Amcrest IP4M-1062EW-AI User manual

IP4M-1062EW-AI
4MP UltraHD License Plate Reader ANPR POE Bullet Camera
User Manual
Version 1.0.0
March 20th, 2023

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Contents
Overview.................................................................................................................................. 3
Installation Guide..................................................................................................................... 3
Camera Access Setup............................................................................................................... 6
Desktop Access Setup .............................................................................................................. 6
Query ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Camera................................................................................................................................... 17
Network ................................................................................................................................. 20
Event ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Storage................................................................................................................................... 27
System.................................................................................................................................... 28
Information............................................................................................................................ 30
Alarm...................................................................................................................................... 31

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest camera!
This user manual is designed to be a reference tool for the installation and operation of your camera.
Here you can find information about the camera’s features, functions, and information to aid in troubleshooting.
Many of the setup and installation sections below have corresponding videos on YouTube
To access the setup videos, please go to http://amcrest.com/videos
For access to the quick start guide and other support information, go to http://amcrest.com/support
To contact Amcrest support, please do one of the following:
Visit http://amcrest.com/contact
Important Security Warning
To keep your Amcrest camera secure and prevent unauthorized access, please make sure to follow the steps
below:
•Always make sure that your camera has the latest firmware as listed on
www.amcrest.com/firmware
•Never use the default password for your camera. Always ensure that your
password is at least 810 characters long and
contains a combination of lowercase characters, uppercase characters as well as
numbers.
Overview
This 4MP ANPR license plate reader camera features a high-performance CMOS image sensor and independently
developed processor capable of reading and extracting detailed vehicle information and license plate data in both
daytime and nighttime conditions. The intelligent, deep learning algorithm allows recognition and retention of
such metadata as license plates, vehicle brands, model, logo, and color and is a great tool for monitoring such
areas as community roads, parking lots, or other surveillance scenarios.
The lens provides a full 47° - 11° viewing angle. The camera 6 built-in white light LEDs for full color night vision
which allows the camera to detect vehicle information from up to 98ft away. The camera can be accessed in most
mainstream web browsers however, for optimal use, it is highly recommended to use IE mode in Microsoft Edge as
most query options require the use of a .exe plugin for viewing or downloading images or reports. However, the
camera features flexible storage options to store snapshots to a microSD card (up to 256GB) or SFTP/FTP, all these
features can be accessed and customized using a web browser.
Installation Guide
Before installing your camera, please make sure the installation surface can support at least 3x the weight of the
camera. It is highly recommended to put a MicroSD card into the camera before physical installation. For more
information about the installation of your new ANPR camera, please refer to the information provided in this
section.

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MicroSD Card Installation
A MicroSD card can be used to store and view local recordings/snapshots. This camera requires a class 10 or above
MicroSD card formatted to FAT32 to function. The camera can handle a max of 256GB of MicroSD card storage.
Use the included torx wrench to remove the bottom
panel.
Insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot
of the camera and secure the back panel back onto
the camera using the included torx wrench.
Physical Installation
Included with your camera is an installation bracket that can be used to mount your came ra to an installation
surface such as a wall or pole. As stated, please make sure the installation surface can support at least 3 times the
weight of the bracket and camera. For more information, please refer to the installation guide included with this
device.
Note: When installing the camera, please make sure to set the viewing angle in a manner that is optimal for
capturing license plate data in the area such as in the front of the road, street, or at an angle that can easily
capture license plate information.
Ceiling/Wall Mounting
A drill with an 8mm diameter head as well as a wrench will be required to complete this process. The same
concept can be applied as well if mounting to side wall or other similar mounting surface.

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Insert the bottom bracket of the camera into the top
of the installation bracket and secure it using the
included Allen wrench. Run the wiring through the
tube of the installation bracket.
Apply the installation sticker to the mounting surface.
Use a 8mm diameter drill head to drill the holes
provided on the sticker.
Insert the installation bolts into the installation
bracket into the holes. Use a wrench to secure the
installation bracket to the mounting surface and
connect all wiring.
Ensure all screws are tightened and all wiring is
properly connected to complete the installation
process.
Pole Mounting
If mounting to a pole, please make sure the pole and installation area can support 3 times the weight of the
camera. A flathead screwdriver and applicable Allen wrench should be used to complete this process.
Attach the pole mounting bracket to the installation
surface and tighten the bolts using a flathead
screwdriver.
Attach the installation bracket to the pole mount and
secure it using an Allen wrench. Run all wiring
through the installation bracket and through the pole
mount. Insert the bottom bracket of the camera into
the top of the installation bracket and secure it to
the installation bracket.

