistics, on duty detection algorithm, video

diagnosis, audio anomaly detection, etc.

Notes:

Interfaces and menus of different model may be different due to different functions they support, please refer to actual interfaces.
Some algorithms are mutually exclusive with other algorithms, and the other algorithms can be enabled at the same time.
Select the corresponding algorithm in [Event Type] and set the parameters of the algorithm.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis [Behavior Analysis]: The algorithm includes tripwires, double tripwires, perimeter, items left over, items lost, wandering, running, heat map. [Save]: save all the settings.[br/][Next] go into [Alarm Setup].

[Save]: save all the settings.

[Next] go into [Alarm Setup].

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Tripwire

Fig.5.12.1.2 tripwire setting interface

Select rule number, [Event Set] tripwire, and check [Valid].
Draw rule line, the arrow of line means direction of prohibit crossing.
Set whether the alarm statistics are displayed, display the alarm rules, whether two-way alarm and display the target.
Save all the settings.

Note: When the alarm target track crosses the trip wire, it will alarm.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Double Tripwire

Fig.5.12.1.3 double tripwire setting interface

Select rule number, [Event Set] intrusion detection, and check [Valid].
Draw the detection area.
Select detection mode,[in] it will trigger alarm when object go in detection area; [out] it will trigger alarm when object go out detection area; [Intrusion] it will trigger alarm when object stay in detection area until reach [Invasion Time].
Set up the type of alarm recognition. It is recommended to be human by default.
Set whether the alarm statistics are displayed, display the alarm rules, whether two-way alarm and display the target.
Save all the settings.

Note: the alarm will occur when trip wire 1 and trip wire 2 are triggered continuously within the minimum and maximum time interval of line crossing.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Perimeter

Fig.5.12.1.4 perimeter setting interface

Select rule number, [Event Set] intrusion detection, and check [Valid].
Draw the detection area.
Select detection mode,[in] it will trigger alarm when object go in detection area; [out] it will trigger alarm when object go out detection area; [Intrusion] it will trigger alarm when object stay in detection area until reach [Invasion Time].
[Invasion Time] setup invasion time of object stay in detection area, it will trigger alarm when over the time.
Set up the type of alarm recognition. It is recommended to be human by default.
Save all the settings.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Object Abandone]

Fig.5.12.1.5 Object Abandone setting interface

Select rule number, [Event Set] items abandon, and check [Valid].
Draw detection area, please notice the detection area shouldn’t overlap when [Items Abandon] and [Missing Object Detection] are enable at same time.
[Alarm Time] setup alarm time of object stay in detection area, it will trigger alarm when over the time.
Save all the settings.

Note: The alarm will occur after the still target appears in the area and reaches the set alarm time.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Missing Object Detection

Fig.5.12.1.6 Missing Object Detection setting interface

Select rule number, [Event Set] missing object detection, and check [Valid].
Draw detection area, please notice the detection area shouldn’t overlap when [Items Abandon] and [Missing Object Detection] are enable at same time.
[Alarm time] setup alarm time of object lost in detection area, it will trigger alarm when over the time.
save all the settings.

Note: The alarm will occur when the target disappearing time in the area reaches the set alarm time.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Loiter

Scene No. 2 v|

Scene Name Scene2

Event Selection 0Behavior Anal… □ Demographics □ Crowd Detection

□ On Duty Dete… □ Safety Helmet. .

□Video Detection DAudio Detection □Linkage Track…

0 Show Event Count

0 Show Event Rule

□ Display Target

Fig.5.12.1.7 Loiter setting interface

Choose [Rule ID] => [Loiter] => [Valid]
Draw detection area on the image.
Setup alarm time, alarm when the object keep loitering to this alarm time.
Setup min area, alarm when the object’s motion area is equal to or greater than this min area.
Setup sensitivity, greaterâmore sensitive.
Save all the settings

Note: The alarm will occur when the moving target continuously reaches the set alarm time in the area or the moving range reaches the set minimum area.

Arithmetic – Behavior Analysis – Running

Scene No. | 2 [v|

Scene Name Scene2

Event Selection 0Behavior Anal… □ Demographics □ Crowd Detection

□ On Duty Dete… □ Safety Helmet…

□Video Detection □ Audio Detection □ Linkage Track..

0 Show Event Rule

□ Display Target

Fig.5.12.1.8 running setting interface

Choose [Rule ID] => [Running] => [Vaild].
Draw detection area on the image.
Setup min area, alarm when the object’s running area is equal to or greater than this min area.
Save all the settings.

Note: The alarm will occur when the speed of moving target in the area is greater than the set moving distance per second

Event Type – Behavior Analysis – heat map

Fig.5.12.1.9 heat map setting interface

((1) select the rule number, the event is set to heat map, select the effective enable the rule.

Draw the heat map detection area.
Setup min area, alarm when the object’s running area is equal to or greater than this min area.
set whether the alarm statistics are displayed, display the alarm rules, whether two-way alarm and display the target.
save all the settings.

Behavior analysis – Linkage tracking

Fig.5.12.1.10.1 Linkage tracking setting interface

Check the behavior analysis and linkage tracking simultaneously and when the target triggers the behavior analysis alarm, it will follow the tracking action. Select the behavior analysis and intelligent tracking in the algorithm configuration and then set the corresponding settings; the behavior analysis setting is the same as above and the intelligent tracking setting is as following.
Set the longest tracking time (second): it indicates the duration of the dome camera for tracking the target and the default longest time is 300 seconds. When set to 0s, the dome camera keeps tracking until the target disappears.
Set the needed tracking rate manually and confirm a suitable rate of the target on the screen by adjusting the rate. When tracking, it will track the target as per this magnification; click the tracking rate setting button to save the setting.

Fig.5.12.1.10.2 tracking time setting interface

Set whether to display the target or not.
After clicking the save button, click the next step, and it will link to the alarm setting interface.

Arithmetic – Demographics

Fig.5.12.1.12 Demographice setting interface

Draw People Counting area, double click to finish.
Draw Counting line, it will detect in or out.
Setup Max and Min target size, the size means target width compare to screen width.
Setup sensitivity, the bigger value relate to higher sensitivity.Note: Only vertical statistics are supported.

Enable Arithmetic – Crowed Detection

Start to Draw Line Clear

Save Next Cancel

Fig.5.12.1.13 Crowed Detection Setting Interface

Scene No. 2 [v]

Scene Name Scene2

Event Selection □ Behavior Anal… □Demographics 0Crowd Detection

□On Duty Dete. .. □ Safety Helmet…

□Video Detection □ Audio Detection Panorama Tra…

Event Type Crowd Detection v|

Event Time(s) < 3

Sensitivity 80

Draw the crowd gathering detection area.
Set the alarm time, which indicates that the alarm will be triggered after the alarm status continues to reach this time specified.
Click save after setting.

Note: the alarm will occur when the intensity of moving targets in the detection area exceeds the set value

Sensitivity represents the proportion of moving targets in the area of detection area.

Event Type – On Duty Detection

Fig.5.12.1.14 On Duty Detection Setting Interface

Draw duty detection area.
Setup the number of duty.
Setup alarm time, alarm when the pertion keep leaving to this alarm time.
Setup sensitivity, the bigger value relate to higher sensitivity.
Setup Max and Min target size, the size means target width compare to screen width.

Event Type – Video Detection

Fig.5.12.1.17 Video Detection Setting Interface

Set whether to enable virtual focus diagnosis and scene transformation diagnosis.
Set the sensitivity. The larger the value is, the more sensitive it is.
Click save after setting.

Event Type – Audio Detection

Event Type	0Video Detection HAudio Detection □Panorama Tra
	Audio Detection	jEJ
Sensitivity	□ Signal Loss Detection
	□ Signal Abnormal Detection	bU

Sensitivity		60

Fig.5.12.1.18 Audio Detection Setting Interface

Set whether to start the signal lost detection and signal abnormity detection.
Set the sensitivity: the higher the value, the higher the sensitivity and the false detection will also increase.
Set the sound intensity threshold: it means when the sound exceeds the set threshold, it is determined as the audio abnormity.
The real time sound volume can display the set sound intensity threshold; when there’s an audio signal, it also can display the audio amplitude.
After clicking the save button, click the next step, and it will link to the alarm setting interface.

Notes: After setting details, set [Schedule] and [Linkage Mode] to intelligent analysis and alarm linkage. Click [Next] to enter the [Schedule] setting.

Event Type – Panorama Tracking


Event Type	□Video Detection DAudio Detection Panorama Tracking v\|	0 Panora ma Tra…

Static Tracking Time(s)	300 _T
Idetify Type	People v\|
□ Display Target
	Set tracking…

Fig.5.12.1.19 Panorama Tracking setting interface

Set the longest tracking time (second): it indicates the duration of the dome camera for tracking the target and the default is 300 seconds. When set to 0s, the dome camera keeps tracking until the target disappears.
Set the needed tracking rate manually and confirm a suitable rate of the target on the screen by adjusting the rate. When tracking, it will track the target as per this magnification; click the tracking rate setting button to save the setting.
Set whether to display the target or not.
After clicking to save, then click the next step to enter the cruise mode settings.

Create Rule-> [Schedule]

Fig.5.12.1.20 schedule setting interface

Set the effective time of the rule. By default, it is 24 hours a day. Click the blue bar to modify the deployment time,

Click the green ” copy to ” button on the right to select the day of the weeksee Fig.6.5.2.2.2 and then click save.

Fig.5.12.1.21 Copy to interface

Click [Next] to enter [Linkage Mode] setting.

Create Rule-> [Linkage Mode]

Fig.5.12.1.22 Linkage Mode setting interface

Set the alarm linkage function when the alarm occurs. For example: [Alarm

Output], [Link Rec], [Linkage Snap], and etc.

