NOVUS NVIP-4H-6201-WL-II Bullet IP Camera User Guide

: May 15, 2024
: Novus

Table of Contents

NOVUS NVIP-4H-6201-WL-II Bullet IP Camera
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOREWORD INFORMATION
CONTACT
References
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NOVUS NVIP-4H-6201-WL-II Bullet IP Camera

Product Information

Specifications

Model : NVIP-4H-6201/WL-II
Quick Start Guide Version : 1.0 Element of a professional CCTV system
Manufacturer : Novus
Website for User Manua l: www.novuscctv.com

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Requirements

Before using the device, it is crucial to read the instruction manual thoroughly to ensure safe and proper operation. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in device damage or safety violations.

Installation

Read the manual carefully before installation and operation.
Keep the manual for future reference.
Comply with safety requirements for user safety and device durability.
Perform all activities as described in the manual by installers and users.
Disconnect the device from power sources during maintenance procedures.
Do not use any additional devices, components, or accessories not provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
Avoid installing the device in poorly ventilated areas to prevent heat build-up and potential damage.
Ensure stable surface installation by qualified personnel following manual recommendations.
Power the device only from compliant sources as indicated by the manufacturer.

For Updated Information

For the most current information on product parameters and functions, refer to the user manual at www.novuscctv.com. It is advisable to consult the website for any changes or updates.

CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

THE PRODUCT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES:

DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p. 79–106, with changes).
DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE) (OJ L 197, 24.7.2012, p. 38–71, with changes).
DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88–110, with changes).
COMMISION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) 2015/863 of 31 March 2015 amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of restricted substances.
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2017/2102 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 15 November 2017 amending Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Exclusion of liability in the event of damage to data contained on disks or other devices or media:
The manufacturer is not liable in the event of damage or loss of data contained on disks or other devices or carriers during the operation of the Product. Obligation to consult the Manufacturer before performing any action not provided for in the instruction manual or other documents: Before performing an action that is not provided for a given Product in the user manual, other documents attached to the Product or does not result from the normal purpose of the Product, it is necessary, under pain of exclusion of the Manufacturer’s liability for the consequences of such action, to contact the Manufacturer.

Pictures in this publication showing camera views can be simulations. Actual camera images may vary depending on the type, model, settings, observation area, or environmental conditions.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Before using the device, read the instruction manual in order to ensure proper and safe operation of the device. Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to damage to the device and/or safety violations.
The user may not repair the device himself. Repairs and maintenance of the device may only be performed by qualified service personnel.
The device, which is an element of a professional CCTV system used for supervision and control, is not intended for self-assembly in households by persons without specialist knowledge.

Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation;
Please keep this manual for the lifespan of the device in case referring to the contents of this manual is necessary;
It is necessary to comply with the safety requirements described in the manual, as they have a direct impact on the safety of users and the durability and reliability of the device;
All activities performed by installers and users must be carried out as described in the manual;
The device should be disconnected from power sources during maintenance procedures;
It is not allowed to use any additional devices, components or accessories not provided for and not recommended by the manufacturer;
Do not install this device in places where proper ventilation cannot be provided (e.g. closed cabinets, etc.), as this may cause heat build-up and may result in damage;
Do not place the device on unstable surfaces. Installation must be carried out by qualified personnel with appropriate permissions in accordance with the recommendations provided in this manual;
The device may be powered only from sources with parameters compliant with those indicated by the manufacturer in the technical data;

As the product is constantly improved and optimised, some of its parameters and functions may have changed from those described in this manual. If in doubt, please refer to the user manual at www.novuscctv.com The user manual located at www.novuscctv.com is always the most up-to-date version.

