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Sony SNC-HMX70 User Manual
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SNC-HMX70
4-744-487-11 (3)
© 2018 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Browser connection
System requirements .............................................3
Establishing the connection ...................................3
Password protection in camera ...........................3
Protected network ...............................................4
System overview
Live page .................................................................5
Playback ..................................................................5
Configuration .........................................................5
Operation via the browser
Live page .................................................................6
Playback ..................................................................8
Configuration
General
Identification .......................................................9
User Management ...............................................9
Date/Time ...........................................................9
Display Stamping .............................................10
GB/T 28181 ......................................................11
Web Interface
Appearance .......................................................12
'Live' functions ..................................................12
Camera
Installer Menu ...................................................14
Picture settings – Scene mode ..........................14
Picture settings – Color .....................................15
Picture settings – ALC ......................................16
Picture settings – Enhance ................................16
Picture settings – Scene Mode Scheduler .........17
Encoder Settings ...............................................17
Privacy Masks ...................................................17
Exposure priority ..............................................17
Audio ................................................................18
Pixel Counter ....................................................18
Encoder Settings
Introduction to encoder settings ........................ 19
Encoder Profile ................................................. 19
Encoder Streams ............................................... 20
Encoder Statistics ............................................. 21
Encoder Regions .............................................. 21
Recording
Introduction to recording .................................. 22
Storage Management ........................................ 22
Recording Profiles ............................................ 22
Maximum Retention Time ............................... 23
Recording Scheduler ........................................ 23
Recording Status .............................................. 24
Recording Statistics .......................................... 24
SD Card Status ................................................. 24
Alarm
Alarm Connections ........................................... 25
Video Content Analyzes (VCA) ...................... 26
Audio Alarm ..................................................... 26
Alarm E-Mail ................................................... 26
Alarm Task Editor ............................................ 27
Setting up VCA
VCA - Silent VCA ........................................... 28
VCA - Profiles .................................................. 28
VCA - Scheduled ............................................. 29
VCA - Event triggered ..................................... 30
Network
Network Access ............................................... 31
Advanced .......................................................... 32
Network Management ...................................... 32
Multicast ........................................................... 33
Image Posting ................................................... 33
Accounts ........................................................... 34
IPv4 Filter ......................................................... 34
Service
Maintenance ..................................................... 35
Licenses ............................................................ 35
Certificates ....................................................... 35
System Overview ............................................. 36
Appendices
Copyright notices ................................................. 37
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Browser connection
A computer with Microsoft Internet Explorer is used to
receive live images, control the unit, and replay stored
sequences. The unit is configured over the network
using the browser.
System requirements
Our minimum recommendations are:
– Computer with Dual core HyperThreading processor
or better
– 4K capable graphic card
– Windows 7 or later operating system
– Network access
– Internet Explorer version 11 or later
Note
To see live images in your browser it might be necessary
to download and install the MPEG-ActiveX from the
Bosch download site.
Establishing the
connection
The unit must have a valid IP address to operate on your
network and a compatible subnet mask. By default,
DHCP is preset at the factory to On and so your DHCP
server assigns an IP address. With no DHCP server the
default address is 192.168.0.1
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Start the Web browser.
2
Enter the IP address of the unit as the URL.
The live viewer is displayed.
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During initial installation, confirm any security
questions that appear.
Note
If you cannot connect, the unit may have reached its
maximum number of connections. Depending on the
device and network configuration, each unit can have up
to 50 web browser connections.
Password protection in camera
A unit offers the option of limiting access across various
authorization levels. If the unit is password-protected, a
message to enter the password appears.
1
Enter the user name and the associated password in
the appropriate fields.
2
Click OK. If the password is correct, the desired
page is displayed.
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Protected network
If a RADIUS server is used for network access control
(802.1x authentication), the unit must be configured
first. To configure the unit, connect it directly to a
computer using a network cable and configure the two
parameters, Identity and Password. Only after these
have been configured can communication with the unit
via the network occur.
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System overview
When a connection is established, the LIVE page is
initially displayed. The application bar displays the
following items:
–LIVE,
–PLAYBACK,
This link is only visible if a storage medium has been
configured for recording. (With VRM recording this
option is not active.)
–Configuration.
Getting help
To get context sensitive help for a particular page, click
the help icon .
Live page
The LIVE page is used to display the live video stream
and control the unit.
Playback
The PLAYBACK page is used for playing back
recorded sequences.
Configuration
The Configuration page is used to configure the unit
and the application interface.
Making Changes
Each configuration screen shows the current settings.
You can change the settings by entering new values or by
selecting a predefined value from a list field.
Not every page has a Set button. Changes to pages
without a Set button are set immediately. If a page does
show a Set button, you must click the Set button for a
change to take effect.
Caution
Save each change with the associated Set button.
Clicking the Set button saves the settings only in the
current field. Changes in any other fields are ignored.
Some changes only take effect after the unit is rebooted.
In this case, the Set button changes to Set and Reboot.
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Make the desired changes.
2
Click the Set and Reboot button. The camera
reboots and the changed settings are activated.
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Operation via the browser
Display sample:
Live page
After the connection is established, the LIVE page is
initially displayed. It shows the live video image on the
right of the browser window. Depending on the
configuration, various text overlays may be visible on
the live video image.
Other information may also be shown next to the live
video image. The items shown depend on the settings on
the LIVE Functions page.
Video input
If the application variant is set to Dewarp, you can
select one of the three available video channels for
viewing:
1
On the left side of the browser, expand the
Connection group if necessary.
2
Click the Video Input to see the options.
By default these are named Full Image Circle
(video 1), Dewarped view mode (video 2), and
E-PTZ (video 3). These names can be changed in
the Configuration >> General >> Identification
menu.
3
Select the video channel you wish to view.
Dewarping
To view a circular or dewarped live view image:
1
On the left side of the browser, expand the
Connection group if necessary.
2
Click the Dewarping arrow to see the options.
3
Select E-PTZ or Off.
Image selection
To view a live stream:
1
On the left side of the browser, expand the
Connection group if necessary.
2
Click the Stream arrow to see the options.
3
Select the stream you wish to view.
Image orientation
With dewarping on, you can manipulate the image with
the mouse.
– Place the cursor within the image.
– Click an arrow to orientate the image.
– Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out.
To see the correct orientation of the image, ensure that
the mount position and height have been filled-in
correctly in the Installer menu.
ROI
With a dewarped or E-PTZ view, a Region Of Interest
(ROI) can be selected.
1
On the left side of the browser, expand the ROI
group if necessary.
2
Use the controls to move around the image.
3
Click + to zoom and – to zoom out.
Pre-positions
Six scenes can be defined for views generated by the
region of interest (ROI) controls.
1
On the left side of the browser, expand the Pre-
positions group if necessary.
2
Use the ROI controls to define a particular view.
3
To store this view, click the icon of one of the
six scene buttons.
– If a scene is already stored, a dialog box displays
a message. Click OK to overwrite or Cancel to
cancel the operation
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To recall a stored scene, click a scene button.
Recording status
The hard drive icon below the live camera image
changes during an automatic recording. The icon lights
up and displays a moving graphic to indicate a running
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recording. If no recording is taking place, a static icon is
displayed.
Saving snapshots
Individual images from the displayed live video stream
can be saved locally in JPEG format on the computer's
hard drive.
– Click the photo camera icon to save a single
image.
• The storage location depends on the configuration
of the camera.
Recording live video
Video sequences from the displayed live video stream
can be saved locally on the computer's hard drive. The
sequences are recorded at the resolution specified in the
encoder configuration. The storage location depends on
the configuration of the camera.
1
Click the recording icon to record video
sequences.
Saving begins immediately. The red dot on the icon
indicates that a recording is in progress.
2
Click the recording icon again to stop recording.
Full-screen display
Click the full-screen icon to view the selected
stream in full-screen mode; press Esc on the keyboard to
return to the normal viewing window.
Storage, CPU and network status
When accessing the unit with a browser, the local
storage, processor and network status icons are shown in
the upper right of the window.
When a local storage card is available, the memory card
icon changes color (green, orange or red) to indicate the
local storage activity. If you hover over this icon with the
mouse the storage activity is shown as a percentage.
If you hover over the middle icon, the CPU load is
shown.
If you hover over the right-hand icon, the network load
is shown.
This information can help with problem solving or when
fine tuning the unit. For example:
– if the storage activity is too high, change the recording
profile,
– if the CPU load is too big, change the VCA settings,
– if the network load is too big, change the encoder
profile to reduce bitrate.
Status icons
Various overlays in the video image provide important
status information. The overlays provide the following
information:
Decoding error
The frame might show artifacts due to decoding errors.
