NOVUS NVIP-4VE-6501 F-II IP Camera User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Novus

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
FOREWORD INFORMATION
FOREWORD INFORMATION
NETWORK CONNECTION USING WEB BROWSER
WWW INTERFACE – WORKING WITH IP CAMERA
ELECTRIC CONNECTORS AND ACCESORIES
ELECTRIC CONNECTORS AND ACCESORIES
FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORING
References
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Quick start guide NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP
Camera NVIP-4VE-6501/F-II

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS

THE PRODUCT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES:
DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p. 79–106, with changes)

DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL of 4 July 2012 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) (OJ L 197, 24.7.2012, p. 38–71, with changes)

DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (OJ L 174, 1.7.2011, p. 88–110, with changes)

Information
The device, as a part of a professional CCTV system used for surveillance and control, is not designed for self-installation in households by individuals without technical knowledge.
Excluding of responsibility in case of damaging data on a disk or other devices:
The manufacturer does not bear any responsibility in case of damaging or losing data on a disk or other devices during device operation.
WARNING!
PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY ACTION THAT IS NOT DESCRIBED FOR THE GIVEN PRODUCT IN THE USER’S MANUAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTS DELIVERED WITH THE PRODUCT, OR IF IT DOES NOT ARISE FROM THE USUAL APPLICATION OF THE PRODUCT, THE MANUFACTURER MUST BE CONTACTED UNDER THE RIGOR OF EXCLUDING THE MANUFACTURER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULTS OF SUCH AN ACTION.
Pictures in this publication showing camera views can be simulations. Actual camera images may vary depending on the type, model, settings, observation area, or environmental conditions.
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WARNING!
THE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS MANUAL IS AN INDISPENSABLE CONDITION OF A PROPER DEVICE OPERATION. YOU ARE KINDLY REQUIRED TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND FURTHER DEVICE OPERATION.

WARNING!
THE USER IS NOT ALLOWED TO DISASSEMBLE THE CASING AS THERE ARE NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS UNIT. ONLY AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL MAY OPEN THE UNIT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE SHOULD ONLY BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL AND SHOULD CONFORM TO ALL LOCAL REGULATIONS

Prior to undertaking any action please consult the following manual and read all the safety and operating instructions before starting the device.
Please keep this manual for the lifespan of the device in case referring to the contents of this manual is necessary;
All the safety precautions referred to in this manual should be strictly followed, as they have a direct influence on the user’s safety and durability, and reliability of the device;
All actions conducted by the servicemen and users must be accomplished in accordance with the user’s manual;
The device should be disconnected from power sources during maintenance procedures;
Usage of additional devices and components neither provided nor recommended by the producer is forbidden;
You are not allowed to use the camera in high humidity environment (i.e. close to swimming pools, bathtubs, damp basements);
Mounting the device in places where proper ventilation cannot be provided (e. g. closed lockers etc.) is not recommended since it may lead to heat build-up and damage the device itself as a consequence
Mounting the camera on an unstable surface or using not recommended mounts is forbidden. The improperly mounted camera may cause a fatal accident or maybe seriously damage itself. The camera must be mounted by qualified personnel with proper authorization, in accordance with this user’s manual.
The device should be supplied only from a power source whose parameters are in accordance with those specified by the producer in the camera technical datasheet. Therefore, it is forbidden to supply the camera from a power source with unknown parameters, unstable or not meeting the producer’s requirements;
Due to the product being constantly enhanced and optimized, certain parameters and functions described in the manual in question may change without further notice. We strongly suggest visiting the www.novuscctv.com/en website in order to access the newest full manual