FOREWORD INFORMATION

General Characteristics

Sensor resolution: 4 megapixels
Mechanical IR cut filter (IR operation capability)
Min. Illumination from 0 lx with IR LED on
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR 120dB) for enhanced image quality in diverse light conditions
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
Highlight Compensation (HLC)
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Reduction of image flicker (Antiflicker)
Lens type: motor-zoom, f = 2.8 mm/F1.6
Built-in IR illuminator
Built-in white LED iluminator
Built-in web server: camera configuration through the website
Video compression: H.264, H.265, H.264+, H.265+, MJPEG / G711
Max. video resolution up to 2560 x 1440
Multi-streaming: compression, resolution, speed and quality defined individually for each video stream
ROI functions
Motion detection
Privacy zones
RTSP protocol support for video transmission
Schedule
Micro SD card up to 256GB
Wide range of responses to alarm events: e-mail with an attachment, saving file on FTP server, saving file on microSD card
Electronic Shutter from 1s to 1/100 000 s.
Supports up to 3 streams
ONVIF Protocol Support
Video content analysis: abandoned object, object disappearance, line cross, scene change, video blurred, video color cast, objects distinguishing, intrusion detection, Smart motion detection with objects distinguishing
Power supply: 12 VDC / PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Klasa 3)

FOREWORD INFORMATION

IMAGE

Image Sensor| 4 MPX CMOS sensor 1/3” OmniVision
Number of Effective Pixels| 2688 (H) x 1520 (V)
Min. Illumination| 0.005 lx/F1.6 – color mode, 0 lx (IR on) – B/W mode
Electronic Shutter| auto/manual: 1/1 s ~ 1/100000 s
Digital Slow Shutter (DSS)| up to 1 s
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)| yes (double scan sensor), 120dB
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)| 3D
Highlight Compensation (HLC)| yes
Back Light Compensation (BLC)| yes
Reduction of image flicker (Antiflicker)| yes
LENS
Lens Type| fixed focal, f=2.8 mm/F1.6
DAY/NIGHT
Switching Type| mechanical IR cut filter
Switching Mode| auto, manual, time
Switching Level Adjustment| yes
Switching Delay| 2 ~ 6000 s
Switching Schedule| yes
NETWORK
Stream Resolution| 2560 x 1440 (QHD), 2304 x 1296, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 704 x 576,

640 x 480 (VGA), 480 x 240, 352 x 288 (CIF)

Frame Rate| 30 fps for each resolution
Multistreaming Mode| 3 streams
Video/Audio Compression| H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+, MJPEG/G.711
Number of Simultaneous Connections| max. 3
Bandwidth| 12 Mb/s in total
Network Protocols Support| HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv4/v6, UDP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, UPnP,

SNMP, QoS, IEEE 802.1X, PPPoE, SMTP, RTCP, SSL/TLS, HTML5, RTMP

Camera Configuration| from Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Edge browser

languages: Polish, English, and others

Compatible Software| NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VSS, NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AC, N Control 6000
Mobile applications| N-VID6 (iPhone, Android)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Privacy Zones| 4 video mask type: single color
Motion Detection| yes
Region of interest (ROI)| 8
Video Content Analysis (VCA)| abandoned object, object disappearance, line cross, Scene Change, Video Blurred, Video Color Cast, objects distinguishing, intrusion detection,

Smart motion detection with objects distinguishing

Image Processing| 90˚image rotation, 180˚image rotation, sharpening, mirror effect, corridor mode,

vertical flip, horizontal flip

Prealarm/Postalarm| up to 6 s/up to 120 s
System Reaction to Alarm Events| e-mail with attachment, saving file on FTP server, saving file on SD card
Restoring default settings| via web browser, using reset button, via NMS IPTool software
IR LED

IK10 impact rating

Camera dimensions (mm)

Camera NVIP-4H-6201/WL-II

Package contents
After opening the package make sure that the following elements are inside:

IP camera
Accessories bag
Short version of user’s manual

If any of these elements has been damaged during transport, pack all the elements back into the original box and contact your supplier for further assistance.
CAUTION!
It is forbidden to use – as the camera power source – PoE equipment (adapters, etc.) not compatible with IEEE 802.3af standard (items called “passive PoE power supply”). Damages caused by the usage of improper power supply source are not covered by the warranty.
START-UP AND INITIAL IP CAMERA CONFIGURATION

START-UP AND INITIAL IP CAMERA CONFIGURATION
CAUTION!
If the device was brought from a location with lower temperature, please wait until it reaches the temperature of the location it is currently in. Turning the device on immediately after bringing it from a location with lower ambient temperature is forbidden, as the condensing water vapour may cause short circuits and damage the device as a result.
Before starting the device familiarize yourself with the description and the role of particular inputs, outputs and adjusting elements that the device is equipped with.
Description of connectors and control tools

