TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual
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1. If needed seal all mounting holes so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface Connect a 75 ohm coaxial video cable to the network cable and connect a 12 VDC power supply to the power cable Adjust the camera position and angle as required Using the camera with TVR 60 TVN 20 TVN 40 LNVR and other systems Please refer to the head end user manuals for instructions on connecting and operating the camera with these systems TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation Using the camera with TruVision Navigator A camera must be connected to a TVR 60 TVN 20 TVN 40 in order to be operated by TruVision Navigator Please refer to the TruVision Navigator user manual for instructions on operating the camera with the TruVision Navigator TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation 14 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration This chapter explains how to configure the camera network settings The cameras can be configured and controlled using an internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer IE The procedures described use Microsoft Internet Explorer IE web browser The steps are similar with other browsers You must have administrator rights on your PC in order to configure the cameras over the internet Checking your web browser security level When using the web browser interface you can install ActiveX con2. Ei a interlogix A UTC Fire amp Security Company TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual P N 1072587A EN REV 1 0 ISS 27AUG12 Copyright Trademarks and patents Manufacturer Certification FCC compliance European Union directives Contact information Customer support 2012 UTC Fire amp Security All rights reserved Interlogix TruVision names and logos are trademarks of UTC Fire amp Security Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products UTC Fire amp Security Americas Corporation Inc 2955 Red Hill Avenue Costa Mesa CA 92626 5923 USA Authorized EU manufacturing representative UTC Fire amp Security B V Kelvinstraat 7 6003 DH Weert The Netherlands C N4131 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can b
3. Figure 5 Web browser interface on page 18 for the description of the interface You can stop and start live view by clicking the Start stop live view button on the bottom of the screen TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 43 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Adjusting the image quality Click the image quality button in the live view window to get a pop up window that lets you adjust video image settings such as brightness contrast saturation hue and exposure time see Figure 5 on page 18 Changes appear immediately and are also applied to the settings in the menu Camera image settings see page 34 n i Manual recording You can manually record live video and store the images on your computer s desk top In the live view window click the Record button at the bottom of the screen To stop recording click the button again A folder with the recording automatically opens on your computer desktop when recording stops Note You must have manual recording rights to manually record images See Modifying user information on page 39 for more information Taking a snapshot Ce You can take a snapshot of a scene when in live view Simply click the snapshot button located at the bottom of the screen to save an image The image is in jpeg format Snapshots are saved on the hard drive Playing back recorded video You can easily search and play back recorded video from the dome cameras Note There must be a
4. To upgrade the firmware through the Web browser 1 Download on to your computer the latest firmware from our web site at www utcfssecurityproductspages eu videoupgrades 2 In the Remote configuration folder select the subfolder Remotely upgrade to open the Remotely upgrade window 3 Click the Browse button to locate the latest digicap DAV file on your computer 4 Click Update You will receive a prompt asking you to reboot the camera Rebooting the camera The camera can be easily rebooted remotely Click the folder Reboot device to open its window Click OK to the question Restart the device The camera reboots TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 41 4BChapter 5 Camera management 42 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter 6 Camera operation This chapter describes how to use the camera once it is installed and configured Logging on and off You can easily login and out of the camera browser window by clicking the Login button on the menu toolbar You will be asked each time to enter your user name and password when logging in Figure 15 Login dialog box Only one camera is accessible from a Web browser window If there is more than one camera connected to the network open a separate Web browser window for each individual camera Live view mode Once logged in open the camera s Web browser window and click Live on the menu toolbar to access live view mode See
5. Use the Basic information menu to define the camera name and RS 485 bus ID The default device name is IP Camera and device ID is 88 The camera can have up to 12 alphanumeric characters in its name Several parameters are also prepopulated and cannot be changed manually such as the camera encoder panel and hardware versions Network parameters Accessing the camera through a network requires that you define certain network settings Use the Network Parameters folder to define the network settings See Figure 8 on page 23 for further information Note When a network parameter is modified the camera will prompt you to save and reboot 22 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Figure 8 Network subfolder window Preview fY Parameters configuration Bm Local configuration CE Remote configuration Bs Basic information LE Channel parameters Y Display setting Y Video setting Y Schedule recor Playback NIC Type 10M 100M 1000M Auto IP Address 192 168 222 204 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway DNS Server Y Motion detection Y Text Overlay HTTP Port Y Cam Image Settings Y Time amp Date LE Network parameters Y Network setting Y PPPOE setting Y DDNS setting NFS setting Y E mail setting Bn Serial setting f Alarm parameters Ba Deployment time E User management Bn HDD management Bn Remotely upgrade B Default Be Reboot dev
6. Click the DDNS setting subfolder to open its window and check Enable DDNS Enter either IP server or DynDNS as protocol If DynDNS is selected enter the user name and password registered to the DynDNS web site The domain name is that of the DynDNS web site Click Save to save changes and return to the Network settings menu i Enable DONS Protocol Type Server Address Port User Name Password Domain Name Click the E mail setting subfolder to open its window and enter the SMTP server SMTP port user name and password and the e mail sender and receiver addresses Click Save to save changes TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter 4 Camera configuration This chapter explains how to configure the cameras through a Web browser You must have administrator rights on your PC in order to configure the cameras over the internet Camera parameters This section describes how to configure the camera settings from the Channel Parameters window There are eight subfolders which are described below e Display settings Defines how the date and time are displayed By default the name appears in the lower right corner of the window and the date time on the top See Defining how information is displayed on page 26 for information on defining the camera name e Video settings Defines how the camera records an event The stream mode stream type resolution image quality bit rate frame rate and video c
7. appearance 26 Time format set up 26 TruVision Device Finder 17 TruVision Navigator using with 13 TVR 60 TVN 20 using with 12 U User settings 37 Users adding new users 38 deleting a user 39 modifying computer ID 39 modifying password 39 types of users 38 V Video quality 34 W Wall mounting dome camera 10 Web browser accessing the camera 17 overview of the interface 18 Web browser security level checking 15 White balance setup 36 Wiring the bullet camera 7 Wiring the dome camera 7 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual
