Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology DH-SD2AY Network PT Camera Web 3.0 User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Zhejiang Dahua Vision Technology
Table of Contents
- DH-SD2AY Network PT Camera Web 3.0
- Network Configuration
- Live
- AI Live
- Playback
- Setting
- Access Platform
- ONVIF
- Storage
- Destination
- Account Settings
- Safety
- System Service
- Default
- Import/Export
- System Maintenance
- Upgrade
- Information
- Logout
- Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Network PT Camera
Web 3.0
User’s Manual
DH-SD2AY Network PT Camera Web 3.0
Foreword
General
This manual introduces the functions and operations of the network speed dome
and PTZ camera (hereinafter referred to as “the Device”).
Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
Signal Words | Meaning |
---|---|
DANGER | Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will |
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING| Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury.
CAUTION| Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result
in property damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or
unpredictable results.
TIPS| Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time.
NOTE| Provides additional information as a supplement to the text.
Revision History
Revision Version | Release Content | Revision Time |
---|---|---|
V3.0.3 | Added sleep mode function. | January-22 |
V3.o.2 | •Updated illuminator function. | |
•Added legal information function. | September-21 | |
V3.0.3. | Added Configuring User Group function. | July-21 |
V3.o.o | •Modified overlay, audio, network settings, and destination |
sections.
•Added Bluetooth settings, construction monitoring, battery exception, screen
off settings, emergency maintenance, life statistics, and battery status
sections.| March-21
V2.0.2| Added the note to provide international calling codes for 4G models.|
June-20
V2.0.1| Updated OSD info, TCP/IP and smart plan, and delete life statistics.|
April
April 2020
V2.0.0| Added some functions of the Baseline, and refine the whole
manual.| Jan-20
V1.1.1| Updated some functions of the Security Baseline.| Sep-19
V1.0.0| First release.| May-18
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of
others such as their face, fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to
be in compliance with your local privacy protection laws and regulations to
protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing
measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible
identification to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and
provide required contact information.
Interface Declaration
This manual mainly introduces the relevant functions of the device. The
interfaces used in its manufacture, the procedures for returning the device to
the factory for inspection and for locating its faults are not described in
this manual. Please contact technical support if you need information on these
interfaces.
About the Manual
- The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the manual and the product.
- We are not liable for losses incurred due to operating the product in ways that are not in compliance with the manual.
- The manual will be updated according to the latest laws and regulations of related jurisdictions. For detailed information, see the paper user’s manual, use our CD-ROM, scan the QR code or visit our official website. The manual is for reference only. Slight differences might be found between the electronic version and the paper version.
- All designs and software are subject to change without prior written notice. Product updates might result in some differences appearing between the actual product and the manual. Please contact customer service for the latest program and supplementary documentation.
- There might be errors in the print or deviations in the description of the functions, operations and technical data. If there is any doubt or dispute, we reserve the right of final explanation.
- Upgrade the reader software or try other mainstream reader software if the manual (in PDF format) cannot be opened.
- All trademarks, registered trademarks and company names in the manual are properties of their respective owners.
- Please visit our website, contact the supplier or customer service if any problems occur while using the device.
- If there is any uncertainty or controversy, we reserve the right of final explanation.
Important Safeguards and Warnings
This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the Device,
hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before
using the Device, comply with the guidelines when using it, and keep the
manual safe for future reference.
Operation Requirements
- Make sure that the power supply of the device works properly before use.
- Do not pull out the power cable of the device while it is powered on.
- Only use the device within the rated power range.
- Transport, use and store the device under allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
- Prevent liquids from splashing or dripping on the device. Make sure that there are no objects filled with liquid on top of the device to avoid liquids flowing into it.
- Do not disassemble the device.
Installation Requirements
WARNING
- Connect the device to the adapter before power on.
- Strictly abide by local electrical safety standards, and make sure that the voltage in the area is steady and conforms to the power requirements of the device.
- Do not connect the device to more than one power supply. Otherwise, the device might become damaged.
- Observe all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment provided for your use while working at heights.
- Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or heat sources.
- Do not install the device in humid, dusty or smoky places.
- Install the device in a well-ventilated place, and do not block the ventilator of the device.
- Use the power adapter or case power supply provided by the device manufacturer.
- The power supply must conform to the requirements of ES1 in IEC 62368-1 standard and be no higher than PS2. Note that the power supply requirements are subject to the device label.
- Connect class I electrical appliances to a power socket with protective earthing.
Network Configuration
1.1 Network Connection
To view the web page on your PC, connect the Device to the PC first. There are
mainly two connection modes between the Device and PC.
The models presented in the figures are for reference only, and the actual
product shall prevail.
All devices have the same IP address (192.168.1.108 by default) when they are delivered out of factory. To make the Device get access to network smoothly, plan available IP segment reasonably according to practical network environment.
1.2 Log in to the Web Page
1.2.1 Device Initialization
For first-time use or after you have restored the Device to defaults, you need
to initialize the Device by performing the following steps.
Step 1 Open the browser, enter the IP address of the Device in the address
bar, and then press the Enter key.
Step 2 Set the Country/Region, Language and Video Standard, and then click
Save.
Step 3 Configure time parameters, and then click Next.
Step 4 Set the password for admin account, and then click Save.
Table 1-1 Device initialization parameter description
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Username | It is admin by default. |
Password | The password should consist of 8 to 32 non-blank characters and |
contain at least two types of characters among upper case, lower case, number,
and special characters (excluding ‘ ” ; : &). Set a high security password
according to the prompt of password strength. Make sure that the new password
is the same as the confirming password.
Confirm Password| Enter the confirming password that shall be the same as the
password you entered.
Email Address| Set the email address which is used to reset password.
Email address is enabled by default. You can disable the function as needed.
Step 5 Select P2P checkbox, and then click Next.
Step 6 Scan the QR code on the page, download the app, and then finish
configurations according to the instructions on your mobile device. After
that, click Next.
The Online Upgrade page is displayed.
Step 7 Select Auto-check for updates checkbox.
After the function is enabled, the Device will check for updates once a day
automatically.
There will be system notice if any update is available.
Step 8 Click Next, and the login page is displayed.
1.2.2 First-time Login
You need to download and install the plug-in for the first-time login.
Step 1 Open the browser, enter the IP address of the Device in the address
bar, and then press Enter.
Step 2 Enter the username and password, and then click Login.
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If you enter the wrong password for 5 times, the account will be locked for 5 minutes.
After the locked time, you can log in to the web page again. -
You can set the number of allowed password attempts and locked time in “5.5.12.3 Illegal Access”.
Step 3 Download and install the plug-in according to the on-screen instruction after logging in to the web page.
Step 4 After the plug-in is installed, the web page will be refreshed automatically, and the video is displayed on the Live page.
The Live page shown in the manual is for reference only, and functions might be different depending on the model.
1.2.3 Device Login
Step 1 Open the browser, enter the IP address of the Device in the address
bar, and then press Enter.
Step 2 Enter the username and password, and then click Login.
The video is displayed on the Live page.
-
If you enter the wrong password for 5 times, the account will be locked for 5 minutes.
After the locked time, you can log in to the web page again. -
You can set the number of allowed password attempts and locked time. For details, see “5.5.12.3 Illegal Access”.
1.2.4 Resetting Password
If you forget the password of the admin user, you can set the password through
the provided email address.
Before resetting the password, you need to provide the email address in
advance. For details, see “1.2.1 Device Initialization” or “5.7.3.2 System
Service”.
Step 1 Open the browser, enter the IP address of the Device in the address
bar, and then press Enter.
The Login page is displayed.
Step 2 Click Forgot password?, and the Prompt page is displayed.
Step 3 Click OK to reset the password.
The Reset the password (1/2) page is displayed.
If you click OK, your email address, MAC address, device serial number, and
other information might be collected.
Step 4 Scan the QR code on the actual page according to the instructions, and
then enter the security code received in the mailbox.
Reset the password with the security code you received within 24 hours,
otherwise the code will be invalid.
Step 5 Click Next.
The Reset the password (2/2) page is displayed.
Step 6 Set the password of the admin user again.
The password should consist of 8 to 32 non-blank characters and contain at
least two types of characters among upper case, lower case, number, and
special characters (excluding ‘ ” ; : &). Set a high security password
according to the prompt of password strength.
Step 7 Click Save.
Live
Click the Live tab, and the Live page is displayed.
Table 2-1 Function bars description
No. | Description |
---|---|
1 | Encoding setting |
2 | Video window adjustment |
3 | System menu |
4 | Video window functions |
5 | PTZ configuration |
6 | PTZ status |
2.1 Encoding Setting
Click , and then select the stream as needed.
Some devices do not support two sub streams.
Table 2-2 Description of encoding setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Main Stream | It has large bit stream value and image with high resolution, but |
requires large bandwidth. This option can be used for storage and monitoring.
Sub Stream 1| It has small bit stream value and smooth image, and requires
little
Sub Stream 2| bandwidth. This option is normally used to replace main stream
when bandwidth is not enough.
Protocol| Select a protocol for video monitoring. The supported protocols
include TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), and
Multicast.
2.2 Video Window Adjustment
This section introduces the adjustment of video window.
Table 2-3 Description of Video window adjustment parameter
No. | Parameter | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Image Adjustment | Click this button, and the Image Adjustment interface is |
displayed on the right side of the Live interface. You can adjust parameters
such as brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation on the interface.
2| Original Size| Adjust the video image to original size.
3| Full Screen| Click this button, and the video is displayed in full screen.
To exit full screen, double-click the screen or press the Esc key.
4| W:H| Adjust the video image to original ratio or a proper window.
5| Fluency| Click this button, and you can select Realtime, General, or
Fluent. General is selected by default.
6| Rules Info| Click this button, and smart rules are displayed on the Live
interface after the function is enabled. The function is enabled by default.
7| PTZ| Click this button, and PTZ configurations are displayed on the Live
interface after the function is enabled.
8| Face| Click this button, and images are displayed on the screen. See Figure
2-8.
9| Video Metadata| Click this button, and information about motor vehicles,
non-motor vehicles, and people is displayed on the screen in real time. See
Figure 2-11.
10| Anti-aliasing| Click this button to enable anti-aliasing, and then
aliasing can be avoided when video windows are small.
11| Panorama| Click this button, and a panorama window is displayed on the
Live interface. You can perform operations such as
positioning, calling presets, and setting tours.
Image Adjustment
This section introduces the adjustment of image.
Table 2-4 Image adjustment parameter description
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Adjust the image brightness. |
Adjust the image contrast.
Adjust the image hue.
Adjust the image saturation.
| Restore brightness, contrast, saturation and hue to default values.
Only brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation of live view image on the web interface can be adjusted with this function. To adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation of the Device, you can go to Setting > Camera > Conditions.
Panorama
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You can perform positioning in this window by drawing a box with the left mouse button. The located area is displayed on the Live interface and enlarged.
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After you click Refresh, the Device rotates from 0 to 360 degrees horizontally and from 6 to 65 degrees vertically to obtain a new panoramic image.
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You can adjust the size of the panoramic image by dragging the screen ratio bar .
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You can click to call a corresponding preset on the right side of the window. For how to set a preset, see “5.4.2.1 Preset”.
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You can click to call a corresponding tour on the right side of the window. For how to set a tour, see “5.4.2.2 Tour”.
Face
Face recognition result is displayed on the left side, and the captured face
image and attributes are displayed on the right side.
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Face recognition result display area: Displays the captured small face images, the corresponding face images in the database, and the similarities between them. After you click the image the attributes and details are displayed.
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Face and attributes display area: Displays the captured small face pictures and information such as gender, age, and expression. After you click the picture, the details are displayed.
Video Metadata
Motor vehicle information is displayed on the right side, and the information
about human and nonmotor vehicles is at the bottom of the interface.
For details, see “5.5.10 Video Metadata”.
2.3 System Menu
To access a certain page, click the corresponding tab on the system menu.
2.4 Video Window Functions
This section introduces the function of video window.
Table 2-5 Description of video window function button
No. | Parameter | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Wiper Control | Click this button to select wiper operation. |
● Start: Click this button, and the wiper starts and waves continuously.
● Stop: Click this button, and the wiper is turned off and stops waving.
● Once: Click this button, and the wiper starts and waves from left to right
for one time.
2| Mark| Click this button, right-click on the Live interface, and the
function menu is displayed. See Figure 2-14. You can add information on the
Live interface, and also manage added comments.
● Add info: Select Add Info from the pop-up menu, and enter the comment. For
the interface, see Figure 2-15.
● Manage comments: Select Info Management from the pop-up menu to display,
hide, or delete added comments.
For the interface, see Figure 2-16.
3| Regional Focus| Click the button, draw a box with the mouse on the live
view, and then the Device will automatically focus on the area in the box.
4| Relay-out| Click the button, and an alarm will be triggered. When an alarm
is triggered, the icon turns red; and when an alarm is canceled, the icon
turns grey.
5| Gesture Control| Click the button, and you can drag the live view by
pressing and holding the left mouse button to control PTZ; and you can also
zoom in or out through the mouse wheel.
6| Digital Zoom| ● Click the button, and then select an area in the live view
to zoom in; right-click on the image to restore to the original status. In
enlarged status, drag the image to check other area.
● Click the button, and then scroll the mouse wheel in the live view to zoom
in or out.
7| Snapshot| Click the button to capture one image of the current image, and
it will be saved to the live snapshot storage path set in “5.1.2.5 Path.”
8| Triple Snapshot| Click the button, and three images of the current image
are captured with one snapshot per second. These snapshots will be saved to
the live snapshot storage path set in “5.1.2.5 Path.”
9| Record| Click the button to record videos. The recording will be saved to
the live recording storage path set in “5.1.2.5 Path.”
10| Manual Track| Click the button and select any area by dragging the left
mouse button in the video window; the Device tracks objects in this area
intelligently.
11| Audio| Click the button to enable or disable audio output of the
monitoring stream.
Before using the function, you need to enable the audio of the corresponding
stream in Setting > Camera > Audio first.
12| Talk| Click the button to enable or disable the two-way audio.
2.5 PTZ Configuration
You can control PTZ by using the PTZ Control panel or joystick. You can also
set preset, scanning, and other functions in the PTZ Function area.
PTZ Control
Before using the PTZ Control panel, you need to set the PTZ protocol by
selecting Setting > PTZ > Protocol.
Table 2-6 Description of PTZ control parameter
No. | Parameter | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Direction Buttons | There are 8 directions: Up, down, left, right, upper |
left, upper right, lower left, and lower right.
2| Position| Provides quick positioning function. Draw a box in the live view
with the mouse, and then the PTZ rotates to and focuses on the selected area
rapidly.
3| Speed| The changing speed of PTZ direction. The higher the value, the
faster the speed.
4| Zoom/Focus/Iris| Click + to increase the value, and click – to decrease the
value.
Joystick
You can drag the middle button to simulate joystick operations to control
device rotation. Speed, zoom, focus, and iris configurations are the same as
that of PTZ Control panel.
PTZ Functions
The PTZ supports multiple functions. Select a function, click to start using
the function, and then click to stop using the function.
Table 2-7 Description of PTZ function
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Scan | Select Scan from the list, enter a scan number, and then click Start. |
The PTZ starts scanning, and the default number is 1.
Preset| Select Preset from the list, enter a preset number, and then click Go
to. The PTZ will rotate to the preset position.
Tour| Select Tour from the list, enter a tour number, and then click Start.
The PTZ starts to tour.
Pattern| Select Pattern from the list, enter a pattern number, and then click
Start. The PTZ starts to pattern.
Assistant| Reserved for special requirements.
If necessary, enable this function under the guidance of professionals.
Pan| Select Pan from the list, and then click Start. The PTZ starts to pan.
Go to| ● Select Go to from the list, enter horizontal angle value, vertical
angle value and zoom, and then click Go to. The Device will turn to the
position you want.
● One unit of the horizontal angle value or vertical angle value you enter
equals 0.1 degree.
Menu
Table 2-8 Description of menu parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Direction Buttons | Click the up and down buttons to select parameters, and |
click the left and right buttons to select parameter values.
OK| Confirmation button.
Open| Open the OSD menu.
Close| Close the OSD menu.
Click Open to open the OSD menu. The OSD menu is displayed on the live view.
You can finish the following settings through the menu.
- Camera settings: For details, see “5.1 Camera”.
- PTZ settings: For details, see “5.4 PTZ Settings”.
- System management: For details, see “5.7 System Management”.
2.6 PTZ Status
On the Live page, the PTZ status is displayed at the lower right corner.
The function is availble on select models.
When the PTZ lifespan is close to the threshold, a warning will be displayed on the Live page.
AI Live
You can check the information of the detected human faces, human bodies, motor
vehicles, and nonmotor vehicles.
This function is available on select models.
3.1 AI Live Page
Log in and click the AI Live tab.
Page might vary with different models.
Table 3-1 Description of AI live page
No. | Function |
---|---|
1 | Live view |
2 | Snapshot display area |
3 | Information display area of detected targets |
4 | Statistics area of the detected targets |
3.1.1 Information Display Area of Detected Targets
This area displays the information of the captured targets in real time.
3.1.2 Snapshot Display Area
This area displays the snapshots of the detected targets. Click any snapshot
to view the information of the detected target in information display area.
3.1.3 Statistics Area of the Detected Targets
This area displays the number of the captured target in real time.