Alarm flag
Indicates that an alarm has occurred.
Communication error
A communication error, such as a connection failure to
the storage medium, a protocol violation or a timeout, is
indicated by this icon.
Gap
Indicates a gap in the recorded video.
Watermark valid
The watermark set on the media item is valid. The color
of the check mark changes according to the video
authentication method that has been selected.
Watermark invalid
Indicates that the watermark is not valid.
Motion alarm
Indicates that a motion alarm has occurred.
Storage discovery
Indicates that recorded video is being retrieved.
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Playback
Click PLAYBACK in the application bar to view,
search or export recordings. This link is only visible if a
direct iSCSI or memory card has been configured for
recording. (With VRM recording this option is not
active.)
The panel on the left has four groups:
–Connection
–Search
–Export
–Track list
Selecting the recording stream
On the left side of the browser, expand the Connection
group if necessary.
To view a video input channel:
1
Click the Video Input to see the options.
2
Select the video channel you wish to view.
To view a circular or dewarped image for the full image
circle:
1
Click the Dewarping arrow to see the options.
2
Select E-PTZ or Off.
To view a recording stream:
1
Click the Recording arrow to see the options.
2
Select recording stream 1 or 2.
Searching for recorded video
On the left side of the browser, expand the Search group
if necessary.
1
To limit the search to a particular time range, enter
the start and stop date and times.
2
Select an option from the drop-down box to define
a search parameter.
3
Click Start Search.
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The results are shown.
5
Click a result to play it back.
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Click Back to define a new search.
Exporting recorded video
On the left side of the browser, expand the Export group
if necessary.
1
Select a track in the track list or in the search
results.
2
The start and stop date and time are filled-in for the
selected track. If required, change the times.
3
In the Time lapse drop-down box, select the
original or a condensed speed.
4
In the Location drop-down box, select a target.
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Click Export to save the video track.
Note
The target server address is set on the Network /
Accounts page.
Controlling playback
The time bar below the video image allows quick
orientation.
The time interval associated with the sequence is
displayed in the bar in gray. Arrows indicate the position
of the image currently being played back within the
sequence.
The time bar offers various options for navigation in and
between sequences.
– If required, click in the bar at the point in time at which
the playback should begin.
– Change the time interval displayed by clicking the
plus or minus icons. The display can span a range from
two months to a few seconds.
– Click the alarm jump buttons to go from one alarm
event to the next or to the previous one. Red bars
indicate the points in time where alarms were
triggered.
Controls
Control playback by means of the buttons below the
video image.
The time code is displayed on the left above the
full-screen icon. The buttons have the following
functions:
– Start/Pause playback
– Select the playback speed using the speed regulator
– Jump to start of active sequence or to previous
sequence
– Jump to start of the next video sequence in the list
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Configuration
General
Identification
Camera name
Assign a unique name to assist in identification. This
name simplifies the management of multiple devices in
more extensive systems.
The name is used for remote identification, for example,
in the event of an alarm. Choose a name that makes it as
easy as possible to identify the location unambiguously.
Camera ID
Each device should be assigned a unique identifier that
can be entered here as an additional means of
identification.
Each video channel can be given a name. Click the +
sign to add an extra line.
User Management
Password
A password prevents unauthorized access to the device.
You can use different authorization levels to limit
access.
Proper password protection is only guaranteed when all
higher authorization levels are also protected with a
password. Therefore, you always have to start from the
highest authorization level when assigning passwords.
You can define and change a password for each
authorization level if you are logged in as service or if
the unit is not password protected.
Enter the password for the appropriate authorization
level here.
The maximum password text length is 19 characters and
no special characters are allowed.
The device has three authorization levels: service, user,
and live.
– service is the highest authorization level. Entering the
correct password gives access to all the functions and
allows all configuration settings to be changed.
– user is the middle authorization level. At this level you
can operate the device, play back recordings, and also
control camera, for example, but you cannot change
the configuration.
– live is the lowest authorization level. At this level you
can only view the live video image and switch
between the different live image displays.
Enter Password
Define and change a separate password for each level.
Enter the password (19 characters maximum; no special
characters) for the selected level.
Confirm password
Re-enter the new password to ensure that there are no
typing mistakes.
Date/Time
Date format
Select the required date format.
Device date/Device time
If there are multiple devices operating in your system or
network, it is important to synchronize their internal
clocks. For example, it is only possible to identify and
correctly evaluate simultaneous recordings when all
devices are operating on the same time.
1
Enter the current date. Since the device time is
controlled by the internal clock, it is not necessary
to enter the day of the week – it is added
automatically.
2
Enter the current time or click Sync to PC to apply
the system time from your computer to the device.
Note
It is important that the date/time is correct for recording.
An incorrect date/time setting could prevent correct
recording.
Device time zone
Select the time zone in which the system is located.
Daylight saving time
The internal clock can switch automatically between
normal and daylight saving time (DST). The unit
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already contains the data for DST switch-overs for many
years in advance. If the date, time and zone have been set
up correctly, a DST table is automatically created.
If you decide to create alternative daylight saving time
dates by editing the table, note that values occur in
linked pairs (DST start and end dates).
First, check the time zone setting. If it is not correct,
select the appropriate time zone and click Set.
1
Click Details to edit the DST table.
2
Select the region or the city which is closest to the
system’s location from the list box below the table.
3
Click Generate to fill the table with the preset
values from the unit.
4
Click one of the entries in the table to make
changes. The entry is highlighted.
5
Click Delete to remove the entry from the table.
6
Choose other values from the list boxes under the
table, to change the selected entry. Changes are
immediate.
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If there are empty lines at the bottom of the table,
for example after deletions, add new data by
marking the row and selecting values from the list
boxes.
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When finished, click OK to save and activate the
table.
Time server IP address
The unit can receive the time signal from a time server
using various time server protocols and then use it to set
the internal clock. The device polls the time signal
automatically once every minute.
Enter the IP address of a time server.
Time server type
Select the protocol that is supported by the selected time
server. It is recommended to select the SNTP server
protocol. This protocol provides high accuracy and is
required for special applications and future function
extensions.
Select Time server if the server uses the RFC 868
protocol.
Display Stamping
Various overlays or stamps in the video image provide
important supplementary information. These overlays
can be enabled individually and arranged on the image
in a clear manner.
Camera name stamping
Select the position of the camera name overlay in the
drop-down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the
Bottom, or at a position of choice using the Custom
option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information.
If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X
and Y position fields.
Logo/Logo postion
To place a logo on the image, select and upload an
uncompressed .bmp file with a maximum size of
128×128 pixels and 256 colors to the camera. Its
position on the image can then be selected.
Time stamping
Select the position of the time and date overlay in the
drop-down box. It can be displayed at the Top, at the
Bottom, or at a position of choice using the Custom
option, or it can be set to Off for no overlay information.
If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X
and Y position fields.
Display milliseconds
If necessary, display milliseconds for Time stamping.
This information can be useful for recorded video
images; however, it does increase the processor's
computing time. Select Off if displaying milliseconds is
not needed.
Alarm mode stamping
Select On in the drop-down box for a text message to be
displayed in the event of an alarm. It can be displayed at
a position of choice using the Custom option, or it can
be set to Off for no overlay information.
If the Custom option is selected, enter values in the X
and Y position fields.
Alarm message
Enter the message to be displayed on the image in the
event of an alarm. The maximum text length is 31
characters.
Transparent background
Check this box to make the stamp on the image
transparent.
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Video authentication
Select a method for verifying the integrity of the video
in the Video authentication drop-down box.
If you select Watermarking all images are marked with
an icon. The icon indicates if the sequence (live or
saved) has been manipulated.
If you want to add a digital signature to the transmitted
video images to ensure their integrity, select one of the
cryptographic algorithms for this signature.
Enter the interval (in seconds) between insertions of the
digital signature.
GB/T 28181
This page allows you to set the parameters for
conformance to the GB/T 28181 national standard
“Security and protection video monitoring network
system for information transport, switch and control”.
This standard is specifically for China.
Enable
Select this checkbox to enable the system to use the
other parameters on this page in accordance with the
GB/T 28181 national standard.
H.264 elementary stream
Select this checkbox to select or to enable the H.264
elementary stream.
Registration timeout
Enter a value (in milliseconds) for the registration
timeout. The default is 3600.
Heartbeat timeout
Enter the value (in seconds) for the heartbeat timeout.
The default is 15.
Server ID
Enter the ID of the server.
Server IP address
Enter the server IP address.
Device ID
Enter the ID of the device.
Device port
Enter the number of the device port. The default is 5060.
Password
Enter the appropriate password.
Alarm device ID
Enter the ID of the alarm device.
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Web Interface
Appearance
You can adapt the appearance of the web interface and
change the website language to meet your requirements.