8. day being played back It moves left oldest to right newest The bar is color coded to display the type of recording Click a location on the timeline to move the cursor to where you want playback to start The timeline can also be scrolled to earlier or later periods for play back Vertical bar shows where you are in the playback recording The current time and date are also displayed 45 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Item Name Description 11 Recording type The color code displays the recording type Recording types are schedule recording alarm recording and manual recording The recording type name is also displayed in the current status window 12 Archive functions Click these buttons for the following archive actions Capture a snapshot image of the playback video E Save the selected file onto your desktop 13 Audio En Adjust the audio level To play back a recorded file Note You must have playback rights to playback recorded images See Modifying user information on page 39 for more information 1 Search for the desired video files using the Playback window Recordings can be searched by date and time They are listed in the file list box and are arranged by start time 2 Double click a video file in the file list box to start playback Only the selected file is played While playing back a video the timeline bar displays the type and time of the recording The timeline can be
9. 18 PTZ control panel Playback zoom amp D focus O DOOD Table 6 Description of the PTZ control panel Item Description 1 Directional pad auto scan buttons Controls the movements and directions of the PTZ Center button is used to start auto pan by the PTZ dome camera Zoom focus and iris Adjusts zoom focus and iris PTZ movement Adjusts the speed of PTZ movement Turns on off camera light Turns on off camera wiper Auto focus Ni or oO NM Initializes the lens TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 49 5BChapter 6 Camera operation 50 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Appendix A Specifications TruVision outdoor IP dome cameras Electrical Voltage input Power consumption 24 VAC 10 PoE IEEE 802 3af heater will be disabled High PoE 802 3at Max 12 W w o heater Max 24 W heater on Miscellaneous Connectors Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions D x H Weight Environmental rating AC jack flying lead RJ45 flying lead 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 160 x 146 mm 9 6 29 x 5 75 in 2100 g 4 62 Ibs IP66 PC requirements Intel based PC Memory Operating system CGI Browser 1 GHz or faster 1 GB RAM Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 Direct X 9 0 or later Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 51 6BAppend
10. 20 TVN 40 LNVR and other systems 12 Using the camera with TruVision Navigator 13 Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 15 Checking your web browser security level 15 Accessing the camera over the internet 17 Overview of the camera web browser 18 Configuring the camera s network settings 19 Information about the camera 22 Network parameters 22 Chapter 4 Camera configuration 25 Camera parameters 25 Defining how information is displayed 26 Defining the system time 27 Alarm parameters 28 Events scheduling 28 Defining recording parameters 29 Motion detection alarms 31 Adding extra on screen text 34 Configuring the video image 34 Chapter5 Camera management 37 User management 37 Formatting the SDHC card 39 Restoring default settings 40 Upgrading the firmware 40 Rebooting the camera 41 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter6 Camera operation 43 Logging on and off 43 Live view mode 43 Playing back recorded video 44 Searching event logs 46 Archiving recorded files 48 Controlling zoom and focus 49 Appendix A Specifications 51 TruVision outdoor IP dome cameras 51 TruVision outdoor IP bullet cameras 52 Appendix B Pin definitions 53 Index 55 ii TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Product overview This is the user manual for TruVision Outdoor IP camera models TVC N225E 2M N P IP bullet camera TVC M1245E 2M N P 1 3MPX WDR bullet camera TVD N225E 2M N P IP dome
11. Cable hole 2 Secure the housing to the ceiling with screws 3 Loosen the screws on the dome enclosure 1 using the supplied hex wrench and remove the enclosure and the dome liner 2 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation 4 Insert the dome module into the housing and pull the camera s cables through the threaded knockout on the base of the housing Note The cables can also be passed through the threaded side knockout of the housing Use a waterproof conduit for the cables and seal all joints to ensure so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface fers peer Ler heey jane CA ke1 si Amr hers Le herl Kei Side knockout EREEREER ERR ERRO lt 3 SS fe 3 x gt 5 Connect the network and power cables 6 While viewing the video on the monitor adjust horizontally and vertically the camera pan and tilt Adjust the lens focus to get optimal video effect TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 9 1BChapter 2 Installation On Lock screw 7 Reattach the dome liner and enclosure To mount the dome on a wall 1 Use the supplied template to mark out the mounting area Drill the screw holes on the wall If you need to route the cables from the camera base cut a cable hole in the wall Cable hole 2 Secure the housing to the wall with screws ran Note Position the threaded side knock
12. Green Green 6 7 White Brown White Brown 7 8 Brown Brown 8 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 53 7BAppendix B Pin definitions Please make sure your connected cables have the same pin assignment and color as above before deploying the cables in your network 54 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Index A Alarm configuration 28 response method 28 Alarm inputs configuration 28 Alarm outputs configuration 28 Alarm types motion detection 31 Archived files playing back 48 Archiving files recorded files 48 set up default directories 20 snapshots of recorded files 48 B Brightness setup 19 35 C Cabling requirements 4 Camera configuration 25 Camera descriptions 5 Camera image configuring 34 day night 35 flip 36 white balance 36 Camera name changing 22 display 26 Camera recording schedule configuring 30 Ceiling mounting bullet camera 12 dome camera 8 Channel configuration 25 Contrast setup 19 35 D Date format set up 26 Day night setup 35 Default settings restore 40 Device information TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual display 22 Display information on screen set up 26 E E mail setup alarm response method 28 configuring 23 Events searching logs 46 Events schedule defining 28 Exposure time setup 19 F Firmware upgrade 40 Frame rate configuring 30 H Hard drive capacity 39 card full 39 formatting 39 Heater 7 Hue setup 1
13. Name Encode Parameters Stream Type Resolution Image Quality Bitrate Type Max Bitrate Frame Rate Frame Interval Multicast Address RTSP Port Video Encode Type Camera 01 Main stream Video amp Audio 1600 1200 Constant BitRate Custom m oi ge lt lt lt lt lt lt Parameter Description Channel name Encoding parameters Stream type Resolution Image quality Bit rate type Name of the camera Specifies the dual streaming method used Options include Main stream and sub stream Default is Main Specifies the stream type you wish to record Select Video to record video stream only Select Video amp Audio to record both video and audio streams Default value is Video amp Audio Specifies the recording resolution A higher image resolution provides a higher image quality but also requires a higher bit rate The resolution options listed depend on the type of camera and on whether main or sub stream is being used If you make changes to this option you must reboot the camera to implement the changes The options are Main stream 352 240 352 288 640 480 704 480 704 576 800 600 1280 720 1280 960 Sub stream 176 144 320 240 and 352 240 Note Resolutions can vary depending on the camera model Specifies the quality level of the image Value is prepopulated High It cannot be changed Specifies whether variable or fixed bit rate is used Variable produces higher