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Camera Access Setup
This section will provide information on how to setup and access your camera through the following methods:
Desktop Access (Web UI)
Amcrest View Pro (live view)
Desktop Access Setup
The features associated with your camera are only accessible and customizable using the web user interface in a
web browser. This camera features the latest in JavaScript technology which allows you to access your camera
using a wide variety of web browsers including, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or other mainstream browsers
using your PC or Mac. Please note, for an optimal experience, it is highly recommended to use IE mode on
Microsoft Edge as some query features will require the use of a .exe plugin. For more information on how to
access your camera from your computer please refer to the information below.
To access your camera from your computer you will need to first locate the camera’s IP address. To locate the
camera’s IP address is it highly recommended to download our free Amcrest IP Config Tool software. The Amcrest
IP Config Tool can be downloaded at the following web page: amcrest.com/downloads
In the All Downloads menu, click on IP Config Software to begin the free download. Once the download has
completed installing, locate the IP address associated with the device you would like to view in the browser. Open
the web browser and enter this IP address into the browser. Press enter to access the web user interface. In the
web user interface, enter the login credentials for your device. If this is the first time accessing the device, the
username and password will both be admin. Click on Login.
If this is the first-time logging into your device, you will be prompted to modify the password for your device. To
modify the password, enter the new password you would like to use in the New Password field and confirm. The
password used should be between 8 and 32 characters long with a combination of letters and numbers.
Click OK when and allow the stream to load.
Using the Web UI
The web user interface (web UI) will be the recommended method for accessing your camera’s settings. When
initially accessing the web UI, please make sure the computer you are using is connected to the same network as
the device.
For an optimal user experience, it is best to use IE mode using Microsoft Edge, as some features may require the
use of a .exe plugin, however, other browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, etc. maybe used if needed.
After accessing the camera in the web browser, enter a password for the device, confirm, and click OK.
Enter the username (admin) and password you just set up into the interface and click Login. Please download and
allow all plugins if accessing the camera in IE mode.

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Live
By default, the interface opens to the Live tab. The live view tab allows the user to see the live feed of the camera
as well as provides an area to view real time metadata captured by the camera and adjust configuration settings.
Mainstream: Displays the mainstream feed. The default resolution for mainstream is 4MP (2688*1520) @ 25fps)
Substream: Displays the sub stream feed. The default resolution for sub stream is704*480 (D1)
Protocol: Display the current TCP/IP protocol, the default protocol is TCP.
Fluency: The larger the fluency of the stream the more delay is present however becomes more fluent.
ANPR: Automatically receives vehicle snapshots and detects event metadata. Must remain enabled.
Manual snapshot: Manually take a snapshot of the feed.
Digital Zoom: Use your mouse to highlight an area of the screen to zoom in on. Only available in IE mode.
Config LPR: Adjust focus, zoom, capture area, and other LPR settings.
W:H: Change the width/height ratio of the live feed.
Image Adjustment: Enlarge to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue.
IVS Overlay: Enable or disable the IVS pattern frame.
Full Screen: Click to enlarge the live feed to full screen.
Obtain plate Info: Displays the plate number of a selected event.
Real Plate Info: Displays a screen shot of the selected plate.
Index: The event number retained in the interface.
Event type: The type of event retained in the interface (ANRP, Manual, etc.)
Capture Time: The time the event was captured and retained in the system.
Plate: The plate number (text) of the license plate or vehicle detected.
Region: The location of the event that was retained in the system.
Plate Size: The dimensions of the plate that was captured by the camera.
Vehicle Sign: Displays the make of the vehicle detected.
Vehicle Type: Displays whether it was a car, truck, or other vehicle type that was detected.