FOREWORD INFORMATION

1.1. General Characteristics

Sensor resolution: 4 megapixels
Mechanical IR cut filter (IR operation capability)
Min. Illumination from 0 lx with IR LED on
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) for enhanced image quality in diverse light conditions
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
Defog function (F-DNR)
Highlight Compensation (HLC)
Back Light Compensation (BLC)
Reduction of image flicker (Antiflicker)
Lens type: fixed focal, f = 2.8 mm/F1.6
Built-in LED illuminator
Built-in web server: camera configuration through the website
Video compression: H.264, H.265, H.264+, H.265+, MJPEG / G711
Max. video resolution up to 2592×1520
Multi-streaming: compression, resolution, speed, and quality defined individually for each video stream
ROI functions
Motion detection
Private Zones
RTSP protocol support for video transmission
Schedule
Micro SD card up to 256GB
Wide range of responses to alarm events: e-mail with an attachment, saving the file on FTP server, saving the file on the microSD card
Electronic Shutter from 1/2 s to 1/100 000 s.
Supports up to 3 streams
ONVIF Protocol Support
Software: NMS (NOVUS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) for video recording, live monitoring, playback, and remote IP devices administration
Power supply: 12 VDC / PoE

FOREWORD INFORMATION

1.2. Technical specification

IMAGE

LENS

Lens Type| fixed focal, f=2.8 mm/F1.6

DAY/NIGHT

NETWORK

Stream Resolution| 2592 x 1520, 2560 x 1440 (QHD), 2304 x 1296, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 1280 x 720 (HD), 640 x 480 (VGA), 480 x 240, 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Frame Rate| 30 fps for 2592 x 1520, 60 fps for 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and lower resolutions
Multistreaming Mode| 3 streams
Video/Audio Compression| H.264, H.264+, H.265, H.265+, MJPEG/G.711
Number of Simultaneous Connections| max. 10
Bandwidth| 50 Mb/s in total
Network Protocols Support| HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv4/v6, UDP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DDNS, NTP, RTSP, RTP, UPnP, SNMP,
QoS, IEEE 802.1X, PPPoE, SMTP, RTCP
ONVIF Protocol Support| Profile S/G
Camera Configuration| from Internet Explorer, Chrome, Opera, Safari browser
languages: Polish, English, Russian, and others
Compatible Software| NMS, N Control 6000
Mobile applications| superlative Plus (iPhone, Android)

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Privacy Zones| 4 video mask types: single color or 4 video mask types: mosaic
Motion Detection| yes
Region of interest (ROI)| 8

Video Content Analysis (VCA)

| tamper, abandoned object, object disappearance, line cross, zone entrance, zone exit, object counting, face detection, detection of people not wearing masks, pedestrian detection, cross counting, heat map, Scene Change, Video Blurred, Video Color Cast, objects distinguishing, people counting, vehicle detection, vehicle counting, intrusion detection
Image Processing| 180˚image rotation, sharpening, mirror effect, corridor mode, vertical flip, horizontal flip, lens distortion correction
Pre alarm/Postalarm| up to 6 s/up to 120 s
System Reaction to Alarm Events| e-mail, an e-mail with an attachment, saving the file on FTP server, saving the file on SD card
Restoring default settings| via web browser, using the reset button, via NMS IPTool software

IR LED

LED Number| 1
Range| 30 m
Smart IR| yes (software support)

INTERFACES

Audio Input/Output| 1 x Jack (3.5 mm)/- built-in microphone
Network Interface| 1 x Ethernet – RJ-45 interface, 10/100 Mbit/s
Memory Card Slot| microSD – capacity up to 256GB

INSTALLATION PARAMETERS

1.3. Camera dimensions (mm)
Camera NVIP-4VE-6501/F-II NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera -
figure

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

IP camera
Accessories bag
Short version of user’s manual
If any of these elements has been damaged during transport, pack all the elements back into the original box and contact your supplier for further assistance.

CAUTION!
It is forbidden to use – as the camera power source – PoE equipment (adapters, etc.) not compatible with IEEE 802.3af standard (items called “passive PoE power supply”). Damages caused by the usage of improper power supply sources are not covered by the warranty.
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2. START-UP AND INITIAL IP CAMERA CONFIGURATION
CAUTION!
If the device was brought from a location with a lower temperature, please wait until it reaches the temperature of the location it is currently in. Turning the device on immediately after bringing it from a location with a lower ambient temperature is forbidden, as the condensing water vapor may cause short-circuits and damage the device as a result.
Before starting the device familiarize yourself with the description and the role of particular inputs, outputs, and adjusting elements that the device is equipped with.
2.1 Description of connectors and control tools NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II
IP Camera - figure 1

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

2.2. Ethernet cable connecting
To maintain the tightness of the ethernet cable connection, please follow the instructions below:

Unscrew the nut (1) from the connector cover (2).
Route the network cable (without the RJ-45 plug) through the components (1) and (2), then crimp the
RJ-45 connector.
Plug the RJ-45 connector into the hermetic socket (3), screw the connector cover (2), and then the nut (1).

NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera - figure 2

CAUTION!
The declared degree of protection of the camera relates to its housing and does not take into account the possibility of moisture infiltration into the camera by connection cables. Connection cables protection through i.e. sealing up is the camera installer’s duty. The manufacturer is not liable for any camera damages caused as a result of failing in performing that activity by the installer, which also means that camera damaged in that way is not subject to warranty repairs.
CAUTION!
Camera power supply connector is not hermetic. The installer should seal this connector by himself. The camera can be supplied using an external power supply unit corresponding with the camera parameters or by using the RJ45 network socket and PoE (802.3af) power supply unit. If you’re using an external power supply please connect wires according to the polarisation shown on the picture:
Scheme of 12VDC power supply connector NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera -
figure 3

CAUTION!
In order to provide protection against voltage surges/lightning strikes, the usage of appropriate surge protectors is advised. Any damages resulting from surges are not eligible for service repairs.
2.3. Camera mounting
To mount a camera please follow the instructions below:

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

NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera - figure 4

CAUTION!
Please note that the wall or ceiling must have enough strength to carry the IP Camera.
CAUTION!
In order to obtain declared degree of protection please seal the camera bracket to prevent water from getting inside. Furthermore, when installing the bracket on rough/uneven surfaces, please additionally seal the junction with appropriate sealing mass. Please pay special attention to any mounting holes and if they are loop-through ones, seal them too.
2.4. Starting the IP camera
To run the NOVUS IP camera you have to connect an ethernet cable between the camera and the network PoE switch with PoE support (IEEE 802.3af).
You can also power it from a 12VDC power supply compatible with the camera power supply specification.
The recommended way to start an IP camera and perform its configuration is a direct connection to the network switch which is not connected to other devices. To obtain further information about network configuration parameters (IP address, gateway, network mask, etc.) please contact your network administrator.

Connection using network switch with PoE support
Connection using the external power supply and network switch
Connection using external power supply directly to the computer

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Information: The power supply adapter is not included. Please use a power adapter with the parameters specified in the user ‘s manual.
2.5. Initial configuration via the web browser
The default network settings for the NVIP-4VE-6501/F-II camera are :

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

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

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

NETWORK CONNECTION USING WEB BROWSER

3.1. Recommended PC specification for web browser connections
The requirements below apply to connection with an IP camera, assuming smooth image display in 2592×1520 resolution and 30 fps speed.

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

3.2. Connection with IP camera via a web browser

Connecting to the camera for the first time

Enter the IP address of the camera (default 192.168.1.200) in the address bar of the web browser. If the address is correct and the target device is currently available, the first connection window will be displayed. In this window, user should read the privacy statement and after reading it, select the checkbox next to the Already Read button, and press this button. NOVUS
NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera - figure 8