14. in lighting the camera may not operate as intended To quickly put the dome camera into operation 1 Prepare the mounting surface 2 Connect the power and network cables to the camera See Connecting the devices on page 6 3 Mount the camera to the ceiling using the appropriate fasteners See Mounting the dome cameras on a ceiling on page 8 4 Set up the camera s network and streaming parameters so that the camera can be controlled over the network See Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration on page 15 5 Program the camera to suit its location See Chapter 4 Camera configuration on page 25 To quickly put the bullet camera into operation 1 Prepare the mounting surface 2 Connect the power and network cables to the camera See Connecting the devices on page 6 3 Mount the camera to the ceiling using the appropriate fasteners See Mounting the bullet camera on page 8 4 Set up the camera s network and streaming parameters so that the camera can be controlled over the network See Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration on page 15 5 Program the camera to suit its location See Chapter 4 Camera configuration on page 25 Connecting the devices A qualified service person complying with all applicable codes should perform all required hardware installation 6 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation Note Do not attempt to
15. manually scrolled using the mouse Searching event logs There must be an SD card inserted in the camera to be able to record logs The log function is not available for the bullet cameras as they cannot be used with an SD card The number of event logs that can be stored on a SD card depends on the capacity of the card When this capacity is reached the system starts deleting older logs To view logs stored on the camera s SD card click Log on the menu toolbar The Log window appears See Figure 17 on page 47 Note You must have view log access rights to search and view logs See User management on page 37 for more information 46 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Figure 17 Log window 1 Logs type 2 Date search 3 Start and end search times 4 Start search 5 Export log Save selected logs to your computer desktop You can search for recorded logs by the following criteria Log type There are three types of logs Alarm Notification and Operation See Table 5 below for their descriptions Date Logs can be searched by date Time Logs can be searched by start and end recording times Table 5 Types of logs Log type Description of events included Alarm External Alarm In External Alarm Out Motion Detect Start Motion Detect Stop View Tamper Start and View Tamper Stop Notification Video Signal Loss Illegal Access Hard Disk Error Hard Disk Full IP
16. quality results suitable for video downloads and streaming Default is Variable TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 29 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Parameter Description Max bit rate Specifies the maximum allowed bit rate A high image resolution requires that a high bit rate must also be selected Options include 32 bps 48 64 80 96 128 160 192 224 256 320 384 448 512 640 768 896 1024 1536 1792 2048 Custom enter a value manually Default is 2048 Frame rate Specifies the frame rate for the selected resolution The frame rate is the number of video frames that are shown or sent per second Default value is 25 PAL 30 NTSC frame interval A video compression method It is strongly recommended not to change the default value displayed 25 Multicast address Specifies a D class IP address between 224 0 0 0 to 239 255 255 255 You do not need to specify this option if you are not using the multicast function Some routers prohibit the use of multicast function in case of a network storm The default value is 0 0 0 0 RTSP port Specifies the RSTP port The default value is 554 Video encoder type Specifies the video encoder used Options include H2 64 and MPEG4 Defining a recording schedule You can define a recording schedule for the camera in the Schedule record window The recording is saved on to the SDHC card in the camera Although all recordings are saved on a DVR the c
17. the installation of the camera is well ventilated Temperature Do not operate the camera beyond the specified temperature humidity or power source ratings The operating temperature of the bullet camera is between 10 to 60 C 14 F to 140 F and outdoor dome is between 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F with th eheater and fan on Humidity is below 90 Moisture Do not expose the camera to rain or moisture or try to operate it in wet areas Turn the power off immediately if the camera is wet and ask a qualified service person for servicing Moisture can damage the camera and also create the danger of electric shock Servicing Do not attempt to service this camera yourself Any attempt to dismantle or remove the covers from this product will invalidate the warranty and may also result in serious injury Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Cleaning Do not touch the sensor modules with fingers If cleaning is necessary use a clean cloth with a some ethanol and wipe the camera gently If the camera will not be used for an extended period of time put on the lens cap to protect the sensors from dirt 1BChapter 2 Installation Package contents Check the package and contents for visible damage If any components are damaged or missing do not attempt to use the unit contact the supplier immediately If the unit is returned it must be shipped back in its original packaging Package contents e Camera e Hex wrenc
18. 9 Image flip 36 Installing the cameras 6 IP address configuring 23 finding IP address of camera 17 L Language 20 Live view mode starting 43 Logging on and off 43 Logs information type 47 search logs 46 viewing logs 46 55 Index Motion detection configuring 31 marking the detection areas 33 Mounting bullet cameras on a ceiling 12 Mounting dome cameras on a ceiling 8 on a wall 10 N Network parameters 22 Network protocol setup 20 Network settings configuring 19 23 overview of local camera parameters 20 NTP synchronization 27 NTSC format selecting 35 P PAL format selecting 35 Passwords modifying 39 Playback play back recorded files 46 screen 44 searching recorded video 44 Post event recording times description 30 R Reboot camera 41 Recording defining events schedule 28 defining recoding schedule 30 manual recording 44 playback 44 snapshots from recorded files 48 snapshots in live view mode 44 Recording parameters setup 29 Resolution configuring 29 S Saturation setup 19 35 SDHC card accessing in camera 7 56 capacity 39 card full 39 formatting 39 free space available 39 Sharpness setup 35 Shutter speed setup 35 Snapshots archiving snapshots from recorded files 48 saving during live view mode 44 Streaming main sub setup 20 System time set up 27 T Text adding extra lines of text on screen 34 Text display on screen
19. Camera User Manual 17 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Overview of the camera web browser The camera web browser lets you view record and play back recorded videos as well as manage the camera from any PC with Internet access The browser s easy to use controls give you quick access to all camera functions See Figure 5 below Only one camera is accessible from a single Web browser window If there is more than one camera connected over the network open a separate Web browser window for each individual camera Note Any changes made to the camera s configuration only apply to this camera The configuration of other devices that may be connected to the camera such as cameras or DVRs is not changed Figure 5 Web browser interface Item Name Description 1 PTZ controls For autofocus Note Only the zoom function is available for fixed IP cameras with motorized lens 18 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Item Name Description 2 Live view Click to view live video 3 Playback Click to play back video 4 Log Click to search for event logs There are four main information types All Alarm Notification and Operation Note The Playback and Log functions are only available when an SDHC card is inserted in the camera 5 Configuration Click to display the configuration window for setting up the camera See Figure 6 on page 20 6 View
20. Conflict and DCD Lost Operation Power On Shut Down Abnormal Shut Panel Login Panel Logout Panel Config Panel File Play Panel Time Play Local Start Record Local Stop Record Panel PTZ Panel Preview Panel Set Time Local Upgrade Net Login Net Logout Net Start Record Net Stop Record Net Start Transparent Channel Net Stop Transparent Channel Net Get Parameter Net Config Net get Status Net Alert On Net Alert Off Net Reboot BiComStart Start Voice Talk BiComStop Stop Voice Talk Net Upgrade Net File Play Net Time Play Net PTZ TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 47 5BChapter 6 Camera operation To search logs by type 1 Click Log in the menu toolbar to display the Log window 2 Inthe Log Type drop down list select the desired option 3 Click Search to start your search The results appear in the window To search logs by date and time 1 Click Log in the menu toolbar to display the Log window 2 Select a date to be searched Only one day can be searched at a time 3 Enter a start and end time 4 Click Search to start your search The results appear in the window Archiving recorded files Export recorded files onto your computer desktop for archiving You can also archive specific incidents in a file Use the standard file player software to play back the videos on your PC Video that is manually recorded during live view mode is saved directly to your computer desktop see page 44