Click [Save] to save the parameter settings. Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Shield Area

Fig.5.12.2 Shield Area setting interface

Shield Area refers to reducing the false alarm rate by drawing the area in the scene and not using the target in the drawn area as the warning target. For example: lights, branches and so on.

Support the blocking area settings of intelligent analysis scene and alert scene, select the corresponding scene, tick Enable, draw the area in the screen and click Save to take effect.

This function can only be set in intelligent monitoring mode.

Cruise Set

Fig.5.12.3.1 Timed Cruise setting interface

Fig.5.12.3.2 Scheduled Cruise setting interface

The cruise mode is used to set the scene cruise of different intelligent analysis,

and can be set to be timed cruise and cruise by time period. The cruise can be adjusted

order through the up

and down

button on the interface.

[Add]: It is used to add the cruise scene.

[Delete]: After checking the appropriate scene, delete the selected cruise scene.

[Save]: Save the set cruise parameter.

Timed cruise [Standing time (s)]: Set the standing time of the cruise scene.

Scheduled Cruise

[Start time]: Set the cruise start time of the scene.

[End time]: Set the cruise end time of the scene.

Advance Params

Notes: [Advance]: is only available for company engineer to setup.

Upon the completion of the setting of the above parameters, click [Save] to save and enable; Click [Reset] to restore parameters saved last time.

Intelligent Retrieval

Intelligent Retrieval->Heatmap

Fig.5.12.5.1 Heatmap setting intereface

By setting the [Condition], click [Statistics] to display the statistics result in the column [Result]. Click [Export] to save the statistical data in the local. (Some models support this function).

Intelligent Retrieval->Face Statistics

This interface is used for statistics and exporting face images. (If using statistical function, the camera should install micro SD card.)

After setting up statistic parameters, click the [Statistics] button to start statistics. Point [list] and [pie chart] switch the statistics result. Point the [Export] button to export the statistics from the camera.

By setting the [Condition], click [Statistics] to display the statistics result in the column [Result]. Click [Export] to save the statistical data (.xls) in the local. (Some models support this function).

Online VCA Log

Fig.5.12.6 Online VCA Log setting interface

[Scene NO.]: check alarm information about the related scene.

[Event]: check certain or all VCA events alarm information.

[Rule ID]: check certain or all rule’s alarm information.

[Reset]: Reset the alarm times of the event,it will restart from 1 when alarm occurs.

[Clear]: clear all alarm information from current list.

Note: Click the path of the alarm snapshot image to preview the local image. This is a real-time function. After switching the interface, the information will be cleared and recorded again. This interface only displays the latest alarm information. If you want to view more pictures, you need to view them in the path of smart analysis snapshot.

Capture facial images

When the resource allocation is Face Snapshot, this menu will be displayed. In the menu, there are submenus of Snapshot Setting, Deployment Time and link mode.

Face Configuration

Face Configuration->Face Detection

Fig.5.13.1.1 Face Detection interface

Face Detection – > Snapshot

Users set relevant parameters for snapping settings as needed, such as [Detection Target], [push Strategy], [Snapshot Mode], and so on.

Check the [Detection Target] box. The device supports face and humanoid

capture mode.

Set [Detect target][ Picture Push Strategy][ Snap Times][ Min body size (pixels)] and Setup minimal face size.(Different model may be different due to different arithmetic they support, please refer to actual interfaces)
If checked[Capture background image], When capturing a face / humanoid image, the background image can be captured at the same time.
If Check[Enable Face Exposure] , the device supports face exposure, and parameter information such as [face exposure brightness] and [face exposure time] need to be set.
AS needed, Check [Vivo Testing] > [Show Alarm Rule]> [Display Target].
Some devices support the mask algorithm and check the face attribute alarm as [Wearing mask/ Not wearing mask] so that the detection mode of the mask algorithm can be set.

(2) Click save after setting.

Description:

[Picture Push Strategy] = >[Best]: it is necessary to screen out a small face map with the highest comprehensive quality score in this trajectory.
[Picture Push Strategy] = > [Fastest]: it is necessary to select a small face map that meets the comprehensive quality threshold in a short time to push.
[Capture Mode] = > [Full Snap]: it means not controlled by the security boundary and not filtered by the security boundary threshold. All pictures are sent to the push module by default.
[Capture Mode] = >[ High Quality]: it refers to filtering according to the default security boundary threshold value of the system, and sending the filtered results to the push graph module.
[Capture Mode]= > [User Defined]: filter according to the security boundary value set by user-defined, and send the filtered result to the push graph module.
[Face Exposure Brightness] refers to the reference brightness of the face exposure. when the face is identified in the preview screen, the device automatically adjusts the face brightness according to the reference brightness value. the larger the face brightness value is, the brighter the whole preview screen is. The parameter should not be set too low or too high.

Face Detection – > Schedule

The user can set the [deployment time] as required, and only detect the alarm within the set date and time period.

Click [save] to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Click [ ] to copy the time set in the current time slot to other time slot.

Face Detection – >Linkage Mode

Set the alarm link functions when warning condition occurs, such as [Alarm Output], [Record], [Snapshot], etc. (Link type supported by different models is slightly different, please refer to actual product)

Click [save] button to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [reset] will cause the parameters to be restored.

Face Configuration^ Area Set

Fig.5.13.1.2 Area Set

This menu is suitable for scenarios where the scene is fixed and the person moves a small range of applications, such as classrooms. You need to pin a large scene, then push it up to the appropriate size to the detection area, and so on, until you overwrite all the areas you want to snap (the detected area that has been set up will be displayed on the video). After adding cruising, the ball opportunity to set up the detection area, in turn cruise snap.

Adjust the scene to be caught on the face
“Number of detections” indicates the number of times a loop is required to detect all areas
“Detection Time” indicates the residence time of each detection area
The detection area list can set up to 48 zones.
The function face detection parameter configuration recommendation: The push chart strategy is the fastest, the number of snaps is 3 times

Note: In order to achieve the best detection effect, please install the camera and refer to the following conditions.

Please ensure the scene light is sufficient.
Face capture distance of 10 m if only the device’s own white light is used at night.
Snapshot parameters

Snapshot parameters -> Snapshot parameters

Fig.5.13.2.1 Snapshot parameters setting interface

Users set [Image Resolution], [JPEG quality] and [Image size limit (KB)] as needed.

[image resolution]: sets the image resolution, which supports 1440p, 1080p, 960p and other resolutions.

[JPEG quality]: set the quality of snapshots and support the quality of 0,100.

[image size limit (KB)]: set the size of snapped images. The maximum supported is 8192KB.

Click [save] to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Snapshot parameters->Image superposition

Fig.5.13.2.2 Image superposition setting interface

The user can set up Image Style as required. The equipemnt supports single image and composite image two styles. Under the camera synthesis style, you can enable / disable (keep the original style for single image).

The function description of the interface icon button is as follows:

Icon Description

Snapped Photo: Check the overlay effect for trial

Default positions: Sets the storage location of snapshots for trial

Left justified: Justify by holding ‘CTRL’ and selecting the content of superposition

Top: Justify by holding ‘CTRL’ and selecting the content of superpositionBottom: Justify by holding ‘CTRL’ and selecting the content of superposition

Horizontal Equidistance: Justify by holding ‘CTRL’ and selecting the content of superposition

Vertical Equidistance: Justify by holding ‘CTRL’ and selecting the content of superposition

[Image superposition]=>[Basic Set]

Users set parameter information such as [Fontsize], [Font color], [Superimposition position], [Time style] as needed.

[Fontsize]: 16*16> 24*24> 36*36> 48*48 and 64*64 are supported.

[Font color]: After clicking the text box, the color setting interface appears, select the appropriate color, click the circle button in the lower right corner to confirm and close the color setting interface.

[Superimposition position]: Support the mode of in the picture, above the picture

under the picture.

[Auto sort]: Turns on / off the automatic sorting function, which is valid when the

overlay position is “in the picture”.

[Shadow function]: Sets the shadow effect, which is effective when the overlay

position is “in the picture”.

[Time style]: Set the time model. View the effect in the time style Preview below.

The function description of the interface icon button is as follows:

Icon

Description

[st]

Shift up: Select the overlay information and click this button

to move the overlay information up one bit.

Icon

Description

[eu]

Shift down: Select the overlay information and click this

button to move the overlay information down one bit.

Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

[Image superposition]=>[Superimposition info]

The overlay information set by the user as needed. Multiple selection is supported for overlay information. Select [All] to select all overlay information. [Comment]: Modify according to the needs of users.

[Number of feed line characters]: Sets the maximum number of words per line.

[Number of starting spaces after line feed] Sets the position where the overlay content begins after the text wraps.

Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

[Image superposition]=>[Advanced]

[Background image shows the position of target thumbnail]: Choose whether to overlay the background image in the picture to display the location of the target screenshot (shown when the face is captured).

Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

5.13.3Cruise Set

See 5.12.3 Cruise Set

Advance Params

(Unit: width of face)

Fig.5.13.4.1 Advance Params setting interface

Users can set the size of the target picture according to their needs, which can be divided into big head photos, bust photos, full-length photos and custom photos. When users choose to customize the size of the target picture, they can set the width of the picture, the height of the face part and the height of the body part.

Click [Save] to save the corresponding parameter settings.

Click [Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

Storage
Schedule Recording

Schedule Recording -> Schedule Recording

Record Status Event [v]

Manual
Schedule

X Delete □ Delete All

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Mon

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Tue

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Wed

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Thu

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Sat

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

Note:Offline recording will follow timing recording rule.

Fig.5.14.1.1 Schedule Recording setting interface

Switch the drop-down box to select the target video type, set the arming time, retention time (days), select the pre-recorded time, postpone the time.

[Record Status]: Show the device recording status.

[Record Beings]: Click to test beings switch to start recording and stop recording.

