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TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual

1. Note In order for a camera to record an alarm the recording option and type must be enabled on the Schedule screen See Defining a recording schedule on page 23 for more information 4 Define the schedule for handling an external alarm input TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 37 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Check the Enable Alarm box to activate the Settings buttons In the Schedule section click the Settings button The Schedule screen appears Define a schedule for when the camera will respond to an external alarm Select the day of the week and under Schedule 1 enter the start and end time periods for the selected day Each day can have up to eight time periods Repeat for each day of the week Set the schedule periods for the other days of the week as required If required select another day of the week to which to copy the scheduled periods Select Whole week if the same schedule is used all week Click Copy to copy the settings to the selected day 6 Click OK to save all changes and return to the Alarm Input Setting screen 7 Specify your response method 38 Check the Enable Alarm box to activate the Settings buttons if not already activated In the Linkage Method section click the Settings button The Alarm Trigger Mode screen appears Linkage Alarm Trigger Mode IB Trigger Recording PTZLinkage Upload to Center Trigger Alarm Output Output
2. 0Mz 20 0204 46 ATP E 25fps S SHUTTER gt OFF AUTO GAIN LOW e 4 6 2 ACTEC AUTO AUTO OFF DAY NIGHT _ AUTO WHITE BALANCE AUTO EFFECTS MODE OFF MIRROR LEFT RIGHT EPTZ ON lt SAVE gt Camera 1 lt EXIT gt lt SAVE Camera 01 Off Left Right TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 53 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration 09 13 2010 Mon HATA HENUD gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH ELICKER CONTROL 50HZ 03 13 2010 Mon lt MATN MERU gt LANGUAGE ENGLISH FLICKER CONTROL SoHz RESOLUT LON 4C IF 704576 FRAME Zaf SHUTTER AUTO GAIN LOW DAYZN TIGHT AUTO AUTO RESOLUTION 4C1F 704 576 _ FRAME Ly 25fp SHUTTER OFF AUTO GAIN LOW DAYZNIGHT AUTO TAUTU iP MIRRORS EPTZ 54 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration This chapter describes how to modify the image quality settings of the TruVision 2 0 megapixel IP camera Main menu overview The camera is programmed through an on screen OSD menu This main menu lets you set up the camera image to suit your installation See below Figure 20 Main menu LJ MENUS O LANGUAGE ISH EMTEKER CONTROL 0112 RESOLUTION 16001200 FRAME 12 5fps SHUTTER OFF AUTO GAIN DEF DAY NIGHT DAY WHITE BALANCE AUTO EFFECTS MODE DEF MIRROR OFE ERTZ ON lt EXIT gt lt SAVE gt Nearly all setup options can be modified from this main
3. IP 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 To search logs by type 1 D 01 E Da In live mode click the Log button in the menu toolbar to display the Log screen Select one of the four search criteria in the Query Type box All Category and Time Time and Category If the All or Time criteria is selected the main and sub type options are not available Select one of the types listed in the Main Type list box Select one of the types listed in the Sub Type list box Click Search button to start your search Click Live View button in the menu toolbar to the return to the main menu To search logs by date and time DO Eo Br a 68 Display the View Log screen Enter a start time using the Start Time edit box Enter an end time using the End Time edit box Click Search Log to start your search If you want further information on the logs click More Info Click Return to the return to the live mode scr
4. UTC Fire amp Security A United Technologies Company TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual P N 1070142 EN REV 2 0 ISS 04NOV10 Copyright Trademarks and patents Manufacturer Certification FCC compliance European Union directives Contact information O 2010 UTC Fire 8 Security All rights reserved The TruVision name and logo are trademarks of UTC Fire amp Security GE and the GE monogram are trademarks of the General Electric Company and are under license to UTC Fire amp Security 9 Farm Springs Road Farmington CT 06034 4065 USA Other trade names used in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturers or vendors of the respective products Authorized EU manufacturing representative UTC Fire amp Security B V Kelvinstraat 7 6003 DH Weert The Netherlands 6 Ca Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
5. 1 M 8608066 1 4 8 Select the day of the week and type of recording period for which you want to set the recording schedule If you want to record all day check the All Day Recording box Set the start and end time for recording Check the Schedule 1 box and enter the times you want the camera to begin and end recording From the drop down list box select one of the alarm types to record e Schedule recording This is continuous recording e Motion detection e Alarm record e Motion or alarm e Motion and alarm e Command This option is unavailable TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 8 Repeat step 5 for additional periods Up to eight time schedules can be selected Note The eight time schedules cannot overlap 9 Set the schedule periods for the other days of the week as required Use the Copy option to copy the scheduled periods to another day of the week 10 Save your changes Click OK to return to the Recording Time screen Click Save to save your changes and return to live mode Notes e The camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule to take effect e If you set your record type to Motion detection or other related alarm types you must define the motion detection alarm in order to trigger motion recording See Motion detection alarm below for more information Motion detection alarm You can define motion detect
6. Channe Select how you want to be notified of an external alarm Check one or both of the response methods Upload to center Upload data to GE Nav Trigger an alarm output Triggers an alarm output Select the Trigger Recording tab and check the input option A1 to select from which video channel to start recording a PTZ dome is connected to the camera click the PTZ Linkage tab to set a PTZ link to the alarm TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Linkage 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Alarm Trigger Mode IB Trigger Recording PTZLinkage Channel No Preset No Preset Tour No Shadow Tour No Analog camera 1 f Enable Enable Enable In the Alarm Trigger Mode screen click the tab for PTZ Linkage For preset preset tour and shadow tour check Enable and enter the number for each of them for the dome camera to be used See Controlling a PTZ camera on page 69 for more information on using PTZ dome cameras with this camera 10 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Alarm Input Setting screen 11 Click Save on the Alarm Input Setting screen to save your changes and return to live mode Note The camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule changes to take effect To set up an alarm relay output 1 In the Alarm Parameters folder click the Alarm Output Settings subfolder to open its screen Note Th
7. appears TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 13 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 2 Enter your user name and password User name admin Password 1234 Click OK The Web browser screen appears in live mode Note The live screen is initially blank You must click the Start Live View button on the bottom of the screen for the live mode images to appear on screen 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 7 on page 15 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 14 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Figure 7 Web browser interface ad D 09 29 2010 Camera 01 Item Name Description 1 Menu toolbar Lets you do the following amp Logon and log off the system This can only be done in live mode View live video 2 Play back video EL Search for event logs Ther
8. be hidden Area Settings Clear All oK Cancel Several areas can be defined To mark more than one area keep pressing the Ctrl button on your keyboard and move the mouse around another area TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 33 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Note You cannot adjust an area already drawn Click Clear All to delete all drawn areas and redraw 4 Click OK to return to the Video Mask screen Note To cancel privacy masking deselect the Enable Video Mask option on the Video Mask screen 5 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode Adding extra on screen text You can add up to eight lines of text on screen This option can be used for example to display emergency contact details By default these lines of text are positioned along the top of the screen The strings follow each other consecutively To add on screen text 1 In the Channel Parameters folder open the Text Overlay screen 2 Check the Strings 1 box for the first line of text 3 Enter the text for string 1 in the column alongside Up to 22 alphanumeric characters can be used 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each extra line of text selecting the next string number 5 Click Save to save the position and return to live mode Network parameters Accessing the camera through a network requires that you define certain network settings Use the Network Parameters folder to define the network set
9. be required to correct the interference at his own expense 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 utcfireandsecurity com Content Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product overview 1 Features 1 Chapter 2 Installation 3 Installation environment 3 Package contents 3 Cable requirements 4 Camera description 4 Lenses 6 Setting up the camera 6 Connections 7 Accessing the SD card 8 Mounting the camera on a ceiling or wall 8 Using the camera with TVR 60 9 Using the camera with GE Nav 9 Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 1 Checking your Web browser security level 11 Accessing the camera over the internet 13 Overview of the camera Web browser 14 Configuring the camera over the network 16 Device parameters 17 Camera parameters 18 Network parameters 34 RS 485 serial port settings 36 Alarm parameters 37 Notification parameters 41 User management 41 Formatting the HDD 45 Upgrading the firmware 45 Chapter4
10. dup and 100M full dup and 10M 100M auto Default is 10M 100M Use this option if the camera uses the PPPoE function and retrieves one dynamic IP address If you define the DNS IP with one fixed Internet IP address the camera sends information such as camera name serial number and current IP address to that fixed IP address The fixed IP address is referred to as the DNS IP The DNS server with that fixed Internet IP address can receive the camera information and be used to resolve the camera dynamic IP address This IP server is a unique software and does not fall into the normal domain name server Specifies the port used for the Internet Explorer IE browser The default value is 80 This value can be modified Specifies the subnet mask Default value is 255 255 255 0 Specifies the gateway IP address The gateway IP is used to communicate in different network segments The default value is 192 168 222 1 Specifies the physical address of the device This value can not be overwritten TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 35 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Option Description Multicast IP 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 HTTP port Specifies the port used for the Internet Explorer IE browser The defau