GIF or JPEG images can be used to replace the company
and device logos. The image can be stored on a web
server (for example, http://www.myhostname.com/
images/logo.gif).
Ensure that a connection to the web server is always
available to display the image. The image files are not
stored on the unit.
To restore the original graphics, delete the entries in the
Company logo and Device logo fields.
Website language
Select the language for the user interface.
Company logo
To replace the company's logo in the top-right part of the
window, enter the path to a suitable image in this field.
The image file must be stored on a web server.
Device logo
To replace the device name in the top-left part of the
window, enter the path to a suitable image in this field.
The image file must be stored on a web server.
Show VCA metadata
When video analysis is activated, additional information
from the video content analysis (VCA) function is
displayed in the live video image. With the MOTION+
analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in which
motion is recorded are marked with rectangles.
Show VCA trajectories
The trajectories (motion lines of objects) from the video
content analysis are displayed in the live video image if
a corresponding analysis type is activated.
Show overlay icons
When selected, various status icons are displayed as an
overlay on the video images.
JPEG resolution, interval and quality
Select the size, update interval and quality of the
M-JPEG image displayed on the livepage. When Best
possible is selected for size, the unit determines the
quality based on the network capacity.
'Live' functions
You can adapt the LIVE page functions to meet your
requirements. Choose from a variety of different options
for displaying information and controls.
1
Select the check boxes for the functions to be
displayed on the LIVE. The selected elements are
checked.
2
Check to see if the desired items are shown.
Transmit audio
When selected, the audio from the camera (if set to On
on the Audio page) is sent to the computer. This setting
applies only to the computer on which the selection is
made. Transmitting audio data requires additional
network bandwidth.
Lease time [s]
The lease time in seconds determines the time beyond
which a different user is authorized to control the camera
after no further control signals are received from the
current user. After this time interval, the camera is
automatically available for another user.
Allow snapshots
Select the type of player to be used for live mode
viewing.
Allow local recording
Specify whether the icon for saving video sequences
locally should be displayed below the live image. Video
sequences can only be saved locally on your hard disk if
this icon is visible.
I-frames-only stream
Select to display an additional tab on the LIVE page
where only I-frames can be viewed. Ensure that I-frame
quality is not set to Auto or no updates will occur.
Path for JPEG and video files
Enter the path for the storage location of individual
images and video sequences saved from the LIVE.
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Video file format
Select a file format for the live page display. The MP4
format does not include metadata.
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Camera
Installer Menu
Application variant
The camera has a choice of application variants that set
up the camera for optimum performance in a specific
environment.
Select the application variant best suited to your
installation.
The application variant must be selected before any
other changes are made, as the camera reboots
automatically and resets the factory defaults when the
application variant is changed.
Base frame rate
Select the base frame rate for the camera.
Camera LED
Disable the Camera LED on the camera to switch it off.
Reboot device
Click Reboot to restart the camera.
Factory defaults
Click Defaults to restore the factory defaults for the
camera. A confirmation screen appears. Allow several
seconds for the camera to optimize the picture after a
reset.
Positioning
Select the type of positioning you require: The Mount
position allows you to select wall, ceiling or custom
mounting positions.
Picture settings – Scene mode
A scene mode is a collection of image parameters that
are set in the camera when that particular mode is
selected (installer menu settings are excluded). Several
pre-defined modes are available for typical scenarios.
After a mode has been selected, additional changes can
be made through the user interface.
Current mode
Select the mode you wish to use from the drop-down
menu.
Indoor
This mode is similar to the outdoor mode but it avoids
the limitations imposed by the sun or street lighting.
Outdoor
This mode covers most situations. It should be used in
applications where the lighting changes from day to
night. It takes into account sun highlights and street
(sodium vapor) lighting.
Traffic
This mode is used for monitoring the traffic movement
on roads or parking lots. It can also be used for industrial
applications where fast moving objects are to be
monitored. Motion artifacts are minimized. This mode
should be optimized for a sharp and detailed picture in
color and black/white.
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Night optimized
This mode is optimized for sufficient details at low light.
It requires more bandwidth and can introduce motion
judder.
Intelligent AE
This mode is optimized for scenes with people moving
in front of a bright background.
Vibrant
This mode has enhanced contrast, sharpness and
saturation.
Low bitrate
This mode reduces the bitrate for installations with
restricted network bandwidth and storage.
Sports & gaming
This mode is for high-speed capture, and improved color
rendition and sharpness.
Retail
This mode has improved color rendition and sharpness
with reduced bandwidth requirements.
Mode ID
The name of the selected mode is displayed.
Copy mode to
Select the mode from the drop-down menu to which you
wish to copy the active mode.
Restore Mode Defaults
Click Restore Mode Defaults to restore the factory
default modes. Confirm you decision.
Scene mode factory defaults
Picture settings – Color
Brightness (0...255)
Adjust the brightness with the slider from 0 to 255.
Contrast (0...255)
Adjust the contrast with the slider from 0 to 255.
Saturation (0...255)
Adjust the color saturation with the slider from 0 to 255.
White balance
–Basic auto mode allows the camera to continually
adjust for optimal color reproduction using an average
reflectance method. This is useful for indoor light
sources and for colored LED light illumination.
–Standard auto mode allows the camera to continually
adjust for optimal color reproduction in an
environment with natural light sources.
–Sodium lamp auto mode allows the camera to
continually adjust for optimal color reproduction in an
environment with sodium vapor light sources (street
lighting).
–Dominant color auto mode takes into account any
dominant color in the image (for example, the green of
a football pitch or of a gaming table) and uses this
information to obtain a well balanced color
reproduction.
–In Manual mode the Red, Green, and Blue gain can be
manually set to a desired position.
Apply white balance
Click Hold to put ATW on hold and save the current
color settings. The mode changes to manual.
RGB-weighted white balance
In an auto mode, RGB-weighted white balance can be
switched On or Off. When On, additional fine tuning of
the automatic color reproduction can be made with the
R, G and B weight sliders.
R-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the red gain
slider to offset the factory white point alignment
(reducing red introduces more cyan).
G-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the green gain
slider to offset the factory white point alignment
(reducing green introduces more magenta).
B-gain
In Manual white balance mode, adjust the blue gain
slider to offset the factory white point alignment
(reducing blue introduces more yellow).
Note
It is only necessary to change the white point offset for
special scene conditions.
Default
Click Default to set all video values to their factory
setting.
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Picture settings – ALC
ALC mode
Select the mode for automatic light-level control:
– Fluorescent 50 Hz
– Fluorescent 60 Hz
–Standard
ALC level
Adjust the video output level (-15 to 0 to +15).
Select the range within which the ALC will operate. A
positive value is more useful for low-light conditions; a
negative value is more useful for very bright conditions.
Saturation (av-pk)
The saturation (av-pk) slider configures the ALC level
so that it controls mainly on scene average level (slider
position -15) or on scene peak level (slider position
+15). Scene peak level is useful for capturing images
that contain car headlights.
Exposure/frame rate
Automatic exposure
Select to let the camera automatically set the optimum
shutter speed. The camera tries to maintain the selected
shutter speed as long as the light level of the scene
permits.
• Select the minimum frame rate for automatic
exposure.
(The values available depend on the value set for the
Base frame rate in the Installer Menu.)
Default shutter
The default shutter improves the motion performance in
auto exposure mode.
• Select a default shutter speed.
Fixed exposure
Select to set a fixed shutter speed.
• Select the shutter speed for fixed exposure. (The
values available depend on the value set for the ALC
mode.)
Day/night
Auto - the camera switches the IR cut-off filter on and
off depending on the scene illumination level.
Color - the camera always produces a color signal
regardless of light levels.
Monochrome - the IR cut-off filter is removed, giving
full IR sensitivity.
Day-to-night switchover
Adjust the slider to set the video level at which the
camera in Auto mode switches from color to
monochrome operation (-15 to +15).
A low (negative) value means that the camera switches
to monochrome at a lower light level. A high (positive)
value means that the camera switches to monochrome at
a higher light level.
Night-to-day switchover
Adjust the slider to set the video level at which the
camera in Auto mode switches from monochrome to
color operation (-15 to +15).
A low (negative) value means that the camera switches
to color at a lower light level. A high (positive) value
means that the camera switches to color at a higher light
level.
(The actual switch-over point might change
automatically to avoid instable switching.)
Note
To ensure stability when using IR illuminators, use the
alarm interface for reliable Day/Night switching.
Picture settings – Enhance
Sharpness level
The slider adjusts the sharpness level between -15 and
+15. Zero position of the slider corresponds to the
factory default level.
A low (negative) value makes the picture less sharp.
