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1. 1 Select the region input the X coordinate X Y coordinate Y width W and height H value into the four boxes Device Settings Date Time Motion Wideo Audio Motion Detection Settings ly Set Motion Detection Settings to devices Full Image Size E ke ea Keep current settings PIR Motion Detection Settings Enabled Sensitivity Timer NOTE The default motion region setting is Full image size Please select Keep current settings if motion regions have been modified and you do not wish to change them NOTE You can click 7 on top right of this window to bring up detailed instructions on setting motion regions 2 Sensitivity Timer and Threshold configurations Sensitivity Determines how sensitive the camera reacts to the movement The higher is the sensitivity level the smaller motion will trigger the alarm default is 70 Timer The time period from the beginning of the triggered event during which the all motion activities are ignored by the camera default is 1 second 1 gt ACTi Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Threshold Determines at what point the motion detection feature is triggered The higher threshold means more variance of pixels in view is needed to trigger the alarm default is 10 Configuring the PIR Settings Not all devices support PIR motion detection For devices that are built in with this function you can2. Video Bitrate Mode Video Max Bitrate Constant Bitrate only Video Bitrate Constant Bitrate only Video Quality GOP Length Variable Bit Rate Only gt ACTi Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 rate of each device s capability Half will use the half of the device s max supported value as Quarter will use the quarter of the device s max supported value Constant Bit Rate The bit rate remains constant at all conditions Video quality will be better when image is still Large amount of motion or complex scene will degrade quality slightly Variable Bit Rate The video bit rate will vary based upon scene complexity and amount of movement The quality will remain the same This puts a hard cap on the maximum bit rate allowed in any given second of video streaming Assigning a limited bit rate may result in a few dropped frames rate when the stream data overflows the allowed bit rate Doing so will also disable Bit Rate setting below This is the target bitrate that the camera will attempt to provide when using Constant Bitrate mode only enable when you selected Unlimited for Video Max Bitrate The actual value will fluctuate slightly based on scene changes This configuration is only available if the video encoder is H 264 or MPEG4 and the video bitrate mode is Variable Bitrate Mode For devices that use Low Medium High settings for video quality the settings 1 100 in this co
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5. are configurable through IP Utility Other than Refresh each option can be executed on multiple devices with global setting NOTE All the configuration tools here are only applied to the cameras video servers you selected from the Device List below B Global Setting Parameter Input proper account password here to access selected devices C Device List Shows device information e The checkboxes of camera video server products are enabled for selections when executing functions listed on Configuration Tool bar For standalone network recorder products the checkboxes are disabled you may connect to the discovered network recorders y clicking on the IP addresses Camera 1 00 0F 7C 09 AC DS A10 311 V5 09 04 AC 00 1D B6 06 04 13 ENR 010 V 1 00 02 AC ANR4200 00 19 0F 06 8F 94 ANR4200 192 166 1 10 GNR2000 00 19 0F 07 39 65 GNR2000 e For multiple channel devices e g video encoder a icon would be available Click on it to expand the channel list click icon again to collapse list e Move your mouse cursor over the O icon to reveal device properties in a floating window 172 168 26 7 Camera m VIDEO ENCODER H264 P VIDEO RESOLUTION N720x480 f VIDEO _FPS5_NUM 30 V2 AUDIO ENABLED 0 4 PORT VIDEO 3007 P d PORT CONTROL 2007 i d V2_PORT_RTSP 7070 bo PORT _HTTP 1007 OOOO oO D Manual Input Bar You can manually input IP address here for device that is reachable from your network but not showing up
6. configure the Sensitivity and Timer of the PIR detector here 12 ACTI gt Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Configuring the Video Audio Settings The video configurations such as resolution frame rate or encoder type are the keys in user s application However they vary by different platforms and camera capabilities For example ACTi ACM cameras support MJPG and MPEG4 encoders while TCM cameras support MJPG MPEG4 and H 264 encoders To let user manage various devices regardless of those configuration differences IP Utility provides complete lists of options for both video and audio configurations if the option you choose is not supported by the model IP Utility will apply the next mediate value W Device Settings Date Time Motion Video J Audio Video Audio Settings hwtSet Video Audio Settings to devices Autio In Sensitivity Audio Out Volume g E ant CIN eR Apply Video Streaming For devices with dual stream functionality they can use a smaller video Mode stream for live view with lesser frame rate to save CPU power Meanwhile the recording stream can be larger and have more FPS to retrieve evidence when needed Video Resolution Select the video resolution of the device Max will automatically pick the max resolution of each device s capability Video Frame Rate Select the available frame rate Max will automatically pick the max frame 3