11. name the camera also displays the system date and time on screen You can modify the on screen display position also referred to as OSD of the camera name and define how the text appears on screen Note The system date and time are defined from the DVR or GE Nav To position the camera name and date time on screen 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Display Settings subfolder to open its screen 2 Name the camera Enter the camera name into the Camera name edit box The camera can have up to 12 alphanumeric characters in its name 3 Position the on screen camera name Check the Show Camera Name box to display the camera name on screen Adjust the X and Y position co ordinates of the name until satisfied The on screen position changes when you click Save 20 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 4 Check the Show OSD box to display the date time on screen 5 Select the time format from the OSD Type list box There are two formats to choose 24 hour format or 12 hour format 24 hour is default The date and time appear in the bottom right corner of the screen 6 Select a display mode for the camera from the Show Status list box Display modes include e Transparent amp Non Flashing The screen image appears through the text This is default e Transparent amp Flashing The screen image appears through the text The text flashes on and off e No
12. 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 8 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation 4 If needed seal all mounting holes so that no moisture can leak into the mounting surface 5 Screw the camera into the mounting bracket Ensure that the camera is firmly attached to the bracket B y a ce 6 Connect a 75 ohm coaxial video cable to the video cable and connect a 12 VDC power supply to the power cable 7 Adjust the camera position and angle as required 8 Connect a lens to the camera RR Fr ha gt Using the camera with TVR 60 Please refer to the TVR 60 user manual for instructions on connecting and operating the camera with the TVR 60 Using the camera with GE Nav A camera must be connected to a TVR 60 in order to be operated by GE Nav Please refer to the GE Nav user manual for instructions on operating the camera with the GE Nav TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation 10 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 3 Network and streaming configuration This chapter explains how to configure the camera through a Web browser The camera can be configured and controlled using an internet browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer IE The procedu
13. your user name and password when logging in Figure 23 Login dialog box Only one camera is accessible from a Web browser screen If there is more than one camera connected to the network open a separate Web browser screen for each individual camera Live mode Open the camera s Web browser screen and click the View Live Video button to view live mode However the live screen is initially blank You must then click the TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 63 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Start Live View button on the bottom of the screen for the live view to appear on screen Manual recording You can manually record live video and store the images on your computer s desk top In the Web browser screen 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 recorded images See Modifying user information on page 43 for more information Taking a snapshot When in live mode you can take a snapshot of a scene Simply click the snapshot button to save an image which is in jpeg format Snapshots are saved on the hard drive Searching recorded video for playback To search recorded video stored on the camera s SDHC card for playback click the Playback button on the menu toolbar in live view The Search screen d
14. 0 09 29 16 40 02 2010 09 29 16 40 02 2010 09 29 16 40 02 2010 09 29 16 40 02 2010 09 29 16 40 02 2010 09 29 16 40 03 2010 09 29 16 40 09 2010 09 29 16 40 25 2010 09 29 16 40 25 2010 09 29 16 40 40 2010 09 29 16 40 40 2010 09 29 16 40 40 2010 09 29 16 40 56 MotDectStart 383 394 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 39 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 1 Query type 5 Stop time 2 Major type 6 Start search 3 Minor type 7 Archive button Save selected logs to 4 Start time your computer desktop Searching for logs You can also search for recorded logs by the following Query type There are four log options All Category and Time Time and Category Main information types There are four main information types All Alarm Notification and Operation Sub information types There are several different types of sub information depending on the main type selected See Table 14 on page 68 for more information Date and time Logs can be search by date as well as start and end recording times TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 67 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Table 14 Sub information type by main type Main information type Sub information type by main information type All All 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
15. 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration 47 Main menu overview 47 Language 48 Resolution 49 Frame rate 49 Lens type 49 Shutter speed 49 Auto gain 50 Day Night 50 White balance 51 Backlight compensation 52 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Mirror mode 53 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration 55 Main menu overview 55 Language 56 Flicker control 57 Resolution 57 Frame rate 57 Shutter speed 58 Auto gain 58 Day Night 58 White balance 59 Special effects mode 60 Mirror mode 60 ePTZ mode 60 Camera operation 63 Logging on and off 63 Live mode 63 Searching recorded video for playback 64 Playing back recorded files 66 Viewing logs 66 Searching for logs 67 Archiving recorded files 69 Controlling a PTZ camera 9 Specifications 71 1 3 megapixel IP camera 71 2 megapixel IP camera 2 Pin definitions 75 Warranty and contact information 77 Warranty information 77 Contacting support 77 Index 79 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Product overview This is the user manual for TruVision megapixel IP box camera models 1 3 megapixel IP box cameras e TVC M1120 1 N e TVC M1120 1 P 2 0 megapixel IP box cameras e TVC M2110 1 N e TVC M2110 1 P Features This section describes the TruVision megapixel IP camera features e Supports TCP IP HTTP DNS RTP RTCP and PPPoE protocols e Programming and setup t
16. 485 default Philips 2 DeltaDome VideoTec Philips BBV VCL SpeedDome Panasonic Tyco AD Techwin LG AD EVI D30 Infinova Pelco D TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 69 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Samsung HIKVISION Pelco P Siemens DM DynaColor 70 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Appendix A Specifications 1 3 megapixel IP camera Camera Image sensor Effective pixels Min illumination Electronic shutter Auto iris lens Day amp night Lens S N ratio Lens mount Video output 1 3 inch SONY progressive scan CCD 1280 H x 960 V 1 3 M CCD Color 0 1Lux F1 2 B W 0 01Lux F1 2 1 4s to 1 100 000 s DC Drive or Video Drive ICR Al Greater than 50 dB C CS mount 1 Vp p Composite Output 75 O BNC Compression standard Video Compression H 264 or MPEG 4 Video Output 32 K to 2 M adjustable 8 Mbps max Audio Compression OggVorbis Image Max Image Resolution 1280 x 960 Frame Rate 12 5 fps 1280 x 960 25 fps 1280 x 720 25 fps 640 x 480 Functions Motion detection Dual stream SDHC card local recording Heartbeat Password protection Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 71 6BAppendix A Specifications Protocols TCP IP HTTP DHCP DNS RTP RTCP Interface Audio input 1 channel 3 5 mm audio interface 2 0 to 2 4Vp p 1 KQ Audio output 1 channel 3 5 mm audio interfac
17. 64 Mirror mode settings 79 Index 1 3 IP megapixel IP camera 53 1 3 megapixel IP camera 60 Motion detection 25 defining the schedule 27 detection areas 26 response methods 28 N Network parameters 34 Notification conditions for alarms 41 O Overwrite recorded files 18 P Passwords modifying 43 Playback playing back recorded files 66 searching recorded video 64 Playback interface 64 Pre and post event recording times description 23 Privacy masking 33 PTZ cameras controlling 69 protocols 69 RS 485 port settings 36 PTZ settings 60 R Recording parameters 22 Recording schedule 23 Resolution 1 3 megapixel IP camera 49 2 0 megapixel IP camera 57 configuring 21 RS 485 port settings 36 S SDHC capacity 45 SDHC card accessing 8 formatting 45 SDHC free space 45 Shutter speed settings 49 58 Snapshots 64 Stream mode 21 T Tamper alarm defining the schedule 32 Tamper alarms 30 Text adding extra lines of text on screen 34 80 Text display on screen appearence 20 Time set up 20 TVR 60 9 U User settings 41 Users access privileges 44 adding new users 42 deleting a user 43 modifying computer ID 43 modifying password 43 V Video loss 29 Video quality 21 Video scaler option 18 W Wall mounting 8 Web browser accessing camera 13 overview of the interface 14 Web browser security level add camera to Windows Vista and Windows 7
18. 8 AUTO GAIN HIGHS DAY NIGHT DAY WHITE BALANCE ATC BACKLIGHT COMP MANUAL MIRROR OFF lt EXIT gt lt SAVE gt Nearly all setup options can be modified from this main screen Once you have made your setup changes select Save to save them or select Exit to quit without saving TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 47 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration To access the main menu 1 Open the browser and enter the camera IP address to connect to the camera default 192 0 0 64 Use the tool IP Finder enclosed on the CD to find the IP address of the camera Enter your user name and password in the Login box and click OK The Web browser screen appears in live mode From the preset drop down list in the PTZ control section of the Web browser screen select preset number 95 The main menu appears To select menu options and settings 1 Using the mouse select a camera menu option and setting Click A or V arrows to move the cursor up or down the menu option list When the cursor is beside the desired menu option click or gt arrows to select it and scroll through its menu settings When the desired menu setting is displayed click the Iris button to select it Move the cursor to Save and press Iris to save it and return to the live mode screen To return all menu options to default move the cursor to the Save button and press the lt or gt arrows to scroll through th
19. 85 D D 2 Audio input Connect to an RS 485 device such as a Connect to an audio input PTZ dome camera 3 Audio output 9 Alarm input N G Connect to an audio output Connect to an alarm input device 4 Video output 10 Ground Connect to a CCTV monitor Connect to ground SDHC card slot 11 Alarm output 1A 1B Connect to an alarm output device See Pin definitions on page 75 for further information Power supply Connect to 12 VDC or 24 VAC power supply TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 7 1BChapter 2 Installation Note The alarm output can be used to turn on and off an external alarm device Connect a 12 VDC 30 mA external power supply to the alarm output See Figure 6 below Figure 6 External alarm output e S ODC Accessing the SD card Insert an 8GB or 16GB SDHC card for local storage as a backup in case the network fails for example 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 GE Nav or TVR 60 Mounting the camera on a ceiling or wall You can mount the camera on a ceiling or wall The instructions below are for fixing the camera directly to a ceiling When installing the cameras please use the optional mounting bracket which is sold separately To mount the camera to a ceiling 1 Using the mounting bracket as a template place it level against the mounting
20. BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration Flicker control When the camera is installed in an indoor location lit by fluorescent lighting the camera images may appear to flicker This occurs when the frequency of the video frames is significantly different from that of the AC power supply frequency The mains frequency of commercial electrical power at which fluorescent lights operate is standardized at either 50 Hz or 60 Hz frequency at which alternating current is transmitted from power plant to end user depending on geographical region For example the commercial mains frequency in Europe is 50Hz so fluorescent lights in Europe flicker at 100 times per second The mains frequency in the USA is 60Hz so fluorescent lights in the USA flicker at 120 times per second The flickering problem is solved by setting the flicker control of the camera to be either 50 Hz or 60 Hz The two settings available are 50 and 60 Default setting is 50 Hz Resolution High resolution produces higher quality images but also increases the file size of the video images The current resolution of the camera is displayed in the main menu However it cannot be changed from the main menu screen It is changed from the Channel configuration screen The current resolution of the camera is displayed in the main menu However it cannot be changed from the main menu screen In live mode click the Config button in the menu toolbar and then click the Ch
21. 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 addresses are set to zero The user access rights must be set up for each camera individually Figure 16 Account management screen Remote Parameters Configuration lt fr Device Parameters Y Device Information Y Version Informatior E Channel Parameters amp Display Settings Y Video Parameters Schedule Recordir Motion Detection Video Lost Y Video Tampering Video Mask Y Text Overlay y Network Parameters amp Network Settings y Serial Port Settings RS485 Settings y Alarm Parameters amp Alarm Input Setting amp Alarm Output Settir Ez Notification Es Account Management HDD Configuration y Update Remotely LC aro admin administrators 0 0 0 0 00 1 Privilege Remote PTZ Control amp Remote Playback Remote Parameter Settings Remote Log Query Remote Advanced Management Bi directional audio Remote Live View Control Local Output Remotely Control Serial Port Remotely Adding and deleting users You can create up to 15 users Only the system administrator can create or delete users 42 5 Enable Remote Alarm Control Alarm Ou TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration To ad
22. able 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 Options include Full frame 1 16 1 8 1 4 1 2 1 2 4 6 Default is Full frame Frame type A video compression method It is strongly recommended not to change the default value displayed Only P frame interval A video compression method It is strongly recommended not to change the default value displayed 25 Defining a recording schedule You can define a recording schedule for the camera in the Schedule Recordings screen The recording is saved on to the SDHC card in the camera Although all recordings are saved on the DVR the camera 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 Pre and post event recording times The pre event record time PreRec is used if you have the motion detection and or external alarms enabled Pre event time refers to the time recorded before a motion or external alarm is triggered and includes the alarm data If a motion or external alarm occurs and y
23. amage 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 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 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation immediately If the unit is returned it must be shipped back in its original packaging Package contents e Camera e Multilingual Installation Sheet e CD with User Manual in several languages CAUTION Use direct plug in UL listed power supplies marked Class 2 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 cables that connect to the camera Table 1 Recommended cable requirements Cable type Requirements Data For RS 485 22 gauge 0 64 mm shielded two conductor twisted pair STP cable Video 75 ohm RS 59 coaxial cable with BNC ends Power 24 VAC cable Camera de
24. ameters This section describes how to change alarm settings from the Alarm Parameters screen You can select how the alarm settings should be handled for e An external alarm input An alarm output Figure 15 Alarm screen Remote Parameters Configuration amp Device Information amp Version Informatior i Channel Parameters Alarm Input Alarm 1 P Display Settings 2 7 a IP address Lable amp Video Parameters amp Schedule Recordir Alarm Name Y Motion Detection Video Lost Alarm Status NO Y Video Tampering Video Mask Text Overlay Enable Alarm Ey Network Parameters Schedule Y Network Settings 2 Es Serial Port Settings Alarm time setting each day could be divided into 8 periods fortify is valid in yy R5485 Settings corresponding period setings Ey Alarm Parameters Alarm Input Setting Y Alarm Output Settir Linkage Method Es Notification Include Alarm Trigger Method Alarm Es Account Management Output Trigger Recording Channel somnos 9 HDD Configuration 9 Update Remotely Copyto All Alarm Signals lt gt To set up an external alarm input 1 In the Alarm Parameters folder open the Alarm Input Settings screen Note The camera has only one alarm input Enter the alarm name This is optional Select an input type in the Alarm status box Alarm input type refers to the sensor type You can select Normal Open or Normal Close according to the sensor type
25. ameters Alarm time setting each day could be divided into 8 periods fortify is valid in 6 corresponding period setinas Ey Account Management Ey HDD Configuration Es Update Remotely Linkage Alarm Trigger Mode Alarm Output Trigger Recording setings gt gt To define the on screen area that can trigger a tamper alarm 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Video Tampering subfolder to open its screen Check the Enable Video Tampering Alarm box The three Settings buttons are activated Define the area for camera tampering In the Setting Areas section click the Settings button The Areas Settings screen appears Check the Start Draw box Place your mouse pointer at a point on the screen from where you want to start marking the motion detection area While pressing the Ctrl button on your keyboard move the mouse pointer to mark the area sensitive to motion Only one area can be drawn Click Clear All to delete the area and redraw it Set the tampering sensitivity level Move the Sensitivity scroll bar to the desired sensitivity level Click OK to return to the Video Tampering screen TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 31 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Define the video tampering schedule and response methods if not already done Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode define the tamper alarm schedule In the Channel Parameters folder c
26. annel configuration tab Under Resolution select one desired resolution in the drop down list Click Save See Defining video recording on page 21 for more information Frame rate The frame rate is the number of video frames that are shown or sent per second In live mode the frame rate is 25 fps for PAL and 30 fps for NTSC The current frame rate of the camera is displayed in the main menu However it cannot be changed from the main menu screen In live mode click the Config button in the menu toolbar and then click the Channel configuration tab Under Frame Rate select the desired rate in the drop down list See Defining video recording on page 21 for more information TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 57 4BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to how long the camera s sensor is exposed to light Faster shutter speeds produce sharper images Adjusting the shutter speed helps control motion blur in the camera images The settings available are Off AutoX2 and AutoX5 Default is Off Auto gain Automatic gain control adjusts the electronic amplification of the video signal to compensate for varying levels of scene illumination The settings available are Off Low Middle and High Default is Low Day Night This function controls when the camera switches to day or night mode The camera produces high quality color video during the day or when light le
27. apixel IP Camera User Manual Index A Alarm inputs 37 Alarm outputs 37 Alarm parameters 37 notification conditions 41 Alarm settings alarm relay output 39 Alarm types motion detection 25 tamper alarms 30 video loss 29 Archived files playing back 69 Archiving recorded files 69 Automatic gain 58 Backlight compensation settings 52 C Cabling requirements 4 Camera configuration 18 1 3 megapixel IP camera 48 2 0 megapixel IP camera 56 Camera description 4 Camera dimensions 4 Camera name changing 17 display 20 Camera recording schedule 24 Ceiling mounting 8 Channel configuration 18 Configuration parameters overview 16 D Date set up 20 Day night settings 1 3 megapixel IP camera 50 2 0 megapixel IP camera 58 Device information display 17 Display information on screen set up 20 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual F Factory defaults restoring 17 Firmware upgrade 45 Flicker control settings 57 Frame rate 1 3 megapixel IP camera 49 2 0 megapixel IP camera 57 configuring 21 49 57 G GE Nav 9 H Hard drive capacity 45 formatting 45 free space 45 Internal errors notification conditions 41 IP address configuring 34 L Language 1 3 megapixel IP camera 48 2 0 megapixel IP camera 56 Lenses 6 defining type 49 Live mode starting 63 Logging on and off 63 Logs information type 67 searching for logs 67 viewing logs 66 Manual recording
28. ault is Off Figure 22 Examples of mirror mode settings LANGUA 2 5OHz RESOLUTION SIE 76 JCIE 044576 FRAME 5 J 2 eof ps SHUTTER SORE a y DEF AUTO GAIN TO GAIN LOW DAYYNIGHT AUTO DAY NIGHT _ AUTO AUTO WHITE BALANCE AUTO OFF EFFECTS MODE DFF OFF MIRROR LEFT RIGHT ON EPTZ ON lt EXIT gt lt SAUVE gt Camera 12 lt EXIT gt lt SAUVE gt Camera 01 Off Left Right 09 13 2010 MON HAT HERU gt 09 13 2010 Mon HAT HERU gt LANGUAGE NGLIS LANGUAGE ENGLISH CONTROL 50Hz FLICKER CONTROL 4C1F 704 576 RESOLUTION PASS tits FRAME OFF SHUTTER AUTO GAIN LOW AUTO GAIN DAYZNIGHT malate AUTOR DAY NIGHT BALANGES Salita WHITES BALANG JOBE EFEECTS MODES MIRROR EPTZ Up Down Center ePTZ mode Use electronic PTZ ePTZ to quickly zoom into a target area 60 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 4BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration There are two settings On and Off Default is On TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 61 4BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration 62 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 6 Camera operation This chapter describes how to use the camera once it is installed and configured The camera is accessed through a Web browser Logging on and off You can easily login and out of the camera browser screen by clicking the Login button amp on the menu toolbar You will be asked each time to enter
