AiP 960H Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AiP 960H Series
Speed Dome Camera

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Executive Summary
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera uses the latest compression technologies
providing 4-Streaming of H.264 and JPEG in different resolutions. 4-Streaming
technologies allow transmitting digital video at various bitrate and frame rate to fit
both high and low bandwidth network environment.
Built-in intelligent video analytics engine enables audio and motion detection for
extra protection. These features can be easily interfaced by other applications.
Other useful features include two-way audio, SD card recording (video server),
smartphone live access, email snapshot, and continuous sending JPEG
snapshots to an FTP server.
H.264 Video Server and D1 AiP camera have the latest technologies video
de-interlace, built-in video analytics, and ONVIF conformant with all these
features integrated within one camera. AIM Software system solution with
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera series can provide integrated system
solution in migrating to IP Video application.
Key Features
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera at 30 FPS
Support dual encoding format H.264 and JPEG
4-Streaming technology, 4 concurrent streaming available
Smartphone live monitoring
Built-in intelligent video analytics(IVA) engine for audio and motion detection
IVA alarm notification via Email or FTP
Two-way audio (for audio models only)
Bit rate and frame rate adjustable on-the-fly
Support Android, iPad, and iPhone mobile live monitoring
DDNS and UPnP supported
Network time protocol (NTP) supported
Support PCM/G.711 audio streaming
Support ONVIF protocol
Support AIM Software HD 2.6
Trademark Acknowledgments
Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, ActiveX,
and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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Flash, Macromedia, and Macromedia Flash Player are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States
and/or other countries.
Linux and DynDNS are registered trademarks of the respective holders.
Intel, Pentium, and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
FFmpeg is a trademark of Fabrice Bellard, originator of the FFmpeg project.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc., used under license there from.
Other names of companies and their products mentioned in this manual may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Other References
Smartphone
For smartphone live monitoring, please visit appendix for the details.
AI Universal ActiveX Control
Sample code and document are included in product CD and can be downloaded
from our company website.
AI HTTP API
For non-ONVIF integration, please see AI HTTP API document. We adopt
HTTP API document for all AI AiP cameras.
Caution
Do not drop or strike this equipment
Do not install the equipment near any naked flames or heat sources
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, smoke or dust environment
Do not cover the opening of the cabinet with cloth and plastic or to install this
unit in poor ventilated places. Allow 10cm between this unit and its
surroundings
Do not continue to operate the unit under abnormal conditions such as
detection of smoke, strange smell or no display on screen while power is
turned on
Do not touch the power connection with wet hands
Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure
Do not operate this unit near magnet, speaker system, etc., to
avoid unnecessary magnetic interference
Connection cables should be grounded properly

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Table of Content
Chapter 1 System Overview .................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 Before Accessing AiP camera................................................................. 6
Chapter 2-1 Configure IP Address Using IPScan Utility..................................... 6
Chapter 2-2 Configure IP Address Using HTML Page ....................................... 7
Chapter 2-3 Internet Browser Setting & Software Component Required ........... 7
Chapter 2-4 Login ............................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Start Using the Camera........................................................................... 9
Chapter 3-1 AiP camera Operational HTML Page ............................................. 9
Chapter 3-2 PTZ Control Panel .......................................................................... 9
Chapter 3-2-1 PT Mode ............................................................................... 10
Chapter 3-2-2 ePTZ..................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3-2-3 Camera Control Panel.......................................................... 12
Chapter 3-2-4 Two-way Audio..................................................................... 12
Chapter 3-2-5 Record in a Local PC............................................................ 12
Chapter 3-3 Configurations............................................................................... 13
Chapter 3-3-1 Server Settings..................................................................... 13
Chapter 3-3-2 User Settings ........................................................................ 13
Chapter 3-3-3 Timer..................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3-3-4 System Setting...................................................................... 15
Chapter 3-4 Network......................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3-4-1 General Settings................................................................... 15
Chapter 3-4-2 DHCP Setting ....................................................................... 16
Chapter 3-4-3 HTTP & RTSP Service ......................................................... 16
Chapter 3-4-4 SMTP Service....................................................................... 17
Chapter 3-4-5 FTP Service.......................................................................... 17
Chapter 3-4-6 DDNS Settings...................................................................... 18
Chapter 3-4-7 UPnP Settings ...................................................................... 18
Chapter 3-5 Video Settings............................................................................... 19
Chapter 3-5-1 Video General....................................................................... 19