Table 3-2 Statistics area description of the detected targets
Icon | Detected Target | Description |
---|---|---|
Face | Available detection items: Gender, age, expression, glasses, mouth |
mask, and beard.
| Human| Available detection items: Top, bottom, top color, bottom color, bag,
hat, and umbrella.
| Non-motor vehicle| Available detection items: Vehicle type, vehicle body
color, top, top color, occupancy, and hat.
| Motor vehicle| Available detection items: License plate, vehicle body color,
vehicle type, vehicle logo, vehicle series, sunshield, seatbelt, smoking,
calling, ornament, and annual inspection mark.
Up to 7 items can be selected at the same time for motor vehicle detection.
| Settings| Click the button to select the detection items.
3.2 AI Live Settings
Prerequisites
Select Setting > Event > Smart Plan, and then enable Face Detection, Face
Recognition or Video Metadata.
For the method to enable the function, see “5.5.4 Smart Plan”. For the
operations, see “5.5.7 Face Recognition” or “5.5.10 Video Metadata”.
Procedure
Step 1 Click the AI Live tab.
The information display area of detected targets is on the right side; the
snapshot display area is on the bottom; the statistics area of the detected
targets is on the lower right corner.
Step 2 Click to set the detection items of the targets.
Step 3 Click to complete the configuration.
Playback
You can view the saved images and videos on the Playback page
Before using the function, you need to set the period, storage method, and
record control of recording and snapshot first. For details, see “5.6
Storage”.
Click the Playback tab, and the Playback page is displayed.
4.1 Video Playback
Select dav from the File Type list, and the video playback interface is
displayed.
Table 4-1 Description of video playback parameter
No. | Description |
---|---|
1 | Video playing function bar |
2 | Progress bar |
3 | Recording types |
4 | Auxiliary functions |
5 | Video playback file search and display area |
6 | Video clipping area |
7 | Progress bar time formats |
4.1.1 Video Play Function Bar
This section introduces the function of video play function bar.
Table 4-2 Description of video play function bar
No. | Parameter | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Play | Play the video. |
2 | Stop | Stop playing the video. |
3 | Next Frame | Play the next frame. |
You need to pause the playback before playing the next frame.
4| Slow| Slow down video playing.
5| Fast| Speed up video playing.
6| Sound| Mute or unmute the sound.
7| Volume| Adjust the volume.
8| Rules Info| Click this button, and smart rules will be displayed on the
video playback interface if the smart rules are enabled.
4.1.2 Recording Type
Select a recording type, and then only files of the selected types will be
displayed in the progress bar and file list.
4.1.3 Auxiliary Functions
This section introduces auxiliary function.
Table 4-3 Description of auxiliary functions parameter
No. | Parameter | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | Digital Zoom | ● Click the button, and then select an area in the live view |
to zoom in; right-click on the image to restore to the original status. In
zoomed-in status, drag the image to check other areas.
● Click the button, and then scroll the mouse wheel in the live view to zoom
in or out.
2| Snapshot| Click the button, and then you can take snapshots of the video in
playback, and save them in the playback snapshot path set in “5.1.2.5 Path”.
4.1.4 Video Playback File Search and Display Area
This section introduces the operation of searching video playback file. There
are videos and snapshots on days with blue shading.
Table 4-4 Description of playback file parameter (1)
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
File Type | ● To play back a recording, select dav. |
● To play back an image, select jpg.
Data Src| The SD Card is used by default.
| Click this button, and recordings or images of a certain type on specific
dates can be downloaded in batches.
The function is available on select models.
| File list. Click this button, and the recording files on the selected day
will be displayed in the list.
4.1.4.1 Downloading Files in Batches
Step 1 Click .
The Batch Download interface is displayed.
Step 2 Configure batch download parameters.
Table 4-5 Description of batch download parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Type | Select the event type that triggers video recording. All Videos, |
General, Event, Alarm, Manual, and Snapshot are selectable. It is All Videos
by default.
Start Time/End
Time| Select the start time and end time for video searching.
File Type| Select the video type. dav and mp4 are selectable. It is dav by
default.
Path| Click Browse, and set the saving path for video files. The default path
is C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\PlaybackRecord.
Step 3 Click Search to search for the video files that meets the requirements.
Step 4 Select the video, and then click Download.
The video files are downloaded and saved in the saving path.
You can select multiple files to download them.
4.1.4.2 Displaying File List
Step 1 Click a day with blue shading, and recording file progress bar with
different colors is displayed on the time axis.
- Green: Represents general videos.
- Yellow: Represents motion detection videos.
- Red: Represents alarm videos.
- Blue: Represents manually recorded videos.
Step 2 Click anywhere on the progress bar, and the video will be played from that time.
Step 3 Click , and videos recorded on the selected day will be displayed in a
list.
To play back a file in the list, double-click the file.
Table 4-6 Description of playback file parameter (2)
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Search all the recorded files from the start time to the end time on the |
selected date.
Download Format| There are two options: dav and mp4.
| Click the download button, and the files will be saved to the storage path
set in “5.1.2.5 Path”.
Downloading and playing video at the same time is not supported.
| Click the button to go back to the calendar interface.
4.1.5 Video Clipping Area
You can clip the videos in this area.
Step 1 Click the time axis to select the start time for video clipping. The time must be within the progress bar range.
Step 2 Hover over , and then Select start time is displayed.
Step 3 Click to set the start time for video clipping.
Step 4 Click the time axis to select the end time for video clipping.
The time must be within the progress bar range.
Step 5 Hover over , and then Select end time is displayed.
Step 6 Click to set the end time for video clipping.
Step 7 Click , and the clipped video will be saved in the path set in “5.1.2.5
Path”.
4.1.6 Progress Bar Time Formats
This section introduces the time format of progress bar.
Table 4-7 Description of progress bar time format
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Click the button, and then the progress bar displays the recordings in |
24hour mode.
| Click the button, and then the video within the selected 2-hour period is
displayed.
| Click the button, and then the video within the selected 1-hour period is
displayed.
| Click the button, and then the video within the selected 30-minute period is
displayed.
4.2 Image Playback
This section introduces the operations of image playback.
Select jpg from the File Type list.
Table 4-8 Description of image playback parameter
No. | Description |
---|---|
1 | Image playing functions |
2 | Snapshot types |
3 | Image playback file search and display area |
4.2.1 Image Playing Functions
This section introduces the function of image playing.
The status button is displayed as by default, indicating the image play is paused or no image is being played.
- To play the image, click , and the button is switched to .
- To pause the image play, click .
4.2.2 Image Playback File Search and Display Area
This section introduces the operation of searching video playback file. There
are videos and snapshots on days with blue shading.
Table 4-9 Description of playback file parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
File Type | Select jpg from the File Type list, and the image will be played in |
jpg..
Data Src| The SD Card is selected by default.
| ile list. Click this button, and the recording files on the selected day
will be displayed in the list.
Step 1 Click , and the snapshots on a selected day will be displayed in a
list.
Step 2 To play back a snapshot, double-click the corresponding file.
Table 4-10 Description of playback file parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Search all the snapshots from the start time to the end time on the |
selected date.
| Click the button to download the snapshot to local storage.
| Click the button to go back to the calendar page.
4.2.3 Snapshot Types
After you select a snapshot type, only the files of the selected type are
displayed in the file list.
Setting
5.1 Camera
5.1.1 Conditions Settings
This section describes how to set camera attributes and manage profiles.
5.1.1.1 Conditions
5.1.1.1.1 Picture
You can set camera attributes and picture parameters to achieve the best
display effect.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Picture.
Step 2 Configure image setting parameter.
Table 5-1 Description of image setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Profile | There are three options: General, Day, and Night. You can view the |
configurations and the effect of the selected mode. Day is selected by
default.
Style| Set the image display style. There are three options: Soft, Standard,
and Vivid.
Standard is selected by default.
Brightness| Set the overall image brightness. The larger the value is, the
brighter the image will be. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
Contrast| Set the image contrast. The larger the value is, the greater the
contrast will be.
The value ranges from 0 to 100.
Saturation| Set the intensity of colors. The larger the value is, the brighter
the colors will be. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
Chroma CNT| The larger the value, the higher suppression on image colors. The
value ranges from 0 to 100.
This parameter takes effect only when the Device is in the environment with
low luminance.
Sharpness| Set the sharpness of picture edges. The larger the value is, the
more obvious the edge will be. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
If the value is too large, there might be image noise. Set the value according
to the actual condition.
Sharpness CNT| The larger the value is, the stronger the sharpness CNT will
be. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
This parameter takes effect only when the Device is in the environment with
low luminance.
Gamma| Change image brightness through non-linear tuning to expand the dynamic
display range of images. The larger the value is, the brighter the image will
be.
The value ranges from 0 to 100.
Flip| Monitoring videos can be flipped over. There are two options.
● 0°: The monitoring video is normally displayed. It is 0° by default.
● 180°: The monitoring video is flipped over.
EIS| Electronic image stabilization (EIS) is used to effectively solve the
problem of image shaking during use, thus presenting clearer images. It is Off
by default.
● This function is available on select models.
● This parameter takes effect only when the Device is in the environment with
low luminance.
● Optical image stabilization and electronic image stabilization cannot be
enabled at the same time.
Picture Freeze| After you select On, the image at the called preset is
displayed directly if you call a preset or tour, and no images during the
rotation of the Device are displayed.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.1.1.2 Exposure
You can control the amount of light per unit area reaching the electronic
image sensor by adjusting parameters on the Exposure interface.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Exposure.
Step 2 Configure exposure setting parameter.
Table 5-2 Description of exposure setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Anti-flicker | You can select 50Hz, 60Hz, or Outdoor from the list. |
● 50Hz: When the alternating current is 50Hz, the exposure is automatically
adjusted to make sure that there are no stripes on images.
● 60Hz: When the alternating current is 60Hz, the exposure is automatically
adjusted to make sure that there are no stripes on images.
● Outdoor: You can switch the modes to achieve the effect you want.
Mode| Set the exposure modes. You can select Auto, Manual, Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority, or Gain Priority. The Auto mode is selected by default.
● Auto: Exposure is automatically adjusted according to scene brightness if
the overall brightness of images is in the normal exposure range.
● Manual: You can adjust the Gain, Shutter, and Iris value manually.
● Aperture Priority: You can set the iris to a fixed value, and the Device
adjusts shutter value then. If the image brightness is not enough and the
shutter value has reached upper or lower limit, the system adjusts gain value
automatically to ensure the image is at ideal brightness.
● Shutter Priority: You can customize the shutter range. The Device
automatically adjusts the aperture and gain according to the scene brightness.
● Gain Priority: Gain value and exposure compensation value can be adjusted
manually.
Gain| You can set the exposure gain. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
Shutter| You can adjust the exposure time of the Device. The larger the
shutter value, the brighter the image.
Iris| You can set the Device luminous flux. The larger the iris value, the
brighter the image.
Exposure Comp| You can set the exposure compensation value. The value ranges
from 0 to 100.
AE Recovery| Automatic exposure is an automated digital camera system that
adjusts the aperture and shutter speed, based on the external lighting
conditions for images and videos. If you have selected an AE Recovery time,
the exposure mode will be restored to the previous mode after you adjust the
iris value. There are five options: Off, 5Min, 15Min, 1Hour, and 2Hour.
2D NR| 2D noise reduction is the process of removing noise from a signal. The
higher the grade is, the less the noise will be, and images appear to be
blurrier.
3D NR| 3D noise reduction is the process of removing noise from a signal. The
higher the grade is, the less the noise will be, and images appear to be
blurrier.
Grade| Noise reduction grade. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the
value is, the less the noise will be.
Advanced NR| Realize noise suppression effect through 3D and 2D video
filtering method.
The function is available on select models.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.1.1.3 Backlight
The backlight function cannot be configured if defog function is enabled.
There will be a prompt on the interface.
You can use this function to adjust the backlight compensation mode of the
monitoring screen.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Backlight.
Step 2 Select a backlight mode from the list.
There are 4 options: Off, BLC, HLC, and WDR.
- Off: Backlight is disabled.
- BLC: Backlight compensation corrects regions with extremely high or low levels of light to maintain a normal and usable level of light for the object in focus.
- HLC: Highlight compensation dims strong light, so that the Device can capture details of faces and license plates in extreme light conditions. It is applicable to the entrance and exit of toll stations or parking lots.
- WDR: When in WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) mode, the Device constrains over bright areas and compensates dark areas to improve the image clarity.
Step 3 Click Save.
If you select Off, other backlight mode configurations will not be effective.
5.1.1.1.4 WB
In this mode, you can make a white object displaying itself clearly on the
video image in all environments.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > WB.
Step 2 Select WB mode from the list.
You can select from Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, ATW, Manual, Sodium Lamp, Natural,
and Street Lamp. Auto is selected by default.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.1.1.5 Day & Night
This function allows you to switch between the color mode and the black &
white mode, ensuring clear monitoring screen in a dim environment.
Defog function cannot be configured if Day & Night function is enabled. There
will be a prompt on the interface.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Day & Night.
Step 2 Configure day & night parameter.
Table 5-3 Description of day & night parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Type | There are two options: Electrical and ICR. ICR is selected by default. |
● Electrical Image processing method is used for day & night switch.
● ICR: IR filter is used for day & night switch.
Mode| Select a mode from the list (Your selection is independent from the
profile).
Auto is selected by default.
● Color: The Device only outputs color images.
● Auto: The Device outputs color images or black-and-white images according to
ambient conditions.
● B/W: The Device only outputs black-and-white images.
Sensitivity| Adjust the sensitivity to switch between different modes. There
are three options: Low, Middle, and High.
You can set sensitivity only when Day & Night mode is set to Auto.
Delay| Adjust the delay time to switch between different modes. The value
ranges from 2 s to 10 s.
You can set Delay only when Day & Night mode is set to Auto.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.1.1.6 Focus & Zoom
Digital zoom refers to capturing a part of the image to magnify it. The higher
the magnification is, the blurrier the images will become.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Focus & Zoom.
Step 2 Configure focus & zoom parameter.
Table 5-4 Description of focus & zoom parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Digital Zoom | Select On or Off to enable or disable digital zoom. Off is |
selected by default.
Zoom Speed| The larger the value is, the faster the Device zooms.
Mode| Select the focus triggering mode. There are three options: Semi Auto,
Auto, and Manual. Semi Auto is selected by default.
● Semi Auto: The Device focuses automatically when zoom or ICR switch is
detected.
● Auto: The Device focuses automatically when scene changes, zoom, or ICR
switch are detected.
● Manual: The Device cannot focus automatically. You need to adjust the focus
manually.
Focus Limit| You can select the shortest focus distance, which means the
Device will focus on objects farther than the shortest focus distance. If you
select Auto, the Device will select an appropriate shortest distance according
to the zoom value.
Sensitivity| Sensitivity is the capacity of resisting interference of the
Device when focusing. The smaller the value is, the more capable the Device
can resist interference when focusing.
PFA| If you enable this function, the image is relatively clear during zoom.
If you disable this function, the speed is relatively high during zoom.
Lens Initialization| Click this button, and the lens will be initialized
automatically. The lens will be extended to calibrate the zoom and focus.
5.1.1.1.7 Illuminator
This configuration is available only when the device is equipped with
illuminators. Common illuminators are classified into IR lights, white lights,
laser lights, and full-spectrum lights. Different device models support
different types of illuminators.
This section is for reference only, and might differ from the actual
interface.
IR Light/White Light
These are the conditions for using IR light and white light.
- When the day & night mode is set to B/W, the monitoring screen is black and white. In this case, IR light is used.
- When the day & night mode is set to Color, the monitoring screen is colored. In this case, white light is used.
- When the day & night mode is set to Auto, the monitoring screen color changes with the ambient light condition, and the illuminator varies with the monitoring screen. In B/W mode, the IR light is turned on; in Color mode, the white light is turned on.
- Full-spectrum IR light supports the infrared IR light and white-light IR light at the same time.
Some models are equipped with photoresistor that can turn on different types of illuminators based on the ambient brightness.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Illuminator.
Step 2 Configure illuminator parameters.
Table 5-5 Description of illuminator parameters
Parameter | Description |
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Fill Light | IR Mode |
White Mode
Smart
Illumination| When the device is equipped with illuminators, you can configure
the fill light mode, including IR mode, white light and smart illumination.
● IR Mode: Enable the IR light, and then the white light is disabled. You can
only capture black and white images after enabling this function.
The IR light is turned off for cameras with low power consumption by default.
Turn on the IR light if necessary.
● White Mode: Enable the white light, and the IR light is disabled. You can
capture clear scene image after enabling this function.
● Smart Illumination: This function is mainly used at night.
Smart illumination applies IR mode in most situations. When an event occurs
(for example,
motion detection and human detection), the camera automatically switches to
white light mode to link image capturing and video recording under the full
color mode. The white light turns off when the event stops, and then the mode
switches to IR mode according to the ambient brightness.
The status of the illuminator mainly depends on time and environment. If the
smart illumination is triggered at night and the event continues during the
day, the illuminator configured for the daytime will be turned off.
Mode| Manual| Adjust the brightness of illuminator manually, and then the
system will supply illumination to the image accordingly.
This function is available on select models.
Timing| Enable different light types in different time periods according to
actual condition. You can set four periods with different light types.
This function is available on select models.
Auto| The system adjusts the illuminator intensity according to the ambient
lighting condition. Some devices support setting the brightness upper limit
and sensitivity of the illuminator.
