I’ve wanted to make this list for a while, and hopefully it will help answer some simple questions or guide newcomers on their IP video quest. Feel free to add, change, or refine this!

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Most Popular Camera Manufactures (on this forum):

ACTi (http://www.acti.com) – Midrange camera – good price – free software.

Avtech (http://www.avtech.com.tw) – Has good ‘push’ support for events to mobile devices.

Avigilon (http://www.avigilon.com) – Similar to Axis cost – must buy through dealer – good software/support.

Axis (http://www.axis.com) – Popular choice – higher end cameras get expensive – easy to find online for sale – free + paid software options.

Dahua (http://www.dahuasecurity.com‎) – Re-branded as Q-See – low price – difficult to find updates/support.

Geovision (http://www.geovision.com.tw‎) – Midrange – have some LPR cameras.

Grandstream (http://www.grandstream.com) – Low cost – have some unique features.

Hikvision (http://www.hikvision.com‎) – Becoming more popular – re-branded as Lorex/Swann systems from Costco.

IQinVision (http://www.iqeye.com) Midrange pricing.

Mobotix (http://www.mobotix.com) – Cameras made in Germany – reliable but expensive – no moving parts to fail in their cameras.

Vivotek (http://www.vivotek.com) – Midrange pricing.

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Other Camera Manufactures:

Arecont (http://www.arecontvision.com/‎)

Brickcom (http://www.brickcom.com/)

Bosch (http://www.boschsecurity.us/en-us/ProductInformation/Cameras/NetworkCameras/)

Canon (http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/professional/products/security_video_solutions/network_cameras)

GE (Unknown Website Address)

Honeywell (http://www.honeywellvideo.com/products/cameras/ip/index.html)

JVC (http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=PRO5.2)

Panasonic (http://www.panasonic.com/business/psna/products-surveillance-monitoring/index.aspx)

Pelco (http://www.pelco.com/sites/global/en/home.page)

Samsung (https://www.samsung-security.com/)

Sony (http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/mkt-security/)

Toshiba (http://www.toshibasecurity.com/)

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IR Illuminators:

Raytec (http://www.rayteccctv.com/)

Axton (http://www.axtontech.com/)

Iluminar (http://www.iluminarinc.com/)

+Other Generic Brands

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Accessories:

PoE Switch (Unmanaged, or Managed which allows remote powering on/off of specific ports) (TRENDnet, Netgear, D-Link, Cisco, Axis, etc.)

Ethernet Cable (Regular/Burial Grade)

Lenses (C/CS/S/D Mounts)

IR Illuminators (Discussed Above)

Enclosures (Pelco, Videolarm, Axis, Generic Brand, etc.)

PIR Sensor (Optex, Bosch, etc)

UPS Battery Backup System

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Popular Places To Buy:

[Redacted – do a search on the forum for general ideas ]

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Video Recording Software:

ACTi VMS (Free) – Only supports ACTi Cameras.

Avigilon (Per channel: Core ~$100, Standard ~$200, Enterprise ~$350) – Purchase through authorized dealers.

Axis Camera Companion (Free) – Only supports certain (newer) Axis Cameras. 16 cameras max.

Axis Camera Station (~$90/license)

Axxon Next (Free for 16 channels) (http://www.axxonsoft.com/products/axxon_next/)

BlueIris ($29.95 – $49.95) (http://blueirissoftware.com/) – Supports a large variety of network cameras.

exacqVision ($50 – $150/license + $25 yearly for optional updates)

Genetec (Expensive)

Geovision (Free)

Luxriot ($99 – $1000+)

Milestone XProtect (Free – $1000+)

Mobotix Control Center (Free) – Supports other cameras for viewing. May be able to record with MXServer.

OnSSI (Unknown)

Vitamin D (Free/$49/$199) (http://www.vitamindinc.com/index.php) – PC + Mac Compatible

Zoneminder (Free) – Open source Linux software.

…Etc, Most Manufactures Provide Their Own Software.

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Network Video Recorders (NVR’s)/NAS Stations:

Synology (1 License Included – ~$50 /per additional license)

Dahua

QNAP

Luxriot

NUUO

Hikvision

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iPhone Viewing Apps:

Netcam Viewer (Free/$5.99) (http://bit.ly/18UfXMs)

Live Cams Pro ($1.99) (http://bit.ly/19RAleQ)

QCamPro ($7.99) (http://bit.ly/14iCWxR)

Official Mobotix (Free) (http://bit.ly/15XNtmo)

IP Cam Viewer Pro ($3.99) (http://bit.ly/10QAwYn)

Dahua iDMSS Lite (Free) (http://bit.ly/110ZjmV)

Dahua iDMSS Plus ($4.99) (http://bit.ly/12FyWpw)

+Specific Manufacturer’s Apps (Q-See, Hikvision, etc) (Search Manually) – Typically better integrated then 3rd party apps.

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Android Viewing Apps:

IP Cam Viewer Pro ($3.99) (http://bit.ly/TG6OyB)

Dahua gDMSS Lite (Free) (http://bit.ly/12zjvAs)

Dahua gDMSS Plus ($5.00) (http://bit.ly/12FzfAA)

+Specific Manufacturer’s Apps (Q-See, Hikvision, etc) (Search Manually) – Typically better integrated then 3rd party apps.

The Ultimate IP Camera Guide v3.

Review Sites/Sample Videos:

Network Camera Critic (http://www.networkcameracritic.com/)

Mateusz CCTVnerd (http://www.youtube.com/user/mateuszfen)

Megapixel Cameras – Images and Demos (viewtopic.php?f=19&t=11322)

Plazor (http://www.plazor.com)

Axis YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/AxisCommunications)

Avigilon YouTube Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/Avigilon)

MXInstaller (http://www.mxinstaller.com/)

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Companies That Rebrand/Resell:

Swann (Rebrands Hikvision Equipment)

Lorex (Rebrands Hikvision Equipment)

Q-See (Rebrands Dahua Equipment)

Toshiba (Appears To Rebrand Vivotek)

Cisco (Sometimes Rebrands Pelco)

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Other Helpful Links:

CCTV Lens Calculator (http://www.jvsg.com/online/#)

Identification And Recognition Guide (http://www.axis.com/academy/identification/index.htm) – Make sure you have the correct resolution for your application.

Security Today – IP Cameras (http://security-today.com/directory/list/ip-video.aspx)

CCTV Frame Rates Comparison (

) – Recordings don’t necessarily have to be 30fps for desired results.

IP Video 101 Training (http://ipvm.com/report/ip_video_training_course_101)

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Live Demo Cameras:

Mobotix Cameras (http://www.mobotix.ro/live-ro-p-3.html) or (http://comsurv.com/live-video-cameras/)

Axis Cameras (http://www.axis.com/camerademo/) or (http://ipcameralive.com/)

Mixture (http://camelive.info)

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Terminology:

CBR: “Constant bit rate [encoding] means that the rate at which a codec’s output data should be consumed is constant.” (i.e. the amount of data flowing from camera to user/nvr is always constant – even during movement or lack thereof. [See also VBR])

DSD: (http://www.dsdcctv.com/)

DVR: “a consumer electronics device or application software that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other local or networked mass storage device.”

Edge Recording: “The concept of taking audio/video from a camera, and storing it at the edge of the Ethernet network instead of transporting it across the network to a centralized recording facility such as a Network Video Recorder.” (Most cameras have this ability now.)

IR/IR Illuminator: LED’s (often a separate device) which provide illumination for cameras in near to total darkness. The light produced cannot be seen by the human eye. The camera must be sensitive to IR for this to be useful (some cameras have ‘fixed’ IR cut filters). ‘White light’ illuminators are also available. These produce light visible to the human eye and to a camera with or without an IR cut filter.

LPR/ANPR/AVI/CPR/LAPI: “A mass surveillance method that uses optical character recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates.”

NAS: Basically a box filled with hard drives for storage of data. Some cameras have the ability to record directly to these networked boxes without the need for an always on or dedicated computer.

NVR: “A software program that records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device.”

ONVIF: “Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) is a global and open industry forum with the goal to facilitate the development and use of a global open standard for the interface of physical IP-based security products.”

PIR: Passive Infrared “is an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR) light radiating from objects in its field of view. They are most often used in PIR-based motion detectors.”

PoE: “A system to safely pass electrical power, along with data, on Ethernet cabling.”

UPS: “uninterruptible power supply…is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically mains power, fails.”

VBR: “Variable bit rate files vary the amount of output data per time segment.” (i.e. Less data during still scenes, more data during high movement periods.)

WDR: “‘Wide dynamic range’ describes an attribute of an imaging system which can capture greater scene details from shadows to highlights than normal.”

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Commonly Asked Questions:

Q: “Which brand or manufacturer should I buy?”