7. in search result As long as you successfully add a device and connect to it it will be remembered in the device list until you remove it Observing the Device Status Each device status is shown in the Status column behind every entry Device Connection Status Connection status e Gray out gt this device is not reachable via global setting parameter e Black gt this device is reachable 7 www acti com gt ACTi Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Status Message The device IP address has conflict with another devices gt Ip address conflict e This device is added manually gt this device was added manually Fail in authentication for querying device information gt Wrong account password Configuration Status Each time you apply settings to devices with global settings the status column would display the result For example if you reboot a camera its status would appear as Rebooting during the process and turns to Success in save amp reboot device when finished On the other hand if the configuration fails the status would show Fail to save amp reboot device 8 www acti com ACTI Connecting Vision bis IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Configuring Device Settings For configurations including Date Time Motion Video Audio and URL they are available when the checkbox is checked In IP Utility selected the device s and click Device S
8. URL Settings af Send URLs to dewines CGI system Commands ACCOUNT_U3ER_i uceri mardi BAC OIUHT_UJER_ lt ur pad apply NOTE You can click a on top right of this window for more descriptions and examples of URL settings 5 D4 ACTi Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 How to Change Device IP Address IP Utility provides a convenient way for you to modify IP addresses of a group of devices in merely few steps 1 Select devices you wish to configure and make sure they use the same global settings account and password 2 On Configuration Tool Bar click Change Network Address lf you are using DHCP sever for your network please choose Dynamic IP Address Change Network Address Dynamic IP Address Static IP Address 3 Or you can assign static IP addresses by giving a starting address Bases on the starting IP address IP Utility will search for availible IP addresses and assign them to selected devices For example with the given starting address as 192 168 0 100 selected three devices are individually assigned 192 168 0 100 192 168 0 101 and 192 168 0 103 as 192 168 0 102 has beend used by another device in the network Change Network Address Dynamic IP Address 192 168 0 100 W 192 168 0 101 amp 192 168 0 102 f Skipped in use 192 168 0 103 Static IP Address NOTE Before assigning static addresses to a number
9. e chances that certain devices need a refresh cycle IP Utility allows you to save amp reboot many devices in a go 1 Select the devices 2 On Configuration Tool Bar click Save amp Reboot In this case you may choose to reboot the device while saving all current setting Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Config Restore Reset Save amp Reboot Save amp Reboot The device will reboot after save configurations That will take about few minutes Do you want to do that OK Cancel If you simply want to clear all the settings on the device to start over again Resetting can restore its factory default values except network settings Therefore this device still uses the same IP address after resetting Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Config Restore Save amp Reboot Reset to Default HTTP port settings will be rest to factory default The device will rebi after reset configurations That will take about few minutes Do you want to do that Cancel NOTE The Save amp Reboot or Reset process isn t completed until the device status displays a success message During this period please do not disconnect the device 9 ACTI Connecting Vision vs IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Changing Ul Language IP Utility supports multiple languages You can
10. ettings Device Settings Date Time Motion Video Audio Date Time Settings i C Set Date Time settings to devices Device Settings Date Time Motion Video f Audio URL Date Time Settings WwiSet Date Time settings to devices SNTP NTP Server OSet Manually Day Light Saving Apply 9 www acti com ACTI Connecting Vision bis IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Configuring Date Time On Date Time tab choose the SNTP NTP Server if you want the device to sync with the time server of your choice or choose Set Manually to give specific time setting to the device For certain time sensitive surveillance systems you may modify the Daylight Saving Time according to the DST rule of that country or region Device Settings 8 Date Time Motion Video Audio Date Time Settings WtSet Date Time settings to devices SNTPINTP Server m Set Manually hwiDay Light Saving Typel usam Fister amar 02am our Typez Y Apply 0 ACTI Connecting Vision vA IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Configuring Motion Settings Motion detection is a key element in most surveillance systems it can be used as a trigger for events such as sending notifications or alarms to system monitor ACTi camera supports three motion detection regions which are configurable through IP Utility In Motion tab check Set Motion Detection Settings to devices