100 Mb/s Ethernet port (PoE RJ-45 connector)
Audio input (Jack 3.5 mm)
Power supply 12VDC
Base of camera
Counter nut
Plastic cover
Reset button
MicroSD card slot

START-UP AND INITIAL IP CAMERA CONFIGURATION

Power supply connection

The camera can be powered from a commercially available DC power supply, provided that it meets the technical requirements of the camera. The source must provide stabilized 12VDC voltage, must allow the consumption of at least 7W of power, and have a barrel DC 2.1/5.5 plug with the correct polarity of the contacts:

It is also possible to power the camera via the RJ45 network socket, using PoE technology (IEEE 802.3af, Class 3).
Caution!
Do not use power supplies and POE adapters that do not comply with the IEEE 802.3at stand-ard, the so-called “passive POE” power supplies. Damage resulting from the use of an unsuita-ble adapter is not covered by the warranty!
Protection against water ingress
The declared degree of protection applies only to camera housing and the location where the connec-tion cable enters the inside of the housing.\

This means that the connection cable, including sockets, connectors, switches, buttons, and other ele-ments on this cable, as well as other camera equipment/construction elements (such as hoods, brack-ets, supports, etc.), are not waterproof. It is the responsibility of the person installing the camera to protect the elements that require it (and in any case the connection cable) against moisture. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages or camera malfunctions resulting from failure to comply with the above obligation, which also means that they are not covered by the warranty repairs. The RJ-45 socket cover included in the camera accessories (depending on the version/model) is not a water protection element. Its purpose is to protect against the ingress of dust and atmospheric moisture into the socket and prevent accidental disconnections by mechanically stabilizing the network plug in the RJ-45 socket.

START-UP AND INITIAL CAMERA CONFIGURATION

Camera mounting

To mount a camera please follow the instructions below:

Unscrew the counter nut (2).
Put the bracket to the wall in a desired mounting place (with cable hole). Take the drill pattern and mark future drilling holes for screws and wires.
Drill holes for screws, wires and base.
Mount the camera base (1) using the supplied plugs and screws.
If necessary, remove the plastic cover (4), unscrew the camera service panel (3), mount the microSD card in the socket (5), screw the camera service panel (3) and put on plastic cover(4).
Connect the camera wires.
Adjust camera position.
Tighten to the stop counter nut (2).

Caution

Pay particular attention to the surface to which is attached the camera to have the appropriate capacity.

Caution

It is recommended to install the camera using one of the dedicated adapters. The use of an adapter allows for an aesthetic camera installation, facilitates later servicing and provides a water-protected space for hiding cables.

Adapters are additional equipment, to be purchased separately. The characteristics and functions of the adapter (such as mounting method, space for cables, etc.) depend on its model. The list of dedicated adapters and their specifications can be found on the camera’s catalogue card under the “Related Products” tab

Starting the IP camera

To run the NOVUS IP camera you have to connect the ethernet cable between the camera and the network PoE switch with PoE support (IEEE 802.3af).

You can also power it from 12VDC power supply compatible with the camera power supply specification.

The recommended way to start an IP camera and perform its configuration is a direct connection to the network switch which is not connected to other devices. To obtain further information about network configuration parameters (IP address, gateway, network mask, etc.) please contact your network administrator.

Connection using network switch with PoE support

START-UP AND INITIAL CAMERA CONFIGURATION

Information:
Power supply adapter is not included. Please use the power adapter with the parameters specified in user ‘s manual.
Initial configuration via the web browser
The default network settings for the NVIP-4H-6201/WL-II camera are

IP address – 192.168.1.200
Network mask – 255.255.255.0
Gateway – 192.168.1.1
User name – root
Password – pass

Knowing the camera’s IP address you need to appropriately set PC IP address, so the two devices can operate in one network subnet ( e.g. for IP 192.168.1.1, the appropriate address for the camera ranges from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, for example 192.168.1.60). It is not allowed to set the same addresses for camera and PC computer.
You can either set a network configuration (IP address, gateway, netmask, etc.) of the NOVUS IP camera yourself or select DHCP mode (DHCP server is required in this method in the target network) by using web browser or by NMS software. When you use DHCP server check IP address lease and its linking with the camera MAC address to avoid changing or losing IP address during device operation or network/DHCP server breakdown. You have to remember to use a new camera IP address after changing network parameters.
After the network setting configuration has been done, the camera can be connected to a target network.