[Timed video recording]: It can set four time periods to perform timing video recording. Set the parameter of the conventional recording time period to the selected week.

[Offline Video Recording]: when the internet is disconnected, it will start timing recording into camera SD card .

Click the [Save] button to save the settings.Click the [Copy to…] button to copy the setting to other ports.Click [reset] will cause the parameters to be restored.

Notes: Offline Video Recording is only available on cameras with SD card, when turn on this function, schedule recording will be stopped.

Schedule Recording->Packaging Mode

Note: Storage policy is only for record on SD/USB.

Fig.5.14.1.2 Packaging Mode setting interface

The [Free Disk Space] can set the trigger conditions for storage in the edit box.

Stop recording: stop the recording and packaging operation.
Overwrite: Delete the earliest video files to create space for the latest recording.
Overwrite: Delete the earliest video files (except for Alarm Rec) to create space for the newest recording. (The log file will not be deleted)
Click [save] button to save the corresponding parameter settings.Click [reset] will cause the parameters to be restored.

5.14.2 Picture setting

Fig.5.14.2 Picture Setting interface

(1)Set the interval time.

[interval]: Enter the time interval in the input box, switch the drop-down box to select the interval unit.
Chose [Linked FTP],capture the photos then upload to FTP.
Chose [Linked Email],sent it to designated email after capturing the photos.

[Test]: Test and snapshot a picture.

Click[Save]to keep record.

Click [Cancel]to recover data of last time.

Disk Management

Fig.5.14.3 Disk Management

The interface can show the remaining capacity, total capacity of the current hard disk and virtual disk, as well as the disk use, with video, backup, redundancy and read-only four options

[initialize disk]:the list to select a particular piece of disk and then click the “initialize disk” button, the system pop-up whether initializes the disk, click the “ok” after the initialization of the disk for operation.

FTP – > FTP

FTP setting interface

After changing [Server URL], [Port], [Path], [User Name] And [Password], [Save] can set the FTP server information. [Cancel] restore the last saved parameter. [Test]: test whether the settings are correct and effective.

FTP – >Face FTP

Face FTP setting interface

Users set face-specific FTP according to their needs, such as [Data Type]> [Server URL]> [Directory Structure and so on.

[Enable FTP]: Three enable states are supported: do not enable, enable 1 FTP, and

enable 2 FTP. When not enabled, the custom upload image name can be selected, and other interface contents are grayed out and cannot be modified; when 1 FTP is selected, the interface content becomes light, FTP selection is grayed out, and FTP1 is selected; when 2 FTP is enabled, all the interface content becomes light and the interface content can be modified.

[FTP Selection]: FTP1 and FTP2 are supported.

[Data Type]: Two data types of bayonet data and illegal data are supported.

[Server URL]: Y ou need to enter an address in the form of IP.

[Port]: The port number is a numeric value between 1-65535.

[User Name]: 15 characters are accepted.

[Password]: Enter up to 15 characters.

[Password Confirm]: Enter the same content as the password, and when the input is different from the password, a check prompt box will pop up.

[Directory Structure]: Five directory structures are supported: root directory,

first-level directory, second-level directory, third-level directory and fourth-level directory.

[Level 1 directory]: Toggle the drop-down box to select the directory option, which

is the same as the contents of other directories.

[Picture Rename]: If Check it, settings of the picture will display .if not, the

content of it will be hidden.

[Seperate]: There is a default delimiter and manual modification is not supported.

[Naming Rules]: You can modify it manually to set a new naming rule.

[Name Preview]: Displays the content to the right of the naming.

Icon Description

Right shift all

Right shift

Left shift

All left shift

Shift up

Shift down

[Save]: save the current settings.

[Test] Test whether the settings are correct and effective.

[Cancel]: restores the last saved parameter. „

System
System

System – >Allocation of resources

Fig.5.15.1.1 Allocation of resources interface

The user can modify the method of allocating resource, if the device supports Capture facial images,Face recognition,Smart surveillance.

[Capture facial images]: When the algorithm finds a person’s face in the video, it captures the image and saves it to the preset location.

[Face Recognition]: When the camera finds a person’s face in the video, it automatically queries and compares them from the face database.

[Smart surveillance]: Common monitoring mode includes intelligent algorithms such as behavior analysis, crowd gathering, video diagnosis and audio anomaly detection,etc.

System – > Time

Fig.5.15.1.2 Time setting interface

Time zone: set the time zone information.

[Local Time]: real time display of local time.

[Synchronization Time]: the synchronization equipment time is the same as the local time.

[Daylight-Saving Time]: set whether daylight saving time is enabled. Set the time range and offset time for daylight saving time.

[NTP server]: enter the legal IP address of the server.

[Port]: enter the corresponding port number.

[Time Interval]: enter the interval of automatic time calibration.

[Test]: Test NTP automatic timing.

Click [save] to save the currently set parameters. Click[Cancel] to restore the last saved parameter.

System – > Serial Port

Fig.5.15.1.3 Serial port setting interface

Some models support serial port settings. It is divided into [serial port setting] and [protocol setting].

[Serial Port Set] requires the user to select [serial port number], [baud rate], [check bit], [data bit], [stop bit] and [working mode].

For [Protocol Set], you need to select [channel number], [serial port number], [protocol] and [address].

Note:

Different models support different functions, please refer to actual product.
When user set the peripherals, and [Save] all the setting, user can set [Temperature and humidity alarm] in [Event Management].
Some models support setting baudrate.
Users

Users->users

Fig.5.15.2.1 Users

Add

Please generate 6-15 digits password with two or

more combinations of numbers, lowercase, capital

letter and special character.

Password Confirm

Authority

Fig.5.15.2.2 Add User

Edit

Please generate 6-15 digits password with two or more combinations of numbers, lowercase, capital

Save Back

Fig.5.15.2.3 Modify password

[Add User]

The new user adds the user name, password, and permissions, where the user name and password can only be entered in English letters and Numbers. Click “save” button after the above three items are filled in.

Notes: Only the administrator can add and modify users.

[Modify password]

In the user list, click [edit] and then pop up the prompt box to change the password. Enter the old password, the new password and the password confirm and click the [modify] button.

[Delete User]

In the user list, click the [delete] button to pop up the prompt box to click ok.

U sers->Connection

Fig.5.15.2.3 Connection interface

Displays a detailed list of connects/logins to the device, including channel type, network mode, client IP, and user name. Click [refresh] to update the list.

Maintenance

Maintenance->Maintenance

Fig.5.15.3.1 Maintenance interface

[Device Control]: allows customers to perform [restore default], [simple restore], [restore factory], [restart equipment], [aperture correction], [lens reset], [disable / enable ABF], [Open Telnet] and other operations. Because the functions of different models are different, please refer to the actual interface.

[Import ]/ [Export]: used for equipment maintenance, mainly divided into three categories:

[Event Server] options include alarm time period and linkage item setting information, excluding intelligent analysis.
[Smart Analytics ]options include settings related to intelligent analysis, including rules, time periods, etc.
[System Setting] options include all setting information except the above alarm, intelligent analysis, logo, storage strategy and local setting, including video parameters, HD parameters, character superposition, video recording strategy, network setting and other information.

[Auto maintenance]: Set the automatic reboot time of the dome camera to conduct automatic maintenance.

[Channel expansion]: Change the number of channels supported by the device by changing the Number of Ways.(some equipment support)

Maintenance – > Upgrade

Fig.5.15.3.2 Upgrade interface

Upgrade – Version Information

[Version Information]: it includes equipment information such as [factory ID], [MAC], [Hardware Version],[ Kernel Version] and [Web Version].

Upgrade – Firmware Upgrade

[Firmware Upgrade]: the user can select a local legal. Box or. Bin file to upgrade the device remotely. The upgrade operation of the kernel program shall be conducted under the guidance of the company’s technical personnel.

[Browse]: find the upgrade file in the pop-up window.

[Upgrade]: upgrade to the latest version through the network.

Local PC Settings

Fig.5.15.4Local PC Settings

[Video File / Preview Capture / Playback Capture / Playback Clip / Playback Download / Smart Analysis Path / Face Capture / Traffic Capture]: You can set the storage path.(Please refer to the actual interface display)

[Protocol Type]: User can choose the network connection protocol for the camera.

(When [Protocol Type] is [UDP], only one connection is supported.)

In the pull-down list of [Local Capture Format], select the picture format of the local snapshot. Such as [JPG], [BMP], etc. If send pic to FTP or Email, please select JPG.

[Enable GPU Acceleration]: After users select,camera enable GPU acceleration.

Notes:

If the video preview is bad or the system crashes, you need to disable the GPU acceleration, because the PC hardware driver doesnot match.