11. ge cccccccecseeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeesaeees 20 Raad oeenn RESU aaa ERA 20 2 www acti com ACTi lt gt Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Overview With the vast development of surveillance system functions and features are introduced one after another thus lead to the complication of installation ACTi as a camera manufacturer and video solution provider is striving to make your daily job easier hence we are pleased to offer you IP Utility a handy tool that allows you to easily manage multiple ACTi devices on your network What is ACTi IP Utility IP Utility is a free Windows based application tool with friendly user interface It helps you locate available ACTi devices including cameras video encoders and standalone NVRs in the network by showing its IP address It also possesses the capability of concurrently editing essential camera settings such as automatically assign IP address resolution change and motion detection region setups and more configuration for multiple cameras Detailed information of each of those features will be covered in the later chapters ACTi IP Products As ACTi continues to deliver new products and technologies IP Utility has also been streamlined to enhance essential functions to help you manage your ACTi devices You can download the latest version of this utility and related documents in PDF format from ACTi corporate website under ACTi Ut
12. ility Suite section http www acti com ip _utility 3 www acti com D4 ACTi Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Featured Functions IP Utility is featured by the following functions 1 Global Configuring Method To achieve mass installation and configuration Global setting delivers a new concept of multi device setup in a speedy fashion With this concept you may select multiple devices for configuration instantly and simultaneously apply your desirable settings to all Regardless of unique settings in different models Global setting will automatically select the best and or next immediate value individually for your selected devices to achieve the best and fastest way for your time saving installation Video Streaming Mode _ Single Dual Video Stream Settings Streami Stream2 Camera 1 Success Video Encoder H264 Video Resolution 1080P Camera 2 Success Video Frame Rate 2 Video Birate Mode Constant Camera 3 Success Video Max Birate aM Video Birate Camera 4 Success Video Quality Video GOP Camera 5 Success Audio In State Enabled Disabled Autio In Sensitivity HiGH ERRAR Audio Out Volume 84 2 Smart Firmware Upgrade Upgrading an individual device to its latest firmware version could be time consuming and confusing IP Utility supports one step firmware upgrade for multiple devices In addition it
13. kind of firmware file to upgrade For example you device carries two types of firmware files the popup window will provide you two file type selections Firmware Upgrade Upload File Type ISP Image ISP File Type ISP Firmware Upgrade the latest firmware Upgrade the specific firmware Firmware Image Path Browse If your device only carries one type then only one type selection is provided Firmware Upgrade Router will be enabled if you Upload File Type Camera Video Encoder Firmware image v Channel Modul Rout i tal have selected any multi channel Upgrade the latest firmware Search and pick latest matching firmware in the selected folder and its sub folder i automatically Note Please do not change filename of firmware video encoder Upgrade the specific firmware Firmware Image Path Browse 4 Select Upgrade the latest firmware to have IP Utility automatically decide the firmware file from the location you give or Upgrade the specific firmware if you know which file to use Then choose the file or folder location and click Apply NOTE The device will reboot automatically after an image upload completes Do not disconnect the device until the completion of firmware upgrade 7 Pq ACTI Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Making Backup of the Device Configurations For
14. nfiguration will be converted to those three levels like this 1 33 Low 34 66 gt Medium 67 100 gt High When encoder type is MPEG4 or H 264 and video bitrate mode is Variable Bit Rate Select the Interval between two I frames This is also called GOP Length Group of Picture Audio In State Enable or disable Audio In via the check box Audio In Sensitivity Choose the sensitivity level of line in audio Audio Out Volume Control the output volume of Audio Out here NOTE If the device does not support audio function IP Utility should skip audio setup to the device The Simplest Way to Command Multiple Devices ACTi devices support URL API Through IP Utility you can setup multiple devices simultaneously by inputting corresponding URL command and send to selected devices For example adding two different user accounts to multiple devices would take you several steps a firmware page By using URL command you only have to do setup once and apply to all 1 On Configuration tool bar click Device Settings 1a ACTI Connecting Vision bis IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Config Restore Reset Save amp Reboot 2 In URL tab check Send URLs to device 3 Select the CGI and input the command then click Apply r ee Device Settings Dais Tima Matii Video Audi URL
15. of devices please make sure 1 There are enough IP addresses available in the subnet 2 The starting address and gateway address are in the same subnet 3 The starting address and gateway address are unicast IP addresses 1e D4 ACTi Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Upgrading Firmware As ACTi continues innovating and developing new products later generation models often come with newer designs Therefore the firmware system of different platforms would vary Your devices may carry one two or three kinds of firmware to respectively enhance different performances However these firmware files are not compatible to all devices IP Utility s Smart firmware upgrade design helps you choose the appropriate firmware file Before upgrading device firmware it is important that you 1 are totally aware of the platform and versions of the firmware of the device 2 have read though and understood the device firmware manual and release note 3 have downloaded the proper firmware files to be upgrade with 1 Put the downloaded firmware files in the same folder and keep their filenames unchanged 2 On Configuration tool bar click Firmware Upgrade Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Config Restore Reset Save amp Reboot 3 IP Utility can detect your device firmware version and bring you through appropriate upgrading process Firstly you get to choose what