● Sensitivity: The higher the sensitivity setting, the higher the brightness
can turn on the illuminator
when the actual scene darkens. When the actual scene becomes bright, a higher
brightness is equired
to turn off the illuminator.
● Brightness upper limit: If the filling light is too bright, the center of
the image might be overexposed, and the actual image cannot be seen clearly.
It is suggested to adjust the brightness upper limit according to the actual
scene. The value range is 0100, and the default is 100.
Smart IR| The system adjusts the illuminator intensity according to the
ambient lighting condition.
Only infrared IR light supports the Smart IR mode.
Zoom Priority| The system adjusts the illuminator intensity automatically
according to the change of the ambient
light. You can configure light compensation manually to fine-tune the
brightness of the illuminator.
● When the ambient light turns darker, the system turns on the near light
first, if the brightness is still not enough, then it turns on the far light.
● When the ambient light turns brighter, the system dims far light until they
are off, and then the near light.
● When the focus reaches certain wide angle, the system will not turn on far
light in order to avoid
over-exposure in short distance.
In ZoomPrio mode, IR light and white light are supported, and IR light is
selected by default.
| Off| Illuminator is off.
Light Type| You can select IR Light or White Light.
Correction| Compensate for the brightness of the IR light. The value ranges
from 0 to 100.
Near Light| Set the brightness of the short-range light. The value ranges from
0 to 100.
Far Light| Set the brightness of the long-range light. The value ranges from 0
to 100.
Step 3 Click Save.
Laser Light
Laser light makes compensation for the ambient environment when it is used for
long-distance monitoring.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > IR Light.
Step 2 Configure laser light setting parameter.
Table 5-6 Description of laser light setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Mode | Select the laser light mode from ZoomPrio and Manual. It is ZoomPrio by |
default.
● ZoomPrio: The Device can automatically adjust laser light brightness
according to the zoom times.
● Manual: Manually set laser light brightness and angle value.
Laser Intensity| Set the intensity of the laser light. The value ranges from 0
to 100.
Laser Angle| Set the angle value from 0 to 100.
5.1.1.1.8 Defog
The defog function cannot be configured if backlight function is enabled.
There will be a prompt on the interface.
Image quality drops if the Device is installed in foggy or hazy environment.
You can enable defog to improve image quality.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Conditions > Defog.
Table 5-7 Description of defog parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Mode | Select the defog mode of the Device. You can select Auto , |
Manual , or Off. It is Off by default. For the Device that supports optical defog, in Auto mode, optical defog and electronic defog switch automatically according to the algorithm. And in Off mode, electronic defog is enabled by default.
Intensity
| Set the defog intensity of the Device. You can select from Low ,
Medium , or High.
Defog Enhancement| In Manual mode, if you enable this function, both
optical defog and electronic defog are enabled. (You need to enable Auto
mode for Day & Night to use the function.)
Only the Device that supports optical defog has this parameter.
5.1.1.2 Profile Management
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Conditions > Profile Management.
Step 2 Select the profile management mode.
There are three options: General, Full Time and Schedule.
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If you select General, monitoring is based on the general configuration of the Device.
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If you select Full Time, Day and Night are selectable, and the corresponding camera property profile is day or night.
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If you select Schedule, you can select one period for day configuration and another period for night configuration. For example, you can set the day-time configuration from 6:00 to 18:00, and set the night-time configuration from 18:00 to 6:00 on the next day.
5.1.2 Video
You can set the video stream, snapshot stream, video overlay, ROI, and storage
path of the Device.
5.1.2.1 Video Stream
This section describes how to set the video stream for the monitoring screen.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Video.
- The stream configuration interfaces might vary depending on devices, and the actual interface shall prevail.
- The default bit rate of different devices might vary, and the actual product shall prevail.
Step 2 Configure video stream parameter.
Table 5-8 Description of video stream parameters
Parameter | Description |
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Enable
| You can select the checkbox to enable sub stream. The sub stream is enabled
by default.
Encode Mode| You can select H.264 , H.264H , H.264B , H.265 ,
MJPEG , MPEG4 , or SVAC.
Parameter| Description
---|---
Smart Codec| Enable Smart Codec to improve video compressibility and save
storage space.
After Smart Codec is enabled, the Device does not support the third
stream, ROI, smart event, and other functions.
Resolution| Multiple resolution types are available for you to choose, and
each type corresponds to a unique recommended stream value.
Frame Rate (FPS)| PAL: 1–25 frames/s or 1–50 frames/s. The frame rate changes
with the resolution.
Bit Rate Type| There are two options: CBR (constant bit rate) and VBR
(variable bit rate).
● Image quality can be set only in VBR mode, and cannot be set in CBR mode.
● In MJPEG encode mode, CBR is the only option for Bit Rate Type.
Reference Bit Rate| The recommended bit rate range is based on the resolution
and frame rate.
Bit Rate| It is the upper limit of stream in VBR. In CBR, the value is fixed.
I Frame Interval| The number of P frames between two I frames. The range
varies with the frame rate, and the maximum value is 150. It is recommended to
set the interval twice the frame rate.
SVC| Layered encoding can be done for FPS. SVC is a scalable encoding method
on time domain. It is 1 by default, which means no layered coding. You can set
2, 3 or 4 layered encoding.
Watermark Settings| You can verify the watermark to check if the video has
been tampered.
Watermark Character| You can verify the watermark to check if the video has
been tampered. Select Watermark Settings checkbox to enable Watermark
Character. The watermark character is DigitalCCTV by default, and you
can modify it. Watermark character consists of up to 128 characters from
letters, standard symbols, spaces, and special characters.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.2.2 Snapshot
This section describes how to set streams for snapshots.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Snapshot.
Step 2 Configure snapshot stream parameter.
Table 5-9 Description of snapshot stream parameters
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Snapshot Type | You can select General or Event. |
● General refers to capturing images within the time range set in the schedule. For details, see “5.6.1 Schedule”.
● Event means capturing images when motion detection, video tampering, or local alarms are triggered. For how to enable snapshots for motion detection, video tampering, or local alarms, see “5.5 Event Management”.
Image Size| It is the same as the resolution of the selected snapshot main
stream, and cannot be modified on this page.
Quality| You can set the snapshot quality from 1 to 6 levels. Level 1 is the
lowest level, and level 6 is the highest level.
Interval| Set the snapshot frequency. You can select from 1 s through 7 s or
Customized.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.2.3 Overlay
Configure overlay information, and it will be displayed on the Live page.
5.1.2.3.1 Privacy Masking
You can enable this function when you need to protect privacy of some areas on
the video image.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Privacy Masking.
Step 2 Select Enable.
Step 3 Click Add, select the masking type and color, set the shielding ratio,
and then draw blocks on the image.
You can select the masking type from Color Lump and Mosaic.
- When selecting Color Lump only, you can draw triangles and convex quadrilaterals as blocks. You can drag 8 blocks at most.
- When selecting Mosaic, you can draw rectangles as blocks with mosaic. You can draw 4 blocks at most.
- When selecting both Color Lump and Mosaic, you can draw 8 blocks at most.
Related Operations
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View and edit the block.
Select the privacy masking rule to be edited in the list, then the rule is highlighted, and the block frame is displayed in the image. You can edit the selected block as needed, including moving the position, and adjusting the size. -
Edit the block name.
Double-click the block name to edit it. -
Delete the block.
◇ Click to delete blocks one by one.
◇ Click Clear to delete all blocks.
5.1.2.3.2 Channel Title
You can enable this function when you need to display channel title in the
video image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Channel Title.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, enter the channel title, and then select
the text alignment.
Click + to expand the channel title, and you can expand 1 line at most.
Step 3 Move the title box to the position that you want in the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.1.2.3.3 Time Title
You can enable this function when you need to display time in the video image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Time Title.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox.
Step 3 Select the Week Display checkbox.
Step 4 Move the time box to the position that you want in the image.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.1.2.3.4 OSD Info
You can enable this function if you want to display preset title, temperature,
PTZ life warning, coordinates, zoom, north direction, pattern, RS-485, battery
information, and other information on the video image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > OSD Info.
Step 2 Configure OSD information.
Table 5-10 Description of OSD information
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Preset | Select Enable , and the preset name is displayed on the image when |
the camera turns to the preset, and it will disappear 3 s later.
For some devices, you can set the duration of the preset title displaying on
the screen. You can select from Disable , 5s , 15s , Display
Permanently , and Custom.
Temperature
| Select Enable , and the internal temperature of the current device is displayed.
PTZ Life Warning
| When the PTZ lifespan is close to the threshold, a warning will be displayed on the video image. This OSD info is enabled by default.
Coordinates
| Select Enable , and the PTZ coordinates information is displayed on the
image.
Zoom| Select Enable , and the zoom information is displayed on the image.
For example, means 12x zoom rate.
North| Select Enable , and the north direction is displayed on the image.
Pattern| Select Enable , and the pattern information is displayed on the
image.
Parameter| Description
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RS485| Select Enable , and the RS-485 communication information is
displayed on the image.
Battery Info| Select Enable , and the battery level is displayed on the
image.
Text Overlay| Select Enable and enter text, and the text is displayed on
the image.
Input Text
Text Align| Set the alignment mode of the displayed information on the image.
Step 3 Move the OSD box to the position that you want on the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.1.2.3.5 Font Attribute
You can enable this function if you need to adjust the font size and color on
the video image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Font Attribute.
Step 2 Select the font color and size.
Click More Color to customize the font color.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.2.3.6 Picture Overlay
You can enable this function if you need to display image on the video image.
Text overlay and picture overlay cannot be enabled at the same time.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Picture Overlay.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, click Upload Picture, and then select the
image to be overlaid.
The image is displayed on the video image.
Step 3 Move the overlaid image to the position that you want on the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.1.2.3.7 Mobile State
You can enable this function if you want to display mobile state on the image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Mobile State.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox.
Step 3 Drag the mobile state box to the position that you want on the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
The mobile state information is displayed on the image.
5.1.2.3.8 Custom Overlay
You can enable this function if you need to display custom information on the
video image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Custom Overlay.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then select the text alignment.
Click + to expand the custom overlay, and you can expand 1 line at most.
Step 3 Drag the custom overlay box to the position that you want on the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.1.2.3.9 Abnormal
You can enable this function if you want to display exception information on
the image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Abnormal.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox.
Step 3 Drag the box to the position that you want on the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
The exception information is displayed on the image.
5.1.2.3.10 Latitude and Longitude
You can enable this function if you need to display latitude and longitude on
the video image.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > Overlay > Latitude and Longitude.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox.
Step 3 Drag the box to the position that you want on the image.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.1.2.4 ROI
You can set a key monitoring region as a ROI (region of interest), and
configure the image quality of this region.
ROI is available on select models.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video > ROI.
Step 2 Select Enable to enable this function.
Step 3 Press and hold the left mouse button to draw boxes on the monitoring
screen. You can draw up to 4 boxes.
- Click Delete or right click to delete the drawn boxes.
- Click Remove All to clear all boxes.
Step 4 Set the image quality of the ROI.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.1.2.5 Path
The storage path is associated with the snapshot and recording on the Live
page. You can set the path of Live Snapshot and Live Record respectively.
The storage path is associated with the snapshot, downloaded and clipped files
on the Playback page. You can set the path of Playback Snapshot, Playback
Download, and Video Clips respectively. Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Video
Path.
Step 2 Set each storage path.
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Default storage path for snapshots: C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\LiveSnapshot.
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Default storage path for recording: C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\LiveRecord.
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Default storage path for playback snapshot:
C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\PlaybackSnapshot. -
Default storage path for playback download:
C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\PlaybackRecord. -
Default storage path for video clips: C:\Users\admin\WebDownload\VideoClips.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.1.3 Audio
You can configure audio parameters and alarm audio.
The function is available on select models.
5.1.3.1 Configuring Audio Parameters
You can set the audio input type, volume and more. After you enable main
stream or sub stream, the network stream contains both audio and video;
otherwise it is only video stream.
Before enabling sub stream audio, go to Setting > Camera > Video > Video to
enable video in sub stream.
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Audio > Audio.
Step 2 Enable audio in main stream or sub stream.
Step 3 Configure audio parameters.
Table 5-11 Description of audio parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Enable | Enable audio in main stream or sub stream. |
Audio can be enabled only when video has been enabled.
Encode Mode| The audio encoding mode selected here applies to both audio
streams and voice talks. We recommend you to keep the default value.
Sampling Frequency| The number of audio signals sampled per second. The higher
the sampling frequency, the more samples obtained per unit time, and the more
accurate the restored audio signals.
AudioIn Type| Set the audio input type.
● LineIn : The Camera collects audio signals through an external audio device.
● Mic : The Camera collects audio signals through the built-in microphone.
● Bluetooth : The Camera collects audio signals through a Bluetooth
device.
Bluetooth is available on select models.
Parameter | Description |
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Audio Output Type | Set the audio output type. |
● LineOut : The Camera outputs audio signals through an external audio device.
● Speaker : The Camera outputs audio signals through the built-in speaker.
● Bluetooth : The Camera outputs audio signals through a Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth is available on select models.
Noise Filter| After the function is enabled, noise in the environment will be
filtered.
NR (Noise Reduction) Level| Adjust the noise reduction level.
This parameter takes effect when noise filter is enabled.
Microphone Volume| Adjust the microphone volume.
Speaker Volume| Adjust the speaker volume.
5.1.3.2 Configuring Alarm Audio
You can set the alarm audio to be played when an alarm is triggered. For some
devices, you can record or upload alarm audios.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Camera > Audio > Alarm Audio.
Step 2 Click Add Audio File.
Step 3 Configure the audio file.
- Select Record, enter the audio file name, and then click Record. Click Stop to complete recording.
- Select Upload, click , select the audio file to be uploaded, and then click Upload.
- The format of recorded audio is .pcm. Audio recording is only supported by some devices.
- Audio file in the format of .wav can be uploaded.
- You can edit and delete recorded or uploaded audio.
◇ Click to edit audio file.
◇ Click to delete audio file.
Step 4 Select the audio file that you need.
Related Operations
- Play audio: Click to play the alarm audio.
- Download audio: Click to download the alarm audio to local storage. The audio is saved to the default download path of the browser.
5.2 Network Settings
5.2.1 TCP/IP
You can configure the IP address and DNS server of the Device to connect it to
other devices in the network.
Prerequisites
Before configuring network parameters, make sure that the Device is connected
to the network properly.
- If there is no router in the network, assign an IP address in the same network segment.
- If there is a router in the network, set the corresponding gateway and subnet mask.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > TCP/IP.
Step 2 Set TCP/IP parameters.
Table 5-12 Description of TCP/IP parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Host Name | Set the name of the current device. The host name can be English or |
Chinese within 63 bytes.
Ethernet Card| Select the Ethernet card to be configured. Wire is selected
by default.
If the Device is configured with multiple Ethernet cards, the default Ethernet
card can be changed. If you reset the default Ethernet card, restart the
Device.
Set as Default Card| Click to set the current Ethernet card as the default
card.
Mode| Static and DHCP modes are available.
● If DHCP is selected, the IP address is obtained automatically. In this case, the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway cannot be set.
● If Static is selected, you need to set the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway manually.
MAC Address| Display the MAC address of the Device.
Parameter| Description
---|---
IP Version| You can select IPv4 or IPv6. Both versions are supported
and can be accessed.
IP Address| Enter correct digits to change the IP address.
Subnet Mask| Set the subnet mask according to actual conditions. The subnet
prefix is a number in the range of 1 to 255. The subnet prefix identifies a
specific network link, and usually contains a hierarchical structure.
The Device checks the validity of all IPv6 addresses. The IP address and the default gateway must be in the same network segment.
Make sure that a certain part of the subnet prefix in the IP address and default gateway are the same.
Default Gateway| Configure as needed. The default gateway must be in the same network segment as the IP address.|
For IPv6 version, in the IP Address , Default Gateway , Preferred DNS , and Alternate DNS fields, enter 128 bits, and these fields cannot be blank.
Preferred DNS| IP address of the DNS server.
Alternate DNS
| Alternate IP address of the DNS server.
MTU| You can set the MTU value to ensure good data transmission according to
the network. The value is 1500 by default. Modifying MTU value causes Ethernet
card restarting and network disconnection.
Here are some suggested values for your reference.
● 1500: It is the maximum and default value of Ethernet packet, typical setting of the network connection without PPPOE or VPN, and is the default setting of some routers, network adapters, and switches.
● 1492: The optimal value for PPPOE.
● 1468: The optimal value for DHCP.
● 1450: The optimal value for VPN.
Enable ARP/Ping to set IP address service| Select the checkbox, and then you can modify and set the device IP address through ARP/Ping command if the MAC address is known.
● The function is enabled by default. During reboot, you will have no more than 2 minutes to configure the Device IP address by a ping packet with certain length.
● The server will be turned off in 2 minutes, or it will be turned off immediately after the IP address is successfully configured. If the function is not enabled, the IP address cannot be configured with ping packet.
Step 3 Click Save.
Related Operations
An Example of Configuring IP Address with ARP/Ping
- To obtain a usable IP address, make sure that the Device and your PC are in the same LAN.
- Get the MAC address from the Device label.
- Open command editor on the PC and enter the following command.
