NOVUS Vandal Proof IP Camera Starlight Pro Duo NVIP-2VE-4231/WL User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Novus
Table of Contents
4000 VSS
NVIP-2VE-4231/WL
NVIP-2H-4231/WL
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 an element of a professional CCTV system used for supervision
and control, is not intended for self-installation in households by people
without specialist knowledge.
Exclusion of liability in case of damaged data on disks or other devices or
media:
The manufacturer is not liable in the event of damage or loss of data
contained on disks or other devices or media during the operation of the
Product.
Obligation to consult with the Manufacturer before performing an activity not
provided for in the operating manual or other documents:
Before performing an action that is not provided for in the Product manual,
other documents attached to the Product, or does not result from the normal
purpose of the Product, please contact the Manufacturer under the pain of
excluding the Producer’s liability for the consequences 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.
WARNING!
THE KNOWLEDGE OF THIS MANUAL IS AN NECESSARY CONDITION FOR THE PROPER USE OF
THE DEVICE. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE DEVICE.
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
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Prior to undertaking any action please consult the following manual and read all the safety and operating instructions before starting the device.
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Please keep this manual for the lifespan of the device in case referring to the contents of this manual is necessary;
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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;
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All actions conducted by the servicemen and users must be accomplished in accordance with the user’s manual;
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The device should be disconnected from power sources during maintenance procedures;
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Usage of additional devices and components neither provided nor recommended by the producer is forbidden;
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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;
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Mounting the camera on an unstable surface or using not recommended mounts is forbidden.
The improperly mounted cameras may cause a fatal accident or maybe serious damage. 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
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
IMAGE
Image Sensor| 2 MPX CMOS sensor 1/2.7” SmartSens
Number of Effective Pixels| 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Min. Illumination| 0.0005 lx/F1.0 – color mode, 0 lx (IR on) – B/W mode
Electronic Shutter| auto/manual: 1/5 s ~ 1/20000 s
Digital Slow Shutter (DSS)| up to 1/5 s
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)| yes
Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)| 2D, 3D
Defog Function (F-DNR)| yes
Highlight Compensation (HLC)| yes
Back Light Compensation (BLC)| yes
Reduction of image flicker (Antiflicker)| yes
LENS
Lens Type| fixed focal, f=3.6 mm/F1.0
DAY/NIGHT
Switching Type| mechanical IR cut filter
Switching Mode| auto, manual, time
Switching Delay| 1 ~ 36 s
Switching Schedule| yes
Visible Light Sensor| yes
NETWORK
Stream Resolution| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Frame Rate| 30 fps for 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 20 fps for 640 x 480 (VGA)
Multistreaming Mode| 2 streams
Video/Audio Compression| H.264, H.265/G.711
Number of Simultaneous Connections| max. 10
Bandwidth| 40 Mb/s in total
Network Protocols Support| HTTP, TCP/IP, IPv4, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, DDNS,
NTP, RTSP, RTP, UPnP, SNMP, SMTP
ONVIF Protocol Support| Profile S/G
Camera Configuration| from Internet Explorer browser languages: Polish,
English, Russian, and others
Compatible Software| NMS
Mobile applications| RxCamView (iPhone, Android)
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Privacy Zones| 4 video mask type: single color
Motion Detection| yes
Image Processing| 180˚image rotation, vertical flip, horizontal flip
Pre-alarm/Postalarm| up to 5 s/up to 30 s
System Reaction to Alarm Events| an e-mail with an attachment, saving the file
on FTP server, saving the file on SD card, saving in the cloud storage
Determent| LED warning light, white, flashing/continuous mode,
Restoring default settings| via web browser, using the reset button
IR LED
LED Number| 2
Range| 30 m
Smart IR| yes (hardware support)
WHITE LIGHT ILLUMINATOR
LED Number| 2, warm white color
Range| 25 m
Smart Light| yes (hardware support)
INTERFACES
Audio Input/Output| 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
Degree of Protection| IP 66 (details on page 8)
Power Supply| PoE, 12 VDC
Surge protection| TVS 4000 V
Power Consumption| 1.2 W,
3.5 W (IR illuminator on),
3.3 W (white light illuminator on),
5.6 W (IR and white light illuminators on)
Operating Temperature| -30°C ~ 60°C
Humidity| max. 95%, relative (non-condensing)
1.1 Camera housings
NVIP-2VE-4232/WL, vandal-proof aluminum housing, white. Weight 0.42 kg
NVIP-2H-4232/WL, aluminum, white, fully cable managed wall mount bracket in-
set included.