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Chapter 3-5-2 Weighted Streaming Mode................................................... 20
Chapter 3-5-3 Video Quality ........................................................................ 21
Chapter 3-6 PTZ Settings................................................................................. 21
Chapter 3-6-1 PTZ Advanced Settings........................................................ 21
Chapter 3-6-2 PTZ Schedule Settings......................................................... 22
Chapter 3-7 SD Card Recording....................................................................... 23
Chapter 3-7-1 SD Card Recording Setting .................................................. 23
Chapter 3-8 Alarm Settings............................................................................... 24
Chapter 3-8-1 Motion/Alarm Setup.............................................................. 24
Chapter 3-8-2 Alarm (DI) Input Detection.................................................... 24
Chapter 3-8-3 Motion Area .......................................................................... 25
Chapter 3-8-4 Audio Detection .................................................................... 25
Chapter 3-9 Audio Setting................................................................................. 26
Appendix................................................................................................................... 27
Advance Network DDNS and PPPoE Technologies........................................... 27
Advance Network Port Forwarding Technology.................................................. 27
iPhone Access..................................................................................................... 28
Android Access.................................................................................................... 28
Emergency Factory Default................................................................................. 29
SD Card Compatibility List................................................................................... 30
Specification ............................................................................................................. 31

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Chapter 1 System Overview
Chapter 1-1 System Requirements
The AiP camera’s H.264 video compression technology can provide high compression
rate and superior video quality. However, the performance highly depends on both
CPU computational power of a client PC and the network bandwidth for transmitting
video streaming. The following sections specify system requirement for running the
H.264 AiP camera:
Chapter 1-2 Software Requirements
AI Universal ActiveX software components are required for web interface for displaying
JPEG or H.264 video. When you first time login the AiP camera using Internet Explorer, it
prompts for a security warning dialog box for downloading AI Universal ActiveX. Please
click on Install button to download.
Flash player is also required for controlling the PTZ device. Please visit
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer to download the software component.

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Chapter 2 Before Accessing AiP camera
Before accessing to the AiP camera, make sure that the camera’s RJ-45 network cable,
audio cable, and AiP camera’s power cable are properly installed. For setup IP
address, please consult your network administrator for available IP addresses. The
default IP address of AiP camera is 192.168.0.200. User can also use default IP
address to verify AiP camera’s network connection.
Chapter 2-1 Configure IP Address Using IPScan Utility
To configure IP address using IPScan utility, copy IPScan application from installation
CD to your local PC or execute IPScan software from installation CD directly. IPScan
utility can also be downloaded from our company website. To change IP address,
subnet mask, gateway, or HTTP port, please follow steps below:
Run IPScan utility.
Click on Refresh button. All available devices get listed in Device list box.
Select the device item in Device list box.
Edit or modify addresses in IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, or HTTP Port edit box.
Click on Apply button to configure the settings.
Click on Refresh button to verify the settings.
Note: Make sure that IPScan is version 1.0.0.31 or above.

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Chapter 2-2 Configure IP Address Using HTML Page
To change IP address using HTML page, please first type the default IP address,
192.168.0.200, in Internet browser and follow steps below:
Logon H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera using default username and
password—“admin” and “pass”.
Click on “Configure” hyper link.
Click on “Network->General” hyper link.
Type or modify edit box for IP address, subnet mask, gateway, or HTTP connection
port.
Click on Submit button.
Chapter 2-3 Internet Browser Setting & Software Component Required
Make sure that your Internet Browser allows signed ActiveX plug-in running on your PC.
Set “Download Signed ActiveX plug-in controls” to “Prompt” and “Run ActiveX control
and plug-in” to “Enable” at Internet Explorer->Tools->Options->Security Settings.
After finishing above security settings, accessing H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera’s
live video by default IP address of H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera using Internet
Explorer will prompt a Security Warning dialog box. Click on OK button to download the
ActiveX directly from H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera.
Chapter 2-4 Login
There are two levels of user authentication including administrator and guest for
accessing the H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera.

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The default settings of username and password are described as follows:
Administrator
Guest
Username
admin
guest
Password
pass
guest
To logon the H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera, please type username and
password in logon HTML page and click on Submit button to enter the system.

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Chapter 3 Start Using the Camera
After login H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera as administrator, there are two main
features—system operation and configuration. Operation and configuration features
are described as follows:
Chapter 3-1 AiP camera Operational HTML Page
Operational HTML page layout
1. Camera Control panel —AiP camera control panel.
2. AI Universal ActiveX control —Display RTSP H.264 or JPEG network video.
3. Profile switching menu —Switching one profile to another
4. Setup menu —AiP camera setup menu
5. PTZ control panel
Chapter 3-2 PTZ Control Panel
All the PTZ features are described as follows:
Iris +:
Iris large
Iris –:
Iris small
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Auto Iris:
Set the device to auto Iris mode.
Focus +:
Focus far
Focus -:
Focus near
Auto Focus:
Set the device to auto focus mode.
OSD Enter:
Enter PTZ device’s internal setting.
OSD Esc:
Exit PTZ device’s internal setting.
Wide:
Lens zoom out
Tele:
Lens zoom in
Preset:
Preset points recall
Chapter 3-2-1 PT Mode
There are four Pan and Tilt Modes (PT) for users to operate the PTZ device. To select
one of the PT modes, please click on the icon under PT Mode panel.
PT mode
PT mode with speed
Note: Please read PTZ’s instruction manual for OSD setting.
Lower speed (inner)
Higher speed (outer)

