advidia A-200 User manual

Advidia A-200 Network
Speed Dome
User Manual
V4.2.4

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General
This document is intended for administrators and users of the Advidia A-200
Network Speed Dome v4.2.4. This guide contains information for configuring,
managing
and using the unit in your environment, as well as a general overview of the product
functionality. Readers are recommended to use this document as a reference. If
there are any questions, or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us at
http://advidia.com/index.php?main_page=contact_us. We will improve and update
the products or procedures described in the manual as needed.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
“Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or reliability
of the security or signaling aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock
or casualty hazards as outlined in UL’s Standard(s) for Safety, UL60950-1. UL
Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the security or signaling
aspects of this product. UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR
CERTIFICATIONS WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF
ANY SECURITY OR SIGNALING RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.”

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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
or her own expense.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
EU Conformity Statement
marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable
harmonized European standards listed under the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot
be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.
For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon
the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that
cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information.
The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to
indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the
battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly
to avoid danger or property loss.
The precaution measure is divided into ‘Warnings’ and ‘Cautions’:
Warnings: Serious injury or death may be caused if any of these warnings are
neglected.
Cautions: Injury or equipment damage may be caused if any of these cautions are
neglected.
Warnings Follow these safeguards to
prevent serious injury or death.
Cautions Follow these precautions to
prevent potential injury or material
damage.
Warnings:
Please adopt the power adapter which can meet the safety extra low voltage
(SELV) standard. And source with 24VAC10% or 12VDC10% (depending on
models) according to the IEC60950-1 and Limited Power Source standard. The
power consumption cannot be less than the required value.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as an adapter overload may
cause over-heating and can be a fire hazard.
When the product is installed on a wall or ceiling, the device should be firmly
fixed.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose the indoor used
product to rain or moisture.
This installation should be made by a qualified service person and should
conform to all the local codes.
Please install blackouts equipment into the power supply circuit for convenient
supply interruption.
If the product does not work properly, please contact your nearest service center.
Never attempt to disassemble the product yourself. (We shall not assume any
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Cautions:
Make sure the power supply voltage is correct before using the product.
Do not drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Do not install the product
on vibratory surface or places.
Do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiating environment.
Do not aim the lens at the strong light such as sun or incandescent lamp. The
strong light can cause fatal damage to the product.
The sensor may be burned out by a laser beam, so when any laser equipment is
being used, make sure that the surface of the sensor not be exposed to the laser
beam.
Do not place the dome in extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp locations,
otherwise fire or electrical shock will occur. The operating temperature should be
-30°C ~ 65°C (outdoor speed dome) and -10°C ~ 50°C (indoor speed dome).
To avoid heat accumulation, good ventilation is required for a proper operating
environment.
While shipping, the product should be packed in its original packing.
Please use the provided glove when open up the product cover. Do not touch the
product cover with fingers directly, because the acidic sweat of the fingers may
erode the surface coating of the product cover.
Please use a soft and dry cloth when clean inside and outside surfaces of the
product cover. Do not use alkaline detergents.
Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in hazard of explosion.
Please use the manufacturer recommended battery type.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview....................................................................................................................8
1.1 System Requirement................................................................................................................8
1.2 Appearance ..............................................................................................................................8
1.3 Features ...................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Functions..................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Network Connection ................................................................................................ 12
2.1 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the LAN....................................................................12
2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN ..........................................................................................................12
2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP Address.............................................................................13
2.2 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the WAN ..................................................................14
2.2.1 Static IP Connection...........................................................................................................14
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection......................................................................................................15
Chapter 3 Access to the Network Speed Dome.........................................................................18
3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers...................................................................................................18
Chapter 4 Live View ................................................................................................................. 20
4.1 Power-up Action ....................................................................................................................20
4.2 Live View Page .......................................................................................................................21
4.3 Starting Live View ..................................................................................................................22
4.4 Recording and Capturing Pictures Manually..........................................................................23
4.5 Operating PTZ Control............................................................................................................23
4.5.1 PTZ Control Panel...............................................................................................................24
4.5.2 Setting / Calling a Preset....................................................................................................24
4.5.3 Setting / Calling a Patrol.....................................................................................................26
4.5.4 Setting / Calling a Pattern ..................................................................................................28
4.6 Configuring Live View Parameters .........................................................................................29
Chapter 5 PTZ Configuration..................................................................................................... 30
5.1 Configuring Initial Position.....................................................................................................30
5.2 Configuring Basic PTZ Parameters..........................................................................................31
5.3 Configuring PTZ Limit Stops ...................................................................................................32
5.4 Configuring Scheduled Tasks..................................................................................................33
5.5 Configuring Park Actions........................................................................................................35
5.6 Configuring Privacy Mask.......................................................................................................36
5.7 Clearing PTZ Configurations ...................................................................................................37
Chapter 6 Speed Dome Configuration ......................................................................................38
6.1 Configuring Local Parameters ................................................................................................38
6.2 Configuring Time Settings......................................................................................................39
6.3 Configuring Network Settings ................................................................................................42
6.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings ...............................................................................................42