Simple Troubleshooting

Fault Description	Possible reason	Troubleshooting method
No action ,imag e or self-checkin g when powered on	Power supply is damaged or insufficient	Change the power supply
	Wrong power-line connection	Amend, pay attention to the positive and negative side of DC power supply
	Wiring problem	troubleshoot the circuit and measure the terminal voltage of the dome camera
self-checkin g normal	Wiring problem,damaged network cable or switch	PC connects to the dome camera directly to determine the problem segment
self-checkin g normal	The equipment is not in the same network segment as PC	Troubleshoot the line, modify the IP address to ensure that the IP does not conflict with each other
cannot log in	User name or password error	check the current login user name and password of the dome camera
	Port number error	Check the port number of current dome camera
	Set up blacklist and whitelist	Hard reset
	Login account exceeds the limit	Disconnect other users
Normal login, unable to connect video	User-end connection exceeds equipment limit	exccessive proxy of front-end video
	Camera abnormal	Check daily record of the equipment
	Parameter configuration error	Dome camera restores default parameters
Fig.patchy	IP conflict, MAC conflict, broadcast storm	Troubleshoot circuit and network settings, capture packet, troubleshoot with direct connection
Fig.patchy	circuit problem, network line virtual connection	toubleshoot circuit
Video breakjam, or delay	PC insuficient performance	Check CPU usage rate, reduce bitstream and resolution
	Low frame rate setting, video breaking	Adjust the frame rate to more than 20 frames
	Lack of bandwodth	Sustitute for Gigabit switch
	Insufficient performance of back-end decoding equipemnt	Sustitute for high-performance NVR, decoder and other decoding equipment.
cannot control	Serial port setting error	Front-end dome camera serial port shall be COM2

thedome camera	Baud rate, protocol or address error	Adjust control parameters of control end
Automatic restart the dome camera repeatedly	Insufficient power supply and unstable voltage	Measure the voltage of the dome camera terminal to ensure the power supply voltage stable
	PPPOE dialing failed	Dial parameters are set correctly, modify parameters
	The camera has no Fig. The dome camera is restarted	Camera damaged, replace camera
	Parameter setting abnormal	Restore default parameters
cannot recognize TF card	Plug and unplug the TF card under power lost condition	Reinsert after power lost
		Reformat
	Card loosening	Reseat the TF card
Audio fault	Confirm that the driver and wiring of the corresponding sound card of the host are correct, and play music to test	Install audio driver
	Make sure that “audio and video streaming” is selected, not “video streaming”	Set as “audio and video” in audio and video parameters
	wiring are correct	Re-wiring
	Adjust the audio input volume through IE, maybe it is too low	Re-set the volume

After-sales Services

For the high-definition network series camera produced in our company, we promise one-year warranty. During the product warranty period, the company provides free maintenance services, but in case of the following circumstances, the material cost and labor cost shall be charged as appropriate:

The camera is damaged due to the operation not in accordance with the user manual;
Lightning, fire and irresistible natural disasters;
Damage caused by matching problems due to poor product design of other manufacturers;
Due to our continuous adoption of new technology, product parameters are subject to change without notice.

Appendix I Lightning Protection and Surge Protection

Lightning and surge protection shall be considered for outdoor cameras. On the premise of ensuring electrical safety, the following lightning protection measures can be taken:

The signal transmission line must be kept at least 50 meters away from the high-voltage equipment or high-voltage cable;
Outdoor wiring shall be routed under the eaves as much as possible;
For the open area, the sealed steel pipe must be buried for wiring, and the steel pipe shall be grounded at one point, and the overhead wiring is absolutely prohibited;
In strong thunderstorm area or high induced voltage area (such as high-voltage substation), additional high-power lightning protection equipment and lightning rod must be installed;

( 5 ) The lightning protection and grounding design of outdoor devices and lines must be considered in combination with the lightning protection requirements of buildings, and meet the requirements of relevant national standards and industry standards;

(6) The system must be equipotential grounded. The grounding device must meet the double requirements of system anti-interference and electrical safety, and shall not be short circuited or mixed connected with the zero line of the strong current network. When the system is grounded separately, the grounding impedance shall not be greater than 4 Q, and the cross-sectional area of the grounding conductor shall not be less than 25mm2.

Lightning rod

Video lightning arrester

Communication lightning arrester

Power lightning arrester

The resistance of grounding conductor is not greater than 4D

The camera must be installed within the range of 45°under lightning rod.

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Safire NVR Setup Guide

M.Salih ASLAN — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:52:04 +0000

Safire NVR Setup Guide,Network recorders capable of ultra-high resolution 4K cameras or high efficiency H.265+ encoding. Monitoring up to 2 Ch@4K or 8 Ch@1080p with auto-adaptive mode that achieves simultaneous display of a large number of cameras without exhausting graphics resources. Maximum utilisation of UHD monitors from the 4K HDMI output. Relay/alarm connections for physical integration of other devices. Versions with integrated PoE power supply and auto-add-on mode for simplified and centralised installation.

Safire NVR Setup Guide

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UNIARCH NVR DVR Full installation user manual

Email settings in Recorders and Cameras: Gmail and Yahoo

Let’s explain how to add these two servers to a recorder or camera, bearing in mind that it may be easier to do so with Yahoo as there are fewer steps to configure.

GMAIL

The data of this mail server are the following:

Smtp server: smtp.gmail.com

SMTP Port: 587

Enable TTL

It’s also important to enable POP and IMAP in your mail.

It is also necessary to activate the sending of emails from less secure applications, from this tab: https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps

IMPORTANT: Do not enable two-step gmail protection

Example: brand Safire Safire with Gmail

YAHOO

Smtp server: smtp.mail.yahoo.com

SMTP Port: 587

Enable TTL

Example: X-Security brand with Yahoo

VCA (Area Intrusion Detection) configuration concepts from a SAFIRE video recorder

Threshold: Time, in seconds, that the target must remain within the detection zone to generate an alert.

Sensitivity: Inverse of the percentage of the target area entering the detection zone, relative to the total target area, to generate an alert. The formula that describes this concept is A/A+B>100-S, where A is the target area within the zone, B is the target area outside the zone and S is the sensitivity. A value of 80 will only trigger the alert when at least 20% of the target enters the area.

Percentage: Minimum area (in percentage) of the detection zone that has to be occupied to generate an alert.

Follow a guide in English for installation and configuration of VCA rules

SAFIRE How to setup …pdf

Slot for SD card in camera SF-IPSD6525UAWH-2

To find the space dedicated to the SD card, follow the hereby attached scheme:

Activate PIR detection and alarm sound on SF-IPCU202AWH-2W

With this configuration the PIR will alert our mobile device and the camera will emit an alarm sound in case of detection or event.

These two options can be managed from the camera’s own web interface.

To arm and disarm the PIR notifications, it is possible to configure it from the app (while the sound management has to be managed by web).

Installation and Configuration manual of TrueSense technology

Please find attached the document in which the installation and configuration guidelines for these devices are explained, in English language.

SAFIRE How to setup TrueSense DVR.pdf

TimeLapse and Multi-Shot functions in SAFIRE IP cameras

All SAFIRE professional IP-cameras allow you to perform the TimeLapse function, i.e. to capture an image at stipulated time intervals. In addition, in some new models/versions, there is the Multiple Captures function that allows us to make a predetermined number of captures after an event or an alarm.

TimeLapse configuration:

Configuration Multiple captures per event or alarm jump

SAFIRE: ISAPI, HTML by MJPG for web pages and home automation.

First, you need to change the format of the secondary stream to MJPG.

Leave the default http port at 80

The only condition is that only one connection is allowed at a time, this can be useful for home automation applications, but for web it can be inconvenient.

Also, remember that it does not work in Internet Explorer:

http://:@:http_port>/ISAPI/Streaming/streaming/channels/102/httpPreview

http://admin:password@174.28.223.64/Streaming/channels/102/httpPreview

All the cameras that appear in the following search have this system with the limitation that we have commented

https://www.visiotechsecurity.com/es/search?keyword=DS-2CD2

Unlink SAFIRE from the local P2P cloud

From the attached software interface, select the device and click on the “Unbind” tab at the top of the mask:

Add the device’s credentials and then copy the “CAPTCHA” code and confirm.

Download SADP

Another way to unbind a SAFIRE recorder from the P2P directly from the recorder:

For this it is necessary that the device has a recent version, therefore we must follow the FAQs on how to update the firmware of a Safire recorder.

After the update, we will access the NETWORK / PLATFORM ACCESS options and then check the availability of the UNBIND button and perform the procedure.

How to reset the password of SAFIRE devices

There are two procedures to recover the password of Safire recorders, and each procedure depends on the system of the HTVR, DVR, NVR or camera you want to recover. In both cases the SADP software is used.

1- Install the SADP from the manufacturer’s website:

https://athena-visiotech.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/d1XvP3EBNOqssiu8J01D/Safire_SADPTool_v3.0.2.50build20200402.zip

2- Run the device finder, which will find the devices by MAC address.

3- Select the device to be recovered and click on the Forgot Password button (bottom right button)

If the software indicates to export a file, follow the procedure from step 4 to 7, while if the software indicates to enter a Security Code follow the procedure from step 8 to 12.

Procedure 1:

4- We are asked to export a file (Export File). Click on the Export button, and select the path where the file is to be saved; confirm.

5- El fichero se descargará al Pc. A continuación envíe un correo al nuestro servicio técnico para que se lo mandemos al fabricante y genere el fichero de recuperación de contraseña: no apague el grabador en ningún momento desde el momento de generar el fichero hasta que se lo devolvamos.

6- After importing in the same tab the recovery file, enter the new password for the recorder and repeat it. The password must be identical in both boxes (New Password and Confirm Password), otherwise, it will not allow you to continue.

7- Confirm the import and wait for the file to load. If you have done the procedure correctly, a window will appear with the following text: Your recorder’s password has now been reset.

Procedure 2:

8- You are asked to enter a Security Code9-

Press the Cancel button, and go back to the SADP, you have to take the Serial number and the Start time, and send them to our technical service

This can be achieved in two ways:

a. Go, within the SADP list, to the device from which you want to retrieve the password and look at the data in columns 4 and 5.

b. Click directly on the Export button, to generate the Excel file to be sent to us (to avoid errors when entering the data)

10- Safire will send us some security codes, go to step 3, then step 8 and enter the code according to the date you are in.

We remind you that the correct code for the date (Today) will return the equipment to the factory password, which is “12345”

EXAMPLE

If you request the codes, for example for the 7th of October and you are only going to have access to the equipment on the 9th, you have to use the code corresponding to the 9th of October. It is important that the recorder is not restarted until the password is reset.

The password will be the factory default (User: admin / Password: 12345).

IMPORTANT: When sending the file or the required data, the device cannot be turned off under any circumstances, otherwise the procedure would have to be redone

Change Video, Audio and Compression Format Settings via Web Browser (Cameras)

To change the video and audio settings from a browser, we have to enter the IP of the camera in the address bar:

After accessing the camera with your credentials, we must access “CONFIGURATION” and then the left menu, VIDEO AND AUDIO.