A: Each brand has its strengths and weakness, whether it be price, size, low light capabilities, resolution, frame rate, support, software, compatibility, etc. There really isn’t one magical brand or camera. Each security scenario is different and requires a unique solution.

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Q: “Where can I buy an IP HD PTZ Outdoor Camera for $200?”

A: Probably not going to happen. PTZ cameras are expensive because of all the motors, belts, gears, and such. Perhaps instead consider using several fixed multi-megapixel HD cameras instead for coverage.

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Q: “How do I embed/add video from a camera to a website?”

A: See: http://www.networkcameracritic.com/?p=1290 or http://bit.ly/10rC8WV

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Q: “How do I view my cameras on my TV/Monitor?

A: Consider using an Android powered HDMI dongle. These mini computers are powerful and compact enough to be attached to a TV or monitor for camera viewing using an Android app. Also see: http://www.networkcameracritic.com/?p=1049

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Q: “Should I buy a Foscam?”

A: These cameras are not typically discussed here because of their poor reliability and feature set. They are often cloned and copied making firmware updates and support hard to come by. So in short, probably not. However if you are just starting with IP cameras, many members have since upgraded from these over time to bigger and better.

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Q: “How do I view my camera(s) from the internet?”

A: You need to setup your router for port forwarding. Here are several guides to assist you. See: http://www.networkcameracritic.com/?p=124 or http://bit.ly/184DTvf

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Q: “What shutter speed should I use during low light/night?”

A: “Typically 1/30 of a second is as low as you would want to have it set. Any longer and moving objects will be blurry making the footage less then useful.

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Q: “Should I use a wireless camera for my application?”

A: Wifi signals, especially at long distances, can drop or become unreliable. They also become targets of hacking “resulting in free access to your personal cameras (EXTREMLY DANGEROUS) or blocked cameras, ones that will not record anything.” It is best to use a hardwired connection via cable for installations. PoE installation can supply signal and power over one cable for easy installation. If a cable is not an option consider using a dedicated wifi access point, like the type made by Ubiquiti Networks.

Technical Guide to IP Cameras– Overview, Types, Applications

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An IP camera (Internet Protocol Camera) is a type of security camera that receives video data and sends video footage via an IP network. It is also known as network camera or IP security camera, often used as remote monitoring and management tools in many sectors and environments to protect the property or monitor home, business, or public security. Connected with other devices such as network video recorders and displays via a network, IP cameras allow you to monitor specific areas from any remote location, bringing much convenience to our daily lives.

How Does An IP Camera Work?

IP cameras work the same way as digital cameras to capture high-quality images. What sets them apart is the capability of IP cameras to compress those files and automatically transmit them to a network video recorder (NVR) via a network. Usually, IP cameras are connected to the network via ethernet cable with a broadband modem or router, or wirelessly via a Wi-Fi router.

In a building that has already been equipped with a network, all you have to do is to connect the IP surveillance cameras and other devices into your network system, just the same way that you would do when you connect your laptop or cell phone to your Wi-Fi.

After everything is well connected, the cameras can start working, capturing and sending video footage to the network video recorder.

Four Common Types of IP Camera

There are various video surveillance solutions, in which many different types of security cameras are adopted. Among those surveillance cameras, there are four most commonly used ones, dome cameras, bullet cameras, and turret cameras. Knowing more about the differences among dome vs bullet vs turret vs fisheye cameras will help you find out the one that fits you most.

Four Important Specifications of IP Cameras

When looking for a security camera, not only should you decide on the type of it, but also you need to notice that the specifications can make a huge difference. There are four of the most essential specifications.

Resolution

The resolution of IP cameras is the total number of pixels that make up an image, which is usually measured by the width and height of the image. The most common resolutions of security cameras are 720p, 1080p, 5MP, 4K and 8MP. Usually, higher resolutions mean that there are more pixels per inch (PPI), resulting in a high-quality, crisp image.

Field of View

The lens of an IP camera allows you to frame an area that you want to spot. Different lens systems come with different fields of view, which determines how wide an area you can see. A wider field of view will allow the camera to spot a larger area. Typically, for a large parking lot and a small room, you will need lenses with different viewing angles.

Focal Length

The focal length of a lens, which is measured in “mm”, determines the angle of view and how far the camera can see. There are two types of lens, fixed lens and varifocal lens. The most common fixed focal length is 3.6mm, which leads to a 90° view angle and a distance of 20 feet. There is also 8mm lens with a 40° view angle and identification distance of 40 feet. For varifocal lenses, the most common ones are 2.8-12mm lenses.

At 2.8mm you get around 100° view angle, with only around 10-feet identification distance. At 12mm you will achieve around a 30° angle of view and identification at around 50 feet. The wider the focal length, the further away it can focus and the narrower the field of view.

Low Light Sensitivity

Low-light sensitivity, usually measured in Lux(lx), refers to the ability of a camera to provide high-quality images even in low-light conditions by presenting details and reducing noise in the output images. There are few factors contributing to the low light performance of a camera, including pixel size, signal-to-noise ratio, lens aperture, etc. A lower Lux has the ability to present high-quality images in darker areas. For example, cameras with 100-1,000lx are applied to record under work-space light, while cameras with 0.0001lx are usually adopted for moonless nights or overcast nights.

Most Popular IP Camera Applications

Home Use

For those looking for tools to get close with their families, monitor family security or protect family property, IP cameras are always a go-for item. Many homeowners equip their families with a video surveillance system to make themselves and their families feel safer.

The IP cameras installed in home security systems have been used to serve a number of purposes. For example, they can be installed near the front door to capture the image of each one who steps into or sneaks around the house, or installed in the backyard to catch a view of their families’ happy moments, or installed inside the room, to make sure their baby is being well taken care of, etc.

Business Use

Commercial security cameras are often used in business buildings, supermarkets, shops, restaurants, etc. For business owners, security cameras can not only protect their property to ensure normal operations and prevent criminal acts with real-time monitoring, but also can keep them connected with daily operations and employee safety.

Outdoor perimeter security can also be maintained with video surveillance solutions to monitor the surroundings. Compared to traditional systems, commercial IP video surveillance systems offer greater reliability and security with built-in encryption, data compression, network connection, and cybersecurity measures.

Public Safety

Surveillance cameras play an important role in managing public rules, protecting public safety and property. It’s not difficult to find that there are plenty of monitoring cameras along the traffic roads, parking lots and around the governments or hospitals. Moreover, there are lots of public areas deployed with security cameras, including schools, parks, communities, neighborhoods, etc.

Conclusion

IP cameras have become a dispensable part of home, business or public surveillance systems. With the proper video management software, the video recorded by IP cameras can be viewed from anywhere worldwide via the network, whether using a laptop or a mobile phone. In many cases, IP cameras can also be controlled remotely, adding much convenience to our lives.

There are various types of security cameras that are designed for specific applications, and that’s why you need to take several factors into consideration when purchasing IP cameras for your security system. Before the next step, it would be better to figure out your budget and your requirements first.

Guide to Understanding IP Cameras

Welcome to a venture into the captivating digital world of Internet Protocol (IP) cameras. Whether you’re considering investing in this game-changing technology or you’re simply eager to boost your tech acumen, we’ve got your covered. Untangling complex technical jargon and translating it into simple language, this blog post will chart your course through the depths of understanding IP cameras.

What is an IP Camera?

An IP camera , also known as a network camera, is a digital video tool that sends and receives data via the internet. Unlike its analogue predecessor, the CCTV (Closed Circuit TV), it offers the functionality to view live or recorded footage from anywhere, anytime using a web-based platform or mobile application. Think of IP camera as the digital evolution.

Advantages of the IP Camera

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Understanding IP Camera Operation

Let’s dive deeper into how these fantastic little devices work.

Capturing Images

The essence of an IP security camera is in its lens, sensor, and processor. The lens focuses on the light emanating from the surroundings, which then hits a digital sensor. This sensor transforms the received light into an electronic signal that the processor can turn into a digital video stream.

Sending Images

The key difference between an IP camera and previous systems lies in its ingenious use of the Internet Protocol. Instead of sending unprocessed data to a recorder, IP cameras encode and process the signal on the device before transmitting it to be stored or viewed over the network. This reduces the workload for the recorder, enhancing the system’s efficiency.

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Most Popular Types of IP Cameras

Not all IP cameras are created equal, of course. Different styles suit different needs. Here’s a quick classification of the most commonly used types:

Bullet Cameras

These are named for their cylindrical shape, resembling a bullet. Bullet cameras are great for monitoring both wide focused areas such as entrances or small rooms.

Dome Cameras

Identified by their dome shape, these cameras provide a wider viewing angle ideal for bigger spaces like living rooms or stores.  Some come with adjustable lenses to hone in on important areas.

PTZ Cameras

PTZ stands for Pan-Tilt-Zoom. A PTZ IP camera provides the functionality to remotely control the movement and zoom of the camera, making it perfect for large, open spaces.