Weight 0.38 kg
Caution:
If the device was brought from a room with a lower temperature, wait until it
reaches the temperature of the room in which it is to work. Do not switch the
device immediately after bringing it from a cooler place. The condensation of
water vapor can cause short circuits and consequently damage the device.
START-UP AND INITIAL CONFIGURATION
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 the camera’s electrical connectors
- 12VDC camera power socket
- 100 Mb/s Ethernet port (hermetic RJ-45 socket)
2.2. Connecting ethernet cable
To maintain hermeticity network cable connection, follow the instructions
below:
- Unscrew the nut (b) from the connector cover (a), mount the sealing ring on the socket (c)
- Route the network cable through the components (a) and (b). Plug the RJ-45 connector into the socket (c)
- Screw the connector cover (a) on the socket (c). Inside the upper part of the connector cover (a) push into the stop the seal of the cable (d) – the seal is cut to insert on the network cable.
- Tighten up to the stop nut (b)
Caution:
The 12VDC power connector is not hermetic. The user should seal them on his
own.
2.3. “Two-way power” function
The camera is equipped with the “Two-way power” function. When the camera is
connected to the PoE switch, 12VDC is available in the 12V camera power
socket. This allows the user to power the receiver with low power consumption
from the camera power socket.
The maximum power consumption of the device using the “Two-way power” function is 3W.
2.4. Camera mounting
2.4.1. Mounting the NVIP-2VE-4231/WL camera
- Unscrew the ring that secures the camera to the base, remove the cover and the clamping ring, and take the camera out of the base.
- Use the template or the location of the holes on the base of the camera to mark the points for future mounting holes and the cable entry.
- Drill mounting holes and a hole for the signal cable.
- Attach the camera base
- Connect the camera cables, place the camera on the base, put on the cover, and pre-screw the fixing ring. Adjust the position of the camera
- Tighten the clamping ring as far as it will go
2.4.2. Mounting the NVIP-2H-4231/WL camera
- Place the camera foot or template on the installation site
- Mark the points for future fastening holes and the cable entry.
- Drill mounting holes and a hole for the signal cable
- Fix the camera using the provided dowels and screws.
- Loosen the HEX screws that secure the handle and the foot
- Adjust the position of the camera, tighten the counter screws
Caution:
Please note that the wall or ceiling must have enough strength to support the
camera.
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
interior of the camera by connecting cables. Connection cables protection i.e.
sealing up is the responsibility of the camera installer. The manufacturer is
not liable for any damages to the camera 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.
2.5. Starting the camera
To start the camera, connect the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 network socket of
the IP camera, and the other end to the network switch. As a power source, it
is possible to use an external stabilized power supply with parameters that
meet the requirements of the camera or PoE network switch.
The recommended method of starting and configuring the IP camera is to connect
it to a PC or laptop in a dedicated network switch to which no other devices
are connected. In the case of a power supply from an external power supply, it
is enough to use any network switch or a cable connected directly to the
computer. For network configuration data (IP address, gateway, netmask, etc.),
please contact the administrator of the network in which the device is to
work.
- Connection using network switch with PoE support
- Connection using the external power supply and network switch
- Connection using the camera’s external power supply and an Ethernet crossover cable
2.6. Parameter configuration using a web browser
The default network settings for the 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 the camera and PC computer You can either set a network
configuration (IP address, gateway, netmask, etc.) of the NOVUS IP camera
yourself or select DHCP mode (DHCP server is required in this method in the
target network) by using a web browser or by NMS software. When you use the
DHCP server checks the IP address lease and its linking with the camera MAC
address to avoid changing or losing the 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.
2.7. Security recommendations for network architecture and configuration
WARNING!
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.
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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.
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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.
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Do not use the DMZ function (Demilitarized zone) in your router. Using that function you open the 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 to 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.
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It is recommended to change the default network communication port numbers of used devices if there is such a possibility.
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If used network devices have a UPnP feature and it is not used, turn it off.
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If used network devices have a P2P feature and it is not used, turn it off.
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If used network devices support HTTPS protocol for connection, it is recommended to use it.
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If used network devices support IP filtering for authorized connections function, it is recommended to use it.
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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 nly device in the system, accessible from the Internet will be recorded – 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 following requirements apply to the connection with the IP camera assuming
smooth video display at the maximum resolution.
- CPU Intel Core i3 3GHz or newer
- RAM Memory min. 8 GB
- Graphic card (any Nvidia GeForce 512MB Ram or equivalent)
- OS Windows 8/8.1/10
- The network card 100/1000 Mb/s
3.2. First connection to the camera via a web browser
Enter the IP address of the camera in the address bar of the web browser.