29. come activated Click the Linkage button The Video tamper link screen appears Check a response method for the system when a video tamper alarm is triggered You can check one or both response methods TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Upload to center Sends the alarm response to the DVR Trigger alarm output Triggers the camera s alarm output 4 Click OK to return to the Channel Configuration screen 5 Define the video tampering schedule and areas if not already done 6 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode Privacy masking You can define an area on screen that can remain hidden from view For example you can choose to block the view of a camera when overlooking residential premises This hidden area is referred to as privacy masking Privacy masking cannot be viewed live or recorded and appears as a blank screen on display To define privacy masking 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Video Mask subfolder to open its screen Check the Enable Video Mask box Only the Settings Area settings button is activated Click the Settings button The Area settings screen appears Check the Start Draw option Place your mouse pointer at a point on the screen from where you want to start marking the privacy mask area While pressing the Ctrl button on your keyboard move the mouse pointer to mark the area to
30. conds Day Select to manually activate day mode Night Select to manually activate night mode 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 The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin K The following table shows the color temperature of some light sources Table 13 Examples of the color temperatures of different light sources Light sources Color temperature in K Cloudy sky 6 000 to 8 000 Noon sun and clear sky 6 500 Household lighting 2 500 to 3 000 75 watt bulb 2 820 Candle flame 1 200 to 1 500 There are two settings Auto and Off When the WB is set to Auto the white balance is automatically adjusted Default is Auto TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 59 4BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration Note The WB function is disabled when the Day Night option is set to Night or it is set to Auto and the image is black and white Special effects mode It is recommended not to use this option Mirror mode 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 There are four settings Off Left Right horizontal Up Down vertical Center Def
31. d a user 1 2 7 Click the Account Management folder to open its screen Select the Add button The User Information screen appears User Information Username Password Password verify pioa aaminin gt IP Address 0 9 0 gt 0 Physical Address 90 00 00 00 00 00 eq d0 40 30 41 03 a0 In the User name edit box enter a new user name using alphanumeric characters Assign the user a password Use numeric buttons to enter the new password Passwords can be up to 16 alphanumeric characters Note The Priority option is unavailable Enter the IP address and physical address MAC address of the user s computer Click OK to accept the change and return to the Account Management screen Click Save to accept the change and return to live mode To delete a user 1 Click the Account Management folder to open the Account Management screen Click the desired user in the list and right click the mouse Select Delete Confirm that you want to delete the user Click Save to accept the change and return to live mode Modifying user information You can easily change the information about a user such as their name password or computer ID TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 43 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration To modify user information 1 7 cee MO Click the Account Management folder to open its screen Select a user whose information you want to c
32. e Click Save to save the changes and return to live mode TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Formatting the HDD Use the HDD Configuration screen to display the capacity and free space available on the SDHC card in the camera as well as to format the card Before formatting the HDD the SDHC card stop all recording Once formatting is completed reboot the camera Otherwise the device will not function properly To format the HDD 1 Click the HDD Configuration folder to open its screen Remote Parameters Configuration amp Device information amp Version Informatior fis Channel Parameters HDD No HOD Capaci HDD Free Space HDD Statu Display Settings H Video Parameters F Schedule Recordir Motion Detection Video Lost H Video Tampering amp Video Mask Text Overlay F Select Al ig Network Parameters H Network Settings HDD formattina status Ey Serial Port Settings P RS485 Settings fig Alarm Parameters Y Alarm Input Setting F Alarm Output Settir Es Notification E Account Management HDD Configuration 9 Update Remotely lt gt lt gt Default Save 2 Select HDD 01 in the HDD Number column Only one HDD option is listed 3 Click Format A screen appears showing the formatting status 4 When formatting is completed click Save to save and return to live mode Upgrading the firmware The camera firmwa
33. e Line level 600 Q Communication Alarm input Alarm output 1 RJ45 10M 100M self adaptive Ethernet port and 1 RS 485 interface 1 channel signal input 1 channel signal relay output Others Operating temperature Power supply Power consumption Dimensions mm Weight 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F 24 VAC 10 12VDC 10 PoE Power over Ethernet 4 W max 10 W max with ICR working 68 x 63 x 158 2 71 x 2 48 x 6 25 inches 600 g 1 32 Ibs 2 megapixel IP camera Camera Image sensor Effective pixels Min illumination Electronic shutter Auto iris lens Day and night Lens Lens mount Video output 1 3 inch CMOS 1600 H x 1200 V 0 5 Lux F1 2 0 1 Lux F1 2 sense up x 5 Auto Digital Manual C CS mount 1 Vp p Composite Output 75 O BNC Compression standard Video compression Video output H 264 or MPEG 4 32 K to 2 M adjustable 8 Mbps max Audio compression OggVorbis Image Max image resolution 1600 x 1200 Frame rate 12 5 fps 1600 x 1200 25 fps 1280 x 720 25 fps 704 x 576 30 fps 704 x 480 72 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 6BAppendix A Specifications Functions e PTZ Supported Motion detection Supported Dual stream Supported SDHC card local recording Supported Heartbeat Supported Password protection Supported Protocols TCP IP HTTP DHCP DNS RTP RTCP Interface Audio input 1 chann
34. e the system can trigger an alarm if someone spray paints the camera lens You can also define the tampering sensitivity level This can be useful to accommodate for accidental blocking of the camera view An example is ina delivery dock when a truck delays in front of a camera during deliveries Use the Video Tampering screen in the Channel Parameters folder to change the video tampering settings Defining a camera tamper alarm requires the following tasks 1 Settings areas Define the on screen area that can trigger a camera tamper alarm and the tampering sensitivity level 2 Schedule Define the camera tamper schedule 3 Linkage Specify the method of response to the alarm 30 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Note Deselect the Enable Video Tampering option to disable the video tampering alarm Figure 13 Video tampering screen Remote Parameters Configuration amp Device Information amp Version Informatior Ey Channel Parameters Channel no Analog camera 1 amp Display Settings YH Video Parameters amp Schedule Recordir Enable Video Tampering Alarm Motion Detection Video Lost Setting Areas amp Video Tampering Area settings sensitivity amp Video Mask adjustment there is limit on the number Text Overlay of areas settings Ey Network Parameters Y Network Settings Ey Serial Port Settings Senedule Ey Alarm Par
35. e Type Frame Interval Analogcamera1 variable y f2048kops BBP 25 Option Stream mode Stream type Resolution Video quality 22 Description 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 2 0 megapixel IP camera Main stream DCIF CIF QCIF 4CIF 2CIF VGA UXGA SVGA HD720p and HD900p Default is 4CIF Sub stream CIF QCIF 1 3 megapixel IP camera Main stream VGA HD720p and XVGA Sub stream CIF QCIF Specifies the quality level of the image Options include Highest Higher High Average Low Lowest Default is High TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Option Description Bit rate Specifies whether variable or fixed bit rate is used Variable produces higher quality results suitable for video downloads and streaming Default is Vari
36. e are four main information types All Alarm Notification and Operation Configure settings Note The Playback and Log functions can only be used when an SDHC card is inserted in the camera 2 Viewer View live or playback video 3 PTZ controls Lets you control a PTZ camera when connected using RS 485 port Also used to access main menu via Preset 95 4 Video image settings Adjust video image settings such as brightness contrast saturation and hue 5 Audio setting Turn bi directional audio on or off 6 Video function Lets you do the following Bl Record live video 6 a snapshot of the video Estar live view 7 Camera View video and record video from this camera TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 15 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Configuring the camera over the network Once the camera hardware has been installed the camera can then be configured over the network The camera Web browser lets you configure the camera remotely using your PC In the camera browser screen click the Config button amp in the menu toolbar to get the configuration screens There are 10 folders running down the left side of the screen and each folder has a list of subfolders which display the different configuration screens See Figure 8 below and Table 2 below for descriptions of the different folders Figure 8 Accessing the configuration screen Channelno jAnalogcamerat Enable Video Mask Set
37. e camera has only one alarm output TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 39 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Remote Parameters Configuration FP Device Information amp Version Informatior fig Channel Parameters Alarm Output Alarm 1 z P Display Settings 3 gt IP address Labie amp Video Parameters Schedule Recordin Delay 5s Motion Detection amp Video Lost Y Video Tampering FP Video Mask amp Text Overlay Gm Network Parameters Schedule YH Network Settings i Serial Port Settings Alarm time setting each day could be divided into 8 periods fortify is valid in yy REISS Songs corresponding period iy Alarm Parameters Alarm Input Setting Alarm Output Settir Ez Notification Account Management 9 HDD Configuration Update Remotely Copyto All Alarms Output lt gt 2 Select the alarm output delay time The alarm output delay is the length of time that an alarm output displays before stopping Select a Delay option 5 10 and 30 seconds 1 2 5 and 10 minutes and Manual stop If Manual stop is selected the alarm output will stop only when the alarm input stops Note The IP address setting cannot be changed 3 Define an alarm output schedule Click the Schedule Settings button The Schedule screen appears Select the day of the week and under Schedule 1 and enter the start and end time periods for the selected day Each day can
38. e options Select Default and press Iris Language The camera is shipped with on screen display OSD menus in English only 48 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration Resolution High resolution produces higher quality images but also increases the file size of the video images The current resolution of the camera is displayed in the main menu However it cannot be changed from the main menu screen Click the Config tab in the menu toolbar and then click the Channel configuration tab Under Resolution select one of the three resolution options in the drop down list VGA HD720p and XVGA Click Save See Defining video recording on page 21 for more information Frame rate The frame rate is the number of video frames that are shown or sent per second In live mode the frame rate is 25 fps for PAL and 30 fps for NTSC The current frame rate of the camera is displayed in the main menu However it cannot be changed from the main menu screen Click the Config tab in the menu toolbar and then click the Channel configuration tab Under Frame Rate select the desired rate in the drop down list Click Save See Defining video recording on page 21 for more information Lens type Use this option to select the type of lens used with the camera The camera does not autodetect the type of lens used There are two settings available Al auto iris and AES aut