Table 5-13 Command list System| Command
---|---
Windows syntax| arp -sping -l 480 -t < IP Address > Example: arp -s 192.168.1.125 11-40-8c-18-10-11 ping -l 480 -t 192.168.0.125
UNIX/Linux/Mac syntax| arp -sping -s 480 < IP Address > Example: arp -s 192.168.1.125 11-40-8c-18-10-11 ping -s 480 192.168.0.125
Win7 syntax| netsh i i show in netsh -c“i i” add neighbors ldxping -l 480 -t < IP Address > Example: netsh i i show in netsh -c“i i” add neighbors 12 192.168.1.125 11-40-8c-18-10-11 ping -l 480 -t 192.168.1.125 - Power off the Device and then restart it, or restart the Device over the network.
- Check the PC command line. If there is information such as “Reply from 192.168.1.125…”, it means the configuration succeeds. In this case, you can close the command editor.
- Enter http://
in the browser address bar to log in. - 5.2.1.1 An Example of Configuring IP Address with ARP/Ping
Step 1 To obtain a usable IP address, make sure that the Device and your PC are in the same LAN.
Step 2 Get the MAC address from the Device label.
Step 3 Open command editor on the PC and enter the following command.
Table 5-14 Command list
System | Command |
---|---|
Windows syntax | arp -s |
Example: arp -s 192.168.1.125 11-40-8c-18-10-11 ping -l 480 -t 192.168.0.125
System| Command
---|---
UNIX/Linux/Mac syntax| arp -s
Win7 syntax| netsh i i show in netsh -c“i i” add neighbors ldx
Step 4 Power off the Device and then restart it, or restart the Device over
the network.
Step 5 Check the PC command line. If there is information such as “Reply from
192.168.1.125…”, it
means the configuration succeeds. In this case, you can close the command
editor.
Step 6 Enter http://
5.2.2 Port
You can configure the maximum port numbers and values on this page.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Port.
Step 2 Configure each port value of the Device.
- Except Max Connection, modifications of other parameters will take effect after restart.
- 0–1024, 1900, 3800, 5000, 5050, 9999, 37776, 37780–37880, 39999, and 42323 are occupied for specific uses.
- It is not recommended to use the default values of other ports during port configuration.
Table 5-15 Description of port parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|
Max Connection
| The maximum number of users that can log in to the web page of the Device simultaneously. The value ranges from 1 to 10, and it is 10 by default.
TCP Port
| TCP service port. The value is 37777 by default. You can set this parameter as needed.
UDP Port
| User Datagram Protocol port. The value is 37778 by default. You can set this parameter as needed.
HTTP Port
| HTTP communication port. The value is 80 by default. You can set this parameter as needed.
RTSP Port
| Real Time Streaming Protocol port. Keep the default value 554 if it is displayed. If you play live view through Apple’s QuickTime or VLC, the
following format is available. This function is also supported by Blackberry mobile phone.
When the URL format requiring RTSP, you need to specify channel number and bit stream type in the URL, and also username and password if needed.
When playing live view with Blackberry mobile phone, you need to disable the audio, and then set the stream encoding mode to H.264B and resolution to CIF.
URL format example:
http://username:password@ip:port/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype= 0
● Username: Your username. For example, admin.
● Password: Your password. For example, admin.
● IP: Your device IP. For example, 192.168.1.122.
● Port: Leave it if the value is 554 by default.
● Channel: Channel number starting from 1. For example, if it is channel 2, then enter channel=2.
● Subtype: stream type. The main stream is 0 (subtype=0); the sub stream is 1 (subtype=1).
For example, if you require the sub stream of channel 2 from a certain device, then the URL shall be:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.123:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=2&subt ype=1
If certification is not required, you do not need to specify the username and password. Use the following format:
rtsp://ip:port/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0
Parameter | Description |
---|
RTMP
| A network protocol for real-time data communication. The value is 1935 by
default. You can enter the value as needed.
Enable RTMP to push audio and video data to the third-party server. Make sure
that the address is trusted; otherwise it might cause data leakage.
HTTPS Port
| HTTPS communication port. The value is 443 by default. You can set this parameter as needed.
5000 Port
| The port is disabled by default. If you need to connect the Camera to intelligent transportation box through 5000 port, enable this port. There might be network risk if the port is enabled. Be cautious.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.2.3 PPPoE
You can enable PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish
network connection. In this case, the Device obtains a dynamic IP address. To
use this function, you need to obtain the PPPoE username and password from the
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Step 1 Select Setting > Network > PPPoE.
Step 2 Select Enable, and then enter PPPoE username and password.
Step 3 Click Save.
Save Succeeded! is displayed, and the obtained IP address of public network is
displayed in
real time. You can access the Device through the IP address.
5.2.4 DDNS
Properly configure DDNS, and then the domain name on the DNS server matches
your IP address and refresh the matching relation in real time. You can always
access your device with the same domain name no matter how much your device IP
address changes. Before making any changes, check whether your device supports
the DNS server.
- The third party servers might collect your device information if DDNS is enabled.
- Register and log in to the DDNS website, and then you can view the information of all the connected cameras in your account.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > DDNS.
Step 2 Select Type, and then configure DDNS parameter.
Table 5-16 Description of DDNS parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Type | The name and website of the DDNS service provider. Here is the matching |
Parameter | Description |
--- | --- |
Server Address
| relationship.
● CN99 DDNS
Server address: www.3322.org
● NO-IP DDNS
Server address: dynupdate.no-ip.com
● Dyndns DDNS
Server address: members.dyndns.org
Domain Name| The domain name you registered on the DDNS website.
Username| Enter the username and password obtained from DDNS service provider.
You need to register an account (including username and password) on the
website of DDNS service provider.
Password
Interval| The update cycle of the connection between your device and the
server, and the time is 10 minutes by default.
Step 3 Click Save.
Open the browser, enter the domain name in the address bar, and then press the
Enter key.
The login page is displayed.
5.2.5 SMTP (Email)
After this function is enabled, the device data will be sent to the given
server. There is data leakage risk. Think twice before enabling the function.
After you configure SMTP (Email), when alarms, video detection and abnormal
events are triggered, an email will be sent to the recipient server through
SMTP server. The recipient can log in to the incoming mail server to receive
emails.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > SMTP (Email).
Step 2 Configure SMTP (Email) parameter.
Table 5-17 Description of SMTP (Email) parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|
SMTP Server
| IP address of the outgoing mail server complying with SMTP protocol.| For the detailed configuration, see Table 5-18.
Port
| Port number of the outgoing mail server complying with SMTP protocol. It is
25 by default.
Username| Username of sender mailbox.
Password| Password of sender mailbox.
Anonymity
| For servers supporting anonymous email, you can log in anonymously without
entering username, password, and sender information.
Sender| Email address of the sender.
Parameter| Description
---|---
Authenticati on| Select authentication type from None , SSL and
TLS. TLS is selected by default.
● For the detailed configuration, see Table 5-18.
● There might be risks if you select the authentication type other than TLS. TLS is recommended.
Title| You can enter no more than 63 characters in Chinese, English, and
Arabic numerals.
Mail Receiver| Email address of the receiver. Support 3 addresses at most.
Attachment| Select the checkbox to support attachment in the email.
Health Mail| The system sends test mail to check if the connection is
successfully configured. Select the Health Mail checkbox and configure the
Update Period , and then the system sends test mails according to the
defined period.
Test| Test whether the email function is normal. If the configuration is
correct, the email address of the receiver will receive the test email. Save
the email configuration before running rest.
Table 5-18 Description of common email configuration
Type | SMTP Server | Authentication | Port | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
smtp.qq.com | SSL | 465 | ● The authentication type cannot be None. |
● You need to enable SMTP service in your mailbox.
● The authentication code is required; either the QQ password or email password is not applicable.
Authentication code is the code you receive when enabling SMTP
service.
TLS| 587
163
|
smtp.163.com
| SSL| 465/994| ● You need to enable SMTP service in your
TLS| 25
Type| SMTP Server| Authentication| Port| Description
---|---|---|---|---
| |
—
| | mailbox.
● The authentication code is required; the email password is not applicable.
Authentication code is the code you receive when enabling SMTP
service.
Sina
|
smtp.sina.com
| SSL| 465| You need to enable SMTP service in your mailbox.
—| 25
126
|
smtp.126.com
|
—
|
25
| You need to enable SMTP service in your mailbox.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.2.6 UPnP
After UPnP is enabled, Intranet service and port of the Device will be mapped
to Extranet. Think twice before enabling it.
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows you to establish the mapping
relationship between Intranet and Extranet. Extranet users can access Intranet
device by visiting Extranet IP address. Intranet port is device port and
Extranet port is router port. Users can access the Device by accessing
Extranet port. When you are not using routers for UPnP, disable UPnP to avoid
affecting other functions. Once UPnP is enabled, the Device supports UPnP
protocol. In Windows XP or Windows Vista, after UPnP is enabled, the Device
can be automatically searched by Windows network.
Adding UPnP Network Service in Windows System
- Open Control Panel, and then select Add or Remove Programs.
- Click Add/Remove Windows Components.
- Select Network Service from the Windows Components Wizard and click Details button.
- Select Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client, and UPnP User Interface, and then click OK to start installation.
Configuring UPnP
-
Select Setting > Network > UPnP.
-
Select Enable.
-
Select a mode from the drop-down list.
There are 2 mapping modes: Custom and Default.
● In Custom mode, users can modify the external port.
● Select Default, and then the system finishes mapping with unoccupied port automatically. In this case, you do not need to modify mapping relation. -
Select Start Device Discover.
-
Click Save.
5.2.7 Bonjour
Introduction
Bonjour is also called zero-configuration networking, which can automatically
discover computers, devices and services on IP networks. Bonjour is a protocol
of industry standard which allows devices to search and find each other. IP
address or DNS server is not required during the process. Enable this
function, and the network camera will be automatically detected by the OS and
client with Bonjour function. When the network camera is automatically
detected by Bonjour, server name you have set will be displayed.
Configuring Bonjour
- Select Setting > Network > Bonjour.
- Select Enable, and then set Server Name.
- Click Save.
Visiting Web Page with Safari Browser
In the OS and clients that support Bonjour, perform the following steps to
visit the web page of the Device with Safari browser.
- Click Show all bookmarks in Safari.
- The OS or client automatically detects the network cameras with Bonjour enabled in the LAN.
- Click to visit the corresponding web page.
5.2.8 SNMP
After setting SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) and connecting to the
Device through certain software (such as MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser),
you can manage and monitor the Device with the software.
Prerequisites
- Install SNMP monitoring and management tool such as MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser.
- Get the MIB file of the matched version from technical support.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > SNMP.
Step 2 Select SNMP version to enable SNMP.
- Select V1, and the system can only process information of V1 version.
- Select V2, and the system can only process information of V2 version.
- Select V3, and then V1 and V2 become unavailable. You can configure username, password and authentication type. It requires corresponding username, password and authentication type to access your device from the server.
Using V1 and V2 might cause data leakage, and V3 is recommended.
In Trap Address, enter the IP address of the PC that has MIB Builder and MG-
SOFT MIB Browser installed, and leave other parameters to the default.
Table 5-19 Description of SNMP parameters
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
SNMP Port | The listening port of the software agent on the Device. |
Read Community, Write Community | The read and write community string that the |
software agent supports.
The name must consist of numbers, letters, underlines and strikethroughs.
Trap Address| The target address of the Trap information sent by the software
agent on the Device.
Trap Port| The target port of the Trap information sent by the software agent
on the Device.
Keep Alive| After you select the checkbox, the Device can send data packet to
ensure continuous network connection.
Read-only Username| Set the read-only username used to access the Device, and
it is public by default. The name must consist of numbers, letters or
underlines.
Read/Write Username| Set the read/write username used to access the Device,
and it is public by default. The name must consist of numbers, letters
or underlines.
Authentication Type| You can select MD5 or SHA. The default type is
MD5.
Authentication Password| It cannot be less than 8 digits.
Encryption Type| It is CBC-DES by default.
Encryption Password| It cannot be less than 8 digits.
Step 3 Click Save.
Result
View device configuration through MIB Builder or MG-SOFT MIB Browser.
- Run MIB Builder and MG-SOFT MIB Browser.
- Compile the two MIB files with MIB Builder.
- Load the generated modules with MG-SOFT MIB Browser.
- Enter the IP address of the Device you need to manage in the MG-SOFT MIB Browser, and then select version to search.
- Unfold all the tree lists displayed in the MG-SOFT MIB Browser, and then you can view the configuration information, video channel amount, audio channel amount, and software version.
Use PC with Windows OS and disable SNMP Trap service. The MG-SOFT MIB Browser
will display prompt when an alarm is triggered.
5.2.9 Multicast
You can access the Device by network to see live view. If the access times
exceed its upper limit, preview might fail. You can set multicast IP to access
by multicast protocol to solve the problem. The Device supports two multicast
protocols: RTP and TS. RTP is enabled by default when main stream and sub
stream are used. TS is disabled by default.
5.2.9.1 RTP
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Multicast > RTP.
Step 2 Enable main stream or sub stream.
Step 3 Enter multicast address and port number.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.2.9.2 TS
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Multicast > TS.
Step 2 Enable main stream or sub stream.
Step 3 Enter multicast address and port number.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.2.10 Auto Register
After you enable this function, when the Device is connected to Internet, it
will report the current location to the specified server which acts as the
transit to make it easier for the client software to access the Device.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Auto Register.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable Auto Register.
Step 3 Enter IP Address, Port and Sub-Device ID.
Table 5-20 Description of auto register parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
IP Address | The IP address of server that needs to be registered to. |
Port | The port for auto-registration. |
Sub-Device ID | Sub device ID assigned by server. |
Step 4 Click Save.
5.2.11 Wi-Fi
Devices with Wi-Fi function can access network through Wi-Fi.
- Wi-Fi and WPS are available on select models.
- All devices with WPS button support WPS function.
5.2.11.1 Wi-Fi Settings
The name, status and IP information of current hotspot are displayed in the Wi-Fi information bar.
Click Refresh after reconnection to make sure that the operating status is displayed in real time.
Connecting Wi-Fi hotspot takes some time depending on network signal strength.
Step 1 Select the Enable checkbox.
Step 2 Click Search SSID, and Wi-Fi hotspots in the environment of current network camera are displayed.
It is recommended to set a secure encryption method for the Device to connect
routers.
Step 5 Double-click one hotspot to display the Signal Quality and the
Authentication Manner.
- If the password is required, enter the password. When entering the password, its index number shall be consistent with that on the router.
- Click Connection if password is not required.
5.2.11.2 WPS Settings
PIN and SSID can be obtained from the router. Enter PIN and SSID, and then
click Refresh to display operating status in real time.
5.2.11.3 AP Settings
You can use the Camera as wireless AP (Access Point), and other devices such
as mobile phones can connect to the Camera by searching for the network name.
You can then log in to the Camera through the browser on your device. At most
5 accounts can log in to the Camera at the same time. AP and Wi-Fi cannot be
both enabled at the same time, and AP is disabled by default.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > WIFI > AP.
Step 2 Select Enable, and then set AP information.
Table 5-21 AP parameter description
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
SSID | The default name is “device serial number_SD”. |
Frequency Band | Both 2.4G and 5G are available. |
Verification Type | It is WPA2 PSK by default, and cannot be changed. |
Connection Password | Set the connection password which is required when other |
devices connect to the Camera. It is 12345678 by default.
Parameter| Description
---|---
Host IP| Displays the IP address of AP.
Step 3 Click Save.
Result
-
Open your device such as mobile phone, search for the network name of the AP in the wireless signal list, and then connect to the network.
After it is successfully connected, the IP address and MAC address of the device is displayed on the AP interface. -
Open a browser on your device, enter the host IP on the AP interface or IP address on the TCP/IP interface, and then you can go to the login interface of the Camera.
-
Enter the username and password, and then log in to the Camera.
Live view is available on select devices.
5.2.12 802.1x
802.1x is a port-based network access control protocol. It allows users to
manually select authentication mode to control device access to LAN, and meet
authentication, billing, safety and management requirements of the network.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > 802.1x.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable 802.1x.
Step 3 Select an authentication mode, and then enter username and password.
Table 5-22 Description of 802.1x setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Realtime Monitor | Data packet of network video monitoring. The value ranges |
from 0 to 63.
Command
| Data packet of device configuration and query. The value ranges from 0 to
63.
Open the WMM| Select the checkbox to enable wireless QoS.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.2.13 QoS
QoS (Quality of Service) is a network security mechanism, and is also a
technology to solve network delay, congestion, and other problems.
For network business, QoS includes transmission bandwidth, time delay in
transmission, and packet loss of data. In network, QoS can be improved by
ensuring transmission bandwidth, and reducing time delay in transmission,
packet loss rate, and delay jitter.
For DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point), there are 64 priority degrees
(0–63) of data packets. 0 represents the lowest priority, and 63 the highest
priority. Based on the priority, the packets are classified into different
groups. Each group occupies different bandwidth and has different discard
percentage when there is congestion so as to improve service quality. Step 1
Select Setting > Network > QoS.
Step 2 Configure QoS setting parameters.
Table 5-23 Description of QoS setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Realtime Monitor | Data packet of network video monitoring. The value ranges |
from 0 to 63.
Command| Data packet of device configuration and query. The value ranges from
0 to 63.
Open the WMM| Select the checkbox to enable wireless QoS.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.2.14 4G/5G
After installing SIM card, you can connect the Device to 4G/5G network through
dialing or mobile setting.
- Dialing setting: Connect the Device to 4G/5G network in specified period.
- Mobile setting: Receive alarm linkage messages on your mobile phone. When receiving alarm messages, you can activate the Device to connect to 4G/5G network through SMS or phone calls.