Remember that in some models of IP cameras the image is not encoded in H265 or H265+, therefore the option to modify the compression format may not offer the options mentioned above.

In this other field is where you can modify the values of Bitrates, frames and bit rate type to save the bandwidth used by the camera.

In the image below we can see that the bitrate has decreased a lot by just changing the Video Enconding to H.265 and then enabling H.265+.

We could save even more bandwidth by changing other parameters (such as image resolution), but that depends on each installation, it is not always mandatory.

Create double verification of access to recordings to a non-administrator user

This function is only supported on 8 Series NVRs.

It is sometimes required to restrict access to certain privileges to an operator user, where a coordinator without administrator permits can temporarily allow access to those blocked privileges.

Example:

Configuration:

How to configure the NTP server in SAFIRE

Note:

This test was performed with an SF-XVR6108AS-1FACE recorder firmware version V4.24.001 build 201015

1. Open the Settings page through the web browser or in the SCC (Sgo to Control Center)

2. System settings

3. Time settings

4. Select time zone

5. Enter the address of the time server (NTP)

You have to specify the time zone and domain name, as follows:

European NTP servers:

uk.pool.ntp.org (UK)

de.pool.ntp.org (Germany – Deutschland)

fr.pool.ntp.org (France – Française)

es.pool.ntp.org (Spain – España)

it.pool.ntp.org (Italy – Repubblica Italiana)

nl.pool.ntp.org (Netherlands – Nederland)

no.pool.ntp.org (Norway – Norge)

pt.pool.ntp.org (Portugal – Portuguesa )

se.pool.ntp.org (Sweden – Sverige)

6. Save

Example: XVR

Example: NVR

Example: IP camera

ADAM module configuration with Safire NVR

The ADAM relay module is compatible with the SF-NVR8xxx-4K, excluding the -FACE and -AI

It is very important to check the NVR firmware, it must be version 4.50 or higher

IP CONFIGURATION ADAM MODULE

It is only necessary to set the IP for the ADAM module, for this purpose use the ADAM Net Utility software

https://athena-visiotech.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/V675-H4B6mOlDBqJTbtN/AdamApax%20.NET%20Utility%20V2.06.00%20B10.msi

The device is detected, the factory IP is set to 10.0.0.1 and the password “00000000”, it is added to the software and when selecting it, it will ask for the password:

In the Network section the appropriate IP is set and the changes are applied, with this the module would be ready to be added to the Safire NVR

ADDING THE MODULE TO THE SAFIRE NVR

Remember that it must have a version 4.50 or higher

In the Alarm Extension section the IP of the module will be added, the maximum number of inputs and outputs in the NVR can be 6 (even if the module has more). A maximum of 5 ADAMs can be added

Once added, the inputs and outputs of the module are already available in the recorder and can be used as any relay of the NVR itself:

How to make Edge run in Internet Explorer mode

Note:

This article is created on Windows 10 Enterprise Version 21H1 with a 2.20GHz Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8750H CPU.

1. Open the “Edge” browser

2. Go to the top right and click on the options icon

3. Scroll down to Settings section

4. Within the settings go to “Default Browser”

5. On the right hand side, select “Allow”

6. Click on “Reset”

7. When “edge” has restarted, open the URL to be run in “Internet Explorer” mode.

8. Click with the mouse on the tab and “Reload tab in Internet Explorer mode”

Note: Not all options may be available with some devices

Endpoint request timed out

The RTSP protocol itself does not have encryption, for that there is SRTP or proprietary implementations, but it is not common in the streams of the main CCTV providers.

RTSP requires authentication with username and password, but it is not transmitted directly encrypted, if encrypted transport is required it would require the use of a tunnel with SSL encryption for the communication channel.

When accessed via Hikvision or Safire P2P service, a verification code is used to encrypt the video stream transmission communication channel, but it does not affect whether the RTSP port is accessed directly (directly on LAN or remotely via NAT).

SAFIRE: Continuous recording combined with event recording

For this FAQ we use the:

Recorder: SF-NVR6104-4K4P-VS2Firmware

: V4.30.005 build 201028Safire

Control Center V3.2.0.57 build 20210726

step 1 – Check that the recording schedule is in Continuous mode.

2nd Step – Configure a VCA or Motion Detection rule.

Check also if the “Notify remote center” option is checked and if the Trigger Recording corresponds to its respective channel, in our case D1.

Once we have these settings we can wait a few minutes and check the events.

With the “SAFIRE CONTROL CENTER” running, go to DEVICE MANAGEMENT and add the recorder to the Software.

3rd Step – Check events generated, choose “EVENT CENTER”

Once in the Event center, select REAL TIME EVENT and then we can check the events in real time.

Once confirmed that there are events we can do a search of the recordings.

4th Step – Check recordings, choose the “REMOTE PLAYBACK” option.

We choose the date according to the search need, the NVR channel and below all the type of Event, in our case we should choose “LINE CROSSING DETECTION”.

We will have a result in which we can choose the files on the right side and below in the line of events, we can choose directly the point to reproduce.

How to install Safire Connect on an Apple Mac laptop or PC with an ARM M1 processor

How to install Safire Connect on an Apple Mac laptop or PC with an ARM M1 processor.

1. Open App Store

2. Search for Safire Connect in iPhone and iPad apps

3. Click GET

4. Open the Safire Connect app

5. Login with your credentials.

6. You can now use the app similarly to your mobile device.

Safire – Access IP camera web interface from NVR with built-in PoE switch

If you need to access an IP camera that is connected directly to a NVR PoE switch, you don’t need to connect the network cable from the PC to the NVR PoE switch, just enable the NVR Virtual Host.

1 – Access the advanced network settings / Other and then enable the option indicated, remember that each time you restart the recorder the option will be unchecked, you will have to enable it again.

2 – Access the Camera Management option and click on the link that the recorder enables to access the camera.

This way, the maintenance procedure to the camera will be easier than connecting and disconnecting cables.

First configuration of the Safire Control Center

When you want to connect to your Safire cameras using a PC or laptop with Windows installed:

1. You need to have a Safire IP camera or a Safire recorder

2. The recorder or cameras need to be connected to the same computer network as your PC

3. When 1 and 2 are correct continue.

4. Download and install Safire Control Center

To download the Safire Control Center, use the link – (latest version as of 7/19/2021)
Safire Control Center V3.2.0.57 build 20210702

5. Unzip the downloaded file

6. When the download is finished double click on the file“Safire_Control_Center_v3.2.0.57_build_20210702.exe”

7. Follow the installation steps from the installation window

8. Then click Finish

9. When you select “launch client” the Safire Control Center is launched

10. Click on Device Management

11. At the top left, click Online Device to search for all Safire devices on your network.

12. Select the devices you want to add

13. And click Add

14. A new window will appear

15. Use the credentials that were created for your devices

16. Click “Add” and the devices will appear at the top

17. Click the start button in the top left corner

18. Press the home button in the top left corner to return to the home screen

Creating auxiliary screens in SAFIRE CONTROL CENTER

If necessary, the SAFIRE CONTROL CENTER can create up to 3 additional screens to the main software, that is, a total of 4, always depending on the decoding capacity of our PC.

The maximum preview of the auxiliary screen is 3, so a total of 4 windows can be seen with a maximum of 64 cameras per window.

Select the MENU option in Safire Control Center and then select the last option “Auxiliary Screen Preview”.

The result is an auxiliary window where we have the option to drag it to another screen and have it displayed on both screens

This FAQ has been made with software version V3.2.0.57 build20210526

What is the public IP address of Procloud services?

The SafireService platform architecture is designed to expose only the services that need to be consumed by client applications, i.e. the frontends that render to web browsers and the backends that process requests from these frontends. More complex services such as those that perform device checks do not expose any IP publicly.

GPU Image Decoding in SAFIRE CONTROL CENTER

To have a smoother video display in SAFIRE CONTROL CENTER, it is recommended to enable the option for preferred GPU decoding, if the PC has a dedicated graphics processor.

Open “SAFIRE CONTROL CENTER” and select “SYSTEM CONFIGURATION”

Access “IMAGE” and enable the option marked “Hardware Decoding Preferred”.

Close the software and open it again for the changes to take effect.

How it works when the recorder has two RJ45s in SAFIRE

Safire’s dual RJ45 NVRs can work both ways, one port backing up the other (fault tolerant mode) or independent networks (multi-direction mode), each with its corresponding IP range (similar to an NVR with integrated PoE ports, whose network segments are independent)

HTTPS access on a device from Safire

HTTPS access on Safire computers is disabled by default, to enable it you have to create a certificate, the easiest way is to create it with your own signature:

The data to indicate can be whatever you want, but the Hostname/IP section must be the address of the equipment, so if you indicate the local IP of the same I can only access by HTTPS using that address, not being able to do so remotely; another section to consider is the validity which will expire HTTPS access after these days:

Once this data has been saved, HTTPS can be activated:

To access the equipment will be done indicating https://IP:PORT, the port if it has not been modified and remains the 443 is not necessary to specify it, if it had been changed then it is essential to put it.

When accessing the browser will give us a warning that the connection is not private, this is because the certificate signature is self-signed, just go to the next section to have access:

TrueSense System Configuration to Detect People and Vehicles

EasyConnect (P2P) configuration on a SAFIRE recorder

To access a Safire recorder remotely without the need to open ports, EasyConnect (P2P) must be enabled by following the procedure below:

Accessing the recorder via web interface

1 – Click on Configuration
2 – Advanced settings
3 – Enable by checking the option “Enable” and then a pop-up will appear, click on OK.

4 – Define a password for the Video stream encryption:

We recommend a complex password and preferably different from the “admin” password, it is very important to know that this password is not linked to the recorder administrator’s password.