39. een TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Archiving recorded files Archive recorded files onto your computer desktop You can also archive specific incidents in a file Note You must have playback privileges to play back recorded files Avoid moving the external recording device when backing up information onto it To download video to your desktop 1 Search for recorded files For more information on searching for recorded files see Searching recorded video for playback on page 64 2 Select the file that you want to back up 3 Click the Archive button to start archiving the file to your computer desktop Click again to stop archiving To archive a video segment 1 While playing back a recorded file click the Capture button to start recording and click it again to stop recording A video segment is created 2 You can repeat step 1 to create additional segments You can generate up to 30 additional segments The video segments are saved onto your computer desktop Playing back the archived files Use the standard file player software to play back the videos on your PC Controlling a PTZ camera You can control a PTZ dome camera from this camera by connecting the PTZ dome camera through the RS 485 port This situation could be required in order to avoid doing extensive cabling for the PTZ dome camera Supported PTZ protocols GE RS 485 ASCII Philips 3 DennardDome GE RS
40. el 3 5 mm audio interface 2 0 to 2 4Vp p 1 KQ Audio output 1 channel 3 5 mm audio interface Line level 600 Q Communication Alarm input Alarm output 1 RJ45 10M 100M self adaptive Ethernet port and 1 RS 485 interface 1 channel signal input 1 channel signal relay output Others Operating temperature Power supply Power consumption Dimensions mm Weight 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F 24 VAC 10 12VDC 10 PoE Power over Ethernet 4 W max 64 8 x 63 x 158 2 5 x 2 5 x 6 25 inches 600 g 1 32 Ibs TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 73 6BAppendix A Specifications 74 TruVision Megapixel 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 26 Straight through cable 1 White Orange White Orange 2 Orange Orange 3 White Green White Green 4 Blue BUE 5 White Blue White Blue 6 Green Green 7 White Brown ee White Brown 8 Brown 9 _ t Brown Figure 27 Cross over cable 1 White Orange White Orange 2 Orange Orange 3 White Green White Green 4 Blue Blue 5 White Blue White Blue 6 Green Green 7 White Brown White Brown 8 Brown Brown TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 0 N O OA A O N 0 N O a A O N 75 7BAppendix B Pin definitions Plea
41. el IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Area Settings 09 29 2010 Wed Sensitivety om 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note You cannot adjust an area already drawn Click Clear All to delete all areas marked and restart drawing 4 Set the motion detection sensitivity level Move the Sensitivity scroll bar to the desired sensitivity level All areas will have the same sensitivity level a Click OK to save all changes and return to the Motion Detection screen D Define the motion detection schedule and response method if not already done 7 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode To define the motion detection schedule 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Motion Detection subfolder to open its screen 2 Check the Enable Motion Detection box The three Settings buttons are activated 3 Set the motion detection alarm schedule In the Schedule section click the Settings button The Schedule screen appears TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 27 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Schedule Weekday Monday y scheduler fo fo Schedule2 Schedule3 4 65 Schedule Schedule Schedules Copyto Whole Week y The system s handling of a motion detection alarm depends on the alarm schedule Select a day of the week using the Week day list box to define specific
42. hange Click the Modify button The User Information screen appears Change the information required Click OK to accept the change and return to the Account Management screen Click Save to accept the changes and return to live mode Assigning access privileges All new users must be granted access privileges as privileges are not automatically defined by the system Access privileges define what areas in the camera system a user can access See Table 7 below Table 7 User access privileges Option Description Remote PTZ control Remotely control PTZ Remote playback Remotely control playback Remote parameter settings Remotely setup the camera s parameters Remote log query Remotely view the camera s log Remote advanced Remotely upgrade firmware and format the HDD SDHC card management Bi directional audio Using remote software remotely talk via the camera with the computer Remote live view Remotely view live video Enable remote alarm control Remotely control the camera s alarm output alarm output Control local output remotely Remotely control the camera s relay output Control serial port remotely Remotely modify the camera s RS 485 settings To assign access privileges 1 44 Click the Account Management folder to open the Account Management screen Select a user from the user list For each privilege to be selected check the Allow box To deselect a privilege uncheck the Allow box for a privileg
43. have up to eight time periods Repeat for each day of the week If the desired times for this alarm output are identical to those for other days in the Copy To section specify the day of the week to which you want to copy this schedule Select Whole week if the same schedule is used all week Click Copy 4 Click OK to save your settings and return to the Alarm Output Settings screen 5 Click Save on the Alarm Output Setting screen to save your alarm output settings and return to live mode Note The camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule changes to take effect 40 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Notification parameters Notifications refer to internal errors that occur within the system See Table 6 below for a list of the notification conditions In the Notification Parameters screen define how you want to be notified of these internal errors Table 6 List of notification types Condition When alarm occurs HDD full The camera SDHC card is full Notification only occurs if you disable overwrite See Device on page 17 HDD error An error occurred in the camera SDHC card Network error Network connection was lost IP address conflict Two devices on the network have the same IP address Illegal access Log on failed on the unit NTSC PAL mismatch The input and output have a different video format Video signal exception T
44. he camera handles alarms such as input type notification of alarms and response schedules and duration See Alarm parameters on page 37 Defines the methods to be used to alert for internal errors in the system See Notification parameters on page 41 Defines who can use the camera their passwords and access privileges See User management on page 41 Defines how to format the SDD card used in the camera See Formatting the HDD on page 45 Defines how to upgrade the camera s firmware See Upgrading the firmware on page 47 Restoring options to factory defaults Use the Default button at the bottom of the screen to restore the camera to the factory default settings apart from IP values Device parameters Use this folder to display information about the camera There are two subfolders e Device information Displays the camera name and RS 485 bus ID which can both be changed Several parameters are also prepopulated and cannot be changed manually such as the channel number HDD number alarm input and output These will always be 1 The device type and serial number are also shown e Version information Displays the camera encoder panel and hardware versions None of these values can be changed manually See Figure 9 on page 18 for more information TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 17 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Figure 9 Device informat
45. he video signal is weak or there is external interference From the Enable Alarm Method list box to select one or both of the following notification methods Upload to center Upload data to GE Nav Trigger an alarm output Triggers an alarm output When finished click Save to save your settings and return to the main screen User management This section describes how to manage users from the Account Management screen You can e Add or delete users e Modify passwords e Assign access privileges to users Only the administrator can manage users The administrator can create up to 15 additional individual users and allocate privileges to each of them When new users are added to the list the administrator can define individual passwords or each user can use a default password See Figure 16 on page 42 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 an administrator can create a password for a user TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 41 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Admin passwords can have up to four digits ranging from 1 to 4 to allow you access to the camera Note Keep the admin password in a safe place If you should forget it contact technical support You can control who can connect to
46. hrough a browser interface e Live viewing over the network e 50 60 Hz selectable flicker control e Mono and bi directional audio e Digital pan tilt Zoom PTZ 2 0 megapixel IP box camera only e Supports remote upgrades and maintenance e H 264 SVC video compression with dual capability e Supports 4CIF 2CIF CIF and QCIF e SDHC card for local storage TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual OBChapter 1 Introduction 2 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 2 Installation This chapter provides information on how to install the TruVision megapixel IP cameral Installation environment When installing your product consider these factors Electrical Install electrical wiring carefully It should be done by qualified service personnel Always use a proper PoE switch or a 12 VDC or 24 VAC UL listed Class 2 or CE certified power supply to power the camera Do not overload the power cord or adapter Ventilation Ensure that the location planned for 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 camera is between 10 to 60 C 14 F to 140 F 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 d
47. iles using the Play Back screen double click a video file in the File List box to start playback Only the selected file is played Note You must have playback rights to playback recorded images See Modifying user information on page 43 for more information While playing back a video an information bar displays the following information e Volume e Play progress e Play speed e Played time e File total time See item 8 in Figure 24 on page 65 When completed click the Live View button on the menu toolbar to return to live mode Viewing logs The number of logs that can be stored on a SDHC 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 SDHC card click the Log button F on the menu toolbar in live mode The Log screen appears See Figure 25 on page 67 Note You must have view log access rights to search and view logs See Assigning access privileges on page 44 for more information 66 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Figure 25 Log screen gt Occuned Time 2010 09 29 16 37 47 2010 09 29 16 37 47 2010 09 29 16 37 47 2010 09 29 16 38 12 2010 09 29 16 38 47 2010 09 29 16 39 02 2010 09 29 16 39 02 2010 09 29 16 39 02 2010 09 29 16 39 02 2010 09 29 16 39 02 2010 09 29 16 39 05 2010 09 29 16 39 19 2010 09 29 16 39 21 2010 03 29 16 39 56 2010 09 29 16 40 00 201