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Pan mode at absolute position
Pan and tilt modes at absolute position
Chapter 3-2-2 ePTZ
To perform ActiveX ePTZ feature, please use a computer mouse to drag on the ActiveX
control.
AI Universal ActiveX control becomes eZoom mode.
Please use computer mouse pointing to the sub-window of PIP view. Dragging the
sub-window can perform ePan and eTilt. Using mouse scroll button can perform zoom
in and out features.
Performing right-mouse click on the video can disable ePTZ feature.
Absolute position
Tilt lens
Absolute position

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Chapter 3-2-3 Camera Control Panel
Control panel buttons are described as below:
Chapter 3-2-4 Two-way Audio
For two-way audio, please click on Microphone icon for speaking to the remote
site. To stop speaking to the remote site, please click on Microphone icon
again.
To listen to the remote site, please click on Speaker icon for listening to the
remote site. To stop listening to the remote site, please click on Speaker icon
again.
Chapter 3-2-5 Record in a Local PC
To record into a local PC, please first right-click on AI Universal ActiveX control. It
shows up in the setting dialog box. A user can specify the recording path and recording
size. Please make sure that the ePTZ or ROI feature is unchecked for displaying
recording setting dialog box by right-mouse-click.
To playback the AVI video, simply click on Windows Media Player.
Snapshot: Take a snapshot of the video.
Recording at PC
Speak on: Speak to remote site (for audio model only).
Audio on: Set audio on (for audio model only).
Activate alarm output (for alarm model only).
Note: Only AiP camera models with audio can support this feature.

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Chapter 3-3 Configurations
H.264 D1 Video Server or AiP camera’s administrator can configure the device via
standard HTML web pages. This chapter explains the detail of each configuration
setting.
Chapter 3-3-1 Server Settings
Server settings contain H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera server’s system
information such as MAC address, firmware version, users, system timer, and other
system settings. To change or to use these options, please follow the instructions at
this section.
Mac Address -- Network MAC address of the video server or camera
Firmware Version & OS Version
Firmware update allows a user to upgrade H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera’s
firmware remotely. A user can use firmware version to verify if the device has the
latest version.
Device Name
The device name can be used by IPScan utility to identify the H.264 D1 video server
or AiP camera To change the device name, enter the name for H.264 D1 video
server or AiP camera and click on Submit button.
Language -- Language setting can be changed dynamically.
OSD Name -- Display camera name.
OSD Time -- Display camera timer.
ActiveX OSD Name -- Display camera OSD name on only ActiveX.
Chapter 3-3-2 User Settings
There are ten user accounts allowed for the system. Each account can be configured
for its access rights. To add/edit a user, please click on Add/Edit User button. To
access H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera without authentication, set Bypass Logon

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radio button to ON.
To change account name, please type the new account name in Account edit box. To
change new password, please type the new password in the New Password edit box.
Click on Submit button to update the user settings. To delete a user, please click on
“Remove User” button. Administrator: Enable or disable setup
mode for a user.
Camera Control Panel: Enable or
disable Control Panel for a user.
PTZ: Enable or disable PTZ feature for
a user.
Streaming: Enable or disable a
streaming for a user.
Chapter 3-3-3 Timer
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera allows a user to change system timer via standard
HTML web page. To change H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera’s system timer,
please enter the date and time in the edit boxes. Click on Submit button to apply this
operation.
Synchronize with NTP
To synchronize Internet time system, check Auto Synchronize option to “Every Hour”.
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera synchronizes its system timer with a time server
every hour.

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Synchronize with a PC
A user can synchronize the PC system timer to the AiP camera's system timer.
Chapter 3-3-4 System Setting
Load Default feature allows to load manufacturing default. There are certain critical
settings such as IP addresses and video system which are not affected by this operation.
To reboot H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera, click on Reboot System hyper link.
To update firmware of H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera, please click on Firmware
Update hyper link. Locate “flasham.bin” in your computer by clicking the Browse
button. Click Submit button to finish firmware upgrade. To ensure the quality of
transmission, please make sure that there is no user accessing H.264 D1 video server
or AiP camera during firmware upgrade.
Chapter 3-4 Network
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera provides Internet protocols including IP, DHCP,
and DDNS. A user can configure these Internet protocol settings. To setup above,
please read the following sections:
Chapter 3-4-1 General Settings
Network general settings are the basic settings connecting H.264 D1 video server or
AiP camera to the network. The default IP Address of H.264 D1 video server or AiP
Note: Network Time Protocol feature requires Internet connection.
Note: In case of forgetting the password, the device is required to send back to our
company for a manufacturing default or read appendix for emergency default.

