Amcrest IP8M-2796EW-AI User manual

IP8M-2796EW-AI / IP8M-2796EB-AI
8MP POE 4K AI Bullet Camera
User Manual
Version 1.0.0
September 20th, 2022

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Contents
Overview.................................................................................................................................. 3
Installation Guide..................................................................................................................... 3
MicroSD Card Installation........................................................................................................ 4
Camera Access Setup............................................................................................................... 4
Default Username and Password ............................................................................................ 4
How to Setup the Camera ....................................................................................................... 5
App Setup................................................................................................................................. 5
Desktop Access Setup.............................................................................................................. 9
Live......................................................................................................................................... 10
Playback................................................................................................................................. 10
Setup...................................................................................................................................... 11
Camera................................................................................................................................... 12
Audio...................................................................................................................................... 18
Network ................................................................................................................................. 19
Event ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Storage................................................................................................................................... 34
Destination............................................................................................................................. 37
System.................................................................................................................................... 39
Information............................................................................................................................ 41
Alarm...................................................................................................................................... 42
Logout.................................................................................................................................... 42

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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 AI 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 fixed lens 4K outdoor security camera delivers stunning ultra-high-definition video in 8-megapixel resolution,
at 15 frames per second. It features a super wide 2.8mm angled lens which provides a full 129° viewing angle. The
camera features three different night vision modes which allows the camera to view objects at night up to 49ft
away. It features an IR mode, which allows the camera to use the IR LEDs to see at night, a white light mode, which
allows the camera to use a white light LED to illuminate the area and provide color night vision, and a smart
illumination mode, which allows the camera to use IR LEDs to see at night, however, when a motion is detected,
the white light LEDs will flash providing an active deterrent at night.
The camera also features a built-in microphone, on-board motion detection, built-in AI features, such as face
detection, IVS, which can be used for enhanced perimeter protection, and smart motion detection which allows
the camera to detect only human and vehicles in the area. The camera also features flexible storage options to
store recordings to a microSD card, FTP, NAS, NVR, or using the Amcrest Cloud. All these features can be accessed
and customized using a web browser or even using the Amcrest View Pro app using a mobile device.
Installation Guide
Follow the steps and use the diagram in this section to install the POE cameras.
Note: Prior to installation ensure that the installation environment can support at least 3 times the weight of the
camera.

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Note: Due to specific hardware limitations within your camera it is important to note that these devices will not be
able to automatically pan/tilt or pivot in either the app or via the web UI on a computer.
1. Stick the installation sticker on the designated surface where the device will be installed (wall or ceiling).
2. Drill 3 holes through the holes on the installation sticker.
3. Open the accessories bag and take out the expansion bolt and insert it into the holes.
4. Open accessories bag and take out the screws. Tighten the 3 screws to fix the device on the installation surface
(wall or ceiling).
5. Loosen the sunshade screw to move it around to the desired position, then tighten the screw to lock it into
place.
6. Plug in the camera to power it, using either an Ethernet or power cable.
7. Using a Philip’s head screwdriver, (not included) loosen the adjusting screw near the base of the camera. This
allows the camera to be rotated, as well as pivoted within the ball joint.
8. Adjust the device to the desired position. 9. Using a Philip’s head screwdriver, (not included) tighten the
adjusting screw near the base of the camera to lock the camera in position.
9. Using a Philip’s head screwdriver, (not included) tighten the adjusting screw near the base of the camera to lock
the camera in position.
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.
Note: You will need a basic Phillips head screwdriver to complete the installation.
1. Locate and remove the protective plate located on the bottom portion of the camera. This plate can be found
right above the serial number sticker of the unit.
2. Remove the protective plate with a Phillips head screwdriver and locate the microSD card slot for the camera. It
is located right above the factory reset switch.
3. Insert the microSD card into the slot and press into place to lock the micro SD card in the slot.
4. Once the microSD card is properly inserted, close the protective plate securely to complete the installation.
Camera Access Setup
This section will provide information on how to setup and access your camera through the following methods:
Local PC (Web User Interface (Web UI), Amcrest Surveillance Pro, etc.)
Amcrest View Pro app
Amcrest Surveillance Pro
Amcrest Cloud
Default Username and Password
To login to the system for the first time, use one of the following default username/password combinations. Once
you have successfully logged in, it is highly recommended to change the password for security reasons.
Username: admin
Password: admin