21. Note You must have playback privileges to play back recorded files Avoid moving the external recording device when backing up information onto it To archive a recorded video file 1 Search for the required recorded file For more information on searching for recorded files see Playing back recorded video on page 44 and Searching event logs on page 46 2 Select the file that you want to archive 3 In playback mode Click Download to start archiving the file to your computer desktop Or While playing back a video click the save button El to start archiving the file to your computer desktop Click again to stop archiving In log results Click the Export log to start archiving the file to your computer desktop To archive a recorded video segment during playback 1 While playing back a recorded file click the snapshot button to start recording and click it again to stop recording A video segment is created 48 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 5BChapter 6 Camera operation 2 Repeat step 1 to create additional segments You can generate up to 30 additional segments The video segments are saved onto your computer desktop Controlling zoom and focus In live view you can control the focus and zoom functions of the camera PTZ control panel Use the PTZ control panel to control the focus and zoom functions of the cameras In live view click to display hide the PTZ control panel Figure
22. a management To format the SDHC card 1 Click the HDD Management folder to open its window Playback E Select All HDD formatting status En User management B HDD management a Remote En Default E Reboot device 2 Click Select All in the HDD Number column to select the SDHC card Only one HDD option is listed 3 Click Format A window appears showing the formatting status Restoring default settings Use the Default menu to restore default settings to the camera There are two options available e Full mode All parameters are restored to factory default settings e Basic mode All parameters are restored to factory default settings except for the network settings IP address subnet mask gate and port You can also do a hard reset by pressing the INITIAL SET button on the base of the camera see Figure 3 on page 7 To restore default settings 1 Click the Default folder to open its window 2 Click either Full mode or Basic mode You will receive a prompt asking you to reboot the camera Upgrading the firmware The camera firmware is stored in the flash memory Use the upgrade function to write the firmware file digicap DAV into the flash memory You need to upgrade firmware when it has become outdated When you upgrade the firmware all existing settings are unchanged Only the new features are added with their default settings 40 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 4BChapter 5 Camera management
23. able Change the ActiveX controls and plug ins options that are unsigned to Prompt or Disable Click OK Or Under Reset Custom Settings click the security level for the whole zone in the Reset To box and select Medium Click Reset Then click OK to the Internet Options Security tab screen ttir nterr rr x Settings Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe for sia Disable recommended Enable not secure Prompt 5 Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX without prompt Disable Enable F Run ActiveX controls and plug ins Administrator approved O Disable Enable O Prompt 8 Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting Disable Enable O promt Ka gt Takes effect after you restart Internet Explorer Reset custopsetttiy Reset to C x Reset 5 Click Apply in the Internet Options Security tab screen Windows Vista and 7 users Internet Explorer for Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems have increased security measures to protect your PC from any malicious software being installed To have complete functionality of the Web browser interface with Windows Vista and Windows 7 do the following 16 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Run the Browser interface and the DVR player application as an administrator in your workstation Add the camera s IP address to your browser s list of
24. amera s SDHC card provides a backup in case of network failure for example The selected recording schedule applies to all alarm types You will be prompted to reboot the camera after making any schedule modifications Post event recording times The post event record time is used if you have the motion detection enabled When a motion alarm is cleared the camera will continue recording based on the value specified in this option Options include 5 default 10 30 seconds 1 2 5 and 10 minutes To define a recording schedule 1 In the Channel parameters folder click the Schedule record subfolder to open its window 2 Click the Enable Recording box to enable recording Note To disable recording deselect the option 3 Select the post record time from the drop down list 4 Select whether the recording will be for the whole week All day recording or for specific days of the week Section recording 30 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera If you have selected All day recording select one of the record types to record from the drop down list box e Schedule recording This is continuous recording e Motion detection Stop Time 5 If you selected Section recording click the day of the week required and then for section period 1 set the start and end times during which you want the camera to begin and end recording From the drop down list box sele
25. ay Cam Image Settings Save Y Time amp Date Network parameters LE Serial setting Be Alarm parameters Bm Deployment time Bm User management HDD management Be Remotely upgrade Default E Reboot device Defining how information is displayed In addition to the camera name the camera also displays the system date and time on screen You can also define how the text appears on screen To position the date time on screen 1 Inthe Channel Parameters folder click the Display Setting subfolder to open its window 2 Check the Date amp Time box to display the date time on screen Check the Week box to include the day of the week in the on screen display 4 Select the date format from the Date format list box Formats include e YYYY MM DD e MM DD YYYY Default e DD MM YYYY 5 Select the time format from the Time format list box Formats include 24 hour and 12 hour 26 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Select a display mode for the camera from the OSD Status list box Display modes include Transparent amp non flashing The image appears through the text This is default e Transparent amp flashing The image appears through the text The text flashes on and off Non Transparent amp unflickering The image is behind the text e Non Transparent amp flashing The image is behind the text The text flashes on and off Click Save to save changes De
26. camera TVD M1245E 2M N P 1 3MPX WDR dome camera Features This section describes the camera features Supports TCP IP HTTP DHCP DNS DDNS RTP RTCP PPPoE SMTP NTP protocols Programming and setup through a browser interface Live viewing over the network 50 60 Hz selectable flicker control 128dB Wide Dynamic Range WDR models only Motorized lens with zoom function Auto focus Supports remote upgrades and maintenance H 264 video compression with dual capability Supports HD 1 3MPX models 4CIF 2CIF CIF and QCIF IP66 weather proof SDHC card for local storage dome cameras only Designed to ONVIF and PSIA open standards TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual OBChapter 1 Introduction PSIA Onvier 2 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides information on how to install the TruVision Outdoor IP dome and bullet cameras Installation environment When installing your product consider these factors TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Electrical Install electrical wiring carefully It should be done by qualified service personnel Always use a proper PoE switch or a 12 VDC UL listed Class 2 or CE certified power supply to power the the bullet camera and a proper PoE PoE switch or a 24 VAC UL listed Class 2 or CE certified power supply to power the dome camera Do not overload the power cord or adapter Ventilation Ensure that the location planned for