Increasing sharpness brings out more detail. Extra
sharpness can enhance the details of license plates,
facial features and the edges of certain surfaces but can
increase bandwidth requirements.
Backlight Compensation
Select Off to switch off backlight compensation.
Select On to capture details in high-contrast and
extremely bright-dark conditions.
Select Intelligent Auto Exposure to capture object
detail in scenes with people moving in front of a bright
background.
Contrast enhancement
Select On to increase the contrast in low contrast
conditions.
Intelligent Dynamic Noise Reduction
Select On to activate intelligent Dynamic Noise
Reduction (DNR) which reduces noise based on motion
and light levels.
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Temporal noise filtering
Adjusts the Temporal noise filtering level between -15
and +15. The higher the value, the more noise filtering.
Spatial noise filtering
Adjusts the Spatial noise filtering level between -15
and +15. The higher the value, the more noise filtering.
Intelligent Defog
Select Intelligent defog to activate the automatic
intelligent defog feature. This feature continuously
adjusts image parameters to provide the best picture
possible under foggy or misty conditions.
Picture settings – Scene Mode
Scheduler
The scene mode scheduler is used to determine which
scene mode should be used during the day and which
scene mode should be used during the night.
1
Marked range: Select the mode you wish to use
during ‘Marked range’ period from the drop-down
box.
2
Unmarked range: Select the mode you wish to use
during ‘Unmarked range’ period from the drop-
down box.
3
Time ranges: Use the two slider buttons to set the
Marked range.
Encoder Settings
The encoder settings allow you to adapt the video data
transmission characteristics for your operating
environment (network structure, bandwidth, data load).
The device simultaneously generates two H.264 video
streams and an M-JPEG stream for transmission. Select
the compression settings of these streams individually,
for example, one setting for transmissions to the Internet
and one for LAN connections.
Refer to Encoder Profile for more information on setting
up the encoder profile.
Refer to Encoder Streams for more information on
setting up the encoder streams.
Refer to Encoder Regions for more information on
setting up the encoder regions.
Privacy Masks
Privacy masking is used to block a specific area of a
scene from being viewed. Eight privacy mask areas can
be defined.
1
Select the mask you wish to define in the
drop-down box.
2
Check the enabled box to activate the mask.
3
Use the mouse to move the mask; drag the corner
points to resize.
4
Click Set.
5
To remove a mask, select it and click the waste bin
icon.
Note
To add an additional adjustment point to the area,
double-click on a side.
Exposure priority
Exposure priority is used to increase or decrease the
priority of a specific area when determining the overall
exposure for the image. Eight regions can be defined.
1
Select the region you wish to define in the
drop-down box.
2
Select Low, High or Off in the drop-down box for
the region you have selected.
–Low reduces the priority
–High increases the priority
–Off uses normal priority
3
Use the mouse to define the area for each of the
regions.
– Drag the corner points or sides,
– Double-click on a side to add one additional point
to the polygon.
4
Click Set.
5
To remove a region, select it and click the waste bin
icon.
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Audio
You can set the gain of the audio signals to suit your
specific requirements. The live video image is shown in
the window to help you check the audio source. Your
changes are effective immediately.
If you connect via Web browser, you must activate the
audio transmission on the LIVE Functions page. For
other connections, the transmission depends on the
audio settings of the respective system.
The audio signals are sent in a separate data stream
parallel to the video data, and so increase the network
load. The audio data is encoded according to the selected
format and requires additional bandwidth. If you do not
want any audio data to be transmitted, select Off.
Audio
Select the audio input from the drop-down list.
Input volume
Adjust the audio level with the slider(s). Adjust so that
the indicator does not go into the red zone.
Recording format
Select a format for audio recording. The default value is
AAC 48 kbps. You can select AAC 80 kbps, G.711 or
L16 depending on the required audio quality or
sampling rate.
AAC audio technology is licensed by Fraunhofer IIS.
(http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/)
Pixel Counter
The number of horizontal and vertical pixels covered by
the highlighted area is displayed below the picture. With
these values you can check whether the requirements for
specific functions, for example, identification tasks, are
fulfilled.
1
Click Freeze to freeze the camera image if the
object that you want to measure is moving.
2
To reposition a zone, place the cursor over the zone,
hold down the mouse button and drag into position.
3
To change the shape of a zone, place the cursor over
the edge of the zone, hold down the mouse button
and drag the edge of the zone to the required
position.
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Encoder Settings
Introduction to encoder
settings
The encoder settings determine the characteristics of the
four streams generated by the camera. The types of
streams that can be generated are:
– HD streams
– SD streams
– I-frame only streams for recording
–M-JPEG streams
The bit rates, the encoding interval, and the Group-of
-Pictures (GOP) structure and quality, are defined and
stored for eight different profiles on the Encoder Profile
page. The SD (Standard Definition) resolution is also
selected here.
The resolution of the two H.264 streams and the
pre-defined profile to be used for each stream is selected
on the Encoder Streams page. The maximum frame
rate and quality of the JPEG stream is also selected here.
The streams and profiles for recording are selected on
the Recording Profiles page.
The Encoder Regions page allows you to select
different quality levels for various areas of the image.
This can help in reducing the bit rate. For example,
important objects can be selected to provide higher
quality encoding than selected background areas.
Encoder Profile
Profiles are rather complex and include a number of
parameters that interact with one another, so it is
generally best to use the pre-defined profiles. Only
change a profile if completely familiar with all the
configuration options.
Pre-defined profiles
Eight definable profiles are available. The pre-defined
profiles give priority to different parameters.
–Profile 1
High resolution for high bandwidth connections
–Profile 2
High resolution with lower data rate
–Profile 3
High resolution for low bandwidth connections
–Profile 4
Standard resolution for high bandwidth connections
–Profile 5
Standard resolution with lower data rate
–Profile 6
Standard resolution for low bandwidth connections
–Profile 7
Standard resolution for DSL connections
–Profile 8
Low resolution for mobile phone connections
Changing a profile
To change a profile, select it by clicking its tab and then
change the parameters within that profile.
If a setting outside the permitted range for a parameter is
entered, the nearest valid value is substituted when the
settings are saved.
Profile name
If required, enter a new name for the profile.
Target bit rate
To optimize use of the bandwidth in the network, limit
the data rate for the device. The target data rate should
be set according to the desired picture quality for typical
scenes with no excessive motion.
For complex images or frequent changes of image
content due to frequent movements, this limit can
temporarily be exceeded up to the value entered in the
Maximum bit rate field.
Maximum bit rate
This maximum data rate is not exceeded under any
circumstances. Depending on the video quality settings
for the I-frames and P-frames, this can result in
individual images being skipped.
The value entered here must be at least 10% higher than
the value entered in the Target bit rate field. If the value
entered here is too low, it is automatically adjusted.
Encoding interval
The Encoding interval slider determines the interval at
which images are encoded and transmitted. This can be
particularly advantageous with low bandwidths. The
image rate in ips (images per second) is displayed next
to the slider.
Standard definition video resolution
Select the desired resolution for the standard definition
video image.
Note
These resolutions are not used by a HD stream.
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Expert Settings
If necessary, use the expert settings to adapt the I-frame
quality and the P-frame quality to specific requirements.
The setting is based on the H.264 quantization
parameter (QP).
GOP structure
Select the structure you require for the Group-of
-Pictures (GOP). Depending on whether you place
greater priority on having the lowest possible delay (IP
frames only) or using as little bandwidth possible, you
choose IP, IBP or IBBP. (GOP is not available on some
megapixel cameras.)
Averaging period
Select the appropriate averaging period as a means of
stabilizing the long term bit rate.
I-frame distance
Use the slider to set the distance between I-frames to
Auto or to between 3 and 60. An entry of 3 means that
every third image is an I-frame. The lower the number,
the more I-frames are generated.
Min. P-frame QP
In the H.264-protocol, the Quantization Parameter (QP)
specifies the degree of compression and thus the image
quality for every frame. The lower the QP value, the
higher the encoding quality. A higher quality produces a
higher data load. Typical QP values are between 18 and
30. Define the lower limit for the quantization of the
P-frames here, and thus the maximum achievable
quality of the P-frames.
I/P-frame delta QP
This parameter sets the ratio of the I-frame QP to the
P-frame QP. For example, you can set a lower value for
I-frames by moving the slide control to a negative value.
Thus, the quality of the I-frames relative to the P-frames
is improved. The total data load will increase, but only
by the portion of I-frames.
To obtain the highest quality at the lowest bandwidth,
even in the case of increased movement in the picture,
configure the quality settings as follows:
1
Observe the coverage area during normal
movement in the preview images.
2
Set the value for Min. P-frame QP to the highest
value at which the image quality still meets your
needs.