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Note: Logging in for the first time will prompt the user to change the password to the admin account.
How to Setup the Camera
To make your experience with your Amcrest camera easy and simple, we've provided multiple ways to set up,
view, and operate your camera depending on your needs. Please follow the instructions on this page to set up your
camera in the way that works best for you.
Setting up Your Camera for the First Time
If you are setting up your camera for the first time, or you are setting up your camera for mobile viewing. Using the
Amcrest Cloud app or Amcrest View app on your smartphone or tablet, you can view your camera live from
anywhere, and access features such as taking snapshots, creating recordings, and more.
For Configuring Advanced Settings on Your Camera
If you would like to configure your camera to enable advanced features such as motion direction, e-mail alerts,
FTP, image adjustments, scheduling and more.
For Cloud Storage and Playback
Amcrest Cloud is our optional cloud storage and playback service which allows you to access recorded footage
from any device. Amcrest Cloud offers both motion detection and continuous storage plans to fit your needs. For
more information on the Amcrest Cloud, please visit: https://amcrest.com/cloud/
For Quick Web Access to Your Cameras
AmcrestView.com is a web portal that allows you to view your cameras and recordings quickly and easily from
anywhere in the world using a web browser. Use amcrestview.com if you need to simply check-in at a moment's
notice. If you would like to use amcrestview.com.
App Setup
Amcrest cameras can be used on your mobile device using the following apps:
Amcrest Cloud
Amcrest View Pro
Both apps are free and available in the App Store and Google Play store. Please note, each app requires an iOS 6.0
or later version. Android will require a 3.0 or later version OS to run these apps.
For purposes of this guide, we will use iOS, though both apps. The App Interface may differ slightly from the
screenshots below as updates are released. Below, you will find instructions on how to set up your camera up on
the Amcrest cloud app as well as the Amcrest View Pro app.
Amcrest Cloud App Setup
Amcrest Cloud allows you to access your device from anywhere in the world. Please note, you will need an
Amcrest Cloud account to proceed with Amcrest Cloud app setup. You can register for a cloud account in the
Amcrest Cloud app or from the Amcrest Cloud website at amcrestcloud.com

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Please make sure your camera is plugged into a power source and your Ethernet cable is connected from the
camera to your router.
Make sure your camera and mobile device are on the same network during setup.
To ensure the camera connects to the cloud, a reboot of your camera is recommended. To add your camera onto
the Amcrest Cloud app, follow these steps:
1. Download and open the Amcrest Cloud app from the App Store or Play Store.
Note: Connect your mobile device to the same network that your camera is on.
2. Register for an Amcrest Cloud account. To register click on Sign Up and fill out the form to complete registration.
3. Tap on Add Camera
4. Give your camera a name (Ex. Garage, Living Room,
Kitchen, etc.) and tap Next to continue.

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5. Scan the QR code on the back/side/bottom of
the camera or manually enter the camera’s serial
number into the Enter camera S/N (serial number)
field. Press Next to continue.
6. If you are adding a new camera that does not have
a set password the app will automatically detect that
a new camera is being added. Tap OK to proceed.
7. Set a new password for your camera. The password
must be between 8 to 32 characters long and contain
only letters and numbers. When you have finished
setting the password for your camera, enter the
password again in the Confirm Camera Password
section. Tap Next to continue.
8. Confirm and adjust any needed settings for your
camera. When all settings have been confirmed, tap
Finish.
For more information about the Amcrest Cloud app and its features, visit amcrest.com/support
Amcrest View Pro Setup
To add your PoE camera to the Amcrest View Pro app follow these steps:
The following steps will continue the app setup process for an Android phone and, though the iPhone version of
the app has slightly different steps, most of this process is identical and easy.
Download and install the Amcrest View Pro app for the App Store or Google Play Store.

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Open the app on your mobile device and allow the app to load.
3. Tap “Start”.
4. Tap “POE Camera”.
5. Tap “P2P Connection”.
Note: IP/Domain/DDNS can be used to establish a
DDNS connection. For more information on how to
setup a DDNS connection, visit amcrest.com/support
6. Scan the QR code. The QR code can be found on
the serial tag along with a scannable barcode.

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7. Create a name for the device and enter a username
and password. The default username and password
will be admin.
Tap “Start Live View”.
8. Update the default password for the device and
tap “Start Live View” to view the device.
For more information about Amcrest View Pro and its functionalities visit amcrest.com/support
Desktop Access Setup
The AI features associated with your camera are only accessible and customizable using the built-in web user
interface using 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 with a web browser, it is highly
recommended to use Internet Explorer or IE mode on Edge as some features may still require the use of a 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.