5 – Very important to check if the STATUS is really ONLINE.

6 – If the device does not connect to the P2P server, check the DNS.

Exporting and importing backups from Safire Control Center software

The steps to export and import the Safire Control Center software backup would be as follows:

Export the software configuration file:

This file is a compressed file that does not need to be unzipped. It contains all the software information

Import the file into the new software:

IMPORTANT: for the backup uploading to work it is essential to close the software, but also the Safire Control Center SERVER service which does not close automatically when closing the software:

When restarting the software we must have all the terminals and configurations of both cameras, video door phones and access controls of the previous software

Limitations of FACE recorders

Face Recognition = Face Capture + Face Comparison

If the face capture is performed by AI2 cameras, we will have face recognition in X channels, where X is the number of -XFACE containing your reference. To make a face comparison, a face capture is required, so it is important to know the number of channels that the recorder has available to make face capture.

:SF-NVR8216-4K-8FACE8ch

with Face Recognition using AI2 Cameras

Configuration recommendations for proper functioning of push notifications in Safire Connect Android

Under Settings – Applications – Safire Connect we must ensure that we have granted all camera, speaker, microphone, etc. permissions and that we have not been denied any.

In addition to this: also make sure that we allow you to use mobile data, as well as wifi

and that in the notification section we have everything marked.

Also in the battery section of your mobile device, make sure that Safire Connect is allowed to work in the background.

All this is usually already activated on many phones, but there are others, especially Xiaomi, where some of the above features may be missing.

Adding Safire cameras or recorders to a SAFIRE NVR remotely

The only point of attention we have to take into account is to open the ports in the router corresponding to the installation of the cameras. And then add that public IP address in the NVR with the proprietary protocol port (which in Safire is 8000).

If it is a recorder that you want to add, by adding the public IP address (with port 8000) of the secondary recorder, a message will appear that allows you to choose specifically which channels of the secondary recorder you want to acquire in the primary recorder.

This option is the most recommended, instead of choosing a NAS, PC-Recorder, ftp, etc… since an NVR is a more reliable computer from this point of view, sinc it is:

– dedicated to this function;

– a kind of device that consumes less energy;

– a device which is managed from the same applications as the rest of the cameras or recorders in the installation, being easier to visualize and from which it’s easy to extract the information in an intuitive way, as well as its configuration (by an ecosystem similarity principle);

– a device which does not involve the payment of licenses;

– a device that can be monitored through the ProCloud service of http://safire.services.

How to set up NAS as a backup disk on a SAFIRE computer

The NAS has to support NFS protocol.

1. Adding the NAS to the team

1.1 Go to the configuration section of the hard disks and click on the button at the bottom left

“Add”.

1.2 In this window, we are going to compile the fields “Network disk IP” and “Network disk direct” with the NAS information.

2. Changing the storage mode of hard disks

2.1 Go to the advanced settings and choose “HDD Group” as the storage mode.

2.2 Click on “Next” and the computer will ask you to restart. We say yes.

3. Formatting the NAS hard drive

When the recorder restarts, it will ask us to format the NAS hard drive. We will accept and go to the configuration section of the disks. From that section we will be able to monitor the progress of the formatting process.

4. Configure the NAS hard drive as a backup

4.1 When the formatting is finished, click twice on the line of the NAS hard disk or on the icon for editing.

4.2 In the window that appears, choose the “Redundancy” option as the status and save the changes by clicking on OK.

5. Finished configuration

If everything has been configured correctly, we will find ourselves with a configuration of this type:

Extra. Viewing the NAS recordings

In case we need the recordings from the NAS, we can access the network drive through Windows Explorer and open the files through the VSPlayer software.

How to configure the SNMP monitoring service on SAFIRE (or Hikvision) equipment

The steps to follow are hereby presented:

– install the specific MIB search engine

– log into the recorder via another search engine (e.g. Internet Explorer)

– navigate the machine menu as follows: Configuration–>Network–>Advanced Settings–>SNMP, and once entered the section of interest click on Enable SNMP v2c

– insert in the Trap Address tab the IP address of the computer on which the MIB has just been installed and click on Save

– click on File and then on Load in the MIB search engine

– open the SNMP file you want to use

– insert, in the upper left bar, the IP address of the recorder and click on Advanced Parameters

– fill in the fields of the window that opens with the same data as previously set in the configuration menu of the recorder (except for the IP address, clearly) and click on Ok

– click on File again, then on Save Session and choose a path to save the configuration

– click on the created path, then click on Walk; further on Tools and Trap Receiver to also configure that port (in particular in Tools–>Option), which in the example above we had configured in the recorder as the 162

In this way we can already visualize, in the bar called Operations, all the start/restart/stop events of the recorder.

Video Tampering in SAFIRE

Video Tampering is normally used to detect when the camera is covered, preventing us from seeing the scene properly.

The function can be configured within the basic event section, associated to motion detection:

Different reactions of the device can be configured when detecting video tampering; sending an email, triggering a relay output of the recorder or of the same camera, triggering a recording of any channels, moving to a PTZ preset or sending a push notification to the app.

It is also possible to set the video tampering as active by schedule.

Configuring a RAID1 in a SAFIRE videorecorder

We enter the HDD section, then we navigate the Advanced section and change the mode from quota to group and select the cameras that we want to record in the secondary hard disk’s space.
Once the previous step has been completed, we enter in general and click on the edit button on the hard disk; a screen will appear where we’ll have to check the redundancy box and choose the group that we had previously configured with the desired channels.

PC requirements by number of channels, coding power and video quality for SAFIRE Control Center

Specifications, including sample performance, are available in every Download section of Safire products.

https://athena-visiotech.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/g1WHVnEBNOqssiu8YU0y/SCC_Datasheet_EN.pdf

Error 153 in Safire Connect

The error is due to a problem in the app that causes it to misinterpret video stream requests to the recorder and to consider them as consecutive access attempts to the computer, which causes the device to lock itself up (in fact, error 153 is usually generated by illegal accesses).

The way to prevent this error from occurring is to uncheck the “Illegal login lock” option. Unchecking it does not take into account illegal access attempts, and therefore the above error does not occur.

In some recorders it can only be done from the Safire Control Center (thus from PC), while it cannot be done from the local menu of the recorder itself.

In cameras, the menu is presented as in the image below:

EasyConnect – P2P device sharing

To share a Safire device with other users, be it an IP camera or a recorder, the procedure is the same.

Let’s demonstrate how to share from a Browser.

Step 1 – Access the website that gives access to the Safire Cloud, http://easyconnect.safirecctv.com/

We’ll be accessing our Cloud account soon.

Once inside our account, we choose the product to share and click on the SHARE option.

A new window will open, and then we will have to enter the email address of the person with whom we want to share the product. In addition, it is very important to define what kind of permissions the person will have.

In this example, our product is a SAFIRE Video Door Phone, therefore if we do not apply all the permissions, the user who benefits from the compartment may not be able to speak or receive the alarms.

So it is very important to apply the permissions correctly.

Safire: Activate an alarm using the IP address from an IP camera.

For this guide we have used a Safire SF-HTVR8108A-HEVC recorder and an IP camera with alarm input.

To activate an alarm input of a recorder remotely from a wireless IP camera is very simple, to do this first access the recorder and go to the menu Camera Management.

1 – CONFIGURATION

2 – SYSTEMS

3 – CAMERA MANAGEMENT

4 – IP CAMERA

5 – ADD

Once the IP camera is added, we proceed to the configuration in the recorder. To be sure that the connection is stable and that everything works, we check that the STATUS of the camera is ONLINE.

In the recorder we will access the following menu:

1 – CONFIGURATION

2 – EVENT

3 – BASIC EVENT

4 – ALARM INPUT

The next step is to set the alarm input:

1 – Alarm input number

2 – Alarm type: We can choose between NO and NC

At this point we already have the Alarm input of our IP camera linked directly to an alarm input of the Recorder.

In LINK METHOD we can choose what to do when the alarm input is activated, such as activating an alarm output of the recorder, moving a PTZ or generating an audible warning on the recorder.

In this way, we have connected the alarm input of an IP camera to an alarm input of the recorder and saved ourselves the wiring.

Checking and updating Firmwares in SAFIRE IP Cameras or video recorders

In this procedure we will use the Internet Explorer browser, we are going to access via IP address to the camera:

After introducing the IP camera address and logging in, let’s click on CONFIGURATION.

In the CONFIGURATION menu, we have to access SYSTEM SETTINGS, and check the device model and firmware version in the BASIC INFORMATION menu.

Then look for the camera model on te VISIOTECH’s website.

Download the file and then extract the update file from the compressed folder you just downloaded. The update file is called digicap.dav. After the file is unzipped, enter the path of the unzipped file folder in the camera’s Upgrade&Maintenance menu.

Click on MAINTENANCE and then on Browse to find the location of the file; once selected, click on Upgrade. A message will appear indicating that the camera will automatically restart after the update. Click OK.

When rebooted, return to the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION menu, and check the version to make sure that the camera has been updated.

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Advanced Uniview IP Camera Guide

M.Salih ASLAN — Fri, 12 May 2023 20:03:38 +0000

Advanced Uniview IP Camera Guide If you’re looking for more advanced Uniview IP camera tutorials, check out some of these guides.

How to connect a Uniview Cube camera to wifi using a PC

This guide explains an alternate way to connect the Uniview Cube (C1L-2WN-G) to wifi.

This can be beneficial when the EZView app fails to connect the Cube to wifi.

Requirements:

Uniview Cube Camera
Ethernet cable (Cat5e/6/etc)
Windows PC
EZTools 2.0 software installed (click here to download)

1. Power the Cube by plugging in the included power cable into the camera and the other end into an outlet or power strip.