- The function is available on devices with 4G/5G module. This section uses 4G as an example.
- Dual 4G is supported by select models, but only one 4G network adapter can be enabled simultaneously.
5.2.14.1 Dialing Setting
Log in to web page, select Setting > Network > 4G > Dialing Setting.
Some devices only support certain mobile carriers, and only the supported
carriers are displayed in Network Support.
Step 1 Select the Enable checkbox.
Step 2 Enter APN, Authorize Mode, Dial-up Number, Username, and Password
according to the SIM card inserted.
These parameters might vary by countries. Contact local carrier or customer
service for details.
Step 3 Set the period to use 4G.
- If the current time is in the period you set, 4G network connection will be enabled. The IP address of the SIM card will be displayed in IP Address. And you can access the device through 4G after finishing the rest steps.
- If the current time is not in the period you set, 4G network connection will not be enabled. Only the corresponding Wireless Signal is displayed on the page. And you cannot access the device through 4G.
Step 4 Set the interval to enable 4G through message or phone call if you want
to use 4G outside the period set in Step3.
The value range is 0–7200 s and it is 30 s by default. If the interval is 30
s, after activating 4G, you can use it for 30 s. After 30 s, you need to
activate 4G again. If you set the interval to 0 s, you can use 4G without
disconnection and you do not need to activate it again. For the method to
activate 4G through message or phone call, see “5.2.14.2 Mobile Setting”.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.2.14.2 Mobile Setting
Log in to web page, select Setting > Network > 4G > Mobile Settings.
You can add the phone number to receive alarms. You also can add phone number
used to activate 4G through message or phone call if you want to use 4G
outside the period set in Step3 of “5.2.14.1 Dialing Setting”.
Make sure that you add international calling codes before the phone number to
avoid unnecessary charges caused by phone calls or messages to other countries
or regions.
-
Message Send: When alarms are triggered, the phone number added will receive message.
-
Message Activation: You can enable 4G through message outside the period you set to use 4G.
You need to send “ON” or “OFF” to phone number of the SIM card in the Device. “ON” indicates enabling, and “OFF” indicates disabling. -
Phone Activation: You can enable 4G through phone calls outside the period you set to use 4G. You need to call the phone number of the SIM card in the Device. If the call gets through, it means 4G has been enabled.
-
Make sure that your SIM card supports making phone calls and sending messages, and it can be used normally.
-
Make sure that you use activation function outside the time range you set; otherwise it does not work.
Step 1 Select the checkbox of the service you need to enable. You can select
one or more services.
Step 2 Enter the phone number and click to add it.
Step 3 Click Save.
Step 4 Select the Message Link checkbox on the page of the event for which you
want to receive message.
Take Face Detection for example. Click Setting > Event > Face Detection, and
then select the Message Link checkbox.
Step 5 Click Save on the page of the corresponding event. You will receive message if the alarm is triggered.
Access Platform
5.2.15.1 P2P
P2P is a private network traversal technology which enables users to manage
devices easily without requiring DDNS, port mapping or transit server. Scan
the QR code with your smart phone, and then you can add and manage more
devices on your mobile client.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Access Platform > P2P.
- P2P is enabled by default. You can manage the devices remotely.
- When P2P is enabled and the device is connected to network, the status is displayed as Online. We might collect the information including IP address, MAC address, device name, and serial number. The information collected is for remote access only. If you do not agree with this, you can clear the Enable checkbox.
Step 2 Log in to mobile phone client, and then tap Device Management.
Step 3 Tap Add + at the upper-right corner.
Step 4 Scan the QR code on the P2P page.
Step 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to finish settings.
ONVIF
The ONVIF authentication is On by default, which allows the network video products (including video recording device and other recording devices) from other manufacturers to connect to the service. Step 1 Select Setting > Network
Access Platform > ONVIF.
Step 2 Select On for Authentication.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.2.15.3 RTMP
You can connect the third party platforms (such as YouTube) to play live video
through RTMP protocol.
- Only admin user can configure RTMP.
- RTMP only supports H.264, H.264B and H.264H video formats, and Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) audio format.
Step 1 Select Setting > Network > Access Platform > RTMP.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable RTMP.
When enabling RTMP, make sure that the address can be trusted.
Step 3 Set RTMP parameters.
Table 5-24 Description of RTMP parameter configuration
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Stream Type | Select live video stream type. Make sure that the video format of |
the stream is H.264, H.264B or H.264H, and the audio format is AAC.
Address Type| There are two options: Non-custom and Custom.
● Non-custom : You need to fill in the IP address or domain name.
● Custom : You need to fill in the address allocated by the server.
IP Address| If you have selected Non-custom , IP address and port need to be filled in.
● IP Address: IPv4 or domain name is supported.
● Port: It is recommended to use the default value.
Port
Custom Address| If you have selected Custom , the address allocated by the
server needs to be filled in.
5.3 Bluetooth Settings
You can connect the Camera to Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth headset for
voice broadcast of alarms and voice intercom with the platform.
The function is available on select models.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Connection Settings > Bluetooth.
Step 2 Select Enable.
The searched Bluetooth devices are displayed in the Bluetooth List. Click
Refresh at the lower-right corner of the list to search for Bluetooth devices
again. Step 3 Double-click the name of Bluetooth device, and then set PIN on
the Setup interface.
For the PIN of the Bluetooth device, see the corresponding user’s manual.
Step 4 Click Save.
The connected Bluetooth device is displayed in the list below.
Step 5 Select Setting > Camera > Audio > Audio, and then set audio input and
audio output types to Bluetooth.
Related Operations
- Click Refresh at the lower-right corner of the list to get information of paired Bluetooth devices again.
- Click Pair Again to quickly connect to Bluetooth devices paired before.
- Click Delete to delete the Bluetooth device.
5.4 PTZ Settings
5.4.1 Protocol
Network PTZ setting and analog PTZ setting are available on select models.
5.4.1.1 Network PTZ Settings
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Protocol > Network PTZ.
Step 2 Select a protocol.
You can select DH-SD1, DH-SD3, PELCOD, or PELCOP. DH-SD1 is selected by
default.
DH-SD1 protocol supports up to 80 presets, and DH-SD3 protocol supports up to
300 presets.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.4.1.2 Analog PTZ Settings
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Protocol > Analog PTZ.
Step 2 Configure analog PTZ parameter.
Table 5-25 Description of analog PTZ parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Address | Enter the address of the Device. |
Make sure that the address is the same as the device address; otherwise you
cannot control the device.
Baud Rate| Select the baud rate of the Device.
Data Bit| It is 8 by default.
Stop Bit| It is 1 by default.
Parity| It is NONE by default.
5.4.2 Function
5.4.2.1 Preset
Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Preset. The Preset page is displayed.
If you click Remove All, all presets and special presets will be cleared.
5.4.2.1.1 Preset Settings
Preset means a certain position to which the Device rotates. Users can adjust
the PTZ and camera to the location quickly through calling presets.
Step 1 On the lower left corner of the Preset interface, click the direction
buttons, , , -and+ to adjust the PTZ direction, speed, zoom, and focus of the
Device.
Step 2 Click + to add a preset.
The current position is set to a preset and is displayed in the list.
Step 3 Click to save the preset.
Step 4 Perform operations on presets.
- Double-click the preset title to edit the title displayed on the monitoring screen.
- Click to delete the preset.
5.4.2.1.2 Special Preset Settings
Special presets serve as the shortcut for some special functions switch or
calling, and they no longer represent the location of the PTZ camera.
Step 1 Click+ to add a special preset. The added special preset will be
displayed in the list.
The number of special presets starts from 51 by default, and 100 is the
largest number.
Step 2 Click to save the added special preset.
Step 3 Perform operations on special presets.
If the PTZ is restored to default settings, all preset configurations will be
cleared, but the called function will remain.
Related Operations
- Click to modify the special preset function.
- Click to delete the special preset.
- Click to quickly call the function configured for the special preset.
5.4.2.2 Tour
Tour means a series of movements that the Device makes along several presets.
5.4.2.2 Tour
Tour means a series of movements that the Device makes along several presets.
Step 2 Select the Tour Mode from Original Path and Shortest Path. Original Path is selected by default.
- Original Path: Tour in the order of adding presets.
- Shortest Path: Starting from the preset with largest horizontal zoom value and vertical zoom value, pass all presets in the tour to ensure the shortest path. The Device reaches the corresponding preset and ensure the minimum number of rotation.
Step 3 Click Add at the bottom of the list on the upper right corner of the page to add a tour path.
Step 4 Click Add at the bottom of the list on the lower right corner of the page to add several presets.
Step 5 Perform tour operations.
- Double-click tour name to edit the name of the corresponding tour.
- Double-click duration to set the time that the Device stays at the corresponding preset.
- Double-click speed to modify the tour speed. The default value is 7, and the value range is 1–10. The larger the value, the faster the speed.
Step 6 Click Start to start the tour.
The ongoing tour stops if any operation is made to the PTZ.
5.4.2.3 Scan
Scan means the Device moves horizontally at a certain speed between the
defined left and right limits.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Scan.
Figure 5-71 Scan settings
Step 2 Select the Scan No..
Step 3 Drag the slider to adjust the scan speed.
Step 4 Click Setup to adjust the Device to an ideal position.
Step 5 Click Set Left Limit and Set Right Limit to set the left and right
boundaries of the Device.
Step 6 Click Start, and then the Device starts scanning.
Step 7 Click Stop, and then the scanning stops.
5.4.2.4 Pattern
Pattern means a record of a series of operations that users make to the
Device. The operations include horizontal and vertical movements, zoom and
preset calling. Record and save the operations, and then you can call the
pattern path directly.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Pattern.
Step 2 Select the Pattern No..
Step 3 Click Setup and Start Rec, and then operate the PTZ.
Step 4 Click Stop Rec to stop recording.
Step 5 Click Start, and then the Device starts patterning.
Step 6 Click Stop, and then the patterning stops.
5.4.2.5 Pan
Pan refers to the continuous 360° rotation of the Device at a certain speed.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Pan.
Step 2 Drag the slider to set the Pan Speed.
Step 3 Click Start, and the Device starts to rotate horizontally at this
speed.
5.4.2.6 PTZ Speed
You can adjust the manual control speed of the PTZ by setting PTZ speed. This
speed does not apply
to tour, pattern, or auto tracking.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > PTZ Speed.
5.4.2.7 Idle Motion
Idle motion refers to a set motion when the Device does not receive any valid
command within a ertain period.
Set Preset, Tour, Scan or Pattern in advance.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Idle Motion.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable the idle motion.
Step 3 Select idle motion from Preset, Tour, Scan and Pattern.
Step 4 Select the action number of the selected motion.
Step 5 Set Idle Time for the selected motion.
Step 6 Click Save.
5.4.2.8 PowerUp
PowerUp means the automatic operation of the Device after it is powered on.
Set Preset, Tour, Scan or Pattern in advance.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > PowerUp.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable power up motion.
Step 3 Select power up motion from Preset, Tour, Scan, Pattern or Auto.
Select Auto and the last motion before you shut down the Device last time will
be performed.
Step 4 Select the action number of the selected motion.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.4.2.9 PTZ Limit
After you set the PTZ limit, the Device can only move in the defined area.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > PTZ Limit.
Step 2 Adjust the PTZ direction, and then click Setting to set the Up Line.
Step 3 Adjust the PTZ direction, and then click Setting to set the Down Line.
Step 4 Click Live to preview the already-set up line and down line.
Step 5 Select the Enable checkbox to enable the PTZ limit function.
5.4.2.10 Time Task
After you set time task, the Device performs the selected motions during the
defined period.
Set Preset, Tour, Scan or Pattern in advance.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Time Task.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable time task function.
Step 3 Set the time task number.
Click Clear All to delete all set time tasks.
Step 4 Select Time Task action such as Preset, Tour, Scan or Pattern.
Step 5 Select the action number of the selected motion.
Step 6 Set the time for AutoHome.
AutoHome refers to the time needed to automatically recover the time task in
case of manually calling the PTZ to stop the time task.
Step 7 Click Period setting to set the period to perform time tasks.
Step 8 Select the task number to copy settings to the selected task, and then
click Copy.
Step 9 Click Save.
5.4.2.11 PTZ Restart
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > PTZ Restart.
Step 2 Click PTZ Restart.
The PTZ is restarted.
5.4.2.12 Default
With the function, you can restore the PTZ to factory defaults.
This function will restore the Device to defaults. Think twice before
performing the operation.
Step 1 Select Setting > PTZ > Function > Default.
Step 2 Click Default.
The PTZ will be restored to factory defaults.
5.5 Event Management
5.5.1 Video Detection
Video detection includes three event types: Motion Detection, Video Tamper and
Scene Changing.
5.5.1.1 Motion Detection
When the moving object appears and moves fast enough to reach the preset
sensitivity value, alarms will be triggered.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Detection > Motion Detection.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then configure motion detection
parameters.
● Set arming and disarming period.
-
Click Setting, and then set the arming period on the page.
-
Set the alarm period to enable alarm events in the period you set. ◇
There are 6 time periods for each day. Select the check box for the time period to enable it.
◇ Select the day of week (Sunday is selected by default; If All is selected, the setting is applied to the whole week. You can also select the check box next to the day to set it separately). -
After completing the settings, click Save.
You will return to the Motion Detection page.
● Set the area.
Click Setting, and the Area page is displayed. Refer to Table 5-26 and Table 5-27 for parameters description. Each color represents a certain region, and you can set different motion detection regions for each area. The detection region can be irregular and discontinuous.
Table 5-26 Description of area setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|
Name
| The default names are Region1, Region2, Region3 and Region4, and the names can be customized.
Sensitivity
| Sensitivity to brightness change. The higher the sensitivity is, the easier the motion detection event will occur.
You can set different sensitivities for each region, with values ranging from 0 to 100, and 30 to 70 is recommended.
Threshold
| Detect the relation between the object and the region. The smaller the threshold is, the easier the motion detection will occur.
Set different thresholds for each region, with values ranging from 0 to 100, and 1 to 10 is recommended.
Waveform graph
| The red line indicates that motion detection is triggered, and the green
line indicates that it is not triggered.
Remove All| Remove all detection regions.
Delete| Delete the detection region of the selected color block.
● Other parameters
Table 5-27 Description of video detection parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Anti-Dither | The system records only one motion detection event within the |
defined period. The value range is 0–100 s.
Enable Manual Control Trigger| After you enable the function, the motion
detection events that occur when you control the PTZ manually will be
excluded. In this way, you can reduce the false alarm rate of such events.
Parameter| Description
---|---
Record
| After you enable the function, when an alarm is triggered, the system will start recording automatically. Before using the function, you need to set the recording period of the alarm in Storage > Schedule , and select Auto for Record Mode on the Record Control page.
Record Delay
| When the alarm is over, the alarm recording will continue for an extended period of time. The time unit is second, and the value range is 10–300.
Relay-out
| Select the checkbox, and you can enable the alarm linkage output port, and link corresponding relay-out devices after an alarm is triggered.
Alarm Delay
| When the alarm is over, the alarm will continue for an extended period of time. The time unit is second, and the value range is 10–300.
Send Email
| After you select the checkbox, when an alarm is triggered, the system sends email to the specified email address. You can configure the email address in “5.2.5 SMTP (Email).”
PTZ
| Select PTZ , and then configure the linkage action. When an alarm is triggered, the system links PTZ to rotate to the preset. The Activation options include None , Preset , Tour and Pattern.
Snapshot
| Select the Snapshot check box, and then the system takes snapshot automatically when an alarm is triggered. You need to set the alarm snapshot period as described in “5.5.1.2 Snapshot.”
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.1.2 Video Tamper
Alarms will be triggered if there is video tampering.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Detection > Video Tamper.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then configure video tamper parameters.
For parameters configuration, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.1.3 Scene Changing
Alarms will be triggered if there is scene changing.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Detection > Scene Changing.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox, and then configure scene changing
parameters.
For parameters configuration, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.2 Smart Motion Detection
After you set smart motion detection, when the human, non-motor vehicles and
motor vehicles appear and move fast enough to reach the preset sensitivity
value, the alarm linkage actions will be performed. The function can help you
to avoid the alarms triggered by natural environment change.
- The function depends on the result of motion detection, and all other parameters (except sensitivity) of motion detection function are used, including arming period, area settings, and linkage configurations. If no motion detection is triggered, smart motion detection will not be triggered.
- If motion detection is not enabled, when smart motion detection is enabled, motion detection will also be enabled. If both functions are enabled, when motion detection is disabled, smart motion detection will also be disabled.
- When smart motion detection is triggered and recording is linked, back-end devices can filter recording with human or vehicles through smart search function. For details, see the corresponding user’s manual.
Prerequisites
- Select Setting > Event > Video Detection > Motion Detection, and then enable the motion detection function.
- Set the arming period and detection area. The sensitivity of each region is larger than 0, and the threshold is not equal to 100.
Procedure
-
Select Setting > Event > Smart Motion Detection.
-
Select the Enable checkbox to enable Smart Motion Detection.
-
Select the effective object and sensitivity.
● Effective object: Select Human or Motor Vehicle. When Human is selected, both people and non-motor vehicles will be detected.
● Sensitivity: Select High, Medium, or Low. The higher the sensitivity, the easier the alarm is triggered. -
Click Save.
5.5.3 Audio Detection
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Audio Detection > Audio Detection.
Step 2 Configure audio detection parameter.