3
Set the value for I/P-frame delta QP to the lowest
possible value. This is how to save bandwidth and
memory in normal scenes. The image quality is
retained even in the case of increased movement
since the bandwidth is then filled up to the value
that is entered under Maximum bit rate.
Background delta QP
Select the appropriate encoding quality level for a
background region defined in Encoder Regions. The
lower the QP value, the higher the encoding quality.
Object delta QP
Select the appropriate encoding quality level for an
object region defined in Encoder Regions. The lower the
QP value, the higher the encoding quality.
Default
Click Default to return the profile to the factory default
values.
Encoder Streams
Video channel
Three video channels are available. Click a tab to set up
the streams for a particular channel.
The video 2 channel also allows you to select a
Dewarping mode.
H.264 settings
Select H.264 Settings
1
Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 1
from the drop-down box.
2
Select the Non-recording profile for stream 1 from
the eight profiles that have been defined.
This profile is not used for recording. When a
stream is used for recording, the profile selected on
the Recording Profiles page is used.
3
Select a codec algorithm Property for stream 2 (the
available choices depend on the algorithm selected
for stream 1).
4
Select the Non-recording profile for stream 2 from
the eight profiles that have been defined.
This profile is not used for recording. When a
stream is used for recording, the profile selected on
the Recording Profiles page is used.
JPEG stream
Set the parameters for the M-JPEG stream.
– Select the Resolution.
– Select the Max. frame rate in images per second
(ips).
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–The Picture quality slider allows adjustment of the
M-JPEG image quality from Low to High.
Note
The M-JPEG frame rate can vary depending on system
loading.
Encoder Statistics
Details of the Encoder Statistics are displayed here for
information.
Encoder Regions
Encoder regions are used to increase or decrease the
encoding quality for selectable areas of the image. They
can be used to give better control of the bitrate by
enhancing the encoding quality of important regions
(objects) and decreasing the encoding quality of less
important regions (background).
Eight encoder regions can be defined:
1
Select one of the eight available regions from the
drop-down box.
2
Click the + box to add an area.
3
Use the mouse to define the area covered by the
region.
– Drag the center, corner points, or sides of the
shaded area.
– Double-click on a side to add additional points to
the area.
4
Select the encoder quality to be used for the defined
area. (Object and background quality levels are
defined in the Expert Settings section of the
Encoder Profile page.)
5
If required, select another region and repeat the
steps.
6
To remove a region, select the area and click the
waste bin icon.
7
Click Set to apply the region settings.
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Recording
Introduction to recording
Images can be recorded to an appropriately configured
for devices with an SD slot, locally to an SD card.
SD cards are the ideal solution for shorter storage times
and temporary recordings. They can be used for local
alarm recording or to improve the overall reliability of
video recording.
Two recording tracks are available (Recording 1 and
Recording 2). The encoder streams and profiles can be
selected for each of these tracks for both standard and
alarm recordings.
Ten recording profiles are available where these
recording tracks can be defined differently. These
profiles are then used for building schedules.
Storage Management
Device manager
The Device manager indicates if storage is controlled
locally.
Recording media
Select a media tab to connect to the available storage
media.
Local Media
An SD card inserted in the camera can be used for local
recording (not available on some cameras).
– To use the SD card for ANR, check the box.
– If the SD card is password protected, enter the
password into the Password field.
The Storage overview field displays the local media.
Note
SD card recording performance is highly dependent on
the speed (class) and performance of the SD card. An
SD card of Class 6 or higher is recommended.
1
In the Storage overview section, double-click a
storage medium.
– The medium is added as a target in the Managed
storage media list.
– Newly added media is shown as Not active in the
Status column.
2
Click Set to activate all media in the Managed
storage media list.
–The Status column shows all media as Online.
3
Check the box in the Rec. 1 or Rec. 2 column to
specify the recording tracks to be recorded on the
target selected.
Formatting storage media
All recordings on a storage medium can be deleted at
any time. Check the recordings before deleting and
back-up important sequences on the computer's hard
drive.
1
Click a storage medium in the Managed storage
media list to select it.
2
Click Edit below the list.
3
Click Format in the new window to delete all
recordings in the storage medium.
4
Click OK to close the window.
Deactivating storage media
A storage medium in the Managed storage media list
can be deactivated. It is then no longer used for
recordings.
1
Click a storage medium in the Managed storage
media list to select it.
2
Click Remove below the list. The storage medium
is deactivated and removed from the list.
Recording Profiles
A recording profile contains the characteristics of the
tracks that are used for recording. These characteristics
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can be defined for ten different profiles. The profiles can
then be assigned to days or times of day on the
Recording Scheduler page.
Each profile is color-coded. The names of the profiles
can be changed on the Recording Scheduler page.
To configure a profile click its tab to open its settings
page.
– To copy the currently visible settings to other profiles,
click Copy Settings. A window opens to select the
target profiles for the copied settings.
– If you change a profile’s settings, click Set to save.
– If necessary, click Default to return all settings to their
factory defaults.
Stream profile settings
Select the encoder profile setting that is to be used with
stream 1 and 2 when recording. This selection is
independent of the selection for live stream
transmission. (The properties of the encoder profiles are
defined on the Encoder Profile page.)
Recording track selection
Standard and alarm recording can be defined for the two
recording tracks. You must first select the track before
setting up the standard and alarm recording parameters.
1
Click the Recording 1 entry in the list.
2
Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters
for track 1 as described below.
3
Click the Recording 2 entry in the list.
4
Set up the standard and alarm recording parameters
for track 2 as described below.
Recording includes
Specify whether additional data, such as audio (if
available) or metadata (for example, alarms or VCA
data) should also be recorded. (If audio is available, you
can change the global audio format by clicking the audio
format link.)
Note
Including metadata could make subsequent searches of
recordings easier but it requires additional memory
capacity. Without metadata, it is not possible to include
video content analysis in recordings.
Standard recording
Select the mode for standard recordings:
–Continuous: the recording proceeds continuously. If
the maximum recording capacity is reached, older
recordings are overwritten automatically.
–Pre-alarm: recording takes place in the pre-alarm
time, during the alarm and during the post-alarm time
only.
–Off: no automatic recording takes place.
Stream
Select the stream to be used for standard recordings:
–Stream 1
–Stream 2
–I-frames only
Alarm recording
Select a period for the Pre-alarm time from the list box.
Select a period for the Post-alarm time from the list
box.
Alarm stream
Select the stream to be used for alarm recordings:
–Stream 1
–Stream 2
–I-frames only
Check the encoding interval and bit rates from
profile: box and select an encoder profile to set the
associated encoding interval for alarm recording.
Alarm triggers
Select the alarm type that is to trigger an alarm
recording:
–Analysis alarm
–Virtual alarm
Export to account
Select an account from the drop-down box to export to
an account. If an account has not yet been defined, click
Configure accounts to jump to the Accounts page
where the server information can be entered.
Maximum Retention Time
Recordings are overwritten when the retention time
entered here has expired.
• Enter the required retention time in days for each
recording track.
Make sure that the retention time does not exceed the
available recording capacity.
Recording Scheduler
The recording scheduler allows you to link the created
recording profiles to the days and times at which the
camera’s images are to be recorded. Schedules can be
defined for weekdays and for holidays.
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Weekdays
Assign as many time periods (in 15-minute intervals) as
needed for any day of the week. Move the mouse cursor
over the table — the time is displayed.
1
Click the profile to be assigned in the Time periods
box.
2
Click a field in the table and, while holding down
the left mouse button, drag the cursor across all of
the fields to be assigned to the selected profile.
3
Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the
intervals.
4
Click Select All to select all of the intervals to be
assigned to the selected profile.
5
Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.
6
When finished, click Set to save the settings to the
device.
Holidays
Define holidays whose settings will override the settings
for the normal weekly schedule.
1
Click the Holidays tab. Days that have already been
defined are shown in the table.
2
Click Add. A new window opens.
3
Select the desired From date from the calendar.
4
Click in the To box and select a date from the
calendar.
5
Click OK to accept the selection which is handled
as a single entry in the table. The window closes.
6
Assign the defined holidays to the recording profile
as described above.
Delete user-defined holidays as follows:
1
Click Delete in the Holidays tab. A new window
opens.
2
Click the date to be deleted.
3
Click OK. The selection is removed from the table
and the window is closed.
4
Repeat for any other dates to be deleted.
Profile names
Change the names of the recording profiles listed in the
Time periods box.
1
Click a profile.
2
Click Rename.
3
Enter the new name and click Rename again.
Activate recording
After completing configuration, activate the recording
schedule and start scheduled recording. Once activated,
the Recording Profiles and the Recording Scheduler
are deactivated and the configuration cannot be
modified. Stop scheduled recording to modify the
configuration.