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Live
By default, the interface opens on the Live tab. The live view tab allows the user to see a live video feed from the
camera. The live view tab has five main sections:
Section 1: These options allow the user quick access to the live view screen, playback, as well as to Amcrest Cloud.
Section 2: This section allows the user to switch between Mainstream and Sub Stream.
Section 3: This is the live view feed from the camera.
Section 4: This section allows the user to access setup options, alarms, and logout the interface.
Section 5: These options allow the user to enable or disable the white light LED, take a snapshot of the live view
screen as well as listen to audio from the built-in microphone using the speaker option.
Playback
The Playback tab allows the user to playback the camera’s recorded video. Below is a screenshot of the Playback
tab:

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This is the interface for the playback menu. There are 5 main sections:
Section 1: Allows the user to filter between video (.mp4) or snapshots (.jpg).
Section 2: Allows the user to playback events based on calendar dates. If events are detected via the microSD card
the days will be highlighted indicating recordings are available for that day.
Section 3: The File List option provides a list of all recorded file types reported on a specific day. The files
represented in the file list can be played back and downloaded from this menu.
Section 4: Once a recording is selected from the file list, use the play, and stop button to play or stop the
recording. An additional slider option will be displayed by hovering the mouse pointer over the playback interface.
Section 5: These options allow the user to filter between recording types such as, General, Motion, Alarm, or
Manual events. The “All” option will select all recording types in the interface.
Cloud Storage
The Cloud Storage tab allows the user quick access to the Amcrest Cloud website.
At this website (amcrestcloud.com) users can register for new accounts as well as view or modify existing accounts.
For more information on Amcrest Cloud visit: amcrest.com/cloud
Setup
The Setup tab allows the user to change different camera settings. Below is a screenshot of the setup tab:

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There are 3 main sections to note in the Setup tab:
1. Menu Bar: Allows the user to switch between Configuration and Profile Management options.
2. Menu Items: Each menu option opens a different menu which allows the user to change between specific settings
configurations.
3. Menu Tab: Displays different tabs related to a selected menu option.
Camera
This menu tab allows the user to change different camera settings for video and to manage image profiles.
Configuration
The Configuration menu allows the user to configure image profiles for normal, day, and night usage. Below is an
explanation for each of the fields on the Configuration tab in the Configuration menu item:
Picture
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
General.
Brightness: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window brightness. The value ranges from 0
to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the brighter the video is. When you input the value here,
the bright section and the dark section of the video will be adjusted accordingly. You can use this function when
the whole video is too dark or too bright. Please note the video may become hazy if the value is too high. The
recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Contrast: This slider is used to adjust playback and recorded video window contrast. The value ranges from 0 to
100. The default value is 50. The larger the number is, the higher the contrast is. You can use this function when
the whole video brightness is OK, but the contrast is not correct. Please note the video 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 playback and recorded video window saturation. The value ranges from 0
to 100. The default value is 50. The larger the number, the stronger the color is. This value has no effect on the
general brightness of the whole video. The video color may become too strong if the value is too high. For the grey

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part of the video, distortion may occur if the white balance is not accurate. Please note the video may not be clear
if the value is too low. The recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Sharpness: This slider is used to adjust the sharpness of the video. The value ranges from 0 to 100. The larger the
value is, the clearer the edges are and vice versa. Note: The higher the value, the higher likelihood of picture noise
occurring. The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Gamma: This slider is used to adjust the gamma of the video. The larger the number, the brighter the video is.
The default value is 50 and the recommended value ranges from 40 to 60.
Mirror: This radio button allows the user to turn the mirroring feature on or off. Turning mirroring on will mirror
the picture.
Flip: This dropdown box allows the user to flip the video feed picture.
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.
Exposure
This menu allows the user to adjust exposure settings. Below is an explanation of the features listed in this menu.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
General.
Anti-Flicker: These options allow the user to select what type of anti-flicker technology will be used for the video
feed. The three options are 50 Hz, 60 Hz, and Outdoor. The desired option should offset any flickering effect
caused by the electrical current used in the specific area.
Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to modify certain exposure settings related to the device such as, gain
priority, shutter priority or setting a manual gain setting.
Auto: This setting allows the camera to automatically adjust exposure settings while in use.
gain First: This setting will maximize the gain for the ideal exposure. Low Noise Basically turns up the ISO
to the best setting without sacrificing exposure timing.
Shutter Priority: This setting will maximize the fastest shutter speed and will sacrifice the gain in return.
Manual - This setting lets you select your shutter speed and have the gain adjust automatically. Selecting
customized range will let you both the shutter speed an adjust the gain manually.
Exposure Comp: Use this slider to adjust the exposure compensation. The values range from 0 –100, 50 is default.
3D NR: Allows the user to enable or disable 3D noise reduction.
Advanced 3D: This slider allows the user to specify the 3D Noise Reduction level. The value ranges from 1-100.
Advanced 2D: This slider allows the user to specify the 2D Noise Reduction level. The value ranges from 1-100.
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.
BLC Mode
This menu allows the user to adjust back light compensation settings. Below is an explanation of the features
provided in this menu.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
General.
Mode: This dropdown menu allows the user to select different backlight compensation modes:
OFF: Disables BLC mode.