48. ings amp Video Parameters Schedule Recordin Enable Motion Detection YY Motion Detection Video Lost Setting Areas amp Video Tampering Area settings sensitivity amp Video Mask adjustment there is limit on the number amp Text Overlay of areas settings Network Parameters Y Network Settings Ey Serial Port Settings Senece Ey Alarm Parameters Alarm time setting each day could be Ey Notification divided into 8 periods fortify is valid in corresponding period settings E Account Management 9 HDD Configuration Ez Update Remotely Linkage Alarm Trigger Mode Alarm Output Trigger Recording senga RA gt To define motion detection areas 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Motion Detection subfolder to open its screen 2 Check the Enable Motion Detection box The three Settings buttons are activated 3 Define the motion detection area or areas In the Setting Areas section click the Settings button The Areas Settings screen appears Check the Start Draw box Place your mouse pointer at a point on the screen from where you want to start marking the motion detection area While pressing the Ctrl button on your keyboard move the mouse pointer to mark the area sensitive to motion Several areas can be defined If you want to mark more than one area keep pressing the Ctrl button on your keyboard and move the mouse over another area 26 TruVision Megapix
49. ion alarms A motion detection alarm refers to an alarm triggered when the camera detects a 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 motion as well as which methods are used to alert you to a motion detection alarm Use the Motion Detection screen in the Channel Parameters folder to change the motion detection settings Defining a motion detection alarm requires the following tasks 1 Settings areas Define the on screen area that can trigger a motion detection alarm and the detection sensitivity level 2 Schedule Define the motion detection schedule 3 Linkage Specify the method of response to the alarm Note Deselect the Enable Motion Detection option to disable the motion detection alarm TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 25 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Figure 12 Motion detection screen Remote Parameters Configuration Device Information amp Version Informatior Channel Parameters Channelno jAnalogcameral Y Display Sett
50. ion screen Remote Parameters Configuration i Device Parameters amp Device Information amp Version Informatior Ey Channel Parameters amp Display Settings Video Parameters amp Schedule Recordir Y Motion Detection Video Lost amp Video Tampering amp Video Mask Text Overlay Ey Network Parameters amp Network Settings Ey Serial Port Settings Ey Alarm Parameters Es Notification Ez Account Management HDD Configuration Es Update Remotely TruVision MPX Camer Device Name Device No Record Replace Enable scale1 Enable scale2 Device Type Channel Number HDD Number Alarm Input Num Alarm Output Num Device Serial No lt gt Option Description Device name This is the camera name The default name is TruVision IP Camera which you can change Device No Specifies the RS 485 bus ID Default is 88 Record replace Specifies how the camera responds when the SDHC card becomes full If enabled the camera will overwrite the earliest written recorded files and continue recording If disabled when the SDHC card becomes full the camera will handle the event as a Hard Disk Full condition and respond according to how this condition has been programmed under the Notification menu See Notification on page 41 Enable scaler This option allows the video signal to be converted from one size or resolution to another Camera parameters This section desc
51. isplays Select a play type and a file type in the appropriate boxes and specify a time range Click the Search button to start the search Note There must be an SDHC card inserted in the camera to be able to use the playback functions 64 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Figure 24 Playback interface 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Stat Time Item Name Description 1 Playback button Opens the Playback screen 2 Search For options Specify the criteria to conduct a search of the Card number 4 Search button Search results 6 Audio control 7 Archive functions 8 Playback control bar recorded files e Play type Playback by file or time e Search for Options include All All time Motion Detect Alarm and Manual Start and end date time Not supported Start the search Results of the search are listed in the File List box They are arranged by start of time P Adjusts the audio volume Click these buttons for the following archive actions Capture a screen image of the playback video Archive the selected file onto your desktop Download the selected video onto your desktop Click to control how the selected file is played back Play pause stop reverse fast forward and play the next file in the search result TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 65 5BChapter 6 Camera operation Playing back recorded files Once you have found the video f
52. lick the Video Tampering subfolder to open its screen Check the Enable Video Tampering Alarm box The three Settings buttons are activated Set the camera tamper alarm schedule In the Schedule section click the Settings button The Schedule screen appears The system s handling of a tamper alarm depends on the alarm schedule Select a day of the week using the Week day list box to define specific periods for recording during that day Set the start and end time for tamper detection Check the Segment 1 box and enter the times you want the camera to begin and end tamper detection Repeat step eight for additional periods Up to eight time segments can be selected Note The eight time periods cannot overlap Set the schedule periods for the other days of the week as required Use the Copy To option to copy the scheduled periods to another day of the week 7 Define the tamper detection area and response method if not already done 8 Click OK to return to the Video Tampering screen 9 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode To 32 Note When saving the changes the camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule to take effect define the tamper alarm response In the Channel Parameters folder click the Video Tampering subfolder to open its screen Check the alarm type box and select the Video tamper option from the list The three buttons alongside it be
53. lt value is 80 This value can be modified RTSP port Specifies the RSTP port The default value is 554 Table 4 Advanced network parameters Option Description DNS server 1 Specified the DNS server for your network DNS server 2 Specified the DNS backup server for your network Alarm host IP Specifies the alarm address to which alarms are sent over the internet Alarm host port If an alarm and notification occur the camera sends information to the host IP you specify in this option The site that has this IP can remotely receive the alarm and exception information from the camera Default value is 0 RS 485 serial port settings Use this menu to define the RS 485 communication settings Note When a parameter is modified the camera will prompt you to save and reboot If a PTZ camera is connected to the megapixel camera these settings must be the same as the PTZ protocol used Table 5 RS 485 settings Item Description Bits per secods Default value is 9600 Data bits Default value is 8 Stop bits Default value is 1 Parity Default value is None Flow count Default value is None Decoder type The decoder converts the RS 485 signal to control a PTZ camera The value must match that used by the PTZ camera Decoder address Default value is 0 Note The Copy to option is unavailable 36 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Alarm par
54. n Transparent amp Non Flashing The screen image is behind the text e Non Transparent amp Flashing The screen image is behind the text The text flashes on and off 7 Check the Display Week box to include the day of the week in the on screen display 8 Select the date format from the Show Type list box Formats include e YYYY MM DD e MM DD YYYY Default DD MM YYYY Time is automatically included in all date displays It has the 24 hour format 9 Click Save to save the positions and return to live mode Defining video recording parameters You can adjust the video recording parameters to obtain the image quality and file size best suited to your needs Figure 11 on page 22 lists the recording options you can configure for the camera TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 21 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Figure 11 Video parameters screen Remote Parameters Configuration lt E Device Parameters amp Device Information Y Version Informatior Ea Channel Parameters Y Display Settings y Video Parameters Y Schedule Recordir Y Motion Detection Y Video Lost Y Video Tampering H Video Mask Text Overlay Ez Network Parameters Network Settings fm Serial Port Settings a Alarm Parameters 3 Notification a Account Management 9 HDD Configuration a Update Remotely Channel no Stream Mode Stream Type Resolution Video Quality Bitrate Type Max Bitrate Frame Rate Fram
55. nsation The backlight compensation function improves image quality when the background illumination is high It prevents the object in the center from appearing too dark You can manually define the location and size of the backlight compensation area on screen See Table 11 on page 53 for a description of the settings available 52 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration Table 11 Backlight compensation settings Setting Description Off Backlight compensation is disabled Default is Off Manual Select this setting to define the location and size of the backlight compensation area on screen The Backlight Compensation sub menu appears on screen see below Use the BLA settings Back Light Area to position the white box on screen There are six settings to select Manual Up Down Left Right and Center oc Ifthe Manual setting is selected another sub menu screen appears with the options Position and Size to change the position and size of the backlight compensation area The Back menu option returns you to the previous menu Mirror mode 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 up down right left or centered Default is off Figure 19 Examples of mirror mode settings FETO CITT ELICKERACUNTRU IE s 1
56. o electronic shutter Default is Al Shutter speed The shutter speed controls the length of time that the aperture is open to let light into the camera through the lens The 10 settings available are in seconds Al camera PAL 1 25 1 50 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 1 100000 sec NTSC 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000K 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 1 100000 sec TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 49 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration AES camera Auto setting only Auto gain This option is unavailable Day Night This function controls when the camera switches to day or night mode The camera produces high quality color video during the day or when light levels are high It then switches monochrome and removes the infrared filter to improve IR sensitivity at night or when light levels are low By manually selecting day or night mode you can force the camera to stay in the selected mode and not to change mode when the light level changes Figure 18 Examples of day and night mode LANGUAGE RESOLUTION FRAME LENS SHUTTER AUTO GAIN DAY NIGHT WHITE BALANCE BACKLIGHT COMP MANUAL MIRROR OFF lt EXIT gt lt SAVE gt Day mode LANGUAGE RESOLUTION FRAME 4 TNO BEENS SHUTTER 9 AUTO CAIN DAWN IGHT WHITE BALANCE BACKLIGHT COMP MIRROR lt EXIT gt lt SAVE gt Night mode See Table 8 below for a description of the