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IP Camera Installation: Tips and Tricks

Installing an IP camera isn’t rocket science. Here are some friendly tips to ensure you obtain the best surveillance results:

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Securing Your IP Camera

In an increasingly digital world, security is paramount. Here are a few guidelines to secure your IP camera system:

Change the Default Password

On purchase, devices often come with generic login credentials. It’s essential to change these immediately to a unique and complex password.

Regular Firmware Updates

Stay up-to-date with the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer. This ensures your device is protected from any known loopholes.

Effective Network Security

Ensure your home or business network security is robust. Use established security measures such as firewalls and secure Wi-Fi protocols.

The captivating world of IP cameras offers the potential for superior surveillance solutions. The charm of hands-on control combined with the convenience of remote access can revolutionize how we approach security. Yet, it is crucial to remember that with great power comes great responsibility. In this digital age, securing our devices should always be a priority. Embrace the technology but don’t forget to keep it secure. Welcome to the future of surveillance.

editor’s note: The application supports many brands and models. The main models are included in the article. We explained our guide through the Amcrest system.

Blue Iris User Manual

To download a full user manual for Blue Iris 5, click on the link provided below.

Blue Iris 5 User Manual

How To Upgrade Blue Iris Demo Software With An Amcrest License Without Losing Settings

If you are currently using a demo version of the Amcrest Blue Iris software upgrading your account will not reset your settings. All settings will be retained on the software after the upgrade is complete. For more information on how to upgrade your demo version of Blue Iris to paid version, please follow the steps provided below.

Step 1: Open your Blue Iris software and click on the Settings option (  ) in the upper left corner of the interface and click on Settings/info.

Step 2: In the About tab, click on the Register now option.

Step 3: In the Activation screen, click Next

Step 4: Enter the Amcrest license number or key you have purchased into the activation box. Click Next to continue.

Step 5: Click Finish once the code has been activated.

Step 5: The new license key has now been applied to your Blue Iris software. The information can be viewed in the License Key section of the menu. Click OK to continue.

The “Evaluation Copy” overlay will be removed from the live view screen and your previous settings will be accessible throughout the software.

Blue Iris 5 Compatibility

To install the Blue Iris 5 software onto your computer, go to the Blue Iris website and download the installation file .

Minimum Requirements

Recommendations When Using Many and/or HD Cameras

Compatible with the Following Brands:

Amcrest, 4XEM, ACTT, Airlink101, AIRLive, Allnet, Apexis, Arecont, Astak, AVTech, Avlosys, Axis, Bosch, Canon, Cisco, Coolcam, Dericam, Di4-Lan, DLink, EasyN, Edimax, Evocam, Foscam, Gadspot, Ganz, Gandstream, Hawking, HIKVision, HooToo, Intellinet, JVC, Linksys, Logitech, Lorex, Microseven, Mobotix, Panasonic, Pelco, Planet, Sanyo, Sharx, Siemens, Sony, Stardot, Swann, Toshiba, Tenvis, TO-LINK, Trendnet, Vivotel, Wansview, Y-Cam, Zavio, Zonet and many more.

For more information on how to install the Blue Iris 5 software, click here.

Blue Iris UI3 update Issue

If you are attempting to update to a new version of the Blue Iris software and receive an error such as:

this is not a result of a bug or issue with the software itself but is a result of an update made to Visual Studio C++ compiler which is the software used to build Blue Iris. To resolve the issue, a simple reinstall of the software will fix the problem, however, if you wish to resolve the issue without reinstalling the software, please refer to the information below.

A resolution will be based on the which version of Windows you are running. For instance, if you are operating on a 64-bit version of Windows you will need to search and run the VCREDIST_X64.exe to resolve the issue. If you have a 32 bit system you will run the VCREDIST_X32.exe.

If this file is not found on your computer you may run it from the following URL blueirissoftware.com/VCREDIST_X64.exe (or VCREDIST_X32.exe for 32 bit).

Step 1: Load the VCREDIST .exe file and click Run

Step 2: Click on Install.

Step 3: A restart of your computer will be required to complete the install. Click on Restart to restart your computer.

After your computer has finished restarting please load the Blue Iris software and run the update as normal. If this does not fix the issue a full re-install of the software may be required. To re-install the Blue Iris software on your computer, access the Control Panel and click on “Uninstall a program”.

Locate the Blue Iris Software from the Programs and Features list and click Uninstall. Select “Yes” to remove Blue Iris from your computer. For more information on how to install Blue Iris on your computer click

Note: It is recommended to not delete any registry entries or license activations during this process.

Click Finish, to restart your computer and complete the uninstall.

For more information on how to install the Blue Iris software on your computer, click here.

Blue Iris Not Automatically Starting up After a Crash?

If your Blue Iris software crashes or becomes unresponsive and the software does not restart automatically with its last settings displayed then the software may need to be ran as a Windows service. By default, Blue Iris 5 is not set to run as a Windows service so therefore would have to be implemented manually. For more information on how to set Blue Iris as a Windows service, refer to the information provided below.

Step 1: Open Blue Iris 5 and click on the settings menu located in the upper left corner of the screen.

Step 2: In the Settings menu, click on the Startup tab.

Inside the Startup tab, make sure the “Use last window position” option is selected in the Window field then click on the “Run as a Windows service (no UI, run again for console)” checkbox. This will enable your software to run as a Windows service. Click OK to continue.

Step 3: The service will install automatically. Click OK to reboot or restart the Blue Iris software.

The software is now running as a Windows service which allows the software to reboot with last settings in tact after a crash or service interruption.

How to Add a Camera Into Blue Iris

The camera and the computer you are using must be on the same network during setup. Please make sure you are running the most current version of Blue Iris during setup. The latest version of Blue Iris can be downloaded here.

There are 2 ways to add a camera into Blue Iris. You can right click on the main menu, or click on the settings menu (  )in the top-left corner of the interface.

Adding a Camera

To begin, right-click on the main interface or click on the settings menu () to access the “New camera” menu.

In the new camera menu, give your camera a name, a short name (for URLs and filenames), choose a type, which in this case will be a Network IP, and enable any options such as, enabling audio, motion detection, etc. Click OK to continue.

This will open two windows. The top window will be Network IP Camera Configuration. Enter the address of your camera (IP Domain or DDNS as well as RTSP address) and click on the Find/Inspect… button on the right to confirm. Enter the username and password, select the make as Amcrest, select the model of your device (ProHD and HDseries cameras as “ProHD 1080p RTSP/HTTP”), and specify the RTSP and ONVIF ports.

Note: If you choose the other option profile, “ProHD/IP2/3/4/4M Mainstream RTSP” features such as PTZ or other related features may not be accessible. Please use ProHD 1080P RTSP/HTTP in the Model field.

After filling in the information required, click OK. The second window will appear titled New Camera. Here you can make many adjustments to the way you want Blue Iris to configure your camera.

The page is defaulted to the Video tab. The options available for adjustment are Image Format and Frame Rate, PTZ Controls, Recording through Blue Iris, Alerts through Blue Iris, and other features. Once you have finished adjusting any necessary settings, click on OK to add the camera. The live view screen of your camera will show in the interface.

How to Renew a Key in Blue Iris 5

Any expired keys in the Blue Iris 5 software will cause the software not to work with any connected cameras and may cause them to be inaccessible. Keys in the Blue Iris software provide up to one year of service from the initial start date of your license and will need to be renewed before they expire.

Note: Please ensure you are using the most up to date version of Blue Iris. To download the most up to date version of Blue Iris, click here.

For more information on how to renew your Blue Iris key, please refer to the steps provided below.

Step 1: Click on the settings menu (  ) located in the top-left corner of the interface and select “Settings”.

Step 2: In the bottom left corner of the Blue Iris Settings menu, click on the Upgrade/renew button to renew the key for your license.

Note: The new expiration date will be displayed in the menu and will be good for one year of the initial start date.

When you have purchased or renewed your account you will receive a new code in your email. Once the new key provided is entered into the Activation menu, press the “OK” button.

How To Install Blue Iris 5

To install the Blue Iris 5 software onto your computer, go to the Blue Iris website and download the installation file .

Minimum Requirements

Recommendations When Using Many and/or HD Cameras

Compatible with the Following Brands:

Amcrest, 4XEM, ACTT, Airlink101, AIRLive, Allnet, Apexis, Arecont, Astak, AVTech, Avlosys, Axis, Bosch, Canon, Cisco, Coolcam, Dericam, Di4-Lan, DLink, EasyN, Edimax, Evocam, Foscam, Gadspot, Ganz, Gandstream, Hawking, HIKVision, HooToo, Intellinet, JVC, Linksys, Logitech, Lorex, Microseven, Mobotix, Panasonic, Pelco, Planet, Sanyo, Sharx, Siemens, Sony, Stardot, Swann, Toshiba, Tenvis, TO-LINK, Trendnet, Vivotel, Wansview, Y-Cam, Zavio, Zonet and many more.