27. ct one of the record types to record Repeat for additional periods in the day Up to four time periods can be selected Note The four time periods cannot overlap 6 Set the recording periods for the other days of the week if required Use the Copy to option to copy the recording periods to another day of the week 7 Click Save to save changes Notes e The camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule to take effect e If you set the record type to Motion detection you must also define the motion detection alarm in order to trigger motion recording See Motion detection alarms below for more information Motion detection alarms You can define motion detection alarms A motion detection alarm refers to an alarm triggered when the camera detects motion However the motion alarm is only triggered if it occurs during a programmed time schedule Select the level of sensitivity to motion as well as the target size so that only objects that could be of interest can trigger a motion recording For example the motion recording is triggered by the movement of a person but not that of a cat You can define the area on screen where the motion is detected the level of sensitivity to motion the schedule when the camera is sensitive to detecting TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 31 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera motion as well as which methods are used to alert you to a motion detection alarm Us
28. dresses are set to zero The user access rights must be set up for each camera individually Types of users A user s access privileges to the system are automatically defined by their user type There are three types of user e Admin This is the system administrator The administrator can configure all settings Only the administrator can create and delete user accounts Admin cannot be deleted e Operator This user can only change the configuration of his her own account An operator cannot create or delete other users e Viewer This user can use the live view record and playback modes as well as take snapshots However they cannot change any configuration settings nor search the logs for events Adding and deleting users The administrator can create up to 15 users Only the system administrator can create or delete users To add a user 1 Click the User management folder to open its window 2 Select the Add button The user management window appears IP Address 0 0 0 0 eren CEN 00 00 00 00 00 00 Note Only the administrator can create a user 3 Enter a user name The name can have up to 16 alphanumeric characters 4 Assign the user a password Passwords can have up to 16 alphanumeric characters 5 Enter the IP address and physical address MAC address of the user s computer 6 Select the type of user from the drop down list The options are Viewer and Operator 7 Click OK to save the changes and
29. e 10 Deployment time menu Event Type Motion Detection v Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Copy To E SelectAll W Monday W Tuesday W Wednesday MM Thursday MM Friday MM Saturday W Sunday Copy To define an event schedule 1 Click the Deployment folder to open its window 2 Under Event type select the option to be scheduled from the dropdown list There are five options Motion detection input port 1 input port 2 output port 2 and output port 2 3 Select the day of the week and the time period for the event schedule The time periods must not overlap 4 Select another day of the week to set up its event schedule Or Copy the event schedule to other days of the week by checking the days required and click Copy 5 Click Save to save changes 28 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Defining recording parameters You can adjust the video recording parameters to obtain the picture quality and file size best suited to your needs Figure 11 below lists the recording options you can configure for the camera Figure 11 Video setting menu Playback Basic information B Bm Channel parameters Y Display setting Y Video setting Y Schedule recast ideo Y Cam image Settings Y Time amp Date ork parameters I setting parameters Bm Deployment time Bm User management HDD management Bm Remotely upgrade L Default Em Reboot device Channel
30. e determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 12004 108 EC EMC directive Hereby UTC Fire amp Security declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004 108 EC 2002 96 EC WEEE directive Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union For proper recycling return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment or dispose of it at designated collection points For more information see www recyclethis info For contact information see www interlogix com or www utcfssecurityproducts eu www interlogix com customer support Content Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product overview 1 Features 1 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Installation environment 3 Package contents 4 Cable requirements 4 Camera descriptions 5 Setting up the camera 6 Connecting the devices 6 Accessing the SDHC card 7 Mounting the dome cameras on aceiling 8 Mounting the bullet camera 12 Using the camera with TVR 60 TVN
31. e the Motion detection window in the Channel parameters folder to change the motion detection settings The recording schedule of the motion detection must fall within the time period of the event schedule in order to operate correctly See Events scheduling on page 28 for more information Figure 12 Motion detection menu Preview Playback fx Parameters configuration Ba Local configuration E Remote configuration Enable motion detection Basic information CE Channel parameters Y Display setting Y Video setting Y Schedule record Y Motion detection Y Text Overlay Y Cam Image Settings Y Time amp Date Bn Network parameters E Serial setting Bm Alarm parameters Bs User management E HOD management E Remotely upgrade s Em Default E Reboot device Defining a motion detection alarm requires the following tasks 1 Events schedule Define the schedule during which the system inputs and outputs are operational to detect alarms See Events scheduling on page 28 2 Recording schedule Define the schedule during which motion detection can be recorded See Defining a recording schedule see page 30 3 Settings areas Define the on screen area that can trigger a motion detection alarm and the detection sensitivity level See below 4 Linkage Specify the method of response to the alarm See below To define the motion detection areas and response method Note The deployment and motio
32. er Click to view live or play back video Time date and camera name are displayed here 7 Current user Displays current user logged on 8 Exit Click to log out from the system This can be done at anytime 9 Full screen Click to view as full screen The top toolbar is not visible in full screen mode 10 Start stop live view Click to start stop live view 11 Capture Click to take a snapshot of the video The snapshot will be saved to the default folder in JPEG format See Local configuration on page 20 for more information 12 Start stop recording Click to record live video 13 Video image settings Click the required icon in the pop up window and then slide the bar to adjust video image settings such as brightness contrast saturation hue and exposure time exposure time is equivalent to shutter speed Changes appear immediately and are also applied to the settings in the menu Camera image settings see page 34 Click maal to return to default settings 14 e PTZ N A Configuring the camera s network settings Once the camera hardware has been installed configure the camera s network settings through the Web browser The camera Web browser lets you configure the camera remotely using your PC The camera is configured using on screen display OSD menus In the Web browser window click the Configuration button on the toolbar to display the TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network a