1
Click Start to activate the recording schedule.
2
Click Stop to deactivate the recording schedule.
Recordings that are currently running are
interrupted and the configuration can be modified.
Recording status
The graphic indicates the recording activity. An
animated graphic is displayed when recording is taking
place.
Recording Status
Details of the recording status are displayed here for
information. These settings cannot be changed.
Recording Statistics
Details of the Recording Statistics are displayed here for
information.
SD Card Status
Details of the SD Card Status are displayed here for
information.
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Alarm
Alarm Connections
In the event of an alarm, the unit can automatically
connect to a pre-defined IP address. The unit can contact
up to ten IP addresses in the order listed until a
connection is made.
Connect on alarm
Select On so that the unit automatically connects to a
pre-defined IP address in the event of an alarm.
Number of destination IP address
Specify the numbers of the IP addresses to be contacted
in the event of an alarm. The unit contacts the remote
locations one after the other in the numbered sequence
until a connection is made.
Destination IP address
For each number, enter the corresponding IP address for
the desired remote station.
Destination password
If the remote station is password protected, enter the
password here.
Only ten passwords can be defined here. Define a
general password if more than ten connections are
required. The unit connects to all remote stations
protected by the same general password. To define a
general password:
1
Select 10 in the Number of destination IP address
list box.
2
Enter 0.0.0.0 in the Destination IP address field.
3
Enter the password in the Destination password
field.
4
Set the user password of all the remote stations to
be accessed using this password.
Setting destination 10 to the IP-address 0.0.0.0 overrides
its function as the tenth address to try.
Video transmission
If the unit is operated behind a firewall, select TCP
(HTTP port) as the transfer protocol. For use in a local
network, select UDP.
To enable multicast operation, select UDP for the Video
transmission parameter here and on the Network
Access page.
Note
In the event of an alarm, a larger network bandwidth is
sometimes required for additional video streams (if
multicast operation is not possible).
Stream
Select a stream to be transmitted.
Remote port
Select an appropriate browser port depending on the
network configuration.
The ports for HTTPS connections are only available if
SSL encryption is set to On.
Video output
If a hardware receiver is used, select the analog video
output to which the signal should be switched. If the
destination device is unknown, select First available.
This places the image on the first video output with no
signal.
The connected monitor only displays images when an
alarm is triggered.
Note
Refer to the destination unit documentation for more
information on image display options and available
video outputs.
Decoder
If a split image is set for the selected video output, select
a decoder to display the alarm image. The decoder
selected determines the position in the split image.
SSL encryption
SSL encryption protects data used for establishing a
connection, such as the password. By selecting On, only
encrypted ports are available for the Remote port
parameter. SSL encryption must be activated and
configured on both sides of a connection.
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The appropriate certificates must also have been
uploaded. (Certificates can be uploaded on the
Maintenance page.)
Configure and activate encryption for media data (such
as video, metadata or audio when available) on the
Encryption page (encryption is only available if the
appropriate license is installed).
Auto-connect
Select On to automatically re-establish a connection to
one of the previously specified IP addresses after each
reboot, connection breakdown, or network failure.
Audio
Select On to transmit the audio stream with an alarm
connection.
Default
Select the video channel that you wish to send.
Video Content Analyzes (VCA)
The camera has integrated Video Content Analyzes
(VCA) which detects and analyzes changes in the
picture using image processing algorithms. Such
changes can be due to movements in the camera's field
of view. Detection of movement can be used to trigger
an alarm and to transmit metadata.
Various VCA configurations can be selected and
adapted to your application, as required.
Refer to Setting up VCA for more information on setting
up video content analyses.
Note
If there is not enough computing power, priority is given
to live images and recordings. This can lead to
impairment of the VCA system. Observe the processor
load and optimize the encoder settings or the VCA
settings if necessary, or turn off VCA completely.
Audio Alarm
Alarms can be generated based on audio signals.
Configure signal strengths and frequency ranges so that
false alarms, for example, machine noise or background
noise, are avoided.
Set up normal audio transmission before configuring the
audio alarm.
Audio alarm
Select On for the device to generate audio alarms.
Name
The name makes it easier to identify the alarm in
extensive video monitoring systems. Enter a unique and
clear name here.
Signal Ranges
Exclude particular signal ranges in order to avoid false
alarms.
For this reason the total signal is divided into 13 tonal
ranges (mel scale). Check or uncheck the boxes below
the graphic to include or exclude individual ranges.
Threshold
Set up the threshold on the basis of the signal visible in
the graphic Set the threshold using the slide control or,
alternatively, move the white line directly in the graphic
using the mouse.
Sensitivity
Use this setting to adapt the sensitivity to the sound
environment and effectively suppress individual signal
peaks. A high value represents a high level of sensitivity.
Alarm E-Mail
Alarm states can be documented by e-mail. The camera
automatically sends an e-mail to a user-defined e-mail
address.
This makes it possible to notify a recipient who does not
have a video receiver.
Send alarm e-mail
Select On for the device to automatically send an alarm
e-mail in the event of an alarm.
Mail server IP address
Enter the IP address of a mail server that operates on the
SMTP standard (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol).
Outgoing e-mails are sent to the mail server via the
address entered. Otherwise, leave the box blank
(0.0.0.0).
SMTP user name
Enter a registered user name for the chosen mail server.
SMTP password
Enter the required password for the registered user
name.
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Format
Select the data format of the alarm message.
–Standard (with JPEG): e-mail with JPEG image file
attachment.
–SMS: e-mail in SMS format to an e-mail-to-SMS
gateway without an image attachment.
When a mobile phone is used as the receiver, make sure
to activate the e-mail or SMS function, depending on the
format, so that these messages can be received. Obtain
information on operating your mobile phone from your
mobile phone provider.
Image size
Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent
from the camera.
Attach JPEG from camera
To send the a JPEG image from particular video
channel, check the appropriate box.
Destination address
Enter the e-mail address for alarm e-mails here. The
maximum address length is 49 characters.
Sender address
Enter a unique name for the e-mail sender, for example,
the location of the device. This makes it easier to
identify the origin of the e-mail.
Test e-mail
Click Send Now to test the e-mail function. An alarm
e-mail is immediately created and sent.
Alarm Task Editor
Editing scripts on this page overwrites all settings and
entries on the other alarm pages. This procedure cannot
be reversed.
To edit this page, you should have programming
knowledge and be familiar with the information in the
Alarm Task Script Language document and the English
language.
As an alternative to the alarm settings on the various
alarm pages, enter the desired alarm functions in script
form here.
This will overwrite all settings and entries on the other
alarm pages.
1
Click Examples under the Alarm Task Editor field
to see some script examples. A new window opens.
2
Enter new scripts in the Alarm Task Editor field or
change existing scripts in line with your
requirements.
3
When finished, click Set to transmit the scripts to
the device. If the transfer was successful, the
message Script successfully parsed. is displayed
over the text field. If it was not successful, an error
message is displayed with further information.
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Setting up VCA
Several VCA configurations are available.
–Off
– Silent VCA
–Profile #1
–Profile #2
–Scheduled
–Event triggered
VCA - Silent VCA
In this configuration, metadata is created to facilitate
searches of recordings, however, no alarm is triggered.
•In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select
Silent VCA.
No parameters can be changed for this selection.
VCA - Profiles
Two profiles can be set up with different VCA
configurations
1
In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select
profile 1 or 2 and enter the required settings.
2
If necessary, click Default to return all settings to
default values.
To rename a profile:
1
To rename the file, click the icon to the right of the
list field and enter the new profile name in the field.
2
Click the icon again. The new profile name is saved.
The current alarm status is displayed for information
purposes.
Aggregation time [s]
Set an aggregation time of between 0 and 20 seconds.
The aggregation time always starts when an alarm event
occurs. It extends the alarm event by the value set. This
prevents alarm events that occur in quick succession
from triggering several alarms and successive events in
a rapid sequence. No further alarm is triggered during
the aggregation time.
The post-alarm time set for alarm recordings only starts
once the aggregation time has expired.
Analysis type
Select the required analysis algorithm. Motion+ offers a
motion detector and essential recognition of tampering.
Metadata is always created for a video content analysis,
unless this is explicitly excluded. Depending on the
analysis type selected and the relevant configuration,
additional information overlays the video image in the
preview window next to the parameter settings. With the
Motion+ analysis type, for example, the sensor fields in
which motion is recorded are marked with rectangles.
Note
For suitable devices, additional analysis algorithms with
comprehensive functions, such as IVMD and IVA, are
also available. Refer to the IVA documentation for more
information on using these.