Follow the on screen instructions to install the software. You can use the demo version or purchase a license. There is are options for a fill license (up to 64 cameras) for $69.95 or a Lite license for a single camera for $34.95.

Note:  Any Blue Iris keys that have expired support have to be renewed or upgraded for it to work in Blue Iris version 5. Additionally, if you are upgrading from version 4, please allow access and remove version 4 from your system. Please say NO to deleting any of your settings. Settings are automatically backed up to C:\Program Files\Blue Iris5\backup_upgrade_50.reg. Click OK to continue.

Now that you have your software installed, it’s time to start adding your cameras. Ensure that you have already installed your cameras and they are working correctly in a web browser. For more information on how to access your camera in a web browser (web UI), click here

If you have any PTZ cameras, go ahead and set the presets, if any, now through the web interface before adding them to Blue Iris. The Blue Iris interface is shown below:

For more information about adding a camera into the Blue Iris software click here

How to Enable Two Way Audio Using Blue Iris

If your camera supports two-way audio and you are using it in Blue Iris, two-way audio can be configured directly in the software. Please make sure a compatible microphone is set up and configured on your computer before enabling it in Blue Iris. For more information on how to enable two-way audio using Blue Iris please refer to the information provided below.

Step 1: Log into Blue Iris and access the device.

Step 2: Click on the Blue Iris software settings icon.

Step 3: Click on the Audio tab and enable the Enable audio capture hardware option.

Note: Make sure the proper microphone is selected in the Device dropdown menu.  Use the Gain slider to adjust and test the microphone audio.

Step 4: Select the proper output device for your computer in the Output (Device) dropdown menu and click OK.

Step 5: On the main interface click the speaker option to hear the audio from the device. Then click and hold the microphone icon and speak into the microphone.

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How to setup The Guarding Vision Application with your Arcdyn Surveillance System

One of the first things you’ll want to do when setting up your Arcdyn Camera System is to be able to view it on your mobile device or tablet.

Below is a comprehensive guide to walk you through the process of configuring the connection to Guarding Vision on your recorder, setting up your Guarding VIsion Account, logging into your Guarding Vision account in the app, and adding your system so you can view your cameras remotely.

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STEP 1: ENABLE PLATFORM ACCESS ON YOUR RECORDER

You have two options. Access your NVR with your web browser or use a screen and mouse connected directly to your NVR.

Via Web Browser

Via HDMI Display

STEP 2: CREATE A GUARDING VISION ACCOUNT

There are two options to create your new Guarding Vision account. You can do this either in a web browser by going to guardingvision.com or inside the Guarding Vision App

On Guardingvision.com

Via The Guarding Vision Mobile Application

STEP 3: ADD YOUR DEVICE TO YOUR GUARDING VISION ACCOUNT AND VIEW YOUR CAMERAS

Guarding Vision Phone App

HOW TO ENABLE PLATFORM ACCESS VIA WEB BROWSER

For your device to be able to connect to the cloud viewing platform, you must enable Platform Access

This guide will walk you through the steps to accomplish this using your computer and a webbrowser

**NOTE** This guide requires that your recorder be connected to your network, configured with an IP address, and have access to the internet.

Step One

Using Internet Explorer (on PC) or Safari (on Mac) got to the IP Address you’ve assigned to your recorder and Login. If you have not changed the password, the default login info is Username: admin & password: admin12345. We strongly suggest that you change the admin password to something other than the default as default passwords are very insecure.

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Step Two

Once logged in, click on the configuration menu in the top black bar.

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Step Three

In the left menu, click on Network > Basic Settings. At the bottom of this page, check the Perferred DNS Server & Alternate DNS Server fields. If both are blank, enter in the devices gateway IP address OR Google’s free DNS servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4). Then Click Save.

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Step Four

Next, in the left menu click on Network > Advanced Settings > Platform Access. Click the Checkbox marked ‘Enable’ to enable platform access. Click Save.

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Step Five

Wait for your recorder to reboot then log back in.

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Step Six

Navigate back to Configuration > Network > Advanced Settings > Platform Access and confirm that the Register Status now says ‘Online’

That’s it! You are now ready to move to the next step of adding your recorder to your cloud account.

HOW TO CREATE A GUARDING VISION ACCOUNT ON GUARDINGVISION.COM

Step One

Go to guardingvision.com and click “Register”

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Step Two

Fill out your desired username, password, and select your country. If you’re in The United States, select ‘America’ across the top, then scroll down to find USA

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Step Three

Select ‘OK’ to confirm your country.

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Step Four

Type in your email address (it is not recogmended to register via your phone # as it can make resetting your password difficult. Then, type in the captcha verification code and hit next.

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Step Five

You will receive an email with a time sensitive, 4 digit email verification code. Retreive this code from your email return to your web browser.

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Step Six

Enter the code into the prompt on guardingvision.com

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Step Seven

You will be forwarded to your account info page. Great Job! You are now registered with an account on guardingvision.com, you can now move on the adding your device to your Guarding Vision App.

HOW TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT VIA THE GUARDING VISION APP

Step One

Download Guarding Vision for your Apple or Android device.

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Step Two

Tap Guarding Vision icon on the bottom bar.

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Step Three

Tap the login button

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Step Four

Tap the Register link

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Step Five

Tap register by e-mail

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Step Six

Select the region

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Step Seven

In the top right hand corner tap finish

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Step Eight

Enter your e-mail

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Step Nine

Enter the code you recieved in your e-mail

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Step Ten

Create your username and password

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Step Eleven

Tap the plus symbol

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Step Twelve

Scan the QR code on the NVR. If you are not sure how to find the QR code on your NVR/DVR watch the video at the top of the page.

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Step Thirteen

Tap the Add Button

Step Fourteen

Tap the checkmark

Step Fifteen

Tap a camera to start live view

APP SETUP DDNS WITH GUARDING VISION

For the DDNS to work properly you will need to have the NVR/DVR or camera correctly Port Forwarded.

Step One

Tap the Device icon on the bottom bar.

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Step Two

Tap the plus icon in the top right, and then tap manual adding

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Step Three

In the Alias Field enter a name for your system such as Business NVR.

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Step Four

Tap the register mode and select Guarding Vision Domain

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Step Five

Tap the Device Domain and the select the recorder in the list.

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Step Six

Enter the Username and Password for the NVR/DVR

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Step Seven

Tap start live view and you should see your cameras.

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Step Eight

If you have any problems please feel free to call in for support.

How To View A Uniview NVR Via EZView App

This guide will show how to view a Uniview NVR on the mobile app EZView.
You will need a network connection for this setup.

Step 1. Connect The NVR To Your Network

First, you will need to connect the NVR to your network. Taking a cat5e/cat6 cable from the LAN port on the NVR, then the other end will go to your router or network switch.

Step 2. Log Into The NVR and Enable EZCloud

We will be going through this process via the web interface on internet explorer from a local PC.
From the Live View of the NVR, Go to Setup -> Network -> EZCloud
Make sure It is set to ON and “Add without Signup” is ON, unless if you would like to have added security, switch it to OFF.

Step 3. Download The EZView App

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2. Zosi Smart App AVSS Guide
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Step 4. Add the NVR

First, open the app, then click the 3 Horizontal Line icon in the top left corner

Click on Devices

Select Add

Choose Scan

Then Scan the QR Code from the web interface of the NVR

Enter a Nickname for your NVR and click Start Live View

Then you will see a Device list With your NVR, Click on it for a Pop up to appear, and select “Start Live View”
      

Then You will have a Live View of any cameras connected to the NVR!

EZCloud Displaying Offline

When setting up Remote Viewing, You may get a Success Message after scanning the QR code. However, the NVR can show as Offline on the EZView App afterwards.

On the NVR web Interface, you may get this Message:

**Network disconnected. Please check network settings such as DNS server address and port mapping. **

Here are a few tips to fix this issue:

– Make sure that the recorder is networked locally correctly.
– Wired Directly from the LAN port of the NVR to your router or network switch.

– Place the recorder on DHCP

– After Enabling DHCP, click on Save.

Once all of these steps have been taken, the Status should come Online:

How To View Remotely Through Cloud Via EZStation

EZStation is a CMS for Uniview products to allow the user to allow  viewing and configuring.

Please Note

You must have a cloud account created and your device added beforehand

Step 1. Install and Run EZStation

Download the EZStation Program here

Upon initial bootup, you may get prompted to create a login. This is for the EZStation Program exclusively. Typically we’ll recommend setting the same login as your NVR.

Once Running, You should get a Main Screen:

Step 2. Log Into Your Cloud Account

First, Go into the Device Management section.

