ACTi A713 Use and care manual

Camera Firmware Manual
A713
A950, A951
Q450
2023/05/30

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Table of Contents
1. Overview................................................................................................................................3
2. Menu Tree..............................................................................................................................3
2.1 Home Page..................................................................................................................4
2.1.1 Function Items on Home Page.....................................................................5
2.1.2 Function Differences among Models..........................................................11
2.2 System ......................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 System.......................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Security......................................................................................................14
2.2.3 Network......................................................................................................22
2.2.4 DDNS.........................................................................................................31
2.2.5 Mail ............................................................................................................31
2.2.6 FTP............................................................................................................32
2.2.7 HTTP..........................................................................................................32
2.2.8 Events (Alarm Settings)..............................................................................33
2.2.9 Storage Management.................................................................................60
2.2.10 Recording...................................................................................................64
2.2.11 Schedule....................................................................................................65
2.2.12 File Location (Snapshots and Web Recording)...........................................66
2.2.13 View Information ........................................................................................66
2.2.14 Factory Default...........................................................................................68
2.2.15 Software Version........................................................................................68
2.2.16 Software Upgrade ......................................................................................69
2.2.17 Maintenance...............................................................................................70
2.3 Streaming..................................................................................................................71
2.3.1 Video Configuration....................................................................................72
2.3.2 Video Rotation............................................................................................76
2.3.3 Video Text Overlay.....................................................................................77
2.3.4 Video ROI ..................................................................................................79
2.3.5 Video ROI Encoding...................................................................................79
2.3.6 Video OCX Protocol...................................................................................80
2.3.7 Video Mask (for select models only)...........................................................80
2.3.8 Audio (Audio Mode and Bit Rate Settings) .................................................81
2.4 Camera......................................................................................................................83
2.4.1 Exposure....................................................................................................83
2.4.2 White Balance............................................................................................86
2.4.3 Picture Adjustment.....................................................................................90
2.4.4 IR Function.................................................................................................91
2.4.5 Noise Reduction.........................................................................................93
2.4.6 WDR Function............................................................................................93

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2.4.7 Image Stabilizer (for A951 only) .................................................................94
2.4.8 Digital Zoom...............................................................................................95
2.4.9 Backlight (for select models only)...............................................................95
2.4.10 Fisheye Setting (Fisheye IP Camera Only).................................................95
2.4.11 Profile.........................................................................................................99
2.4.12 TV System................................................................................................100
2.5 Pan Tilt....................................................................................................................101
2.5.1 Preset.......................................................................................................101
2.5.2 Sequence.................................................................................................102
2.5.3 Pan/Tilt Control ........................................................................................103
2.6 PTZ (available only for A951) ..................................................................................104
2.6.1 Preset.......................................................................................................104
2.6.2 Cruise.......................................................................................................105
2.6.3 Auto Pan..................................................................................................106
2.6.4 Sequence.................................................................................................107
2.6.5 Home Function.........................................................................................108
2.6.6 Tilt Range.................................................................................................109
2.6.7 Privacy Mask............................................................................................109
2.6.8 PTZ Setting..............................................................................................111
2.7 Logout .....................................................................................................................112
Appendix A: Install UPnP Components...................................................................................113
Appendix B: IP Addresses from Decimal to Binary................................................................114

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1. Overview
The DNN Network IP Camera features newest Deep Neural Network
technology. With new hardware accelerated engine which benefits from SoC
Structure, it provides professional-level Video Analytics(VA) functions (e.g.,
object recognition, facial detection, facial recognition, license plate recognition).
2. Menu Tree
There are six main tabs including <Home>, <System>, <Streaming>, <Camera>,
<Pan Tilt> and <Logout> on the Home Page.
Home
Users can monitor the live video of the targeted area.
System Setting
The administrator can set host name, system time, root password, network
related settings, etc. Further details will be interpreted in chapter System.
Streaming Setting
The administrator can configure video format, video compression, video OCX
protocol, video frame rate and audio compression in this page.
Camera Setting
This setting page is only available for the administrator and user accounts that
have been granted the privilege of camera control. The administrator and users
can adjust various camera parameters including Exposure, White Balance,
Sharpness, 2D/3DNR, Digital Zoom, WDR, etc.
Pan Tilt Setting
This setting page is only available for the administrator and user accounts that
have been granted the privilege of camera control. The administrator and users
can set preset point and sequence line in this page. However, only the
administrator can access the <Pan/Tilt Control> setting to activate the pan/tilt
functions and select the RS-485 protocol.
NOTE: Pan Tilt function is only available for camera models with
RS-485.
Logout
Click on the tab to logout the system. Click <Login> to re-login the camera with
another username and password.

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2.1 Home Page
Click on the tab <Home> to access the <Home> Page. There are several
function buttons on this page. Detailed information of each item is as described
in the following section.
NOTE: The function buttons on the Home page will vary according to
different camera models.
Below is an example of the Function Buttons on the Home page of A951 model.

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2.1.1 Function Items on Home Page
Multiple Languages Support
Multiple languages are supported, including German, English, Spanish, French,
Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional
Chinese for the viewer window interface.
Display Stream Selection
According to the streaming setting, users can choose the one stream to display
from the drop-down menu.
Camera Info
Double click on the live view pane, and the camera info window will pop up.
Users can instantaneously check the basic information of the camera, such as
IP address, network status, video format, etc.
Digital Zoom Control
In the full screen mode, users can implement digital PTZ by scrolling up/down
the mouse wheel (for zoom in / out). Users can click and drag the mouse to
check the viewing area.