Security recommendations for network architecture and configuration
CAUTION
Below are shown security recommendations for network architecture and configuration of CCTV systems that are connected to the Internet to reduce the risk of unauthorized interference with the system by a third party.

Absolutely change the default passwords and user names (if the device gives this possibility) of all applied network devices (recorders, cameras, routers, network switches, etc.) to the severely complexity password. Use lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters if there is such a possibility.
Depending on the available functionality in order to restrict access to the used network devices at the administrator account level, it is recommended to configure the users’ accounts accordingly.
Do not use the DMZ function (Demilitarized zone) in your router. Using that function you open the access to recorder system from the Internet on all ports, which gives the possibility for unauthorized interference with the system. Instead of DMZ use port forwarding redirects only the ports that are necessary for the performance of the connection (detailed information about ports of communication in different models of recorders, cameras, etc. can be found in the operating instructions).
Use routers with firewall functions and make sure it is enabled and properly configured.
It is recommended to change the default network communication port numbers of used devices if there is such a possibility.
If used network devices have a UPnP feature and it is not used, turn it off.
If used network devices have a P2P feature and it is not used, turn it off.
If used network devices support HTTPS protocol for connection, it is recommended to use it.
If used network devices support IP filtering for authorized connections function, it is recommended to use it.
If used recorder has two network interfaces it is recommended to use both of them to physically separate the network for cameras and the network for Internet connection. The only device in the system, accessible from the Internet will be recorder – there will be no physically access directly to any camera.

NETWORK CONNECTION USING WEB BROWSER

Recommended PC specification for web browser connections
The requirements below apply to connection with an IP camera, assuming smooth image display in 2560 x 1440 resolution and 25 fps speed.

CPU Intel i7 3 GHz
RAM Memory min. 6 GB
VGA card Nvidia GeForce 1GB
Operating System Windows 10
Network card 100/1000 Mb/s

Connection with IP camera via web browser

Connecting to the camera for the first time

Enter the IP address of the camera (default 192.168.1.200) in the address bar of the web browser. If the address is correct and the target device is currently available, the first connection window will be displayed. In this window, user should read the privacy statement and after reading it, select the checkbox next to the Already Read button, and press this button.

The acceptance of the privacy statement cannot be omitted. This window only appears the first time you log in, but it can be displayed again at any time.
Access to the privacy statement can be found in the menu Config > System > Basic information > Privacy statement.

Device Activation

After accept privacy statement, device activate window appears. In this window user has to set a password for the web account. Check the “Activate Onvif user” checkbox to change the password for the Onvif account to the same password as for the web account.

If the user assigns a new password during the device activation but does not check the “Activate Onvif User” checkbox, the Onvif account will remain with the default login data (login: root and password: pass).

The password can be up to 16 characters long. While password is entered strength of it displaing on an ongoing basis by the security level indicator. To ensure the good security of the password, use upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. After entering the correct password twice and confirming it with the OK button, the administrator password will be saved, the window will close and the login screen will be displayed.

User accounts

The Web account is the administrator account created during the activation of the device. It means that the user logging in, by using the root login and a predefined password and have access to the full functionality and all available settings in the camera. The account is also used to log in to the camera via the 6000 series network recorders and NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VSS and NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AC (software using the LongPolling event method).
The Onvif account is an account used to log in to the camera via the NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM VSS and NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AC software or using the Onvif or the RTSP protocol. This account is created automatically during activation of the device, and the default login data are login: “root” and password: “pass”.

For security reasons, immediately change the default password for the Onvif account after activating the device. It is recommended to set the same password in both accounts: the Onvif account and the web account.

Onvif account edition

In order to change the Onvif account password, after logging in, go to the Settings tab in the upper right corner and then Network > Onvif. In the Onvif tab, click the Modify button, then in the Edit User window, enter the new password and confirm with OK button. If the connection to the camera via the NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM software is using the LongPolling event handling method, the same password for the Onvif account as for the Web account must be set in this step.