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6.3.2 Configuring Port Settings ...................................................................................................44
6.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings................................................................................................44
6.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings.................................................................................................45
6.3.5 Configuring SNMP Settings ................................................................................................47
6.3.6 Configuring 802.1X Settings...............................................................................................49
6.3.7 Configuring QoS Settings ...................................................................................................50
6.3.8 Configuring FTP Settings ....................................................................................................51
6.3.9 Configuring UPnP Settings .................................................................................................52
6.4 Configuring Video and Audio Settings ...................................................................................53
6.4.1 Configuring Video Settings ................................................................................................53
6.4.2 Configuring Audio Settings ................................................................................................54
6.5 Configuring Image Settings ....................................................................................................55
6.5.1 Configuring Display Settings ..............................................................................................55
6.5.2 Configuring OSD Settings...................................................................................................60
6.5.3 Configuring Text Overlay Settings ......................................................................................62
6.6 Configuring and Handling Alarms ..........................................................................................63
6.6.1 Configuring Motion Detection ...........................................................................................63
6.6.2 Configuring Video Loss Alarm............................................................................................67
6.6.3 Configuring Tamper-proof Alarm.......................................................................................68
6.6.4 Configuring External Alarm Input ......................................................................................69
6.6.5 Configuring Alarm Output .................................................................................................71
6.6.6 Handling Exception ............................................................................................................72
6.6.7 Configuring Email Settings .................................................................................................73
6.6.8 Configuring Snapshot Settings...........................................................................................75
Chapter 7 Record Settings ........................................................................................................77
7.1 Configuring NAS Settings .......................................................................................................77
7.2 Configuring Recording Schedule ............................................................................................78
Chapter 8 Playback................................................................................................................... 83
Chapter 9 Log Searching ........................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 10 Others ......................................................................................................................89
10.1 Managing User Accounts .......................................................................................................89
10.2 Configuring RTSP Authentication........................................................................................... 92
10.3 Viewing Device Information ..................................................................................................92
10.4 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................93
10.4.1 Rebooting the Speed Dome...........................................................................................93
10.4.2 Restoring Default Settings .............................................................................................93
10.4.3 Importing/Exporting Configuration File ........................................................................94
10.4.4 Upgrading the System....................................................................................................94
10.5 RS-485 Settings ......................................................................................................................96
Appendix ......................................................................................................................................... 97
Appendix 1 SADP Software Introduction............................................................................................ 97

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Appendix 2 Port Mapping.................................................................................................................100