57. om Custom settings Ta change the settings chck Custom Level To use the recommended settings cick Default Level 7 ar Custom Level Defout Level 4 Change the ActiveX controls and plug ins options to Enable and click OK or Under Reset Custom Settings click the security level for the whole zone in the Reset To box and select Low Click Reset Then click OK to the Internet Options Security tab screen SEU y Settings Disable 2 Enable ompt 9 Run ActiveX controls and plug ins Adrinistrator approved Disable Prompt Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting 7 0 J Frompt 3 Downloads AAA Len Ban dar nlante _ Reset settings ee 7 lt lt E 5 Click Apply in the Internet Options Security tab screen 12 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 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 e Run the Browser interface and the DVR player application as an administrator in your workstation e Add the camera s IP address to your browser s list of trusted sites To add the came
58. onic shutter AES Setting up the camera Note If the light source where the camera is installed experiences rapid wide variations in lighting the camera may not operate as intended To quickly put the camera into operation 1 Connect the lens to the camera 2 Prepare the mounting surface 3 Mount the camera to the wall ceiling using the appropriate fasteners See Mounting the camera on a ceiling or wall on page 8 4 Connect the cables to the camera See Connections on page 7 5 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 11 6 Program the camera to suit its location See Chapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration on page 47 and Chapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration on page 55 6 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 1BChapter 2 Installation Connections A qualified service person complying with all applicable codes should perform all required hardware installation Note Do not attempt to extend the power data cable connection using RJ45 couplers and Cat5 cable Only use the data cable connection provided Note Use 24 VAC 12 VDC or PoE Figure 5 Wiring the camera a 9 166 Mo mo 4 6 E o Y L cor Y 1 Ethernet RJ45 PoE port 7 Power supply LED Connect to network devices 8 RS 4
59. or temperature in K Cloudy sky 6 000 to 8 000 Noon sun and clear sky 6 500 Household lighting 2 500 to 3 000 75 watt bulb 2 820 Candle flame 1 200 to 1 500 See Table 10 below for a description of the functions available Table 10 White balance settings Setting Description ATW1 Auto Tracking White Balance Select to enable or disable auto tracking white balance ATW2 Auto Tracking White Balance Select to enable or disable auto tracking white balance TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 51 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration Setting Description ATC Automatic Temperature Calibration Select for a static outdoor setting Optimizes the WB for typical outdoor conditions It is set at 5800 K base mode The Automatic Temperature Calibration ATC Circuit samples the sensor color temperature at different temperature points and adjusts the camera s images to eliminate Fixed Pattern Noise FPN Manual Select to make manual adjustments to the white balance MWB When this option is selected the MWB menu pop up screen appears MWB SETTING TEMP ADD BACK There is one setting that you can change It increases Add or decreases Sub the WB temperature Temp Add and Sub Default is Add Back Return to the main menu Note The WB function is disabled when the Day Night function is set to Night or itis set to Auto and the image is black and white Backlight compe
60. ou have set the pre event time to 5 seconds the camera will record and save up to 5 seconds prior to the alarm event Pre event time options include No Prerecord 5 default 10 15 20 25 30 seconds and Max Prerecord Max Prerecord lets you save all data in the Prerecord buffer The post event record time PosRec is used if you have the motion detection and or external alarms enabled When an external or 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 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 23 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration To define a recording schedule ls In the Channel Parameters folder click the Schedule Recordings subfolder to open its screen Note There is only one channel number listed Click the Enable Recording box to enable recording Note Deselect the option to disable recording 3 Select the pre and post event record times from the drop down lists 4 Enter the auto delete mode ADM period in days 24 Set the recording times In the Recording Time section click the Settings button to display the Recording Time screen Recording Time Weekday I All Day Recording F Schedulet j 4 1 a 4 Schedulez 4 Sehedule 0 Schedule schedule LE bb
61. page 33 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 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 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 19 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Figure 10 Display settings screen of the Channel parameters folder Remote Parameters Configuration amp Device Information amp Version Informatior Eg Channel Parameters Channelno Analog camera 1 amp Display Settings amp Video Parameters Schedule Recordir Show Camera Name Y Motion Detection YH Video Lost Camera Name IPCamera 01 Cannot Copy Y Video Tampering Video Mask Coordinate 512 Coordinate 512 4 amp Text Overlay Ey Network Parameters Y Network Settings iv Show OSD Ey Serial Port Settings OSD Type 24 hour y PF RS485 Settings Ey Alarm Parameters Show Status Trans amp Flashing y g Aarm Input Seling Show Type MM DD YYYY amp Alarm Output Settir Es Notification Iv Display Week Ez Account Management Es HDD Configuration Coordinate 0 Y Coordinate 32 Ez Update Remotely s gt Defining how information is displayed on screen In addition to the camera
62. periods for recording during that day Set the start and end time for motion detection Check the Schedule 1 box and enter the times you want the camera to begin and end motion detection Repeat step eight for additional periods Up to eight time schedules can be selected Note The eight time schedules cannot overlap Set the schedule periods for the other days of the week as required Use the Copy option to copy the scheduled periods to another day of the week 7 Click OK to return to the Motion Detection screen 8 Define the motion detection areas and response method if not already done 9 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode To 28 Note When saving the changes the camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule to take effect define the response methods to a motion detection alarm In the Channel Parameters folder click the Motion Detection subfolder to open its screen Check the Enable Motion Detection box The three Settings buttons are activated In the Linkage section click the Settings button The Linkage screen appears TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 4 Select the Alarm Trigger Mode tab and check a response method for the system when a motion detection alarm is triggered You can check one or both response methods Upload to center Sends the alarm response to the DVR Trigger alarm output Trigger
63. ra s IP address to Internet Explorer s list of trusted sites 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 SOV A OA Ok 219 O ES Connect to the camera for full browser functionality Accessing the camera over the internet Use the Web browser to access the camera over the internet 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 such as cameras or DVRs that may also be connected to the system is not changed 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 41 for information on changing passwords To access the camera online 1 In the Web browser enter the camera s IP address default 192 0 0 64 Use the tool P Finder enclosed on the CD to find the IP address of the camera The Login dialog box
64. re 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 To upgrade the firmware through the Web browser 1 Download on to your computer the latest firmware from our web site at www gesecurityproducts eu videoupgrades 2 Click the Update Remotely folder to open its screen TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 45 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration 3 Click the Browse button to locate the latest digicap DAV file on your computer 4 Click Upgrade You will receive a prompt asking you to reboot the camera 5 Click Reboot to reboot the camera Note The camera s on screen display will not provide any status indication prior to rebooting 6 Click Save to return to live mode 46 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Chapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration This chapter describes how to modify the image quality settings of the TruVision 1 3 megapixel IP camera Main menu overview The camera is programmed through an on screen OSD menu This main menu lets you set up the image quality to suit your installation See Figure 17 below Figure 17 Main menu IN LANGUAGE 7 ENS RESOLUT ION HD AUN FRAME cats LENS v UL SHUTTER 1234
65. res 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 controls 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 Active X 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 Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 11 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Internet Options QB General Scan Privacy Content Connections Progems Advanced Salac a Web cortert zone to apecfy te secumty sstungo 9 0 o Local rtranet Trusted 6556 Restrcied sles Intemet The zone comane al Web etse you Sens haven placed in other 20088 Securty level forthe zone Cust
66. ribes how to configure the camera settings from the Channel Parameter screen There are eight subfolders which are described below e Display settings Defines the camera name and how the name and date time are displayed on screen By default the name appears in the lower TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration right corner of the screen and the date time on the top See Defining how information is displayed on screen on page 20 for more information e Video parameters Defines how the camera records an event The stream mode stream type resolution image quality bit rate frame rate and video compression can all be modified See Defining video recording parameters on page 21 for more information e Schedule recordings Defines the schedule when the camera records See Defining a recording schedule on page 23 e Motion detection Defines the on screen area to trigger a response the detection schedule and method of response See Motion detection alarm on page 25 e Video lost Defines the detection schedule and method of response See Video loss on page 29 e Video tampering Defines the on screen area to trigger a response the detection schedule and method of response See Camera tamper alarm on page 30 e Video mask Defines the on screen area to trigger a response the detection schedule and method of response See Privacy masking on