Next, Select Cloud Device on the left side, then Login.

A popup box will appear to input your cloud login info. Once entered, Click Login

A Load screen will appear, then you should be logged in.
Now your linked devices will be listed under My Cloud Device

Step 3. Viewing Your Device

Now that we are logged in, we should be able to view whatever devices are on the linked account

First, go back to the Control Panel Tab, Then select the Live View Section

From here, Double click on your device on the left side and any cameras linked will appear

How To Share Your Device Via EZCloud Portal

Each Uniview device is limited to only be registered one single EZcloud account at one time.

Due to this limitation, sharing the device is needed to be accomplished to allow other wanted registered users to access your Uniview device.

To do so login to your EZCloud account via the web (Click Here) and select the “Share” option under the My Cloud Devices -> Operation section.

Once you select share it will prompt you to a new page where you will need to fill in the below three pictured fields. Once all fields are filled in select Confirm.

How To Share Your Device Via EZView Mobile App

Each Uniview device is limited to only be registered one single EZcloud account at one time.

Due to this limitation, sharing the device is needed to be accomplished to allow other wanted registered users to access your Uniview device.

From the Live View in EZView, Select the 3 Horizontal Lines in the top left-hand corner:

Select Devices:

Click on the 3 dots icon next to the device you want to share:

Select Share:

Choose specific cameras or the whole NVR:

Once the Device is selected, Input the User’s info that you want to share it to, the Expiration Date, Roles, and hit Share.

How To Enable App Alerts Via EZView

App alerts are great if you would like to be notified when an event gets triggered.

This guide is for after the device has already been added via EZCloud

From the live view, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the upper left-hand corner:

Select Alarm Notifications:

Select Allow Notifications:

Enable the Device you want notifications for and then select Advanced:

Select the same device again:

Choose the specific cameras you’d like alerts from on the NVR, or select the entire NVR:

You can also set a Notification Schedule. If you do not create one, then notifications will come through 24/7:

You can also select the Event Type you’d like to get alerts from:

Events

• Motion Detection – Basic Grid Based Event
• VCA – Smart Events such as Line Crossing, Intrusion Detection, etc. (Your camera must support that event to allow notifications)
• Alarm Input – Event triggered via physical Alarm Input
• Video Loss – Anytime video feed loses signal
• Others – Can include Device Exceptions events such as HDD error, IP Conflict, Bandwidth Errors, etc.

How To Unbind From Cloud Account

Occasionally, you may come across the need to unbind your Uniview NVR from its current cloud account. Either a new user is taking over an existing system or the cloud account is no longer accessible are some example use cases.

HDMI UI

From the Live View of the HDMI interface of the Uniview NVR, click on the Home Icon in the bottom left-hand corner to access the menu of the NVR.

Once the Main Menu is opened up, go to Network -> Basic -> EZCloud.

From the EZCloud Menu, Click on the Delete icon to unbind from its current cloud account.

Web UI

From the Live View of the Web Interface of the Uniview NVR, go to Setup -> Network -> EZCloud -> Delete

Before starting Flir cloud client software downloading, let know about this awesome tool. Flir Cloud Client Software for PC is a free utility powered by Lorextechnology and by using this tool you are able to monitor your DVR/NVR or IP camera at your personal computer.

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FLIR Cloud Client Software: Adding your DVR / NVR using Device ID

Your DVR / NVR can be manually added to the FLIR Cloud Client software by entering the device ID. FLIR Cloud Client software is available for download on PC / Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

Prerequisite:

• The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac. The instructions below are shown using a Windows 10 operating system.

To manually add the DVR / NVR using a device ID:

1. Launch FLIR Cloud Client software on your computer.
2. Enter your login information. Refer to your user manual for your default Username and Password if needed.
3. Click Login to open the Home window.
4. Click the Devices icon () to open the Devices tab.
5. Click Manual Add on the bottom-left corner to open the Manual Add window.
6. In the Manual Add window, enter the following:
   • Device Name: Enter the Device Name of your choice to identify the DVR / NVR.
   • Device ID: Enter the device ID or scan the QR code located on the top of the DVR / NVR.
   • Client Port: Enter the Client Port value (default: 35000).
   • User Name: Enter the DVR / NVR User Name. Refer to your user manual for your default Username if needed.
   • Password: Enter the DVR / NVR Password. Refer to your user manual for your default Password if needed.
7. Click Add to connect your DVR / NVR. The connection may take a few minutes.
8. Click Home, and then double-click Default Group to load your connected cameras.

If you are not able to connect to your DVR / NVR using the device ID on the same network, you may be experiencing a NAT Loopback issue. Routers recognize and connect to DVR / NVR via IP address. To connect your system from the same network, use the IP address of the DVR / NVR. Click here for details on using the IP address to manually connect your DVR / NVR.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Adding your DVR / NVR using IP address

Your LHV / LNR Series DVR / NVR system can be manually added to the FLIR Cloud Client software by entering the system IP address.

Prerequisites:

• Download and install the FLIR Cloud Client software
• Ensure you have the IP address of your LHV / LNR Series DVR / NVR system.
• The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac. The instructions below are shown using a Windows 10 operating system.

To manually add the LHV / LNR Series DVR / NVR using an IP address:

1. Launch FLIR Cloud Client software on your computer to open the Login window.
2. Enter your login information. Refer to your user manual for your default Username and Password.
3. Click Login to open the Home window.
4. Click the Devices icon () to open the Devices tab.
5. Click Manual Add on the bottom-left corner to open the Manual Add window.
6. In the Manual Add window, enter the following information:
   • Device Name: Enter the Device Name of your choice to identify the DVR / NVR.
   • IP/Domain Name: Ensure the IP/Domain checkbox is checked to enable connection using the IP address. Enter the IP address of the DVR / NVR.
   • Client Port: Enter the Client Port value (default: 35000).
   • User Name: Enter the DVR / NVR User Name.
   • Password: Enter the DVR / NVR Password.
7. Click Add to connect the DVR / NVR. The connection may take a few minutes.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Backing up recorded video to a USB flash drive

You can back up selected recorded video files for storage on a USB flash drive (not included) during playback, or by searching for recorded video files. Ensure you have enough space on your USB flash drive to save the file.

The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac.

To search for and back up recorded video using FLIR Cloud Client software:

1. Insert USB flash drive into the DVR / NVR.
2. Right-click on the Live View to access the Quick Menu and select Main Menu.
3. Log in with your login information. Refer to your user manual for your default Username and Password.
4. Click the Backup icon ().
5. Configure search options using the parameters below to locate the files being stored on the USB drive.
   • Device Name: Select the USB flash drive you inserted.
   • Type: Select the recording type you are searching for (All, Normal, Motion, Alarm, or Alarm and Motion / A+M).
   • Start Time / End Time: Set the start and end times for the search.
   • Record CH: Select the channel the recording was made on or select All to include all channels in the search.
   • File Format: Select the file format you want to save the recording as, .dav for compatibility with Lorex by FLIR video player software, .asf for compatibility with VLC Media Player.

REMINDER: Lorex by FLIR video player software is available for download online. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

1. Click Add. A list of files that match your search criteria will populate.
2. If the files you would like to backup are present, select the files and click Backup.
3. If the files you would like to backup are not included in the search results, reconfigure your search parameters and search again.

Wait for the backup to complete before removing the USB flash drive.

Video clip backup allows you to select a duration of video during Playback mode and save it to a USB device (not included).

To save a file using video clip backup:

1. Insert USB flash drive into the DVR / NVR and begin playing back video.
2. Click the Video clip icon () to mark the beginning of the video clip. Click the Video clip icon () again to mark the end.
3. Click Save () to open the Backup Menu.
4. Configure the following:
   1. Select the USB device you want to save to.
   2. Select the files you would like to backup.
   3. Click Backup > Start.

Wait for backup to complete before removing the USB flash drive.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Creating a new user

FLIR Cloud Client software creates a default administrator account when the software is initially installed. To ensure your administrative access remains protected, it is recommended to create a new user account should another person require access to the system.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that you test the user accounts that you create by logging into them and testing their permissions. This allows you to check that the account is set up with the correct permissions. It is not recommended to share your administrator credentials with another person.

Prerequisite:

• Download and install the FLIR Cloud Client software on your PC / Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac.

To create a new user account:

1. Launch the FLIR Cloud Client software on your computer.
2. Click the Account tab () on the home page.
3. Click Add to open the Add User window.
4. Enter the new User Name and Password.
5. Select the Role for the user account.
6. Select the User Rights permissions for the user account.
7. Click Save to save your settings.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Downloading recorded video on PC / Mac

FLIR Cloud Client software allows you to download recorded video onto your PC / Mac.

Prerequisite:

• Download and install FLIR Cloud Client software on your PC / Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.
• The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac.