Table 5-28 Description of audio detection parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Input Abnormal | Select Input Abnormal , and then an alarm is triggered |
when there is abnormal audio input.
Intensity Change| Select Intensity Change , and then an alarm is triggered
when the change in sound intensity exceeds the defined threshold.
Sensitivity
| The value ranges from 1 to 100. The smaller this value is, the larger the
input sound volume changes are needed for it to be judged as an audio anomaly.
You need to adjust it according to the actual condition.
Threshold| The value ranges from 1 to 100. Configure the ambient sound
intensity you need to filter. The louder the ambient noise is, the larger this
value shall be. You need to adjust it according to the actual condition.
For other parameters, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.4 Smart Plan
Smart plans include IVS, face recognition, heat map, people counting, video
metadata, construction monitoring and so on. Only after smart plans have been
enabled, can the corresponding smart function come into effect.
Before configuring the smart plan, you need to set presets in advance. For
setting methods, see “5.4.2.1 Preset”.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Smart Plan.
Step 2 (Optional) Click to enable Auto Tracking.
When enabling auto tracking, you do not need to configure smart plans, and the
Device performs auto tracking based on internal mechanism. If auto tracking
and alarm track of the smart plan (such as IVS) are both enabled, the Device
perform tracking in the order of triggering time.
It is recommended to disable auto tracking when alarm track is enabled to
avoid disordered tracking. Step 3 Click to select the presets to be
configured.
Step 4 Select smart plans.
The selected function will be highlighted. Click it again to cancel the
selection.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.5.5 IVS
Basic Requirements for the Scene
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The target size shall not exceed 10% of the image.
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The pixel of the target shall be no less than 10×10; the pixel of abandoned object shall be no less than 15×15 (CIF image); the width and height of the target shall be no more than 1/3 of the image.
It is recommended that the height of the target is 10% of the image. -
The brightness difference between the target and the background is no less than 10 gray values.
-
The target shall be present in the image for no less than 2 consecutive seconds, and the moving distance shall be larger than its width and no less than 15 pixels (CIF image).
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Try to reduce the complexity of monitoring scenes. It is not recommended to enable IVS in scenes with dense targets and frequent light changes.
-
Try to avoid the following scenes: scenes with reflective surfaces such as glass, bright ground or water; scenes that disturbed by tree branches, shadows or winged insects; scenes that against light or under direct light exposure.
Before using the function, you need to set presets in advance. For setting methods, see “5.3.2.1 Preset.”
Rule Config
-
Select Setting > Event > IVS > Rule Config.
-
Select the presets to be configured with smart rules.
-
Click+ to add smart rules.
Double-click rule type to modify the type of rules. -
Click Save.
5.5.5.1 Tripwire
Alarms are triggered when the target crosses the warning line in the defined
direction. It requires certain stay time and moving space for the target to be
confirmed, so you need to leave some space at both sides of the warning line
during configuration and do not draw it near obstacles. Applicable scenes:
Scenes with sparse targets and no occlusion between targets, such as perimeter
protection of unattended areas.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Tripwire from the Rule Type list.
Step 2 Click Draw Rule, and you can draw rules on the monitoring screen.
Click Clear to the right of Draw Rule to clear all drawn rules.
Table 5-29 Description of rule drawing parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Max Size | Set the size range of detection targets to be filtered, and select |
the maximum or minimum size.
● Max Size: Set the maximum size of targets to be filtered. When the target is larger than this size, the system will ignore it. The unit is pixel.
● Min Size: Set the minimum size of targets to be filtered. When the target is smaller than this size, the system will ignore it. The unit is pixel.
Min Size
Pixel Counter
| Help to accurately draw the target area.
Enter the length and width of the target area in Pixel Counter , and click Draw Target to generate the target area in the monitoring screen. The unit is pixel.
Lock/Unlock
| Enter the rule configuration page, and the locking function will be automatically enabled, and the locking time is 180 s. During this period, the device cannot track the target. Click Unlock to release the control.
The locking function only takes effect in the rule configuration page. After switching to the Live page, the Device can track the target normally.
Step 3 Configure tripwire parameter.
Table 5-30 Description of tripwire parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Period
| Set the alarming period to enable alarm events in the defined period.
1. Click Setting , and then the Period interface is displayed.
2. Enter the time value or press and hold the left mouse button, and drag directly on the setting interface. There are six periods for each day. Select the checkbox next to the period for it to take effect.
3. Select the day of week ( Sunday is selected by default; If All is selected, the setting is applied to the whole week. You can also select the checkbox next to the day to set it separately).
4. After completing the setting, click Save to go back to the rule
configuration interface.
Direction| Configure the tripwire direction. You can select A- >B, B- >A or A <->B.
Alarm Track
| Select the checkbox, and there will be alarm tracking when a smart rule is
triggered.
Track Time| Set the alarm tracking time.
Record
| Select the checkbox, and when an alarm is triggered, the system will start recording automatically. Before using the function, you need to set the recording period of the alarm in Storage > Schedule , and select Auto for Record Mode on the Record Control interface.
Record Delay
| When the alarm is over, the recording will continue for an extended period of time. The value range is 10–300 s.
Relay-out
| Select the checkbox, and you can enable the alarm linkage output port, and link corresponding relay-out devices when an alarm is triggered.
Alarm Delay
| When the alarm is over, the alarm will continue for an extended period of time. The value range is 10–300 s.
Send Email
| Select the Send Email checkbox, and when an alarm is triggered, the system sends an email to the specified mailbox. You can configure the mailbox in Setting > Network > SMTP (Email).
Snapshot
| Select the checkbox, and the system will automatically take snapshots in case of alarms. You need to set snapshot period in Storage > Schedule.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.5.5.2 Intrusion
Intrusion includes crossing areas and in-area functions.
- Crossing area means an alarm will be triggered when a target enters or leaves the area.
- In-area function means an alarm will be triggered when a specified number of targets appear in a set alarming area at a given time. In-area function only counts the number of targets in the detection area, regardless of whether they are the same targets.
- For the reporting time interval of the in-area functions, the system will trigger the first alarm and then detect whether the same event occurs in the interval period. If no same event occurs in this period, the alarm counter will be cleared.
Similar to the warning line, to detect an entry/exit event, a certain movement space should be reserved at the periphery of the area line.
Applicable scenes: Scenes with sparse targets and no occlusion between targets, such as perimeter protection of unattended areas.
Step 1 Select Intrusion from the Rule Type list.
Step 2 Click Draw Rule, and you can draw rules on the monitoring screen.
For parameter description, see Table 5-29.
Click Clear to the right of Draw Rule to clear all drawn rules.
Step 3 Configure intrusion parameter.
Table 5-31 Description of intrusion parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Action | Configure intrusion action, and you can select Appear or |
Cross.
Direction| Select the crossing direction from Enters , Exits , and
Enter & Exit.
For other parameters, see “5.5.5.1 Tripwire”.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.5.5.3 Abandoned Object
An alarm will be triggered when the selected target in the monitoring scene
stays in the screen for more than the defined time.
Pedestrians or vehicles that stay for too long would be regarded as abandoned
objects. To filter out such alarms, you can use Target filter. In addition,
the duration can be properly extended to avoid false alarm due to a short stay
of people.
Applicable scenes: Scenes with sparse targets, no obvious and frequent light
changes. For scenes with intensive targets or too many obstacles, missed
alarms would increase; for scenes in which too many people stay, false alarms
would increase. Select detection areas with simple texture, because this
function is not applicable to scenes with complex texture.
Step 1 Select Abandoned Object from the Rule Type list.
Step 2 Click Draw Rule, and you can draw rules on the monitoring screen.
For parameter description, see Table 5-29.
Click Clear to the right of Draw Rule, and you can clear all drawn rules.
Step 3 Configure abandoned object parameter.
Table 5-32 Description of abandoned object parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|
Duration
| For abandoned object, the duration is the shortest time to trigger an alarm after an object is abandoned.
alarm after an object is abandoned.
For other parameters, see “5.5.5.1 Tripwire”.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.5.5.4 Missing Object
An alarm will be triggered when the selected target in the scene is taken away
for the time longer than the set duration.
The system analyzes static areas from the foreground, and determines whether
it is missing object or abandoned object from the similarity of its foreground
and background. When the time exceeds the set period, an alarm is triggered.
Applicable scenes: Scenes with sparse targets, no obvious and frequent light
changes. For scenes with intensive targets or too many obstacles, the missed
alarm would increase; for scenes in which too many people stay, the false
alarm would increase. Keep the detection area texture as possible simple as
possible, because this function is not applicable to scenes with complex
texture. Step 1 Select Missing Object from the Rule Type list.
Step 2 Click Draw Rule, and you can draw rules on the monitoring screen.
For parameter description, see Table 5-29.
Click Clear to the right of Draw Rule to clear all drawn rules.
Step 3 Configure missing object parameter.
Table 5-33 Description of missing object parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Duration | Configure the shortest time from the object disappearing to the |
alarm being triggered.
For other parameters, see “5.5.5.1 Tripwire”.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.5.6 Construction Monitoring
The Device can be used for construction monitoring which include helmet
detection, workwear detection, lone working detection and absence detection.
Prerequisites
Select Setting > Event > Smart Plan to enable Construction Monitoring.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Construction Monitoring.
Step 2 Select Global or a preset from the Preset list.
- If global plan is selected, detection area and rule are set by default, and the detection area cannot be changed.
- If a preset is selected, you need to set detection area and rule manually. The following section uses selecting Preset 1 as an example.
Step 3 Click + at the upper-right corner of the Area Config section.
Double click the rule name to modify it. Step 4 Click to draw rule box on the
video image, and then right-click to complete drawing.
- After drawing is complete, drag the corners of the drawn area to adjust the detection area.
- If you select preset plan, 8 detection areas can be drawn at most.
Step 5 Select the checkbox before the event type to enable the corresponding detection rule.
Table 5-34 Rule description
Rule | Description |
---|
Helmet Detection
| When the Device detects person not wearing helmet or not wearing helmet in the specified color, alarm linkage actions will be performed.
Workwear Detection
| When the Device detects person not wearing workwear in accordance with the
rule, alarm linkage actions will be performed. The rule for workwear is long-
sleeved tops and trousers in the same color. If short-sleeved shirts, shorts
or different colors are detected, it means the rule is not followed.
Lone Working Detection| When the Device detects a single person working in the
detection area, alarm linkage actions will be performed.
Absence Detection| When the Device detects nobody working in the detection
area, alarm linkage actions will be performed.
Step 6 Click next to the detection rule, configure parameters on the Advanced Parameter interface, and then click Save.
Parameter | Description |
---|
Allowed Color
| When configuring helmet detection, you can set allowed colors. When the helmet detected is not in the selected colors, alarms will be triggered.
Duration
| When events not following the rule are detected and the duration exceeds the
defined value, alarms will be triggered. For example, when the duration of
helmet detection is 5 seconds, if the Device detects a person not wearing
helmet or the helmet color is not allowed for more than 5 seconds, an alarm
will be triggered.
Parameter| Description
---|---
Repeat Alarm Time
| After an alarm is triggered, when the event lasts for the time reaching repeated alarm time, an alarm will be triggered again.
Record
| After you enable the function, when an alarm is triggered, the system will start recording automatically. Before using the function, you need to set the recording period of the alarm in Storage > Schedule , and select Auto for Record Mode on the Record Control interface.
Record Delay
| When an alarm is over, the alarm recording will continue for an extended period of time.
Relay-out
| Select the checkbox, and you can enable the alarm linkage output port, and link corresponding relay-out devices after an alarm is triggered.
Alarm Delay
| When an alarm is over, the alarm will continue for an extended period of time.
Send Email
| After you select the checkbox, when an alarm is triggered, the system sends email to the specified email address. You can configure the email address in “5.2.8 SNMP”.
Audio Linkage
| Select the checkbox to play alarm audio when alarms are triggered. You can
set the play count and select the audio file. For how to set the audio file,
see “5.1.3.2 Configuring Alarm Audio”.
Message Link| Select the checkbox to receive message when alarms are
triggered.
Snapshot
| Select the checkbox, and the system will automatically take snapshots in case of alarms. You need to set snapshot period in Storage > Schedule.
Period
| Set the alarm period to enable alarm events in the defined period.
1. Click Setup , and the Period interface is displayed.
2. Enter the time value or press and hold the left mouse button, and drag directly on the setting interface. There are six periods for each day. Select the checkbox next to the period for it to take effect.
3. Select the day of week ( Sunday is selected by default; If All is selected, the setting is applied to the whole week. You can also select the checkbox next to the day to set it separately).
4. After completing the setting, click Save to go back to the rule
configuration interface.
Step 7 Click Save on the Construction Monitoring interface.
If you want to see the alarm information on the Alarm tab, you need to
subscribe the corresponding alarm type. For details, see “6 Alarm”.
Result
Click the AI Live tab to view construction monitoring results. For details,
see “3.2 AI Live Settings”.
5.5.7 Face Recognition
The function can detect faces and compare them with those in the configured
face database.
- Select Setting > Event > Smart Plan to enable face recognition.
- This function is available on select models.
5.5.7.1 Face Detection
When human face is detected in the monitoring screen, an alarm is triggered and the linked action is performed.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Face Detection.
Step 2 Select Enable to enable the face detection function.
Step 3 Configure face detection parameters.
Table 5-36 Description of face detection parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Period
| Alarm event will be triggered only within the defined period. For details, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Face Enhancement
| Select Face Enhancement to preferably guarantee clear faces with low stream.
Record
| Select Record , and the system records video when alarms are triggered.
To enable video recording, you need to make sure that:
● The motion detection recording is enabled. For details, see “5.6.1.1 Record”.
● The auto recording is enabled. For details, see “5.6.4 Record Control”.
Record Delay
| The video recording will not stop until the record delay time you set has
passed.
Parameter| Description
---|---
Send Email
| Select Send Email , and when alarms are triggered, the system sends email to the specified mailbox. For the email settings, see “5.2.5 SMTP (Email)”.
Snapshot
| Select Snapshot , and the system takes snapshot when alarms are triggered.
● Enable the motion detection snapshot first. For details, see “5.6.1.1 Record”.
● For searching and setting snapshot storage path, see “5.1.2.5 Path”.
Snap Face Image| Set the snapshot scope, including Face and One-inch photo.
Attribute
| Select the Attribute checkbox, click , and then you can set the human attributes during face detection.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.5.7.2 Face Database Config
After you successfully configure the face database, the detected faces can be
compared with the information in the face database. Configuring a face
database includes creating a face database, adding face images, and face
modeling.
5.5.7.2.1 Adding Face Database
Create a face database, and then register face images to add face images to
the newly created face database.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Face Database Config.
Step 3 Set face database name.
Step 4 Click OK to complete the addition.
Step 5 Configure face database configuration parameters.
Table 5-37 Description of face database config parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Deploy | Select Deploy and the face database takes effect. |
Similarity Threshold
| The comparison is successful only when the similarity between the detected face and the face feature in face database reaches the set similarity threshold. After this, the comparison result is displayed on the Live page.
More Info
| Click More Info to manage face database. You can set search conditions, register people, and modify people information.
Arm/Disarm
| Alarm event will be triggered only within the defined time period. For
details, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Delete| Delete the selected face database.
5.5.7.2.2 Adding Face Images
You can add face images to the created face database. Manual addition and
batch import are supported.
Manual Addition
Add a single face image. Use this method when registering a small number of
face images.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Face Database Config.
Step 2 Click More Info for the face database to be configured.
Set filtering conditions, and then click Search. The search result is
displayed.
Step 3 Click Registration.
Step 4 Click Upload Picture, and then import the face pictures to be uploaded.
You can manually select a face area. After uploading the picture, select a
face area and click OK. If there are multiple faces in an image, select the
target face and click OK to save the face image.
Step 5 Fill in face image information.
Step 6 Click Add to task list.
Step 7 Click .
Batch Registration
You can import multiple face images in batches. Use this method when
registering a large number of face images.
Before importing images in batches, name the face images in the format of
“Name#SGender#BDate of Birth#NRegion#TCredentials Type#MID No. jpg” (for
example, “John#S1#B1990-0101#NCN#T1#M330501199001016222”).
Name is required and the rest are optional.
Table 5-38 Naming rules for batch import
Naming Rules | Description |
---|---|
Name | Enter the corresponding name. |
Gender | Enter a number. 1: Male; 2: Female. |
Date of Birth | Enter numbers in the format of yyyy-mm-dd. For example, |
2017-11-23.
Region| Enter the region name.
Credentials Type| Enter a number. 1: ID card; 2: passport.
ID No.| Enter ID No.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Face Database Config.
The Face Database Config interface is displayed.
Step 2 Click More Info for the face database to be configured.
The Face Database interface is displayed.
Step 3 Click Batch Registration.
Step 6 After the registration is completed, click Next to view the
registration result.
5.5.7.2.3 Managing Face Images
You can add face images to face database; manage and maintain face images to
ensure correct information.
Modifying Face Information
On the Face Database Config page, move the mouse pointer to the face image or
person information line, and then click or . After modifying the face image
information, click Add to task list.
Deleting Face Images
Enter face database, and then delete the created face image.
- Single deletion: Move the mouse pointer to the face image or people information line, and then click or to delete the face image.
- Batch deletion: Move the mouse pointer to the face image or people information line, and then click at the upper right corner of the face images, or click on person information line. After selecting multiple items, click Add to the delete list, click , and then click OK to delete the selected face images.