33. extend the power data cable connection using RJ45 couplers and Cat5 cable Only use the data cable connection provided Note Use 24 VAC or PoE PoE The built in heater requires the camera to be powered by 24 VAC or PoE in order to operate When powered by standard PoE the heater is disabled but the camera still functions normally Figure 3 Connections on the base of the dome cameras 1 2 p 1 Power supply 2 Ethernet RJ45 PoE port Connect 24 VAC power supply Connect to network devices Figure 4 Connections of the bullet cameras 2 p 1 Power supply 2 Ethernet RJ45 PoE port Connect 12 VDC power supply Connect to network devices Accessing the SDHC card Insert an SDHC card up to 32GB for local storage as a backup in case the network fails for example see Figure 1 on page 5 The card is not supplied with the camera Video and log files stored on the SDHC card can only be accessed via the Web browser You cannot access the card using TruVision Navigator or a recording device TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation Note There is no SDHC card slot in the bullet cameras Mounting the dome cameras on a ceiling Mount the dome camera on a ceiling or wall To mount the dome on a ceiling 1 Use the supplied template to mark out the mounting area Drill the screw holes on the ceiling If you need to route the cables from the camera base cut a cable hole in the ceiling
34. fining the system time NTP Network Time Protocol is a protocol for synchronizing the clocks of network devices such as IP cameras and computers Connecting network devices to a dedicated NTP time server ensures that they are all synchronized To define the system time and date 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Time amp Date subfolder to open its window Synchronize With NTP Server Enable ud Set Manually cate Setng EE Select Time Zone GMT 08 00 Beijing Urumqi Singapore y Device Time 2011 08 30 15 32 30 08 00 Check one of the options for setting the time and date Synchronize with an NTP server Check the enable box and enter the server NTP address Or Set manually Enter the current date and time values 3 Select your time zone 4 Click Save to save changes TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 27 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Alarm parameters For future use Events scheduling Use the deployment time menu to schedule when events can be registered Outside of these scheduled periods the system cannot register any events You can configure up to four event periods a day For the event schedule to be operational you must also define the motion detection parameters See page 31 as well as the alarm input and output parameters See page 28 The recording schedule for motion detection must fall within the time period of the event schedule Figur
35. h e Video cable for testing except bullet cameras e User manual e Quick start guide e CD with user manual and TruVision Device Finder CAUTION Use direct plug in UL listed power supplies marked Class 2 CE certified or LPS limited power source of the required output rating as listed on the unit Cable requirements For proper operation adhere to the following cable and power requirements for the cameras Category 5 cabling or better is recommended All network cabling must be installed according to applicable codes and regulations Table 1 below lists the requirements for the power cables that connect to the camera Table 1 Recommended power cable requirements Bullet camera 12 VDC power jack Dome camera 24 VAC power jack 4 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation Camera descriptions Figure 1 Outdoor IP dome camera 1 Video output interface 4 PWRLED The red LED is lit when the 2 LINK LED The yellow LED is lit when the GAM Powered UD network is connected 5 Micro SD slot 3 ACT LED The blue LED blinks when the 6 Reset switch network is correctly functioning Figure 2 Outdoor IP bullet camera Sun shield Mounting bracket Safety cable Threaded knockout for cable access TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 5 1BChapter 2 Installation Setting up the camera Note If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid wide variations
36. ice Table 4 Network parameters Parameters Network PPPoE DDNS E mail Description NIC type Specifies the NIC type Default is 10M 100M Auto Other options include 10M half dup 10M full dup 100M half dup and 100M full dup and 10M 100M auto Default is 10M 100M IP address Specifies the IP address of the camera Subnet mask Specifies the subnet mask Default value is 255 255 255 0 Gateway Specifies the gateway IP address Default value is 0 0 0 0 DNS server Specifies the DNS server for your network Default value is 0 0 0 0 HTTP port Specifies the port used for the Internet Explorer IE browser Default value is 80 Use this option to retrieve a dynamic IP address Specifies either DynDNS or IP server Specifies the e mail address to which messages are sent when an alarm occurs It is not possible to send an attachment with the e mail To define the network parameters 1 In the Network P open its window arameters folder click the Network setting subfolder to From the NIC Type drop down list select the required value Enter the values for the IP address subnet mask gateway DNS server and HTTP port Click Save to save cha nges TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 23 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring 2 4 24 Click the PPPoE setting subfolder to open its window and check Enable PPPoE Enter the user name and password Click Save to save changes
37. iew using the pop up video image menu See item 13 in Figure 13 on page 35 for more information Use this menu to also adjust camera behavior parameters such as shutter speed iris mode day night mode IR mode image flip power mode and white balance 34 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Figure 13 Camera image settings menu 4CIF camera shown B Enable White Balance whitebalance2 Parameter Description Brightness Video saturation Sharpness Shutter Iris mode Power mode IR mode Day Night IR cut delay Modifies the different elements of picture quality by adjusting the position of the values for each of parameter The shutter speed controls the length of time that the aperture is open to let light into the camera through the lens Select a higher value to see movement and a lower value to see clearer images The settings available depend on the lens type used There are two settings Manual and DC Iris The type of lens determines which setting is used The camera cannot auto sense the power supply Select 50 Hz PAL or 60 Hz NTSC depending on your region Defines whether the camera is in day or night mode The day color option could be used for example if the camera is located indoors where light levels are always good Options Day Camera is always in day mode Night Camera is always in night mode Auto The camera automatically de
38. ix A Specifications TruVision outdoor IP bullet cameras Electrical Voltage input Power consumption 12 VDC PoE IEEE 802 3af Max 12 W Miscellaneous Connectors Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions L x W x H Weight DC jack flying lead RJ45 flying lead 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F 98 x 88 6 x 328 8 mm 3 86 x3 49 x 12 94 in 1700 g 3 75 Ibs Environmental rating IP66 Network Protocols TCP IP HTTP DHCP DNS DDNS RTP RTCP PPPoE SMTP NTP Ethernet IP CoS 802 1 p Q QoS IPv4 PC requirements Intel based PC Memory Operating system 1 GHz or faster 1 GB RAM Windows XP Vista or Windows 7 CGI Direct X 9 0 or later Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later 52 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Appendix B Pin definitions There are eight wires on a standard UTP STP cable and each wire is color coded The following shows the pin allocation and color of straight and crossover cable connection Figure 19 Straight through cable 1 White Orange White Orange 1 2 Orange ZZ Orange 2 3 White Green White Green 3 4 Blue Blue 4 5 White Blue White Blue 5 6 roo GEN 6 7 White Brown ee White Brown 7 8 Brown sms BrOWN 8 Figure 20 Cross over cable 1 White Orange White Orange 1 2 Orange Orange 2 3 White Green White Green 3 4 Blue Blue 4 5 White Blue White Blue 5 6
39. n SDHC card inserted in the camera to be able to use the playback functions Playback is not available for the bullet cameras as they cannot be used with an SDHC card To search recorded video stored on the camera s SDHC card for playback click Playback on the menu toolbar The Playback window displays See Figure 16 on page 45 44 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Figure 16 Playback window 5BChapter 6 Camera operation 2011 09 02 13 52 35 ltem Name Description a soin 10 Playback button Full screen Current status Search calendar Locate time Start search Download Control playback Timeline bar Time moment TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Click to open the Playback window Click to view as full screen Displays recording type currently being played Click the day required to search You cannot search by particular criteria such as alarm type or time However the type of recording is displayed in the recording type bar see item 9 The color codes of the recording types are shown in item 11 Click to enter a specific time period to search Start search Results are listed in the file list box underneath and are arranged by start time Click to download the selected file to your computer desktop Click to control how the selected file is played back play stop reverse and fast forward playback The timeline bar displays the 24 hour period of the