2. Plug the ethernet cable into the Cube and the other end into a router or a switch that’s connected to the router.

3. Open the EZTools 2.0 software, locate the device model C1L-2WN-G on the list, then access the web interface and log in (admin/123456).

(Click on any of the pictures below to view them in more detail)

4. Go to Setup then select Network on the left menu and then click the Wi-Fi tab on the right. Next, select “Wi-Fi” from the “Wi-Fi Mode” drop down.

5. Click the Search button to display a list of available Wifi networks in your area. Select a wifi connection from the list by clicking on it (The SSID and Authentication fields will automatically populate). Next, type in the wifi password in the Encryption field below the list. Lastly, click the Save button.

6. The cube should now be connected to the selected wifi. If everything went well “Connected” will be displayed next to the Connection Status at the top of the page.

7. You can now disconnect the ethernet cable from the router and from the Cube. After moving the Cube to it’s final location it should automatically reconnect to wifi as long as there is good signal at that location.

Advanced Uniview IP Camera Guide

Read Next :

UNIARCH NVR DVR Full installation user manual

How to Setup Your Uniview Security System

How to Setup IP Camera Uniview

How To Upload A Custom Audio Clip

Some select UNV models have deterrent capabilities. From that, the cameras can output a preset audio clip as a response to an event trigger.

One great feature is that UNV allows you to upload custom sounds from the EZView App!

In this guide, we are referencing the “IPC9312LFW-AF28-2X4“.

Step 1 – EZView App Configuration

From the Live View of the EZView app, click on the 3 Horizontal Lines icon in the top left corner.

Select Device Config:

Choose the camera you want to upload the audio clip to:

Select Customize Alarm Sound:

Add Alarm Sound:

Now, in the Customize Alarm Sound section, you can do either Text To Speech and choose either a Male or Female voice over, or the other option is doing an actual voice recording with the mic on your phone. Just be sure to Name the sound and hit the Save icon in the top right corner when done!

After the audio file has been saved, your sound will be listed:

Step 2 – Selecting the Custom File in Camera Interface

Now that the audio file has been set and saved, we now need to log into the camera’s interface to set it to an event linkage action.

Here is a screenshot verifying that the camera has the new audio file:

Screenshot for Trigger Action:

How To Configure Master-Slave Linkage

Master-Slave PTZ Linkage is a great functionality to utilize as you can pair a fixed camera to trigger an event and that will allow the PTZ to track the object that triggered the event.

Please Note

Only some camera models support this function. The supported linkage parameters, linkage mode and alarming schedule may vary with camera model. Please see the actual Web interface for details.

In this guide, we are referencing the Dual-Lens PTZ “IPC9312LFW-AF28-2X4“.

Step 1

From the Live View of the camera, Click Setup ->Intelligent –>Smart. Choose Master-Slave Linkage, click “⚙️” and then select Linkage Parameter tab.

Step 2

Select Enable Master-Slave Linkage.

Operating Mode on this particular model is only TrackMode.
Continuously Track or setting a Tracking Duration (In Seconds) are the options available.

After the appropriate configurations have been set, click Save.

Step 3

Select the Calibration tab.

Click Auto Calibrate -> Next -> One-Click Calibrate -> Once the Auto Calibration Finishes, Click Finish

The Camera will go through the automated process and once finished, you will then be able to utilize the Master-Slave Linkage with Smart Events!

Step 4

To utilize the Master-Slave Linkage with a Smart Event, go into a Smart Event and configure it appropriately.

Then under Trigger Actions, Select the Master-Slave Linkage option and hit Save.

In this example, we are going to be using the Line Crossing Event.

How To Setup FTP

Note

The General FTP configuration is applicable to all snapshots except face detection.
For stored snapshots taken by smart functions such as face recognition, refer to Smart FTP configuration.

General Setup

1. Click Setup > Storage > FTP. Go to General tab.

2. Set the IP address and port for the FTP server, username and password used to upload images to the FTP server, select Upload Images, Overwrite Storage and set Overwrite At (threshold for overwriting images). Some camera models support FTP test. You may test FTP after completing FTP settings correctly.

3. Set the path for saving snapshots on the FTP server and the file name format. For example, set path as Preset No.\\IP Address\\Date\\Hour(s), and set file name as Preset No.-PTZ Zoom-PTZ Latitude-PTZ Longitude.jpg.

4. Click Save.

Smart Setup

To use smart FTP, click Setup > System > Server > Intelligent Server and set Platform Communication Type to FTP.

1. Click Setup > Storage > FTP. Go to Smart tab.

2. Set the IP address and port of the FTP server, username and password used to upload images to the FTP server.

3. Set the path for saving snapshots on the FTP server and the file name format. For example, set path as Preset No.\\IP Address\\Date, and set file name as Preset No.-PTZ Latitude-PTZ Longitude-PTZ Zoom.jpg.

4. Click Save.

How To Enable PTZ Smart Tracking

Certain Uniview PTZ models support Auto Tracking. This function is used primarily to track a human in a restricted or sensitive area that is normally inaccessible.

Note

Please check the Camera’s Spec Sheet or contact technical support to verify if your model supports Auto Tracking.

Installation

Mount Height
- 10ft – 15ft is recommended if the camera is used in restricted zones, industrial areas, or sidewalks
- 15ft is recommended for use on roads.
Monitoring Distance
- For 4X Optical Zoom PTZs, 6ft – 80ft is recommended, and the camera works best in the range of 20ft – 30ft.
Viewing Angle
- Top view angle range: 15°-30°.
- 20° is recommended.
Variables
- Lighting
  - Recommended: scenes with adequate and even lighting, and the camera has a clear view of the object.
  - Not recommended: Camera’s view of object is blocked, and lighting is uneven.
- Object Moving Speed
  - The camera may lose track of the object if the object moves faster than 17s per circle (360 degree). 15ft – 30ft monitoring distance is recommended to ensure that the object’s angular speed is not too high.
- Slanted View
  - A slanted view may lead to unsatisfactory tracking performance. Adjust camera view properly by adjusting camera position or by PTZ movements.
- Unobstructed View
  - The camera may stop tracking the object when the object is blocked by vehicles and tree branches. Install the camera in the center of surveillance area with an unobstructed view.
- Lens Direction
  - If camera tilts down to the vertical (lens facing the ground directly) when tracking the object, the camera may not be able to keep tracking. The recommended top view angle is 15°-30° (best at 20°).
- Multiple Objects
  - If multiple objects appear in the surveillance area, the camera selects and tracks the object closest to the center of the surveillance area.

Functionality

When the camera detects one or more human objects, it tracks the object in closest distance and makes the person in the center of the image. The camera rotates with the object’s movement.

Continuously Track
- The camera keeps tracking the object until it disappears, and then returns to the original position.
Max. Tracking Time
- The camera tracks the object from when the object is selected to when the tracking time is up, and then returns to the original position.

Configuration

The location of where to enable Auto Tracking may vary from PTZ to PTZ. In this guide, we are referencing the model IPC672LR-AX4DUPKC.

From the PTZ’s live view via web interface, select Setup -> Intelligent -> Smart -> Auto Tracking.

Select the Gear Icon to configure Auto Tracking.

Max. Tracking Time
- The time (in seconds) that the camera tracks the object. The camera tracks the object for the set time duration and then returns to the original position.
Continuously Track
- When enabled, the camera tracks the object until it disappears from the surveillance area, and then returns to the original position.
Plan
- Set the time period for your settings to take effect.
PTZ panel
- Control PTZ movements.

How To Fix Camera Flickering

Since most security cameras are developed outside of the United States, they’re usually set up out of the box for a 50 Hz environment. This means if you were to install your camera inside, especially in a location with fluorescent lightbulbs, you’ll likely get different results depending on where you are in the world.

If you’re outside of the US in a place where the AC standard is 50 Hz, everything will be fine. But if you are in the United States, you’ll probably start to see some horizontal bands flickering across your footage.

Adjusting Frame Rate

Log into your camera’s web interface and from the Live View, navigate to Setup -> Video&Audio -> Capture Mode to resolution at 30FPS.

Adjusting Exposure

If changing the capture mode to 30FPS does not fully help the flickering issue, then adjusting the Exposure Mode will do the trick

From the Live View page, navigate to Setup -> Image -> Image -> Exposure -> Exposure Mode set to Indoor 60Hz.

Also, for a more manual experience, setting Exposure Mode to Manual and configuring the Shutter Timing to 2 times the Frame Rate can improve the flickering as well!

How To Set Smart Illumination

Note

This function may vary with camera models. Please see actual Web interface for details

Step 1

Click Setup > Image > Image and then click Smart Illumination.

Step 2

Select the correct IR control mode and set the parameters. The following table describes
some major parameters.

Lighting Type
- Infrared: The camera uses infrared light illumination.
- White Light: The camera uses white light illumination.
  - Note – When Control Mode is set to Manual, camera can set illumination level from 0 ~ 1000

Control Mode
- Global Mode: The camera adjusts IR illumination and exposure to achieve balanced image effects. Some areas might be overexposed if you select this option. This option is recommended if monitored range and image brightness are your first priority.
- Overexposure Restrain: The camera adjusts IR illumination and exposure to avoid regional overexposure. Some areas might be dark if you select this option. This option is recommended if clarity of the central part of the image and overexposure control are your first priority.
- Road: This mode offers strong illumination in whole and is recommended for monitoring wide-ranging scenes, for example, road.
- Park: This mode offers uniform light and is recommended for monitoring small range scenes with many obstacles, for example, industrial parks.
- Manual: This mode allows you to manually control the intensity of IR illumination.
- Indoor: This mode is recommended for application in indoor scenes

Illumination Mode – Set the intensity level of the IR light. The greater the value, the higher the intensity. 0 means that the IR light is turned off.
- Near-illumination Level: You are recommended to set this parameter first for a wide-angle scene.
- Mid-illumination Level: You are recommended to set this parameter first if the scene requires an intermediate focal length.
- Far-illumination Level: You are recommended to set this parameter first if the scene requires a telephoto view.
  - Note – You can set this parameter only when Control Mode is set to Manual.