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Config(LPR)
This menu allows the user to adjust the focus, zoom, capture area, and other settings related to the ANPR camera.
The camera will come default with the recommended capture area however can be adjusted if needed.
Below is a description of the features provided in this menu.
Auto Focus: Automatically adjusts the focus to optimal settings.
Regional: Use your mouse to adjust the focus of a specific area of the live feed.
Restore All: Restore all zoom and focus settings to default values.
Shield Area: Create an area on the screen in which the camera will not detect events.
Illumination: Automatically be taken to the general settings menu to adjust color night vision settings.
Plate Algorithm: The current algorithm used to detect license plates. The default will be North America.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.

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Query
The Query menu allows the user to search for events, snapshots, and export plate logs (reports). Please note, the
features provided in this menu will require the use of a .exe plugin. To use these features, please make sure to use
IE Mode in Microsoft Edge for optimal use.
Image Search
The image search menu allows the user to search, view, and download events to your computer. To search for
events (ANPR or Manual events) retained on your camera, use the calendar option to select a specific date and
time of the event. Select the Event Type, if needed and click search to display all the events retained on the
MicroSD card.
Note: If you are searching for a specific plate number, click on the Plate option, enter the plate number into this
field and click Search. To display a snapshot of the Real Plate Info, select the event from the list of events. An
image of the plate will be displayed in the Real Plate Info menu.
To open an event, select an event or events from the event list and click Open. A .jpg will be displayed showing a
snapshot of the event. To download an event, select the event from the events list and click Download. Select
download path for the event and click OK. The .jpg file of the event will be stored to your computer.
PC Picture
The PC Picture menu allows the user to search and view snapshots that have been stored to a local file path on
your computer. To use this feature, click Browse and locate the folder in which snapshots are being retained on
your computer and select OK to import the snapshots into the interface.

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To open an image, select an event or events from the event list and click Open. Click Watermark. The camera will
verify whether the picture has watermark and displays the results on the event list under Watermark.
Plate Logs
The Plate Logs menu allows the user to search and export events from a specified period of time. The plate logs
can also be filtered by direction (approaching, departing, etc.) if needed. To search for a log, use the provided
calendar option to select a begin time and end time. Click Search to view the log.
To export a .csv (excel sheet) of the log, click the Export button. Choose a file path in which the .csv will be
downloaded and click Save to export the log sheet. The file name by default is “TrafficSnapEventInfo” locate this
file and open it to view event log information.

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Alarm Output Search
The Alarm Output Search menu allows the user to search and export external alarm event logs from the system to
your computer. Like the plate logs, a .csv (excel sheet) of this information can be generated and saved to your
computer.
To export this information, use the calendar option provided in the interface and enter a begin and end time. Click
Search to view the log. To export a .csv (excel sheet) of the log, click the Export button. Choose a file path in which
the .csv will be downloaded and click Save to export the log sheet. The file name by default will be
“TrafficAlarmOutRecord”. The same concept can be applied when using the export by time option if needed.
Setup
The Setup tab allows the user to modify and update settings related to the overall functionality of the camera.
ITC
The ITC menu allows the user to set and adjust general ANPR settings. This includes settings such as snapshot,
block/allow list, device tests, etc.
Snapshot Setting
This menu allows the user to set general parameter options for snapshots taken by the camera. These include
snapshots that are manually taken by the camera as well as ANRP. Below is a description of the options provided in
this menu.
Number of Snapshots: The number of snapshots that are retained once an event is detected.
Capture Direction: Set whether the event will be triggered if the vehicle is approaching, departing, or coming
either way.
Same Plate Filtering: The amount of delay, in seconds, in which the same license plate will be detected.
Scene: Select which vehicle types can be detected in the scene. Choose between small or large vehicles.
Unlicensed Motor Category: Detect vehicles with or without license plates. Unlicensed plates will be enabled by
default.
Licensed Vehicle Frame Threshold: Configure the frame number of capturing licensed vehicle. 1 (default) means to
capture when detecting one frame of licensed vehicle passing detection area.
Unlicensed Vehicle Frame Threshold: Configure the frame number of capturing unlicensed vehicle. 10 (default)
means to capture when detecting 10 frames of unlicensed vehicle passing detection area.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Intelligence
This menu allows the user to set vehicle parameters and AI attributes such as vehicle types, sign, vehicle color, etc.
Below is a description of the options provided in this menu.
Vehicle Detection Sensitivity: Set the sensitivity of vehicle detection. The higher the value, the more sensitive the
detection.
AI Attribute Settings: Select parameters such as vehicle type, car series, vehicle sign and vehicle color which can be
recognized by the camera.