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

Device Activation After accepting the privacy statement, the device activates window appears. In this window, the user has to set a password for a web account.
The password can be up to 16 characters long. The strength of the password is displayed on an ongoing basis while being entered by the security level indicator. To ensure the greatest possible security of the password, use upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters. After entering the correct password twice and confirming it with the OK button, the administrator password will be saved, the window will close and the login screen will be displayed.
User accounts
The Web account is the administrator account created during the activation of the device. It means that the user logging in, by using the root login and a predefined password, has access to the full functionality and all available settings in the camera. The account is also used to log in to the camera via the 6000 series network recorders nd NMS (Novus Management System) software using the LongPolling event method.
The Onvif account is an account used to log in to the camera via the NMS software (Novus Management System) or using the Onvif or the RTSP protocol. This account is created automatically during activation of the device, and the default login data are login: “root” and password: “pass”.
For security reasons, immediately change the default password for the Onvif account after activating the device. It is recommended to set the same password in both accounts: the Onvif account and the web account.
Onvif account edition
In order to change the Onvif account password, after logging in, go to the Settings tab in the upper right corner and then Network > Onvif.
In the Onvif tab, click the Modify button, then in the Edit User window, enter the new password and confirm with OK button. If the connection to the camera via the MS software is using the LongPolling event-handling method, the same password for the Onvif account as for the Web account must be set in this step.
In order to delete the Onvif account, select the user by clicking on the appropriate row in the table, then click Delete button. Please note that deleting the Onvif account means that the camera cannot be added to NMS software. Add button is used to create new Onvif account
Logging in to the camera for the first time
In this window, in order to login to camera, enter the user name root and the newly set administrator password. In the Stream type field, user can select the stream that is displayed in the live view window after login. The Language field allows changing the interface language. The Forget Password option allows to log in to the camera if you forget the administrator password and for this is required to know the answers to the security questions (set in the next step). After entering appropriate data, click the Login button to login to the web panel of the camera
Safety questions The next step in logging in for the first time is entering answers to the security questions. In the window that appears, select questions from among those available on the list and enter your own answers. Knowing the right answers is essential to recovering the administrator password.
This step cannot be omitted. The security question window is displayed only during the first login, and the only possibility to change the given answers is to restore the factory settings and go through all stages of the first connection with the camera.
Plug-in installation
If the browser has no connection to any of the 6000 series cameras so far, or if an older version of the plug-in is installed, a message will be displayed in the remote viewing window that the appropriate plug-in version must be installed.
To start the plug-in installation, click Here button. Then the browser displays a window asking how to proceed with the NetAIIPCamera.exe file. Press the Run button to start the plug-in installer. In the installer window, select the installation language (English by default) and then click the Install button to install the plug-in. After installation click the inish button to close the installer and refresh the browser window (you can also close and restart the browser).If after installation and browser window refresh, the same ext appears on the screen, go to the browser Tools (the gearwheel icon in the top right corner), then click Menage add-ones. In the window that appears click right mouse utton on the NetAIIPCamera Control, then click the Enable option and refresh the browser window.
After completing all of the above steps, a preview of the camera in the live view window should appears.

WWW INTERFACE – WORKING WITH IP CAMERA

4.1 Displaying live video NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera - figure
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Camera menu:
• Live – opens the camera live video,
• Config – opens the camera configuration menu,
• Search – opens the camera playback,
• Chart – opens the intelligent image analysis statistics window.
The buttons for changing the displayed stream and fluency:
Allow changing the displayed stream to Main stream, Sub stream.
Allow you to choose between Real-time, Balanced and Fluent fluency.
Alarm icons – icons showing the current status of some camera alarms.
Live video window
Image settings buttons – these buttons change the picture display mode in the live video preview
| Original size
---|---
| Proper size
| Adapt
| Fullscreen

ELECTRIC CONNECTORS AND ACCESORIES

| Start/stop live view
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| Snapshot
| Zoom In (digital)
| Enable/disable the face recognition panel
| Enable/disable graphical representation of image analysis
| Enable/disable audio
| Start Recording
| Zoom out (digital)
| Lens control

ELECTRIC CONNECTORS AND ACCESORIES

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

Turn off the camera power.
Unscrew the camera service panel (1).
Mount a microSD card in the socket (2).
Screw the camera service panel (1).
Turn on the camera.
Check the SD card by checking its capacity in the “System” -> “SD Card” tab.

FACTORY SETTINGS RESTORING

Restoring factory settings of the IP camera restores all default settings. This process takes about two minutes. NOVUS NVIP-4VE-6501/F-II cameras allow restoring defaults via:

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

6.1. Software factory settings restoring via web browser
Restoring factory settings via web browser allows you to optionally keep some settings, such as network settings. To restore default settings go to: the “Maintenance -> Backup and Restore” tab.

6.2. Software factory settings restoring via NMS IPTool
NMS IPTool (version 3.5 or later) allows restoring factory settings. To restore settings via NMS IPTool, find the camera in the list of available devices and then, on the right side of the row click , . Then within 30 seconds disconnect power of the camera. After reconnecting the camera, all settings are factory default. NOVUS NVIP-4VE 6501 F II IP Camera - figure
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6.3. Hardware factory settings restoring
In order to restore factory settings using the reset button (RST), please follow the instructions below:

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

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