16. pection or trouble shooting you may need a glance of device basic audio video properties without accessing the cameras firmware one by one which are available through Advanced Search However it would take longer to finish searching The search result will show as picture below which contains four sections A B C and D co IP Address NetMask 172 16 26 164 255 255 255 0 A d Advanced Search vV Configuration Tool Bar Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Config Restore Reset Save amp Reboot E wmi mitas a Global Setting Parameter PAddress Serial No Camera Name MAC Address FW Version Model Multicast IP O OT 1212687 acozi00 10ax00480 Camera 1 00 0F7C 09 F9 BE CO O masam acusaos 0m x 00008 caner 1 onar7co00s00 A1OZ0v314616 AC weoaPDome 228561 CO O mzez acueaor0ec x00ss6 caner 1 onor7C02AtSt Doar 76 06 0608 Device Listes CO O meau e1e asncracao04s camera onor7c097A70 AIOSt0v60317 AC MegepbelP Cube Carera 228561 CO O meam ezaanomes caner t O00F7CORASSA AIDSI0V60317 AC MegepoelPDone 228561 O O meas aoras CO O mzez Koust 1ax00008 camera onoF7c06 1376 AIOSH VEI002AC _WegopielP Camera 228561 Add Remove Device Http Port Manual Input Bar Add Remove 6 www acti com Pq ACTI Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 A Configuration Tool Bar All the functions listed here
17. security need a backup of the device settings is good to help you troubleshoot or recover tt It is strongly recommended that you save backup files of devices after the configurations 1 Select the devices 2 On Configuration Tool Bar click Config Backup Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Config Restore Reset Save amp Reboot 3 Choose a location to save the backup files It will be saved as an ini file Configuration Backup Backup File Namong Rule Conf _ MAC Channel YY YMMODOD ini Apply Restoring the Device Configurations To restore the configuration to a device select the device to perform Config Restore Before proceeding please carefully check if the backup file matches your selected device 1 Select the device 2 On Configuration Tool Bar click Config Restore Refresh Device Settings Change Network Address Firmware Upgrade Config Backup Reset Save amp Reboot 3 Choose the location of the backup file to perform restoring If you can t tell from the file names which to use simply choose the folder where it is IP Utility is able to recognize the matching file and locate it Configuration Restore C Restore Configurations form the specific file folder oO Restore Configurations form one configuration file Apply 1s ACTI Connecting Vision vs IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Rebooting the Devices There ar
18. select your desired language by pressing this combination of three keys ctrl alt j Language Apply Read Search Result IP Utility saves the search result after every device search process That helps user to keep the camera installation information The record file is saved in the same folder of IP Utility application The file name indicates the time of device search IPUtility YY MM _DD_HH_mm_ss File Edit View Tools Help Organize Open Share with E mail Burn New folder Name Date modified Type IP Utility 2013 9 10 FF 02 Application E IP_Utility_Setting 2013 9 20 F11 Configuration sett bh IPUtility 130912145718 2013 9 12 FF 02 Microsoft Office E Hh IPUtility_130914103835 2013 9 14 EF 10 Microsoft Office E bh IP Utility 130914103909 2013 9 14 EF 10 Microsoft Office E bh IPUtility_130914110151 2013 9 14 F Microsoft Office E fxh IPUtility_130918104503 2013 9 18 F5 Microsoft Office E bh IP Utility 130918135536 2013 9 18 4 fsh IPUtility 130920123114 2013 9 20 F5 7 ne Microsoft Office E 2 Microsoft Office E 1 ENI IFUtility 130914110953 2013 9 14 FF 12 Microsoft Office E 0 0 1 Use Microsoft Office Excel to open this report which records the every device s IP Address Serial Number MAC Address FW Version Model and Multicast IP information n E c D E F IP Address Serial No MAC Address FW Version Model Multicast IP 172 16 15 150 PAP BOOTTESTER
19. would also pick the latest firmware that is available in selected folder and its subfolders 3 URL Command Support This version supports URL Command for specific controls and configurations 4 Multi language Support IP Utility supports ten languages and will auto select the UI language based on your operation system 4 www acti com Pq ACTI Connecting Vision IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Getting Started System Requirement The operation of ACTi IP Utility will only consume limited system resources but it should meet the following criteria Operation System Windows XP and Windows 7 both 32 bit and 64 bit versions Running the Application 1 Unzip the compressed file 2 Execute the application IP_Utility exe 5 www acti com ACT Connecting Vision bis IP Utility User s Manual 4 3 03 Searching Devices IP Utility will search for devices based on the selected network interface card NIC and network segments it binds to IP Utility will show a dropdown menu if there are multiple NICs available PAddress NetMas 172 16 26 216 255 255 255 0 Basic Search F The default search mode Basic Search will perform a quick search for available ACTi devices in no time which does not require the input of account password Using Advanced Search for Detailed Device Properties FAddress NetMask 172 16 26 216 255 255 255 0 For the purposes of installation system ins
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