After connection, the following will be displayed: the administrator password
definition window and then the security question window, allowing you to
regain access to the camera in the event of forgetting the administrator
password, without the need to reset.
Defining the administrator password
When connecting to the camera for the first time, the administrator password
definition window is displayed.
Enter the password for the administrator account in the “New Password” field,
and then repeat for confirmation in the “Confirm Password” field. The strength
of the password is indicated on the “Password Strength” indicator, and the
requirements for its creation can be seen in the pop-up window that shows up
by hovering over the question mark symbol.
After defining the administrator password, the password recovery question selection window is displayed.
To activate the security questions, select the “Security Question Configuration” option. Then select the questions from the “Security Question” lists and enter your own answers in the “Answer” fields.
It is obligatory to answer all the questions. Selected questions and answers
should be stored in a place protected against unauthorized access. After
saving the answers, they cannot be changed, and giving new ones is possible
after restoring the factory settings.
Since the camera does not analyze the sense of the answer, but only remembers
it, it can be any string of characters. The same answer can be given to each
of the questions.
After making the necessary changes, save them by pressing the “OK” button. The
camera confirms the correctness of the operations by displaying a confirmation
window. After pressing the “OK” button in the confirmation window, the login
window to the web panel of the camera is displayed.
It is not mandatory to activate security questions. This step can be skipped
by pressing the “OK” button without selecting “Security Question
Configuration”, or by pressing the “Cancel” button.
However, in this case, the password recovery option is not available and the
only way to restore access to the camera in case the password is lost is to
use the button reset.
Administrator password recovery
To regain access to the camera if you forget the password, click on the
“Recover password” link in the lower right corner of the login window. The
password recovery window is displayed, in which the user must enter the
answers provided during the configuration of the answer in the appropriate
fields, and then set a new password.
The “Recover password” link only displays if security questions were activated
when defining the administrator password. If you bypassed the activation of
the security questions, the link does not appear and the only way to restore
access to the camera is via the reset button.
Login to the camera
To log in to the camera, enter the administrator account name and password in
the login window.
At the top of the login window, there is a language selection list for the
camera menu.
After logging in using the Internet Explorer browser, the camera can display a
message about the need to install the “SurveillancePluginV2.exe” plug-in,
necessary to display video (this message appears if the system was not
previously installed the plug-in or if the plug-in is present, but it is in
the wrong version).
In this case, click on the “Download and install the player” link and follow
the installer’s instructions.
After the installation is complete, refresh the browser window. After these
steps, the camera image should appear in the live view window.
Live video can be played only after the player plug-in is installed. Download and install the player.lf you have installed the player, restart your browser. (Allow the player in your browser.)
USING AND CONFIGURING
4.1. The Remote Preview Interface
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Select a stream to display in the remote view window.
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Live Preview window.
Double-clicking the left mouse button on the preview window enables and disables the display of the image on the full screen. -
Buttons for selecting the operating mode and configuring the camera:
Playback – enables the playback panel of recordings from the memory card
Live – enables preview live stream
Remote Setting – displays the configuration panel camera
Local Setting – displays the configuration panel of paths to snapshot folders -
Icon to access the camera:
| Displays information about the logged-in user and the version of the applet
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| logout from the camera -
Displays the image adjustment panel.
| Enables the image adjustment panel.
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Picture control buttons:
| enables and disables the live preview
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| sets the original aspect ratio
| fits the image to the browser window
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Buttons controlling additional functions:
| enables and disables the recording of the video stream to the user’s PC
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takes a screenshot and saves it to the user PC
enables and disables enlarge the picture
turns audio monitoring on and off
turns the white light illuminator on and off
enables and disables the pixel counter (displays the size of the selected
area)
RESTORING FACTORY SETTINGS
The camera menu has an option to reset the settings to the factory values. To
restore the camera settings to the default values, go to the “Load Default”
tab (Remote Settings -> Maintain -> Load Default).
Then select the camera options that you want to reset and press the “Save”
button. After confirming the administrator password, the camera settings will
be restored.
Restoring the factory settings is also possible by pressing and holding for
about 5 seconds the reset button, which is located under the lid in the camera
housing.
INSTALLING A MEMORY CARD
The microSD memory card slot is located under the lid in the camera housing.
To install a memory card, disconnect the camera’s power supply, remove the
screws that secure the lid and insert the card into its slot. After closing
the lid and starting the camera, go to the “Remote Setting > HDD” menu and
format the memory card.
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References
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