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 System Requirement
System requirements required to access unit via web browser are as follows:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and above version / Vista / Win7 /
Server 2003 / Server 2008 32bits
CPU: Intel Pentium IV 3.0 GHz or higher
RAM: 1G or higher
Display: 1024×768 resolution or higher
Web Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 and above version, Apple Safari 5.02 and above
version, Mozilla Firefox 3.5 and above version and Google Chrome8 and above
versions.
1.2 Appearance
Figure 1-1 Appearance
1.3 Features
System function:
High performance sensor with mega-pixel resolution
±0.1° Preset Accuracy
ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum), CGI (Common Gateway
Interface), PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance), to ensure greater
interoperability between different platforms and compatibility
3D intelligent positioning function
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Power-off memory function: restore PTZ & Lens status after reboot
Scheduled PTZ movement
Camera function:
Auto iris, auto focus, auto white balance, backlight compensation and auto
day & night switch
Privacy masks programmable
PTZ function:
360° endless pan range and -5°-90° tilt range
540°/s Pan Preset Speed and 400°/s Tilt Preset Speed
Manual pan speed of 0.1° -300°/s and manual tilt speed of 0.1° -240°/s
256 presets programmable; preset image freezing capability
8 patrols, up to 32 presets per patrol
4 patterns, with the recording time not less than 10 minutes per pattern
Park action: auto call up of PTZ movement, after a defined time of inactivity
Network function:
H.264/MJPEG video compression
Built-in Web server
SD/SDHC card local storage
Dual stream
Multiple network protocols supported
1.4 Functions
The functions vary depending on the models of speed dome.
Stop Limits
The dome can be programmed to move within the stop limits (left/right, up/down).
Scan Modes
The dome provides 5 scan modes: auto scan, tilt scan, frame scan, random scan and
panorama scan.
Preset Freezing
This feature freezes the scene on the monitor when the dome is moving to a preset.
This allows for smooth transition from one preset scene to another. It also
guarantees that masked area will not be revealed when the dome is moving to a
preset.
Presets
A preset is a predefined image position. When the preset is called, the dome will
automatically move to the defined position. The presets can be added, modified,
deleted and called.
Label Display
The on-screen label of the preset title, azimuth/elevation, zoom, time and dome
name can be displayed on the monitor. The displays of time and speed dome name
can be programmed.
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In manual tracking mode, when a target object goes directly beneath the dome, the
video automatically flips 180 degrees in horizontal direction to maintain continuity of
tracking. This function can also be realized by auto mirror image depending on
different camera models.
Privacy Mask
This function allows you to block or mask certain areas of a scene, preventing these
areas from live or recorded viewing. A masked area will move with pan and tilt
functions and automatically adjust in size as the lens zooms in and out.
3D Positioning
In the client software, use the left key of mouse to click on the desired position in the
video image and drag a rectangle area in the lower right direction, the dome system
will move the position to the center and allow the rectangle area to zoom in. Use the
left key of mouse to drag a rectangle area in the upper left direction to move the
position to the center and allow the rectangle area to zoom out.
Proportional Pan/Tilt
Proportional pan/tilt automatically reduces or increases the pan and tilt speeds
according to the amount of zoom. At telephoto zoom settings, the pan and tilt
speeds will be slower than at wide zoom settings. This keeps the image from moving
too fast on the live view image when there is a large amount of zoom.
Auto Focus
The auto focus enables the camera to focus automatically to maintain clear video
images.
Day/Night Auto Switch
The speed domes deliver color images during the day. And as light diminishes at night,
the speed domes switch to night mode and deliver black and white images with high
quality.
Slow Shutter
In slow shutter mode, the shutter speed will automatically slow down in low
illumination conditions to maintain clear video images by extending the exposure
time. The feature can be enabled or disabled.
Backlight Compensation (BLC)
If you focus on an object against strong backlight, the object will be too dark to be
seen clearly. The BLC (Backlight Compensation) function can compensate light in
front of the object to make it clear.
*Note: This causes the over-exposure of the background where the light is strong.
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
The wide dynamic range (WDR) function helps the camera provide clear images even
under back light circumstances. When there are both very bright and very dark areas
simultaneously in the field of view, WDR balances the brightness level of the whole
image and provide clear images with details.
*Note: This feature varies depending on speed dome models.
White Balance (WB)
White balance can remove the unrealistic color casts. White balance is the white
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environment automatically.
Patrol
A patrol is a memorized series of pre-defined preset function. The scanning speed
between two presets and the dwell time at the preset are programmable.
Pattern
A pattern is a memorized series of pan, tilt, zoom, and preset functions. By default
the focus and iris are in auto status during the pattern is being memorized.
Power Off Memory
The dome supports the power off memory capability with the predefined resume
time. It allows the dome to resume its previous position after power is restored.
Scheduled Task
A time task is a preconfigured action that can be performed automatically at a
specific date and time. The programmable actions include: auto scan, random scan,
patrol 1-8 ,pattern 1-4, preset 1-8,frame scan, panorama scan, tilt scan, day, night,
reboot, PT adjust, Aux Output, etc.
Park Action
This feature allows the dome to start a predefined action automatically after a period
of inactivity.
User Management
The dome allows you to edit users with different levels of permission, in the admin
login status. Multiple users are allowed to access and control the same network
speed dome via network simultaneously.
3D Digital Noise Reduction
Comparing with the general 2D digital noise reduction, the 3D digital noise reduction
function processes the noise between two frames besides processing the noise in
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Chapter 2 Network Connection
Before you start:
*If you want to set the network speed dome via a LAN (Local Area Network), please
refer to Section 2.1 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the LAN.
*If you want to set the network speed dome via a WAN (Wide Area Network), please
refer to Section 2.2 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the WAN.
2.1 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the LAN
Purpose:
To view and configure the speed dome via a LAN, you need to connect the network
speed dome in the same subnet with your computer, and install the Advidia Camera
Finder Utility (download at www.downloadvi.com) to search and change the IP of the
network speed dome.
*Note: For the detailed introduction of Advidia Camera Finder Utility, please refer to
Appendix 1.
2.1.1 Wiring over the LAN
The following figures show the two ways of cable connection of an Advidia A200
Network Speed Dome and a computer:
Purpose:
To test the network speed dome, you can directly connect the network speed
dome to the computer with a network cable as shown in Figure 2-1.
Refer to the Figure 2-2 to set the network speed dome over the LAN via a
switch or a router.
Figure 2-1 Connecting Directly
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Figure 2-2 Connecting via a Switch or a Router
2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP Address
You need the IP address to visit the network speed dome.
Steps:
1. To get the IP address, please use the following method:
Use the Advidia Camera Finder Utility, a software tool which can
automatically detect the online network speed domes on the LAN and list
the device information including IP address, subnet mask, port number,
device serial number, device version, etc., shown in Figure 2-3.
2. Change the IP address and subnet mask to the same subnet as that of your
computer.
3. Enter the IP address of network speed dome in the address field of the web
browser to view the live video.
Advidia A200 Network Speed Dome Default Settings:
Default IP address is: 192.0.0.64.
Default user name is: admin
Password is: 12345.
*Note: For accessing the network speed dome from different subnets, please set the
gateway for the network speed dome after you logged in. For detailed information,
please refer to Section 6.3.1 Configuring TCP/IP Settings.
Speed Dome
PC
Network
Cable
Switch or Router