- Delete all: When viewing face images in a list, click on people information line (or select All when viewing face images in images), click Add to the delete list, click , and then click OK to delete all face images.
5.5.7.2.4 Face Modeling
You can extract and import the relevant information of face images into the
database through face modeling, and create a face feature mode for smart
detection such as face comparison.
- The more face images you choose, the longer the modeling time is.
- During the modeling process, some smart detection functions (such as face comparison) are temporarily unavailable and can be resumed after the modeling is complete.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Face Database Config.
Step 2 Click More Info for the face database to be configured.
Step 3 Select the face images for modeling Click to view the face image in a list. Click to view the face image as a thumbnail.
- Modeling All Click Modeling All, and all face images in the face database will be modeled.
- Selective Modeling
If there are many face images in the face database, set filtering conditions and then click Search to select face images for modeling.
5.5.7.3 Alarm Linkage
Set the alarm linkage mode for face comparison.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Face Recognition > Alarm.
Table 5-39 Description of alarm linkage parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Face Database | Select the face database to be configured with alarm linkage. |
Alarm Rule | Select the alarm rule as needed. |
Relay-out
| Select the Relay-out checkbox, and when an alarm is triggered, the system interacts with the linked alarm devices.
Alarm Delay
| The alarm will continue for an extended period of time. The value range is 1–300 s.
5.5.8 People Counting
You can use this function to count the number of people in the area and
generate reports.
- Before using this function, you need to enable People Counting in Smart Plan.
- The people counting data will be overwritten if the disk is full. Back up the data in time as needed.
- This function is available on select models.
5.5.8.1 People Counting Settings
With the function, the system can count the number of people appearing in the
monitoring screen within a certain period.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > People Counting > People Counting.
Step 2 Select the presets to be configured.
Step 3 Click Draw Rule, and you can draw rules on the monitoring screen. For
parameter description, see Table 5-29.
Click Clear to the right of Draw Rule, and you can clear all drawn rules.
Step 4 Configure people counting parameter.
Table 5-40 Description of people counting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|
OSD
| Display the number of people displayed in the area in real time. Click
Clear , and the current number will be zero.
Enter No.
| Set the Enter No. , and when the number of people entering reaches the set value, an alarm will be triggered.
Leave No.
| Set the Leave No. , and when the number of people leaving reaches the set value, an alarm will be triggered.
Stranded No.
| Set the Stranded No. , and when the number of people staying reaches the set value, an alarm will be triggered.
For other parameters, see “5.5.5.1 Tripwire”.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.5.8.2 Report
You can view the statistics results of people in the scene during the selected
period.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > People Counting > Report.
Figure 5-117 People counting report
Step 2 Select a preset.
Step 3 Select the Rule, Statistics Type, and Time Range.
Step 4 Select the start time and end time for searching reports.
Step 5 Select Flow Direction and Chart Type.
Step 6 Click Search to generate reports, and then click Export to export the
report to local storage.
5.5.9 Heat Map
- Before enabling Heat Map, you need to set presets in PTZ section, and select the function in the Smart Plan.
- The data will be overwritten if the disk is full. Back up the data in time.
- This function is available on select models.
5.5.9.1 Heat Map Settings
The function can be used to detect the activity level of moving objects in the
scene during a certain period.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Heat Map > Heat Map.
Step 2 Select the presets to be configured.
Step 3 Select the Enable checkbox to enable heat map function.
Step 4 Click Setting to set the arming period. For details, see “5.5.1.1
Motion Detection”.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.5.9.2 Report
You can view the heat map report for the scene in the selected period.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Heat Map > Report.
Step 2 Set the start time and end time to search for the heat map report.
Step 3 Select a preset.
Step 4 Click Search, and the search results will be displayed on the page.
5.5.10 Video Metadata
With the function, the system can count the number of motor vehicles, non-
motor vehicles and people in the monitoring screen, identify the features of
the vehicles and people in the scene, and take snapshots.
- Before using video metadata, you need to enable the function in the Smart Plan.
- This function is available on select models.
5.5.10.1 Scene Setting
Set the parameters of snapshot, analysis and alarm in the scene.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Metadata.
Step 2 Click the Preset list to select the preset to configure video metadata.
Step 3 Click + to add a rule type.
Step 4 Modify the parameters.
● Double-click the name to modify the rule name.
● Select the rule type from People, Non-motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle.
● Click the corresponding to delete detection items.
Step 5 Configure scene setting parameters.
Table 5-41 Description of scene setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
People Flow Statistics |
After selection, traffic flow statistics will be displayed on the screen.
Non-motor Vehicle Flow Statistics
Traffic Flow Statistics
OSD
| Select the checkbox to enable the OSD overlay. The statistics will be displayed on the Live page in the form of OSD information.
Clear
| Click it to clear the statistics of motor vehicles, non- motor vehicles and people.
For other parameters, see “5.5.5.1 Tripwire”.
Step 6 Click Save.
5.5.10.2 Picture Overlay
Set the overlay information on the snapshot.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Metadata > Overlay.
Step 2 Select Picture Overlay Type from People, Non-motor Vehicle and Motor
Vehicle.
Step 3 Select overlay information.
If you select Location, you need to manually enter the location of the Device.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.5.10.3 Report
You can view the number of vehicles, non-vehicles and people in the scene
during the selected period.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Video Metadata > Report.
Step 2 Select the Report Type.
Step 3 Select the start time and end time for searching reports.
Step 4 Select Traffic Flow Statistics Type.
Step 5 Click Search to generate reports.
5.5.11 Alarm
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Alarm.
Step 2 Configure alarm setting parameters.
Table 5-42 Description of alarm setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Enable | Select the Enable checkbox, and then the alarm linkage is enabled. |
Relay-in | Select alarm input, and 7 alarm inputs are available. |
Sensor Type
| There are two types: NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed). Switch from NO to NC , and alarm event will be enabled. Switch from NC to NO , and alarm event will be disabled.
For other parameters, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.12 Abnormality
Abnormality includes 7 alarm events: No SD Card, Capacity Warning, SD Card
Error, Disconnection, IP Conflict, Illegal Access, and Security Exception.
5.5.12.1 SD Card
In case of an SD card exception, an alarm will be triggered.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Abnormality > SD Card.
Table 5-43 Description of SD card exception parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Enable | Select the checkbox to enable this function. |
Capacity Limit | Configure the free space percentage, and if the free space in |
the SD card is less than the defined percentage, an alarm is triggered.
For other parameters, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.12.2 Network Exception
In case of a network exception, an alarm will be triggered.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Abnormality > Network.
Table 5-44 Description of network exception parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Enable | Select the checkbox to enable this function. |
For other parameters, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.12.3 Illegal Access
Illegal access alarm is triggered when the login password has been wrongly
entered for more than the times you set.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Abnormality > Illegal Access.
Step 2 Configure illegal access parameters.
Table 5-45 Description of illegal access parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Enable | Select the checkbox to set the illegal access alarm. |
Login Error | After entering a wrong password for the set times, the alarm for |
illegal access will be triggered, and the account will be locked.
For other parameters, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.12.4 Security Exception
When an event affecting the Device safety occurs, an alarm for safety
exception will be triggered.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Abnormality > Security Exception. Step 2
Configure security exception parameter.
For details, see “5.5.1.1 Motion Detection”.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.5.12.5 Battery Exception
When overtemperature of the battery is detected, alarm linkage actions are
performed.
Step 1 Select Setting > Event > Abnormality > Battery Exception. Step 2
Select the Enable checkbox to enable battery exception detection.
Step 3 Set alarm linkage actions.
Step 4 Click Save.
Storage
5.6.1 Schedule
Before setting the schedule, make sure that the Record Mode is Auto in Record
Control.
If the Record Mode is Off, the Device will not record or take snapshots
according to the schedule.
5.6.1.1 Record
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Schedule > Record.
Step 2 Select the day for recording from Monday to Sunday, and then click Setting on the right.
- Set the recording period. You can set up to six periods for one day.
- You can select 3 types of recording: General, Motion and Alarm.
To set the time period, you can also press and hold the left mouse button and drag directly on the Record page.
Step 3 Click Save to return to the Record page.
At this time, the colored chart visually displays the defined period.
| ● : Represents general recording.
---|---
● : Represents motion detection recording.
● : Represents alarm recording.
Step 4 On the Record page, click Save, and the Save Succeeded! prompt will be
displayed, which means the recording schedule has been set.
5.6.1.2 Snapshot
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Schedule > Snapshot.
Step 2 Set snapshot schedule.
For details, refer to Step2 and Step3 in “5.6.1.1 Record”.
Step 3 Click Save, and the Save Succeeded! prompt will be displayed, which
means the snapshot schedule has been set.
5.6.1.3 Holiday Schedule
You can set specific dates as holidays.
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Schedule > Holiday Schedule.
Step 2 Select a date.
The selected date will be a holiday and displayed in yellow.
Step 3 Select Record or Snapshot, and then click Save.
The Save Succeeded! prompt will be displayed.
Step 4 On the Record or Snapshot page, click Setting to the right of Holiday.
The setting method is the same as that of Monday to Sunday.
Step 5 Set the period of one day for the Holiday, and the recording or
snapshot will be taken according to the holiday time period.
5.6.2 Snapshot by Location
The system can take snapshots when the Device rotates to certain presets.
You need to set presets in advance.
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Snapshot by Location.
Step 2 Select presets.
-
Enable snapshot by location.
◇ Click to enable the function for the corresponding preset.
◇ Click , and then select All Enabled to enable the function for all presets. -
Disable snapshot by location.
◇ Click to disable the function for the corresponding preset.
◇ Click , and then select All Disabled to disable the function for all presets. Step 3 Click Save.
Destination
5.6.3.1 Path
Configure the storage path of recordings and snapshots of the Device, and
select local SD card, FTP and NAS for storage. Store recordings and snapshots
according to the event type, respectively corresponding to General, Motion and
Alarm in the schedule, and then select the corresponding type of recordings or
snapshots for storage.
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Destination > Path.
Step 2 Select the corresponding event type and storage method.
Table 5-46 Description of path parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Event Type | Select Scheduled , Motion Detection or Alarm. |
Local | Save recordings or snapshots to the SD card. |
FTP | Save recordings or snapshots to the FTP server. |
NAS | Save recordings or snapshots to the NAS server. |
Step 3 Click Save.
5.6.3.2 FTP
FTP function can be enabled only when it is selected as a destination path.
When the network is disconnected or does not work, you can save recordings and
snapshots to the SD card by using Emergency (Local) function.
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Destination > FTP.
Step 2 Select the Enable checkbox to enable FTP function.
- There might be risks if the FTP function is enabled. Think twice before enabling the function.
- SFTP is recommended to ensure network security.
Step 3 Configure FTP parameters.
Table 5-47 FTP parameter description
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Server Address | The IP address of the FTP server. |
Port | The port number of the FTP server. |
Username | The username to log in to the FTP server. |
Password | The password to log in to the FTP server. |
Remote Directory | The destination path on the FTP server. |
Emergency (Local) | If you enable the function, in case of FTP storage |
exception, the recordings and snapshots will be stored on the local SD card.
Step 4 Click test to verify the username and password, and test whether FTP is
connected to the Device.
Step 5 Click Save.
5.6.3.3 Local
SD card information is displayed in the local storage list. You can set it as
read only or read & write.
You can also hot swap or refresh it.
Dual SD cards are supported by some devices. For such devices, the SD card
first inserted is called
Local Disk 1, and the SD card inserted later is called Local Disk 2.
-
If no recordings in both cards, the recording will be saved to Local Disk 1, and then saved to Local
Disk 2 when Disk 1 is full. -
If there are recordings in both cards, the recording will be saved to the card with the latest recordings, and then saved to the other card when this card is full.
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Destination > Local.
Step 2 Select the SD card to be set, and then perform the following operations as needed.
- Click Read Only to set the SD card to be read only.
- Click Read & Write to set the SD card to be read and write.
- Click Hot Swap to remove or insert the SD card when the Camera is running.
- Click Format to format the SD card.
After formatting the SD card, all data on it will be cleared. Be cautious.
5.6.3.4 NAS
This function can be enabled only when NAS is selected as a destination path.
Select NAS to store files on the NAS server.
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Destination > NAS.
S tep 2 Configure NAS setting parameters.
Table 5-48 NAS parameter description
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Enable | Select the checkbox to enable NAS function. Select NFS or SMB |
function.
There might be risks if NFS or SMB is enabled. Think twice before enabling the function.
Server Address| The IP address of the NAS server.
Remote Directory| The destination path on the NAS server.
Step 3 Click Save.
5.6.4 Record Control
Step 1 Select Setting > Storage > Record Control.
Figure 5-144 Record control
Step 2 Configure record control parameters.
Table 5-49 Record control parameter description
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Pack Duration | Set the pack duration of each recording file. It is 30 minutes |
by default.
Pre-event Record| Set the pre-recording time. For example, if you enter 5,
when an alarm is triggered, the system reads the recording of the first 5
seconds in memory, and then records it into a file.
If alarm recording or motion detection recording occurs, if there is no recording before, the video data within N seconds before the recording is started will also be recorded into the video file.
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Disk Full | You can select Stop or Overwrite. |
● Stop : The system stops recording when the disk is full.
● Overwrite : The system overwrites the oldest files and keeps recording when the disk is full.
The data will be overwritten if the disk is full. Back up the file in time as needed.
Record Mode| You can select Auto , Manual or Off. Select
Manual mode to start recording immediately, and select Auto mode to
record within the schedule.
Record Stream| Select Main Stream or Sub Stream.
5.7 System Management
5.7.1 Device Settings
5.7.1.1 General
Step 1 Select Setting > System > General > General.
Step 2 Configure general setting parameters.
Table 5-50 Description of general setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
Name | Set the device name. Different devices have different names. |
Language | Select the language to be displayed. |
Video Standard | Select video standard from PAL and NTSC. |
5.7.1.2 Date & Time
Step 1 Select Setting > System > General > Date&Time.
Figure 5-146 Date & time
Step 2 Configure date &time parameters.
Table 5-51 Description of date & time parameter
Parameter | Description |
---|
Date Format
| Select the date format. Three formats are available: YYYY-MM-DD , MM-
DD-YYYY and DD-MM-YYYY.
Time Format| Select the time format. Two formats are available: 24-Hour
and 12- Hour.
Time Zone| Set the local time zone.
Current Time| The current time of the Device.
DST| Set the Start Time and End Time of DST in the Date format or
Week format.
NTP| Select the NTP checkbox to enable the network time sync function.
Server| Set the address of the time server. Set the network timing function
of NTP server, and the Device time will be synchronized with the server time.
Port| Set the port number of the time server.
Interval| Set the synchronization interval of the Device and the time server.
5.7.1.3 Screen Off Settings
The function is available on select models.
You can set the screen-off time of the device display.
Step 1 Select Setting > System > General > Screen Off Settings.
Step 2 Set screen-off time.
- Never: The screen is never turned off.
- Custom: Customize the screen-off time.
Step 3 Click Save.
Account Settings
5.7.2.1 Account
User management is only available for admin users.
- For Username and Group Name, the maximum length is 15 characters. Username can only consist of numbers, letters, underlines, dots and @; group name can only consist of numbers, letters and underlines.
- The password should consist of 8 to 32 non-blank characters and contain at least two types of characters among upper case, lower case, number, and special characters (excluding ‘ ” ; : &). The confirming password shall be the same as the new password. Set a high security password according to the prompt of password strength.
- The number of users and groups is 19 and 8 respectively by default.
- User management adopts a two-level method of group and user. Neither group names nor user names can be duplicated, and a user can only belong to one group.
- Users currently logged in cannot modify their own permissions.
- The user is admin by default. The admin account is defined as high privileged user.
5.7.2.1.1 Username
Select Setting > System > Account > Account > Username to enable anonymous
login, add users, delete users, modify user passwords or perform other
operations.
No permission is available for version information and other buttons except
Relay-out, Mark, and Wiper Control on the Live interface for the time being.
Anonymous Login
Select the Anonymous Login checkbox, and you can log in to the Device
anonymously without username and password after entering IP. Anonymous users
only have preview permission in the permission list. In the anonymous login,
click Logout to log in to the Device by using other usernames.
After Anonymous Login is enabled, the user can view audio and video data
without authentication.
Think twice before enabling the function.
Adding Users
Add users in the group and set permissions.
As the default user with the highest authority, admin cannot be deleted.
Step 1 Click Add User.
Step 2 Enter Username and Password, confirm password, select Group Name, and
then add Memo.
Step 3 Set Operation Permission and Restricted Login.
- Operation Permission: Click Operation Permission, and then select the operation permission of the user as needed.
- Restricted Login: Click Restricted Login, and the interface shown in Figure 5-150 is displayed. You can control login to the Device by setting the IP Address, Validity Period and Time Range.
- Once the group is selected as needed, the user permission can only be a subset of the group, and cannot exceed its permission attributes.
- It is recommended to give less permissions to general users than advanced users.
Modifying Users
Step 1 Click corresponding to the user you want to modify.
Step 2 Modify user information.
Step 3 Click Save.
Modifying Password
Step 1 Select the Modify Password checkbox.
Step 2 Enter old password and new password, and then confirm password.
Step 3 Click Save.
Deleting Users
Click corresponding to the user to be deleted, and the user can be deleted.
Users/user groups cannot be recovered after deletion. Think twice before
performing the operation.
5.7.2.1.2 Group Name
Select Setting > System > Account > Account > Group Name to add groups, delete
groups, modify group passwords or perform other operations.