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To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Scene
This menu allows the user to configure the advanced functions of plate recognition, mounting heights, and
positions.
Select detection scene as needed.
Head first: Higher recognition sensitivity towards plate on head.
Tail first: Higher recognition sensitivity towards plate on tail.
Bicycle (electric bicycle or motorcycle): Higher recognition sensitivity towards electric bicycle or motorcycle plate.
Height: Higher recognition sensitivity when the camera is installed on higher place.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
OSD
This menu allows the user to set ODS overlay information such as font size, channel titles, time titles, or custom
titles. The overlay can be placed in different areas of the live view screen. Use your mouse to place the “Image
Title” overlay in a desired area of the screen and click Save.

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Below is a description of the features provided in this menu.
Black Edge Location: Place a black edge along the top or bottom of the snapshot. This can be disabled by selecting
None.
Font Size: Set the font size of the text located in the snapshot overlay. For more options, click More.
NewLine: Create a separate line of text in the overlay.
OMicroSD Separator: Add a vertical or custom line in between new lines of text.
Recommended: Import recommended information into an overlay.
Time: Display time stamp details into the snapshot overlay.
Address: Display the IP address of the device in the snapshot overlay.
Plate: Display the license plate details into the snapshot overlay.
Vehicle Color: Add the color of the detected vehicle into the snapshot overlay.
Week: Works with time to display the day of the week into the snapshot overlay.
Counterfeit: Displays a error code if the vehicle detected is
Vehicle Sign: Display the make of the vehicle detected into the snapshot overlay.
Trigger Source: Display the source of the snapshot, such as ANPR or Force (Manual).
Vehicle Type: Display the type of vehicle detected into the snapshot overlay.
Gate Direction: Display the direction in which the vehicle detected is displayed in the snapshot overlay.
Region: Displays the country in which the vehicle was detected in the snapshot over lay.
Confidence Level: Displays the plate ID and vehicle ID of the vehicle detected in the snapshot overlay.
Vehicle Posture: Displays the area of the vehicle that was detected into the snapshot overlay.
Custom: Create a custom text overlay that will be placed into the snapshot overlay. To create a custom overlay,
select Edit, and click on the overlay option in the interface. Enter the text into their respective fields and click Yes
to save.
Insert Before: Choose whether the oldest selected overlay comes before the newest selected overlay.
Insert After: Choose whether the oldest selected overlay comes after the newest selected overlay.
Clear: Clear all overlay options from the snapshot overlay interface.

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New Line: Add a new line of text into the
Edit: Choose an overlay from the overlay list. Enter the changes you would like to make into their respective fields
and click Yes to edit.
Delete: Check an overlay from the overlay list to remove it from the list.
Custom Font Color: Create a custom color for the text in a selected snapshot overlay.
X/Y: The coordinates of the overlay located in the snapshot overlay.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Cutout
This menu allows the user to have a cutout image of the plate and snapshot of the whole vehicle to a designated
storage path. Both options can be enabled if needed. Below is a description of the features in this menu.
Enable: Allow a snapshot of the cutout type to be sent to a designated storage path.
Motor Vehicle: Choose whether to send only snapshots of the plate details or entire vehicle images.
Plate: Send a snapshot of the plate details
Whole Vehicle: Send a snapshot of the entire vehicle detected by the camera.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Plate Overlay
This menu allows the user to enable and adjust the PIP plate overlay located in a snapshot image. Below is a
description of the of the features in this menu.
Enable: Enable or disable the PIP plate image overlay in the snapshot.
Overlay Position: Choose whether the PIP image of the plate will be in the top left, top right, lower left, or lower
right corner of the snapshot.
Overlap Size: Choose whether the PIP plate image in the snapshot is small, medium, or large.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Blocklist and Allowlist
This menu allows the user to add vehicles into an allow or block list. An allow list allows the camera to not trigger
an event if a certain vehicle and its plate details are detected by the camera. A blocklist allows the camera to
trigger an alarm if a specific vehicle is detected by the camera.
Allow list
This menu allows the user to search and add plate numbers into a list that will allow the camera to not trigger an
event if the vehicle is detected. Below is a description of the features in this menu.
Plate No.: Search whether a specific license plate number has been added into the list. Enter the plate number into
this field and click Search to find the records.