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BLC: Backlight compensation: Default will use the whole image to balance the lighting settings, and
Customized will allow you to balance the lighting settings from the target area.
HLC: Highlight compensation is a feature that came out of necessity due to overexposure from strong light
sources like headlights or spotlights.
WDR: Wide Dynamic Range makes multiple scans of a scene to provide one balanced and unwashed
image that is clear for the user.
SSA: Automatically lowers the brightness of bright areas and increases the brightness of dark areas
according to environmental light in the area.
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.
WB
This menu allows the user to adjust white balance settings. Below is an explanation of the features provided in this
menu.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
General.
Mode: This option allows the user to choose between different white balance modes.
Auto: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings while in use.
Sunny: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings in sunny or bright conditions.
Night: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings in nighttime or dark conditions.
Outdoor: Allows the camera to automatically adjust white balance settings while in outdoor (sunny or
dark environments.
Customized: Displays options that will allow the user to manually adjust specific red or blue values related
to white balance.
Regional Custom: Allows the user to select an area (region) on the live view screen in which white balance
will be most applicable.
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.
Day & Night
This menu allows the user to adjust day and nighttime settings. Below is an explanation of the features provided in
this menu.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
General.
Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select different Day & Night balance modes. The 3 options are Auto,
Color, and B&W.
Auto - Uses D&N Sensitivity setting to change between color mode and infrared and black and white
mode.
Color - Preset which allows the camera to compensate color in day or night profiles.
B&W - Sets the picture to black and white, however when illumination is too dark it switches on IR mode.
Sensitivity: This option allows the user to change the Day/Night Sensitivity of the camera. The three options are
Low, Middle, and High. The higher the sensitivity, the quicker the camera will change into another mode
depending on the light levels.

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Delay: This dropdown box allows the user to set a delay in seconds for how long it takes to switch between Day
and Night modes. The values range from 2 seconds to 10 seconds.
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.
Light Settings
This menu allows the user to set light settings. The IR light on your camera allows the device the ability to activate
night vision. Below is an explanation of the features provided in this menu.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
Normal.
Fill Light: This dropdown menu allows the user to select between various night vision modes.
IR Mode: Allows the camera to switch on the IR LEDs for B&W night vision.
White Light: Allows the camera to switch on the white light LED for color night vision.
Smart Illumination: Allows the camera to switch on the IR LEDs for B&W night vision, however, once
motion is detected, the white light LED will Illuminate as an active deterrent. The flash delay will be
default to 60 seconds, however, can be adjusted between 30 and 300 seconds.
Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select whether to turn the IR light on or off.
Auto –Sets the IRs to automatically turn on or off based on Day & Night conditions.
Manual –Manually turns the IRs on.
Off –Manually turns the IR LEDs off. Please note, IR LEDs will not turn on at all when this option is
selected.
Defog
This menu allows the user to set defog settings which can be used during foggy or hazy weather. Below is an
explanation of the features provided in this menu.
Profile: This dropdown box allows the user to select which profile to modify. The 3 options are Day, Night, and
General.
Mode: Allows the user to adjust defog settings.
OFF: Allows the user to turn defog mode off.
Manual: Allows the user to manually control defog settings.
Auto: Allows the user to let the camera automatically detect and enable defog settings.
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.
Profile Management
The profile management menu allows the user to manage global profile settings. Below is an explanation for each
of the fields on the Profile Management tab:
Profile Management: This set of radio buttons allow the user to set what basis the profile management settings
run on. There are 4 options: General, Full Time, Schedule, and Day/Night.
General: The system can automatically alternate between night and day based on the profiles for each.
Full Time: The system sticks to one profile the entire time it is running.