Configuring User Group
The default authorities of Admin group include live, playback, storage, file
backup, user, system, system info, manual control, maintenance, peripheral,
PTZ, security, network, event and AV parameters; the default authorities of
User group include live and playback. Table 5-52 Description of user group
parameters
Group Authority | Admin | User | Functions |
---|
User
|
YES
|
NA
| Add, delete and check user/user group.
Live
|
YES
|
YES
| Real-time stream view.
Playback| YES| YES| Playback view.
System
|
YES
|
NA
| System time setting and more.
System Info
|
YES
|
NA
| Version information, system logs and more.
Manual Control| YES| NA| PTZ settings.
File Backup| YES| NA| File backup.
Storage
|
YES
|
NA
| Storage point configuration, snapshot recording time configuration, SFTP configuration and more.
Event
|
YES
|
NA
| Video detection settings, audio detection settings, alarm settings and more.
Network
|
YES
|
NA
| IP settings, SMTP settings, SNMP settings, AP Hotspot settings and more.
Peripheral
|
YES
|
NA
| External light, wiper and serial port settings.
AV Parameter
|
YES
|
NA
| Camera property settings, audio and video settings and more.
PTZ
|
YES
|
NA
| Preset settings, tour settings and more.
Security
|
YES
|
NA
| HTTPS settings, RTSP over TLS settings and more.
Maintenance
|
YES
|
NA
| Automatic maintenance settings and more.
- Any user in the Admin group has User authority to modify group authority. The User group does not have this authority.
- The functions of the device correspond to the authority control respectively. Only user with specified authority can use corresponding function; the Admin group has all the authorities.
Adding Groups
For specific operations, refer to “5.7.2.1.1 Username”. Modifying Groups
For specific operations, refer to “5.7.2.1.1 Username”. Deleting Groups
For specific operations, refer to “5.7.2.1.1 Username”.
5.7.2.2 ONVIF User
On the web page, you can add ONVIF users, or modify existing users.
Procedure
Step 1 Select Setting > System > Account > Onvif User.
Step 3 Set the username and password, confirm password, and then select the
group name.
Step 4 Click Save.
Related Operations
- Click to modify user information.
- Click to delete users.
Safety
5.7.3.1 RTSP Authentication
Set the authentication method for media stream.
Step 1 Select Setting > System > Safety > RTSP Authentication.
Step 2 Select the Authorize Mode.
You can select from Digest, Basic and None. It is Digest by default.
-
Click Default, and Digest is selected automatically.
Select None, and “Non-authentication mode may have risk. Are you sure to enable it” prompt will be displayed. Think twice before selecting the mode. -
Select Basic mode, and “Basic authentication mode may have risk. Are you sure to enable it?” prompt will be displayed. Think twice before selecting the mode.
System Service
You can configure system service to ensure system security. Step 1 Select Setting > System > Safety > System Service.
Step 2 Configure system service parameters.
Table 5-53 Description of system service parameter
Function | Description |
---|---|
SSH | You can enable SSH authentication to perform safety management. The |
function is disabled by default. It is recommended to disable SSH. If this
function is enabled, there might be security risks.
Multicast/Broadcast Search| Enable this function, and when multiple users are
viewing the monitoring screen simultaneously through network, they can find
the Device through multicast/broadcast protocol. It is recommended to disable
the multicast/broadcast search function. If this function is enabled, there
might be security risks.
Password Reset| You can enable Password Reset to perform security
management. The function is enabled by default.If the function is disabled,
you can only reset the password after restoring the Device to factory defaults
through pressing the Reset button on the device.
CGI Service| You can access the Device through this protocol. The function is
enabled by default.
It is recommended to disable the function. If this function is enabled, there might be security risks.
Function | Description |
---|
Onvif Service
| You can access the Device through this protocol. The function is enabled by default. It is recommended to disable the function. If this function is enabled, there might be security risks.
Audio and Video Transmission Encryption
| Enable this function to encrypt the stream transmitted through the private protocol.
● Make sure that the matched devices or software support video decryption function.
● It is recommended to enable the function. If the function is disabled, there might be risk of data leakage.
Mobile Push| Push the alarm snapshot triggered by the Device to the mobile
phone. The function is enabled by default. It is recommended to disable the
function. If this function is enabled, there might be security risks.
Private Protocol Authentication Mode| You can select Security Mode and
Compatible Mode. Security mode is recommended. If you select compatibility
mode, there might be security risks.
5.7.3.3 HTTPS
It is recommended to enable HTTPS service. If the service is disabled, there
might be risk of data leakage.
Create certificate or upload signed certificate, and then you can log in
through HTTPS with your PC.
HTTPS can ensure data security, and protect user information and device
security with reliable and stable technology.
Step 1 Create certificate or upload the signed certificate.
● If you select Create Certificate, refer to the following steps.
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Select Setting > System > Safety > HTTPS.
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Enter the required information, and then click Create.
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Click Install to install the certificate on the Device.
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Click Download to download root certificate.
Figure 5-160 Download root certificate -
Select storage path, and then click Save.
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Double-click the RootCert.cer icon.
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Click Install Certificate.
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Click Next, and then select Trusted Root Certification Authorities.
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Click Next.
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Click Finish.
12) Click Yes, and then click OK to complete the certificate installation.
● If you select Install Signed Certificate, refer to the following steps.
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Select Setting > System > Safety > HTTPS.
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Click Browse to upload the signed certificate and certificate key, and then click Upload.
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Install the root certificate. For details, see 5) to 12) in Step1.
Step 2 Select Enable HTTPS, and then click Save.
The configuration takes effect after reboot.
Figure 5-168 Reboot
Enter https://xx.xx.xx.xx in the browser to open the login interface. If no certificate is installed, a certificate error prompt will be displayed.
- If HTTPS is enabled, you cannot access the Device through HTTP. The system will switch to HTTPS if you access the Device through HTTP.
- The deletion of created and installed certificates cannot be restored. Think twice before deleting them.
5.7.3.4 Firewall
Set a firewall for the Device to prevent network attacks after the Device is
connected to the network.
Step 1 Select Setting > System > Safety > Firewall.
Step 2 Select the type of network attack that the firewall resists. You can
select Network Access, PING Prohibited, or Prevent Semijoin.
Step 3 Select Enable to enable Firewall function.
Step 4 Click Save.
5.7.4 Peripheral
The peripheral functions might vary with different models.
Step 1 Select Setting > System > Peripheral > Wiper.
Step 2 Configure wiper parameters.
Table 5-54 Description of wiper setting parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Mode
| Set the wiper mode. It is Manual by default.
In Manual mode, you need to manually start the wiper.
Interval Time| The time between wiper starting to wiper ending.
Working Duration
| Set the maximum duration of the wiper operating once in Manual
mode. The value ranges from 10 minutes to 1440 minutes.
Default
All information except IP address and user management will be restored to
defaults. Think twice before performing the operation.
Select Setting > System > Default, and click Default to restore the Device.
Select the recovery mode.
- Default: All information except IP address and user management will be restored to defaults.
- Factory Default: The function is equivalent to the Reset button of the Device. All configuration information of the Device can be restored to the factory defaults, and the IP address can also be restored to the original IP address. After clicking Factory Default, you need to enter the password of admin user on the page displayed. The Device can be restored to factory defaults only after the system confirms that the password is correct.
- Only admin user can use this function.
- When the Device is restored to factory defaults, all information except the data in the external storage media will be erased. Delete data in external storage media by formatting and other methods.
Import/Export
When multiple devices share the same configuration methods, they can be
quickly configured by importing and exporting configuration files.
Step 1 On the web page of one device, select Setting > System > Import/Export.
Step 2 Click Export to export the configuration file (.backup file) to the
local storage path.
Step 3 Click Import on the Import/Export page of the Device to be configured
to import the configuration file, and the Device will complete the
configurations.
System Maintenance
5.7.7.1 Auto Maintain
You can select Auto Reboot or Auto Delete Old Files.
- If you select Auto Reboot, the frequency and time need to be set.
- If you select Auto Delete Old Files, you need to set the time period for the files to be deleted.
Step 1 Select Setting > System > Auto Maintain.
Step 2 Configure parameters of auto maintain.
Table 5-55 Description of auto maintain parameter
Parameter | Description |
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Auto Reboot | Select the checkbox to set the Device reboot time. |
Auto Delete Old Files
| Select the checkbox to customize the time period for the files to be deleted. The value ranges from 1 day to 31 days. When you enable the function, The deleted files cannot be recovered. Are you sure to enable this function now? prompt will be displayed. Think twice before enabling the function.
5.7.7.2 Emergency Maintenance
By enabling emergency maintenance, you can fix most issues caused by upgrade
and configuration.
Step 1 Select Setting > System > Auto Maintain > Emergency Maintenance.
Upgrade
Upgrade the system to improve device function and stability.
If wrong upgrade file has been used, restart the Device; otherwise some
functions might not work properly.
Select Setting > System > Upgrade.
- File Upgrade: Click Browse, select the upgrade file, and then click Upgrade to upgrade the firmware. The upgrade file is in the format of *.bin.
- Online Upgrade
1. Select the Auto-check for updates checkbox.
This will enable the system to check for upgrade once a day automatically, and there will be system notice if any upgrade is available.
We need to collect the data such as IP address, device name, firmware version, and device serial number to perform auto-check. The collected information is only used to verify the legitimacy of the Device, and push the upgrade notification.
2. Click Save.
Click Manual Check, and you can check for upgrade manually.
Information
You can view information such as version, online users, log, and life
statistics.
5.8.1 Version
You can view information such as system hardware features, software version
and release date.
Select Setting > Information > Version > Version to view the version
information of current web interface.
5.8.2 Log Information
5.8.2.1 Log
Select Setting > Information > Log > Log to view the operation information of
the Device and system information.
Table 5-56 Log parameter description
Parameter | Description |
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Start Time
| The start time of the log to be searched (January 1, 2000 is the earliest time).
End Time
| The end time of the log to be searched (December 31, 2037 is the latest time).
Type
| The log type includes All, System, Setting, Data, Event, Record, Account, Clear Log, and Safety.
Search
| Set the start time and end time of the log to be searched, select the log
type, and then click Search. The searched log number and time period will
be displayed.
Detailed Information| Click a log to display the details.
Clear| Clear all logs of the Device, and classified clearing is not supported.
Backup| Back up the searched system logs to the PC currently used by the user.
The data will be overwritten if the disk is full. Back up the data in time as needed.
Here are the meanings of different log types.
- System: Includes program launch, force exit, exit, program reboot, device shutdown/restart, system reboot, and system upgrade.
- Setting: Includes saving configurations, and deleting configuration files.
- Data: Includes disk type configurations, data erasing, hot swap, FTP state, and recording mode.
- Event (records events such as video detection, smart plan, alarm, and abnormality): Includes starting events, and ending events.
- Record: Includes file access, file access error, and file search.
- Account (records modification of user management, login, and logout): Includes login, logout, adding user, deleting user, modifying user, adding group, deleting group,and modifying group.
- Safety: Includes security-related information.
- Clear Log: Clearing logs.
5.8.2.2 Remote Log
Upload the Device operations to the log server.
Step 1 Select Setting > Information > Log > Remote Log.
Step 2 Select Enable to enable remote log function.
Step 3 Set the IP Address, Port and Device Number of the log server.
Click Default to restore the Device to the default settings.
5.8.3 Online User
Select Setting > Information > Online User to view online users.
5.8.4 Life Statistics
Select Setting > Information > Life Statistics to view the life statistics of
the Device.
The function is available on select models.
5.8.5 Battery Status
Select Setting > Information > Battery Status to view battery usage of the
Device.
The function is available on select models.
5.8.6 Legal Information
Select Setting > Information > Legal Info to view legal information of the
Device. Click Open Source
Software Notice to view the corresponding content.
The function is available on select models.
6 Alarm
You can select alarm types on the page. When the selected alarms are
triggered, detailed alarm information will be displayed on the right side of
the page. You can also select Prompt or Play Alarm Tone. When an alarm occurs,
the alarm prompt or tone will be triggered.
Table 6-1 Description of alarm setting parameter
Category | Parameter | Description |
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Alarm Type
|
Motion Detection
| Record alarm information in case of motion detection.
Disk Full| Record alarm information in case of full disk.
Disk Error| Record alarm information in case of disk error.
Video Tamper
| Record alarm information in case of video tampering.
External Alarm
| Record alarm information in case of an external alarm.
Illegal Access| Record alarm information in case of illegal access.
Audio Detection
| Record alarm information in case of audio detection.
IVS| Record alarm information in case of smart events.
Scene Changing
| Record alarm information in case of scene changing.
Security Exception
| Record alarm information in case of security exception.
Category| Parameter| Description
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Operation
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Prompt
| Select the Prompt checkbox. When you are not on the Alarm page, and the selected alarm event is triggered, the Relay-out button on the main menu will change to , and the alarm information will be automatically recorded. After you click the Alarm menu bar, the button disappears.
If you are on the Alarm page, there will be no image prompt when the selected alarm event is triggered, but the corresponding alarm information will be recorded in the alarm list on the right.
Alarm Tone
|
Play Alarm Tone
| Select the checkbox, and then select the tone file path. When the selected
alarm event is triggered, the selected tone file will be played to prompt you
that an alarm event is triggered.
Tone Path| Customize the storage path for alarm tones.
Logout
Click Logout to log out, and the login page is displayed. Enter the username
and password to log in again.
Figure 7-1 Login page
Appendix 1 Cybersecurity Recommendations
Mandatory actions to be taken for basic equipment network security:
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Use Strong Passwords
Please refer to the following suggestions to set passwords:
● The length should not be less than 8 characters.
● Include at least two types of characters; character types include upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols.
● Do not contain the account name or the account name in reverse order.
● Do not use continuous characters, such as 123, abc, etc.
● Do not use overlapped characters, such as 111, aaa, etc. -
Update Firmware and Client Software in Time
● According to the standard procedure in Tech-industry, we recommend to keep your equipment (such as NVR, DVR, IP camera, etc.) firmware up-to-date to ensure the system is equipped with the latest security patches and fixes. When the equipment is connected to the public network, it is recommended to enable the“auto-check for updates” function to obtain timely information of firmware updates released by the manufacturer.
● We suggest that you download and use the latest version of client software.
“Nice to have” recommendations to improve your equipment network security:
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Physical Protection
We suggest that you perform physical protection to equipment, especially storage devices. For example, place the equipment in a special computer room and cabinet, and implement well-done access control permission and key management to prevent unauthorized personnel from carrying out physical contacts such as damaging hardware, unauthorized connection of removable equipment (such as USB flash disk, serial port), etc. -
Change Passwords Regularly
We suggest that you change passwords regularly to reduce the risk of being guessed or cracked. -
Set and Update Passwords Reset Information Timely
The device supports password reset function. Please set up related information for password reset in time, including the end user’s mailbox and password protection questions. If the information changes, please modify it in time. When setting password protection questions, it is suggested not to use those that can be easily guessed. -
Enable Account Lock
The account lock feature is enabled by default, and we recommend you to keep it on to guarantee the account security. If an attacker attempts to log in with the wrong password several times, the corresponding account and the source IP address will be locked. -
Change Default HTTP and Other Service Ports We suggest you to change default HTTP and other service ports into any set of numbers between
1024–65535, reducing the risk of outsiders being able to guess which ports you are using. -
Enable HTTPS
We suggest you to enable HTTPS, so that you visit Web service through a secure communication channel. -
MAC Address Binding
We recommend you to bind the IP and MAC address of the gateway to the equipment, thus reducing the risk of ARP spoofing. -
Assign Accounts and Privileges Reasonably
According to business and management requirements, reasonably add users and assign a minimum set of permissions to them. -
Disable Unnecessary Services and Choose Secure Modes
If not needed, it is recommended to turn off some services such as SNMP, SMTP, UPnP, etc., to reduce risks.
If necessary, it is highly recommended that you use safe modes, including but not limited to the following services:
● SNMP: Choose SNMP v3, and set up strong encryption passwords and authentication passwords.
● SMTP: Choose TLS to access mailbox server.
● FTP: Choose SFTP, and set up strong passwords.
● AP hotspot: Choose WPA2-PSK encryption mode, and set up strong passwords. -
Audio and Video Encrypted Transmission
If your audio and video data contents are very important or sensitive, we recommend that you use encrypted transmission function, to reduce the risk of audio and video data being stolen during transmission.
Reminder: encrypted transmission will cause some loss in transmission efficiency. -
Secure Auditing
● Check online users: we suggest that you check online users regularly to see if the device is logged in without authorization.
● Check equipment log: By viewing the logs, you can know the IP addresses that were used to log in to your devices and their key operations. -
Network Log
Due to the limited storage capacity of the equipment, the stored log is limited. If you need to save the log for a long time, it is recommended that you enable the network log function to ensure thatthe critical logs are synchronized to the network log server for tracing. -
Construct a Safe Network Environment
In order to better ensure the safety of equipment and reduce potential cyber risks, we recommend:
● Disable the port mapping function of the router to avoid direct access to the intranet devices from external network.
● The network should be partitioned and isolated according to the actual network needs. If there are no communication requirements between two sub networks, it is suggested to use VLAN, network GAP and other technologies to partition the network, so as to achieve the network isolation effect.
● Establish the 802.1x access authentication system to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to private networks.
● Enable IP/MAC address filtering function to limit the range of hosts allowed to access the device.
References
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