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Add: Select this option to add plate numbers, card IDs, vehicle owner, as well as schedule a time of day in which
the filter will apply. To add more vehicle data into the list select the Continue Adding option. Click Save to apply.
Browse: Allows the user to download or import a list of vehicle data into the interface. Click Download to
download a current list template (.csv) to your computer. To import a list, click Browse and select the .csv file from
your computer. Click Save to apply the settings and import the list.
Export: Enable or disable export encryption. This will be disabled by default however exporting without encryption
may have security risks.
Clear Invalid Data: Deletes all list data saved in the list interface.
Clear All: Clears all data from the list interface.
Plate fuzzy match: Enable this option to allow the camera to apply the list rules if the license plate data detected is
not in focus, or fuzzy, and matches the vehicle data entered in the list. Use the additional match rules if such as
missing first or last character, allow misread characters, etc. Use the Add Pairs (+) option to add specific characters
into the interface that can be misread or fuzzy.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Blocklist
This menu allows the user to search and add plate numbers into a list that will allow the camera to not trigger an
event if the vehicle is detected. Below is a description of the features in this menu.
Plate No.: Search whether a specific license plate number has been added into the list. Enter the plate number into
this field and click Search to find the records.
Add: Select this option to add plate numbers, card IDs, vehicle owner, as well as schedule a time of day in whic h
the filter will apply. To add more vehicle data into the list select the Continue Adding option. Click Save to apply.
Browse: Allows the user to download or import a list of vehicle data into the interface. Click Download to
download a current list template (.csv) to your computer. To import a list, click Browse and select the .csv file from
your computer. Click Save to apply the settings and import the list.
Export: Enable or disable export encryption. This will be disabled by default however exporting without encryption
may have security risks.
Clear Invalid Data: Deletes all list data saved in the list interface.
Clear All: Clears all data from the list interface.
Barrier Control
This menu allows the user to configure and set information related to opening and closing an alarm barrier. Below
is a description of the features in this menu.
Barrier Always Open: Enable this option to allow a barrier to remain open within the defined period.
Enable: Enable barrier control and configuration.
Barrier Opening Control: Trigger an alarm through different modes and remotely control the barrier opening and
closing.
• Every Trigger (Camera): Capture any vehicle and output open barrier signal.
• Every plate (Camera): Capture any plated vehicle and output open barrier signal.
• Allowlist Open (Camera): Capture a vehicle that is only listed in the allowlist or fuzzy matching list and
then output the open barrier signal.

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• Order (Server): The platform will send commands and output the open barrier signal. Please note, you
can configure barrier opening control as Allowlist Open (Camera) and Order (Server) at the same time,
however, the Allowlist Open (Camera) option will take priority.
Manually Open: Click to manually open a barrier trigger.
Manually Close: Click to manually close or stop a barrier trigger.
Barrier Opening Config: These options allow you to configure external alarm connections once the barrier is open.
• Relay out: Select which alarm output (NO1, NO2, NO3) that will apply to this function.
• Signal Duration: The number of seconds the alarm will sound after the barrier is opened.
Barrier Closing Config: These options allow you to configure external alarm connections once the barrier is closed.
• Relay out: Select which alarm output (NO1, NO2, NO3) that will apply to this function.
• Signal Duration: The number of seconds the alarm will sound after the barrier is closed.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Device Test
This menu allows the user to test specific barrier controls such as opening and closing, capture, display content,
voice broadcast etc. and provide a log of this information. Below is a description of the features in this menu.
Barrier Opening and Closing: Click Open to test the barrier click Close to stop it.
Capture: Enter a plate number (or use the default) and click Test.
Display Content: Enter a message or use the default (Welcome) text to test the function.
Voice Broadcast: Click Test to test whether the device plays sound normally. (Not available on certain models).
Abnormal Config: Click Check to test for any system abnormalities automatically.
Export Device Info: Export a general info, device config, or log text file to your computer. To encrypt a log backup
file, select Encrypt Log Backup, enter the password for the device and click Log.
Note: If saving an encrypted log file, the browser may block this file as a pop-up. Click always allow pop up from
this IP to save the .zip file to your computer.
Capturing Commissioning
This menu allows the user to test if lines and tracking information is being displayed properly in the device. To use
this option, enable the Overlay lines and tracking info button and click Save.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Operation Log Collection
This menu allows the user to set a file path destination for operational log collection. This includes general
information retained by the camera. Below is a description of the features in this menu.
Enable: Enables optional log collection.
Subscribe Log: Enable the camera to retain subscribe logs.
Log Saving Path: Choose which file path the log information will be saved.