40. n detection recording schedules must also be defined for motion to be detected and recorded See Events scheduling on page 28 and Defining a recording schedule on page 30 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Motion detection subfolder to open its window 32 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera 2 Check the Enable Motion Detection box Note Deselect the Enable Motion Detection option to disable the motion detection alarm 3 Define the motion detection area or areas Click the Zone settings tab to display the motion detection window Place your mouse pointer at a point on the window from where you want to start marking the motion detection area and it to mark the area sensitive to motion Several areas can be defined Sensitivity m Note You cannot adjust an area already drawn Click Clear All to delete all areas marked and restart drawing 4 Select the motion detection sensitivity level from the drop down list All areas will have the same sensitivity level Click the Linkage tab The Linkage window appears 6 Check one or more response methods for the system when a motion detection alarm is triggered Audible warning Triggers an audible beep when a notification or alarm is detected Notify surveillance center Sends a signal to TruVision Navigator or other software applications when an alarm or notification is detected Send Email Sends an e mail
41. nd streaming configuring configuration window The Local configuration window appears See Figure 6 on page 20 The camera is shipped with on screen display OSD menus in English only Figure 6 Example of a configuration window Local configuration shown Configuration panel Menu window Current user displayed Exit system Current useradmin Bat Save changes There are two main folders in the configuration panel e Local configuration e Remote configuration Local configuration Use the Local menu to manage the network type display mode and local storage paths In the Configuration panel click Local configuration to display the Local settings window See Figure 6 and Table 2 for descriptions of the different menu parameters Table 2 Overview of the Local configuration window Parameters Description Protocol type Specifies the network protocol used Options include TCP and UDP Stream type Specifies the streaming method used Options include Main stream and sub stream Main is default Display mode Specifies the width height ratio of the image Options include Full screen 4 3 16 9 or adjustable Package file size Specifies the maximum file size Options include 128 MB 256 MB and 512 MB 20 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Parameters Description Transmission performance Specifies the transmission speed Options include Sho
42. ompression can all be modified See Defining the system time on page 27 for more information e Schedule record Defines the recording schedule of the camera See Defining a recording schedule on page 30 e Motion detection Defines the on screen area to trigger a response and the method of response See Motion detection alarm on page 31 e Text overlay Defines up to four lines of extra text on screen They can be positioned anywhere See Adding extra on screen text on page 34 Camera image settings Defines image quality parameters as well as camera behavior such as shutter speed iris mode day night mode IR mode image flip power mode and white balance e Time amp date Defines the synchronization of the time and date with the NTP server TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 25 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera All changes made apply only to the camera being configured Parameters cannot be copied to another camera Note When schedule parameters are modified the camera will prompt you to reboot after the changes are saved Figure 9 Channel parameters folder Display setting menu shown Preview Playback Parameters configuration Bs Local configuration LE Remote configuration Bm Basic information Week Date amp Time of i CaO parameters Date format XX XX KXXK M D Y Y Display setting 9 M egean OSD Status Nontransparent amp unflickering Y Motion detection Y Text Overl
43. on Outdoor IP Camera User Manual Chapter 5 Camera management This chapter describes how to use the camera once it is installed and configured The camera is accessed through a Web browser User management This section describes how to manage users from the User Management window You can e Add or delete users e Modify passwords Only the administrator can manage users The administrator can create up to 15 additional individual users When new users are added to the list the administrator can define individual passwords or each user can use a default password See Figure 14 below Figure 14 User management window Passwords limit access to the camera and the same password can be used by several users When creating a new user you must give the user a password There is no default password provided for all users Users can modify their password However only the administrator can create a password for a user Admin passwords can have up to four digits ranging from 1 to 4 Note Keep the admin password in a safe place If you should forget it contact technical support TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 37 4BChapter 5 Camera management You can control who can connect to a camera by the user IP and physical MAC addresses entered for a user Setting up a user with a MAC address from the user s computer prohibits access to the camera from other computers All users can connect to a camera when IP and MAC ad
44. out facing downwards to prevent moisture from entering the camera TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation 3 Loosen the screws on the dome enclosure 1 using the supplied hex wrench and remove the enclosure and the dome liner 2 4 Insert the dome module into the housing and pull the camera s cables through the threaded knockout on the base of the housing Note The cables can also be passed through the threaded side knockout of the housing Use a waterproof conduit for the cables and seal all joints to ensure so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface 5 While viewing the video on the monitor adjust horizontally and vertically the camera pan and tilt Adjust the lens focus to get optimal video effect TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation HEE Lock screw 6 Reattach the dome liner and enclosure Mounting the bullet camera Mount the bullet camera on a ceiling or wall To mount the camera on a ceiling 1 Using the mounting bracket as a template place it level against the mounting surface and mark the position of the mounting holes 2 Following all local codes drill and prepare the mounting holes 3 Securely fasten the mount to the mounting surface with the appropriate fasteners Clip the camera s safety cable to the building s superstructure for security
45. panel Configuration folders Description Defines the camera name and RS 485 bus ID This window also displays the MAC address device type device SN and the current firmware version See Information about the camera on page 22 Basic information Channel parameters Defines the OSD properties of camera information recording parameters and schedules motion detection parameters image quality alarm responses and overlay text See Camera configuration on page 25 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 21 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Configuration folders Description Network parameters Defines the network parameters required to access the camera over the internet See Network parameters on page 22 Serial settings N A Deployment time Defines the schedules during which events are registered See Events scheduling on page 28 User management Defines who can use the camera their passwords and access privileges See User management on page 37on page 37 HDD management Defines how to format the SDHC card used in the camera See Formatting the SDHC card on page 39 Remote upgrade Defines how to upgrade the camera s firmware See Upgrading the firmware on page 40 Default Restores default settings See Restoring default settings on page 40 Reboot device Reboots the camera See Rebooting the camera on page 41 Information about the camera