Tamper detection
Detect tampering of cameras and video cables by means
of various options. Run a series of tests at different times
of the day and night to ensure that the video sensor is
operating as intended.
Sensitivity and Trigger delay [s] can only be changed
if Reference check is selected.
Reference check
Save a reference image that can be continuously
compared with the current video image. If the current
video image in the marked areas differs from the
reference image, an alarm is triggered. This detects
tampering that would otherwise not be detected, for
example, if the camera is turned.
1
Click Reference to save the currently visible video-
image as a reference.
2
Click Mask… and select the areas in the reference
image that are to be monitored.
3
Check the box Reference check to activate the on-
going check. The stored reference image is
displayed in black and white below the current
video image, and the selected areas are marked in
yellow.
4
Select the Disappearing edges or Appearing
edges option to specify the reference check once
again.
Sensitivity
The basic sensitivity of the tamper detection can be
adjusted for the environmental conditions to which the
camera is subject.
The algorithm reacts to the differences between the
reference image and the current video image. The darker
the observation area, the higher the value that must be
selected.
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Trigger delay [s]
Set delayed alarm triggering here. The alarm is only
triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed
and then only if the triggering condition still exists. If the
original condition has been restored before this time
interval elapses, the alarm is not triggered. This avoids
false alarms triggered by short-term changes, for
example, cleaning activities in the direct field of vision
of the camera.
Disappearing edges
The area selected in the reference image should contain
a prominent structure. If this structure is concealed or
moved, the reference check triggers an alarm. If the
selected area is too homogenous, so that concealing and
moving the structure would not trigger an alarm, then an
alarm is triggered immediately to indicate the
inadequate reference image.
Appearing edges
Select this option if the selected area of the reference
image includes a largely homogenous surface. If
structures appear in this area, then an alarm is triggered.
Global change (slider)
Set how large the global change in the video image must
be for an alarm to be triggered. This setting is
independent of the sensor fields selected under Select
Area. Set a high value if fewer sensor fields need to
change to trigger an alarm. With a low value, it is
necessary for changes to occur simultaneously in a large
number of sensor fields to trigger an alarm. This option
allows detection, independently of motion alarms,
manipulation of the orientation or location of a camera
resulting from turning the camera mount bracket, for
example.
Global change
Activate this function if the global change, as set with
the Global change slide control, should trigger an alarm.
Scene too bright
Activate this function if tampering associated with
exposure to extreme light (for instance, shining a
flashlight directly on the objective) should trigger an
alarm. The average brightness of the scene provides a
basis for recognition.
Scene too dark
Activate this function if tampering associated with
covering the objective (for instance, by spraying paint
on it) should trigger an alarm. The average brightness of
the scene provides a basis for recognition.
VCA - Scheduled
A scheduled configuration allows you to link a VCA
profile with the days and times at which the video
content analysis is to be active.
•In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select
Scheduled.
Schedules can be defined for weekdays and for holidays.
The current alarm status is displayed for information
purposes.
Weekdays
Link any number of 15-minute intervals with the VCA
profiles for each day of the week. Moving the mouse
cursor over the table displays the time below it. This aids
orientation.
1
Click the profile to link in the Time periods field.
2
Click in a field in the table, hold down the mouse
button and drag the cursor over all the periods to be
assigned to the selected profile.
3
Use the right mouse button to deselect any of the
intervals.
4
Click Select All to link all time intervals to the
selected profile.
5
Click Clear All to deselect all of the intervals.
6
When finished, click Set to save the settings in the
device.
Holidays
Define holidays on which a profile should be active that
are different to the standard weekly schedule.
1
Click the Holidays tab. Any days that have already
been selected are shown in the table.
2
Click Add. A new window opens.
3
Select the desired date from the calendar. Select
several consecutive calendar days by holding down
the mouse button. These will later be displayed as a
single entry in the table.
4
Click OK to accept the selection. The window
closes.
5
Assign the individual holidays to the VCA profiles,
as described above.
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Deleting Holidays
Delete defined holidays at any time:
1
Click Delete. A new window opens.
2
Click the date to delete.
3
Click OK. The item is deleted from the table and
the window closes.
4
The process must be repeated for deleting
additional days.
VCA - Event triggered
This configuration allows you to stipulate that the video
content analysis is only to be activated when triggered
by an event.
•In the VCA configuration drop-down list, select
Event triggered.
As long as no trigger is activated, the Silent VCA
configuration in which metadata is created is active; this
metadata facilitates searches of recordings, but does not
trigger an alarm.
The current alarm status is displayed for information
purposes.
Trigger
Select a physical alarm or a virtual alarm as a trigger. A
virtual alarm is created using software, with RCP+
commands or alarm scripts, for example.
Trigger active
Select the VCA configuration here that is to be enabled
via an active trigger. A green check mark to the right of
the list field indicates that the trigger is active.
Trigger inactive
Select the VCA configuration here that is to be activated
if the trigger is not active. A green check mark to the
right of the list field indicates that the trigger is inactive.
Delay [s]
Select the delay period for the reaction of the video
content analysis to trigger signals. The alarm is only
triggered after a set time interval in seconds has elapsed
and then only if the triggering condition still exists. If the
original condition has been restored before this time
interval elapses, the alarm is not triggered. A delay
period may be useful in avoiding false alarms or
frequent triggering. During the delay period, the Silent
VCA configuration is always enabled.
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Network
The settings on these pages are used to integrate the
device into a network. Some changes only take effect
after a reboot. In this case Set changes to Set and
Reboot.
1
Make the desired changes.
2
Click Set and Reboot.
The device is rebooted and the changed settings are
activated.
Network Access
If the IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address is
changed, then the device is only available under the new
addresses after the reboot.
Automatic IP v4 assignment
If the network has a DHCP server for the dynamic
assignment of IP addresses, select On to automatically
accept the DHCP-assigned IP address.
For certain applications, the DHCP server must support
the fixed assignment between IP address and MAC
address, and must be appropriately set up so that, once
an IP address is assigned, it is retained each time the
system is rebooted.
IP V4
IP address
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP
address must be valid for the network.
Subnet mask
Enter the appropriate subnet mask for the set IP address.
Gateway address
For the device to establish a connection to a remote
location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the
gateway here.
Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).
IP V6
IP address
Enter the desired IP address for the camera. The IP
address must be valid for the network.
Prefix length
Enter the appropriate prefix length for the set IP address.
Gateway address 1, 2
For the device to establish a connection to a remote
location in a different subnet, enter the IP address of the
gateway here.
Otherwise, this field can remain empty (0.0.0.0).
DNS server address
The device is easier to access if it is listed on a DNS
server. For example, to establish an Internet connection
to the camera, it is sufficient to enter the name given to
the device on the DNS server as a URL in the browser.
Enter the DNS server's IP address. Servers are supported
for secure and dynamic DNS.
Video transmission
If the device is used behind a firewall, TCP (Port 80)
should be selected as the transmission protocol. For use
in a local network, choose UDP.
Multicast operation is only possible with the UDP
protocol. The TCP protocol does not support multicast
connections.
HTTP browser port
Select a different HTTP browser port from the list if
required.
The default HTTP port is 80. To limit connection to
HTTPS, deactivate the HTTP port. To do this, activate
the Off option.
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HTTPS browser port
To limit browser access to encrypted connections,
choose an HTTPS port from the list. The standard
HTTPS port is 443.
Select the Off option to deactivate HTTPS ports and
limit connections to unencrypted ports.
The camera uses the TLS 1.0 protocol. Ensure that the
browser has been configured to support this protocol.
Also ensure that Java application support is activated (in
the Java Plug-in Control Panel of the Windows Control
Panel).
To limit connections to SSL encryption, set the Off
option in the HTTP browser port, the RCP+ port, and
Telnet support. This deactivates all unencrypted
connections allowing connections on the HTTPS port
only.
Configure and activate encryption for media data (video,
audio, metadata) on the Encryption page.
RCP+ port 1756
Activating RCP+ port 1756 allows unencrypted
connections on this port. To allow only encrypted
connections, set the Off option to deactivate the port.
Interface mode ETH
If necessary, select the Ethernet link type for interface
ETH.
Depending on the device connected, it may be necessary
to select a special operation type.
Network MSS [Byte]
Set the maximum segment size for the IP packet's user
data here. This gives the option to adjust the size of the
data packets to the network environment and to optimize
data transmission.
In UDP mode, comply with the MTU value set below.
Network MTU [Byte]
Specify a maximum value in bytes for the package size
(including IP header) to optimize data transmission.
Advanced
RTSP port
If necessary, select a different port for the exchange of
the RTSP data from the list. The standard RTSP port is
554. Select Off to deactivate the RTSP function.
Authentication (802.1x)
To configure Radius server authentication, connect the
unit directly to a computer using a network cable. If a
Radius server controls access rights over the network,
select On to activate authentication to communicate
with the unit.