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To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Camera
This menu tab allows the user to change or modify specific camera configuration and image settings.
Configuration
The Configuration menu allows the user to configure general settings such as image brightness and saturation,
night vision, and other settings related to image quality. Below is a description of the features in this menu.
Brightness: This slider is used to adjust image and live feed brightness. The value ranges from 0 to 100, however
the default value is 50.
Contrast: This slider is used to adjust image and live feed contrast. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The value
ranges from 0 to 100, however the default value is 50. Please note the feed may become hazy if the value is too
low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may overexpose. The
recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Saturation: This slider is used to adjust image and live feed saturation. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The value
ranges from 0 to 100, however the default value is 50. Please note the feed may become hazy if the value is too
low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may overexpose. The
recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Gamma: This slider is used to adjust the gamma of the image and live feed. The larger the number, the brighter
the video is. The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
White Light: Adjust the color night vision settings. Auto allows the camera to automatically turn on the white light
LEDs once the darkness threshold has been met. On will activate the white light LEDs and Off will disable them.
Use the schedule option to set a specific time of the day you would like the white light LEDs to turn on. Once
enabled, click Schedule to create a schedule, click Save when done.
General Illumination Intensity: Use this slider to set the illumination intensity when there are no vehicles passing.
Illumination Intensity when Vehicle Pass: Use this slider to set the illumination intensity when a vehicle passes.
Note: The Illumination Intensity When Vehicle Passes value must be equal to or larger than the General
Illumination Intensity value.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the
settings, click the Save button.
Shutter
This menu allows the user to adjust and configure camera features including exposure, gain, and scene modes.
Below is a description of the features provided in this menu.
3D NR: Allows the user to configure noise reduction settings.
Tridim Denoise: Enable or disable 3D noise reduction.
Live Stream Spatial: Use this slider to adjust spatial denoising (The higher the value the less the noise).
Live Stream Temporal: Use this slider to adjust temporal denoising (The higher the value the less flicker
noise.)
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.

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Picture
This menu allows the user to set and adjust the sharpness and wide dynamic range settings. Below is a description
of the features provided in this menu.
Scene: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Dawn/Dusk,
Daytime and Night.
Sharpness: This slider is used to adjust image and live feed sharpness. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The value
ranges from 0 to 100, however the default value is 50. Please note the feed may become hazy if the value is too
low. If this value is too high, the dark section may lack brightness while the bright section may overexpose. The
recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
WDR: Enable or disable wide dynamic range. Use the slider to just WDR settings if needed.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Exposure
This menu allows the user to adjust exposure settings. Below is an explanation of the features listed in this menu.
Iris Adjust Mode: Allows the camera to automatically just the iris according to the distance of an object captured in
the live feed. This is enabled automatically by default however can be switched to manual by selecting Manual.
Mode: Use this dropdown menu to select exposure modes. The camera can be set to manual, which allows the
user to manually adjust these settings or auto, which allows the camera to automatically compensate for these
functions.
• Shutter: Allows the user, while in manual mode, to select a shutter range. A custom range can be
entered by selecting Customized Range from the dropdown menu.
• Shutter Scope: Set the time range of the shutter.
• Gain Scope: Set the value of the gain as it pertains to scope range.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
WB
This menu allows the user to adjust white balance settings of the device. Below is a description of the features
provided in this menu.
Mode: Use this menu to select a white balance setting.
Auto: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings while in use.
Outdoor: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings while in outdoor (sunny or dark
environments.
Manual: Displays options that will allow the user to manually adjust specific red or blue values related to
white balance.
Part White Balance: Use this slider to adjust the weight or intensity of the white balance in the area.
Natural: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings in areas with high natural light.
Streetlamp: Allows the camera to compensate white balance settings in areas with heavy streetlamp activity.