In order to delete the Onvif account, select the user by clicking on the appropriate row in the table, then click Delete button. Please note that deleting Onvif account means that the camera cannot be added to NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM software. Add button is used to create new Onvif account.

Logging in to the camera for the first time

In this window, in order to login to camera, enter the user name root and the newly set administrator password. In the Stream type field user can select the stream that is displayed in the live view window after login. The Language field allows to change the interface language. The Forget Password option allows to log in to the camera if you forget the administrator password and for this is required to know the answers to the security questions (set in the next step). After entering appropriate data, click the Login button to login to the web panel of the camera.

Safety questions

The next step in logging in for the first time is entering answers to the security questions. In the window that appears, select questions from among those available on the list and enter your own answers. Knowing the right answers is essential to recovering the administrator password.

This step cannot be omitted. The security question window is displayed only during the first login, and the only possibility to change the given answers is to restore the factory settings and go through all stages of the first connection with the camera.

Plug-in installation

If the browser has no connected to any of the 6000 series cameras so far, or if an older version of the plug-in is installed, a message will be displayed in the remote viewing window that the appropriate plug-in version must be installed.

To start plug-in installation, click Here button. Then the browser displays a window asking how to proceed with the NetAIIPCamera.exe file. Press the Run button to start the plug-in installer. In the installer window, select the installation language (English by default) and then click Install button to install plug-in. After installation click the Finish button to close the installer and refresh the browser window (you can also close and restart the browser). If after installation and browser window refresh, the same text appears on the screen, go to the browser Tools (the gearwheel icon in the top right corner), then click Menage add-ones. In the window that appears click right mouse button on the NetAIIPCamera Control, then click the Enable option and refresh the browser window. After completion all of the above steps, preview of the camera in the live view window should appears.

WWW INTERFACE – WORKING WITH IP CAMERA

WWW INTERFACE – WORKING WITH IP CAMERA

Displaying live video

Camera menu:
- Live – opens the camera live video,
- Config – opens the camera configuration menu,
- Search – opens the camera playback.
The buttons for changing the displayed stream and fluency:
- Allow to change the displayed stream to Main stream, Sub stream.
- Allow you to choose between Real-time, Balanced and Fluent fluency.
Alarm icons – icons showing the current status of some camera alarms.
Live video window
Image settings buttons – these buttons change the picture display mode in the live video preview
Function buttons:

ELECTRIC CONNECTORS AND ACCESORIES
MicroSD card installation
Camera supports microSD cards up to a maximum size of 256GB. In order to install the card properly, please follow the instructions below:

Turn off the camera power.
Remove the plastic cover (2), unscrew the camera service panel (1).
Mount microSD card in the socket (3).
Screw the camera service panel (1) and put on the plastic cover (2).
Turn on the camera.
Check the microSD card by checking its capacity in the “System” -> “SD Card” tab.

ACTORY SETTINGS RESTORING

Restoring factory settings of the IP camera restores all default settings. This process takes about two minutes. NOVUS NVIP-4H-6201/WL-II cameras allow to restore defaults via:

software (via web browser )
software (via NMS IPTool)
hardware (using reset button (RST))

Software factory settings restoring via web browser
Restoring factory settings via web browser allows you to optionally keep some settings, such as network settings. To restore default settings go to: “Maintenance -> Backup and Restore” tab.
Software factory settings restoring via NMS IPTool
NMS IPTool (version 3.5 or later) allows to restore factory settings. To restore settings via NMS IPTool, find the camera in the list of available devices and then, on the right side of the row click , . Then within 30 seconds disconnect power of the camera. After reconnecting the camera, all settings are factory default.

Hardware factory settings restoring
In order to restore factory settings using reset button (RST), please follow the instructions below:

Remove the plastic cover (2), unscrew the camera service panel (1).
Press the reset button (3) and hold on for 10 seconds.
Release button
Screw the camera service panel (1) and put on the plastic cover (2).
Log on after 2 minutes using default IP address (http://192.168.1.200) and default user name (root) and password (pass).