To download recorded video:

1. Launch the FLIR Cloud Client software on your computer.
2. On the Home window, click the PLAYBACK icon. () to open the PLAYBACK tab.
3. On the right-side under the Device tab, select the Device Name and cameras that you would like to play back from.
4. On the bottom-right under View, in the From drop-down and To drop-down, select a date range.
5. Click Search to view recorded video for the selected date range.
6. Click the Play icon () to start viewing your recorded video.
7. Click a specific time on your timeline to select a starting time, then click the Time Clip icon (). A timeline market indicates a start time for your playback download.
8. Click a specific time on your timeline to select an end time and click the Time Clip icon () to open the Export Setup window.
9. Click Browse to select the where you want to save your recorded video.
10. Select the Export Format for your recorded video. The available options for exporting video are:
    • .asf
    • .avi
    • .mp4
    • .dav

LIMITATION: Mac operating systems only support downloading recorded videos to .dav format.

1. Click OK to open an Information window, then click OK again.
2. Click the Export icon () on the bottom-right to open the Export window and view your status. Once the video is completed, you can find the video file in your selected folder.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: FLIR PC-NVR installation and setup

FLIR PC-NVR is software bundled with the FLIR Cloud Client software download. It is a completely separate software, and one does not require the other to function.

FLIR PC-NVR turns the computer into an NVR and will use your hard disk drive (HDD) on your PC to store recorded video.

IMPORTANT: If you install PC-NVR and want to remove it afterwards, you must uninstall FLIR Cloud Client software entirely and re-install it with the PC-NVR option not selected. Uninstalling FLIR Cloud Client will require the administrator password. If you do not have this password, you must contact technical support for assistance in recovering your password.

The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC.

REMINDER: FLIR PC-NVR can be installed while installing FLIR Cloud Client. However, if it is not initially installed, FLIR Cloud will need to be uninstalled and re-installed to install FLIR PC-NVR at a later date.

Prerequisites:

• Ensure FLIR Cloud Client software and FLIR PC-NVR are downloaded on your PC.
• Record the device ID and IP address of the camera or DVR / NVR system you want to add to PC-NVR.
  • Accessing system information on your ECO Series DVR
  • Accessing system information on your LHV / LNR Series DVR / NVR
• Ensure your PC is connected to the same network as your DVR / NVR system.
• Manually add your camera or DVR / NVR system to FLIR Cloud Client software

To add a channel from the DVR / NVR in FLIR PC-NVR:

1. Launch FLIR Cloud Client software on your computer, then click PC-NVR.
2. Click the Plus icon () to open the Add Channel window.
3. Enter the device ID or IP address of the system you want to add.
4. Select the channel you want to add using the checkbox, then click Import.

Once you have added the channel, you can configure your hard disk drive (HDD) settings for your PC.

To configure your HDD settings:

• Click PC-NVR > Disk Management, then configure the following:
  • When disk is full: Select Stop Recording or Overwrite.

CAUTION: Overwrite will save recorded video over the oldest saved files when your hard drive is full.

• • Allocate: Enter hard drive space you would like FLIR PC-NVR to use.

TIP: FLIR PC-NVR is compatible with an external USB HDD.

You can set a recording schedule for each connected camera in FLIR PC-NVR.

To set a recording schedule for a camera:

1. Click Record Plan.
2. Select the channel you want to set a recording schedule for.
3. Select Continuous, Motion, or Alarm, then click and drag in the timeline of each day to customize the recording schedule.
   • Continuous: Your camera will record continuously.
   • Motion: Your camera will record when it detects motion.
   • Alarm: Your camera will alert you when it detects motion.

TIP: Setting a recording schedule in FLIR PC-NVR does not affect the recording schedule set on your DVR / NVR system.

Your PC-NVR will behave as a virtual NVR system and save your recorded video to your PC. FLIR PC-NVR shows in the Device list and behaves like any other DVR / NVR system in the FLIR Cloud Client software.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Forgotten password

If you are unable to log in to your FLIR Cloud Client software due to a forgotten password, contact Technical Support for a password reset. For security, passwords cannot be reset using the online support system.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Missing Next / Cancel buttons during installation

If you are installing FLIR Cloud Client software and you cannot locate and click Next / Cancel to complete / cancel the installation, the DPI resolution on your monitor may not be optimized for the software. This can be corrected by changing your screen resolution.

Prerequisite:

• The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac. Instructions below are based on a Windows 7 operating system.

To change your screen resolution:

1. Right-click on your desktop.
2. Click Personalize.
3. On the bottom-left of the Personalize window, click Display.
4. To change the size of text and windows on your screen, select the Smaller – 100% (default) option.
5. Click Apply.

Once you have completed these steps, you can restart your computer, or log off and then log on again. Launch the FLIR Cloud Client software installation wizard. After installation, you can change the monitor resolution again to your preferences in the Display window.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Modifying administrator username and password

When you first install your FLIR Cloud Client software, the username and password are set to defaults. Refer to your user manual for the default user name and password for your system. Click here for downloads and documentation for your product. Upon setup using the default user name and password, you will have full access to all of the features of FLIR Cloud Client and your connected DVR / NVR systems as the Administrator. It is recommended that you change the administrator user name and password for security purposes.

Prerequisite:

• Download and install the FLIR Cloud Client software on your PC / Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

The following instructions require you to access your system using the FLIR Cloud Client software and a PC / Mac.

To change your administrator password:

1. Launch the FLIR Cloud Client software on your computer. If prompted, enter your user name and password.
2. Click the Account tab () on the home page.
3. Select the user from the list that you want to change, then click the Pencil icon () to open the Modify User window.
4. Enter your new password and confirm.
5. Click Save. A prompt confirms that your user information has been successfully modified.

IMPORTANT: If you are unable to log in to your FLIR Cloud Client software due to a forgotten password, contact Technical Support for a password reset. For security, passwords cannot be reset using the online support system.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Preventing software from filling up hard disk drive on PC / Mac

PC

FLIR PC-NVR bundled software is included with FLIR Cloud Client software, and is available to be installed when you install FLIR Cloud Client software. FLIR PC-NVR software turns your PC into an NVR by storing recorded video from your cameras onto your local hard disk drive (HDD). To disable this, go into your computer Control Panel and uninstall FLIR PC-NVR software.

Mac

If you are using a Mac and an older version of FLIR Cloud Client software, it could be storing .dmg files in the root of the FLIR Cloud Client folder. To resolve this issue, uninstall the older version of FLIR Cloud Client software, then download and install the latest version of FLIR Cloud Client software. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: System requirements

FLIR Cloud Client software enables you to remotely connect to a Cloud compatible DVR / NVR system over the Internet. The FLIR Cloud Client software is available for download online for PC and Mac. Click here for more information on locating software downloads.

REMINDER: For setup instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide or user manual for your system. Click here for downloads and documentation for your product.

Minimum System Requirements:

• CPU: Core 2 Duo 3.0GHz
• Operating System: Windows™ 8 / 7 / Vista Mac OSX 10.7 and above
• Memory: 2GB
• Video: 512 MB of video memory and above
• Network (LAN): 10 / 100 BaseT Network
• Network (WAN): 1 Mbps upstream
• High-speed Internet service is required to remotely connect to your system.

FLIR Cloud Client Software: Windows XP

Windows XP is not supported by FLIR Cloud Client software. FLIR Cloud Client software is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

P6SLite For Pc software name is EasyVMS, you can download the software here, support Windows PC.

P6SLite For Pc Function

• Support cloud device addition and management
• Support APP account login and registration
• The system is more streamlined, more convenient to operate, green and ad-free
• Realize centralized user management, fault management, system maintenance and TOPO navigation
• Provide streaming media to distribution function
• Provide streaming media storage and playback functions, monitor the playback connection status, and provide relevant status notifications
• Maximum performance of the software
• Maximum number of device logins: 64pcs real-time preview channels: 36 channels
• Maximum number of access channels 256 channels Number of remote playback channels 1 channel
• Maximum number of search devices: 256pcs Remote recording query channels: 1 channel
• Maximum number of local users 16 Number of local playback channels 1 channel
• Maximum number of cloud accounts 1 Number of local recording query channels 1 channel

System operating environment

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, 10 compatible with some XP systems

CPU: Intel AMD 32-bit or 64-bit

Memory: 2G or higher

Note: Due to the different operating systems and hardware of the PC platform, the smoothness and functionality of the software are affected to varying degrees

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2. VIGI Security Manager Setup Guide
3. Gamut Surveillance Client Guide

Install and login to P6SLite For Pc

Find the file   in the software directory, double-click the EasyVMS installation file to install the client software, and the login dialog box will pop up, as shown below. The current page will be adapted according to the full Chinese and English systems.