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Schedule: allows the user to dictate which times of the day are designated for the day profile and the night profile.
Day/Night: The system maintains one profile (Day or Night) for each mode set by the user.
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.
Video
The video menu allows the user to view and adjust encode, snapshot, overlay, and path settings. Below is an
explanation for each of the fields on the Video tab in the Video menu item:
Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select a compression protocol.
Smart Codec: This option allows the user to enable or disable the smart codec. Smart codec is a function in most
Amcrest cameras which aim to reduce bandwidth consumption without losing visible image quality by intelligently
increasing compression where it will not make a visible difference in the scene.
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.
Reference Bit Rate: This is the recommended bit rate value according to the resolution and frame rate selected.
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 underscores.
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.
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.
Snapshot
The snapshot tab allows the user to adjust all snapshot settings sent by the camera. This includes 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. There are two snapshot modes:
General: Snapshots are taken as scheduled.
Event: Snapshots occur when a motion detection alarm or tampering alarm is triggered
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 of 1-6 (Best).
Interval: This is to set snapshot frequency. The value ranges from 1 to 7 seconds. The maximum setting for a
customized interval is 50000s/picture.

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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.
Overlay
The overlay tab allows the user to customize channel titles, time, OSD information, and/or custom titles. This menu
also allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay on the live view screen. Please note, due to certain
limitations within the camera, it does not offer features such as privacy masking. Below is an explanation of the
features in this menu.
Privacy Masking
Privacy Masking allows the user to enable and disable up to 4 privacy masking blocks on the live view window. To
set a privacy mask, click one of the boxes in the live view window, and position or resize it as needed. To remove a
box, click on it, then click the delete button. To remove all privacy filter boxes, click the remove all button.
To remove all the settings applied in this menu, click Remove All. To delete a specific setting, select the setting you
wish to delete can click Delete. 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.
Channel Title
The Channel Title menu allows the user to enable, disable, and customize channel titles in the interface.
Enable –This radio button allows the user to enable the channel title. The channel title can be placed in different
areas of the interface by clicking the title on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.
Disable –This radio button is used to disable the channel title feature.
Input Channel Title: This field allows the user to customize the text in the channel title.
Text Align: This dropdown menu allows the user to align the text associated with this option.
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.
Time
The time menu allows the user to enable or disable the date & time overlay on the live view screen. Enable the
Display Day of the Week option to display the day of the week as well in the overlay.
Enable –This radio button allows the user to enable the time overlay. The time overlay can be placed in different
areas of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.
Disable –This radio button is used to disable the time overlay.
Display Day of the Week: This checkbox is used to allow the day of the week to be displayed in the time overlay.
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.
Font Attribute
The font attribute menu allows the user to change the color and size of the font related to items listed in the OSD
Info menu. To use this option, click on the color dropdown menu and select a color. The default font color is white

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and the size is self-adaptive to the current default settings, however, can be modified to 128*128, 96*96, 64*64,
48*48, 32*32, 16*16 sizes.
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.
Logo Overlay
The logo overlay menu allows the user to enable or disable the Amcrest overlay logo in the interface.
Enable –This radio button allows the user to enable the Amcrest Overlay. The logo can be placed in different areas
of the interface by clicking the overlay on the interface and moving it with your mouse to a desired area.
Disable –This radio button allows the user to disable the Amcrest Overlay.
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.
Custom Overlay
This menu allows the user to enable or disable a customized logo on the live view interface.
To set a custom overlay, click on the enable radio button. Enter the custom text into the Input Custom OSD box
and use the Text Align dropdown box to align the text. To enter multiple custom overlays, click on the (+) option
and enter the texts into the appropriate boxes. Use the text align menu to align the text left or right.
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.
Face Counting
This menu allows the user to enable and disable the face detection statistics that were detected by the camera.
Please note, this option will be disabled by default until the face detection option has been manually enabled by
the user.
Enable –This radio button allows the user to enable the face detection statistics overlay. The Face Statistics
overlay can be placed in different areas of the interface by clicking the title on the interface and moving it with
your mouse to a desired area.
Disable –This radio button allows the user to disable the face detection statistics overlay.
Text Align –This dropdown menu allows the user to align the overlay text to the left or to the right of the overlay
box.
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.
Audio
This menu allows the user to modify audio settings for the camera. Please note, this device has a dongle wire
connection which allows the user to connect an external RCA microphone or speaker. If using an external
microphone, make sure to enable the “Line In” option located in the Audio In Device dropdown menu.