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Figure 2-3 Advidia Camera Finder Interface
2.2 Setting the Network Speed Dome over the
WAN
Purpose:
This section explains how to connect the network speed dome to the WAN with a
static IP or a dynamic IP.
2.2.1 Static IP Connection
Before you start:
Please apply a static IP from an ISP (Internet Service Provider). With the static IP
address, you can connect the network speed dome via a router or connect it to the
WAN directly.
Connecting the network speed dome via a router:
Steps:
1. Connect the network speed dome to the router.
2. Assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway. Refer to Section 2.1.2
Detecting and Changing the IP Address for detailed IP address configuration of
the speed dome.
3. Save the static IP in the router.
4. Set port mapping. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary
depending on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance
with port mapping.
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5. Visit the network speed dome through a web browser or the client software over
the internet.
Figure 2-4 Accessing the Speed Dome through Router with Static IP
Connecting the network speed dome with static IP directly:
You can also save the static IP in the speed dome and directly connect it to the
internet without using a router. Refer to Section 2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP
Address for detailed IP address configuration of the speed dome.
Figure 2-5 Accessing the Speed Dome with Static IP Directly
2.2.2 Dynamic IP Connection
Before you start:
Please apply a dynamic IP from an ISP. With the dynamic IP address, you can connect
the network speed dome to a modem or a router.
Connecting the network speed dome via a router
Steps:
1. Connect the network speed dome to the router.
2. In the speed dome, assign a LAN IP address, the subnet mask and the gateway.
Refer to Section 2.1.2 Detecting and Changing the IP Address for detailed LAN
configuration.
3. In the router, set the PPPoE user name, password and confirm the password.
4. Set port mapping. e.g. 80, 8000 and 554 ports. The steps for port mapping vary
depending on different routers. Please call the router manufacturer for assistance
with port mapping.
*Note: Refer to Appendix 2 for detailed information about port mapping.
5. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
6. Configure the DDNS settings in the setting interface of the router.
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Connecting the network speed dome via a modem:
Purpose:
This speed dome supports the PPPoE auto dial-up function. The speed dome gets a
public IP address by ADSL dial-up after the speed dome is connected to a modem.
You need to configure the PPPoE parameters of the network speed dome. Refer to
Section 6.3.3 Configuring PPPoE Settings for detailed configuration.
Figure 2-6 Accessing the Speed Dome with Dynamic IP
*Note: The obtained IP address is dynamically assigned via PPPoE, so the IP address
always changes after rebooting the speed dome. To solve the inconvenience of the
dynamic IP, you need to get a domain name from the DDNS provider (e.g.
DynDns.com). Please follow below steps for normal domain name resolution and
private domain name resolution to solve the problem.
Normal Domain Name Resolution:
Figure 2-7 Normal Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1. Apply a domain name from a domain name provider.
2. Configure the DDNS settings in the DDNS Settings interface of the network speed
dome. Refer to Section 6.3.4 Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed
configuration.
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Private Domain Name Resolution:
Figure 2-8 Private Domain Name Resolution
Steps:
1. Install and run the IP Server software in a computer with a static IP.
2. Access the network speed dome through the LAN with a web browser or the
client software.
3. Enable DDNS and select IP Server as the protocol type. Refer to Section 6.3.4
Configuring DDNS Settings for detailed configuration.

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Chapter 3 Access to the Network
Speed Dome
3.1 Accessing by Web Browsers
Steps:
1. Open the web browser.
2. In the address field, input the IP address of the network speed dome, e.g.,
192.0.0.64 and press the Enter key to enter the login interface.
3. Input the user name and password and click .
*Note: The default user name is admin, password is 12345.
Figure 3-1 Login Interface
4. Install the plug-in before viewing the live video and operating the speed dome.
Please follow the installation prompts to install the plug-in.