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camera is 192.168.0.200. A user can use this IP address to verify the network
connection between a local PC and H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera using Web
Browser.
For local area network configuration, please enter, at least, IP address, Subnet Mask,
and Gateway IP. Click Submit button to update these settings.
Default DNS IP Address —Primary Domain Name Server, the IP address of the
domain name server
Second DNS IP Address —Secondary Domain Name Server, the IP address of
the domain name server, a backup DNS server for default DNS
PPPoE Account —Account name of PPPoE service
PPPoE Password —Password of PPPoE service
Chapter 3-4-2 DHCP Setting
Router, gateway, or other software DHCP servers can dynamically assign an IP address
to the H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera. There is no need to configure IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway. Since the DHCP may assign a different IP address to the
H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera after power off, a user can use IPScan utility to
launch Web Browser for searching H.264 D1 video server or AiP camera. To enable
DHCP, click on DHCP option and click on Submit button.
Chapter 3-4-3 HTTP & RTSP Service
HTTP protocol is a reliable protocol for sending video streaming. Port forwarding
technology can be used for sending video over Internet. The detail is described in the
appendix. For changing HTTP service’s port number, please consult available port
number from your network administrator. Change the port number at the port field and
click on “Submit” button.
Note: Once the DHCP option gets enabled, AiP camera of the IP address assigned by
DHCP server. This feature allows only in LAN environment.
For Internet access configuration, please
contact your local ISP for global IP
address. Once the physical Internet
connection gets installed, enter IP
address (global), Subnet Mask, and
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Chapter 3-4-4 SMTP Service
Alarm or motion notification feature can send an alarm or motion detection snapshot to
an E-mail account. To enable alarm or motion sending E-mail feature, please setup
the following email accounts.
E-mail receiver setting
E-mail address—E-mail address of
the recipient
E-mail sender setting
E-mail address—E-mail address of
the sender
Auto E-mail sent
snapshots—constantly send JPEG
snapshots within E-mail dwell time.
SMTP server—Sender’s SMTP
server
Authorization—SMTP server’s
authorization option if applicable
Authorization account—Account of
the SMTP server
Authorization password—Password
of the account
To send a test snapshot to a SMTP
server, please click “Send” button to test
and to verify the connection of the SMTP
server.
Chapter 3-4-5 FTP Service
Alarm or motion notification feature can send alarm or motion detection snapshot to an
FTP account. To enable alarm or motion sending FTP feature, please setup the
following FTP account information.
Note: For low latency application, please select RTSP/UDP streaming option.
FTP server IP/DNS—IP address or domain name of the FTP server
Account—Account of the FTP server
Password—Password of the account
Directory—File path for storing the JPEG snapshots
Prefix—Prefix of the JPEG filename
Date format—Date format string for the JPEG filename
Postfix—Postfix of the JPEG filename
Auto FTP sent—Constantly send JPEG snapshot within FTP dwell time.
FTP sent time—Schedule FTP snapshot at specific time

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Chapter 3-4-6 DDNS Settings
DNS stands for domain name server, it provides domain name translation service for a
device’s IP. Basically, domain name is easier to remember than numeric values (IP).
DNS service requires service registration and subscription. DynDNS (DDNS) provides
domain name service without subscription.
To use www.ddnsipcam.com, you can use the last 6 digits of the MAC address for the
host name and default account. The default password is "pass". If the AiP camera is on
Internet with global IP address, you can access it directly the AiP camera by using DDNS
host name.
The AiP camera tries to automatically register to www.ddnsipcam.com without further
registering. For example, type “24094f.ddnsipcam.com” in a browser with login name
“24094f” and password “pass” for login into the AiP camera, if the AiP camera is on
Internet.
Chapter 3-4-7 UPnP Settings
UPnP service is a plug-n-play protocol. By clicking on network node of Windows File
Note: DDNS feature requires Internet connection.

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Explorer, you can find cameras that are discovered by Windows via UPnP protocol.
Chapter 3-5 Video Settings
This section describes the details in setting the H.264 video’s attributes. The settings
of bit rate control, video input, and video resolution can be configured.
Chapter 3-5-1 Video General
For transmitting H.264 video over low bandwidth network such as Internet, please set
the bit rate close to network upload bandwidth. H.264 AiP camera can encode video
frames based on the bit rate setting.
Profiles: Selections of streaming combination
Profile Name: Description of the streaming profile
Compression: compression type of the streaming profile
Resolution: the resolution of the compression
VBR/CBR: VBR: Video quality encoding mode/constant bit rate encoding mode.
Bit Rate: Maximum bit rate available for a network connection
Output Frame Rate: the frame rate of the profile
GOP: I frame period per second
Video Input: sensor input device
TV System Output: NTSC/PAL video system