Then click Run EasyVMS software and choose the language that suits you to log in to the system;

Local login user name default: admin, password default: empty; After logging in, select the software in the upper right corner   to log out of the software;

Cloud account login, please enter APP P6SLite account, currently supports scanning code login and manual account input (manual input requires attention to the choice of server)

Interface Introduction

The main navigation buttons at the top of the interface are real-time preview, remote playback, electronic album, device management, system log, alarm information, plan recording, system settings, click the navigation button to enter the corresponding configuration interface. On the left side of the interface is the device navigation, on the right is the display area, and in the upper right corner are the help, logout, minimize, maximize, and close buttons. Start with device management and add devices.

Device Management

Click the Device Management button to enter the Device Management page, as shown in the following figure; On the device management page, you can perform manual adding, modifying, batch deleting, batch upgrading, APP cloud account management, region adding, as well as batch adding, batch modifying IP, and successfully added devices, right-click remote settings, time synchronization, clear alarms, display QR codes and other functions.

Zone configuration

For easy zone device management (the default zone is preferred when added by camera), you can right-click the default zone to customize the new zone, or click Add Zone below.

ADD P6SLite Camera

Click the refresh button in the lower right corner to search for the P6SLite camera

Select the IP address of the camera, then click “Batch Change IP” to modify the IP address of the camera.

If you don’t know how to modify the IP address, please check the “Refer to the computer network card to set the IP” software will automatically modify the IP address according to your network environment, of course, you can also manually modify the IP address.

The default user name of the device: admin, password: empty, click Confirm, save the modified IP address, and then click the refresh button again, search for the new IP address again, and then select the IP address and click Add in bulk.

See also  How To SetUp P6SLite Camera (Complete Manual )

Then click the real-time preview button to enter the preview interface

Double-click the IP address of the camera on the right, and the video will be automatically displayed in the surveillance screen on the right.

If you add multiple devices, you can select the Default Region context menu and select Turn on automatically, Open by region, Close preview by region.

Delete Camera

Select one or more devices to be deleted in the device list, click the Delete button, the system will prompt whether to confirm the deletion of the device, click the [OK] button, the device on the default zone list will be deleted.

Upgrade Camera

Local upgrade: Select the device you want to upgrade in the list of added devices, and then select Bulk upgrade. Be sure to restore the factory settings after the upgrade is successful.

Cloud Upgrade: Select the device to be upgraded in the list of added devices, and then select Cloud Upgrade (whether the device supports cloud upgrade), otherwise the Cloud Upgrade page will not be prompted

Remote playback

Video retrieval

Enter the remote playback interface, select the channel that needs to be played back on the left device tree (Note: currently only supports one playback all the way), select the date on the calendar, click the “Search” button, the system starts to search for the recording in the hard disk recorder (or local hard disk), and display the search results in the search results panel. As shown in the following figure:

Playback control

Control Buttons

• Play button, tap when the recording stops to resume playback.
• Pause the playback button, tap the playback pause while the recording is playing, and tap again to resume playback.
• Stop playing button, tap while playing to stop the screen.
• Audio control button, tap to turn on/off audio playback during playback.
• Choose   hasten   Slow down Fast/slow rate control is possible.
• Click   Playback capture button, you can take a screenshot of the playback screen.

Timeline operations

(1) The scale on the timeline is 0-24 points.

(2) Mouse over the timeline to scroll to zoom in and out of the timeline.

(3) Double-click the timeline to play it directly.

Device control

The device management interface can also control the device, including: time synchronization, camera restart, clear alarm, etc.

Time synchronization

In the Device Management > the Added Device interface, select the device and click the [Time Sync] button to synchronize the device time with the PC time.

System settings

Click System Settings to enter the local settings of the software.

1. You can set the EasyVMS software to automatically open at startup, check the button    , and save. After saving, EasyVMS will automatically run after the next boot.
2. You can set the automatic calibration interval time of the device, check the button , and enter the interval time (such as: 120). After saving, each device will automatically calibrate every 120 minutes. It is recommended to calibrate every 30 minutes
3. You can set the local recording duration, select the recording duration input box, and enter the recording duration (for example: 30). Once saved, each recording is saved with an interval of 30 minutes. You can also set the recording format and select the recording format (e.g. PRV/AVI). After saving, the local recording format is . PRV.  A dedicated PRV player can be downloaded on the official website
4. You can set the log retention period and directly select the recording duration (e.g. six months). Once saved, logs are retained for six months.
5. You can set the capture and video saving path, click to select the path, such as (G: EasyVMSImage/ G: EasyVMSVideo). After saving, the capture path is set to G: EasyVMSImage, the recording path is set to G: EasyVMSVideo.

Account management: Enter the system settings interface to manage local account login, including creating operator users, creating guest users, modifying user passwords, and deleting devices.

See also  How To SetUp P6SLite Camera (Complete Manual )

Click the “System Settings” button, click the “Account Management” button, click [Create], enter the new user name, password and user group (such as operator) to save, the user group will have one more new user “user1”.

Click the [Account Management] button, select the operator user user1, and click [Delete]. After deletion, the new user disappears.

Currently, there are three levels of user permissions:

• Administrator: Administrator privileges, which can perform device management, user management, video monitoring, video playback, log query, switch users, and log out of the client.
• Operator: Video monitoring, video playback, log viewing, user switching, password modification.
• Guest: Video monitoring, switching users, password modification.

Real-time preview

Real-time preview

Double-click the device name in the left device to open a preview of all channels of the device on the right preview interface, as shown below:

To turn off single-way preview, you can right-click “Close Preview” on the list that pops up the video channel to turn off the channel preview.

Right-click the default region in the device bar on the left and select “Turn off preview by region”

Preview controls

On the Preview Actions tab, the following figure is shown.

• The icon  is to turn off the full channel preview button, clicking it will close all preview screens.
• The icon   is the capture button, click to capture the current channel image to the local computer.
• The icon   is the on/off full-channel recording button, clicking it will enable/disable full-channel recording.
• The icon   is the on/off audio button, clicking it will turn channel audio on/off.
• The icon   is the screen split button, click to set the number of screen split paths, currently supports single screen, four screen, nine screen, sixteen screen, twenty-five screen, thirty-six screen road preview.
• The icon   is a preview of the next video screen, which can be used in single screen, four screen, nine screen, sixteen screen, twenty-five screen, thirty-six screen, etc.
• The icon   is a full-screen toggle button, click to switch to full-screen preview. In full screen, you can right-click “exit full screen” or press the keyboard ESC key to exit.
• The icon   is a group tour, and you can group the picture in the case of many cameras or NVR images. Then make a grouped preview

Right-click menu control

Select the real-time preview channel on the preview interface and right-click to bring up the right-click control menu, as shown below:

• Click the [Close Preview] button, and the preview of the current channel screen will be closed.
• Click the [Turn on sound] button to open the audio preview for the current channel.
• Click the [Capture] button, the capture of the current channel is turned on, and the image is saved locally.
• Click the [Start Recording] button to enable single-channel recording on the current channel, and save the recording to the local computer.
• Click the [Screen Scale] button to set the current preview screen scale to the original scale or fill scale.
• Click the [Full screen] button to switch the preview screen to full screen. Consistent with the Full Screen feature in the toolbar below the preview action page.
• Click the [Clarity] button to set the channel quality as the main stream/substream (valid only for P2P (added by ID number) settings).
• Click the [Voice Intercom] button to shout to the front-end camera.
• Click the [Electronic Magnification] button to perform electronic amplification operation on the channel.
• Click the [Remote Configuration] button to set the camera parameters

Set up P6SLite camera

OSD settings

you can add the name of the current camera and the placement of the moving time; Click the red font to move

Image settings

Night vision mode; Set the night market mode on a dual-light device to achieve a full-color image at night.

IR-CUT sensitivity (the higher the modified value, the higher the sensitivity): The earlier the black and white image is switched at night.

IR-CUT switching time (the larger the modification value, the longer the switching time): Extend the time to switch black and white images.

The image is flipped, and the image can be selected to be corrected by software when the camera is hoisted.

Network configuration

Network Setting

modify the IP address required by the camera in the network

See also  How To SetUp P6SLite Camera (Complete Manual )

WiFi settings

Select SSID (wifi name), click search, enter wifi password.

After filling in the wifi name and password, select Check wireless settings, it will pop up to check the validity of wifi configuration (display failure, please check wifi password or refresh the page) If the wifi configuration is successful, then unplug the wire, the real-time preview screen will be black or stuck after about 30 seconds to return to normal (the camera is switching network card)

Normal wifi and wifi hotspot mode switching: a When the camera is powered on, the camera will automatically switch to wifi hotspot direct connection without plugging in the network cable;

When the camera is powered on first in the network cable or plugged in the network cable first, the camera will switch to normal wifi mode. C Manually force switch between normal wifi and wifi hotspot camera will restart

Port setting

HTTP/signaling/data port modification in the corresponding access software, need to manually add to modify the port number, otherwise it can not be effectively accessed (non-professionals do not recommend modification, so as not to add device failure)

Mail settings

enable and configuration methods

FTP settings

Encoding settings

encoding parameters

Modify the format and appropriate parameters of the video picture to achieve the best effect.

audio settings

input volume refers to the size of the camera microphone recording, the larger the value, the louder the playback sound of the monitoring device; The output volume refers to the sound played by the camera horn, the higher the number, the louder the sound played by the camera.