67. s the camera s alarm output Also check Output Channel to 5 Select the Trigger Recording tab and check the input option A1 to select from which video channel to start recording Click OK to return to the Motion Detection screen 6 Define the motion detection schedule and areas if not already done 7 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode Video loss You can define video loss alarms A video loss alarm refers to an alarm triggered when a video signal is lost or corrupt due to power failure video cable failure bad connection and more The video loss alarm triggers only if the video loss occurs during a programmed time schedule Use the Video Loss screen in the Channel Parameters folder to change the video loss settings Defining a video loss alarm requires the following tasks 1 Schedule Define the motion detection schedule 2 Linkage Specify the method of response to the alarm To define a video loss alarm 1 In the Channel Parameters folder click the Video Loss subfolder to open its screen 2 Check the Enable Video Loss box The Schedule and Linkage Settings buttons are activated Note Deselect the Enable Video Loss option to disable the video loss alarm 3 Set the video loss alarm schedule In the Schedule section click the Settings button The Schedule screen appears The system s handling of a video loss alarm depends on the alarm schedule Select a day of the week u
68. screen Once you have made your setup changes select Save to save them or select Exit to quit without saving TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 55 4BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration To access the main menu 1 Open the browser and enter the camera IP address to connect to the camera default 192 0 0 64 Use the tool IP Finder enclosed on the CD to find the IP address of the camera Enter your user name and password in the Login box and click OK The Web browser screen appears in live mode From the preset drop down list in the PTZ control section of the Web browser screen select preset number 95 The main menu appears To select menu options and settings 1 Using the mouse select a camera menu option and setting Click A or V arrows to move the cursor up or down the menu option list When the cursor is beside the desired menu option click or gt arrows to select it and scroll through its menu settings When the desired menu setting is displayed click the Iris button to select it Move the cursor to Save and press Iris to save it and return to the live mode screen To return all menu options to default move the cursor to the Save button and press the lt or gt arrows to scroll through the options Select Default and press Iris Language The camera is shipped with on screen display OSD menus in English only 56 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 4
69. scription Dimensions Figure 1 1 3 megapixel IP box camera 68 mm lt 158 mm 65 mm lt gt 147 mm gt AA Saa E 8 1 a o LL oO WwW Vv Yy 4 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Figure 2 2 megapixel IP box camera 63 mm 55mm lt Description 1BChapter 2 Installation 158 mm gt 147 mm A Vv Figure 3 Side elevation of 1 3 megapixel IP box camera O 0 O O 1 Camera 2 Auto iris lens connector Video type auto iris lens connection A Power B NC C Video D GND DC type auto iris lens connection A Damping coil B Damping coil C Driving coil D Driving coil TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Focus adjustment Lens interface C mount adaptor for C mount lenses only Not included 6 Lens auto iris lens shown Manual lens has no cable Not included 7 Auto iris lens cable Not included 1BChapter 2 Installation Figure 4 Side elevation of 2 0 megapixel IP box camera O 9 I7 1 Camera 3 Lens interface 2 Focus adjustment 4 Lens Not included Lenses 1 3 megapixel IP camera Attach a manual lens using an auto electronic shutter AES lens or auto iris Al lens You must indicate the lens type used when configuring the camera See Lens type on page 49 For best image quality use a megapixel resolution lens 2 0 megapixel IP camera Attach a manual lens using an auto electr
70. se make sure your connected cables have the same pin assignment and color as above before deploying the cables in your network 76 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Appendix C Warranty and contact information Warranty information The warranty period for the TruVision Megapixel IP Camera is three years from the date of delivery Contacting support For help installing operating maintaining and troubleshooting this product refer to this document and any other documentation provided If you still have questions contact us during business hours Monday through Friday excluding holidays Table 15 Technical support North America T 888 GE Security 888 437 3287 Toll free in the US Puerto Rico and Canada 503 885 5700 outside of the toll free area F 888 329 0332 Tualatin tech support 561 998 6232 Boca Raton tech support E _nstechsrv ge com gesecurity customerservice ge com Europe Middle East and Africa W Select Contact at www gesecurity eu Australia E security tech support fs utc com W Go to www utcfs com au and select SUPPORT gt Technical Support TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 77 8BAppendix C Warranty and contact information Latin America F gt 305 593 4300 E InfraSec TechnicalServicesLatinAmerica MWge com InfraSecCustomerService LatinAmerica ge com China India Singapore Taiwan Southeast Asia E ges asiatechservice ge com 78 TruVision Meg
71. sing the Weekday list box to define specific periods for recording during that day 4 Set the start and end time for video loss TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 29 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Check the Segment 1 box and enter the times you want the camera to begin and end motion detection 5 Repeat step 4 for additional periods Up to eight time segments can be selected Note The eight time periods cannot overlap 6 Set the schedule periods for the other days of the week as required Use the Copy To option to copy the scheduled periods to another day of the week 7 Click OK to save the changes and return to the Video Loss screen 8 Select a response method In the Linkage section click the Schedule button The Linkage screen appears Check a response method for the system when a video loss alarm is triggered You can check one or both response methods Upload to center Sends the alarm response to the DVR Trigger alarm output Triggers the camera s alarm output 9 Click OK to return to the Channel Configuration screen Note When saving the changes the camera will prompt you to reboot in order for the schedule to take effect 10 Click Save to save all changes and return to live mode Camera tamper alarm You can define camera tamper alarms A camera tamper alarm refers to an alarm triggered when a camera view is blocked either deliberately or accidentally For exampl
72. three settings available Table 8 Day night menu description Setting Description Auto Select this option for day night mode to be automatically activated The internal circuit will automatically decide the threshold to remove the IR cut filter according to the value of light condition calculated by internal light algorithms Auto is the default setting When this setting is selected the Auto IR Cut Setting pop up screen appears You can set the parameters of the auto setting 50 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 3BChapter 4 1 3 megapixel IP camera configuration Setting Description AUTO IR CUT SETTING VALUE MIDDLE TIME 10 5 BACK There are two settings that you can change Value Low Middle and High Middle is default Time 5 10 15 and 20 seconds 10 is default Back Return to the main menu Day Select to manually activate day mode Night Select to manually activate night mode 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 The unit for measuring this ratio is in degree Kelvin K The following table shows the color temperature of some light sources Table 9 Examples of the color temperatures of different light sources Light sources Col
73. ting Areas Area settings sensitivity adjustment there is limit on the number of areas Schedule Alarm time setting each day could be divided into 8 periods fortify is valid in corresponding period a Update Remotely Linkage Alarm Trigger Mode Alarm Output Trigger Recording lt gt Default Reboot These tabs let you configure the server network cameras alarms users transactions and other parameters such as upgrading the firmware See Table 2 below Table 2 Overview of the configuration parameter folders Configuration folders Description Device information Defines the device name and number as well as enables file overwrite and video scaler options See Device parameters on page 17 Channel parameters Defines the OSD properties of camera information recording schedule recording settings for alarm events alarm response and overlay text See Camera parameters on page 18 16 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration Configuration folders Description Network parameters Serial port settings Alarm parameters Notification parameters Account management HDD configuration Upgrade remotely Defines the network parameters required to access the camera over the internet See Network parameters on page 34 Defines the RS485 communication settings See RS 485 serial port settings on page 36 Defines how t
74. tings Note When a network parameter is modified the camera will prompt you to save and reboot Network settings Use this screen to define network settings The current network settings are displayed You can change all except the MAC value Click the Advanced button to display network settings for DNS settings as well as the alarm host and IP ports See Figure 14 on page 35 34 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual Figure 14 Network subfolder screen Remote Parameters Configuration Ey Device Parameters amp Device Information amp Version Informatior 2BChapter 3 Network and streaming configuration E Channel Parameters NIC Type 10M 100M 1000M 4 v Display Settings Video Parameters Device IP 192 168 222 164 P Schedule Recordir Device Port 8000 Motion Detection amp ideo Lost SubnetMask 255 255 255 0 amp Video Tampering amp Video Mask Default Gateway 192 168 222 1 Text Overlay y Network Parameters MAC 00 40 3c 31 34 3c Y Network Settings Es Serial Port Settings Mullicast 0 0 0 0 E Alarm Parameters fo fr Notification VTE ROTEN 80 Ey Account Management RTSP Port 554 HDD Configuration fi Update Remotely gt Cancel Table 3 Network parameters Option Description NIC type Device IP Device port Subnet mask Default Gateway MAC Specifies the NIC type Default is 10M 100M Auto Other options include 10M half dup 10M full dup 100M half
75. trusted sites 13 checking 11 configuring Active X controls 11 White balance settings 1 3 megapixel IP camera 51 2 0 megapixel IP camera 59 Wiring the camera 7 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual
76. vels are high It then switches monochrome and removes the infrared filter to improve IR sensitivity at night or when light levels are low By manually selecting day or night mode you can force the camera to stay in the selected mode and not to change mode when the light level changes Figure 21 Examples of day and night mode LANGUAGE RESOLUTION FRAME BEENS SHUTTER LANGUAGE RESOLUTION FRAME LENS SHUTTER AUTO GAIN DAY NIGHT WHITE BALANCE ATC BACKLIGHT COMP MANUAL 9 AUTO DAWN IGHT WHITE BALANCE BACKLIGHT COMP MIRROR lt EXIT gt MIRROR OFF lt EXIT gt lt SAVE gt Day mode Night mode See Table 8 on page 50 for a description of the three options available 58 TruVision Megapixel IP Camera User Manual 4BChapter 5 2 0 megapixel IP camera configuration Table 12 Day night settings description Setting Description Auto Select this option for day night mode to be automatically activated The internal circuit will automatically decide the threshold to remove the IR cutting filter according to the value of light condition calculated by internal light algorithms When this setting is selected the Auto IR Cut Setting pop up screen appears You can set the parameters of the auto setting AUTO IR CUT SETTING VALUE MIDDLE TIME 10 5 BACK There are two settings that you can change Value Low Middle and High Default is Middle Time 5 10 15 and 20 seconds Default is 10 se

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