1
Enter the user name that the Radius server uses for
the unit in the Identity field.
2
Enter the Password that the Radius server expects
from the unit.
TCP metadata input
The device can receive data from an external TCP
sender, for example an ATM or POS device, and store it
as metadata. Select the port for TCP communication.
Select Off to deactivate the function. Enter a valid
Sender IP address.
Network Management
SNMP
The camera supports the SNMP V1 (Simple Network
Management Protocol) for managing and monitoring
network components, and can send SNMP messages
(traps) to IP addresses. It supports SNMP MIB II in the
unified code.
If On is selected for the SNMP parameter and a SNMP
host address is not entered, the device does not send the
traps automatically and will only reply to SNMP
requests. If one or two SNMP host addresses are
entered, SNMP traps are sent automatically. Select Off
to deactivate the SNMP function.
SNMP host addresses
To send SNMP traps automatically, enter the IP address
of one or two target devices here.
SNMP traps
To choose which traps are sent:
1
Click Select. A dialog box appears.
2
Click the check boxes of the appropriate traps.
3
Click Set to close the window and send all of the
checked traps.
UPnP
Select On to activate UPnP communication. Select Off
to deactivate it.
When the Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) function is
activated, the unit responds to requests from the network
and is automatically registered on the requesting
computers as a new network device. This function
should not be used in large installations due to the large
number of registration notifications.
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Note
To use the UPnP function on a Windows computer, both
the Universal Plug-and-Play Device Host and the SSDP
Discovery Service must be activated.
Quality of Service
The priority of the different data channels can be set by
defining the DiffServ Code Point (DSCP). Enter a
number between 0 and 252 as a multiple of four. For
alarm video you can set a higher priority than for regular
video and you can define a Post Alarm Time over which
this priority is maintained.
Multicast
The camera can enable multiple receivers to receive the
video signal simultaneously. The stream is either
duplicated and then distributed to multiple receivers
(Multi-unicast), or it is sent as a single stream to the
network, where it is simultaneously distributed to
multiple receivers in a defined group (Multicast).
Multicast operation requires a multicast-enabled
network that uses UDP and the Internet Group
Management protocol (IGMP V2). The network must
support group IP addresses.
Other group management protocols are not supported.
The TCP protocol does not support multicast
connections.
A special IP address from 225.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255
(class D address) must be configured for multicast
operation in a multicast-enabled network. The multicast
address can be the same for multiple streams, however,
it is necessary to use a different port in each case.
The settings must be made individually for each stream.
Enter a dedicated multicast address and port for each
stream. Switch between the streams by clicking the
appropriate tabs.
The video channels can be individually selected for each
stream.
Enable
Enable simultaneous data reception on receivers that
need to activate the multicast function. To do this, check
the box and enter the multicast address.
Multicast Address
Enter a valid multicast address to be operated in
multicast mode (duplication of the data stream in the
network).
With a 0.0.0.0 setting, the encoder for the stream
operates in multi-unicast mode (copying of data stream
in device). The camera supports multi-unicast
connections for up to five simultaneously connected
receivers.
Duplication of data places a heavy demand on the CPU
and can lead to impairment of the image quality under
certain circumstances.
Port
Enter the port address for the stream here.
Streaming
Click the checkbox to activate multicast streaming
mode. An activated stream is marked with a check.
(Streaming is typically not required for standard
multicast operation.)
Multicast packet TTL
A value can be entered to specify how long the multicast
data packets are active on the network. If multicast is to
be run via a router, the value must be greater than 1.
Image Posting
A target account must first be defined to use JPEG
posting and for the export of recordings.
JPEG posting
Save individual JPEG images on an FTP server at
specific intervals.
Image size
Select the size of the JPEG images that are to be sent
from the camera. JPEG resolution corresponds to the
highest setting from the two data streams.
File name
Select how file names are created for the individual
images that are transmitted.
–Overwrite: The same file name is always used and
any existing file will be overwritten by the current file.
–Increment: A number from 000 to 255 is added to the
file name and automatically incremented by 1. When
it reaches 255, it starts again from 000.
–Date/time suffix: The date and time are automatically
added to the file name. When setting this parameter,
ensure that the date and time of the device are always
set correctly. For eample, the file
snap011005_114530.jpg was stored on October 1,
2005 at 11.45 and 30 seconds.
Posting interval
Enter the interval in seconds at which the images are
sent to an FTP server. Enter zero for no images to be
sent.
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To send the a JPEG image from particular video
channel, check the appropriate box.
Target
Select the target account for JPEG posting.
Accounts
Four separate accounts can be defined for posting and
recording export.
Type
Select either FTP or Dropbox for the account type.
Before using a Dropbox account ensure that the time
settings of the device have been correctly synchronized.
Account name
Enter an account name to be shown as the target name.
IP address
For an FTP server, enter the IP address.
Login
Enter your login name for the account server.
Password
Enter the password that gives access to the account
server.
Click Check to confirm that it is correct.
Path
Enter an exact path to post the images on the account
server.
Click Browse... to browse to the required path.
Maximum bit rate
Enter the maximum bit rate in kbps that will be allowed
when communicating with the account.
IPv4 Filter
To restrict the range of IP addresses within which you
can actively connect to the device, fill-in an IP address
and mask.
Two ranges can be defined.
• Click Set and confirm to restrict access.
If either of these ranges are set, no IP V6 addresses are
allowed to actively connect to the device.
The device itself may initiate a connection (for example,
to send an alarm) outside the defined ranges if it is
configured to do so.
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Service
Maintenance
Caution
Before starting a firmware update, make sure to select
the correct upload file.
Do not interrupt the firmware installation. Even
changing to another page or closing the browser window
leads to interruption.
Uploading the wrong files or interrupting the upload can
result in the device no longer being addressable,
requiring it to be replaced.
The camera functions and parameters can be updated by
uploading new firmware. To do this, the latest firmware
package is transferred to the device via the network. The
firmware is installed there automatically. Thus, a camera
can be serviced and updated remotely without requiring
a technician to make changes to the device on site. The
latest firmware can be obtained from your customer
service center or from the download area.
Upload history
Click Show to view the firmware upload history.
Configuration
Save configuration data for the device to a computer and
load saved configuration data from a computer to the
device.
To load configuration data from the computer to the
device:
1
Click Upload; a dialog box appears.
Make certain that the file to be loaded comes from
the same device type as the device to be
reconfigured.
2
Locate and open the desired configuration file.
The progress bar allows monitoring of the transfer.
To save the camera settings:
1
Click Download; a dialog box appears.
2
Enter a file name if required and save.
Maintenance log
Download an internal maintenance log from the device
to send it to Customer Service for support purposes.
Click Save As... and select a storage location for the file.
Licenses
This window is for the activation of additional functions
by entering activation codes. An overview of installed
licenses is shown. The installation code of the unit is
also displayed here.
Certificates
Usage list
HTTPS server
Select the default certificate for the HTTPS server.
EAP-TLS client
Select the client for Extensible Authentication Protocol-
Transport Layer Security (EAP-TLS). Note: The only
option may be “None.”
EAP-TLS trusted
Select the trusted certificate for Extensible
Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security
(EAP-TLS).
To add a certificate, click the plus sign.
To delete a certificate, click the trashcan icon to the right
of the certificate. Note: You can delete only certificates
that you have added; you cannot delete the default
certificate.
File list
Add a certificate/file to the file list
1
Click Add. The Add certificate window appears.
2
Click Choose File to navigate to the required file.
3
Click Upload.
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Delete a certificate from the file list
Click the trashcan icon. The Delete Trusted certificate
window appears. To confirm deletion, click OK. To
cancel deletion, click Cancel.
Download a certificate
Click the disk icon.
System Overview
This window is for information only and cannot be
modified.
Keep this information at hand when seeking technical
support.
Select the text on this page with a mouse and copy it so
that it can be pasted into an e-mail if required.
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Appendices
Copyright notices
The firmware uses the fonts "Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-
Normal--24-240-75-75-P-138-ISO10646-1" and
"Adobe-Helvetica-Bold-R-Normal--12-120-75-75-P-
70-ISO10646-1" under the following copyright:
Copyright 1984-1989, 1994 Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Copyright 1988, 1994 Digital Equipment Corporation.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this
software and its documentation for any purpose and
without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above
copyright notices appear in all copies and that both those
copyright notices and this permission notice appear in
supporting documentation, and that the names of Adobe
Systems and Digital Equipment Corporation not be used
in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of
the software without specific, written prior permission.
This software is based in part on the work of the
Independent JPEG Group.
Sony Corporation