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Below is an explanation for each of the fields on the Audio menu:
Main Stream: Sets the audio settings for the main stream:
Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording.
Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select an audio format. By default, the camera will be set to
AAC encoding.
Sampling Frequency: This dropdown box allows the user to select a sampling frequency for the audio.
Sub Stream: Sets the audio settings for the sub stream:
Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable audio recording.
Encode Mode: This dropdown box allows the user to select an audio format. By default, the camera will be set to
AAC encoding.
Sampling Frequency: This dropdown box allows the user to select a sampling frequency for the audio.
Audio in Device: This field allows the user to select what source to get audio from. The default is the camera’s
built-in mic. Alternatively, the line in mic can be selected.
Noise Filter: This dropdown box allows the user to enable or disable the audio noise filter function. This function
provides cleaner audio quality when enabled.
Microphone Volume: This slider allows the user to select the microphone volume. The value ranges from 0 to 100.
The default value is 50.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save
the settings, click the Save button.
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.
Ethernet Card: This dropdown box allows the user to select which internet access device to use. If the device is
connected to a wired connection and a wireless one at the same time, then this box will have options to pick either
of the connections. The Set as Default button allows the user to select one of the connection methods as the
default one.
Mode: Static vs DHCP: This radio button allows the user to choose between a static IP address, and a dynamic IP
address. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, and this enables the camera to automatically
obtain an IP address from another network device such as a server or more commonly, a router. When the DHCP
function is enabled, the user cannot modify the IP address, Subnet Mask, or Default Gateway, as these values are
obtained from the DHCP function. To view the current IP address, DHCP needs to be disabled. Note: When PPPoE
is enabled, modification of the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway becomes prohibited.
MAC Address: This field shows the camera’s MAC address, which is unique to this device. This number is read only
and is used to access a local area network (LAN).
IP Version: This dropdown allows the user to select the IP version. The two options are IPV4 and
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IP Address: This field allows the user to enter a custom IP address.
Subnet Mask: This field allows the user to enter a custom subnet mask.
Default Gateway: This field allows the user to enter a custom default gateway.
Preferred DNS Server: This field allows the user to enter the preferred DNS server IP address.
Alternate DNS Server: This field allows the user to enter the alternate DNS server IP address.
Enable ARP/Ping to set IP Address Service: This checkbox allows the user to enable the ARP/Ping service to change
the IP address service. For more information on this feature, click the help button while on the TCP/IP settings tab.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save
the settings, click the Save button.
P2P
The P2P settings screen is where users can use a QR code to connect their smartphone or tablet to the camera.
This feature needs to be enabled for use with the Amcrest View app, or other software that requires P2P.
Below is an explanation of the fields on the P2P settings tab:
Enable: This checkbox allows the user to enable the P2P feature for the camera. This feature must be enabled for
the camera to connect to a smartphone or tablet via the Amcrest View app. It is enabled by default.
Status: This field displays the status of the P2P connection. Once the camera is connected to a device, this field
should display the word Online.
S/N: This field displays the Token ID for the camera. The Token ID can be used to manually enter the camera’s
information on a mobile or tablet device in case the QR code scanning feature cannot be used.
QR Code: This image is a Quick Response (QR) code. By scanning this image using the Amcrest View app, this
camera can establish a connection with the app.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save
the settings, click the Save button.
Connection
The Connection tab is where users can configure port connections. Below is an explanation of the fields on the
Connection settings tab:
Max Connections: This field allows the user to specify the maximum number of users that can be connected to the
camera at the same time. The maximum number of users the camera can support at one time is 20.
TCP Port: This field designates the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) port number. The default value is 37777.
UDP Port: This field designates the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) port number. The default value is 37778.
HTTP Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) port number. The default value is 80.
RTSP Port: This field designates the Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) port number. The default value is 554.
HTTPS Port: This field designates the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) port number. The default value is
443.
To reset to default settings, click the Reset Defaults button. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. To save
the settings, click the Save button.