To restore the default settings, click Default.

How To Enable Intelligent Markers

Some NVR models support Intelligent Mark. When the NVR and IP camera are both enabled, the latest areas/lines or VCA data configured for face detection, intrusion detection, and cross line detection will be displayed on the Preview, Behavior and Alarm windows in real time.

Intelligent mark is displayed on the screen as areas/lines in different colors:

Yellow – Areas/lines configured for face detection, intrusion detection, and cross line detection.

Green – VCA data has changed but not triggered rules.

Red – Rules are triggered in the configured area (rules are configured for VCA alarms), and VCA alarm has occurred.

Enabling Intelligent Markers

In this guide, we are referencing the web interface accessed via windows PC.

Once you are logged into the UNV device, go into the Setup -> Local Parameters section and Enable Intelligent Mark. Remember to hit Save!

Viewing Intelligent Markers

Once you have Intelligent Markers enabled, any active events you have will now show highlighted markers on the triggered events on the camera’s Live View.

In this example, we have Intrusion Detection enabled

Encoding Information

What Are Encoding Settings?

Encode settings are video image quality settings that are set for each camera. This menu includes the video FPS, bitrate, compression rate, and resolution. Setting these settings correctly based on the install site can help save network bandwidth, HDD space, fix network lag, and much more.

Each cameras video encode mode should be set up for every job based on how good the locations network is and how much stuff is already on it, and based off how the end user will be viewing the recorder/recordings the most.

FINDING THE VIDEO MENU

WEB BROWSER

First open the recorder in Internet Explorer by navigating to the recorders IP address.
Login to the recorder (Default login is Username: admin Password: 123456)
After logging in navigate to Setup > Camera > Video (Change password now notification may
need to be closed in order to find the Setup menu)

RECORDER GUI

Right click on the live view and select Menu
Login to the main menu (Default login is Username: admin Password: 123456)
After logging in Navigate to Camera > Encoding

STORAGE MODE

Storage mode is a setting that can be set for each camera individually. This allows for users to set if the
selected camera stores it mainstream to the HDD or if it stores its Sub Stream to the HDD. This can
allow users to save HDD space by letting less important cameras recorder and save at a lower quality.

IMAGE FORMAT

Image format allows for users to select the resolution and default frame rate that the cameras
mainstream will run and record at. Once the Image format is selected the “Resolution” cannot be set
differently under the Mainstream settings

MAINSTREAM

Mainstream is the highest quality stream that can be used for streaming and recording. This stream will
use the most network bandwidth and HDD space. Mainstream is normally used for recording so that
way backups always have the best quality, and for viewing cameras on the local network (if a local
computer can handle the resolution).

STREAM TYPE

Stream Type has two settings Normal and Event. Normal Encode settings are for when there is no
motion being detecting in the camera image, this is regardless of if you are recording motion or not
these Normal encode settings will need to be set. The other setting is Event Encodes these encode
settings are for when motion is being detected in the image, also for when other events are triggered
such as alarms.

Event Encodes should normally be set the same as the Normal Encode settings. In some
situations where needed or internet speeds are a issue, Normal Encode settings can be set to a very low
quality and then the Event Encodes can be set higher. This will allow for more HDD space and less
Bandwidth to be used when there is no motion or alarms going off, but customers still need 24-hour
recordings.

VIDEO COMPRESSION

Video Compression allow for users to select the type of compression that the camera will use to store
on the HDD and for viewing. The two options for compression are H.264 and H.265. H.264 is widely
supported on all industry recorders as a standard it is an older technology that can save a small amount
of bandwidth.

H.265 is the newest compression technology that can be used on Uniview 4MP cameras
and is now becoming more and more supported over the security industry. This compression rate can
save more bandwidth and HDD space than H.264 and keep a better-quality image when compressing.

RESOLUTION

Resolution is the number of pixels the camera image is displaying at. This also tells you the Mega Pixel
for example, 1920×1080 resolution is a 2MP camera and 2592×1520 is 4MP. This setting in Uniview cameras cannot be changed in the Resolution drop down this setting is changed by changing
the Image Format option.

BITRATE TYPE

Bitrate Type will be able to be set to VBR or CBR depending on the camera’s current Smart Encoding /
U-Code setting. U-Code only allows for VBR to be used this option will automatically be set if U-Code is
enabled and then be grayed out.

VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate this means the cameras streaming bit
rate will always be changing, lower bit rates when there is no motion in the image and a higher bit rate
when there is motion in the image. CBR is a constant bit rate, this setting will also stream the video at
the bitrate that is set in the Bit Rate setting.

IMAGE QUALITY

Image quality can be set to prioritize bit rate and bandwidth usage over image quality. When Bitrate
Type is set to CBR the Image Quality is always set to Highest and then grayed out. When Bitrate Type is
set to VBR the Image quality can be set to highest, higher, medium, low, lower, and lowest.

The lower the setting the lower the image quality but the less bandwidth and HDD space the camera will take
when recording / streaming.

BIT RATE

Bit Rate is how much data each camera is using in each packet that it is storing to the HDD and packet
that it is sending over the network. Bit Rate is measured in kbps so when looking at the numbers
selectable in the drop-down device by 1024 to get the Mbps that the camera is using.

IE. 1024 kbps is 1 mbps and 2048 kbps is 2 mbps. The higher Bit Rate that is set the more data that the camera
will send over the network the more bandwidth it will use. The higher the Bit Rate the mode data it will
also store on the HDD this means less recording time that can be kept. It is suggested never using more
than 4096 kbps on a jobsite with multiple camera for each camera.

FRAME RATE

Frame Rate is how many images are placed into one second of data from the camera. The higher the
frame rate the mote times the image is updated in that second. This will make the image flow a lot
smoother than a lower frame rate that has less images in one second. Frame rate will affect storage
space on the HDD, but it is very minimum at the end of the HDD space. Normally only a couple
hours will be lost in the end.

I FRAME INTERVAL

I Frame Interval is how often the background of an image is updated when there is no motion and
nothing in the background has changed. This setting is normally set up for double the FPS. IE if the
camera is set on 25 FPS the I Frame Interval will be set to 50. On cameras where there is never a lot of
motion or changes the I Frame interval can be set to 3 or 4 times the FPS.

SMOOTHING

Smoothing is another option for prioritizing bit rate over quality of the image. If the slider is set more on
the Clear side the image quality will be better and more stable but will require more bandwidth and
HDD space. If the slider is more on the Smooth side the image will be more pixelated and less stable but
require less HDD space and bandwidth.

AUDIO STREAM

Audio Stream checkboxes for on and off are to enable audio if the camera that is connected to the
channel has a microphone added to it.

SMART ENCODING

Smart Encoding has how U-Code is turned on. There are normally two options Basic and Advanced.
Basic Mode will save about 75% of bandwidth and HDD space used and will work the best when using
Uniview cameras on a 3rd party recorder. Advanced mode will save up to about 85% of bandwidth and
HDD space and will sync well with Uniview recorders.

SUB STEAM / THIRD STREAM

Sub Stream is a secondary stream on cameras that are normally set to a very low bit rate and resolution
and are used when viewing the camera remotely on a wireless data connection. This will allow for
cameras to steam a lot smoother with less lag and save data on user’s wireless plans. This feature will
also help when viewing remotely from a web browser or computer software. If the recorders location
has a slow network or upload speed viewing the camera in sub stream remotely can help get the
camera to display live video with less lag.

How To Use Power Output Function

Some IPCs support Power output function, how to configure the settings to implement this function.

Check the Camera’s Spec sheet to verify if it supports this function.

Power the IPC through POE port.
Enable the DV12V output function on IPC’s web interface. As the picture shown:
Use this IPC’s external DC12V –IN port to power another IPC or microphone

How to set Edge Storage & Cache Post Recording

Edge storage is used to save video data and snapshots to the memory card directly. Edge storage is recommended when the camera is running in stand-alone mode. When the camera is managed by the central management server, you need to stop edge storage to avoid affecting the cache post recording service.

Note: Before setting, check following:

The memory card is correctly installed on the camera.
Backup resource has been added on the central server.
Backup resources have been allocated for the camera.

Note: Only some certain models support these functions. Please see the actual model for details.
Note: This function and management page may vary with models. Please see the actual Web interface for details.

Edge Storage – Manual storage

Click Setup > Storage > Storage.
Start edge storage and modify the settings as required. The following table describes some major parameters.
Click Save

Parameter	Description
Storage Medium	Storage resource type. Note: To format the memory card, disable the storage function for the card first. Then Click Format and then click OK to confirm the operation. The system will restart when the format is completed. Information about the total and free space is displayed.
Data Overwrite Policy	Overwrite: If there is no free space in the memory card, new data will overwrite the existing data repeatedly. Stop: If there is no free space in the memory card, new data will not be saved to the memory card.
Post-Record(s)	For alarm-triggered recording, the length of time that recording continues after the end of the alarm.

Edge Storage – Planned storage

If planned storage is enabled, the camera records video to the memory card during the specified periods.

Click Setup > Storage > Storage.
Select Planned Storage, and then set the periods during which the camera records video to the memory card.
Click Save.

Note:

-Planned storage is not effective when manual storage and planned storage are both enabled

Cache Post Recording

A camera under centralized management can use the memory card as a backup storage resource of the central management server. If storage from the camera to the central storage device is interrupted due to unstable network connection, the camera automatically will start cache post recording and store videos to the memory card.
With recording backup enabled, the camera can automatically transfer the video stored in the memory card to a storage resource of the backup server in the form of a file when the communication between the camera and the backup server is restored.

Click Setup > Storage > Storage.

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