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Video Quality
Click to show/hide the video quality information including bitrate and
compression.
Full Screen
Image display size can be adjusted to full screen. Alternatively, right click on the
Live Video Pane and select <Fullscreen> to go full screen.
To exit full screen mode, users can (1) tap <Esc> on the keyboard; (2) double
click on the Live Video Pane; (3) right click on the Live Video Pane and select
<Normal view>.
Talk
(On / Off)
Talk function allows the local site talks to the remote site. Click on the button to
switch it to On / Off. Users must select the suitable transmission mode under this
path: Streaming> Audio to enable this function.
Listen
(On / Off)
Click on <Listen> to mute / activate the audio. Users must select the suitable
transmission mode under Streaming> Audio to enable this function.
NOTE: Both Talk and Listen functions are only available for user
accounts that have been granted this privilege by the administrator.
Please refer to Security: Add user> Talk/Listen for further details.
Snapshot
Click on the button and the JPEG snapshots will automatically be saved in the
appointed place. The default place of saving snapshots is: C:\. To change the
storage location, please refer to section File Location for further details.
NOTE: With Windows 7 operating system or above, to implement the
Snapshot function, users must run IE as administrator. Right click on
the IE browser icon and select “Run As Administrator”to launch IE.
Live View Pause / Restart
(Pause / Restart)
Click on <Pause> to disable video streaming, the live video will be displayed as
black. Click on <Restart> to show the live video again.

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Web Recording
(On / Off)
Click on <Record> and the Live View through the web browser will be directly
recorded to the specific location on the local hard drive, which could be
configured in the File Location page. The default storage location for the web
recording is: C:\. Please refer to section File Location for further details.
NOTE: With Windows 7 operating system or above, to implement the
Web Recording function, users must run IE as administrator. To run IE
as administrator, right click on the IE browser icon and select “Run As
Administrator”to launch IE.
Manual Trigger
(On / Off)
Click on <Manual Trigger > to turn on and off the manual trigger. Please refer
to section Manual Trigger of the next chapter for further details.
Wiper
(Available on select models only)
Click on <Wiper> to manually swipe the wiper on the glass of the lens.
Seamline
(Stitching Bullet IP Camera Only)
Click on <Seamline> to reset the stitching line of the camera view.
NOTE: The minimum stitching distance is 450 cm. If there are objects too
close, try to avoid the stitching line crossing these objects.
Zoom Adjustment
⚫Wide / Tele
(Zoom Lens & Motorized Lens Models Only)
Hold the <WIDE / TELE> button, and implement continuous zoom
adjustment.
For zoom lens models, optical zoom in/out functions can also be
implemented by moving the cursor to the live video pane and scrolling
the mouse wheel in Normal View display mode.
⚫Wide / Tele Steps Button (Motorized Lens Models Only)
Select a Wide /Tele step value from the drop-down menu to shift the
zoom lens according to the define value.

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⚫Reset Button (Motorized Lens Models Only)
Click on <Reset>, and the zoom lens will be calibrated to the maximum
wide end.
Manual Focus Adjustment (Fixed Lens Excluded)
⚫Near / Far
Hold the <Near / Far> button, and implement continuous focus
adjustment.
⚫Near / Far Steps
(ABF Box & Motorized Lens Models Only)
Select a Tele / Wide step value from the drop-down menu to shift the
focus lens according to the defined value.
⚫Reset
(ABF Box & Motorized Lens Models Only)
Click on <Reset>, and the focus lens will first be reset to the maximum
near end. Then the lens will be calibrated to a suitable position
according to the monitoring environment.
⚫Lock
(ABF Box IP Cameras Only)
The Lock function is to lock the ABF function of the Box camera after the
auto focus is adjusted to the best position. Click on this button to lock the
ABF function of the camera. Click again to disable this function and
adjust the focus of the camera.
⚫Precise AF (ABF Box IP Cameras Only)
This function is to precisely adjust the focus and to prevent the camera
from being out of focus. Check this item before clicking < >.
Lock ABF Function Instruction (ABF Box IP Cameras Only)
This function is to prevent the camera from being out of focus when the camera
is moved afterwards or is accidentally adjusted locally or remotely via NVR/VMS.
Follow the instruction steps below for the best focus adjustment.
Step 1:Once the camera is powered on, click on < >.
Step 2:Manually adjust the lens to the approximate zoom and focus position.
Step 3:Check the <Precise AF> box and click < >.
Step 4:Click on < > to lock the current focus position of the camera.

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Auto Focus (AF) Adjustment (Zoom Lens & Motorized Lens Models Only)
The AF mode can be defined as manual AF and zoom trigger AF.
⚫Manual Button
Click on <Manual>, and users can adjust the focus manually via the
<Near / Far> buttons.
⚫Zm Trig (Zoom Trigger AF) Button
In this mode, AF is activated every time when zoom is adjusted.
⚫Push AF Button
The One Push AF function is for fixing the focus with one click. This
function is also available for ABF Box IP Camera.
Fisheye Image Adjustment (Fisheye IP Camera Only
Fisheye icons appear only if Fisheye Dewarping Type is set “Back End
Dewarping”in Camera tab > Fisheye Setting menu.
⚫Overview
Click on the <Overview> button to view the live videos without
dewarping.
⚫Single ePTZ
Click on the <Single ePTZ> button to view the dewarped live images
and virtually pan / tilt / zoom the camera according to users’ needs.
Users can implement virtual PTZ by rotating the mouse wheel (for zoom
in / out), and drag the mouse into any direction.
⚫360° Panoramic
For Ceiling Mount Installed Camera, click on the <360° Panoramic>
button to view the dewarped live images as two 180° views.
⚫4PTZ (Quad View)
For Ceiling Mount Installed Camera, click on the <4PTZ> button to view
the dewarped live images as four ePTZ views.
⚫180° Panoramic
For Wall Mount Installed Camera, click on the <180° Panoramic>
button to view the dewarped live video as a single 180° view.