Alarm settings

Motion detection

Refers to the way to enable or disable motion detection, and the way to trigger the motion detection alarm is to trigger the email (capture a picture when the alarm is sent to the specified mailbox by email, and the mailbox must be set up first);

Trigger FTP (capture a picture when alarming, and send the picture to the FTP terminal through the set FTP server); Linkage push (refers to whether to receive camera alarm reminders, the subscription function on the home page needs to enable linkage push);

Trigger capture (a picture will be captured when a moving signal is detected, and the captured picture can be viewed in the message function on the home page); trigger recording (recording in different colors after detecting a moving signal);

Select the area (refers to the selected area on the screen with a movement signal will alarm, the selected area is subject to the green box)

Client logs

Enter the system log interface, select the client log, select the user, start time, end time and other conditions to filter, click the [Query] button, you can query all the operation log information according to the conditions, each log information includes the operation user name, machine IP, time, description and other information.

Click the Export button to save the operation information as a .csv format file, as shown in the following figure. ：

Electronic photo album

The electronic album is mainly used for the management of local channel capture and post-recording files, and users can search for viewing and deleting a series of operations according to different filter types.

Search by device, select any device, and search for local pictures and videos under that device.
Search by date, select a date (e.g. June 5) to search for local images and videos under that date.
Search by media type, select the image/video type (e.g. Video) to search all local video files.
In addition, you can delete and jump the playback operation of the picture/video, and directly select the file and right-click to execute.

Alarm information

The alarm information interface records all types of alarm information of the software, including motion detection, video loss, alarm input, heartbeat loss, etc., and users can view, export and backup operations on various alarm information.

View alarm information

Select the alarm information type (for example, only check Video Loss and Alarm Input) to view all categories of alarm information: click the [Export] button, select the save path, and export the alarm information to the local computer.

Of course, we’re still capable of offering a complete suveillance system to satisfy every demand from single watch to multiple-spot monitoring, from home safety to enterprise access guarding, always stay focused on the move.

Prerequisite PC Setting

1. Log in Windows account with administrator user level
2. Disable Windows firewall
3. Change the power configuration

Control Panel ^ Hardware and Sound ^ Power Options ^ Change plan settings

To avoid the abnormal shutdown caused the damage of CMS system while the CMS system is working, please change “Turn off the display” to “Never” ^ Click “Save changes”

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Prerequisite PC Setting

1. Change the user account control settings

Control Panel —> System and Security —> Security and Maintenance —> Change User Account Control settings

For the popup window not to be blocked while installing or working the CMS system, please adjust the user account control settings to “Never notify” ^ Click “OK”

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2. Gamut Surveillance Client Guide
3. Comfast Long Range WiFi Access Point Setup

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Prerequisite PC Setting

1. Change the internet settings of temporary internet files

Control Panel Network and Internet Internet Options

In order not to affect the UI loading of CMS system by the existing cookie, please follow the steps, “Settings” ^ Check “Every time I visit the webpage” ^ Click “OK” ^ Check “Delete browsing history on exit” ^ Click “Delete”

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Prerequisite PC Setting

1. Check if port 80 is occupied by other programs

Step 1. Go to “Run” (Windows+R) ^ Enter “cmd” ^ Click “OK”

Run

Type the name of a program, folder, document, or Internet resource, and Windows will open it for you.

Step 2. Enter “netstat -nao|find “0.0.0.0:80”” ^ Click “Enter” to execute the command

C:\> netstat -nao |find “0.0.0.0:80” PID number

TCP 0.0.0.0:80 0.0.0.0:0 LISTENING 4116

Step 3. Enter “tasklist /fi “pid eq PID number”” ^ Click “Enter” to execute the command

Step 4. To close the program or service, please enter “taskkill /pid PID number /F” ^ Click “Enter” to execute the command

C:\> taskkill /pid 4116 /F

SUCCESS: The process with PID 4116 has been terminated.

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Installation

Procedure (Step 1 and 2)

Overall Steps

1. Start Install Application
2. Enter Main Interface
3. Check Hardware Requirements
4. Choose Install Location
5. Start Running Installer
6. Install Necessary Packs
7. Installation Complete
8. Reboot Computer

( Step 01 – Start Install )

( Step 02 – Enter Main Interface )

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Procedure (Step 3 and 4)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: You should read the following terms and conditions of this license agreement before using this package. Once you have installed or otherwise used this package you are bound by the terms and conditions of the license and the limited warranties.

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Choose the folder in which to install AVTECH Trident CMS Lite V4.0.0.2.

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Destination Folder

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( Step 04 – Choose CMS Install Location )

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Procedure (Step 5 and 6)

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Please wait while AVTECH Trident CMS Lite v4.0.0.2 is being installed.

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( Step 05 – Execute CMS Installation )

( Step 06 – Install Necessary Packs )

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Procedure (Step 7 and 8)

( Step 07 – Make Sure the Install Completed )

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Finish

( Step 08 – Restart Windows Operating System )

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Quick Start

Add Devices

( 2. Click “Add Device” )

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Quick Start

Add Devices

( 3. Check the needed devices and click “Add Selected” ^ Wait for the system complete )

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Control Panel Overview

System Configuration

General and Advanced Setting

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Control Panel Overview

Record Setting

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Control Panel Overview

Device and Local Playback

Advanced Function

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Adjust picture quality

Change the playback date

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Close the window

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Device Area

Add Devices

Click “Add Device” ^ Check the needed devices ^ Click “Add Selected” ^ Wait for the

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Device Area

Delete Devices

Choose the needed device to delete by click the right click ^ Click “Delete Device”

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Device Area

Edit Devices

Choose the needed device to delete by click the right click ^ Click “Delete Device

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Display Layouts

Add to Live

Add devices to the LIVE View Zone.

Choose a needed layout to display your devices ^ Check the needed devices ^ Click

“Add to Live” ^ Wait for the images appear

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Display Layouts

Drag a Device

Add devices to the LIVE View Zone.

Choose a needed layout to display your devices ^ Click on a needed device by the left click and drag it to one of the columns ^ Wait for the images appear

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Display Layouts

Add to Group

Click “Add to Group” ^ Enter a name ^ Choose a layout to display ^ Select the needed devices according to the number of layout ^ Click “OK” ^ Double-click the group to open it

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PTZ Control Panel

Supporting the device which equipped with PTZ function.

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Record

Local Disk Overwrite and Edge Record

Before start recording, please setup local disk overwrite, edge record, and other record

related settings.

1. Setup overwrite can erase the older record data automatically when out of space.

1. Setup edge record can get the missing date automatically back to the CMS system.

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Record

Adjust Setting to the Individuals

Record stream, additional setting and mode can be set individually to a single device.

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Record

Folder Location

Record data can be saved not only to the appointed folder that setup at the local disk but also save to the separate folder to manage.

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Footnotes: The deleted device will be automatically moved to
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Record

Start, Stop Record

Start recording.

Check the needed devices ^ Click “Start Recording” then click “Start recording selected devices” ^ Wait for the red record signals appear

Stop recording.

Check the needed devices ^ Click “Stop Recording” ^ Wait for the red record signals disappear

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Playback

Device Playback

Playback the record date from the device.

“Advanced Function” from the main control panel ^ Click “Device Playback” ^ Choose a type of date selector (List, Calendar or Allinone) on the needed device

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Playback

Device Playback

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Choose a date ^ Click “Play” to open the whole channels window of NVR or DVR

Return to the calendar

Backup

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Recording Playback

Playback record data.

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Video Backup

Backup for Device

From the Device Funtion on the Main Control Panel, click “Device Playback” ^ Click “Backup” on the calendar to open the windows ^ Setup the date and time ^ Choose a resolution and format for the video then click ”Backup” and save the file to the customize location ^ After clicking “Confirm” it will display process in the Backup List

^ Backup Windows

^ Backup List

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Video Backup

Backup for Recording

Check the needed device that has activated record ^ Click “Backup Recording” from the

main control panel Advanced Function ^ Adjust backup time ^ Choose a folder to save

the record data

Footnotes: It could also backup from the Recording Playback, click ”Backup” from the

calendar to execute.

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System Configuration

General Settings

Click “System Configuration” from the main control panel which provides with the

information, general and other advanced setting for CMS.

System General Functions

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System Configuration

Advanced and Other Settings

^ System Advanced Functions

^ System Other Functions