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To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the
settings, click the Save button.
Metering Zone
This menu allows the user to make adjust to the backlight or front light image intensity of the image. The
measuring mode can be set globally or partially within the device. Below is a description of the features provided
in this menu.
Plate Light: Allows the user to enable or disable backlight or the front light intensity in scene. This helps to improve
the backlight and brightness of the image.
Measure Mode: Select between a global or partial measuring model.
Global Measure: Measure the brightness of the whole image area and intelligently adjust the overall
image brightness.
Partial Measure: Measure the brightness of the sensitivity area and intelligently adjust the overall image
brightness. If the measured area becomes bright, then the whole area becomes dark, and vice versa. If
using partial measure, use your mouse on the screen to drag and select the measured area. The system
will display a yellow box. Drag the box to the proper location and click Confirm to set the area.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Live Stream
This menu allows the user to view and adjust encode, snapshot, quality, and path settings. Below is a description of
the features provided in this menu.
Stream Type: Displays which type of stream is being produced by the camera. The default is Normal.
Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select a compression protocol (H.265, H.264M, H.264H,
MJPEG)
Resolution: This dropdown box allows the user to set the resolution. The system supports various resolutions, and
they can be selected from this dropdown list.
Frame Rate (FPS): This dropdown box allows the user to select a frame rate. Frame rate settings are measured in
frames per second (FPS) and can range from 1f/s to 25f/s in PAL mode and 1f/s to 30f/s in NTSC mode.
Bit Rate Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate type. The system supports two-bit rate types:
CBR and VBR. In VBR mode, video quality can be set.
Quality: Select the overall quality of the stream. The default will be Good however can range from worst to best.
Reference Bit Rate: This is the recommended bit rate value according to the resolution and frame rate selected.
Max Bit Rate: This dropdown box allows the user to select a bit rate.
Frame Interval: This field allows the user to set the P frame amount between two I frames. The value ranges from
1 to 150 seconds. Default value is 50. Recommended value is frame rate *2.
Watermark Settings: This function allows the user to verify if the video has been tampered with.
Watermark Character: This field allows the user to set the watermark’s text. The default string is Digital CCTV. The
maximum length is 85 characters. This string can only include numbers, characters, and underscor es.
Sub Stream is a lower quality stream that allows the feed to take up less resources and bandwidth when
streaming. The Mainstream and the Sub Stream have the same fields. Sub Stream can be enabled by checking the
box next to Enable.

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To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Snapshot
The snapshot tab allows the user to adjust all snapshot settings sent by the camera. This inc ludes the type, size,
quality and intervals. Below is an explanation of the features provided in this menu.
Snapshot Type: This dropdown box allows the user to select a snapshot mode. It will be set to General by default.
Resolution: This dropdown box allows the user to set a resolution of the snapshot. Default is 4MP.
Image Size: By default, the screenshot size is the same size as the video feed’s resolution.
Quality: Allows the user to select image quality. Quality is adjusted on a scale from worst to best.
Picture Coding Size (KB): Allows the user to adjust how large the image will be in Kb. The default is 300Kb however
can range up to 1024Kb. A custom value can be entered as well with a range up to 1024Kb.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Interest Area
This menu allows the user to adjust the overall quality in different areas on the live view. The quality can range
from worst to best however for optimal performance it is recommended to leave it as Good.
To adjust the quality, use your mouse on the feed to draw an area of interest, then use the dropdown menu
provided and select the image quality needed. Click Save to apply the settings to the area.
To reset to default settings, click the Default button. To refresh the screen, click on Refresh. To save the settings,
click the Save button.
Path
The path menu allows the user to designate a file path on the computer for downloading events. Please note, if
you are using a browser that does not support a plugin, such as Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. the default file
path will be set as the browser’s default download folder. However, this can be updated if accessing the camera in
IE mode on Edge, for more information please visit amcrest.com/support
Network
This menu section allows the user to change network settings for the camera.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol and it is the language/protocol that allows
communication between an internet-connected device, whether on a local network and the Internet. This screen
allows for TCP/IP settings to be modified for the camera to establish a connection to the network.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the TCP/IP settings tab:
Host Name: This text field allows the user to change the host device name for the camera. This field supports a
maximum of 15 characters.