46. return to the main User management window 38 TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 4BChapter 5 Camera management To delete a user 1 Click the User management folder to open its window 2 Select the Delete button The user management window appears Note Only the administrator can delete a user 3 Click the desired user in the list Select Delete Confirm that you want to delete the user 4 Click OK to save the changes Modifying user information You can easily change the information about a user such as their name password or computer ID To modify user information 1 Click the User management folder to open its window 2 Select the user 3 Click the Modify button The user management window appears 4 Change the information required Note The user Admin can only be changed by entering the admin password 5 Click OK to save the changes Formatting the SDHC card Use the HDD Configuration window to display the capacity and free space available on the SDHC card in the camera as well as the working status of the HDD You can also format the card Note This function is not available for bullet cameras Before formatting the HDD the SDHC card stop all recording Once formatting is completed reboot the camera as otherwise the device will not function properly When the card becomes full it overwrites the oldest recordings TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 39 4BChapter 5 Camer
47. rtest delay mode good real time normal real time and fluency and good fluency Save record file as Specifies the directory for recorded files The default directory is C Program Data Web RecordFiles Specifies the directory for saving snapshot files The default directory is C Program Data Web BMPCaptureFiles Save captured picture as Specifies the directory for saving playback files The default directory is C Program Data Web PlaybackFiles Save playback captured picture as Save download file as Specifies the directory for downloaded files The default directory is C Program Data Web DownloadFiles Remote configuration Use the Remote configuration panel to remotely configure the server network camera alarms users transactions and other parameters such as upgrading the firmware See Figure 7 and Table 3 for descriptions of the configuration folders available Figure 7 Remote configuration panel Basic information menu selected ns Preview Playback fx Parameters configuration Bs Local configuration LE Remote configuration En Basic information Bm Channel parameters Device Name IP CAMERA Device ID 88 Device Description Ei fi Network parameters MAC Address Bn Serial setting Alarm parameters Device Type Bm Deployment time fm User management Device SN fs HDD management Remotely upgrade Bn Default E Reboot device Firmware Version Table 3 Overview of the Remote configuration
48. tects which mode to use Default is Auto Adjusts the sensitivity of the camera to color or black and white Options Low Normal or High Default is Normal Adjusts the delay time to change between day and night mode TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 35 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Parameter Description WDR level 1 1 3MPX onlWWhen enabled this feature wide dynamic WDR level 2 range allows you to see details of objects in shadows or details of objects in bright areas of frames that have high contrast between light and dark areas N A WDR contrast level N A BLC N A Image flip Use this function to flip the original image into a mirror image This could be used for example when the camera needs to be installed upside down The image can be flipped horizontally up down vertically right left or centered Default is None Note The on screen text does not flip White balance White balance WB tells the camera what the color white looks like Based on this information the camera will then continue to display all colors correctly even when the color temperature of the scene changes such as from daylight to fluorescent lighting for example Select one of the options Auto White balance is determined automatically White balance 1 White balance for indoor environments White balance 2 White balance for outdoor environments This option is only available on 4CIF camera models 36 TruVisi
49. to a specified address when there is a motion detection alarm See Network parameters on page 22 for further information Upload to FTP Upload a video image snapshot to a user defined FTP server Trigger channel Triggers the recording to start in the camera A1 7 Click Save to save changes TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 33 3BChapter 4 Configuring the camera Adding extra on screen text You can add up to four lines of text on screen This option can be used for example to display emergency contact details Each text line can be positioned anywhere on screen To add on screen text 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Text Overlay subfolder to open its window 2 Check the OSD text box for the first line of text 3 Enter the text in the Text information column Up to 22 alphanumeric characters can be used 4 Enter the X and Y position co ordinates of the text line on screen The position values can be between 1 and 512 5 Repeat steps 2 and 4 for each extra line of text selecting the next string number 6 Click Save to save changes Configuring the video image You may need to adjust the camera image depending on the camera model or location background in order to get the best image quality You can adjust the brightness contrast saturation and sharpness of the video image See Figure 14 below Brightness contrast saturation hue and shutter speed can also be modified in live v
50. trols to connect and view video using Internet Explorer However you cannot download data such as video and images due to the increased security measure Consequently you should check the security level of your PC so that you are able to interact with the cameras over the Web and if necessary modify the Active X settings Configuring IE ActiveX controls You should confirm the ActiveX settings of your web browser To change the web browser s security level 1 In Internet Explorer click Internet Options on the Tools menu 2 On the Security tab click the zone to which you want to assign a web site under Select a web content zone to specify its security settings 3 Click Custom Level TruVision Outdoor IP Camera User Manual 15 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuring Internet Options E General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Select a zone to view or change security settings e ev OO Internet Localintranet Trusted sites Restricted sites N Internet This zone is for Internet websites except those listed in trusted and restricted zones Security leve for this zone Custom Custom settings To change the settings click Custom level To use the recommended settings click Default level Customlevel Default level Reset all zones to default level 4 Change the ActiveX controls and plug ins options that are signed or marked as safe to En
51. trusted sites To add the camera s IP address to Internet Explorer s list of trusted sites 1 ooo NOAA IP Open Internet Explorer Click Tools and then Internet Options Click the Security tab and then select the Trusted sites icon Click the Sites button Clear the Require server verification https for all sites in this zone box Enter the IP address in the Add this website to the zone field Click Add and then click Close Click OK in the Internet Options dialog screen Connect to the camera for full browser functionality Accessing the camera over the internet Use the web browser to access and configure the camera over the internet It is recommended that you change the administrator password once the set up is complete Only authorized users should be able to modify camera settings See User management on page 37 for further information To access the camera online 1 In the web browser enter the camera s IP address default is 192 168 1 70 Use the tool TruVision Device Finder enclosed on the CD to find the IP address of the camera The Login dialog box appears Note Ensure that the Active X controls are enabled Enter your user name and password User name admin Password 1234 Click OK The Web browser window appears in live view mode Note You can stop and start live view by clicking the Start stop live view button Co on the bottom of the window TruVision Outdoor IP
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